Heart

Xylitol Risks

Liz James · July 7, 2024 ·

I have been wary about large (and regular) consumption of xylitol for quite some time simply because it may cause gut dysbiosis (when consumed in larger quantities) and dysbiosis never did anybody any favors

This was an interesting find by Dr. Laura Koniver, and I find it especially relevant given the number of people who are walking around with clotting disorders (some who know, but the vast majority have no clue) now because of the cov

d jab side effects. I’ll post a link to the actual study in the comments.

Never stop learning, connecting the dots, and discerningly applying what is learned. Also remember that moderation is key. Xylitol in toothpaste does help prevent cavities and it’s a small amount, but chewing on gum that is sweetened with xylitol all day long or drinking drinks regularly that are sweetened with xylitol probably isn’t a great long-term plan. I’ll be keeping an eye out for more info on this topic.

xoxo~ liz

This all-natural sweetener has been found to increase heart attack risk

What is the Risk for Cardiovascular Events and Drug Usage

Liz James · February 12, 2024 ·

Question (and I’m truly curious): If a drug prevents 1 cardiovascular event for every 63 high-risk cardiovascular patients every 3 years, but it costs $400 a month, and while on it:

1 out of 10 patients will likely develop gout

1 out of 30 may have tendon rupture or injury

1 out of 100 will likely develop gallstones

(for someone with crazy good math skills, I’d love to know the overall benefits versus risk ratio on this pharmaceutical story problem!

…. might even want to send you a thank you gift because my curiosity is THAT piqued! )

…….. would you take it?

If this condition could instead be managed with intentional lifestyle changes (and you were made aware of that) which included decreasing BMI and lowering chronic inflammation in the body, would doing so be worth it?

Benefits of Peppermint Essential Oil

Liz James · January 2, 2024 ·

My goal has always been to become more self-empowered in taking care of myself and my family, and then pay it forward by passing along what I’ve learned so that others can do the same. It’s baby steps all the way….. get good at doing the little things, so you are proficient and confident when the big things go down!

In 2024, I’m making a concerted effort to focus on bringing the science

to you in a way that is easy to understand. Oftentimes, people fear or turn away from what they don’t understand. At the same time, they are often quick to accept what a supposed authority states to be true without doing their research… only to find out much later that the information was

slanted. Discernment and evaluating information are key if we are to be our healthiest version of ourselves!

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In addition to Thieves and Lavender, one of the first oils I researched heavily more than a decade ago was Peppermint! (The 15ml size is part of the freebies this month when 190PV is purchased.) I thought it might be fun to kind of unpack some of the science behind this oil over the next few days….. and even then, I’ll only be touching the tip of the iceberg. It’s such a powerhouse

plant of versatility!

Starting with the effects of peppermint on the brain

, heart

, and lungs

….. can a scent affect alertness and focus? You betcha!

Note that YL Peppermint EO can be used topically, diffused, or taken internally. Not all peppermint EO can be used topically or internally because of adulterants. I use peppermint in all 3 ways regularly!

Study 1: involved consuming 1-2 drops of peppermint essential oil, and then evaluating both cognitive performance and fatigue at 1 and 3 hours after consuming the peppermint. Note the graph pic…… the 2 drops of EO had a profound effect, especially at the 3rd-hour mark.

Study 2: involved consuming 1 drop of peppermint EO and then exercising. Grip force, vertical and long jumps, blood pressure, heart rate, and breath rate were evaluated at 5 minutes and one hour. Compared to the placebo group, those who received peppermint oil had an average of 36.1% increase in grip force, 7% increase in standing vertical jump, and 6.4% increase in standing long jump. There was also considerable enhancement in the breathing of the peppermint group.

I’ll post links to each study in the comments. Both studies can also be found on the YL website under the “discover the research” button at the bottom of the Peppermint Vitality page.

Stay tuned for more peppermint factoids!

xoxo~ liz

#divingdeeperin2024

#thanksyl

#Godgaveuswhatweneedinthegarden

#peppermintwins

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

Fireside Chat Heart Health with Young Living

Liz James · April 30, 2023 ·

Well well well….. that 1 pm call was very interesting. The 8 pm call will be more of the same but with different stories and different speakers.

I love learning from other people’s stories!

Some of the topics that were already covered at the noon call:

Emotional source of HBP issue and complimentary oil solutions story

A heart arrhythmia story and what worked for them

A congestive heart disease story and what worked for them

A panic attack (which can feel like a heart attack) and what worked for them

The truth about Cholesterol (it’s not the villain) and Inflammation

Heart Vitaflex Points

A physiological blood pressure problem and what worked for them (two separate stories).

Oils for Reynaud’s

Oils and Supplements for Neuropathy

I’m curious about what tidbits the 8 pm CST call will hold for us!

Be informed so you can be the best CEO of your own body and also help those you love.

Remember: There’s a time and a place for medication (I lean towards emergent care as an example of this), but by and large, medication has consequences…… medication adverse events (whether that be in combo with other meds or a stand-alone event.. it’s all in the same grouping) are the #3 cause of death in the USA. It used to be listed as such….. now that sneaky CDC has it listed as “unintentional injuries” so as to avoid calling out the role Big Pharma plays in deaths (soooo sneaky