Better Life Essentials

06/12/2025

🌿Top 25 Essential Oil Tips and Tricks 🌿
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1. Store your oils in upright position out of reach of small children.
2. Store oils out of direct sunlight.
3. Carrier oils dilute EOs.
4. There are 85-100 drops in a 5ml bottle.
5. There are 250-300 drops in a 15ml bottle.
6. EOs can smell slightly different in the bottle, diffused, and applied topically so if you don’t like at first whiff in the bottle, you may like it better diffused.
7. When in doubt, read the label! Peel back the label for dilution and safety information.
8. Use oils daily to support overall wellness..stress support and sleep are a must.
9. Wait 12-24 hours before sun exposure with most citrus oils.
10. Do not touch the or***ce reducer.
11. What works for you may not work for someone else. Oils have varying benefits for different people. Try oils within the same family or action group.
12. Don’t just rub oils anywhere. Oils that are fine on arms and legs may not be safe to put inside your mouth, nose, eyes or private parts.
13. “Hot” means the oil may feel hot or warm when applied topically. Use carrier oil to dilute.
14. “Neat” means to apply or use without carrier oil.
15. If you experience an uncomfortable response, add additional carrier oil or discontinue use.
16. If using the Vitality line, you may also use the same way as the regular line. The oils inside the bottle are the same, only the label is different.
17. Rotate your oil use rather than using the same oils over and over.
18. Do consider age. Always dilute with carrier oil for those under the age of 12.
19. Be mindful of others when using EOs in small spaces.
20. Do not consume if under the age of 6.
21. If any oils get in your eye, rinse with milk or carrier oil, not with water.
22. Do not discard oils you dislike the aroma of at first. Our olfactory preferences are influenced by hormones, pregnancy, monthly cycle, immune system, memory associations, medications etc. and can change with time.
23. When introducing oils to children, create positive associations first like using in playdoh.
24. Clean your diffuser weekly.
25. Create a routine with oils. They can’t help you if you don’t use them! 😊
Thanks for this great list!

02/12/2025

This has been wonderful in so many ways!

02/12/2025

This is a handy website with very useful information about essential oils and their many uses. They also have an awesome app, which I use on a daily basis.

Welcome to our FREE Knowledge Base! Discover a treasure trove of educational blogs designed to support your wellness journey.

21/11/2025

THE TESTIMONIAL THAT STARTED YOUNG LIVING

“How many of you have ever experienced pain in your life? Have you ever taken painkillers? And then you try to function afterwards. What do they do to your brain? I know about that because after my accident, I was on morphine for three straight years, and then I was on different forms of oxycodone and codeine for seven years. I didn’t know if I was coming or going. It was crazy. I was on antidepressants for seven years because of the terrible depression I was experiencing.

In the accident, I had three open skull fractures, and then I got meningitis lying in the hospital. I had 16 crushed vertebrae, 11 ruptured disks, 19 broken bones, and my spinal cord was herniated in two locations. The surgeon told my parents that if a butcher had taken a meat cleaver and gone down the right side of my body and sheared off every bone, he couldn’t have done a better job than the tree that hit me.

So, I’m back together and I function better than a lot of 40 year olds, and it’s because of the vigor essential oils have brought into my life.”

~D. Gary Young (2014, Highland Flats Grand Opening Address)

⭐Source: https://www.dgaryyoung.com/blog/2014/the-testimonial-that-started-young-living/

20/11/2025

Perfect for when your house is full of relatives. 😶😁
The other day, I made myself the infamous Unicorn Blend Roller because it is full of emotional supporting oils that make me feel like I can do anything. It pulls me out of a slump, it makes me feel good, and it smells incredible.
Unicorn Roller Blend
Ingredients:
10 ml glass roller
10 drops Frankincense
10 drops Stress Away
10 drops Valor
10 drops Bergamot
10 drops Orange
Instructions:
Add in all oil drops
Fill the rest with a carrier oil
Put on roller and top
Shake and Enjoy!
You can apply to wrists, over the heart, neck, or onto your vita-flex points.
Thanks to The Vesna Design for this blend:)

06/11/2025

Interesting read. 😘

🔥 The Lymph-Fat Detox Loop: Why Your Fat Holds Onto Toxins — and How to Set It Free 💧🧬

Ever wonder why some people detox quickly, while others stay puffy, foggy, and inflamed no matter what they do?

The answer might lie not in their gut, their liver, or even their diet…
But in their fat cells — and more specifically, their lymphatic system’s ability to empty them.

🧪 Toxins Love Fat: A Survival Strategy

Your body is smart. Too smart.

When it detects a threat (like mercury, pesticides, mold toxins, or synthetic chemicals) that your liver and lymph can’t flush fast enough, it stores them in your adipose (fat) tissue.

Why? Because it’s safer to isolate toxins in fat than to let them roam freely and inflame vital organs.

So instead of releasing the toxins, your body:
• Buffers them in fat
• Reduces metabolism to “hold” them safely
• Protects you — but slows healing

💡 The Lymph-Fat Connection

Here’s the twist:
Fat doesn’t just store toxins… it depends on your lymphatic system to drain them.

💥 Each fat cell is surrounded by lymphatic capillaries
💥 These capillaries collect waste, hormones, and cellular debris
💥 If lymph is stagnant → toxins stay trapped → fat becomes inflamed

This is one of the most overlooked reasons for:
• Puffy arms, belly, and thighs
• Cellulite that doesn’t respond to diet
• Weight loss resistance despite “eating clean”
• Brain fog, fatigue, and hormonal chaos

🌀 Detoxing Fat is a Lymphatic Job First

You can’t safely detox your fat cells without:
• Hydrated, flowing lymph
• Clear drainage pathways (neck, gut, liver, kidneys)
• Binder support to “catch” toxins as they release

Otherwise, detox becomes re-tox — toxins just redistribute, and symptoms worsen.

🌿 How to Open the Lymph-Fat Detox Loop:
1. Daily Dry Brushing – stimulates lymphatic drainage around superficial fat stores.
2. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) – clears stagnant pockets in hips, thighs, abdomen.
3. Infrared Sauna Therapy – helps fat release toxins through sweat and stimulates lymph.
4. Castor Oil Belly Packs – reduce abdominal congestion where lymph and fat are densest.
5. Lymph-Loving Nutrients – magnesium, omega-3s, bitter greens, and polyphenols.
6. Binder Protocols – charcoal, bentonite clay, or fulvic acid during detox phases.

⚠️ Important Note:

Detoxing stored fat too fast (without lymphatic and binder support) can result in:
• Anxiety
• Headaches
• Hormonal crashes
• Skin flares

It’s not that “detoxing doesn’t work” — it’s that the drains weren’t open first.

💫 Final Thought:

Your fat isn’t your enemy.
It’s your body’s emergency storage unit — waiting to be cleared with grace and wisdom.

And your lymphatic system holds the master key.
When you unlock it, detox becomes safe, sustainable, and truly healing.

📚 References:
• Blagosklonny MV (2021). Cellular senescence and weight loss resistance. Aging.
• Dranoff JA. (2010). The Lymphatic System and Adipose Tissue: Intertwined Health Partners. Physiology.
• Liao S. (2015). Lymphatic Function and Dysfunction in Adipose Tissue. Journal of Clinical Investigation.

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04/11/2025

⭐️NOVEMBER 2025 - LOYALTY REWARD GIFTS WITH PURCHASE

As the festive season approaches, fill your home with the essence of the season — rich, comforting aromas that capture the warmth and joy of this special time of year.

November’s handpicked collection celebrates all things cosy and aromatic, from timeless blends that set the mood for gatherings to everyday essentials that bring calm, comfort and cheer.

Reach any of the following PV minimums with your November Loyalty Rewards order and receive these exclusive gifts — the perfect way to celebrate the essence of the season!

420PV: Sacred Angel™ Essential Oil 15 ml:

Embrace the serenity of the season with Sacred Angel™, a divine blend crafted to inspire peace, comfort and spiritual connection. With notes of Myrrh, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Ylang Ylang and Rose, this heavenly aroma creates a grounding, heart-opening atmosphere perfect for moments of reflection, gratitude and grace. Let its gentle fragrance uplift your spirit and fill your home with the true essence of the season. This item is also exclusive only to this PV promotion!

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White Angelica™ Essential Oil 5 ml:

Perfect for the busy holiday season, take a moment and wrap yourself in a blanket of calm and protection with White Angelica™. This cherished blend combines the uplifting aromas of Bergamot, Geranium, Myrrh and Ylang Ylang to create a comforting, harmonious atmosphere and promote feelings of peace, positivity and grounding.

Frankincense Essential Oil 5 ml: Embrace the timeless essence of the season with Frankincense Essential Oil. Revered for centuries for its grounding and spiritual aroma, Frankincense promotes a sense of peace, reflection and connection. Diffuse it during quiet moments or add it to your skincare routine for a radiant glow—this sacred oil brings calm, balance and a touch of tradition to your holiday season.

250PV: Citrus Fresh™ Essential Oil 15ml:

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Peppermint Essential Oil 15 ml:

Add a cool, invigorating touch to the season with Peppermint essential oil. Its crisp, refreshing aroma awakens the senses, boosts focus and brings a burst of festive cheer to any space. Perfect for diffusing during gatherings or adding a few drops into sweet-treat gifts, Peppermint captures the bright, joyful spirit of Christmas in every drop.

190PV: Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil 5ml:

Spice up the season with the warm, inviting aroma of Cinnamon Bark. Its rich, comforting scent evokes memories of festive baking and cosy gatherings. Add it to a festive dessert or diffuse it to create a joyful, heartwarming atmosphere or blend it with citrus and woodsy oils for the ultimate holiday-inspired aroma.

145PV: Cypress Essential Oil 15 ml:

There’s nothing like the scent of a fresh Christmas tree! Ground your spirit with the fresh, woodsy scent of Cypress. Known for its calming and cleansing properties, this evergreen essential oil promotes balance and tranquility—ideal for moments of reflection during the busy holiday season. Diffuse it to bring the serene beauty of nature indoors and embrace the true essence of the season.