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Phew! It’s a long one this month but I promise it will be worth it!
Smile! It’s May! “Be like a flower and turn your face to the sun”
I hope you enjoy my recipe for the month of May!
I just had to.......
Danielle Walker's Against All Grain has a beautiful recipe for Lemon Curd cakes that has no processed sugar, no gluten, no grains, and is simple and easy to make! I’ve been making it for a number of years now and it’s one of my favorites for when your just craving lemon!
Email me and request the recipe if you’re interested in making it! You will not be disappointed!
Check out my new Substack! We will be reflecting on all things faith, family, grief, loss, and common sense! It will be little bit of everything! I hope you come along for the ride and enjoy it!
I put out a short garden video today because so many of you ask about our garden. It will give you the best tool and big repellant to use on the garden or to give to the gardener you love. I think you will love it. The video does cut off at the end but I will publish Part 2 this week. My camera was failing as I was filming what the garden tool could do. This YouTube channel is private as I only use it to share videos so you need to subscribe to get notified of any upcoming content! Enjoy!
Do you use your oils for pain and discomfort? I have a new video up in our education Facebook group going over all the ways to use your oils for continual pain and what oils to use according to your budget and how to apply them with different carrier oils. If you need an invite to our education group, let me know and I will get you added!
Struggling with an injury and discomfort and don’t want to take the OTC that destroy your liver?
Thousands in Young Living have taken this blend in a capsule every 4 hours for as long as I have been in Young Living. ❤️. It works 😊. You can add the oils to a carrier oil and apply it to the body as well! It is a great blend to help when the need arises. We have used it after all surgeries and especially when Jim is working his rough job and need muscle relief.
Jim was at McCormick place in Chicago yesterday working a trade show build with hundreds of other union workers and his boss came up to him and was like, “Jim, what do you smell like, you always smell like Clove or something” He said “It’s not a bad smell but your the only one that smells like that” 😂👀
Jim said “well we use essential oils for pain instead or meds or pain reliever, so my wife oils me up when I get home daily from here, and it keeps me moving and able to do my job” 😊😎🙌
He just looked at him odly and walked away.
People don’t know what their missing and the damage they are doing to their body with over the counter meds
May Free Gifts with Purchase
May’s gifts with purchase are all about intentional wellness and self-care.
Whether you’re enjoying a calming cup of tea, taking a mindful timeout, or supporting restful sleep and metabolic health, these gifts pair perfectly with the daily rituals that keep you feeling your best.
100PV loyalty order
5ml Lavender Vitality essential oil
YL tip: Add 1 drop to tea for a delicate floral flavor while you have a peaceful moment in your day.
200PV one-time and loyalty order
5ml Valor essential oil blend
YL tip: Rub 2 drops between your palms, cup them together, and breathe in the comforting scent.
300PV one-time and loyalty order
Super Magnesium supplement.
YL tip: Take 1 capsule 3 times daily to support a calm nervous system, restful sleep, and metabolic health!
Stress anyone? Use your oils preventatively upon rising, middle of the day and at the end of the day when your winding down. They work but only when you use them!
You can now order our newest products on Loyalty! Best bang for your buck. In this horrible economy, where else do you get 25% back to put toward more oil and supplements? I haven’t found another company yet!
Do you like our new packaging? Whether it’s yay, Or na, you can email “productspupport@youngliving.com” to let them know how you feel or to ask questions about a product! Let your voice be heard!
Studies from Howard Gurney!
I’ve been deep in my doctoral testing and studies at Purdue University, and one concept that keeps showing up in both research and my daily routine is context-dependent memory.
In cognitive psychology, context-dependent memory refers to the brain’s tendency to better encode and retrieve information when the environmental cues present during learning are also present during recall. These cues can be visual, auditory, and especially olfactory. Some research even suggests that chewing gum can provide a scientific reaction.
The olfactory system has a direct pathway to the limbic system, especially the hippocampus and amygdala, which are heavily involved in memory formation and emotional processing. This is why scent can be such a powerful anchor for recall.
For me, I’ve been intentionally pairing my study sessions with Young Living Lime Essential Oil. Its bright citrus profile is not just uplifting, it becomes a consistent sensory input during encoding. When I reintroduce that same scent before testing or recall, I am recreating part of the original learning context.
There is a growing body of research suggesting that scent cues can enhance recall accuracy when they are reinstated. It is a simple application of neuroscience. The same context supports stronger retrieval pathways.
Whether you are studying, building new habits, or working through emotional processing, it is worth asking what context cues you are creating and whether you can design them intentionally.
For me, Lime has become part of my cognitive toolkit. Which oil will you choose for your children during studying? Your spouse during research or getting prepped for a presentation at work? What to test or do better?
Context-Dependent Memory training. I highly recommend it.
Synthetic fragrance is linked directly to ADHD, asthma, allergies, skin issues, respiratory distress, brain fog, headaches… about 20 years ago I had to be a detective on many of these issues and their root causes, and fragrance came up over and over again.
Almost every brand that advertises to be nontoxic and use natural ingredients STILL uses synthetic fragrance 😞. Plus, they cost a lot more than leading brands that don’t make those claims. And… several of those are listed below, showing that they don’t even work.
Thieves Household Cleaner is the best way we have found to stay within our budget, make our home a safer place for those of us who struggle with allergies and asthma, including our pets, and actually get stuff CLEAN! One bottle lasts me 6+ months, and we use it on EVERY surface including carpet and hardwood floors, showers, tile, walls, sinks, laundry and even glass and mirror. Message me if you want a usage chart!
Let’s compare the most popular “Bathroom Cleaner” to “Thieves Concentrated Household Cleaner”
POPULAR BRAND BATHROOM CLEANER-
• Costs $6/bottle
• Contains carcinogens
• EWG rates this an “F” on a scale of A-F- HIGH CONCERNS!!
• Can cause respiratory damage
• Can cause organ damage
• Can cause developmental effects
• Can cause systematic effects
• Can cause nervous system effects
• Can cause skin irritation
• Can cause vision effects
• Can cause allergies
• Warning label - causes eye irritation. You’re supposed to wash your hands thoroughly after usage.
THIEVES HOUSEHOLD CLEANER-
• $1.13/bottle (this is a concentrate, you use 1 capful to make 16 oz of all purpose cleaner but you could make it stronger if you’d like)
• Plant-based
• 0 chemicals
• Strengthens your immunity
• Made with essential oils
• Safe around pets/children
• Safe for the environment
• No warning label on the bottle
☠️🚫 This is a no brainer peeps — bye bye harsh chemical-infused household products! Hello, Thieves! I've used this household cleaner to replace EVERY SINGLE CLEANER in my home. Yep, every dang thing! I make scrubs out of this cleaner, I make window/mirror cleaner, I clean my car, floors, carpeting, walls, counter tops, tub, & appliances with this (even stainless steel)!
With all these crazy germs floating around, I am making sure to keep a backup of this around. I even have a small spray bottle of this in my purse to spray down surfaces when I’m out and about (grocery store carts, restaurant tables, airline arm rests and table trays, hotel door knobs and tv remotes, etc).
"IS THIEVES CLEANER EFFECTIVE?” Well, it gets rid of raw chicken juice—watch this video:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B2C-fFilnVH/
So, imma gonna say, yeah, it’s EFFECTIVE. 🙌🏼
If they’re equally effective, why would you choose the one with all of the harmful long-term side effects and the one that contains cancer-causing ingredients??? 🤷🏻♀️ Just sayin’.
From a fellow YL leader:
Ok friends don’t come for me. 🛑🚫I know this may ruffle some feathers, but I am NOT anti-medication. 💊 💊 Please be sure to read to the end ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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I think they have their place. 💯 When I was in ICU on a ventilator, I was not asking what the side effects were of any medication they were giving me. 🆘🩻 It was an emergency, and those amazing paramedics, doctors and nurses 🙌saved my life #forevergrateful I truly believe there is a time and a place for medication.
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➡️Here is where I have a problem. AFTER the emergency, they wanted to keep me on close to 30 medications. 🤯Each symptom I had was “treated” by a different specialist. 🩺EACH specialist wrote a prescription, some of them were for the side effects caused by the drug another doctor prescribed. 💊Even crazier, some of the medications literally said don’t take if you have XYZ and I HAD XYZ!! 🤦♀️I was told this was my new normal and I needed to accept it. Ummmm NOPE. I don’t think so. 💪 Not THIS girl!!!
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According to the Mayo Clinic nearly 70% of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two. In addition, 18% of Children and 27% of teens are on prescriptions medication. 😢Those numbers are staggering, and it breaks my heart. 💔
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YOUR body, my body, THE HUMAN BODY >>> was created to repair itself when we give it what it needs AND it can absorb it. PERIOD. 💪 It just is what it is.
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🫶YOU have to be your own advocate.
🫶 YOU have to research what nutrients you MAY be missing.
🫶 YOU have to read the side effects of the medications they are giving YOU.
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💯 I would NEVER tell someone to stop their medications. That is 100% between YOU and your doctor. I will say >>> YOUR body is designed to thrive. 💃
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I will also say>>>I am no longer on any medications.🙌 I am no longer in a wheelchair. 💃 I am no longer on oxygen. 😭 Just saying!!!
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One last thought, WHY don’t they tell us???
Why don’t they tell us what 💊 medications deplete what vitamins and minerals? I mean, they KNOW vitamin and mineral depletion is a normal side effect, so why don’t they tell us? WHY don’t they do blood test 💉to monitor the depletion?? Why don’t they have you replace the missing nutrients?? Just things to think about🧐
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Oh wait, YOU didn’t know that the over-the-counter💊 medications and prescriptions you take cause known vitamin & mineral depletions??? Look at the list below 👇👇👇 all these medications 💊and the KNOWN vitamin and mineral deficiencies they cause. Clearly, NOT a full list.
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AGAIN, I am not saying stop the med, I am saying talk to your doctor and be sure you are monitoring the situation. Vitamin & mineral depletion make you more susceptible to disease, increases the severity of disease and increase risk of death.
💊 Metformin depletes: Co-enzyme Q10, vitamin B12 & folic acid
💊 Acetaminophen depletes: glutathione
💊 Steroids deplete: Vitamins C & Vitamin D
💊 Aspirin deplete iron, folate and vitamin C
💊 Antibiotics deplete: thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, B6, folate, B12, biotin, and vitamin K
💊 Lisinopril, Enalapril, Prinivil: deplete zinc
💊 Beta blockers deplete: Co-enzyme Q10 and Melatonin
💊 Digoxin deplete: Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1
💊 Lasix (furosemide), Bumex (bumetanide): Deplete Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Sodium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Zinc
💊 Oral contraceptives deplete: folate, B2, B6, B12, vitamins C, vitamin E, magnesium, selenium, and zinc.
💊 Antacids deplete: calcium, phosphate salts, chromium, folate, iron
💊Hormone replacement therapy deplete: folate, magnesium, B6, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin A, B12, vitamin C and zinc.
💊 Allergy medications deplete: Calcium, folic acid, magnesium, potassium, selenium
💊 Adderall depletes: Vitamin B12, vitamin C, and potassium.
💊 Prozac depletes: Vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, coenzyme Q10, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, sodium, zinc, and glutathione.
💊 Paxil depletes: Vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, coenzyme Q10, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, sodium, zinc, and glutathione.
💊 Zoloft depletes: Vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, coenzyme Q10, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, sodium, zinc, and glutathione.
💊 Celexa depletes: Vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, coenzyme Q10, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, sodium, zinc, and glutathione.
💊 Wellbutrin/Zyban depletes: Vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, coenzyme Q10, and sodium.
💊 Remeron depletes: Vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, coenzyme Q10, and sodium.
💊 Effexor depletes: Vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, coenzyme Q10, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, sodium, zinc, and glutathione.
💊 Risperdal depletes: Vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, biotin, folic acid, carnitine, inositol, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin K, and calcium.
💊 Zyprexa depletes: Vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, biotin, folic acid, carnitine, inositol, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin K, and calcium.
💊 Seroquel depletes: Vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, biotin, folic acid, carnitine, inositol, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin K, and calcium.
💊 Depakote depletes: Vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, biotin, folic acid, carnitine, inositol, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, and Essential Fatty Acids.
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Did you know??? 👇👇👇 You can't unknow a thing. What are you going to do now that you know???
https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/druginduced-nutrient-depletions-what-pharmacists-need-to-know
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/multimedia/table/some-drugs-that-cause-vitamin-deficiency
Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, And Stimulants - Dangerous Drugs on Trial by Dr David W Tanton
Be Prepared! We prepare for the birth of a baby, winterize our homes, prepare for the work week and we even prepare for retirement. Being prepared is the Boy Scout motto is it not?
I am a mom of 6, grandma of 17 and so I have learned to prepare, one to save money so I am not stuck in an emergency paying more for something that I could have brought with me, and two because something always happens with kids, guaranteed! We were taking a two week road trip to Colorado one year and I had a suburban full of kids. I packed a bulky first aide kit and my husband was quite irritated that I was so insistent on getting all the items for it. I told him we would use it! He disagreed! Needless to say, about midway through the road trip we had used half the items. We had bee stings, bloody noses, cuts and bruises and allergic reactions and we hadn't even gotten to our destination yet! He ultimately apologized for his irritation to me being prepared!!!! : )
The first year with Young Living I ordered oils sparingly, trying things out one by one. When winter came and we hit our first sickness I did not have much on hand and wanted to use the oils to get us well again. Not wanting to pay for expedited shipping, I had to wait a week. I have heard that story over and over again by many a customer so now I say "Be prepared"!
The most economical way to be prepared is to purchase one or two items per month starting in the summer so that you are well stocked by the time winter rolls around. You earn cash back on that if you are on Essential Rewards too! During the winter months, start purchasing your summer oils. During the summer, order your winter ones. It breaks up the payments to make them easier on the budget but it also guarantees that you will not face out of stock issues and you will have what you need to support your family's health!
Below is a list of our families favorites and must haves for winter wellness! I know many of you agree and use the same!
Inner Defense Capsules - Immune System support
Thieves - Immune System support
Probiotics - always a must - YL Life 5 is a great option or Garden of Life is good too.
R.C. or Eucalyptus Oils - Respiratory health
Lavender /Cedarwood - Great for rest and relaxation
Ningxia Red - Immune system support has vitamins and minerals and lots of antioxidants. (we can only afford to take this every other day but its wonderful for your immune system and cellular health - read the Ningxia Red section of your desk reference for full details of the benefits of this drink)
Tender Tush Diaper cream! - Yes, its wonderful for winter hands!!!!! And baby bottoms too! Has many oils in it that are wonderful for the skin and fits in your purse like lotion!
Diffuser Choices:
Christmas Spirit blend - It smells like Christmas/ fresh Christmas trees. Beautiful to diffuse for the holidays! Great to get you in the Christmas mood!
Clove oil - very inexpensive and economical to diffuse during the fall and winter months. Great properties to help with immune support and is cheap enough to diffuse daily. Smells like winter!
Eucalyptus Radiata - Wonderful for the air and the respiratory system!
Enjoy this summer weather, the food, the swimming and fun with friends, but slowly get your home prepared so your not caught off guard for winter!
I hope May is a wonderful start to your Summer plans! If you would like to host a gathering in your home for us to share natural health with family and friends, please reach out. We travel and do virtual classes too! Let us know if you need help with your account or shipping or product usage!
Cecilia Bruce-Okrzesik
Young Living Gold Leader
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