An
Introduction to Young Living Essential Oils Part 1
Gary's Story
When I began searching
for a solution to my persistent pain over fifteen years ago, I didn't
know about essential oils and their tremendous healing
power. It was when I discovered that the fragrant liquids distilled from
plants not only have soothing scents for aromatherapy, but they can also
heal a wide range of ailments-including my own-that my life was changed
forever.
Crippling
Injury
On February
8, 1973, I suffered a crippling injury and a logging accident. After three
weeks in a coma and four months in intensive care, I found myself paralyzed
and confined to a wheelchair for life with no hope for recovery, according
to the medical doctors. For the next two years, I experienced severe pain
and depression in tried three times to commit suicide. I resolved to gain
control of my life. I fasted on juice and water for almost a year and
finally regained sensation in my toes, marking the beginning of my long
and painful road to recovery.
I began to
research and study alternative healing-from herbology and acupuncture
to nutrition and naturopathy. Within two years, I went from the wheelchair
to a walker, to crutches, and then to walking. In 1986 I was able to run
a half-marathon, finishing in the top 10% of almost 1000 participants.
The
Power of Essential Oils
Though I had
miraculously regained mobility, I continued to experience intense pain.
My search for solutions continued.
In 1982, after
receiving a master's degree in nutrition and a doctorate in naturopathy,
I opened a clinical family practice in Chula Vista, California, and a
research clinic in La Mesa, Mexico.
In 1985 I attended
a seminar on the treatment of respiratory disease with essential
oils at the Medical University in Geneva, Switzerland taught
by medical doctors Jean Claude Lapraz and Paul Duraffourd. The lectures
opened up entirely new thoughts on powerful therapeutic approaches
of essential oils.
I returned
to my clinic with thirteen oils in great anticipation. The first year
I conducted research and did various blood studies on lab animals and
a few human patients. I was amazed by the results as I discovered how
the oils could increase cellular oxygen and promote immune function.
Despite having used
essential oils extensively in my clinic, I never thought
to use them on myself until I was suffering with intense pain after working
around the clock in the clinic. Within a short time of using the oils,
I finally cast off the pain I had borne for almost thirteen years.
The life-changing
power of essential oils intensified my desire to learn more about
their healing benefits, prompting me to embark on a multiyear, worldwide
investigation that has spanned three continents and over a dozen countries.
A
Worldwide Search for Truth
My search around the
world has been to investigate both traditional and modern uses of essential
oils. I studied in Paris with Paul Belaiche, M.D., and Daniel
Pénoël, M.D., who studied with Jean Valnet, M.D., the first
medical doctor to research and write the medical application of essential
oils. I've researched essential oils at Warwick University, the University
of London, the British Museum Library, the Library of London, Cairo University,
and Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
I conducted some of
the first clinical research on the medicinal properties of essential
oils in North America. In 1991 I researched the blood-regulating
and topical anesthesia-like activity of the essential oil of Helichrysum
italicum. In 1992 I clinically researched a combination of pure
essential oils for its ability to correct spinal misalignments
and enhance the physiological frequency of the body. In 1997 I developed
Thieves™,
a formula of clove,
cinnamon,
and other essential oils, that was tested for its action in reducing bacteria
at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah.
Having seen firsthand
how the quality of essential oils impacts their healing
power, I developed my own organic herb farming and distillation operation
under the name of Young
Living Essential Oils. I hope that as others use these top-quality
essential oils, they will find healing as I did.
Testimonial
My
Personal Story~ April Travis
I used to have all kinds of allergies and asthma and was on everything
from Seldane, Sudafed, steroid inhalers that caused heart palpitations,
dry eyes and mouth and even on a breathing machine (nebulizer) at one
point. Now, with the help of these oils, my allergies are almost non-existent
and I am continuing to work on it.
If you have never heard of Essential Oils here is a short explanation
of what they are. Essential oils are the volatile liquids that are distilled
from various parts of plants, including seeds, bark, leaves, stems, roots,
flowers and fruit. They are highly concentrated and far more potent than
dried herbs.
The essential oils of the plant and the human blood share several common
properties: They fight infection, contain hormone-like compounds, and
initiate regeneration. Working as the chemical defense mechanism of the
plant, essential oils possess potent antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral
properties. The molecules of essential oils are also relatively small,
giving them the ability to easily penetrate the cells. When topically
applied to the feet or elsewhere, essential oils can travel throughout
the body in a matter of minutes.
Young Living is the firmly established leader in the Essential Oils Industry.
It is the only company of it's kind that grows from seed, harvests in
greenhouses, distills and packages to make sure that there are no pesticides
or chemicals of any kind in the product so you are getting Grade A Pure
Organic Essential Oils. If you look at other oils in health food stores,
they are only perfume quality and not Therapeutic (medicine)...Tip: They
must be Afnor/Iso approved oils)
Here's what I did: (NOTE: THIS HAS SAVED ME THOUSANDS ON ALLERGY MEDICATIONS,
ALLERGY SHOTS & IN THE PAST, MISSED TIME FROM WORK. NEEDLESS TO SAY,
NO MORE SIDE EFFECTS FROM THOSE HORRIBLE DRUGS AND OVER THE COUNTER MEDS!)
Got a Young Living diffuser and diffuse "Purification Oil" into
a room with the door closed for 20 minutes a day while you are relaxing
in the room. This is for the chronic cough. Any molds and allergy causing
bacteria in the air cannot live in the presence of this oil.
Got "R. C." Oil and
put 2-3 drops in my hands. Rub them together, cup over nose and inhale
3 times deep. Also put 2 drops on chest and throat. This is a blend of
(4) different kinds of eucalyptus
and other oils. This is incredible for breaking up mucus, in the head,
the lungs and anywhere else it builds up. This is the one that stops me
from wheezing and coughing and lets me breathe so much better.
You can also get "Peppermint".
If you ever get stopped up and can't breathe thru your nose, you'll love
this one. My husband puts 1 drop on his tongue and in then inhales it
in. Then with the oil still on his fingers he rubs a little on the end
of his nostrils and inhales again. He can breathe in 1 second after putting
it on.
One more oil you should know about is "Lavender".
Not only is it called Nature's antihistamine, but it great for depression.
It lifts me up in 3 seconds...When my nose won't stop dripping, it drys
me up right away.
Something I really realized while yesterday driving home. I was able to
roll my windows down while on the road and smell the wonderful smell of
fresh cut grass. Something I was never able to do all my life with allergies.
If I did this in the past, I'd sneeze probably 20 times in a row and then
be a wreck for several hours.
Since using Young Living Products: cleansing, oiling, supplementing and
eating a good diet over the last 4 years, something worked! I can honestly
say I AM ALLERGY FREE...and in Texas, where there are trees, molds, dust,
grasses, hay, etc.!!! I would have never believed it!
I try to eat as healthy as I can - no sugar, no white flour, no dairy,
organic vegetables, hormone free chicken, little meat, no coffee or pop,
no white bread, no processed foods, and also no chemicals in the household
products or personal care products. I believe this has all helped.
Recently, 5/2002, I've begun ingesting Eucalyptus
Radiata and R.
C. blend before bed and for the first time in my life, I am able to
sleep with a cat on my bed and still breathe well; no wheezing or sneezing.
WHAT A MIRACLE!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought I'd never be able to have furry pets.
At this point in time, my Young Living monthly check pays for all of both
Mark's and my products, and we use everything from toothpaste to the RainSpa
Shower head. We are saving $$$ on our grocery bills and medical bills
by substituting healthy from Young Living for chemical laden items found
at the grocery store; and it gets delivered to our door. What a wonderful
blessing this has been for us!
UPDATE, 2/2003: We have now added a puppy to our family.
Since all allergies happen because of poor digestion and a weak immune
system, I started by working on those body systems. Products I use for
allergies, sinus & asthma:
Internally:
Cleansing Trio
Kit
Vitagreen
supplement
Sulfurzyme
Powder (a must have)
Externally:
R.C. Oil Blend
Purification
Oil Blend
Peppermint
Oil
Lavender Oil
Diffuser
This
information is intended for educational purposes only. It is not provided
in order to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any illness or disease of the
human body.
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Diana
Hooper, Independent Distributor of Young Living Essential Oils Member
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