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(I apologize this is late! I thought it was sent. 🙄 ...and there it sat as a draft...)
September sure does have a way of sneaking up on you, doesn't it?!? One day you’re still in summer mode, and the next the air shifts, the schedule fills back up, and suddenly everyone around you is coughing.
Kids are back in classrooms swapping germs and the rest of us are back in offices, back in routines, back in closer contact with more people than we were all summer.
This is the time of year when most people start thinking about immune support, and honestly, that’s the right instinct. Fall and winter ask a lot of our immune systems. The difference between people who sail through the season and people who spend it constantly run down usually comes down to how well they’ve been supporting their body before things get hard.
This month, I want to help you build that foundation. Because a little intentional support now goes a long way when everyone around you is getting sick in October.
Featured Class: Immune System 101
Did you know that your immune system has a memory or that your symptoms aren’t the enemy?
Most of us know we should “support our immune system,” but not many people actually understand how the immune system works, what weakens it, or what we can realistically do to strengthen it. That’s exactly what this class covers.
Immune System 101 walks through the basics in a way that’s easy to understand and genuinely practical. It covers:
- How the immune system actually works, including the difference between the innate and adaptive immune response
- The most common signs that your immune system is struggling and needs more support
- Foods and herbs that have been shown to support immune function (some of these might surprise you)
- How essential oils, including the Thieves and Vitality lines, can play a role in daily immune support
- The Young Living supplements most worth having on hand heading into fall
- Simple lifestyle habits that make a bigger difference than most people realize
If you’ve ever felt like you catch everything that’s going around, or you just want to feel more confident heading into cold and flu season, this is a great place to start.
5 Simple Ways to Support Your Immune System This Fall
You don’t need a complicated protocol to keep your immune system strong. These five habits are practical, easy to work into a normal routine, and make a big difference. Save this graphic for quick reference.
1. Take care of your gut
Nearly 70% of your immune system lives in your gut. Filling it with good bacteria through a quality probiotic like Life 9 helps your body digest nutrients properly and supports your immune response from the inside out. It’s one of the most overlooked immune support habits there is.
2. Prioritize sleep
Getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep is one of the single most effective things you can do for immune health. When you’re sleep deprived, your body produces fewer infection-fighting cells and your recovery time slows significantly. A consistent bedtime matters more than most people give it credit for.
3. Manage stress where you can
Chronic stress keeps your body stuck in fight-or-flight mode, which over time suppresses immune function. Even small resets help, whether that’s a few minutes of deep breathing, a walk outside, or diffusing something calming like Lavender or Stress Away at the end of the day.
4. Keep your vitamin D levels up
Most people are deficient in vitamin D heading into fall, and it’s one of the most important nutrients for a healthy immune response. As the days get shorter and sun exposure decreases, a quality supplement like Super Vitamin D is worth adding to your daily routine.
5. Diffuse Thieves in shared spaces
Whether it’s your home, your car, or your desk at work, diffusing Thieves while you’re back in closer contact with more people is one of the easiest things you can do this season. It smells like fall and your immune system will thank you.
Upcoming Events and Classes
2026 YL Days
October 3, 2026, YL Day is all about coming together, gathering with friends, sharing ideas, and feeling inspired. Whether you’re hosting your own event or joining online, it’s your chance to connect, learn, and grow. Mark your calendar!
Keep an eye on all of the Experience Young Living Events YL is planning near you. Bookmark this page and check back regularly, they host both virtual and in-person events throughout the year.
GRO Sway classes for your oily learning pleasure
- Thieves This signature oil is featured in the essential oil blend, cleaning supplies, laundry soap, & oral care. Our branding has changed but the products are the same!
- NingXia Red Since Gary Young found out about NingXia wolfberries in the 1990s, he has brought this premium wolfberry to us in NingXia Red an amazing antioxidant drink. Learn about its uses and how it can change your health and life!
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Monthly Gifts with Purchase
CLICK HERE to check out this month's gifts with purchase!
Free Gifts with Purchase
Fall is here! It’s back to school, back to schedules, back to busy. This September, feel ready for whatever fall throws at you with a little extra support plus some free fall-ready favorites to sweeten the season.
100PV Loyalty Order
Ginger essential oil, 5 ml
YL tip: Tummy flutters got you feeling a bit yucky? Inhale directly from the bottle for a comforting experience. Can also be put on the arch of the foot for reflexology help to the stomach!
200PV Order
Raven essential oil blend, 15 ml
YL tip: Dilute and apply with roller and massage onto your chest and neck or diffuse 8–20 drops in any stuffy environment for a fresh, crisp, perfect-for-fall aroma. Great in the diffuser for a restful night's sleep!
300PV Order
ImmuPro Chewable Tablets
YL tip: Take before bed—the touch of melatonin will support restful sleep cycles while also providing immune support.
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Loyalty Reward Special for September
Save 15% on an immune support favorite with your Loyalty Reward order! Inner Defense has Thieves, Lemongrass and Thyme for a powerful immune system defender!
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Our See 🐝 Dee (sorry for the hoopla, but the real letters flag publications as spam!) products and Master Formula are 50% off through Nov. 11, 2026 while supplies last!
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September Wellness Box Ideas:
Good / Better / Best Immune Support
These are the products I recommend building your fall immune support routine around. Start wherever feels right and add on from there.
Good: Essential Foundation (100+ PV)
The essentials for daily immune support heading into fall. These three cover your vitamin C, your gut health, and a foundational diffuser blend for shared spaces.
- Super C™: supports normal immune, respiratory, and circulatory function with added bioflavonoids for better absorption
- Life 9®: a high-potency probiotic with 17 billion live cultures to support gut health, which is where nearly 70% of the immune system lives
- Thieves® essential oil blend (15ml): the go-to fall and winter diffuser blend for your home, classroom, or office
Combined total: approximately 105.75 PV
Better: Level Up (add these to clear 200 PV)
Add these to your Good order to bring in deeper nutritional support and vitamin D, one of the most commonly deficient and immune-critical nutrients heading into the darker months:
- Oregano Vitality™ (5ml): one of the most potent immune-supporting oils in the Vitality line, great added to a capsule or a drop in water
- Thieves® Household Cleaner: plant-based concentrated cleaner for the whole home, so the surfaces your family touches every day are as clean as your supplements
- ImmuPro™: a chewable supplement combining Ningxia wolfberry, reishi mushroom, and melatonin to support immune function and restful sleep
- Super Vitamin D: supports healthy vitamin D levels, which most people are deficient in and which plays a key role in immune function
Combined total with Good: approximately 212 PV
Best: Full Protection Mode (add these to clear 300 PV)
Add these to your Better order to round out a comprehensive fall wellness routine with targeted immune-support oils and a tasty drink:
- NingXia Red® (2-pack): antioxidant-rich daily drink to support immune response and overall vitality
- Inner Defense: reinforces systemic defences and supports healthy immune function
Combined total with Good and Better: approximately 324.75 PV
Note: PV values are approximate. Please verify current totals on your Young Living account before sharing.
Make sure to login and set up your monthly wellness box through Loyalty Rewards to earn even more! Not sure what the Loyalty Rewards program is all about? CLICK HERE to learn more.
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Two Fall Recipes to Support Your Immune System
Both of these have become part of my fall routine. Simple to make, easy to keep up with, and actually enjoyable. This tea smells incredible and has become my go-to when I feel like I need to stay ahead of something.
September is the setup month. What you do now, the habits you build, the products you add, the routines you put in place, determines how you feel in October, November, and beyond.
Your immune system is working for you every single day. Give it something to work with.
Here’s to a healthy, strong fall!
✏️📚Have a great September and keep spreading the oily good news!
If you’d like help choosing products, sharing recipes, or sending this resource to someone special, I’m always here.
Kathaleen May
Text: 682-207-2337
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