MOTHERS' FLU, COLDS AND IMMUNE PROTECTION STORIES
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"Life saving antibiotics are losing their effectiveness and eventually will cure as well as a sugar pill." from a World Health Organization Press Release
"A virus doesn't give you the flu; an immune system that doesn't defeat the virus is what gives you the flu. The key is immunity." from Jenny Thompson, Health Sciences Institute

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Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 5:08 AM
Subject: [JOYgroup] sore throats/swollen glands dilemma

Hello Katrina and all,
The minute I feel a scratchy throat or congested glands coming on I immediately start taking Longevity capsules (thyme, orange, and clove), usually one with each meal. Thyme and clove oil have been tested and determined by the ORAC scale to be some of the highest antioxidants in the world. I use these capsules like emergency antibiotics when I am fighting things off and also as prevention whenever I travel or visit hospitals. No other oil works as quickly for me as this powerful blend (and it doesn't smell in case you are in aroma phobic company!)

Fighting the various "yucks" in their early stages is key to conquering them quickly. Sugar, dairy, and wheat make the cold/flu/virus worse for me so eliminating those things really helps my quick recovery. Rubbing Purification on my glands, drinking Berry Young Juice (2Tbsp in 8oz warm water like a tea), and sucking on Thieves lozenges throughout the day is very soothing as well.

Blessings and be well,
Jennifer Graves Nordin,MPT
Wellness Essentials at EmBody Health Studio
Hudson, Wisconsin

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Hi Joanne,
I thought I would share that I use oils in a diffuser on a daily basis. Especially in cold and flu season, I diffuse for about fifteen minutes before my children go off to school in the morning and about fifteen minutes before they return home for the day. The timer unit that automatically turns the power off and on to the diffuser works to conserve the oils also.
Sincerely,
Tracy Ulrich
The Pacific Northwest

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Hi Everyone-
Since January 1st, I've been rubbing my kids' feet with diluted Purification blend to prevent illness as we were all sick for about ¼ of 2003 (or perhaps a little more). So far, it has worked. I picked up my daughter at her school, watched a little girl throw up right next to us, went home and used them every few hours that day – whenever got the stomach flu. My daughter was then playing with a boy whose nose was running and I later learned his sister also had strep throat. My daughter stayed well.

My question is how will this affect their immunities in the future should we stop using them? Will they all of a sudden catch every illness going around if I stop using them?? She is 4 years old and my baby is 21 months.
Linda

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Hi
I think you are asking a great question.

I'm certainly not a PhD, but there are several on the list – perhaps they will comment, too.

My thought is that if you stopped, you would go back to where you were, and spend about a quarter of your time taking care of sick kids - yuck!

Be good to your kids - stick with the oils !
Tracy Ulrich
Essential Oils Healthline
Stanwood, WA USA

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Linda,
By my thinking, you would be hampering the growth of your kids' immune systems only if you kept them in a sterile bubble all their lives. The fact that they are right there when "the non-oily kid throws-up" means that their bodies have been exposed to the same germs as the other kids and their immune systems are so strong and they develop antibodies so efficiently that it's not necessary that they go through the detoxifying process of the other kids.

I think this quote from David Stewart's book "Healing Oils of the Bible" will put your mind at ease.

"By contrast, when essential oils are used to attack a bacteria which has invaded our bodies, they are selective because they are imbued with God's intelligence. They know which are the bad guys and which are the good ones so that when they have killed off the bacteria causing the sickness, the good bacteria are still alive to serve us. Healing and dealing with bacterial illness with God's medicines leaves our immune systems stronger after the illness than before, thus working toward the prevention of future disease. This is quite unlike antibiotics that weaken us and encourage the contract of future diseases."

I haven't asked Mr. Stewart's permission to use this quote, so I hope it will suffice if I explain that the whole page from which I drew this quote was equally relevant to this topic. I encourage everyone to get this book. It's available at any bookstore, www.amazon.com.

Further, Linda, there's a strong possibility that your kids will one day look back in deep appreciation of what you're doing for them now. I certainly am grateful for what my parents "didn't do" for me. Below is an article I wrote that explains and goes deeper into the topic of building immunity. (see lengthy post on the healthlineonline yahoo group).
Caleb
www.thesecretofthieves.com (fab website - kindly consider coming back here to order)

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Whenever I feel a sore throat or flu type symptom coming on I immediately take a capsule with 3 drops of thieves and 3 drops of oregano. Seems to ward it off for me, although sometimes I have to repeat it before bed. As for the swollen glands I too have had them: earlier as a child then again upon having my wisdom teeth removed! My DDS says by having the teeth removed there's an opening now where food can get into the gland and trapped, he recommended antibiotics (which are what I was given as a child) I opt for Sandalwood. I just rub it on the area and within an hour the pain and swelling are gone.
Hope this helps,
Denese

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Hi It's Chaya,
We put thieves oil into a capsule and drink it down when we are showing any signs of sore throat, colds and flu. Good luck.

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Date: 05/12/2004(Wed) 11:53am
Subject:Throat

Good morning,
I lent my new book, Essential Oils Integrative Medical Guide by Gary Young to another person. I now need to use a blend for a throat that is uncomfortable and swollen. If you have the book, I would be most appreciative is someone would send me a couple of the blends that would help my poor throat. Thank you!!

PS. I am never lending this book again....
Sharon Ahearn

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Hi Rich & Shauna!
A fun testimonial from our house tonight...about 3/4 of Richfield is down with different flu bugs. The amount of kids staying home sick from school is shocking. We have kids in every school and heavily exposed to the 'bugs'. Both the younger ones where feeling pretty punky tonight (runny noses, a cough coming on, headaches, the works)...I had them bath in epsom salts to detox, then drink Thieves in water...then 'oiled up' with Valor and Thieves on feet and back, and Aroma Siez on cheekbones for sinuses (out of lavender, so my next best choice).

I felt the crud coming on too, so I've drunk a couple heavy doses of Thieves tonight, and am greatly improved. Have been diffusing Thieves and Gathering throughout the house...I remember hearing on one of the tapes that Galbanam was used in the Israelite home (tents?) to purify...anytime we purify, we strengthen. Well, I've found that Gathering has really kept our sinuses clear.

My little girls LOVE the oils...Seleni (11 yr. old), and I were just counting our blessings tonight, that we can take care of what 'bugs' us without having to run to the clinic for medicine. When I send the girls off to school, I put
Thieves on their feet and chest, have them drink a couple drops, take their kids chewables, and a couple Vitamin C. Seems to be keeping them afloat.
Smiles,
Sondra

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Hi, here is my take on Sulfurzyme. Sulfurzyme contains MSM which is a FOOD. Your body will store any excess that it doesn’t use and then dump it after 12 hours. In times of over work or tired and sore muscles take more. The daily dose is for maintenance. Your body NEEDS the sulfur. Every growing living thing needs sulfur. Plants get it in the dew and the rain. Dogs and cats get it when they eat grass. They may puke it all up but they got the sulfur. Grass eating animals graze in the morning and get their share, but you don't. By ten o'clock it is mostly gone. All the stuff on the produce counter is sadly lacking in sulfur. It is picked immature on purpose to extend shelf life.

Sulfur can only be found in vine ripened fruit and then after about a half a day it is gone. Remember, every cell in your body will be replaced and without sulfur YOU are short changed. Membranes will be harder and in many cases smaller and will not allow easy exchange of the vital life-giving fluids you need for life. I will take it daily forever. Want more info? Look up MSM on the web. All this is there and much more. TAKE YOUR SULFURZIME. See you in Nashville. Martha, I especially want to try to meet you
Maynard Good #430389

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PROPER USE
It is important when you come down with an illness to use essential oils correctly. Be aware of any safety precautions, as some essential oils can sting or burn so they need to be diluted.

Diffusing Oils;
When oils are diffused in a home or office, they purify the air itself by removing toxins, metallic particles and other harmful microscopic debris. They also increase the atmospheric oxygen of the air, and boost levels of beneficial ozone and negative ions which dramatically inhibit the growth and reproduction of airborne pathogens. Further, as the odorous molecules drift to the various surfaces of each room they rapidly kill virtually all pathogenic bacteria, rifles, molds and fungi they come into contact with. And lastly, they completely destroy odors from mold, cigarettes, household pets and more.

Perhaps the most popular and effective method of diffusing oils is to buy a product called a Diffuser, which sprays an ultra-fine mist of the essential oil of your choice into the air. The millions of misted particles sprayed from a diffuser are so fine they can hang in the air of your house literally for hours, spreading from room to room via the normal air circulation that occurs as you walk through your house.

So diffusing puts the oils into the atmosphere in your home. You're getting increased oxygen because it releases the oxygenating molecules, you're getting increased ozone and negative ions because that's where it comes from in nature, from the plant oils.

VERY IMPORTANT POINT ABOUT DIFFUSING OILS:
Whatever you do, DO NOT HEAT YOUR OILS. Keep them around room temperature. Heating the essential oils will not only ruin the therapeutic value of the oil, but it can also harm you. Research shows that high temperatures will change the chemistry. This changed chemistry can be toxic to the human body.

This is simply basic organic chemistry 101. If you want to fragrance a room and obtain health benefits, use a cold diffuser. Do not use a light bulb called an Aroma lamp or burn oils with fire from a candle.

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Quality:
I went to a well known body care store and found the oils that were labeled "Pure Essential Oils." In very small print, on an attached card, was this statement, "Lavender essential oil diluted to a 2% solution."

That 15ml bottle contained 6 drops of lavender oil and the rest grape seed oil. That is a 2% solution!!! The bottle sold for $10.00. A 15ml bottle of lavender essential oil contains about 300 drops and usually costs between $18.00 to $20.00. My experiences further cement my faith in Young Living Essential Oils as being a honest, dependable source of quality oils.

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Hello! I was wondering for how many days it is safe to take oils internally- I love the recipe I got on here for a natural antibiotic using oregano, frankincense and Thieves when I have a cold or flu, but would like to know if it is possible to overdo it.

Many Thanks, Betty

I take oils internally for a number of chronic conditions. Every month my chiropractor retests my need for these oils using kinesiology. My chiropractor finds that the essential oils are so powerful the body needs a rests from them and usually I will not test well for the same oil(s) two months in a row.

I learned at a June 2002 Convention that it is best to use oils for six consecutive days and rest on the seventh.
Kind of like work, your body needs a break. Russell Louie

Hi Russell,
I've been taking oils internally six days out of seven (to combat fungus in the blood) with no ill effects since last August according to a protocol I was given at the Young Life Research Clinic. Some time before that myhusband had taken a capsule a day of Thieves for several months with no ill effects either.

In addition, my husband had a staff infection which ate his hip after taking diet pills containing ephedrine, caffeine and aspirin for 10.5 months. Most people would have died, but it took his immune system down to zero and he contracted staff (unfortunately, he stopped taking oils internally and was not taking them when this happened). After 8 days in the hospital with a high fever all the while on the most potent antibiotics they had, and after surgery to remove the infection, he was still running a fever. We gave him 24 drops of Thieves in a capsule. Four hours later we gave him 8 drops of Thyme, 8 drops of Oregano and 8 drops of Frankincense in a capsule and
alternated those every four hours. The next day, the fever was normal and has remained so ever since.

Mary Ervasti

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Hi.
Which Essential Oils does anyone use for a sore throat and laryngitis? Thanks.
Elizabeth

Hi Elizabeth,

I always have an extra bottle of Thieves on hand for the winter months. I use them with our family to support their immune and respiratory systems during the cold/flu season.

Of course I'm not "prescribing" any treatment here..... just sharing what we do. At the first sign of a sore throat, it is one drop of thieves blend on the toothbrush first thing in the morning. We also put one drop in a glass of water and gargle after finishing with the teeth. At bedtime, I rub feet with diluted thieves blend or diluted oregano.

Tracy Ulrich

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Dear Wendell,
Jessica suggested the Thieves, Oregano, Frankincense combo and I really LOVE that recipe. I am an old woman whose immune system was weakened with chemo therapy. And I NEVER get any of the flu-like illnesses that fell the younger people where I work or other people I meet at the senior center. When I start feeling like it is attacking me, I start the oils and get over it. I wish I could deal with my diabetes as easily.

Here is what I do: I first empty out a big vitamin capsule (I really should try to find some on the net and buy some, but I never do).

Then, in an empty e.o. bottle. I put 12 drops Thieves, 4 drops Oregano, and 2 drops Frankincense. Using an eye dropper, I transfer this mixture to the capsule, put on the top of it, and down the hatch. You can't make them up in advance, which is the bad thing about it. But it works so well it is worth the trouble. I take a capsule like that 3 times a day as long as necessary (usually a couple of days) and then take one a day for a few days to be sure I killed all the pathogens.
Ann

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Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 23:05:58 -0700
From: "Jessica Wild"
Subject: Re: West Nile
I got over it in TWO days using MASSIVE amounts of Berry Young Juice. (two liters in three days)
Jessica

Hi, Jessica,
Thanks for the tip. My cousin had a bad flu with fever of 104 for several days and thought he would die. He drank 3 bottles (12 oz.) of Berry Young Juice in one night. He said that he craved it and couldn't stop drinking it.
The next morning his fever was down to 99 and he felt so much better.
Be well,
Jeannie

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Katrina,
When in doubt do Raindrop! I haven't had anything as severe as you describe but anytime my immune system is in need of a tune-up, I have my husband give me a Raindrop. That and drinking lots of water usually is all I need.

When friends are having recurring problems I suggest weekly Raindrop for 4 weeks and then twice a month for about six weeks. We then do Raindrop monthly just because it feels good.
Jacke

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My DH was sent home from work last week - sick. By the time I got home he was a wreck - fever, chills, body aches, etc. I had had similar symptoms a few days prior so I knew what to do. I had been reading the EODR for various "ailments" of mine and came across the use of Idaho Tansy for Influenza. It had worked for me so I gave it a try on him. I rubbed both his feet and belly and left him in bed. The next morning he was off to work by the time I got up so I assumed he felt better. When he got home he shared with me that he felt amazingly better about an hour after I used the oil on him. His aches and pain went away, etc. Of course, he wasn't willing to admit that the oil had "cured" him. He said: "Ya know I took aspirin too." When did you start taking the aspirin, I asked - 9 AM, he said. So I said, lets see you were taking aspirin all day but got relief one hour after the oil, hmmmmm. He has become a reluctant believer ;-)

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Hi,

For the past 11 yrs. I have dealt with an ongoing health problem.

In 1993, I had two major bouts with what I am assuming was the flu since the rest of my family had it also. Since then, I am very prone to getting sore throats and swollen glands all year round that always ends up in a full-blown cold.

I believe the oils are my answer or at least, a good part of it, but, that's all the further understanding I have at this time. I know my thyroid and adrenals have been affected and am taking the oil of nutmeg, Endoflex and thyromin faithfully. I am also taking a supp. with bovine daily. I use Frankincense, thieves, Immupower every time I feel something possibly coming on. In fact, I use frankincense daily on my chest area just for safety sake. Many nites I use drops of thieves under the tongue. I drink much water daily. The thyromin I recently began taking when I read that Gary Young uses it because of his logging accident and it destroying his thyroid, hoping that eventually this too will strengthen mine.

Question: Would anyone have any kind of experiences with this type of situation and what protocol they use?

karen

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Hi Everyone!

. . . Something else that really makes my heart sing is when I can give someone information that will show them that there's no need to fear. That's what I hope this letter will do for you.

We have been hearing much about the respiratory disease called SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome).

Here's some perspective: ".I believe that 36,000 people die from the flu each year. Worldwide there have been less than 200 reported deaths from SARS." Wally G. Astor, Ph.D., Director, Rampart Range Campus, Director, Office of International Education, http://www.dickinson.edu/~osborne/PPMa.htm

Like the flu SARS is caused by a virus. Viruses make us sick and kill by way of free radicals, according to Robert Cathcart, MD. http://www.orthomed.com/vomiting.htm.

We breathe in millions of free radical molecules created by cigarette smoke, auto emissions, etc. We eat free radicals in the form of pesticides and preservatives on our food. Even exercise creates free radicals. HOWEVER,
ANTIOXIDANTS ARE FREE RADICAL SCAVENGERS.

"The amount of antioxidants that you maintain in your body is directly proportional to how long you will live." (Dr. Richard Cutler, Director of the government's anti-aging research department of the National Institutes of Health www.nih.gov.

Why do people get sick with SARS? The short answer is that their bodies immune system has lost its ability to maintain body health.

According to Dr. Terry Friedmann, consultant on rare tropical diseases for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in an article in Essential Edge Magazine 5/03, "The most important advice I can give is to keep your immune system strong. We can help maintain strong immune systems by using Super (vitamin) C, enzymes, Exodus, Berry Young Juice, Immune Tune, ImmuPro, and Power Meal. When in a high risk area use the essential oils Thieves, Oregano, ImmuPower and Frankincense to support the immune system."

I believe we have been given all we need to survive and prosper in any circumstance. We just need the wisdom to know where to find it, and wisdom is available in abundance for the asking.

Mary Ervasti

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You probably already got lots of these, but (our) OREGANO kills virus in the spine, really quickly. My sister is a massage therapist and worked on a 17 year old who had bad scoliosis (also a virus) and she did Raindrop 10 treatments. At the beginning, the girls couldn't sleep because of the pain, and her shoulders were pulling into a position that crowded her lungs and she was starting to have a hard time breathing. After the 10 treatments, her spine was almost straight--probably would have gone all the way with a few chiropractic treatments (which parents didn't think necessary). The pain was gone, the lung pressure was gone, and when the whole household of 6 persons came down with a terrible flu and were incapacitated for over a week--she didn't get it!

We've used Oregano on any kind of virus (flu, resident spinal virus) and gotten relief, sometimes in as little as 20 minutes. But you keep on using it for awhile after the symptoms go away, and then periodically. Put it along the spine, like in Raindrop technique. If you can get someone to do the Raindrop technique on you, it is even better. The person does not have to be a professional. Anyone can do it, just watch the video.

Susan

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Subject: Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci
Sandy,

I'm glad that Jeff wrote in--I'm not as well-versed as he is on fancy terms doctors create to cover-up the messes they make. Now that I understand what VRE is, I encourage you to visit my Thieves website, www.secretofthieves.com. That should provide lots of inspiration, including dozens of medical studies. Maybe even the doctor could get excited.

I'd also remind you about the importance of alternating. The constant use of Thieves (or any oil) several times a day for weeks will desensitize the body to its power. This is not a negative response. It's just the body's natural response--like the eyes adapting to bright light. To maintain the maximum effect of Thieves, alternate between uses with another strong oil. Besides those already mentioned, consider the Longevity blend...it includes a tough oil (Thyme), a healing oil (Frankincense), and a couple super-high antioxidant oils (Clove and Orange). Orange is also high in Limonene...an ingredient you'll often found in cleaners...as in "antibiotic."

Also, I had a member whose relative was hours away from having his foot cut off by "blind" doctors after weeks of their treatment not only made his initial problem worse but caused him to get a staph- resistant infection. Thieves was the primary tool that helped the guy finally leave the hospital a couple days later, foot and all. Doctors were amazed. Nurses inquired about the oils and wrote down all the details about the regimen. But the primary reason I mention all this is that the second biggest tool in the turnaround was Regenolone. Think about it. Not only do you want to aid the body in killing the doctor-caused bacteria, you also want to aid help the body in restoring (regenerating) the doctor-destroyed tissue.

Ultimately, the outcome will be wonderful. The victim will be empowered to take charge of his own health and thereby totally avoid future contact with the number 3 leading cause of death in the US--drugs, doctors, hospitals. (Possibly the number one cause of death. http://mercola.com/2003/jan/15/doctors_drugs.htm)

Caleb
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Worried about the Flu?

While in a meeting with Gary this past week, we discussed how many people were becoming ill with the flu. We asked Gary which Young Living products he would take to prevent catching the flu or help in recovering from it. His response surprised many of us. Even those of us who have been using the oils for many years were caught off guard. The following is a list of immune-boosting products Gary recommends in order of importance and Gary’s explanation of why.

1. Detoxzyme: People are not adequately digesting food, which creates a host for bacteria and illness.

2. AlkaLime: If you are building up acid and not detoxifying, it doesn’t matter what else you take because it will not be effective. Acid is produced in the body at night. Taking AlkaLime before bedtime will help alkalize your body.

3. ImmuPro and/or Exodus II capsules – These are highly effective immune system boosters.

4. ImmuPower: This is the ultimate essential oil blend for building, strengthening, protecting the body and supporting its defense mechanism.

5. Berry Young Juice: The most powerful antioxidant juice.

6. Ultra Young supports the body’s ability to produce HGH. Higher levels of HGH support lower insulin levels. Lower insulin levels boost immune function.

7. Thieves Oil Diffused: Thieves a minimum of 15 minutes a day, morning and night. Use the Thieves Lozenges and Spray to help protect the body.
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