WHAT IS THIEVES?
Thieves Essential Oil is a blend of 5 powerful Young Living oils: clove, eucalyptus, rosemary, lemon, and cinnamon. It’s spicy, hot, uplifting, and energizing. And it is one of the most famous oils in all of Young Living, one of the oils that put this company on the map in the early 1990s.
"THE FOUR THIEVES" IN THE 16TH CENTURYThieves has a rich and almost infamous history. It’s based on the legend of the four thieves in Marseilles, France, dating from the time of the outbreak of the Bubonic Plague, or Black Plague. During the peak of infections in the 16th century, an aromatic legend developed around a brew called “Marseilles Vinegar”, or “Four Thieves Vinegar”. As history has it, the group allegedly robbed graves without becoming infected, due to this mysterious vinegar. But it wasn’t just an urban legend.
MARSEILLES VINEGAR
This vinegar was noted in a number of famous medical books published later on, including the Pharmacologia from 1825. This page is a snippet from that original book, from almost 200 years ago.
FAST FORWARD TO 1994
Gary Young, the founder of Young Living, is responsible for the story reaching the legendary status it has today. He created the Thieves Essential Oil Blend in 1994 for immune support, as a result of his study at Warwick University in London.
THIEVES TODAY
Today, the entire Thieves product line is synonymous with immunity. Thieves Essential Oil is just the tip of the iceberg. Young Living has developed immune-boosting products ranging from laundry soap and dish soap to veggie soak and toothpaste. Personally, I don't go anywhere without my Thieves On-The-Go products: Thieves Spray, Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer, and Thieves Hand-Sanitizing Wipes. I also make a mouth spray using Thieves Mouthwash, a few drops of Clove Vitality Essential Oil, and water. I spritz it into my mouth whenever I feel like things are getting a little too "people-y". :)
So where do you start? Young Living has made it easy to just make a shift with the Make a Shift Happy, Healthy Home Kit, where you get over $200 worth of Thieves products for only $112. And, by purchasing this incredible kit, you also earn a 24% discount off everything you purchase for an entire year!
Oh, and one more thing. Enter my discount code ShareYL for an additional 10% off. It's a no-brainer! Make the shift today.
We all know Vitamin C is good for us and can help boost immunity, and Young Living's Super C and Super C Chewables don't disappoint! Super C contains 2,166% of the recommended dietary intake of Vitamin C per serving and is fortified with rutin, citrus bioflavonoids, and minerals to balance electrolytes and enhance the effectiveness and absorption of vitamin C. This is a much better option than the sugary packets that you find in the health food stores!
SUPER C AT A GLANCE
- Supports immune health, respiratory function and overall wellness
- Provides the body with powerful antioxidants that promote vitality and longevity
- Infused with citrus essential oils that are high in limonene, a powerful antioxidant
- Vitamin C is essential for bone, ligament, tendon and blood vessel health
- Vitamin C aids with iron absorption
Vitamin C and immune health are almost synonymous. Vitamin C bolsters immunity by supporting various functions of both the innate and adaptive immune system, prevents pathogens from entering cells and works as a free radical scavenger to reduce cellular damage. Because of its antioxidant activity, vitamin C also plays a role in skin health as well!
BACKGROUND
In addition to being a potent antioxidant, vitamin C is one of the most important vitamins required by our bodies. Vitamin C is essential for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It is necessary to form collagen, an important protein used by the skin, for scar tissue, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. It is essential for healing wounds, and for the repair and maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them sprecic health-supporting properties.
- Limonene: a natural detoxing constituent and appetite suppressant, supports healthy metabolism, helps with cleansing and drainage of the lymphatic glands.
SUPER C INGREDIENTS
Proprietary Super C Blend: Citrus bioflavonoids, Rutin (Sophora japonica L) flower bud powder, Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) fruit powder, Orange (Citrus sinensis)† peel oil, Tangerine (Citrus reticulata)† rind oil, Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)† peel oil, Lemon (Citrus limon)† peel oil, Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)† leaf oilOther Ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic acid, Potassium chloride, Silicon dioxide, Modified cellulose, Magnesium stearate†Premium essential oil
SUPER C CHEWABLE INGREDIENTS
Non-GMO tapioca dextrose, Sorbitol, Calcium ascorbate, Acerola cherry (Malpighia glabra) powder, Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia) fruit powder, Rose hip (Rosa canina) fruit powder, Organic stevia, Citrus bioflavonoids, Hydroxypropyl cellulose, Stearic acid, Orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil†, Silicon dioxide, Magnesium stearate†Premium essential oil
PRODUCT OPTIONS
What is the difference between Super C and Super C Chewable?
- Super C Tablets provide 1300mg of Vitamin C as ascorbic acid in one serving (2 tablets). It also contains Calcium, Zinc and Manganese as well as Citrus bioflavonoids, Rutin flower bud powder, Cayenne fruit powder, and Orange, tangerine, Grapefruit, Lemon and Lemongrass essential oils.
- Super C Chewable Tablets provide 150mg of plant based Vitamin C in one serving (one tablet). The Vitamin C in these tablets is from Acerola cherry powder, Camu camu fruit powder, and Rosehip fruit powder. Super C Chewable tablets also contain organic stevia, citrus bioflavonoids, and Orange essential oil.
HOW TO USE SUPER C & SUPER C CHEWABLE
To use Super C tablets:
- For reinforcing immune strength, take up to 3 tablets daily, making sure to separate the doses by a few hours. For maintenance, take 1 tablet once or twice daily. Best if taken before meals.
To use Super C Chewable tablets:
- Take 1 chewable tablet 3 times daily or as needed. Take daily or when additional vitamin C is desired.
COMPANION PRODUCTS
TESTIMONIES
- I always keep Super C and Super D on hand. Especially during the winter months. - Janice O.
- Super C is essential for our family especially going into fall/winter months! - Mallory L.
- I love this supplement!!! - Sara G.
- Love giving these to my kiddos when they need an extra boost of Vit C! - Alison S.
- I take Super C, along with Ningxia Red, every day. - Vivian B.
- I love the Super C chewables! I take them all the time! - Teanna D.
- We love this, especially for my kids who still cannot swallow pills/tablets. They love the flavor and can safely chew these up but get the recommended amount. - Amanda D.
- One of my favorites!! - Linda H.
Inner Defense is just what the name suggests—a defense and protection from all that today's world can throw at us! This powerhouse blend of essential oil supports the immune and respiratory systems, making it a wonderful addition to your health routine either for daily use or for when your defenses start to go down!
INNER DEFENSE AT A GLANCE
- Reinforces systemic defenses
- Promotes healthy respiratory function
- Offers immune support
- Creates unfriendly terrain for yeast and fungus
- Dissolves quickly for maximum results
So much of our modern world can take a toll on our health—environmental exposure, devitalized food, lack of sleep, abundance of stress, polluted water and air. And even these in small quantities can add up to a cumulative dose that leaves us needing extra support. Sometimes we need that support acutely and other times we need it on a more consistent basis. Either way, Inner Defense is a great option for strengthening the body systems!
KEY INGREDIENTS:
- Clove essential oil: has profound immune support and is a powerful antioxidant
- Oregano essential oil: high in carvacrol and thymol that support the immune system; also aids digestion, supports muscle and joint health and flexibility.
- Thyme essential oil: rich in thymol, supports the respiratory and immune systems
- Lemongrass essential oil: supports digestion and proper immune function
- Lemon essential oil: high in limonene, supports respiration and immune function, cleansing and purifying
- Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil: known for its support of the respiratory system, also cleanses and purifies and supports immune function
- Rosemary essential oil: a cleansing and purifying oil, supports the immune and respiratory systems
- Cinnamon Bark essential oil: provides immune support and antioxidants
- Virgin Coconut Oil: supports all body systems and dilutes the essential oils.
INNER DEFENSE & YEAST
Stress, illness, diets high in sugar, and sometimes even pregnancy can set the stage for yeast overgrowth in the gut. And then in turn, the overgrowth of yeast can increase stress to leave us in this endless cycle! One of our favorite tools for creating an unfriendly environment in the gut for yeast growth? Inner Defense! You can use this oil alongside eliminating sugar to re-balance the gut and create an environment where the yeast will not thrive.
INNER DEFENSE & EMOTIONS
When we begin to fall below the wellness line, our emotional and mental health is also affected. All of our body systems are interconnected, so it makes sense that we often feel run down, fatigued, exhausted even on an emotional level when our defenses go down. Sometimes the emotional and mental effects hit first! So if you're feeling run down, vulnerable, easily overwhelmed or triggered, stop and take inventory of your physical health as well. The organisms that invade our cells and bring us down affect our emotions too!
Oils that can help include Oregano, Thyme and Rosemary essential oils, all of which are part of the Inner Defense capsules!
LEARN MORE AT PUBMED
In short, Inner Defense uses potent essential oils including Oregano, Thyme, and Thieves to reinforce systemic defenses, promote healthy respiratory function, and offer immune support. These liquid capsules dissolve quickly for maximum results and help the body create an unfriendly terrain for yeast and fungus!
TO USE:
- Take 1 capsule up to 3 times daily for acute needs. I suggest taking with food and at the very first sign of your defenses going down!
- Take 1 softgel daily for support as desired. I always take Inner Defense when traveling or other times where I need extra immune support.
- For best results, take with food and take Life 9 Probiotic approximately 8 hours after taking Inner Defense. If you forget or cannot take Inner Defense with a meal, have a snack with plenty of healthy fat (nut butter, avocado, etc.).
- Parenting hack: For children, use a safety pin or needle to create a small hole in the gelcap, then gently squeeze and apply the contents along the spine or the bottom of the feet!
COMPANION PRODUCTS
TESTIMONIES
- I love this supplement so much! We don't take it every day but if we know we will be traveling or when we feel the slightest tickle or cold coming on we start popping them! Helps so much! - Stephanie H.
- This stuff is AMAZING!!!! - Leigh L.
- This is my favorite product - I always have this on hand for any time I have a cold or an upper respiratory infection. I don't take this everyday, but at the slightest hint that I could be getting sick it's the first thing I turn to! - Rena S.
- A staple in our house! - Sunny F.
- In my arsenal of supplements at all times. - Pamela U.
- We LOVE Inner Defense!! - Hannah E.
- I stock up on this every single month to be sure we have plenty on hand. We take it when we travel and I have an extra bottle in my bag in case something gets us down while we're away from home. We take it a lot in the fall and winter months to ward off any unwelcomed ick. - Carol R.
- It's the perfect immune boost!!! - Staci S.
- Inner defense is one thing I don't ever go without! - Desteni W.
- My husband started feeling bad so I convinced him to take Inner Defense. He's a huge believer now! - Katrina J.
- Are you sick of being sick?
- Do you dread exposure to germs?
- Do you catch everything that goes around?
- Do you want to enjoy the holidays protected and equipped?
- Do you want a toolbox for staying well?
It may be time for you to stop playing defense and upgrade your immune system!
The immune system is a beautiful, complex part of the body, and there are multiple ways we can support it!
The best ways to support your immune system and keep it in fighting form are to:
1. Drink plenty of water daily
2. Eat a variety of nutritious foods
3. Avoid excess sugar, caffeine, and alcohol
4. Get plenty of quality sleep
5. Get regular exercise
6. Manage stress
So where does our immune system upgrade come in?
Essential oils are very complex substances. For example, a single EO can contain up to 400 different compounds. Some of these compounds may have a variety of effects on the body.
One of these effects may be adjusting how the immune system behaves. This is referred to as immunomodulation. It may include things like:
- stimulating certain parts of the immune system
- increasing the activity of specific immune cells
- interfering with pathways associated with inflammation
Many studies have been done showing how many oils are basically able to come in and bolster the amazing way that our body works. The oils aren't the magic, your body is the magic. But oils and vitamins are like some kind of really awesome Ironman suit that does really cool stuff and makes your body even more able to fight off the enemy.
Why do we care about this? Because understanding how the immune system works gives us insight into what tools we can use to support both general immune health and more specialized cells that protect us from specific issues!
For an immune system upgrade, we want to choose things that help bolster natural immunity, give us a boost when our defenses need reinforcing, and provide us with tools we can use daily to support our immune systems well!
Every month we focus on a few small habits that get us big results, and we'd love to invite you along.. It's the easiest thing you can imagine.
Would you like to join us in November as we support this most important body system?
We're going to take two supplements full of good things our bodies need.
Easy to do. Effective. Life changing.
Each day you will do the following two things:
Take 1 Inner Defense
Take 2 Super C Tablets or 3 Chewables
The last thing you need when you're going through a busy month is a set of complicated steps or having to remember a bunch of things. Just two steps.
You grab your supplies and every day we remind you what to do and why. All you do is use the oils, read, and maybe even win a giveaway!
Why Super C and Inner Defense? These supplements supply you with needed vitamins and oils that work seamlessly with your immune system to fight sickness and infection, strengthen your defensive army, and keep out the negative effects of stress.
Are you ready to join us? Simply click on the buy now button above to add these supplements to your cart. If you don't have an account we've popped our favorite kit with our favorite basic wellness supplement in there too that will flood your body with nourishment and make this new habit that much more effective! These supplements are how I have personally supported my family and elderly parents, so I can vouch for how well they work!
Make sure you add the code SHAREYL at checkout for a 10% discount if it's your first time to order! We also highly recommend ordering on Loyalty Rewards to start getting points back from your very first order!
Ah, what a great vacation! You finally had a chance to relax in the sunshine....only to come home to discover you picked up a bug on your trip.
This scenario is becoming all too common these days!
What can you do to boost your immunity before your trip? And what you can you do afterward if you did catch something?
Here's what Keith and I did before, during, and after our last international trip to stay healthy.
BEFORE THE TRIP
As we do every single day, we boosted our immune system with antioxidants by drinking two ounces of NingXia Red every single day. Every. Single. Day. It's delicious by itself, but we use it as the base of our green smoothies. By the way, these nifty 2-ounce single packets are perfect for traveling.
We all know that vitamin C is essential for wellness. But did you know that your body cannot naturally produce vitamin C on its own? It's always a good idea to take vitamin C as part of your daily routine. But in this case, we doubled up and took two each day. But not just any vitamin C.
In addition to 1,440% of the recommended dietary intake of vitamin C, Super C Tablets are also fortified with rutin, citrus bioflavonoids, and minerals to balance electrolytes and enhance absorption. By the way, they also come in yummy chewables.
Inner Defense is basically Thieves in a capsule. Designed specially for immune support, these capsules are also supercharged with oregano and thyme, two powerful oils for promoting wellness.
DURING THE TRIP
INTERNAL PROTECTION
In addition to continuing the protocol we had started before our trip, we decided we wanted to boost our immunity even more.
A few weeks before leaving, I visited my local naturopath. She gave me a saline nose spray that she had fortified with Yarrow, Elecampane, Horseradish, Oregon grape, Stinging Nettle, Thyme, and Wild Bergamot. Her advice: use this as a protective barrier whenever you're going to be around people—in airports, on planes, in restaurants, etc.
I also made an immunity mouth spray for that same reason. My spray starts with Thieves Fresh Essence Mouthwash. The name 'Thieves' tells you everything you need to know.
EXTERNAL PROTECTION
I never leave the house without my Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer. Why is it better every other hand sanitizer out there? First of all, you can smell and feel the natural Thieves essential oil blend. Second, the alcohol is denatured peppermint oil, so it won't dry your hands out or smell like other hand sanitizers. And lastly, it's infused with aloe, leaving your hands feeling silky smooth.
I also always have Thieves spray for surfaces. Like the hand sanitizer, this is always in my purse. Think about all the things you'd like to sanitize when you're out and about—public doors, grocery carts, you name it. Often I'll pair my Thieves spray with Thieves Hand Sanitizing Wipes. These are great when my hands are sticky. We also used them to wipe down all the surfaces as soon as we got onto each plane.Lastly, my naturopath strongly suggested using compression socks on flights to prevent blood clots.
AFTER OUR RETURN
When we got home, we simply continued our vitamin routine and stayed hydrated with electrolytes by simply adding Vitality Drops to our water.
We were fortunate and did not get sick.
However, if we started feeling under the weather, this is what we would have done IMMEDIATELY:
1. Thieves Vitality Protocol
2. Ginger Detox Bath
3. NingXia Red
4. Wolfberry/Elderberry Super Syrup
5. Super C Tablets
6. Thieves Cough Drops (as needed)
Here's the problem. When you're coming down with something, you need to proactively jump on it immediately and don't have time to wait for a Young Living order to arrive. So it's a good idea to have these tools on hand now so that you're ready.
Here's how you can find all these ingredients in one handy spot:
I will also be hosting some wellness box "make and take" events in the next few weeks so that you can arm your family and/or friends when they need an extra immunity boost.
Reach out to me anytime with questions or for free samples.
Stay well!
