The Essential Edge October 2022

THE ESSENTIAL
EDGE
NEWS FROM THE WORLD
LEADER IN ESSENTIAL OILS
OCTOBER, NOVEMBER,
DECEMBER 2022
@youngliving
@youngliving
@youngliving
A MESSAGE
FROM MARY
Hello, My Young Living Family,
The air is still buzzing from all the excitement
of this summer’s U.S. & Canada Convention. Our
theme of Roots & Wings really struck a chord of
knowing the truth. The messages keep coming
with renewed commitment and determination to
create a happy and successful future.
I’m thrilled with our new products. Every
morning, I mix together our Power Meal meal
replacement, NingXia Greens supplement,
Inner Beauty Collagen, plus AminoWise
supplement; then I drink that with all my other
supplements, and it keeps me going for three or
four hours. I don’t feel bloated or like I have too
much food in my stomach—because I don’t.
When Jacob told me that he and Kait
were creating their own line of blends called
Simplified, I was surprised. I asked him what
his intention was. He told me that younger
people want blends they can enjoy without any
particular reason except that they simply smell
great. In Young Living, we have always taught
about usage with particular benefits, so I was
curious how their idea would be accepted.
I have been amazed at the response. I have
heard stories about people who weren’t curious
enough about oils to use them for any particular
reason, but the Simplified line has created a
whole new interest, which has been a lot of fun.
Everyone loves that Creamsicle aroma, and
it really does smell like a creamsicle. Others
love the scent of Seaside essential oil blend,
which makes them feel dreamy, like floating
on a cloud. Tropical Tango essential oil blend
makes me think of dancing and having fun.
These first three blends make the collection for
the summer season, so enjoy your experience of
a new way of simply “enjoying.”
Roots and Wings essential oil blends say
it all for me. I am thrilled to have two of Gary’s
formulas from many years ago come to all of us.
The aroma of the Roots blend is very earthy, and
the aroma of the Wings blend is very ethereal.
Gary definitely knew what he was doing, and
I am thrilled that I found these formulas in a
long-forgotten notebook. The experience is all
too much to write here, but I hope you get my
message and don’t miss out on this fascinating
adventure of discovery.
I don’t want to forget our One Purpose
blend, which completes the One by Young
Living Collection. It has a very beautiful,
elegant aroma that everyone loves. Then there’s
the new BALANCE by Young Living Skin Care
Collection for the younger generation and
six new shades of our wonderful—and I mean
wonderful—Savvy Minerals® Liquid Foundation.
Please send us your stories of discovery with
these products, because each one is unique.
They are inspiring to us and certainly give that
feeling of experiencing something great from
which we all benefit.
I appreciate you all and express gratitude
and love for being part of our great journey,
EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
AT THE YOUNG LIVING ACADEMY
We’re tripling the size of our school in
Ecuador to provide more children with
access to a quality education
When we first opened the Young Living Academy’s
doors to 67 kindergarten through sixth grade students
in 2009, we believed that the best way to eradicate
poverty and inspire change in the community was to
ensure that the children of Chongón, Ecuador, had
access to a quality education. Students who graduate
from high school are less susceptible to addiction and
exploitation and are more likely to secure higherpaying
jobs, marry and have children when they are
ready, and raise children who are healthier and more
educated.
Over the past 13 years, the Academy has grown to
accommodate 350 pre-K through 12th grade students
and boasts an impressive 100 percent graduation rate
in a region where only 20 percent of students graduate
high school. To date, 92 percent of our graduates are
enrolled in college or vocational training or have formal,
full-time jobs. And while we want to unlock educational
opportunities for more children in the community, we’re
currently at capacity and are forced to turn away a
heartbreaking number of student applicants because
we simply don’t have the room.
Currently, the annual acceptance process at the
school is very competitive, and we can admit only
approximately 10 percent of children who apply. That
is why we’re expanding the Academy!
Over the next few years, the school will grow to
accommodate 1,000 students. To achieve this, we
will focus on adding more buildings and classrooms,
onboarding additional teachers, and admitting new
students—all in an effort to raise a well-equipped
generation of change-makers in Ecuador.
Get involved today and 100 percent
of your contribution will further Gary
Young’s dream to uplift the community
of Chongón, Ecuador.
We’ll be adding several
buildings to our existing campus
to accommodate additional labs
for science and elective classes,
libraries, outdoor recreation space,
teachers’ lounges, and 40 new
classrooms. As building progresses,
the Academy’s administrators will
begin hiring talented new teachers
and staff to support the needs of a growing school.
You can have a direct impact on carrying
forward Gary’s dream for the children of Chongón
by contributing to the Academy’s exciting growth.
Donate directly to the expansion or start a team
fundraiser to sponsor a classroom. You can also sign
up to sponsor a student for $75 per month. When
you become a sponsor, you can not only build a
one-on-one relationship with your student but also
support their immediate and long-term needs at the
Academy. Visit YoungLivingFoundation.org/youngliving-academy-expansion
for more information and
to get involved today.

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EXCITING RESULTS OF THE NINGXIA RED STUDY
Recent study concludes that YL’s NingXia Red beverage provides mental and physical benefits
We have exciting news about a brand-new study
on the effects of our NingXia Red® beverage on
mental well-being and physical functionality. We
know people love this drink for its taste, but it also
provides a host of phytonutrients to benefit body
and mind—and now we have a stronger picture of
just what those benefits are.
In 2020, the Franklin Institute conducted a
randomized, single-blind clinical trial in the United
States with 160 healthy adult participants. This was
a completely independent study that produced
independent and unbiased results. The adults in
the study consumed Young Living’s NingXia Red
beverage for two months and then monitored their
mental and physical state through a series of vetted
self-reporting instruments and questionnaires. The
results were exciting, to say the least. You can read
the full report here: bit.ly/3q0xReK
bit.ly/3xi8VU2
Those in the NingXia Red
group saw an 11.44 percent
improvement to overall mental
well-being as a result of
increases to physical abilities
during the trial period, but
to improvements in mental
well-being.
The study divided the 160 healthy participants
into two groups; one group drank 2 ounces of
NingXia Red beverage each morning (intervention
group), and the other group made no changes
to their already-healthy lifestyle (control group).
Those in the NingXia Red group saw an 11.44
percent improvement to overall mental well-being
as a result of increases to physical abilities during
the trial period, but the benefits weren’t limited to
improvements in mental well-being. The group that
drank the NingXia Red nutritional supplement saw
significant improvements to their physical health,
which were attributed to an improvement in their
sleep quality. Additionally, among participants who
experienced respiratory illness during the 60-day
study, those in the NingXia Red group reported
milder symptoms with much shorter duration than
those in the control group.
The evidence also demonstrated the NingXia
Red beverage’s ability to significantly improve
physical function and to reduce physical limitations.
Participants who consumed the NingXia Red
beverage daily were able to manage routine tasks
such as climbing stairs or shopping for groceries.
To ensure consistency and scientific rigor, the
research team used these established self-reporting
assessments in the study:
• PSQI: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index is a
validated self-reporting instrument assessing
sleep quality over seven specific domains.
• PHQ: Physical Health Questionnaire is a validated
self-reporting instrument assessing general
well-being through sleep, respiratory health,
headache, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
• SRMCA: Self-Report Measure of Cognitive
Abilities is a self-reporting instrument containing
44 questions assessing cognitive well-being.
• JSS: Jackson Symptom Score is a validated
self-reporting instrument that covers eight cold
and flu symptoms.
• PSS: Perceived Stress Scale is a validated selfreporting
instrument assessing perceived stress
and is the most widely used psychological
instrument to measure stress.
The results are in, and they’re clear: the NingXia
Red nutritional beverage provides real, measurable
benefits to people who use it regularly. This is likely to
be the first of many clinical trials demonstrating the
NingXia Red beverage’s incredible benefits. Stay tuned
for more information and new studies scientifically
backing the benefits of Young Living products like the
NingXia Red healthy beverage and others.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
YOUNG LIVING EXPANDS HORIZONS
WITH FIRST FARM IN JAPAN
The Okinawa Farm will grow shell ginger and house a research laboratory
As part of Young Living’s efforts to discover and
share powerful new essential oils with our global
community, we were introduced to shell ginger in
2021 by Dr. Je Tae Woo, a world-leading research
scientist working for Young Living APAC. After
reviewing Dr. Woo’s research, the Young Living farm
team and Dr. Woo worked together to select, vet, and
test land suitable for the cultivation and research
of shell ginger. After intensive vetting following the
protocols of our rigorous Seed to Seal® quality
commitment, Young Living purchased the land that
is now home to the Okinawa Farm.
Shell ginger is a perennial plant that produces
light-pink flowers in March and May and small red fruit
in October and November. Since ancient times, shell
ginger has been part of life in Okinawa, where it is used
as a food, beverage, and traditional remedy.
Before purchasing the property, Dr. Woo
and the farm team tested the soil for over 300
chemical components metals to ensure that
the shell ginger grown here would be free from
contamination. Within Shell Ginger essential
oil, researchers have identified two constituents
named DK (5,6-dehydrokawain) and DDK (Dihydro-
5,6-dehydrokawain), which have been researched
for their association with human longevity.
The farm team is actively creating partnerships with
the Okinawa government, neighboring universities, and
the local community to create systems that will ensure
the farm contributes to the Seed to Seal values of
conservation, reforestation, regenerative agriculture,
and economic development in Okinawa. The Okinawa
Farm is located in a national park, and farm operations
are held to high environmental standards. Though the
farm already operates in a way that minimizes impact
and protects the island’s delicate ecosystem, Young
Living is continuously striving to make improvements to
help protect and regenerate the local ecosystem.
Did you know?
• The Okinawa Farm is located in one of the
planet’s “blue zones”—areas in the world with a
high concentration of people who live healthy
lives well beyond the average life expectancy.
• The five “blue zones” where locals exhibit
extraordinary longevity are:
Within Shell Ginger essential oil,
pair of main constituents called
DK and DDK, which have been
researched for their association
with human longevity.
1. Ikaria Island in Greece
2. Okinawa in Japan
3. Sardinia Island in Italy
4. Loma Linda in California, USA
5. Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica
• The forests near the Okinawa Farm are a
sanctuary to the Yanbaru kuina, a rare bird
found only in this region of the world.
• In the future, the Okinawa Farm will house
a laboratory where scientists will conduct
intensive research on the properties of Shell
Ginger essential oil.
Young Living Co-Founder and CEO Mary Young
had this to say about the new farm: “Young Living’s
newest farm is located on the beautiful island of
Okinawa, Japan. This farm is surrounded by a natural
forest, and the island’s subtropical climate is home to
an immense biodiversity of flora and fauna. Okinawa
was once called the land of immortals, due to the
longevity of the people who call this island home. This
new farm is still under development, but we hope to
invite Brand Partners to visit our first farm in the Asia
Pacific region in the near future.”

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NO-BAKE VEGAN
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
With the holiday season fast approaching, this raw, no-bake pumpkin
cheesecake is a delicious way to wow your family and friends without any dairy,
refined sugar, or gluten. This recipe uses Young Living Vitality oils to bring out
flavor and depth and will leave your guests begging for more.
Crystal Parrott published her first recipe book in 2007 to
make her wheat-, dairy-, and sugar-free recipes available to
her clients. Her passion for health and cooking is what led
her to pursue a culinary degree. She focuses on creating
amazingly delicious recipes; and as a Young Living brand
partner, she looks for exciting new ways to include our
selection of Vitality oils and blends.
CRUST INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup raw pecans
• ½ cup pitted and chopped dates
• ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt
• 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality
essential oil
• 1 drop Ginger Vitality essential oil
FILLING INGREDIENTS
• 2⅓ cups raw cashews
• 1½ cups fresh-cooked or canned
pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted or
softened
• ¼ cup full-fat coconut cream
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup maple sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon Himalayan salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality
essential oil
• 1 drop Ginger Vitality essential oil
• 1 drop Clove Vitality essential oil
or ½ teaspoon dried clove spice
• 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality essential
oil or 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 teaspoons agar agar
• 8–10 tablespoons boiling water
TOPPING INGREDIENTS
• 25 pecans, or enough to cover
the circumference of the
cheesecake
• Full-fat coconut cream or
whipping cream
• Ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
Crust: Using the bottom of a 6-inch springform pan as a template, cut a
circle out of parchment paper and place it in the bottom of the pan. Add the
pecans, dates, Himalayan salt, Cinnamon Bark Vitality oil, and Ginger Vitality oil
into a high-powered blender or food processor. Process until the mixture starts
to stick together. It should be medium to fine grind with no large chunks. Empty
the mixture into the pan and press it into the bottom using a flat-bottomed glass
until it is firm and even.
Filling: Cover the cashews in boiling water and soak for a minimum of two
hours. Remove the cashews from the water and pat dry. Add the cashews,
pumpkin puree, coconut oil, coconut cream, maple syrup, maple sugar, fresh
lemon juice, Himalayan salt, vanilla, Cinnamon Bark Vitality oil, Ginger Vitality
oil, Clove Vitality oil or ground clove, and Nutmeg Vitality oil or ground nutmeg
into your high-powered blender. Blend until the mixture is silky smooth. Prepare
the agar agar with 8–10 tablespoons of water in a small pot and bring to a boil.
Using a whisk, make sure that there are no lumps, the mixture is very smooth,
and it does not burn or stick to the bottom of the pot. Add the agar agar mixture
to the filling and blend it again to just incorporate without overmixing. Pour the
batter over the crust, scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure you get
all the filling out of the blender. Smooth out the top.
Topping: Lightly toast the pecans in the oven or a frying pan before placing
them around the circumference of the cheesecake. Place the cheesecake in
the refrigerator overnight. If the cheesecake does not fully set up, place it in
the freezer 1–2 hours before serving and removing from the springform pan. Be
sure to place the springform around the cheesecake before placing it back in
the fridge or freezer. Serve with whipped coconut cream or whipping cream if
desired and garnish with ground cinnamon.
NATURAL LIVING STARTS ON THE FARM
Bring clean living from the farm to your home
Your family deserves the best ingredients Mother
Nature has to offer. Quality is how we show our
loved ones we care for them and their safety and
wellness. To give you that quality, Young Living relies
on only clean, premium ingredients, the way nature
intended. We respect and revere the land that
blesses us with all we have. It’s up to us all to sustain,
protect, and support the earth, so we can continue
to benefit from its natural gifts.
and rely on only clean, premium ingredients, the
way nature intended.
It’s easier than ever to swap out conventional
cleaners with plant-based, naturally derived
products! To help out, here’s a quick graphic
showing which Young Living products can replace
your typical go-to house cleaning products.
We respect and revere the land
that blesses us with all we have.
It’s up to us all to sustain, protect,
and support the earth, so we
natural gifts.
To accomplish this, we’re always looking for
sustainable, earth-friendly ways to keep our farms
and the aromatic plants they produce clean and
high quality. Here are just a few steps we’ve taken:
• Striving for zero waste. No goal is worthwhile
if it’s easy to achieve. Young Living works hard to
reach our goal to produce zero waste on our farms.
We haven’t accomplished it yet, but our efforts have
earned our farms a Green Business of the Year and
a Recycler of the Year award.
• Maintaining high sustainability standards. For
us, sustainability means using aromatic plants that
are produced with strict environmental ethics. We’re
committed to providing products that you can enjoy
with a clean conscience.
• Keeping products clean. We use only the best
ingredients Mother Nature has to offer, so you and
your family can avoid the harsh chemicals found in
many mainstream products. Young Living products
forgo the use of more than 2,500 harmful ingredients

ASK AN EXPERT: BRYAN MARTIN
For this Gold leader and scientist, Young Living is the only choice for quality
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Bryan Martin, aka @sealionbryan, is a
Young Living Gold, a scientist with a Bachelor of
Science in biology with minors in psychology and
chemistry, and an accomplished blogger writing on
widowerhood and the grief of losing a partner. We
chatted with Bryan and got the scoop on his favorite
products, why he chooses Young Living, and more.
Do you have any routines you follow that include
Young Living products? What are they?
Young Living products truly are part of every
aspect of my day, every day. My daily musts include:
I brush my teeth with Thieves® Whitening Toothpaste
(with some extra Orange Vitality essential oil for a
boost of brightness), then I use Abundance essential
oil blend on my feet to help me walk through the day
in abundance. I also love using Highest Potential and
Magnify Your Purpose essential oil blends.
I diffuse Juniper and Lemon essential oils in the
morning as I get ready for work and take Super B
multivitamin, Super C tablets, Super Vitamin D
supplement, NingXia Red® beverage, Inner Defense
supplement, Prostate Health supplement, and
ComforTone capsules.
I diffuse Valor® essential oil blend in my Viya
Diffuser during my commute, KidPower or En-R-
Gee essential oil blends while I work on the computer,
and Valor essential oil blend in my Viya Diffuser on the
way home.
Once I’m home, I put Peace & Calming® essential
oil blend in my diffusers to settle down. Once it’s
time for bed, I get Dream Catcher and RutaVaLa
essential oil blends, along with Northern Lights Black
Spruce and Cedarwood essential oils, diffusing with
the door closed to create a comprehensive bedtime
atmosphere.
I take Life 9® probiotic at night to say thank you to
my digestive system, then I use ART® Gentle Cleanser
on my face, followed by CBD Beauty Boost serum.
Do you keep any oils by your bed?
I have a Mini Aria Diffuser with lots of oils that
I use for my nightly routine, plus Tranquil and
RutaVaLa Roll-Ons.
Everyone wants to work for
themselves, but in order to do that,
you have to work. Don't give up when
things get hard. You have to cheer for
others while keeping your head down
and doing your work. You've got this;
the only way to fail is to stop."
Have you ever been to a Young Living farm?
What were your impressions?
I have been to two: the Young Living Lavender
Farm and Distillery in Mona, Utah (many times),
and the Kona Sandalwood Reforestation Project. My
science background goes nuts at these farms. To see
and learn the farming science firsthand is incredible.
You don’t fully appreciate the Seed to Seal® quality
commitment until you walk a farm with the farmers
who pour their love into the plants we eventually get
to experience in the products.
What is a lesser-known oil or blend you think
people should try? How do you suggest they it?
Release essential oil blend is my number one for
when my day overwhelms me. Processing emotions
and grief is difficult and sometimes avoided, but
you have to grow through it to move forward. I
use Release blend on tough days and also add it
to my personal cologne blend in seasons that are
emotionally heavy.
There are a lot of oil brands out there. Why do
you choose Young Living?
As a biologist with a chemistry and environmental
background, researching a number of oil brands
clearly shows that Young Living goes above and
beyond. The contemplation and care Young
Living gives to its farming, distillation, testing, and
environmentally sustainable practices makes it
the only choice for anyone who cares about those
qualities.
What’s your best business-building advice?
I have been building a Young Living business
for more than four years. I started because I
lost my partner to a sudden terminal illness and
needed an option for some supplemental income.
On my toughest days, I remind myself to show up
consistently for my business, because tomorrow is
never promised.
To follow Bryan for more tips and expert
advice, find him on Facebook and Instagram at
@sealionbryan.
YOUNG LIVING PERCHERONS IN THE LEAD
Watch a new generation of teamsters on the rise
The Young Living Percheron team continues
their long string of wins this summer, holding a
first-place standing in the North American Classic
Series. While winning is nothing new to this
experienced team, it is new to the next generation
of teamsters who are learning to walk—or rather
drive—in their parents’ galloping footsteps.
"The lessons they are learning
in the barn just cannot be
taught in a classroom."
Rylen and Brynn Sparrow are seventhgeneration
teamsters, the children of Percheron
Team Managers Tim and Brittany Sparrow. As
the youngest members of the Young Living team,
Rylen and Brynn compete in youth decorating,
youth showmanship, youth judging, and youth
cart through the North American Classic Series
Youth Program. This program offers scholarships
to graduating youth in the draft horse industry
and gives children the opportunity to apply their
mentorship to further education.
We’re honored to have Rylen and Brynn as our
representatives and look forward to seeing them
impact the future of the draft horse industry.
After all, Gary and Mary Young have always felt
that doing our part to make a healthier world
does not stop with our products—it also comes
from empowering the world’s young.
While Tim and Brittany are also proud to
watch their children take home award ribbons,
they say that the real prize comes from seeing
the hard work, dedication, and connection Rylen
and Brynn have created with their horses. As the
parents often say, “The lessons they are learning
in the barn just cannot be taught in a classroom.”
Next month, the Young Living Percherons
will compete in our Fall Festival and Draft
Horse Show in Mona, Utah. Come cheer
them on at the Mona farm September 22–24!
Learn more and grab your tickets here:
YoungLiving.com/us/en/company/fall-festival
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and transparency you deserve. We’ll update this page frequently whenever a new question
comes up, so you can stay in the know on the latest Young Living news at bit.ly.3Qoml7P.