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Skip The Nitrates, Not The Ham

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Good morning friends! If a Christmas ham is on your menu this coming week, be sure to buy a variety that does not contain chemicals (specifically nitrates). Sodium nitrate reacts with the acid in a person’s stomach to form nitrosamines- one of the most cancer causing agents known (esophageal, liver, stomach, kidney, pancreatic, colorectal, and others). Regular consumption of nitrates may also increase the risk of type II diabetes (think sliced deli sandwich meats, hot dogs etc)
 
Interestingly, there have been over 1400 medication recalls in the last several years because of nitrosamine formation that has occurred during the production process of medications in some batches of medication (eg: metformin, ranitidine, losartan, valsartan, and other ARB’s are some of the more common ones). The FDA says nitrosamines are safe in small doses, but I am more of the mindset that if you know something is cancer causing, isn’t it best just to avoid it as best as you can? Small doses add up if you are taking them daily! (and it’s just one more reason to work to avoid medications whenever possible and use botanicals or holistic/ alternative methods of healing whenever possible 🙏)
 
If finding a local pasture raised ham isn’t feasible, here are some brands that are Nitrate free:
Naked Bacon
Applegate
Boar’s Head
Jones Dairy Farm
Wellshire Farms
Happy Friday!
xoxo~ liz

How To Get Your Greens

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An estimated 69% of adults in the USA fall short of eating adequate amounts of “greens” and the consequences of consuming inadequate phytonutrients chronically has a direct impact on long term health and Vitality. Research has shown that chemicals in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, and kale are protective of DNA, inhibit “wild” cell proliferation, and support the “arrest” of some wayward types of cells.
BTW, an estimated 78% of adults in the USA also fall short of eating adequate amounts of “reds” in the fruit and veggie world too (which helps the body in some pretty amazing ways!)
NingXia Greens (which is loaded in all kinds of greens including kale, broccoli, and cabbage😉)mixed with NingXia Red is a daily staple in our house ….. if you aren’t getting the greens and reds in your daily diet, this is an easy way to get it done!
Our daily drink “recipe”
About 3 oz of water
1 scoop collagen
Mix well
Top off with either a Zyng or Spindrift for a little added bubbly
Enjoy!!
How do you get your adequate greens and reds in daily?

Empowering Breast Health: How Switching to Paraben and Phthalate-Free Products Can Reverse Cancer-Associated Gene Expressions

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The study results revealed a remarkable reversal of cancer-associated gene expressions in their breast tissue, suggesting that reducing exposure to these xenoestrogens could positively influence breast cell health.

Specifically, the study demonstrated that the subjects experienced significant changes in their breast cells, turning off certain genes linked to breast cancer.🙌🙌🙌

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is about breast health, and I don’t think there’s anything more important than emphasizing the importance of making informed choices about the products we use daily. Your choices largely determine your health outcome…. not your genes. (Genes only play a 5-15% role.)

It makes absolutely no sense to use paraben and phthalate laden personal care products.

None.

Especially when there are excellent safe alternatives out there.❤️

I agree that not knowing all the names that parabens and phthalates go by on labels is extremely challenging….. there are soooo many🙄😵‍💫, and I don’t have them all memorized either…… which is why finding a brand that works well, is safe and (bonus points!) has health benefits in addition to being safe.

Young Living is committed to keeping us healthy and safe. Kudos to y’all who have also figured this out too.❤️

By switching to paraben and phthalate-free products, we gals can potentially reduce the risk of breast cancer and promote overall well-being. We are the keepers of our castle, and what a blessing to be awake, aware and have choices!

Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36746253/

#thanksYL

Pumpkins For Health

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I caught this cutie 🐿assessing the pumpkin situation at a local greenhouse this week.
Most people think of pumpkins in terms of Fall decor, and while they are that….. they are multipurpose!
I look at pumpkins 🎃and the first thing I think of is Fall deworming for our cows🐮. The seeds have a chemical in them called cucurbitacin which paralyzes roundworms🪱 and tapeworms 🪱making them lose their slimy little grip on their host and be expelled. (Other species 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 can benefit from this too😉
….. save, roast and eat those pumpkin seeds! )
Pumpkin seeds also have a compound called beta-sitosterol…. a lovely God made chemical which reduces inflammation and has been shown to support prostate health by reducing symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and help maintaining healthy cholesterol balance.
Pumpkin seed oil is one of the key ingredients in Young Living’s Prostate Health.
I love that YL harnesses the goodness God created for us in very strategic ways!
 
study on prostrate health and pumpkins
study on pumpkin helath benefits
recipe for pumpkin seeds

Sleep Essentials

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“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” ~ Benjamin Franklin
One of the most important parts of the health equation is sleep. As you are learning to navigate your individual health journey in the 14 Day Reset community, do not underestimate the importance of 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night! If this is a struggle bus 🚌 topic for you, you are not alone.
Roughly 70 million adults in the USA experience sleep disorders, and 45% of Americans claim that poor sleep makes a negative impact on their daily life at least once a week. If you are an employer or are self employed, consider this…… insomnia costs the workplace an estimated $63.2 BILLION dollars a year 😬.
We all have someone in our immediate circle of “framily” who has been sorely affected by lack of sleep. If you struggle with losing weight efficiently and clearing toxin loads in the body, this might even pertain to you. Other effects of chronic sleep deprivation (anything less than 7 hrs falls into the deprivation category 😉) include decreased mental aptitude and decision making, a lowering of resting metabolic rate, increased risk of anxiety, depression and irritability, increased inflammation, an increased toxin load in the brain, decreased immune system function, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, decreased insulin sensitivity (a marker for type II diabetes), and increased evening cortisol levels.
Ouch. 🥺
Big Pharma has some very popular solutions for sleep which frankly also come with interesting side effects. One of the most common prescription sleep meds contains a possible side effect profile including: insomnia, dependency/addiction, “sleep driving”, worsening of depression, dementia, panic attacks, gout, menstrual disorders and about 150 other potential side effects. While an equally popular over the counter pharma option touts some of these possible side effects: liver damage, vision problems, difficulty urinating, restlessness, dry mucosal membranes.
(Side note: as a pharmacist, I have seen all of these side effects mentioned happen to pharmacy clients over the years. They are more common than you would imagine.)
While it’s not ok to to not get enough quality sleep, it’s also not ok to acquire new “medicate-able” health problems 😳 while you’re trying to fix your poor sleep cycle! #ourhealthisacommodity
Thankfully, there are healthy options to remedy this situation, and it starts with good sleep hygiene. (We can choose to either be our own worst enemy or our own best friend!) Here are some ways to set yourself up for a good night’s sleep:
😴Stop screen time well before bedtime and keep electronics out of the bedroom
😴Get 10-20 minutes of full sunlight per day
😴Keep sleeping temperatures cool
😴Take an epsom salt bath before bed ( add in Lavender, Frankincense, Peace & Calming, Cedarwood, or Sandalwood) to the salts…. Or use them in the diffuser beside your bed!
😴Consider rigorous exercise earlier in the day, and use pre bed time for prayer, meditation, or gentle stretching exercises.
😴Stop eating 4-5 hours before bedtime.
😴Avoid artificial sweeteners (they can cause insomnia!)
😴Support a healthy night’s sleep with Young Living’s Immupro (chewable and contains melatonin) or Deep Night Essence (capsules loaded with sleepytime plant goodness!)
😴Use your magnesium! YL’s Super Magnesium is a stellar option (there are several types of magnesium and not all of them are highly bioavailable and there are others that can GI disturbances).
😴Make sure your mattress and your pillow are not contributing to the problem! We should be spending an average of ⅓ of our life in bed…. Make it comfy!
If quality sleep has been eluding you, what might you see changing when you pair a regular good night’s sleep with a NingXia Red Reset lifestyle?
What?? You haven’t entered into the 14 Day Reset Community lifestyle yet? You are missing out on being part of a close knit community who are committed to supporting one another, educating, and improving health in a sustainable lifestyle way.🙌🙌
Little habit changes add up to big wins over time!
If you’d like to join the Resetter Community, you’ll need enough NingXia Red for a 2 week run. (The Reset NR Kit supplies the number of packets you need for this). https://bit.ly/resetyourhealth14
xoxo~ liz
 
 

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