Internal Spring Cleaning –

Why Cleanse?

Everybody has heard of Spring cleaning — cleaning out the debris and dust that accumulates indoors all winter long.  And more people than ever are aware that Spring cleaning in our bodies is just as important, if not more so!  Just as junk and garbage builds up in our homes, it does in our bodies as well — particularly if we are eating the Standard American Diet with its high-sugar, low-fiber foods.  Even when we are eating a healthier diet, periodic cleansing can do wonders for our health.  If we want a clean house, we have to clean it out on a regular basis.  Same thing goes for our bodies.

My Favorite Cleanse

**WARNING — If you are squeamish and don’t like to hear about peoples’ bowels, DON”T KEEP READING**

My personal favorite cleanse is the Master Cleanse, aka Lemonade Cleanse.  I first did this cleanse over 7 1/2 years ago when I was searching for a way to heal from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia.  It involves going off all food and drinking a homemade lemonade and herbal laxative tea for a period of time.  The first time I did the Master Cleanse I followed the protocol for 5 days rather than the recommended 10, as I couldn’t quite wrap my head around the idea of going without food for that long!

This cleanse is not for everyone.  It does require some psychological toughness (though personally for me, I was much hungrier and weaker physically when doing a 3-day juice fast once than I’ve ever gotten even when doing the Master Cleanse for 10 days).  It requires an ability to follow directions.  It requires discipline, though you do get vitamins, minerals, and calories from the lemonade.  And for your sacrifices, it can reward you greatly with some or all of the following benefits:

• Weight loss — many people will lose up to 10 lbs during the 10 day cleanse, and then gain about half of it back when going back on food.  Long-term weight loss can occur when healthier eating habits are established in the aftermath of the cleanse.

• Cleaning out the bowels — I pass a good amount of mucus and random unidentified debris (impacted fecal matter?) when doing this cleanse.  The first few times I passed mucoid ropes — hardened mucus that had apparently been lining my bowels and doing who-knows-what to my health.

• Cleaning out other organs such as kidneys and liver — Every time I do the Master Cleanse I urinate profusely.  I am quite certain my kidneys are being flushed out and cleansed.  I also pass a lot of bright yellow stuff through my bowels that is probably bile.

• Detoxification at the cellular level — Many experts say that the lemonade cleanse detoxes the cells, causing fat cells to release their toxic contents and shrink as a result, and all other cells to be cleaned out as well.

• Clearer skin, brighter eyes — My eyes seem to get really, really blue when I do this cleanse.  My skin is also clearer and more glowy.  =)

The first few times I did the cleanse was in 2004-2005 when I was switching to a no-sugar no flour vegan/50% raw foods diet in an attempt to heal from my autoimmune problems.  After the very first cleanse my sugar addiction was broken.  Any time I tried to eat sugar my body reacted poorly.  I guess after feeling how good it was to be clean, it didn’t want me poisoning it with garbage!

In the Fall of 2005 I did succeed in getting my health back from my 6-year bout with severe debilitating fatigue and the multitude of other symptoms that can accompany Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  I feel that the Master Cleanse, along with my subsequent dietary changes,  helped set the stage for healing.  I know of at least one person who had been paralyzed from the waist down after an accident, who was able to regain his ability to walk after doing the Master Cleanse for 30 days.  That man was Gary Young, the founder of Young Living Essential Oils.

In previous years, I did a 10-day Master Cleanse 2-3x/year to maintain my health.  I have slacked on that somewhat over the past 3 years training hard in my martial art Merpati Putih and have cleansed only once per year.  But I have decided that I will go back to doing the cleanse at least 2x/year — in the Spring and in the Fall.

How to do The Master Cleanse/Lemonade Cleanse

Lemonade Recipe

2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice (organic preferred)

2 Tbsp Grade B maple syrup (organic preferred — MUST be Grade B and not Grade A)

~ 8 oz. spring water

dash of cayenne pepper

Drink 4-12 glasses of lemonade daily.  Drink any time you feel hungry.

Laxative Tea

Drink a laxative tea with senna in it both morning and night to keep the bowels moving.  This is an ESSENTIAL part of the cleanse.  You don’t want the body’s sewer system to be stopped up at just the time you are purging toxins.  I like Chocolate Smooth Move tea from Traditional Medicinals.

Water & Herbal Tea

You can drink an unlimited amount of water and herbal tea.  Peppermint tea seems to hit the spot during the cleanse.

 My Recent Cleansing Experience

I just did a 9 1/2-day Master Cleanse earlier this month.  From Monday, April 30 through Wednesday, May 9 I was on the cleanse.  This go-around I was surprised at how little lemonade my body wanted.  I had a few tricks up my sleeves to help me get the most out of my cleansing time.  Here’s what I did –

• I drank plenty of spring water from a local natural spring.

• I did dry skin brushing before shower and bath at least once per day.  Get a dry skin brush from the health food store.  Before you get in the shower, brush your bare skin toward the heart (up the legs and arms, torso, and back).  I also brushed clockwise on my abdomen before going up toward the heart.  This helps the body to slough dead skin, improves lymphatic flow, and can also improve circulation.

• I did oil pulling with helichrysum essential oil to aid the detoxification process.  First thing in the morning after brushing my teeth, I put a drop of helichrysum oil on my tongue and took in about 1 Tbsp. of cold-pressed sunflower oil.  I worked it through my mouth, almost chewing it, for 10-20 minutes.  This pulls toxins out of the bloodstream via the capillaries in the mouth.  The helichrysum is a potent liver detoxifier and really makes this much more effective.  When you’re done, you spit the nasty dirty oil into a jar for disposal later.  Rinse your mouth out and brush your teeth.  I use the Thieves toothpaste that kills bacteria and other nasties.  After oil pulling, especially with helichrysum oil, I feel like my mouth and body are sparkling clean!  I have more energy.  My sinuses clear out.  And I feel I need less lemonade.

• I rubbed grapefruit oil (diluted in coconut oil) on my abdomen to help my body release belly fat.

• I rubbed peppermint oil on my belly at night to help soothe the gut and aid in cleansing.

• I had my feet worked on and got a Raindrop Treatment.  Reflexology, massage, and any other body work are AWESOME to have done while cleansing!

• I spent time meditating almost daily to help in spiritual/emotional detox.

• I made peppermint limeade a couple of times to break up the lemonade monotony.  I just added a drop of peppermint oil to limeade made with fresh-squeezed limes and the maple syrup.  I left out the cayenne on such occasions.

Breaking the Cleanse

When going off the cleanse, it is very important to go slowly and strategically.  I have to admit that this is the hardest part for me.

Day 1 in going off the cleanse, start with a few glasses of fresh-squeezed orange juice.  Work up to other liquids such as homemade broths, fresh-squeezed vegetable juice, or Kombucha (which is high in beneficial bacteria to help the newly-cleansed gut get off on the right start).  We had some homemade chicken broth in the refrigerator, and to it I added chopped onions, carrots, celery, zucchini, kale, and canned pinto beans.  You are really only supposed to have the broth portion of the soup on Day 1.  I did cheat a little . . .

Day 2 — More fluids, eating some of the vegetables that cooked in your broth, working up to raw fruits and veggies.  I made a delicious salad with cucumber, tomato, and avocado seasoned with lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper. =)

By Day 3 you can start adding in starches such as a baked potato along with lots of fruits and veggies.  By Day 4 your body should be ready to tolerate foods higher in protein.

It’s important to go slowly so as to allow your digestive system to come back online gently.  Overeating the wrong foods too quickly can be detrimental.  Use wisdom!

Results –

I admit that I didn’t weigh myself during this most recent cleanse.  Weight loss is only one of the benefits, and I’ve found that too much focus on the weight loss aspect can be counterproductive.  That being said, I probably dropped 8-10 lbs while on the cleanse.  Now that I’ve been off the cleanse for a few days I’ve probably already gained back half the weight.  But I am still feeling cleaner and lighter, and most importantly — I feel prepared to embark on healthier lifestyle choices that will reap long-term dividends!  This includes daily intake of fermented foods such as sourkrout, kimchi, and homemade kefir as well as frequent homemade meat broths.  I’m not going to cut myself off of sugar completely, but will limit consumption of sweets and breads.

Unlike some claims I’ve heard about the Master Cleanse — that muscles can waste away when going a few days without protein — I had no problem maintaining my muscles during the cleanse.  I was able to exercise lightly while on the cleanse with no problem at all — I just didn’t push my muscles to full exertion and kept lemonade and water close by.

 Day 10 of Master Cleanse, May 2012

 In Conclusion

Whether you are ready to embark on the adventure of the Master Cleanse or not, I hope that you will consider some sort of cleanse this Spring.  One other idea for cleansing is Young Living’s fabulous but less-intensive 5-Day Nutritive Cleanse.  If you do decide to do the Master Cleanse, my hats off to you!  And I hope that you were able to learn something from my experience!  Please feel free to share your experience in the comment section below!

Happy Cleansing!!

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Julie Behling is a reflexologist/holistic healer and founder of Essential Survival where she teaches people how to prepare for the #1 cause of death in the event of an economic collapse — lack of access to medicines.  In 2005 Julie was able to get off 4 prescription drugs and heal from a 6-year stint of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia with products from Young Living Essential Oils. Get a free copy of her ebook “Medical Preparedness — What’s Your Contingency Plan?” at http://essentialsurvival.org/subscribe-newsletter.

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Statements made about the essential oils that come in the Essential Oil Survival Kit and other products offered by Essential Survival have not been evaluated by the FDA.  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.  Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician.

What harm could be caused by the prick of a needle?

Are Vaccines Safe & Effective?

Talk to a group of parents or healthcare providers and bring up vaccines, and you’re likely to encounter some strong opinions.  Can vaccines cause health problems?  Are they toxic, at least to some people?  If they’re toxic to some people, how do you know if any given vaccine will be toxic to you or your child?  Are some vaccines more toxic and cause more problems than others?  And lastly, do the vaccines even work?

I’ll leave most of those questions for another time.  The truth is that I haven’t personally browsed through all of the studies on the various vaccines and until I do, I can’t say I have the full picture.  But one thing I am definitely qualified to talk about is my personal experience with vaccines.  And because vaccine manufacturers are required to disclose the ingredients in the various vaccines, I can share what some of those potentially troublesome ingredients are.

My Experience with Vaccines

I was born in 1975 and as a child and teen, I had all the shots recommended by the CDC. Here is the recommended vaccination schedule from 1974 that I would have received as a child –

1974 Vaccination Schedule

2 months: DTP, TOPV (trivalent oral polio virus)
4 months: DTP, TOPV
6 months: DTP, TOPV
1 year: Measles, TB test
1-12 years: Rubella, Mumps
1 1/2 years: DTP, TOPV
4-6 years: DTP, TOPV

As far as I am aware, I had no immediate negative reaction to any of these shots.  Except to a DTP booster given to me at age 15 when I stepped on an oyster shell and had a deep cut to my foot.  Within a day or so of getting the shot in my left tricep, my arm swelled up and was hot and painful.  This lasted for 2 weeks or so.  And as it turned out, I later experienced muscle weakness and a loss of mobility and flexibility to that arm and shoulder.  Many of those effects continue to this day.

When I was 22 I had a whole round of vaccinations before leaving on an 18-month mission to Russia that didn’t go over so well.  I received the first round of shots for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B as well as shots for Typhoid, a DT booster, and another dose of the oral polio vaccine all in one day within a 3 minute period.   While the last shot was administered, I remember that a wave of horror went through my body at a visceral level and I nearly passed out.  It’s important to note that I had no fear of needles, there was practically no physical pain involved in the shots, and I had a high opinion of vaccines at the time.   In the two days or so afterwards, I was sick in bed with a flu-like illness.

I never thought of the vaccines again until a couple of years later when I was dealing with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and was looking for answers.  I had two cousins with the illness, one of whom got sick immediately after getting a flu shot in college.  I remembered that I’d had a roommate my freshman year in college who had fallen ill with Rheumatoid Arthritis after vaccinations when she was a child.

**Note** I am not suggesting that I believe vaccines cause these or other illnesses.  But from my research and experience, it appears that they can contribute to a toxic load in the body.  In some cases, the toxic load from vaccines appears to be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. 

Toxins in Vaccines

No matter what anyone says, it is an irrefutable fact that toxic and cancer-causing ingredients are used as preservatives and adjuvants (immune-stimulating agents) in vaccines.  This is a topic of great contention among health care professionals, concerned parents, and individuals who claim to have suffered injury from vaccines.

While many are convinced that most if not all vaccines should be avoided because of these toxins as well as potential harm from the viruses and bacteria, others including public health bodies like the CDC continue to tout the alleged benefits of vaccines.  The CDC has aggressively promoted everything from the chicken pox vaccine, Gardasil, the flu shot, and the H1N1 vaccine that was supposed to save the world from almost certain death but caused thousands of documented negative side effects, including permanent injury and death.

Here are a few common vaccine additives and their side effects as reported by Natural News in April 2012:

• “Bovine cow serum: Extracted from cow skin. When injected causes connective tissue disorders, arthritis and lupus; also shortness of breath, low blood pressure, chest pain and skin reactions.

• Sorbitol: Synthetic sweetener which metabolizes very slowly and aggravates IBS and gastrointestinal issues.

• Gelatin: Derived from the collagen inside animals’ skin and bones. Injecting gelatin poses the risk of infection from synthetic growth hormones and BSE infectivity (mad cow disease).

• Sodium chloride: Raises blood pressure and inhibits muscle contraction and growth.

• Egg protein: Vaccines are prepared in eggs (certainly not organic). May contain growth hormones, antibiotics, and salmonella bacteria.

• Thimerosal: A neurotoxic mercury which causes autism: There are 25 mcg in one average flu vaccine, and the EPA safety limit is 5 micrograms, so children who are vaccinated simultaneously with multiple* vaccines receive over 10 times the safety limit of mercury in one day.

• Human albumin: The protein portion of blood from pooled human venous plasma; when injected causes fever, chills, hives, rash, headache, nausea, breathing difficulty, and rapid heart rate. Injecting “pooled blood” can result in a loss of body cell mass and cause immunodeficiency virus infection, or contain SV40, AIDS, cancer or Hepatitis B from drug addicts.

• Formaldehyde: Highly carcinogenic fluid used to embalm corpses. Ranked one of the most hazardous compounds to human health; can cause liver damage, gastrointestinal issues, reproductive deformation, respiratory distress and cancer. Plus, formaldehyde has been known to fail to deactivate the virus the vaccine is intended to cure, thus enabling a live virus to enter your blood and infect your system.

• Phenoxyethanol: A glycol ether/chemical; highly toxic to the nervous system, kidneys, and liver. The FDA warns ‘can cause shut down of the central nervous system (CNS), vomiting and contact dermatitis’ in cosmetics; imagine when injected into your blood.

• Aluminum phosphate: Greatly increases toxicity of mercury, so caution about minimum mercury tolerance is therefore severely underestimated. CDC scientists and all doctors are well aware of this.

• MSG(monosodium glutamate): When injected becomes a neurotoxin, causing CNS disorders and brain damage in children”. (Natural News)

Solutions

If you are concerned about these toxic substances in vaccines, what can you do to protect yourself from them?

First, you can avoid or limit the vaccines you and your children receive.  Do your own research before embarking on such a path. Don’t trust anybody else to tell you to “trust them” on this one.  It will take time and effort.  You should check in with your  heart and your higher power as well when deciding whether or not to receive any given vaccine.  The choices you make could have enormous repercussions.

Second, if you or your children have ever received vaccines, you can do your best to detoxify from the vaccines.  Besides the normal recommendations (a healthy diet, plenty of water, adequate exercise and sleep as well as a positive attitude), there are two other things I am aware of to help.  Consider including plenty of foods with fresh cilantro in your diet.  Cilantro is a natural heavy metal chelator and may help your body detoxify from mercury or aluminum.  Here is a fantastic recipe for cilantro pesto that can be eaten with pasta, on a pizza, or with veggies and crackers:

Cilantro Pesto

1 clove of garlic

1/2 c. of almonds, cashews, or pine nuts

1 c. of packed, fresh cilantro

2 Tbsp. of lemon juice

6 Tbsp. of olive oil

Parmesan cheese may also be added.  Blend in a food processor or blender until it receives the desired texture.

 The other thing I recommend is the Vaccin-Tox homeopathic tincture .  This product is designed to help the body detoxify from all the different potentially toxic elements of vaccines.  When I used it a few years ago, I noticed a warmth and tingling in my left tricep where that tetanus shot had caused problems 20 years before!  My homeopathic doctor recommends that people take 20 drops two times daily for at least a couple of weeks to help the body clear toxins from vaccines.

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The issue of detoxifying from vaccines is one of huge importance, given the rising rates of people claiming to be injured by vaccines.  From autism to ADD/ADHD, from autoimmune illness to neurological problems, more and more people appear to have fallen ill in the immediate aftermath of vaccines.  How many more are being sickened by vaccines more slowly without their knowledge?

In 1974 a baby born in America could expect to receive 13 doses of 7 vaccines.  Today in 2012 the CDC now recommends 35 doses of 14 vaccines to be administered by age 6, some of which are administered at birth when the immune system is almost completely undeveloped.  CDC recommendations includes a yearly flu shot, which research shows to be no more effective in preventing flu in children under 2 than a placebo and is effective for only about 1 out of 100 people.

The list of concerns about vaccines keeps piling up.  Is it worth it to keep injecting ourselves and our children with so many of these toxic compounds? 

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Julie Behling is a reflexologist/holistic healer and founder of Essential Survival where she teaches people how to prepare for the #1 cause of death in the event of an economic collapse — lack of access to medicines.  In 2005 Julie was able to get off 4 prescription drugs and heal from a 6-year stint of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia with products from Young Living Essential Oils. Get a free copy of her ebook “Medical Preparedness — What’s Your Contingency Plan?” at http://essentialsurvival.org/subscribe-newsletter.

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Statements made about the essential oils that come in the Essential Oil Survival Kit and other products offered by Essential Survival have not been evaluated by the FDA.  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.  Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician.

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Interview with Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast

April 13, 2012

• What is projected to be the #1 cause of death in the event of a global economic collapse?
• What other medical hazards would an economic collapse bring?
• What exactly are essential oils?
• How do you know quality oils from cheap imitations?
• Why are essential oils ideal medicines for preparedness?
• Examples of how you can use essential oils for first aid
• How essential oils can help with heart disease, diabetes, and depression/anxiety

 Listen Here

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Julie Behling is a reflexologist/holistic healer and founder of Essential Survival where she teaches people how to prepare for the #1 cause of death in the event of an economic collapse — lack of access to medicines.  In 2005 Julie was able to get off 4 prescription drugs and heal from a 6-year stint of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia with products from Young Living Essential Oils. Get a free copy of her ebook “Medical Preparedness — What’s Your Contingency Plan?” at http://essentialsurvival.org/subscribe-newsletter.

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Statements made about the essential oils that come in the Essential Oil Survival Kit and other products offered by Essential Survival have not been evaluated by the FDA.  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.  Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician.

Our Proven, Natural Solutions for

These Serious Conditions

Do you know someone who has died from a stroke?  Chances are, you do.

In America, somebody dies from a stroke every 3.3 minutes.  Internationally, 4.4 million people annually die from stroke.   As for me, my maternal grandmother Mary died from a stroke in her early 70′s when I was a baby and I have no recollection of knowing her as a result.  Four out of five families in America will be affected by stroke at some time or another.

A stroke can be dangerous even under the best of circumstances when medical care is readily available.  During a potential economic collapse where the medical system may be skeletal at best for all but the super wealthy, those who are at risk for developing a stroke would need to be especially prepared to handle many things on their own.

Whether you are a senior citizen at risk of a stroke, have a family history of stroke, or have any loved ones that could be at risk, it is in each of our best interest to be aware of the symptoms of stroke.  We may need to get loved ones to the hospital in the event of a stroke, if one is available, be equipped to take many matters into our own hands with a stroke if circumstances dictate, and even when medical care is available there is much that can be done with therapeutic-grade essential oils to maximize the chances for recovery of the individual afflicted with stroke.

Read further to learn about the symptoms of a stroke, how to prevent a stroke (including if in an economic collapse blood thinner medications become unavailable), and how to use our essential oils to lessen the damage from stroke and get our loved on the road to recovery even when Western medical care may be unavailable.

***Stroke Symptoms***

According to WebMd.com, the most common signs of stroke are –

• Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body.
• Sudden vision changes.
• Sudden trouble speaking.
• Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements.
• Sudden problems with walking or balance.
• A sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches.”

If you or a loved one experience any of these symptoms, call 911 and seek medical help immediately, if it is available.  Also, begin applying one or more of the essential oils listed below as directed.

Stroke Prevention

One of the most important things a person can do to minimize their chances for stroke is to quit smoking.  Individuals with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, overweight, or diabetes are also at an increased risk for stroke.  See my new book/ebook  “Medical Preparedness for Adults” for information on specific lifestyle and essential oil I recommend for these conditions.

Millions of Americans take anticoagulants/blood thinners to help with stroke prevention.  Besides the possible negative side effects (which include death from uncontrollable bleeding), another reason to consider going “natural” is to prepare for the event that drugs become unavailable.  If you can’t get Warfarin/coumadin or blood thinner medications or prefer to go natural, I have really good news for you!  There are several essential oils that have proven activity against blood clots!

Natural Blood Thinners –

***NOTE***  If you currently take a blood thinner medication, work with your doctor as you begin to use any of these essential oils.

If you are at risk for a stroke or developing a blood clot, select one or more of the following essential oils for use.  Each of these essential oils is a powerful antioxidant that can slow down the formation of oxidized cholesterol and foam cells, which can then have a powerful affect against the formation of blood clots.

If you have the Essential Oil Survival Kit, my #1 pick for maximum medical preparedness, you can use Thieves (because it has clove), PanAway (because it has wintergreen), and lemon oil that come in the kit.

Besides these, helichrysum, nutmeg, and the Longevity essential oil blend are each powerful agents with great potential to help against blood clots.

Any of these essential oils (when purchased through us and are therapeutic-grade) can be taken in capsules 2x/day between meals.  Dilute with a small amount of olive oil.  Oral use of helichrysum may be especially effective.

These therapeutic-grade essential oils can also be applied on site 4-6x/day diluted 50/50 with a carrier oil.  A warm compress (hot, wet washcloth) may also be applied to enhance the effect.

Is any of this proven?

A recent study showed that extracts from nutmeg prevents blood clots in rats (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10404545).  Components from clove have been shown to have antithrombotic (anti-blood clot) activity (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11217089).  Helichrysum has been shown to have potent protective qualities against the oxidation of lipids (ie cholesterol) (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20932961), which is important in minimizing chances for blood clots.

Other Considerations to Help with Blood Clots

Besides quitting smoking, exercising, and eating a healthy diet rich in Vitamin E, there are a handful of supplements from Young Living that I highly recommend not only if you are at risk of blood clots, but if you are serious about optimal health.  These supplements are Omega Blue (a high-quality fish oil enhanced with essential oils to prevent rancidity), Longevity capsules, and NingXia Red.

How to Handle Stroke When There is No Medical Care

Prevention is the best measure, but if stroke is suspected and no medical help is available, lay the individual in a bed with the head elevated a little higher than the feet.  If the individual is unconscious, turn their head to the side so that saliva or vomit run out of the mouth instead going into the lungs.  Follow the essential oil guidelines below.  Seek additional help from anyone who is a nurse or medic amongst your circle of friends.

Essential Oils for Stroke –

***Please seek medical care immediately if stroke is suspected***

Thrombotic Stroke (due to blood clots) –

80% of all strokes are caused by blood clots dislodging from a point of origin in the body and traveling to the brain.  It can take a few days for the full symptoms of a thrombotic stroke to be apparent.  Four of the nine oils in the Essential Oil Survival Kit can be used for such strokes — Thieves, peppermint, lemon, and frankincense.

Other essential oils recommended for this type of stroke include Longevity, Aroma Life, Brain Power, helichrysum, cypress, and juniper.

Select 1-3 of the oils listed above and dilute 50/50 with a carrier oil such as olive oil.  Apply 1-3 drops to temples forehead, mastoids, back of neck, and base of throat, tips of big toes 1-3x or more per day.  These oils may also be taken internally in homemade capsules diluted with olive oil 2x/day.

Hemorrhagic Stroke (due to bleeding) –

A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when there is bleeding in the brain, and usually results in the individual getting much sicker much more quickly than those experiencing a thrombotic stroke.

Cypress and/or helichrysum oils should be taken in capsules 2x/day.

***Do not attempt to use cheaper essential oils from health food stores or online venues for blood clots or stroke***

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It is my hope that by presenting this information on using essential oils with blood clots and stroke, many more people will be empowered to better handle their own health, whether today or during a disaster scenario.  Best results are usually obtained when using the best of Mother Nature’s medicines and the best of high-tech Western medicine.  I am of the firm opinion that there are no better medicines from Mother Nature than therapeutic-grade essential oils!  Be well!!

- Julie

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 Testimonials –

“The son of a friend had a blood clot that extended down the side of his leg from hip to knee. The affected leg was double the size of his other. He was seeing a doctor and had been given increasing doses of cumadin up to a current dose of 20 mgs. This had been going on for nine months with no improvement and his mother was concerned about internal bleeding from that much cumadin.

I was just introducing her to Young Living and we . . . found that Helichrysum was the recommended oil. When she received the oil, her son began putting it on his leg and covering the clot with a warm cloth to work the oil further into the area. Within a week, the clot was three quarters smaller and the swelling in the leg had gone down considerably. He and his mother are thrilled and he continues to use the oil.”

- Nancy Z., OH

“My mother, 86, had a stroke on November 22, 2005. She could not move her left side at all. Doctors expected recovery might take a year or more. I began applying Young Living Essential Oils to her left foot the next morning – Valor, Cedarwood, and Frankincense. By evening she was moving her left hand to her chest. The second day I continued with applying the oils to the Vita Flex points on her feet and dropped a couple of drops of the same oils, one at a time into her right hand. She began rubbing them together and smelling the oils. The 4th day after her stroke, she was sent to Rehab.

I continued to apply the oils to Mom’s feet and hands before her PT & OT Therapy sessions. Today, only 18 days after her stroke, Mom walked the entire hallway of the Rehabilitation Department with a walker under the guidance of a Physical Therapist. She will be released to go home from the hospital on Wednesday, just 3 weeks and one day after her stroke.”

- Kristen D., UT

“I suffered a stroke about three years ago. I lost the use of my left arm, had muscle paralysis in the throat and tongue and had short term memory loss. I immediately started putting Frankincense and Idaho Balsam fir in the roof of my mouth and on the painful areas of my head. I also had Trigeminal Neuralgia. I put those oils on the painful areas caused by that on my face also. I used the Oils on these places every 10 minutes throughout the day.

Within three days I had the use of my arm and hand back. Within three months I had my throat muscles and speech back. I started doing logic problems and algebra problems. I did art. I took piano lessons to organize my brain and allow it work all sides of the brain at once. I continued using the oils frequently during those months. With in 6 months I had my pitch back and could hear better. I also had my short term memory back. Today, you would never know I had a stroke. “

- LeAnne D., MO

“Two days after my son was born he was diagnosed with a stroke. At five months old after constant physical therapy, he still had very low muscle tone. My mother introduced me to Young Living oils. We started using the bible oils, helichrysum, and Brain Power when he was five and a half months old. In three weeks his muscle tone increased so much that his therapist was very surprised he could sit up unassisted, at the end of 7 weeks using the oils he could get into the 4 point crawling position. He now is walking at 13 months and has equal movement on both sides. I am so thankful to have found the oils!!”

- Heather D., NC

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Julie Behling is a reflexologist/holistic healer and founder of Essential Survival where she teaches people how to prepare for the #1 cause of death in the event of an economic collapse — lack of access to medicines.  In 2005 Julie was able to get off 4 prescription drugs and heal from a 6-year stint of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia with products from Young Living Essential Oils. Get a free copy of her ebook “Medical Preparedness — What’s Your Contingency Plan?” at http://essentialsurvival.org/subscribe-newsletter.

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Statements made about the essential oils that come in the Essential Oil Survival Kit and other products offered by Essential Survival have not been evaluated by the FDA.  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.  Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician.

Essential Oils Demystified

Whether you have recently purchased the Essential Oil Survival Kit or Mini Essential Oil Survival Kit or are just looking for a way to be more prepared to handle first-aid and health issues on your own, take a look at my new video on the 3 Ways to Use Essential Oils –

Are you one of our customers?  Share a comment below on how you have used the oils in the Essential Oil Survival Kit!

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Testimonials –

“Last summer my hubby was gored by a bull horn, a rip about 5 inches long and 1/2 inch deep at the bottom, tapering out to surface, in the left buttock. I did NOT take him to the ER for stitches or a Tetanus shot. . . I ran to the house while Harold lay on the grass in backyard, almost passed out from the bull gouge.  What came to me was ‘ Lavender, frankincense, and PanAway ‘.

I poured in those oils freely, then pulled the wound together and placed strips of surgical tape across the open wound. I dropped the essential oils in between the strips of tape, morning and evening, and covered the entire thing with ointment and fresh gauze. He was up working the next day, however, when he sat down, he sat on one ‘cheek’ for about 2 weeks. His wound closed beautifully, and there is barely a visible scar now.”

- Rachel M.

“I was playing tennis and took a dive into the tennis court and heard a snap in my ankle. It immediately bruised and swelled up and was sore but I was able to bear some weight on it so I went home put some PanAway, lavender, peppermint and ice on my ankle and elevated it with ice. It felt so much better after that.

A couple days later decided to get it x-rayed and found it was indeed fractured. A piece of the tibia was broken off. My doctor told me to put an air splint on my leg and was going to give me a prescription for pain pills. I told her I did not need them because the oils were taking care of the pain. 4 days later I am working and am able to walk carefully because of these wonderful oils!”

- Lisa C.

“Back in December I was hit by a bus and sustained such a serious injury to my brain that I even lost my ability to speak.  The doctors told me it would be several months at best before I could expect to function normally, and that I even might not fully recover!

I began putting a drop of frankincense and peppermint from my Essential Oil Survival Kit on the roof of my mouth a few times per day.  The taste was intense, I admit.  But everyone has been amazed at my recovery!!  Within a couple of weeks my speech was mostly back.  Less than a couple of months later and I am fully functional with a full recovery of my speech!”

- Casey S.

“A friend of mine told me about Thieves oil being the reason her kids are never sick. She gave me some to try on my five year old daughter. I began using it on her every morning. Then about two weeks later, her classmates had either Type A flu, pink eye AND/or strep throat all within a two week period. My daughter, being on Thieves, did not catch ANY of that mess. I simply put some on her wrist every morning before she walks out the door and she hasn’t been sick once since. I was so amazed!”

- Cindy M.

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Julie Behling is a reflexologist/holistic healer and founder of Essential Survival where she teaches people how to prepare for the #1 cause of death in the event of an economic collapse — lack of access to medicines.  In 2005 Julie was able to get off 4 prescription drugs and heal from a 6-year stint of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia with products from Young Living Essential Oils. Get a free copy of her ebook “Medical Preparedness — What’s Your Contingency Plan?” at http://essentialsurvival.org/subscribe-newsletter.

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Statements made about the essential oils that come in the Essential Oil Survival Kit and other products offered by Essential Survival have not been evaluated by the FDA.  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.  Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician.

Slammed by a Twister — What Next?

Do you live in “tornado alley”? The recent tornadoes throughout the south and Midwest and resulting 39+ deaths are yet another wake-up call that disasters happen.  While not all fatalities from tornadoes may be preventable, much can be done to prevent suffering and promote healing in the event of mild, moderate, and even some severe injuries.

Some injuries are severe and seeking immediate attention from a doctor is the wisest choice.  But whether or not an injury is severe, sometimes medical help is not immediately available.

How can you be prepared to handle injuries from tornadoes, and be the person in your family and your community with the knowledge and tools to reduce misery and possibly even save someone’s life??  Besides busted windows, caved-in walls, and damaged roofs, even if you survive a tornado unscathed, if you are prepared you may be able to do much to help any injured people around you.

Most Common Injuries From Tornadoes –

Of course, everybody knows that a good first-aid kit is a must-have for preparedness purposes.   A first aid kit with various sizes of bandages, medical tape, and etc… is completely essential for medical preparedness.  But keep reading to learn why you’ll need more than a first-aid kit for maximal medical preparedness.  Alcohol disinfecting pads, Bacitracin ointment, and aspirin tablets might be of some use in the event of injuries from tornadoes and other disasters, but you and I both know that if someone’s bone is sticking out of their arm, or they were hit in the head with flying debris and have a serious concussion, they are going to need a heck of a lot more than just that!

1. Soft tissue injuries

The most common type of injury from tornadoes are soft tissue injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, and contusions.  Besides risk of death due to bleeding, infection rate for soft tissue wounds inflicted during natural disasters is high because of wound contamination by debris and bacteria.

One of the most powerful things to have on hand for wounds is therapeutic-grade lavender oil as it can stop the bleeding, disinfect, and dramatically speed up the healing.   Apply directly on site.  Our lavender oil is pure, concentrated, and guaranteed to help with wounds — whether the wound is sustained in an earthquake, a tornado, or other disaster, or just in day-to-day living.  Purification, Thieves, and frankincense oils (also in the Essential Oil Survival Kit) can also help to disinfect and speed the healing.

2. Fractures/dislocations

While it’s always best to seek medical help for fractures or suspected fractures, there is much you can do to help with pain and inflammation from breaks and dislocations and to speed healing.  Apply PanAway oil on site immediately following the injury and on the way to the ER if available. Peppermint and lavender are also great anti-inflammatory oil to use in conjunction with the PanAway.  The wintergreen oil in PanAway has properties that help speed the healing of bone tissue in addition to helping to control pain.

For severe pain PanAway can be taken as needed internally in homemade capsules diluted with olive oil.

3. Brain injuries – 

The third most common type of injury from tornadoes is injury of the brain such as concussion.  In addition to medical assistance if available, frankincense oil can be used as it is one of the most powerful substances on the planet that can help heal the brain.  It is high in natural compounds called sesquiterpenes that are able to penetrate deep into the brain, oxygenate the tissue, and even help to regulate neurotransmitters.  Therapeutic-quality peppermint oil may also be of some use to healing brain inflammation and trauma as well due its powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

Apply a couple of drops each of frankincense and peppermint oils to the brain stem area, the temples, the tips of the big toes, and on the soft palate in the mouth by putting the oils on the thumb and rubbing the thumb on the palate.  Repeat 3-5x/day or as needed while also following a doctor’s advice.

***Warning — using perfume-grade (cheap) essential oils will not only NOT give you these kinds of results, but you could even cause more damage***

Only use essential oils that specify they are safe for internal use — otherwise, you cannot expect these kinds of results!!

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Testimonials –

“Last summer my hubby was gored by a bull horn, a rip about 5 inches long and 1/2 inch deep at the bottom, tapering out to surface, in the left buttock. I did NOT take him to the ER for stitches or a Tetanus shot. . . I ran to the house while Harold lay on the grass in backyard, almost passed out from the bull gouge.  What came to me was ‘lavender, frankincense, and PanAway‘.

I poured in those oils freely, then pulled the wound together and placed strips of surgical tape across the open wound. I dropped the essential oils in between the strips of tape, morning and evening, and covered the entire thing with ointment and fresh gauze. He was up working the next day, however, when he sat down, he sat on one ‘cheek’ for about 2 weeks. His wound closed beautifully, and there is barely a visible scar now.”

- Rachel M.

“I was playing tennis and took a dive into the tennis court and heard a snap in my ankle. It immediately bruised and swelled up and was sore but I was able to bear some weight on it so I went home put some PanAway, lavender, Peppermint and ice on my ankle and elevated it with ice. It felt so much better after that.

A couple days later decided to get it x-rayed and found it was indeed fractured. A piece of the tibia was broken off. My doctor told me to put an air splint on my leg and was going to give me a prescription for pain pills. I told her I did not need them because the oils were taking care of the pain. 4 days later I am working and am able to walk carefully because of these wonderful oils!”

- Lisa C.

“Back in December I was hit by a bus and sustained such a serious injury to my brain that I even lost my ability to speak.  The doctors told me it would be several months at best before I could expect to function normally, and that I even might not fully recover!

I began putting a drop of frankincense and peppermint from my Essential Oil Survival Kit on the roof of my mouth a few times per day.  The taste was intense, I admit.  But everyone has been amazed at my recovery!!  Within a couple of weeks my speech was mostly back.  Less than a couple of months later and I am fully functional with a full recovery of my speech!”

- Casey S.

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Julie Behling is a reflexologist/holistic healer and founder of Essential Survival where she teaches people how to prepare for the #1 cause of death in the event of an economic collapse — lack of access to medicines.  In 2005 Julie was able to get off 4 prescription drugs and heal from a 6-year stint of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia with products from Young Living Essential Oils. Get a free copy of her ebook “Medical Preparedness — What’s Your Contingency Plan?” at http://essentialsurvival.org/subscribe-newsletter.

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Statements made about the essential oils that come in the Essential Oil Survival Kit and other products offered by Essential Survival have not been evaluated by the FDA.  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.  Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician.

Disaster Eye Care That Works Today Too!

Are you among the 75% of American adults who wear glasses or contact lenses?  I certainly am!

In the event of a long-term emergency such as an economic collapse, we may be faced with the need to be able to deal with any number of  vision and eye conditions, both routine and serious.

Whether you want to be proactive in taking care of your health now or you want to at least be prepared to deal with eye issues in the event that medical care becomes scarce, here are some recommendations that have worked for me, my clients, and many others!

Nutrition & Eye Health

Scientists have long known the connection between proper nutrition and eye health.  People with diets severely deficient in Vitamin A, for instance, can develop night blindness which can eventually lead to full-scale blindness if not addressed.  Extreme Vitamin D and calcium deficiencies are reported to lead to nearsightedness and even more severe problems including cataracts.  Omega 3 fatty acids may also be important in eye health.

My absolute favorite supplement that helps not only with eye health, but potentially hundreds of other conditions (including heart disease, diabetes, fatigue, and much more) is NingXia Red.  1 oz. of NingXia Red has even more Vitamin A than carrots, and has the equivalent of 4 lbs. of carrots in terms of antioxidants.  NingXia Red is particularly rich in the carotenoid zeaxanthin which has been shown in studies to have a protective influence on the retina and the eyesight.

Other supplements that can be helpful for the eyesight and overall health include Mineral Essence, Omega Blue omega 3 fatty acids, Vitamin D serum, and Longevity oil or capsules.

Eye Exercises

Just as we need to exercise our bodies in order to have optimal health, our eyes can benefit from some simple exercises.  Do these simple yoga eye exercises demonstrated by Paul McCartney below several times per week as you sit at your desk at work and strengthen and tone the muscles that help you see.

These eye exercises done regularly can potentially improve your eyesight now, and be indispensable in the event eye care is difficult to come by.

Easy Yoga Eye Exercises

Essential Oils for Eye Health

Last but certainly not least, essential oils can be enormously helpful for several types of eye conditions.  Start using the oils now and store them for future use so you can be sure to keep your vision sharp no matter what happens in society.

Never put essential oils directly in the eyes, but dab them sparingly around the bony parts of the eye sockets.  For babies and children, dilute the essential oils in a carrier oil.  For additional effect, the essential oils can be massaged into the reflexes on the feet that correspond with the eyes — the bases of the second and third toes.

Far-sightedness/Near-sightedness — Apply frankincense or sandalwood and juniper oils around eye sockets above the eyebrows and on cheeks (but never in the eyes) 1-2x/day.

Macular degeneration — Take lemon oil (for dry AMD) or clove oil (for wet AMD) in homemade capsules 1x/day.

Glaucoma and Cataracts — Take clove and/or lavender oil in homemade capsules 2-3x/day.  The oils can also be diluted 20/80 and applied around eye socket and temples 1-3x/day.  1-6 oz. of NingXia Red should be taken daily depending on how fast you want results.  The other supplements for eye issues listed above are also highly recommended.

Conjunctivitis — Apply a drop of lavender around the eye sockets 2x/day.  Put two to three drops of frankincense in your hands and cup them over your open eyes 1-2x/day.

Pink Eye – Purification, lavender, frankincense, and Thieves may be used to help heal up pink eye or conjunctivitis, and have helped many people heal extremely quickly from these infections while avoiding antibiotics.

Diffuse, or apply strait or diluted around the eye socket 2-3x/day for a few days, taking care not to get in the eyes.  Apply to base of 2^nd and 3^rd toes, the areas that correspond to the eye reflexes.

Stye — Carefully apply a drop of frankincense and/or lavender directly on the stye 2-4x/day until it heals.  For children, dilute the oil.  For babies, apply the essential oils to the bases of the 2nd and 3rd toes.

Blocked tear duct — Apply a drop of lavender oil over the bridge of the nose.

Dry eyes — Apply a drop of lavender oil over the bridge of the nose daily or as needed.

Additional Ideas for Preparedness –

If you use contacts or glasses, you will want to have an extra pair of glasses on hand in case of emergency.  This is a lot easier and cheaper than you might think.  Go through venues such as Zenni Optical online to order a pair of glasses for less than $10 in some cases!

If you wear contacts, consider storing extra contact solution as well as extra lenses.

Eyesight is precious — take the steps you need to take now so you can ensure your vision will be there for you in the long run!

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Testimonials –

“Six months ago, my eye M.D tested me and said cataract had advanced and I would probably need surgery within a year. That I would know when my eyesight would dim. I asked for 6 months to aggressively commit to using NingXia Red 4-6 oz daily, also with Frankincense oil heavily applied all around my eyes, forehead, sides, under, but not close enough to run into eye.

My checkup was thrilling. I now have 20-25 vision, cataracts have improved, with the loss of a ‘ring’ gone. I’ll keep doing what I am doing!”

- Pat H., FL

“We got my 87 year young Dad started on NingXia Red and in a few shorts weeks of taking just 1-2 oz. a day his pressure in his eyes dropped from 18 to 11. He had his annual eye exam and the dr. was amazed and asked him what he was doing different. My Dad sat their dumb founded because he knew the only thing different was drinking the NingXia Red.”

- Charla S., IL

“My vision was deteriorating. I was working at 18 pt on the computer with double, and even sometimes (when tired) triple vision. Glasses did not help – in fact they gave me headaches.

… I started putting Frankincense and carrier oil around my eyes. In two weeks I was working with single vision. A week later I was comfortable at 12-14 point. That was about 6-7 years ago. Now I work at 10-12 point – 14 when tired. If my eyes tire, I reapply Frankincense neat. It stings a wee bit, then if calms them and I can see clearly.”

- Christine C., Canada

“My horse had an eye swollen and painful and upon checking him, I could see 3 curved scratches on his cornea… I took a couple of drops of lavender and smoothed them around the orbit bone and hoped for the best. That was at feed (supper) time and next morning when I checked on him, hoping the eye would be better and not swollen and sore, there he was, both eyes all bright and shiny and happy! No scratches to be seen, discomfort left somewhere in the night.”

- Jeannie N., NM

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Julie Behling is a reflexologist/holistic healer and founder of Essential Survival where she teaches people how to prepare for the #1 cause of death in the event of an economic collapse — lack of access to medicines.  In 2005 Julie was able to get off 4 prescription drugs and heal from a 6-year stint of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia with products from Young Living Essential Oils. Get a free copy of her ebook “Medical Preparedness — What’s Your Contingency Plan?” at http://essentialsurvival.org/subscribe-newsletter.

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Statements made about the essential oils that come in the Essential Oil Survival Kit and other products offered by Essential Survival have not been evaluated by the FDA.  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.  Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician.

The Greatest Love

1963-2012

We were reminded of the fragility of life when superstar Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room on the eve of the Grammy Awards.  This is tragic on a number of levels, most significantly to Whitney Houston’s family and friends.  It is tragic for all of Whitney Houston’s many fans who were inspired by her souring musical talent and uplifting messages in so much of her music.  And lastly, it is another sad reminder of the dangers of prescription drugs, particularly drugs for depression and anxiety, which experts are saying claimed yet another precious life.

Depression, anxiety, and chronic stress took their toll on Whitney Houston’s life.  In times past she had turned to illegal drugs for relief.  More recently, she was using prescription medications for anxiety and sleep to help take the edge off.  Indeed, Whitney was one among millions of Americans who struggle to cope with these common and often debilitating issues.

Most people would agree that the excessive use of alcohol and illicit drugs is not the best way to move forward and heal from inner pain or cope with depression.  But today, antidepressant and anti-anxiety drugs are popped almost like candy, in many cases with few precautions.  These classes of drugs have become the types of medications most frequently prescribed to Americans.  More and more of us experience periods in our life where stress and depression make it hard to even function normally.  And because the drugs often don’t get to the root of the problem and can cause negative side effects, more people than ever are looking for answers outside of the pharmaceutical paradigm that kills far more Americans each year than illegal drugs.

There is no magic bullet that will instantly heal feelings of inadequacy, frustration, and depression for every person.  But there is much that we can do to learn to take care of our thoughts, our emotions, and what we put into our bodies that can help us move on from these conditions.

Years ago Whitney Houston sang that “learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all!”  Keep reading to learn 3 simple ways you can feel good as you love yourself and honor the legacy of that beautiful song.

How Essential Oils Can Help You Feel Good

If you’ve read many of my articles or purchased my ebook Medical Preparedness for Adults, then you have seen me explain how certain essential oils are ideal solutions for depression and anxiety as they are safe, non-addictive, they can stimulate emotional release, and some of their components can actually mimic neurotransmitters!

Lavender oils has been shown in studies to help with depression and insomnia in college-age women (1).   It has also been shown to be helpful in treating anxiety disorder (2).  Frankincense (also in Valor) has been found to help reduce anxiety, depression, and pain in terminal cancer patients (3).  Ylang ylang (in Joy and Peace & Calming) has been found to decrease blood pressure and provide a significant calming and relaxing effect.  Researchers acknowledge its potential usefulness in treating depression and stress (4).

Love yourself by using these and other essential oils 2-3x/day. Inhale or diffuse the oil of your choice.  Apply Valor or Peace & Calming to the feet and shoulders, frankincense to the forehead and brain stem area, Joy on the wrists and over the heart, and lavender any of these places and more!  Also, dilute the oil of your choice with a vegetable oil and apply in a full body massage or add to a warm bath.

*Hint*  this can also lead to better loving of your partner.  Lavender and the oils Joy and Valor have been shown to be natural aphrodisiacs!

The Importance of Proper Nutrition

In our modern society, many of us have been conditioned to turn to doctors and drugs for our ills when we should first look to what we are putting in our mouths (or not) that may be contributing to our health problems.  Depression is no exception.

Depression has been linked to deficiencies in a number of nutrients, including Vitamin D, Omega 3 fatty acids (in fish oil), minerals, B vitamins, and antioxidants (in NingXia Red).  A good probiotic is also a must, as most of our body’s seratonin is actually produced in the gut!

Last but not least, I recommend the GAPS diet for help with depression and any other mental condition.  Read more here.

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life!

Ho’oponopono

Recently I had the privilege of sitting in on a lecture with a master of Hawaiian spiritual teachings, a woman named Pahia.  She exuded the spirit of “aloha” — of compassion, peace, and unconditional love — and reminded me of the role that forgiving and loving thoughts have on our happiness!

Feelings of anger, hatred, frustration, guilt, self-deprecation, and others — all of which can lead to depression or anxiety — are based in condemnation and unforgiveness.

Hawaiians aren’t known as some of the happiest people on earth for nothing.  The Hawaiian practice of Ho’oponopono involves releasing ourselves from negative emotions.  Think of a person who has offended you or hurt you, including yourself.  Then speak the following words (out loud or in your mind) — I’m so sorry.  Please forgive me.  Thank you.  I love you. Repeat these phrases until you begin to feel more loving and peaceful.

Sounds too simple to work?  Try it!

Modern science is now revealing what the Hawaiian kahunas (as well as Jesus and many, many others) have been teaching for centuries.  Forgiveness leads to less depression, and more happiness and health.

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Depression, anxiety, and chronic stress are serious conditions that can result in huge amounts of suffering in those afflicted as well as their loved ones.  I don’t claim to have all the answers for everyone, but offer these tips that have helped thousands of people in the spirit of good will and healing.

Be well!

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Citations –

(1) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16520572

(2)http://www.youngliving.com/export/sites/youngliving/en_US/pdfs/YL_HerbClips_Lavender_021153.pdf

(3) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18753801

(4) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16807875

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Testimonials –

“I suffered from depression for a short while with a very stressful job. My doctor gave me a prescription drug for it. I did not want to go that route but had no choice. A few months later I was introduced to the oils. One of the oils was Peace & Calming for depression. I slowly weaned myself off of the depression drug and have been rubbing Peace and Calming on my feet every day. No more depression! Wow, these oils are a miracle!”

- Janice E., WY

“Last year I experienced depression and felt comatose. It was so unlike me. I heard about the blend Joy and started to palm inhale it. Within 10 minutes I started to feel better. I continued to use Joy multiple times during the day, and within 2-3 days, I felt as though I could take action and move away from my depression. It was very powerful.

I then started to use Valor every morning on my feet and added that to my routine of breathing in Joy. After a week, I felt so much more balanced that I no longer felt depressed or needed to use Joy as much. Valor is now my go-to oil to start my day.”

- Peggy N., CA

“I have had problems with depression and anxiety for much of my life. I discovered that using 1 part Lavender to 2 parts Frankincense is very helpful for momemts of particular discomfort. I put the mixture on the bottoms of my feet, on my chest, wrists, ears, back of neck, and the palms of my hands. Then, I cup my hands over my nose and mouth and breathe deeply for several minutes.

The unpleasant mood changes to a balanced feeling. My confidence increases and I feel like talking to others (a feeling that disappears when depressed). This relief lasts for a couple of hours.”

- Elisa Y., AK

“I’ve suffered for many years with depression and moodswings that were classified as bipolar disorder. I took an assortment of prescription drugs that didn’t do anything except make me gain weight and get more miserable!

When I started using Young Living Essential Oils my whole life changed. I use alot of peppermint, Lavender, Peace & Calming, and Frankincense. I’ve been off meds for a year and only suffer with the normal moodswings one may get in life!!”

- Stephanie K., NY

“Since my youngest son passed away suddenly, I had a lot of pains and aches in my shoulder and back, as well as emotional distress from grieving. My entire body felt out of alignment and my libido was down to zero. I decided to prayerfully apply the essential oil Valor. Well, after about 5 minutes, I felt the impact of the oil. It was like a flood gate of emotions were released and I wept for quiet a while.

I also sensed the oil working in my shoulders and back. There was a shifting sensation. After all this, I felt like a brand new person. There was a tremendous release and my emotions had stabilized. Where I used to be discouraged, I felt courage one again. A pain in my left shoulder prevented me from moving my head all the way to the left. Now I can turn my head! Emotionally I feel calm and peaceful and my zest for life has returned.”

- Gabriele G., FL

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Julie Behling is a reflexologist/holistic healer and founder of Essential Survival where she teaches people how to prepare for the #1 cause of death in the event of an economic collapse — lack of access to medicines.  In 2005 Julie was able to get off 4 prescription drugs and heal from a 6-year stint of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia with products from Young Living Essential Oils. Get a free copy of her ebook “Medical Preparedness — What’s Your Contingency Plan?” at http://essentialsurvival.org/subscribe-newsletter.

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We are here to serve you.  If you have any questions about the value of  our products in helping you be prepared to take care of your health, please contact us.

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Statements made about the essential oils that come in the Essential Oil Survival Kit and other products offered by Essential Survival have not been evaluated by the FDA.  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.  Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician.

 Do Drugs Really Heal Us?

Like most of you, I grew up taking drugs for various ailments.  Antibiotics for ear infections, cold medicines for cough and congestion, pain killers for headaches.  I even took the highly-toxic drug Accutane for acne when I was in college. The drugs I took helped reduce the troubling symptoms I was experiencing, but in no way did they heal the causes of my symptoms.  In most cases as soon as I didn’t have the drugs, the problems were back.  And not only that, the underlying causes of the symptoms I wanted to get rid of were usually even worse than before!

There are, of course, some instances where a drug may be a good solution.  Thyroid medication for people without a thyroid gland, for instance, or immune-suppressing drugs for people who had an organ transplant.  But I have found that this is the exception rather than the rule.

Here’s one scenario that is repeated constantly throughout our society – let’s say you have acid reflux issues, so you go to the doctor and he prescribes Nexium.  You’ve seen plenty of commercials about the “little purple pill that heals”, so you gladly fill the prescription.  You start taking the drug, and you no longer have acid reflux.  Great!  Problem solved, right?

Well, that depends.  If you are O.K. with taking the drug for the rest of your life you might be set.  But what happens when you try to go off the drug?  What’s really going on here?

In most cases, acid reflux is caused and exacerbated by chronic stress and improper dietary choices.  The symptom of acid reflux is a sign, a warning signal, that something isn’t right.  Something needs to change.

To illustrate, imagine you get keep getting letters from your bank telling you that you have overdrafted your account, and instead of making a deposit into your bank to rectify the situation, you rip the letters up and throw them away so you don’t have to look at them, or pull out a gun and shoot the postman.  Will that work?

Of course not.  Just as tossing out the letters from the bank won’t solve the problem causing the letters to be sent – the overdrafted account — Nexium cannot get to the root causes of the acid reflux – chronic stress and a diet that isn’t right for you.  And not only that, just as ignoring the letters from the bank will only result in the root problems getting worse and worse through time, it’s the same with covering up the sign of acid reflux while ignoring the stress and bad diet.

Ignoring an overdrafted account and just destroying the messages telling you that there’s a problem will usually result in calls from the bank or maybe even a collection agency!  Similarly, down the road it’s inevitable that the stress and dietary issues causing acid reflux will lead to more urgent signals/symptoms – heart disease, heart attack, or maybe even worse!

Until we address the root causes of unpleasant symptoms and disease, the symptoms we experience will get more and more urgent.  Even though they are trained primarily to prescribe drugs and perform surgeries, doctors themselves admit that at least 85% of all disorders they encounter with their patients are not optimally treated by drugs and surgery.

How much better to get to the root causes of our diseases through addressing how our lifestyle may be contributing to or causing us issues!  Modifying our lifestyle can be a challenge, but it is a challenge worthy of our effort as it can reap great rewards to our long-term health and happiness.

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This ebook is for informational purposes only.  It should not be taken as medical advice or used in lieu of medical treatment. Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician, if one is available.

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Julie Behling is a reflexologist/holistic healer and founder of Essential Survival where she teaches people how to prepare for the #1 cause of death in the event of an economic collapse — lack of access to medicines.  In 2005 Julie was able to get off 4 prescription drugs and heal from a 6-year stint of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia with products from Young Living Essential Oils. Get a free copy of her ebook “Medical Preparedness — What’s Your Contingency Plan?” at http://essentialsurvival.org/subscribe-newsletter.

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 Now is the Time to Reduce Your Dependence on Drugs

Have you ever had a health problem that has weakened you in any way or made you miss out on something important?  We’ve all experienced the nuisance of such things as headaches, allergies, or a bout with the flu — things that have temporarily rendered us weak and ill.

Much worse than that, however, nearly 1 in 2 Americans suffers from a chronic illness of some kind that disrupts their life on a day-to-day basis, sometimes going on for years.  And about 50% of Americans rely on prescription medication for their chronic health problems.

Imagine a scenario where we experience an economic collapse right here in America.  Pharmacy shelves are bare.  As soon as the public catches wind of disruption to the production and distribution of medications, they empty all the pharmacies of both prescription and over-the-counter medicines.  Unless you are wealthy or have connections, access to medications is severely limited.  This scene continues for months or possibly even years.

Those who took precautions ahead of time to reduce or discontinue their reliance on Western medicine are in a much better position to weather the storm than the majority who didn’t, either through ignorance or apathy.

Whether you suffer from occasional health annoyances or have ongoing chronic issues, I encourage you to take action now for your own medical preparedness so you can be among the few who are truly prepared to make it through an economic apocalypse, a natural disaster, or anything else that could be thrown our way.

Reason #1 to Get Medical Preparedness for Adults –

The #1 Cause of Death in an Economic Collapse Is . . .

Lack of access to medications is projected to be the #1 cause of death in the event of an economic collapse, beating out starvation, lack of drinking water, pandemic, injury, and much more.  This is because half of America’s populace relies on prescription drugs and would be lost without them.

I can relate.

Years ago when I was 24 years old I woke up one day with the flu, and through time it spiraled downward into an illness known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  Previously healthy and active, from September 1999 and on I spent every other day bedridden with debilitating fatigue.  I experienced severe insomnia along with the mind-numbing fatigue.   I would lie wide awake in bed each night with my heart racing for hours.  Sometimes I wouldn’t drift off to sleep until the sun was rising.  Sleeping pills didn’t work – they just made me feel drugged as I laid in bed frustrated and unable to sleep.

After about a year of this, I was able to get an appointment with a doctor who had a special clinic for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  I traveled to North Carolina and got a confirmed diagnosis and a prescription for three different drugs that modulate brain waves so I could finally sleep.  These drugs worked like a charm!

As long as I had my Neurontin, Klonopin, and Elavil I could sleep normally.  If I left them at home or ran out for even one night, I was back to that maddening insomnia.  About four years later when I decided I wanted to go off these drugs, I discovered just how addictive they were.  I learned that I would need to take several months to gradually wean off of them.

I started with Neurontin, and got muscle aches and irritability as a result.  Next, I went to Klonopin and had the ride of my life!  Not only did my severe insomnia return with a vengeance, but I would burst into tears at the drop of the hat and I even experienced altered perception.  I remember walking through the mall with my then-husband and feeling like I was not me, my feet were not mine, and I was not walking on the floor but floating in the air.

I did a little research and learned that there were clinics to help people get off drugs like Klonopin – benzodiazapenes of which Valium is an example – because they are so highly addictive and the side effects from going off them so severe!

I was determined to get off the drug, and was blessed to come across a supplement at the health food store that took away my drug trippy Klonopin withdrawal symptoms in less than an hour.  (GABA was the supplement, by the way, and I used it for about a year until my body adjusted to being off the drug.)

I was never able to go off the last drug Elavil without experiencing severe insomnia until a while later.  In 2005 I was introduced to therapeutic-grade essential oils from Young Living and with two of the oils (Peace & Calming and valerian), through time my severe insomnia resolved completely!  After about a year and a half I didn’t need anything to help me sleep!  Not only did the essential oils help me get to sleep, but the more I used them the less I eventually needed them.

During the time I suffered with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, I also went on the thyroid medication Synthroid.  Within a couple of days on Synthroid I had about twice as much energy as before.  I felt great!  So great, in fact, that I was able to go to Russia for a two-month study abroad program because of it.  While I was in Russia, however, I kept needing more Synthroid just to function.  About a week and a half before I was to return to the states, I was down to just one pill.  Thankfully at the last minute I met a Russian doctor who was able to tell me where to get the drug and I was able to finish out my time in Russia with no problem.

On my study abroad trip in Russia, 2002.

Just as with the medications I was on for sleep, when I was introduced to Young Living Essential Oils in 2005 I also found natural solutions for my thyroid issue (I used Thyromin) and was able to get off the Synthroid.  I actually got even better results with the oils and supplement from Young Living than with the drug, and I have been drug-free since that time!

In the ensuing years as I have become interested in preparedness, I became increasingly grateful that I was no longer dependent on drugs or medications of any kind.  It was clear to me that had any sort of serious disaster or economic collapse occurred when I was dependent on those medications, I would have been rendered completely non-functional and extremely vulnerable.

Many people today are on medications that if they were to suddenly discontinue, not only would it be an inconvenience, not only would they be disabled, but they could even die.  Finding viable alternatives to the medications we rely on, and beginning to use them now, is essential for our preparedness.

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This ebook is for informational purposes only.  It should not be taken as medical advice or used in lieu of medical treatment. Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician, if one is available.

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Julie Behling is a reflexologist/holistic healer and founder of Essential Survival where she teaches people how to prepare for the #1 cause of death in the event of an economic collapse — lack of access to medicines.  In 2005 Julie was able to get off 4 prescription drugs and heal from a 6-year stint of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia with products from Young Living Essential Oils. Get a free copy of her ebook “Medical Preparedness — What’s Your Contingency Plan?” at http://essentialsurvival.org/subscribe-newsletter.

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