I Got My Kit..Now What?

Got my kit...now what?

You got your kit...now what?  We can all remember how exciting it was to get that beautiful box with all of those little oils, but how do we start using them?  Below I outline a few ways to get the ball rolling with using your oils.

Get Them Out of The Box

Yes the Premium Starter box is beautiful and even has a way to keep them on display...but you will never get into a great essential oil routine until you get them out of the box! Getting them out of the box allows you to have an oil at an arms reach when you need them.  Remember you have not used essential oils before, so why would you use them now unless it is very easy.  Seeing that bottle of lemon sitting by your sink will remind you to add a drop to your water...placing lavender on your nightstand will prompt you to apply to your big toe before bed...place your Stress Away in your bag and apply before work. You get the picture, the easier it is to grab the more likely you are to use them. 

What Were Your Health Goals?

When you decided to buy the Premium Starter kit what were your reasons? Did someone have a good testimony that really stuck with you? Did you here all the cool uses and felt that these little oils might be a good investment? Whatever the reason you bought the kit is what your focus should be now that you have the kit.  Sit down and write out your health goals and focus on that as your first oil goal.

Get Out Your Reference Guide 

How are you to use these oils and know what oil is good for this or that? Your Reference guides! If you don't have one, Google "Essential Oil Reference Guide" and a million will pop-up.  Look at the reviews or ask whoever signed you up to recommend a book for you to use. You can even research your health goals or specific oil on Pinterest.  YOU are in control and must take this step to becoming an oily ninja.  Once you know which oil or oils to use, start using them often. 

Safety 

This is an important part of using essential oils. I would never use any oil outside of Young Living, why? because I did my research and only stand behind Young Living's quality and commitment to the Seed to Seal promise.  Number one safety tip...when (not if) you get essential oils in your eye, use a carrier oil (olive, coconut, almond ect.) and rub it around the outside of your eye to relieve the burning.  Water will drive the oil deeper, a fatty oil with dilute the oil.  Do not put oils directly into your eyesor ears on purpose...and dilute if it happens.  Use glass or stainless steel to drink your citrus oils out of...these oils will breakdown the petrochemicals in the plastic and ruin your cups.  Dilute oils on children and pets, also use a vita flex chart for ease of use with little ones.  Start using your oils slowly, they will detox your body (yay!) but we don't want that to happen too fast. When applying any citrus oil topically avoid the direct sun on that part of your skin for 12-24 hours. 

Complimentary Products 

There are a million products on the market for using our essential oils and making it even easier. From travel bags, roller top bottles, containers, and capsules you can find many ways to incorporate essential oils into your life. 

Two products I think everyone should order from YoungLiving.com after they get a kit are the roller fitments and veggie capsules:

AromaGlide Roller Fitments 10 pk item number 4578

Clear Vegetable Capsules 250 ct item number 3193

Get to a Class and Host a Class 

Going to classes is not only a great way to learn more but to make some great oily friends. I must be so dense because I learn something new at every single class I attend, which is awesome.  Some of the best people I have met have been through Young Living and hosting classes. It is so great to see people meeting their health goals and is the main reason I still host classes monthly.  Host a class...everyone should be sharing why they love Young Living essential oils, you do not have to be an expert to have a class, you can just share what you know or have your leader come and teach for you!

Wish List

With every Premium Starter Kit comes a Young Living catalog...open it and start making the products you think will benefit you!  There are dozens of wonderful products to help rid your life of toxins, maintain great health, and support every system in you body. When I opened the catalog I love that all the oil blends are labeled so you would know which one you need like "Common Sense" "Forgiveness" and "Joy".  I personally love the supplements and have made some break throughs in my health personally by getting in a good supplement habit.  

Cook With Your Oils 

There are so many ways to use essential oils in your life and my favorite is to add them to my drinks and food. The title is misleading because cooking is not my thing...but yummy tasting food is.  Essential oils should not expire for a very LONG time...making them great to use as seasoning! When I went through my seasoning cabinet I was shocked that most expired ten years ago...Gross. The best part of using essential oils for cooking is it only takes a drop in your already planned recipe and BAM the flavor is amazing! Thieves in your morning cup of coffee....Peppermint added to your favorite dessert...lemon added to your smoothie.  The list goes on and Young Living even has an awesome kit with a variety of oils for your kitchen..The Young Living Culinary Collection.

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Winter Wellness-- Be Prepared!

This is the time of year that I start getting asked: "Which oils and products should I have on hand as we enter the winter months?" This answer can vary a ton person to person, and bear in mind that I have not had the pleasure of trying ALL the Young Living products. This list is just what I have tried, and happen to love. My personal list is mostly oils, with Ningxia Red and Thieves products mixed in.

Remember I am NOT a doctor and I am not attempting to diagnosis, prevent, or cure any illness or disease. Please consult a doctor.

Ningxia Red: Once you start drinking this its hard to stop. I personally got hooked while I was at the Young Living Convention. Ningxia Red is an antioxidant drink made with the wolfberry and infused with essential oils. The wolfberry is alone is packed with tons of vitamins, calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, selenium, riboflavin, and vitamin C. More on the benefits of the wolf berry here.

So what are the direct health benefits of Ningxia Red?

• Supports whole-body health support
• Energy support
• Supports normal cellular function
• Supports normal eye health
• Healthy daily supplement
• Helps prevent against oxidative stress

There are a few other variations of Ningxia Red as well: Ningxia Nitro & Ningxia Zyng, be sure to try them both too!

Thieves Essential Oil: Thieves! This one is the heavy hitter! Immune supporting! This is a one of a kind blend of Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Lemon, and Rosemary Essential Oils that you can only get with Young Living. I like to make Thieves tea with lemon essential oil and honey. Its so soothing and really warms you up. This one can also be taken in a capsule, which is how I prefer to take it if my immune system needs a little boost.

There are SO many Thieves products offered by Young Living and they can all help this time of year in their own way. Check them all out here.

Oregano Essential Oil: Ok, people! This one is a must. VERY immune boosting and supporting. Pairs well with Thieves and Lemon to offer mega support. As you know we are super limited by what we can say on social media (thanks FDA!), so I am going to send you to articles and studies whenever I can. Here is a fantastic one about the health benefits of Oregano. 

RC Essential Oil Blend: R=respiratory C=congestion. I mean, do I need to say more? Diffuse this bad boy while you sleep or just whenever you are trying to...breathe. :) RC is a blend of: Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Radiata, Eucalyptus Citriodora, Myrtle, Spruce, Peppermint, Pine, Lavender, Marjoram, and Cypress. 

Breathe Again Essential Oil Roll On: Another one that speaks for itself. However, this one only comes in a roll on, which I actually love! Its so easy and ridiculously convenient. Roll it on to enhance your respiratory health!!! Breathe Again is a blend of: Eucalyptus staigeriana leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Laurus nobilis oil, Rosa rubiginosa (Rose hip) seed oil, Peppermint oil, Eucalyptus radiata leaf oil, Balsam copaiba resin, Blue cypress wood oil, Eucalyptus bicostata leaf oil, and Myrtle oil. Thats four different kinds of Eucalyptus! 

Lemon: Lemon is labeled as dietary, so you can ingest it. Adding it to water will enhance the flavor, but there are many health benefits from drinking water that includes lemon essential oil. Learn more about them here. 

DiGize: Ever have issues with normal digestion? Yea, you and everyone else on the planet. This one will help you with that. This oil is a blend of: Tarragon leaf oil, Ginger root oil, Peppermint leaf oil, Juniper oil, Fennel seed oil, Lemongrass leaf oil, Anise oil, and Patchouli leaf oil.

Raven: This is one of my top 5 favorite oils. Raven provides me with comfort when I apply it to my nose, forehead, and checks. It supports healthy sinuses when applied topically. Raven is a blend of the VERY aromatic oils: Ravensara, lemon, wintergreen, peppermint, and Eucalyptus radiata.

Purification: Having this oil is key  if you want to clean the air after illness or having a stinky house guest. Seriously, it is borderline magical. Diffusing Purification can get even the most unpleasant odors to disappear, not just cover them up. The oils in this blend are: Citronella, Lemongrass, Lavandin, Rosemary, Tea Tree, and Myrtle. 

Product Tips from the Young Living Website: 

• Add Purification essential oil blend to your washing machine to freshen laundry.
• Add a couple drops of Purification essential oil blend to shoes to help neutralize odors.
• Add a few drops of Purification essential oil blend to a cotton ball to help eliminate stale air in the office or your child’s room.
• Diffuse Purification essential oil blend to dispel unpleasant odors and clear the air of impurities.
• Diffuse Purification essential oil blend to eliminate odors after the dog returns from playing outdoors in the rain.

That's my personal list! I know that there are A LOT of other products that are helpful for winter wellness, but just too many to talk about today. The supplements alone are fantastic for promoting and maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle, but thats another blog! The "other" Christina is the expert in the supplement department, so stay tuned for a blog on all their amazing benefits. But, in the mean time check out more about Young Living Supplements here. 

Happy winter wellness! Please tell us some of your success stories (compliantly) in the comments! 

Supporting Wellness with Young Living

Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life.

"...a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." - The World Health Organization.

"a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential." - The National Wellness Institute

Wellness is defined by actions and choices every day that support our overall health!

One reason I use Young Living is for the large number of products to help actively support my overall wellness regimen.  Listed below are a few ways to use the Young Living products to incorporate into your wellness routine.

First Let’s Talk About Essential Oils:

Essential oils support our bodies normal and healthy functioning.  Essential oils have been used for wellness for thousands of years.  It is important to remember that essential oils may be popular now, but they are not new.  Essential oils are the purest form of an herb and crazy concentrated!  Essential oils aid in the body’s natural detoxification process, absorb easily into the body, and oxygenate the cells.

Here are a few (not the only) ways to incorporate Young Living Essential oils in your daily wellness routine.

• Citrus essential oils in your water
• Peppermint in your tea or coffee
• Cedarwood apply behind your ears before bed
• Lavender diffuse for soothing environment
• Add a few drops of Thieves to a vegetable capsules 

There are many uses for essential oils, if you are curious how to use check your bottle!

NingXia Red:

This amazing product is Young Livings Antioxidant essential oil wellness support drink

According to Young Living:

Balanced ingredients make NingXia Red a whole-body nutrient infusion for health and wellness support. Enjoy NingXia Red daily to energize, fortify, and revitalize the body and support overall health and wellness, from head to toe.

This tastes amazing and you only need two ounces a day! For the best deal get your booty on Essential Rewards and purchase NingXia Red in the Essential Rewards bundle!

Supplements:

This was one of my happy dance moments when I realized Young Living had a vast selection of supplements. I am going to list my daily supplements and a few others to check out!  

• Super B- B vitamins to increase energy levels and promote nervous and cardiovascular systems. I take this midday for needed boost in energy.

• Super C-promote immune and circulatory function, tastes good and part of the daily routine.

• Thyromin-promotes healthy thyroid function and has made one of the biggest impacts in my wellness.

• Life 5-high-potency probiotic that builds and restores intestinal health with five clinically proven probiotic strains. Gut health is very important to overall health.

• Inner Defense-reinforce systemic defenses, promote healthy respiratory function, and are rich in immune-supporting ingredients. I keep several bottles on hand, these are awesome!

Others to check out:

• SleepEssence- Young Living Therapeutic Grade essential oils with unique sleep-enhancing properties that enable restful sleep

• CortiStop- a proprietary dietary supplement designed to help the female body balance its cortisol levels to maintain its natural balance and harmony

•  Mineral Essence- supports a healthy immune system with a balanced ionic mineral complex enhanced with rejuvenating essential oils

*These are not all of the supplements offered by Young Living…so go check them all out!

Liquid Wellness:

• Balance Complete-Powerful nutritive energizer and a cleanser. High in fiber, protein, and minerals for a nutritionally dynamic meal. I will use this for a quick lunch at work, it tastes great.

• Power Meal- Meal replacement, rich in calcium and antioxidants, and each serving contains 20 grams of protein

• Pure Protein Complete (Chocolate and Vanilla)- a comprehensive protein supplement that combines a proprietary 5-Protein Blend, amino acids, and ancient peat and apple extract to deliver 25 grams of protein per serving

• Slique Tea- Natural ingredients support healthy individual weight goals and maintain healthy body function.

Beauty Upgrade:

• Rose Ointment-blends natural oils to nourish and aid the protection of dry, cracked skin.

• Sheerlumé Brightening Cream—an advanced formula powered by a proprietary blend of Young Living’s pure essential oils. I love this cream feels great on the skin!

• Orange Blossom facial wash- gentle, non-abrasive cleanser that removes dirt and makeup without removing your skin's natural protective oils

• Satin Facial Scrub Mint- supports the skin's natural pH balance with gentle ingredients that exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin for a fresher, smoother appearance

• ART® Skin Care System- safely and effectively cleanses, tones, and moisturizes your face to bring out your natural and inherent beauty

Home Improvements:

• Thieves Laundry Soap
• Thieves Dish Soap
• Thieves Fruit and Veggie Soak
• Thieves Household cleaner
• Thieves Wipes

The whole line of Thieves cleaners not only smell amazing, clean wonderfully but are not full of harmful chemicals like most cleaners on the market. I have used all other natural products and honestly just assumed that they were not meant to clean that well.  I was truly amazed at how well the Thieves Household cleaner worked, and on everything!!

Get on Essential Rewards, and start replacing some of those products in your life that are not supporting wellness and replace them with ones that will!