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Christmas Bells

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I’ve been diving in to the history behind some of our well known “vintage” Christmas carols this December. Some of you may have seen them in my FB stories. (I’m doing my best to highlight one per day). 🎄 It’s been so interesting and I’ve gained a much greater appreciation for songs and their backstage stories. 
Today’s archeological dig was especially compelling because it seems like it could have been written this year, and I wanted to share.  
🎶” I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” 🎶was written as a poem in the middle of our country’s Civil War in 1863 by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 
His wife of 18 years had just passed away unexpectedly, and his son had gone to fight for the freedom of all men to parts unknown. Longfellow was notified by telegram on December 1st,  that his son was seriously wounded at a battle during the Mine Run Campaign. He was emotionally devastated by both events and the stress of everyday life during war time.
Yet in his deepest despair, he retained his devout faith in Christ.   
As I read thru the verses of the original song (some of the modern versions have been altered), I was struck by these two in particular:
🎶’And in despair I bowed my head;
“There’s no peace on earth,” I said;
“For hate is strong,
and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men!”
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
“God is not dead, nor doth he sleep;
The Wrong shall fail, 
The Right prevail,
With peace on earth, good will to men.”🎶
Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of the dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
God’s not dead friends. He’s very much alive and He corrects injustices in His own timing. Keep the faith. Goodness and loving kindness will ultimately prevail. ❤️🇺🇸🙏
I’ll forever see this Christmas carol in a different way. May the peace that passes all understanding be with you today! 
xoxo~ liz
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Frozen Shoulder & Hormones

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​If you are in the 40 to 60 something age category (as I am), have you noticed that a number of friends or acquaintances of similar age have complained of shoulder joint pain and stiffness? I used to assume that this was the result of normal wear and tear as we age, and sometimes that is the case. Often tho, I run into people who have shoulder pain and stiffness who cannot recall having had a memorable recent injury. Idiopathic (ie: unknown cause) frozen shoulder usually starts out with a dull or achy pain in only one shoulder, with pain that may extend to the shoulder muscles that wrap around the front of the arm that ultimately leads to long term limited mobility of that joint.  It’s a painful and frustrating disorder because there isn’t really a known cure, and it nearly always “unfreezes” on its own within 6 months to 2 years, although injections to surgery are often recommended by western medicine. 


Idiopathic frozen shoulder (called “50 year old shoulder” in Eastern Medicine)  happens much more often in women than in men, usually between the age of 40 and 60yrs old…… coincidentally around the time hormone production really wanes… specifically estrogen.


When estrogen production decreases significantly, the flexibility of our connective tissue is affected. We may see it visibly as crepey looking skin, but make no mistake…. Your joints are being affected too….. In this case, specifically the shoulder capsule.


Learning what I’ve learned over the last many years, I’ve chosen not to go down this path by doing the following things:
💪Regular full motion exercise (lots of shoulder work)
💪Yoga (faith based for me)
💪Supporting my hormones fully thru perimenopause (early stage) and menopause. I use Progessence Plus (on my forearms and on the carotid artery points on my neck nightly, and I also alternate between PD 80/20 and Femigen (one capsule a day works for me). According to my labwork, tho I am in menopause, my estrogen and progesterone levels have been maintained at healthy levels to keep my body functioning well. (I highly recommend hormone/thyroid labwork on at least a yearly basis if you are wanting physical confirmation of what’s working and what’s not working for you!… if you do not have a way to get this done, please message me and I can help you.)


We are all built very differently, and are at different stages in our lives. If you support your hormones with a Young Living product(s)….. Tell me, what have you found that works for you, and how do you use it?
xoxo~ liz

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Freedom Threatened in Texas Now

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Friends, would you mind taking a minute to sign this very important petition (if you live in Texas) .
Do you know how the big box businesses (think Wally World, Amazon, Home Depot etc)  have only thrived since the quarantine and little businesses (think Mom and Pop stores and restaurants you love) have struggled to survive.
Well, the same thing is happening at our Texas state capitol. Big time multi million dollar lobbyists are still wine-ing and dining “those who make the rules” off site at swanky restaurants (etc) while grassroots “for the people” organizations are denied the ability to assemble in our capitol building to plead the case of freedom.
Make no mistake, this post is about choice and freedom, it’s not “anti” anything.
If you think va((ine injury is something that doesn’t happen (or…. that maybe it’s something affecting only some kids), I ask you to reconsider that thought. Do you know someone with an autoimmune disorder? I’d be happy to explain more of the vaccine/autoimmunity relationship if you are interested (pm me).
Medical freedom is something that all 👀 ‘s should be on right now, especially with the oncoming freight train that is the shining in the tunnel. 
Do your research DEEPLY (and on a search engine that is NOT GOOGLE) before you agree to have any va((ine injected into your body. Understand this, what you don’t know CAN hurt you…. and in the case of what’s coming, understand that your genetics (that means your eggs or sperm too) will be forever altered. Is it worth the risk for a virus with a %.03 (or less) mortality rate?
This is not a political party issue, this is a health freedom and Constitutional Rights issue.
Please consider signing the petition and also, should you feel led…. please consider donating. TFVC are fighting for all of us 🙏🇺🇸💝. 

#censorshipstinks

xoxo~ liz
your friendly holistic educator and truth seeker!
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Hmmm…Consider the Consequences

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This is a rather interesting drug delivery system. Big Pharma frequently models synthetically (or tries to) what nature does so well.
I’ll remain cautious of any internal drug delivery system that uses heavy metal within its structure. Heavy metal toxicity is always something to think about long term. According to the article, it looks like the metals used are chromium and gold. 
 When you open up the article and scroll down, there is also an interesting pic…. of these little devices on a cotton swab. Let your critical thinking mind wrap around that for a second or two. 
Have a beautiful weekend friends! Get outside and boost your immune system with fresh air, sunshine, and exercise! 
xoxo~ liz
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace

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🎶🎶 Sleeeeep in heavenly peace……🎶 🎶


Roughly 1/3 of the US population has at least occasional problems either falling asleep or staying asleep, and over time, sleeplessness will become a tremendous health problem if not addressed properly. (emphasis on the properly!)


There are more than 2 handfuls of common reasons why people have trouble sleeping (way more than I can cover here today). 


What’s concerning are the number of people who ultimately turn to prescription medication to help get a “good night’s ” sleep. We have been conditioned to believe that if a doctor writes a prescription, the benefits surely outweigh the risks. While this is sometimes true, it’s not always the case. “Sleeping pills” are what we call ‘fast movers’ in pharmacy…. ie: they are a popular item. 


Not so fast….  let’s take a look at a few lesser known truths about some common (Ambien, Klonopin, Lunesta, Restoril, Xanax, Sonata) prescription sleep aids:
😴None of these are approved by the FDA for long term use, yet people are on them for years.
The sleep achieved using any of these is not natural, refreshing, or restorative. The sleep you get  is an artificial sleep and your body recognizes the difference. Our body does its repairing and recovering during “natural sleep”, and that doesn’t happen to any appreciable degree when using the above medications. (In addition, by their very definition, they are an additional toxin the body must now work extra hard to clean out.)
😴All of the above prescription meds also block the body from being able to produce melatonin (the very hormone that helps us sleep). This is one of the reasons this group of prescription medications become addictive…. because your body produces less and less melatonin the longer you are on them.
😴Melatonin “deficiency” is a bigger problem than just not being able to sleep without a pill…. normal melatonin levels are necessary for immune function, having energy throughout the day, having healthy breast tissue, effective brain function, supports healthy cardiovascular function, improved GUT (yes!) health, eye health, and pancreas function (Just to name a few! 😍) 
😴Additionally, several of these prescription sleep aids also deplete a body’s stores of Calcium and Vitamin D over time (which will ultimately affect your bones and about 400 other necessary functions in the body) 😬


I am thankful that we have natural choices instead of that which is advertised as  ‘simple’ solutions in nearly every form of mainstream media you see. 
My favorite Young Living products that help me have a restful restorative night’s sleep are RutaVala (on the base of the big toe and in the belly button! and Immupro …. it’s back 🙌). I also love Frankincense and Peace & Calming!)
What’s your “go to” for a good night’s sleep? 
xoxo~ liz

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