Not This Year:
Your Complete Immune Defense Plan for the Season Ahead
“The best time to prepare for winter is when the sun is still warm on your face.”
— Ancient wellness wisdom
Welcome to September
Not this year.
Three words.
A decision, not a wish.
Every September the same thing happens. The school buses appear. The schedules fill up. The windows close. The air conditioning goes off and the heating goes on. And within a few weeks, the first colds of the season begin to circulate — through classrooms, workplaces, sports halls, choir rehearsals, and every other indoor gathering that September suddenly requires of us.
Most of us move through this transition reactively. We get sick. We recover. We get sick again. We manage. And somewhere in the middle of February, dragging ourselves through the third respiratory virus of the season, we wonder vaguely whether it has to be this way.
It does not.
September is the single most powerful month of the year for immune preparation. Not October when the cold arrives. Not November when the flu season has already taken hold. September, while there is still warmth in the air and your immune system has the advantage, is when everything you do to build your defences has the highest possible return.
This edition is your complete September immune strategy. We are going to talk about why moving indoors creates such a perfect viral transmission environment and what you can do about it. We are going to cover the nutritional and supplemental immune support that the research most strongly endorses.
We are going to take a proper look at your home as a health environment and how Thieves — the product line I am hosting two events around this month — makes it genuinely safer. And we are going to introduce you to a product that deserves far more attention than it gets: Inner Defense, the unsung hero of immune season.
This month’s newsletter comes with a standing invitation. I am hosting two events in September — one in person and one online — called “Not This Year: An Evening of All Things Thieves.” Details are below. I would love to see you at one of them.
But first: the strategy.
Christina
Table of Contents
Look what we have this month!
- Welcome to September
- The Indoor Effect - Why September Transforms Viral Transmission Overnight
- Canada Gifts with Purchase
- Your Immune Arsenal: The Nutrients, Vitamins and Supplements with the Strongest Evidence for Seasonal Defense
- The September Collection --Six Products to Build, Protect, and Sustain Your Immune Defenses this Season
- Ten Affirmations for a Healthy, Defended, Thriving Season
- September's Spotlight - Super D
- The Unsung Hero - Inner Defense
- Your Home as a Safe Haven - How to Prepare Your Living Environment for Immune Season
- US Gifts with Purchase
- EU/UK Gifts with Purchase
- Australian Gifts with Purchase
- September Daily Diffuser Recipe Calendar
- The Preparation Principle - What building your Immune System and Building Your Income have in Common
- Loyalty Perks -- Consistency Is Your Superpower!
- Events and Promotions - Not this Year: An Evening of all Things Thieves (and Immunity)
- New Product Launches -- Get Ready for Fall Bundle
- New Perspective Oilers' Education Series -- Summer Hiatus
- Join the New Perspective Oilers' Facebook community
The Indoor Effect
Why September Transforms Viral Transmission Overnight — and What It Means for Your HealthThere is nothing sinister about September. It is a beautiful month — the light changes, the air sharpens, the energy of new beginnings arrives after the ease of summer.But from an infectious disease perspective, September represents one of the most significant environmental shifts of the year, and understanding why helps you prepare for it with genuine intelligence rather than crossing your fingers and hoping for the best.
The core issue is simple: we move inside. And inside is where viruses thrive.
The Transmission Mathematics of Indoor Life
Respiratory viruses — rhinoviruses (common colds), influenza, RSV, and others — spread primarily through respiratory droplets and airborne particles. Outside, these particles disperse rapidly in moving air, diluting viral load and reducing transmission risk significantly. Inside, particularly in poorly ventilated spaces, they accumulate.September concentrates people in exactly the environments most conducive to viral spread. Schools reopen, bringing together hundreds of children who have spent summer in relative social isolation and whose immune systems are encountering new viral strains for the first time. Each child is effectively a carrier connecting home environments that have been separate for months.
Adult activities follow the same pattern. Choir rehearsals, fitness classes, book clubs, community meetings, workplace gatherings — all of these resume in September in indoor spaces. The social richness of autumn is also, from a purely epidemiological perspective, a perfect viral relay network.Canada’s geography amplifies this further. As temperatures drop, windows close and ventilation decreases. Heating systems circulate air — and whatever is in it — repeatedly throughout enclosed spaces. Humidity drops, which dries the mucous membranes that are the body’s first line of viral defence, making them less effective at trapping and expelling pathogens.
The Immune Disadvantage of Transition
The body’s immune system does not love rapid environmental transitions. The shift from long, light, warm days to shorter, cooler, darker ones affects circadian rhythm, melatonin production, and the sleep architecture that immune function depends on. Vitamin D levels, which peaked in late summer, begin their seasonal decline. The gut microbiome — which, as we discussed in April, is a primary immune regulator — responds to dietary and seasonal changes in ways that can temporarily reduce its protective capacity.None of this is catastrophic. The human immune system is sophisticated and resilient, designed to adapt. But the adaptation takes time, and September does not wait. The viruses arrive before the immune system has fully recalibrated.
The Window of Preparation
Here is the good news, and it is genuinely significant: the immune system responds to consistent supportive input. The probiotic you take daily in September is building the microbial diversity that modulates immune response in October. The vitamin D supplement running through September is maintaining the serum levels that correlate most strongly with respiratory infection resistance. The Thieves household cleaner reducing the viral load on surfaces in your home is changing the probability of exposure every single day.Preparation does not eliminate risk. It shifts the odds substantially and durably.The research is consistent on this point: the people who get sick least often and recover fastest are not the ones who take action when symptoms arrive. They are the ones who have been building and maintaining their immune foundation consistently for weeks before the season begins. September is that window. Use it.
The rest of this month’s newsletter is the blueprint for exactly that.
Your Home as a Safe Haven
How to Prepare Your Living Environment for Immune Season — and Why Thieves Makes It SimpleWe spend an enormous amount of time and energy thinking about what goes into our bodies during immune season: the supplements we take, the nutrition we eat, the sleep we protect. We spend considerably less time thinking about the environment we bring our bodies back to every day.
That environment matters more than we tend to acknowledge. The viral load on the surfaces we touch, the air quality in the rooms we sleep in, the cleaning products that either reduce our toxic burden or add to it — all of it shapes the immune context in which our bodies are operating.
September is the moment to make your home a genuine ally in this effort. Not an obsessive deep-clean, but a considered, intentional reset of your environment for the season ahead.
The Surface Problem
Respiratory viruses survive on hard surfaces for between a few hours and several days, depending on the virus, the surface material, and environmental conditions. Door handles, light switches, phone screens, kitchen counters, bathroom taps — these are the high-touch points that create the chain of hand-to-face transmission that accounts for a significant proportion of household infections.
The conventional solution involves products that work but introduce a different problem: synthetic chemicals including quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorine bleach derivatives, and synthetic fragrances that off-gas volatile organic compounds into the air your family breathes. The irony of disinfecting your home with products that compromise indoor air quality and add to the body’s toxic load is not trivial.
Thieves Household Cleaner is the solution I have been using for years, and it is the product I am centring this month’s events around precisely because I think it deserves a genuine and thorough introduction rather than a passing mention.
What Thieves Household Cleaner Actually DoesThieves Household Cleaner is plant-based, biodegradable, and built around the Thieves essential oil blend — Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus radiata, and Rosemary. One capful in a 500ml spray bottle creates an all-purpose cleaner effective on kitchen surfaces, bathrooms, floors, glass, and high-touch points throughout the home. It is concentrated, which means one bottle goes an extraordinary distance and the cost-per-use is comparable to or lower than conventional cleaners.The Clove and Cinnamon in the Thieves blend contain eugenol and cinnamaldehyde respectively — compounds with documented antimicrobial properties studied against a range of pathogens. The Eucalyptus contributes cineole, which supports respiratory health aromatically as you clean. And the whole house smells like a warm spiced kitchen rather than a hospital corridor.
The Complete Home Protocol for September
- High-touch surfaces daily: Thieves Household Cleaner on door handles, light switches, phone charging stations, keyboard and mouse, bathroom taps and flush handles. Takes five minutes. Makes a material difference to household viral load.
- Kitchen deep clean weekly: Counter surfaces, sink, refrigerator handles, rubbish bin lid. The kitchen is where food preparation and hand-to-mouth activity concentrate — the most important room to maintain.
- Bathroom reset: Thieves Cleaner on all surfaces, followed by a few drops of Thieves blend or Purification diffusing. The bathroom is the highest cross-contamination room in any home.
- Air quality: Diffuse Thieves blend daily, particularly in rooms used by multiple people. Aromatic diffusion is not a replacement for surface cleaning but adds an additional layer of environmental support and the compounds in the blend have documented antimicrobial properties in the air as well as on surfaces.
- School bag and outdoor gear: Thieves Spray on the outside of school bags, sports equipment bags, and coat pockets. These are the vectors that carry September’s microbial world directly into your home every afternoon.
- Bedroom environment: The bedroom is where immune recovery happens. Keep it cool, dark, and clean. Diffuse Lavender or Thieves at bedtime. Wash pillowcases weekly during peak virus season.
The ‘Not This Year’ events I am hosting this month are built entirely around this topic — a practical, hands-on evening exploring the full Thieves line for home, body, and family. One event is in person and one is online so everyone can participate. Details and registration link are in this month’s events section.
The Whole-Home Thieves Ecosystem
Thieves Household Cleaner is the anchor, but the line is more comprehensive than many people realise. Thieves Dish Soap for washing up without synthetic fragrances or harsh surfactants. Thieves Laundry Soap for school uniforms and sports kit. Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier for on-the-go support between handwashing opportunities. Thieves Spray for personal bags, surfaces when travelling, and quick application in spaces you cannot clean yourself. Thieves Mouthwash for oral health, which is an often-overlooked component of immune defense.
Building a Thieves household is not an all-or-nothing commitment. It is a gradual, satisfying process of replacing one conventional product at a time with something that works as well or better and does not add to the toxic load your body is already managing.
September's Canadian Gifts with Purchase
Your Home as a Safe Haven
How to Prepare Your Living Environment for Immune Season — and Why Thieves Makes It SimpleWe spend an enormous amount of time and energy thinking about what goes into our bodies during immune season: the supplements we take, the nutrition we eat, the sleep we protect. We spend considerably less time thinking about the environment we bring our bodies back to every day.
That environment matters more than we tend to acknowledge. The viral load on the surfaces we touch, the air quality in the rooms we sleep in, the cleaning products that either reduce our toxic burden or add to it — all of it shapes the immune context in which our bodies are operating.
September is the moment to make your home a genuine ally in this effort. Not an obsessive deep-clean, but a considered, intentional reset of your environment for the season ahead.
The Surface Problem
Respiratory viruses survive on hard surfaces for between a few hours and several days, depending on the virus, the surface material, and environmental conditions. Door handles, light switches, phone screens, kitchen counters, bathroom taps — these are the high-touch points that create the chain of hand-to-face transmission that accounts for a significant proportion of household infections.
The conventional solution involves products that work but introduce a different problem: synthetic chemicals including quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorine bleach derivatives, and synthetic fragrances that off-gas volatile organic compounds into the air your family breathes. The irony of disinfecting your home with products that compromise indoor air quality and add to the body’s toxic load is not trivial.
Thieves Household Cleaner is the solution I have been using for years, and it is the product I am centring this month’s events around precisely because I think it deserves a genuine and thorough introduction rather than a passing mention.
What Thieves Household Cleaner Actually Does
Thieves Household Cleaner is plant-based, biodegradable, and built around the Thieves essential oil blend — Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus radiata, and Rosemary. One capful in a 500ml spray bottle creates an all-purpose cleaner effective on kitchen surfaces, bathrooms, floors, glass, and high-touch points throughout the home. It is concentrated, which means one bottle goes an extraordinary distance and the cost-per-use is comparable to or lower than conventional cleaners.
The Clove and Cinnamon in the Thieves blend contain eugenol and cinnamaldehyde respectively — compounds with documented antimicrobial properties studied against a range of pathogens. The Eucalyptus contributes cineole, which supports respiratory health aromatically as you clean. And the whole house smells like a warm spiced kitchen rather than a hospital corridor.
The Complete Home Protocol for September
- High-touch surfaces daily: Thieves Household Cleaner on door handles, light switches, phone charging stations, keyboard and mouse, bathroom taps and flush handles. Takes five minutes. Makes a material difference to household viral load.
- Kitchen deep clean weekly: Counter surfaces, sink, refrigerator handles, rubbish bin lid. The kitchen is where food preparation and hand-to-mouth activity concentrate — the most important room to maintain.
- Bathroom reset: Thieves Cleaner on all surfaces, followed by a few drops of Thieves blend or Purification diffusing. The bathroom is the highest cross-contamination room in any home.
- Air quality: Diffuse Thieves blend daily, particularly in rooms used by multiple people. Aromatic diffusion is not a replacement for surface cleaning but adds an additional layer of environmental support and the compounds in the blend have documented antimicrobial properties in the air as well as on surfaces.
- School bag and outdoor gear: Thieves Spray on the outside of school bags, sports equipment bags, and coat pockets. These are the vectors that carry September’s microbial world directly into your home every afternoon.
- Bedroom environment: The bedroom is where immune recovery happens. Keep it cool, dark, and clean. Diffuse Lavender or Thieves at bedtime. Wash pillowcases weekly during peak virus season.
The ‘Not This Year’ events I am hosting this month are built entirely around this topic — a practical, hands-on evening exploring the full Thieves line for home, body, and family. One event is in person and one is online so everyone can participate. Details and registration link are in this month’s events section.
The Whole-Home Thieves Ecosystem
Thieves Household Cleaner is the anchor, but the line is more comprehensive than many people realise. Thieves Dish Soap for washing up without synthetic fragrances or harsh surfactants. Thieves Laundry Soap for school uniforms and sports kit. Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier for on-the-go support between handwashing opportunities. Thieves Spray for personal bags, surfaces when travelling, and quick application in spaces you cannot clean yourself. Thieves Mouthwash for oral health, which is an often-overlooked component of immune defense.
Building a Thieves household is not an all-or-nothing commitment. It is a gradual, satisfying process of replacing one conventional product at a time with something that works as well or better and does not add to the toxic load your body is already managing.
September's Canadian Gifts with Purchase
Ease into busy fall routines with September’s free wellness gifts with purchase.
Whether you’re heading back to school, back to the office or simply settling into a busier season, these fall favourites are here to help you feel your best.
100 PV (LR) Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil, 15 mlLR retail value: $26.31
YL tip:
A staple for back-to-school colds and sleepy starts. Dilute and apply to the chest for cough and cold relief or sprinkle a few drops in the shower to inhale the invigorating eucalyptus vapour.
200 PV (LR or one-time order): Super B™ tabletsLR retail value: $62.49
One-time retail value: $36.18
YL tip: Busy fall routines call for B vitamins. Take 2 tablets daily with a meal to help support healthy energy levels, normal immune function, and healthy cognitive function.
300 PV (LR or one-time order): Brightening Eye CreamLR retail value: $158.54
One-time retail value: $132.23
YL tip: Early mornings and packed calendars don’t have to show on your face. Wake up tired-looking eyes with a cream clinically proven to visibly reduce dark circles, under-eye puffiness, and fine lines.
Order early to earn more! Place your 100+ PV Loyalty Rewards order by Saturday, September 5, and get a $10 product credit to use towards your next order!
Bonus Offer 
Plus, bring the crisp feeling of fall home. From September 1–30, enjoy 15% off Simplified by Jacob + Kait™ Eucalyptus Escape™ home scent. Blending refreshing Eucalyptus, cool Peppermint, and woodsy Pine, this limited-time favourite fills your space with a fresh, spa-like aroma that transforms any room into a cozy retreat.
Item No. 49238
Discounted wholesale: $37.40
Discounted retail: $49.21
Discounted PV: 29.75
🌿 The Not This Year Collection
Six Products to Build, Protect, and Sustain Your Immune Defenses This Season
Every product in this collection has been chosen for its specific role in the September immune strategy. Together they address the four immune layers that matter most: gut-immune axis, nutritional immune support, environmental protection, and systemic antimicrobial defence.
1. Inner Defence™
Why it’s here: The unsung hero of immune season. Liquid softgels containing the Thieves blend plus Oregano, Thyme, and Lemongrass in a virgin coconut oil base. The active compounds — carvacrol, thymol, and eugenol — have documented antimicrobial properties. Fast-dissolving for rapid absorption. The product that belongs in every September medicine cabinet before it is needed.
How to use: 1 softgel each morning for daily maintenance. Increase to 1 softgel three to five times daily at the first sign of illness. Take Life 9 eight hours later for best results. See full Spotlight article above.
2. Thieves® Household Cleaner
Why it’s here: Your home is your immune environment. Reducing the viral and bacterial load on surfaces your family touches throughout the day is one of the most direct and practical immune interventions available. Plant-based, biodegradable, one capful per 500ml spray bottle. Works on all surfaces. Smells like the season rather than a laboratory.
How to use: Daily on high-touch surfaces — door handles, light switches, bathroom taps, phone stations. Weekly kitchen deep clean. School bags and outdoor gear with Thieves Spray.
3. NingXia Red®
Why it’s here: The antioxidant and prebiotic foundation of the September immune protocol. Wolfberry polyphenols feed beneficial gut bacteria while reducing systemic inflammation. Natural vitamin C supports immune cell function. The daily anchor of the 14-Day Immunity Reset.
How to use: 2 ounces each morning, consistently. For the 14-Day Reset, 2–4 ounces daily.
4. Life 9™ Probiotic
Why it’s here: 70 percent of the body’s immune cells live in and around the gut lining. Life 9 delivers 17 billion live cultures across nine strains in a delayed-release capsule that reaches the lower intestine. The critical pair with Inner Defence — take eight hours apart for maximum benefit. Non-negotiable in the September protocol.
How to use: 1 capsule each evening, consistently. Eight hours after morning Inner Defence dose.
5. Super B™
Why it’s here: B6, B9 (folate), and B12 are essential for immune cell production and function. B12 specifically supports natural killer cell activity — the immune cells that identify and destroy virus-infected cells before an infection takes hold. Many midlife women are borderline deficient due to decreased absorption. Super B provides a comprehensive methylated B-complex including methylcobalamin and methylfolate for maximum bioavailability.
How to use: As directed, taken with food. Pairs well with morning NingXia Red as part of the daily immune ritual.
6. Thieves® Essential Oil Blend | Canada & US
Why it’s here: The environmental companion to Inner Defence and Thieves Household Cleaner. Diffused in living spaces, it provides aromatic antimicrobial support in the air itself, supports healthy respiratory function through Eucalyptus cineole, and creates the signature warm-spiced environment that signals to your whole household that immune season is being taken seriously. Also applied diluted to the bottoms of feet as part of the daily Thieves ritual.
How to use: Diffuse daily in shared living spaces. Apply diluted in a carrier oil to feet morning and evening. A drop on the collar or chest for respiratory aromatic support throughout the day.
Your Immune Arsenal
The Nutrients, Vitamins, and Supplements With the Strongest Evidence for Seasonal Defence
Let us be honest about something from the start.
The supplement aisle in September looks like it was designed specifically to overwhelm you.
Every brand has an immune formula. Every label promises something definitive. And the truth is that the evidence base for immune supplementation is real but requires some navigation — not everything works equally, and how you use things matters as much as what you use.
Here is what the research actually says, clearly and without exaggeration.
Vitamin D: The Foundation
Of all the nutrients studied for immune function, vitamin D has the most consistent and compelling evidence base. A 2018 review of 82 studies — one of the most comprehensive analyses of immune nutrients conducted — confirmed that vitamin D supplementation protects against common cold infections overall, with the most significant benefits seen in people who are deficient. And in Canada, deficiency is the norm rather than the exception, even after a full summer of sun exposure.
Vitamin D receptors are found on virtually every immune cell. It regulates the production of antimicrobial peptides — the body’s front-line chemical defenders against pathogens — and modulates the inflammatory response that determines whether an immune reaction resolves cleanly or escalates into prolonged illness.
Practical guidance: discuss testing your vitamin D levels with your healthcare provider. Most Canadian adults benefit from 1,000–2,000 IU daily through autumn and winter, adjusted based on your actual serum levels. Young Living’s Master Formula and Super Cal Plus both contain vitamin D3 as part of their comprehensive nutrient profiles.
Vitamin C: The Consistent Performer
Vitamin C has been studied for immune function for decades, and the research picture is more nuanced than the popular story suggests. Regular supplementation of 1 to 2 grams per day has been shown to reduce cold duration by approximately 8 percent in adults and 14 percent in children, and to reduce symptom severity. It does not reliably prevent colds in the general population, but for people under physical or psychological stress — which, it is fair to say, includes most of us in September — it demonstrates meaningful preventive benefit.
Vitamin C accumulates in immune cells including neutrophils and lymphocytes, supports the physical barrier function of skin and mucous membranes, and promotes phagocytosis — the process by which immune cells engulf and destroy pathogens. It is also an antioxidant, protecting immune cells from the oxidative stress generated during an active immune response.
Consistent daily supplementation through the season is more effective than large doses taken at the onset of symptoms. NingXia Red provides vitamin C naturally through its wolfberry and citrus fruit base alongside a comprehensive antioxidant profile.
Zinc: The Duration Shortener
Zinc’s most clinically established benefit is in shortening cold duration when taken promptly after symptom onset — the same 82-study review found zinc supplementation can reduce cold duration by approximately 33 percent. For prevention, the evidence is less clear, but zinc plays established roles in the development and function of immune cells including T cells and natural killer cells, and in the integrity of the physical barriers that prevent viral entry.
The key with zinc is timing: if you feel a cold beginning, take it within 24 hours of first symptoms. Young Living’s Inner Beauty Collagen contains zinc alongside biotin and vitamin C, and the Master Formula provides zinc as part of its comprehensive mineral profile.
B Vitamins: The Underrated Contributors
Vitamins B6, B9 (folate), and B12 are essential for the production and activity of immune cells. B6 deficiency directly impairs the production of antibodies and reduces the numbers of lymphocytes circulating in the blood. B12 supports natural killer cell function and is involved in the DNA synthesis required for immune cell proliferation during an active response.
Many midlife women are borderline deficient in B12 — absorption decreases with age and with the gut changes we discussed earlier in the year. Young Living’s Super B provides a comprehensive methylated B-complex including methylcobalamin (the most bioavailable form of B12) and methylfolate.
Antioxidants: The Inflammation Managers
An active immune response generates significant oxidative stress. Antioxidants — including vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and the polyphenols found in NingXia Red — protect immune cells from this self-generated damage and support the resolution of inflammation once a pathogen has been cleared.
NingXia Red’s wolfberry-based antioxidant profile makes it one of the most practical and genuinely effective daily antioxidant tools available. Two ounces per day provides consistent cellular antioxidant support throughout the immune season.
Probiotics: The Gut-Immune Connection
As we established in April: 70 percent of the body’s immune cells live in and around the gut lining, and the microbiome directly trains and regulates those cells. A 2021 meta-analysis found probiotics effective against respiratory viral infections specifically, with the mechanism involving increased short-chain fatty acid production that regulates immune cells and reduces pathogen adhesion in the respiratory tract.
Life 9, taken consistently through September, is not peripheral to your immune strategy. It is foundational. And it pairs critically with Inner Defense take the two products eight hours apart for maximum benefit.
Ten Affirmations for a Healthy, Defended, Thriving Season
Read these in the morning with your Inner Defence and NingXia Red. Make them part of the ritual.
1. Not this year. I am building my defences now, before I need them.
2. My home is a sanctuary of health. I create that environment intentionally.
3. Every consistent small action I take in September is compounding into my healthiest season yet.
4. I nourish my immune system the way I nourish everything else I care about — daily, with intention.
5. My gut is the foundation of my immunity. I tend it with care.
6. I choose to prepare rather than react. My health is worth the investment.
7. I trust the process of consistent preparation even when the results are not yet visible.
8. My body is intelligent and resilient. I give it the tools to do its best work.
9. I move through this season with strength, energy, and a quiet confidence in my foundation.
10. The best gift I can give my family this autumn is a healthy, present, fully functioning me.
September's Product Spotlight - Super D
Vitamin D is one of those supplements that gets a lot of hype, and for good reason -- it's estimated that between 40-70% of the US population is deficient in Vitamin D!
And this vitamin is a powerhouse when it comes to our health. Immune, respiratory, bone and joint, emotions, autoimmune needs - all are supported with healthy Vitamin D levels!
SUPER VITAMIN D AT A GLANCE :
Supports healthy bones and helping prevent osteoporosis
Regulates the absorption of calcium + phosphorus (essential for health!)
Facilitates normal immune function
Plays an important role in regulating mood and warding off depression
Reduces risk of other diseases
"The Vitamin D Council -- a scientist-led group promoting vitamin D deficiency awareness -- suggests vitamin D treatment might be found helpful in treating or preventing autoimmune disease, chronic pain, depression, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, flu, and osteoporosis. However, there have been no definitive clinical trials." - WebMD
Vitamin D is made in the skin when the skin is exposed to UV-B rays in sunlight. Only a limited number of foods contain vitamin D, so exposing the skin to sunlight is how we get 70-80% of the vitamin D our body needs. Unfortunately, sunlight is not always a reliable source of vitamin D. The season and geographic latitude, use of sunscreen, city smog, skin pigmentation, and a person's age are some of the factors that affect how much vitamin D is produced in the skin through sunlight.
WHY WE LOVE SUPER VITAMIN D
Plays a key function in respiratory health
Supports the body's respiratory immune system through its innate, adaptive defense mechanisms
Helps boost healthy immune systems
Supports mood and hormone regulation with vitamin D and lemon balm
Helps support bone growth and healthy muscle
Supports calcium balance and bone growth
Infused with Lemon Balm (Melissa) essential oil
Young Living's Super Vitamin D supports the immune and respiratory systems with 250 percent of the daily value of vitamin D. This highly absorbable, vegan-friendly tablet is made with lemon balm extract and Lime and Melissa premium essential oils, which help increase bioavailability of the Vitamin D and also support mood and hormone regulation.
VITAMIN D & BONE HEALTH
When it comes to healthy bones, Calcium is likely the nutrient you think of first. But vitamin D is just as important for keeping bones strong and preventing the bone disease osteoporosis! Vitamin D helps your intestines absorb calcium from the food you eat, so getting enough of both nutrients is an important part of making sure your bones are dense and strong.
VITAMIN D & EMOTIONS adapted from Eryn Jones
Healthy Vitamin D levels are crucial for emotional health! Having adequate levels of Vitamin D allows your brain to perform its ‘executive' function such as reasoning, attention, critical thinking and flexibility. Much like the CEO of a successful company needs support from his or her team to have clear focus and decision making, your brain needs support from supplements, sleep, and nutrition to be able to perform well. Vitamin D is essential for that!
Healthy Vitamin D levels have also been shown to lower the risk for seasonal blues, can support depressive mental health states and also assists in memory. The reason we are often happier and more at ease during warm months is because we naturally have higher Vitamin D levels from sun exposure. Since we can't always be in the sun and since we need higher levels than previously thought, supplementation is key.
SUPER VITAMIN D AT A GLANCE :
Supports healthy bones and helping prevent osteoporosis
Regulates the absorption of calcium + phosphorus (essential for health!)
Facilitates normal immune function
Plays an important role in regulating mood and warding off depression
Reduces risk of other diseases
"The Vitamin D Council -- a scientist-led group promoting vitamin D deficiency awareness -- suggests vitamin D treatment might be found helpful in treating or preventing autoimmune disease, chronic pain, depression, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, flu, and osteoporosis. However, there have been no definitive clinical trials." - WebMD
Vitamin D is made in the skin when the skin is exposed to UV-B rays in sunlight. Only a limited number of foods contain vitamin D, so exposing the skin to sunlight is how we get 70-80% of the vitamin D our body needs. Unfortunately, sunlight is not always a reliable source of vitamin D. The season and geographic latitude, use of sunscreen, city smog, skin pigmentation, and a person's age are some of the factors that affect how much vitamin D is produced in the skin through sunlight.
WHY WE LOVE SUPER VITAMIN D
Plays a key function in respiratory health
Supports the body's respiratory immune system through its innate, adaptive defense mechanisms
Helps boost healthy immune systems
Supports mood and hormone regulation with vitamin D and lemon balm
Helps support bone growth and healthy muscle
Supports calcium balance and bone growth
Infused with Lemon Balm (Melissa) essential oil
Young Living's Super Vitamin D supports the immune and respiratory systems with 250 percent of the daily value of vitamin D. This highly absorbable, vegan-friendly tablet is made with lemon balm extract and Lime and Melissa premium essential oils, which help increase bioavailability of the Vitamin D and also support mood and hormone regulation.
VITAMIN D & BONE HEALTH
When it comes to healthy bones, Calcium is likely the nutrient you think of first. But vitamin D is just as important for keeping bones strong and preventing the bone disease osteoporosis! Vitamin D helps your intestines absorb calcium from the food you eat, so getting enough of both nutrients is an important part of making sure your bones are dense and strong.
VITAMIN D & EMOTIONS adapted from Eryn Jones
Healthy Vitamin D levels are crucial for emotional health! Having adequate levels of Vitamin D allows your brain to perform its ‘executive' function such as reasoning, attention, critical thinking and flexibility. Much like the CEO of a successful company needs support from his or her team to have clear focus and decision making, your brain needs support from supplements, sleep, and nutrition to be able to perform well. Vitamin D is essential for that!
Healthy Vitamin D levels have also been shown to lower the risk for seasonal blues, can support depressive mental health states and also assists in memory. The reason we are often happier and more at ease during warm months is because we naturally have higher Vitamin D levels from sun exposure. Since we can't always be in the sun and since we need higher levels than previously thought, supplementation is key.
The Unsung Hero
Inner Defense: The Product That Belongs in Every September Medicine Cabinet
I want to take a moment to properly introduce a product that I believe is one of the most under-utilised in the entire Young Living range.
Inner Defense is not new.
It is not glamorous.
It does not have before-and-after photos or a lifestyle aesthetic.
What it has is a genuinely impressive formulation and a role in your immune strategy that nothing else quite fills.
Most people discover Inner Defense when they are already sick and looking for something to reach for. That is not the wrong time to use it — it absolutely helps when symptoms are present. But the women who get the most from it are the ones who have it on the shelf in September and use it as a consistent daily ally through the season rather than an emergency response.
What It Is
Inner Defense is a liquid softgel capsule containing the Thieves essential oil blend in an ingestible form, alongside Oregano, Thyme, and Lemongrass essential oils, carried in virgin coconut oil. The softgel format ensures fast dissolution and absorption — the oils are bioavailable and working quickly rather than sitting in a capsule waiting to dissolve.
The active compounds in this formula are specifically worth understanding:
- Thymol (from Thyme): One of the most studied naturally occurring antimicrobial compounds. Thymol is the primary active constituent of thyme oil and has documented activity against a broad range of pathogens including bacteria and fungi.
- Carvacrol (from Oregano): The primary phenolic compound in oregano oil, carvacrol has been extensively studied for its antimicrobial properties and is among the most potent naturally occurring bioactive compounds known. The oregano in Inner Defence is Origanum compactum, a particularly carvacrol-rich variety.
- Eugenol (from Clove, in Thieves blend): Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. Eugenol is the compound that gives clove its characteristic warming, numbing quality and is well-documented for its activity against pathogens.
- 1,8-Cineole (from Eucalyptus, in Thieves blend): Supports healthy respiratory function and has documented mucolytic and anti-inflammatory properties in the respiratory tract.
- Lemongrass: Rich in citral, with documented antimicrobial and antifungal properties, and contributing to the product’s support for creating an unfriendly terrain for yeast and fungal overgrowth.
How to Use It
Daily maintenance: 1 softgel each morning. This is the September protocol — a consistent, preventive daily dose that runs alongside your other immune supports.
At the first sign of something: 1 softgel three to five times daily. The moment you feel the scratch in your throat, the fatigue behind your eyes, the subtle wrong-ness that precedes an illness — this is when you increase the dose and increase it immediately.
The eight-hour rule: for best results, take Life 9 probiotic eight hours after taking Inner Defense. The antimicrobial activity of the essential oils can temporarily affect gut flora, and the probiotic taken later in the day supports microbiome recovery and the continued immune function that depends on it.
Cautions: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Contains fish (tilapia, carp) and tree nuts (coconut). Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
This is the product I would most want on the shelf of every woman in this community before October arrives. Stock it in September.
The September Immunity Reset
14 Days to Build Your Defences Before the Season Hits
The 14-Day Metabolic Reset takes on a particular significance in September, because the four pillars we build it on — NingXia Red, thirty minutes of daily movement, a primal dietary approach, and targeted hydration — are also four of the most evidence-supported immune preparation strategies available.
This is not coincidence. Metabolic health and immune function are deeply intertwined. A body with low systemic inflammation, a well-supported gut microbiome, consistent physical activity, and optimal hydration is a body whose immune system has everything it needs to respond effectively to the viral challenges September is about to deliver.
The Four Pillars and What Each Does for Immunity
- NingXia Red (2–4 oz daily): Wolfberry polyphenols act as prebiotic compounds feeding beneficial gut bacteria — the microbiome that regulates immune function. The antioxidant profile reduces systemic inflammation, protecting immune cells from oxidative stress and maintaining the cellular efficiency that immune response depends on. Vitamin C from citrus fruits supports immune cell function directly. Run this consistently for the full 14 days.
- 30 minutes of movement daily: Exercise is one of the most reliably documented immune modulators available. A 2021 meta-analysis confirmed that regular physical activity reduces the risk of respiratory infections and improves vaccine efficacy. The mechanism involves increased circulation of immune cells, reduced systemic inflammation through anti-inflammatory myokine release, and improved lymphatic drainage. Adapted daily movement — whatever your body can support — is doing genuine immune work.
- Primal dietary approach: The primal framework — more protein, more plant diversity, fewer processed foods and refined sugars — directly supports immune function. Sugar suppresses neutrophil activity (immune cells that attack pathogens) for several hours after consumption. Plant diversity feeds the microbiome diversity that regulates immune response. Protein provides the amino acids required for antibody production. Eating primally during these 14 days is immune preparation in the most fundamental sense.
- Hydration (minimum 2 litres daily): Mucous membranes — the nose, throat, and respiratory tract — are the body’s first physical barrier against inhaled pathogens. Adequate hydration keeps these membranes moist and functional, maintaining their capacity to trap and expel viruses before they reach deeper tissues. Dehydration, even mild, compromises this barrier significantly.
Adding the September Layer
For the September version of the Reset, add Inner Defence (1 softgel daily in the morning) and Life 9 (1 capsule eight hours later in the evening) to the four core pillars. This creates a complete immune-preparation protocol: antioxidant and prebiotic support from NingXia Red, gut-immune axis support from Life 9, antimicrobial essential oil support from Inner Defence, anti-inflammatory benefit from daily movement, microbiome nourishment from the primal dietary approach, and physical barrier support from hydration.
Run this for 14 days starting September 1st and you arrive at September 15th — the point when the first wave of seasonal viruses typically begins to circulate seriously — with a significantly more prepared immune system than you started with.
That is the goal. Not perfection. Preparation.
New Canadian members to Young Living automatically get 10% off their first order and I offer a $25 account credit if you are a new sign up for loyalty rewards with a 100pv order!! New US members can use the code ShareYL at checkout for the same 10% off!
Talk about making it easier for you to say YES to your HEALTH!!!
That's the only thing you need... NingXia Red! The brand new MAKE A SHIFT RESET bundle is HERE and is the lowest price per ounce of the entire Ningxia lineup!!
Plus you'll get FREE:
• Coaching
• Primal Food Guide
• Simple activities designed to speed up metabolism
• Community
• Motivation
• Giveaways
• And much more!
Who's ready to do this???
Join me and others to do this together! It'll be so much fun!
Once you grab your supplies, I will send an invitation join us in our Facebook group, and every day we remind you what to do and why.
All you do is use the NIngxia, drink your water, move your body and eat well. Your cheerleaders are in the FB group!
Send me a PM or email and I will send you a personal invitation to the Reset group (not the sneak peak group).
Don't delay!!!! There is STILL TIME to get your Ningxia to your door!
September's US Gifts with Purchase
September is finally here!
Now it's perfectly okay to put on your hoodie and cozy up with a blanket and a good book, even if the AC is still on because it's so hot outside. 
Before we know it that cool, crisp autumn air will greet us every morning as the leaves get ready to change.
I can't wait!
With that cooler weather incoming, we need to support our immune systems and be ready for that change in season, and September's Gifts with Purchase help us do just that! Let's take a look.
100 PV Gift: Ginger 5ml (Loyalty Order Exclusive)*
Anyone who's spent time in the kitchen knows about ginger. For baking, for cooking, and for making a tea that helps calm the stomach after we've eaten too much. Not everyone knows that it's great in the diffuser too, especially added to your favorite fall blends. It adds a little bit of invigorating brightness while highlighting the notes of fall aromas.
Anyone who's spent time in the kitchen knows about ginger. For baking, for cooking, and for making a tea that helps calm the stomach after we've eaten too much. Not everyone knows that it's great in the diffuser too, especially added to your favorite fall blends. It adds a little bit of invigorating brightness while highlighting the notes of fall aromas.
Plus, since Ginger is the same as Ginger Vitality, it's good to take as a daily supplement for digestive support or to help with your healthy weight management!
• Also called the “oil of empowerment,” Ginger essential oil brings a warm, spicy aroma to your fall routine.
• Considered to create harmony and balance when applied topically or diffused.
• Take as a daily supplement to support healthy weight management in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise.
YL Tip: Tummy flutters got you feeling a bit yucky? Inhale directly from the bottle for a comforting experience.
• Also called the “oil of empowerment,” Ginger essential oil brings a warm, spicy aroma to your fall routine.
• Considered to create harmony and balance when applied topically or diffused.
• Take as a daily supplement to support healthy weight management in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise.
YL Tip: Tummy flutters got you feeling a bit yucky? Inhale directly from the bottle for a comforting experience.
*To earn this reward, place your qualifying order as a Loyalty Order. If you're not already part of the Loyalty Rewards program, you need to be!
200 PV Gift: Raven 15ml
Raven is a powerful blend of Ravintsara, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, Peppermint, and Wintergreen and was made to help with your breathing experience. With fall and winter just around the corner, Raven will find its way into your diffuser a lot. Plus, it's great for a DIY chest rub for anyone over the age of 6!
• Provides a cool/warm, comforting sensation when applied topically to the chest, throat, and neck, just in time for cold-weather season as your routine ramps up.
• Dilute with carrier oil to apply to your chest and use it as part of your exercise routine to promote the sensation of deeper breathing.
YL Tip: Dilute and apply with roller and massage onto your chest and neck or diffuse 8–20 drops in any stuffy environment for a fresh, crisp, perfect-for-fall aroma.
Raven is a powerful blend of Ravintsara, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, Peppermint, and Wintergreen and was made to help with your breathing experience. With fall and winter just around the corner, Raven will find its way into your diffuser a lot. Plus, it's great for a DIY chest rub for anyone over the age of 6!
• Provides a cool/warm, comforting sensation when applied topically to the chest, throat, and neck, just in time for cold-weather season as your routine ramps up.
• Dilute with carrier oil to apply to your chest and use it as part of your exercise routine to promote the sensation of deeper breathing.
YL Tip: Dilute and apply with roller and massage onto your chest and neck or diffuse 8–20 drops in any stuffy environment for a fresh, crisp, perfect-for-fall aroma.
300 PV Gift: ImmuPro supplement
If you do find yourself run down or even sick, a good night's sleep is a must. It gives your body's systems a break and allows for better, quicker healing. ImmuPro helps promote better sleep and gives you antioxidants, essential oils, mushrooms, and minerals like zinc that can help support your body as it heals and gets rid of whatever junk has you feeling bad. This is a must-have on hand for those times.
• Provides immune support through a mixture of Ningxia wolfberry polysaccharides, a mushroom powder blend, and premium Orange essential oil.
• Contains chelated minerals, including zinc and selenium, which emerging science suggests are more easily absorbed by the body for proper immune function.
YL Tip: Take before bed—the touch of melatonin will support restful sleep cycles while also providing immune support.
If you do find yourself run down or even sick, a good night's sleep is a must. It gives your body's systems a break and allows for better, quicker healing. ImmuPro helps promote better sleep and gives you antioxidants, essential oils, mushrooms, and minerals like zinc that can help support your body as it heals and gets rid of whatever junk has you feeling bad. This is a must-have on hand for those times.
• Provides immune support through a mixture of Ningxia wolfberry polysaccharides, a mushroom powder blend, and premium Orange essential oil.
• Contains chelated minerals, including zinc and selenium, which emerging science suggests are more easily absorbed by the body for proper immune function.
YL Tip: Take before bed—the touch of melatonin will support restful sleep cycles while also providing immune support.
BONUS September Loyalty Order EXCLUSIVE:
Get 15% off Inner Defense when you add it to your Loyalty Order in September!
Get 15% off Inner Defense when you add it to your Loyalty Order in September! • Inner Defense (Item # 3295): This dynamic formula reinforces systemic defenses, promotes healthy respiratory function, and offers immune system support with a blend of premium essential oils, including Oregano, Thyme, and Thieves.
Being able to save and stock up on Inner Defense before the cold season AND get a free ImmuPro? Merry early Christmas to us! What other fall favorites are you getting with your September order? Super C? All the Thieves? Let us know! I hope you have the very best September.
September's European Gifts with Purchase
September's Australian Gifts with Purchase
Smells Like Spring! 
There's nothing quite like the smell of spring!
Embrace the new season with a thoughtfully curated collection inspired by the fresh outdoors. From bright, uplifting aromas to naturally fresh essential oils, bring the sweet scents of spring into your home without the harsh toxins.
Reach any of the following PV minimums with your September Loyalty Rewards order and receive these amazing free products!
September's Daily Diffuser Recipe Calendar
What Building Your Immune System and Building Your Income Have Exactly in Common
I want to draw a parallel this month that might seem unexpected at first, but which I think is one of the most honest and useful things I can say about building a Young Living business.
Everything we have discussed in this edition about immune preparation applies, almost principle for principle, to building an income.
Consistency Compounds
The most important insight from immune research is this: the people who stay healthiest through virus season are not the ones who take heroic action when they get sick. They are the ones who have been doing small, consistent things for weeks before the season begins. The daily probiotic. The vitamin D running quietly in the background. The two ounces of NingXia Red every morning. None of these feel dramatic in the moment. The compounding is invisible until suddenly it is very visible: they did not get the cold that went through their entire workplace.
Business building works identically. The woman who has a consistent daily practice — one meaningful conversation, one piece of content, one genuine follow-up — builds something that the woman who waits for the perfect moment and then acts heroically never quite reaches. Consistency is the mechanism. The individual action seems small. The compound effect over months is extraordinary.
The Environment You Create Matters
Preparing your home — reducing the viral load on surfaces, improving air quality, building a household that is less hospitable to pathogens — changes the probability of illness in a way that no immune supplement alone can match. Environment and biology work together.
Your business environment works the same way. The community you build around your content, the consistency of your presence, the relationships you invest in, the educational value you offer in your newsletter and your events — these create an environment in which business growth is simply more likely to happen. It is not passive. It is prepared ground.
The Investment That Precedes the Result
No one builds an immune system in a day. The investments you make in September show up as health outcomes in December. This requires a kind of faith in the process that is not always easy — especially when the investment costs something and the result is not yet visible.
Building an income stream with Young Living requires the same faith. The conversations you have in September, the events you host, the relationships you nurture, the customers who try Inner Defence because you told them about it and feel the difference — these become the income outcomes of November and December. You cannot see the compound interest while it is accruing. But it is accruing.
The Events as the Proof
The two ‘Not This Year’ events I am hosting this month are exactly this principle in action. I am investing in preparation: preparing educational content, preparing an experience for women who need this information, preparing relationships that will sustain and grow a community.
Some of the women who come to those events will become customers. Some will become business builders. Many will simply become better informed about how to protect their families this season. All of that is the right outcome.
If you are curious about what hosting your own event could look like, or what building a business in the wellness space actually involves in practice, I would love to have that conversation with you this month. Reply and let’s talk.
✨ Loyalty Rewards --
— Consistency Is Your Superpower ✨
✨ ✨
Change doesn’t happen overnight. Your metabolism, your energy, your body’s rhythm — all of it responds over time, with continuity, not intensity.
One 14-Day Metabolic Reset? It’s just the beginning. Your body will want more. And that’s exactly what it needs: repeated, supportive action without stress, worry, or guilt.
This is where Loyalty Rewards comes in:
- Keep your reset routine going consistently
- Earn points to spend on products that support your energy, metabolism, and overall wellness
- Remove the anxiety of “what next?” because you’re supported every step of the way
Think of it as a long-term partner for your body. Every choice, every small reset, every day of consistency adds up — and Loyalty Rewards helps you do it joyfully.
Your transformation is a journey. One reset is the spark — Loyalty Rewards keeps the flame alive. 🔥
💡 Tip: Stack your points, stock your supportive products, and show up for yourself every day. This isn’t about perfection — it’s about not giving up.
Young Living Events and Promotions
Tired of Back to School being Back to Being Sick?
Join me in person Sept 10 (before the bugs take hold) at 630pm and we will talk about staying healthy even if you have kids/grands in school, are amongst a lot of people in your daily life, or have health concerns that make you susceptible to catching every roving virus.
Check out Thieves cleaning products, immunity boosting supplements, and essential oils that can support you staying healthy even if those around you are falling.....
RSVP to the link in the QR code in the poster above. I can't wait to share some strong tools and fun solutions.
Dreaming of Convention???? Time to Plan for Summer 2027 & Beyond!
It’s a few truly unforgettable days filled with inspiration, education, new product launches, and the kind of excitement that reminds you why you fell in love with natural wellness in the first place. I cannot tell you how much going to convention in 2024 changed me!
Whether you come to learn from world-class speakers, connect with friends from around the world, or be the first to experience what’s new, Convention has a way of sending you home refreshed, encouraged, and full of ideas.
If you’ve been thinking about attending, now is the perfect time to start planning ahead and mark your calendar for the upcoming dates! Grab your tickets here!
2027 Americas Convention
Salt Lake City + Mt. Nebo Farm
June 23-26, 2027
2028 Regional Tour Stops
Dates & locations to be determined
2029 International Grand Convention - 35th Year Anniversary!
Spokane, Washington Date to be determined
The Wait is Over: Warm Pumpkin Spice™ Blend is Back!
The leaves are changing, sweaters are making a comeback and it's officially time to start filling your home with the cozy scents of the season.
Enjoy your favourite fall scent—without wax, wicks, plug-ins or synthetic fragrance. From home scents to everyday essentials, our limited-time Warm Pumpkin Spice™ Collection makes it easy to celebrate fall with plant-powered favourites you'll reach for all season long.
Simplified by Jacob + Kait™ Warm Pumpkin Spice™ Foaming Hand SoapItem No. 52072
Wholesale $22 | 11 PV | Retail $28.95
Simplified by Jacob + Kait™ Warm Pumpkin Spice™ Hand CreamItem No. 49835
Wholesale $10 | 4 PV | Retail $13.16
Simplified by Jacob + Kait™ Warm Pumpkin Spice™ essential oil blendItem No. 47668
Wholesale $44 | 35 PV | Retail $57.89
Coming Soon! Wanderful Edge™ Terracotta DiffuserItem No. 50760
Wholesale $68.75 | 16 PV | Retail $90.46
Grab them while you can. They’re available while supplies last. 
Available on loyalty or one-time orders.Wellness Education Opportunities - WELCOME BACK!
Back to School comes in many forms and for us at New Wellness Perspective this means back to online education classes.
This Fall we are shaking things up a bit and doing them LIVE from my personal FB page instead of via Zoom and doing them on Saturday mornings!
So put these dates in your calendar and watch my page for the red LIVE icon!
September 12, 2026 9am -- All Things Thieves LIVE -- join me to learn about this OG Plant-base cleaner that you will love using in your home. Hear why this is such a powerful and SAFE cleaning product line to use.
September 19 9am -- Beginners Guide to Natural Living LIVE -- join me and hear how simple switching to more natural products for a better life is. This LIVE will have a link to my Simple Clean resource booklet for participants to download.
If you are itching to learn - check out these replays of previous classes and drop me a note to tell me what you think OR if you have an idea for a class.
If you have a SPECIFIC topic you would like to see covered-- send me an email and we will see what we can provide!
Join the New Perspective Oilers Facebook Community
Join the New Perspective Oilers Facebook Community
Stay up to date on ALL the happenings for our community via the FB group! Lives from Convention, new product announcements, and any breaking news will hit the group first!
This happy group of people are all here to work on our wellness, with the help of some terrific Young Living Products. Join the group to be first in the know about new education opportunities, new product launches, and some pretty fabulous draws!
Not This Year.
I want to close this edition the way I opened it. Two words. A decision, not a wish.
The season ahead will bring what it brings. There will be viruses circulating in schools and workplaces and community spaces. There will be cold nights and closed windows and the particular indoor intimacy of autumn that we love and that also, from a purely epidemiological perspective, creates transmission opportunities.
None of that changes. But what changes is the state of preparation your body and your home bring to it. And that preparation is entirely within your control.
Start the Inner Defence. Run the NingXia Red. Get the Life 9 into your evening routine. Switch to Thieves Household Cleaner this week, not next month.
Come to one of the events.
Do the Reset.
And then watch what September — and October, and November, and December — feel like when you arrived prepared.
With enormous love for this community and genuine excitement for what this season can be when we choose it,
Christina
New Perspective Oilers
Slow Down and Soak It In
A Summer Wellness Edition for Women Who Know How to Live
"Summer afternoon — summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." Henry James
Welcome to August
This One Is Different
You have probably noticed by now that this newsletter does not shy away from the hard conversations. We have talked about the real statistics on how women age. We have gone deep on the gut-brain axis, on chronic illness and what thriving genuinely looks like, on the invisible sacrifices women make when life gets difficult. We have been honest, sometimes uncomfortably so, because I believe you deserve that.
August is not that month.
August is the month of long evenings that seem to stretch forever. Of the insect chorus in the afternoon heat — that particular clicking, buzzing, alive sound that means summer is at its most full and unhurried. Of warmth that sinks into your bones like a slow exhale. Of feet in water and skin in sun and the particular luxury of a day with no particular agenda.
This edition is product-focused and I am going to be upfront about that. Not in an apologetic way — in the way of a girlfriend who has genuinely found things she loves and wants to tell you about them with the same enthusiasm she would bring to coffee. Because August is the season for exactly these products: the ones that let you be outside longer, feel better while you’re there, keep your energy high through every summer adventure, and take care of your skin and your body in ways that are as uncomplicated and pleasurable as the season itself.
We are also going to have an honest conversation about a few things that summer lulls us into missing. Vitamin D — the one we assume we’re getting in abundance and are often not. The summer cold that arrives just when you thought you were immune to everything. The way that long lazy days sometimes mean we’re nourishing everyone else at the barbecue and forgetting to nourish ourselves.
And we are going to let September whisper at us from just around the corner — because August is also the month when being just a little bit ahead of the curve means the transition back to routine feels like a step into something prepared rather than a scramble.
But first: the bugs. Let’s talk about the bugs.
Christina
Table of Contents
Look what we have this month!
- Welcome to August
- What's In Your Bug Spray?
- Canada Gifts with Purchase
- The Full Summer Kit - Essential Oils for Every August Moment
- The August Collection --Everything You Need to Be Outside, Feel Great and Arrive at September Ready for Anything
- Ten Affirmations for a Woman in Her August
- August's Spotlight - Mineral Sunscreen
- September is Whispering
- US Gifts with Purchase
- EU/UK Gifts with Purchase
- Australian Gifts with Purchase
- August Daily Diffuser Recipe Calendar
- Your Summer Energy Anchor
- The Easiest Business Conversations Happen in Summer
- Loyalty Perks -- Consistency Is Your Superpower!
- Events and Promotions - Time to think about FALL!
- New Product Launches -- Get Ready for Fall Bundle
- New Perspective Oilers' Education Series -- Summer Hiatus
- Join the New Perspective Oilers' Facebook community
What's In Your Bug Spray
The Summer Product That Protects Your Skin, Your Health, and Your Right to Be OutsideThere is a particular sound on Vancouver Island in August. It starts around dusk — or sometimes earlier, if you are near the water or the woods. The mosquitoes find you with an almost supernatural efficiency. And for most of us, the instinct is to reach for whatever is in the garage, spray it on liberally, and not think too much about it.I want to ask you to think about it. Just briefly. Because what most conventional insect repellents contain is worth a moment’s honest attention.The Problem with DEETDEET — N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide — has been the primary active ingredient in most commercial insect repellents since the 1940s. It works by interfering with insects’ ability to detect the carbon dioxide and lactic acid that signal a human host. It is effective. It is also a synthetic chemical that is absorbed through the skin, detected in blood samples after application, and classified as a mild toxin with known neurological effects at high concentrations or with prolonged use.The research on DEET at standard consumer concentrations suggests it is generally safe for most adults used as directed. But for women who are already reducing their toxic load in every other area of their lives — their cleaning products, their skincare, their supplements — reaching for a bottle of DEET because it is the only option available feels like a contradiction.It is not the only option.What Young Living’s Outdoor Blend Is Made Of
Young Living’s Outdoor Blend is built on a 99 percent active ingredient base — which means almost everything in the bottle is doing the work of protecting you, with the remaining 1 percent being vitamin E to condition and moisturise the skin. There is no DEET, no parabens, no phthalates, no petrochemicals, no synthetic preservatives, no synthetic fragrances, and no synthetic colourings. The base is pure sesame oil, which is itself mildly insect-repelling, and the essential oil blend is a carefully chosen combination of the oils with the longest traditional and evidence-supported history of repelling insects.The blend includes Citronella, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Geranium, Spearmint, Thyme, and Clove — each chosen specifically for its repellent properties. The result is a formula that is clinically proven to repel mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas, is hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, and gentle enough for use on children under adult supervision.It also, not incidentally, smells like summer. Light, citrusy, warm. Not the petrochemical cloud of a conventional spray but something that actually belongs outdoors.Using It WellDispense a small amount into your palm and apply evenly over exposed skin. Reapply as needed — particularly after swimming, sweating, or wiping down. One note on the sesame oil base: it can stain fabric, so apply before dressing or be mindful of light clothing. A small amount goes a long way.I keep a bottle by the back door, another in my garden bag, and a third in the RV. Because the goal is not to avoid being outside. he goal is to be outside as much as possible, for as long as possible, without spending August as a mosquito buffet.
August's Canadian Gifts with Purchase
August's Canadian Gifts with Purchase
Summer may be winding down, but these good vibes aren’t going anywhere. Stock up on sunshine, wellness favourites and free goodies at the same time.
Brighten your space—and your cleaning routine—with this MVP oil. Lemon essential oil brings fresh, uplifting aroma to awaken the senses,
reduce odours and brighten your day. Diffuse it solo or add it to your Thieves® Cleaner for an extra-zesty kick.
Hit reset with Thieves® Laundry Detergent. Powered by stain-fighting enzymes and our signature Thieves® essential oil blend, it delivers a deep clean for up to 64 loads. Refresh backpacks, towels and sports uniforms before the new season starts.
Unwind, revive, and conquer the day with this chill oil blend. Relieve It™ essential oil blend combines soothing oils with minty zest, comforting woodiness and an invigorating kick of black pepper for a balanced aroma.
100 PV (LR): Lemon essential oil, 15 mlLR retail value: $20.72
YL tip: Sticker residue that refuses to come off? Add 1–2 drops of Lemon oil to hard surfaces, gently rub and watch it vanish.
200 PV (LR or one-time order): Thieves® Laundry DetergentLR retail value: $78.29
One-time retail value: $53.94
YL tip:
Follow the instructions found on the garment’s care label. Add clothes. Start machine and add the proper amount of detergent for load size.
Use ½ cap for conventional washers.
Use ¼ cap for high-efficiency washers.
Use more, as needed, for large or heavily soiled loads.
300 PV (LR or one-time order): Relieve It™ essential oil blend, 15 mlLR retail value: $164.14
One-time retail value: $143.42
YL tip: Fighting off end-of-summer cold and cough symptoms? Dilute and roll onto your chest and temples to help reduce cough and cold symptoms and help relieve headaches.
Order early to earn more! Place your 100+ PV Loyalty Rewards order by Wednesday, August 5, and get a $10 product credit to use toward your next order!
Bonus offer
Plus, squeeze out 15 percent off Orange+ essential oil all month long! Versatile, zesty and full of life, it adds a delicious citrus zing to savoury meals or sweet desserts. Wake up your morning smoothie, juice, or NingXia Red® drink with a burst of orange flavour.
Discounted wholesale: $6.80
Discounted retail: $8.95
Discounted PV: 5.53
🌿 The August Collection
Everything You Need to Be Outside, Feel Great, and Arrive at September Ready
This is a product-forward edition and I said so upfront — so here is the full summer toolkit, chosen for August specifically and with September already in mind.
1. Outdoor Blend (Canada) or Insect Repellent (US) |
Why it’s here: Because being outside in August on Vancouver Island without insect protection is not a summer — it is a battle. And because the conventional alternative is a DEET-based synthetic chemical applied directly to your skin, repeatedly, for the entire season. Young Living’s Insect Repellent is 99 percent active natural ingredients: sesame oil base, and a blend of Citronella, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Geranium, Spearmint, Thyme, and Clove essential oils. Clinically proven to repel mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Hypoallergenic. Child-safe under adult supervision. Smells like summer.
How to use: Dispense into palm, apply to all exposed skin, reapply as needed after swimming or perspiring. Keep away from eyes. Note that the sesame oil base can stain light fabrics.
2. NingXia Red® |
Why it’s here: Summer energy management, cellular antioxidant protection against UV oxidative stress, immune support for the summer-to-September transition, and the nutritional foundation that makes the rest of the season feel supported rather than improvised.
How to use: 2-4 ounces each morning, and an optional additional ounce in the afternoon. Mix with sparkling water and lemon for the summer’s best mid-afternoon ritual.
3. Lavender Essential Oil |
Why it’s here: After-sun skin support, bug bite comfort, sleep in warm weather, and the universal summer calmer. Lavender is the one oil that every medicine cabinet and outdoor bag should have in August.
How to use: Dilute in a carrier oil and apply to sun-exposed skin after outdoor time. Apply neat (undiluted) to insect bites. Diffuse at bedtime. Add to a spray bottle with water for a cooling facial mist.
4. Peppermint Essential Oil |
Why it’s here: Natural cooling in the heat, afternoon energy reset, support for summer-cold respiratory symptoms, and the most effective car companion for long summer road trips. Peppermint is summer efficiency in a bottle.
How to use: One drop on the back of the neck and wrists for instant cooling. Dilute and apply to temples for clarity and focus. Diffuse in indoor spaces. Peppermint Vitality in water for a cool, refreshing drink.
5. Thieves® Essential Oil Blend |
Why it’s here: The September preparation begins in August. Thieves is the immune-support blend that anchors the transition from summer to fall, provides protection against the summer cold that appears just when you thought you were immune to everything, and works as a household support tool through the cleaner, the spray, and the diffuser blend. Stock it now before September makes it urgent.
How to use: Diffuse regularly. Apply diluted to the bottoms of feet. Use the Thieves Household Cleaner for all surfaces as school bags and outdoor gear return to the house. Use the Thieves Spray for on-the-go support.
6. Inner Beauty Collagen™ |
Why it’s here: Because skin that has been in the sun, the salt, and the summer all August deserves internal collagen support running alongside whatever you are putting on it topically. Marine collagen, hyaluronic acid, peach ceramides, and prebiotic tapioca fibre in one tasteless daily scoop. The gut-skin axis means this is doing double duty — skin support from within and microbiome maintenance through the dietary variation of summer.
How to use: One scoop daily in water, NingXia Red, a summer smoothie, or your morning iced coffee. Tasteless. Effortless. Genuinely cumulative.
The Full Summer Kit
Essential Oils for Every August Moment — Plus the Things Summer Lulls Us Into Forgetting
August is sensory. It is the season where aromatherapy is not an abstract concept but a daily reality — the lavender on sunburned skin, the peppermint in the afternoon heat, the grounding of cedarwood when the day finally cools. Here are the oils I reach for most in summer, woven through the moments that make this season what it is.
The Summer Oil Collection: Five for August
Lavender
The one you reach for after every adventure.
Sunburn relief, bug bite soothing, skin support after long outdoor days. A few drops in a carrier oil and applied to sun-exposed skin is one of the simplest and most effective summer rituals I know. Also: diffuse at bedtime when the evening is still warm and the bedroom needs to come down a few degrees of tension.
Peppermint
Your afternoon reset.
One drop on the back of the neck and the wrists on a hot afternoon is remarkable. Cooling, clarifying, instant. Also excellent for keeping the car comfortable on summer road trips and for the particular brain fog that arrives after too long in the heat.
Lemon
The bright, clean everything oil.
In your water for a refreshing summer drink. On a damp cloth wiped over surfaces at the campsite. Diffused in a space that needs freshening. Lemon in summer feels right in a way that is hard to articulate but impossible to argue with. Note: Lemon Vitality for internal use; standard Lemon topically and aromatically.
Tea Tree (Melaleuca)
The summer first aid kit in a bottle.
Insect bites, minor skin irritations, post-beach skin, small scrapes from trails and rocky shorelines. Tea Tree is the oil that earns its place in the outdoor bag every single summer. Dilute with a carrier oil for sensitive skin or children.
Stress Away™
Because even summer needs a pressure valve.
The blend of Copaiba, Lime, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Ocotea, and Lavender that smells like a holiday. Apply to wrists and inhale when the summer pace unexpectedly stops feeling lazy and starts feeling pressured. Also: diffuse on long evenings when you want the night to feel like it belongs entirely to you.
The Vitamin D Conversation Nobody Has in Summer
Here is something that surprises almost everyone when they first hear it: most Canadians, even in summer, are not getting the vitamin D they think they are.
The conventional wisdom is that summer sun = vitamin D sorted. The reality is more nuanced, and a 2025 systematic review of 22 studies confirms what many researchers have been noting for years: regular sunscreen use — which most of us apply diligently in summer because we are finally outside enough to burn — reduces vitamin D synthesis in the skin. One study found that 46 percent of consistent high-SPF sunscreen users ended the study with vitamin D levels below the deficiency threshold, compared to 37 percent of those who used less sunscreen.
The vitamin D picture in Canada is further complicated by geography. The UVB angle required for vitamin D synthesis is only achievable in Canada for a limited window of the day and a limited portion of the year — even in summer, morning and late afternoon sun (the times we most often garden, walk the dogs, or sit on the deck) does not produce meaningful vitamin D synthesis at our latitude. And as we age, skin’s efficiency at converting UVB to vitamin D decreases — research suggests older adults may need up to two and a half times more UV exposure than younger adults to produce the same amount.
The practical implication: vitamin D supplementation is not just a winter strategy for Canadians. It is a year-round strategy, even in the golden months when we are genuinely spending time outside. A daily vitamin D supplement, confirmed against a blood test with your doctor, is the insurance policy that August sun alone cannot reliably provide.
Young Living’s Master Formula and Super Cal Plus both contain vitamin D3 as part of their comprehensive nutrient profiles. If targeted vitamin D supplementation is part of your protocol, discuss optimal dosing with your healthcare provider.
The Summer Cold: The One Nobody Warns You About
There is a particular indignity to getting sick in summer. It feels like a betrayal of the season — everyone else is outside and luminous and you are inside with a box of tissues wondering how this happened in July.
Summer colds are real and more common than we expect, partly because summer social life creates exactly the conditions viruses love: crowded indoor spaces at festivals and events, air-conditioned environments that dry out mucous membranes, the relaxed immune vigilance that comes with feeling generally well, and the way that summer indulgence — more alcohol, less sleep, more sugar at the barbecue — gently compromises the immune function we take for granted.
The oils to reach for at the first sign: Thieves, which remains the premier immune-support blend regardless of season. RC for respiratory comfort and clearing. Peppermint for fever support and the clearing of congested sinuses. And NingXia Red, which we will talk about at length below, because its antioxidant and immune-supportive properties are not seasonal.
The lifestyle support: keep NingXia Red consistent even in summer when you feel too good to bother. Hydrate more than you think you need to — summer dehydration is an immune suppressor. And get the sleep you promised yourself when the daylight starts lasting until 10pm and the evening becomes very easy to stay inside.
Summer and Your Skin: Feeling Good Outdoors
August is beach weather, garden weather, shorts and sleeveless tops weather.
And for many women, it is also the month where feeling genuinely comfortable in your skin — not just your sunscreen, your actual skin — matters most acutely.
The gut-skin axis means that the microbiome work we talked about in April and July is showing up on your face and body in real time. Consistent probiotic support, NingXia Red for its cellular antioxidant protection, and the Inner Beauty Collagen that you have hopefully been taking since May all contribute to the skin that photographs differently at the beach — not because you edited it, but because you built it from the inside.
For the outside: lavender after sun exposure, Tea Tree for any post-outdoor skin irritations, and the Brightening Eye Cream which does its best work in summer when sun and salt and late nights conspire against the under-eye area.
And yes — keep wearing your SPF. The vitamin D conversation above does not mean abandon sun protection. It means supplement intelligently as well.
Ten Affirmations for a Woman in Her August
Read these slowly. Outside if you can. With a drink in hand and the insects clicking in the background.
1. I deserve to be outside, unhurried, and entirely present in this season.
2. My body is nourished and protected and free to enjoy everything August offers.
3. Rest is not laziness. In August, it is the whole point.
4. I choose products that support my health without compromising the beauty of the season.
5. I am allowed to let this month be slower, warmer, and less accountable to anyone’s schedule but my own.
6. I nourish myself consistently so that the indulgent days have less cost and the good days have more joy.
7. I am preparing for September from a place of abundance, not depletion.
8. My skin has been in the sun and the salt and the garden and I love it for every adventure it carried me through.
9. I arrive at the end of summer healthy, supported, and ready for what comes next.
10. This warmth, these long evenings, this particular quality of light — I am paying attention. I will not let August pass unnoticed.
August's Product Spotlight - Mineral Sunscreen
Young Living's Mineral Sunscreen is a must-have in our wellness routine!
We get all natural, broad spectrum sun protection that dermatologist-recommended, and the planet gets safe sunscreen that won't damage reefs and ocean life. If that's not a win, we don't know what is!! Added bonus – this summer staple is lightweight enough to wear under makeup for daily protection if you desire!
MINERAL SUNSCREEN AT A GLANCE
Non-nano zinc oxide provides safe and powerful SPF 50 sun protection for the whole family
Clean ingredients and zero skin-damaging chemicals
Dermatologist tested and cruelty free
Non-greasy, fast-absorbing formula without white residue
Formulated for all skin types
Formulated without avobenzone, oxybenzone, retinyl palmitate, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, UV chemical absorbers, artificial colors, or synthetic fragrances
MINERAL SUNSCREEN AT A GLANCE
Non-nano zinc oxide provides safe and powerful SPF 50 sun protection for the whole family
Clean ingredients and zero skin-damaging chemicals
Dermatologist tested and cruelty free
Non-greasy, fast-absorbing formula without white residue
Formulated for all skin types
Formulated without avobenzone, oxybenzone, retinyl palmitate, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, UV chemical absorbers, artificial colors, or synthetic fragrances
Reef-safe formula will not damage natural coral reefs and wildlife
Young Living's Mineral Sunscreen Lotion is your summer sunshine BFF. This formula offers broad-spectrum SPF 50 sun protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays, is reef safe, great for children and all skin types, and goes a long way! Made with non-nano zinc oxide, this sunscreen gives you peace of mind that you are choosing the safest sun protection for yourself, your family, and the planet.
KEY INGREDIENTS
We love that this product is a base of non-nano zinc oxide, but it is also filled with skin-loving essential oils like Helichrysum, Carrot Seed, and Frankincense that put a protective barrier on your skin and help retain the skin's natural moisture while out in the sun.
Non-nano Zinc Oxide: provides broad-spectrum sun protection to prevent burns (even on photo-sensitive skin); aids skin healing and recovery after injury
Helichrysum: a powerful regenerative oil that soothes, moisturizes and helps heal the skin
Myrrh: an ultimate skincare oil; soothes and moisturizes the skin and help promote natural healing
Carrot Seed: provides skin moisturizing, protection, and cleansing properties
Sacred Frankincense: the variety of Frankincense given to Jesus at his birth; a wonderful oil for skin soothing and healing and protection
WHY DITCH CONVENTIONAL SUNSCREEN?
Did you know that up to 75 percent of sunscreens are toxic, hiding many irritating chemicals? All those products whose active ingredients are avobenzone or oxybenzone (or something similar!) may be preventing some sun damage, but they are doing other damage at the same time. They can cause allergies, skin sensitivities, disrupt your hormones, and cause airway irritation.
Plus, most commercial products work by blocking either UVA or UVB rays but not both types. This means that chemical sunscreen manufacturers need to combine several different formulas/solutions into one product to prevent sunburns. The more chemicals that are added to the formula, the higher the chances are for negative reactions, allergies, and hormone damage. And for individuals with more sensitive skin, these sunscreens won't always prevent skin cancer and often cause reactions like hives, swelling and acne.
Let's talk about reefs super quickly. An estimated 14,000 tons of sunscreen go into the ocean each year and most (all the chemical based ones) kill coral reefs. It is such a problem that Hawaii passed a bill banning these chemical ingredients that harm coral reefs!
Just say no, friend. Grab some Mineral Sunscreen. Your skin, your health, the planet, and likely your dermatologist will thank you!
FULL INGREDIENT LIST
Zinc oxide, Caprylic/Capric triglyceride, Beeswax, Ricinus communis (Castor) seed oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil, Isostearic acid (Helichrysum) oil, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) oil, Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh) resin oil, Cistus ladanifer (Cistus) oil, Cananga odorata (Ylang ylang) flower oil, Daucus carota (Carrot seed) oil, Boswellia sacra (Sacred Frankincense) resin oil
HOW TO USE MINERAL SUNSCREEN
Apply liberally to clean, dry skin 15 minutes before sun exposure.
Reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating.
Reapply immediately after towel drying or at least every 2 hours.
MINERAL SUNSCREEN HACKS
If you need an easy way to apply your mineral sunscreen (hello kiddos!), we highly recommend this simple sunscreen applicator. Simply pour your Mineral Sunscreen into it and apply. Or try one of these simple DIY hacks!
DIY Sunscreen Spray
An entire tube of YL Mineral Sunscreen
1/2 bottle of ClaraDerm Spray
Continuous spray bottle
Mix the two ingredients well in the spray bottle, then pop the top back on. Easy to use and so good on the skin!
DIY Sunscreen Spray II
Make sure to test for small amounts of time if you have fair skin or are concerned about diluting the sunscreen.
1 tube YL Mineral Sunscreen
8 oz fractionated coconut oil
20 drops Lavender
30 drops Carrot Seed
Continuous spray bottle
Add all ingredients to the bottle, and shake to combine!
Your Summer Energy Anchor
Why NingXia Red Belongs in August — and Every Month That Asks Something of You
Let me tell you about a particular summer scenario I know well.
The day starts with ambition. There is gardening to do, a walk with the dogs, maybe a trip to the beach or the farmers’ market. Friends are coming for dinner and there is bread to bake and a salad to assemble. The afternoon runs long and hot and glorious and then suddenly it is 4pm and the energy that felt limitless at 9am has simply and completely departed, and the dinner is still not made, and you are sitting in the garden in the heat wondering where you went.
This is not a character failing. It is physiology. Heat increases the physiological cost of everything the body does. Blood that would normally be circulating to organs and muscles is redirected to the skin for cooling. Sweat depletes electrolytes. The combination of heat, activity, social engagement, and imperfect summer nutrition creates an energy demand that the body is not always prepared to meet.
NingXia Red is the product I want to talk about for this, and I want to talk about it honestly rather than as a sales pitch, because the reasons it works for summer energy are specific and worth understanding.
What NingXia Red Is Actually Doing
The wolfberry — the primary ingredient in NingXia Red — is one of the most nutrient-dense whole foods documented in traditional and modern research. It is extraordinarily rich in antioxidants, specifically zeaxanthin (which protects the eyes from UV damage — relevant in summer), polysaccharides that support immune function, and a broad spectrum of amino acids and trace minerals that support cellular energy production.
The antioxidant work matters in summer because oxidative stress — the cellular damage process driven by UV exposure, heat, and physical exertion — is at its highest in August. Free radicals generated by sun exposure, by the metabolic demands of heat, and by intense outdoor activity create a burden that the body’s own antioxidant systems need support to manage. NingXia Red provides concentrated polyphenol antioxidants alongside the fruit and essential oil blend that makes it genuinely effective as a daily cellular support tool.
The energy effect is not a stimulant effect — there is no caffeine, no sugar spike, no afternoon crash following it. It is the quieter, more sustainable energy of a body that is genuinely well-nourished at the cellular level. The kind of energy that means 4pm feels manageable rather than desperate.
The Summer Protocol
Two-four ounces in the morning is the foundation. In summer I sometimes add a another ounce mid-afternoon — the 3pm version of reaching for the biscuit tin, except what you are reaching for actually helps. Mixed with sparkling water and a slice of lemon it is the summer drink I genuinely look forward to every afternoon.
It pairs beautifully with the 14-Day Reset protocol we have been building through the year — and if you have not done yours yet, August is a surprisingly good time. The lighter eating, the outdoor movement, and the natural rhythm of the season make the two weeks feel less like an intervention and more like an alignment with what summer is already asking of you.
The Nutrition Reality of Summer
Here is the honest conversation: summer nutrition is often wonderful in theory and inconsistent in practice. We eat more fresh produce, which is genuinely excellent. We also eat more barbecue and less considered meals, more celebrations with food that was chosen for the occasion rather than for our bodies, more ice cream at the beach and more wine at the deck party.
This is not something to feel guilty about. It is something to support intelligently.
NingXia Red provides the consistent nutritional foundation that means the indulgent days have less cost and the good days have more benefit. Life 9, taken consistently even through summer, keeps the microbiome working well through the variations in diet that the season brings. And Inner Beauty Collagen, added to a morning smoothie or your NingXia Red mocktail, keeps the collagen support running regardless of how consistently you remembered to eat your leafy greens this week.
The best summer nutrition is not perfect nutrition. It is the foundation that makes imperfect nutrition less impactful and good nutrition more powerful.
New Canadian members to Young Living automatically get 10% off their first order and I offer a $25 account credit if you are a new sign up for loyalty rewards with a 100pv order!! New US members can use the code ShareYL at checkout for the same 10% off!
Talk about making it easier for you to say YES to your HEALTH!!!
That's the only thing you need... NingXia Red! The brand new MAKE A SHIFT RESET bundle is HERE and is the lowest price per ounce of the entire Ningxia lineup!!
Plus you'll get FREE:
• Coaching
• Primal Food Guide
• Simple activities designed to speed up metabolism
• Community
• Motivation
• Giveaways
• And much more!
Who's ready to do this???
Join me and others to do this together! It'll be so much fun!
Once you grab your supplies, I will send an invitation join us in our Facebook group, and every day we remind you what to do and why.
All you do is use the NIngxia, drink your water, move your body and eat well. Your cheerleaders are in the FB group!
Send me a PM or email and I will send you a personal invitation to the Reset group (not the sneak peak group).
Don't delay!!!! There is STILL TIME to get your Ningxia to your door!
August's US Gifts with Purchase
AUGUST 2026 US GIFTS WITH PURCHASE
I honestly cannot believe summer is almost over - like how did that happen?! While I am really looking forward to the fall season, we still have a full month to soak up the last joys of summer while gearing up for all things back-to-school. August's Gifts with Purchase will help support our skin and hair after these last long, hot days of the season. Let's take a look!
100 PV Gift: Tangerine 15ml (Loyalty Order Exclusive)*
Tangerine is bright and citrusy and while it can still calm emotions, it also has an energizing and refreshing quality to it. Try it in your brighter diffuser blends or to add a little citrusy punch to those Simplified Summer Collection!
• Has a bright, cheerful aroma that cleanses and refreshes the air.
• Offers digestive support when taken internally and is a key ingredient in Young Living's Slique products to help support healthy weight management.
YL Tip: Energize your space. Diffuse Tangerine’s sweet, upbeat scent at your desk, during your commute, or while tackling your daily to-do list.
While I am really looking forward to the fall season, we still have a full month to soak up the last joys of summer while gearing up for all things back-to-school. August's Gifts with Purchase will help support our skin and hair after these last long, hot days of the season. Let's take a look!100 PV Gift: Tangerine 15ml (Loyalty Order Exclusive)*
Tangerine is bright and citrusy and while it can still calm emotions, it also has an energizing and refreshing quality to it. Try it in your brighter diffuser blends or to add a little citrusy punch to those Simplified Summer Collection!
• Has a bright, cheerful aroma that cleanses and refreshes the air.
• Offers digestive support when taken internally and is a key ingredient in Young Living's Slique products to help support healthy weight management.
YL Tip: Energize your space. Diffuse Tangerine’s sweet, upbeat scent at your desk, during your commute, or while tackling your daily to-do list.
200 PV Gift: Melaleuca Quinquenervia 15ml
You may know it as Niaouli, but if you've ever seen Melaleuca Quinquenervia and wondered what to do with it, all you have to do is think of how you use Tea Tree. It's cleansing, it's good for skin, and it helps get rid of those unwanted odors that hang around a bit too long. Just remember, there's a reason it's an ingredient in Melrose right alongside Tea Tree oil, because it really works and it's been used alongside it for a lonnnng time by the aboriginal people of Australia.
• Can be diffused to cleanse the air and neutralize unwanted odors.
• Helps maintain healthy-looking hair and scalp and can be used as a natural deodorant.
YL Tip: Dilute with a few drops of jojoba oil and apply topically to help maintain healthy-looking skin.
300 PV Gift: Longevity supplement
This isn't just about longer life, it's about a fuller life. The Longevity blend of oils supports brain health, our immune systems, and healthy skin to give us a fuller life as we age and healthier looking skin. Gary Young specifically chose these oils for their antioxidant properties, which helps fight oxidative stress and the stresses of our every day lives!
• Thyme essential oil may help protect DHA levels, a nutrient that supports brain function.
• Frankincense essential oil may support general health and well-being.
• Orange essential oil contains d-limonene and may support the immune system.
YL Tip: Amp up your antioxidants. Take 1 softgel daily to nourish your body with a blend of Thyme, Orange, Clove, and Frankincense essential oils packed with antioxidant properties.
BONUS August Loyalty Order EXCLUSIVE:
Get 15% off Mindwise satchets when you add it to your Loyalty Order in August!
• Mindwise satchets (Item # 20223): MindWise supports normal cardiovascular and cognitive health using CoQ10, ALCR, and GPC ingredients, along with fruit juices and extracts, turmeric, and premium essential oils.
Those Mindwise satchets perfectly pair with daily Ningxia, especially with the school year coming up. Mindwise first + Ningxia chaser = a great day at school or work!
Thinking ahead, have you started your back-to-school shopping with YL? If so, tell us your must-haves in the comments below so we can all add them to our orders this month! I hope your August is full of sunshine and all good things, friends!!August's European Gifts with Purchase
August is here, and so are this month’s PV Gifts 
From uplifting aromas to everyday wellness essentials, this month’s selection is all about helping you feel refreshed, balanced, and ready for what’s next.
Dream big, enjoy the final weeks of summer, and discover the gifts waiting for you this August 
Which one would you love to receive?
Which one are you most excited to try?
August's Australian Gifts with Purchase
Ready to Reset
Who doesn't love a fresh start!
Get ready to reset for spring with a thoughtfully curated
collection designed to refresh your space.
Whether you're making the switch to low-tox
cleaning products, simplifying your routines or creating a fresh and inviting space,
these naturally powered cleaning essentials and versatile essential oils will help you embrace the new season with confidence. 
Reach any of the following PV minimums with your August Loyalty Rewards order and receive these amazing free products.
August's Daily Diffuser Recipe Calendar
September is Whispering
Getting Ahead of the Transition So It Feels Like a Step Forward, Not a Fall Back
I promised you a September preview, and I am going to deliver it now — while August is still warm enough that it feels like planning rather than resignation.
Because here is what I have learned about the September transition after years of living with it and watching women navigate it in this community: the women who arrive at September feeling good are almost universally the ones who saw it coming in August and did something small but intentional to prepare.
The women who feel ambushed by it are the ones who were so committed to the idea of summer being infinite that they are genuinely surprised when the school bus appears and the alarm goes back on and the calendar fills up again overnight.
You are smarter than that. So let’s talk about what September is actually going to ask of you.
The Immune Reality of September
September is the beginning of respiratory virus season in Canada. Not because the cold causes colds — the virus causes the cold — but because the conditions of September create optimal transmission: children return to school carrying every rhinovirus and influenza strain from their summer social lives, indoor gatherings resume, ventilation decreases as windows close, and immune systems that have been lulled by warm-weather wellness face their first real test of the season.
The preparation that makes the most difference is not reactive. It is the consistent probiotic and prebiotic support that keeps the gut-immune axis functioning optimally. It is the vitamin D supplementation that we discussed above, which means your levels are maintained rather than scrambling to build in October. It is the NingXia Red that runs as a constant rather than something you reach for when you already feel the scratch in your throat.
Thieves — both the essential oil blend and the household cleaner — deserves its own August preparation moment. The Thieves line is your September kit, and having it stocked before you need it is the single most practical thing you can do while August is still on your side.
The Routine Rebuild
Routine is genuinely healthy. The research on circadian rhythm, sleep, and metabolic function all points to the same thing: regularity supports every system in the body. The summer drift away from routine is wonderful and necessary. The September return to it is not a loss — it is a recalibration.
The women who navigate this best are the ones who build their September routine around their wellness practices first, before the commitments and the obligations fill the schedule. The morning NingXia Red. The probiotic on the bedside table. The twenty minutes of movement that gets scheduled like a meeting rather than squeezed in if time allows.
August is the moment to decide what that looks like. September is the moment to execute it. The plan made in the hammock is often the one that actually holds.
The Emotional Transition
Let me say something that does not get said enough about September: the transition is not just logistical. It is emotional. Summer has a pace and a freedom and a quality of light that feeds something in women that the rest of the year does not quite reach. Letting it go is a small grief, even when the return to routine is genuinely welcome.
Acknowledge that. Do not power through it pretending the loss of August is not real. Light a Stress Away blend on a September evening and let yourself feel the season shift. Bring the lavender indoors and diffuse it where the garden used to be within reach. Keep one summer ritual — even one small one — running into September as a thread of continuity rather than a clean break.
September’s newsletter theme will be building on everything August has given you — the energy, the skin, the immune foundation — and channelling it into the season ahead. Watch your inbox.
The Easiest Business Conversations Happen in Summer
Why August Is a Quieter but Surprisingly Powerful Month to Build
Here is something I have noticed after several years of building this business through every season: August looks like a slow month. And on the surface it is. People are away. Inboxes are quieter. The urgency that drives January and September is nowhere to be found.
But slow is not the same as stopped. And the conversations that happen in August — relaxed, unhurried, over a barbecue or a dock or a long walk — are often the most genuine ones of the year.
Nobody is in a rush in August. Which means when a conversation about the insect repellent comes up, or someone asks what you are drinking with your sparkling water and lemon, or you mention that you have been sleeping better all summer and someone wants to know why — there is time to actually have that conversation. Not a pitch. A conversation. The kind that leads somewhere real.
The August Invitation
The best business development I do in August happens without a strategy document. It happens because I am genuinely using the products, genuinely talking about them in the context of my actual life, and genuinely interested in whether they could support the lives of the people around me.
The Insect Repellent is one of the easiest conversation starters of the year. Everyone has a bug problem in August. Nobody loves their DEET. Saying “I use something different now — want to try some?” is a complete and entirely non-pressuring business conversation that leads naturally to a product experience that leads naturally to a customer relationship.
NingXia Red at the barbecue, in the bright red mocktail glass, always generates questions. The Inner Beauty Collagen in the morning smoothie that you happen to mention when someone comments on your skin. These are not performances. They are the natural overflow of actually living with products that work.
Building in August for a Brilliant September
September is the business month. The back-to-routine energy, the immune anxiety, the desire to feel on top of things after the drift of summer — September is when people are most receptive to new habits, new products, and new conversations about their health.
The groundwork for your September business is laid in August. The customer you made comfortable with the Insect Repellent will be ready for Thieves in September. The person who tried the NingXia Red at your barbecue will want to know where to order it when the summer colds start. The friend who admired your energy all August will ask what your secret is when October hits.
August is the planting month. September is the harvest.
Do not underestimate what unhurried conversations in warm light can grow.
If this sounds like your kind of community, your kind of energy and your kind of dream, join us!
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Change doesn’t happen overnight. Your metabolism, your energy, your body’s rhythm — all of it responds over time, with continuity, not intensity.
One 14-Day Metabolic Reset? It’s just the beginning. Your body will want more. And that’s exactly what it needs: repeated, supportive action without stress, worry, or guilt.
This is where Loyalty Rewards comes in:
- Keep your reset routine going consistently
- Earn points to spend on products that support your energy, metabolism, and overall wellness
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Think of it as a long-term partner for your body. Every choice, every small reset, every day of consistency adds up — and Loyalty Rewards helps you do it joyfully.
Your transformation is a journey. One reset is the spark — Loyalty Rewards keeps the flame alive. 🔥
💡 Tip: Stack your points, stock your supportive products, and show up for yourself every day. This isn’t about perfection — it’s about not giving up.
Young Living Events and Promotions
Tired of Back to School being Back to Being Sick?
Join me in person Sept 10 (before the bugs take hold) at 630pm and we will talk about staying healthy even if you have kids/grands in school, are amongst a lot of people in your daily life, or have health concerns that make you susceptible to catching every roving virus.
Check out Thieves cleaning products, immunity boosting supplements, and essential oils that can support you staying healthy even if those around you are falling.....
RSVP to the link in the QR code in the poster above. I can't wait to share some strong tools and fun solutions.
Dreaming of Convention???? Time to Plan for Summer 2027 & Beyond!
It’s a few truly unforgettable days filled with inspiration, education, new product launches, and the kind of excitement that reminds you why you fell in love with natural wellness in the first place. I cannot tell you how much going to convention in 2024 changed me!
Whether you come to learn from world-class speakers, connect with friends from around the world, or be the first to experience what’s new, Convention has a way of sending you home refreshed, encouraged, and full of ideas.
If you’ve been thinking about attending, now is the perfect time to start planning ahead and mark your calendar for the upcoming dates! Grab your tickets here!
2027 Americas Convention
Salt Lake City + Mt. Nebo Farm
June 23-26, 2027
2028 Regional Tour Stops
Dates & locations to be determined
2029 International Grand Convention - 35th Year Anniversary!
Spokane, Washington Date to be determined
US Fall Bundle! Time to Get Cozy!
LIMITED-TIME ONLY FALL BUNDLE
If you're as excited as I am that fall is just around the corner, then you're going to LOVE this! 
Introducing the limited-time Fall Bundle, a collection of seasonal favorites designed to help you and your customers bring cozy fall vibes into your homes without candles or synthetic scents!
This bundle is LIVE starting today, Saturday, August 1, and is available on both one-time and loyalty orders. Here are all the details:
Item No.: 50436 (US)
Wholesale: $129 | PV: 100 | Retail: $242.77
$184.50 value —your customers save over $55!
Contains:
Orange essential oil, 15 ml
Nutmeg essential oil, 5 ml
Christmas Spirit™ essential oil blend, 5 ml
Vanilla oleoresin, 5 ml
Clove essential oil, 15 ml
Bergamot essential oil, 15 ml
Thieves® Cleaner, 14.4 oz.
FreshStart™ Diffuser
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Until August
This has been one of the editions I have most wanted to write.
Not because it is easy territory — it is not. Writing honestly about chronic illness, about the starting point problem, about the gap between what the wellness industry offers and what a significant proportion of its audience actually needs, requires care and precision and a genuine respect for the complexity of what women are living.
But I believe this conversation is overdue. And I believe that the women reading it — whether they are managing something significant themselves, or love someone who is, or simply recognise that their body has become more complex and less predictable than it once was — deserve to have it said plainly.
Thriving is not conditional.
It is not reserved for the body without complications.
It is available, in the most genuine and evidence-based sense of the word, to every woman willing to start from where she actually is and build with intention from there.
The research supports this. The stories of women who have done it support this. And I believe, with everything I have, that you are capable of it.
Christina
Thriving Is Not Optional:
Living Fully With the Body You Actually Have
“You are not the illness. You are the person who has the illness. That distinction is everything.”
— Anonymous, from the chronic illness community
Welcome to July
The Conversation the Wellness Industry Refuses to Have
Let me say something that almost nobody in the wellness space says out loud.
The wellness industry was built for healthy people.
Look at the images. The influencers. The before-and-after photos. The “optimise your performance” programmes and the “become your best self” retreats.
They assume a starting point of a body that is fundamentally cooperating. A body with no autoimmune disorder flaring, no chronic pain recalibrating the day, no cancer diagnosis rewriting the future, no cardiac history requiring careful navigation, no diabetes demanding constant negotiation, no fatigue that cannot be solved with better sleep hygiene.
And if your body does not start from that clean, cooperative baseline?
The wellness world largely does not know what to do with you. It either ignores you entirely, offers a watered-down version of its healthy-person content with a few disclaimers added, or — most damagingly — implies that if you just tried hard enough, you could get yourself to that clean baseline too.
This edition calls that out. Directly.
Because the truth is that the majority of women in midlife are managing something. According to the most recent data, 47 percent of all chronic conditions globally disproportionately affect women. Autoimmune diseases — of which there are over 200 — affect women at rates of two to one over men, and in some conditions as high as nine to one. Heart disease, diabetes, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, thyroid disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer survivorship, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis — these are not edge cases in a community of midlife women. They are the room.
And every woman in that room deserves a wellness conversation that starts where she actually is.
This month we are having that conversation. We are going to look at what it means to thrive — not in spite of a complex health situation, but alongside it, with it, and sometimes because of the extraordinary clarity it brings. We are going to look at the research on post-traumatic growth, the gut-immune axis, the lifestyle interventions with the strongest evidence base across chronic conditions, and the deeply human evidence that a life can be full and extraordinary and meaningful regardless of the cards the body has dealt.
Thriving is not conditional on a perfect body. It never was. And it is most certainly not optional.
Christina
Table of Contents
Look what we have this month!
- Welcome to July
- The Starting Point Problem
- Canada Gifts with Purchase
- Ready, Set, Explore Wellness!
- The Anti-Inflammatory Foundation Collection -- Six Products for the Common Thread that Runs Through Almost Every Chronic Condition
- The Common Thread
- Ten Affirmations for the Woman Thriving in an Complex Body
- July's Spotlight - Valor Essential Oil Blend
- What the Women Who Thrive Have in Common
- US Gifts with Purchase
- EU/UK Gifts with Purchase
- Australian Gifts with Purchase
- July Daily Diffuser Recipe Calendar
- The 14 Day Reset - An Anti-Inflammatory Starting Point
- The Business That Starts Where You Are
- Loyalty Perks -- Consistency Is Your Superpower!
- Events and Promotions - Time to think about FALL!
- New Product Launches -- The Awaken Tour Products are LIVE!
- New Perspective Oilers' Education Series -- Summer Hiatus
- Join the New Perspective Oilers' Facebook community
The Starting Point Problem
What the Wellness World Gets Wrong — and What Thriving Actually Looks Like When Your Body Is ComplexThere is a moment many women with chronic conditions describe with striking consistency. It is the moment they walk into a wellness space — a class, a programme, a community, a conversation — that is genuinely trying to help, and feel, within minutes, that it was not built for them.The advice is good. The intention is real. But the starting point is wrong. It assumes a body that is fundamentally available for the prescribed approach. And a body managing lupus, or recovering from cancer treatment, or navigating a flare of rheumatoid arthritis, or living with the complex cardiac history that changes what ‘push yourself’ means — that body is not available for the prescribed approach. Not because she is not trying. But because the prescription was written for someone else.This is the starting point problem. And it is not a small one.
Who the Wellness Industry Was Actually Built ForThe global wellness industry is currently valued at over five trillion dollars. It was built, marketed, and continuously refined around a particular archetype: a person who is fundamentally healthy and seeking to optimise. The language of ‘peak performance’ and ‘unlocking potential’ and ‘becoming your best self’ is aspirational language built on an assumption of a functioning baseline.Women with chronic conditions are not optimising from a stable baseline. They are navigating a dynamic, often unpredictable relationship with a body that has its own agenda — and doing so while also trying to live a full life, maintain relationships, work, raise families, and find meaning and joy wherever they can.The research on this is unambiguous. A 2024 National Academies report commissioned by the NIH found that women with chronic conditions frequently experience dismissal, minimisation of symptoms, and misdiagnosis within healthcare systems that were not designed with their specific presentations in mind. The result, the report states, is ‘poorer health outcomes when they defer care or are denied appropriate care.’ The wellness industry has not done significantly better.
Beyond the Diagnosis: Reconstructing the SelfHere is what the research does show, and it is genuinely remarkable. A 2024 study published in the journal Qualitative Health Research found that people living with chronic disease engage in active, sophisticated identity work — what the researchers call ‘reconstructing a meaningful self’ — as a core mechanism of psychosocial adjustment. The study found that meaning-making is not a passive response to illness; it is a deliberate, generative process that people with chronic conditions are, in many ways, more practiced at than those without.There is also the well-documented phenomenon of post-traumatic growth — and here the findings are particularly relevant for this community. A 2024 peer-reviewed study found that higher levels of post-traumatic growth were specifically observed in women and in those with more complex health situations. Not despite the complexity. Alongside it.Post-traumatic growth does not mean the illness stops being hard. It means that within the hardness, something new and often unexpected grows: closer relationships, greater personal strength, a changed life philosophy, and the emergence of new possibilities that would not have appeared on the original, uninterrupted path.The women who thrive most fully with chronic conditions are not the ones who have found a way to make the condition disappear. They are the ones who have stopped organising their entire identity and their entire life around the condition — and rebuilt both around something larger and more essential.
A New Definition of ThrivingThriving, in the context of a complex health situation, is not the absence of symptoms, flares, difficult days, or grief about the body you had or expected to have. It is the presence of intention, agency, genuine connection, and the kind of self-knowledge that only comes from having been in negotiation with your own body for an extended period.It looks like a woman with rheumatoid arthritis who has built a morning routine that honours both her joints and her spirit. Like a cancer survivor who has restructured her priorities in a way she would never have found the courage to do before. Like a woman with a cardiac history who knows her body more intimately than she ever did when it was asking less of her.This is not toxic positivity. It is not ‘everything happens for a reason.’ It is the honest, evidence-based recognition that the human capacity for meaning, adaptation, and growth is not defeated by illness. It is, in fact, often most clearly expressed through it.
July's Canadian Gifts with Purchase
July's Canadian Gifts with Purchase
Sunshine season essentials are here! From uplifting citrus vibes to grounding daily rituals and outdoor-ready freshness, this lineup will have you set for wellness on every adventure you take all summer long.
Bright days start with Citrus Fresh™ blend. This uplifting blend combines Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Tangerine, and Lemon essential oils into one sunshiny blend designed to keep your space—and outlook—feeling fresh all summer long.
Busy summer? Stay grounded with Frankincense essential oil. With its warm-woodsy aroma, it’s the perfect companion for creating peaceful summer moments—whether you’re travelling, resetting after a busy day or simply carving out time for yourself.
Meet your new summer must-have! Formulated with essential oils traditionally recommended for outdoor use, Outdoor Blend is hypoallergenic, non-greasy topical and perfect for camping, beach days and backyard evenings for the whole family.
100 PV (LR): Citrus Fresh™ essential oil, 15 mlLR retail value: $27.96
YL tip: Add a few drops to a travel spray bottle with water or witch hazel and lightly mist your car, beach bag, towels, or hotel room for an easy, on-the-go refresh.
200 PV (LR or one-time order): Frankincense essential oil, 5 mlLR retail value: $82.24
Shop retail value: $54.28
YL tip: Add 1–2 drops to your favourite unscented moisturizer or facial serum for an easy summer glow ritual while traveling or after long days in the sun.
300 PV (LR or one-time order): Outdoor BlendLR retail value: $151.65
One-time retail value: $69.41
YL tip: Apply before walks, soccer games, patio nights or while camping to make summer outdoor moments feel even more enjoyable.
Order early to earn more! Place your 100+ PV Loyalty Rewards order by Sunday, July 5, and get a $10 product credit to use toward your next order!
Bonus offer 
PLUS—enjoy the summer sun and savings with 15 percent off our Charcoal Mask all month long.
Discounted wholesale: $45.90
Discounted retail: $60.40
Discounted PV: 36.55
Ready, Set, Explore Wellness 
Canada!
This is so fun!
Ready to explore, share and earn rewards? Summer adventure is calling, and we’ve packed the essentials!
For new explorers: Start your journey with any first-ever one-time or loyalty order of 150+ PV and score a free Young Living backpack complete with adventure-ready accessories, plus a refreshing 15 ml bottle of Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil.
For adventure buddies: Wellness is better when shared! When you help a friend place their first-ever 150+ PV order and you place your own 150+ PV order during the promotion period, you’ll both receive a free Young Living backpack bundle, including the Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil.This summer adventure kit includes:
• Young Living backpack for all your travel essentials
• Fanny pack, compact for on-the-go adventures
• Notebook, to capture summer memories and reflect
• Pen, ideal for journaling
• Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil (15 ml), to stay refreshed on every expedition
Grab these summer adventure freebies before they’re gone! Get equipped, share the adventure, and make wellness part of your journey!
🌿 The Anti-Inflammatory Foundation Collection
Six Products for the Common Thread that Runs Through Almost Every Chronic Condition
Every product in this collection was selected because it directly addresses the inflammatory and immune pathways that research identifies as central to the chronic conditions most commonly managed by women in midlife. These are not general wellness products with a chronic illness note added. They are chosen specifically for this purpose.
As always: discuss new supplements with your healthcare provider, particularly if you are managing a complex condition or taking medication.
1. Life 9™ Probiotic |
Why it’s here: The gut microbiome is the immune system’s primary training ground, and dysbiosis — microbial imbalance — has been identified as a contributing factor in rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, and a growing list of other autoimmune and chronic conditions. Life 9 delivers 17 billion live cultures across nine complementary strains in a delayed-release capsule designed to survive stomach acid and arrive intact in the lower intestine where immune modulation happens.
How to use: One capsule each evening before bed, consistently. Consistency over weeks and months produces the microbiome shifts that matter.
Impact: Supports microbial diversity and gut lining integrity, reduces inflammatory signalling from the gut, and positively influences the immune balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory responses.
2. NingXia Red® |
Why it’s here: The polyphenols in wolfberry — NingXia Red’s primary ingredient — function as prebiotic compounds, selectively feeding beneficial gut bacteria, while simultaneously providing one of the most concentrated antioxidant profiles available in a whole-food supplement. Oxidative stress is a driver of inflammation across virtually every chronic condition; targeted antioxidant support is a direct intervention.
How to use: 2 ounces each morning. On high-demand days or during flares, some women use 4 ounces.
Impact: Reduces oxidative stress and systemic inflammation, supports the gut microbiome through polyphenol prebiotic activity, and provides sustained cellular energy support without stimulants.
3. Green Omega™ |
Why it’s here: Omega-3 fatty acids — DHA and EPA specifically — have the most extensive evidence base of any single supplement for reducing systemic and neuroinflammation. They are studied extensively in cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions, cognitive decline, and depression, all of which involve inflammatory mechanisms. Green Omega provides these from a clean, plant-sourced algae base, avoiding the heavy metal and rancidity concerns associated with some fish oil products.
How to use: As directed daily with a meal containing healthy fats.
Impact: Direct anti-inflammatory action through prostaglandin pathway modulation, support for cardiovascular and cognitive health, and gut lining integrity preservation.
4. Daily Prebiotic Fibre™ |
Why it’s here: A probiotic without prebiotic support is significantly less effective. Prebiotic fibre feeds the beneficial bacteria the probiotic introduces, accelerating microbiome diversification and sustaining the anti-inflammatory capacity of the gut ecosystem. For women managing conditions that involve chronic inflammation or gut permeability issues, this amplification effect is clinically meaningful.
How to use: One scoop in water, NingXia Red, or a smoothie each morning.
Impact: Amplifies Life 9’s microbiome-building effect, supports blood sugar regulation, and contributes to the short-chain fatty acid production that directly reduces gut lining permeability.
5. Super Magnesium™ |
Why it’s here: Magnesium deficiency is particularly common in women managing chronic conditions, partly because many medications deplete it, partly because chronic stress accelerates its use. Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic processes including inflammation regulation, cortisol management, sleep architecture, and the overnight repair of gut lining and immune tissues. It is foundational support that most women managing chronic conditions are not getting enough of.
How to use: As directed in the evening, approximately one hour before bed.
Impact: Reduces the cortisol-inflammation cycle that worsens many chronic conditions, supports the restorative sleep that allows gut and immune repair, and provides direct anti-inflammatory enzyme support.
6. Valor® Essential Oil Blend |
Why it’s here: The psychological and physiological cost of managing a chronic condition — the anticipatory anxiety, the identity renegotiation, the daily unpredictability — activates the stress response in ways that directly worsen inflammatory burden. Nervous system regulation is not a soft add-on to an anti-inflammatory protocol. It is part of the mechanism. Valor’s grounding blend supports the daily practice of beginning from a place of calm and agency rather than threat and depletion.
How to use: Apply over the heart each morning as the first ritual of the day. Before the phone. Before the news. Before the plan. This one is yours.
Impact: Supports parasympathetic nervous system activation, reduces the cortisol-inflammation feedback loop, and reinforces the daily choice to begin as the whole person rather than the managed patient.
What Inflammation, the Gut, and Nearly Every Chronic Condition have in Common -- and What You Can Do About It
If you have a chronic condition — almost any chronic condition — there is one word that runs through the research like a thread through fabric. That word is inflammation.
Cardiovascular disease. Autoimmune disorders. Type 2 diabetes. Cancer. Neurodegenerative conditions. Chronic pain syndromes. Inflammatory bowel disease. A 2024 editorial published in Frontiers in Medicine states it plainly: ‘Inflammation is directly associated with the morbidity and mortality of a diverse number of chronic health conditions.’ It is not a side effect of these conditions. In many cases, it is the mechanism.
This matters enormously for how we think about supporting health when a chronic condition is already present. Because if inflammation is the common thread, then the lifestyle interventions that most reliably reduce systemic inflammation are not just generally healthy — they are specifically, directly relevant to the conditions most of you are managing.
The Gut as the Control Room
Of all the systems involved in inflammation regulation, the gut is the most central and the most modifiable.
The gut microbiome — the community of trillions of microorganisms living in the digestive tract — is now understood to be a primary regulator of immune function. Up to 70 percent of the body’s immune cells live in and around the gut lining. The microbiome trains these cells, communicates with the brain via the vagus nerve, produces the short-chain fatty acids that keep the gut lining intact, and directly influences the balance between inflammatory and anti-inflammatory immune responses throughout the entire body.
When the microbiome is disrupted — through poor diet, chronic stress, antibiotic use, or the medications many chronic conditions require — the gut lining can become more permeable. In autoimmune research, this is referred to as increased intestinal permeability, and a 2024 review in Immunological Reviews found that compromised gut barrier function is ‘often the case in autoimmunity,’ with microbes traversing the barrier and triggering immune responses that can exacerbate the very conditions they are living alongside.
The relationship between the gut microbiome and autoimmune disease is now one of the most active areas of research in immunology. Seven major autoimmune diseases — including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and type 1 diabetes — have all been shown to involve measurable dysbiosis, and microbiome-targeted interventions are actively being studied as complementary treatment approaches.
For women managing chronic conditions, this is not abstract science. It is the most direct available pathway to influencing the inflammatory environment in which their conditions exist.
What the Evidence Supports Across Conditions
A large international observational study published in the Journal of Global Health in 2024 examined lifestyle factors and health outcomes across 16 prevalent chronic diseases simultaneously. It identified four ‘bridge’ lifestyle factors that connected health outcomes across the widest range of conditions:
- Consumption of fruits and vegetables: Connected to improved outcomes in diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and insomnia.
- Reduced sitting duration: Connected to improved outcomes in eczema, fatty liver disease, and heart attack risk.
- Frequency of exercise: Connected to improved outcomes in autoimmune disease, depression, and heart attack risk.
- Overall amount of exercise: Connected to improved outcomes in anxiety, gastric conditions, and insomnia.
Exercise, in particular, has a growing and impressive evidence base in the context of chronic inflammatory conditions. A 20-year systematic review of 87 studies involving nearly 2,800 participants found that regular exercise programmes produce measurable anti-inflammatory effects in people with autoimmune diseases including multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. The mechanism is direct: exercise triggers the release of anti-inflammatory myokines from muscle tissue and suppresses the inflammatory signalling pathways that drive flares and disease progression.
This does not mean pushing through a flare. It means that gentle, consistent, adapted movement — calibrated carefully to what the body can support on any given day — has genuine, documented, physiological anti-inflammatory effects that are relevant to almost every condition on the chronic disease spectrum.
Supporting the Gut-Immune Axis Practically
For women managing chronic conditions, supporting the gut microbiome is among the highest-return lifestyle investments available. The evidence base for this is significant and growing rapidly.
- Probiotic supplementation: Targeted probiotic strains have been shown to reduce inflammatory markers, support gut barrier integrity, and positively influence immune regulation across multiple chronic conditions. A high-quality multi-strain probiotic with delayed-release delivery is the practical tool.
- Prebiotic fibre: Feeding the beneficial bacteria already present in the gut amplifies the microbiome’s anti-inflammatory capacity. Tapioca fibre, inulin, and diverse plant fibre are all effective prebiotic sources.
- Omega-3 fatty acids: DHA and EPA reduce neuroinflammation and systemic inflammation through multiple pathways, have been studied specifically in autoimmune and cardiovascular contexts, and support the gut lining integrity that prevents immune dysregulation.
- Polyphenol-rich antioxidants: Polyphenols — found in concentrated form in wolfberries, berries, and certain plant extracts — act as prebiotic compounds that selectively feed beneficial bacteria and directly reduce oxidative stress, the cellular damage process that drives chronic inflammation.
- Anti-inflammatory dietary patterns: A 2025 systematic review found that adherence to a Mediterranean dietary pattern — high in plant diversity, healthy fats, and anti-inflammatory compounds — provides measurable benefits for quality of life and inflammation-related outcomes in people with autoimmune diseases.
None of these interventions replace medical treatment. Every woman managing a chronic condition should be working closely with her healthcare team. But the research is increasingly clear: lifestyle and nutritional support do not merely complement treatment. They actively modify the inflammatory environment in which the treatment is working — and that matters.
Ten Affirmations for the Woman Thriving in a Complex Body
These are written for the woman who is managing something real — and also for every woman who sometimes forgets that thriving and difficulty are not mutually exclusive.
1. I am not my diagnosis. I am the person who has the diagnosis, and she is extraordinary.
2. My body is not my enemy. It is asking for my attention, my care, and my patience. I can give all three.
3. Thriving does not require a perfect body. It requires an honest, intentional, fully inhabited life.
4. I honour what my body can do today without diminishing what it may do tomorrow.
5. My health history has given me self-knowledge that most people never develop. That is a genuine gift.
6. I choose to build my life around my values and my relationships, not around my condition.
7. I support my body with the best available tools — not because I can cure it, but because I can care for it.
8. The research is clear: my daily choices directly influence my inflammation, my immune function, and my quality of life. I make those choices with intention.
9. I am allowed to grieve what is hard and celebrate what is possible in the same breath.
10. I thrive not in spite of my story. I thrive because of everything my story has made me capable of.
July's Product Spotlight - Valor Essential Oil Blend
Valor is one of Young Living's best selling oils -- for good reason!
This slightly woodsy, slightly sweet oil blend is wonderful for emotional health and helps soothe our overactive thoughts!
A blend of Frankincense, Black Spruce, Blue Tansy, Camphor, and Geranium, Valor was formulated based on historical writings about Roman soldiers who were said to apply plant extracts for courage and confidence before going into battle. We use it for the battles of daily life today!
Valor is one of our mainstay oils for everything from helping soothe our minds and bodies during stress, releasing stored trauma, and easing anxious thoughts and emotions. It is also a wonderful oil to reach for at the end of the day to let go of all that has happened and all your worries so that you can relax into sleep.
VALOR AT A GLANCE
Contains Blue Tansy, an oil that is specifically calming to the Central Nervous Systm
May enhance the appearance of healthy-looking skin
Enhances massage for a rejuvenating experience
A foundational daily blend that features a positive aroma to inspire confidence and courage
A key component of the Raindrop Technique
Creates a grounded environment for yoga and meditation
Valor is one of our mainstay oils for everything from helping soothe our minds and bodies during stress, releasing stored trauma, and easing anxious thoughts and emotions. It is also a wonderful oil to reach for at the end of the day to let go of all that has happened and all your worries so that you can relax into sleep.
VALOR AT A GLANCE
Contains Blue Tansy, an oil that is specifically calming to the Central Nervous Systm
May enhance the appearance of healthy-looking skin
Enhances massage for a rejuvenating experience
A foundational daily blend that features a positive aroma to inspire confidence and courage
A key component of the Raindrop Technique
Creates a grounded environment for yoga and meditation
VALOR & EMOTIONS
Valor essential oil blend contains blue tansy essential oil, an oil that specifically helps to calm the Central Nervous System. Valor essential oil blend releases the emotions of:
Losing a battle
Inability to cope
Fear of conflict
Aggression/passive aggression
Defensiveness
Feeling persecuted
This list practically spells out “Fight or Flight.” These are the core issues of chronic stress: needing to protect ourselves, or face conflict head on. These extremes of trying to stay alive cause our body to tell certain organs or processes, “Wait - we don't have time - we just have to run. There's no time to digest, reproduce, or sleep.”
That's really not a program to have switched on 24/7.
When your body receives the message for years on end that there isn't time to process your own thoughts and emotions, you slowly lose connection with yourself. You can begin to feel like you're not quite sure that you know who you are anymore outside of what you “get done” in your various roles or titles.
The passion in your life begins to dim because of being starved during this survival process. Emotions like happiness, joy, laughter, curiosity, passion, and compassion are essential to a healthy, balanced life. Fight or Flight doesn't shut down the bad emotions, it begins to block them all - except for fear and anger. And whatever triggers we haven't dealt with become survival instincts.
Valor has properties that get to the core control centers of these programs. When we're ready to make a change, to start challenging that survival mode with a better way of thinking and living, this is the perfect oil.
Using Valor for support can be as simple as applying some to your shoulders, the bottoms of your feet, the back of your neck, or anywhere that you're experiencing tension or a stressful tightness in your body. It's the ultimate diffuser oil with its deep, grounding fragrance.
Valor essential oil blend contains blue tansy essential oil, an oil that specifically helps to calm the Central Nervous System. Valor essential oil blend releases the emotions of:
Losing a battle
Inability to cope
Fear of conflict
Aggression/passive aggression
Defensiveness
Feeling persecuted
This list practically spells out “Fight or Flight.” These are the core issues of chronic stress: needing to protect ourselves, or face conflict head on. These extremes of trying to stay alive cause our body to tell certain organs or processes, “Wait - we don't have time - we just have to run. There's no time to digest, reproduce, or sleep.”
That's really not a program to have switched on 24/7.
When your body receives the message for years on end that there isn't time to process your own thoughts and emotions, you slowly lose connection with yourself. You can begin to feel like you're not quite sure that you know who you are anymore outside of what you “get done” in your various roles or titles.
The passion in your life begins to dim because of being starved during this survival process. Emotions like happiness, joy, laughter, curiosity, passion, and compassion are essential to a healthy, balanced life. Fight or Flight doesn't shut down the bad emotions, it begins to block them all - except for fear and anger. And whatever triggers we haven't dealt with become survival instincts.
Valor has properties that get to the core control centers of these programs. When we're ready to make a change, to start challenging that survival mode with a better way of thinking and living, this is the perfect oil.
Using Valor for support can be as simple as applying some to your shoulders, the bottoms of your feet, the back of your neck, or anywhere that you're experiencing tension or a stressful tightness in your body. It's the ultimate diffuser oil with its deep, grounding fragrance.
The 14-Day Reset: An Anti-Inflammatory Starting Poing
For Every Woman - and Especially for Women Managing Something Complex
The 14-Day Reset is not simply a protocol designed for people who are already well and want to feel slightly better.
It is a protocol designed for the gut-immune axis — which means it is relevant, and often profoundly so, for women who are managing inflammatory, autoimmune, metabolic, and cardiovascular conditions alongside their general wellness goals.
An important note before we begin: if you are managing a chronic condition and taking medication, please discuss any new supplementation with your healthcare provider. The products in this Reset are food-based and generally well-tolerated, but your specific situation deserves specific guidance.
Why the Gut Is the Starting Point
As we explored in this month’s second article, the gut microbiome is a primary regulator of systemic inflammation. For women managing conditions that involve inflammatory mechanisms — which includes virtually every condition on the autoimmune, cardiovascular, and metabolic spectrum — supporting the gut is not a peripheral wellness activity. It is working directly on the mechanism.
The 14-Day Reset creates a concentrated window of gut-focused support that research suggests is long enough to produce measurable microbiome changes, reduce inflammatory markers, and begin the cascade of downstream benefits in digestion, mood, energy, skin, and immune regulation.
The Protocol
- NingXia Red (102 oz over the 14 days and yes there is a checklist to help) --Wolfberry-based polyphenols act as prebiotics, feeding beneficial bacteria while providing antioxidant protection against oxidative stress — particularly relevant for conditions with high inflammatory burden.
- Half Your Body Weight in ounces of water drank daily - flush your system
- Daily Walk -- single best exercise for every body
- 20-40 Squats After Lunch and Dinner -- engage those thigh muscles in the fight
- Eat a Primal Foods (low carb, low oxalate, high protein) diet to help reduce inflammation in your body
What to Expect
For women managing chronic conditions, the Reset experience is often more gradual than it is for those without complex health situations, and the changes may show up in different places. Less post-meal inflammation. Improved energy stability. Sleep that feels more restorative. A modest reduction in the background level of discomfort. These are not dramatic claims — they are the documented downstream effects of supporting the gut-immune axis consistently for two weeks.
This Reset is a starting point, not a cure. But for many women managing complex conditions, it is the starting point that finally makes the right sense for where they actually are.
New Canadian members to Young Living automatically get 10% off their first order and I offer a $25 account credit if you are a new sign up for loyalty rewards with a 100pv order!! New US members can use the code ShareYL at checkout for the same 10% off!
Talk about making it easier for you to say YES to your HEALTH!!!
That's the only thing you need... NingXia Red! The brand new MAKE A SHIFT RESET bundle is HERE and is the lowest price per ounce of the entire Ningxia lineup!!
Plus you'll get FREE:
• Coaching
• Primal Food Guide
• Simple activities designed to speed up metabolism
• Community
• Motivation
• Giveaways
• And much more!
Who's ready to do this???
Join me and others to do this together! It'll be so much fun!
Once you grab your supplies, I will send an invitation join us in our Facebook group, and every day we remind you what to do and why.
All you do is use the NIngxia, drink your water, move your body and eat well. Your cheerleaders are in the FB group!
Send me a PM or email and I will send you a personal invitation to the Reset group (not the sneak peak group).
Don't delay!!!! There is STILL TIME to get your Ningxia to your door!
July's US Gifts with Purchase
Happy July!
Summer has us all one foot out the door at all times. So let's not waste any of our valuable time and jump right into July's Gifts with Purchase. They're pretty amazing. 
100 PV Gift: Lime 15ml (Loyalty Order Exclusive)*
Lime! Want a bright, funky, fun twist on your summer diffuser blends? Add Lime. Want your Stress Away to pop even more? Add Lime. Want to citrus up your Thieves Cleaner? You get it.
Lime is so good and a must have for summer!
• Uplifts the senses, neutralizes unwanted odors, and purifies the air when diffused.
• Contains antioxidants and may provide general wellness support when taken internally.
YL Tip: Diffuse with Vanilla oleoresin and Bergamot essential oil for a bright, tropical home aroma.
Lime! Want a bright, funky, fun twist on your summer diffuser blends? Add Lime. Want your Stress Away to pop even more? Add Lime. Want to citrus up your Thieves Cleaner? You get it.
Lime is so good and a must have for summer! • Uplifts the senses, neutralizes unwanted odors, and purifies the air when diffused.
• Contains antioxidants and may provide general wellness support when taken internally.
YL Tip: Diffuse with Vanilla oleoresin and Bergamot essential oil for a bright, tropical home aroma.
*To earn this reward, place your qualifying order as a Loyalty Order. If you're not already part of the Loyalty Rewards program, you need to be! It's the best way to get your orders, earn free gifts, and earn points to spend later on Young Living products! If you want to learn more, check it out here:
200 PV Gift: Lemon Myrtle 5ml
Sometimes we overlook incredible oils. Lemon Myrtle is one of those that gets overlooked because people just think it's another lemon. It's so much more! You might have heard of this as "sweet verbena" and it's actually in the myrtle family! So push all your preconceived citrus thoughts aside and get this oil in your collection. It's great for skin, it's bright and uplifting, and it might just be your new favorite.
Sometimes we overlook incredible oils. Lemon Myrtle is one of those that gets overlooked because people just think it's another lemon. It's so much more! You might have heard of this as "sweet verbena" and it's actually in the myrtle family! So push all your preconceived citrus thoughts aside and get this oil in your collection. It's great for skin, it's bright and uplifting, and it might just be your new favorite.
• Pair with YL’s Maximum Strength Acne products which promote clear and blemish-free skin.
• Use as a sweet and uplifting personal fragrance or diffuse to cleanse and purify the air.
YL Tip: Add to your lotion for some citrus-scented love for your skin or diffuse it at your outdoor party for a fun, cleansing scent.
300 PV Gift: Super B supplement
Super B is your summertime energy powerhouse. It's easily absorbed and gets our B vitamin levels up, which helps give us natural energy and actually maintains it throughout the day. Helps cut out those lulls that can happen from a lack of proper nutrition and keeps us going on these busy days.
Super B is your summertime energy powerhouse. It's easily absorbed and gets our B vitamin levels up, which helps give us natural energy and actually maintains it throughout the day. Helps cut out those lulls that can happen from a lack of proper nutrition and keeps us going on these busy days.
• Helps support a healthy mood with all eight B vitamins and maintains healthy energy levels.
• Absorbs easily and can help ease occasional feelings of everyday stress.
YL Tip: Take 2 tablets daily with a meal. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
BONUS July Loyalty Order EXCLUSIVE: Get 15% off Golden Turmeric supplement when you add it to your Loyalty Order in July!
• Golden Turmeric supplement (Item # 37798): Golden Turmeric's unique water-dispersible formula makes it 24 times more bioavailable than standard turmeric products, so you can enjoy the full benefits of turmeric and relax, restore, and recover. It combines the benefits of high-quality turmeric and prebiotics into a delicious mango rose drink that supports your body’s natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery after exercise. Drinking one glass can support healthy digestion as well as your gut-brain axis.
Stay energized and in a great mood all summer long. Plus, adding Golden Turmeric to your daily routine is going to have you feeling even better! Less inflammation and better joint health? Sounds like a match made in heaven, especially as we run around trying to keep up with the kids and grandkids.
July's European Gifts with Purchase
July's Australian Gifts with Purchase
Celebrate International Essential Oils Day this month with a collection designed to inspire calm, courage and confidence every day. 
From soothing lavender-infused self-care to empowering essential oil blends, this month's promotion is thoughtfully curated to support your wellness journey. 
Reach any of the following PV minimums with your July Loyalty Rewards order and receive these amazing free products!
July's Daily Diffuser Recipe Calendar
What Women Who Thrive Have in Common
The Psychology, Research, and the Practices That Build a Life Larger than Any Diagnosis
I want to tell you about a finding in the chronic illness research that stopped me in my tracks.
Researchers studying post-traumatic growth in people living with complex chronic conditions found something that the standard wellness narrative was completely unprepared for. It was not that growth happened despite the difficulty of the condition. It was that, in many cases, the specific challenges of living with chronic illness — the recalibrations, the renegotiations, the forced confrontations with what actually matters — were the mechanism of growth.
The thing that produced the extraordinary lives was the very thing that threatened them.
This is not a small finding. And it is not permission to romanticise illness or pretend that chronic conditions are secretly gifts. They are not. They are genuinely hard, often painful, sometimes terrifying, and always requiring more of a person than they should have to give. But within that hardness, something remarkable and well-documented happens for a significant proportion of women: closer relationships, increased personal strength, a changed philosophy of life, and the emergence of new possibilities that the uninterrupted path would never have opened.
What the Research Identifies
A 2024 study published in PLOS Mental Health, conducted by researchers at the University of Alberta, found that the search for meaning in chronic illness — the active, deliberate process of finding significance and purpose within the experience — is directly linked to positive psychological adjustment and wellbeing. This is not passive acceptance. It is generative, purposeful work that the mind does, often without being asked, when it is given the right conditions.
Those conditions, the research consistently finds, include:
- Social connection and community — the single most consistently identified protective factor across every chronic illness study
- A sense of agency and control, even in small domains, when large ones have been taken away
- The ability to reconstruct identity beyond the diagnosis — to be a person who has a condition rather than a person who is a condition
- Engagement with meaning and purpose — work, creativity, relationships, contribution
- The presence of at least one person who sees the whole woman, not just the illness
The Identity Question
Of all the psychological challenges that chronic illness presents, the identity question is perhaps the most quietly devastating and the least often discussed. A 2024 study on the identity work of people with chronic disease found that ‘reconstructing a sense of self is core to the psychosocial adjustment’ of anyone navigating a permanent health condition. The people who fared best were not the ones who accepted their diagnosis most quickly or most gracefully. They were the ones who actively, deliberately rebuilt an identity that was larger than the illness — one that included the condition without being defined by it.
This matters practically, not just philosophically. A woman whose entire self-concept has been reorganised around her condition tends to make decisions in service of managing the condition. A woman whose self-concept is organised around her values, her relationships, her purpose, and her identity as a full human being tends to make decisions in service of her life — which includes, as one important consideration among many, managing the condition.
The difference in daily experience between those two orientations is enormous. And it is available to both women equally.
You are not the illness. You are the person who has the illness. And that person — her values, her relationships, her capacity for love and contribution and joy — is not on the diagnosis form.
The Practices That Build a Larger Life
Across the research, the practices that most consistently support thriving alongside chronic illness are neither exotic nor expensive. They are, in many ways, the same practices that support thriving in any context — but they take on a particular importance and a particular meaning when the body is also asking something significant of you.
- Daily rituals that signal selfhood, not just symptom management: The morning cup of tea that is yours. The walk that is not about exercise data but about being outside. The creative practice that exists entirely outside the illness narrative. These matter more than they appear to.
- Community that sees the whole person: Not a patient community, though those have value. A community of women who know your full life, your sense of humour, your ambitions, your history — and who happen to also know about the condition.
- Language that preserves agency: The difference between ‘I can’t’ and ‘I’m choosing to manage my energy differently today’ is not semantic. It is physiological. Research on perceived control and chronic illness outcomes consistently shows that agency language — even small acts of reframing — produces measurable differences in stress response, pain perception, and immune function.
- A wellness practice that starts where you actually are: Not the version designed for someone else’s body. A practice that takes your specific situation as its legitimate and honoured starting point, and builds from there.
- Permission to define thriving for yourself: Not against the standard of a woman without your condition. Not against who you were before. Against the honest, generous, compassionate question: given everything, what does living fully look like for me today?
I want to leave you with this.
I have my own version of this story. I have a body that has asked very significant things of me and that continues to require careful attention and intentional support.
And I have found, as the research suggests, that the negotiation with that body — the daily, honest, sometimes frustrating, often surprising negotiation — has not diminished my life.
It has, in the ways that matter most, made it larger.
Why a Complex Health History Might Be Your Most Powerful Business Asset
Let me say something that business opportunity conversations rarely say.
Your health story is not a liability. It is not something to manage around or disclose carefully or apologise for.
For the right business, in the right community, with the right products, your lived experience of navigating a complex health situation is the most credible and powerful asset you own.
Here is why.
The Gap in the Market Is Enormous
We established in this month’s introduction that the wellness industry was built for healthy people. That means there is a vast, underserved community of women — women managing chronic conditions, recovering from significant health events, living with autoimmune disorders, navigating cancer survivorship, managing cardiac or metabolic conditions — who are actively looking for wellness guidance that starts where they are. Not where the industry assumes they are.
Most wellness businesses cannot speak to this community authentically, because most wellness entrepreneurs have not lived it. You have. And authenticity, in a market drowning in curated perfection, is worth more than any credential.
The Products Are Directly Relevant
The gut-immune axis that we explored in this month’s second article is not an abstract concept for this community — it is the mechanism underlying the conditions most of them are managing. The inflammation that runs through every chronic disease on the spectrum is directly addressed by the products in this collection: Life 9 for microbiome support, NingXia Red for polyphenol antioxidant and prebiotic activity, Green Omega for the omega-3s with the strongest anti-inflammatory evidence base, DiGize for gut motility and digestive comfort, Super Magnesium for the cortisol and sleep support that every woman managing a chronic condition needs.
You are not selling supplements to healthy people who want to feel slightly better. You are offering evidence-informed lifestyle support to women who are actively looking for every modifiable advantage available to them. That is a completely different conversation, and it is one you are uniquely positioned to have.
The Business as Part of Your Own Thriving
There is one more dimension to this that I want to name directly. For many women managing chronic conditions, the financial picture is complicated by the condition itself — reduced working hours, career interruptions, medical expenses, the compounding financial impact of a body that requires more investment to maintain.
Building a Young Living business does not require physical stamina, a nine-to-five schedule, or a body that cooperates on demand. It requires genuine knowledge, authentic relationships, and the willingness to show up — even imperfectly, even on difficult days — in a community of women who need what you have to offer.
The women on my team who have complex health histories are consistently among the most compelling and most trusted voices in their communities. Because they are not promising a perfect body. They are modelling a full life. And a full life, as this entire edition has argued, is available regardless of the cards the body has dealt.
If you are curious about what this could look like for you — your specific situation, your specific capacity, your specific community — I genuinely want that conversation. Reply and just tell me where you are. We will build from there.
✨ Loyalty Rewards --
— Consistency Is Your Superpower ✨
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Change doesn’t happen overnight. Your metabolism, your energy, your body’s rhythm — all of it responds over time, with continuity, not intensity.
One 14-Day Metabolic Reset? It’s just the beginning. Your body will want more. And that’s exactly what it needs: repeated, supportive action without stress, worry, or guilt.
This is where Loyalty Rewards comes in:
- Keep your reset routine going consistently
- Earn points to spend on products that support your energy, metabolism, and overall wellness
- Remove the anxiety of “what next?” because you’re supported every step of the way
Think of it as a long-term partner for your body. Every choice, every small reset, every day of consistency adds up — and Loyalty Rewards helps you do it joyfully.
Your transformation is a journey. One reset is the spark — Loyalty Rewards keeps the flame alive. 🔥
💡 Tip: Stack your points, stock your supportive products, and show up for yourself every day. This isn’t about perfection — it’s about not giving up.
Young Living Events and Promotions
Tired of Back to School being Back to Being Sick?
Join me in person Sept 10 (before the bugs take hold) at 630pm and we will talk about staying healthy even if you have kids/grands in school, are amongst a lot of people in your daily life, or have health concerns that make you susceptible to catching every roving virus.
Check out Thieves cleaning products, immunity boosting supplements, and essential oils that can support you staying healthy even if those around you are falling.....
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NEW PRODUCTS LAUNCHED!
Check out what’s new and exciting at the Awaken Tour!
The Awaken Tour products is now available to shop in Canada!
Start exploring them now and learn how these products can fit into your routine.
Awaken™ essential oil blend, 5 ml (LTO)
A warm, earthy, inspiring scent to use as you break free from old patterns and step into new possibilities
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NingXia Zyng™ Sparkling Yuzu Lemonade with Lavender (Seasonal) ####OMG This is going to be phenomemal for Summer 2026! ###
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Okinawa Shell Ginger™ essential oil, 5 ml (Here to stay!)
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Wanderful Edge™ Diffuser, Tropical Green (LTO)
The iconic waterless, cordless, spill-free diffuser, now sporting a tropical-green print that makes a statement in any space
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From hydrating pick-me-ups to uplifting aromas for elevated daily routines, this is the kind of collection you don’t just try—you experience.
Wellness Education Opportunities - Summer Hiatus
Our Evening Wellness Education Sessions take a break for the summer so we can all enjoy our time outside.
See you all in September!
If you are itching to learn - check out these replays of previous classes and drop me a note to tell me what you think OR if you have an idea for a clas.
If you have a SPECIFIC topic you would like to see covered-- send me an email and we will see what we can provide!
Join the New Perspective Oilers Facebook Community
Stay up to date on ALL the happenings for our community via the FB group! Lives from Convention, new product announcements, and any breaking news will hit the group first!
This happy group of people are all here to work on our wellness, with the help of some terrific Young Living Products. Join the group to be first in the know about new education opportunities, new product launches, and some pretty fabulous draws!
Until August
This has been one of the editions I have most wanted to write.
Not because it is easy territory — it is not. Writing honestly about chronic illness, about the starting point problem, about the gap between what the wellness industry offers and what a significant proportion of its audience actually needs, requires care and precision and a genuine respect for the complexity of what women are living.
But I believe this conversation is overdue. And I believe that the women reading it — whether they are managing something significant themselves, or love someone who is, or simply recognise that their body has become more complex and less predictable than it once was — deserve to have it said plainly.
Thriving is not conditional.
It is not reserved for the body without complications.
It is available, in the most genuine and evidence-based sense of the word, to every woman willing to start from where she actually is and build with intention from there.
The research supports this. The stories of women who have done it support this. And I believe, with everything I have, that you are capable of it.
Christina
The Invisible Sacrifice:
What Women Give Up When Times Get Hard — and Why That Has to Stop
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”
— Sharon Salzberg
Welcome to June
A Frank Conversation
This month I am going to do something a little different.
I am going to stop being polite about it.
The world is expensive right now. Uncertain. Politically volatile. Financially stressful in ways that feel relentless. And I know what happens to women when the pressure rises. I know because I have done it myself, and I watch it happen in my community every single day.
We cut ourselves first.
The supplement gets dropped. The appointment gets cancelled. The walk gets skipped. The hour of sleep we were protecting gets sacrificed. The meal we were going to prepare gets replaced with whatever is fastest. And we tell ourselves it is temporary. We tell ourselves it is responsible. We tell ourselves we are managing.
We are not managing. We are disappearing.
This edition is a direct, honest, and I hope ultimately empowering conversation about what that disappearing actually costs — not just to us, but to the people we love and the futures we are trying to build.
We are going to look at the statistics on how women age in this country. They are not comfortable. They are not designed to frighten you — they are designed to wake you up, because the research is very clear: the decisions you make about your health in your forties, fifties, and sixties are not small decisions. They are the decisions that determine the quality of the decades that follow.
And then we are going to talk about what you can actually do. Because the answer to hard times is not to abandon yourself. It is to become more strategic, more intentional, and more unapologetically committed to your own wellbeing than you have ever been.
This is not an easy conversation. But it is the right one. And I would rather have it with you now than not at all.
Christina
Table of Contents
Look what we have this month!
- Welcome to June
- The Numbers Nobody Reads to Us
- Canada Gifts with Purchase
- The Foundation Collection -- Six Products That Deliver the Most Impact for Your Investment — Prioritised for Hard Times
- Why We Cut Ourselves Off First
- Ten Affirmations for the Woman Who Has Been Last on Her Own List
- June's Spotlight -Master Cellular Nutrition
- The Non-Negotiable Rest
- US Gifts with Purchase
- EU/UK Gifts with Purchase
- Australian Gifts with Purchase
- June Daily Diffuser Recipe Calendar
- The Non-Negotiable List
- The Conversation about Money Nobody is Having,
- Loyalty Perks -- Consistency Is Your Superpower!
- Events and Promotions - Something Wonderful This Way Comes!
- New Product Launches -- The Awaken Tour kicks off strong!
- New Perspective Oilers' Education Series -- June's Monday Night Classes
- Join the New Perspective Oilers' Facebook community
The Numbers Nobody Reads to Us 
What the Statistics Say About How Women Actually Age — and Why We Need to Hear ThemLet us start with the facts. Not the softened version. The actual numbers.
Women in Canada live, on average, approximately five years longer than men. That sounds like a gift. And in some ways it is. But there is a catch that nobody puts in the brochure — and it is a significant one.
In 2021, women spent an average of 10.9 years in poor health. Men spent 8.0 years. Women live longer, but they spend almost three more years of that longer life in poor health, disability, or diminished capacity.Read that again.
A full decade of poor health. That is not a statistic about other women.
That is the trajectory we are currently on if we do not make different choices now.
The research calls this the gender health paradox: women survive longer but they do not necessarily thrive longer. They outlive men, but they do so carrying a disproportionate burden of chronic, non-fatal, disabling conditions — osteoporosis, arthritis, depression, anxiety, musculoskeletal disease, and dementia in very old age.
The Financial Reality Is Equally Stark
Here is where it gets personal in a different way. The longer life women live is also, on average, a financially harder life.Canadian women receive 83 cents for every dollar men receive in retirement income. That pension gap currently stands at 17% — and it is larger now than it was in 1976.
Not smaller. Larger. Nearly fifty years of advancing workplace participation, of closing wage gaps, of women entering every sector of the economy — and the retirement income gap has actually widened.
Why? Because the gap is not just about wages. It is about the years women spent out of the workforce caregiving. The part-time work that came with fewer pension benefits. The conservative investment choices that compounded at lower rates. The career interruptions that pension systems were not designed to accommodate.
In 2024, 49% of Canadian women had less than $5,000 in savings. 28% had no savings at all. Among women aged 55 to 64 — the women reading this newsletter — 36% have no retirement savings whatsoever.
In 2020, approximately 200,000 more women than men aged 65 and older were living below Canada’s low-income cut-off. Poverty rates among women are highest for widows over the age of 75 — precisely the demographic that women’s longer life expectancy delivers them into.
The Chronic Disease Trajectory
Now let us connect the financial picture to the health picture, because they are inseparable.
Postmenopausal women experience a 15-fold higher burden of osteoporosis than premenopausal women. Osteoporosis is not just a bone density issue — it is a fracture risk, a hospitalisation risk, and, research now shows, a dementia risk. A 2024 study found that adults with osteoporosis had an 80 percent higher risk of developing all-cause dementia than those without it.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women. But because the recognised symptoms were largely defined by male presentations, women are frequently misdiagnosed or sent home. The result: worse outcomes, later interventions, higher mortality rates once heart disease takes hold.
Depression, anxiety, lower back pain, and musculoskeletal disease are all more prevalent in women than men. These are not the conditions that kill quickly. They are the conditions that erode quality of life over years and decades.
Women are spending a larger share of their additional years of life with a disability than men — and that disadvantage has been growing, not shrinking, over the past four decades.
What This Means Right Now
I am not telling you these numbers to frighten you. I am telling you them because I think you deserve to make decisions about your health with your eyes fully open.
When you drop the supplement to save money, you are making a decision that has compounding consequences. When you cancel the appointment because it is inconvenient, you are making a tradeoff that costs more than the cost of the appointment. When you stop moving because life is too busy, you are accelerating a trajectory that the statistics have already mapped.
The women in the data who end up in poverty at 78, in a care facility at 82, managing multiple chronic conditions through their last decade of life — most of them did not choose that. They simply did what women are trained to do. They prioritised everyone else and assumed their own needs could wait.
They waited too long.
The most important health decisions you will ever make are not the dramatic ones. They are the small daily ones you make right now, in your fifties and sixties, when the consequences are not yet visible but are already being determined.
The good news — and there is genuinely substantial good news — is that most of what the research identifies as driving these outcomes is modifiable. Bone density loss can be slowed significantly with targeted nutrition, strength training, and supplementation. Cognitive decline has identifiable risk factors that lifestyle choices directly address. Cardiovascular risk in women is dramatically reduced by consistent movement, sleep, and inflammation management.
The statistics describe a probable future. They do not describe an inevitable one. But changing them requires choosing yourself. Consistently. Now. Even when the world is difficult. Especially when the world is difficult.
June's Canadian Gifts with Purchase
June's Canadian Gifts with Purchase
Make the most of every summer moment with June’s gifts with purchase, featuring three summer sidekick products that deliver instant refreshment, targeted comfort and powerful protection—anytime, anywhere.
Cool, invigorating and endlessly versatile. Dilute and add Peppermint oil to a roller bottle to apply to the back of your neck for a refreshing summer pick-me-up, or to joints or muscles to relieve pain associated with sprains, strains or rheumatoid arthritis. Diffuse its crisp, energizing aroma for a burst of freshness.
Roll on relief wherever life takes you with Deep Relief™ Roll-On. This refreshing blend of cooling essential oils like Peppermint and Wintergreen balances with warming Clove, cozy Copaiba and other comforting oils. It glides on smoothly to deliver a refreshing, comforting sensation to shoulders, neck and temples.
Get sun protection that plays as hard as you! Mineral Sunscreen Lotion’s mineral-based formula shields against harmful UVA and UVB rays while remaining gentle enough for both children and adults. Made with non-nano zinc oxide and free from harsh chemicals such as avobenzone, oxybenzone, retinyl palmitate, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, UV chemical absorbers, artificial colours or synthetic fragrances, it’s reef safe and designed to keep your whole family protected for up to 80 minutes before reapplying.
100 PV (LR): Peppermint essential oil, 5 mlLR retail value: $18.09
YL tip: Create a cooling foot soak by adding 1 tablespoon of carrier oil and 5–10 drops of Peppermint essential oil to a bowl of warm water. Sit back and enjoy a serene summer cooldown experience.
200 PV (LR or shop order): Deep Relief Roll-On, 10 mlLR retail value: $68.75
Shop retail value: $50.66
YL tip: Keep it within reach for quick, mess-free application—perfect for your desk drawer, gym bag or pocket, so you’re ready to roll anytime, anywhere.
300 PV (LR or shop order): Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50LR retail value: $122.04
Shop retail value: $103.95
YL tip: Apply generously 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply after swimming, sweating or towel drying to maintain optimal protection.
Order early to earn more! Place your 100+ PV Loyalty Rewards order by Friday, June 5, and get a $10 product credit.
Bonus offer 
PLUS—enjoy the summer sun and savings with 15 percent off our Peppermint Cedarwood Bar Soap all month long.
Discounted wholesale: $14.45
Discounted retail: $19.01
Discounted PV: 7.65
🌿 The Foundation Collection
Six Products for Visible, Photographable, Undeniable Transformation
This month’s bundle is built differently. Every product has been chosen on a single criterion: the highest health return for the investment, with evidence to back it. No luxury additions. No nice-to-haves. The six things that the research and my personal experience most strongly support for women in midlife who are navigating stress, financial pressure, and the health trajectory we discussed in this edition.
1. Super Magnesium™ |
Why it’s the foundation: Magnesium deficiency is one of the most common and most consequential nutritional gaps in midlife women. It is involved in over 300 enzymatic processes — including sleep regulation, cortisol management, bone density maintenance, blood sugar control, and nervous system function. In a stressful season, it is the first supplement to add and the last to remove.
How to use: As directed in the evening, approximately one hour before bed.
Return on investment: Improved sleep quality within one to two weeks. Reduced cortisol-driven anxiety. Better blood sugar regulation. Direct support for bone density — one of the primary drivers of the chronic disease statistics we discussed this month.
2. Life 9™ Probiotic |
Why it’s foundational: Gut health is not a wellness trend. It is the literal foundation of immunity, mood, weight regulation, and systemic inflammation management — all of which are under increased pressure during stressful times. A high-quality probiotic delivering 17 billion live cultures across nine strains, in a delayed-release capsule that actually reaches the intestines, is one of the most impactful daily investments a woman in midlife can make.
How to use: One capsule nightly, before bed.
Return on investment: Measurable microbiome shifts within two weeks. Reduced bloating and improved digestion. Better mood stability as serotonin production normalises. Improved immune resilience exactly when stress is suppressing it.
3. NingXia Red® |
Why it’s foundational: Oxidative stress is the cellular damage process that underlies virtually every chronic disease discussed in this month’s statistics article. NingXia Red’s wolfberry-based antioxidant profile is one of the most concentrated whole-food antioxidant sources available, and its polyphenol content provides prebiotic benefits simultaneously. Two ounces per day is a cellular investment that compounds over time.
How to use: 2 ounces each morning as a consistent daily ritual.
Return on investment: Sustained energy without stimulants. Reduced systemic inflammation. Immune support. Gut microbiome diversification. Long-term cellular protection against the oxidative damage that accelerates ageing.
4. Green Omega™ |
Why it’s foundational: Omega-3 fatty acids are among the most researched supplements in existence, with consistent evidence for cardiovascular protection, neuroinflammation reduction, cognitive support, and gut lining integrity. Green Omega delivers DHA and EPA from a clean, plant-sourced algae base without the heavy metal concerns associated with some fish oil products. For women managing cardiovascular risk, cognitive health concerns, or mood instability, this is non-negotiable.
How to use: As directed daily, with a meal containing healthy fats for optimal absorption.
Return on investment: Cardiovascular protection — directly addressing the leading cause of death among women. Neuroinflammation reduction — supporting cognitive clarity and dementia risk reduction. Mood stabilisation through the gut-brain axis.
5. Daily Prebiotic Fibre™ |
Why it’s foundational: A probiotic without prebiotic support is like planting seeds without watering them. Prebiotic fibre feeds the beneficial bacteria your probiotic is cultivating, accelerating the gut shift and improving its durability. It also independently supports blood sugar regulation, satiety signalling, and healthy bowel function — all of which are under pressure in stressful periods.
How to use: One scoop mixed into water, NingXia Red, or a morning smoothie daily.
Return on investment: Amplifies the impact of Life 9. Reduces hunger hormone disruption. Supports healthy weight management. Improves energy stability through blood sugar regulation.
6. Valor® Essential Oil Blend |
Why it’s foundational: In a month where we are talking about the psychological and physiological cost of chronic stress, a daily grounding practice is not optional — it is the non-supplement support that holds everything else together. Valor’s blend of Black Spruce, Blue Tansy, Frankincense, and Geranium supports nervous system regulation, emotional steadiness, and the daily ritual of choosing yourself before the demands of the day begin. It is the least expensive item in this collection and, in difficult times, perhaps the most important.
How to use: Apply over the heart each morning before the day begins. Breathe deeply. This is your signal to yourself that today, you come first.
Return on investment: Nervous system regulation. Cortisol management through intentional ritual. The emotional grounding that makes every other health decision easier to sustain.
Why We Cut Ourselves Off First
The Conditioned Reflex That Is Making Women Sicker — and What to Do Instead
You did not randomly decide to put yourself last. You were trained to.
From the time most of us were old enough to observe the adults around us, we were watching women manage everyone else’s needs before their own. We were absorbing the message that a good woman is a selfless woman. That asking for things — time, money, rest, attention, care — is a form of taking something that rightfully belongs to someone else.
These are not small lessons. They wire themselves into our nervous systems, into our identity, into the automatic responses we reach for without thinking when life gets hard. And when life gets hard, the first thing that disappears is not the grocery budget. It is the self-care budget. Because in the hierarchy of needs that most women carry, their own needs are at the bottom.
What Happens to the Body Under Financial Stress
When financial pressure rises, cortisol rises with it. Cortisol is the primary stress hormone, and in the short term it is adaptive — it helps us respond to threats. But chronically elevated cortisol is profoundly damaging to almost every system in the body.
It disrupts sleep. It promotes abdominal fat storage. It suppresses immune function. It degrades gut lining integrity. It impairs the production of oestrogen, progesterone, and thyroid hormone. It accelerates bone density loss. It increases cardiovascular risk.
In other words: the stress of financial hardship, combined with the decision to stop investing in your health because of financial hardship, creates a compounding spiral. The stress makes your body more vulnerable. Removing the supports that protect your body makes you more vulnerable to the stress.
This is not a moral failing. It is physiology. But it is physiology you can intervene in.
The Invisible Costs of Self-Sacrifice
There is a version of this story that sounds like virtue. She gave everything to her family. She never complained. She put everyone else first.
Here is what that story leaves out: what it cost her body over twenty years of chronic stress and self-neglect. What it cost her family when she became the one who needed care rather than the one who provided it. What it cost financially when her declining health created medical expenses that dwarfed everything she had saved by not investing in prevention.
Prevention is not a luxury. It is the most cost-effective health strategy that exists. Consistent supplementation, regular movement, adequate sleep, targeted nutrition — these are not indulgences. They are the investments that keep you out of the healthcare system’s most expensive tiers: hospitalisation, long-term care, chronic disease management.
Every time you cancel your own needs in service of someone else’s comfort, you are making a withdrawal from a health account that does not have unlimited funds.
The Reframe That Changes Everything
What if prioritising your health is not selfish? What if it is the most generous thing you can do?
A woman who maintains her bone density through her fifties is far less likely to fracture a hip at seventy-five and require years of care from her family. A woman who manages her cardiovascular risk through consistent lifestyle choices is far less likely to become the burden she spent her whole life trying not to be. A woman who protects her cognitive health through sleep, nutrition, and social connection is far more likely to remain the capable, contributing, vibrant person her community depends on.
Looking after yourself is not taking something away from the people you love. It is ensuring you remain someone who can actually be there for them.
Practical Strategies for Hard Times
- Protect the non-negotiables: Identify the three to five health practices that have the highest impact for you — sleep, movement, a specific supplement, a daily ritual — and ring-fence them. These are not the first things to cut. They are the last.
- Reframe the cost: A daily supplement that costs $2 is not a luxury. A single hospitalisation costs you and your family so much more than money. The economic argument for prevention is overwhelming; we simply rarely frame it that way.
- Use community: Hard times are when community matters most. Accountability partners, shared resources, group support — these cost nothing and multiply the impact of individual effort.
- Start with one thing: Self-care does not require a complete overhaul. It requires consistency with one thing. The woman who walks for twenty minutes every day outperforms the woman who plans a perfect wellness programme she never begins.
The world will always have reasons for you to sacrifice yourself.
Financial pressure.
Family needs.
Global uncertainty.
Political chaos.
There will never be a moment when the conditions are perfect for prioritising your health.
That moment has to be created. It has to be chosen. It has to be protected, often against the very impulses that feel most virtuous.
Ten Affirmations for the Woman Who Has Been Last on Her Own List
These are for the mornings when the world feels heavy and your own needs feel like the most dispensable thing on the list.
Read them before anyone else needs something from you.
1. My health is not a reward for getting everything else done. It is the foundation that makes everything else possible.
2. I am allowed to be expensive. I am allowed to be a priority. I am allowed to cost something.
3. The statistics describe a probable future, not an inevitable one. My choices are rewriting the trajectory.
4. Choosing myself is not taking something away from the people I love. It is ensuring I remain whole enough to be there for them.
5. Hard times are not a reason to abandon myself. They are a reason to hold on tighter.
6. I release the conditioning that made self-sacrifice feel like virtue. My wellbeing is not selfishness.
7. I invest in my body the way I invest in everything else I want to last.
8. I am not managing. I am thriving. Those are different things and I choose the second one.
9. The woman I am becoming in her seventies and eighties is being shaped by the choices I make today.
10. I am worth the supplement. I am worth the appointment. I am worth the walk. I am worth the twenty minutes. Full stop.
Longevity-focused wellness doesn’t have to be complicated.
Between every shiny, new biohack and the endless research into what actually works, it’s easy to feel like aging well requires more: more products, more protocols, and more guesswork.
The good news? You can get the support you need with Master Cellular Nutrition!
This supplement was specifically created to bring what you need into one smarter daily system.
MASTER CELLULAR NUTRITION AT A GLANCE
Contains DeepSpectra Frankincense2 extract from upcycled botanicals
MASTER CELLULAR NUTRITION AT A GLANCE
Contains DeepSpectra Frankincense2 extract from upcycled botanicals
High-potency formulation with no artificial colors, preservatives, or stimulants
Three-phase system designed to simplify your routine and reduce excess packaging
Healthy-aging support. Supports healthy cellular division and generation for everyday vitality
Targets pathways associated with cellular senescence (“zombie” cells) and helps support routine biological signaling associated with healthy aging
Supports healthy aging by helping protect cells from oxidative stress
Helps convert nutrients into cellular energy to support vitality
Inflammation support. Supports a healthy inflammatory response to oxidative stress
Nutrient saturation. Helps fill common nutrient gaps, including calcium and magnesium that support strong, healthy bones.
Master Cellular Nutrition supports three core components of healthy aging: healthy cellular function, a normal inflammatory response, and nutrient sufficiency, all in one daily packet—and not just by providing the nutrients your body needs, but by helping you absorb and benefit from them on the cellular level.
Master Cellular Nutrition is designed to be your daily foundation. It delivers 100% or more of the Daily Value of many key essential vitamins and minerals, so you may not need as many additional products. Because it combines multiple benefits into one simple system, it can help streamline your routine and reduce supplement overload.
The Non-Negotiable Reset
Two Weeks of Choosing Yourself When the World Suggests You Shouldn’t
Here is what I know about difficult times: they are exactly the wrong moment to abandon your foundations. And they are exactly when most women do.
The 14-Day MetabolicReset is not a luxury programme.
It is a strategic intervention — a defined period of concentrated self-investment that produces visible, measurable results within two weeks and creates momentum that is genuinely hard to stop once it begins.
In a month where we are talking honestly about what women sacrifice and what that costs, this is the practical answer.
Not a complete lifestyle overhaul.
Not a significant financial commitment.
A focused fourteen days of doing the foundational things consistently, and watching your body respond.
Why Two Weeks Matters
Two weeks is the biological threshold at which the gut microbiome shows measurable shifts in composition. It is the window within which cortisol patterns begin to respond to consistent lifestyle intervention. It is long enough to experience real change and short enough to commit to without feeling overwhelmed.
It is also, not coincidentally, the period within which most women begin to feel the difference between their before and their current self clearly enough that continuing becomes the obvious choice.
The Metabolic Reset Protocol
- NingXia Red (102oz over the course of the 14 days- don't worry there is a checklist to help you remember): Your antioxidant foundation. Reduces systemic inflammation, supports blood sugar stability, and provides polyphenol prebiotics that feed beneficial gut bacteria.
- Movement (30 minutes daily, non-negotiable): Not a workout. A commitment. A walk, a stretch, a resistance session — the form matters less than the consistency.
- Primal Eating methods to reduce inflammation and support your metabolism -- Low Carb, protein forward (especially in the morning)
- Squats after Lunch and Dinner -- 10 minimum but 30 is best....work your way up.
- 50% of your ideal body weight in water ounces per day
What Choosing Yourself for 14 Days Looks Like
It looks like taking your NingXia Red before you make anyone else’s breakfast.
It looks like putting protein on your breakfast plate.
It looks like a thirty-minute walk that you do not cancel even when the day is full.
It looks like sleeping when you said you would sleep instead of staying up for one more hour of worry.
It looks like always having water bottles filled and ready so you don't have to wonder how much you have drank already
It is not dramatic.
It is not Instagram-worthy.
It is the quiet, unglamorous, enormously powerful act of deciding that you are worth two weeks of your own consistent attention.
The statistics in this newsletter describe where neglect leads. The Reset is the first step in the other direction.
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Who's ready to do this???
Join me and others to do this together! It'll be so much fun!
Once you grab your supplies, I will send an invitation join us in our Facebook group, and every day we remind you what to do and why.
All you do is use the NIngxia, drink your water, move your body and eat well. Your cheerleaders are in the FB group!
Send me a PM or email and I will send you a personal invitation to the Reset group (not the sneak peak group).
Don't delay!!!! There is STILL TIME to get your Ningxia to your door!
June's US Gifts with Purchase
Your sunny-day wellness lineup is here.
June’s gifts with purchase are made for summer routines, outdoor adventures, and everyday wellness. From essential oils for outdoor sprays and post-activity massages to simple superfood nutrition, these gifts help you feel your best wherever summer takes you.
100 PV loyalty order
Lemongrass essential oil, 15 ml
Retail value: $17.43
YL tip: Make a DIY outdoor spray with 15 drops Lemongrass oil, 2 ounces witch hazel, and 2 ounces distilled water. Shake and spray to fend off outdoor annoyances.
For extra potency, add 10 drops each of Citronella and Peppermint essential oils.
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Aroma Siez® essential oil blend, 15 ml
Retail value: $66.44
YL tip: Add 2–4 drops Aroma Siez blend to body lotion or carrier oil and use for a soothing aromatic massage before turning in after a long, action-packed summer day.
300 PV one-time and loyalty order
NingXia Greens™ powder
Retail value: $128.28
YL tip: Take 1 scoop daily of this fermented superfood blend. It includes 60+ nutrient-rich vegetables, fruits, herbs, algae, and mushrooms support a healthy immune system, energy levels, and digestion, so you can enjoy every sunny day to its fullest.*
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Enjoy 15 percent savings all month long on CortiStop® and Prostate Health™ supplements, while supplies last!
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June's European Gifts with Purchase
Find joy in the little things this June 
From refreshing morning routines to slow summer moments, this month’s PV Gifts are here to bring a little extra lightness to your everyday.
Discover Rosemary Essential Oil, Mirah Shave Oil, Rose Ointment, the Viya Travel Diffuser and Ylang Ylang Essential Oil — simple additions to help you enjoy the rhythm of the season.
Which one would you add to your summer routine first? 
June's Australian Gifts with Purchase
Embrace the cooler season with essentials designed to help you stay well, cosy and cared for.
From spicy, comforting aromas to nourishing daily rituals, these winter staples are perfect for creating moments of calm, care, and wellbeing all season long.
June's Daily Diffuser Recipe Calendar
The Non-Negotiable List
What to Protect First When Budget, Time, and Energy Are Under Pressure
Let us get practical.
If you are in a period of financial contraction, if you are anxious about money, if you are considering cutting your wellness spending — I am not going to tell you that money does not matter or that you should spend freely.
I am going to tell you something more useful: which things to protect, why they are worth protecting, and how to get the most impact for the least cost.
Because not all wellness spending is equal.
Some of it is genuinely foundational — it has compounding, measurable, long-term returns on your health and your finances. And some of it is pleasant but not essential.
In a tighter season, the skill is knowing the difference.
Protect Sleep Above Everything
Sleep is free.
And it is the single most impactful health practice available to women in midlife.
During sleep, the gut lining repairs itself. Cortisol regulates. Growth hormone — which supports muscle maintenance and fat metabolism — is released. The glymphatic system clears the neurological waste products associated with dementia risk. Immune function restores.
No supplement compensates for chronic sleep deprivation.
No workout overcomes the metabolic disruption of poor sleep.
If you can protect one thing, protect your sleep. A consistent bedtime, a darkened room, a phone left outside the bedroom, and a magnesium supplement that costs less than a coffee per day — that is the foundation.
Protect Movement — Especially Resistance Training
Movement is also largely free. And for women over fifty, resistance training is not optional — it is the intervention with the strongest evidence base for preserving muscle mass, bone density, metabolic rate, insulin sensitivity, and cognitive function simultaneously.
You do not need a gym membership.
Bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, or light dumbbells produce meaningful results.
Two to three sessions per week of thirty to forty-five minutes is the evidence-based recommendation.
The cost is almost nothing. The return is enormous.
The Supplement Hierarchy: What to Keep When You Are Choosing
If budget requires you to choose, here is the hierarchy based on evidence and impact for midlife women:
- Magnesium: Involved in over 300 enzymatic processes including sleep regulation, cortisol management, bone density, and nervous system function. Deficiency is extremely common in midlife women. The cost-to-impact ratio is unmatched.
- Omega-3 fatty acids: Reduce neuroinflammation, support cardiovascular health, maintain gut lining integrity, and directly address several of the leading chronic disease risks for women. A clean plant-sourced option like Green Omega is a long-term investment in cognitive and cardiovascular health.
- Probiotics: Gut health is foundational. A high-quality probiotic like Life 9 supports immunity, mood, weight management, and inflammation — the mechanisms that underlie most chronic disease. The daily cost is modest. The systemic impact is significant.
- A comprehensive antioxidant supplement: NingXia Red provides polyphenol-rich antioxidant support that reduces oxidative stress — the cellular damage process that accelerates ageing and drives chronic disease. Two ounces per day is the equivalent of a daily insurance policy for your cells.
What Not to Cut: The Appointment
I want to say something directly about medical and wellness appointments, because this is where women’s self-sacrifice shows up most invisibly.
Women consistently delay or cancel their own health appointments while maintaining everyone else’s.
The result is that conditions that are highly treatable when caught early — cardiovascular changes, bone density loss, thyroid imbalances, blood glucose trends — are identified later and managed at significantly greater cost and impact.
Keep the appointment. Rearrange something else. The appointment is not a luxury. It is surveillance of the most important asset you own.
The Community Strategy
One of the most powerful and cost-free resources available in difficult times is community — women who are navigating the same pressures, sharing knowledge, holding each other accountable, and reminding each other that self-prioritisation is not selfish.
This is, in part, why communities like this one exist. Not to sell you things, though we do believe in the products we use. But to be the place where the conversation happens honestly, where someone notices when you go quiet, and where the standard is women taking their own wellbeing seriously.
You do not have to do this alone. And in difficult times, you really should not try.
The Conversation About Money Nobody Is Having
How Cutting Your Wellness Spending and Cutting Your Income Opportunity Might Be the Same Mistake
I want to connect two threads that do not often appear in the same conversation: the financial anxiety that makes women sacrifice their health spending, and the income opportunity that could make that sacrifice unnecessary.
Because here is the reality I see: women are cutting their supplements, their appointments, their wellness investments — because they feel financially squeezed. And at exactly the same moment, they are walking past an income opportunity that was specifically designed for the kind of woman who knows what it feels like to need something better.
Let me be direct about the numbers, because this month is a month for directness.
The Financial Picture for Women Is Not Improving on Its Own
We established in this month’s first article that Canadian women retire on 83 cents for every dollar men retire on. That the pension gap has widened over fifty years, not closed. That 36 percent of women aged 55 to 64 have no retirement savings at all.
These numbers are not going to be fixed by the systems that created them.
They require individual action. And the most powerful individual action available to most women is not financial planning — it is income creation.
The most recession-proof financial strategy available is building an income stream that grows with your effort, not one that is capped by someone else’s decision.
What This Business Actually Is
Building a Young Living business is, at its core, the act of sharing genuine results with people who need them.
That is it.
You are not selling a concept.
You are not pitching a lifestyle.
You are a woman in midlife who has found products that genuinely support her health, telling other women in midlife — who are currently sacrificing those very supports because of financial pressure — that there is a way to access them at a discount and build an income at the same time.
The women who are cutting their supplements right now are exactly the women who need this conversation.
And you are the exact right person to have it with them, because you are living the same pressures they are and you have found a way through.
The Dual Outcome
This is where the two threads converge. A woman who builds this business:
- Earns commission on her own product purchases, reducing or eliminating her out-of-pocket wellness costs
- Builds team income that grows without a ceiling and without anyone else’s approval
- Creates a retirement income stream that is not subject to the gender pension gap
- Models for her community what it looks like to prioritise health and financial independence simultaneously
- Has a reason to talk about wellness products that is credible, personal, and visible
The last point matters more than it might seem. When you are building a business around these products, your commitment to your own health becomes publicly visible. Every NingXia Red you drink, every walk you take, every supplement you choose becomes content, community, and credibility. You are not sacrificing your wellness to save money. You are investing in it more visibly and building income around that investment.
What to Do Next
If you are currently cutting your wellness spending because of financial pressure, I want you to consider that there may be a third option beyond “keep spending what you cannot afford” and “stop looking after yourself.”
That third option is a conversation with me.
Not a pitch. Not a presentation. A genuine conversation about where you are, what you need, and whether what I am building could be part of your answer.
Because the women in my team who were most financially stretched when they started are often the ones who built the most urgently and consistently — because they had the clearest reason to.
Difficult times create the most motivated builders. And I would rather you be building than cutting.
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Change doesn’t happen overnight. Your metabolism, your energy, your body’s rhythm — all of it responds over time, with continuity, not intensity.
One 14-Day Metabolic Reset? It’s just the beginning. Your body will want more. And that’s exactly what it needs: repeated, supportive action without stress, worry, or guilt.
This is where Loyalty Rewards comes in:
- Keep your reset routine going consistently
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Think of it as a long-term partner for your body. Every choice, every small reset, every day of consistency adds up — and Loyalty Rewards helps you do it joyfully.
Your transformation is a journey. One reset is the spark — Loyalty Rewards keeps the flame alive. 🔥
💡 Tip: Stack your points, stock your supportive products, and show up for yourself every day. This isn’t about perfection — it’s about not giving up.
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Wellness Education Opportunities - MONDAYS!
MONDAY June 1 2026 - 630pm Pacific Time on Zoom - Curious about GLP-1 and Natural Alternatives to the Poke?
Meet Balance and Burn
If you are…
Frustrated by weight loss resistance
Experiencing energy crashes, cravings, or constant hunger
Have concerns about blood sugar or insulin resistance
Feel like you’re ‘doing everything right’ but stuck without results
… this class is for you!
We aren’t about quick fixes or extreme dieting. It’s about understanding how your body works so weight loss feels easier and sustainable.
What to expect from this class
Clarity on why weight loss can feel hard
A simple framework you can start this week
Understanding how GLP-1 support fits into real life
Frustrated by weight loss resistance
Experiencing energy crashes, cravings, or constant hunger
Have concerns about blood sugar or insulin resistance
Feel like you’re ‘doing everything right’ but stuck without results
… this class is for you!
We aren’t about quick fixes or extreme dieting. It’s about understanding how your body works so weight loss feels easier and sustainable.
What to expect from this class
Clarity on why weight loss can feel hard
A simple framework you can start this week
Understanding how GLP-1 support fits into real life
June 8, 2026, 630pm on Zoom -- Menopause? Naturally! Meet Daily Hormone Essentials
Hot flashes? PMS? Night Sweats? Brain Fog?
Come meet your new hormonal best friend!
Daily Hormone Essentials has just been released by Young Living and has clinical proof behind its claims!
June 22, 2026 - 630pm pm Pacific Time on Zoom - 14 Day Metabolic Reset
Are you feeling sluggish?
Can't seem to kick that inflammation?
Do you need more energy?
Vitality?
Are you ready to feel vibrant again? Aligned? Energized?
Then this class is for you!
You're here because you are ready to feel better - more energized, more grounded, and more in tune with your body.
And we have JUST the thing!
Let's talk abot the 14 Day metabolic reset where we focus on 4 key pillars to reset your energy and support your whole-body wellness.
June 29, 2026 630pm Pacific time on Zoom -- Aging is Inevitable -- Aging WELL is your Choice -- Meet Master Cellular Nutrition
Introducing the Master Cellular Nutrition™ system, your simple, daily vitality and nutrition system designed to support healthy aging.*
Unlike many complicated vitality stacks and protocols, this system supports healthy aging with nutrients your body can benefit from on the cellular level.*
It combines the support you need into one smarter, simpler system:
Unlike many complicated vitality stacks and protocols, this system supports healthy aging with nutrients your body can benefit from on the cellular level.*
It combines the support you need into one smarter, simpler system:
Healthy aging supportSupports healthy cell function and targets pathways associated with cellular senescence (“zombie” cells and helps support routine biological signaling associated with healthy aging)*
Inflammation supportSupports a healthy inflammatory response to oxidative stress*
Nutrient saturationHelps fill common nutrient gaps, including calcium and magnesium that support strong, healthy bones*
Think of it as your daily LINC to vitality:
L — Longevity-focused wellness*
I — Inflammatory response support*
N — Nutrient saturation*
C — Cell support targeting senescence pathways*No random stacks. No complicated protocols. Just a simple, consistent approach to healthy aging support that fits your lifestyle.*
Join me to learn more about this supporting system designed to help you age well!
Join me here On MONDAY Evenings!!
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If you have a SPECIFIC topic you would like to see covered-- send me an email and we will see what we can provide!
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Until July
I want to close this month’s edition by saying something I mean sincerely: thank you for reading this.
This was not the gentlest newsletter I have ever written. The statistics are hard. The conversation is uncomfortable. And I know that reading about pension gaps and chronic disease trajectories while you are already anxious about money is not exactly relaxing.
But I wrote it because I respect you too much to keep the comfortable version of the conversation going. The women I care most about — the women in this community — deserve to make decisions about their health with accurate information, not reassuring half-truths.
The picture for women who do not prioritise their health in midlife is genuinely difficult. The picture for women who do is genuinely different. And the distance between those two futures is not as large as it feels. It is made up of small, consistent, daily choices that compound over years into a completely different outcome.
You have everything you need to make the choice. You always have.
With directness, love, and an absolute belief in your capacity to choose differently,
“Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first. It means me too.” — L.R. Knost
Christina
