Think you know all there is to know about lemon essential oil? I bet you didn’t know about some of these amazing uses for lemon essential oil! It’s a cleaning powerhouse, and is a naturally detoxifying substance, with many everyday uses.

1. Cleansing Skin Naturally
When you incorporate lemon essential oil into cleansers and scrubs, your skin is cleansed naturally.

2. Wake Up Your Brain
This is a great oil to diffuse as a pick me up in the morning. It also supports a healthy body when you add a drop to your water each morning.

3. Soften Skin Callouses
Apply often until you see improvement.  Cool right?!

4. Stain Remover
Lemon Essential Oil naturally remove stains from fabric – even old grease stains!

5. Support Healthy Lymphatic System
Apply in the lymph areas to support them!

6. Freshen Air Naturally
Put 6 drops of Lemon essential oil in a spray bottle, along with 6 drops Purification oil and enough water to dilute, and you’ll have an all-natural air freshener that can be used in any room.

7. 1-Ingredient Hand Freshener
If you’re in a rush and need to freshen your hands, just rub a drop of Lemon essential oil over your hands.

8. Clean Glass Dishes Naturally
Lemon essential oil is essential for getting the “stink” (in my case from fermenting garlic!) out of glass dishes like Mason Jars.

9. Add to Your Tea
Put a drop of Lemon in a cup of hot water with honey – YUMMY!
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10. Get Rid of Sticky Residue
Drop gum onto the carpet? Did your child just color all over the wall? Lemon essential oil will take all of that sticky gunk off.

I hope you learned something new from this list of 10 amazing uses for Lemon essential oil. It is one of my favorites!
-Lindsey Gremot Young Living RCD

P.S. Got one to add to the list?  Comment below :)

Summer is here!  Pros include longer sunnier days, swimming with friends, bonfires, and cute summer dresses.  Cons include bugs!

Ants:
peppermint, spearmint

APHIDS:
cedarwood, hyssop, peppermint, spearmint

Beetles:
peppermint, thyme

Caterpillars:
spearmint, peppermint

Chiggers:
lavender, lemongrass, sage, thyme

Fleas:
peppermint, lemongrass, spearmint, lavender

Flies:
lavender, peppermint, rosemary, sage

Gnats:
patchouli, spearmintm citronella

Lice:
cedarwood, peppermint, spearmint

Mosquitos:
lavender, lemongrass, citronella

Moths:
cedarwood, hyssop, lavender, peppermint, spearmint

Plant Lice:
peppermint, spearmint, citronella

Slugs:
cedarwood, hyssop, pine

Snails:
cedarwood, pine, patchouli

Spiders:
peppermint, spearmint

Ticks: lavender, lemongrass, sage, thyme

​Weevils: cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood

What oils have worked for you? Comment below.
-Agnes

Did you know there are hundreds of uses for essential oils?  The aromatic compounds can greatly help us with physical and emotional stressors.  In our house, not a day goes by where I don't reach for one or more of those bottles.  They have become my secret little life savers. 
Here are 54 of the most popular oils and their uses.  There are many more uses that didn't make this list.  If you have one to add, comment below!
-Agnes

Enzymes are critical in your body help to perform very important tasks. These include building muscle, destroying toxins, and breaking down food particles during digestion.  Unfortunately our food supply is greatly depleted of the enzymes we need, this it is important to supplement.  With the many Enzyme options Young Living offers, it may get a bit confusing of which to take.

......Enzyme Quick Reference Guide......

Open capsules: all capsules can be open and sprinkled on any food or mixed in any liquid.
Combinations: If more than one is recommended, you may take any combination or just one and see how your body responds, any combination of enzymes is acceptable.

Example: If you eat chicken with your evening meal, salad, vegetable, bread, juice, apple pie, you will need more enzymes to digest during the night:
2 Essentialzyme-4, 2 Essentialzyme, 1 Allerzyme, and 6 Detoxzyme (if you feel that’s too much reduce to what you feel comfortable with). For kids: 3 Mightyzyme, 1 Detoxzyme
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Morning:
Essentialzyme
(adults take 2-4, children take 1-2 or MightyZyme 1-3)
Essentialzyme is an overall enzyme that supports the pancreas which produces glucose the body needs throughout the day for energy.

Enzymes with Meals, Food Categories:
Carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables...Essentialzyme, Detoxzyme, Allerzyme, MightyZyme
fats... Essentialzyme 4, Essentialzyme, MightyZyme
proteins of any kind... Essentialzyme 4, Detoxzyme, MightyZyme
sugars, starches... Essentialzyme 4, Allerzyme, Essentialzyme, MightyZyme

Bedtime:
Detoxzyme 5-15; or MightyZyme 3-4
(Source: Essential Oil Desk Reference, special 5th edition)

I love finding articles that were written based on Gary's lectures. Here's some interesting information from Gary on enzymes and gut health:

"How many of you know that if you don’t eat after 3 o’clock, you sleep better? That’s because your stomach is not in turmoil. It is believed that if you can get into the 4th stage of sleep, you need to sleep for only 2½ hours to totally rejuvenate your body. You cannot get in the 4th stage of sleep with enzyme deficiency. It’s impossible. Build up those enzymes!
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And here are many more surprising benefits of taking quality enzymes. Watch to learn from Dr. Vonn Harting:

Using essential oils may seem overwhelming in the beginning, but it doesn't have to be complicated!  We've outlined a few good practices to help you reap the real benefits.

We can use Young Living Essential Oils in 3 ways:

• Topically
• Aromatically
• Internally as a Dietary Supplement

The FDA has labeling rules for dietary supplements and cosmetics. They prefer to see these as separate labels. The FDA asked YL to choose the PRIMARY usage that most people use an essential oil for and that is what YL has included on the label. Since our essential oils have been traditionally used in all three ways and due to the high quality of our essential oils, to keep it simple, start with the primary usage YL had to select that is on the label and then go from there as you see fit for your family.

Aromatically

Aromatic uses of essential oils can heighten the senses and have positive effects for the mind and body.

Inhale the oil directly from the bottle: simply smell it! You can rub a drop or two on your hands and cup your nose or just inhale directly from the bottle.

Diffuse the oils with a diffuser which disperses the oils in a micro-fine vapor throughout the air. A diffuser does not heat the oils which can damage their therapeutic properties.
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Breathe in steamy vapors deeply by carefully pouring hot water into a glass bowl, adding in a couple drops of essential oils, and covering the bowl in a tent like fashion with a cloth or towel.

Topical Application

Young Living essential oils are safe to use topically on our skin or even our pet’s fur. Because of their molecular structure, Essential Oils are rapidly absorbed by the skin. It takes seconds to get them into our blood stream.

Vitaflex points on hands, feet, spine and ears that relate to organ systems and activate their reflex. There is a chart in your Essential Oils pocket reference or desk reference. It’s the same electrical pathways in the body that acupressure and acupuncture work with.

Sensitive people may taste it in their mouth in a few moments. Our pores on soles of our feet are very big and have great absorption so be mindful what you’re walking barefoot on and what cleaners you use or yard chemicals that you, your kids or your pets may walk on or if you stand in a bathtub when you clean it. The pores on our feet absorb a lot!

Internal Consumption

Many Young Living essential oils are safe to ingest as a dietary supplement or food flavoring. It’s always important to follow the recommended dosage on individual product labels before taking oils internally.

You can put the Vitality line of essential oils in empty veggie capsules, in your water, put a drop in raw honey, or on bread. Citrus oils eat petrochemicals so use glass or stainless steel only to drink oils from.

​Of course, using essential oils in DIY cleaning products, beauty recipes, or personal care items is another simple way to utilize the power of essential oils.

Adding a drop or two of your favorite Vitality oil to water throughout the day is a great way to stay hydrated. Oils like Lemon Vitality, Grapefruit Vitality, and Orange Vitality provide a hint of flavor in a calorie-free replacement for soda or juice.

Other flavors like Peppermint Vitality and Thieves Vitality provide a spicy kick of energy throughout your day.

Adding essential oils to recipes is a great way to get potent and unique flavors into your favorite foods.  Add a sophisticated twist with Lavender Vitality™ for Blueberry-Lavender Ice Cream.  To give your pasta sauces authentic Italian flair, a drop of Oregano Vitality and Basil Vitality oil each will give your meals powerful flavor.  If you love Thai food, try adding Black Pepper, Lemongrass, and Ginger Vitality oils to any soup recipe.

Important Safety Information

There are 2 places we NEVER put essential oils:

1. In the eyes.
2. Deep in ear canal

If either of these accidentally happens, it shouldn’t damage your eye but it will sting and you can put in a couple drops of a carrier oil and it takes the sting out in seconds!

Do NOT use water! Oil and water don’t mix and sting will be worse. If you don’t have access to a carrier oil (in the car, at a restaurant, etc) find something fatty like milk or butter.

Start Slowly with the Diffuser:

Start with just 2-3 drops of oil in your diffuser for a 15 minute time period. If all is well then increase the time intervals. The home diffuser will run for about 3-4 hours and after this initial test period, feel free to run it as long as you are able and with up to 8-10 drops of essential oils. We tend to use fewer of strong oils like Joy for example and more of fresh, citrus oils like Lemon!

Skin Test:
It’s a good idea to skin test an essential oil before using it. Every body is different and just because one oil did incredible things for one person doesn’t automatically mean it will be a perfect fit for you, and in some rare instances an oil may irritate your skin.
Start with just one oil or blend at a time.

Apply the oil (neat or diluted, as indicated on your bottle) to a small area first.
When trying oils that are new to you, allow enough time (3 – 5) minutes for the body to respond before applying a second oil.

Placing oils on the bottom of your feet is most often a safe place to use essential oils topically if you experience irritation elsewhere.

Be Careful When Using Oils with Other Chemicals:

Most people don’t think of their skin as full of chemicals, but certain things like cosmetics, personal-care products, soaps, and cleansers can contain synthetic chemicals. Your skin may have residual chemicals hanging out that could come in contact with your essential oils. Some of these chemicals, especially petroleum-based chemicals, can penetrate and remain in the skin and fatty tissues for days or even weeks after use.

Essentials oils may work against such toxins that are stored in your body, whether from personal care products, food, or the environment. This is another reason why you’ll want to do a skin test. If any redness or irritation occurs, dilute the area with a carrier oil and then cleanse with soap and water.

The oils aren’t bad for you and are gently detoxing your body of these chemicals, but you may find it beneficial to reduce use or stop using the oils for a few days and then try again slowly. Here are some natural detox efforts can help cleanse your body safely. If you are ready to try again, do a skin test (diluted for all oils, this time) and wait 30 minutes to see if there is any reaction.

Keep “Hot” Oils Away from Children:

Oils such as oregano, cinnamon, thyme, eucalyptus, mountain savory, lemon, and orange… or blends like Thieves, PanAway, Releive It, and Exodus II should be stored away from children (although, really, I keep all my oils away from my children!). These are also the types of oils that should always be diluted for both children and adults. If a child swallows an essential oil:
Seek immediately emergency medical attention, if necessary, give the child milk, cream, yogurt, or another safe, oil-soluble liquid to drink.

Start with Some Basic Oils:

Because the world of essential oils is so vast, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when you are first starting out. I highly recommend choosing some basic oils and begin using them. This is truly the best way to learn about their potential and how they can fit into your life. I personally recommend the Premium Starter Kit from Young Living as it includes 12 everyday oils that are the most popular oils with 100 uses. It also comes with a diffuser and information on how to jump right in with the oils in a safe and effective way. (Not to mention that the initial investment in the package will save your money and the oils will last a long time!)

And enjoy!

Okay, now that we got the technical safety stuff out of the way, don’t stress too much about using the “wrong” oil. Reactions or burning sensations to the oils are most often an indication of fast blood flow to that area. Oils don’t burn the skin the way a chemical can. If an oil doesn’t work for you, there are always other oils to try until you find what’s the best fit for your body. Essential oils metabolize in the body quickly. They do their goodness and then move on. You want to be safe, sure, but unless you’re doing something ridiculous you should be just fine.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat diagnose or cure.

There are so many interesting uses for Purification essential oil, it was hard to narrow it down to a top 10 list!

Purification oil is actually a blend of Lemongrass, Citronella, Rosemary, Lavandin, Myrtle, and Melaleuca essential oils. It’s famous for being gentle on skin. It’s practical and useful, like how the perfect essential oil should be.

13 Uses for Purification Essential Oil

1. Purify the air
Diffusing Purification oils helps clear the air of bad smells. Even just putting tissues with a few drops of Purification Oil near an air vent will help clean the air coming out!

2. Deodorize Your Carpet
Make your own homemade carpet deodorizer.

3. Support Healthy Skin
Purification oil is a nice dabber on skin. When I combine it with coconut oil in my Zit Zappers, my skin is vibrant and happy.

4. Smell Great
Make your own homemade deodorant with Purification!

5. Make a humidifier work harder
Why should a humidifier only make steam from water? Put two drops of Purification Oil on a cotton swab and stick it on top of a humidifier. The resulting mist will help clean the air in the room.

6. Freshen Garbage Cans
Just drop in a cotton ball with 2-3 drops of oil where strong odors linger like garbage cans and diaper pails.

7. Enjoy the outdoors Annoyance Free
Purification Oil makes for an excellent spray to enjoy the outdoors annoyance free. Take a pinch of salt, 5 drops Purification and fill a 2 oz spray bottle with distilled water.

8. Homemade odor eaters
Place a few drops of Purification essential oil on some cotton balls and place them inside the toes of your shoes. The odors will dissipate naturally.

9. Clean Clothes
I add 5 drops of Purification to every washer load!

10. Eliminate Musty Scents at Home
Add a couple drops to your home's air filter once a month to eliminate musty smells or pet odors.

11. Freshen Clothes
Put a few drops of Purification onto your homemade wool dryer balls and your clothes will smell amazingly fresh!

12. Get the Stink out of Mason Jars
Or pretty much anything else for that matter.

13. Keep the Bathroom Fresh
A drop or two on the inside of the toilet paper roll (the brown tube) freshens the room every time you pull the TP.

What is your favorite use for Purification?  Do you have one that should be added to the list?

Someone once told me, "we all die one day what's the point of all this natural stuff".  Well for me it's not about living forever but it is about living well.  I want to spend my time on this earth feeling strong, happy, and energized.  The truth is everyday toxins rob us of our vitality. 

A toxin is a chemical or poison that is known to have harmful effects on the body.

Toxins can come from our water, from chemicals used to grow or prepare food, from the many personal care products we use daily, and even from the air that we breathe in our own homes.

Our bodies process those toxins through organs like the liver and kidneys and eliminate them in the form of sweat, urine, and feces. But when the body become overrun with toxins it becomes difficult to flush out. 

The cleaning products we use, the scented air fresheners we spray and inhale, the food we eat and the over-the-counter drugs we reach for are all full of chemicals that can make us sick overtime. 

Today it is quite common for people to struggle with headaches, autoimmunity, allergies, feeling depressed and sluggish.  Many of these issues can be directly linked to toxin overload.

We are exposed to these toxins on a daily basis, but just how much toxicity we're exposed to depends on the foods we eat, the furniture we sit on, the lotions we decide to put on our bodies, etc. The degree to which we potentially put our health at risk depends on the different products we decide to bring into the house.

So how are essential oils different?

• They are a non-toxic alternative for you and your family.
• They are environmentally-friendly.
• They promote physical and emotional well-being.
• They help to improve quality of life.
• They can replace conventional household cleaners.
• They can be used in DIY beauty products.
• They are versatile!

Essential oils seem like nature's perfect solution for the problems that chemicals, poor nutrition and stress have added to our lives.

However, remember that to get great benefits and results you must use therapeutic-grade essential oils that NOT been adulterated. Adulterated oils contain synthetic chemicals or compounds. And, those chemicals and compounds may actually be harmful to our body.

So to get healthier and most importantly feel better, first we must detox the space where we spend most of our time, our home.

1. Breathe Clean Air - The air inside our homes contains 2-5 times more contaminants than outdoor air! So, I say open a window, add plants to your decor, and diffuse essential oils. By doing these three things you are helping to clean the air you breathe inside your home. Try Purification to clean your air and try Joy to lift your mood!

2. Clean Your Fruits and Veggies - Just because you may buy organic foods, doesn't mean your fresh food is clean. Here is a super easy way to get some of the nasties off your food before chowing down.

3. Switch to Homemade Cleaning Products - Ditch the nasty chemical and petroleum-based cleaners in your home and make your own eco-friendly products. Take a look DIY cleaning recipes or the Thieves household cleaner.

4. Use Wool Dryer Balls - I hate to tell you this, but dryer sheets are not your friend. They are concentrated with chemicals and heavy fragrances. Simply throw a wool dryer ball with some Lavender EO in your dryer and voila you have very own homemade non-toxic dryer "sheet".

5. Take Outdoor Shoes Off at the Door - Our shoes can track in dangerous pollutants that can be harmful to us. Just think whatever you step on, will be tracked back into the home. Remember that gum you stepped on? Yes, that too. Since your shoes are a big ball of dirty, take the time to give them a good clean as well. I would suggest some Thieves oil, vinegar and water.