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) and one of the first things we talked about was how fast November arrived this year. Soooooo fast! This year is scooting by!
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spreading, it also has a little bit of extra ooomph. It also helps support a healthy immune system. You won’t find that in your standard hand sani’s.
(or lack of !) occasionally, DiGize just might become your new bestie. Apply directly to the belly button (don’t knock it til you’ve tried it!) for some quick relief. (Side note…. if you have any really stinky gym clothes, I add a few drops of DiGize to my laundry detergent and it does a fantastic job of giving my clothes a fresh scent. If you’ve ever struggled with gym clothes laundry funk, you can thank me now for this tip! ). Not only does Thieves Chest Rub help loosen up and relieve the hacking, remember….. it’s also got Thieves in it. And what does Thieves do?….. it helps support a healthy immune system. News flash…. if you’re hacking , your immune system needed some support like yesterday!
that it’s back in action. Tis the season for eating and over eating. These capsules are loaded with ingredients that stimulate digestion. For those of you who don’t like the smell of DiGize topically, this is a fantastic “on the go” (pun intended!) capsule for a sluggish or overtaxed digestive system.
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if affordable, use a stand up desk.get up frequently and take a quick walk (grab the mail, take the dog for a walk, take the stairs instead of the elevator)use part of your lunch break to take a power walkpark farther away from your destination purposefullylearn some basic chair yoga poses you can incorporate into your day.walk whenever you have a choice of walking instead of driving.) You won’t regret it!
become a primary focus in many health settings. Please. For the love of your health, do not blindly accept anything that anyone suggests be injected into your body without doing your own research and due diligence. 2-3+ times in the last two years. The unjabbed, even those with comorbidities, are displaying an immune system that is far more able to fight off infection the way God intended us to be able to. God created our bodies to do this. Not man.
to observe their environment so they won’t be taken off guard by an offender who has ill intent.
Heavy alcohol consumption or diagnosis of cirrhosisA high fat, heavily processed food dietObesityTobacco productsAbdominal surgery where the pancreas may have had interrupted blood supplyNutritional deficiencies including (especially) vitamins A, D, E, and K and seleniumA history of infection such as hepatitis, Epstein-Barr Virus (Mononucleosis), Lyme disease, or Cytomegalovirus.A prior history of autoimmune disorder: especially celiac, irritable bowel disease, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or Sjogren’s Syndrome.A history of gallstonesLab work that reveals high triglyceridesAbdominal traumaDamage to specific molars (those that are pertinent to pancreatic health and wellness… go back and re-read Chapter 7 in BYOHD Volume I)Long standing emotions and feelings closely associated with pancreatic distress including: guilt, shame, insecurities, frustration, joylessness, fear of rejection, and lowered self esteem.Many medications: More than 500 drugs have been reported by the World Health Organization database as causative agents for pancreatic distress. Common offenders include synthetic estrogens (birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy), opiates, steroids, many classes of antibiotics, diuretics furosemide and HCTZ, acetaminophen, and the blood pressure medication enalapril. The vaccinations formulated to prevent mumps (MMR and MMRV) have also been implicated in causing complications with the pancreas in some people.Diarrhea or bloatingUnexplained weight lossSigns of malnutrition (lab work can identify this)Oily, foul smelling stools that are clay or pale in color and tend to floatPoor blood sugar controlBlurred visionOccasional abdominal pain that worsens after a high fat mealOccasional abdominal pain that may be worse if lying flat on the backFatigueChronically dry lips (according to Chinese medicine)
Eat a healthy varied diet rich in fruit and vegetables, white fish and meats, grass fed beef, foods high in iron, foods that are rich in antioxidants….. Cherries, blueberries, spinach, YL wolfberries, tomatoes, bell peppers, NingXia Red.Incorporate digestive enzymes into your daily routine. (Amylase, lipase, and protease are commonly referred to as pancreatic enzymes, and are found in Essentialzymes-4, Detoxzyme and Allerzyme, or pancreatin and pancrealipase found in Essentialzyme.Avoid opiates as a source of chronic pain management. There are MANY more effective ways to manage pain including scientifically proven meditation, relaxation exercises, acupuncture, yoga, and massage. Supportive supplements to consider include Sulfurzyme, BLM or Agilease, and Golden Turmeric, and essential oils PanAway, Deep Relief, Frankincense, Palo Santo, Helichrysum, Dorado Azul, Valerian, Peppermint, Copaiba, and Idaho Grand Fir. Reishi mushrooms ( found in NingXia Greens and Immupro) help support normal inflammatory and immune system response, especially when used with regularity.Support the pancreas nutritionally with OmgaGize3 (for Omega 3’s), and an excellent multivitamin ( Master Formula ) that contains selenium, and vitamins A, D, E, and K and Vitamin B12 (Super B).Incorporate MCT (Coconut oil) oil into the diet. It doesn’t burden the pancreas the way many other oils do, and it has properties which are helpful to inflammatory conditions.Green Tea (found in Young Living’s Vanilla Lemongrass Tea)Achieving and keeping a healthy weight. Remember, this is a marathon, not a sprint. Often simply losing 5-10 lbs is extraordinarily helpful to pancreas function.Keep a close eye on triglyceride levels (optimally, they should be between 50-90mg/dL), and adjust the diet accordingly.Add natural sources of glutamine into the diet: bone broth, grass fed whey protein, grass fed raw dairy, venison, organic poultry, spirulina (found in both Multigreens and NingXia Greens), cabbage, asparagus, and broccoli.Improve levels of melatonin in the body! (Immupro or Sleep Essence if supplemental help is needed). There are some compelling studies on the protection melatonin appears to give to the pancreas.Alkalinize the body with Apple Cider Vinegar and/or Alkalime before they go down the porcelain highway and doing an honest environmental and habit assessment is so important!
