It’s not always easy, but it will always be worth it!
xoxo~ lizđ
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#healthyhealing
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Liz James · ·
It’s not always easy, but it will always be worth it!
xoxo~ lizđ
#sharingiscaringÂ
#healthyhealing
#ThanksYL
Liz James · ·
âTo know a personâs experiences from the past, examine the body now.â ~ Ancient Anon.
(Here are links to skin clues in this chapter of the âBecoming Your Own Health Detectiveâ series)
Skin Part I:Â https://www.goodmedicine.info/blog/health-clues-in-our-skin-1
âSkin Part II:Â https://www.goodmedicine.info/blog/health-clues-in-your-skin-part-2
âDry itchy skin is common in the winter, so this is probably a fairly hot topic right about now thanks to the winter climateâïž. Often easier said than rememberedâŠâŠ drink more water if dry skin is your current nemesis! People tend to consume less water in the winter, so be vigilant and conscientious of how much water you are actively consuming daily. If plain water isnât your cuppa, add in YLâs Vitality Drops (RegularâŠ.. Grapefruit Bergamot & Lavender Lemon or for a little extra pep in your step, EnergyâŠ.. Jade Lemon & Spearmint Tangerine). YLâs Coconut Lime Body Butter is a great tool for combating winter dry skin from the outside, and its smell makes me feel like itâs summer on the beach with a little umbrella adorned drink in my hand! Â
Beyond dehydration, there is a wide variety of other reasons for dry skin. If fairly localized (or patchy) consider the skin care products you are using. Harsh chemicals in standard skincare products are commonplace, and your skin will recognize the difference! We are blessed by Young Livingâs skin care line, Thieves products, and Savvy Minerals makeup and these âcleanâ products are important tools for healthy skin.
Contact dermatitis is another localized type of dry or irritated skin. As its name suggests, it is inflammation đ„resulting from contact to a trigger irritant or allergen. It usually clears up on its own over time as long as exposure to the trigger is halted.Â
Eczema (aka: atopic dermatitis) is a catch-all term for a group of conditions that make skin inflamedđ„ or irritatedâŠ.. A bigger chronic problem. An estimated 10% of people in the USA have some form of eczema. Research suggests that eczema falls into the autoimmune condition category, and may have a genetic component (as do many autoimmune disorders). The good news is that, thanks to epigenetics (our environment is an enormous influencer of gene expression), WE ALL have a great deal of control of our environment, and can do quite a lot to keep the problematic genes from expressing themselves.
The term eczema comes from the Greek word âekzeinâ which means âto boil overâ….. In this case, itâs an external sign that trouble is brewing in the gut. Keeping skin inflammationđ„ down ultimately lies in healing your digestive tract and avoiding food triggers such as sugar, gluten, and processed foodsâŠ.. remembering that we are all uniquely made and one manâs trigger may not be anotherâs! It can be tricky to identify your trigger, but stick with it⊠it typically takes 6-8 weeks of avoiding a trigger for true healing to reveal itself.
Autoimmune disorders are like catsâŠ. You may start out with oneđ, but people rarely typically end with just oneđđđđ, so itâs best to get eczema under control before it âboils overâ into other body system dysfunctions. Sulfurzyme, Life 9 probiotic, and Essentialzyme4 are just a few of the amazing supportive tools we have available to us as Young Living members! #nobodywantstocollectAutoimmunedisorders
âSallow skinâ is another rather broad term for a general unhealthy skin tone that tends towards dullish, yellowish, or pale. Do not misinterpret this. There are very healthy people with a natural bent towards pale or olive complexionâŠâŠ but if you walk into an oncologistâs waiting room, youâll immediately know what this skin tone looks like. Sallow skin is very identifiable, and there are varying degrees of âsallowâ. Regardless of the degree, it is definitely a clue to perk up and make some health and habit changes!
Common causes of sallow skin include:
đSmoking
đVitamin Deficiency (esp Vit A, Vit B12, Vit C, Vit D, Vit E) #haveyoutriedMasterFormulaÂ
đSerious chronic stress (long term âheavyâ emotional stress)Â
đLack of Sleep
đPoor skin care
đAn underlying chronic health conditionÂ
đCertain medications
Rosacea, a red or âruddyâ complexion is also a branch of the autoimmune family tree, so it behooves the bearer of chronic rosy cheeks to support their immune and digestive systems.
Hair in unwanted places is a sure sign of a hormonal imbalance for women. Traditionally, weâve been led to believe that unwanted hair growth is likely related to excess testosterone, and that is only partially true. The bigger picture is that our hormonal system is a finely tuned instrument and it only takes a fraction of an imbalance to cause significant problems. The balance between circulating testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone is important, as is insulin sensitivity.
Insulin (a hormone too!) resistance is typically caused by years of a diet high in sugar and refined carbs. In the insulin resistant individual, the body is losing its ability to respond to glucose and to properly metabolize food. Someone who is insulin resistant will have a hard time balancing sex hormones without addressing the insulin resistance component first. Insulin resistance is often seen in tandem with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Diet and exercise are absolutely critical tools to use when addressing the root cause. Advanced labwork is also a key tool. Simply measuring basic glucose is not enough. Youâll also want HbA1c and fasting insulin tested (as well as a hormone panel). Find your favorite holistic or integrative health provider to help walk you thru hormone balancing, and listen to you body! Insulin resistance will ultimately lead to Insulin injections if not addressed properly, and nobody wants that! We farmgirls call this âfish or cut bait time.â As the CEO of your own body, important decisions need to be made for your VIP companyâs health. Â
As a reminder: I am not a doctor, and cannot diagnose, treat, or offer to cure you. The goal of this series is to provide thought provoking clues so that you can manage your own health a little more effectively and efficiently! I CAN help you learn to navigate how to do this in a way that honors your unique body and life.
That said, tried and true beginner thru advanced steps geared to improved health will ALWAYS include:
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Getting rid of toxins
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Cleaning up your diet
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Staying well hydrated with âcleanâ water
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Exercising regularly
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Getting 7-8 hr of sleep
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Managing stress properly
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Working on decreasing inflammation
Have a beautiful day friends!Â
xoxo~ liz
#caringissharing
#pharmacistandfarmacist
#applicationofknowledgeispower
#skininthegameÂ
#goodmedicine
#goodmedicineisknowingthyselfwell
#yourskinisamirrortoyourhealth
#ThanksYL
Liz James · ·
Make no mistake, Big Pharma is (and will continue to) reap enormous financial rewards from our country’s current govt administration policies. The plan for low cost insulin and epinephrine that recently was approved last year has been reversed…. this reversal will kill untold numbers of people who cannot afford their medicine. The ‘rona vax is most assuredly a big income producer for pharmacies, both short term and long term. “They” don’t do anything for free. (If the term “binary poison” is not a phrase you are familiar with, I suggest doing some research…. your health is dependent upon understanding this concept.)
There are many ways to be the healthiest and best “you” you can be, and those ways have stood the test of time, unlike experimental ingredients. Do not be swayed by fear of something for which there is a cure. (even Facebook has retracted their rhetoric about the false dangers of HCQ)
xoxo~liz
#knowbetterdobetterbebetterÂ
#theapplicationofknowledgeispowerÂ
#ThanksYLÂ
#wisdomandtruthisgoodmedicine
#discernmentisagiftyoushouldnotturndown
Liz James · ·
âI find this curious: occasionally medications are pulled off the market permanently when confirmed deaths due to taking the medication starts to become a “thing”.
For example:
đSeldane (an antihistamine) was approved in 1985 and banned in 1997 for causing 8 known deaths.
đThe Fen/Phen debacle (for the pharmacists who were around in the 90’s, you’ll also remember this one). Fenfluramine/dexfenfluramine and Phentermine combo for weight loss……. remember that one? It was a hot and heavy combo in 1992 until 90 confirmed cases of heart valve problems in women took that combo off the market in
1997. (Phentermine was allowed to stay but the fenfluramine/dexfenfluramine was pulled). Turns out, 30% of the people who had taken the Fen/Phen combo ended up with abnormal heart dysfunction….. it just took 5 years of “ojt” for it to become accepted truth.
đBaycol was pretty short lived. It was a “golden child statin”….. sure to lower cholesterol at low doses, and introduced in 1997. It was withdrawn from the market in 2001 after having caused 52 deaths related to rhabdomyolysis.
đVioxx was a very popular anti-inflammatory approved in 1999, used to treat arthritis. In 2003 it was a “top 10” most widely prescribed drug…. another “golden child” of the pharmaceutical industry. In 2004, Merck (the manufacturer) announced a world wide withdrawal of the medication. Over 88,000 heart attacks including 38,000 deaths from those heart attacks was the reason for the withdrawal. By the time it was withdrawn, an estimated 20 million people had taken it.
8 deaths. Drug pulled from the market
90 serious heart related dysfunctions. Drug pulled from the market.
52 deaths. Drug pulled from the market.
38,000 deaths. Drug pulled from the market
Roughly, each medication was recalled 4-5 years after it was introduced to the market, and unlike the vaccine industry, at least the survivors received some pretty hefty payouts by Big Pharma for their pain and suffering. Survivors of a vaccine injury will not get a hot cent because that’s what’s written into our country’s laws.
As of today, February 4th….. a certain vaccine (which shall remain nameless to protect this account) has been in circulation for a few months. According to the CDC VAERS tracking site (which is historically UNDER reported) here’s the current stats:
Deaths: 285
Life Threatening Adverse Events: 270
Total reported adverse events: 9794
I’m just gonna leave it at that, but I will place pics of the VAERS numbers from the website in the comments.
I love my friends. #thatwouldbeyou. xoxo~ liz
#sharingiscaring
#thereareotherwaystobewellandhealthy
#RussianRoulette
#Imafinderofrootcauses
#goodmedicineisunderstandingthenumbers
Liz James · ·
We tend to look at acne as an unpleasant teenage memory, but blemishes, whether adolescent or adult, contains valuable health clues! There are some incredibly toxic prescription medications for acne, and if they can be avoided they should be. Young Living has a Maximum Strength Acne Treatment cream (item #23795) and the Charcoal Bar Soap (item #23799) that are both incredible tools in defeating acne from the outside. However, acne is representative of an imbalance within the body that should be addressed if a chronic situation is to be overcome in a healthy manner.Â
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Clues can be found knowing the location of the blemish breakout, the âstyleâ of the breakout, and the âtypeâ of the breakout, and the frequency of the breakout.Â
Clue Type: FrequencyÂ
A chronic blemish problem on a specific area of the face is a strong indicator of which body system is lacking support. If the root cause goes unaddressed, there may eventually be spillover to other parts of the face or body.Â
Clue Type: Acne Appearance
Red Inflamed Skin in combination with acne- usually due to poor detoxification, so there is a buildup of toxins the body cannot get rid of fast enough. This is a key indicator that lifestyle changes must happen and that the liver is in need of supportive tender loving care.. Most often, a processed food diet and/or toxic skincare products are causative culprits. Genetically, we are all very different, and some people process toxins better than others, even within families. #MTHFRgenevarianceisagoodstudytopic
Painful red cystic acne- poor liver detoxification and a sluggish lymphatic system. (Note to self: are you supporting your lymphatic system with gentle lymphatic massage you can do yourself? #YouTubeisyourfriend Are you adding YLâs Lemon Vitality essential oil to your water on the regular for lymphatic system support?)Â
Acne closely surrounding the mouth: may indicate digestive system inflammation, food intolerances, underactive liver function, and too little hydrochloric acid in the stomachâŠ.. A quite common thing! There are other health clues indicating low stomach acid out #tobecoveredlaterâŠ. And EssentialZyme (regular EZyme, not the EZyme4) is an excellent product Young Living has which supports healthy stomach acid production as well as digestive enzymes. #haveyouhadyourdigestiveenzymestoday
Rash like pimples and uneven skin tone – may indicate candida (a yeast) overgrowth in the body. You may also find a rash in warm moist areas of the body such as armpits, groin, folds of skin on the torso, and on the feet. Investigate what a âcandida dietâ might mean for you. If you are not taking Young Livingâs Life 9 probiotic, now would also be a good time to start in addition to changing eating habits. Candida overgrowth is a VERY common problem, especially for those whose diet is high in sugar and processed foods.
Breakouts along the jawline- these tend to wax and wane in a cyclic nature and are usually related to a hormonal imbalance. (Ex: Poly cystic ovarian syndrome, androgen dominance, or estrogen dominance are frequent offenders here). Be patient!! These can sometimes take awhile to get under control once youâve begun addressing the problem. As many of you ladies already know, Progessence Plus can be a game changer for this type of acne as it supports healthy hormones (note: not recommended to be used in combination with Birth Control Pills containing progesterone. Iâm not a fan of Birth Control Pills as a pharmacistâŠâŠ they really do a number on your body, including adversely affecting your thyroid function. Many young women are put on BCPâs to control acne (not realizing they will be trading one problem for a host of others ) when all they usually need to do is clean up their diet and skincare and learn to detoxify properly.
Whiteheads or Blackheads- often due to the use of chemically âdirtyâ skincare or makeup, or failure to clean the skin properly with healthy skincare options (Have you tried Young Livingâs ART , Bloom, or Orange Blossom skincare lines? YLâs Charcoal bar soap is a must have for anyone who need to up their skincare game.
Breakouts on the cheeks- often the result of a high fat and mucus forming diet, and also âŠ.. This would be a diet high in âbadâ fats, commercial dairy (not raw), refined sugar, and processed foods. Cheek acne, when paired with gum disease, tooth sensitivity, or tooth pain may also indicate a subclinical infection somewhere within the mouth.
Breakouts on the line from the outside corner of the nostril to the corner of the mouth- the colon!!!! I speak from personal experience on this oneâŠ. Whenever my personal âhouseâ is out of order, I occasionally get a really interesting rash in this very location. Young Livingâs Juvatone is very much one of my best friends, and I use it to support my liver which in turn supports my colon health!Â
Internal and External Factors Causing Acne: This list is not comprehensive, but itâs a great place to start! With nearly all of these factors, the root cause lies within the realm of âthings we can controlâ if we choose to do the work.
đ„Candida, fungus and molds – usually will cause âshinyâ skin that will be oilier than normal, most often affecting the T-Zone. Fungus and molds can hide quite easily in a home or office building, and itâs worth the effort to track it down and clean it up, especially if you have other health clues indicating that fungus/mold may indeed be amongst you and your loved ones.
đ„Congested Liver- lots of blackheads and clogged pores that are red and sore to the touch.
đ„PCOS, childbirth, menopause, estrogen dominance, breast feeding (all hormonal imbalance events)- acne most often sits just below the skin and is often tender to the touch. Women most often experience most of this type of acne along their jawline. Do not underestimate the power of a good friend like Progessence Plus in times such as these.
đ„Blemishes along the very edges of the hairline only are often a reaction to chemicals in skincare, makeup, or shampoo. #haveyoutriedtoxinfreeYLSavvyMinerals
Acne face mapping is quite revealing in terms of health clues as is face mapping in general! I could write for weeks on this particular topic, so hopefully this brief overview has given you the spark to do a little more digging on your own. Ultimately, inflammation, hormones, and/or an overtaxed liver are the three main causative agents of acne. Now itâs your turnâŠ. What products have you found to be helpful in managing your skinâs health?Â
We have much more to cover on skin health clues⊅stay tuned!Â
xoxo~ liz
My goal is to teach you how to discerningly care for yourself! đ
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#caringissharing
#pharmacistandfarmacist
#applicationofknowledgeispower
#skininthegame
#goodmedicine
#goodmedicineisknowingthyselfwell
#yourfaceisamirrortoyourhealth
#ThanksYL
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