Member Memories: Gary and Gabriele B.

Since Gary’s passing, many members have shared their memories of him and appreciation for his legacy. Today, we share more of those memories with you as a way not only to keep his legacy alive but also to inspire others seeking wellness and contentment. Gabriele B., a member from Croatia, …

Member Memory of Gary Young: Arlene A.

Since Gary’s passing, many members have shared their memories of him and appreciation for his legacy. Today, we share another memory with you as a way not only to keep his legacy alive but also to inspire others seeking wellness and purpose. Arlene A., a member from Toronto, Canada, shares …

Tips for Succeeding in the Young Living Business, “Real-World” Style

If you’ve been working to build a Young Living business for any length of time, you’ve probably encountered challenges along the way. Maybe you’re not finding as many enrollees as you’d like or aren’t getting people to classes. Gary suggested romancing the negative, in part. Royal Crown Diamond members Annie …

Legacy Gary Member Stories – Gala Nights

Since Gary Young’s passing, we have put a lot of thought into how to continue the D. Gary Young blog. We wanted to foster a stalwart commitment to Gary’s legacy, so we asked members to think of a fond memory of their time working with him on projects, on travels, at one …

Legacy Gary Member Stories – Egyptian Gold

Since Gary Young’s passing, we have put a lot of thought into how to continue the D. Gary Young blog. We wanted to foster a stalwart commitment to Gary’s legacy, so we asked members to think of a fond memory of their time working with him on projects, on travels, at one …

Mayan Capsicum annum

The Mayans used peppers daily in foods and beverages. Photo by Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler’s Medizinal-Pflanzen, United States Public Domain Researchers from several universities, including UCLA and UC Davis, used ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) MS-MS analysis to show “Prehispanic Use of Chili Peppers in Chiapas, Mexico.” The study found Capsicum residue dating …

Mayan Health: Multipurpose Rue

Rue (Ruta graveolens) was used by the Mayans to heal a broken heart. The Mayans understood the power of using plants for emotional healing. Rue, however, was used by the Mayans for more than a broken heart. Descendants of the Mayan people today still use rue for anxiety, anemia, promoting …

Ancient Mayan Use of Lemongrass

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)is also known as “fever grass” to Mayan healers today. Rosita Arvigo writes that she has learned from Mayan healers not to be afraid of fevers. She says they are Mother Nature’s way of fighting off invading organisms. On page 67 of her book, Rainforest Home Remedies, she …

Mayan Health Use of Basil

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Earaches for children are an age-old problem. Traditional healer Rosita Arvigo learned from Mayan healers to gather fresh leaves of either oregano, thyme, or basil. She warms the herbal leaves over a low flame until the leaves are limp but not burned. When cool, she then squeezes …

The Heart of Mayan Medicine: Plants

Anthropologists wrote this 500-page book on Mayan herbal remedies. Anthropologists Brent and Eloise Berlin with Mayan colleagues cataloged the Mayan medical uses of plants. Their 500-page book on treatments for just gastrointestinal ailments alone was published by Princeton University in 2015. The authors said Mayan knowledge of health and plants …