October 12, 2009
Monday last week, I began feeling achy and by the time I was driving home I was achy and feverish. I made dinner for the family and was in bed by 7:30 with a full blown illness. I was unable to get up in the morning to go to work (this has only happened one other time in the past 10 years). I called the doctor to get an appointment and slept the rest of the day until my appointment. Feverish, achy and overall, out of it. My 2 pm doctor's appointment resulted in a diagnosis of the influenza and home I went. Amy Jane offered to make me a special blend which I began applying to chest and feet that night (along with the echinacea tea). I also applied Oregano (essential oil) to my feet. The next day, I was coughing up bloody phlegm so I visited the doctor again. This time, the chest xray revealed pneumonia. I was sent home with a prescription with antibiotics. I continued to use the essential oil blend and Oregano (essential oil) Amy Jane provided! Friday the family had plans to travel to a rustic retreat in Vermont. The doctor, on Tuesday, implied I would most likely not be feeling well enough. However, by Thursday, I was feeling much better. Still a bit tired, but no fever or aches. Our family was able to take our vacation and all the while I continued to use the essential oil blend and Oregano. No one, not even me, believed that on Wed. I had been diagnosed with pneumonia. I felt good. I am sure I would not have had such a speedy recovery without the oils. Thanks Amy!
Hannah from CanandaiguaOctober 1, 2009Amy Jane, Wow! I loved the workshop (Home Green Home). I clean homes for a living and thought I was doing a good job of green cleaning for my clients. Now, because of your workshop I can do the best job possible. The print-outs of commonly used cleaners is a real eye-opener. Your workshops are going to help a lot of people feel better. I know that I personally have improved health from using Thieves and white vinegar,and some of my clients have told me - I know Kathy has been here because when I open my door the house smells so good! Thanks so much for helping me to share this info with others.I am a distributor with Young Living and because of this workshop, I will be able to help others understand more potential benefits than I would have without your help. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
Kathy from PalmyraSeptember 20, 2009Dear Amy - Thank you for sharing your wisdom and joy on the subject of aromatherapy, health and eco-living. I think your format is excellent, informative, thorough and fun in a really nice, relaxed and supportive atmosphere. You are an awesome “blend”. :)
KC from Naples, NY September 16, 2009
I have yet another great use for Thieves Household Cleaner concentrate: I dilute Thieves (Household Cleaner) with distilled water and use it to clean my diamond ring. I soak the ring for about 5 minutes, then use one of my old (good way to recycle your used toothbrushes) toothbrushes to gently brush all surfaces of the ring, rinse with plain water, then dry with a soft cloth. It will really sparkle!!!
May from Victor, NY
I love the new Young Living roll-on, "Deep Relief". I have given a number of them to friends & family who have pain complaints and they say they have good results. My most recent benefit was when I woke up one morning with a terrible stiff neck. I rolled deep relief on the area, then massaged it in a little bit. Literally within 5 minutes i had relief from the pain! I love it! May from Victor, NYSeptember 12, 2009
Hi Amy, I feel like the information you have provided is changing our way of life. It's wonderful. I have been using essential oils exclusively to treat any colds the girls catch, usually Peppermint and Eucalyptus. I diffuse Thieves and Lemon often and believe it is helping to prevent a lot of illness for my family.
Danielle from Henrietta, NY
September 5, 2009
Hi Amy Jane - have been meaning to email you for several days. The blend you made up for me has really helped. Bruises usually take weeks to go away on me (low platelets) - and that's a long time to have one whole half of your face purple. I'd say it's more than half gone already. Thanks so much :)
Ginny from Naples, NY
July 22, 2009
The Face and Body Butter is AWESOME! Thanks again!
Emily from Canandaigua, NY
By the way, the body butter is AWESOME! Thanks again!
July 19, 2009
I love my blends!
Kathy from Penn Yan, NY
July 18, 2009
I used the Thieves household cleaner this morning and was very happy with it. Thanks for making it up for me. I am continuing to feel better and still love my oils.
Pat from Tarpon Springs, FLJuly 15, 2009It's been a joy to have you at the Market. I've received very positive feedback and hope you have enjoyed your days at the Market.
Maria from Geneva Farmers Market, Geneva, NYJuly 15, 2009Hi Amy Jane, I want to tell you that I did sleep better last night and appear to be breathing better. Thanks for yesterday. You are a treasure. And I do hope to see you again.
Bisous,
Pat from Tarpon Springs, FL
July 13, 2009
I met you at the yoga retreat in Victor a couple of weeks ago. What a lovely foot soaking experience that was!! Since then I took your advice and mixed some peppermint oil in with my
Arnica and I think it is helping my thumbs. (must knit!!)
Melanie from Victor, NY
July 10, 2009
I used Organica Jane's "I Haven't Got time for the Pain" essential oil blend. I have arthritis from laying carpet and had pain in my knee for 10 - 12 years. I now do not need my brace and the pain has decreased finally. Thank you.
Richard from Newark, NY
July 7, 2009
Here's a testimonial about the effects the oils had on Pueblo (our dog):
Our black lab Pueblo developed diarrhea and was throwing up a few weeks ago and was also not eating. After a $500 trip to the vet, they gave us a list of possible things she could have and prescribed antibiotics for her. For the next 4 days she took her
meds and her condition gradually cleared up and she eventually started eating normally. Well, low and behold the condition returned the other day and so I read in my Essential Oils Desk Reference about how to apply oils to animals and recommended oils for diarrhea. I didn't have Di-
Gize or Thieves but I did have Fennel, Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint (Lavender just for calming purposes). I mixed 1 drop of each with about a teaspoon of olive oil and applied the mixture to the bottoms of her paws. I did this twice the first day and the next day her appetite was back and the diarrhea and vomiting had stopped. If only I had tried that the first time around I'd have $500 to invest in more oils!!!
YAY - I love my oils!!!
Wendy from Fort Collins, COJune 27, 2009U are amazing!!!!!! Thank you so much! Again, Thank you for an incredible experience! Can't wait to share it with the world! with love, light and gratitude.
Sabrina from Los Angeles, CA
June 19, 2009
Hi Amy, thank you for all the tips. You are an amazing resource!
Nicki from New York stateJune 10, 2009
The Face and Body Butter is fantastic - I have been using it since I purchased from you at Caroline's - its the best - I never have to use any other lotions and for me that is amazing.
Karen from Clifton Springs, NY
June 7, 2009I love the results that I've had from using
Organica Jane's Body Butter! I live in Colorado and not only am I exposed to a lot of sun, but it's also stronger because of our elevation. I've always had a lot of freckles and now that I'm older they're looking more like liver spots! After using the Body Butter I've noticed the larger spots have decreased in size, plus it's helping to keep my wrinkles at bay! Now that I'm nearing 40, I'm taking especially good care of my skin. By using a good sunscreen and cleanser along with Amy's Body Butter, I think I'll be able to manage turning 40 okay :o)
Wendy from Fort Collins, COJune 6, 2009
I'm using all the oils and suggestions you gave me - and each day is better.
Ginny from Naples, NYJune 5, 2009I am just LOVING cleaning my house with Thieves and making small but meaningful changes around my home!!Linda from Rochester, NYMay 28, 2009
Hi Amy-Eleanor just loves her blend and shares it with her daddy. Madeline had a friend over yesterday and they washed their face and hands with her soap blend...really cute!! They just thought the world of you too! Thank you so much for your time and expertise!! We all love the inhaler too. I adore my spray!
Linda from Rochester, NY
May 26, 2009
I have used the
Peppermnt oil a few times, to heal ailments....with success. Dan has used the inhaler we made and I did make one for my other son, at his request!!! Thank you so much for your time and books!!
Jill from VictorApril 30, 2009Amy Jane, Thank you for the recipe! It has keep me off the pain
meds. Thanks again- you are an ANGEL!!
Kathleen from New York state
April 28, 2009That Face and Body Butter is fantastic - I wash with my "special" oil, then put the butter on!!! WOW I don't need anything else - this is the best!!
Karen from Clifton SpringsApril 28, 2009
I think the workshop was eye-opening and since that time I have changed most of my cleaning products. I previously was using Thieves household cleaner regularly as well as the Lemon essential oil/vinegar mixture for windows, but the most important change is eliminating Scrubbing Bubbles and Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner. I now use baking soda (or Borax) and Thieves. Scrubbing Bubbles makes Kevin sick so he never could help clean the bathroom and now he can. Hurray!!!
Jill from Victor, NY
April 28, 2009Dear Amy--Your class was inspiring and eye-opening to say the least. You have done the research for us and provided many facts that have been actually hidden from consumers about the products we use on a daily basis. We know about getting things in eyes or ingesting obviously poisonous substances. But who knew that just having a bottle of something would allow the toxins in that product to permeate the atmosphere in our homes just by sitting there on a shelf? And who knew that these breathed-in toxins find a place to lurk in our very own fat cells? It's maddening to realize that companies are not required to label every single item in their products, so there are ingredients that we are not aware of. And we often don't even pay attention or realize the danger of the substances that ARE on the label because we have bought into the beautiful presentation of some products as being "natural" or "green" and therefore safe. So many ingredients that ARE mentioned can be just as dangerous to our health as the ones that have been covered up! And you taught us not to believe everything we see as truly safe just because it is advertised as such. I was shocked to find that good old-fashioned Ajax cleanser has ingredients that are proven to cause respiratory distress, allergies, lymphoma (blood cancer) and malignant tumors! And my favorite laundry detergent (that I don't buy as often since it is so expensive now) --TIDE--has ingredients that cause asthma, allergies, high blood pressure, liver damage, and even depression!
I have gone through the house and removed many bottles that have been on my shelves for years just in case I need them.
NOt to mention that I have continually replaced the ones near the front. My cupboards suddenly have more room and I am so excited that I am doing something good for my home. I am thrilled knowing that Thieves (that smells so heavenly) is actually disinfecting my
countertops better than bleach. It's hard to let go of the
Tilex, but I tried the vinegar and salt/lemon on my bathtub--and it works!
I look forward to the next process of diffusing oils into the environment knowing that all molds and even their dead spores will be eliminated. I have been very interested in the idea of mold presences as causing allergies and other illnesses. I know that remediation teams go into buildings (particularly those built more airtight in the 1980s) and use harsh chemicals to rid the building of its "sick building syndrome" --but I did not realize that within weeks, those molds
reinfest with a vengeance. It was so interesting, enlightening, -- and yes, inspiring of hope-- to know that the use of essential oils for only three days in the atmosphere of one of these "sick" environments cleared the area of all molds and spores and that when tested several weeks later, there was no evidence of regrowth. This is amazing! I can't wait to get started in my own home!
Thanks for your clarion call to our overly-advertised world to simplify and get back to basics and a more natural way. Your contribution to our education can improve the quality of our lives if we apply what you have taught us, and I'm sure you are actually saving lives. As people living in a modern society, let us not think ourselves so wise as to be foolish. Let's take care of what God has given to us...I have many changes to make...but I am excited and inspired!
Thanks
Organica Jane!
Valerie from Farmington, New YorkApril 28, 2009
Home Green Home Workshop was an eye-opening lesson. A lot of good information that I will be implementing in my home. I have purchased Borax and my vinegar. I have already told a few members of my family and given them a solution of Thieves to use in their home. Thank you so much for all of the information.
Karen from Clifton Springs, NY
April 21, 2009
The girls and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the essential oil that you mixed for me. We rub it on our feet every night and it has helped in a few stressful situations. Take care,
Linda from Rochester
March 10, 2009
I used the oils faithfully on vacation. They helped on the plane and seemed to keep any germs away during the week. In fact, I am using the Thieves spray today as I feel a sore throat coming on.
Bonnie from Canandaigua, NYFebruary 15, 2009Amy Jane, I met you last Saturday at Rio
Tomatlan and bought the Thieves Household Cleaner. I have to admit that I bought it to be nice and was very skeptical. Well, we love it and would like to purchase the concentrate! Merci
et a
bientot,
Paul from CanandaiguaFebruary 7, 2009"I recently had my
labrum,
rotator cuff and bicep tendon repaired on January 20, 2009 and I was willing to try alternatives to pharmaceutical medicine to help the pain and speed up my recover process. I immediately gave
NingXia Red Juice a try. On the third day after my surgery, I was completely off the pain medications! The swelling and the pain level reduced rapidly and continues to do so daily. I anticipate the day I am fully recovered so I can resume my active lifestyle use this new energy source to make me more efficient and productive in my daily living."
Nicholas G. Smith, Head Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Regis College, Boston, MaJanuary 15, 2009 Amy,
Thank you so much! I can't believe what a difference it made. I threw 2 bowls and some mugs last night and usually when I wedge the clay (like kneading bread) my hands and wrists ache. No aches and great control! I told everyone at class about you and took in some of your cards, and I told everyone that the website was a great resource and hopefully they will check it out.
Patty from Fairport, NYJanuary 6, 2009Amy has boundless passion for teaching people about therapeutic-grade essential oils. She has truly found her calling in teaching people how to make lifestyle changes, and it shows in the workshops and classes she offers. For anyone interested in living a healthier life (and willing to make the changes necessary for that life), I strongly recommend contacting Amy. You'll be glad you did!
Rob from Canandaigua, NYJanuary 6, 2009 I love the Face and Body Butter! I am using it every day. Love,
Kathryn from Sodus, NY
December 19, 2008
I love the oils! There was something always missing in my life until I found these oils. What a wonderful olfactory experience with deep psychological benefits. By the way, I love the Mountain Mint and Meadow Mist deodorants! I have searched high and low for something natural like this. I used to get these horrible rashes from commercial deodorants. I have literally tried everything even in the health food stores. They all gave me this red, itchy rash. I even tried the organic deodorants and I would get a red rash also. I will be using Mountain Mint and Meadow Mist forever!
Namaste,
Greg from Fort Collins, CO
December 18, 2008
I love you and your new products! I tried them all. I especially love bath salts when I was aching all over. The new Raindrop in a Bottle. I have that rubbed up my spine everynight. Keep up the good work.
Jill from Clyde, NY
December 2, 2008
Amy - Thank you so much for continuing to educate me every day. I am fast becoming a firm believer in the power of oils. Bob and I have both had colds (congestion, sore throat, cough) for the past week and I have been managing the symptoms with Ninxga Red, RC, Thieves and your wonderful Respiratory blend that you made for me. My favorite is Thieves, honey and hot water, which we sip before bed. Mia is also becoming quite the oil queen. She requested the honey and hot water with Lemon oil, her favorite, and it is quite tasty too.
Janet from Baldwinsville, NY
November 25, 2008
Hi Amy, I just wanted to send you a quick email as a follow up to the use of the lotion. In the past couple weeks I have noticed a slight softening of my leg, meaning the fluid is moving more (a good thing!). Along with the use of the lotion, I have cut out all artificial sweetners and limited myself to 2 cups of coffee a week. Thank you!
Rachelle from New York City
October 29, 2008
I've had excellent results with my oil, I would say my symptoms are 90% relieved. I love the smell of it! I go to sleep smelling my hands after I've applied it. I named it "Good Evening" and that's a great name; it has meant lots of good evenings for me without the "rushy" feelings I used to have. I've almost convinced my friend to use a less toxic cleaning solution on the floor of the kennel. I now use a cup of white distilled vinegar, a cup of hydrogen peroxide, 5 drops Lemon essential oil, 5 drops Lavender essential oil, in 4 gallons of water.
Odette from Fabius, NY
October 9, 2008
I had such a fun time and also learned more. Thanks so much for doing this for us. Good day to you,
Anne from Bloomfield, NY
October 8, 2008
Thanks, Amy! Love the products!
Abby from Rochester, NY
September 24, 2008
I have a lot of muscle pain and Amy put together a muscle blend for me. The muscle blend did help relax my muscles but not at the level I had hoped for. Without me even asking she put together a new formula and gave it to me free of charge. The new formula worked better with my muscles and it meant a lot that she was truly concerned and followed up with me.
I also attended a "Say no to Botox" class which Amy taught. It was extremely informative, and we had the pleasure of creating our own unique essential oils lotion. I have since asked Amy to make me a new batch of the lotion. It smells amazing and has helped improve the condition of my skin. I know that whatever I purchase from her will be made from the highest quality ingredients and will be chemical-free. It is a great feeling to know that you are using products on your body that came from nature and not a laboratory.
Adrianna from Rochester, NY
August 28, 2008
Amy - I have replaced my Windex with your lemon oil recipe and I love it. I am using it all over the house, countertops, sinks, bathroom - yeah!!. Mia loves to help me clean and now I can feel good about her helping me and not worry that she is breathing in harsh chemicals. She practically cleaned the whole bathroom for me the other day. Thanks and please keep sending your wealth of information. I love it. Talk to you soon.
Janet from Baldwinsville, NY
July 30, 2008
your website is awesome!!! thank you for all you do,Amy. You're great!!!
Jackie from Castle Rock, CO
July 14, 2008
Amy, Before I was using Young Living Essential oils, I was taking two Celebrex 200mg. tablets a day for my arthritis. That was three or four years ago. I used Peppermint essential oil, neat, on the joints in my hands, hip and ankle two times a day for about six months. Thieves essential oil blend on my feet helped the process also. Now, I use the Peppermint essential oil when i feel a flare up coming, but now every day. I no longer take Celebrex or any other pain pills. I am forever grateful for that class I took at the high school many years ago. Panaway essential oil blend seems to work better on muscle pain, for me, each persons body reacts differently.
Fay from Canandaigua, NY
April 29, 2008
Amy: I just wanted to to write you to say thank you for your class ! I also appreciate very much the infomation that you have sent on about the salve/balm ingredients, hair "tonic" and etc. I really loved your class and I plan to see you at the May 22nd class at the Retreat House for you next one. The blend that I made in class: My husband and kids love the smell. My husband and daughter say that it smells like jellybeans to them. My son says that it reminds him of bubble gum. I have been using this salve on my husband and he says that it has been helping! My daughter on Sunday accidently kicked her foot into a solid wood rocking chair while at a friend's house. She told me that she was just swinging her foot back and forth and hit it. It looks like she has bruised the end of her 4th toe pretty badly and she was in pain. She asked me to put the salve on her toe (which I have done every day since and she covers her foot with a sock) and she is able to sleep. She says that the pain goes away when I put the salve on it. The salve gets alot of use in my house ! Thanks again for having this informative class and I will tell you that the salve smell has grown on me. I am quite pleased! Have a great day!
Lori from Rochester, NY
February 25, 2008
Hey Amy…
I just wanted to pass along some experiences I’ve had recently with Young Living’s essential oils. Feel free to pass them on.
Firstly, we have been doing some work to our house; we had the ceiling in 1 room painted, and then, we had our entire bedroom painted. The room that just had the ceiling painted smelled like paint for days; we couldn’t even go in the room and kept the door closed. It’s been probably a week and a half, and I can still faintly smell it. It was making us sick and I thought I had heard to mix essential oils with paint to cut the toxic odor. I found a recipe on-line and before the handyman started painting our room, I had him add 1/3 of a bottle of Orange essential oil to the paint. He painted the ceiling and by the next morning, there was no paint smell! I had him add it to the rest of the paint and we were back in our room in no time!
Secondly, I have this sweet little enamel-ware pan that I used to bake some fish in the other night. I sprayed some Pure Spray on it to keep the fish from sticking, but when I tried to clean it, I had a really hard time getting the pan fully clean and an SOS pad just scratched it up. So, I decided I would try soaking it in a little Thieves Household Cleaner. After maybe 15-30 minutes in a sink with warm water and ~1/4 c. of Thieves Household Cleaner, the pan cleaned up easily and all of the stuck-on grease came off. It saved my pan and I was really excited to see the oils/Young Living products in action! I love it!
Mindy from Williamson, NY
January 11, 2008
You did a great job! It is a breath of fresh air to here someone present the way you did it and I mean that. Not everyone including myself would of thought of that.
Jill from Clyde, NY
January 7, 2008
Hi Amy,
Just wanted to say again....YOU are AWESOME! So inspiring. I am referring to you as "The expert on Chemicals in our Environment." I feel so empowered to be able to say to people, "No more _____" The kids are even going to tell the grandparents no more artificially colored beverages. I swear that it always sends Thomas into a tail spin & you confirmed it for me. Thank you for all the time, energy & effort you put forth in making that presentation so compelling and fun for everyone. Everyone commented on how awesome of a meeting it was! It was your presentation that did it! You are truly a treasure, Amy. How blessed we are to have someone with such passion & caring in our lives! Love you,
Amy from Romulus, NY
January, 2008
Hi Amy, Happy New Year! I'm slowly making changes. I use essential oil cleansers almost exclusively now at home. I’m also diffusing oils regularly at home and love how fresh and clean my house smells when I walk in! Fondly,
Jean from Geneva, NY
December 2007
Hi Amy,
I have really enjoyed using essential oils for so many things this past year as well as learning about their individual uses. That is knowledge I am proud to have. I’ve used the oils for everything from cleaning, to skin care, to my dog’s skin problems, to cold relief for my husband, mother, and grandfather (as well as passing along NingXia Red and Thieves hard lozenges), for use in bath salts, body scrubs, and deodorants that I made myself (with your recipes), for weight loss & detox (Grapefruit essential oil in water w/a little agave), and to help with sleep and with my general well-being. It’s so much fun; thanks for helping to make essential oils so approachable as well as educational! Essential oils are a part of my every day life and I am glad I think to use them before anything else, especially synthetics and chemicals.
Mindy from Williamson
October 18, 2007
Hey Aim, I've been breaking out a lot lately. Anyway, I've been using the Young Living serum for acne (blend a few drops of the serum with the Young Living ART lotion) and it has been working great! Thought I'd pass that info along in case you know anyone who is looking for a good skin product for acne.
Wendy from Fort Collins, CO
August 23, 2007
You are the best. There are not enough people in the world that grab for the gusto, but you Amy Jane are one of those fabulous people. I Love you.
Bonita from Skaneateles, NY
June 29, 2007
I treated myself to a facial scrub & mask this morning. it was great!! I have to say my skin has a very nice glow! try it!
1 Tbs amazing grains
2 Tbs plain yogurt
2 drops sandalwood essential oil
2 drops rose essential oil
make a smooth paste, apply to face and gently rub over face, neck & shoulders (avoid eyes, of course). I was planning to leave on for only 10 min, but I was reading the lavender route guide and it ended up being 20 min!!! splash water on face, neck & shoulders to rinse off. apply YL toner & day moisturizer. very nice!!
May from Victor, NY
June 26, 2006
The Peppermint essential oil sure worked well. That is the fastest I have every gotten over a sinus headache. On the way home, pressure started to build again so I used it once more. I seemed to be alright after that. Thank you for the suggestion and going home to get it.
Michael from Denver, CO
Packing bags for a trip is stressful enough and then to decide what you can put in that tiny ziploc baggie is another trick. With each trip I take, I do get smarter about how much I pack, and what I bring on board with me.
Thieves Spray: This is such a convenient travel necessity - just spritz on hands or in the air to help kill virus. Because it contains Lemon essential oil, it boosts the immune system, too!
Peppermint essential oil: inhale Peppermint and experience relief from sinus pressure and head congestion. It also helps to calm upset belly or nausea associated with travel.
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