Young Livings New Daily Hormone Essentials, Ear Discomfort and our new Eye Brightening Cream!

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I have to give a fair warning for this months newsletter. I know we all have very short attention spans, but this month is jam packed with information that is very intentional to assist you with preparing for the fall and winter months that bring on many issues for many families. This months is longer than usual with the new products from convention. Some are noted here, and more are found when you log into your account under new products. Young Living has been helping people find wellness for over 30 years and we have farms all over the world to ensure that we stick to the purity guarantee that we stand behind. We are a relational business, and that is why we are not sold in stores. Our products need explanation. The FDA restricts YL from expressing what oils can help with specific conditions and health issues and that is why you have a sponsor to help educate you. We encourage you to get a desk reference (ask me for the link) because it will change the way you treat illness in your home and empower you with knowledge to be confident in the choices you make. My heart is to always provide alternative methods to keep your family healthy with products that work, teach you how to use them with choices that will not leave you with harmful side effects. And, as a side note.......Without fail, for as many years as I have been producing this newsletter, my computer crashes or deletes all my work, each month ONLY on the day I write this up for you, so I hope you enjoy this labor of love.

August is here and this newsletter is arriving late but better late than never. My husband and I have been driving across the country to visit sweet friends and one of my daughters in southern Idaho. We enjoyed lots of Ningxia and grabbed a Ningxia Nitro on the days when we needed the energy to keep on driving to meet our goal of 600 miles a day. I know, its not much, but we like to stop when we want to stop and visit sights that we see along the way. Do you like to travel? I have to admit, its my only addiction. Do you know that your oils travel well? We took about 50 bottles with us of various oils "just in case". They are great for emergency care, they are easy to apply anywhere, and they do not need refrigeration. Our host had some severe sinus blockage and back pain from a recent surgery so we gladly shared what we had to assist him. He was a happy camper. Juniper and Lemon came in handy for me with the wavering back and forth of drinking lots of fluids and then not drinking enough, extremely dry climates and not stopping enough while driving, and it took its toll on my body. TMI warning......my bladder was so happy for 5 drops of each of these two oils when major pain started to creep in. Thankfully it was halted within 12 hours of taking a capsule every 2-3 hours. Did you know that these two oils and Fermented Apple Cider vinegar also helps break apart kidney stones and the pain that goes with it? Just taking a tbs of Fermented Apple Cider vinegar every 2 hours with lemon eases the pain of kidney stones and starts breaking them apart. Adding Juniper is just the icing on the cake. It can work for gallstones too. This is a great tip I love to share with friends and family because I have seen it work and we all love to share what works with those we love. Its like finding a great restaurant, you just want to pass it on!!!

As the days get shorter, we need to ensure that our body has enough Vitamin D. This beautiful hormone helps keep our immune system strong and when we are not in the sun, supplementation is necessary. A good 30 minutes in the sun daily without sunscreen gives your body your daily dose but when the days get darker earlier and the sun is not as strong, a good Vitamin D supplement should be your friend. Young Living has a great chewable supplement that is not only good for kids but adults too. Vitamin D is not water soluble like Vitamin C and B, so it is good to get your levels tested. I only take it during the fall, winter and spring when I am not in the sun daily and 10,000 iu daily has worked well for me. Most insurance companies cover this very simple test and its worth it to ensure that your immune system is strong all year long.

Fall is approaching which means we all need to prepare our Wellness Cabinet for when illness strikes. Preparation is key so you have the things on hand that you need to kick it in the butt before it takes hold in your system. If you are on Loyalty Rewards, I encourage you to order one or two winter oils a month outside of your normal monthly needs, to keep within budget. I have always encouraged customers to order their winter oils during the summer months and their summer oils during the winter so you avoid out of stock issues. If you need a list of my "must haves" for winter, please respond to this email and I can pass it on.

If you live in Northern Illinois or Southern Wisconsin, please grab a friend and join us on Thursday, August 21st at 6:30 pm in Salem, WI for our Fall Wellness class. You will enjoy refreshments, education and go home with capsules and a wellness roller to get you started when illness strikes! Registration is free and closes on August 20th. Bring a non-Young Living friend and you both go home with a YL Lip Balm. If you have never tried a YL lip balm, it will be the best lip balm you have ever tried and it can also be used as a wound and cracked skin salve, bee sting soother, and bug bite relief. We look forward to seeing you! https://getoiling.com/ceciliabruce/events/19185/fall-wellness

Every winter families struggle with ear infections, kids and adults alike. There are oils to rub alongside the back and front of your ears to assist with this and you can take oils internally to help fight the nasty that is causing it, but we never want to put essential oils directly into our ear canal. The eyes and ears are the two places that we do not recommend inserting essential oils. (They can go in other sensitive areas with lots of carrier oil - ahem......Lucy Libido class 101!!!!) This is where colloidal silver comes in handy. Its a tried and true method that has been used for many many years with great success for ear infections. Used a few times a day for a couple days has had great results for my own family, kids and grandkids. It is easy to use and easy to travel with. If you have ever traveled with kids, you know someone always ends up getting sick so we always travel with a well stocked wellness kit with oils, Inner Defense, colloidal silver, a nebulizer and vitamins C and D. It goes with us everywhere. There is never a need to stop and purchase anything over the counter. Be mindful what you read about colloidal silver on the internet, there is much information that is not correct and causes lots of fear. Find a good resource that you trust to get valuable information on the topic.

For all the women out there, have you heard the news? Young Living has just released a new product, Daily Hormone Essentials!!!!! What? I speak to hundreds of women that are struggling daily, from mood swings, painful cycles, fatigue, hair loss, night sweats, hot flashes.....the list can go on. Young Living has heard the cry for help and has created a clean product that supports healthy hormones.

Don't worry guys, Shutran is the oil for your hormones. It will make you feel strong and desirable and confident in your daily work! Really. Grab a bottle and roll it on daily on the back of your neck, your wife will go wild..........

DAILY HORMONE ESSENTIALS!

1 cute little pink packet a day. no pill-sorting. no guesswork.

clinically studied estroG-100

adaptogens (aka ai for supplements ... it figures out what your body needs and handles it like a boss)

hormone helpers: chaste berry + a supercharged frankincense

relief you can feel in 15 days (aka right around the time your family stages an intervention)

what’s inside + why it works (the science-y stuff):

estroG-100

• 62% fewer hot flashes

• 51% fewer midnight swamp sweats

• 67% reduction in those 'is this pms or am i possessed?' moments

maca root

• helps your hormones chill

• boosts energy + libido (yes, that still matters)

• helps your body not panic when the laundry pile gives you side-eye

ashwagandha

• 28% lower cortisol

• 72% less stress

• from feral to functional

chaste berry

• evens out hormones so you don’t body slam anyone before your period

• boosts progesterone (aka your feel-good friend)

• reduces those 'why am i crying in the cheese aisle?' episodes

deep spectra frankincense2

• helps fight inflammation + pain tied to your hormonal chaos

• absorbs like a dream

• contains actual boswellic acid, not just good vibes

straight facts:

• zero synthetic hormones

• no soy, no junk, no BS

• science backed, lady-approved

it will sell out.

Shannon Hudson is a Young Living member and here is her recent testimony:

I did not have a heart attack yesterday.

Nope.

Last time we had a big event back in November… I did.

Our minds are tricky little things.

Yesterday was our first big in-person party since that heart attack.

About 3 weeks ago, I started feeling panicky

, worrying that history might repeat itself. The stress of running events, prepping, trying to keep all the plates spinning… whew. I’m a control specialist (aka recovering perfectionist

), so my brain went into overdrive.

I kept telling myself, I’m fine. I’m strong. My heart is healthy.

But fear would creep back in, whispering what if…?

I didn’t promote the event much. I didn’t make my usual personal calls.

That’s not me. That was fear talking.

The racing heart

, the cortisol spike when you’re trying to do it all… it’s real.

Then, about 15 days ago, my Daily Hormone Essentials arrived

. You better believe I popped the first one right out of the box.

Five days before the event, I realized something was different…

I felt calm.

No nervous tension.

No chest-tightening “what if I can’t get it all done” drama.

No obsessing over the agenda.

I actually thought, What doesn’t happen, just doesn’t get done.

I slept

, swam

, went for walks

→ while usually I’d be in all-caps RAGE-PACKING mode.

I was so chill my assistant (aka my daughter Alicia) asked Brian what was wrong with me.

Yesterday, at Convention in the Park, I hugged necks

, played games

, and taught outside in 90 degrees

from 10:30→3:30. I felt full → full of joy

, full of energy

, full of peace

. The fear showed up once… and only because I was telling people how different I felt.

The event didn’t drain me → it filled my cup.

We even went to dinner

and swimming

afterward! Usually I’m down for 3-7 days after an event like that.

Today? Still riding the afterglow.

We went to the farmers market, did a mini meal prep, helped my daughter pick up a bed, went to the lake

, had dinner at a cute little place in historic Holly, planned and set up a Hormone Hoedown Event for September (yes, the agenda is already finished!), and went for an evening swim. And I just feel… good. It’s 11:00 pm and I’m heading to bed… not ready to collapse, just pleasantly sleepy.

Friends, this has not been my norm… ever.

That fear? Gone.

I know, TMI, but I’m past menopause… like it’s been 5 years.

I was one of those women who thought, I’m good, I’m past all that.

Can I tell you → nope. WE ARE NOT GOOD. Our cells still need and deserve all the love and support.

Balance still matters.

I feel nicer.

Not just to Brian and my kids… but nicer to me.

Sadly, we’re often our own biggest critics. But my inner dialogue has shifted.

When I was getting ready for the party, I pulled on a brand-new pair of white pants

, yanked off the tag

, looked in the mirror and thought, Girl, you look amazing. Look at that booty!

Eek → can’t believe I’m in a size 18/20 (down from a 38)!! Whoop whoop!

Cue happy dance and dramatic jaw drop!

Then I slipped on a turquoise top, all my jewelry

, looked in the mirror again and thought, You look beautiful.

Umm… do you know how long it has been since I felt beautiful???

I can’t say for sure it was the Daily Hormone Essentials.

It doesn’t claim “banishes all panic” on the label… or "nicer to family, friends, and yourself."

It doesn’t say "changes your inner dialogue, makes you love your reflection, or perks up your booty in white pants"

But it does promise balance → and I have never felt more balanced in my life.

Anyone else noticing that crazy calm

and relaxed tension melting away… or anyone out there desperately needing it?

I know it has been out of stock, but today ITS BACK and It’s limited to one per account… and Brian Hudson said he’s grabbing one too “’cuz he never wants me to be without it.”

He said it with a little too much enthusiasm… like, calm down sir, what are you trying to say here? Should I be flattered or mildly offended?

While we are talking to the ladies in the room, have you tried the new Brightening Eye Cream?

Brightening Eye Cream

Aging naturally doesn’t have to mean looking tired. This multitasking eye cream helps you instantly look more awake while minimizing the appearance of dark circles, crow’s feet, and under-eye bags over time. Powered by plant based actives - not harsh synthetics - it’s enriched with antioxidant-rich essential oils, glacier-derived succinic acid, and botanical stem cells from edelweiss and tuberose to protect against environmental stressors and visible signs of aging.

Brightening Eye Cream starts with a clinically studied, naturally derived formula designed to deliver both instant and long-term results. This lightweight gel delivers 24-hour hydration to the delicate eye area, helping to visibly brighten the under-eyes immediately. With continued use, it’s clinically proven to reduce the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles, and fine lines in just 14 days.

Item #49068 | $58 | 49.25PV

We have a new Fall Starter kit that includes all you need to get ready for Fall with many of the immune boosting oils that also make your home smell cozy and warm. It has two diffuser options for different budget points. Even if you are an existing customer, you can take advantage of the starter bundles and the immense savings that comes with them.

Thieves Lozenges are back in stock!!! It has been a long wait but they made it back just in time for the winter months. Did you know that Young Living ensures that our supplements that support your wellness do not have added sugar because sugar suppresses the immune system and conflicts with healing? I am always confused when commercial cough drops, cough syrups and over the counter meds contain sugar or corn syrup and artificial colors and flavors. These ingredients do not support healing and usually lead to other symptoms.

Thieves® Hard Lozenges offer a quick, convenient, low-calorie way to enjoy Young Living's signature Thieves blend and can be comforting to dry and itchy throats.

Enjoy this recipe for Thieves Gummies for your kids daily wellness!

We already love the Ningxia Red gummies, and these Thieves Throat Soother Bear Gummies sound like the next best thing!

Throat Soothers!!

HOMEMADE THIEVES GUMMIES

Ingredients:

3 oz. brewed tea (Chamomile)

2 oz. raw local honey

3 tsp. Grass-fed Beef gelatin - http://amzn.to/2iIFW55

5 drops Thieves Vitality Essential Oil

5 drops Lemon Vitality Essential Oil

Gummy Bear Mold - http://amzn.to/2B3uyvi

Glass Dropper

Directions:

- Put the brewed tea in a saucepan and turn the heat on medium until warm.

- Sprinkle in the gelatin and whisk a little at a time.

- - Whisk in the gelatin for about a minute.

- Add in the honey and whisk until melted and combined.

- Take off heat and add essential oils and whisk.

- Place your silicone bear molds onto rimmed baking sheet.

- Fill the mold with your mixture using the dropper included with the molds or, better yet, use a glass dropper. http://amzn.to/2B5mwlF

- Place cookie sheet with mold into the refrigerator for one - two hours.

- Pop gummies out of the molds and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

More great news!!

Your pet’s spa day is back on!

Animal Scents® Shampoo is finally back in stock—formulated with pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils to leave your furry friends fresh, clean, and smelling amazing.

FRUIT and Veggies Wash

Thank you Shannon for the great info! Before you read on, the bottom picture is of an “organic, bio-engineered” tomato I bought since our tomatoes are not ripe yet in our own organic garden. I threw it away. It was foaming inside, it didn’t have a bad spot on it and was firm and fresh but these bumps, what are they? Sick

Apeel, Pesticides, Critters, Fungal & Mold Spores?

Gross. What’s Really Hiding in Your Produce

OK, fair warning... this is an 8-minute rant.

Put your seatbelt on, grab your oils

and a snack

, because

I. AM. DONE.

I just CANNOT with all the garbage they throw at us anymore.

Like, at what point did we go from “

eat the apples off the tree after rubbing it on your shirt” to “

your strawberry has a plastic coating & tastes like a sponge”?

They’re not just slipping in a little junk here and there anymore.

Nope.

They are sneaking entire toxic ingredient lists into your food

, spraying unpronounceable science experiments on your produce

, and then acting like you’re the crazy one for asking questions.

AND THEN...

They slap a “safe” label on it...with zero long-term safety data

, no independent testing

, no transparency

, NOTHING.

Just a “trust us” from the same people who thought margarine was a superfood.

Like... am I supposed to just smile and say,

“Thanks so much for that unlabeled endocrine-disrupting synthetic coating, Big Food. Please pass the fake butter

and genetically modified corn

while you’re at it”?

ABSOLUTELY NOT.

The FDA: “It’s safe.”

Me: “Cool, show me the 10-year safety studies.”

The FDA: “We don’t have any, but it seems fine.”

Me: “Y’all... you said the same thing about trans fats, aspartame, and a dozen other things we now regret.”

Make it make sense.

I'm not here for your science experiments

I’m not here for your “edible coatings”

And I’m SURE not here for your “trust us” PR campaigns funded by the very companies selling this trash.

NO THANK YOU.

My digestive system isn’t your testing ground

My kids aren’t your lab rats

And my apples

don’t need armor

Can I ask...

Why is bread

not molding anymore?

Milk can stay “fresh” for 2–6 months!! How is that normal??

Do you remember pouring lumpy, spoiled milk

on your cereal

as a kid??

Like... you never forget that trauma.

Let’s talk about why your fruit goes bad before you can even eat it.

Want it to stay fresh longer ➝ without mystery coatings or chemical grime?

Start with the wash.

Most people think it’s all about how you store your fruits and veggies and that’s a huge part of it ➝ let me know if you want a video

on how I ingredient and meal prep!

Truth?

Spoilage often starts before you even put them in the fridge

Apeel: Invisible. Uninvited. Everywhere. Even on organic produce.

Pesticide Residue

Dirt & Debris

Fungal & Mold Spores

Critters, Bugs & Microscopic Hitchhikers

Synthetic Wax Sealants

Chemical Film from Shipping & Storage

I’ve always been a water + apple cider vinegar

kinda gal...

But “THEY” have upped the game ➝ so I had to level up too.

That’s where Thieves Fruit & Veggie Soak comes in clutch.

I am in love!!! This little bottle of plant-powered brilliance

removes wax, dirt, and all the gross stuff that water and my lovely apple cider vinegar just can’t touch.

Why it works (and why it’s way better than water or ACV):

Decyl Glucoside ➝ A plant-based surfactant that breaks surface tension and lifts off grime, wax, and pesticide residues

Natural YES: This sudsy superstar is made from sugar and coconut, not petroleum. It’s gentle enough for baby shampoo but tough enough to lift pesticide residue and wax off your food. No drama. Just clean.

Citric Acid + Sodium Citrate ➝ Gentle chelators that help break down tough films and mineral deposits

Natural YES: Not all citric acid is created equal. Some is made from black mold and GMO corn (hard pass)➝but not this one. Young Living’s formula uses plant-derived, non-GMO citric acid to gently break down surface grime without the gross.

Essential Oils ➝ Thieves, DiGize, and Purification blends = clean, fresh, and anti-all the nasty trying to seep into your digestive system via all your produce!!

Natural YES: These aren’t fragrance oils. These are serious botanical powerhouses➝like clove, lemon, rosemary, peppermint, anise, and citronella➝designed to fight the funk hiding in your produce.

Glycerin ➝ Helps dissolve oily residues and rinse clean without weird film or flavor

Natural YES: Young Living uses vegetable-derived glycerin, not petroleum or animal fat. It helps lift the oily, sticky stuff off your apples and grapes➝then rinses clean without leaving any residue behind.

ACV is great for your salad and your scalp… but when it comes to produce, it doesn’t break down waxy coatings or synthetic preservatives the way this soak can.

Several oily mamas have done the “grape test” side by side with water, vinegar, and Thieves soak➝and the Thieves soak made the grapes actually feel like grapes again. Not weirdly rubbery or slick. Just juicy, clean, and snack-worthy.

What about pesticides? Here’s the deal:

Produce washed with surfactants + acidifiers (like those listed above) have been shown to remove up to 80–90% of surface pesticide residues➝especially the oily, waxy kind that sticks to apples, grapes, and cucumbers.

So yes, Thieves Fruit & Veggie Soak absolutely helps.

What It Can’t Remove:

Systemic pesticides

These are absorbed into the plant’s tissues during growth. They’re inside the cells, not just on the surface➝so no wash (not even boiling water or vinegar) is going to get those out.

Genetically modified or chemically treated seeds

Again, washing won’t reverse what was done before the fruit grew.

This soak is a tool, not a miracle, but it’s a mighty good one.

Buying local or organic is still best when possible, but washing smart gives your produce the best chance at being clean, safe, and long-lasting.

What is Apeel? (And why should you care?)

Apeel is a post-harvest coating made from mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids➝and no, that does not mean it’s healthy just because it has the word “fatty acid” in it.

Let’s clear this up:

These aren’t omega-3s or healthy fats your body needs.

They’re highly processed emulsifiers, made by chemically modifying oils (usually soy, canola, or other industrial seeds) into shelf-stable coating agents.

The same type of compounds are used in:

Frosting and peanut butter (so they don’t separate)

Fast food buns and tortillas (to keep them soft for months)

Creamy junk foods (to mimic texture without using actual cream)

Now they’re rubbing that stuff on the outside of your produce.

YES, even organic!!

Here’s the problem with Apeel, it’s not just what's in it... it’s what it does.

Apeel coats your produce in an oxygen-blocking film, literally sealing it off from air.

Sounds smart, right? Keep oxygen out ➝ slow spoilage.

Except… that’s not all it slows.

It also stops the fruit from breathing.

It halts the natural ripening process.

It eliminates key enzymes your body’s supposed to get from real, fresh food.

It traps moisture inside, creating internal rot while the outside still looks “fresh.”

That’s why your avocado stays hard for two weeks and then goes brown overnight.

Why your bananas stay weirdly green.

Why your produce looks alive on the outside, but is nutritionally dead on the inside.

Those enzymes?

They're part of nature’s design. They help you digest food, absorb nutrients, and support your gut, brain, and hormone health. And they’re supposed to show up when fruit ripens naturally.

But when you coat it in a suffocating film to fake shelf life,

you’re not getting vibrant, living food anymore—you’re getting a waxed-up placebo.

It’s marketed as a way to make fruits and veggies last longer, but here’s the kicker:

It’s applied to both conventional and organic produce

It’s not required to be labeled in the U.S. unless you happen to spot a sticker

And it’s darn hard to wash off with just water or vinegar

In short: It’s invisible, greasy, synthetic, and completely uninvited.

Is it dangerous? “They” say no.

But let’s consider the source...

The same folks behind this say a lot of things are “safe.” Meanwhile, our food is more processed, less nutritious, and covered in more chemicals than ever before.

Apeel was backed by Bill Gates and others who openly advocate for population control.

(Yeah… let that marinate for a sec.)

There are zero long-term studies on what happens when you eat this stuff daily for years.

No data on cumulative buildup

No data and what it will do to our children.

No independent research on digestion, hormone effects, or gut health

Just a whole lot of “Trust us.”

For me and my house?

That’s a big fat NOPE.

Keep your hands off our food!!

We’ll wash it, grow it, or peel it ourselves, thank you very much.

Thieves Fruit & Veggie Soak is one of the few natural options that can actually help strip it off.

Why? Because:

The surfactant + citric acid combo breaks down the sticky emulsifiers

The essential oils (like lemon and peppermint) are lipophilic, meaning they dissolve grease and film

The results? Produce that feels, smells, and tastes like food again➝ not rubber

We cant stop them from adding it, but we sure as heck can get it off and not consume it!!

Bonus Tip: Double Soak That Produce

If you’re dealing with thick skin or Apeel, do this:

Soak in Thieves Fruit & Veggie Wash for 2–3 minutes

Scrub gently with a soft veggie brush

Rinse thoroughly

Repeat the soak for 2–3 more minutes to really break down that synthetic film if needed.

Kitchen Tip:

Wash your haul the second you get home.

Toss it in a soak (just 1 oz per gallon of water), let it sit for 2 minutes, rinse, and dry.

This one step:

Extends freshness

Keeps your family safer

Makes you actually want to eat your veggies

Are you already soaking in Thieves?? Did you know it removed, like allllll the things?? Was this the reminder you needed??

Who’s grabbing a bottle (or two)? Its also great for dissolving odors in our laundry wash! Its a great multi-tasker!

Do you have kids that are nervous about going back to school and have trouble with focus and attention? These two Kidscents oils are 15% off through the end of August. Kidscents line of oils all have a carrier oil to take out the guesswork and worry about where you put the oils or if you need to dilute them. It's all done for you. Kidpower is an amazing blend of oils to help kids (and adults) that are struggling with nerves going into a new environment or performing new tasks. Rolling it on the back of the neck before school is a great way to send your child off with confidence. I personally use it myself for perfume and its general calming effects are a bonus. Geneyus is a blend for brain health and focus that again applied on the back of the brain stem will help calm the brain to help with focus and attention during school or after school during homework time.

Grab your child their own starter kit for their room and their own personal oil routine. My grand kids as young as two know how to apply the oils to themselves and enjoy putting them on regularly and for their bedtime routine. If you are not using the Kidscents line specifically, you can stretch our oils by purchasing roller balls from Amazon (with metal rollers) and cut with fractionated coconut oil or jojoba oil so your little ones are not using too much to break the bank. 20 drops of an oil to 1/2 of a roller ball filled with carrier oil.

Have you made a rollerball for a specific need or condition?

Do you know, putting your oils in a roller ball helps with easier application and even helps stretch your oils?

I had a customer reach out that she has her wisdom teeth coming in and her jaw is “angry”. She is using a roller ball of Helichrysum and Frankincense and finds it so soothing and it helps with the bodies response to inflammation too.

What’s in your rollerball? I like to make specific blends for my husband to take to work for easy application so he can just keep it in his pocket and roll on several times a day. Easy peasy!!!

If you have made it to the end of this, you deserve a cookie!

If you have questions about the use of your oils, supplements, or personal care products, please reach out. We can do a private zoom call to talk one on one for more specific assistance. If you would like to host a gathering of friends and family to share the gift of health and earn an income, we would be happy to assist you with an in-person or virtual class. Please feel free to connect via email or text.

Cecilia Bruce-Okrzesik

Young Living Gold Leader

224-610-9703