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Wellness
Heart Health with Essential Oils
My dear friend Jen…… she is a wise one. Good word (and info) this fine Monday morning! đđđ
xoxo~ lizđ
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Recently I walked some folks through a bit of time diving into 21 days of heart health. Heart health is so much more about emotional health than even physical health. And if you want to get down to the nitty gritty, spiritual health trumps all that and more.
I have found adding these three to a roller bottle, topping off with a carrier oil such as V-6 has done wonders for soothing and healing the heart- on a number of levels. Using your essential oils to begin the healing process is a must, yet I would caution you to not simply throw on the oil without a thought or intention of telling the oils where to go.
Yes, you heard me. Give the oils their marching orders. If you know, then you know. If you don’t- find me over text and we’ll chat it out.
Vetiver traditionally has been used in aromatherapy for relaxation and alleviating emotional stress, panic attacks, trauma, anxiety, insomnia, hysteria and depression. A 2015 study investigated the effects of vetiver oil as a tool that assists with reducing anxiety and the neurological actions in the central amygdaloid nucleus.Â
In case you’re wondering as I was when I read it, the central amygdaloid nucleus connects with brainstem areas that control the expression of behaviors; itâs responsible for the perception and results of emotions, such as changes in heart rate, blood pressure and respiration.
Ylang Ylang is another one that is powerfully beneficial for the heart. For starters it boosts even the most non oily human’s mood and has the capacity to reduce depression. Beyond that Ylang Ylang has been shown to lower blood pressure and decrease heart rates. So if you’ve got some situations happening in your ticker, this is one to add in.
Geranium– the oil of love and trust. Geranium encourages the opening of the heart space so love may flow freely. If the emotional body feels congested with old grief and disappointments, Geranium opens channels to let it all go, and make space for newness to circulate.Â
Canadian Horseweed
One man’s weed is another’s tool đĄđ. Interesting reading. Note all the other names Canadian Horseweed is called. Good stuff!Â
xoxo~ liz
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! đ
This particular clue is so very important that itâs 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 âroot outâ the cause before bigger symptoms take place.
Perhaps youâve been to the dentist and the hygienist has remarked that you have more plaque than normal on your teeth, or youâve 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 doesnât stop plaque build up. If that has happened, itâs time to start digging for the root cause!Â
*But first, A little history about teeth and nutrition! 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 1900âs 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 sourceâŚ. 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 yaâllđâŚ.. We are getting to the super important part!Â
K2 activates something called osteocalcin and matrix-Gla protein. Matrix-Gla is present in saliva and its activity arrests the dental plaque calcification processâŚ.. It is also present in the blood, and when activated by vitamin K2, helps to remove plaque in arteries! Isnât 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.Â
*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.Â
*Now to be clear, plaque on teeth may happen as a result of poor oral care or a few other reasons too, but if youâve never had plaque issues before, and now you doâŚ.. It may be time to dig a little deeper to protect your overall well being!Â
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 diseasesâŚ.. especially Rheumatoid Arthritis)
*Forgetfulness ( a Vitamin K2 deficiency is linked to Alzheimerâs 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 plaqueâŚ..
đTalk to your favorite healthcare professional and consider asking for a cardiac calcium score
đGet your vitamin D levels checked
đThere currently isnât a K2 specific lab test to check for deficiency.Â
đConsider 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 Livingâs CardioGize, Master Formula or Super Cal Plus, youâll find that these three already contain K2 within each formulation (100mcg, 50mcg, and 30mcg respectively).Â
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.Â
xoxo~ liz
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Whose Seeds Are You?
Even if you are not a gardener, knowing the origins and types of seeds used to produce the food you eat (regardless if you are a vegan or omnivore) is incredibly important. Genetically modifying plants came first. Then came animals. Make no mistake, that was practice for what they began doing to humanity last year. #justsaynotothehumanGMOvaxÂ
First “they” own intellectual property rights of seeds, then “they” own intellectual property rights on animals. It shouldn’t take much of a stretch of the imagination to understand that the same can be applied to humans with simple genetic modification. It almost sounds like science fiction except it’s not.
Dr. Shiva is a hero in that she has fought the GMO machine tirelessly for the last 30 years….. before most of us on the front lines were even fully aware of the disastrous effects of patented GMO seed programs. Â
You don’t know what you don’t know, until you know…. and then you can’t forget.
Be informed. It may just save your health and personal freedom.
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