No. 1 Disclaimer: Yes, there are a few things we want to share with you about the information you are here to read!  Essentially jOILful is run by oil enthusiasts who use the natural powers of essential oils to help ourselves, friends, and family. The results we’ve seen from using oils have been absolutely incredible, and we love sharing our stories. Before you begin, please review the rules, disclaimers and safety information below. By using this site you are acknowledging and accepting these terms and agreeing that you have read the information.

 

The information contained on this website is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information represents what we, as Independent Distributors of Young Living Essential Oils, have chosen to do to take charge of our own personal health and that of our families. Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products on this site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using these products.

Information found on this site is meant for educational and informational purposes only, and to motivate you to make your own health care and dietary decisions based upon your own research and in partnership with your health care provider. It should not be relied upon to determine dietary changes, a medical diagnosis or courses of treatment. Individual articles and information on other websites are based upon the opinions of the respective authors, who retain copyright as marked.

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No. 2:  Rules

• Essentially jOILful members and admin do not claim to be medical practitioners. We do not diagnose, treat or prescribe any medical treatment or advice. Any advice given in this group is just that, advice based on what has and has not worked for us. Please contact your physician before using essential oils to treat an illness for yourself or others. The safety precautions below are guidelines only.

• We do not advise you use the information contained within this website, or any other site for treating a health problem or disease or to make a self-diagnosis, without first talking to your doctor.

• All information, content and product descriptions contained within this group are for reference purposes only and are not intended to substitute advice given by a pharmacist, physician, or other licensed health-care professional. Contact your health care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem.

• Actual product packaging and materials may contain different information than shown on this website. Information and statements regarding our products have not been evaluated by the FDA.

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No. 3: Safety (from Young Living . com)

• Young Living essential oils are cultivated to be as pure and potent as possible. We strongly recommend you read individual label instructions and the following guidelines to ensure safe use of essential oils:

• The orifice located in the oil bottle opening helps you follow correct dosages. It also helps prevent small children from accidentally swallowing large amounts of essential oil. If you suspect that a child has consumed a large quantity of oil, give them milk and seek medical advice.

• Seek the advice of a health professional before topically applying any oil to children that includes dilution directions on the product label.

• When applying a new oil, test 1 drop on a small patch of skin first (e.g., on the underside of the forearm). Skin sensitivity is highly individual. If the skin feels hot or turns red, apply a vegetable oil (V-6™ or olive) to the area to dilute. Washing the area with water is less effective.

• Use only 1 new oil at a time to determine how your body responds. Wait 30 minutes before applying another new oil.

• Certain oils may sting the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oil residue on the fingers may damage contact lenses or cause eye discomfort. If accidental stinging does occur, put 1–2 drops of pure vegetable oil into the eye.

• Avoid putting essential oils directly into the ears.

• Pure citrus oils may compound the effects of sun exposure. Limit prolonged exposure to direct sunlight for up to 12 hours (up to 24 hours for angelica and lime; up to 48 hours for bergamot) after applying these undiluted essential oils to the skin.

• Cosmetics, personal-care products, or cleansers with synthetic ingredients penetrate the dermal layers of the skin. Avoid applying essential oils to areas you use these products, as it may take these chemicals deeper into skin, fatty tissue, or the bloodstream.

• Avoid using essential oils on skin that has been damaged or affected by chemical burns.

• When adding essential oils to a bath, first mix 5–10 drops of essential oil to 1/4 cup of Young Living Bath & Shower Gel Base or Epsom salt and then add to running water.

• Limit the diffusion of unfamiliar essential oils to 10 minutes/day, increasing the time after determining their effects. The length of time should depend on the size of the room and potency of the oils (see application chart).

• See individual label directions or check with a health professional before using essential oils if you have a serious medical condition or are pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant. DO NOT use wild tansy, clary sage, sage, fennel, wintergreen, or hyssop during pregnancy.

• Consult a health professional about any serious disease or injury. DO NOT attempt to self-diagnose or prescribe any natural substances for conditions that require professional attention.