Essentially Tricia

08/05/2025

Get ready! The 10 Day Social Media Post Challenge is almost here!

This challenge will be hosted by Sam and Greg Hind especially for our Young Living Brand Partners--no charge--to help you share from the heart, connect with more people, and grow your business—without the overwhelm.

Things will kick off with a powerful LIVE Masterclass: Reach, Engage, Convert 👏

💬 You'll get:
✔️ 10 days of done-for-you post prompts
✔️ Practical tips and live bonus trainings to help you confidently show up online
✔️ Strategies to build connection—not just content

📝 Make sure you’re registered! and join the Facebook group (Joining the group isn’t enough to get your masterclass link.)
📌 We’ve dropped the registration link in the comments below—check it out!

The link for registration is
https://go.auxano.global/yl

Today is the first day,  and you can login as soon as you are registered and join the group. It takes less than half an hour per day and you can do it at your own chosen time each day. Those who participate each of the 10 days will be eligible for terrific prizes, and there will be many spur of the moment prizes during the 10 days for those who participate (painless).

Sam and her husband Greg were our keynote speakers at the Young Living convention this year. It is definitely a plus for your Young Living education if you learn the techniques they have to offer, whether or not you continue them after the 10 days. Join us now!

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07/29/2025

07/29/2025

Originally, Sacred Mountain Essential Oil Blend contained Idaho Balsam Fir. The Idaho Balsam Fir from Young Living is now named Idaho Grand Fir! Why is that?

When this beautiful conifer oil was originally available from Young Living, the closest International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) name for the oil was Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir), so that’s what it was called. A few years ago, Young Living received the approval of Abies grandis (Grand Fir) as an INCI name for use on the label. It is the exact same oil from the same Young Living farm as in the past; the only changes are the name on the front of the label and the name of the ingredient on the back of the label.

My very favorite blend for the impact it has had on my life is, of course, BELIEVE, which also has Idaho Grand Fir. However, my favorite blend for the aroma is Sacred Mountain.

I wrote this 13 years ago . . . And Sacred Mountain is still the first blend on my body every single day and the last one at night. I am SOOO grateful for this blend. 🌈🔥🎶💜🦋🦄

“If you have not tried the blend, SACRED MOUNTAIN, you may choose to try it after reading Gary Young's description and explanation of his choices of single oils in the blend. Sacred Mountain has always been one of my favorite blends - even before Idaho Balsam Fir was discovered and distilled in 2002.

When Gary decided to add Balsam Fir [now called Grand Fir] to the blend, the entire energy of the blend was enhanced dramatically. I would hate to have a day without Sacred Mountain. Reading Gary's description makes me realize just why . . . The blend also anchors the frequency of the Sacred Space, so it is a beautiful blend to apply often. 🌈🦋🌟

NOW, the “spruce” that Gary mentions is Northern Lights Black Spruce which further enhances the frequency of the blend! This is a real game-changer and contains no carrier oil.”

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I also want to share a bit more of what Gary said about including Northern Lights Black Spruce in Sacred Mountain Essential Oil Blend:

“Spruce is also in Sacred Mountain. The North American Native people believed that spruce was the anchor to the soul, to the God of the world. They would use it in smudge sticks, and they would breathe the aroma as the smudge sticks of the spruce would burn, much like the prairie people did with sage. They would anoint their whole bodies and brush stroke the smoke over their bodies, similar to what the ancient people did with the smoke from burning frankincense resin.

The Arabian people did not have conifers, but they had frankincense that gave off a smoke when it burned. They would put this over their whole bodies; they would fumigate their homes with it; they would fumigate their clothes with it at night to kill the ticks, fleas, and pests; and they would use it to get rid of the odors from body sweat and camel sweat.

The ancient people here in America used primarily spruce or sage for the same reason. It is so amazing how this knowledge existed on every continent and every country in the world but that the people used the elements that existed in their country.

So if you haven’t ever used Sacred Mountain, get acquainted with it and incorporate it into your oil usage.”

- Gary Young

07/29/2025

✅ 12 Week Protocol To Regain Sense of Smell

This is an evidence-backed method for smell rehabilitation—especially for post-viral anosmia:

Step-by-Step Protocol

1. Select four distinct essential oils (each from a different odor category):
-(Joy Blend which has Rose in it) (floral)
-Lemon (fruity/citrus)
-Eucalyptus (resinous/woody)
- Clove (spicy)

2. Training schedule:
-Twice daily (morning and evening)
-10–20 seconds sniffing per scent, with a brief rest (~10 sec) between each
-Duration: Most studies recommend at least 12 weeks (3 months) for measurable progress; some extend up to 24–36 weeks for further gains
-Odor rotation (optional):
-After the first 12 weeks, switch to new scents such as: Peppermint, thyme, tangerine, jasmine

3. Mental focus:
-While sniffing, visualize or recall the scent and associated memories to stimulate neuroplasticity.

4. Materials:
-Use small glass jars or vials, cotton pads or inhaler sticks
-Place a few drops of each oil, cap jars when not in use—and store in a cool place to preserve potency

🌀 How to Implement This Training

1. Gather supplies: Essential oils (rose (Joy), lemon, eucalyptus, clove), small jars or inhalers, cotton pads.

2. Label and prepare each scent separately.

3. Sniff consciously:
Bring the jar about 1 inch from the nose.
Inhale gently for ~10–20 seconds while envisioning the scent.

4. Pause ~10 seconds between scents.

5. Repeat the set twice a day, ideally morning and evening.

6. Track progress: Note any subtle changes over weeks

7. Stay consistent for a minimum of 12 weeks.

8. Rotate scents after 12 weeks to keep the brain engaged if desired.

🧪 Why It Works (What the Science Shows)

The olfactory system has neuroplasticity and regenerative capacity, enabling recovery with systematic sensory input.

Studies—including meta-analyses—have confirmed that smell training reliably improves function, particularly in post-infectious cases.

Maintaining protocol adherence and sufficient duration (ideally ≥ 12 weeks) is strongly linked to better outcomes

🎯 Important Points

The 30‑day training offers promising subjective gains, but at least 12 weeks is optimal per traditional protocol.

Use strong, familiar scents, train consistently, and combine sniffing with mental recall.

Be patient—some people take months to notice change. If no progress after ~3 months, consult an ENT specialist for further evaluation.

🛀 Additional Complementary & Supportive Natural Methods

Nasal saline irrigation: Helps clear mucus and inflammation, especially when anosmia is associated with sinus congestion or allergies.

Ayurvedic castor oil: Warmed and placed in the nostrils twice daily may reduce inflammation and support olfactory tissue recovery.

Ginger tea: Drinking ginger can lower inflammation in nasal tissues, which may help in clearing pathways and supporting smell healing.

Healthy habits: Addressing underlying contributors such as smoking, poor sleep, or nutritional deficiencies may support recovery indirectly.

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- Dr. Doug