SALT LAKE CITY—August 16, 2013—Young Living, the World Leader in Essential Oils®, announces the formation of a new Scientific Advisory Council comprised of prominent scientific professionals from around the globe with years of experience in integrative therapy.

Young Living’s founder and CEO, D. Gary Young, carefully selected the newly appointed council members due to their extensive experience within their fields and shared passion for natural products and wellness. The council will provide valuable insight into the development of essential oils and oil-infused products and will be called upon to share knowledge, leadership, and insights based on their expertise.

The council members are Dr. Alishia M. Alibhai; Dr. Christi Bonds-Garrett; Scott Johnson, ND; Dr. Hsueh-Kung (HK) Lin; Dr. Peter Minke; Dr. Carlos Orozco; Dr. Tom Reed; Dr. Mahmoud Suhail; and Dr. Cole Woolley.

"The level of global talent included in Young Living’s Scientific Advisory Council is a testament to Young Living’s leadership in the essential oils field and our product excellence, which is second to none,” said Scott Johnson, Young Living’s director of global education and sales. “Each and every member of the council shares Gary’s passion for discovery and integrating natural therapies."

For more information about the Young Living Scientific Advisory Council, click here.

Young Living Essential Oils, LC, based in Lehi, Utah, is the world leader in essential oils, offering the highest-quality oil-infused products available. Young Living takes its industry leadership seriously, setting the standard with its proprietary Seed to Seal® quality commitment. This guiding principle helps Young Living protect the planet and provide authentic products that its Brand Partners and Customers can feel confident using and sharing with friends and family. Young Living’s products—sourced from corporate-owned farms, partner farms, and other trusted suppliers—not only support a healthy lifestyle, but also provide opportunities for over 6 million global Brand Partners to find a sense of purpose and whole-life wellness by aligning their work with the Young Living values and passions. For more information, visit YoungLiving.com, follow @youngliving on Instagram, or like us on Facebook.

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