Q. What is Gary Young’s background? How did he become an expert on essential oils? (Thank you, Marcella Vonn Harting, for sharing this) The Beginning D. Gary Young is an unusual and visionary man, who through tremendous adversity and the most amazing circumstances finds himself teaching seminars, formulating in his laboratory, plowing fields with his tractor, designing and building equipment for his farm and distillery operations worldwide, and running a multimillion dollar business. He grew up in the mountains of central Idaho with no electricity or running water, where he and his five siblings were taught by their parents how to live from the earth. Growing up in poverty, with marginal education, life was harsh and demanding. But against all odds, this young man was determined to have something better. Perhaps no one understands the concept of making a difference more than D. Gary Young. Today, as the founder and CEO of Young Living Essential Oils, it is hard to imagine the difficult path this man has walked in order to achieve today’s success. At the age of 24, in the mountains of central British Columbia, Canada, Gary suffered a near-fatal logging accident that left him paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair for life, according to the doctors and all medical prognoses. Dependent on morphine and in a drugged and deepening state of depression, his mind filled with darkness and all hope vanished. After a failed third suicide attempt, he realized that he had to make a change. This is when Gary began to venture down a new life’s path in search of natural ways to heal his body. Discovery This path led him to the discovery of many different healing modalities that included the world of nutrition; and after 13 years, struggling with intense pain, he was able to walk without assistance. With strong determination he ran a half marathon, finishing 67th out of 970 participants. He went back to school, studying naturopathy with emphases in both nutrition and psychology, for strength in and knowledge about emotional healing. Receiving a doctoral degree in 12 naturopathy and a master’s degree in nutrition, he was driven to search for greater knowledge and the discovery of other healing modalities used in other areas of the world. He opened a private family practice in Chula Vista, California, and a research clinic in La Mesa, Mexico, where he was determined to understand degenerative diseases and find ways to restore health naturally. It was in this clinic that he began his study of essential oils. One of his patients gave him some translated medical research that had been conducted in Europe, which he found very exciting. He flew to Geneva, Switzerland, to attend a medical conference on the research and potential benefits of essential oils. This began a greater path of enlightenment, as he returned to his clinic with 13 oils from France to see what he could discover. For eight years he conducted clinical research on the effects of essential oils on the human body. Belief Not only did he see greater results with his patients, but he saw the unexpected, not only for his patients but also for himself. Still in constant pain from his accident, he was very excited when the pain was significantly reduced after applying the oils. His research of usage and application was unprecedented—new to the modern world. His discoveries were unparalleled in modern science; and as spectacular as they were, the world wasn’t ready for them, and he was taunted and laughed at as he persevered. He saw the difference between essential oils sold in the marketplace and the essential oils that he was using in his clinic. To distinguish the differences between them, he began using the term “therapeutic-grade,” although the world still laughed at this “snake oil salesman,” who was determined to tell the world about essential oils. Nothing could stop the truth that he had discovered, that he knew would help millions of people if only they could have the opportunity. His dedication to his mission intensified as he discovered more and more. He immersed himself into the history of early medicine and essential oils and traveled from the ruins of ancient Egypt to the archives of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, the British Museum Library in London, his own laboratory, and the chemistry department at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, to prove the validity of this ancient science. As early as 1997, he was asked to present the research he was conducting on single oils and oil blends at Weber State University. The same year he presented a paper on organic farming and germination at the UNIDO World Congress on essential oils held at Anadolu University in Eskisehir, Turkey. In 1998 he was the only American invited to speak at the First International Congress on Integrated Medicine held in Grasse, France. Since that time, the demand for him to speak and present his research has continued to increase every year, as he shares his knowledge with thousands of people worldwide. Transformation Although Gary’s introduction to essential oils was through medical science, he was fascinated with how they were produced. Growing up on a ranch and learning to farm, he had a tremendous 13 advantage. He understood the earth and what it took to grow healthy crops, but he had no experience with aromatic plants. His desire to learn took him to France to study the plants and learn the art of distillation. Year after year he returned, spending weeks and months studying with Europe’s greatest teachers. Gary brought lavender seeds home with him from France and planted them in a quarter acre piece of ground behind his office. He built his first distiller by welding two pressure cookers together and distilling his first lavender crop on the kitchen stove, which produced only a tiny bit of oil. As crude as it was, it was the beginning of an immense enterprise that would grow to having farms and distilleries around the world for the cultivation of aromatic plants and the extraction of essential oils. Marcel Espieu, the former president of the Lavender Grower’s Association in France for 20 years, at first laughed at “this American” who thought he could duplicate what generations of French lavender growers had in their blood. Marcel paid Gary the greatest compliment of his career when he spoke at the Young Living Convention in 2002 and said to the thousands of people attending, “The student has now become the teacher, and the teacher is now the student.” Gary continues to travel throughout the world furthering his research, sharing his passion with others, and bringing therapeutic essential oils to those searching for a natural way to health and longevity as well as to financial prosperity. His dedication, passion, experience, and vast knowledge in this field have earned him the recognition as one of the foremost authorities on essential oils in the world. Not only is Gary’s personal story remarkable, but it is paralleled by his success in the business world. His Mission D. Gary Young’s personal experiences have made him who he is today. Added to his empathetic, loving, and kind nature, he has a driving commitment to help those in need. Overcoming tremendous adversity himself, Gary knew he could help others in their quest for wellness and prosperity. His life’s mission has been to inspire people to find healing through natural means— through God’s precious oils—to learn how to take care of their bodies as God intended, to have greater understanding and compassion for one another, and to achieve mutual respect and honor, even in our differences. Founder of Young Living Essential Oils Gary chose the vehicle of network marketing to teach people and to take the oils to the world. He and his wife Mary founded Young Living Essential Oils 20 years ago, with only three employees to begin their business. It quickly grew and today is one of the fastest growing network marketing companies in North America. D. Gary Young’s commitment to understanding the remarkable, therapeutic power of plants has resulted in the world’s largest line of essential oils, blends, and supplements infused with essential oils. Gary has traveled the globe to discover how to best support both physical health and emotional wellness. His discoveries have helped hundreds of thousands of people experience14 the benefits of natural healing and have made Young Living unquestionably the world leader in essential oils. Young Living now cultivates thousands of acres of farmland on five continents and has a product line of more than 400 essential oils, nutritional supplements, and personal-care items. The Young Living farms and distilleries enable Young Living Essential Oils to maintain its position as the world’s leading grower, distiller, and provider of 100% pure, genuine, therapeutic-grade essential oils. Young Living’s success extends to hundreds of Young Living employees worldwide and more than 250,000 Independent Distributors across the globe. Author Among his many achievements, D. Gary Young is also an accomplished writer. He has published 9 books on essential oils and natural health and co-authored 17 published papers based on his years of scientific research and discovery. In his quest to find the truth about the legendary frankincense, he found himself in many remote places in the world, thirsting for the ancient knowledge that had been lost to the modern world. He wanted to know everything about frankincense and myrrh—the oils that were taken to the Christ Child. What did the ancient people know that we didn’t know? Every time he returned to Arabia, he felt like he was coming home. His experiences and discoveries were so amazing that he wrote a historical novel called The One Gift and made a documentary film, so people could come to understand life on the caravan and how these ancient resins were transported and used daily, eventually reaching the far corners of the earth. The caravan trading centers were the beginning of international commerce, influencing the development of our world through language, intercultural communication, and healing. It has been a fascinating journey for Gary that will culminate in the most intricate and comprehensive books written about “God’s healing oils.” Philanthropy Throughout D. Gary Young’s travels, he has seen firsthand the harsh realities of poverty, illness, and conflict affecting much of the world. Having grown up in poverty with little education, he can relate well to these impoverished communities. These experiences inspired him to start the D. Gary Young Foundation, which has given aid to numerous projects, including: • Building a new school (the Young Living Academy) in Chongon, Ecuador • Tsunami relief • Hurricane Katrina aid • Miners’ aid • The Cinterandes Foundation mobile surgical unit that goes into the jungles of Ecuador • Building schools and a water system for Tarahumara Indians in Durango, Mexico • Medical mission trips to Ghana and Kenya with Young Living Essential Oils 15 The D. Gary Young Foundation provides all the school supplies and latest technical teaching aides to foster education and learning in a clean and drug-free environment. The school is built with a full kitchen to serve nutritious meals daily. The mission of the D. Gary Young Foundation is to provide educational, medical, and economic support to individuals and communities worldwide. Commitment The life of D. Gary Young is an example of overcoming obstacles, including poverty, disabling injury, ridicule, and other challenges, to excel in his desire to learn and become successful. His amazing story will inspire and motivate others to believe, transform their lives, and achieve their dreams. He is a man of great faith and belief in God, who loves his home and his family. His greatest joy is being of service to his fellow men and helping people reach their highest potential.
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