Dear subscriber, you will find this e-zine in your mailbox for the second time this week. Today the real and renewed version. I apologize for sending you the previous one a few days ago, unfinished and with many of last months material. Here is the new and improved one. Thank you for your patience.

Yvonne Lewis

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In This Issue:

1) Top 10 Uses Of Peppermint Essential Oil
2) Young Living In The News
3) Stress & Anxiety Info and Testimonials
4) Testimonial Contest

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The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as diagnosis, treatment, or prescription for any disease. The decision to use, or not to use, any of this information is the sole responsibility of the reader.

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1) Top 10 Uses of Peppermint Essential Oil

Aaahhhhhhhhh, cool cool peppermint, soothing yet invigorating, cold yet hot. Don't leave home without it! ( I know I mention this a lot, travel with your oils, that is when you need them most).

You are all familiar with that irritating commercial - "Head On, apply it to the forehead, Head On...etc." No need to run to the store; I present to you your very own 'head-on' and 'neck-on' and 'painful-joints-on' product. Beautiful peppermint essential oil. Here is where it really comes in handy:

1. Headaches Yes, apply it to the forehead!, and the temples, behind the ears, base of the neck. Maybe not all at once and remember to use only a small dab. Careful, close to the eyes it may make you tear. Wait a few minutes, lay down and rest for a bit and your headache will fade.
2. Bad Breath - Another commercial with the English lady holding up the Orbitz gum comes to mind. For 'squeaky clean breath' you only need to reach for the peppermint and put a drop on your tongue. Don't forget to rub some on the gums too. Will kill bad breath bacteria.
3. Cancer Sores - A large number of the population silently suffer from these pesky sores in their mouth. Peppermint will help them to heal faster and may possibly improve the condition. A huge tip for you, start using Thieves Dentarome Ultra Toothpaste without SLS in it. Sodium Laurel Sulfate may be a cause of your problems. Be sure to research.
4. Fevers - Especially helpful to break a fever in children. All that needs to be done is apply a drop of peppermint essential oil to the feet, follow with a pure vegetable oil and massage. And put a drop in a basin of water to soak a washcloth in. Dab over the face and limbs.
5. Stay Cool At The Picnic - Make your spray ahead of time with 10 drops of peppermint to 2 ounces of pure water. Spray as you please, especially behind the knees and on the inside of the arms. Serves doubly as an insect repellent! Be sure to pass it around the table.
6. Ants - They absolutely hate the stuff! If you love to study ant behavior put a drop of peppermint in their path and watch them scatter and loose their buddies. Find their origin and send them back outside.
7. Lower Back Pain - For an aching lower back I always revert back to my simple peppermint plus a compress trick. You will be amazed at how a quick compress intensifies the actions of essential oils.
8. Make Your Own Hard Candy - I only thought of this after I received several questions on the website. Can I use this peppermint oil in my recipes. Absolutely! I'd rather have this in my candy than an artificially flavored food additive. You will have to experiment a bit with the amount of drops to add.
9. Get Skinny - Peppermint has been studied and found to help curb your appetite. Use it whenever you have cravings for sweets or unhealthy snacks. A drop on the tongue or simply sniffing the bottle will do.
And last but not least:
10. Breaking Wind, Use Peppermint! - Anything that is possibly bothering you to do with the digestive system will benefit from this gracious oil. Rub on the stomach, belly or lower stomach area for relief of many gassy issues.

If you are not yet a member with Young Living oils but are interested in these products contact me at : yvonne@essential-natural-remedies.com Or learn about the Start Living With Everyday Oils Kit at: www.essential-natural-remedies.com

For members who want to place an order go to www.youngliving.org

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2) Young Living In The News

Just to let you know, Young Living is finding its way into many homes around the world. I love it!

Thieves Featured in September/October 2008 Issue of Mothering Magazine

In the September/October edition of Mothering magazine, Candace Walsh featured the Thieves® blend of essential oils in her 'Strokes of Genius' article highlighting helpful products to try during pregnancy.

"Another essential-oil goodie: Young Living's Thieves, a blend of cloves, rosemary, and more that protects the wearer from most airborne bacteria (www.secretofthieves.com)." Young Living Essential Oils Featured on NBC's Today Show

On the July 11 episode of NBC's Today show, Dr. Susan Wagner, an animal neurologist, along with animal behaviorist Dr. Terry Curtis promoted the use of Young Living essential oils.

Dr. Wagner addressed the fear issues for different breeds of dogs and suggested the use of lavender essential oil as a treatment option for a dog with a fear of water. She explained that, "When we talk about essential oils, we're not talking about fragrances that you buy at a bath and beauty store—these are therapeutic–grade essential oils, and lavender is one of the most calming plants."

To view the complete Today's Pets segment, click on the dog video: www.msnbc.msn.com

The Y Catalog, Spring/Summer 2008

In the Spring/Summer 2008 issue of The Y Catalog, guest editor and supermodel Christy Turlington Burns cites Young Living Essential Oil's Raven™ essential oil blend as one of her favorite yoga and lifestyle products.

According to the catalog, "Christy's favorite essential oil blend from Young Living—Raven is a combination of deeply soothing therapeutic-grade essential oils that will provide comfort when applied topically to the chest and throat or diffused."

Honored to be part of this latest issue, Young Living has donated its Raven essential oil blend, and 10 percent of the profits from the sales of Christy's favorite products will be donated directly to CARE, a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. View the full catalog and check out Christy's recommentdations online at www.theycatalog.com

Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier Featured on The View, April 2008

On the April 22, 2008, Earth Day episode of ABC's The View, environmental activist, best-selling author, and Young Living customer Deirdre Imus was featured in a segment about how parents can help their children grow up green—which includes using Young Living products.

Imus named Young Living's Thieves® Waterless Hand Purifier as one of her recommended "greening" products, and The View co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Elizabeth Hasselbeck sampled the product on air. Imus explained that among other products many parents often use, most hand sanitizers are not healthy because of their alcohol content. Young Living's Thieves hand purifier, however, contains only natural ingredients, and is therefore a better alternative.

Imus also created a list of recommended reading that she included in her book and listed Gary Young's Essential Oils Desk Reference as her favorite book on essential oils. Imus recommends readers purchase oil blends through Young Living and diffuse the oils at home as a way to create a "more nurturing, welcoming place to be."

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3) Stress & Anxiety Info and Testimonials

It's no surprise that stress is a major problem in the U.S. and now, as if we actually need it, we have official proof, as a survey was actually conducted which came to this obvious conclusion. See below.

While there are many ways to deal with stress, anxiety and other similar conditions that arise for everyone from time to time and for some more than others, the therapeutic properties of essential oils provide a little known, non- toxic and very effective way to calm the nervous system and de-stress.

Below are some testimonials that speak for themselves regarding the oftentimes miraculous support that many receive from Young Living's amazing oils. Check out the depression protocol below which is not just for depression. Many find that starting their day with this application makes all the difference.

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A Third Of Americans Extremely Stressed, New Survey By Catharine Paddock Article URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/86705.php 25 Oct 2007

A new national survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) suggests that one third of Americans are living with extreme stress while nearly half believe stress is damaging their health, their relationships, and work productivity, and that it has got worse in the last 5 years.

Three quarters of Americans (compared with 60 per cent last year) said money and work caused them the most stress, with half mentioning housing costs such as rent and mortgage as a big factor, a result that the APA suggests is linked to the US housing crisis.

Stress had a negative effect on personal and working life, was the view of nearly 50 per cent of Americans, and about one third said it was difficult to manage the responsibilities of work and family.

One quarter of Americans said that stress alienated them from a friend or family member and 8 per cent linked it to divorce or separation.

Executive director for professional practice at the APA, psychologist Dr Russ Newman said that:

"Stress in America continues to escalate and is affecting every aspect of people's lives - from work to personal relationships to sleep patterns and eating habits, as well as their health."

"We know that stress is a fact of life and some stress can have a positive impact, however, the high stress levels that many Americans report experiencing can have long-term health consequences, ranging from fatigue to obesity and heart disease," he added.

The Stress in America online survey is part of the APA's Mind/Body Health Public Education Campaign. The survey involved 1,848 adults and was carried out in September 2007 on behalf of the APA by Harris Interactive. The results were adjusted for age, sex, race and ethnicity, education, region, and household income to make them representative of the overall American adult population.

The key results showed that:

• 28 per cent of Americans said they were managing stress extremely well.

• However, over 70 per cent reported recently having physical and psychological symptoms of stress.

• Physical symptoms included: fatigue (51 per cent), headache (44 per cent), upset stomach (34 per cent), muscle tension (30 per cent) and others.

• Psychological symptoms included: feeling angry or irritable (50 per cent), feeling nervous (45 per cent), lacking energy (45 per cent), feeling tearful (35 per cent).

• Nearly half of Americans said stress caused them to lay awake at night.

• 43 per cent of Americans said they were overeating or eating unhealthily as a way to manage stress.

• 36 per cent said they had skipped a meal in the last month because of stress.

• Drinkers (39 per cent) and smokers (19 per cent) said they drank or smoked more when highly stressed.

• 43 per cent said they watched TV more than 2 hours a day and 39 per cent said they played video games or surfed the Net.

• A good proportion also mentioned healthy ways to manage stress, including: listening to music (54 per cent), reading (52 per cent), exercising or walking (50 per cent), being with family and friends (40 per cent), and praying (34 per cent).

The survey also asked participants about their motivation to change lifestyle or behavior to reduce stress or manage it more effectively. 35 per cent said they would make changes if diagnosed with a chronic condition. The main motivator for change, mentioned by 60 per cent of the respondents, would be to feel better. 38 per cent said they would be motivated to make changes if they received encouragement from a spouse or partner.

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DEPRESSION PROTOCOL:

Many years ago, Dr. Young taught a protocol for depression which I have found not only to be very uplifting and soothing, but many people with whom I've shared this protocol have written back to tell me that it's helped their family members with bi-polar, manic depression, panic attacks, and other brain-chemistry situations, as well.

• Valor - several drops on the bottom of the feet, or, if it's easier, a drop on one wrist, and hold the other wrist to it for a minute.(This is very balancing.)
• Harmony- a single drop in the solar plexus area, above the belly button.
• Joy - a single drop, over the heart.
• White Angelica- a single drop in one hand, rub with the other hand, and then brush the top of the head, shoulders, chest, arms, torso, and all the way down the legs - touching the the body - right over the clothes. It feels like you're applying an angelic shield....

Another thought - at the First Congress of Integrated Medical Aromatherapy in Grasse , France , there was a doctor there (I think from Germany or Belgium ) who told a story of a client who was so hyperactive that he was quite unmanageable. He took this young man for a walk to talk to him because sitting in an office was not working. Soon he noticed that the boy was calm. Since they were walking among pine trees, the doctor surmised that pine oil might be a good treatment. It worked beautifully.

From this story, we learn two things - that pine oil, rich in sesquiterpenes which have access to the brain, may be helpful.

We also learn that through careful observation, something that would normally be obscure may become apparent.

Test cautiously - but keep testing until you find the best oils. Then use them as often as appears helpful.

One friend of mine diffused Joy in her daughter's room, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, once she realized that this oil brought her daughter from bi-polar, psychotic to the point where she acted normal.

Eventually, her daughter went on to lead a normal and very productive life. This friend is Kathy Farmer, one of the leaders in Young Living. Obviously, all kids may not respond so favorably, but it's worth a try.....

Contributed by Vicki Opfer

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I used to get anxiety.....I use peace and calming....it is wonderful...and it works.....put it anywhere .....temples, behind the ears, wrists, forehead, behind the base of head....

God Bless,

Sandy

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I have had severe anxiety disorder with agoraphobia since I was 21 (now 50).

Since using frankincense and rose oil it is gone. I may have a twinge now and then in public places, but it is very controllable now. I had cold hands, face and feet, tingling throughout the arms, difficulty breathing and a horrible sense of impending doom.

My heart rate would send me to ERs, convinced I was having a heart attack. I used Buspar years ago and I stopped using Paxil about 3 months after finding YLEO (1997). I stopped it with the guidance of my physician. I never recommend someone do this on their own. There can be serious side effects, even potentially, seizures, and you may need to be tapered off.

I used frankincense whenever I felt like it. I would sometimes just open the lid and smell it for a few moments. I wore rose oil (joy was not enough) several times a day. I know this sounds expensive, but it is your health. You can open the rose bottle and rub your wrist around the rim and get any evaporation that may be occurring to save drops.

By the way, I now use rose oil very seldom, although I will never stop my use of frankincense because I love it so much. I wore frankincense on my carotid arteries in the neck and under my nose.

I now wear Brain Power when I drive in heavy traffic under my nose to keep the panic away. It relaxes my neck and shoulders as well, believe it or not!!!

I use lavender on my pillow at night to sleep along with Peace and Calming on my feet and wrists. If I wake up in the middle of the night, I put more Peace and Calming on my feet. I keep it separate on my nightstand, so I can grab it in the dark and know it is the only oil there, then I don't awaken my significant other!!

I wear vetiver on my chest 20 minutes before sleep. It is rather pungent, so I have chosen not to wear it during the day unless I am alone. I also went to therapy and worked for a long time on my childhood issues that created the panic to begin with.

I worked with a spiritual therapist to examine all my belief systems. Trust, fears, etc. Who I took them from and how to give them back to the person I took them from. I got to change all of them and connect to myself for the first time ever. I hope some of this helps. I truly understand how crippling anxiety/panic disorder can be.

There were times I could not get to the bank to make a deposit because I was so afraid and I would bounce checks and be so upset along with many other incidences. I no longer NEED the oils to control the disorder, it has dissipated so much. Strength and hope with you.

Nanci Fitzgerald

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I used to have those "oh no " anxiety attacks sometimes daily and weekly after my accident and even before at times, but lavender and peppermint have all but erased them.

I have also changed my diet and lost 41 lbs. in a year. I am 40 and weigh now what I did when I graduated High School. I eat my proteins in the A.M., starches and carbs at lunch and fruit at night. I sleep so much better at night. It's so nice to wake in the morning feeling refreshed and not groggy. Eating meat at night makes me restless at night and I wake feeling tired and can't get going. Fruit at night works like a champ every time.

When I am stressed about something at work, I put a drop of Lavender on my sternum and on my brain stem before going to bed and I sleep deeply and feel very rested in the morning. Try it, it works. When I have run out of lavender, orange works wonders on tummies and can't sleep children who wake me (their father) up at 1 AM to say they can't get to sleep. It also works wonders for gas and diarrhea.

Chris Hanks,

Salt Lake City , Utah
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My husband has had anxiety attacks for 15 years. 3 weeks ago I talked him into using Juvaflex and he told me after a week of using it that he hadn't had any attacks since he started on it. He still hasn't. He didn't believe in the oils before he did that.

Joanne Granum

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4)Testimonial Contest

Do you have a great story to tell? A bottle of Joy Essential Oil is waiting for you when we choose your testimonial and feature it this month.

For newsletter subscribers only, this month your testimonial may win a FREE BOTTLE of JOY essential oil.

Go to :www.essential-natural-remedies.com/essential-oil- testimonials.html and tell us what you remedied!