Where do Essential Oils Come From?
Essential oils come from the petals, bark, resin, leaves, rinds, roots or seeds from flowers, shrubs, trees, and fruit from around the world. They are extracted into a highly concentrated, natural, essential oil or essence by steam distillation, resin distillation, cold pressing, or absolute extraction.Through their Seed to Seal Promise, Young Living embraces a rigorous quality control standard to help ensure their products meet strict specifications. They choose the best species that produces the highest content of health protecting properties, cultivating the crops using no pesticides or herbicides in the growing process further protecting your health from harsh chemicals. Through extensive research, Young Living has created state-of-the-art methods of carefully extracting each essential oil from the botanical material in small batches that results in gleaning all of the powerful constituents into the essential oil in each bottle of essential oil.
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There is so much awesome lemony information that "All About Lemon essential oil" has been broken into 2 parts.
Young Living Lemon essential oil is Cold pressed from the rinds of citrus limon fruit and is often used for its fresh and joyful aroma. From the kitchen, to the bathroom and even the bedroom , Lemon essential oil can be counted on for a multitude of uses. You may want to have more than one bottle on hand.
Topical Uses
Since Young Living lemon essential oil may benefit the healthy appearance of skin and hair, it definitely has a place with your personal care products. As this oil is photosensitive, remember to use Lemon essential oil on your skin only at night or wait at least 12 hours before heading outdoors.
• Make Lemon a part of your nighttime beauty routine by mixing 1–2 drops with your favorite beauty products. It may reduce the appearance of aging for a youthful complexion*.
• Rejuvenate and refresh your face with a DIY face mask: 1 teaspoon coconut oil, 1 teaspoon honey, plus 1 drop Lemon oil. Apply and let sit for 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
• Do you need a little more spring in your step? Dilute Lemon essential oil
with a carrier oil and dab it on your wrist.
• Apply a few drops to your hair to remove gum. Sticky hair beware!
• Add to conditioner or DIY hair masks to bring out hair’s natural shine.
• Make Lemon a part of your nighttime beauty routine by mixing 1–2 drops with your favorite beauty products. It may reduce the appearance of aging for a youthful complexion*.
• Rejuvenate and refresh your face with a DIY face mask: 1 teaspoon coconut oil, 1 teaspoon honey, plus 1 drop Lemon oil. Apply and let sit for 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
• Do you need a little more spring in your step? Dilute Lemon essential oil
with a carrier oil and dab it on your wrist.• Apply a few drops to your hair to remove gum. Sticky hair beware!
• Add to conditioner or DIY hair masks to bring out hair’s natural shine.
Aromatic
Whether you’re tackling traffic or battling bad odors , look on the bright side by surrounding yourself with Lemon essential oil's stimulating aroma.
• Diffuse it at work or school for a bright aroma that creates a sense of focus and motivation.
• Fill the kitchen with a dose of Lemon’s familiar aroma to take clean to a whole new level, by adding a few drops to your floor, window, or surface cleaning solutions.
• Do those cooking odors in the kitchen overstay their welcome? Diffuse Lemon essential oil.
• Get rid of those stinky smells by placing a Lemon-infused cotton ball in the refrigerator, bathroom drawer, or trash can.
• Add Lemon essential oil to your car vent diffuser (cotton ball or card stock clipped to the vent) to create a more cheerful traveling environment.
• Take advantage of energizing aroma of Peppermint and Lemon essential oils when you need an aromatic pick-me up. Add a drop of each to 8 drops of your favorite carrier oil. Apply as wanted to your temples or behind your ears.
• Having a rough or gloomy day? After you add a few drops of Lemon essential oil to your diffuser, pause and inhale slowly and deeply. A fresh, cheery aroma fills your senses. You may feel your spirits rise, and you’re able to greet the rest of the day with a smile.
• Take advantage of it’s refreshing, and revitalizing aroma as part of your bedtime routine. Instead of diffusing something sleepy, prep your diffuser with 2-4 drops of the following blend! When you’re tempted to hit the snooze button, turn your diffuser on instead.
• Diffuse it at work or school for a bright aroma that creates a sense of focus and motivation.
• Fill the kitchen with a dose of Lemon’s familiar aroma to take clean to a whole new level, by adding a few drops to your floor, window, or surface cleaning solutions.
• Do those cooking odors in the kitchen overstay their welcome? Diffuse Lemon essential oil.
• Get rid of those stinky smells by placing a Lemon-infused cotton ball in the refrigerator, bathroom drawer, or trash can.
• Add Lemon essential oil to your car vent diffuser (cotton ball or card stock clipped to the vent) to create a more cheerful traveling environment.
• Take advantage of energizing aroma of Peppermint and Lemon essential oils when you need an aromatic pick-me up. Add a drop of each to 8 drops of your favorite carrier oil. Apply as wanted to your temples or behind your ears.
• Having a rough or gloomy day? After you add a few drops of Lemon essential oil to your diffuser, pause and inhale slowly and deeply. A fresh, cheery aroma fills your senses. You may feel your spirits rise, and you’re able to greet the rest of the day with a smile.
• Take advantage of it’s refreshing, and revitalizing aroma as part of your bedtime routine. Instead of diffusing something sleepy, prep your diffuser with 2-4 drops of the following blend! When you’re tempted to hit the snooze button, turn your diffuser on instead.
Rise & Shine Diffuser Blend
3 drops Young Living Lemon essential oil
3 drops Young Livig Citrus Fresh™ essential oil blend
4 drops Young Living Peppermint essential oil
3 drops Young Living Lemon essential oil
3 drops Young Livig Citrus Fresh™ essential oil blend
4 drops Young Living Peppermint essential oil
We will continue with part 2 in two weeks by covering internal uses, cleaning with Lemon essential oil, Its benefits, key constituents, cautions.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Young Living products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?The sky is the limit when it comes to the many uses of essential oils. The oils in those little amber bottles are powerful, more powerful than dried herbs, diverse allies in your quest for the perfect wellness routine. First, they are ESSENTIAL to a plant’s survival in the environment. The essential oils contained in a plant protects by scarring away predators and supports the plant by attracting pollinators. Second, they are the ESSENCE or aroma of a plant, flower, root, or fruit. A volatile substance – meaning it evaporates rapidly - that contains the natural smell and characteristics of the plant. Third, they are also ESSENTIAL for animals and humans. We can use them for their natural fragrances, to protect our health, and to support our emotions. Essential oils contain many properties that give them their ability to support our and wellness.
They are called oils because they float on water and because they are mostly composed of Carbon and Hydrogen atoms. Molecules containing mainly Carbon and Hydrogen atoms are lighter than water. Scientists refer to molecules that are composed of ONLY Hydrogen and Carbon atom as hydrocarbons. Essential oils, however, are NOT greasy like cooking or motor oils with which we may be familiar.
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ALL ABOUT PEPPERMINT
Young Living Peppermint (Mentha piperita) essential oil provides a familiar, recognizable scent, but Peppermint is so much more than just a nostalgic, fresh aroma. This oil can be diffused to create a stimulating, focused atmosphere for daily tasks. You can also apply it topically to create a cool, tingling sensation on the skin, which can be very soothing after hard physical activity. We recommend using Peppermint essential oil aromatically or topically anytime you want to add a pleasant variety to your routine!
Topical Uses
• Inhale or apply it to your chest before and during a tough workout for a stimulating scent.
• Apply it topically to fatigued areas following physical activity for a cooling sensation.
• Inhale or apply it to your chest before and during a tough workout for a stimulating scent.
• Apply it topically to fatigued areas following physical activity for a cooling sensation.
Aromatic Uses
• Diffuse Peppermint while working or around kids while doing their homework for an environment that is focused and energized.
• Add Peppermint to hot bathwater and enjoy the revitalizing scent and soothing aromatic steam.
• Wake up shared family spaces first thing in the morning by infusing them with this icy scent.
• Refresh your cool-down space after a vigorous workout with its chilling fragrance.
• Diffuse Peppermint while working or around kids while doing their homework for an environment that is focused and energized.
• Add Peppermint to hot bathwater and enjoy the revitalizing scent and soothing aromatic steam.
• Wake up shared family spaces first thing in the morning by infusing them with this icy scent.
• Refresh your cool-down space after a vigorous workout with its chilling fragrance.
Benefits
• Cools fatigued muscles after physical activity
• Produces a focused environment when diffused
• Provides a refreshing experience when mixed with your favorite shampoo or when applied to skin after a warm day in the sun
• Creates an invigorating and refreshing experience when inhaled
Vitality
Peppermint Vitality™ essential oil has a bright, cool flavor that is instantly recognizable. The refreshing flavor of Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is welcome on the hottest summer days and the coldest winter nights. Beyond being a brisk addition to water during workouts or to herbal tea after a day on the slopes, Peppermint Vitality can also support healthy digestive function and gastrointestinal comfort.* Add Peppermint Vitality to your pantry shelves for both culinary and dietary use. This versatile oil can make its way into baked goods, beverages, and even entrees for the more daring! Taken daily in a gel capsule, this powerful essential oil can support your overall digestive function.
Internal Uses
• Cools fatigued muscles after physical activity
• Produces a focused environment when diffused
• Provides a refreshing experience when mixed with your favorite shampoo or when applied to skin after a warm day in the sun
• Creates an invigorating and refreshing experience when inhaled
Vitality
Peppermint Vitality™ essential oil has a bright, cool flavor that is instantly recognizable. The refreshing flavor of Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is welcome on the hottest summer days and the coldest winter nights. Beyond being a brisk addition to water during workouts or to herbal tea after a day on the slopes, Peppermint Vitality can also support healthy digestive function and gastrointestinal comfort.* Add Peppermint Vitality to your pantry shelves for both culinary and dietary use. This versatile oil can make its way into baked goods, beverages, and even entrees for the more daring! Taken daily in a gel capsule, this powerful essential oil can support your overall digestive function.
Internal Uses
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Add Peppermint Vitality to your daily dietary supplements for overall support to a healthy digestive system.*
Add Peppermint Vitality to your daily dietary supplements for overall support to a healthy digestive system.*- • Include a drop in a glass of cool water for a refreshing start to your morning and to enhance healthy gut function.*
- • Blend Peppermint Vitality with your pre-workout drink for an energizing start and to help support performance during exercise; wind down after your workout with a mint-infused chocolate or vanilla protein shake.*
• Use it in baking and other desserts for a refreshing, minty flavor
Naturally Occurring Properties of Young Living Peppermint Essential Oil
• Menthol
• Menthone
• Menthofuran
• 1.8-Cineole (Eucalyptol)
• Isomenthone
• Neomenthol
• Menthyl acetate
CAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use. Not intended for use with infants
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Young Living products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Yes, I know it has been awhile since Part 1. Today I am sharing with you a few more maintenance tips for your kitchen appliances and a great mealtime recipe as well. Oven dirt and eating right: How can you extend the life of your oven? Keep it clean. I am lecturing myself with this one as well. :) A clean oven lasts longer. Using a mat at the bottom of your oven helps to keep it clean by catching drippings that may cling to the heating elements. Dirty heating elements can cause the oven to work harder to preheat and keep the desired temperature. When an appliance has to work harder, it decreases the life of the appliance as well as uses more energy. Do you have a self cleaning oven? This feature puts stress on the oven, by heating it up to 800 degrees. A more appliance safe and
harsh chemical free way would be to apply a baking soda paste (baking soda and water) to the oven, let sit 8 or more hours and wipe clean. You may also add some Thieves Household Cleaner to the paste for extra cleaning 
ability. Using this method on a regular basis will help keep your oven in top working order and help you avoid the harsh chemicals found in commercial oven cleaners.
harsh chemical free way would be to apply a baking soda paste (baking soda and water) to the oven, let sit 8 or more hours and wipe clean. You may also add some Thieves Household Cleaner to the paste for extra cleaning ability. Using this method on a regular basis will help keep your oven in top working order and help you avoid the harsh chemicals found in commercial oven cleaners.I have found Thieves Household Cleaner is be very economical to use*. For general household cleaning you only need a capful (1/2 ounce) diluted into 8 - 16 oz of water. I use it to wipe off my bathroom counter on a daily basis and in a scrub for the stove top. Check out all the different cleaning products that Thieves Household Cleaner can replace in file attached at the bottom of this blog**. Thieves Household Cleaner, vinegar, Castile soap and baking soda are the only products I use for cleaning my home. Click here to access some great cleaning recipes using Thieves Household Cleaner.
So, how do we avoid the "dirt", by avoiding harsh chemicals as much as we can and clean eating. Avoiding processed foods, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, artificial food dyes, etc helps to protect our health including our muscles and joints. Adding Young Living essential oils to your daily regimen also help to protect your health. Young Living Vitality essential oils have recently acquired the Non-GMO Project verification in the United States and Canada. Adding Young Living Vitality essential oils to your food and drinks is a great way to protect your family's health and wellness. The following recipe contains Ginger Vitality essential oil which is great for the digestive system, muscles, 
and respiratory systems. It doesn't take much, as Ginger is a very strong essential oil, thus you would only use 2 - 3 toothpick swirls of this oil. Adding to your dish at the end of cooking time protects the health supporting benefits of the essential oil. Here is a great recipe that I recently found and modified. I hope you like it as much as we do.
and respiratory systems. It doesn't take much, as Ginger is a very strong essential oil, thus you would only use 2 - 3 toothpick swirls of this oil. Adding to your dish at the end of cooking time protects the health supporting benefits of the essential oil. Here is a great recipe that I recently found and modified. I hope you like it as much as we do.Pork Egg Rolls-Unwrapped
4 Tbsp sesame oil6 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup onion, diced
10 green onions, sliced on a bias ( white and green parts)
2# ground pork
2 Tbsp of Sriracha
3 14 oz bags coleslaw
4 Tbsp Bragg's Amino Acids
2 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
2 - 3 teaspoon swirls of Young Living Ginger Vitality essential oil
4 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Heat sesame oil in a large pot (I use my dutch oven) over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and white part of the green onion. Saute until translucent. Add pork and Sriracha. Cook until pork is browned. Add coleslaw, Bragg's, and wine vinegar. Cook until coleslaw is as crunchy or as tender as you like. I like mine more on the crunchy side as it continues to cook as it sits. Take a teaspoon and insert it into the ginger essential oil bottle, pull it out and swirl into the other ingredients. Repeat with a clean tooth pick. Place in serving bowl and top with green onions and sesame seeds. Season with unrefined sea salt, pepper and more Sriracha to taste.
Notes: This recipe can be cut in half and it does freeze fairly well.
Please post your favorite ways that you use Young Living essential oils to protect your health.
Kim for Cherished Vitality
