How we met Young Living Essential Oils

Man, oh man, how our lives have been affected by the simplicity and beauty of essential oils. I am truly grateful that we stumbled on these products. They have proven quite instrumental as our first line of defense against sickness, and have replaced much, if not all, of the medicines in our cabinet.

Now, I hear you saying, "Are you seriously not taking ANY medicine?, What about the doctor? Isn't that his job, to treat illness?, And, what about emergencies??" Well... we still go to the doctor when there is a "real" emergency. The purpose of oils is to promote health and well-being (many times, by eliminating the problem), instead of masking symptoms, to help us feel better. Although oils may be used for acute conditions, they are NOT meant to replace a doctor's care and advice in a true emergency situation.

Have I confused you?? If so, then it's easiest just to tell you how we met Young Living Essential Oils.

I first learned about the potency of Young Living Essential Oils around 6 months ago. My big man Tate was experiencing continued breathing issues that took the form of asthmatic symptoms, which came upon him quite suddenly, the minute his nose would run.

To this point, we had seen our pediatrician numerous times (and even an ENT) about this issue, which began when he got RSV as a 4 month old, and had only come out with a nebulizer and a boatload of steroids and antibiotics, which had NOT fixed the problem. And the moment he got sick, I would have to pump meds into him, and pray that we would avoid ANOTHER visit to the ER, or possible admittance to the hospital.

Two words. NOT. FUN.

So, at this point, I was SICK of the "plan", and saw that we were making no real headway, in terms of treatment. So, I researched other options, and learned about Young Living. And what a difference they have made for him!! The first YL oil we met was "RC", which stands for Respiratory Comfort. And, man, did it provide that!

This oil is actually a blend of oils, which include: FOUR different kinds of eucalyptus (Vapor Rub, eat your heart out... LOL), Myrtle (also great for sinus and respiratory issues), Pine, Spruce, Marjoram, Lavender, Cypress, and Peppermint. When you smell this oil, it's like you brought an evergreen forest in your house. And who doesn't LOVE the smell of the forest, in all it's glory? Me personally, HUGE fan. I just love crisp smell of the forest, and that feeling of rejuvenation I experience when I am breathe it in.  Great word picture?? :) Well, I'm not exaggerating. Who knew that those trees would have such an ability to bring health to a body? God knew. :)

Anyway, I digress. So... we met RC. I decided I wanted it in Big Man Tate's face continually, so I splurged and bought the Everyday Oils Kit, which included a diffuser (a humidifier designed for oils). Within TWO DAYS, I noticed that the virus was almost gone, and my son's throat hadn't closed. His coughs were productive throughout, and I didn't have to use the nebulizer once we placed the diffuser in his room.

 I thought to myself... "Could it be that we have BEATEN this reactive airway?" Only time would tell. It wasn't long before Big Man Tate caught another virus. But this time, I jumped right on the oils, applying RC, and Theives. I'll tell you more about this AMAZING oil in my next post. But, I will say this... Since finding RC, the nebulizer and steroids have started collecting dust.

Praise God for essential oils!