Young Living vs. doTERRA

Young Living vs. doTERRA

I love essential oils and I’m happy to use them as a part of my family’s everyday lifestyle as well as share my experiences with others. Unfortunately, I get asked a lot of questions on WHY I chose Young Living over doTERRA. You’ll never find me posting about another brand or company besides comparisons such as this but I have a passion about Young Living. I prefer to focus on what I use and why I use them the way I do rather than soley compare company brands. That being said, I wanted to take the opportunity to answer the most popular questions I get asked; “Why I chose Young Living” and “Why I recommend only Young Living”.

When I was first introduced to essential oils, I didn’t think a lot into them. I liked the idea but felt overwhelmed with the entire process of getting the oils and I didn’t know where to begin to look. I made a promise to myself when I left my parents nest and went off to college over 5 years ago that I would never make large purchases without doing adequate research first. As a college student, Young Living was a large purchase to me. I was introduced to Young Living by a close friend at the time, so I was hesitant to hurt her feelings by telling her I wanted to do more research. Some people just take it personal but for me, essential oils were going to become a part of my life, diet and way of living. I wanted to ensure the investment I made was one I looked into thoroughly.

The key points I found in my research that made me decide “I want to use Young Living” are as follows:

-Young Living has been around for over 20 years, really structuring the path for high quality essential oils- and they have proof to show it. I believe they are an honest company with quality products that I couldn’t say about a few of the other companies I researched. Every company has downfalls, but Young Living has proved to be innovative and growing in all the right directions. 

-Young Living owns many of their own farms and pays extraordinary attention to the quality of soil fertility, proper distillation, purity and more. They are also highly involved in the process on the farms that they do not own.

-Young Living can be used as a business (like doTERRA) but it doesn’t require you to have your own business. You can be a 'retail customer' or simply become a 'wholesale member'. Both accounts are set up just like any other retail website you purchase from online. Retail members log in and order what they want just as wholesale members do. The only difference, wholesale members receive the same discount as those who have a business (24% off everything). I love the 'no strings attached' kind of memberships!

-That leads me to the next reason, Seed to Seal. Young Living has made it their key priority to follow their coined Seed to Seal process. The 5-step process is Seed, Cultivate, Distill, Test and Seal. From the moment the seed is sourced until the oil is sealed in the bottle, Young Living applies demanding quality controls to guarantee each bottle of essential oil is “exactly the way nature intended”. If there is one thing you specifically research about Young Living, I suggest it be the Seed to Seal process!

-Young Living products are amazing. I love their oils and many of their other products. The results our family has received has validated the research I did before investing. That alone is why I enjoy sharing Young Living with others. I truely believe the oils will sell themselves once you use them.

Before you head out to ponder about this blog and do some research for yourself, answer these questions: Why are you reaching out for information? What is important to you in a product? What is important to you in a company? Write down your answers. When you do research, refer back to your questions and what is important to you. Make sure the companies you are wanting to be a part of meet some of the same standards you have for your family. The research will do the rest.

Well, that’s my peace saying. I wish you all the best of luck on your essential oil journey whichever it may be. If there are any questions or comments you’d like to share with me, feel free to reach out. I would love to hear your opinion and help in any way possible. Happy Oiling!

Research that helped me choose Young Living

http://www.superoily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/doTERRA-or-Young-Living-You-Decide.pdf

https://triharmonysuccess.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/why-young-living-essential-oils-and-not-doterra/

http://triharmonysuccesstraining.com/

Seed to Seal Process

About Young Living (youngliving.com)

Dinner Basket Drawing

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I want to start by thanking my awesome team for keeping the ball rolling, learning new things, teaching each other new things, and continuing to be innovative in the Young Living world.

We have 3 new members that joined our team last month, none in January. All 3 members had their name put into a drawing to win a free YL Dinner Basket. Angela, Beverly and Justin... thank you, again; for joining our Happy-Healthy-Living team! We are glad to have you.

Now to the good stuff you've all been waiting for... The winner of the dinner basket is Justin Olson! Congrats Justin. Keep an eye open for a message from me regarding your new Dinner Basket! 

Stay tuned for upcoming give-aways.

Last day to get 10% off your Premium Starter Kit

LAST DAY!

If you have the slightest interest in Young Living, now is the time. 10% sale ends tonight at midnight and who knows the next time we'll see a deal this good. It's the first for me! 

Reach out if you have any questions regarding any of these products and kits or want to learn how to take advantage of this deal!

There is still time!

Don't Forget...

You still have a chance to win a $30 dinner basket PLUS over $50 in exclusive give-aways! 

Not wanting to become a member of Young Living but want to get entered into the drawing? Sure, we can make that happen! Refer your friends and family and get your name PLUS their name entered into the drawing. 

Young Living is offering 10% OFF all new premium starter kit purchases. It's a great time to dig into essential oils with this one of a kind sale. You'll also receive over $20 in exclusive deals when joining my team, in addition to being entered into this drawing!

What's the prize?

Young Living Dinner Basket

Featuring:

Gary's True Grit Einkorn Spaghetti; 8 oz.

Young Living Black Pepper Essential Oil

&

All the essentials to making a great spaghetti dinner!

Over $30 value

You could earn $50 in exclusive rewards just for becoming a member and enjoying Young Living essential oils with your Happy-Healthy-Living family!

Click here to begin the short process of becoming a member!

Where have you been?

It's been a while since I've made a post, and I apologize. 

As much as I wish I could say I didn't enjoy being away, I sure did enjoy the getaway. My husband and I recently returned from our honeymoon. We pushed it off until it was cold here in Wisconsin. This is a postcard we sent to a few of our friends and family back home!

I'd love to fill you in on our exciting adventure. To begin, of course I brought essential oils with me, and my NingXia Red packets. I am always happy to have them along, but they did come in handy; particularly on our cruise!

(Nicole: Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
The "to-go" NingXia Red packets are amazing and travel great through the airports. 

(Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL)
This is the beautiful sunset we watched on the Siesta Key beach in Sarasota, FL. It's true, the sand is as fine as sugar. I now know why this is one of the top 5 beaches in the world!

We also enjoyed a beautiful cruise to the Grand Bahama Island. Traveling through a bit of rough waters and 50+ mph winds, we still managed to have a fantastic time, meeting many great people along the way. While on the island, we decided to take a rocky adventure along the beach, as the waves crashing against the shore was too cool not to check out. What can I say, we're adventurists. That being said, it was an adventure to say the least. I managed to fall a few times, scraping my wrist while Nick cut his leg on a rock. But the view from on the rocks was phenomenal and we wouldn't trade it for the world. We did have Lavender on hand, thankfully. It sure helps subside the burning sensation and kept it clean as it began to heal! 

 

(Nick's scrap)
Now that we are back into the grind, I want to remind you there is still time to take advantage of the 10% off Starter Kits. Sale ends February 29. Feel free to reach out and ask me any questions. 

Are you drinking enough water?

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Drinking water does not come easy for everyone, even me. I keep a water bottle on my desk all day and I still find the need to 'make myself' drink it.

Water is the second most popular drink among Americans today, following soft drinks. Go figure! Drinking 8 glasses of water a day has been a guideline for Americans for years. New studies have shown that drinking 8 glasses of water a day is not based on any significant scientific evidence but rather serves as just that, a guideline.

Drinking water is essential to our health. Water is a nutrient. Our body needs that nutrient to replenish the large amounts of water our body uses and recycles each day. “Kaiser Permanente nephrologist Steven Guest, MD agrees: “Fluid losses occur continuously, from our skin evaporation, breathing, urine, and stool, and these losses must be replaced daily for good health,” he says.” I couldn’t agree more… but that doesn’t make drinking water any easier for me.

The majority of fluid losses occur when the weather is oh so beautiful out (aka 'warm weather' in WI). In addition to warm weather, exercising, old age and high altitudes can also play a factor in fluid loss.

One of the main reasons I drink water more regularly is because I am enjoying it more. I can add a couple drops of YL Essential Oil to my water and wa-la, it has flavor, without the calories, sugars or cancer causing additives. Young Living offers a line of vitality essential oils that are great additions to your everyday routines.

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It can be easy to share a post on Facebook or Pinterest about the “top 10 reasons to drink lemon water” but the majority of those people don’t actually drink lemon water on a regular basis. If you are new to Young Living or just getting started on your path to living a Happy-Healthy-Life and feeling better, adding a glass of lemon water to your morning routine may be the perfect start to your journey.

Although most people think about Oranges, lemons are also a source of Vitamin-C, which is important for normal development. An orange can provide about 80-90 mg of Vitamin-C, whereas a single lemon can provide 30-40 mg of Vitamin-C. It’s not quite as Vitamin-C abundant as an orange, but when talking about adding to water, lemon is often the preferred flavor choice. Maybe you'll even enjoy a couple drops of YL Orange in your water as well!

So what are these benefits everyone talks about?

    1.       Maintain Body Fluid Balance: “Your body is composed of about 60% water.” We need to keep our body hydrated!

    2.       Calories are low: Water can help control your calories in one big way, being a substitute for those high calorie beverages. Lemon contains “about 29 calories per 100 grams”. I’ll take that anyday!

    3.       Detox: Being a natural antioxidant, lemon helps remove toxins from our body. This is a huge reason lemon water is so beneficial in the morning, when your body needs to flush out those toxins.

    4.       Digestion: Drinking warm lemon water can improve your digestion by lowering fat, reducing insulin resistance and helping prevent fatty liver. “This has to do with it’s ability to inhibit certain synthesis of fat in the body.”

    5.       Energy: Water in general helps to energize the muscles by decreasing their ability to “shrivel”, which can happen as a result of dehydration.

    6.       Healthy Skin: Our skin is made of an abundance of water because it acts as a ‘protective barrier’ for our body. The natural antioxidant in lemons is linked to anti-aging properties. Hydrating your body and skin won’t erase wrinkles over night, but it will surely aid in the process of naturally tightening the skin.

    7.       Alkaline vs. Acidic: Acids can build up in your body, causing negative side effects (upset stomach, acid reflux, acidosis, etc.) “If you’re new to the concept of alkalinity, it’s the process of neutralizing acid in the body.” Lemon water is a great way to keep the pH levels on target. “Achieving healthy alkalinity may benefit in bone health, reduced muscle wasting, improved memory and improved cardiovascular health”.

    8.       Kidney Support: Having a good water intake can have a positive effect on your kidneys. If you’re from my neck of the woods, you may like to enjoy a beer every now and then. Okay, maybe it’s considered a tradition in Wisconsin, but making sure you are consuming enough water can help carry waste products in and out of cells; through your kidney.

    9.       Appetite Suppressant/Weight Loss: Don’t quote me on the fact that you will lose weight by drinking lemon water alone. It's not that easy, nothing in life is. “Pectin and polyphenols are the main substances found in lemons that have more research available showing weight loss and appetite suppressing qualities.” Studies have shown that these two ingredients have shown an increase in fat metabolism as well as an increase in the ‘good’ cholesterol (HDL). It also shows a decrease in LDL (the bad cholesterol). Young Living essential oils and essential oils products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Just as some antibiotics work for some people and not for others, essential oils work different with each individual.

So, what’s your take on drinking more water, maybe even adding some lemon into that routine? 

I have a challenge for you!

Lemon Water Challenge:

    1.       Review the benefits of incorporating lemon water into your daily routine in my article 

    2.       Commit to 14 days of lemon water

    3.       Write down how you feel on day 1, then on day 14 -or everyday if you want

    5.       Let me know what you experienced

   Rules:

   *Let me know your start date

   Why? So I can keep track of entries & avoid cheating!

   *Complete Lemon Water Challenge steps 1-4

*Complete all 4 steps of this challenge and have your name entered into a drawing to win a free 15 ml bottle of Young Living Lemon essential oil! Drawing February 29^th. 

This could be yours, absolutely FREE!

Sources

Mark. "The Real Benefits of Lemon Water According to Science." Roots and Sprouts Science Based Health The Real Benefits of Lemon Water According to Science Comments. N.p., 02' Nov. 2014. Web. 04 Feb. 2016.

Zelman, Kathleen M., MPH, RD, LS. "Why Drink More Water? See 6 Health Benefits of Water." WebMD. WebMD, 08 May 2008. Web. 04 Feb. 2016.

New Members

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I'm always happy to announce when we add new members to our growing team of knowledgeable Young Living members!

As a part of this team, we are always trying to learn new information about YL oils and products as well as teach each other what we already know, how we use as well as share our stories (the good, the bad and the ugly). It's a great way to meet new people while learning to live a Happy-Healthy-Life!

Take a look at our Member News page to learn more!

2016 Product Guide

Have you seen the 2016 Product Guide?

It's now available on the Young Living website. Take a look! You can order one for your home too. 

Retail: $4.61

Wholesale: $3.50

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Happiness is Chips & Guacamole!

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Young Living offers one of the 'best' recipes for Guacamole you will ever let your taste buds experience. Take a look!

Featuring YL Citrus Fresh Vitality and Lime Vitality

Ingredients:

*2 avocados

*2 drops Citrus Fresh Vitality

*1 drop Lime Vitality

*1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

*1 clove garlic; minced

*2 Tbsp. red onion; chopped

*1-2 Roma tomatoes; seeded & diced

*1 Tbsp. cilantro; chopped

*pinch of salt

*pinch of black pepper

Directions:

*Remove the pit from the avocados and scoop the flesh into a bowl; mashing roughly with a fork.

*Add all other ingredients and stir until mixed

*Garnish with cilantro

*Enjoy with tortilla chips or with your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes!

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DIY Dishwasher Detergent

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Looking for a more natural dishwasher detergent? As you may already know, I use Thieves dish soap. It is by far the best dish soap I've ever used, and I loved Dawn. It cuts through grease without hours of soaking and leaves your hands soft every time.

Now, you can make your own dishwasher detergent that leaves the dishes sparkling clean too!