Life Down a Back Road with Anna

Why Everyone Should use Essential Oils

I have been working on educating myself on essential oils and I get so excited about the things I am learning!  This is an excellent video by Dr. Jim Bob Haggerton.  He is a chiropractor from Texas and he is amazing, so knowledgeable.  If you are on Facebook he has a page called Essential Oil Community(EOC). Tons of great info and guest speakers. Here is the link to the video, so worth the watch!
After you watch it I would love to know what you thought of it. 
Happy Oiling,
Anna

Are you ready to begin your own oily journey?

Are you ready to join us on this oily journey?  If so I know you won’t regret it!  There are several ways to begin, today I am going to share with you how I got started and my favorite of our kits. This is the best value as you get 300 dollars worth of product for $160😃.   Here is what is included:

1. Lavender-oh ya, rest and relaxation!
2. Lemon Vitality-helps support the detox of organs. Great lemon flavor, refreshing and energizing. 
3. Peppermint vitality-helps settle stomach. Uplifting. 
4. Frankincense-grounding and helps create youthful looking skin
5. Copaiba Vitality-overall body support. Enhances other oils. 
6. Thieves vitality-supports your immune system. 
7. Purification-cleansing aroma great for odors and skin. 
8. Panaway-soothes muscles and joints. 
9. Digize Vitality-supports Healthy digestion. 
10. RC-supports respiratory system. 
11. Bonus oil!  Stress Away-the name says it all. 

Also included:
A diffuser. 
2 samples of Ningxia Red, an amazing antioxidant drink. 
10 sample sachets of oils. 
10 empty 1ml bottles. 
1 roller top, I put mine on my Stress Away. 
Your 24% off membership. 
Complete access to our community of resources where you can learn all about the oils and how to use them!
As a gift to you and to help you use your oils you will also get a welcome pack of reference materials!
I am so excited to have you join us on this journey to health and wellness😃. 
Happy oiling,
Anna

How do I use my oils?


There are three ways to use your oils.  Aromatically in your diffuser, or place a drop in your hand, rub them together and cup over your nose. Inhale and enjoy😁. Inhaling your oils is one of the quickest ways to get them in your system as they don’t have to go through the digestive tract!  Tests have shown that oils reach the heart, liver, and thyroid in three seconds when inhaled. Talk about some oily goodness!
The second way to get them in your body is topically through your skin. Some oils are considered “hot” oils and need a carrier oil, such as coconut oil or olive oil to dilute them, be sure to always dilute on a small child.  You can apply them anywhere on your body but I recommend looking up vita flex for ideas of where to apply. Tests have shown they were found in the bloodstream in 26 seconds when applied topically. 

We have an entire line of oils labeled for ingestion. They are our vitality line and are labeled with white labels for easy recognition. Same oil, different label. Some of the oils I ingest go in my water, others under my tongue and some go in a capsule. Their are some “hot” oils like Oregano Vitality that are extremely hot and will burn your mouth. My favorites to put in my water are the citrus oils like Lemon, orange, and grapefruit. If you have your kit try a drop in your water!  A great overall support for your body and very refreshing for your taste buds😃
There are a few things to be careful about when using your oils. Never put oils in your ears or eyes. Use a carrier oil on small children. Some oils are photosensitive, meaning you don’t want to go out in the sun after applying them. These are mostly the citrus oils like lemon, lime, orange, etc. 
Now go oil up buttercup🤣
Happy Oiling,
Anna

Why I love Young Living Essential Oils


     Have you used Essential Oils?  If you have not let me tell you you are missing out on some awesomeness!  Essential Oils can be used for so many things, from soothing a child after a stressful day to supporting your immune system to get through the long winter months. We don’t go a day without using essential oils, I don’t know how we got by without them for so long. I only wish I had had them when my kids were little.

     How did I get started using these wonderful oils!  About five years ago my niece got started with Young Living and shared with me the amazing power of these oils, at the time I just shrugged her off. Oh I liked the smell of them and I figured they were all she said they were I just didn’t see a need. Fast forward a year later, after she kept telling me multiple times I needed them in my life, I decided I would give them a try. I bought my starter kit and wondered why on earth did it take me sooo long!  The next month I was on Essential Rewards (our monthly auto ship program) because I wanted alllll the things!  I am so thankful I made this decision, the impact on our health goals has been phenomenal!  From using the oils to replacing all my toxic cleaning products the impact on my family has been more than I ever could have imagined.

Want to know more?  Let’s start with what in the heck are these “oils” everyone raves about. They are the most powerful part of the plant, distilled from shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, fruit, rinds, resins, and herbs. They consist of over 100 different natural organic compounds.  They support every system in the body!  Isn’t that amazing!

       Okay but do they work?  I have been using them for four years and I can definitely tell you they have made such a difference, my immune system is stronger, my kids have overcome some issues that they dealt with before we began using them. My husband is even a fan and uses them everyday!  The only thing I can say is if you try them you will see for yourself. I could talk all day about the wonder of these little bottle of oils but until you try them for yourself you cannot imagine, I still get amazed at times when I use them and see the results I get from them.

      Why don’t I go pick these babies up at my local grocery store?  Let me tell you I have smelled the oils that come from other places and you can definitely tell the difference in a pure oil and one with fillers. Let’s talk a little about the purity of an oil and what to look for when you are considering buying essential oils. In the United States there is no rating system for essential oils. The closest we get is an FDA requirement that in order to label a bottle of essential oil pure the contents of the bottle must contain at least 5% essential oil!  There are four grades, grade A:  which is therapeutic, made from mostly organically grown plants and distilled at low temps. Grade B:  these are food grade but may contain synthetics, pesticides, fertilizers, chemical extenders, or carrier oils. Grade C:  perfume oils that often contain chemicals. They use solvents, for example hexane to gain a higher yield.  Solvents can be cancerous and are in many store bought oils. They may be diluted 80-90% with alcohol. Grade D:  these are floral waters which are a byproduct of grade A distillation. After all the oil is pulled out the leftover trash water is sold to companies who will fill 5 percent of the bottle with this and the rest with carriers and label it pure.  Say what?  I don’t know about you but I don’t want 5% or even 50% with who knows what else in there for fillers!

     Grade A are the only pure oils. Before you purchase any essential oil check to see if the company you are buying from grows their own oils. Can you go see how their oils are made?  I chose Young Living because I am confident that what I am getting is a grade A Oil. If you would like to learn more about Young Living and why I trust them you can check out their seed to seal promise here https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/discover/seed-to-seal   Did you know you can go visit the Young Living farms and see for yourself how this is done?  To me that says everything I need to know.
Here is a picture of one of my daughters in front of the lavender plants in one of the greenhouses at the Young Living farm in Utah.  If you get a chance you need to visit this farm.   In my next blog post I will share some tips on how to use  essential oils and some safety tips. Thanks for joining me!

Happy oiling😃
Anna





 
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Meet Anna McElligott

 

🌿 My Story: From Frustrated Mom to Natural Solutions

There was a time when life felt a lot harder than it needed to be.
I was doing my best to care for my growing family—but when it came to the everyday bumps, bruises, sniffles, and sleepless nights, I felt stuck. Everything I was told to keep “on hand” didn’t sit right with me. I hated relying on over-the-counter medications that only masked symptoms, especially for my little ones.
Then came the allergies.
One of my daughters struggled every spring, and my mama heart knew—there had to be a better way.
During one of those heart-to-hearts with my niece, she told me about a natural product that changed everything for her. I was intrigued, but I waited... for almost a year. I guess I was skeptical, or maybe just overwhelmed.
But that next spring? Her allergies hit hard. I was tired of the cycle.
So I took the leap—and I’m so glad I did.
What started as a simple step turned into a lifestyle shift. The products worked. No more allergy meds. Fewer sick days. More energy. And as I kept learning, I found even more ways to support my family naturally—from seasonal sniffles to emotional stress, and even hormone balance for me as I navigated perimenopause.
Now, instead of feeling helpless, I feel empowered.
And our family is stronger—and healthier—because of it.
If you’re longing for that kind of peace too, I’d love to walk this path with you.
Come learn with me—one simple, natural step at a time.






Anna McElligott 

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