the essential edge news, volume 1 issue 6-au

THE Essential Edge News

NEWS OF THE WORLD LEADER IN ESSENTIAL OILS

Volume 1 Issue 6

Distributors from around the world converged on St. Maries farm this summer and gained understanding and admiration for the Seed to Seal™ process.

Seed to Seal™ on display during 2011 Young Living harvests

Founder’s message

From these harvests, participating distributors gained insight and appreciation for the Young Living way, as they took advantage of time with Gary Young to experience the dedication and effort required to produce the pure, beneficial oils that have made Young Living the world leader in essential oils.

The procedure required to produce pure, effective, therapeutic-grade essential oils is not easy, but we achieve this goal through our rigorous five-step benchmark.

Following such lofty standards in production may be too inefficient or too costly for some companies, but not for us; high standards are what define Young Living. This was never more evident than this year at the melissa harvest at the St. Maries farm in Idaho, when more than 50 distributors were left wondering if they had been the victims of unfortunate circumstances due to the cool weather slowing down the melissa development.

Gary, refusing to harvest underdeveloped melissa, instead turned his and the distributors’ attention to harvesting Douglas fir. By waiting to harvest the melissa until the right

moment of readiness, the distributors came away with a valuable learning experience and a greater confidence in Young Living and its products.

The Seed to Seal process is the magic behind the oil in the bottle. It is a distinguishing element of Young Living and, if understood, can be a powerful tool in cultivating a successful Young Living business.

If you missed the unique opportunity of working with and learning from Gary at any of this year’s harvests, your next opportunity awaits you in January during the balsam fir harvest in Idaho.

Throughout this year, Young Living has demonstrated firsthand why we continue to be renowned as the world leader in essential oils, featuring the Seed to Seal® process during our many harvests around the world.

CULTIVATEThrough plant cultivation at the seven Young Living farms, we continue to conduct research and work to produce the highest quality of aromatic plants.

DISTILYoung Living’s proprietary, low-temperature, low-pressure, steam distillation process ensures that the beneficial plant compounds in every distillation of oil remain uncompromised during the extraction process.

TESTEach essential oil must pass stringent testing to make sure that the optimal bioactive compounds are present. Young Living uses its own internal and third-party laboratories to verify that purity and potency standards.

SEALYoung Living completes the Seed to Seal process by carefully filling each bottle of essential oil at our new, high-tech, state-of-the-art production facility.

Since starting Young Living those many years ago, I have been intensely focused on one purpose: to help others reach their highest potential.

I have spent countless years researching, discovering, and providing essential oils for the benefit of people throughout the world, that they may reach physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. I often feel consumed with my desire to help those in need, and yet I am privileged to do so because people everywhere who use Young Living products are experiencing positive changes in their lives. What a blessing for those people, which is so rewarding for me!

My passion for discovery of natural healing remedies has taken me into the dense jungles of South America, the magnificent frankincense trail of ancient Arabia, and the mountains of Azerbijan, Hunza, and Inner Mongolia.

After visiting villages and regions across the globe, I have often had the wonderful opportunity of returning to them because of The D. Gary Young Foundation. Through these experiences, we have been able to: build schools and water systems for the Indian tribes in the Copper Canyon mountains of Durango, Mexico; build and maintain schools in Ecuador; provide supplies to hospitals in Kenya; and operate clinics in Vietnam. Truthfully, there is no better feeling than giving back!

I continually encourage Young Living distributors to join in the harvests. The harvests allow me to give back to you, the distributors, by sharing my knowledge about things that will help you overcome your individual trials. By sharing these experiences, we are all strengthened.

I ask each of you to think about what you can do to help somebody else become better. Make today the beginning of a life filled with giving!

Essentially yours,

SEEDPotent essential oils come from plant species that have been authenticated and approved by Young Living and other industry experts.

Seed to Seal : setting Young Living apart

Distributors spend time distilling Douglas fir at St. Maries farm in Idaho.

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U.S.Look inside your next order for

something special from Young Living! Starting October 1, the Seasonal Essentials 2011 holiday catalog will be dropped into every order. This is your chance to get some amazing gifts, promotions, and Young Living swag. Shop for others or shop for yourself this holiday season!

MexicoYoung Living Mexico set another

milestone in August by having its very first meeting in Veracruz, where Young Living has experienced tremendous growth over the past year. The meeting with our distributors and aspiring leaders from Veracruz was very successful, and we expect to have more in the future as Veracruz continues to flourish.

SingaporeYoung Living’s newest region is

celebrating its grand opening and open house from October 19-20.

Clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon essential oils add spice and warmth to a traditional favourite.

Kitchen Corner

Butternut pumpkin soup2 Tbsp. olive oil2 onions, chopped2 cloves of garlic, chopped1kg. peeled butternut pumpkin, cubed4 cups vegetable broth2 drops clove3 drops nutmeg1 drop cinnamonSalt and pepper to taste

In a soup pan, sauté onions, garlic, salt, and pepper in olive oil over medium heat until onions and garlic are tender. Add cubed pumpkin and cook for 3–5 minutes. Add broth and boil on medium-high heat for 25 minutes or until pumpkin is tender. Remove pan from heat.

Using a hand mixer, puree all ingredients in pan until soup is smooth. Stir in essential oils. Allow oils to infuse into soup for 5–8 minutes, then serve. If desired, add yoghurt or sour cream. Makes 5½ cups.

Would you like to see your recipe in an upcoming issue of Essential Edge News? Submit your recipes to [email protected].

What’s new

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Mona, UtahThe farm is harvesting its second

crop of hyssop and has also begun harvesting goldenrod. Lavender and clary sage are harvested for the season, and clean up and winter preparations are underway.

St. Maries, IdahoThe melissa and lavender

harvests were great this year, topping all previous records at St. Maries. Now, melissa and tansy are quickly being planted before winter arrives in six weeks.

Salalah, OmanDr. Mahmoud Suhail continues

his research and development of novel consitutents found in Omani Boswellia sacra (sacred frankincense). Working with Gary and Dr. HK Lin, Dr. Suhail is making noteworthy advances in his research.

Guayaquil, EcuadorThe farm has just finished the

oregano harvest and continues to harvest ylang ylang every other day! Also, lemongrass is currently being planted.

On September 17 the farm held its first 5K run to raise funds for the Chongon School!

Simiane-la-Rotonde, France The France farm is growing

many acres of lavandin, rosemary, and clary sage. The soil is currently being prepared for the spring next year when lavender, lavandin, and hyssop will be planted.

PeruGary spent part of September in

Peru setting up the new rosewood distillery.

ResearchRecently, Dr. Mahmoud Suhail

advanced his frankincense research with Young Living during his trip to Utah. Dr. Suhail used the GC-MS instrument at the Young Living Analytical Laboratory to analyse sacred frankincense biomedical-research samples. Dr. HK Lin worked closely with Dr. Shuail to perform bioassays for each sample.Gary Young continues to work

closely with Dr. Suhail and Dr. Lin.

The D. Gary Young Foundation:making a difference worldwide

Retiring oils• White fir• Eucalyptus dives • Eucalyptus

polybractea • Melaleuca ericifolia

*These oils are not available in Australia, and are only available in the U.S. while stocks last.

Every great vision requires someone to take the first step. Gary Young has been a visionary for decades, leading to the creation of great products, a great company, and a great foundation.

The mission of The D. Gary Young Foundation is to make a difference by providing resources for people to empower themselves and to create a sustainable quality of life—a quality

that creates a better world for all who live in it.

A terrific step forward for the D. Gary Foundation (DGYF) took place earlier this year in Detroit when Gary introduced his new director and assistant director, Don Clair and Sandy Sutter. Educating Young Living distributors about Gary’s vision for the foundation was richly received. The participants were awakened

and inspired as they caught the DGYF vision. Attendees were inspired as they watched people literally shake out every coin in a purse or pocket and give what they had, knowing they were making a difference. This vision of the foundation is infectious and provides opportunities to contribute in many ways.

The next step for the DGYF was the 2011 Convention in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, where Gary shared his vision and message with every person in attendance. Each dollar contributed to the DGYF at the convention is going to schools in places where there are no schools and to research where research is needed.

The next D. Gary Young Foundation event will be held in March 2012. Come and be part of an evening dinner with Mary and Gary, followed by a full day of learning from Gary and from the best medical educators in their field. Space will be limited, so mark your calendar now for March 30–31, 2012, in St. Louis, Missouri.

From schools to clinics, the Foundation is helping people reach their highest potential

YL gives Lemon Aid to HaitiDuring September, Young Living

exemplified its mission of giving back and helping people throughout the world by sponsoring Lemon Aid for Haiti, a large-scale lemon essential oil drive to benefit the people of Haiti.

Following the country’s devastating earthquake in 2010, cholera, the dreaded intestinal bacteria, spread quickly and remains a serious health concern for the Haitian people, being responsible for more than 3,000 deaths to date.

“Studies show that mixing lemon essential oil with food and water may provide significant health benefits. It is a versatile solution that can be used to clean and purify surfaces and

air and is known to boost mood and immunity,” explains Doug Corrigan, product trainer at Young Living.

Conan Conaboy of St. Luke’s Hospital in Haiti reported that the use of lemon essential oil has been

instrumental in helping people when it is paired with standard cholera treatment.

To kick off the drive, Young Living provided an initial donation of 1,000 bottles of lemon essential oil; additionally, when distributors purchased lemon essential oil to be donated, Young Living matched their purchase, thus sending two bottles to help Haitians in need. At the midway mark, more than 2,200 bottles of lemon were being shipped to Haiti.

“We hope this donation will be very beneficial to the people of Haiti,” says Doug, “and we want them to know they are not forgotten.”

More than 2,000 bottles shipped to support nation

Omega Blue™ impacting studentsYoung Living recently made a large

donation of Omega Blue™ supplement to The Heritage School, a residential treatment centre in Provo, Utah for at-risk adolescents. The donation will provide a year’s supply of the supplement to the school’s entire student body and is valued at more than $20,000. The school’s staff is already attributing improved behaviour among the students to Omega Blue™.

The omega-3 fatty acids found in Omega Blue™—along with a proprietary blend of essential oils—support healthy cardiovascular and brain

function. Omega-3s are also believed to stabilise the mood and have a positive impact on depression.

“We have had a very encouraging response to Omega Blue™,” says Debbie Hamilton, director of health services at The Heritage School. “The quality of the product was recognised immediately by students, parents, and staff members. We know that Omega Blue™ is a major contributing factor to the behavioural improvement we are seeing in many of our kids. Young Living’s generosity toward our school is greatly appreciated.”

Young Living Around the World

Treatments for your tresses

Students take a break from learning at the Young Living Academy. More than 140 children are currently studying at the school in Chongon, Ecuador.

AustraliaThe Aussie office is abuzz

with excitement! We are pleased to announce that Gary Young will be attending the Australia Convention from October 13–15.

EuropeYoung Living Europe continues

to flourish and is excited for its upcoming Europe Convention in Gmunden, Austria, October 7–8. With around ten new, wonderful products to be launched in the market in October, as well as the launch of the Season Essentials 2011 holiday catalogue, we have an exciting month ahead.

JapanNearly seven months after the

March earthquake disasters, a lot of residents are still concerned about possible radiation contamination. As a result, Melrose™ essential oil blend has been in huge demand in Japan, selling more than six times compared to the same months last year.

Young Living ranked in Latest Inc. 5000

CEO Doug Nelson. “Our outstanding growth over the last few years is a testament to the vision of our founder, the power of our products, and the quality of our people.”

Inc. magazine editor Jane Berentson added, “Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is.”

To view Young Living’s profile on the Inc. magazine website, please visit www.inc.com/inc5000/profile/young-living-essential-oils

Young Living Essential Oils has been featured on the Inc. 5000 list in recognition of our rapid growth during the last several years. The Inc. 5000, which is released annually by Inc. magazine, is an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Young Living achieved an impressive average growth rate of 37 percent between 2007 and 2010.

Under the leadership of Gary Young, Young Living currently operates seven farms and six distilleries on four continents. The company’s network of nearly 200,000 distributors shares the benefits of Young Living’s products and wellness-improving lifestyle with a global audience.

“We are honoured to be included on this prestigious list,” says Young Living

Now that winter is over, it’s time to repair your hair. To help combat bad hair days, here a few essential oil-infused recipes to help you put life back into your locks.

Hot oil treatment for damaged hair

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c. organic soybean oil, organic sunflower oil, or V-6

• 8 drops sandalwood essential oil

• 8 drops lavender essential oil

• 8 drops geranium essential oil

Directions:

Mix all ingredients well. Warm oil to a comfortable temperature and apply the mixture to damp hair. Cover hair in a plastic wrap and apply a hot towel for 20 minutes. Shampoo.

Lavender and rosemary hot oil treatment

Ingredients:

• 5 drops rosemary essential oil

Directions:

Super deep hot oil treatment

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. coconut oil

• 1 Tbsp. almond oil

• 1 Tbsp. jojoba oil

• 1 tsp. evening primrose oil

• 5 drops Roman chamomile essential oil

Directions:

Melt coconut oil in a double broiler on low temperature. Add other carrier oils and allow to cool. Add essential oils. Apply to hair and wrap in a towel for 30 to 45 minutes. Shampoo.

LUSCIOUS LOCKS COLLECTION

Add health to your hair with our Luscious Locks collection! The collection contains one 15ml bottle each of rosemary, lavender, and geranium, and one 5ml bottle of sandalwood. Plus, when you purchase the collection, you’ll also receive:

+ FREE 5ml Roman chamomile essential oil

+ FREE 944ml V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex

+ FREE Young Living wooden eco-comb

Luscious Locks collection Item no. 458002 Whsl. $238.50 / PV 149.25

CONDITIONS: + Valid from 9:00am Friday 16 September to 11:59pm Saturday 15 October, 2011 + Item no. 458002 + Available for all orders via phone, fax, e-mail, web, and Essential Rewards Autoship + No PV on free products + All times quoted are Brisbane (Queensland) times