"He's gone. He's disappeared."

"I have not disappeared. I am very tiny. I am a germ, a rare disease. I'm called Malagaletemophterosis, and you caught me, Mim."

"What?"

"First you break out into spots. Followed by hot and cold flashes. Ha, Ha! Then violent sneezing."

"Oh you, you, you, you sneaky old scoundrel!"

"Oh it's not too serious madam; you should recover in a few weeks and be as good as, I mean, as bad as ever."

Merlin wins the contest by becoming an infectious disease and making Madam Mim, who has transformed herself into a giant fire-breathing dragon, sick. An amusing scene, with an important message: microscopic germs are more powerful than giant, fire breathing dragons. Most who have encountered the common cold virus would agree.

Viruses are the smallest of all microbes. They can only be seen with a special electron microscope that magnifies objects 200,000 to 400,000 times their size. Although tiny, a virus possesses the ability to create a lot of misery. Sneezing, nasal discharge, violent coughing, achiness, fever, swollen glands, and a dry, sore throat are all symptoms of the common cold, normally induced by the Rhinovirus. The influenza virus creates similar symptoms, only more severe.

Viruses contain either DNA or RNA, but not both. A protein shell usually covers their exterior. This covering not only acts as a protective shield, but also determines the disease that the virus causes. Incapable of growth or reproduction on its own, a virus takes over the genetic material in the cell of a bacteria, plant, or animal species. Once inside the host, it grows and reproduces new viral particles.

Cold and flu viruses are normally deposited into the nasal passage by contaminated fingers or by droplets sprayed by coughs or sneezes. It only takes a small number of virus particles to produce infection. Once inside of the nose, the virus locks onto receptors lining the nasal passage. The locked virus is taken into the cell, which becomes infected. The host cell eventually dies, ruptures, and spreads the new virus particles to other cells in the nose. From the nose, virus particles spread to the throat and bronchial tubes.

Essential oils and other supplements are shown to offer support to body defenses, including the immune system. They also assist normal function of the respiratory system. While there are over-the-counter cold drugs, there are no vaccinations. Flu shots are available, yet they seem to be effective for only a percentage of the population.

Essential oils are particularly suited for supporting the respiratory system. They exhibit numerous specific actions that provide comfort. Inhaled or applied topically, the correct essential oils exhibit actions that are soothing and relaxing. Some essential oils support the elimination and thinning of mucous. Studies show that the expectorant action of many cough syrups is the result of aromatic actions on respiratory passages during exhalation, after swallowing.(1) Taking the same ingredients internally (in capsules) had very little expectorant effects.(2)

Essential oils, when inhaled, have direct access to nasal and bronchial passages. Speedy access to these areas is a real plus when an immediate impact is needed.(3) In addition, studies show that certain essential oils diffused into a room offer support against airborne particles that disrupt well-being.

The following chart lists essential oils and some of their documented actions. Using them individually for specific actions or in synergistic blends is reported to support the body from those tiniest of organisms that we wish would disappear. *

http://www.essentialsoflife.net/web/series/oil_chart.htm

*This chart is not intended to take the place of professional health advice. Clinical studies and health professionals determine the modes of action listed for each oil. They are listed in this chart for educational purposes and not intended to make healing claims.

Notes:
1. Jane Buckle. Clinical Aromatherapy, Essential Oils in Practice.
Second Edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2003. 366.
2. Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D. Advanced Aromatherapy. Healing Arts Press, 1999.39-40.
3. Shirley Price, Len Price, Aromatherapy for Health Professionals.
Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 1999. 94.

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Well worth the wait!  The valor came at a time when I really need it.  I really do think it works. Interesting...................... Thank you so much!

Patti

Note:  The "wait" mentioned is the very long time it took for me to send out samples.

Diana

I had a headache one day and could not get rid of it!  I rarely ever get headaches as it is and when I do tylenol will always get rid of it.  Well it didn't that day and I was misearable!  After several hours, I remembered the lavendar sample I had requested.  I put it on my forehead and under my nose so I would breathe it in.  I took several relaxing deep breaths and realized my headache was GONE!  And it didn't come back either!  

Barrie MacLauchlin
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Janice Erhart's first introduction to Young Living occurred when she was invited to a meeting sponsored by her niece. "I attended the meeting only to support my niece. Not many people showed up at the meeting, and I felt bad for her, so I bought an Essential Seven Kit." Janice added, "Then I started to use the oils and I fell in love with them. I thought, wow these essential oils are really neat. So I started reading about them and I decided that the oils and Young Living were so wonderful I had to share them with others.
"Young Living has completely changed my life." Janice continued, "I used to be very hyper and now I am calm."
One of the things Janice loves the most are the people. "I have never met so many wonderful people as I have met at Young Living. They make me feel like I'm part of a family, like I really belong."

Janice favorite products include the Cleansing Trio, Peace & Calming, Sulfurzyme and CortiStop. She noted that the Cleansing Trio is nothing short of amazing. "Sulfurzyme has really helped the discomfort I felt in my neck. In fact it is gone. After six years of misery, I took Sulfurzyme for three weeks and then I realized I was feeling much better. It is amazing."

"My advice to new distributors is you must follow through. When someone buys the oils, you need to make sure you find out how it went and answer their questions. Don't be afraid to have fun with the oils. Make it fun."

Janice has also seen a miraculous change in her 12-year-old dog Kallie. She said that only a teaspoon of Berry Young Juice a day makes Kallie act like a new puppy.
She said that she has a friend who currently is a police dispatcher and uses the oils all the time for relief from the high stress job. Janice added, "I only wish I had known about Young Living and the oils when I was working as a dispatcher. It would have made things a lot easier."

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After many years of poor health, Carol Howden was introduced to Young Living in June 2000. "I love Young Living products and the business because they've given me quality of life." She continued, "I was very sick. At that time I had calcification of the lungs, a degenerative liver, constant heart pain, a dead bowel, bleeding from the bowel and chronic pain (I had not had a bowel movement for over ten years without the use of a colonic or a strong laxative). Somebody suggested that I try the oils. I had tried a lot of things. I finally got desperate enough that I called this lady and went to her house. She was diffusing Lemon Oil while she talked to me. Four hours later when I left her house, something inside my brain had changed."

Carol stated that when she left the meeting she was filled with hope that she hadn't had before. She went home and ordered more than $500 dollars worth of oils. When they arrived she "began plastering them all over my body, not having a clue what I was doing. I ate them, rubbed them on, and inhaled them." Within three days her moodiness was gone, she had a new desire for life, and for the first time in many years she felt truly well.

"I love Lemon Oil because that is what turned my life around. I diffuse lemon oil and wear White Angelica every day. The oils that have been a huge help for me in supporting my colon have been Fennel, Di-Tone and Peppermint taken internally with every meal. Also ComforTone: I went from using 19 a day for five to six months down to two to three a day, and sometimes none. I went from feeling very uncomfortable and having no peristaltic movement to three to four movements a day. I also used JuvaFlex and JuvaTone to cleanse my liver. And I love Abundance. I have a lot of prosperity in my life."

Her advice for new distributors is to start with the Essential Seven Kit. She suggests not worrying too much about pushing the business; if you use the oils and share them, the business will come. Carol adds that if new distributors are concerned about building their businesses, the best way is to have fun. "If you teach others and help them improve their lives, you will enjoy prosperity," she says.

"My recovery has been absolutely amazing. I was sick for 45 years and now I have been blessed with health for two and a half years. My life is full of joy, and every day is a blessing."

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"My two-year-old son was grinding his teeth all the time, so I started putting Peace & Calming on his feet every day and he quit." This was one of the experiences Bonnie Peterson had with essential oils that helped her make up her mind to join the Young Living family.

Bonnie was introduced to Young Living when a friend suggested she try some Peppermint Oil on her feet. She agreed and was pleased by the experience. Bonnie went home and thought about it for a few months and decided that Young Living was a company she needed to investigate more thoroughly.

She liked what she found out and became a distributor. Bonnie relates that her young son had been hospitalized with respiratory system concerns when he was five months old and then again exactly one year later. She discovered that when she used the oils on her son's feet he felt better. In fact, he has not been to a doctor in a whole year. Now she applies the oils pro actively if she thinks there may be a problem.
Bonnie's favorite products besides the oils are Genesis Hand and Body Lotion, Dentarome, Morning Start Bath and Shower Gel.

She believes that you have to use the products. "You must be able to tell people about your personal experiences if they are going to believe you." She added, "I believe in the oils. I have tried them and they work for me. I have seen them make a difference in my family's lives and my extended family's lives. Everyone I know who uses the oils likes them."

Bonnie states, "My advice to new distributors is to just use the oils. Get the desk reference and study it. Learn all that you can about the oils. Become a product of your product. If you know how to use the oils and have experienced them, you can better help others. It's easy to build an organization if you use the products and simply share them. If other people use the products, they will like them and want more."

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