One man’s weed is another’s tool š”š. Interesting reading. Note all the other names Canadian Horseweed is called. Good stuff!Ā
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Gastrointestinal
Health Clues in Your Teeth – Part 1
I find teeth mysteriously fascinating, but it used to not be that way. Teeth (and toes) used to activate my gag reflex before I began learning about their wealth of clues. Now I find them to be wonderful guides and tools! š
This particular clue is so very important that itās the only one we are going to discuss today. Any time you have something that changes in or on your body, it should become an instant signal that something has shifted metabolically or physiologically, and the best course of action is to āroot outāĀ the cause before bigger symptoms take place.
Perhaps youāve been to the dentist and the hygienist has remarked that you have more plaque than normal on your teeth, or youāve looked in the mirror and noticed this yourself. Hopefully this is not the case because you have loved on your oral cavity with Thieves toothpaste, mouthwash, and floss! Sometimes tho, even the best of oral care products doesnāt stop plaque build up. If that has happened, itās time to start digging for the root cause!Ā
*But first, A little history about teeth and nutrition!Ā Before there was refrigeration or even toothpaste, there were remote people groups worldwide who had solidly amazing teeth and mouths. This is well documented in the works of a dentist from the early 1900ās named Dr. Weston A Price. Dr. Price worked tirelessly to prove that oral decay and degeneration was due more to nutritional deficiencies than to lack of oral hygiene. His work revealed that fat soluble vitamins A and D and a probiotic rich diet were key contributors to healthy mouths, more so than daily brushing. An interesting unifying factor amongst all the people groups he studied was that all had some form of probiotic rich daily food sourceā¦. Something that the standard American diet falls woefully short in today.
*What does diet have to do with plaque on the teeth and why is it a clue? Here is where the clue becomes quite important! A diet rich in properly fermented foods (think traditional kefir, sauerkraut, miso, yogurt, cod liver oil, kimchi, kombucha etc) is a valuable tool for supporting a healthy gut. If the gut is loaded with healthy bacteria, the body is able to create other vitamins which are necessary for healthy living. For the course of THIS discussion, that would be Vitamin K2. #life9probioticforthewin
Vitamin K2 (aka menaquinone-7 , or activator X) is an underappreciated nutrient, in that it is vital for building strong bones and teeth. It does this by carrying calcium out of soft tissue (think brain and vascular system) and carrying it IN TO bones and teeth.
Stick with me yaāllšā¦.. We are getting to the super important part!Ā
K2 activates something called osteocalcin and matrix-Gla protein. Matrix-Gla is present in saliva and its activity arrests the dental plaque calcification processā¦.. It is also present in the blood, and when activated by vitamin K2, helps to remove plaque in arteries! Isnāt it interesting how matrix-Gla prevents both plaque on teeth AND plaque in arteries??
*If plaque continues to build up on teeth despite your best efforts in oral care, it may indicate a deficiency of vitamin K2, which may be putting your vascular system at risk.Ā
*A 2016 study found that matrix-Gla protein inactivation ( as the result of inadequate K2) led to a higher risk of death due to cardiovascular disease.Ā
*Now to be clear, plaque on teeth may happen as a result of poor oral care or a few other reasons too, but if youāve never had plaque issues before, and now you doā¦.. It may be time to dig a little deeper to protect your overall well being!Ā
Other signs or symptoms of a Vitamin K2 deficiency may include:
*Bruising easily
*Bleeding excessively (including a heavy menstrual flow)
*Osteopenia, osteoporosis or frequent fractures
*A mouth full of cavities
*Heart disease
*Diabetes or pre-diabetes
*Autoimmune disease flare ups (there is evidence that a Vitamin K2 deficiency aggravates autoimmune diseasesā¦.. especially Rheumatoid Arthritis)
*Forgetfulness ( a Vitamin K2 deficiency is linked to Alzheimerās Disease due to the calcium plaque build up within the brain)
*O blood type – lacks some clotting factors in blood, so K2 supplementation is helpful
If you have noticed regular buildup of calcified dental plaqueā¦..
šTalk to your favorite healthcare professional and consider asking for a cardiac calcium score
šGet your vitamin D levels checked
šThere currently isnāt a K2 specific lab test to check for deficiency.Ā
šConsider supplementation of Vitamin K2 (recommended dietary allowance is 60-120mcg/day)
NOTE: If someone is on blood thinners, talk to a health care professional before starting Vitamin K2 as a supplement. It does affect blood coagulation, and therefore may interact with blood thinners.
And YAY you!!!….If you are currently taking Young LivingāsĀ CardioGize, Master Formula or Super Cal Plus, youāll find that these three already contain K2 within each formulation (100mcg, 50mcg, and 30mcg respectively).Ā
As always, I am not a doctor and cannot diagnose, treat, or offer to cure you. I can only help you be a top notch detective for your personal health and wellness.Ā
xoxo~ liz
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Health Clues from Your Tongue Part 1
Tongue Clues: Part I
Nobody ever said clue hunting would be glamorousā¦.. Just ask any dental hygienist about health clues found in the mouth! My hatās off to these health professionals because they see many warning signs and health clues and (hopefully) help save lives in the process! The tongue alone will keep us busy! So grab a mirror and excellent lighting, and letās proceed!
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The human tongue is arguably one of the stronger muscle sets of the body. It operates independently of the skeleton and, much like the heart, the tongue is always working. It helps in the mixing process when eating, is crucial to forming letters when we speak and assists in filtering out germs. Even when we sleep, the tongue is constantly working to push saliva down the throat.Ā
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The tongue is also highly vascular. Even the slightest changes in the constituents of an individualās blood will be reflected in the appearance of the tongue thru color, shape, coating, and markings.
Tongue mapping is an Eastern medicine tool, and Western medicine also uses the tongueās appearance to provide valuable health information. According to Eastern tongue mapping practices (and Iād encourage you to do a little research on this), the tongue can be roughly divided into 3 sections:
Tip = heart & lungs
Middle = liver, gallbladder, stomach, and spleen
Back = intestines, bladder, kidneysĀ
As you look at your tongue, take note of where the clues lie on the tongue according to mapping.
In order to identify clues, we first need to establish what a healthy tongue should look like! The best time to look for clues is first thing in the morning (just like the Candida spit test!), before brushing your teeth and tongue.
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Color should be consistent across the entire tongue, and should be a light pinkish red, with a very thin white coating over it.
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It should be moist but not too wet or too dry.
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Small cylindrical taste buds on the entire top surface of the tongue.
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No cracks, ulcers, teeth marks, lumps, or discolored patches should be present.Ā
As you look at your tongue, first note the color of the tongue itself (not the film on the tongue just yet).
šA very pale or light colored tongue may be indicative of iron deficiency, and is sometimes paired with taste bud atrophy, tongue pain,Ā and occasionally cracks on the side of the mouth. A pale tongue may also indicate poor circulation in the body.Ā
šA red inflamed tongue (sometimes known as beefy tongue) may indicate a folate or Vitamin B12 deficiency.Ā Roughly 40% of the adult US population have a B12 deficiency. Frankly, that is not surprising considering the Standard American Diet and extreme overuse of antacids and acid blocking medications which inhibit Vitamin B12 absorption and assimilation.
Now take a look at the ācoatā color your tongue is wearing (Remember, a thin white coat is healthy!):
šA thicker white or yellowish coating on the tongue may indicate sluggish digestion and even possibly chronic constipation.Ā Digestive enzymes (Essentialzyme, Essentialzymes-4, Allerzyme, or Detoxzyme) and Life 9 probiotic would be an optimal choice to add to your next Young Living order!
šA āsticky lookingā coating is suggestive of excess phlegm or mucus production in the body.Ā
šA black or brownish tinted tongue is most often diet and habit related. This is often related to trapped bacteria and yeast. A permanent brown coating may be an indication of lung dysfunction and is often seen in smokers. There are a few medications that can cause a darker coating on the tongue, but this is normally a transient effect that stops once the medication is discontinued.Ā
šPainful white or red patches on the tongue is usually a sign of thrushā¦.evidence of candida overgrowth. It is commonly seen in poorly managed diabetes, after a round of antibiotic therapy, or steroid use (inhaled steroids are notorious for causing this!). All dis-ease begins in the gut, and candida overgrowth anywhere on the body is a sure sign that diet and digestion support desperately need addressing. #lovethegutyourwith
Everything looking good so far? Next week weāll cover more tongue clues!Ā
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Consider the Mask
Ā I was in the post office earlier this week talking to a gentleman who was also picking up his mail. He was telling me of a relative of his who is a surgeon and had told him that oxygen depletion when masked is a real thing, and that the medical community has tried to find a way to enhance breathing while masked for quite some time. Thus far, no one has been successful.Ā
If you have chosen to wear a mask, or if you are required somewhere in your daily activity to wear a mask, please take your body’s warnings to heart and allow yourself the time to breathe without a mask on. In addition to headache, fatigue, dehydration, and nausea, I’ve found that sleepiness is a big sign for me. I only wear a mask at work, but I need to be on my toes mentally whenever I’ve got my white coat on, so this remains a concern for me.
Remember, the best defense will always be a great offense…. use your Thieves hand sanitizer (item #3622 for a 3pak) when out and about (it is a super healthy immune boosting alternative to some of the other options out there), get plenty of sleep, make healthy eating choices, manage your stress, exercise regularly, and breathe deeply!Ā
xoxo~ liz
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PS: Here is a link to a valuable document written by a doctor who has done her research.Ā https://vaxxter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Masks-Final.pdf
Immunity Help?
Just out of curiosity, how many of you would have raised your hand to be a literal guinea pig for a āgroundbreakingā COVID vaccine trial?
Ummmmm no. Me neither.
And yetā¦ā¦ apparently, 15 human guinea pigs between the ages of 18 and 55 did just that.
Modernaās ārona vaccine, the class favorite of Dr. Fauci (interestingly, financed by Bill Gates), had a press release this week regarding its first clinical trial on 15 healthy adults.
Three of the 15 volunteers developed Grade 3 systemic events (20% of the study subjects) when injected with the 250mcg dose.
What is a Grade 3 Systemic event?
* Per the FDA this would be defined as a health event āpreventing daily activity and requiring medical interventionā.
I dug a little deeper #becauseImacuriouscatā¦ā¦
Grade 3 is considered a āsevere reactionā that includes one or more of the following:
š Requires a narcotic pain reliever or prevents daily activity
Significant discomfort at rest
š Redness and swelling greater than 10cm ( thatās a 4inch wheal/welt)
š Fever between 102.1 – 104
š Tachycardia (fast heart beat) greater than 130beats per min (bpm)
š Hypertension (systolic- top number when reading blood pressure) greater than155
š Hypertension (diastolic – bottom number) greater than 100
š Hypotension (systolic- blood pressure too low this time) less than 80
š Respiratory Rate – greater than 25 breaths per min
š Nausea/ vomiting which prevents daily activity or requires outpatient IV hydration
š Diarrhea – 6 or more watery stools a day or requiring outpatient IV hydration
š Headache – significant enough to require a narcotic or prevent daily activity
š Fatigue – significant enough to prevent daily activity
Myalgia – significant enough to prevent daily activity.
š Illness- prevents daily activity and requires medical interventionĀ
There is also a panel of labwork that falls within this category. Iāll include it here:Ā
Because it is a trial, there are no long term studies as to the long term effects of the vaccine either on a human or their offspring.Ā #ashotinthedark
20% of the subjects had a Grade 3 reaction. And those were healthy adults age 18-55ā¦.. wonder what that would look like in say…… 300 million people?
I personally have some questionsā¦.. šāāļø
* Will they be testing on children, the elderly, and the unhealthy before moving to release the vaccine to the public? After all…. (they bypassed the studies on primates and ferrets with Dr. Fauciās blessings, so it is plausible that they will not be doing studies on children, the elderly, and the unhealthy prior to releasing the vaccine)
* How do they explain that, to date, there is no vaccine for the common cold, SARS, MERS, or Bird Flu although there has been plenty of time to find one #andtheyvebeenlooking, and yet they have been able to formulate one for CV-19 in less than 6 months?
* Prior attempts at developing COVID vaccines have been troublesome as an animal who has been vaccinated with a COVID vaccine then sickens and dies when exposed to the wild virus. š¤ What would make this one different?
šššOn February 4th, 2020 Dr. Fauci granted liability immunity to vaccine companies hoping to sell their COVID vaccine to āwe the peopleā of the USA.
Liability immunityā¦.. What does that mean? It means that if things go wrong with the COVID vaccineā¦. real wrongā¦ real, REAL wrong š ā¦..the vaccine company would not be sued or held responsible. #hmmmmmmmm
Please, I ask youā¦. Is there any other industry out there that holds no culpability for a product that they provide?
Would you get on an airplane made by a company who was not legally bound to get you safely from point A āļø to point B āļø ?
Food for thought certainly.
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