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“March is the best time to start again, because if Spring can do it, so can you!”
Well the world is a little bit stressful right now! Are you using your oils daily to reset your nervous system? They work when you use them. My personal choice has always been Frankincense because of what it can do to our cells and the way it immediately calms my nervous system down but Young Living has so many other choices for all types of budgets!
Apply any of these to your wrists in the morning and anytime throughout the day! Especially before bed when you can’t calm your mind to sleep.
Stress Away, Orange, Sacred Mountain, Peace and Calming, Rutavala, Joy, and Roman Chamomile to just name a few!
If you’re watching the news…..
Top 5 ways to add Stress Away to your life!
Benefits 🙌🏽
Stress Away can help induce relaxation and reduce occasional nervous tension. Vanilla contains eugenol which may combat occasional nervous tension, while cedrol found in Cedarwood essential oil helps to promote relaxation.
💚Calming
Rub 1-2 drops on the back of the neck, temples, chest, shoulders, wrist, and back.
💚Relaxation
Diffuse into the air or inhale directly from the bottle
💚Tranquil Bath
Mix with 1/2 Epsom salt and dissolve in warm bath water for the perfect, tranquil experience.
💚Combat the day
Wear as a perfume by applying 1-2 drops to each wrist
💚Frustration
Rub a drop of oil over the heart and on the bottom of each foot
Our recipe for the month is a vegetable Frittata made in a cast iron skillet. I have made these for years and last year started to make it in a cast iron pan. They are so simple to make for a holiday breakfast or just an every day starter that you can make the night before and warm up the next day!
Remember the dangers of microwaving your food. My mom never allowed us to have a microwave and I raised my kids without one. Why would we take fresh, healthy food and destroy all the nutrients by microwaving it?
Ditch the microwave and warm your food up in an old fashioned pan! Yep, it works and you get to enjoy better tasting left overs and you get to know you’re not killing the nutrition in your food! Enjoy the recipe! Let me know if you make it and love it!
Have you tried Young Living Cortistop?
With the stress we are all under right now in the world, it’s even more important than ever!
If you are going through some high stress situations, this product is pretty incredible. I keep it on hand and use it only when I need it whether it be grief or intense times at work or school or if the work just has you stressed. Used for men and women. It’s a must have for your emergency wellness kit.
I use this product daily in times of high stress! It is meant to be used situationally, for a specific amount of time, not daily like a vitamin supplement!!!
Read the amazing benefits of Cortistop! 👇👇👇👇
CortiStop is Young Living’s supplement that helps to maintain natural balance and harmony, especially during stressful times. It seems like everyone these days are looking for a way to effectively manage stress. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that up to 70% of doctor’s visits are because of stress. People report a variety of symptoms: headache, weight gain, or stomach upset. The real cause is underlying stress.Let’s talk through the stress response, the ingredients in Cortistop, and some safety points to consider.
To Understand Stress We Have to Understand the HPA Axis
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis is an elegant hormone feedback loop that controls stress. It starts in the center of brain in the hypothalamus where corticotrophin releasing hormone (CRH) is produced. CRH signals the anterior pituitary (‘ant pit’) to produce adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH then travels in the blood to the adrenal glands. Here, it signals the adrenals to product cortisol. Cortisol is the primary stress hormone in the body.
When Cortisol Levels are High, Feedback Occurs
To halt the stress response in the body, cortisol feeds back to a Stop Signal to the ant pit and hypothalamus.
When stress is chronically high, the body produces excessive cortisol over time. The high levels of cortisol disrupt this feedback loop, making the body hypothalamus and ant pit less sensitive to the Stop Signal.
This is the root cause of adrenal fatigue. Adrenal fatigue can bring with it negative health consequences such as fatigue, weight gain, and cardiovascular disorders.
Another Important Hormone: DHEA
Dehydroepiandrosterone is basically the opposite of cortisol is many ways. Cortisol is catabolic and breaks things down, and DHEA is anabolic and builds things up. The balance of these two hormones is critical for a normal stress response. During times of stress, even as cortisol levels rise, the ability of the body to produce DHEA falls.
The consequences of elevated cortisol and reduced DHEA are many. The immune system suppresses in places where you need it (like battling infection), and is enhanced where you don’t (like when you put essential oils on your skin and get a massive reaction). Insulin function alters and blood sugars rise. Salt and water is retained. Thyroid function reduces, slowing metabolism and lowering body temperature. Fat stores more readily in the body. Stomach ulcers may develop. Mood disturbances like depression, insomnia, hunger, and pre-menstural syndrome may occur. Reproductive function may change and lead to infertility. Memory and learning is affected. Sleep quality falls. This decreases the amount of growth hormone (GH) produced in the evening. Reduced GH means that you may experience accelerated aging. The list goes on and on.
About CortiStop
CortiStop is a supplement that helps to provide herbs and hormones to naturally balance the stress response.
Here are a few key ingredients of Cortistop that have been may help balance the stress response naturally.
Pregnenolone. Shown to reduce corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) in experimental models. CRH is the first step in the production of the stress hormone cortisol.
DHEA. Provides the body with DHEA, which may be reduced as a consequence of stress.
Phosphatidylcholine may protect the brain, liver and stomach during times of stress.
Phosphatidylserine helps to balance the HPA axis, and may blunt cortisol production. And the effects may be more pronounced in people under chronic stress.
Black cohosh helps stop stress responses, and may elevate mood.
Clary sage and frankincense have uplifting energy. Fennel and peppermint can help soothe the stomach.
How to Use CortiStop
Take 2 capsule in the morning before breakfast. If desired, for extra benefits, take another two capsule before retiring. Use daily for 8 weeks. Discontinue use for 2-4 weeks before once more resuming.
Are you enjoying the free promotional products for March? They cover all things liver and digestive system! Who needs this? Me 👌
Are you taking advantage of our Loyalty program?
Benefit of being on Loyalty ❤️
These are all the free items given this year in 2025.
Every year people ask me how I have such an abundance of product and this is why. I order what supplements and oils I use monthly and get all these freebies to stock or to try if it’s new to me.
Our oils don’t expire so it creates an abundance.
Are you taking advantage of Loyalty?
For people who have a liver and who want it to “keep on keepin on”!
Apply daily over your liver or take in a capsule daily and drink your Lemon water daily to help flush your body to handle all that hits us! All of our Juva products are designed to support a healthy liver!
If you do not have this oil, please grab it on your next order! WOW. I always knew Fennel was good for digestive support, but when you look it up in your desk reference it is good for SOOOOOO much more! It’s free this month with 100pv loyalty order! It is not to be used for pregnant women unless your in your last week of pregnancy and want the baby OUT!!!!!!
Ladies, all of you who struggle during that time of the month or while us older ladies are aging gracefully in that special time period, this is a wonderful oil to have on hand.
It helps digestive and urinary tract support. It helps with the bodies natural response to inflammation, bumps and bruises and for our aging skin!!!!
Check it out in your desk reference, you will be blown away at its benefits!!!
Need digestive support when you eat?
This is by far the best enzymes on the market and believe me, I have tried them alllllllllllll!
I just had to try this trick myself years ago when I first started using these. I found a video on the internet with someone doing this same experiment with Digestzyme from Young Living and I wanted to do the same with the Essentialzyme-4's that I take daily with meals. Here we go.....now I didn't take a video because I don't know how to cut them apart but I think the pictures show the process.
One batch has no enzymes in it, even after 8 hours the oatmeal was still thick and glumpy.
The yellow tinged oatmeal has the Essentialzyme-4 in it. It started breaking down and getting soupy within 20 minutes and hours later was almost like water.
Our products speak for themselves!
So cool.
Read your desk reference and try things out! Great way to learn daily how to care for your health!
Essentialzymes-4, I love this product! You will too! And it’s FREE this month!
Have you tried Detoxzyme?
Inflammation doesn’t always show up as pain.
Sometimes it looks like bloating.
Pressure.
Sluggish digestion.
That heavy, uncomfortable feeling after you eat.
When food isn’t properly broken down, it can sit… ferment… irritate the gut lining… and trigger an inflammatory response in the digestive tract!
Detoxzyme helps address that at the root. 🌿
The concentrated enzyme blend works to break down proteins, fats, and carbs more efficiently, while cumin, anise, and fennel essential oils help calm and soothe the digestive system.
Better breakdown → less irritation → less internal stress on the gut.
Supporting digestion is one of the most overlooked ways to calm inflammation in the body. If your gut is constantly inflamed, everything downstream feels it.
This is one of those simple, foundational tools that can make a big difference when your stomach feels “off.”
This is one of my personal favorite oils because I love the smell and that alone calms me down. I may not deal with anxiety but stress gets to all of us and this oil blend here is designed for kids to give them courage to start a new school day or do something they have never done before but don’t let that fool you, it works on adults too! Give it a try and let me know how much you love it!
Do you struggle with kidney stones? Gallstones? Of course we always need to focus on what we are eating for optimal health but a fermented apple cider vinegar is known to break apart stones AND lower blood sugar. This isn’t a recipe for eat anything you want and this is a quick fix cure, as we need to take responsibility for our health and our food choices and what we use on and in our bodies but this is known to work and I have seen it work within my own family.
Fermented apple cider vinegar with the mother in it is itself known to help prevent stones, relieve pain and break them apart when taken in larger doses in an acute situation.
Daily maintenance is one tsp a day in water preferably with lemon (helps balance your ph and help your body be more alkaline and getting your lymphatic system to move, but when your feeling like you have a stone or stones taking 1 tbs every couple hours with lemon juice or oil, it is known to help the pain subside and break apart the stone with consistent use for several days to a week.
Apple cider vinegar, a tsp in water before each meal also preventatively helps clear the skin and help digestion and lowers blood sugar when taken daily. It works and it works.
Juniper oil is great to add to a capsule or your water when dealing with stones as well and is wonderful for your kidneys health!
Do you have things getting on your nerves? Well, I mean your physical nerves? Pure Essential oils are wonderful to support healthy nerves!
Remember, this advice does not apply to inexpensive adulterated oils. They will not produce the same cellular change.
The state of the world is outside of our control, so pray big, take care of your health and oil up daily! I guarantee you will see a difference when you use that stress oil of your choice daily on your wrists and neck!!!!
If you need assistance with your products or shipping or would like to host a gathering in your home to share your love of oils and receive a paycheck from Young Living, please reach out, I would love to chat!
Cecilia Bruce-Okrzesik
Young Living Gold Leader
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Welcome to February. It seems that my son in Florida received more snow than we did here in Wisconsin. Y’all know I am a sucker for a good snowstorm. I’m loosing hope that I will get my wish in 2026!
“The time is always right to do what is right and courage is contagious”
Have you ever made a Raspberry Cheesecake? We have raspberries in our garden each summer and so for Valentines Day I always make my husband either homemade ice cream (so I can control the ingredients) or a cheesecake. Key lime is our favorite but last year I made a raspberry cheesecake with our garden berries from the freezer and it was definitely the second best one I have ever made. Key lime still being the first! Have you ever made a cheesecake? Once you do, you will NEVER buy one again. They are SOOO easy! So for this month, I will share my recipe and I hope you enjoy it with someone you love!
Have you seen the free oils for this month? Blue Tansy, I just can’t contain myself. It has so many beautiful uses and this oil is $108.75 wholesale price but this month it’s FREE for qualifying orders. So order your supplements, your Balance and Burn, your Thieves Home Cleaning kit or your skin care products and get your freebie oils and enjoy their amazing properties.
Blue Tansy is known for skin and hair, it’s also anti-inflammatory, anesthetic, antifungal, anti-itching, a relaxant and hormone like! It’s in so many of our most powerful blends and is amazing to add a couple drops to your skin care roller to make it stretch. You’re going to not only love the results but you will love the smell too!
It’s great for emotions, hair (put it in your shampoo) and for your aching back discomfort.
Here is a quick fun fact:
Despite what its name and hue may imply, blue tansy flowers are actually a bright shade of yellow! During the steam-distillation process, the compound chamazulene is formed, giving Blue Tansy its intense blue hue.
It may also stain clothing (but our Thieves Spray takes it right out, ask me how) but is phenomenal when adding a few drops to your evening body lotion for dark spots. Will take some time and be sure you wear your YL sunscreen, but they will lighten. It is believed by many in the natural wellness arena that dark spots may also be a result of a congested liver so adding JuvaTone caps to your supplement routine is also a good idea.
Gentle Baby is not just for babies. It is wonderful during pregnancy and helps reduce stretch marks and scar tissue, improves skin elasticity and reduces wrinkles! Add it to your favorite carrier oil for an inexpensive moisturizer or your favorite lotion for beautiful skin.
Its also great for diaper rash and calming for little ones emotions.
Patchouli, either you love it or hate it but I can guarantee that Young Living Patchouli does not smell like the cheap kind you smell at a hippie store! I love to diffuse it with Tea Tree or Lime oil. It smells so good and is so good for your emotions and purifying the air.
You can take YL Patchouli internally to help with digestion, nausea and irritated bowels. It’s great for deep skin issues and inflammation. Did you know it relieves itching and is a natural bug repellant? It’s got these uses and so many more.
A favorite nighttime blend of mine, one of many; 4 drops Orange Oil and 4 drops Patchouli! Tell me you don’t love it after you try it!!
Because we are focusing so much on skin supporting oils this month, have you tried our new
Sandalwood Boswellia Firming Cream? Mother’s Day is coming up……just sayin!
Sandalwood Boswellia Firming Cream is 15% off when you add it to your February Loyalty Order! It’s the perfect time to add this luxurious finishing step for firmer-looking, deeply nourished skin to your regular skincare routine.
I get asked consistently how we use so many oils in our home. Well, we just use them. We don’t purchase cold medicine, pain killers, chest rubs, antibacterial ointments, antibiotics, prescriptions, wound ointments, heartburn medication or pills and so much more that most people spend money on because I have been using Young Living for going on 15 years and our oils do all that and more. They are great for wellness, sickness, skin care, wound care, internal support, cellular support, emergency care, cleaning your home, purifying the air, focus and memory, gut support and pain management. All in these tiny little bottles when you know how to use them.
Before 2020 we had classes weekly, and we gathered in each others homes and at bank halls and church’s and we listened and learned and smelled and shared and laughed and cried together all while learning how to care for our families naturally without harm and side effects.
It has always been the model of Young Living. We are not sold in stores because we are a relationship based business and our oils need explanation. You can buy a cheap bottle of Frankincense in the health food store and there is no education on how to use it or that it contains chemicals that they use to extract a higher yield so the company makes more of a profit on a lesser quality oil.
With Young Living we share about our farms all over the world and how you can visit them, to see for yourself how we enrich the soil, plant the seeds, (you can be part of that too) harvest the plants and even watch them distill your oils. It’s a beautiful thing.
Education is a beautiful thing.
Sharing your knowledge is a beautiful thing.
Gathering with friends is a beautiful thing.
Teaching your family the gift of health is a beautiful thing.
So break open a bottle of oil that you have set aside on the shelf and if you don’t have a desk reference to tell you how to use it, call me or just start applying it three times a day to your wrists and let your body tell you how amazing it is. It will wake up your cells and raise your frequency and you will love every single tingle that your cells give off!
Have you tried our Candy Hearts blend? Oh my, it’s worth every drop in your diffuser! And you can purchase it already blended if you don’t have these oils on hand.
REMEMBER…..this Candy Heart Blend may smell like childhood candies but it’s working at a cellular level when you’re inhaling it. These oils not only help with inflammation but they are powerhouses when it comes to anxiety and stress! Feel your troubles melt away and there is no harm to your liver and brain like there would be with candles.
Have you heard the studies with memory and focus and essential oils? These three oils are known for energy, focus and memory! Use them individually or together topically, internally or aromatically for all of the above benefits and more. I love to use Lemon and peppermint when I am driving with my car diffuser especially on long road trips when I need to stay awake.
Rosemary is in our DIY hair tonic spray for luscious hair and also memory retention and respiratory function. Apply a drop to your pituitary gland daily if you’re struggling with memory.
Diffuse during homework time, morning breakfast to get everyone moving with a good attitude or at your next home gathering. Just NEVER at night when you want to sleep!
So much is going on in the world that it’s hard to focus on each other but when you do, the oils are a perfect addition to spice up the love life!
Our Lucy Libido class has been one of our favorite classes and for obvious reasons, the most fun!
Does your man need a boost of natural testosterone? This is the blend for him and you will reap all the benefits!!! Really!!!!
How we used our oils this weekend was for emergency care. Yep, this is why it’s so nice that our oils don’t expire. We keep Frankincense and Helichrysum in hand for special uses and not everyday use. They are more expensive but cheaper than a doctors visit and prescriptions and benefit our bodies and restore tissue when other options don’t do that.
I was working in my office on Sunday night when my husband flew into the room holding his bloody hand and told me he was going to the emergency room. I quickly got off the phone and walked through a path of bloody drops down the hall leading to the front door where he was getting into the car. He was having trouble opening a panel with a knife and it slipped and sliced his hand pretty deep. He works with tools and knives every day at his job so this was quite the surprise.
He was able to get it cleaned quickly and wrapped before we went to the ER. For smaller cuts we would use oils to close them up and heal them quickly but this definitely needed stitches.
For pain management he is taking our forever loved blend of oils in a capsule so we protect his liver and keep the pain at bay. 5 drops each of Copaiba, Frankincense, Idaho Grand Fir and 3 drops Clove. Every 4 hours. Yes, it works!!! Taking NSAIDs often take a toll on your liver, joints and heart. So we choose to stay away from them.
We have a roller ball of Frankincense and Helichrysum with apricot seed oil to roll on his incision as soon as the stitches are out. We roll oils on his forearm now but if we use oils on the incision now, it will heal so quickly that they will not be able to remove the stitches so we wait to add that oily goodness. If they were dissolving stitches you could use all the oils right away.
We received Wintergreen oil for free a few months ago and the Wintergreen plant is what aspirin was originally made from many decades ago so we are using that to apply to his arm just for added comfort.
The oils help restore the cells and tissue so they are doing double duty for pain management and restoration.
We have used this routine for after surgery care, torn ligaments and tendons with great success!
Many of you are trying out our new Balance and Burn and have had questions about the timing of the packets. I hope this helps!
I am loving the energy I am experiencing with this and the loss of inches! It’s a beautiful thing. I can’t wait to hear your experiences as we go forward.
Here's something interesting about B and B and our body. (Courtesy of Suzanne VanOver)
Behind-the-scenes science moment
Here's an interesting thought about urine smelling stronger or different when using Balance & Burn.
That question actually tells me something important:�Our bodies are responding
Here’s the physiology behind it:
When the body begins to shift how it uses fuel, several things can happen at once:
• Fat mobilization�Stored fat doesn’t just hold energy, it also stores metabolic waste and environmental toxins. When fat is broken down and used for energy, those byproducts are released and filtered through the kidneys.
• Metabolic fuel switching�Ingredients like berberine, polyphenols, and plant compounds are known to support insulin sensitivity and healthier blood sugar signaling. When the body becomes more efficient at using glucose and fat, waste byproducts can temporarily change urine odor.
• Gut microbiome changes�Supporting beneficial bacteria (like Akkermansia-related pathways) shifts fermentation, short-chain fatty acid production, and detox signaling. As the gut adapts, elimination patterns can change, including urine.
• Botanicals + essential oils�Certain plant compounds and essential oil constituents are volatile. They’re metabolized by the liver and excreted by the kidneys, which can absolutely affect urine smell.
What helps?� Adequate hydration� Mineral support with Celtic Sea Salt or Mineral Essence� Giving the body time to adapt.
This isn’t something to fear or be embarrassed about, it’s something to understand.�Movement doesn’t always look pretty, but it’s often a sign the body is finally doing what it’s designed to do.
Education builds confidence and confidence keeps us from quitting too soon before seeing results.
I hope you enjoyed this months education. If you need further information on product usage, or would like to host a gathering of friends and family in your home to have us come educate either in person or virtually, please reach out.
Live in peace, love much and oil up daily!
Cecilia Bruce-Okrzesik
Young Living Gold Leader
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With so much illness going around right now, what are you doing to support your body? Cough Syrup and Tylenol don't assist your body in healing. They suppress symptoms. When your body coughs, it is trying to rid itself of the infection inside. When your nose runs, or you sneeze, its all the mechanism that your body uses to expel what it is fighting. A headache can be caused by many things, dehydration, hormone imbalance and more but its the body's way to signal to us that something needs attention. Not that we want to be in pain, or sick, but when we are, its your body screaming at you to support it. To up your vitamin D3, to take Vitamin C hourly because your so deficient, to drink more to hydrate because a dehydrated body feels worse during illness, and your usually less hungry during illness, for adults and kids alike, because the body knows that it needs to focus on fighting and not digesting.
Here I am doing a Raindrop on my daughter with the assistance of my granddaughter. She wanted to help and so with much guidance, (so she didn't touch her eyes with the oils on her hand) she did a great job helping out her auntie feel better and the little ones gets the benefits of the oils too when she uses her hands to rub them on her aunties back! Dual benefits!
Use your oils in capsules internally, they are excellent fighters of all the yuck....5 drops in a capsule, 4x a day, really, it works.
Take Vitamin D, twice a day.
Vitamin C hourly, yes, really. Its water soluble, your body will pee out what it doesn't need but we all need it.
Up your minerals.
Sleep more
Drinks lots of warm soups, preferably homemade and bone broth is incredibly healing. You can buy it now in jars in any store if your not up for making it.
Layer oils along your spine, at minimum once a day, twice if possible. This can be done on your kids too. It raises our frequency and aides in our wellness recovery.
Lemon Juice or Alkalime several times a day to balance our PH. Illness can't reside where there is a alkaline body.
YL cough drops - they work and they work and they work and they don't have soy, food dyes, fake sugar or any sugar. (video in our Facebook education group on the garbage they put in cough drops that don't even work)
If you need recommendations to support your respiratory system, or immune system, please reach out, I would love to assist.
Now, let us get to the good stuff!
Our monthly newsletter has already been published this month but I wanted to send this out for all of those interested and that have questions about Young Livings Balance and Burn GLP-1 system. Don’t let that name scare you , because if you have been around Young Living for any amount of time, you know that Young Living has spent 30+ years on helping people all around the globe achieve health without compromise. We have energy drinks that don’t cause the jitters or harm to your heart and organs and actually support your adrenals, we have oils that work to create a hostile environment to virus’ and bacteria as another choice in wellness care when you are fighting something tough and it doesn’t destroy your gut health like normal Anti- bi o tics do. We have vitamins that you can trust are bio-available so your body can digest them properly so you’re not flushing your money down the toilet. And so much more.
If you have tried our supplements you will never purchase any other brand again. If you have tried our oils for real wellness and recovery of any ailment you are struggling with, you will never walk away from these beautiful yet powerful little bottles.
Like this here oil that naturally assists your body to increases Testosterone when taken daily, by up to 30%! Hubba Hubba!
So now to the holistic version of GLP-1! We hear about GLP-1 at nauseum on tv commercials and with online influencers. It’s all the talk because we all want to feel our best and fit into our clothes without the bulge, and if your like me, your a mom or grandma who just wants to be able to run with your kids and grandkids without the struggle.
AND THE PRICE POINT IS LIT!!!!! $135 for a once month supply! Who can beat that? Compared to other GLP-1 options, this is an incedible price.
Does this product contain GMO ingredients?
In regards to our non-GMO standard : from Howard Gurney
These products (Balance and Burn) are formulated without gluten-containing ingredients.
In addition, no ingredients derived from GMO risk crops are used in the formulation.
As a result, the product does not contain genetically modified (GMO) ingredients.
But at what cost? I know I have gained weight since 2020, mainly due to the stress of this world because I eat incredibly healthy and strictly do not use chemicals in my home to cause hormonal imbalance weight gain but I am not willing to personally use a harmful product just to get quick results. I will not compromise my health to achieve a certain weight.
But when Young Living comes out with a new product, I have been to their farms and talked personally with Gary and Mary Young and seen the integrity of the vision to help people find health and healing naturally, that I can trust that they have not developed a gimmic. GLP-1 are the trend and Young Living wants to give people a healthier option without the side effects of many GLP-1 products on the market. No injections, no dosing, no rebound weight gain, no organ damage or cancer. Just healthy ingredients that naturally support your body toward a path to a healthy weight and balanced blood sugar.
Who should not use this product? Please check out the FAQ page here: file:///home/chronos/u-ae5345f5253f8d4c8870a5284a71bd86c64530c9/MyFiles/Downloads/balance-and-burn-FAQ-US.pdf
I’m so excited to start this today with my hubby. As a Gold Leader with Young Living, it has always been my motto to try something so I can speak to it personally and give you a tried and true testimony, not just word of mouth.
So our morning started with Balance and Care packets. You can add it to water, but they have made it easier than that. Do you remember pixie sticks as a child? I do and I so wish I could still eat them! But these little packets here are made to just pour right into your mouth, no water needed. That is there claim so that is what my husband and I did. We didn’t even have a glass of water near us, just so we could taste and see if the claim was true. And it was. It’s easy to just take and go, keep them in your purse and pour in your mouth when you’re sitting at a stop-light. They are delicious and don’t leave you gagging.
Next came our Burn and Control packet. It contains three capsules that you take at lunch time. They contain Berberine which my husband already takes to control his blood sugar naturally. No meds, no injections, Berberine is a great natural supplement that helps one maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Young Living has included it in these easy to swallow capsules for optimum benefit to balancing your blood sugar.
I have a write up on the Balance and Burn system from a fellow Young Living members husband to help us non-science people in the back understand it in layman’s terms.
From a fellow YL member…
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXPLANATION OF Balance and BURN
My friend's husband wrote up this explanation and I wanted to share it here regarding the Burn and Control Capsules, which are two parts of the three part system!
"You'll take the Balance and Care powder in the mornings.
Then you'll take one packet of capsules at lunchtime. It has one burn capsule and two control capsules.
Control capsules are especially great for diabetics, but keep in mind that blood sugar spikes are the main reason your body keeps packing away fat like it's preparing for hibernation.
Control capsules are your midday guard against the glucose rollercoaster. They're packed with highly absorbable berberine phytosome, Gymnema sylvestre, R-alpha lipoic acid, chromium picolinate, and a touch of ginger oil.
How it works…
In my opinion, berberine should be step one for all diabetics. It’s a powerful metabolic switch that strongly activates AMPK, your body's master energy regulator. It’s the same switch the burn capsules nudge, but from a different angle. When AMPK lights up, it tells your muscle cells to shuttle GLUT4 transporters to the surface. Think of GLUT4 as little vacuum pumps that suck glucose straight out of your bloodstream and into your muscles, where it can be used for energy instead of drifting by and getting stored as fat. This is the exact same pump that activates during exercise when your muscles need fuel.
R-alpha lipoic acid jumps in to help burn that incoming glucose for fuel right away, rather than letting it linger and turn into new fat.
Chromium picolinate makes your cells more sensitive to insulin, so your body needs less insulin to do the same job. Insulin insensitivity is where diabetes starts.
Gymnema has been used for 2,000 years in Ayurvedic medicine. In India, it’s called the "sugar destroyer" because it dulls sugar cravings by blocking sweet taste receptors on your tongue.
The result?
• Blood sugar stays smoother after meals (no big spikes, no crashes).
• Less excess glucose getting shoved into fat storage.
• Cravings chill out and that afternoon cookie run loses its urgency.
• Muscles get first dibs on the energy, so you feel steady and satisfied longer.
It's like giving your body a calm, clear message: “We’ve got this glucose under control—no need to panic and store it all as fat.” No deprivation, no nausea, just smarter glucose handling that naturally leans you out over time.
Regarding the Burn Capsule.
Fat isn't dead weight that ruins your beach pics. It's the ultimate rocket fuel storage. We just need to get our bodies to light the fuse.
These Burn capsules are a lunchtime nudge to get the fat out of storage mode and into your engine. Polyphenols from citrus oils (pomelo, grapefruit, orange) with guarana, green tea extract (packed with EGCG), black ginger, and warming essential oils like bergamot, cinnamon, and grapefruit.
How it cranks up your body's natural fat-burning machinery…
Naringin, hesperidin, and guarana boost cAMP levels, a key signaling molecule that activates PKA which is the ignition switch for fat breakdown. PKA tells enzymes called hormone-sensitive lipase to act like a 1000 microscopic piranha, biting off fatty acids from bigger molecules of stored fat. Then those little fatty acids are shuttled directly into your mitochondria which are the tiny energy-generators that power all cells. Like shoveling coal into the titanic’s steam engines.
Black ginger extract boosts mitochondrial efficiency, making those power plants better at burning the fatty acids for fuel instead of letting them hang around.
EGCG, from green tea, amps up more lipolysis (fat breakdown). This is yet another way we’re turning fat into usable energy. U
The result?
Stored fat gets accessed and used as energy, even during everyday stuff like walking or working.
A steady boost in energy thru calorie burn without the caffeine jitters.
Less fat on your waistline over time, plus a little energy boost.
You won’t need a $7 Starbucks when you’re turning your body into better fat-burner on its own. No crashes, or racing heart, just science helping you tap into your natural fuel."
Do you like a challenge? Do you love to win prizes and achieve goals? Join the Balance and Burn Challenge:
Do you live Internationally? Do you have a Young Living down-line you support Internationally? Not all products are available for all markets but we have some good news for you in regards to this Balance and Burn system.
BIG NEWS FOR OUR INTERNATIONAL BRAND PARTNERS!
Starting TOMORROW, January 15, all international markets — except China, Korea, and Indonesia — will have access to our new Balance & Burn System through U.S. NFR orders!
This is a major milestone and a big win for global Brand Partners who have been eager to experience this product firsthand.
• Limit 1 unit per order due to regulatory restrictions
• For personal use only (NFR guidelines apply)
• This product may NOT be publicly marketed or promoted to customers in markets outside of United States
Additional Details: APAC Update
To support this expanded access, all NFR orders for the APAC markets listed below will now ship directly from the U.S. (instead of the Malaysia hub): Brunei | Cambodia | Fiji | Hong Kong | Japan | Macau | Malaysia | Mongolia | Papua New Guinea | Philippines | Seychelles | Singapore | Sri Lanka | Taiwan | Vietnam
Orders continue to be placed through the Virtual Office (select the U.S. flag to access the U.S. NFR catalog). Product pricing and shipping costs will remain the same.
NFR Support Contacts:
If you don’t see a product you’re looking for or have NFR questions, please contact:
• Julia Wamboldt – jwamboldt@youngliving.com
• Tana Clymore – tclymore@youngliving.com
NFR Customer Care:
• APAC: apacnfr@youngliving.com
• All other markets: internationalsupport@youngliving.com
This is a BIG step forward in global access, momentum, and product experience. We’re excited for Brand Partners around the world to finally experience Balance & Burn!
Finally, the Balance and Burn system can be added to your Loyalty Rewards order so you can get your points to enjoy to redeem for other products. The free product each month for a $100 order has to be a Loyalty order but the other two tiers can be a SHOP order to get your free product. This month, with ordering the items I needed for my husband and I to start BB and the Enzymes I needed, I just added a $7 Lemon Vitality oil and a much needed 15ml Lavender to my order to get all three promotional items for free and I earned 25% back on my order. So make sure you take advantage of all the goodness each month that Young Living gives to us for free, along with your 25% cash back in $$$$$ to order the products you love and enjoy daily.
If you need further assistance, or have additional questions regarding this GLP-1 system, please reach out. We would love to help you learn and enjoy!
Cecilia Bruce-Okrzesik
Young Living Gold Leader
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As we enter January, I want to leave you with some wisdom that I have learned over the years. January is known as the month to restart and dream new goals for the new year. We all start off with resolutions, usually ones that are mighty and not sustainable. After struggling with this same thing myself each year, I came across this book years ago and it made such a big difference in my life. Seeing how these small little pieces of time help us build consistent habits. Just like using your oils, eating healthy, moving your body in some way daily, choosing healthy habits, it all boils down to "consistency matters" and consistency is always what will bring about change. This book is a great place to start, having you spend 10 minutes each morning on 6 different areas of life to bring improvement in your physical body, spiritual and mental well being. If your having trouble sleeping, relaxing, staying focused, enjoying each day, this is a great book to get you started. I have always wanted to journal to leave my kids my thoughts and prayers, but I always feel like I have to journal for an hour daily and not making the time to do that. This book encouraged me to just do it for 10 minutes daily and after forming a good habit, if I had more time I could journal more, but if not, there is progress in doing it just 10 minutes. I hope this blesses you.
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About 10 years ago, my mom started to work out consistently for an hour each day, all from a chair when she was 88 years old. She never went to the doctor and used all natural methods her entire life but at the age of 88 her legs were swollen so we took her to urgent care. She had fluid built up on her legs and had to have them drained. The doctor told her she had heart failure and had a year to live. My mom, in good fashion, defied the doctors and read every natural book about heart health she could and made sure to eat heart healthy foods, and started to exercise consistently. She would wake up at 4:30 a.m. each day when the chair exercise lady came on her tv. She became stronger all from stretching daily from her chair. She didn't do cardio, she didn't lift weights or run a marathon, she simply did what she could do daily from her kitchen chair but did it daily. She lived another 6 years and did not pass away from a weak heart. I hope this encourages you to know its never too late to start and see results!
Do you know that when you sign into your Young Living account, you can enjoy The Digital Library? If you cannot find it easily, use the search bar and enjoy: https://library.youngliving.com/
Have you heard the news? GLP-1 drugs are all the rage but after hearing much research, they have some dangerous side effects that should scare you.
Young Living is doing what Young Living does best. Seeing what people are looking for and giving us a natural, effective option that preserves our health and brings balance to our systems instead of chaos.
GLP-1 Product information: It is going live on January 10th. It will probably sell out, but just know that it will come back! They know people are anxious to try it out. If you sign in to your account in the morning to purchase, you will most likely be put into a que. Don't panic, the wait is never as long as they say, and you will get in. Grab it as fast as you can and if you miss it, it will come back in stock and I will keep you posted in our education group on Facebook when it does!
The moment you’ve been waiting for…looking for a reasonably priced, no needle, safe, natural alternative to managing your weight?
Young Living's brand-new Balance & Burn™ System is officially launching Saturday, January 10.
Meet the Balance & Burn™ System:
• A plant-powered GLP-1 support & weight-management system designed to help your body find its groove
• Helps support GLP-1 production in the gut, which plays a role in blood sugar metabolism*
• Helps your body use fat more efficiently for energy*
• Helps maintain healthy triglyceride and lipid levels already in the normal range*
• Supports a healthy gut and microbiome diversity*
The details (if you are already a YL Member):
SKU: 51478
Wholesale: $135
Retail: $177.63
PV: 108
PLUS - members may get their own link through the Balance and Burn landing page.
Tune in to the New Year Kickoff
Saturday, January 10 at 10 a.m. MT
You’ll get:
• The full, easy-to-understand science behind Balance & Burn
• Real-life testimonials
• And yes… more 2026 announcements and product reveals
This one’s a big deal, friends. Mark your calendar.
If you are NOT yet a YL member, now's the time. Should you prefer to wait, save and use the link below to be one of the first to get your hands on this great new product. https://getoiling.com/ceciliabruce
Respond to this email if you have questions.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Knees - As I was preparing this newsletter, I had a customer reach out about this knee blend that we sampled at one of our last local classes so I thought I would repost again. My husband and I have both torn our knee miniscus' and use this blend daily on our knees, and we are anxiously awaiting enough snow to go snow shoeing! Enjoy and let me know if you like it!
40 drops Copaiba
30 drops Palo Santo
6 Lemongrass
Mix in 1/4 cup coconut oil and blend
Rub on knees twice a day or any other part of the body needed. Great oil for intimacy too - oooh la la la la.......
What is Sulfurzyme and why do you need it?
If you suffer from arthritis and joint pain, loss of hair and allergies, Sulfurzyme is a great daily supplement to not only improve your hair, skin and nails but its also great for joints and knees! I take a tsp daily in my lemon water and I love the fact that it doesn't have sugar but has a sweet natural fruit flavor from Wolfberry!
Its even amazing for your dogs and their bones and joints! We have a write up in our education group about Sulfurzyme and your pets! Its good for adults and dogs! 
Supplements {Enzymes} - Young Living Enzymes have been out of stock for many months. For the hundreds of us who have been anxiously awaiting their return, our tummies are feeling good tonight. During these months, I, along with my daughters have tried many a different enzyme from the health food stores with no success. We have all agreed, the Young Living Enzymes are the best and most effective we have ever used. We hope you have stocked up!!!!
Could your digestive system use a helping hand? Enzymes help the body break down & digest food, supporting & balancing the digestive system. This graphic will help you figure out which of Young Living's incredible enzymes might work best for your own needs.
AminoWise {Supplement Spotlight} This is a perfect supplement to support your new workout plan!
Meet AminoWise — the clean recovery support your body will actually thank you for.
AminoWise does so much more than most workout drinks. Whether you're lifting weights, chasing kids, tackling yard work, or easing back into movement, it gives your body BCAAs, minerals, and antioxidants to support recovery, keep muscles happy, and help you push through with less soreness and fatigue.
If you’ve been feeling sore, sluggish, or just not recovering the way you used to… this is such a game changer. Beginners, pros, busy moms, weekend warriors… literally everyone can benefit.
The Einkorn Product Line - have you tried it? I have enjoyed it myself and gifted the Einkorn Granola and I will let you know that its a dangerous product. EVERY single time I order it, I eat the entire bag in one sitting....So beware! It's that good!
Einkorn wheat is one of the world's oldest grain varieties. This ancient grain contains more vitamins and minerals and less gluten than modern, hybridized wheat. It contains just 14 chromosomes compared to modern wheat’s 42. This makes it more nutrient dense and more digestible.
You can learn more about this incredible source of nutrition here: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/what-einkorn-uses-benefits/
Did someone say Thieves? The most effective and inexpensive cleaner you will ever use. If you need recipes, email me and I will send you over all the ways to use the one concentrated cleaner for every surface in your home!
Thieves Around the House - Every six months I order a Thieves Household Bundle to replace all of my cleaning items. They are safe to use on your pets and when your grandkids or children get in your cleaning cabinets, you won't need to call poison control.
The Thieves line offers a plant-based, essential oil-infused alternative to conventional cleaning and personal care products, promoting a healthier home environment. Its powerful blend of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary oils provides effective cleaning while leaving a refreshing, natural scent. Thieves products are free from harsh chemicals, making them a safer choice for families, pets, and the planet.
Did you know that 1 pack of Ningxia Red = 420g of fresh NingXia Wolfberries ? 
What? 420 grams?
Yes! It's made from 420g of fresh goji berries!
This is the information we got from our partner farm in NingXia Province in China, where it is the only wolfberries in the world that is considered as Superfoods ! (Wolfberries grown outside of NingXia Province aren’t considered as Superfoods by the FDA nor the Chinese Ministry of Health) I also looked thru my old notes from Gary and he said each pack has 1 lb (454g) of wolfberries.
Do you know how much one pound (454g) of fresh goji berries is? Imagine the blueberries you usually buy at the supermarket, typically 120-200g per box. Would you eat two boxes at once? Or maybe four boxes?
It’s nearly impossible for you to eat 100-150g of dried wolfberries a day (which is the same number of wolfberries if they were fresh). And how much do you pay for a pack of 100g Organic Dried Wolfberries from the health food store ? Wayyyy more than you pay for a pack of NingXia Red.
One packet of Ningxia Red contains 420g of fresh goji berries ~~ How do they fit 420g of goji berries into a 60ml packet?
And on top of that, they add blueberry, Aronia berry (the berry with the highest antioxidant value), pomegranate, black cherry, plum juice concentrate, and four different citrus essential oils to increase the limonene content – a liver-protective element and antioxidant booster, helping your liver makes more glutathione !! First, the goji berries are pureed and water is removed with patented centrifuge technology (fresh goji berries are 80% water).
Could you eat that much just in one go ?
According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, all parts of the goji berry plant, including the leaves, peel, seeds, and pulp, are rich in nutrients. They contain abundant carotene, lycium barbarum polysaccharides, betaine, fatty acids, proteins and peptides, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C, 18 amino acids (8 essential amino acids), and trace elements like calcium, zinc, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, etc.
To completely preserve the nutrients of the whole goji berry and avoid nutrient loss during the juicing process, YL (Young Living) adheres to its "Seed to Seal®" commitment, utilizing three major patented technologies in the production of Ningxia Red:
*Low-Temperature Sterilization: It turns out that when temperatures exceed 100°C, some of the goji berry's nutritional components are destroyed by the heat! YL controls the sterilization temperature around 85°C, ensuring effective sterilization while not damaging the precious nutrients of the goji berry.
*Ambient Temperature Preservation: After sterilization, the goji berry puree is stored at around 30°C (ambient temperature) to completely preserve its active components.
*High-Pressure Cell Wall Disruption: The peel, pulp, and seeds of the whole fresh goji berries are refined into a puree, increasing the human absorption rate to 90%.
When it comes to goji berries, many people naturally think of eye health, thanks to the key nutritional components in goji berries—zeaxanthin and lutein. The macula in the center of the retina is responsible for the clearest vision, color discrimination, and image reception. Zeaxanthin, concentrated in the macula, can reduce damage from harmful blue light and UV rays, protect macular health, delay vision deterioration, and reduce eye muscle fatigue.
The human body needs about 2mg of zeaxanthin daily, but there aren't many food choices containing this component. Besides goji berries, foods relatively high in zeaxanthin are red chili peppers and bell peppers. Could you eat 10-15 red chili peppers or 2-4 bell peppers every day? People generally don't eat very spicy food, so goji berries, rich in zeaxanthin, are your best choice!
Another important nutritional component in goji berries is Lycium Barbarum Polysaccharides (LBP), which are crucial for maintaining a healthy gut environment. One way external substances enter the body is through intestinal absorption. Therefore, besides being responsible for digesting food nutrients, the intestines must also block harmful external substances from invading the body. Healthy intestinal cells are tightly arranged, able to block bacteria, allergens, or toxins from entering the intestines. Conversely, unhealthy intestinal cells develop gaps between them, leading to the leakage of harmful substances, which can easily trigger inflammation and indigestion.
Lycium Barbarum Polysaccharides help maintain the balance of intestinal flora and promote the production of short-chain fatty acids. Short-chain fatty acids are nutrients needed by intestinal cells. They keep intestinal cells plump and tightly arranged, building a strong barrier to prevent harmful external substances from invading and affecting bodily health.
YL meticulously selects fresh, high-quality Ningxia goji berries, concentrating their nutritional value into every drop of Ningxia Red, making it the first line of defense for your body's health. Ningxia Red also adds various "superfruits" and citrus essential oils containing natural limonene, enhancing the taste and flavor, making the nutrition more comprehensive and rich, and bioavailable while providing powerful antioxidant benefits.
From Joann Kan
Ningxia Red farm Photo credit : Jessie Loo
Raindrop - We will be hosting a local Raindrop Class in March, stay tuned for the Invite!
Have you tried a Young Living Raindrop Technique yet? Let me know if you have tried it and if you love it!
If not, you need to! My daughter started giving them to us when she was 10 years old. Yes, anyone can do it. You can purchase the Young Living Raindrop kit that comes with a dvd and paper instructions on how to do it. My daughter would lay us on the floor or bed and apply the oils while she followed the dvd. It is so soothing and relaxing. Even if you cannot purchase the kit (say its out of stock at times, you can buy the bottles of oils individually and watch a full version of the Raindrop on You Tube. There is one that has Gary Young doing the technique at a class and the information about the oils and what they do in the body is worth watching every minute of it. Here is Video One to check out: https://youtu.be/V66wbgHNUY8?si=BEBAIPldISj9Ozp
If you cannot have someone with you to administer the Raindrop to you, take advantage of the Raindrop in a bottle! Great for singles, or people who travel a lot!
Raindrop technique is a powerful technique using essential oils that was developed by D. Gary Young in the 1980s. It combines several modalities to bring balance and transformation. It also supports body systems on a physical and emotionally level.
The most amazing thing about Raindrop is that all of my clients measure taller (lengthened) after just one session! Yeah!
What is Raindrop Technique?
This technique involves applying therapeutic grade essential oils to the spine, neck and feet. The session lasts about an hour however the benefits may last up to a week or more.
Gary found that combining several holistic techniques, described below, created a synergistic effect for the body. The three modalities that combine to form Raindrop Technique are:
Aromatherapy – Raindrop technique uses seven single essential oils, two blends and one essential oil massage blend during the session. It is congruent with the French application of aromatherapy where essential oils are applied NEAT (undiluted) to the body.
Vita Flex Technique – Vita Flex was brought to the US in the 1920s by Stanley Burroughs. It is an ancient Tibetan methodology meaning "vitality through the reflexes". Its theory is based on the fact that slight pressure applied to the body creates an electric charge that is therapeutic to the body. This is known as piezoelectric.
What are the Benefits of Raindrop Technique?
There are numerous benefits of the Raindrop Technique. Here are just a few:
Balance and Re-align the Energy Centers of the Body – The combination of techniques brings electrical and structural alignment to the body. The essential oil blend of Valor helps the body align and is often referred to as "chiropractor in the bottle".
Non-Manipulative Technique – No manipulation as in chiropractic is performed. The oils help support the body to come back into harmony by opening energy flow throughout the body.
Reduce Stress and tension - Not only can the oils enhance positive emotions such as joy and happiness, but they can also help us release negative emotions that are subconsciously stored on a cellular level
Aid the Body's Natural Response to Irritation and Injury – Thyme and Oregano support the immune, respiratory, nervous, and other body systems*. They are strong antioxidants.
Eases Muscle Discomfort after Exercise – Muscles that are tense and in minor discomfort due to exercise will also benefit. Basil, Wintergreen, Marjoram, Cypress and Peppermint essential oils may reduce tension. See the section on oils for muscles for more information!
Support Healthy Immune System – Thyme and Oregano essential oils support a healthy immune system*.
Emotional Well Being and Release – Essential oils effect the limbic system where emotions are stored in the "brain's emotional computer".
Help Detox the Body Systems – The oils that are high in phenols may cleanse cellular receptor sites and enhance cleansing of the body.
And many more!
What Essential Oils are used in the Raindrop Technique?
These are the oils that are used in Raindrop Technique! Click on each oil to learn more about the oil and find out the other benefits of using these fantastic oils.
Raindrop Essential Oil Kit
Valor or Valor II Essential Oil Blend
Thyme Essential Oil
Basil Essential Oil
Wintergreen Essential Oil
Marjoram Essential Oil
Cypress Essential Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil
AromaSiez Essential Oil Blend
Oregano Essential Oil
Ortho Ease Essential Oil Massage Blend
Essential oils are actually dropped from about 6 inches above your spine, simulating rain drops! It feels like a rain drop gently striking your spine, and it is very relaxing and comforting.
It is thought that the oils interact with a person's electric field before even penetrating the skin of the back. Thereby, enhancing the electromagnetic properties of the oils as well. Amazing!
Alkalime is another great product! Do you struggle with heartburn? I have never had heartburn until the last year when I eat tomatoes which I adore and grow hundreds of them. It is impossible for me not to eat them so I started taking Alkalime and BAM, the burn is gone within minutes of taking it Do you need to balance your PH? Alkalime comes in powder and It also comes in handy single packets for once a day use or easy travel.
I never leave home without this baby. These little travel packets make it very convenient to stay healthy! AlkaLime is very much like an electrolyte drink minus ALL the sugar that you see in so many other drinks
Little fun fact for you ... Did you know that the 7 major electrolytes your body needs are sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphate, and bicarbonate?
What’s the big deal about electrolytes?
They are essential minerals in your body that are necessary for nerve and muscle function, the body-fluid balance and other critical processes. The balance of electrolytes is constantly shifting due to fluctuating fluid levels in your body. For example, when you sweat as a result of exercise, hot weather or illness, some electrolyte levels may be low. You must replenish these fluids and electrolytes in order to prevent dehydration. Many people with an imbalance also experience muscle spasms and leg cramping, especially at night!
Is this speaking to anyone??
In walks ALKALIME!!
Simply add a teaspoon of the powder into 4–6 ounces of water, mix thoroughly and drink immediately.
Here’s what this jewel is loaded with:
Calcium
Sodium
Potassium 
Magnesium
Lemon fruit powder
Lemon essential oil
Lime essential oil
Tartaric acid
Citric acid
Stevia leaf extractSo why do I take this every day EVEN when I travel?
AlkaLime regulates acid in the digestive system and stabilizes pH levels in the body.
Why does your pH levels get out of whack? Because life is full of emotions and food!
Make sure you just add a tiny bit of water at first or use a tall glass when stirring this up or else you might experience an AlkaLime volcano! Be ready to sip quickly!
“No disease can exist in an alkaline environment” - Dr. Otto Warburg, 1931 Nobel Prize winner
If your goal this year is to get better sleep, turn off your cell phone two hours before bedtime and leave it in the hallway and pick one oil to apply or diffuse nightly and see how much improvement you see. I guarantee it. Orange, Cedarwood and Lavender are the most inexpensive sleep oils to start with! You will love your new "consistent' routine!
Do you need to work on your emotional state of mind? This past year I was in such a funk. Exhausted from all that is going on in the world. I started out 2025 with the oil "Transformation" because I just felt stuck. I used it daily, on the back of my neck like perfume and saw such a dramatic shift in my thinking. Have your tried Motivation? Harmony? Forgiveness? We have many oils used for those stuck emotional patterns we get into. Pick one and use it daily until the bottle is gone. Email me the changes you see and I will send you a free gift! Really, they work!!!
If you would like assistance with product usage or would like to have a free personal health consultation, or help with inviting guests over to learn and discuss the benefits of the products you love, please reach out. We are here to help you enjoy a healthy lifestyle with your Young Living account! If you would like us to come to your home either virtually or in person to teach a class on the benefits of Young Living oils while you earn a thank you check for sharing with friends and family, let us know. We would be happy to help you provide for your family!
Cecilia Bruce-Okrzesik
Young Living Gold Leader
You are receiving this email because you are part of our Young Living group. This is for educational purposes only, this is not a solicitation.
Welcome to October!!!! Some of us are happy to see the cooler temperatures and warm scents of Fall and some of us are still yearning for the beach and warm sun. Which one are you? I personally am anxiously awaiting a nice big snowstorm! I am definitely a winter baby!
Fall is the perfect time to leaf through a good book.
A quick reminder, if you need assistance reactivating your account, please reach out. I would love to help you get started in restoring your health!
Come join us at our next monthly gathering in Salem, Wi. Our Fall DIY event will include making and taking home respiratory bath bombs, a wellness roller and organic elderberry syrup. Cost is $10.00 per adult. Registration required, friends always welcome. We would love to see you. https://getoiling.com/ceciliabruce/events/19497/fall-diy-wellness-event
As we roll into the cooler months, we also roll into the months where we are lacking our natural immune boosting source of the sun. It is estimated that 80% of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D. Vitamin D is an important hormone for our immune system and the lack of it leads to many chronic conditions. Vitamin D is the only vitamin that can be produced by our body when our skin is exposed to sunlight. You will get the daily vitamin D needed by just being exposed to the sun (40% of your body) without sunscreen for 30 minutes a day. If you do use sunscreen after that 30 minutes, your skin is your biggest organ and using the most natural sunscreen possible is critical to lessen your toxic exposure. Did you know that areas where the sunlight is not as prevalent, depression is increased? Vitamin D from the sun or via supplementation actually reduces depression and anxiety as well as many other health benefits. I think we all smile more when we are in the sun, so grab a chair and bask in the warm sun while you can and take a good supplement when the clouds are out!
I am currently experiencing some issues with our education page on Facebook. I am still posting daily education but I cannot do any live educational videos until the end of October. I was flagged for posting about our Enzymes. In order to work around this, I created a short video on my YT channel with some tips that you may enjoy. If you would like to join us on Facebook for our private education group, send me a message and I will get you added. You can find the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/ccaMdHsWFyA?si=8px2DRvDznOjC0Aq
Young Living gives away free products each and every month and gives you cash back up to 25% on each order to redeem for things you love like our oil infused skin care products, personal care products, supplements, oils or even our edible products! We have so many things to choose from. Our Loyalty program is never required but at just $50 a month you can earn cash back and for qualifying orders, and every month you get to enjoy the free items too. You can be on Loyalty and order below $50 a month, but you will not receive cash back points with totals below $50 but you do still save half on shipping. It is a great way to purchase the items you need and use daily and receive some new products that you may never have tried before for free that are automatically added to your qualifying order. Building your wellness arsenal is important so when illness strikes, you can grab your oils or supplements you need and start the fight quickly so your immune system can bounce back instead of taking root and having illness lasts longer. My recommendation is when illness is present, apply oils or take internally hourly for the first 48 hours to see the quickest results. Let me know if you have more questions.
This month Young Living has some great freebies that will help you as we enter into Fall. With the cooler weather, our respiratory system starts to need extra support. Eucalyptus Globules is one of my husbands favorites and is FREE in October with orders at 100pv. He puts it on his chest daily when he is working construction jobs to combat all the coughing and hacking he is working alongside at his job and It opens up your airways and oxygenates your lungs. I personally love to put one drop of any of our breathing oils on my chest when I go for a walk or hike to just breathe easier. My favorite use is to rub on my tired achy feet to wake them up and make them feel alive and take away the discomfort and to make homemade DIY bath fizzies with Eucalyptus to put in the shower. They are made for bath lovers but that is not me, so I close off the shower drain and let my feet soak in the goodness while I am taking a shower when I am feeling under the weather. The oils get into every cell of your body so its a whole body shake up! Enjoy the recipe below when you receive your free bottle:
Recipe below:
2 cups baking soda
1 cup Citric acid (non-gmo on Amazon)
2 Tbs water
30 drops of your favorite essential oil
Mix together the baking soda and citric acid in a medium-size bowl. In a separate small bowl or bottle, mix together water and essential oil. Slowly add the oil-water mixture a few drops at a time into your dry ingredients, stirring well after each addition (a stand mixer works well for this). When ingredients are thoroughly mixed, tightly pack into 2-inch balls using your hands, a stainless steel cake pop mold, or a cookie scoop. Set on a plate to dry. If necessary, pack the balls again more tightly. Allow to dry for 12+ hours before using.
Have you bought bath bombs from the store? Worse yet, at Dollar Tree? Here is an article worth reading. We do better when we know better: Lush Bath Bombs Are Not What You Think
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Our second FREE oil this month is for all of you who experience seasonal discomfort. You know, the Spring and Fall sniffling, sneezing, stuffy head and itchy eye time of the year! Over the many years I have been doing Young Living, we have encouraged customers to use a combination of 5 drops each of Lemon, Peppermint and Lavender in a capsule every four hours or as needed for this lovely seasonal time of year but Young Living has made it even simpler by creating Season Essentials. One bottle and all the goodness in one place. 5 drops of this amazing blend in a capsule every 4 hours or as needed will assist you with the negative experiences of the seasons changing. It can be rubbed on a child's feet, or diffused as well for easy breathing. You will love it!
Our third FREE product this month is Super C.
Super C Tablets - Why do we need extra Vitamin C in our day (if you are not getting enough in your diet and/or you are going through a time of stress/lowered immune activity)? Because Vitamin C is critical for the health of our bones, circulatory system, nerves, skin, joints, lungs, teeth… are those enough reasons yet? Oh, and Vitamin C stimulates your own body’s natural collagen production, which comes back to helping all those other systems mentioned above.
Don’t you just LOVE 1.3g of Vitamin C in just 2 tablets of Super C?! Your body can only absorb about 1,000 mg per hour of this water-soluable vitamin so I take one in the morning and one in the evening for a great day’s dose of extra C. This bioavailable super blend of Citrus Bioflavonoids, Rutin and Cayenne supports the circulatory and immune systems, along with our YLEOs of Orange, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lemon and Lemongrass. This powerhouse combo also gives us Calcium, Zinc and Manganese – key minerals for our immune & structural systems! So don’t miss out on easily upping this necessary vitamin in your daily regimen with these easy-to-swallow Super C tablets.
Super C Chewable - If you have a hard time swallowing tablets or you, like me, enjoy a delicious bite to nosh on at your desk, then reach for your bottle of Super C Chewables! Yum, yum, yum! Terrific for kids and adults alike with 150 mg of C in each tablet.They are tart and sweet with a combo of Acerola cherries, Camu camu and Rose hip fruit powders, along with our Orange EO in it to give powerful immune-supporting abilities! [Acerola cherries aren’t really cherries, but a berry that looks similar but grown on a bush to give us major benefits!] Vitamin C also helps us better absorb other nutrients, like iron! So if you are working on supporting healthy iron levels, make sure to take extra Vitamin C with your NingXia Red and Multigreens, etc.
Did you know that the “Vitamin C” that you mainly find on store shelves is made from an isolated chemical and created in a lab… and your body knows the difference! The body knows the synergistic effect of the whole fruit or herb and this is what makes a food or supplement bioavailable (the usability of it for your body). So make sure you are spending your money wisely (and get them FREE whenever possible with your loyalty points!) and get the highest quality on the market as you and your body deserve the best!
Along with our free products monthly, each month Young Living highlights one or two products and makes them available for 15% off. This month is one of my personal favorites the last few years. I actually mention it above in my YT video at the top of this email because I love it so much. I just purchased a second bottle to avoid out of stock issues this winter and to make sure we do not go without.
Red Cedar Bliss, I have mentioned it in most of my recent blog posts and I will keep talking about it until you all grab yourself a bottle. We take it internally in capsules (5 drops every 3-4 hours when things are rough) but you can also diffuse it and I think you will fall in love with the scent.
Let's talk about this one for a minute!! 
She is probably on your shelf RIGHT NOW, and you need to get her out and USE her!!
She is probably on your shelf RIGHT NOW, and you need to get her out and USE her!!Yes, she is a warm, evergreen bliss! 
She is a beautiful blend of 
Orange,
Clove, 
Laurus Nobilis, 
Helichrysum, 
Frankincense, and
Western Red Cedar oils, which have a welcoming, harmonizing aroma to ground and uplift the mind. Plus, this blend of oils has some incredible health benefits and is full of multiple constituents that support a healthy immune system and overall wellness!
She is a beautiful blend of Orange,Clove, Laurus Nobilis, Helichrysum, Frankincense, andWestern Red Cedar oils, which have a welcoming, harmonizing aroma to ground and uplift the mind. Plus, this blend of oils has some incredible health benefits and is full of multiple constituents that support a healthy immune system and overall wellness!BUT DID YOU KNOW
Mary Young created this blend to serve a particular purpose? 
Since this is on social media, I need to control how I say this
put on your thinking cap and really listen
for a minute.
Mary Young created this blend to serve a particular purpose? Since this is on social media, I need to control how I say this put on your thinking cap and really listenfor a minute.For the last several years, there has been a clear need in today’s world for a re-balancing of the body, blood, and heart.
This is not just in the physical sense but also in the emotional sense. 
POWERFUL oils in this bend will open a path of overall healing for mental, spiritual, and physical support.
POWERFUL oils in this bend will open a path of overall healing for mental, spiritual, and physical support.Each oil in this blend provides constituents that help create channels in our body to clear our “toxins or proteins,” and the key to that is CLEAN BLOOD.
How do we help blood be the cleanest it can be? >>> Helichrysum, Red Cedar, Frankincense, and most especially clove.
Where does blood pump through daily and carry good and potential toxins? The heart. The liver. Keeping these clean and healthy is key! 
Orange Essential Oil packs a big, power-packed punch with antioxidants, helping the body remove toxins and free radicals it may be unknowingly exposed to. Why is this important? Clean cells mean a thriving body, both physically and mentally. It also is the foundation for a well-response immune system to anything that comes its way.
Clove Essential Oil contains antioxidants and may support a healthy immune system and general wellness. Clove oil also contains eugenol and flavonoids, which can help support a healthy inflammatory response and occasional aches and pains. No wonder it has been used in dentistry for centuries!!
Bay Laurel (AKA Laurus Nobilis & Bay Leaves) has been believed to be effective at calming the mind since ancient times. The linalool and cineol found in bay laurel have been found to reduce everyday anxiety and balance stress hormones. It supports your healthy immune and respiratory systems!!
Frankincense Essential Oil kind of stands on its own in the blend. We know what Frank can do and how powerful it is for the mind, focus, and clarity. It is amazing at relieving occasional stress and promoting relaxation. Your lovely lungs and respiratory system love the aroma of Frank! Your strong healthy DNA adore frankincense!!!
Helichrysum Essential Oil - Helichrysum is the Latin name for a flowering plant meaning “immortal” or “everlasting.” That is all I am going to say about our helichrysum right now. Sometimes, less is more.
Western Red Cedar Leaf Essential Oil AND Western Red Cedar Wood Essential Oil— I want to make sure you notice that we are using both the wood and the leaves. Each part has different constituents that are AMAZING for your body, your brain, emotions, and overall balance. The Western Red Cedar is called the “tree of life” by the Kakawaka'wakw Tribe [Indigenous tribes] of British Columbia. Again, sometimes less is more. Please note: your lungs, sinuses, and entire respiratory and immune system love the aroma!!
Red Cedar Bliss and why you need it:• A natural way to support your immune system.
• To support overall wellness.
• To invite harmony into your life.
• Antioxidant-supporting oils that deliver plant powered immune support
• Your lungs, sinuses, and respiratory will thank you!!
• Your healthy heart & blood cells will appreciate you too!!
• Love on your strong DNA!!
How do you use her
1. Add a drop under your tongue, in a glass of water or even to a veggie capsule to take internally
2. Dilute & massage into your skin
3. Diffuse to fill your space with this cheerful, spicy, citrus aroma
Who is grabbing their bottle right now???
Who is ordering another bottle to have during the
FALL/ WINTER season??
Fall in love with every lather! -
Our Warm Pumpkin Spice
Foaming Hand Soap Concentrate is here to make every hand wash cozy and low-tox. Blended with Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg, Vanilla, and other naturally derived ingredients, this soap gently cleanses without parabens, sulfates, or synthetic scents.
Foaming Hand Soap Concentrate is here to make every hand wash cozy and low-tox. Blended with Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg, Vanilla, and other naturally derived ingredients, this soap gently cleanses without parabens, sulfates, or synthetic scents.Warm Pumpkin Spice
Foaming Hand Soap Concentrate, 2-pack. 2 fl. oz. (60 ml) each
Foaming Hand Soap Concentrate, 2-pack. 2 fl. oz. (60 ml) eachItem #50811
Wholesale: $28
Retail: $36.84
PV: 22
Why you’ll love it:
Pumpkin spice goodness: Cozy fall vibes in every lather with notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg, and Vanilla
Gentle by nature: Plant-powered formula with apple extract, probiotics, and vitamin E that cleanses without drying
Low-tox + planet friendly: No parabens, sulfates, or synthetic scents—and packaged to help reduce plastic waste
Directions: Pour concentrate into a glass foaming hand soap dispenser, fill with 6 oz. water, shake, and enjoy rich, foamy pumpkin spice goodness.
As the Holiday seasons are upon us, I love to highlight Digize and Tummygize. These two are powerhouse oils to have on hand for any kind of tummy issues. Especially after big holiday meals or too much sugar and sweets, these are important to have on hand every day but especially after holiday meals. My husband loves to rub Digize on his belly when he has eaten too much or has had something that does not agree with him. I personally don't like the smell so I always carry empty capsules with me so I can put 4 drops in a capsule after I have eaten something that my stomach gets angry with. I have experienced food poisoning several times this year after eating out, and Digize and activated charcoal have been my saving grace. If you do not have both in your wellness cabinet, you need to grab them both. Activated charcoal is also good to soak up alcohol in your system if you have had a few too many and I have even had it work well when I have eaten gluten when I know I should not have. Digize is wonderful for extreme diarrhea for you, your kids and your pets. Does your baby get cranky and gassy after having a bottle? These both work well on babies too. We have put Digize on our dogs paws when they have had tummy issues with great success. Tummygize is already diluted for littles but it works perfectly for tummy issues for adults and pets too.
Do you know that Young Living has Einkorn flour?
This product MAY be safe for those who cannot tolerate gluten. It is an ancient wheat, nothing like the adulterated and gmo wheat of today.
It has 14 chromosomes while modern wheat has 42 so this makes it friendlier to the digestive system.
It has 3-4 times more beta-carotene than modern wheat so it boosts immunity and helps prevents lots of icky stuff.
It contains 2x more vitamin A than modern wheat for healthy eyes, reproductive organs and more.
It contains 3-4x more lutein than modern wheat which helps prevent lots of eye related disorders.
It’s got 4-5x more Riboflavin than modern wheat which is an antioxidant that helps us to age well.
It’s also significantly higher in protein.
It is not GMO, and it’s easy on the digestive system! Enjoy the recipe below!
So many of you have been having success with our Daily Hormone Essentials, our Liver and Whole Body Cleanse. They are now available on Loyalty so you can enjoy your cash back points while you enjoy your balanced hormones and liver health!
Are you a new mom and have questions about how to use oils on your littles? We would love to hear from you so we can walk you through your questions to equip you to feel confident in keeping your kids healthy this winter with confidence. I have used our normal oil line for my kids and all my grandkids but we have a Kidscents line of oils just for moms who are just starting out and are unsure of how to dilute or what to do with the oils for their babies and toddlers. These roll-ons are easy peasy and great to toss in the diaper bag, leave at grandmas house or keep next to the crib at night. You can roll on with confidence and know that the oils are already diluted so there is no questions about how many drops of carrier to use with each oil. With newborns on up to toddlers, we love to start their oil journey topically only on their feet.
Or we have a our Little Oilers Starter Bundle for those who need a diffuser for the nursery. 
Can anyone spell Christmas? I am not in a hurry for this but Young Living is doing their Holiday Product drop on October 11th!
Keep your eyes peeled on the website or if you are signed up for text alerts from Young Living, you will be notified of the new product launch. I will be sending out a second blog post that day as well but products go fast so if you can keep up to date with the text updates, you will get to enjoy all the new goodies!
So good! From Dr. Mark Hyman today...thank you Sarah Harnisch.
"Your body never lies.
Your skin, your posture, your muscle tone, even the coating on your tongue…these are diagnostic tools.
Skin mirrors the liver because your liver is your primary detox organ. When it’s overwhelmed (by sugar, alcohol, processed foods, or environmental toxins) you might see breakouts, dullness, rashes, or premature aging. Beauty creams won’t fix what a clean diet can.
Posture reflects fascia, the connective tissue influenced by inflammation, hydration, and movement. A slouched posture often indicates stress, sedentary habits, or chronic pain.
Fat distribution is hormonal. Belly fat: Think insulin and cortisol. Thigh and hip fat: Think estrogen. Every bite of food either balances your hormones or throws them into chaos.
Jaw structure and airway health are shaped by nutrition from infancy. A diet low in nutrients and high in soft processed foods can narrow the airway, weaken the jaw, and affect sleep, oxygenation, and even facial development.
Fluid retention signals lymphatic congestion. Your lymph system depends on hydration, movement, and anti-inflammatory foods. Puffy eyes and bloating are red flags.
The tongue mirrors the gut. A coated tongue may indicate dysbiosis, an imbalance in your microbiome. Your gut health shows up in your breath, your digestion, your cravings, and your skin.
Muscle tone is a proxy for mitochondrial health and longevity. Sarcopenia (muscle loss) is one of the earliest signs of biological aging. The more muscle you maintain, the younger your cells behave.
Every cell in your body is built from the food you eat.
Your blood, your skin, your brain, your hormones, it’s all constructed from nutrients you either give your body... or don’t.
Appearance matters: not as a measure of beauty, but as a reflection of biology. Your body is always speaking.
Start listening."
“Just got out of the hot tub!!
It’s full of water, salt and Geranium essential oil !
That’s how we keep it clean and balanced.”
“Young Living’s Essential Oils are heaven sent when it comes to keeping your hot tubs clear, clean and protected. Using Thieves and Geranium…you can use Purification…but it is a stronger odor and not quite so “relaxing” smelling. Directions: Drop 1 to 3 drops of Geranium into the filter area, not into the hot tub itself, each time you get in the tub (of course this depends on how much it is used...don’t over use the oils because they will cause the PH to go up and the water will turn a little milky.)
Then use 2 to 4 drops of Thieves about once a week to help take care of scum, things that grow green and other unwanted stuff in the tub with you. Run through a cleaning cycle. They both make the hot tub smell great and add to the relaxation of the hot water and ‘bubbles’. Using the oils help to keep the hot tub clear, even after not using for months at a time. It keeps the PH up and the Alkalinity in line. And if you should use a chemical such as Bromine or Chlorine and then drop the oils into the filter area and turn it on for a few minutes, the oils will neutralize the odor of the chemicals.
It is recommended on a new hot tub that you add the proper amount of chemicals recommended by the manufacture to make sure that all the pipes, tubes, jets and etc are cleaned out good. Then you can start using the Essential Oils. Using your test strips, check to see that the readings are up where they should be, then add the oils and run for a little while, then test the water again and you will see that the PH and Alkalinity will be up but the Bromine or Chlorine will be clear…no color on the strip…this means that the oils have done their job and you are safe to enter the tub.
Use, experiment and enjoy your “Truly New Awesome, wellness Hot Tub Experience.”
If you have questions about product usage and personal needs, I would love to connect. If you would like to host a virtual or in person class at your home, I would love to get that scheduled with you. I look forward to helping you grow in your knowledge of natural health and healing.
Choose Health!
Cecilia Bruce-Okrzesik
Young Living Gold Leader
