I've always been leery of modern medicine, of common household goods, of everyday processed foods. Long before GMOs were a societal fear, or before products were toting their BPA-free packaging, there's just something about the
American world's response to health that hadn't settled well with me. What I began to unpack about our consumption of products, of the items that were marketed to us as 'beneficial' or 'healthy' were nothing more than products that consisted of additives or preservatives. So, when I learned I was pregnant last fall,
I decided that watching out for mine and my baby's health was key--and the way to do that was by taking great care to make healthy choices--pure, clean, good-for-us choices.
I first learned of essential oils when I began a job in retail my sophomore year of college back in 2002.
It wasn't until 13 years later, during my pregnancy, that I finally started really paying attention to the power of EOs. I was invited to an oils class a couple of months after my baby was born, and I thought, why not? I'd like to learn more, especially about Young Living. (All I knew was that YL' oils were supposedly top-notch.) I enrolled that night, but wasn't ready to make a commitment. I mean, that kit--$160 is a phenomenal deal for all of those THERAPEUTIC GRADE oils, but I wasn't sure if I would actually use these oils on a daily basis. </div>
Then my baby, who kept picking up every bug in existence from daycare, was prescribed one antibiotic after another. I was done. At just under five months, she was prescribed
three rounds of antibiotics, and I was worried about the long-term effects of the antibiotics on her immune system.
I asked around, read some testimonials and found lavender essential oil is not only considered safe for use with babies three months and up when diluted in a carrier oil, but that pure lavender EO, especially a therapeutic grade can be applied topically and used as a soother. I decided to go the holistic route and within four days, she had already improved without the help of antibiotics.i could not have survived those four days if not for lavender essential oil that provided my baby so much soothing comfort.
I ordered my kit, and embarked on my new journey with Young Living. And I'm not looking back.
The Seed to Seal process lets me know these oils are the real deal. And the proof is in the pudding! Oh, and in case you were wondering, I DO use my oils on a daily basis--for diffusing, for skincare, for cleaning. Every day on this wonderful, oily adventure, I'm learning how to replace all of the chemicals in my home with a natural alternative made with Young Living's pure therapeutic grade essential oils. The amazing thing is, natural works BETTER than chemical!
You guys, we're not talking about watered-down oils, or additives, or pesticides, or GMOs, or even third-party distillation, but pure oils produced start-to-finish at one of Young Living's farms. What could be better for your health or the health of your family than pure plant power?
I'll end with this: as a mom, especially a new mom, I want to ensure that I'm doing everything in my power to keep my home healthy. I want to make sure that I can empower others to discover the power of Young Living's essential oils and to bring this message to as many homes as possible. What I have witnessed in my short time with Young Living is powerful. I would LOVE to tell you more about my passion for these oils!
I've always been leery of modern medicine, of common household goods, of everyday processed foods. Long before GMOs were a societal fear, or before products were toting their BPA-free packaging, there's just something about the 