Myrrh is mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records, an ancient Egyptian list of 877 prescriptions and recipes dating back to the 16th century B.C. Myrrh, a symbol of suffering was one of the three gifts believed to have been offered to the infant Jesus by the Magi. Myrrh is used medicinally by…Read More
St. John’s Wort was a folk remedy for treating insanity in the Middle Ages. Traditionally St. John’s Wort was thought to heal wounds and treat “down heartedness”, but in the 19th century the herb fell into disuse. Recent research brought it back into prominence as a valuable remedy for nervous exhaustion and depression. In medieval Europe, St. Johns Wort was thought to…Read More
A powerful healer that brings clarity! According to folklore Rosemary originally had white flowers; until turning red after the Virgin Mary laid her cloak on the brush. Since the time of ancient Greece (1000 B.C.) Rosemary was burned as incense. Later cultures believed it warded off Devils, a practice that eventually became adopted by the sick, who…Read More
Known as an important relaxing herb, Lavender became popular during the late middle ages. Lavender is a fantastic herb for many ailments. It stimulates blood flow, is an antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-depressant, and can relieve muscle spasms. At home I use Young Living Lavender essential oil on my children to relieve itching from bug bites. It may also help speed up the…Read More
Palo Santo’s name means Holy or Sacred Wood. Palo Santo is used in curing ceremonies by the Shamans of the Andes region. It comes from the same family as Frankincense and is found in South America. Like Frankincense, Palo Santo is known as a spiritual oil. In my home I cleanse the air of negative energy with Sage,…Read More
Frankincense is one of the oldest essential oils. It is primarily used for meditation and to improve inner balance. It has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years and is well known during the time of Christ, as it was one of the gifts given to Christ at his birth. Frankincense is also used in Ayurvedic…Read More
Why I choose Young Living essential oils? The vast majority of essential oils on the market today are only suitable for cosmetics and perfumes. The reason Young Living’s oils are so different is that they produce a therapeutic, or medicinal, grade oil. These oils are a result of Young Living’s strict, detailed method for producing…Read More
Here are a few recommendations to help relieve anxiety and depression. If you suffer from panic attacks it may be due to a Omega-3 deficiency. Studies have shown that those who take flaxseed daily 2 to 3 teaspoons a day see improvements after a 2 month period. B vitamins are fantastic mood boosters. At home we take Super B by Young living.…Read More