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CONTINUED SERVICE IN ECUADOR The Young Living Foundation’s Service Trip FOUNDER’S MESSAGE
Springtime is a refreshing time for me because
of the opportunities that begin to sprout—in the fields, in our businesses, and in our relationships. I enjoy it as a time to celebrate how Young Living
Young Living Academy's most recent graduates received their graduation diplomas in March.
has enabled me to cultivate and nurture my passion for helping people with essential oils and
In March, following another successful year of
oil-infused products. It’s a passion that will never
service and opportunities for the underserved, the D.
leave me, and it’s the force that drives me to work
Gary Young, Young Living Foundation celebrated the
The trip was capped off with the graduation of 23 seniors
around the clock, travel the globe, and even risk
second graduation at its flagship project—the Young
from the Young Living Academy. These graduates glowed
my safety at times.
beautiful time in Ecuador—it was humbling, yet powerful, to see such a meek people sharing their culture.”
Living Academy in Ecuador. The Foundation envisions
with pride and excitement as Gary and Mary Young placed
This spring we have the opportunity for growth
a world where children are provided with the resources
their graduation caps and handed them their diplomas.
and development. Take a moment to ask yourself
and opportunities necessary to become confident, self-
With only 20 percent of the kids in Chongon graduating
what drives you. Is your reason for sharing Young
reliant leaders who can take control of their own health,
from high school, these students are the second senior
Living the opportunity to help those in need?
provide for their families, and positively change their
class to have achieved a 100 percent graduation rate from
Are you hoping for personal development and
communities. The Young Living Academy is a crucial
the Young Living Academy.
abundance? We are given so much potential,
piece of this mission.
and yet many people don’t take advantage of the time they have to pursue their dreams.
From engineering, to medicine, to visual arts, and
Before the graduation ceremony main event, however,
everywhere in between, the 23 seniors are planning to
over 25 Young Living members joined the Foundation
make a difference in the world through their careers. Each
Working toward achieving a dream isn’t
team to serve local people. They built one home and
of them gained a valuable education from the Young Living
particularly easy, but it will be one of the most
expanded another for the families of students attending
Academy.
fulfilling experiences of your life. I often think back
the Young Living Academy. Both families were faced with
during school, these graduates will continue defying their
to1993 when I experienced a most frustrating and
trying and difficult times while trying to provide homes
limitations and achieving their potential.
yet amazingly gratifying time as I worked toward
and education for their children. Despite troubling
“There's nothing better than serving,” said Nikki Davis,
my dream of being able to farm and produce
times, both of these families showed an immense level
Young Living’s senior director of global philanthropy.
pure essential oils. Through trial and error, I
of gratitude.
“There's just something about being a part of something
learned a lot about farming and how to protect
Young Living Brand Ambassadors Stevie Baggs Jr. and
the crops from deer when I was growing clary
Bryan Clay joined the team serving in Ecuador. When
sage. I learned about gophers and pests when
sharing his experience, Stevie said: “I had the most
With the drive and determination acquired
greater than ourselves that minimizes inconveniences and eases burdens.”
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the roots of the thyme crop were being eaten by hungry critters. I learned about organic farming methods and the location of specific crops when the peppermint I planted in St. Maries became moldy because the water settled right in the middle of my crop during the rainy season. It was
GARY'S GREAT ALASKAN RACE You Can Accomplish Anything to Which You Set Your Mind
exhilarating to learn more and more, even when I
money for The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation’s
didn’t like the results of my bad decisions or lack
ongoing project in Nepal to rebuild homes destroyed in
of knowledge.
the devastating 2015 earthquake.
Dogsled Racing
A journey begins with a simple step of focusing on your first goal. Once you accomplish
The first race Gary competed in was the Tustumena 200,
your goal, you’ll find yourself becoming more
a 200 mile out-and-back course through the Caribou Hills
motivated and excited as you see the possible
on the Kenai peninsula that started in Kasilof, with the
realization of your dream.
half-way turn-around point in Homer.
It’s so important to remember where you started
The second race, the Willow 300, started and ended on
and to enjoy the feeling of self-accomplishment.
Willow Lake, which is the same start location for the famed
Be an example for those around you, live your
Iditarod’s southern route. The Willow 300 race course was
passion to the fullest, and fulfill your destiny.
less straightforward and had multiple out-and-back spurs
D. Gary Young and one of his sled dogs.
as it wound through the wilderness beneath the shadow of Mt. Denali, the highest mountain in North America.
In January and February 2017, Young Living Founder
Gary had the same team of 12 dogs for both races, which
and Chairman of the Board D. Gary Young competed
were mostly young two-year-olds. This was the first race
in two challenging dogsled races in Alaska, over two
for these dogs; and because of this, Gary has commented
consecutive weekends, with a total of 500 race miles.
that he and the dogs were learning how to race together.
Gary competed in these two races to raise awareness and
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GARY'S GREAT ALASKAN RACE
Coated Wolfberry Crisp Bars for breakfast, lunch,
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Race checkpoints are scattered along the course at roughly 50-mile intervals, a distance that takes
and dinner to be able to continue for the many miles and long hours ahead.
The Young Living Academy is only one of many important Foundation projects, and we invite you to get involved! Whether
between five and six hours to cover depending
Anyone can use these products to power up
you want to donate your time or your resources, the Foundation
on terrain and trail conditions. Midway between
before a busy day. Try one of our healthy protein
makes it simple to make a difference. All you have to do is head
each checkpoint, Gary would stop for 10 minutes
shake recipes and munch on our delicious bars
over to YoungLivingFoundation.org to find the best spot for
to give the dogs a snack, make sure they hadn’t
and wholesome granola, which will remind you of
you. If you’d like to see the service trip in action, check out the
lost any booties that protect their feet, and check
homemade granola recipes.
photos on Facebook.com/YoungLivingFoundation.
Gary kept NingXia
®
on the harnesses and sled rigging.
Nitro and NingXia Red
a
packets tucked in the base layer of his clothing
checkpoint, which brought on a huge feeling
to keep them from freezing; however, when the
of accomplishment, there was no time to rest
temperature dropped below -10°F, they still froze
because taking care of the dogs was first priority.
solid. When he was heating the food for the
Only after the dogs were fed and resting could
dogs, several times he put a can of NingXia Zyng
Gary shift his attention to his own needs of food
and a few NingXia Red packets on top of the pot
and rest.
on the stove to thaw them out to drink, just like
After
arriving
at
and
signing
in
at
There are minimum layover time requirements at checkpoints to ensure that the dogs get
EMBRACE WELLNESS Simplified Skin Care with Young Living
you might drink some to help you through an afternoon slump
adequate rest. After taking care of their dogs, the
Gary kept another 2-liter thermos filled with
mushers eat and try to take a short nap—which on
boiling water and 10 tea bags of Slique Tea,
several occasions entailed laying out a sleeping
which he kept inside the sled. He used this
bag on the snow beside the dogs—before it is
thermos to refill a smaller 16-ounce thermos that
time to get up and prepare dogs and sled for the
he drank from during runs between checkpoints
next 50-mile segment of the trail.
to help him stay warm and hydrated. The blend
At Young Living, we know that whole-life wellness includes so
For anyone who is unfamiliar with dogsled
of Ocotea oil, oolong tea, and cacao in Slique
much more than what’s in your fridge and how often you get moving.
racing, it is nearly impossible to contemplate
Tea is formulated with nutritious ingredients to
While diet and exercise are important, a healthy, balanced lifestyle
the challenges of mushing through the long,
help support your weight-loss goals, but it is also
extends into all aspects of your life, from maintaining meaningful
dark nights, subzero temperatures, and blinding
a delicious drink for those moments when you
relationships to managing daily stress.
whiteouts of the Alaskan wilderness. Gary’s use of
need to wind down and warm up.
Young Living products may be an inspiration to you as you face your own challenges.
Caring for the Dogs
Young Living offers a variety of oil-infused skin care products.
Skin care is another important, yet often overlooked, part of
Taking Care of Yourself
everyday wellness. While taking time to find quality skin care and
Gary carried Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier with ®
him so that after putting the dogs’ booties on, which
beauty products can seem overwhelming, what you put on your skin is just as important as what you put in your body.
The dogs were Gary’s most important partners
had to be done with bare hands in the freezing cold,
That’s why we love using essential oils to create naturally derived
in the race, so it was critical that they were taken
he could clean his hands before putting his gloves
products that simplify your search for a better beauty routine. Check
care of in every aspect of their well-being.
back on. You may not be caring for a team of dogs,
out some of our favorite ways to use personal care products and fully
but these conveniently sized bottles are perfect
embrace whole-life wellness!
when you need to freshen up.
•
Upon arriving at a checkpoint, all of Gary’s attention was given to caring for his dog team.
Use Young Living’s three-step ART® Skin Care System includes
Unhooking the dogs’ harnesses from the sled’s
The power-packed Melrose™ essential oil
a gentle cleanser, toner, and moisturizer to perfectly pamper
tug line signaled to them that they were off duty
blend is perfect when your skin needs a little TLC.
your skin with ingredients such as Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood™
and that it was time to eat and rest. Gary then
This blend of Rosemary, Tea Tree, Clove, and
quickly removed their booties and spread straw
Melaleuca kept Gary’s hands feeling rejuvenated
out on the snow for them to lie down on.
after holding onto the sled for so many hours, as
in your routine. Lavender, Frankincense, Tea Tree, Myrrh, and
well as caring for the dogs’ paws.
Ylang Ylang are all beauty basics that are great to have on hand.
Next, Gary used a large alcohol-powered stove
and Frankincense. •
Implement some of the most popular skin-loving essential oils
Check out bit.ly/YLSkinEOs to learn more about how you can
to melt snow into boiling-hot water, which was
Gary also relied on the oil blend R.C. —a blend
then mixed with the dog’s frozen food to thaw it
that includes—which created an invigorating
out to keep them hydrated. This same hot water
and refreshing aromatic feeling when he needed
was used to warm Gary’s food, if he had time to
a moment to reset.
Combine 2 tablespoons V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex, 4 drops
Staying Motivated
Lavender essential oil, 1 tablespoon alcohol-free witch hazel,
eat, which was not often.
™
After the dogs had eaten, Gary rubbed Animal
Defying limits and pushing through challenges
Scents Ointment, made with Tea Tree and Myrrh,
required serious motivation and focus. Gary
into the paws of each dog. Gary also massaged
incorporated the empowering oil blends of
some ointment into his own hands at each
Highest Potential
checkpoint to keep them from cracking and
rubbed on the ears of the dogs and onto his
bleeding in the dry, cold air.
own scalp, neck, and windburned face to help
Staying Energized
him and his dogs stay focused on the goal and
™
and En-R-Gee , which he ™
Maintaining physical stamina can be difficult
have the strength to cross the finish line. He also
during any long journey, especially when that
put his very favorite blend Shutran™ on both
journey is one filled with freezing temperatures
himself and his dogs to help form a special bond
and sleep deprivation, both inherent parts of the
between them.
grueling sport of dogsled racing. Gary, of course,
add them to your daily ritual. •
Wash away the day with a gentle, homemade makeup remover.
and 2 tablespoons filtered water for a naturally derived solution with a calming aroma. •
Make homemade body butter with organic coconut oil, organic solid cocoa butter, and your favorite essential oils. Get the full directions on the blog at bit.ly/YLBodyButter.
Purpose
relied on Young Living products to stay energized
Gary has stated many times that besides
while mushing over the unforgiving and bitterly
raising awareness for the Foundation’s efforts
cold Alaskan terrain.
in Nepal, he hoped competing in and finishing
As there was very little time to stop and fix a
these races would set an example for his children
meal or eat at the check stations, Gary mixed
that they can accomplish anything they set their
Pure Protein Complete and Slique Shake
minds to, regardless of the obstacles that may
together for his protein drink, which he kept in a
stand in their way.
large 2-liter thermos to keep it from freezing; but
He also hoped that his example would
even this would freeze in just a few hours when
encourage Young Living members to set new and
the temperature dropped to -20°F. At times, Gary
higher goals in the areas of wellness, purpose,
resorted to sucking on a frozen NingXia Nitro
and abundance and have the courage to go out
until it thawed out, so he could have something
and achieve those goals.
to drink. Besides the Pure Protein and Slique
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Shake combo, he also snacked on Gary’s True PAG E 2
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JANUARY 2017
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NEW! Zach & Kari Lewis (USA)
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NEW!
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NEW!
JAN
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Aditya Nowotny (DEU) Alan & Linda Simpson (AUS) Alina Piccone (USA) Amie Dockery (USA) Andrea Lahman (USA) Andrea M. Hayes (USA) Andrew Dodge (USA) Anna-Maya Powell (USA) Anni & Dave Dayan (USA) Annie Chan (MYS) Annie Hauser (USA) Becky & Jonathan Webb (USA) Brian & Jodi Mckenna (USA) Brian & Shannon Hudson (USA) Candace & Jimmie Don Hoke (USA) Carl Joseph Janicek (USA) Carla & Bill Green (CAN) Carol & Delaine Holden (USA) Carrie And William Liebich (USA) Casey Wiegand (USA) Catherine Rott (USA) Celeste Mclean (USA) Chelle Carter (USA) Chelsea Humphreys (USA) Chelsea Marie Young (USA) Chris & Connie Wolverton (USA) Christi Collins (USA) Claire Lee (HKG) Claudia Dosamantes (USA) Courtney Scruggs (USA) Crystal & Larry Hoskins (USA) Cynthia Haggerton (USA) Dallas Harting (USA) Dan Keskey (USA) Danielle & Michael Keen (USA) Darreck Chen Yoon Yung (MYS) David & Lee Stewart (USA)
David & Star Moree (USA) David & Teresa Gingles (USA) Dawn Hampton (USA) Debbie & Daniel Erickson (USA) Denise Dunleavy (USA) Denise Easthon (USA) Derek & Janell Vonigas (USA) Dick & Nancy Weber (USA) Donna Grace (USA) Dustin & Alana Bookhout (USA) Echo & Danny Hill (USA) Emily & Keith Anderson (USA) Erika & Tim Kilcher (USA) Evangeline & Thomas Reed (USA) Fee Boey (MYS) Franciela & Juan Arévalo (MEX) Fred Zerr & Judy Klassen Zerr (USA) Gailann Greene (USA) Greg Hitter (USA) Heather & Christian Portwood (USA) Heather & Wade Doll (CAN) Heidi And Or Kevin Hovan (USA) Heidi Ross (CAN) Hitomi Harada (JPN) Hoi Ki Li (HKG) James & Stacy Mcdonald (USA) James Niederland (USA) Jamie & Chelsea Flaman (CAN) Janie Leek (USA) Jeffrey Lewis (USA) Jennifer Howard (USA) Jennifer Lim (MYS) Jeremy & Hannah Tallo (USA) Jihan Thomas (USA) Jilene & Duane Hay (CAN) Jodie Meschuk (USA) John Wongcw (Sgp)
Jonathan & Laura Hopkins (USA) Josh & Paige Williams (USA) Judy De La Rosa (USA) Julia Kay Ferguson (USA) Justin & Sara Wallace (USA) Karen J. Douglas (USA) Karen Vavrick (USA) Kari Friedman (USA) Karla Berger (USA) Kate Kowalczyk (USA) Katie & Kevin Ganger (USA) Kelowna Giuliano (USA) Kelsey Christenson (USA) Kim Edwards (USA) Kim Rinaldi-Robey (USA) Kimberly R. Bromelkamp (USA) Kirk & Britta Dimler (USA) Kristi Mangan (USA) Kyler & Sandi Boudreau (USA) Laurie Azzarella (USA) Lindsey Leif (USA) Lori Gasca (USA) Maggie Tong & Hill Ngan (HKG) Marilee Tolen (USA) Mark & Angela Meredith (USA) Marlo Bontempo (USA) Mary C. Ward-Farnham (USA) Mary Starr & Jay Carter (USA) Matt & Darlene Weir (USA) Melissa & Clay Sanches (USA) Michelle & John Skoczek (USA) Munirah Hanim Ahmad Jahudi (MYS) My Joanna Malone (USA) Nancy Knittle (USA) Nancy Sanderson (USA) Nat & Lauren Bretz (USA) Niccole Perez (USA)
Our recognition retreats immerse our members in an unforgettable Young Living adventure. Members who consistently strive and achieve Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond—for at least 3 consecutive months—are rewarded with a trip to one of our flagship farms, where they experience the Seed to Seal process firsthand in addition to dynamic leadership development.
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Please visit bit.ly/YLSilver for Silver Retreat qualifiers.
Elite 20 Christie Mohamed (USA)
We’ve designed Elite Express to reward the success of even more members. Elite Express spans from Executive all the way to Platinum and offers big rewards every step of the way. Elite Express is a 20-month program and is available for members across the globe in four tracks, lasting from 3 to 6 months each: Executive in 3 (Ei3), Silver in 6 (Si6), Gold in 6 (Gi6), and Platinum in 5 (Pi5), with a bonus Elite in 20 (Ei20) track for those who successfully complete all tracks within 20 months or less.
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YOUNG LIVING AUSTRALIA Region Update
Celebrate warmer weather and sunnier
Some ways to use Blue Cypress essential oil: • Diffuse in your home to create a
days with an oil that embodies the great outdoors. Young Living’s Blue Cypress hails
forest-fresh feel on bright spring
from Australia’s adventurous Northern
mornings.
•
Territory, where cypress pine trees are
Use with a carrier oil such
harvested and distilled using a patented
as sweet almond oil or V-6 ™
process. Its woodsy, fresh aroma and
Vegetable Oil Complex for a
unique blue hue make it the perfect way
relaxing post-workout massage.
•
to embrace spring, whether you diffuse it
by adding a few drops to your
at home or wear in on the go.
shaving cream or by creating a
This oil’s versatility makes it an easy companion
to
your
daily
Implement into your shaving routine
custom beard oil.
schedule.
•
Experiment on your own or try one of our
Combine with complementing oils like Lavender, Frankincense, or Sacred
favorite ideas!
Sandalwood to create a moisturizing custom scent.
Young Living Australia is celebrating 18 years of success! Being around for 18 years hasn’t slowed down this market. Young Living Australia has seen major growth in the last 12 months, including the relocation of its offices and warehouse from Brisbane to Sydney, the grand opening of its Sydney office, and winning the Hills Building & Design Awards and People’s Choice Award for Best Commercial Office Fit-Out. Young Living Australia also celebrated the release of its culinary oils with a custom-designed cookbook. Featuring recipes from Young Living staff and members, the book provides an exciting opportunity for the home chef. Not only have the team members in Australia been making incredible strides within their own market, but they’ve also helped bring a great Young Living product to market elsewhere. Young Living Australia has been a key player in the partnership with Australian-owned TFS Sandalwood Farm, the source of our brand-new Sacred Sandalwood essential oil. On top of all this amazing growth, the market will also be hosting its biggest event yet on May 6–7 on the Gold Coast in Queensland. This year’s “Envision Your Future” Australian Symposium will be unlike any other, with 500 Diamond members from around the globe expected to be in attendance during their annual Diamond Retreat.
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The Australian Symposium will be an opportunity for Australian members to experience products, hear from inspirational international speakers, experience a custom-built spa offering massages and Raindrop Technique® treatments, and a lot more. Young Living Australia is looking forward to a busy 2017, with lots of exciting promotions, incentives, new-product launches, and events! To keep up with all that this fast-growing market is doing, check out
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SEED TONingXia SEAL Nitro SPOTLIGHT
DAIRY-FREE COCONUT-LIME MACAROONS
INGREDIENTS 12 oz. finely shredded unsweetened coconut
INSTRUCTIONS • •
1 can sweetened condensed coconut milk Zest of 1 small lime
•
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Pinch of sea salt 1 large egg white
•
8 drops Lime Vitality™ essential oil 4 drops Bergamot Vitality™ essential oil
•
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl combine the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, lime zest, and lime juice and mix until well combined. In a separate bowl beat the egg white along with a pinch of salt until light and frothy. Add the Lime Vitality and Bergamot Vitality to the egg whites and stir into the coconut mixture; mix well. Using a small cookie dough scoop, form into balls and space evenly on prepared baking sheets. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Transfer baking sheets to wire rack and let cool. Macaroons are best eaten the day they are made but can be kept for five days in an airtight container.
Iodine is a necessary mineral that your body can’t produce itself. It must be consumed from an outside source through food or an iodine supplement. The USDA recommends that most adults consume 150 micrograms of iodine per day, and pregnant and nursing women should consume about twice that much. An iodine deficiency is not something to take lightly. If you’re not getting enough, it can pose a risk to your health. Pregnant women need to be especially proactive about meeting their daily requirement. Just a few decades ago, so many Americans were iodine deficient that as part of a public health initiative, many U.S. salt companies began adding iodine to their salt. When you go to the supermarket today, most salt packaging says: “This salt contains iodine, a necessary nutrient.” With the new trend of lowsodium diets, however, many people are saying no to salt and are looking for other options to meet their daily iodine quota. The best food source for iodine is seaweed, with over 100 percent of your daily need in just 1/8 of an ounce. Runners-up are animalbased foods like codfish and yogurt. But you’d have to consume much larger quantities of these to get enough each day, nearly 45 times more codfish (3 ounces) and 51 times more yogurt (8 ounces) than seaweed. Obviously, seaweed, yogurt, and codfish aren’t for everybody. But we’ve formulated NingXia Nitro with 75 mcg of pure iodine, or 50 percent of the recommended daily value for an adult. Just enjoy two tubes of Nitro per day, and you’re good to go! Plus, you’ll also enjoy the benefits of pure essential oils, botanical extracts, D-ribose, Korean ginseng, and green tea extract—not to mention a great wolfberry taste! Want to know more? Check out our full blog post on iodine and NingXia Nitro at YoungLiving.com/blog!
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