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Seeds of Thyme Answers About Frankincense

Liz James · October 10, 2023 ·

Good word from Seeds of Thyme

. My two all-time personal favorite ways to use Frankincense are:

as an ingredient in my easy-peasy DIY face serum

and

as an ingredient in the most miraculous DIY “pain bomb” capsule

(ok, 3 ways!

)

as an ingredient in my easy peasy all purpose nasal spray. (I’ve probably gifted a couple hundred of these bottles of amazingness over the last 10 years and taught hundreds more how to make them).

God-given goodness

what is frankincense?

Heart Rate Variability

Liz James · October 4, 2023 ·

What is Heart Rate Variability?

… and why would it matter to each one of us?

In a nutshell:

HRV is a scientific measurement of the body’s overall health.

Overall health is determined by the body’s capability to recover and adapt to changes in the environment.

The ultimate measurement of health is Heart Rate Variability.

A consistently low HRV is consistent with poor or declining health.

I was reading about HRV a few weeks ago, and I wondered if essential oils could have an impact on improving our ability to “bounce back”. Being the super curious nerd that I am, I started researching and found some super interesting studies. I won’t include all that I found here, but I did want to share one compilation with you.

It’s so easy to become complacent in what we do. Sometimes we fall off the wagon because we forget the “why” we fell in love with something in the first place.

Use your oils daily and often! For the “just the facts” crowd, here’s the abbreviated outcome. Lavender improves Heart Rate Variability which helps the body more quickly move from the Sympathetic Nervous system response (fight, flight, or freeze) into Parasympathetic Response (rest, recover, and digest).

Who is your buddy when you need help bouncing back?

….. Lavender!

xoxo~ liz

https://www.mskcc.org/…/integrative…/herbs/lavender

AAAh Autumn Fragrances

Liz James · October 3, 2023 ·

It’s officially Autumn, which means all things spice, fir trees, and seasonal immune system support! The old you (and me) probably bought a Fall-scented plug-in that belted out endocrine-disrupting fragrance which only further tanked the taxed endocrine system of anyone who is exposed, but pat yourself on the back…. you and I haven’t done that in years!

Give some of these diffuser blends a try for Autumn aromatic health support! Yummy is as yummy does

Which blend are you trying first? Oct 16th / Chai Tea is going down here today for me!

October Young Living Free Gifts

Liz James · October 1, 2023 ·

Can you believe it? We are in the final quarter of 2023. Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year, despite the fact that this time of year seems to always pick up in speed. (2024 will be here before we blink an eye!

)

Young Living continues to take good care of us with these seasonally appropriate gifts with qualifying purchase, and some of my faves for free?…… YES Please!

Eucalyptus Globulus…. this is a fan favorite for its ability to effectively support an open airway breathing

situation, especially when the struggle is real

! (whether that be seasonally or you just need a little breathing boost

! )…. but did you know that it also appears to have a positive effect on pain an inflammatory response simply by inhaling it? (Check out this and other studies posted in the “Discover our Research” sections on the YL website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3703330/ )

Stress Away is another personal favorite of mine! I have several open bottles strategically situated so that it’s never far from my reach. I use it for daytime management of stress. When I was working behind the counter of the pharmacy, a bottle could always be found in my lab coat. (And not infrequently, I would have co-workers borrow it

). Perfume with a purpose….. this essential oil blend has a light relaxing aroma, and it does a great job of “diffusing the situation” when used!

Bonus points for the olive wood massage tool that comes with it (if you get it as a gift w/ qualifying purchase).

Immupro!

for free

! This bedtime gem is packet with some of the most powerful plant based immune stimulants…. wolfberry and 3 potent mushroom species well known for their health super powers

. It also contains melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone ( which our body tends to produce less of as we age and during times of stress). Melatonin is integral to health…. both for ease of sleeping and for its VIP role in immune system function. (PRO Tip: This particular product has gone out of stock in the past, and there were many “woe is me” ‘s uttered throughout the world. When you find a supplement or oil you’d prefer to not live without…… keep a few bottles on hand. We are working with nature, and sometimes nature doesn’t cooperate in the world of supply and demand . I personally keep at least 4 bottles of Immupro on hand as backup! )

Acceptance. In the last quarter of each year, it’s not uncommon to have some reflection on what was and wasn’t accomplished over the last year. It’s not a time for beating yourself up. Nothing good ever happens when you do that. True…. some things we all could have done a little better, while others are completely outside of our control. What we do have is the ability to give grace to ourselves while we regroup. Consider using this essential oil blend in your diffuser as an aromatic “reminder” during your morning quiet time, time of reflection, or time spent planning “what’s next”. Not everything is always within our control, and learning to accept that which is outside our power to change is a huge de-stressor!

Question: what is something you keep WELL stocked in your home…. because you’d be if you ever ran out?

xoxo~ liz

#ThanksYL

#useyourtools

#freetoolsyesplease

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Science Confirms Effectivity of Turmeric

Liz James · September 28, 2023 ·

Someone met me the other day and said, “Oh, you’re the rebel pharmacist!” Why yes, I’ll carry that title proudly (tho I prefer to think of myself as well-rounded and not afraid to speak the truth! )

One of the pharma science fields I really love is called pharmacognosy… ” the branch of knowledge concerned with medicinal drugs obtained from plants and other natural resources.”

“It’ll never work “….. says who?

Do you ever wonder why more doctors don’t suggest something like turmeric (which has stellar success in supporting a healthy inflammatory response)? There are, in fact over 2600 studies on the effects of turmeric in the body. In fact, turmeric has been found to compare favorably to a variety of pharma products (you’ll need to read the attached article to fully understand how important this piece of information is….. legit.

Which brings me to this question: YL’s Golden Turmeric. Have you tried it?

A combo of Turmeric, Boswellia resin (Frank baby!), and ginger working together to support the body’s natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery.
The unique water-dispersible Golden Turmeric makes it 24X more bioavailable than standard turmeric extracts. Example: the tiny 1/2 tsp scoop of golden turmeric (300mg) is equivalent to 1,926mg of standard extracts found elsewhere. (I don’t know about you, but if I was battling something that was affecting my quality of life, I’d go for the big guns! )
Bonus points! Golden Turmeric also contains prebiotics to support healthy digestion and a healthy happy microbiome (essential for a well-functioning gut-brain axis, right?).
How to use it? Mix 1/2 teaspoon in 6-8 oz of water, juice, or milk of choice and enjoy once daily!