Monsanto Round-Up Herbicide By Dr. Joseph Mercola In recent weeks, we’ve learned some very disturbing truths about glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s broad-spectrum herbicide Roundup, which is generously doused on genetically engineered (GE) Roundup Ready crops.
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Indeed, according to Dr. Seneff, glyphosate is possibly "the most important factor in the development of multiple chronic diseases and conditions that have become prevalent in Westernized societies,” including but not limited to:
Autism
Gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, chronic diarrhea, colitis and Crohn's disease
Obesity
Allergies
Cardiovascular disease
Depression
Cancer
Infertility
Alzheimer’s disease
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
ALS, and more
GE crops are typically far more contaminated with glyphosate than conventional crops, courtesy of the fact that they’re engineered to withstand extremely high levels of Roundup without perishing along with the weed. A new peer-reviewed report authored by Anthony Samsel, a retired science consultant, and a long time contributor to the Mercola.com Vital Votes Forum, and Dr. Stephanie Seneff, a research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), reveals how glyphosate wrecks human health. In the interview above, Dr. Seneff summarizes the two key problems caused by glyphosate in the diet:
Nutritional deficiencies Systemic toxicity
Their findings make the need for labelling all the more urgent, and the advice to buy certified organic all the more valid. The Horrific Truth about Roundup In 2009, a French court found Monsanto guilty of lying; falsely advertising its Roundup herbicide as "biodegradable," "environmentally friendly" and claiming it "left the soil clean." Mounting evidence now tells us just how false such statements are. I don’t believe that Monsanto is one of the most evil companies on the planet for nothing. The company has done absolutely nothing to improve their worldwide influence on human and environmental health. In the video above, Jeffrey Smith, author of the bestseller Seeds of Deception, says Monsanto, during some reflective moment, must have asked “What would Darth Vader do?” Because what they’ve come up with is a way of pretending that they’re beneficial and then insinuating themselves into the food and agriculture industry, and now it turns out that what they have is very, very dangerous.
How Glyphosate Worsens Modern Diseases While Monsanto insists that Roundup is as safe to humans as aspirin, Seneff and Samsel’s research tells a different story altogether. Their report, published in the journal Entropy1, argues that glyphosate residues, found in most commonly consumed foods in the Western diet courtesy of GE sugar, corn, soy and wheat, “enhance the damaging effects of other food-borne chemical residues and toxins in the environment to disrupt normal body functions and induce disease.” Interestingly, your gut bacteria are a key component of glyphosate’s mechanism of harm. Monsanto has steadfastly claimed that Roundup is harmless to animals and humans because the mechanism of action it uses (which allows it to kill weeds), called the shikimate pathway, is absent in all animals. However, the shikimate pathway IS present in bacteria, and that’s the key to understanding how it causes such widespread systemic harm in both humans and animals. The bacteria in your body outnumber your cells by 10 to 1. For every cell in your body, you have 10 microbes of
various kinds, and all of them have the shikimate pathway, so they will all respond to the presence of glyphosate! Glyphosate causes extreme disruption of the microbe’s function and lifecycle. What’s worse, glyphosate preferentially affects beneficial bacteria, allowing pathogens to overgrow and take over. At that point, your body also has to contend with the toxins produced by the pathogens. Once the chronic inflammation sets in, you’re well on your way toward chronic and potentially debilitating disease. In the interview above, Dr. Seneff reviews a variety of chronic diseases, explaining how glyphosate contributes to each condition. So to learn more, I urge you to listen to it in its entirety. It’s quite eyeopening. The Overlooked Component of Toxicity The research reveals that glyphosate inhibits cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes, a large and diverse group of enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of organic substances. This, the authors state, is “an overlooked component of its toxicity to mammals.” One of the functions of CYP enzymes is to detoxify xenobiotics—chemical compounds found in a living organism that are not normally produced or consumed by the organism in question. By limiting the ability of these enzymes to detoxify foreign chemical compounds, glyphosate enhances the damaging effects of chemicals and environmental toxins you may be exposed to. But that’s not all. Dr. Stephanie Seneff has been conducting research at MIT for over three decades. She also has an undergraduate degree in biology from MIT and a minor in food and nutrition, and I have previously interviewed her about her groundbreaking insights into the critical importance of sulfur in human health. Not surprisingly, this latest research also touches on sulfur, and how it is affected by glyphosate from food. “[W]e show how interference with CYP enzymes acts synergistically with disruption of the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids by gut bacteria, as well as impairment in serum sulfate transport,” the authors write. “Consequences are most of the diseases and conditions associated with a Western diet, which include gastrointestinal disorders, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, autism, infertility, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. ... [T]he recent alarming increase in all of these health issues can be traced back to a combination of gut dysbiosis, impaired sulfate transport, and suppression of the activity of the various members of the cytochrome P450 (CYP) family of enzymes.” The Roundup-Autism Connection For the past 30 years, Dr. Seneff has been passionate about teasing out potential causes of autism, after seeing what it
was like for a close friend whose son was diagnosed. She points out the clear correlations between increased glyphosate use over recent years (the result of genetically engineered crops causing weed resistance, necessitating ever-larger amounts to be used) and skyrocketing autism rates. The rate of autism has risen so quickly, there can be no doubt that it has an environmental cause. Our genes simply cannot mutate fast enough to account for the rapid rise we’re now seeing. The latest statistics released by the CDC on March 20 show that 1 in 50 children in the US now fall within the autism spectrum2,3, with a 5:1 boy to girl ratio. Just last year the CDC reported a rate of 1 in 88, which represented a 23 percent increase since 2010, and 78 percent since 2007. Meanwhile, I remember when the incidence of autism in the US was only 1 in 100,000—just short of 30 years ago! Dr. Seneff identified two key problems in autism that are unrelated to the brain yet clearly associated with the condition—both of which are linked with glyphosate exposure (starting at 10 minutes into the interview, she gives an in-depth explanation of how glyphosate causes the many symptoms associated with autism): 1.
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Gut dysbiosis (imbalances in gut bacteria, inflammation, leaky gut, food allergies such as gluten intolerance) Disrupted sulfur metabolism / sulfur and sulfate deficiency
Interestingly, certain microbes in your body actually break down glyphosate, which is a good thing. However, a byproduct of this action is ammonia, and children with autism tend to have significantly higher levels of ammonia in their blood than the general population. Ditto for those with Alzheimer’s disease. In your brain, ammonia causes encephalitis, i.e. brain inflammation. Another devastating agent you really do not want in your body is formaldehyde, which a recent nutritional analysis discovered is present in genetically engineered corn at a level that is 200 times the amount that animal studies have determined to be toxic to animals. Formaldehyde destroys DNA and can cause cancer. Other research backing up the Roundup-autism link is that from former US Navy staff scientist Dr. Nancy Swanson. She has a Ph.D. in physics, holds five US patents and has authored more than 30 scientific papers and two books on women in science. Ten years ago, she became seriously ill, and in her journey to regain her health she turned to organic foods. Not surprisingly (for those in the know) her symptoms dramatically improved. This prompted her to start investigating genetically engineered foods. She has meticulously collected statistics on glyphosate usage and various diseases and conditions, including autism. A more perfect match-up between the rise in
Monsanto Round-Up Herbicide glyphosate usage and incidence of autism is hard to imagine... To access her published articles and reports, please visit Sustainable Pulse4, a European website dedicated to exposing the hazards of genetically engineered foods.
When Food Is Poison... What the biotech industry, spearheaded by Monsanto, has managed to do is turn food into poison... quite literally, and in more ways than one. Here, we’re just talking about the effects of Roundup. There are plenty of indications that the genetic alteration of a crop itself can pose significant health concerns. So with the vast majority of GE crops, you have no less than two potentially hazardous factors to contend with, glyphosate toxicity being just one part of the equation. As discussed above, glyphosate has a number of devastating biological effects. So much so that it may very well be one of the most important factors in the development of a wide variety of modern diseases and conditions, including autism. In summary, these detrimental effects include:
Nutritional deficiencies, as glyphosate immobilizes certain
Disruption of the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids (these are
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essential amino acids not produced in your body that must be supplied via your diet)
Increased toxin exposure (this includes high levels of glyphosate and formaldehyde in the food itself)
Impairment of sulfate transport and sulfur metabolism; sulfate deficiency
Systemic toxicity—a side effect of extreme disruption of microbial function throughout your body; beneficial microbes in particular, allowing for overgrowth of pathogens
Gut dysbiosis (imbalances in gut bacteria, inflammation, leaky gut, food allergies such as gluten intolerance)
Enhancement of damaging effects of other food-borne chemical residues and environmental toxins as a result of glyphosate shutting down the function of detoxifying enzymes
Creation of ammonia (a byproduct created when certain microbes break down glyphosate), which can lead to brain inflammation associated with autism and Alzheimer’s disease
How to Protect Yourself and Your Family from This Systemic Poison It's important to understand that the glyphosate sprayed on conventional and genetically engineered crops actually becomes systemic throughout the plant, so it cannot be washed off. It's inside the plant. For example, genetically engineered corn has been found to contain 13 ppm of glyphosate, compared to zero in non-GMO corn. At 13 ppm, GMO corn contains more than 18 times the “safe” level of glyphosate set by the EPA. Organ damage in animals has occurred at levels as low as 0.1 ppm. If that’s not reason enough to become a label reader to avoid anything with corn in it, such as corn oil or high fructose corn syrup, I don’t know what is. You’d also be wise to stop using Roundup around your home, where children and pets can come into contact with it simply by walking across the area.
Until the US requires genetically engineered (GE) foods to be labeled, the only way you can avoid GE ingredients is to make whole, fresh organic foods the bulk of your diet, and to only buy 100% USDA certified organic processed foods. Meats need to be grass-fed or pastured to make sure the animals were not fed GE corn or soy feed. Last but not least, do not confuse the “natural” label with organic standards.
The natural label is not based on any standards and is frequently misused by sellers of GE products. Growers and manufacturers of organic products bearing the USDA seal, on the other hand, have to meet the strictest standards of any of the currently available organic labels. In order to qualify as organic, a product must be grown and processed using organic farming methods that recycle resources and promote biodiversity. Crops must be grown without synthetic pesticides, bioengineered genes, petroleum-based fertilizers, or sewage sludge-based fertilizers. Keep Fighting for Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods While California Prop. 37 failed to pass last November by a very narrow margin, the fight for GMO labeling is far from over. The field-of-play has now moved to the state of Washington, where the people's initiative 522, "The People's Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act," will require food sold in retail outlets to be labeled if it contains genetically engineered ingredients. Remember, as with CA Prop. 37, they need support of people like YOU to succeed. Prop. 37 failed with a very narrow margin simply because we didn't have the funds to counter the massive ad campaigns created by the No on 37 camp, led by Monsanto and other major food companies. Let's not allow Monsanto and its allies to confuse and mislead the people of Washington and Vermont as they did in California. So please, I urge you to get involved and help in any way you can.
No matter where you live in the United States, please donate money to these labeling efforts through the Organic Consumers Fund. Sign up to learn more about how you can get involved by visiting Yeson522.com! For timely updates on issues relating to these and other labeling initiatives, please join the Organic Consumers Association on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter. Talk to organic producers and stores and ask them to actively support the Washington initiative.
Article taken from: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/06/09 /monsanto-roundup-herbicide.aspx
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Holidays and Weight Loss I Have Shed 35 Pounds From My Body Author: Krystyne Bartnicki Professional skills: Kinesiologist Location: NSW, Australia I have shed 16kg (35 pounds) and am moving towards my ideal weight. People keep asking me what I’ve been doing, so here is my regime in detail: I drink filtered water and always add some Young Living Oils. Prior to adding oils, I hardly drank any water, but now I can easily drink at least one litre per day. My favorites are peppermint (1 drop) plus Citrus Fresh (2 drops) or lemon and grapefruit or Slique Essence. Breakfast is a liquid meal blended with a Bamix, containing: Ningxia Red (60mls) Balance Complete (one & a half scoops) Juva Power (a heaped teaspoon) Organic Raw Cacao powder (half a scoop) Frozen Organic Raspberries (a handful, or sometimes half a banana) filtered water (250mls) With this I take Slique Slim Caps. These are only available from the USA, so I have a second NFR Autoship each month that adds to my Essential Rewards points for free products! Mid morning, I have a piece of fruit or a cup of Slique tea and filtered water with oils in it. Lunch is my main meal now, as I tend to lose more weight that way. Eating late evening seems to slow down my progress. I incorporate as much Alkaline food as possible within each meal, eg. baby spinach, alfalfa sprouts, broccolini, snow peas, celery sticks - or add Organic Apple Cider Vinegar which is the only alkaline promoting vinegar. For acid-binding, I include Juva Power and Essentialzymes-4* (NFR) Mid Afternoon I have an apple or pear, a cup of Slique Tea, Ningxia Red (60 mls) with filtered water. Or if I am really hungry I might mix my Ningxia Red with Power Meal. My evening meal is light, eg. vegetable soup or some steamed or baked fish with broccolini or asparagus, or a home-made free range chicken casserole. With this meal, I also take Essentialzymes-4* (NFR) OR I may substitute this meal with Power Meal and MultiGreens* (NFR). Late evening, on the rare occasion I still feel hungry, I may have some PowerMeal to boost my protein intake. Before Bed – I take: AlkaLime powder (a heaped teaspoon) Omega Gize (2 softgels)
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Longevity (1 softgel) GLF* oil (5 drops) plus SclarEssence Oil (5 drops) Stress Away Oil* (5 drops) all in a gel capsule [*NFR] I’ve also ordered the QuadShield pack from the USA on NFR because I needed the Thyromin to give my thyroid a boost. I do very little exercise, so I’m sure I would have shed more than 16 kilos if I had dedicated more time and effort to physical movement. The main thing I focus on is alkalizing foods, plenty of water and taking my Young Living supplements. In general, here’s what’s working best: Food NO gluten foods, rice or pasta NO milk (other dairy is OK for me) My main meal is at lunch rather than dinner NO sweets or chocolate other than the raw cacao powder or an occasional few pieces of extra dark organic chocolate Nutritive support The Ningxia Red is crucial to my weight loss and must be at least 120 mls per day. The Juva Power and AlkaLime are necessary to neutralize acidity, and decrease the inflammation that leads to fluid retention in my body. Essentialzymes-4 help me get maximum benefits from my food and make it easier for my body to process so the toxic waste isn’t stored as excess body weight. The Slique Caps fill me up (fibre) and their oils stimulate my metabolism and block fats. The Balance Complete and PowerMeal give me nutrients and enzymes and have stopped cravings for any ‘bad’ foods. I can't eat sugary foods anymore! Longevity and OmegaGize give me my fat-soluble antioxidants and EFAs. I also put loads of essential oils on my body every morning after my shower (mixed in with Genesis Body Lotion or Cellite or V-6 Blend) and that has varied considerably according to the issues and emotions I’m working through at the time. As a practitioner, I’m aware that most of the oils I’ve applied and the nutrients I’ve ingested have been mainly directed to my liver, which plays a huge role in the hormonal aspects of the body, as well as detoxification. I have used oils to neutralise cortisol residue from stress, to neutralise petrochemicals binding on the outside of cells and interfering with hormonal activity, to stimulate release of acidity and fluids and to deal with the effects of specific emotions I am working on in my processing. I usually muscle test the specific oils I need on the day and there are too many to list here. However, the ones that have come up most frequently are Dragon
Time, EndoFlex, Sacred Mountain, Peace & Calming, SARA, and Trauma Life and I believe they have been quite influential in calming my nerves and assisting my hormonal balance. I firmly believe that our intention when applying the oils is very important and, as Dr Gary Young says, saturation is also important if we want to make a real difference to anything of a chronic nature. Overall, the fact that Young Living’s nutritive products are so balanced and rich in nutrients means I am very satisfied with a lot less food – and everything in my body is working better. I just love the entire Young Living range and would have a challenge if I had to list my favourite oils and products here – let alone was unable to access to any of them!
My Recipes For Cellulite And Varicose Veins Author: Linda Perkins Location: CA, United States I am new to essential oils. I ordered 9 different oils and have had so much fun learning about them, researching to make recipes and sharing them with friends and family. Every where I go now people tell me how nice I smell, but I don't put the oils on to smell good, rather I've made a couple recipes I'm using daily for cellulite and varicose veins. I've received such positive comments from friends and family who I have shared oils with--people have especially liked the "sleep" recipe I made to spray on your pillow at night to help you sleep. This is my new passion-learning about essential oils and sharing them with others. I will list the oils that I discovered are helpful for each condition, and my recipes, although I am new at this and am still learning. I just made a new recipe for my cellulite, as I discovered that I don’t like the smell of geranium. I had read someone’s testimony of using lemon oil for their cellulite, so I decided to make a recipe with more citrus, and cut out a couple of the other oils. Another thing I’ve decided in reading about essential oils and their healing power is that it takes time. I haven’t noticed any distinctive difference in my spider veins or cellulite in the 2 months I’ve been using them, although I have begun losing weight without changing my diet. I have a feeling the oils are helping in detoxing my body, and thus I am losing weight. When I read that queen Esther bathed in oils for a year before coming before the king, I decided there must be a reason they used the oils for so long in ancient times—it takes time--just like it takes time
for a baby to grow or a flower to bloom, I believe it takes time for our bodies to heal. In looking up oils for cellulite, I noticed that different sites would list different oils. I realized that each oil has several different healing properties and can be used for many different purposes. I started ticking off the oils mentioned most often for cellulite or varicose veins and tried to incorporate those in my recipes, although I didn’t buy every oil that was listed. In my humble beginnings I purchased the oils I decided I would need to make recipes for varicose veins, cellulite and to prevent and help heal flus and colds. These oils are: Cinnamon, Clove, Cypress, Lemon, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Geranium, Grapefruit, Frankincense, Myrrh, Tea tree, Patchouli In my research the oils that I compiled that are good for spider and varicose veins are: Cypress, Lavender, Cedar, Frankincense, Geranium, Chamomile, Tea tree, Lemon, Lime, Rosemary, Palmarosa, Marjoram, Ginger, Yarrow, Carrot seed, Juniper, Lemongrass, Helichrysum, Black pepper, Birch My recipe for spider veins I’ve been using is: 2 oz carrier oil, 10 drops of cypress, 10 lavender, 10 geranium, 10 tea tree, 5 lemon, 2 frankincense -----------------In my research the oils that are helpful for cellulite are: Lavender, Geranium, Lemon, Juniper, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Cypress, Cedar, Patchouli, Clary sage, Black pepper, Basil, Lemongrass, Sage, Thyme, Fennel, My first cellulite recipe was: In 4 oz of carrier oil I put 20 drops each of Lavender, Geranium, Lemon, Juniper, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Cypress, Cedar, patchouli My new cellulite recipe in 4 oz of carrier oil is 22 drops of lemon, 40 grapefruit, 22 juniper, 22 rosemary
Fennel Helps Sweet Cravings Author: Sherry Szmigiel Professional skills: Reiki Location: MI, United States I have a huge sweet tooth and was looking for something to help me with these cravings. I discovered that by putting a drop of fennel oil on the inside of each wrist and a dab on my tongue caused my sweet cravings to completely disappear. Disclaimer: These testimonials are for informational purposes and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products and techniques mentioned here are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary. In managing your health, please consult your physician. Testimonials taken from: www.oil-testimonials.com Bonnie Bird – YLEO# 1414970– (925)240-5282 – bonnie.yleo@gmail.com
Dec 2013 Colds And Flu Squelched By Oregano And Immupower Author: Grace Stanczak Location: MI, United States The first year I began using Young Living essential oils, I started by applying Oregano oil and the Immupower blend to the soles of my feet, and to those of my toddler. We began that fall and continued through most of the school year. We were never struck down by colds or the flu. On the couple of occasions the flu attempted a visit, it was weak and affected each of us for roughly a day. I was faithful to do the same the follow year and could see similar results. So I was grateful that daily application of these oils permitted us to be either passed over by cold and flu viruses or to have them be less intense and visit for shorter durations than normal. Now, several years later, I see the difference between the years when I've done this intermittently, and years when I've done this faithfully. The only difference now is that sometimes I alternate Immupower with the Thieves oil blend, and I occasionally will apply oil over the length of the spine as well.
A Tight, Barky, Croupy Cough! Author: Shelley Wipper Location: MN, United States My daughter, who is also a type 1 diabetic, developed a very tight, barky, croupy cough earlier this winter. She would cough so hard at times that she would start gagging. I know from her history (asthmatic as a baby), that this was going to get worse before it got better. In the past, an illness like this lasted between 5-7 days with several nebulizer treatments, and ALWAYS ended up with a visit to the doctor and antibiotics. Because she is a type 1 diabetic, her immune system is pretty much shot, so I know I had to be aggressive with her treatment. I had been putting Peppermint on her chest and back and Thieves on her feet continually for the first day and night. The second day, the cough got so bad that I could feel rattling in her back when she coughed. The poor thing was miserable. I read in my Essential Oils Desk Reference that Hyssop oil was WONDERFUL for breaking up tight coughs, however, I did not have any Hyssop oil on hand. I looked through all my oil blends and saw that ImmuPower had Hyssop in it, so I started applying ImmuPower LIBERALLY all over her chest and back, and she went to bed. Twenty minutes later, she woke up and told me she felt like she had to vomit. As soon as she said that, she started coughing and gagging so bad that she did start to vomit. Without getting too graphic, she was vomiting up very large pieces of mucus. After she was done, the tight cough was COMPLETELY GONE! She went back to bed and didn't cough once the entire night, was able to sleep throughout the night, and the next day she woke up feeling so much better! An illness that would normally render her sick and miserable for a week was decreased to 1-1/2 days, AND, no
Immupower doctor visit and NO antibiotics! ImmuPower is a truly amazing oil, and my house will never be without it!
Winter Illness Prevention With Immupower & Thieves Author: Jennifer Hansen Location: NY, United States In his senior year of high school, my son, Madhava, tried out rubbing Immupower and Thieves under his feet every night as a protection from illness. It worked. Even if his roommate was sick, he did not get ill. The year before he was sick quite often. He did not use the oils much that previous year as we had just gotten into them.
Couldn't Breathe And Ready To Go To The Hospital Author: Kelly Reed Location: IL, United States I had the most frustrating cold. I do not have insurance, but I was ready to be carted off to the hospital. At first I felt like I could not breathe in my chest. It was hard to walk up the stairs. Then my nose got all stuffed up. I could not breath. Even taking a hot shower wasn't helping and I felt so miserable. Eventually the only issue was my nose and it was really depressing. It actually kind of smelled bad to me after a little bit (I know that's so gross). So anyway, I finally got my oil order and right away I opened my R.C. and sniffed it. I am not being facetious in any way, shape, or form. I could breathe again through one of my nostrils first and then the other. By the second day my nose was really clear with an occasional runny nose. I rubbed Thieves oil right on the glands on my throat and the swelling there went down. I also put ImmuPower under my tongue. It broke up the left over mucus in my throat. It only says for topical use, but I was willing to try anything. So after all my experimentation with oils, I think R.C. needs to stay in my medicine cabinet along with Thieves, and ImmuPower. I also tried Thieves lozenges for my cough and they were extremely helpful.
Fever Or Flu Regimen On A Child Author: Sarah Kessler Location: MN, United States I want to share with you what I do for my daughter when she gets a fever. I hope this will give ideas on how to take care of a sick kid or spouse. My daughter's symptoms were she had a high fever and was pretty listless. She would sleep fitfully and wake up crying. It wasn't until the next day she told me she had a bad headache and I attributed that to the crying. She had no appetite and really didn't want to drink anything and had no desire to get into the bath tub! I started with her feet: Valor up the inside of her foot (arch, or spine) followed by my raindrop roll-on (I used all the oils in the raindrop protocol minus valor and mixed it 50:50 with V-6). I only use the RainDrop once a day. I smeared
Thieves all over her feet (I alternated with ImmuPower throughout the night). Since her feet were cool and her head hot I applied Peppermint to the base of her neck, side of her forehead, and back. I applied Frankincense to her forehead along her hair line (I also used Sacred Mountain this way once a day). I used Ruta Va La a few times to help her sleep longer. I did this every half hour for 4 hours, until her fever broke and I could tell she was sleeping better. The next day I only had to apply the oils every few hours and she was bursting with energy! The following day I applied the oils only when she felt hot and she slept so well and so long and has been great ever since! This is how I've been able to get daughter from sick to bouncing off the walls in about a night and totally fine in about 2 days.
Impetigo - School Sores Author: Reyna Menadue Location: Northern Territory, Australia I have had an exciting experience using the oils on a stubborn infection recently I got a bit run down and picked up impetigo (school sores) which in the past have taken weeks and several courses of antibiotics to overcome. This time I took my heart in my hand and decided to do it only with oils, so got out my ‘big guns’. My regime was 10 – 15 drops 4 – 6 times a day of rotating combination of Immupower, Oregano, Clove, Purification, Melrose, taken in a veggie cap internally for the 3 days, then it dropped to 3 – 4 times a day for then next 3 days. Topical I applied the following oils 2 hourly – Melalueca, Lemongrass and Myrrh, for 3 days then twice day for days 4 to 6. 2 large ulcerated sores dried up in 5 days a third stubborn one took 6 days. This beats them dragging on for 6 weeks (the last time) and my consuming 4 rounds of antibiotics – love those oils!!
KNOCK OUT MONO IN DAYS INSTEAD OF MONTHS Author: Ellen Faye Location: NJ, United States My 20 year old son came home from college saying his throat was sore. Day 1 when we thought it was just a sore throat I treated it with Theives lozenges and NingXia Red. Then we went to the doctor to be sure it wasn't strep, as I always like to know what I'm treating. He felt fine, so we assumed it was just a virus. Day 2: Horrendous throat pain (that nothing much helped) and complete exhaustion, I made a mega capsule with ImmuPower, Theives and frankincense. Also rubbed same oils on his feet adding extra thyme and oregano. Did this 2 times as well as kept going with the NingXia red. Day 3: Pretty much a repeat of day 2, but by evening he began to get a bit of energy back. Day 4: Took him for blood work as he was supposed to go back to college the next day. Continued with the
ImmuPower capsules and NingXia Red. Still clearly sick but feeling better. Day 5: He got the Mononucleosis diagnosis, but by then he was over the worst. Day 6, 7 & 8 - switched to Inner Defense capsules and two NingXia Red doses. Kept him home for good measure. Day 9 - back to college with his baggie of NingXia Red packets and bottle of Inner Defense and a promise that he will take one each and every day. Day 10 - 15: Says he's perfectly fine, going to bed earlier than usual just to be safe, but otherwise all is good. WOW! Impressive, especially since it takes months for other people to get over mono. I could reach, to help with back alignment. After four applications of these two oils over three days, I noticed that I could easily rotate my left hip and I have regained almost full range of motion. I will continue application of ImmuPower and Valor oils at least twice a week.
Abscess Gone From The Base Of Spine Author: Betty Walczak Professional skills: Raindrop Technique Location: OH, United States After severely injuring my back, by pulling heavy objects, I started to have a recurring abscess form, at the end of my tail bone. This happened whenever my body was eliminating toxins and/or fighting off disease. It would take approximately 2 weeks for the abscess to become fully formed before it could be lanced. This was very painful, inopportune and accompanied by an all over ill feeling including a fever. The first few times the abscess was ripe I would go to the doctor and have it lanced. Eventually, I learned how to do-it-myself. On an airplane trip to the west coast, to visit my sister, I could feel the beginnings of the abscess forming. I knew my visit would be ruined. That same evening my sister asked me if I'd like to try some of her Young Living Essential Oils, before retiring. I shared with her my current dilemma. She informed me that the oils were very supportive to our body systems. I layer 8 oils on both of my feet and went to sleep. When I awoke the abscess had broken, in my sleep, and has never came back. This was approximately 10 years ago. I do not recall the exact order but believe the essential oils that I used were: Helichrysum, Frankincense, Purification, Thieves, ImmuPower, Lemongrass, Juniper and Geranium.
Disclaimer: These testimonials are for informational purposes and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products and techniques mentioned here are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary. In managing your health, please consult your physician. Testimonials taken from: www.oil-testimonials.com Bonnie Bird – YLEO# 1414970– (925)240-5282 – bonnie.yleo@gmail.com
Mental Clarity What To Do About Mental Clarity And Dyslexia Author: Robin Osteen Location: TX, United States We have a college student living with us who is very dyslexic and has a very hard time studying. She said that when she tries to read she has to sound out every word and fight the whirling blender of ideas going through her head so that he reading speed is very low and comprehension even lower. One night she had a head cold so I put some RC into a dish with very warm water for her to inhale. After a few minutes she said that she had the overwhelming urge to drink it. I didn't think it would hurt her so she did. She went back to her room to study and said that a few minutes later her brain cleared out and she could read clearly. She usually takes about 4 hours to read 4 pages of history. That night she read and comprehended four pages in about 30 minutes. She made her highest score yet on that history exam.
No More Fogginess - Clarity For Mental Alertness Author: Maya Vidhyadharan Location: CA, United States If your brain needs to be sharp through the day, apply Clarity on the temples, behind the ears and brain stem.
Brain Power Provides Mental Clarity Author: Hollie Drange Location: WA, United States Have you ever felt like you just couldn't focus your mind or your thoughts? I have that feeling quite a bit. I went to an Essential Oils get together in the summer in 2009 and the person heading this get together, to my surprise, immediately asked me if I felt like my head was foggy. I said yes, all the time. She asked me if she could apply an Essential Oil and see how I felt in 15-20 minutes. I said, sure, not thinking that anything significant would happen in that short amount of time. She applied Brain Power, and in 15-20 minutes she stopped her conversation and asked me how I felt. I felt more clear, and focused and she said that my face even had color come back into it. There is something that is in the Brain Power Essential Oil that I just love the sent of, and I feel like I can't get enough of it. I use Brain Power on a daily basis also, applying it the same as I do for migraines.
Dec 2013
Peppermint Clears Out The Mental Cobwebs Author: Richard Iadarola Professional skills: Reiki Location: NM, United States Many people get in a fog many times during the day. Solution: A few inhales of peppermint or diffuse it-gives not only a refreshing energy boost but also seems to clear the mind of the fog!
Concentration And Ylang Ylang Author: Gail Hartley Location: TX, United States A friend was visiting from China and she told me how she had a hard time "staying in the moment." She said she was always thinking about the next thing to do. I had her try Ylang Ylang and I was amazed how much more focused she seemed during the next few hours.
Cedarwood Helps With Memory Recall Author: Sandra Pfenninger Location: FL, United States I have been very frustrated about forgetting things that I had just decided to do...ie, go to get something from another room and get there to find out I forgot what I wanted. I have been using Cedarwood applied under both big toes, and have had great relief from this. It is nice not to have to retrace my steps to remember what I wanted.
Clearing Mental Confusion In The Classroom Author: Deborah Sherman Professional skills: Massage Therapist Location: CA, United States Once while taking a class I was having difficulty understanding a certain proceedure. I felt extremely confused. I applyied Magnify Your Purpose on the small of my back, which by the way was hurting from an old enjury from 1970. I also inhaled deeply the oil that was remaining on my hands. After a few minutes my mind cleared and about 15 minutes or so later, I noticed the pain in my back was gone! Works every time!
Study And Test Taking Author: Deborah Ranada Location: ID, United States I am a single mom with four children who decided to go back to college full time. I took classes in chemistry, micro biology, math, english, humanities and religion my first year with a GPA of 4.0. Young Living products that I am sure
helped me are Nigxia Red each morning. Valor on the bottom of my feet. Peace and Calming on my wrists. One of the following oils inhaled or rubbed on my temples. Peppermint, Clarity, or Brain Power.
Awaken Blend For Living In Awareness Author: Reyna Menadue Location: NT, Australia I recently started using Awaken blend. I rub one drop over my forehead each morning. The difference in how present and conscious I am in my day has been nothing short of dramatic. My mind is clear, I witness my thoughts and there is a lightness and clarity to my perception. If you are interested in conscious living this remarkable blend is the key. It supports living in the connectedness of a meditative calm for the entire day.
Valor For Resilience, Mental Clarity & Confidence Author: Megan Tardiff Location: MN, United States I use Valor on the bottom of my feet before the start of a long or potentially stressful day. 4-6 drops on each food. For important meetings, it help provide confidence and focus. For long days on my feet, it help to provide the resilience I need to push through to the end. For days that I'm having a hard time prioritizing and staying on task, it helps to provide mental clarity. Valor is one of my favorite oils!
Peppermint Oil Makes My Daughter Smarter Author: Elaine Giroux Professional skills: Reiki Location: SK, Canada I have a daughter that has been diagnosed with ADHD. When I joined Young Living Essential Oils I had been doing alot of searching for natural ways to help her. So I had put peppermint oil on the bottoms of her feet for a few days to see if this would help her. To my amazement the next day I went to put on the oil she had said that it makes her smarter at school. She was having trouble understanding math & this helped her. I'm so glad that I have been able to help her.
I Am Mentally Alert And Have More Energy Author: Linda Zima Professional skills: Healer Location: WI, United States I just diffused Balsam Fir (4 drops) for 1 hour, WOW, I love it. First I become very alert, had total mental clarity. Next I felt like my lungs were getting much more oxygen, which feels wonderful! I have
alot of energy right now & this is usually my "tired" time of day.
Brain Power & Clarity For Increased Concentration Author: Carmel Volino Location: NJ, United States My name is Carmel Volino and I am writing to tell any mother out there in regards to children in school. I have been using brain power and clarity on my 7 year old daughter for the past year now and the quality of her work has improved dramatically. Keeping her focussed in school and self esteem up, these oils we found to be very helpful. Her concentration skills are so much better. It pays off when she sees test grades are sky rocketing!! What a great feeling it is to know she is not daydreaming and taking it all in.
When Brain Fog Is An Issue Author: Sue Barrett Professional skills: Energy Worker Location: WY, United States Having used Young Living essential oils for over 10 years and with many positive experiences, the oil blend Brain Power is one of my many favorite stories that we share at our various Essential Oils Educational Workshops. For more clarity, focus, articulation, recalling of words, improved social skills, etc. ... Brain Power oil blend is a must! Simply put three drops on top of tongue, push tongue to roof of mouth, and not speak for 3 mins or so. WOW :-) I have in the past on more serious occasions such as interviews, public speaking, etc. taken capsules internally with around 5-7 drops. Usually one capsule per day of the event will do the job. Either method works for me the whole day! Having had brain fog in the past and having worked on detoxing metals and cleansing the organs all with various Young Living products, I must say, I am utilizing less Brain Power oil blend presently. Though whenever the need is there, I KNOW Brain Power will make the immediate difference! My Son Experienced Energy & Vitality
Disclaimer: These testimonials are for informational purposes and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products and techniques mentioned here are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary. In managing your health, please consult your physician. Testimonials taken from: www.oil-testimonials.com Bonnie Bird – YLEO# 1414970– (925)240-5282 – bonnie.yleo@gmail.com