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Food Freedoms at Risk

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I just finished reading a book called “A Good Life Interrupted” by Sam Girod, an Amish farmer and businessman. It’s about the recent 3+ year (of a 60+ year sentence) incarceration of an Amish grandfather who was convicted by the FDA of selling a chickweed salve.
This 6 minute video is another example of the attempted bullying of another Amish gentleman for selling raw milk.
Friends, if you don’t think our food and natural medicine freedoms are under accelerated assault, you are gravely mislead.
Recall that the 3rd leading cause of death in the USA is medical error, and the 5th leading cause of death is medication use….. and those numbers are rising!
Please. Learn your rights. Learn the Constitution. And learn to take care of yourself (God gave us plants for a purpose…. and they aren’t just for eating….. Revelation 22:2… and the leave of the tree were for the healing of nations. That’s not just figurative speech. That’s literal!) in a manner that honors the temple we live in …. our bodies!
I am an enormous proponent of raw milk because it was key in my personal healing of osteopenia and unhealthy cholesterol ratios 23 years ago. If you need research sources, please visit the Weston A Price Foundation to learn more about healing foods.
Understand that if food and health and healing modalities are 100% controlled outside our own personal abilities, we are slaves to that entity. The Constitution only protects us if we understand what it says and how it works. The more the Constitution gets twisted and trampled (because We the People haven’t defended it properly), the more our God Given rights get taken away from us.
This is more than just voting. This is about getting involved at the grassroots level, and stepping up and supporting our neighbors and friends (like this good fellow neighbor who arrived quickly to film for the Amish gentleman) when they do stand up against the establishment. Remember, it may not matter to you at this moment…. but when they come for you or your family, it will matter quite a lot. I so admire those who stand firmly in protection of personal rights and pray for them daily.
Knowing your rights and the Constitution is Good Medicine.
xoxo
 
~ liz
 
 
 

Lymphatic Challenge 2022 Round 2

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If you participated in the first one, you know how beneficial it was……. it’s coming back! Lymphatic Challenge 2022 Round 2 in October! If you’d like to participate, and aren’t already in the group, drop a comment👇, and we’ll get you added as soon as they open the group back up for adding new members! This is sooooo good ya’ll. If you are trying to get a hold of your health or improve your overall wellbeing, this is a FANTASTIC place to start.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/lymphchallenge

Young Living Perks

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Here we are…. entering into the 9th month of 2022. I can’t believe we are 2/3 of the way thru the year…. can you?
 
Young Living is giving us the opportunity to be freely armed and ready when we feel like we’ve gotten that karate chop behind the knees that takes us out for a day or two with a box of Kleenex in hand. Better still, they are also giving us a few key tools to help stay healthy and able to tackle the daily “do list” while other around you seem to have struggling immune systems.
 
Let’s take a look here at the gifts we have the option to receive:
If you’re not on Loyalty Rewards, you are missing out on receiving 10-25% back on your monthly order in the way of points you can then use on products to keep you and your home free from toxic alternatives. You can learn more about Loyalty Rewards here: https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/learn/loyalty-rewards Our household has been blessed with thousands of dollars worth of free products over the 8 years we’ve been using Young Living. Thousands of dollars of products that have helped keep us out of the doctor’s office, supported our immune systems, and allowed us to avoid common household toxins which create epigenetic and hormonal cellular challenges (none of us wants that!😵)
 
Loyalty rewards is an option for any monthly order over 50PV per month. This month, Loyalty Reward members get an extra 10points added to our accounts to spend as we please when we order 100PV of healthy home products. That’s 10% off of what you just spent! 😍
 
More products for free? Certainly!
 
Thieves: I don’t know a soul whose immune system wouldn’t benefit from a little more Thieves in the world. I use Thieves daily in a roller bottle on the bottoms of my feet. Here’s my personal blend of choice: Thieves, Lemon, Pine, and Geranium to keep myself going. Of course, the lemon, pine, and geranium are optional, but if you know, you know…. those three are special for the times we live in, and Thieves does a mighty fine job of immune system support for all the other junk that comes our way.
 
R.C. : R as in Respiratory and C as in Congestion. The name stand for itself. Use in the diffuser, on your chest or back….. rub onto the bottoms of your feet with a little carrier oil and put some socks on. I know of people who also take this jewel to pedicure appointments and put a few drops in the warm foot soaking water.
SniffleEase: Tho formulated for the littles, I know biggies who use this with great success on themselves too. Same principles apply…. use in the diffuser, on the chest or back, or bottoms of feet. Please, for the love of your child, do not use toxin loaded stuff you may have gotten from the pharmacy if your kiddo is loaded with boogers….. there’s a gentler way to support their little bodies respiratory system.
Breathe Again: Is yet another tool for respiratory system support….. it’s almost as though Young Living has kept up with current times and life in general. 🤓🤔 Back To School season, the cooler months of Fall, and the impending inflammatory sugar season (…. affectionately known as the holidays) are all things we can expect to happen this time of year. I alternate use between Breathe Again and RC when I feel I need the support. I also really happen to like the way both smell… kind of like a spa, so I diffuse them pretty regularly to make my personal environment a relaxing smelling experience.
 
Inner Defense: I learned about Inner Defense early in my years with Young Living. Let me just say this…… every household needs at least 1 bottle of Inner Defense FOR EVERY PERSON who weighs 80lbs or more. When you need ID, you need it right then. I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve received a phone call or text asking if I have an extra bottle to spare. Preparedness friends….. If you stock up on toilet paper and tuna fish, you should be keeping bottles of Inner Defense on hand too.😉 If you do not have at least one bottle on hand, this is your opportunity to get one for free. It is worth every penny to have these on hand…. because if you wait til you need it to order it…. IT’S TOO LATE. PRO TIP: If you have dogs like we do, this is a valuable pet health tool. I’ve avoided many a trip to the vet by incorporating Inner Defense into my arsenal of wellness tools for my dogs (My dogs all weigh over 50lbs. Consult the Animal Desk Reference for weight / amount to give).
 
To learn more about the breakdown of how you can get these products for free with your order, please visit the Young Living website to learn more: https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/company/monthlypvpromo
 
And finally, if you haven’t yet dipped your big toe into the wellness waters of Young Living, and today you’d like to…. I’d be honored to be your tour guide and coach. The more we lift each other up in health, the better the world is!
xoxo
 

~ liz (Here’s a link to get you started on your journey: https://yl.pe/beablessing )

Simplified for Fall

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The Simplified Summer collection did not disappoint! …… I can’t wait to get my paws (and nose) on the Fall Collection🍁🙌🍂!
Note that they are orderable Sept 1st… and on Shop orders only (not an item for our Subscription box).
 
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✨🖤🍂 SIMPLIFIED by Jacob & Kait ✨🖤🍂
[[ Fall Collection ]]
This is the EASY button right here! 🙌🏼Three GORGEOUS Fall blends that are already curated for you! There’s no need to blend multiple oils to get your home smelling like the magic of autumn with cozy sweaters, cooler temps, spiced cider or ginger cookies!! Just pop these in your diffuser and you’re done! ✨✨ This is the perfect way to swap out harsh chemicals in candles or plug-ins for clean and safe plant alternatives!
 
🍂COZY CABIN // coconut, hong kuai, hinoki, sage, black spruce, vetiver, cedarwood
Cozy Cabin has a woodsy, smoky aroma that transforms your space into a snug, intimate escape in the mountains. This delightful blend features Hong Kuai essential oil from our farm in Taitung, Taiwan!
 
🌰 GINGERSNAPS // coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, tangerine, ginger, ocotea
Gingersnaps is just like it sounds – it has a homey, cheerful aroma that turns your space into a warm, sweet-smelling bakeshop. You can almost taste the spicy-sweet aroma. It’s made with real Madagascar Vanilla oleoresin.
 
🍊ORANGE SPICED CIDER // orange, nutmeg, cassia, bitter orange
It has a festive, rich, citrus, cinnamon aroma that’s perfect for cozying up inside around the fire as the weather gets cooler. I love the addition of Cassia to this blend!
 
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🖤 Diffuse these
🖤 Use in a fab Autumn room spray
🖤 Add to bath salts and mix well before adding to a cozy bath!
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⏰ Set an alarm to remind you to grab your very own Simplified Fall collection on September 1 at 10AM MST! They are limited to two per month on one time order only!
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🇺🇸U.S.
Simplified Fall Collection | #42032 | $100 | 100PV
Limited Time Offer | While Supplies Last!
🇨🇦 CANADA
Simplified Fall Collection | #42032 | $126.25 | 100PV

The Southern Side of the Endocrine System: Pancreas Part I

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“The pancreas is my favorite organ.” Says no one (almost) ever. Seriously.
 
Unless someone has an existing pancreatic malady, this is one organ that gets very little attention. That’s a shame too… because with the exception of the rarer cases of genetics, infection, or blunt force trauma, nearly all pancreatic dysfunction is self induced. It’s time to bring this odd little organ out of its sandwiched space between the stomach and small intestine and figure out what makes it tick and tremble.
The pancreas has two main jobs: to produce chemicals which help regulate blood sugar, and to produce enzymes which help further digest food and bicarbonate which will further neutralize any stomach acid that has found its way into the small intestine. For being a rather underappreciated organ, if any of these tasks falls by the wayside, there are big consequences.
 
Pancreatitis (both chronic and acute) accounts for more than 360,000 hospital stays each year…. A number that continues to rise.😢
The lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer is currently 1 in 64 ….. A number that continues to rise.😢
The lifetime risk of acquiring diabetes is now roughly 1 in 3 adults….. And that number too has only continued to rise.😢
 
The problem is that the pancreas squeaks out tiny little “help me’s”, and few people take the time to learn and put clues together and then go on to correct the course of personal health history. True, the clues are not necessarily ones that will beat you over the head with a two by four, but they ARE there, nonetheless, and only you, the astute sleuth will likely see them or feel them.
 
Have you ever been out to eat with someone who won’t sit with their back to the door? Chances are, they have been well trained🧑‍✈️ to observe their environment so they won’t be taken off guard by an offender who has ill intent.
 
This is how we guard the pancreas… watching for environmental clues that endanger that little organ, and then blocking their entry into our personal space that we do have control over. None of us wants to be the 1 in 3, the 1 in 64, or the 1 in 100.
 
Environmental contributors to pancreatic distress include:
🔎Heavy alcohol consumption or diagnosis of cirrhosis
🔎A high fat, heavily processed food diet
🔎Obesity
🔎Tobacco products
🔎Abdominal surgery where the pancreas may have had interrupted blood supply
🔎Nutritional deficiencies including (especially) vitamins A, D, E, and K and selenium
🔎A 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 gallstones
🔎Lab work that reveals high triglycerides
🔎Abdominal trauma
🔎Damage 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.
Perhaps there hasn’t been a vigilant awareness until now, and the environmental offenders have already gotten through the door and gotten a little rowdy with the pancreas, and it’s been roughed up a bit. What would that look like?
When you have a handful of the following clues, you can be fairly certain they have been up to mischief that needs help or correcting.
🔎Diarrhea or bloating
🔎Unexplained weight loss
🔎Signs of malnutrition (lab work can identify this)
🔎Oily, foul smelling stools that are clay or pale in color and tend to float
🔎Poor blood sugar control
🔎Blurred vision
🔎Occasional abdominal pain that worsens after a high fat meal
🔎Occasional abdominal pain that may be worse if lying flat on the back
🔎Fatigue
🔎Chronically dry lips (according to Chinese medicine)
 
Do not hesitate to contact your favorite health professional if you’ve checked the majority of these clues or also have fever or unrelenting abdominal pain!
Thankfully, there are MANY things that may be done to support a healthy pancreas:
💜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.
💜Increase intake of antioxidants (easily done with NingXia Red or NingXia Greens)
💜Alkalinize the body with Apple Cider Vinegar and/or Alkalime
Pancreatic Insufficiency, Pancreatitis, and Pancreatic cancer are all three very stealth dysfunctions. The obvious problem with stealth is that they are able to cause a fair bit of dysfunction before the problem is large enough to warrant medical attention. Chronic inflammation of the pancreas is a leading cause of pancreatic cancer, and this form of cancer has a very poor survival rate. All the more reason to keep your pancreas well loved and protected. Taking a quick glance at your stools💩 before they go down the porcelain highway and doing an honest environmental and habit assessment is so important!🧐
 
Roughly 98% of the pancreas is devoted to the job of supplying the body with digestive assistance. The other 2% is devoted to managing blood sugar levels…. And that’s what I’ll bring to the table next: the pancreas and diabetes.
xoxo~ liz
 

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