Young Living brings to you the "newest oldest remedies" that work in harmony in the body, just as our creator intended.
Marc Schreuder
Extract from an Australian lecture.
Sydney, April 12th 2010
Marc Schreuder, Director of Formulations at Young Living Oils is charismatic and approachable. "At Young Living we are one big family," he said, "dysfunctional maybe - but one big family. The executive staff all pitches in to help with planting and harvesting. Gary Young is always among the action and personally filling the cookers and checking the distilling process.
Marc is totally devoted to his job and producing the very best quality therapeutic grade essential oils. Young Living grow and distill the majority of their oils from their farms in France, St Maries - Idaho (USA), Mona - Utah (USA) and Guayaquil - Ecuador. When outsourcing oils Gary and Marc and the crew undertake the necessary very rugged travel all over the world. They venture to the remotest places in the jungle, the desert and have to cross pirate infested waters.
Dressed appropriately in their long white gowns, wearing Arab head gear bearded, Gary Young and Marc Schreuder looked comfortable as they conversed with Arab merchants dealing in Frankincense resin oil.
In search of Frankincense oil Gary Young and Marc Schruder have spent many years setting up negotiations and gaining mutual trust and respect with the Arab merchants who trade in Frankincense oil. When essential oils are bought from brokerage houses or in market places, very little is known about the true origin of the plant. Whilst the sales person in the market place may insist (as Gary found out) that his Frankincense resin is from Yemen, he may have been misguided when it was sold to him. There is a lot of substitution and racketeering in the Frankincense trade, and much of what can be bought in the Middle East is not therapeutic grade - let alone from the Frankincense (Boswellia carter) trees.
Marc explained that there are many varieties of frankincense and that true frankincense is only available in three countries: Somalia, Oman, Yemen and the Yemenese island of Socotra in the Middle East. True frankincense contains four to six Boswellic acids and the best frankincense in the world comes from the island of Socotra. Substitution is rife, however, and in order to get their own real resin samples from the Frankincense trees they travelled through the most dangerous pirate infested waters in the world to get to this island off Somalia. "People said we were crazy, but we managed to get a boat to take us there," Marc said. "The Frankincense trees looked magnificent growing on this desert island. Like none that we had seen before - an incredible sight to behold. We took samples of the resin and found that it was of the best quality, with the highest content of Boswellic Acids - one of the most powerful anticancer substances known. We then set up our distillery on location in Oman to extract pure oil".
Psychological stress causes inflammation and oxidative stress in the body. Stress is the main cause of all disease. Young Living went deep into the jungle in Brazil and to the far Middle East to seek out the best quality oils to reduce stress and inflammation in the body.
Gary Young is firmly committed to his goal of finding new remedies to help fight the cause of Western made diseases. There is no second best. The Young Living team genuinely risks their lives to obtain plants with the best natural healing qualities. Pure, potent, therapeutic grade essential oils have been around since 4500 years BC. Young Living brings to you, the "newest oldest remedies" that will work in harmony with the body, just as nature and God, intended.
"If the essential oil is not to our Young Living standards - we start all over again!"
"There is so much temptation to adulterate essential oils". Marc said. "Sometimes this can be an accidental mistake during the many steps in the production process. When we grow our own plants, or find them in remote places we know exactly what we are getting. Gary insists on knowing exactly what goes into his oils and how they are distilled. He is pedantic about the proper distilling process because it is so easy to burn the oil. A lot of the time Gary helps pack the cooker himself, and checks that the plant material is turned regularly, because there is no room for error when making therapeutic grade essential oils. If the oils don't meet our very high Young Living standards we send them back to the grower, or in our case we start all over again."
Gary admits "People come from all over the world - dressed in their fancy suits to read my documented research. They say that they have done the research and found new evidence about plants helping with new age diseases".
"In Brazil we needed government permission to go into the Amazon jungle and then we had to get tribal permission also". Marc said. "There are no roads in the jungle, so Gary and I flew in. The pilot said the weather was too rough to travel so we paid him an extra couple of hundred dollars and he agreed. It looked like there was no where to land, then a dirt strip appeared in the distance. I thought it was a road, but the pilot said that it was the landing strip. On the ground we took boats down the river to get samples from the Copaiba trees. You can't cut down trees there. The Copaiba oil resin bleeds from the trees, similar to rubber latex or maple syrup".
"Our research in the Young Living laboratory showed that when Copaiba oil was combined with our Oregano and Peppermint oil, the anti-inflammatory effect was four times greater. It was also five times greater with our Cypress oil and with Peace and Calming you have a "slumber party"!
"Copaiba oil is high in an anti-inflammatory compound called Beta-Caryophyllene, and the samples we collected showed the highest levels of 50%. Myrrh oil (Young Living grade) has the highest content of Beta-Caryophyllene and Copaiba is a close second. We wanted the best because Copaiba oil has been used for a thousand years to assist gastric inflammation and ulcers, arthritis, wound healing and cancer. In our laboratory tests we were amazed to find that Copaiba is the ultimate amphlifier. It works a bit like steroids. In our research we put it with our Oregano and Peppermint oils and found the anti-inflammatory effect was four times greater, five times greater with our Cypress oil, and with Peace and Calming you have a "slumber party" Marc said.
A case history: A patient suffering badly with carpel tunnel used a mixture of half Copiaba and half Oregano. He applied it topically from his elbow to his finger tip, on both sides of his arm and hand. The pain relief was instant, and he said that the combination of the Young Living oils was twice as effective as the chemical drugs he was using - and with no side effects with the oils.
Young Living Clove oil is made from the clove bud. The bud is very expensive part used for its medicinal healing qualities. Young Living Clove oil contains 78% to 87% of the active constituent Eugenol - which works with pain, inflammation and tumor cells. "When we looked at samples for sale we found that there were some buds on the top and mainly clove leaf and stem in the bottom of the bag" Marc said. "We have to be very aware of what we are getting and check the plants over carefully before accepting them for testing. At Young Living we use only the plants that have maximum healing benefits.
Fish oil without fat soluble antioxidants goes rancid very quickly. Young Living Omega Blue fish oil comes from mackerel and sardines that are less susceptible to heavy metal and chemical uptake. It is up to ten times more stable that other fish oils because Young Living use lemongrass, myrrh, clove and German chamomile to protect the omega-3 fats during and after encapsulation. A non-molecular distillation method removes any traces of toxins and pollutants. Try it you will notice the difference in how you feel with Young Living Omega Blue fish oil! In other words, reduce inflammation in the body, and reduce the predisposition to all disease.
The most anti-inflammatory foods are:- Fish oil number one, followed by walnuts, blueberries, sweet potato, spinach, garlic, pineapple, ginger and turmeric. All of these foods help to block an inflammatory toxin called N-f- Kapper B in the body.
Clove and Myrrh oil contain high levels of Beta-caryophyllene - the powerful anti-inflammatory and local an anesthetic compound. Young Living Lavender oil also has a topical anesthetic action of 3.5% - Clove oil 4.5%, and Pan Away oil blend is 4.5%. Copaiba has special amplifying qualities so I would personally try combining this with the ones of your choice for improved anti-inflammatory action. For a nagging head cold I found that using seven drops of Copaiba oil and seven drops of Oregano oil and taking a full capsule of Thieves oil with a full glass of water twice daily, really speeded up the recovery time.
The new Young Living Stress Away formula is an emotional first aid remedy. It helps to numb the mind and has a natural Valium like action.
Natural Antiseptics
Clove and Thyme oil are high in an antiseptic compound called Eugenol, plus Phenol anti-inflammatory compounds. Clove and Thyme plants have been historically feed to goats to get rid of parasites. Food has also been traditionally preserved with these two essential oils. Cinnamon oil kills 99.99% E coli. Cinnamon oil is one of the ingredients in our Thieves antiseptic range of products. Young Living found that a diluted spray of our Thieves household cleaner was stilling killing germs two hours later. This safe and all natural antiseptic is chemical free and can be used as a general all purpose household cleaner for the kitchen, the bathroom and even to shine stainless steel. Breathe it in as you spray - it is good for you, the children and your pets.
The Young Living Dentarome Ultra tooth paste contains Thieves oil and has repeatedly proven to be an extraordinary product to fight gum disease. It also contains Lemon oil which is another powerful natural antiseptic. Citrus oils uplift the spirit and are anti-salmonella. They contain Limonene, which has been extensively studied for its ability to combat tumor growth in over 50 clinical studies. Marc Schruder also said the Dentarome Ultra is an excellent natural healing remedy. He applies it to open wounds, cuts and infections.
Ocotea - Nectar from the Amazon
Ocotea is another remarkable essential oil that Gary went to great trouble to find. Deep in the jungle, he experienced floods and long mountainous hikes to collect samples during which he was wet, cold and muddy for five days. This was when one of his younger men vowed never to go exploring with him again. Gary documents all of his research.
Ocotea comes from the laurel family (the same family as bay leaves) which is Laurus nobilis essential oil. It is a cousin to cinnamon bark and has traditionally been used as a natural sweetener. Ocotea however contains low levels of the hot constituent called trans- cinnemaldehyde so it is less irritating to the skin than cinnamon oil. Some of the many uses of Ocotea oil are to assist blood sugar balance, diabetes, candida, parasites and weight loss. It also improves digestion, helps balance pancreatic enzymes, and a natural antibiotic (against streptococci bacteria). Ocotea supports healthy circulation and emotionally creates a sense of peace and happiness.
Weight Loss
One of the major causes of weight gain is stress which increases cortisole and insulin levels in the body. Lowering high cortisole levels, lowers high insulin levels which in turn lowers blood glucose levels. Ocotea also assists reduce high cortisole levels and has been trialed for weight loss with great success. In his clinic in Ecuador Gary Young has used one to three drops of Ocotea under the tongue to lower glucose levels from 120 to 90 in 10 minutes.
Diabetes
Adult-onset diabetes comes about due to stress and diet, and Gary has found that Ocotea works well for that. However, even more exciting is Gary's success with juvenile diabetes using Ocotea oil (he wasn't specific about what had actually occurred - just that he'd had success with Ocotea). This is a huge breakthrough, as most natural therapies that assist with adult-onset diabetes aren't effective against juvenile diabetes. Following are some case histories that Gary and Jeff Adamson shared at convention:
· Case history #1: We worked with a 68 year old female, who was having a reaction to her medication. We couldn't get her glucose levels under 150. We gave her 3 drops of Ocotea, 3x a day. Her glucose levels changed within a day. We still have problems with her when she gets under stress, but apart from those times she's doing great - she feels better, and has more energy.
· Case history #2: We worked with a 22 year old female. She is a type 1 diabetic, won't swallow pills. So we gave her 4 drops of Ocotea, 4 times a day. We also gave her a couple of drops of Cinnamon in a tincture with other herbs. She made a complete turn-around over a few weeks. She began slimming down, her fatigue stopped, and she stopped acting out.
· Case history #3 (from Jeff Adamson): We treated a 67 year old female, who had low energy, was irritable, and not feeling well. Her blood sugar was 340 when she came to us. We put her on supplements, and Ocotea. One week later, her blood sugar was 212. It then got down to 140. I didn't expect such a small amount of Ocotea to have such a strong effect on blood sugar. Emotionally, the Ocotea brings peace and happiness. Our clients don't want to stop taking it. When blood sugar is in balance, they lose weight.
· Case history #4 (from Jeff Adamson): My daughter aged 19. Her blood sugar was over 600! We got it to normalise using natural remedies, and she was able to discontinue her insulin. Then when she fell pregnant, she found that she needed to use insulin again. After the baby was born, she found it difficult to go off insulin. She couldn't get her blood sugar under 250. We gave her 4 drops of Ocotea, 4x a day. Her blood sugar was under 150 in 24 hours! This is the ideal blood sugar level - once it's under 150, the kidneys stop being stressed. She is now able to stay off insulin and manage herself with diet alone.
Anti-fungal and Anti-parasitic
· Case History: "I began to work with Ocotea oil in the clinic. There was a spot on my foot, which tea tree [Melaleuca alternifolia] didn't clear up. I used Ocotea and 3-4 days later the fungus was dead. People in my office had foot fungus, and it worked for them too!" - Jeff Adamson
· Case history: We treated a South American female with a fungal infection of the skin, which caused a dark stain on her neck/forehead. She's had this for many years. We tried Clove oil, but didn't get any results. Then we added Ocotea, and now her forehead is completely clear, and her neck is 50% improved. - Jeff Adamson
· Parasite study: Gary Young did a study of 88 school children. 62 of them had parasites, up to 5 different varieties. 32 of them had parasites and candida combined. He put 1 drop of Ocotea in 250ml of water, and gave each child 30ml of this formula. It killed the parasites and the candida.
Conclusion
Young Living is renowned for their genuinely organic therapeutic grade essential oils. These are manufactured specifically for the purpose of improving emotional and physical health. Gary Young leads the way in his research and teachings to help you, the consumer, fight Western made disease. The amazing things that I have learned from Gary's educational CD's and seminars have taken me to a new level of healing. When my clients are using Young Living Essential Oils as directed, I have seen remarkable changes in their Live Blood Analysis within three weeks (this is done free at my consultation). These changes include a huge reduction in candida levels, as well as improved immune function - shown by increased (or decreased) white blood cell activity and/or numbers of white blood cells. Improved blood circulation evidenced by less clumping of red blood, less 'leaky gut' signs and also digestive improvements.
I am honored to be a helper in spreading this vital information to others so that they can do more to assist their own health. My teachings are informal gatherings in your or my home. They are always fun and I provide a morning or afternoon tea consisting of healthy low GI foods from my book A WAKE UP CALL. You will be delighted to find that in all of the foods that I serve on these occasions, a variety of the Young Living oils are used for flavor, antioxidant protection and good nutrition. My "Oils Do" workshops are free - but you must confirm your attendance by booking for these as numbers are limited.
For more information on "Oils Do" educational workshops, Raindrop Technique, Emotional Release and/or nutritional educational talks, please see my website or phone Irene Hess-Oates on (02) 62415193.