Essential Oils

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Phil Comer wrote:

>

> Sharon

>

> If you would post the question to your list that would be great.

Hi Phil,

I did it anyway, without using your name<G>.

I only got one response, which had 2 recommendations.

The first was for the tincture called " Chelex " which was " formulated to

chelate and neutralize heavy metals and disarm free radicals. It is a

herbal formula and also contains essential oils of Roman Chamomile,

Eucalyptus and Helichrysm. "

the 2nd recommendation was for " VitaGreen " , which " is a high protein,

high energy chlorophyll formula that invogorates and revitalizes the

body. It contains ingredients that help cleanse the blood and support

the immune system, as well as support the thyroid and digestive system. "

VitaGreen is a fabulous formula, there's nothing else like it anywhere,

but I really don't see it's relationship to detoxing copper!

I've seen very positive reports from users of the Chelex, but none that

specifically mention a copper detox.

As far as the copper goes, I think you've gotten excellent suggestions

from this list.

I don't want to shoot myself in the foot here, because these oils are

wonderful healers and rejuvenators, but I'd be less than honest if I

told you that any of them would definitly balance out the excess copper.

I would definitly use molybdenum first!

BTW, I have acid well water with copper pipes, so high copper is always

a concern for me also. I was really surprised to find that the simple

Brita water filters come with the claim that they remove copper from the

water. I've been using one for about a year now. However, I have not had

my mineral levels checked so I can't give a personal claim for it's

success.

Sharon

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In a message dated 4/21/01 2:26:10 PM, jlambert@... writes:

<< IMO, Young Living is the finest quality essential oils available. Also

the most expensive, but worth it. Their book on oils is the only

reference I use any more, and I have numerous others. >>

Thanks so much! I will definitely try them. Very much appreciate your

input. dorothy

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In a message dated 4/21/01 3:36:10 PM, lblair@... writes:

<< I am new to this list. I have been using these oils for over 7 years and

think they're the best out there. I've tried others, but always come back to

Young Living. I have severe chemical sensitivities and I know they are pure.

>>

Thanks -- very glad to get such impressive feedback. dorothy

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Dorothy,

IMO, Young Living is the finest quality essential oils available. Also

the most expensive, but worth it. Their book on oils is the only

reference I use any more, and I have numerous others.

Their Pan-Away blend is pure magic for pain or even itching. They have a

blend especially for healers. Put some on top of each shoulder before

treating someone, to keep from taking on any of their negative energies

being released. I think that one is called White . My book is

not poking through my clutter at the moment, so I can't check.

My essential oil story de jour is that I add 12 drops lavender oil to

almond oil for massage. I have a new massage partner & have been getting

1-2 massages a week for the last coupla months. I just discovered a few

BIG OLD warts have.... disappeared!

jim

dbates3809@... wrote:

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> A friend sent me a catalogue for Young Living Essential Oils, developed by D.

>

> Young, N.D. Does anyone know anything about these oils?

>

> dorothy

>

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Hello!

I am new to this list. I have been using these oils for over 7 years and think

they're the best out there. I've tried others, but always come back to Young

Living. I have severe chemical sensitivities and I know they are pure. A lot

of oils aren't. I've also found a lot of oils do not have the theraputic values

that these oils have. I couldn't possibly recommend them highly enough. I also

use several of their supplements and though they are expensive I have found they

actually have the capacity to do what they are suppose to do. My

teenagers will ask for the oils and or products when they get sick or have an

ache or pain too. My son got in a car wreck which left him with back problems

and headaches and he swears by them. I could go on........feel free to e-mail

me privately if you have questions.

dbates3809@... wrote:

> A friend sent me a catalogue for Young Living Essential Oils, developed by D.

>

> Young, N.D. Does anyone know anything about these oils?

>

> dorothy

>

>

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>

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In a message dated 4/21/01 5:43:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

dbates3809@... writes:

<< lblair@... writes:

<< I am new to this list. I have been using these oils for over 7 years and

think they're the best out there. I've tried others, but always come back

to

Young Living. >>

Is there a web site for Young Living?

Lash

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In a message dated 4/22/01 8:56:05 AM, LASHLIN@... writes:

<< Is there a web site for Young Living?

Lash

>>

www.youngliving.com

dorothy

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Hi Lash,

I just typed in www.youngliving.com and it took me to their web site.

LASHLIN@... wrote:

> In a message dated 4/21/01 5:43:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> dbates3809@... writes:

>

> << lblair@... writes:

>

> << I am new to this list. I have been using these oils for over 7 years and

> think they're the best out there. I've tried others, but always come back

> to

> Young Living. >>

> Is there a web site for Young Living?

> Lash

>

>

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alternative self-help subjects.

>

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Hi Lash! Try www.youngliving.com and let me know if you have any questions.

LASHLIN@... wrote:

> In a message dated 4/21/01 5:43:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> dbates3809@... writes:

>

> << lblair@... writes:

>

> << I am new to this list. I have been using these oils for over 7 years and

> think they're the best out there. I've tried others, but always come back

> to

> Young Living. >>

> Is there a web site for Young Living?

> Lash

>

>

> OxyPLUS is an unmoderated e-ring dealing with oxidative therapies, and other

alternative self-help subjects.

>

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Dear Friends,

I have been watching your posts concerning essential oils and aromatherapy

for the past week or so. I do believe that Young Living are quite excellent

and easily attainable, but they are not the most pure or powerful around by

far. The only drawback to their oils is the fact that the plants are grown

and harvested outside their natural environment and surroundings, so they

are not as potent and morphogenic as they can and are in their natural

state.

Now, I know this may sound like it making mountains out of mole hills, but

I happen to know that the difference is actually quite noticable and the

potency and effects are superb. I dated a beautiful young lady for about a

year who had been practicing aromatherapy for over 14 years at the time and

tht was almost 3 years ago. She is teaching about essential oils and working

as a massage therapist in NYC at the present. She sells oils wholesale from

a private distributor that she swears by. If anyone is interested I will

give you her e-mail and you can contact her yourself. She would be more than

happy to help you with any questions you have concerning the oils and

aromatherapy. Godspeed and All my boundless Love!!!

Wishing you the very best of everything in Life...

With you always in Love and Truth,

Brandauer

energytoawaken@...

" Only the ego can be enlightened, the Truth that You Are can never be

Unenlightened " -know You Are pure-

>

>Hi Lash,

>

>I just typed in www.youngliving.com and it took me to their web site.

>

>LASHLIN@... wrote:

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> > In a message dated 4/21/01 5:43:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, >

>dbates3809@... writes: > > << lblair@... writes: > > << I am

>new to this list. I have been using these oils for over 7 years and > think

>they're the best out there. I've tried others, but always come back > to >

>Young Living. >> > Is there a web site for Young Living? > Lash > > >

>OxyPLUS is an unmoderated e-ring dealing with oxidative therapies, and

>other alternative self-help subjects. > > THERE IS NO MEDICAL ADVICE HERE!

> > > This list is the 1st Amendment in action. The things you will find

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>your own risk. Self-help requires intelligence, common sense, and the

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Terri

I have always been a " bargain hunter " ... so, alas, I signed up as a distributor

with Young Essential Oils. I don't sell them retail. Dr. Young has a

determination to have pure oils (and their food supplement line is high

quality). The site is well done-- you can review their " wares " and, if

impressed, sign up at: www.youngliving.com

The LEMONGRASS OIL product number is #3581

Their number is (order entry) (800)763-9963 Customer serv.

My number as your referral is Sara Chapin #72897 :-)

BTW Young says that if he could only have one (1) oil out the entire line,

he would choose " Valor " . (product #3429) When you see the site, dbl click on

the product line and a nice window comes up and describes each. As most

alternative medicine suppliers, they are watched closely by FDA, so the

information is tailored! His is the most popular of oils sold in USA -- word of

mouth sells for him as well.

By the way, they have wolfberry products (if you have been following the

exchange of info thru the group)

Best of health to you!

Sincerely,

Sara Chapin

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** It's ALL good ! **

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Re:ess. oils

> He's the reason I started importing essential oils---there had to be a way

> to get the real thing without paying his price for stuff that was at least

> 90% olive oil. I found his supplier.>>

Sara,

Can you share the source? Finding anything pure these days is an ordeal in

itself.

Terri

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The best source I've found for pure oregano oils from

Turkey is www.av-at.com. They have other oils as well

but they are pretty proud of their oreganos.

Joy

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Thanks Kate. I think I will add vitamin E to my stock pile. :-)

sage

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Raylene had this piece of information, you might find it useful...it

explains a bit about Udo's and is from the Udo's people.

http://www.taskoski.com/udos2.htm

> Hi everyone. Been lurking a lot lately, but now need your advice.

> I'm checking into adding some EFA's to my diet and am just

wondering

> what your experiences have been with Udo's and others. Also, where

> have you found the best prices? Is there a link that will

> explain " everything I ever wanted to know about using EFA's? "

>

> Thanks for your help!

>

>

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I've used flax oil capsules but rumor has it you should have many

more of these a day than just the one and I'm too cheap to eat more

of them. It did clear up some dry skin on my calves last winter

though. In addition, I love natural almonds. Diamond brand with the

green top. Non salted. Non roasted. About 8-10 nuts while I'm making

dinner really keeps the hunger at bay. Also natural peanut butter

just off a spoon. It's the kind you have to stir the oil up to mix

but when you store in fridge you won't have to mix it again.

Ingredients: peanuts, salt. The other popular brands or pb have bad

fats in them to help retain their smoothness and spreadability so

aren't a good idea to use. Just adding these fats along with the flax

oil has helped tremendously with my muscle growth.

Hope this helps.

Stasia

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<<Is there a link that will explain " everything I ever wanted to know

about using EFA's?>>

This link is from Kristas fab website and explains alot about what

EFA's are and what good they do your body compared to other types of

fats to satay away from: http://www.stumptuous.com/fat.html

Then take a look at the Netrition supplement website ~ notice how all

are 'dietary oils' but are grouped in different categories:

http://www11.netrition.com/oils_page.html

Hope this helps!

<<joni>>

*keeper of the links*

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Experience with essential oils???? I'm not the guy to ask. BUT, in the

Eastern Orthodox Church, a person in annointed with frankincense, myrrh, and

lavender in preparation for burial. I was speaking with an orthodox priest

this weekend, and he stated the myrrh has an astringent/antiseptic type

effect, and is often used to help kill surface bacterial and decrease the

smell while a person is awaiting burial. The lavender is an adjunct for smell

also. He explained that other cultures, as in warmer cultures in Africa,

where he did some mission work, also use it often. Not really the answer you

were looking for regarding reduction of breast tumors. I certainly hope it is

not the first line of defense you are considering!!!!

Don White, RN, DC

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Hello everyone,

My name is Brigitta van Mil and I am a newbie in this group. I live in the

Netherlands and I started preparing my own natural cosmetics 11 years ago.

Last year I finished my IFA aromatherapy course and a Bach flower remedies

course too.

I have the following question:

Who knows which essential oils contain relatively high amounts of

fenylacetate aldehyde?

Take care,

BFN,

Brigitta

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I have to agree completely! I ordered a pound of Helichrysum last

month and it arrived on the east coast (I'm in Georgia) in about 3

days after ordering! And with the summer heat, you don't have to

worry about breakage with those cool aluminum bottles. They are

definitely first class.

http://www.BayouSome.com

> I just ordered and received some eo's from the Essential Oil

> University...

> And yanno...they gave me the best service and everything was shipped

> wonderfully....never saw those aluminum bottles used for eo's

before...

> Good place...

>

> http://www.essentialoils.org/

>

> jean

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Whoopee-doo! Dwight said it right: Here we go again!

OK, French oils are the standard essential oils are held to, and Young

Living oils are pretty darned good good, though MLM (= unnecessarily

expensive). Dwight didn't seem to be aware of it, but there are other

good sources, as Nenah & Sara Lou have pointed out. Now Dwight can try

some of those and see for himself, as he suggested he would.

Sara Lou, I did a search on Anatolian Treasures and av-at.com and get

APPALACHIAN VALLEY NATURAL PRODUCTS. Are they the same? If not, where

is Anatolian Treasures's site? Good sources.

Nenah, I compliment you on seeming to have mastered the art of saying

" phooey " politely. ;-) Good sources too.

Dwight, I hope you bookmarked all the sites they suggested, as I did.

Just glancing at them I see phrases I like, such as " French, "

" organic " and " wildcrafted. " I don't care how properly something is

steam distilled in the French method, if the plant the oil is

extracted from is not grown holistically the product will be inferior,

IMO.

I'm glad this misunderstanding happened again because I needed some

new, inexpensive sources of good oils myself. I can never remember

what my YL member # is.

As for NOW brand oils, I have only experienced their tea tree oil and

found it to be significantly inferior to Thursdays Plantation brand

for pneumonia -- my opinion from inhaling them when I couldn't breathe

well -- as I reported when beginning my recovery from an atypical

pneumonia. Can't speak to their other oils.

jim

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> As for NOW brand oils, I have only experienced their tea tree oil and

> found it to be significantly inferior to Thursdays Plantation brand

> for pneumonia -- my opinion from inhaling them when I couldn't breathe

> well -- as I reported when beginning my recovery from an atypical

> pneumonia. Can't speak to their other oils.

>

That may well be. We don't always need the best, but sometimes we absolutely

do. I bought 4oz of NOW Tea tree for $16. I can testify that NOW peppermint

is more powerful than what I got from a major supplier. Liberty Natural.

Minimum order is $50 but they have everything! They have 3 kinds of tea tree

oil, 5 oregano, 8 eucalyptus.

http://libertynatural.com/bulk/essentia.htm

http://libertynatural.com/

D

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Re: ESSENTIAL OILS

> Whoopee-doo! Dwight said it right: Here we go again!

>

> OK, French oils are the standard essential oils are held to, and Young

> Living oils are pretty darned good good, though MLM (= unnecessarily

> expensive). Dwight didn't seem to be aware of it, but there are other

> good sources, as Nenah & Sara Lou have pointed out. Now Dwight can try

> some of those and see for himself, as he suggested he would.

>

> Sara Lou, I did a search on Anatolian Treasures and av-at.com and get

> APPALACHIAN VALLEY NATURAL PRODUCTS. Are they the same? If not, where

> is Anatolian Treasures's site? Good sources.

>

> Nenah, I compliment you on seeming to have mastered the art of saying

> " phooey " politely. ;-) Good sources too.

>

> Dwight, I hope you bookmarked all the sites they suggested, as I did.

> Just glancing at them I see phrases I like, such as " French, "

> " organic " and " wildcrafted. " I don't care how properly something is

> steam distilled in the French method, if the plant the oil is

> extracted from is not grown holistically the product will be inferior,

> IMO.

>

> I'm glad this misunderstanding happened again because I needed some

> new, inexpensive sources of good oils myself. I can never remember

> what my YL member # is.

>

> As for NOW brand oils, I have only experienced their tea tree oil and

> found it to be significantly inferior to Thursdays Plantation brand

> for pneumonia -- my opinion from inhaling them when I couldn't breathe

> well -- as I reported when beginning my recovery from an atypical

> pneumonia. Can't speak to their other oils.

>

> jim

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> OxyPLUS is an unmoderated e-ring dealing with oxidative therapies, and

other alternative self-help subjects.

>

> THERE IS NO MEDICAL ADVICE HERE!

>

> This list is the 1st Amendment in action. The things you will find here

are for information and research purposes only. We are people sharing

information we believe in. If you act on ideas found here, you do so at your

own risk. Self-help requires intelligence, common sense, and the ability to

take responsibility for your own actions. By joining the list you agree to

hold yourself FULLY responsible FOR yourself. Do not use any ideas found

here without consulting a medical professional, unless you are a researcher

or health care provider.

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Hi Jim,

Yes, indeed, Anatolian Treasures is the brand sold by Appalachian Valley Natural

products----owned by Butch Owen of Turkey. www.av-at.com If you sell stuff,

Butch may let you purchase wholesale which is another savings. When you see more

than one type of oregano oil offered, you can be sure Butch is the supplier of

that company;-) He's sold barrels of the stuff to the food industry for years.

Most shops will send you a sample for free or a small charge if you ask.

Whether an EO is therapeutically good is a very individual thing. Many

suppliers have lots of different EO's, all of which are pure, they just aren't

very good quality or they don't appeal to an individual. As we mentioned,

adulteration IS an issue.............I've seen figures in previous years showing

that France consistently sells far more lavender essential oil (all chemotypes)

than they produce. Bulgaria does the same with rose otto. Hmmmmmm.

I recently purchased some EO's off ebay..........because I wanted them for

fragrance, not topical or internal use and don't care that the sellers couldn't

prove they were as pure as they said they were.

SaraLou

http://www.av-at.com/distillation/rosadamascena2.html producing Rose Otto in

Turkey.

http://www.amrita.net/ have one of the best diffusers....buy the glass piece

here and get an aquarium pump at wal-mart and you have a great diffuser for half

what you'll pay in aromatherapy shops.

http://www.acemake.com/NORA/ good info on essential oils

http://member.newsguy.com/~herblady/aroma.htm interesting lady

http://www.aromamedical.com/ more articles

http://atlanticinstitute.com/links.html one of the most reputable educational

opportunities in aromatherapy. This page lists some internationally known

practitioners who do not run MLM's and a number of web pages that give info on

EO's from the perspective that properties of EO's are not the same as the

properties of the herbal material used until proven so.

http://www.essentialoils.org/ aforementioned Essential Oil University of Rob

Pappas'

http://www.libertynatural.com/ has many good oils

http://www.aromatherapyinst.com/splash.html Mynou has done more academic

education than anyone other than Watt and Tony Burfield...or so it seems.

She's quite knowledgeable.

http://www.samarabotane.com/index.htm Marcia Elston is an expert herbalist and

knows essential oils too.

http://www.nature-helps.com/english/ 's quite an educator.......and will

ship from Belgium if you like/

http://www.naturesgift.com/ Marge 's company

http://www.nutricareplus.com/australia.html has some pretty big deal tea tree

http://www.tisserand.com/ one of the oldest names in aromatherapy

http://www.actahort.org/books/344/ good book

http://www.essentialoil.com/index2.html their EO's are probably fine. I know

the info in their " rose tour " is incorrect but not sure if it's carelessness or

deception.

Re: ESSENTIAL OILS

Whoopee-doo! Dwight said it right: Here we go again!

OK, French oils are the standard essential oils are held to, and Young

Living oils are pretty darned good good, though MLM (= unnecessarily

expensive). Dwight didn't seem to be aware of it, but there are other

good sources, as Nenah & Sara Lou have pointed out. Now Dwight can try

some of those and see for himself, as he suggested he would.

Sara Lou, I did a search on Anatolian Treasures and av-at.com and get

APPALACHIAN VALLEY NATURAL PRODUCTS. Are they the same? If not, where

is Anatolian Treasures's site? Good sources.

Nenah, I compliment you on seeming to have mastered the art of saying

" phooey " politely. ;-) Good sources too.

*******************kudo's, Nenah. sl

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Whitney has been on an EFA Blend for 1 week, and it makes her a little hyper, very talkative. But her new Dr. wants her on them, so I will give it another 2 weeks.

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Betty -

Interesting enough I recieved an e-mail from my SIL this morning regarding this subject. It has an attachment. If you give me the okay I can forward it to you. My Brother and SIL are very into using esential oils themselves and will be using them on my nephew who does not have a formal ADD diagnoses but definitely is. Let me know.

Marge Foti

essential oils

I tried asking this before but it seems my post got lost in cyber land. Has anyone used essential oils for their children with autism or ADHD/ADD/Bipolar? I am sure leaning in the direction of trying them. I got some information on Young Living Essential Oils in my snail mail and it sounded pretty good so I did a web search on them. It is one of those companies that you can join and sell for or just buy the products. Personally I prefer just buying the products but that aside another web search pulled up these two sites that were even more interesting.

http://www.webdeb.com/add.htm

http://www.aromacaring.co.uk/aromatherapy_and_autism.htm

BETTY ANN-62 yo, possibly undx'd Bipolar Effexor, Buspar

grandma toANDREW - 12 yo-- Bipolar/ADHD, HomeschooledEVAN - 10 yo-- nonverbal autismDAVID 7 yo Bipolar/ADHD

and mother to ANDREA -33 yo, their mom, also Bipolar/ADHD

wife to BOB - 72 yo, a very tired grandpa

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Great info on a subject dear to me, the essential oils and aromatherapy.

I'd add one more precaution. Last week I was recuperating from a knee injury

and was given a bottle of one of the popular essential oil mixtures designed

for muscle trauma and pain. It was supposed to be mixed 20 drops into a pint

of massage oil. I made the serious mistake of putting 10-12 drops into a very

hot bath (while I was in it). No sooner had I leaned back and begun to relax

did the massive BURNING of my flesh (along the waterline) begin.

With my banged up knee and all, I FLEW out of that tub and was washing that

liquid fire off my skin like a madman. Three or four soapy washcloth scrubs,

and lots of cussing and yelling, later I was beginning to feel human again. It

was awful. I was burning for hours. Won't be doing that again!

Will