Just a quick note...

Some of you may know that in addition to being passionate about Young Living essential oils, I'm also a best selling Kindle mystery author. The year 2011 has been crazy, because my publisher has decided to ramp up production on six of my books that have been ready to go and waiting in the queue. (I wrote a lot faster than I tried to get published!) Lots of editing and many new books coming, too. Including a new series called Tall Pines Mysteries. ;o)

One of the books is called Essentially Yours, and features a fun and sexy mystery set in the Adirondack Mountains. See? I couldn't keep the oils out of my writing - you knew it would happen eventually, didn't you? It's scheduled for release next March, but its prequel comes out this fall. Keep an eye out at http://www.legardemysteries.com.

- Aaron

Say Goodbye to the Common Cold!

All right. I'll admit it. I can't guarantee that if you do what I did you'll have the same results as me. How could I know? I've only seen it work on me.

But, just in case it does work for you, I want you to know about it. I wish I'd known decades ago!

I would NEVER have believed this if it hadn't happened to me about 10 times already this year. But this weekend, it happened again, and I figured I ought to write about it before the memory fades.

I spent a week in Thailand recently for business. It was my first time ever in Asia. The trip over took 52 hours (including a plane that had issues, a forced overnight landing, and more...). The trip back was 31 hours hotel to home, BUT that was after a taxi never showed up and I missed my first flight. After another 24 hour delay (a whole story in its own), I finally got on board UA882 and arrived home late Friday night just before the Labor Day weekend.

Now, picture over 300 people on each flight (there were seven flights all together), picture us all going to the same restrooms, passing through the same walkways, going through customs together many times with other flights joining in as well. Picture all those germs... 

I screwed up. I didn't bring my real THIEVES bottle with me, I mistakenly brought the one that was totally diluted that I let my grandkids use to play with. Just a few drops of oil in that whole bottle, and I put a sprayer on top for them to spritz all over the place. I use it as a breath spray, too. But it's not my concentrated bottle that I take everywhere, especially when I'm around a bunch of people! So, I didn't have my full strength THIEVES to use the whole time I was there, and I was very unhappy about that.

So, not surprisingly, when I woke up Saturday morning, I had a scratchy throat and it felt like it was a bit hard to breathe, as if congestion had already set in in my lungs. This is frequently a sign that I'm getting a cold; because of my asthma, I'm a sucker for viruses landing in my lungs. And you know the feeling when a cold's coming, it's just so distinctive, right?

Anyway, as I have done now many times this year when my little two year old granddaughter came home with a cold and I felt it starting in my throat, I dabbed a few drops of THIEVES (Clove† (Syzygium aromaticum), lemon† (Citrus limon), cinnamon† (Cinnamomum verum), Eucalyptus radiata† and rosemary† (Rosmarinus officinalis CT 1,8 cineol)) onto my forefinger and rubbed it inside the back of my throat every 3-4 hours all day Saturday and in the evening. I also rubbed RAVEN on my chest at the same time. RAVEN has always been my first choice for breathing issues or congestion.(Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica), lemon (Citrus limon), wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens), peppermint (Mentha piperita) and Eucalyptus radiata).


By Sunday morning, all symptoms were GONE.

Now, being the skeptic I am, I normally would have assumed that maybe I was mistaken, maybe it wasn't really a cold coming, that maybe I had imagined it.


But after the past year, I have to say categorically, no way! This has happened TEN times now since fall 2009. I've had no colds, whereas normally I would have several during the year, and more when the grand kids were around. And I'm sure I know the sensation of a cold coming on, having lived on this planet for 57 years. 

Next time you feel a cold coming on, try it. Be prepared for a bit of a shock, the THIEVES feels pretty darned strong on your throat. (my wife says it burns her, but not me!)


Sigh. I wish I'd known about my oils back then. Think of all the colds I could have avoided!

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So, yeah. I'm a distributor of Young Living Essential Oils. I do it because I am convinced of the benefit of these all natural products, and I've seen them help people in my family every single day. I wanted to help others, as well, so I signed up to be able to get my friends 24% off the retail price.

To buy your own starter kit with THIEVES in it (plus peppermint, lemon, lavender, and much more...), come over to my Young Living Website. There are tons of free articles there to help you learn about the oils, the history, and applications.

I believe in these oils so much that I'm writing a book featuring them now, called Essentially Yours. I think it's my best yet. (#15)

To prove how dedicated I am to these products, I'll give away a free copy of Healey's Cave (my new release), to the first three people who sign up and order either the Essential Seven Kit or the Everyday Oils Collection. You can also order individual bottles, if you like.

Take good care of yourself, and have a great week!

Aaron Paul Lazar
http://www.pureoils.blogspot.com
http://aaronlazar.younglivingworld.com
http://www.mooremysteries.com

Using the Purification blend to repel bugs and soothe bites

Although my family tends to doubt me every time I tell them about a new oil (they are just "show me" kinds of people!) , they are now believers in Purification, a wonderful blend that includes Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis), melaleuca (Melaleuca alternifolia), lavandin (Lavandula x hybrida), and myrtle (Myrtus communis).

We use it neat (100% strength) on bug bites to take away the sting and itch. And we mix it in a spray bottle of water to use like "Off" or bug repellents. It works wonderfully. I also put just a dab on my head and a dab on each arms (undiluted) to keep really bad deerflies and such away.

The whole family is sold now, and we use it every single day on four grandchildren and all of us adults!

I have also convinced them about many of the other oils now - they all use peppermint, Thieves, Deep Relief, lavender, balsam fir, Raven, and lemon on a regular basis. ;o) It takes time, but they're learning!

More later, must go read to a little one.

Living Life and Loving our Oils

I've been remiss about posting articles here. I've planned to write - dozens of them - but life got more complicated (albeit, better) when I got a new job in the late spring! So, please hang tight and keep checking back. We're living life healthier and happier with our oils and will never go back.

Also - I've written over 20,000 words in my new mystery novel that will feature the oils in a way that excites me to no end. LOL. Can't wait to share the whole story with you!

Thanks!

Aaron Paul Lazar

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Lemon Oil - The amazing power of citrus

My dear grandsons, Gordie and Julian, visited a great deal this week. We spent time cooking, drawing pictures, painting, playing "soccer" (with a half deflated red rubber ball), hanging out by the woodstove, bringing up firewood from the barn, and of course, enjoying Thanksgiving with the whole crowd.

Julian has become my best oil promoter - he knows all the names, what oils are in the blends, and what they're all good for! Gordie loves to have the oils applied at bedtime - a nice foot rub or a back rub is his favorite.

One morning last week, Gordie rose early with me. He's usually up by six (which only gives me an hour to write! LOL), and there he was, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, wanting to cook eggs together and draw pictures. The analogy works well for him, since he has beautiful copper hair, just like a red fox. While I made a quick trip to the laundry room to throw some clothes in the dryer, he found my permanent Sharpie marker and by the time I was back, he'd drawn on his rosy little cheeks and on our flannel backed vinyl kitchen tablecloth.

Horrified that I'd have to scrub and scrub, I turned to my oils, and remembered a note a few weeks ago about using Lemon Oil to remove superglue. I'd actually tried it, successfully, after reading the note when I had to repair a one-of-a-kind slate tile that Julian accidentally broke. (the lemon oil worked!)

I applied a few drops of lemon oil to my grandson's soft little cheek, and voila! The black marks disappeared. Same thing on the tablecloth, just a few drops rubbed the lines out as if they'd never been there.

We've been using lemon drops in our tumblers of ice water, partially for the benefit of the powerful antioxidant properties in lemons, but also because it tastes so good.

Here are more uses for Lemon. And if you didn't already know, over 150 hospitals in England are using the oils for antiseptic and treatment purposes. They use lemon oil to clean and disinfect their cabinets, devices, and patient's rooms. I'll bet it smells GREAT in those places, unlike the usual disinfectant-smelling hospitals we're used to in the States.

LEMON - (Citrus limon) has antiseptic-like properties and contains compounds that have been studied for their effects on immune function. Most people, and especially children, react with delight to the citrus fragrance. CAUTION: Citrus oils should NOT be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light within 72 hours.

Use a few drops of Lemon oil directly on sore muscles to help them relax.

Use a few drops of Lemon oil to disinfect and shine chrome on fixtures and appliances in your kitchen or bathroom.

Use 1-2 drops of Lemon oil to remove gum, oil, grease spots or crayon from jars, glass, plastic containers, counter tops, etc. (newly added: superglue and Sharpie marks!)

Use 1 drop of Lemon oil to add flavor to baked goods such as cookies and cakes.

Make refreshing lemon water to accompany your meals by adding a drop or two of lemon oil to a pitcher of cold water (or make it into lemonade, with sweetener).

Rub a drop of Lemon oil on a corn, callous or bunion mornings and evenings for relief.

Add 2-3 drops of Lemon oil to water in a spray bottle, and spray as an antiseptic cleaner on counter tops, appliances, utensils, toys, etc.

Soak your dishcloth overnight in a bowl of water and 3 drops of Lemon oil to disinfect and kill germs.

Add a drop of Lemon oil to your dishwasher before the wash cycle for added cleaning and sparkle.

Rub a drop of Lemon oil on your hands after using a public bathroom.

Add a drop of lemon oil to gift packages to send a cheery message.

Rub two drops of Lemon oil topically to help clear athlete's foot.

Diffuse lemon oil in the air at home, office, or schoolroom for an uplifting, energizing feeling.
 
 
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That's it! Take care and enjoy the coming week.
 
 
If you're interested in becoming a Young Living Member (to be eligible for 24% discounts!), check out my website here, where you can join, or order retail. ;o)
 
http://aaronlazar.younglivingworld.com/

I'm in Heaven...

Well, not literally. I'm writing this with my feet solidly planted on Mother Earth. But I just got my new shipment of Young Living Essential Oils and I'm surrounded by scents that are lifting me to the proverbial ceiling.

The new "Stress Away" roll on sends me into a rapture. It's a mixture of vanilla, lime, and other delicious oils. It brings to mind Margueritas and sugar cookies. And darn, if that doesn't relax you, what will?

I'm also in love with my new Golden Touch Oils Collection, particularly the Endoflex blend. Featuring spearmint, sage, geranium, myrtle, German chamomile, and nutmeg, it keeps luring me back for more inhalations. Word is it will support kidney function and help balance endocrine/glandular functions. But I just like it for the aroma. ;o)

The entire collection is designed to help relieve a collection of bodily discomforts and improve well-being.

• Juva-flex or Di-Gize can be applied with a warm compress over a tummy to help with intestinal discomfort. 
• RC or Raven can be applied on chest and back to open up airways and relieve chest congestion and asthma. 
• Thieves eliminates airborne bacteria and supports a healthy immune function. (you know how much I love my Thieves already!) 
• Melrose is useful for cleansing minor cuts and scrapes, and as mentioned above...
• Endoflex helps maintain normal kidney function and glandular balances. Frankly, I don't care what it does, it smells so darned good!

I also got a large refill for my Thieves foaming hand soap, more Thieves mouthwash, Thieves toothpaste (with none of those nasty things you find you're warned against on regular toothpaste) and a huge bottle of Ningia Red to boost our immune systems.

In addition, we've been doing "shots" with Citrus Fresh - a new combo with lemon, grapefruit, tangerine, mandarin, spearmint, and orange oils. It's so refreshing added to fresh ice water... and so good for you!

The other day my daughter Jenn came by and refused a beautiful dinner I offered her (beef stroganoff and fixings). She said her stomach hurt, and it had been for a few days. Now-get this-she's a nurse who's been going out straight and hasn't had time to "let" me teach her about my oils. As you can imagine, she's the skeptic I used to be.

I finally convinced her to rub a few drops of peppermint and ginger on her tummy. She did it, rolling her eyes and laughing the whole time. But ten minutes later, she stopped and looked at me as if I'd grown horns.

"Dad. My stomach feels better."

I just looked at her and smiled.

Now, I'd heard a few weeks ago that adding a few drops of peppermint to your water (hot or cold) could help acid reflux. I've had reflux for a long time, and have to take a pill in the morning as well as another variety of rx at night to avoid getting reflux when I sleep. It also used to go back down into my lungs, making my asthma worse.

I started putting a few drops of peppermint in my ice water at night, along with some orange oil. I stopped taking the night time reflux med, and so far, no reflux. Today I eliminated my morning pill, but also took two drops of peppermint in my morning drink. I'm testing this out, folks, and hope I can completely eliminate TWO prescriptions! We shall see.

Of course I already eliminated the Advil I was taking daily for headaches. I'm thrilled about that.

I just have to share one more thing. I've been babysitting a lot of sick grandkids lately.  We're talking running nose city. Two had the swine flu. (they're recuperating, but it was bad!)

To help support my immune system and kill germs, I've been using Thieves on my hands and the bottoms of my feet daily, and putting a drop on my tongue as well to keep away the germs. FOUR times now, in the past two months, I've felt a cold coming on. A scratchy sore throat (which was always the precursor of a cold for me) would start, and I'd rub a few drops of Thieves on the back of my throat where it was sore about three or four times a day, plus all the other applications I'd been doing as a preventative. Each time my cold disappeared before it could blossom into something worse.

Every single time.

Wow. I'm now so convinced about the benefits of Thieves that I carry one in my car, one in my coat pocket, and have them all over the house. What a salvation! And it's so much better for you than the alcohol based antibiotic gel.

Okay, enough for now. Have a healthy and enjoyable weekend.

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