One of springtime’s most underrated seasonal treats is baby potatoes. Delicate, flavorful, and bite-sized, they’re right at home nestled next to a sandwich or veggie burger. Looking to impress at your first barbecue of the year? Take 35 easy minutes and get cooking with essential oils! Toss together our recipe for roasted baby potatoes with lemon dill sauce, created by Sylvie Shirazi of Gourmande in the Kitchen. This recipe brings together herbs, Dill Vitality™, and Lemon Vitality for a side dish that will make your cookout guests forget about French fries with their grilled favorites.

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Young Living’s Cool Azul™ Pain Relief Cream provides cooling relief from minor muscle and joint aches, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains.

Our plant-based formula combines the power of Wintergreen essential oil with our exclusive Cool Azul essential oil blend. With two powerful, synergistic active ingredients, this cream provides pain-relieving benefits in two ways: methyl salicylate found in Wintergreen helps alleviate pain deep in the muscles and joints, and natural menthol found in Peppermint provides a cooling effect. If you need relief without synthetic ingredients, Young Living’s Cool Azul Pain Relief Cream is the answer!  Ready to try some, just message me.

Iodine is a necessary mineral that your body can’t produce itself. It must be consumed from an outside source through food or an iodine supplement. The USDA recommends that most adults consume 150 micrograms of iodine per day, and pregnant and nursing women should consume about twice that much.

An iodine deficiency is not something to take lightly. If you’re not getting enough, it can pose a risk to your health. Pregnant women need to be especially proactive about meeting their daily requirement. Just a few decades ago, so many Americans were iodine deficient that as part of a public health initiative, many U.S. salt companies began adding iodine to their salt. When you go to the supermarket today, most salt packaging says: This salt contains iodine, a necessary nutrient. With the new trend of low-sodium diets, however, many people are saying no to salt and are looking for other options to meet their daily iodine quota.

The best food source for iodine is seaweed. Yes, that green aquatic plant that makes you cringe when it brushes against you while swimming but tastes fantastic when wrapped around a ball of rice and fish. This food source blows all others out of the water (pun intended), with well more than 100 percent of your daily need in just 1/8 of an ounce. But sushi and seaweed paper aren’t for everyone. Many people find its fishy taste overwhelming and even downright off-putting.

So what do you do if seaweed makes you queasy? You could try turning to other foods. Runners-up are animal-based foods like codfish and yogurt. But you’d have to consume much larger quantities of these to get enough each day, nearly 45 times more codfish (3 ounces) and 51 times more yogurt (8 ounces) than seaweed.

Don’t panic! We know these numbers are discouraging. Fortunately, there’s another option that takes seaweed and measuring cups of out the equation: Young Living’s NingXia Nitro®! Just one small tube contains 75 mcg of pure iodine, that’s 50 percent of the recommended daily value for an adult. With NingXia Nitro, you don’t have to worry about using food scales or consuming fishy aquatic plants and animal products. It’s as easy as grabbing and squeezing! You’ll also enjoy the benefits of pure essential oils, botanical extracts, D-ribose, Korean ginseng, and green tea extract, not to mention a great wolfberry taste! Find out more about this YL favorite on the NingXia Nitro product page.

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To help your body get some iodine love, we’re giving away a box of NingXia Nitro (valued at $50.99 each) to five randomly selected people. Just comment on this post for your opportunity to win! Maybe let us know how NingXia Nitro makes life easier for you!

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One ingredient, countless uses! Just a few drops of Orange essential oil can instantly warm up any space, brighten tired-looking skin, add a sweet citrus boost to cleaning products, and so much more!

Check out this infographic for more tried-and-true uses and fun facts for one of our most versatile oils. This graphic is the perfect tool to share with a friend looking to explore the benefits of Orange essential oil or to keep as a handy guide for yourself!

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Its woodsy, positive scent comes from a blend of Black Spruce, Blue Tansy, and Frankincense. Valor is great for massages, in addition to other topical and aromatic uses. 

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Spring is on its way, and with it comes new beginnings! Whether you’re looking forward to planning new adventures, refreshing your daily routine, or celebrating a new season, it’s the perfect time to get excited about renewal and rejuvenation.

That’s why we’ve loaded the March PV promotion with products that capture the spirit of spring. See how the two oils below can help you start something new in your beauty and wellness routines and click here to learn how you can qualify to get them for free!

Frankincense

Frankincense has a grounding aroma and natural moisturizing properties that make it an oil you can use throughout the entire day.

Lime Vitality

Add instant fresh flavor to your cooking with Lime Vitality™! Whether you’re preparing something sweet or savory, this dietary oil makes it easy to create tasty snacks and meals infused with a bright, citrus bite.

What are your favorite ways to use essential oils when you need a refresh? Tell us in the comments!

Add a daily shot of NingXia Red to your diet to enjoy the benefits of this powerful, whole-body supplement. This sweet and tangy drink’s formula includes wolfberry, which is touted for its health benefits.

Also featuring plum, aronia, cherry, blueberry, and pomegranate juices and extracts, Young Living’s NingXia Red is packed with superfoods to support overall wellness.

In addition to these antioxidant ingredients, NingXia Red’s formula includes pure vanilla extract and Lemon, Orange, Yuzu, and Tangerine essential oils for a great-tasting, healthy treat.
Young Living NingXia Red benefits include support for energy levels, normal cellular function, and whole-body and normal eye health. A daily shot of 2–4 ounces helps support overall wellness with powerful antioxidants.

NingXia Red Uses

February is the month we celebrate love in all its forms, so it’s a great time to focus on how we can better care for our relationships with others. After all, healthy relationships are an important part of a happy life and healthy emotional well-being.

To get some expert relationship advice, we talked to Ava Hanson, a licensed marriage and family therapist. Whether you’re curious how to make friends or how to deepen your relationship with your significant other, her six suggestions can help you find and develop genuine connections from start to finish. And since we find benefits of essential oils in every aspect of life, we’ve also included some of our favorite oils to help you create an environment that fosters love and harmony.

6 ways to cultivate genuine relationships

Ava Hanson

We are born with the basic need for love and belonging, and it is in our nature to long for connection. Human relationships are the most emotionally rewarding and risky things that we do. Relationships have an evolutionary function, as people with more social support are able to live longer and healthier lives.¹

On the flip side, loss of an important relationship can be one of the most distressing things a person can go through. It can feel like a double bind knowing that we absolutely need other people and that other people may hurt us. So what can we do? We can cultivate genuine relationships. Here are six ways to do that:

1.    Be open to initiating and receiving the seeds of new relationships: Usually, a new relationship starts with seeing someone or being introduced and simply talking to him or her. It may start with small talk about the location, the occasion, or the weather and gradually move to conversations of more substance. The better you are at initiating or being open to receiving new relationships, the more chances you have for increased social support.

2.    Grow the relationship: Someone can go from a stranger to a friend if you discover you have things in common, find something about him or her attractive or interesting, or enjoy your time together. Getting to know someone and feeling known by someone is a satisfying experience because it can fulfill our deep-rooted need for love and belonging. Be patient: Growing an authentic relationship can take time.

3.    Eliminate any pests or unsafe relationships: Determine the right balance between safety and support. The closer the relationship, the more potential support. The danger with close relationships is that they may lack boundaries and put you at risk for being hurt and mistreated. Just because you have been in a relationship with someone for a long time does not mean that it is a safe relationship. Recognize red flags that are putting you at risk and be responsive to your feelings.

4.    Invest in your relationships proportional to their priority level: Not all relationships are equal. Closer relationships require more time, care, and investment. Evaluate if the caretaking that you are putting into your relationships is proportional to the priority level they have in your life. Don’t neglect your most dear relationships simply because you are used to them being there.

5.    Weather the storms: When people’s relationships have been through adversity, it is easy to hold on to the pain and trauma. It is easy to blame, especially when things feel out of your control. Take accountability if you had any part in making things worse and try to repair any relational damage. Just like trees being strengthened by strong winds, learning to repair relational pain and release any residual resentment brings strength and depth to relationships.

6.    Appreciate and enjoy the beauty in your relationships: Healthy relationships have five positive interactions to every one negative interaction.² Sometimes there are many positive things happening in your relationships that go unappreciated. Notice the beautiful and thoughtful things that those closest to you do to love and serve you. Find ways to admire their beautiful qualities and thank them out loud.

About Ava: Ava Hanson is a licensed marriage and family therapist in northern Utah who specializes in relational therapy and trauma recovery. She is passionate about helping people identify their strengths and using recreation as a means for recovery. When she is not at work, you can find her spending time with her family, playing pickleball, meditating, hiking, or making art.

Oils for Relationships

Forgiveness™: Create a relaxing and grounding space to process emotions and cultivate relationships with this blend, featuring oils such as Melissa, Lavender, Frankincense, and Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood™.

Gratitude™: Spend a moment appreciating all that loved ones do for you with the rich, centering aroma of oils such as Frankincense, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Vetiver, and Ylang Ylang.

Oola Family™: Foster feelings of love and acceptance for some of your most important relationships: your family members. Featuring oils such as Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender, and Jasmine, this blend creates a calm, relaxing environment.

Oola Friends™: Encourage feelings of harmony and self-worth to help you strengthen relationships using this blend’s sweet, earthy aroma that features Lavender, Frankincense, Blue Cypress, and Palo Santo.

Acceptance™: Practice being at peace with yourself and others with the help of the sweet, calming aroma of oils such as Frankincense, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Bergamot, Rose, Grapefruit, and Spearmint.

Inner Child™: Support your efforts to find and stay true to your authentic self with the warm, sweet aroma of oils such as Orange, Black Spruce, Lemongrass, and Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood.

¹ Holt-Lunstad, J., & Uchino, B. (2015). Social support and health. In K. Glanz, B. K. Rimer, & K. Viswanath (Eds.), Health behavior: Theory, research, and practice (pp. 183–204). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
² Gottman, J. M. (2011). The science of trust: Emotional attunement for couples. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company.

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The wonderful smell of pancakes in the morning with all of the other breakfast fixins that you enjoy, it's enough to make your mouth water and your tummy growl.  Did you know that Young Living has just what you need, it's called Einkorn pancake and waffle mix.  

What is Einkorn?

Known as one of the oldest varieties of wheat, einkorn’s natural genetic code and low gluten levels make it more compatible with the human body than modern, hybridized wheat. What does that mean? It means that einkorn grain is easier to digest, making nutrients better absorbed by the body. And speaking of nutrients, many vitamins and minerals are also more abundant in einkorn grain than in modern wheat, making it a must-have for your pantry. 

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February is all about showing the ones you love just how much you care. In the midst of prepping gifts, notes, and acts of kindness, remember to treat yourself to some extra love as well!

February’s PV promotion is filled with goodies that are perfect for self-care, including the two oils below. Use our handy usage tips to add some extra pampering to your day and click here to see how you can get these oils and more for free with your next order!

Lemongrass

It’s easy to add this citrusy-sweet oil to your beauty routine or spa day! Its natural moisturizing properties nourish skin, and its scent leaves a bright, clean aroma.

Wintergreen

Known for its minty, fresh aroma, Wintergreen has a classic scent and tingling sensation when applied topically. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a long day or tough workout!

What oil or oil-infused product will you treat yourself to this month? Tell us in the comments!

Celebrate the big game without the overindulgent game day recipes by making our sweet potato party bites! Unlike other recipes for game day, this homemade treat gives you a satisfying snack with fresh, wholesome ingredients such as avocado, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and cilantro. Plus, they’re so tasty no one will guess they belong with your stash of healthy recipes!

Need more easy game day recipes? Check out our other essential oil-infused recipes for more great ideas!

What’s your favorite way to celebrate the big game? Tell us in the comments below!