For the second consectutive year, Young Living has been chosen as one of Utah’s Top 100 Private Companies by Utah Business Magazine. Each year, the magazine highlights top Utah companies that are contributing positively to Utah communities, both economically and on an individual level. Ranking placement is determined by number of full-time employees, both in and out of Utah.
This news item confirms that Young Living continues to be a fast growing and dynamic company. At the 2008 convention we were treated to a tour of the wonderful new warehouse which now offers plenty of room for future expansion. But we were told that the headquarters building was the now the cramped spot. So now they are ready to build a new headquarters facilty conveniently located next to the warehouse. (The existing headquarters is in Thankgiving Point, miles away from the warehouse.)
Here’s an article that gives the source of the probiotic super strains in Young Living’s Life 5. And in doing so, it highlights the seriousness of thought behind the formulation of Young Living products and the fact the Young Living continues to be on the cutting edge of health supplements.
I had chronic soar throats and coughs I had as a kid. In high school I got on a kick of eating peppermint candy to cool my dragon throat. A decade later it finally dawned on me that the candy’s high sugar content had prolonged the agony. This Science Daily article notes that cough syrup is probably useless for reducing the time a cough lasts. But it says nothing about the probable negative impact to overall health of popular chemical-laden cough syrups and cough drops. Continue reading Cough Syrup as Useless on Adults as It Is on Kids

I guess it’s dawning on lots of folks that cleaning with poisons is an oxymoron…it can’t be done. Reckin they’d like to hear about Thieves Household Cleaner? There’s no reason to wait for Clorox to pull its head out of the toxic fumes. Continue reading Consumers Demanding Greener Household Cleaning Products
“While Animal Scents™ Ointment is fantastic for helping cuts and scrapes heal on my horses, I also use it for several other purposes. I decided that if it is good for living skin, it should be good for leather too. I use it to condition my saddles, bridals, and all of my leather horsey stuff. It is also great for leather shoes, purses, whatever you can think of. It does not damage or change the leather, which is very important.”
Marci Coffey in the January 25, 2008 issue of Young Living Newsletter.
It seems as though everyone likes to point out the health benefits of red wine. At least those who drink red wine…and there must be lots of them. If you enjoy red wine, more power to you. But don’t point to its health benefits as your reason for drinking it…that just makes you sound dumb and guilty. Continue reading Bogus Health Benefits of Red Wine Indicate Researchers Are Drunks
I got a call on Monday Feb 26th that my brother and sister-in-law’s baby had been born. I rushed over knowing that Lis (my sister-in-law) would have a big meal prepared. Not the case. I know something like that happens at weddings, funerals, or birthdays…haven’t got a handle on this social stuff yet. Continue reading Oily Niece Nadia Born Feb 26th, 2007
“Whenever I accidentally bite my inner cheek, tongue, or lip, I immediately dilute 1 drop of clove essential oil with 5 drops of olive oil and rub on the affected area. Discomfort is quickly relieved, and within a few hourly applications, the discomfort forgotten.” Continue reading Clove Oil to the Rescue after Oral Torture
Why is it important to choose a healthy ointment for your pet? Well, Mabel, who’s going to rub it on? Are you going to do it with your bare hands? The ones that have skin that absorb nutrients and/or toxins so effectively that nicotine and birth control patches were invented? Continue reading Vet-Recommended Pet Poisons Kill You As You Apply