Why Essential Oils?
I am thankful that my mom raised me to be wary of conventional medicine: she wasn’t afraid to use it when necessary, but she much preferred to treat our common childhood ailments with her well-stocked arsenal of home remedies and basic natural treatments, only trotting us off to the doctor when absolutely necessary. I recall phases where she gave us all garlic supplements to ward off colds and flu, which were apparently running rampant at the time. And I recall one instance when she tried to make us all drink carrot garlic juice in an effort to rid our family of some respiratory illnesses that were plaguing us for months (thankfully, since I had finally personally recovered from the flu myself, I got a pass on that particular treatment).
This wariness of conventional medicine, and this leaning towards natural remedies followed me into my adulthood, where I kind of floundered for a while in a rather nebulous state of healthcare. I wasn’t interested in either embracing or outright refusing regular medical care (i.e., medical doctors), but I wasn’t sure what – if any – of the seemingly endless natural care options was the most effective. Some things in the natural medicine world struck me as being downright odd and even a little freaky, frankly. But I wasn’t willing to succumb to Tylenol and antibiotics for every little ache or illness, either. So I really didn’t do anything but the most basic of natural remedies, resorting to visits to the Urgent Care when I couldn’t recover from an illness on my own.
Then I had kids. To be specific, I had kids with health issues like food allergies, asthma, and eczema. I was happy for conventional medical care that helped me and my Certain Little Someone through the terrible first year or two of his life, when we struggled with multiple allergic episodes, wheezing, and itchy itchy eczema that kept him (and me!) up all night. There was a time when I was simply trying to stay afloat, and frankly, trying to keep my child alive and my sanity intact at the same time. I didn’t care what it took, I just wanted my child to live and breathe without scratching his skin off.
But things settled down, and I began to consider more seriously the different options available for treating his various conditions. That’s when I learned about chiropractic care for allergy & asthma patients, and began taking him to get regular adjustments. One of these days, I’ll tell you more about my experience in that realm, but for now, let’s just say it was the first step on my journey towards intentional natural healing. It’s one thing to merely avoid medical care unless absolutely necessary; it’s another thing to seek out alternatives.
As I began to research alternatives to conventional medical care, I began to seriously consider for the first time exactly what I wanted that to look like. I wanted any remedies I employed to work with the body’s natural processes and not against them. I wanted options that nourished and healed without delivering unwanted – and unhelpful – side effects. I wanted care that was holistic in the sense that it took into consideration the involvement of mind and spirit in the body’s healing, but did not dismiss the One Who created the body. I also wanted options that would be easy for me to use in my own home and did not necessarily require the oversight of a doctor (although I am very interested in working with a naturopath or herbalist when the occasion warrants). And of course, I wanted reliable remedies that actually worked!
Not Exactly Affordable
Over and over again, the option that continually represented itself as meeting all these qualifications was… essential oils. Easy to use, effective, no side effects, holistic… and expensive! I admit to getting frustrated by the fact that I could not afford any oils except the occasional bottle from the health food store. And I never felt comfortable actually using those oils on or in my body, so I mostly employed them as cleaning agents around the house.
I knew that high quality essential oils would be the most effective – and the safest – to use, but I was discouraged by the fact that I could barely afford the health-store variety, let alone the incredibly expensive high-quality brands. Of course, I understood there was a reason for their high cost – you get what you pay for, after all! This is one of those things where the extra investment is definitely worth it. But if you don’t have the money, you don’t have the money. I wasn’t about to go into debt to purchase essential oils!
Or Maybe… There IS Such a Thing as Affordable Essential Oils!
And then, in one of those divinely ordained encounters, I learned from Jodi of Granola Mom 4 God and Naturally His that becoming a distributor of Young Living Essential Oils was easy to do, and, what’s better, made them considerably more affordable! I had considered it off and on prior to our conversation, but never pursued it, thinking it would require too much investment of both time and money to make it worthwhile. When Jodi told me the only monetary requirement for keeping your distributor account active was $50 a year… I was sold! I can handle $50 a year! And I can invest as much or as little time into it as I am able to afford, which of course will change with the changing seasons of my life.
So I am now officially an independent distributor of Young Living Essential Oils, which enables me to purchase their oils at wholesale prices! I have already used up a couple of the bottles from my starter kit, and just the other day made my very first order. I am so excited to be able to afford these oils for the benefit of my family and their health.
I’ve been using my oils like crazy the past month or so:
- putting a drop or two of Thieves oil in the humidifier in The Boys’ room to help ward off sickness during the cold and flu season
- rubbing peppermint oil (diluted in jojoba oil) on their chests and backs and feet when they had a cold
- rubbing diluted Thieves oil onto the soles of their feet to help keep their immune system strong against sickness when we go out
- adding lemon oil to the dishwasher for sparkling clean dishes
- adding lemon oil to the washer to help keep linens clean and white
- rubbing PanAway on Tiger Cub’s big toe after he dropped a pumpkin on it (OUCH!)
- … and lots more!
I’m still exploring and learning all about the possibilities, and I can’t wait to share what I learn with you!
How You Can Afford Essential Oils
And now, let me be perfectly frank with you for just a second. (OK, I’m always frank, but whatever.) I know from speaking with many of you that you don’t have a lot of spare cash hanging around either. That’s one reason why you follow my blog in the first place, because misery loves company, err… I mean… birds of a feather flock together. We are all in this frugal boat together, learning how to make do with what we’ve been given, even if it isn’t much.
And since I know that many of you are like me, you don’t have any interest in spending what seems to be excessive amounts of money on little bottles of oils that you’re not even sure will work for their intended purpose. I understand, because I’m the same way. And that’s why I’m so excited to tell you about the possibilities of becoming an independent distributor of Young Living Essential Oils – it can make something valuable and financially unattainable become a reality for you.
An independent distributor of YLEO (I’m sort of tired of typing all that out, so let’s just go with the acronym, shall we?), you would be able to:
- purchase the oils at the wholesale price
- sell the oils (potentially, you could cover the costs for your own oils by the sales you make!)
- get significantly discounted shipping and pricing by enrolling in Essential Rewards (a monthly auto-ship program)
- earn credits towards purchases via the Essential Rewards program
- earn commissions and bonuses depending on your sales and other factors
Your initial investment to get started as a distributor of YLEO can be as little as $40, which, in my opinion, is a great deal and very affordable for most people. That will get you started with the two most popular oils with very broad applications – lavender and peppermint, plus it will provide you with all the information you need to start using YLEO.
If you are interested, you can check out my YLEO website for more information, or contact me here.
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I have never used essential oils but want to make some body scrub for gifts this year so would love to win some
Just FYI… Young Living Oils are therapeutic grade oils. It is safe to ingest the “food” ones (like lemon and peppermint) I wouldn’t use these to make soaps or scrubs… you can get inexpensive fragrance grade essential oils for that… they are not for ingestion and cost a whole lot less.
Veronica – I’m really hesitant to use any other oils on my body as they are all absorbed in through the skin just as if you were to swallow it.
I’ve got them rubbed all over me right now. LOL I’m sick.
This is very ironic because I’m getting ready to do the same thing that you have done – I’m signing up under Mary to get the option to buy wholesale. I’m going to buy the $150 package, but we have to wait until next month when I can work it into the budget.
I would LOVE this! I do use EOs, but have never tried YoungLiving. I keep wanting to, but I just haven’t =) I would love to win this and be able to try them! Thanks for the giveaway!
I have only used EO’s when visiting a friend who does Raindrop therapy. Would love to be able to afford quality products, that work for my headaches. Hope to win some too!
I too would love to use EOs. I haven’t used them much because of the cost. I too am considering the distributor route to be able to buy them wholesale.
Yes, we use the eucalyptus in our cool mist humidifier. I have never tried Young Living, but would love to.
I have used a few and I love them but the expense has always stopped me because we are on a tight budget.
I just started using essential oils a few months ago…adding it to homemade cleaners mostly.
I’ve used essential oils a couple of times over the years. But I recently bought quite a few in preparation for the arrival of our third little blessing in a month. I did some looking online for ways that EOs can help during labor and birth. I’m looking forward to trying them out!
Not yet but would like to try. I heard good things about it from a friend who is using it for her family. Thanks for the chance.
Would love the bottle the Thieves …
I’ve only used tea tree oil, but I would love to try others.
Yes, but I haven’t tried YLEO yet. The Thieves blend looks amazing!
The only thing I have tried is eucalyptus oil in bath water.
I’ve only used a couple essential oils for scents and for making homemade deodorant but would love to try more!
I used EO in my homemade cleaner, bug repelent and dabbling more in natural remedies. I have never used YLEO though. I’d like to become an independent distributer when I financially can. I’ve been wanting to try the thieves oil for awhile now!
I love adding citrus essential oils to my cleaning waters…
I use essential oils in my homemade cleaning supplies. No chemical junk for me!
This would be so awesome to win! I would LOVE to use essential oils, but, the price has kept me away
I have only tried a few for room scents. Would love to use more.
I love using EOs! I would love to win because I’ve been out of Thieves for the past few months and just haven’t had the money to purchase more. I always try to have Thieves, lavender, and tea tree on hand at all times, but love to use peppermint, lemon, orange, and more as well!
i’m very interested in essential oils
I have and I’m out of Thieves – need me some of that!!!
We use tea tree oil quite often. I’ve seen a presentation of YL oils and am definitely interested! I’ve heard great things about Thieves. Thanks for the chance to win!
I have wanted to use EOs for a long time but price is always a factor so this sounds great. And, I’ve really been trying to get us on the natural path for a while now so this is another way!!
Thank you for doing this! I would love to win
We use a lot of lavender EO around here. I have even used it on the dog and his skin problem healed quickly. Poor dog…he hated it! …probably the smell.
They are expensive but I always try to gave a few on hand, like lemon, clove, tea tree and lavender.
I have Wanted to try Thieves oil for a long time! I use other essential oils for cleaning, mood lifting and as aromatherapy for sleep aid. My girls LOvE it when I put a few drops of lavender on their pillow!
I keep hearing about these wonderful oils! I would love to try them!
Love using and learning more about essential oils!
my mom had thieves essential oil and loved it….I normally use the cheap stuff because that’s all I could afford…I will definitely have to look into the young living brand…thanks!
I have been ready about LYEO and really want to try it. I could probably afford something every couple of months, but winning some would help me try it out and get me started. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
I just started using YL eo’s in February. I thought they were expensive, too. I have determined that if we haven’t been using them we would have spent it at the dr.’s office or pharmacist instead. We all feel so much better about our health and just overall. I am just starting to sell them in roller forms and by the drop. I hope to cover what we buy.
Your Mom and mine sound similar!
I would love to win a bottle of this!
I know NOTHING about EOs and would love the chance to experiment with them!
Excellent and timely post for me! I just wrote a post about 5 essential oils that can be used to treat acne. http://naturallychic.indiemade.com/blog/5-essential-oils-fight-acne
I hope you enjoy it!
I LOVE essential oils! Love Thieves oil especially; it would be great to win this!
I am new to the use of essential oils, and am finding them a little expensive as well.
I’ve been considering doing the same, becoming a distributor. I’ve started to dig into the benefits of EO’s and good quality is very expensive. I unknowing purchased cheaper, probably lesser quality oils but at this point I’m not going to waste them.
I would love to try Thieves though!
I have used tea tree and thieves, and I have some lavender I have yet to use.
Love your story!
I LOVE Young Living Essential Oils… I have used them for years! I am always glad to find a distributor as they seem to move away before my oils run out. I would absolutely LOVE to win this giveaway!!
Thanks for the information. I’ve been looking into essential oils for their benefits and uses. I will be considering the offer of joining YLEO.
Hi Anne! Thanks for hosting this giveaway! Essential oil is something I’ve been reading about lately and have even used in my home and on my body. They are from the local health food store as I can’t afford ylo at this time. I really don’t have a following that would order from me, so becoming a distributor would not be an advantage for me. I would love to win the Thieves oil! Blessings from Bama!
I’d love to try essential oils though as you said they aren’t exactly affordable at around $50 each for a quality bottle.
THANK YOU! I LOVE YOUNG LIVING OILS!!!
I would love to try thieves oil, we need a break from being ill and passing things back and forth.. With 11 of us it seems like someone is always getting sick while someone else is getting over being sick…
Yes, I love essential oils! But never tried YLEO before.
I’ve used essential oils sparingly, but I’d love to learn how to use them more.
I’m really interested in learning more about EOs & more holistic/natural medicine/home remedies. I am also looking at ways to save & make a little extra money in order for me to be able to stay at home if/when we are blessed to have children.
No but this is very appealing to me. I really like the idea of the fan that comes with the lavender oil.
I LOVE these oils!
I did the same thing you did! I wanted to start using YLEO’s more, but not spend as much so I joined up back in Sept. Do you put Thieves in the water in your humidifier or in the little inhalant holder? Thanks!
I don’t put it in the inhalant holder only because they scare you by telling you not to put anything in there except the products they sell (the humidifier company)
I’m too chicken to try, lol!