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Essential Oils And Pets : Pawsome Tips

adminhongkong — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:22:45 +0000

You love to share essential oils with your family, so it makes sense that you want to share them with your pets as well! Before you begin using essential oils for pets, you need to know the answers to some important questions: Can you use essential oils on dogs, cats, and other pets the same way you use them on yourself? How much should you use? What is the best way to administer oils for topical use?

It is important to note that animals cannot tell us if something is working or not, so we must exercise due caution and approach using oils on animals safely and responsibly. Not all essential oils are created equal. Make sure you are getting good information from qualified people who have used our Young Living oils with their animals successfully – this may or may not be an animal health professional.

Please note that these are general recommendations for use. Please refer to a Veterinarian that is skilled and trained in the use of essential oils for the best route to go with your animal. If your pet is pregnant, nursing, or has a medical condition, consult a veterinarian with experience with essential oils before use.

Basic Guidelines
There are some general tips and suggestions you’ll want to keep in mind as you share essential oils with your furry friends.

Animals are generally more sensitive to essential oils than humans are. It’s best to heavily dilute essential oils and use them in moderation.
Use extreme caution when using essential oils on and around cats or dogs under 8 weeks old because they are developing at fast rates; it is easy to mess up the proper dilution for each breed and size.
Every animal is different, so carefully observe how your animal responds to essential oils. Use common sense and good judgment as you try different methods.
Be especially careful not to get essential oils in an animal’s eyes.
If diffusing, always allow cats or dogs access to areas where they can avoid the diffused oil.
Use special caution with cats and essential oils. Consult a veterinarian with essential oil experience before using around them.

Essential Oil Acclimation
Your pets may need some time to adjust to the new scents and sensations of essential oils. Use these tips to introduce your pets to essential oils easily and comfortably.

Wear essential oils throughout the day, so your pets will be exposed to the aroma as you hold them, play, or cuddle on the couch.
Diffuse essential oils in spaces where your pets like to relax. A safe introduction to pets often starts with diffusing in their area (1-2 drops in a water-based diffuser) with an exit option. This gives a very LOW concentration into the air space and is a good place to start. Closely watch for signs of irritation — such as whining, sniffing, nervousness, and excessive scratching — while diffusing around them.
Apply an essential oil to your hands and let your pets smell them so that they can explore the scent on their terms.
If your pets are jittery or resistant to essential oils, don’t try to force your pets to stay around you and the area you are diffusing essential oils. Our pet’s sense of smell is very heightened compared to ours as humans. Small amounts over time will help our animals ease into being around essential oils.

Dilution for Topical Application
Your animal’s size affects the amount of oil you should use and how much you should dilute for topical application.

For cats, small dogs, and other smaller animals, use a carrier oil — such as V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex — to dilute the essential oil before application. We suggest a 9:1 ratio of carrier oil to essential oil.
For medium-sized dogs dilute 4:1 carrier oil to essential oil.
If you’re using essential oils on medium-sized animals — like large dogs — dilute 3:1 carrier oil to essential oil.

Topical Use
Once your pets are used to essential oils, they’ll better handle topical application. Remember these tips as you experiment with using essential oils on your pets.

We recommend applying to the back for dogs and cats, being sure to rub your hands together until they are no longer shiny before rubbing the essential oil on the pet.
Use caution when using and applying essential oils to the bottoms of animal paw pads. Many animals sweat and rid their bodies of toxins through their paw pads. Contact your veterinarian for proper application practices.
For easier application in large or hard-to-reach areas, combine essential oils with V-6 or water in a spray bottle.
Use Animal Scents® Ointment to soothe irritated skin or to help with the occasional scrape or burn.

Skin & Hair Care
Young Living also offers a line of animal-specific products, including Animal Scents® Shampoo.

Cleans, conditions, and deodorizes your pet’s skin and coat
Plant-based formula infused with premium essential oils, creating a soothing aroma that helps calm your pet during bath time
Formulated without phosphates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, flavors/fragrances, preservatives, or toxic ingredients
Great for all breeds and coats, including long and short hair ones

Show your furry friends some love with these products!

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Embarace a healthy life : How to start clean living today !

adminhongkong — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:31:56 +0000

Have you ever wondered how you could start clean living? Well, good news: It’s not as daunting as it seems. You don’t need to completely overhaul your life to start living clean. There are small steps you can take to implement changes little by little. Over time, these tiny changes will make a big difference in your overall health and well-being.

What is clean living?

A clean lifestyle focuses on a healthy and eco-friendly way of living. This can refer to adopting many kinds of new habits and behaviors, such as eating organic foods, using natural cleaning products, choosing green transportation options, and investing in renewable energy.

For some, clean living is about incremental everyday changes to their lives and routines that will positively impact both their health and the environment. For others, it’s a complete lifestyle overhaul. Whatever approach to clean living you decide on, the goal is always the same: to live a healthier, happier life in harmony with our planet.

Benefits of clean living

There are many benefits to living a clean lifestyle, although it’s important to note that the benefits you experience are relative to how you live now and what changes you decide to make. The more aspects of your life where you apply clean-living principles, the more benefits you’re likely to discover.

Those who started down the clean-living path have anecdotally associated the following benefits with the changes they’ve embraced:

Improved mental clarity and focus
Increased physical energy
Improved digestion
Reduced risk of disease
Improved sleep quality
Reduced stress levels
Improved skin health
Improved sense of smell
Increased sense of taste

Making changes to start clean living

With clean living, one of the most important steps you can take is to establish a healthy diet. This means eating nutritious foods that help your body function at its best. Often, it’s difficult to figure out what foods are right for you, but here are some general guidelines you can follow.

Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables
If eating were a sport, fruits and vegetables would be home runs and touchdowns. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, they’re essential to good, long-term health and nutrition. The best way to achieve your healthy dietary goals is to aim to eat a rainbow of colors to get the most benefit.
Include lean protein with every meal
Your body can’t build protein on its own. Plus, protein helps you feel fuller for longer while also providing your body with the building blocks it needs to maintain proper function.
Include healthy fats in your diet
Healthy fats are important to give you that full feeling, along with supporting hormone production and balance. Sometimes it can be hard to know what’s healthy fat versus bad fat. Good sources of healthy fats include olive oil, avocados, nuts, and seeds.
Limit your intake of processed and sugary foods
In the diet game, these are penalties, lost yardage, and strikeouts, so keep them to a minimum so you stay in the game! Processed and sugary foods provide empty calories, which can lead to weight gain and other health problems along the way. So, if you have a sweet tooth, you’ll have to work hard to keep it in check.

Creating a fitness plan

Everyone knows that regular exercise is good for you. The problem is finding the time or motivation to do it. Does this sound familiar? If you’re stuck in a fitness rut like so many others, maybe it’s time to create a fitness plan that will work for you.

The best way to start your fitness plan is to find an activity that you enjoy doing and then stick with it. If you hate running, don’t force yourself to run just because it’s exercise. It may be good for you, but it might not be right for you. There are plenty of other options to choose from out there, so find something that you’ll look forward to! Once you’ve nailed that “fun” factor, then it’s time to set goals.

Fitness goals — like any good goals — should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. In other words, don’t set a goal like “lose weight.” Dig down and get more specific. A more effective goal would be something like “lose 10 pounds in 3 months.”

Now that you have your goal, it’s time to put together your plan. Start by finding a time when you can exercise regularly. Just make sure you schedule it into your week like you would any other appointment. If you need help finding time, think about ways to fit in mini-workouts throughout the day. For example, you could do a 20-minute workout in the morning before work and a 30-minute workout in the evening after dinner.

Finally, if you’re tight on time, sometimes it’s easy to forget the basics, like warming up before working out. Remember to stretch and warm up before your workout routine, and then cool down afterward. A proper warmup helps prevent injuries, and a cooldown aids your muscles’ recovery.

Follow these tips, and you’ll be on your way to creating a fitness plan that works for you. Before you know it, you’ll be feeling fitter and healthier than ever.

Avoiding toxic chemicals in food and your home

We live in a modern era when there are so many chemicals in our food and homes that can be harmful to our health. To live a healthier lifestyle, reduce your exposure to these toxins. The key to this is finding suitable replacements for those products that come with long lists of harsh ingredients and chemicals.

One way to avoid toxic chemicals in our food is to eat organic. Organic food is labeled “organic” when it’s grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. It’s also not genetically modified. Eating organic food can help reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals. Look for food that’s certified organic and free of pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals. When possible, buy locally-grown organic produce. This way, it not only contributes to healthier living, but it also supports sustainable farming practices.

Cleaning is another way chemicals get into the home. You can also avoid harsh chemicals in your home by ditching the usual chemical-laden cleaners and switching to cleaning products with naturally derived ingredients. Many conventional cleaning products contain harmful chemicals that get released into the air whenever you use them. You can inhale these chemicals or absorb them through your skin. Choose natural cleaning products with ingredients that are safe for you and the environment.

Clean-living practices to try

Filter your water
You are what you eat — and what you drink even more so! Another way to reduce your exposure to toxins is to filter your water. This removes harmful chemicals and impurities, making it safer to drink. If you look, you’ll find there are a variety of water filters available on the market. It won’t be hard to find one that fits your needs.
Avoid plastic
Plastic is one of the most common sources of toxins in our environment. Avoid using plastic as much as possible and look for alternatives made from glass, metal, or other sustainable materials.
Detox Your home
Many of the products we use in our homes come loaded with harsh chemicals. To create a more detoxified home, switch to natural cleaning products and personal care items. Many great brands offer non-toxic yet effective alternatives to conventional household products.
Get some plants
Not only do plants beautify your home, but they also help purify the air. Certain plants are especially effective at filtering out toxins and improving indoor air quality. Some of our favorites include bamboo, aloe vera, and snake plants.
Exercise outdoors
Spending time outdoors is great for your mental and physical health. However, it’s important to stay aware of the air quality in your area before exercising outdoors. If the air quality is poor, opt for indoor activities instead.
Wear natural fibers
Many clothing items are crafted from synthetic materials that can release toxins into the air. To avoid this, opt for clothing fashioned from natural fibers like cotton, wool, or linen.

Find your best way into getting started with clean living

When looking at lifestyle changes, they can be overwhelming at first. You can start by looking at the little swaps and changes that will make a small yet significant impact on your diet, exercise, cleaning, and lifestyle. Start by simply substituting food and cooking at home more often. Take a little walk each day — a little something for both the body and mind.

As you become more comfortable with these little clean-living tweaks to your lifestyle, future changes become that much more doable. Build up to the big changes, like switching to all-organic products or cutting out processed foods completely, and you’ll see how capable you are and how simple clean living can be.

Stay tuned to Young Livingchallenge announcement early next month, join us and take your first step in making a change!

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🔋Power your immune system through proper nutrition!

adminhongkong — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:39:33 +0000

During change of seasons, common scenarios are kids trailing home sickness during back-to-school, endless sniffles and coughs — no matter the season, our immune systems are working extra hard to combat all the harmful microbes that come our way. Keep your inner fighters going strong with proper nutrition to boost the immune system.

Support your immune function with good nutrition

Your body works hard even at rest, constantly operating in the background to keep you up and running. One of these vital functions is your immune system, which works to fight off threats, including harmful bacteria and viruses. While you can’t necessarily boost your immune system beyond its normal functioning, proper nutrition can ensure that your immune system has the nutrients it needs to do its job right. If you’ve ever wondered how nutrition affects the immune system, keep reading for some practical knowledge and tips!

Key micronutrients your immune system needs

There are a few key nutrients your body needs to function properly, and by intentionally adding these nutrients into your diet, you can help your body stay strong while fighting off harmful bacteria and viruses.

Iron: Iron is a mineral that can be found in your blood and is a major component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of your body and is critical for immune cell function. Iron can be found in beans, greens, and nuts.
Vitamin A: A fat-soluble vitamin, vitamin A works to keep the skin, tissues in the mouth, stomach, intestines, and respiratory system healthy and strong. It can be found in orange and red fruits and vegetables such as carrots, apricots, and bell peppers.
Vitamin C: An antioxidant that protects your cells from harmful free radicals, vitamin C also helps in the absorption of iron. You can add vitamin C into your diet by consuming citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, and tomatoes.
Vitamin D: A fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium, vitamin D is critical for building bones and fighting harmful pathogens. While you can absorb vitamin D from direct sunlight, you can also get this vitamin by consuming fatty fish like salmon, egg yolks, and fortified dairy.
Vitamin E: Another antioxidant, vitamin E protects the integrity of your cell membranes and repairs damage caused by free radicals. You can add vitamin E into your diet with seeds, nuts, vegetable oils, and peanut butter.
Zinc: Your body may not need much of it, but over 100 enzymes count on zinc to carry out their vital chemical reactions, helping to support cell growth and protein building. Zinc also helps to heal damaged tissues and supports a healthy immune system. Get more zinc into your diet by consuming whole grains, milk, seeds, and nuts.

Gut health and immunity

We often think of the brain as our command center, but our gut plays a huge role in the functionality of many of our internal systems. Diets that are high in refined sugar and red meat while being low in fruits and veggies can create an imbalance that suppresses our immune systems. But with a few dietary changes, you can turn things around! Here are a few quick ways you can munch your way to a happier gut:

Eat foods that are high in fiber.
Add more plant-rich foods to support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
Add in some probiotic foods that contain gut-friendly cultures, such as yogurt with live cultures, fermented vegetables, sauerkraut, kimchi, and miso.
Prebiotics are foods that are digested in the lower intestine, where they can be a food resource for the good bacteria in your gut! Add in some prebiotic foods such as garlic, onions, leeks, asparagus, bananas, and seaweed.

9 steps to help support a healthy immune system

You’re ready to make good nutrition a part of your health routine, but how do you get started? Follow these nine simple tips to keep your body in tip-top shape, so you can stay healthy through all of life’s seasons!

Consume a balanced diet that’s rich in whole foods, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.
There are many reasons someone might not be able to consume a fully balanced diet. If you fall into this category, there are still plenty of ways you can fuel your body, such as with multivitamins. A balanced multivitamin can give you plenty of nutrients in just a single serving!
Drink plenty of water! To help, get yourself a 40-ounce water bottle and make sure to fill it up at least twice throughout your day.
Refrain from smoking tobacco or begin slowly lowering your tobacco intake.
Avoid excessive drinking and work to drink alcohol only in moderation.
Get moderate movement into your daily routine, such as a brisk 20-minute walk, some gentle stretching, or an exercise class.
Early to bed, early to rise! Try to get 7–9 hours of sleep every night. Keeping a sleep schedule will help get your body into a routine, regulating your circadian rhythm for deeper, more restful sleep. And be sure to set yourself up for success with a restful bedtime routine that includes quiet time and steers clear of screens.
We know it’s tough, but learning how to manage stress levels will benefit you both mentally and physically! Find some coping skills that work with your lifestyle, such as exercise, meditation, diving into a hobby, or talking it out with a friend. A few minutes of stress reduction can do wonders for your overall health and well-being!
We all got used to washing our hands thoroughly and regularly during the pandemic, and it’s a habit we should all keep up with! Always give your hands a good washing after rummaging around outside, before preparing or eating food, after using the restroom, and after coughing or blowing your nose.

Help from Young Living nutritional supplements

We all need a little help sometimes, and our wide range of Young Living supplemental products can help you keep your nutritional intake high and your immune system strong.

NingXia Greens: Made with a powerful blend of mushrooms, fruits, and veggies, this simple powder is packed with superfood nutrients. In each serving, you’ll find 50 fermented whole foods to support a healthy immune system.

NingXia Red: Power in a bottle, NingXia Red superfruit drink is a fruity blend of wolfberry, plum, and pomegranate juices that are rich in antioxidants. Drink once a day to help your body’s overall wellness and support your healthy energy levels without caffeine.

Golden Turmeric: Supporting the body’s natural immune response, Golden Turmeric supplement provides the body with a blend of Boswellia resin, ginger root, tapioca fiber, and Lime Vitality. Drinking just one glass a day can support digestion as well as your gut-brain axis!

Life 9：With over 17 billion live cultures from nine strains of beneficial bacteria, Life 9 probiotic works with your gut to support healthy immune function in just a single serving. Add into your daily vitamin routine and feel the difference!

Inner Defense: Using potent essential oils such as Oregano, Thyme, and Thieves® blend, Inner Defense is a go-to for supporting your body’s immune system year round.

Super C: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and one of the most important vitamins required by our bodies, to support normal immune and circulatory functions as well as promote overall health and vitality. Take 2 tablets daily to intake 1,300mg of vitamin C which our bodies cannot manufacture by ourselves, plus rutin, citrus bioflavonoids, and minerals to enhance effectiveness and absorption and balance electrolytes in body.

In Mega Sale, we’ve prepared Daily Essentials Set and Perfect Rescue Set which include most of the supplements that aid in strengthening immune health, safeguarding you and your family all the way.

Daily Essentials Set

Combines four nutritional supplements – NingXia Greens, Golden Turmeric; prebiotic fiber drink ICP Daily actively supporting gut health and body’s natural detoxification mechanism; Sulfurzyme Powder formulated with a blend of Ningxia wolfberry fruit powder and MSM mixture, helps enhance joints, immune system, bones, hair and skin health; use them with the included shaker bottle to comprehensively support your well-being.

Perfect Rescue Set

Designed to support you in building the most robust health defense possible! Besides Inner Defense and Super C, it includes R.C. that contains powerful essential oils such as Eucalyptus Blue and Radiata to maintain a healthy respiratory system, as well as Thieves which creates a refreshing and clean environment. With an all-rounded approach, it provides you with great protection for overall health!

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Reset your routine: The creation of healthy habits

adminhongkong — Thu, 18 May 2023 04:15:59 +0000

While the first few months of the new year is a common time to set new goals for the upcoming seasons, you don’t have to feel pressured to add too much to your plate! Whether it’s midwinter or mid-July, it’s always a good time to reflect on how you want to live. We have simple tricks to help you reset your routines, so you can refresh your day-to-day habits year-round!

Ask yourself good questions

Big or small, take some time to think about which routines could run more smoothly in your life. Whether that’s finally finding a permanent home for your keys (so you stop losing them!) or spending more time in nature, figuring out what you want is an important part of setting helpful goals. Keep things grounded — a goal should be a friend that helps you feel fulfilled and stable, not overwhelmed by impossible expectations. Once you know what routine you’re looking to improve, break it down into easy, manageable tasks. If you’re looking for a more detailed approach to setting goals, check out this helpful blog on SMART goals!

Supercharge your health and wellness

Are health and wellness on your list of things to refresh? Go back to the basics with these ideas!

Drink plenty of water, about 2 liters daily
Get 8 hours of sleep each day
Eat your fruits and vegetables
Get your body moving for at least 30 minutes
Support your body with NingXia Red beverage, getting superfoods into your diet with this super easy, super tasty drink infused with essential oils and a key source of antioxidants.

Create a morning or bedtime routine

Sleep is vital for our brains and bodies to feel happy and healthy, but it’s not always easy to snuggle up and have sweet dreams. Building a morning or bedtime routine can help your snoozing be a little sweeter! Check out these simple tips to get started.

Get natural light as soon as possible when you wake up. This signals to your brain and body it’s time to wake up.
Drink water upon waking.
Center before you consume: While this one doesn’t have anything to do with your natural rhythms, try staying off social media, email, the news, or anything else for the first hour of your day and replace those habits with something grounding or creative, such as meditating, journaling.
Reduce blue light in the evening. Ideally, turn off all screens at least an hour before bed to signal the brain to start releasing sleep hormones.
Do the same things every night before bed. Whatever your routine is, sticking to it will help your mind and body wind down!
Sleep in a cool, dark room. Put up blackout curtains, use a sleep mask, and cover small lights like wall chargers.

Want to start building healthy habits right away? Consider drinking and sharing the nutritious NingXia Red on a daily basis for a vital life ahead!

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NingXia Red: A Story of Seed to Seal

adminhongkong — Thu, 18 May 2023 04:15:18 +0000

You know NingXia Red must be very much related to the Ningxia Region in China just by its name! In 1993, when Founder of Young Living D. Gary Young was travelling around the world to seek natural secrets of health and vitality, he met Chinese scientist Dr. Chao, who introduced wolfberry (also known as goji berry), a berry found in China’s remote Ningxia region that Chinese had consumed for thousands of years for wellbeing. Due to the Region’s isolation, knowledge of this remarkable superfruit remained relatively hidden from Western culture. After extensive research on wolfberry, Gary became determined to make this superfruit available to the world, marking the birth of Young Living’s signature drink, NingXia Red.

Same as other YL products, NingXia Red is produced with the rigorous Seed to Seal quality standard – the land where wolfberries are planted must be non-contaminated and pass tests of pesticides, heavy metals and potential pollutants. After wolfberries are harvested, they will be cleaned and pureed to preserve nutrients from both the juice and pulp, then bottled after mixing with fruit extracts including blueberries and cherries, as well as citrus essential oils. All ingredients are individually tested before combination, and bottled NingXia Red are checked and tested twice before we ship them to you!

Ningxia Wolfberry Farm and Distillery producing wolfberries and NingXia Red is also carefully vetted – Gary only chose it as partner farm after deliberately monitoring its planting and production conditions and processes, to ensure quality wolfberries are produced and used. Hear more stories behind from Taian Pan, owner of Ningxia Wolfberry Farm and Distillery!

Want to try out how NingXia Red benefit health yourself? Finish tasks for RED, SET, GO! 60-Day NingXia Red Challenge by May for the chance to win prizes!

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Pick your favorite from Holiday Catalog 2022 – Indulge in Holiday Bliss!

adminhongkong — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:00:44 +0000

It’s time to welcome Christmas, the last (but not least) holiday of the year, and Young Living has prepared sets including our pure essential oils and oil-infused products for you as we’ve always have. Send your loved ones your blessings according to their needs in this warmest season! Plan ahead by reading our full version of Holiday Catalog which includes detailed product descriptions: https://bit.ly/2022_HolidayCatalog

Personal Care

Under the Mistletoe Lip Balm Set

Holiday’s approaching, increase your charisma with this sweet set of lip balms! Under the Mistletoe Lip Balm Set includes our holiday exclusive Citrus Frost Lip Balm and VanillaMint Lip Balm, as well as the invigorating Grapefruit Lip Balm. Each flavor features hydrating botanical blends to lock in moisture to prep you for your romantic date!

Copaiba Vanilla Hair Care Set

Do you want to be the star of parties? What you need is healthy-looking hair! Copaiba Vanilla Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner only available in this Copaiba Vanilla Hair Care Set restore moisture and strength to hair. Use in conjunction with Cedarwood, you may massage it into your scalp to promote shiny, youthful hair.

Christmas Fortune Bag Set

Pamper yourself with a relaxing and aromatic shower experience! Relax and indulge in me time with Lavender Bath & Shower Gel plus Peace & Calming in Christmas Fortune Bag Set after a busy day! Use Genesis Hand & Body Lotion afterwards to fill yourself with positivity for daily challenges. The set comes with a knit pattern tote bag, allowing you to bring along your favorite personal care product and embark on a new journey.

BLOOM Brightening Cream

Of course you’d like to take extra care of your skin during holidays! Let BLOOM Brightening Cream help you with that – BLOOM Brightening series is developed to address the appearance of dull, uneven skin. The texture of this cream is suitable for the dry seasons to smooth skin’s texture and moisturize skin. With Sheerlumé Brightening Complex, it is your secret to a natural, youthful glow.

Oils On the Go

Wish You Well Set

Young Living is always here to help you with self care during season change! Pamper yourself with pure essential oils in the Wish You Well Set: Lavender and Frankincense are good choices for beauty regimen while RC supports fresh breath. The set also comes with an adorable festive-limited canvas clasp pouch, allowing you to bring along your favorite essential oil wherever you go.

Carry the Merry Set

It’s time for gatherings during Christmas, are you ready for all the big meals? With a spicy fragrance, Peppermint and Ginger are perfect to use before and after feast, and diffuse Cinnamon Bark during meal for full enjoyment in winter nights. The Carry the Merry Set also includes a festive-limited canvas clasp pouch for you to put your favorite picks, allowing you to experience the power of essential oils at all times.

Show Off Your Cooking Skills

Oily Chef Set

Want to spice up your festive dishes with natural and healthy flavors? You can create tasty recipes with Young Living Vitality Essential Oils! Oily Chef Set comes with a set of Christmas limited edition silicone mold. You can bake a variety of Young Living themed cookies or make jelly with this silicone mold with your family and friends.

Nutritional Boost

Warm Blessing Set

Health is priceless. Spread the most heartfelt festive blessing to your beloved ones with this combination of Young Living’s authentic essential oils and vitamins, building them a powerful protection shield! The Warm Blessing Set comes with a fluffy hot water bag, convenient for keeping your hands and heart warm in the freezing winter.

Heartiest Ornament

Get a set of Silhouette Deco upon purchase of Lantern Diffuser (or its Premium Experience Kit) from now to Dec 31! Decorating Christmas trees, exchanging gifts…the holiday traditions list goes on and they are now curated on the silhouette deco of our Lantern Diffuser’s illustrations. Enjoy Christmas scents at night that’s like never before with Lantern Diffuser along your greatest holiday memories!

Lantern Diffuser

With the Lantern Diffuser’s top-of-the-line ultrasonic technology and elegant, classic lantern design, you can easily customize your aroma experience to fit any mood with 11 different light features and three different diffuser settings. The Lantern Diffuser also functions as a humidifier and atomizer. The Diffuser comes with Citrus Fresh essential oil blend 5ml and lavender essential oil 5ml.

Lantern Diffuser Premium Experience Kit

The Premium Experience Kit is an introduction to discover wellness in every part of your life, free of harsh chemicals and toxins. If you are serious about transforming your life, this is the most powerful way to get started. Containing some of Young Living’s core favorites, this kit is a selection that will give you an immersive experience with the goodness of high-quality essential oils.

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St. Maries Lavender Farm and Distillery: The farm that started it all

adminhongkong — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:36:51 +0000

The road to St. Maries

Young Living Founder D. Gary Young’s (1949–2018) ambitious spirit and passion for discovery and wellness took him to the distant corners of the world. The knowledge and determination he brought back from his travels inspired him to establish his first lavender farm, the St. Maries Lavender Farm and Distillery in Idaho in 1992, and then Young Living Essential Oils in 1994.

Gary struck out across the globe in 1985. His travel had one focus that became his life’s work: to uncover all he could about essential oils. He studied with prominent aromatherapists, perfumiers, and historians. From them and through his own research, he learned about the wellness potential of essential oils, as well as ancient and modern distillation methods. The history of essential oils fascinated him, especially how they were woven into the stories of ancient civilizations who, like Gary, prized their oils and found many uses for them.

Gary also discovered a troubling disparity in essential oil quality. He determined that he should work only with oils of the highest potency and quality, which led to the creation of a set of standards that later became part of Young Living’s Seed to Seal® quality commitment.

St. Maries Lavender Farm and Distillery, established 1992

These standards drove Gary and his wife, Mary, to produce their own essential oils whose quality they could ensure. They established their first lavender farm in St. Maries, Idaho, in 1992—the first of what would become their global family of farms. Gary used lavender seeds he brought with him from Provence, France, and planted them on the 200 acres of this beautiful farm. Today St. Maries contributes to the production of Young Living’s essential oils and other aromatic plants.

Caring for the environment and community

The St. Maries farm, like all Young Living farms, places special priority on tending to the planet that gives us so much and the communities that build us up. Recently, the farm converted its firetube boiler from using diesel to propane, greatly reducing the farm’s emissions. The farm crew also planted 20,000 blue spruce seedlings to support oxygen replenishment. Local students participating in high school honors biology programs visit the farm to learn about its sustainability efforts, Seed to Seal quality guarantee, and equitable farming practices. The farm also sponsors local community events like the Summer Sunset Concert Series.

Young Living has a passion to produce top-quality essential oils which originated from farming. Interested in learning more? Join us on Monday, July 11, at 7 p.m., for a very special International Essential Oils Day event – “See the Farm”!

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Bring clean living from the farm to your home

adminhongkong — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 02:28:55 +0000

Your family deserves the best ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. Quality is how we show our loved ones we care for them and their safety and wellness. To give you that quality, Young Living relies on only clean, premium ingredients, the way nature intended. We respect and revere the land that blesses us with all we have. It’s up to us all to sustain, protect, and support the earth, so we can continue to benefit from its natural gifts.

To accomplish this, we’re always looking for sustainable, earth-friendly ways to keep our farms and the aromatic plants they produce clean and high quality.

Here are just a few steps we’ve taken:

Striving for zero waste

No goal is worthwhile if it’s easy to achieve. Young Living works hard to reach our goal to produce zero waste on our farms. We haven’t accomplished it yet, but our efforts have earned our farms a Green Business of the Year and a Recycler of the Year award.

Maintaining high sustainability standards

For us, sustainability means using aromatic plants that are produced with strict environmental ethics. We’re committed to providing products that you can enjoy with a clean conscience.

Keeping products clean

We use only the best ingredients Mother Nature has to offer, so you and your family can avoid the harsh chemicals found in many mainstream products. Young Living products forgo the use of more than 2,500 harmful ingredients and rely on only clean, premium ingredients, the way nature intended.

It’s easier than ever to swap out conventional cleaners with plant-based, naturally derived products! To help out, here’s a quick graphic showing which essential oils can replace your typical go-to house cleaning products.

Looking for a way to celebrate the natural benefits of essential oils? Join us for International Essential Oils Day (IEOD) on July 11!

Stay tuned for our further updates! You will have more tips to celebrate IEOD and share your clean-living story with those closest to you!

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21 Ways to Reuse Empty Essential Oil Bottles

adminhongkong — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 02:38:54 +0000

Essential oils are precious to the very end, but when the final drop makes its way out of the dropper, then what? If you’re an essential oil lover, chances are you’ve wondered what to do with the little amber bottles you have lying around. We’ve got 21 options to reuse those bottles to the last drop of oil and beyond!

YL Tip: Some of these ideas to reuse require a clean essential oil bottle. To clean your bottle, peel off the label as much as you can, remove the oil dropper and all parts of the cap, and place all the pieces in a bowl of warm water with half a capful of Thieves® Household Cleaner. Soak everything for 10 minutes, then use 1 drop of Lemon essential oil on a cotton ball to get rid of any sticky remains of the label.

1. Create your own DIY roll-on with your favorite essential oils and some V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex.

2. Infuse Epsom salt with the last few drops of oil in the bottle. Remove the lid and oil dropper from a mostly empty EO bottle. Put the bottle, dropper, and 1 cup of Epsom salt in a sealed container for at least 48 hours. Open it up and voilà: bath salts infused with a soothing aroma! Even better, you can add multiple bottles to a container of Epsom salt to get different infusions with stronger scents.

3. Make a centerpiece with one or two flowers in the bottles, turning them into little bud vases. Great way to reuse the bottles!

4. Jazz up your twinkly lights! Thoroughly clean your empty bottles, remove the oil dropper and all parts of the cap, and gently press the bottle over each bulb on a string of lights. These are a great additional to any holiday party.

5. Fill a bottle with your carrier oil of choice to have on the go.

6. Create a DIY face serum to add moisture to your skincare routine. Our top picks are Geranium, Tea Tree, and Rosemary. Store your new serum in an empty essential oil bottle.

7. Reuse the bottles to hold your toiletries for travel. Things like hair oil, face serum, and baby powder fit easily in a little EO bottle; plus, they’ll free up that much-needed space in your carry-on.

8. Try your hand at a DIY custom blend with the last few drops of your favorite oils. You’ll love creating a unique aroma to use in your diffuser, and you can store your creation in an empty oil bottle.

9. Infuse a cotton ball with remaining oil and use it as a multipurpose deodorizer. Stuff a cotton ball in the bottle, put the lid back on, and leave it for three days. Take the cotton ball out—use tweezers if necessary—and place it anywhere that could benefit from a refreshing scent: inside stinky shoes, at the bottom of a trash can, in a gym bag, and any other place that needs an aromatic makeover.

10. Share your most-used oil with a friend by putting some of it in a clean, empty bottle.

11. Put together an essential oil travel kit by putting smaller amounts of the oils you use most in empty 5-ml bottles. Put the collection in a cosmetic bag so it’s ready to go when you are.

12. Take your empty bottles to a local glass recycler.

13. Refresh your drawers or closets by removing the lid of a nearly empty bottle and letting the aroma permeate the space. Make sure to position the bottle where it won’t tip—you wouldn’t want to spill anything on your favorite sweater!

14. Make an all-natural perfume or cologne. Store your signature scent in a clean, empty bottle.

15. Use the last of the oil to make a mattress refresher. Instead of cleaning out the bottle, fill it ¾ full with baking soda. Allow it to sit overnight for the baking soda to absorb the oil fully. Sprinkle the mixture over your mattress and let it sit for an hour; then vacuum up the baking soda and breathe in the freshness!

16. Make smelling salts for when you want a fresh fragrance around. Fill a clean, empty bottle with Epsom salt, add 4 drops of a refreshing scent—we love Peppermint—and shake well. Open the cap and inhale whenever you need a whiff of something fresh.

17. Dilute your go-to oils for use with kids.

18. Divide oils into two bottles. Keep the regular top on one bottle and add a roller top to the other, so you can easily use your favorite oil in multiple ways.

19. Freshen your breath with a DIY breath spray. Using the last 6 drops of your Vitality oils, fill the bottle to the top with distilled water and add a spray top.

20. Flavor your own sea salt with the last little bit of Vitality oil in the bottle. Wait until you can’t get any more drops out of the bottle, but it still has a strong aroma. Fill the bottle with plain sea salt, seal, and wait at least two days before using.

21. Add an additional essential oil fragrance to your Mirah Luminous Cleansing Oil by putting it into an empty bottle.

How do you use your empty EO bottles?

Tell us in the comments!

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Your Health is in Your Hands-Tips for a Safer home and a Healthier Self

adminhongkong — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 03:00:25 +0000

Healthy Home

A. Wash hands, wash hands, wash hands!

We all learn to wash our hands during kindergarten as hands are our most useful tool we use on a daily basis. However, do you still remember the correct way to wash them?

Wash hands with Thieves Foaming Hand Soap for at least 20 seconds. –That’s the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to the end twice!
Lather and scrub the back of your hands, up to your wrists, between fingers, and even under your nails.
Dry your hands thoroughly.

B. Diffuse Thieve and R.C.

Warm up your home with the cozy and inviting scent of Thieves® essential oil blend, while also bringing in some cleansing power! If you want a touch of refreshing coolness, add a few drops of R.C. essential oil blend to your diffuser. You could even double up and diffuse them together!

C. DIY tips for a clean and safe environment

Make sure your well-worn and gathering-space surfaces are super clean by giving them a quick touch of Thieves®! Our Thieves Household Cleaner is powerful, ultra-concentrated and plant-based formula that helps cleanse your surfaces without the use of harsh chemicals.

DIY Tip 1: A Sanitizing Carpet before and after leaving the house!

Mix 15 units of water to 1 unit of Thieves Household Cleaner in a spray bottle.
Spray onto your carpet daily.
Step on the carpet with your shoes before and after leaving the house for sanitizing purposes. Then you do not have to worry about bringing in germs into home!

DIY Tip 2: A Jacket Spray when you cannot wash your thick winter coats daily!

Mix 30 units of water to 1 unit of Thieves Household Cleaner in a spray bottle.
Spray your coat that you have worn after a long day.
Hang and let it dry in a cool place to enjoy a refreshing scent, as well as the cleaning power from Thieves®!

Everyday Wellness

A. Keep moving!

There are 1,440 minutes in every day. You only need 30 of those minutes a day to get up and move to have a positive impact on your body and overall health! Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to your body’s health: Take the stairs instead of the elevator or try out a new hobby that gets you up and moving. Your muscles, mind, and motivation will thank you! Try Super B and Slique Shake for an extra boost of energy and protein!

B. Eat Healthy Foods and Supplement you Diet!

We know you’ve heard this before, but fruits and veggies are a staple to any healthy food routine, for a better immune system! A balanced, nutrition-rich diet goes a long way in ensuring that your body has the antioxidants, nutrients, and vitamins it needs to be well and strong. in addition to healthy diet, here are the Young Living supplements that can also help to support your immune health!

Inner Defense

Inner Defense® contains Young Living’s Thieves essential oil blend, Oregano & Thyme essential oils to strengthen the protective shield of your body.
These oils are rich in thymol, carvacrol, and eugenol for immune and respiratory system support.
Take 2 capsules in the morning, and take two more in the afternoon when needed.

Life 9

A proprietary, high-potency probiotic that combines a plenty of live cultures from 9 beneficial bacteria strains that promotes healthy digestion, as well as supporting a healthy immune system.
Take 1 capsule every night following a meal.

C. Regulate your Sleep Cycle

Believe it or not, sleep is just as important as regular exercise or eating a balanced diet when it comes to your overall health. Not only does it improve productivity and concentration, but it can also help strengthen your immune system! According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults should be getting 7+ hours of sleep a night. Need a tip for getting a good night’s snooze?

SleepEssence

Contains four powerful oils including Lavender, Vetiver, Valerian, and Ruta essential oils that have unique sleep-enhancing properties in a softgel vegetarian capsule.
Combine with Melatonin–an important hormone that promotes restful sleep.
Take 1-2 softgels 30-60 minutes before bedtime.

As you follow these simple steps, you’ll have everything you need for a strong immune system during this time of the year!

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