In this issue:

Message From Toni

Sale - 1 oz Size Bottles for Preparedness Kits

Testimonials, Questions and Tips

Final Good-Bye to 'What To Do Book'

Quote of the Month

Private Labeling for Your Oil Bottles

Dear Friends:

Each month I do my best to share something of interest and value with you. I almost always take my own life experiences to share, or events from the lives of people I know well.

Lately, my attention has been drawn back to prepardness. This seems to be a re-occurring theme in my life. I have become somewhat prepared for emergencies, but always realize I have more to learn. I have to admit something to you. Even with all of the natural disasters that have taken place in the last three years and the threat of major disease outbreaks, I had allowed myself to mentally fall into a state of "yes, but all is well with me." That was very foolish of me.

I had a reality check during my trip to Utah last December. I witnessed two of my children experience feet, not inches, of snow fall coupled with ice. My son, Gerard, and I went to the leading preparedness company in the United States, which happens to be located in Salt Lake City. Their shelves were practically barren. During this same period of time my youngest daughter moved from CA to Spokane,WA where she was greeted with three weeks of continual snow. Our phone calls were about food supplies, staying warm and good bread and soup recipes. Jennifer and her family had food storage and resources in their home.  So, making trips out ...a choice. They were prepared because they had done the prepardness before the need arose.

I have been aware of your 'bouts of flu along with days of coughing and sinus congestion. You've called me with questions and orders for China Blend, Bronchitis EZE or Virus A-Way after you were unwell. But the truth is, you need to have those items in your home to use right away... when you feel the first twang of change occuring in your body. That's the time to use those products for the maximum effect. I know that during this time of the year, daily doses of ImmuBoost Extra are essential in my own routine, and I've used more pre-cautions with other products as of two weeks ago when my area of the country was hit with some virus/flu thing. I've said it over and over, but it still remains true, if our immune system is strong, we are more likely to avoid being unwell. We need to pay attention to the immune system and the ph of our bodies.

I don't think any of us can deny that we are experiencing both illnesses and weather patterns that are intense. I never feel afraid or scared, but understand that to take a few precautions is a wise thing to do.

Tornadoes recently caused massive destruction not too far from my home, and the prediction for the wheat crop this summer is dismal from all the reports I'm hearing. I recently went in on a 'group buy' to get more wheat for my bread making times. I bought seeds for sprouting and I plan to dehydrate a portion of my garden this year. My friend Jan Jenson is a wonderful source of information on dehydration, sprouting and a lot more. She is a health and preparedness coach. Give Jan a call. Home: 704.6581946 or Cell: 704.4506115. Ask about her info on dehydration and sprouting if you need very detailed "how to" reporting. Over the years, I've found Jan to be a wonderful resource and friend.

What would actually happen if we could not get to a grocery store, an Emergency Room, or if we did not have electricity in our homes for several days... or weeks...or longer? What would we eat? How would we mend that open wound?

When I moved to SC three years ago, my first aid kits..traditional, homeopathic, and herbal...were mistakenly donated along with some other items for a community yard sale. I've been meaning to replace those items. You know how it is, things kept getting in the way of my good intentions.

Last week, while I was working in my home office, the thought came pulsing through me that I needed to stop what I was doing and get together the items I might need either for myself or for others, in case of a first aid emergency. I got up immediately from my desk and went out to find the necessary items. Bandages for regular wounds and for burns, various ointments, cold and hot packs, cotton of all sorts, peroxide, Miracle II soap and neutralizer, super glue to mend skin wounds and everything else I could possibly think of myself and by calling two of my children who are in traditional health care. I bottled essential oils that I didn't already have in my home kit and I tucked in liquid herbals of all types from my stock.

I spent portions of four days gathering items. Just 'cause... you never know. Now please understand that I do not feel an emergency pounding at my door. I do not live in fear. However, it feels good to know that I have done what I could to secure items I could find very useful.

I have never taken a harsh marketing approach to try and scare or push people into buying products from me. I know this would not be good intent on my part. But, please... it is important to be prepared. Always live in hope and feelings of security, but if you are prepared with some extra food and water, a good first aid kit, it feels better than not having it. It really does.

A really good web site for preparedness items and ideas for your family is www.beprepared.com.

Appreciation and Blessings,

PS... As I was just finishing this article (Feb. 21st), there was an electrical outage in my area of SC. Stores immediately closed and everyone was asked to go home and stay off of the roads. The electricity (which means everything in my house except water) was out for over two hours. Fortunately, I had enough supplies to light a fire and stay warm. I had an oil lamp for light and some candles. If the power would have been out for much longer, I would have had an issue staying warm....even here in SC... where there is no snow or low temps to deal with.

So, on the 22nd, I went out and bought more Java Logs (eco friendly/made from coffee grounds), more emergency candles, and a moderate stack of wood. I noticed I wasn't the only one doing this because the shelves were almost empty by the time I got to the store.

March 4 - Web Geek note: As I'm reviewing Toni's newletter for the web site, another line of Tornado-producing storms is marching across South Carolina! 

China Blend $39.00- 1 oz.

Assists with viral and bacterial issues. Formula change. Now with larger amounts of Clove Bud and Thyme Serpolet.

ImmuBoost Extra $27.75- 1 oz

For balancing and sustaining the immune system.

De-ConGest $24.00-1oz

To assist with lung congestion.

Muscle EZE $36.75 -1oz

To assist with muscle aches and pains. Contains generous amounts of Helichrysum and Black Pepper.

Lavender, High Altitude $31.00 -1oz

Adaptagenic oil for calming, wound healing, burns, disinfecting, sinus issues, balancing the entire body.

Tea Tree $18.50 -1oz

To assist with infections of all types. In France, this oil is used internally as a replacement for anti-biotics.

Peppermint $18.00 -1oz

Adaptagenic oil for uplifting the spirits. Great for promoting feelings of energy, clearing stuffy noses,upset stomachs, nausea, and sore throats.

Migraine EZE $39.60 -1oz

To assist with difficult headaches. Apply to area of concern at the first moment of pain. Highly effective. Contains Helichrysum. Topical application.

Pest A-Way $16.00 -1oz

To keep away insects and 'no see ums' of all kinds. Safe for children and animals. Apply topically. Can be mixed in water and coconut emulsifier for use in a spray bottle. Topical application.

Lime $18.00 -1oz

Disinfecting, refreshing, promotes feelings of joy and happiness. This oil is just for fun during stressful times or anytime. It's a wonderful scent to wear in the summertime.

Testimonials, Questions and Tips

Testimonial: The Bronchitis EZE is awesome! It did the trick!! After the 1st dose, I could feel a difference in the openness of my bronchial airways and lung capacity. After the 2nd dose I could tell a marked improvement in my overall condition. Specifically, about 70% of the wheezing had gone! Today, after having taken 3 doses in 24 hrs, I have almost no mucus left to expel. I cough only about every 2 hours and it's a very normal depth cough.
Deborah from Augusta, GA

Testimonial: I just wanted to give you an update on how I am progressing with the Liver-Ez and the Dandelion Tincture - what a blessing it is to me and my body!!! Very unexpected results! I am the amazing shrinking woman.

Before I started your Liver cleanse I had a detox foot bath. The water looked like someone had dumped a cup of red mud along with a cup of black top soil in the mixture. I was told that the foot bath revealed that I needed a liver cleanse. That's when I began to think about my liver. The Dandelion Tincture and Liver EZE are providing positive results on my lymph system, too. I'm having all sorts of ineresting results.
Beryl, Simpsonville, SC

Question: Can you explain why Dandelion Tincture worked so well for your weight loss?
Answer: Probably not. I am still in a certain amount of shock over it. It's been nine months now, and my weight seems to have balanced out at a healthy 129lbs. Recently, I donated blood to the Red Cross. My blood pressure was 112/73 and the iron content in my blood was very high. So much for needing meat when you are post menopausal. Back to your question. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is known to remineralize the body and can be helpful to menopausal women. It is a blood tonic, blood cleanser, and lymph cleanser. It is also a strong diuretic. It is quite effective in treating disorders of the liver and bile, especially jaundice. Dandelion contains eudesmanolides-compounds not found in any other herb-along with flavonoids, mucilage, and sterols. The combination of these compounds stimulates biles, a fluid that graciously aids fat digestion. Eating the fresh leaves in a salad is also said to assist those with diabetes, excessive sleepiness and obesity.

It's coming on Spring, the best time of the year to use Dandelion Tincture as a liver cleanse - April - May.

Tip: If you are experiencing Winter Blues, eat foods that contain Basil or put a drop or two of Basil essential oil on a cotton puff and inhale it.

Written by my later husband, Dirk van Gils. What To Do When Antibiotics Don't Work has become a great friend and teacher to all that have used it to stay well. It is a detailed guide to mixing and using herbal tinctures and essential oils. Written using the work of medical Drs. Jean Claude LaPraz and Christian Durraffourd 's 40 years of research and work in France, this book has become a staple to many. Over 50 recipes are included in the book with very detailed and correct information about aromatherapy and the use of essential oils. Since it was first published in 2002, thousands and thousands of copies have been sold directly through me and three other distributors. I currently have less than four hundred copies of What To Do left. I have decided that I will retire this book when those copies are gone.

If you need to stock copies for your inventory or know of someone who could benefit from this material, please let them know this book is about to be retired. And, thank you for having been so loyal to the purpose and concepts contained in this material. As we all move into unchartered times, the information in What To Do could be more necessary than ever for those who don't have it. Thank you again, with love. TvG

"Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we learn. The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and prejudices and the acceptance of love back in our hearts. Love is the essential reality and our purpose on earth. To be consciously aware of it, to experience love in ourselves and others, is the meaning of life. Meaning does not lie in things. Meaning lies in us."

Marianne Williamson

Private Labeling for YOUR essential oil bottles

Inexpensive and Smart

If you have considered personalizing your essential oils with your own logo or name, now could be the time to move forward with that idea. A little over one year ago, I purchased a wonderful new full color professional label printer. My printer uses a unique plastic peel-off label that offers a high gloss-stain resistant finish. I began using these labels during the latter part of 2006. I am so happy with the results in every way...and so are those of you who have private labeled. By the way, thank you for that business and trust.

I had been working with a limited number of private label customers for many years, but with the addition of this new equipment, I was able to update all of my old customers to the new, smart, professional label... and accept additional private label customers. It's been working very well for all of us.

The master label set-up fee is $300. This includes all of your additional label changes and growth for...well forever, unless you decide to change your label in maor ways. This is an awesome opportunity and value.

Minimum bottle orders are well with-in the reach of the small business owner. Of course, I can provide products for any company, no matter how large.

If you are thinking of working with Purest Products on the wholesale level or have a need for private labeling, please call me at 803.732.3646 or email me at info@purestproducts.com. I'll be happy to help you get started.

Thank you for making my life so rewarding. Your business is always appreciated. If you need to be removed from this email list, please send an email to: info@purestproducts.com. Your name will be removed immediately with my thanks for spending some time with me. TvG