Updates from Cecilia Bruce-Okrzesik

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Let the festive months begin!  Welcome to our November newsletter!!!!  For many of us around the world, these next few months include holiday get togethers with family and friends eating more than we normally would, and enjoying lots more sugar and treats than we should.  Make sure to have your digestive tools on hand to tackle the discomfort and inflammation before it starts or when it begins.  Having had digestive issues myself the last 14 years, my favorites that I know work, and work well are Essentialzyme-4 (the best digestive enzymes you will ever buy), Peppermint to rub on that bloated belly or better yet to put 5 drops in a capsule and take internally, 4-5 drops of DiGize to put in capsules after a meal that makes your stomach hurt, (good for little ones too), 5 drops of Ginger oil in a capsule after  a meal (great for knee pain and inflammation too)  Multigreens for smooth moves in the morning and Comfortone to help cleanse the digestive tract.  These are always must haves in my home!  

If you live near Northern IL, and Southern WI, please come out and join us for two upcoming classes starting next week.  Guests are welcome and we look forward to seeing you.  

I will also be hosting a daytime Sip and Scan where I will be talking about all the benefits of Ningxia Red, having you taste a fun sparkly Ningxia/Zing drinks and giving each attendee a wellness scan to see imbalances in the body.  The scan is used widely in the sports medicine field and will show you what YL products will help bring your body back into balance.  This is a daytime gathering and children are welcome (no ticket needed for kids, just message me that they are coming so I can have a fun snack for them)  Guests are welcome and I look forward to seeing you!  

Have you thought of creating a side income with sharing the Young Living products you love the most?  If you have any questions, please join us for an informative zoom call with our Royal Crown Diamond Debra Rayburn to have your questions and curiosity answered!  Topic: The Read Deal  Time: Nov 16, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/93872063852 Meeting ID: 938 7206 3852 Passcode: 480939

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October is upon us!  Can you believe that 3/4 of the year has gone by and we are so close to the Holidays?  Its the season of pumpkins, spice and everything nice!  

This months education will focus on showcasing the new Holiday products that are launching this Saturday, October 7th and processing through grief and difficult emotions with essential oils and the dangers of synthetics.  Having just lost my mom last week, this topic is near and dear to my heart and helping people walk through the same is something I would love to do to help others find calm and healing naturally. 

Congratulations to Deb M. for winning our September giveaway of a bottle of Eucalyptus oil.  This will be wonderful to have on hand during the winter months to support everything respiratory.  I love to use a drop daily on my chest for prevention and several drops on the spine or chest daily, several times a day when distress sets in.  

Enter to win a bottle of Gingersnap blend by Jacob and Kate  for our October giveway.  Just email me your favorite fall activity that you enjoy and one lucky winner will be chosen on October 31st.  I personally love apple picking.  I just went with my husband and we canned apple sauce and apple pie filling made with coconut sugar for winter.  Its one of my favorite things to do in the Fall. 

Do you know that statistics have shown that Proctor and Gamble  use twice as much essential oil as is produced in the entire world?  We have to ask, where are these essential oils coming from?  There is more Lavender sold than there is grown, again, this can only point to synthetics bombarding the market.  Why is this important?  Adulterated oils mixed with synthetic extenders can be very detrimental , causing rashes, burns and skin irritations.  Common additives such a propylene glycol, DEP or DOP (solvents that have no smell and increase the volume) can cause allergic reactions, besides being devoid of any therapeutic effects.  (EODR 1st Edition)

When you are assured you have a pure essential oil, you can know that the oils you have in your home are safe for your family from babies, teens, adults and even our pets.  Young Living has been the industry leader in essential oils for more than 30 years and being a relationship focused business, you know you can get the education you need when you buy your kit, just by reaching out to those who helped you get started.  We all purchased our kits because we desired a change in our life, our health, our home.  When you use your oils daily, even just a drop or two, the changes in your body will be evident because pure essential oils bring harmony to the cells, invigorate them, and strengthen them. (please visit YL Seed to Seal - Seed to Seal Standards – What Sets Us Apart

Here is an excerpt from the EODR - The Powerful influence of Aromas on mind and body.

The fragrance of an essential oil can directly affect everything from your emotional state to your lifespan.  When a fragrance is inhaled, the odor molecules travel up the nose where they are trapped by olfactory membranes well protected by the lining inside the nose.  Each odor molecule fits like a little puzzle piece into specific receptor cells lining a membrane known as the olfactory epithelium.  Each on these hundreds of millions of nerve cells triggers electrical impulses to the olfactory bulb, which then transmits the impulses to the gustatory center (where the sensation of taste is perceived), the amygdala (where emotional memories are stored)  and other parts of the the limbic system of the brain.  Because the limbic system is directly connected to those parts of the brain that control heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels, and hormone balance, essential oils can have some very profound physiological and psychological effects.  

The sense of smell is only one of the five senses directly linked to the limbic lobe of the brain, the emotional control center.  Anxiety, depression, fear, anger, and joy all emanate from this region.  This is why the scent of a special fragrance can evoke memories and emotions even before we are even consciously aware of it.  Where smells are concerned, we react first and think later.  In contrast, all other senses (touch, taste, hearing, and sight) are routed through the thalamus, which acts as the switchboard for the brain, passing stimuli onto the cerebral cortex and other parts of the brain.  

The hypothalamus is one of the most important parts of the brain, acting as our hormonal control center.  It releases chemical messengers that can affect everything from our sex drive to energy levels.  The production of growth hormones, sex hormones, thyroid hormones, and neurotransmitters, like serotonin, are all governed by the hypothalamus.  The limbic lobe activates the hypothalamus.  

In studies conducted at Vienna and Berlin Universities, researchers found that sesquiterpenes in the essential oils of sandalwood and frankincense can increase levels of oxygen in the brain by up to 28%.  Such an increase in the brain oxygen may lead to a heightened level of activity in the hypothalamus and limbic systems of the brain, which can have dramatic effects of not only on emotions, learning and attitude, but also on many physical processes of the body, such as immune function, hormone balance, and energy levels.  High levels of sesquiterpenes also occur in melissa, myrrh and clove oil.  (EODR - 1st edition)

The reason I got started with Young Living 13 years ago was because of emotional trauma in our family.  It worked then to create dramatic changes in our home, and it has worked the last few days after laying my mom to rest and during the 5 months I helped care for my mom in hospice.  The days and especially nights were difficult to care for her but with Cortisop to help lower my cortisol naturally and the use of the oils for sleep, stress, anxiousness, and clarity of thought when she had me up all night were life changing.  I don't think I could have done it without them.   The loss of my mom, at age 94, has been difficult to say the least.  I know so many of you have lost people you love too, grieving is a part of life, not a pleasant part, but something we all have to go through.  I am so grateful for not only my faith, but Young Living oils because they have calmed my nervous system down when its overstimulated, they have relaxed my muscles and relieved tension, helped me sleep, woken me up through many stages of exhaustion, and comforted me through helping my brain with calming scents.  (Christmas Spirit not only helps boost your immune system but also evokes a sense of security and calm to your brain when diffused or smelled straight from the bottle)  Christmas Spirit is one of my top blends when I need to feel comforted and secure any time of the year, not just during the holidays.  If you have undealt with emotions, check out our Feelings kit.  The protocol that comes with it has been literally life changing for so many people in Young Living that have carried around emotions they have been stuck or that they did not want to process for years.  I highly recommend you looking into using the kit for 30 days to see what life changing results you have.  

If you have any questions about product usage, shipping, or if you would like to have your friends and family gather at your home while we educate on how to head on a path of great health, we would love to hear from you so we can make that happen!  We always look forward to serving you! 

Cecilia Bruce-Okrzesik

Young Living Gold Leader

Finally, do you have kids going back to school?  If you have ever dealt with kids sharing hats and brushes and the consequences of that, you know you would do anything to prevent it.  Happy Hair Spray is a wonderful daily spray that your kids can spray on themselves or you can help them after their shower.  No need to rinse, just dry or style as usual and do daily to keep the yucky hair bugs away!  Make sure to use a glass spray bottle or stainless steal.  You never want to put oils in a plastic bottle!  Prevention is the best medicine!  

I hope this education benefits you and if you would like to host a Raindrop class in your home to watch a live demonstration of the Raindrop being performed, lets connect.  If you would like more information on product usage or account and shipping information or assistance, please reach out.  We always want to serve our customers well and help you enjoy wellness and abundance in every area of life!  

Cecilia Bruce Okrzesik

Young Living Gold Leader

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August is almost over and Young Living has something special for everyone who has not ordered in a while, 10% off and free shipping too.  Its a great time to stock up for Fall.  

Are you not sure what to order?  Here is a quick video below on how to live with a Prevention mindset, keep your kids in a routine of healthy habits and keep you doing all the things that pull at you daily,  naturally!   Facebook is forever making it harder to use and get educational content out in our education group, so please like, subscribe and share the content from our new You Tube channel.  We will be continually adding more content for your reference.  

Do you struggle with UTI's?  This is the bomb for you!  This is long but great information! 

We look forward to helping you stay healthy and feel great.  If you have any questions about reactivating, or need help with shipping, or product usage, please reach out.  We are here to serve you!  

Cecilia Bruce-Okrzesik

Young Living Gold Leader

You are receiving this email because you are part of our Young Living organization, this is for educational purposes only, this is not a solicitation.  

Its August 1st, can you believe it?  I feel like Summer was just beginning and now it is heading towards Fall.  As we head into the hottest days of the Summer in most places, at least in the United States, I will share a recipe that my husband just made this week and its so good I think you will want to try it!  He took a gallon ice tea jar and made iced green tea, added fresh squeezed lemon juice and 3 squeezes of our Bergamot/Grapefruit Vitality drops (we also have Jade Lemon, and Tangerine Energy drops)  This beautiful drink has no sugar but perfectly sweet and such a refreshing cold drink on a hot summer day!  Our Vitality drops are .42 cents a serving, and contains electrolytes to help with dehydration and refreshing the body when it needs it on hot days or when your exerting yourself.  My husband has told me they cannot ever come off our Loyalty order.  We generally use them only when we are out and about and we get water in a restaurant and feel like we are having a sweet treat drink for only .42 cents versus paying 3.00 for an ice tea or coffee.   If you have not tried our energy flavors, these can replace your afternoon crashes with a healthier boost of energy without harmful ingredients and without the dehydrating effects of coffee.   Let me know if you have tried them, I think you will be pleasantly surprised!  

Make sure to check out Young Living free promos this month.  All designed to help support healthy digestion.  Whether you are on Loyalty Rewards or not, you get to enjoy free products whenever you reach a qualifying amount!  If you are on Loyalty Rewards, you not only get the free promos, you also get the dollar for dollar points to redeem for your purchases so you get more free product!  Its the best way to build your oily wellness cabinet on a budget so you can kiss co-pays goodbye!  

Congratulations to our July winner for our monthly giveaway.  Sheryl Dempsey has won a bottle of Stress Away oil.  It will be sent snail mail!  Enjoy Enjoy! 

For our August giveaway, tell me your favorite memory of school for a chance to win a bottle of our Kids Bath Gel.  Do you think its just for kids? Its not, so even if you don't have kids or your kids are grown and out of the house, you can enjoy this bath gel for yourself or for your pets!  Its gentle for your skin and smells sooo good! I will pick one name on August 31st and will send the winner their prize via snailmail.  

Who loves Cilantro?  It is so good in salads and in our Mexican dishes.  My husband and I grow it in our organic garden and we use it all summer on tacos, chili rellenos and salads and we also freeze it in ice cubes for winter for those moments when your making a meal and you realize you forgot to grab it from the store.   You might just think this is just good flavor for meals but most plants have medicinal properties and cilantro is packed full of them! (hence why we use essential oils from plants)

Cilantrol is a natural chelator.  When I was young, my mom had me do chelation which helps remove heavy metals from the body.  Here is a great article about chelation: 4 Benefits of Chelation Therapy | Robbins Natural Health