LAVENDER: Young Living Essential Oil

 

 ~ LAVENDER ~ 

Young Living Esssential Oil

 Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has a fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma that is soothing and refreshing.

Have a hard time falling asleep at night?  Insomnia?

Put a drop of oil on the bottoms of your feet.  This calms the body.
Put a drop of oil in the palm of your hand and smooth it over your pillow right before bed.
Put a drop in the palm of your hand and cup your hands up to your face. Inhale deeply. 

Stress? Anxiety?

Massage a drop on the base of your neck to relieve stress and anxiety.

Allergies? Hay Fever?

Put a few drops in your palm. Cup your hands over your nose and mouth and inhale deeply.
Rub Lavender oil on the back of your neck, on your chest, and in between your eyes. This will alleviate your allergies. Great for people like myself who suffer with chronic sinusitis & allergies.
You can also put lavender in a home defuser to relieve allergy symptoms.

Insect & Mosquito Bites?  Bee Stings?

Put a drop of on the bite or sting.  It will reduce swelling and stop the itching.

Have Dandruff?

Place several drops onto your scalp to help eliminate flakes.

Have Eczema or Dermatitis?

Mix together several drops of Lavender Oil with coconut oil or even olive oil.  Use this topically.

Do you get Cold Sores?

Use Lavender Oil topically to eliminate cold sores naturally.

Burn Yourself?

Put a few drops onto a burn to reduce pain. It also helps to prevent it from scarring.

Headache?

Rub a drop of Lavender oil on your temples to alleviate a headache.

Cut Yourself?

Apply to wound.  Lavender Oil will kill bacteria. 
Lavender Oil also stops bleeding! Apply to wound to stop the bleeding.
Massage Lavender oil around affected are to prevent and minimize the formation of scar tissue.

Dry Skin? 

Use oil topically to soften & moisturize dry skin & hands.

Chapped Lips?

Apply directly onto lips that are chapped or sunburned.

Sunburn?

Mix with distilled water . Apply directly to relieve pain & burning of sunburned skin.

Do you or your child have blocked tear ducts?

Put a drop over the bridge of your nose to unclog tear ducts.

Rash?

Apply oil to affected area of you or your child's skin to eliminate the rash and stop itching.

~ ~  WAYS TO USE LAVENDER OIL IN YOUR HOME ~ ~

• Place a few drops on your underarms.  This serves as an all natural deodorant.  Our store bought deodorants are filled with synthetic chemicals & toxins which are linked to diseases, even Alzheimers. Stay away from that stuff! 
• Place a few drops of oil onto a cotton ball & place it in your closet and linen closets.  This will freshen your linens. 
• Apply to cotton balls and place around home & in closets to repel insects and moths. Sure smells better than moth balls!
• Place a few drops of Lavender oil onto a wet cloth and throw into the dryer with your clothes. This will deodorize and freshen your laundry. Do this instead of buying dryer sheets.  I personally can't even use dryer sheets anymore.  I can't even handle walking down the detergent isle at the store.  Once you take the toxins out of your home, it's amazing how your body wants to reject even the smell!
• Apply a few drops into your iron. This will freshen your clothing. 
• You can also orally consume Young Living Essential Oil.  Add it to your recipes or your favorite beverages. Be creative!

*BE SURE IT'S YOUNG LIVING PRODUCTS!  Other essential oils are just perfume grade oils which are toxic!!!  But Young Living's Oils are 100% Pure and Natural!  No synthetics!  Ingredient?  LAVENDER! That's IT! 

15ml bottle = 250 drops per bottle!!!

You only apply 1-2 drops average per application! 

$28.62

To order, Contact: Melissa Drew

Tel:  (414) 364-0303

Email:  melissadrewoils@gmail.com

THIEVES: Young Living Essential Oil

THIEVES Essential Oil from Young Living is one of my FAVORITE oils!  I have a big place in my heart for this oil.  I am notorious for getting sinus infections 3-4 times a year.  In January, I had allergies for several days that turned into a sinus infection.  I was encouraged to try Theives Essential Oil and by the next morning, I woke up and my sinus infection was cleared up!!! My nasal passages were clear, phlegm was gone, my overall body felt better and was no longer weak.  It was amazing!

Theives Oil kills bacteria, stops & prevents colds & the flu and it does SO much more.  Read here for the 100 versatile uses for Thieves!  It's an oil I lean on all day for my health & well being and for keeping a naturally clean home! :)

USES FOR THIEVES ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND

1. Apply to cuts or open wounds to prevent infection and promote healing.
2. Mix with a tablespoon of water, gargle & swallow to stop a sore throat.
3. Apply undiluted directly to the skin of your upper chest and throat for bronchitis.
4. Put a drop on your thumb and apply to the roof of your mouth for a headache.
5. Put 10-12 drops in a capsule undiluted and swallow daily for longevity.
6. For acne, take internally and apply to skin diluted with oil.
7. Put directly on the soles of your feet to protect you from colds and flu.
8. Diffuse in home/office to keep the germ count down.
9. Breathe in vapors when you have lung congestion.
10. Use to clean pet cages, creating a healthier environment for them.
11. Add to your dishwasher for cleaner dishes.
12. Add to your laundry cycle for cleaner clothes.
13. Add to your mop water for cleaner floors.
14. Mix with water to make a spray to repel insects on your plants.
15. Use to dissolve the gummy adhesive on price labels.
16. Apply to bee and wasp stings to neutralize the toxins and relieve pain.
17. Apply to gums to prevent and treat gum disease.
18. Apply orally to maintain healthy teeth and reduce cavities.
19. Apply to gums and teeth for pain relief from toothaches.
20. Diffuse in homes or businesses to solve mold problems.
21. Add to orange juice and drink to reduce phlegm and congestion.
22. Apply to broken bones or joints for pain relief and to hasten healing.
23. Put a drop in your cup of tea for flavor and to maintain health.
24. Put on the tip of your tongue to help you stop smoking.
25. Put on cold sores to make them disappear.
26. For warts, apply topically, inhale and take in capsules to make them disappear
27. Rub on sore joints to relieve arthritis pain.
28. Drink a few drops in water or juice every three hours to stop a cold.
29. Place a drop on the tongue and a drop in a glass of water every day for herpes.
30. Rub on bottoms of children’s feet for protection before school.
31. Diffuse in the house as your children come home from school.
32. Mix 50:50 with vegetable oil and rub on daily for relief of shingles.
33. Apply a drop on a wound of a cat or dog to clear it up.
34. Diffuse in home or office to stimulate a cheerful mood.
35. Diffuse in the office to increase concentration and work efficiency.
36. Diffuse in your place of business to ward off the germs.
37. Diffuse in the classroom to reduce student sickness and absenteeism.
38. Put a few drops in your carpet steamer to disinfect carpet.
39. Mix a few drops with a teaspoon of honey for cough relief.
40. Breathe and apply for sinus headaches.
41. Put a drop on a pimple to make it shrink & disappear.
42. For Laryngitis, put a drop under tongue to restore voice.
43. Inhale for relief of allergy symptoms.
44. Take a capsule full every day for relief of Lyme disease symptoms.
45. Carry a bottle on every flight to protect you from germs.
46. Drop in a heat/Ac vents of a hotel to cleanse room.
47. Apply one drop on an infected wound of cat or dog to clear.
48. Mix with baking soda to clean bathtubs.
49. Apply undiluted to the toes and feet to combat fungus.
50. Apply to poison ivy rashes ( may need to dilute with vegetable oil to relieve the itch.

OTHER USES FOR THIEVES!

51. Use for bathrooms and toilets to sanitize and freshen.
52. Use to cut grease on kitchen counters/stovetops.
53. Use to mop floors to clean and disinfect.
54. Apply to hands to remove stubborn, sticky substances.
55. Use to wash fruits and vegetables from supermarket.
56. Add to water in your vacuum cleaner to cleanse air.
57. Add to your carpet cleaner to disinfect the carpet.
58. Squirt along ant trails in house to keep them out.
59. Use in school classrooms to cut down on student sickness.
60. Scrub old floors to remove old varnish and prepare for refinishing.
61. Clean upholstery in your living room.
62. Clean the upholstery and dashboard of your car.
63. Soak off burnt food in pots and skillets.
64. Wipe or soak garbage cans to get them clean, sanitary and smelling fresh.
65. For bad stains, pour it on as a pre-wash remover.
66. Use undiluted to clean and kill mold on walls & floors.

THIEVES .15ml = 250 drops per bottle!
 ON SALE!
$35.78 (regular price $41.78!!)



TO PLACE AN ORDER:
Contact Melissa Drew
Tel: 414.364.0303
Email: melissadrewoils@gmail.com

Without A Shadow Of A Doubt

 
Welcome to my new adventure!  With great enthusiasm, I'm excited to announce that I am now an 
Independent Distributor for  

Young Living Essential Oils! 

Before I get into a little bit more of "what" the Young Living company is all about, let me just share something REALLY cool.

As I was studying more tonight on the products of this company, I saw a sign.  A sign from God that THIS was His product.  I saw this picture on my wall tonight.  HOW COOL is THAT!?                                                                                   ---->

Without a shadow of a doubt, this is His design.

Essential Oils date back to biblical times.  

There are 1,035 references of essential oils in the bible.

Many of you know me pretty well, and know that I'm not a fan of pharmaceutical drugs... and that's a growing distaste after a few years of learning more and more about them.  I however, for my entire life, have been dependent on antibiotics for recurring sinus infections. Usually 3-4 times a year.  Earlier this year, I had a full on sinus infection, and I tried these essential oils on myself. I used "THIEVES" and by the time I woke up the next day, I was completely better.  It was like a miracle. I've never escaped a doctors visit when I get sick.  I'm never able to shake it with over the counter remedies, time, supplements.... nothing.  So this was a huge blessing! Life changing moment, really!

My husband and I also suffer with asthma on occasion.  We have used the Young Living Essential Oil called "RC" which is an oil blend.  It's incredible stuff! It's helped our asthma tremendously.  Just inhaling 1 drop of oil in the palm of our hands and breathing in deeply relieves our asthma!  Sure beats reaching into the medicine cabinet to get out the rescue inhaler, or in my case... suffering, as I refuse to use an inhaler. 

SO WHAT MAKES YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS SO SPECIAL???

Unlike synthetic, perfume-grade oils that simply just "smell good", Young Living Therapeutic Grade essential oils are PURE, NATURAL and UNADULTERATED.  Young Living's PURE, NATURAL and POTENT products provide immediate, effective results... WITHOUT harmful side effects. 

Every day we inhale, touch and taste harmful chemicals and toxins.  Synthetic ingredients are in virtually every item in the home - from cleaning products to food additives.  Essential Oils work as natural, chemical free replacements for items you use every single day!

HERE ARE JUST A FEW BENEFITS OF 

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS:

• Relieves Anxiety
• Relieves Stress
• Strengthens Immune System
• Clears Blemishes & Acne
• Fights off Colds & the Flu
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Allergies
• Indigestion
• Promotes a good night of Sleep
• Aligns and Balances the Body 
• Soothes & Comforts Sore Muscles
• Cramps & Bloating 
• PMS
• TMJ
• Creates Sense of Courage
• Peace & Calming
• Relieves dry, chapped or irritated skin
• Soothes cuts & burns
• Insect Bites & Itching
• Bug Repellant 
• Soothes Children, Fussy Babies - even pets!
• Relieves tension
• Bad Breath
• Sinus Pressure
• Promotes Energy
• Clarity
• Purifies & Neutralizes Air
• Eliminates Bacteria & Odors
• Natural Cleaning
• Repairs Sun Damage
• Prevents Breakouts
• Natural Antioxidants
• Boosts Mood
• Enhances Spirituality, Meditation & Prayer  
• ....... okay okay... I said a few now didn't I?  I'll stop there for now.  :)

This is a true passion just bubbling in my heart and I'm 100% positive that God is supporting this company.  Essential Oils are HIS design. His very own creation.

Stay tuned for my upcoming blogs describing the oils and the healing properties in them, as well as my website that will be launching by the end of April 2012! Exciting stuff!

If you have any questions, or if you would like to place an order - please contact me using the information below.  Thank you for reading!

 

Melissa Drew

Phone:  414.364.0303

Email:  melissadrewoils@gmail.com

Peace Please

What is the topic that people like to talk about the most?  (Fill in the blank) ________.

The answer is .....  OURSELVES.  While I'm completely guilty of this myself, I just find it interesting lately the more I catch myself in conversation and what I observe from others conversations around me that this is indeed true.

Everyone is so quick to talk about themselves.  They wait for the other person to get done talking (sometimes even interrupt) to chime in about how the story they were just told reminds them of their own experience or it opens up a window for them to want to share their own opinion.

The topics below are something I do NOT like to talk about because if anyone truly knows me - I HATE debating.  You will see me bow right out of a discussion on it.  But I'm bringing it up for the moral of this message.

Politics.  Look at how everyone gets their undies in a bunch while discussing (or should I say arguing) over politics. While understanding politics and who's in the running is essential for knowing who we should stand behind and vote for - we cross a line when it turns into arguing, debating, slander and quarreling.  NO two people will have the exact same thought process as the person you are trying to debate with.  That's why people get so worked up - because they want to be right, and they will try to argue a point until they are blue in the face. 

Religion/Faith.  We are ALL on our own journeys.  Some spiritual, some not. I read a quote the other day "Ever notice how people are so quick to talk about their religious beliefs but those same people are not willing to listen to anyone else's beliefs?"  Pretty interesting.  Pretty true.  Religion/Faith is another thing we all preach about, but we aren't willing to listen and respect the views or opinions of anyone else if they don't directly coincide with our beliefs.  My spiritual walk is completely different than anyone else.  As is yours.  That's the beauty of it.  If we were all at the same equal level spiritually - there would be no room to grow, no room to challenge ourselves, no room to seek a deeper relationship with our God. 

This same mentality goes for our views/opinions with television, music, films, and how we live our lives.  

Isn't it something how we all seem to believe that our way is the right way and we have it all figured out?  Our opinions are the best, and everyone should agree with us? 

I think that's why people get so involved in politics, debating, quarreling - because of our egos.  We so badly want to be right.  We want our voice to be heard.  We want everyone to agree with us.

Just about everyone reading this would answer YES if asked this question....

 "Do you wish this world had more peace?"  

I can safely assume you answered yes.... but isn't it interesting that our egos is what is keeping us from peace?  I'm not just talking about peace in the sense of wars, crimes, world issues.... but can't peace very well also mean peace with each other? Peace with ourselves? 
Something to snack on. 

I'm going to make a great effort to listen more and talk less when talking.  Won't you join me? :)

And if you read something on social media today that rubs you the wrong way because it doesn't represent your views/opinions - take a moment to calm yourself.  Make a greater effort to just respect that everyone thinks differently, and it doesn't make them wrong... and it doesn't make you right.
This alone will bring peace with one another.... and will create a sense of peace within yourself.  What a great feeling that could be :)  

Deep thoughts, peace and hair grease,

Melissa Drew

Time to Get Up! Big Changes Ahead!

What a whirlwind of a few years it has been for me.  God has pulled me out of some pretty nasty pits and brushed some much needed dirt off of me.  I was just a girl complacent in being fearful, and satisfied in living a simple and EASY life. 

Just in the past 2 years alone God has done some awesome things in my heart.  I truly believe God has anointed & called me to women's ministry.  What that's going to look like 5..., 10.., 20...., 30....., 40 years from now... I have NO idea, but I'm trusting in Him as this is His plan.  I want Him to use me how He wants to.  If it was up to me... my selfish, sinful self, I would have picked something way easy! :)

God has also ignited a huge fire in my heart for natural health and holistic healing.  Getting back to the garden the way He intended us to take care of ourselves.  To those of you that know me well, I'm so against modern medicine, sickened by the FDA and what they allow to be in our foods, cleaners and medications. 

In 2011, I met an amazing friend on Twitter who introduced me to a company called Young Living. 
Their products range from all natural Grade A Essential Oils, all natural household cleaners, toothpastes, supplements, detoxes, and so much more.  I've heard nothing but great things about the company and their products, but you really can't be a believer until you try them.  These oils have healed my husband and I personally and that's why I'm now so passionate about them now. I'm prone to sinus infections.  I usually get 3-4 a year, where I need to take antibiotics or I just get worse and worse.  Last month I had a sinus infection and i used the oils and within 24 hours, it was COMPLETELY gone.  The oils have also helped with my husband's asthma.  I still have much to learn, and more products to try in my home, but I'm so excited about this company. SO excited, I've become a distributor for Young Living.  I'm at the infant stages of this but I am excited to share the healing properties of these all natural products with all of you real soon! :) 

I have a lot of goals for 2012.  I've been complacent long enough with my passions and I'm about to use my gifts and the heart God has given me to glorify Him.  Time to get UP! :)

In the next month I will FINALLY getting my website completed!  My website will hold all of my blog entries dating back to 2010, healthy recipes, healthy living tips, and a store for purchasing Young Living Essential Oils products.  I also plan on doing video blogging.  A few other random funsies too! I told ya! Big changes!

A more long term goal is completing my book.  I do have a name for it now, but that's all the information I can give you :) It will be called: "Disappear Insecure."  Catchy huh?  I was doing the dishes a few weeks ago, and in silence God revealed that to me.  :) 

So stay tuned for big changes.  When this blog will be moved over to my website - I'll be sure to let everyone know.  But for now - keep reading right here! 

Thanks for reading & sharing in my new adventures with me! :)

ALL NATURAL DIY Easter Egg Dye - GO Toxin Free for your Family this Easter

Artificial coloring.  I've used it my whole lfe for dying easter eggs & frostings for my Christmas cookies. Food coloring is in SO many of our foods.  Studies have shown that food coloring has been linked to cancer through testing of labratory mice.  Gotta love the FDA........... (ugh!... don't get me started!)

Artificial colors look great. They make food look vibrant and appealing. The majority of food colors are made with petroleum. They are a derivative of Petrochemicals and Coal tar. These chemicals are in no way made to be ingested by humans or any other animal. In fact, food dye is pulled off of the market regularly because of health concerns. Yellow #2 food dye will likely be the next to go. It’s be shown to cause ADHD, multiple types of cancer, male sterility, and many other issues.

Artificial Colors aren’t just in junk food or sodas. Many salmon farms actually add red food dye to their salmon to make them appear more appetizing. It works. When looking for fish a customer always wants the freshest they can buy. A pink/red salmon is much more appealing to eat than one that’s gray or just darker.

HERE IS HOW TO MAKE EASTER EGGS HEALTHY

FOR YOUR FAMILY THIS YEAR:

For Various Egg Colors:

• Red onions (create a sienna egg)
• Red cabbage (creates a bluish egg)
• Coffee (creates a brown egg)
• Beets (creates a pink egg)
• Turmeric (creates a yellow egg)
• Onion Skin Natural Egg Dyeing How-To
• Strawberries (creates pastel pink/rose egg)
• Blueberries (creates pastel purple egg)
  
  1. For a mottled look, wrap onion skins around the raw eggs covering the entire egg. Wrap the covered egg with cheese cloth tightly, being careful not to break the egg. This keeps the skins close to the shell. Secure cheesecloth with a twist tie.
  2. Lower the wrapped egg into a boiling mixture of 1 quart water and 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Boil for 20 minutes.
  3. Remove eggs and let cool. Unwrap cheesecloth and onion skins.
  4. As an alternative, you can create an onion skin bath consisting of 2 quarts water, 2 quarts packed onion skins, 1/4 cup vinegar, and 1/4 cup salt. Soak precooked eggs overnight in the mixture.
  
  Red Cabbage Egg Dyeing How-To
  1. Hard-boil eggs until cooked.
  2. Boil one head of cabbage in two quarts of water for 30 minutes. Strain pre-boiled cabbage water into bowl.
  3. Add 4 tablespoons salt and 4 tablespoons vinegar.
  4. Lower egg into bath. Let soak 30 seconds to 1 minute for pale color. For deeper colors, let soak overnight.
  Turmeric Egg Dyeing How-To
  1. Hard-boil eggs until cooked.
  2. To a pot filled with two quarts of water, add 4 tablespoons salt, 4 tablespoons vinegar, and 6 tablespoons turmeric.
  3. Lower egg into bath. To make a green egg, you can swap cabbage and turmeric eggs into opposite baths.
  Coffee Egg Dyeing How-To
  1. Hard-boil eggs until cooked.
  2. To a pot filled with two quarts of very strong coffee, add 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup salt.
  3. Lower egg into bath. Let soak overnight.
• Beet Egg Dyeing How-To
  1. Hard-boil eggs until cooked.
  2. To a pot filled with 8 cups of water, add 8 cups chopped beets, 1/4 cup vinegar, and 1/4 cup salt.
  3. Lower egg into bath.

Strawberry Egg Dyeing How-To
1. Hard-boil eggs until cooked.
2. Take Stawberries and boil them in a pot of water & stir often til liquified.

3. Drain all seeds out using colander with a bowl underneath to reserve the liquid

4. Dip eggs into the strawberry liquid. 

Blueberry Egg Dyeing How-To
1. Hard-boil eggs until cooked.
2. Take blueberry and boil them in a pot of water & stir often til liquified.

3. Drain all seeds out using colander with a bowl underneath to reserve the liquid

4. Dip eggs into the blueberry liquid.

* Don't be afraid to experiment with other fruits and vegetables!  I will be trying Cucumber juice, spinach & kale to come up with a nice spring green color.  Blackberries I'm sure would be fabulous, too! Have fun!  Let your kids help! :) Science meets family fun!

6 Pair of Prescription Eye Glasses Under $40!

Prescription Eye Wear DOESN'T Have To Be So Expensive!

I just wanted to let everyone in on my latest steal of a deal.  My dog thought my eye glasses would be a tasty choice yesterday, so I was in the market for new eye wear.  I went to my eye doctor and got a new eye exam to get my current prescription, asked them to write my prescription down, came home and logged into www.zennioptical.com

I've ordered 1 pair with Zenni Optical last summer, which is why I wasn't too upset when my dog ate them yesterday because they were only $6.00.  Their eye glasses range from $6-$50, and you can search based on how much you are willing to spend.  They have thousands in their selection.

Right now they have a sale, BUY 2 get 1 FREE! So since I had 6 that I just couldn't narrow down because they were all cute - I got 6, 2 of them were FREE! 

You can try the glasses on a face of 6 different models that are on the page to help you get a feel for how they would look ON.  They also have a feature where you can upload a picture of yourself and try the glasses on your OWN face to see how they would look. 

What you need:

1. Current prescription for both left and right eye
2. Your pupillary measurement.  A measurement of the distance between your pupils, in mm.
3. Credit Card to place your online order

EASY! And way less expensive than buying your frames/lenses at the eye glass store. I used to spend on average $300.00 each time I needed a new pair.  I encourage you to get yours here next time you need to order! :)

These are the  eye glasses I chose: