I don’t recall a greater time during my life where the fear tactics have reached such ridiculous levels throughout the world regarding health scares. With the newest of course being the Swine Flu H1N1.  In fact, it has now been declared an epidemic/pandemic. And this was done prior to gathering sufficient evidence to relate the real facts to the public.

While I do agree the Swine Flu is a reality.  I also believe that there is no need for fear.  We each have a choice to take the bait of fear being thrown our way and react by getting vaccinated or using other recommended flu preventative products, which causes further toxicity in the body thus lowering the immune system.  Oh, but they won’t tell you this.  You have to take the initiative to learn this yourself.

The other alternative is to respond by taking responsibility for our own health and learn what to do to keep our immune system optimized thus decreasing the risk of contracting flu bugs and viruses.  The choice is yours, fear and bondage or responsibility and freedom…hmmm.  Choices, choices, choices.

One of the fastest most effective ways to optimize the immune system is by going back to the basics God provided for us way back around 4500 B.C. of using pure essential oils to address health issues and maintain optimum health.

By the way, did you know that essential oils were actually mankind’s first medicine?  And they are making a great comeback today, especially in Europe where doctors actually prescribe them to patients.  In fact, essential oils are also used in prescribed medications but man made chemical compounds are also added which is where the side effects come from.

Essential Oils themselves do not have side effects.  They are simply extracted from various parts of plants, trees, roots, bark, and seeds etc.  And the really cool thing is that your body never develops immunity to them like it does with medications.  This is one of the greatest values of essential oils.  They are nature’s antibiotic and can handle any mutations of super bugs that come forth. Hmmm…again.

These oils are the regenerating and oxygenating immune defense property of plants, optimizing their health, growth, and healing. They contain nutrients, hormones, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and antibodies, along with anti-fungal, antibacterial, anti-infectious, antiseptic, and immune-stimulating properties.  Wow!  All of that from plants?  Yes, and this is all happening while they are looking pretty in your garden.

Now I am only talking about 100% Pure Therapeutic-Grade Essential oils here not the substandard adulterated essential oils available in most stores and such.   After years of research, testing, and personal experiences my choice of essential oils to use is only Young Living’s (YL).   Hands down, they are the most effective oils on the market today.

Anyone who has ever used YL’s essential oils knows the difference.  They quickly address symptoms in the body as they build and protect. Every time you inhale or apply YL’s oils to the body you are increasing the oxygen level of your body helping it to purge toxins and fight off disease pathogens.   This is why I use oils on a daily basis.  They have helped me build a superior immune system and can help you do the same.

You know what they say…good things come in small packages.  So here it is in a nutshell – the greatest oxygenating immune-stimulating substance in a tiny bottle – and all provided by nature.    It doesn’t get any better or easier than this.  And so it is…

Connie

P.S. Make sure you work with a qualified person who can successfully guide you with essential oils usage, such as myself who has over 10 years of training and experience with essential oils.  This is the primary reason Young Living oils are sold through distributors and not in stores.  I am available to assist you by simply replying by leaving a comment below.

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The latest news alerts are stating that children, health care workers, people with chronic health problems, asthma, obesity, and a suppressed immune system may be at greatest risk of contracting the Swine Flu H1N1 virus.

While so much is still unknown, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) stated in the Star Tribune October 5, 2009 that of the 36 children who died from H1N1 from April to August, six had no chronic health conditions.  But all of them had a co-occurring bacterial infection.

To date, the most common co-occurring infection that causes flu-related deaths is staph (staphylococcus aureus).  And one-third of the population carries it, mostly in their nose or on their skin.  Basically, the flu causes respiratory damage, which allows staph to make its way into the lungs.

One of the most important things I have learned in my 28+ years of involvement in the health and wellness field, is how bacterial and viral infections take hold in the body.  It is not by chance that just anyone contracts infections.  Rather, it is the state of the body’s immune system that determines whether or not you will get sick.

Daily lifestyle choices such as food selections, personal care and cleaning products, stress, and air quality in home, work, and outside environments (just to name a few), are top factors that compromise the body’s immune system.

The most effective way to lower the risks of contracting the H1N1 flu and any other bugs is by taking effective measures to build and boost the immune system, not by getting vaccines, which may cause complications.

While many people will be exposed to the H1N1 virus the people with the highest risk of contracting the virus are those with a compromised immune system.

There are simple yet highly effective ways to build the immune system and create a healthy home environment. The place to start is with Young Living’s 100% Pure Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils.

I know this works firsthand as I have not been sick with even the common cold for well over a decade due to using Young Living Products. And I have sick people around me a lot due to being in the health and wellness business.

Also, I have tried a LOT of other product lines but none have stood up to Young Living’s.  They are the most effective products I have ever used to maintain optimum health.  Bottom line, these products truly work, and fast.

My number one recommendation to protect your family is using the entire Thieves product line.  While you can take the typical recommended products such as Vitamin C and D, and garlic or oregano tablets to help stave off illnesses, nothing compares to the effectiveness and speed of YL’s Thieves product line – nothing!

Thieves products provide the ultimate in building and defending the body against harmful bacteria and viruses.  Read the full article on Thieves Essential Oil Product Line under the Young Living category to get the rest of the story.

By following the YL product recommendations below people can greatly decrease their risks of ill-health.   And remember, applied knowledge is power…

• Thieves Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oil applied to the bottom of each foot morning and evening to defend address harmful bacteria and viruses present in the body.

• Thieves Foaming Hand Soap to cleanse and defend against harmful bacteria without Triclosan which compromises the immune system and is present in most antibacterial soaps on the market .

• Thieves Household All Purpose Cleaner concentrate to cleanse and defend all surfaces in your home.

• Thieves Antiseptic Spray and Wipes to cleanse and defend away from home.

• NingXia Red Wolfberry Juice provides the body the nutrients to build and maintain a healthy immune system.  See the article on NingXia Red for additional information listed under Young Living.

• YL’s Cold-Air Diffuser – choose from a variety of patented systems that disperse Thieves essential oil into the air to safely eliminate airborne bacteria,  fungus, mold, and odors.  Inhaling essential oils is highly beneficial for the immune system and adds an extra layer of protection by purifying the air.

To greater equip you to live a healthier life and address any lingering fears, read my article ‘Keys to Building your Immune System‘ listed under General Health. Now the rest is up to you.  And so it is…

Connie

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Since the Swine Flu, H1N1 Influenza,  has now been declared an epidemic I felt led to share vital information on how to protect yourself and loved ones using common sense and healthy products.

First, I want to say that I have not had the flu or been sick for over a decade due to using highly effective products such as Young Living’s (YL) that build and maintain a healthy immune system and home environment. I basically eat a diet consisting of a mix of organic foods and typical Amercian fare.  Moderation is the key.  So you don’t have to be a fanatic and eat weird things you’ve never heard of to be healthy…really.

I believe that being healthy is first and foremost a choice. And it’s very basic and cost effective once you know what to do.  You are what you eat, plain and simple, so I purchase fresh organic foods as much as possible to achieve good health, supplementing only when necessary and beneficial.

A very important fact to know is that the majority of your immune system is maintained through your digestive tract.  So it is vital that your digestive tract is working properly to stave off harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

When the digestive system is compromised, harmful bacteria and viruses take hold and have a party much like in the movie Animal House. This is usually when the first signs of  feeling symptoms of illness start.  In addition, nutrients are absorbed through the digestive tract so if it isn’t working properly they cannot absorb to build and replenish the body resulting in lower energy levels.  So listen to your body and it will clue you in before the party begins…

With that said, below is the short list of recommendations to optimize your health and thus prevent the Swine Flu from dawning your door step:

• Drink at least 8 – 12 ounce glasses of purified water daily to maintain hydration and flush out harmful toxins.  Adding fresh lemons or one drop of YL Lemon oil to each glass also cleanses the body and helps build the immune system.

• Eat yogurt with active cultures daily to provide the digestive system with beneficial bacteria.  However, to optimize, build, and restore intestinal health I highly recommend supplementing your diet with 1 capsule of YL’s Life 5 Probiotic right after your evening meal which contains 8 billion active cultures.  It is especially important to take Life 5 after taking antibiotics or suffering from any gastrointestinal distress to rebuild and rebalnce the healthy bacteria count in the digestive tract.

• Apply 2-3 drops of Young Living Thieves essential oil to the bottom of each foot every morning and evening to eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses within the body.

If you aren’t eating the recommended foods that provide your body with the nutrients it needs to work optimally you may want to include drinking 1-2 ounces of NingXia Red Wolfberry Juice per day which is one of  the highest known antioxidant whole foods, which is the best way to get vitamins .  Please read the full NingXia Red article on this site.

For those that have contracted the Swine Flu I highly recommend using YL essential oils ASAP.  Bottom line, they are the most effective source known to man to combat viruses and harmful bacteria.   Contact me for more information, I am here to serve.  And so it is…

Connie

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Thieves^® Essential Oil Natures Antibiotic

History

This essential oil blend was created based on the historical account of four 15th Century thieves in France who rubbed oils and other aromatics on themselves for protection against the Black Plague while robbing victims who fell prey to the disease.  When captured, the thieves disclosed their secret formula in exchange for lighter punishment.

Young Living has since developed an extensive plant-based product line utilizing this powerful essential oil blend including toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, hand soaps, antiseptic spray and wipes, cleaning products, and throat lozenges.

Thieves essential oil can be diffused, applied topically & taken internally. The fragrance influences inner strength, alertness, & a take action state of mind. This proprietary blend of 5 organic therapeutic-grade essential oils, Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, & Rosemary has proven to have a 99.96% kill factor against almost every unhealthy microbe presented to it, including airborne bacteria, virus, staph, strep, pneumonia & all infectious microbes.

Also, Thieves^® assists in balancing blood sugar levels, combating thrush, sinusitis, abscesses, excess mucous, airborne bacteria, virus, all infectious bacteria and so much more. Excellent as a mental stimulant and powerful antiseptic.

Please refer to the Essential Oil Desk Reference for more research information.

Clove oil is the most powerful known antioxidant on the planet. Coming in at approximately 10,8000,000 this oil has the highest rating on the ORAC scale than any other substance organic or otherwise.  Nothing even came close. Clove stops free radical damage dead in their tracks. Also a powerful antimicrobial, ranking right up there with Oregano & Cinnamon Bark. Very strong against all forms of infection & disease processes, Clove also has excellent analgesic properties.

Lemon oil promotes Leukocyte (healthy cells) formation. Improves memory recall & decrease errors by over 50% upon inhalation. Stimulating & invigorating to all areas of our brain, relieves fatigue, improves lymphatic function, micro-circulation, assists in more clear vision Also tremendous antimicrobial activity. Lemon is clinically proven to combat staff, strep, pneumonia, typhoid, tuberculosis meningitis, diphtheria, and many other bacterial and viral infections. Additionally, assists our body in digesting excess fat, dissolves cellulite & restores skin elasticity.

Cinnamon Bark oil is singly the most powerful oil for all infectious microbes; viral, bacterial, fungal & parasitic. A powerful purifier, oxygenator & enhances the action of other oils used. Never diffuse Cinnamon Bark alone, however it’s excellent to diffuse in blends such as Thieves.

Eucalyptus Radiata oil is a powerful anti-infectious & expectorant as well as very helpful against endometriosis, vaginitis, allergies, sinusitis and all respiratory conditions.

Rosemary oil is an outstanding antimicrobial for everything from dandruff to prostate issues to candida.  Very effective in balancing the endocrine system & removing excess mucous. Also stimulating to our mind, assisting us in overcoming fatigue & increasing memory & clear thinking.

Thieves^® Product Line:

Thieves^® Antiseptic Spray & Wipes

The power of Thieves^®in carry along convenience.  Excellent as daily natural sanitizers.

Thieves^® Toothpaste & Mouthwash

lOO% non-toxic, 99.96% kill factor on bacteria causing thrush, cavities, oral & periodontal issues while strengthening enamel.  Remarkable organic whitening ability with papaya enzymes.

Thieves^® Lozenges

Contain the power of Thieves^®oil in a lozenge for easy use in preventing & eradicating colds, flues, sore throats, sinusitis and all oral & periodontal issues.

Thieves^® Body Cleansing Bar

Powerfully effective against all skin conditions yet gentle for sensitive skin & daily use.

Thieves^® Household Cleaner

This spectacular all purpose nontoxic cleaner is fantastic. The anti microbial power of Thieves® combined with a non-toxic organic pure coconut oil based cleaning solution that is safe for your whole family. Dilute this concentrate as directed to clean dishes, laundry, windows, bathrooms, stains, floors, wood, leather, upholstery, walls everything you can think of.

Professional cleaning services using Thieves^®Cleaner are receiving feedback from their clients’ that allergies are easing in their homes & offices. Employees of cleaning services are ill less often due to using Thieves^®Cleaner helping to prevent colds & flues & clearing up their allergies & sinus issues. Thieves^®Cleaner is very gentle on the skin and can also be used in a bath helping with a variety of skin conditions.

To order product click on the Young Living Essential Oil link located on the lower right side of this page.

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The purpose of this article is to educate you on the origin and causes of allergies; including a look at some steps you can implement to alleviate them. In order to help yourself, you must first spend time researching and understanding the health issues that affect your life.

Secondly, you should research the alternatives available to find what may work best for your situation. We are uniquely created so what works for one may not work for another.

What are Allergies?

In its simplest form it is a hyper-reactivity to various components of the environment, including food and drink. You can also be allergic to chemicals, house dust, pollen, cats, and dogs, etc. Occasionally, there is someone who has extreme multiple allergies, but this is very rare.

What Causes Allergies?

Much ill-health, including allergies, is caused by a combination of an overload of toxic material accumulating in the body, and not enough essential nutrients that keep countless biochemical processes working smoothly.  Easily stated, the body is full of toxic waste and greatly lacking essential nutrients.  Thus creating imbalance.

When allergies are present, the liver is not able to keep up with its job of filtering out partly digestive food materials before they meet the immune system. The immune system is therefore constantly over-triggered. The person may feel exhausted because the body systems are over-worked. Low blood sugar attacks may be a problem, causing attacks of the symptoms.

Factors that always accompany chronic illness are: toxic accumulation, inadequacy of key nutrients, and loss of cell vitality. None of these things can be put right by taking either prescribed or over-the-counter drugs and remedies. These may suppress the symptoms that we experience, but do not put right the basic cause. They also add to the level of toxins already in our bodies and give our systems more work in breaking them down and getting rid of them.

What are the Most Common Allergens?

• Pollen from trees, grass and weeds. Allergies that occur in the spring (late April and May) are often due to tree pollen. Allergies that occur in the summer (late May to mid-July) are often due to grass pollen. Allergies that occur in the fall (late August to the first frost) are often due to ragweed.
• Mold. Mold is common where water tends to collect, such as shower curtains, window moldings and damp basements. It can also be found in rotting logs, hay, mulches, commercial peat moss, compost piles and leaf litter. This allergy is usually worse during humid and rainy weather.
• Animal Dander. The bits of skin and hair from animals are both allergens. You can be exposed to dander when handling an animal or from house dust that contains dander.
• Dust. Many allergens, including dust mites, are in dust. Dust mites are tiny living creatures found in bedding, mattresses, carpeting and upholstered furniture. They live on dead skin cells and other things found in house dust.

Common Symptoms of Allergies

• Runny Nose
• Watery Eyes
• Itchy Nose, Eyes, Throat, Roof of Mouth
• Sneezing
• Stuffy Nose
• Pressure in the Nose and Cheeks
• Ear Fullness and Popping
• Dark Circles Under the Eyes
• Hives

Things That Can Make Your Allergy Symptoms Worse

• Aerosol Sprays
• Air Pollution
• Cold Temperatures
• Humidity
• Irritating Fumes
• Tobacco Smoke
• Wind
• Wood Smoke

Tips on How to Avoid Common Allergens

Pollen from trees, grass and weeds: Shower or bathe before bedtime to wash off pollen in your hair and on your skin. Avoid going outside during the time of year when your allergies cause the most problems, especially on dry, windy days. Keep windows and doors shut at home and in your car, and use an air conditioner. Special air filters, such as HEPA and electrostatic filters, can help reduce allergens in the air.

Mold: Remove houseplants. Frequently clean shower curtains, bathroom windows, damp walls and indoor trashcans. In areas where mold has built up, use a mixture of water and chlorine bleach to kill it. Don’t carpet bathrooms or other damp rooms. Use mold-proof paint instead of wallpaper. Reduce the humidity in your home to 50% or less.

Pet Dander: If your allergies to dander (skin and hair from animals) are severe, you may need to give your pets away, or at least keep them outside.

Dust: You can reduce dust mites by the following tips:
• Remove drapes, feather pillows, upholstered furniture, non-washable comforters and soft toys.
• Replace carpets with linoleum or wood. Polished floors are best.
• Mop the floor often with a damp mop and wipe surfaces with a damp cloth.
• Vacuum regularly with a machine that has a high-efficiency particulate air filter. Vacuum soft furniture and curtains as well as floors.
• Install an air cleaner with a high-efficiency particulate or electrostatic filter.
• Wash carpets and upholstery with special cleaners, such as benzyl benzoate or tannic acid spray.
• Wash all bedding in hot water (hotter than 130°F) every 7 to 10 days.
• Don’t use mattress pads/cover mattress and pillows with plastic covers.
• Lower the humidity in your home.

No such thing as an allergy? Sources: Dr. Joel Robbins, MD and Dr. Gary Young, ND
Dr. Joel Robbins, MD, is quoted in “Back to the Garden” regarding his thoughts about food allergies, which he calls a digestive problem. Paraphrased: “When foods are broken down to their most basic components, there are no known allergies to anything.

Why are people reacting to foods? Foods are not thoroughly digested. They are broken down into small enough particles that can be absorbed, but the body can’t utilize them. They get into the blood stream.

If the liver is in ‘good’ shape, it will grab them and eliminate them. No symptoms. If the liver is backed up, the body will have to use a less efficient system to deal with this foreign substance. Antibodies will ‘run, grab them, and go for an available exit.’ These exits are generally the sinuses (sinus problems or hay fever), lungs (asthma or respiratory problems), or skin (causing rashes, eczema or skin conditions).”

Dr Gary Young, ND, in a lecture at Level II training, in October 2000, discussed allergies in general. He said that allergies are not a disease, but rather a dysfunction caused by overloaded receptor sites. Petrochemicals and other toxins are absorbed into the different organs of the body. They interfere with the body’s ability to function properly. They prevent the body from processing and adequately breaking down and eliminating these pollutants. As a result allergy symptoms can result, or specific organs may develop other problems, or even cancer.

Utilizing Essential Oils & Supplements to Address Allergies

Ultimately, we should start with the sinuses and end with the liver to effectively address allergies, adding essential oils to our daily life like Lemongrass for mold/fungal issues. Diffusing therapeutic-grade essential oils in the home releases oxygenating molecules into the atmosphere.

This increases the ozone and negative ions, which inhibit bacterial growth, preventing and destroying existing odors from mold, cigarettes, animals, etc. Diffusing also removes dust particles and chemicals out of the air, cleansing the 12-million receptor sites located through our nasal passages. YL’s cold air diffuser creates a highly effective air filtration system for the home and office.

Cleansing the digestive track is another effective method to consider when addressing allergies. This can help release toxic chemicals from your organs and tissues.  There are a number of great cleansing products on the market today.

Digestive enzymes and nutritional supplements can help foods digest properly and build your immune system with products such as YL digestive enzymes, Life 5 Probiotic, MultiGreens, and NingXia Red Wolfberry Juice.

While all of these things are helpful the most effective method I have discovered is saturating the body with key vitamins and minerals.  I like fast results so if you follow suit with that read on.

The most effective method to address allergies is Vitamin C Therapy to bowel tolerance – safe, simple, and effective.  Most people are highly deficient in Vitamin C, a natural antihistamine and antitoxin due to their diets and lifestyles.   Is it any wonder with our food sources that our bodies would be deficient?  Of course not.

For further information on Vitamin C Therapy go to: doctoryourself.com where Andrew Saul will explain it in great detail.  He also has incredible heath information on this site.

I myself have experienced great results from taking large amounts of Vitamin C for my allergies.  And the results are quickly realized.  It is phenomenal.   Try it you will like it.   And so it is…

Connie

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Hypothyroidism is a common health condition affecting millions of men and women (particularly women) that is frequently overlooked in our health care system. Approximately 40 percent of the U.S. population suffers from this disorder to some degree, and also tend to suffer hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

The thyroid gland is located in the neck just below the Adam’s apple and is in charge of producing hormones that regulate a person’s metabolic rate. In essence, the thyroid is the energy gland of the human body acting as the body’s gas pedal. An overactive or hyperthyroid causes the body’s systems to run too hot and too fast. An under-active or hypothyroid causes the body’s systems to run too cold and too slow.

The thyroid also controls other vital functions in the body such as digestion, circulation, immune function, hormone balance, and emotions. The thyroid gland is actually controlled by the pituitary gland, the master gland, that signals the thyroid when to produce thyroid hormone. The pituitary gland is then directed by chemical signals sent by the hypothalamus gland which monitors hormone levels in the blood stream.

So a lack of thyroid hormone does not always mean that the thyroid is not working properly. Proper functions of the pituitary and hypothalamus must also be taken into consideration because all of these glands were designed to function systematically. The pituitary and hypothalamus glands may be malfunctioning because of their failure to release sufficient hormones that in turn affects the signals sent to the thyroid to produce its hormones.

In cases where thyroid hormone deficiency is caused by a malfunctioning pituitary or hypothalamus, better results may be achieved by using natural supplements or therapeutic-grade essential oils that stimulate the pituitary or hypothalamus, such as Ultra Young or Cedarwood made by Young Living Essential Oils.

One of the most common causes of low thyroid function is radiation treatments for an overactive thyroid. Next, fluoride and chlorine are highly toxic substances that compete with the iodine needed for thyroid hormone metabolism and can greatly impede healthy thyroid function.

Toxic overload including heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium and others can also be primary causes of hypothyroidism and need to be cleansed out of the body.

One of the most effective forms I have ever encountered to detoxify toxins out of the body are the LifeWave Energy Patches. Hands down, they win my vote for cleansing and rebuilding the body at the cellular level. Check out my articles on this site for further information.

The following symptoms occur with Hypothyroidism:

• Fatigue/weakness • Impaired memory • Swelling around eyes, face or legs
• Yeast infections (Candida) • Emotional instability • Sensation of cold
• Low immune function • Depression • Recurring infections
• Weight gain or loss • Heart palpitations • Muscle or joint pain
• Constipation • Nervousness • Difficulty swallowing

Fatigue is one of the most common reasons for visits to primary care doctors, but the risk factors of having a poorly active thyroid are varied. Several factors are specific to women only including: auto immune disease, post-partum depression, infertility, multiple miscarriages, and PMS.

The effects of low thyroid and low body temperature can be devastating because for every one degree of decrease in body temperature the base metabolic rate decreases by approximately 6%.

It is not uncommon for a person to have an average temperature that is two to four degrees below normal, this correlates to a 12%-24% reduction in overall metabolism. No wonder people with low thyroid function feel tired and depressed and are consistently challenged with their weight.

Millions of Americans are living with hypothyroid but are unaware of it due to a lack of knowledge and inadequate testing procedures. And for those who have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism most patients receive inadequate treatment or treatment that causes other health issues.

Diagnosing low thyroid using the most common medical test offered is often ineffective. Although there are numerous lab values that can be used to evaluate thyroid function, many physicians use only one lab test for diagnosis: thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Many patients with 8 out of 10 low thyroid symptoms are told that their thyroid is not the cause of their symptoms because their TSH level reads in the normal range set as the guide for diagnosing hypothyroidism.

Even though TSH is the most commonly used method to diagnose low thyroid, having normal TSH levels does not automatically rule out hypothyroidism. In addition to the TSH test, a more complete thyroid panel should also include free T3, free T4, and possibly TPO antibodies, and reverse T3.

Although these are the best tests to evaluate thyroid function through traditional medicine, they are often not performed because they are more expensive than the common tests and may not be covered by your insurance companies. If you are experiencing low thyroid symptoms consider being tested by a skilled physician, requesting a complete thyroid panel for proper diagnosis.

An effective and free method to detect low thyroid function is to measure your basal body temperature at home using a mercury thermometer. However, mercury thermometers have now been removed from the market and replaced with non-mercury digital thermometers. Regardless, many people have found the digital thermometers to still be effective in detecting low thyroid function as a first step. And considering the significant amount of misdiagnosed thyroid tests from traditional medical testing what do you have to lose by using this method.

To check your thyroid function using the Barnes Basal Temperature Test:

• Shake a thermometer (preferably the old fashioned kind with mercury) and leave on the bedside table
within easy reach prior to going to sleep.

• Immediately upon awakening in the morning, remain lying down, inserting the thermometer snugly
into the armpit, lying quietly for ten minutes. This is a good time to reflect on things you appreciate in
your life starting with yourself!

• Less time is required for a digital thermometer. It will beep upon completion of reading your body
temperature.

• The temperature reading should range between 97.8º to 98.2° F (36.5 to 36.7° C). Temperatures below
97.8º generally indicate hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) and temperatures above 98.2 generally
indicate hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid function) which is far rarer.

• Repeat this test for seven consecutive days and once more after a week.

NOTE: Women will obtain the most accurate readings when not menstruating or on the second and third day of menstruation. People with Type A blood tend to have weaker thyroid function.

Once a diagnosis is made, the conventional treatment of hypothyroidism is to prescribe synthetic thyroid medications to bring the TSH level back into a normal range. Many patients have found this approach to be highly ineffective and to actually cause additional health problems.

A more effective approach is to start with eating healthier and leading a more active lifestyle. And consider taking a natural supplement such as Thyromin, from Young Living, vs. medication. Thyromin contains a combination of specially selected glandular nutrients, herbs, amino acids, minerals and therapeutic-grade essential oils designed to nourish, rebuild, and balance the thyroid and metabolism, thus reducing fatigue.

Many people have experienced great success by using this product. For additional information simply leave me an e-mail and I’ll respond to it or you can click on the Young Living link located on the lower right side.  Remember, your health is your responsibility and also a form of loving yourself! And so it is…

Here’s to your health!

Connie

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Viruses and bacteria can only thrive in an internal acid pH environment. Below are some suggestions to build and maintain a healthy pH within our bodies. What you put on and into your body has a definite impact on your entire health and longevity. Prevention is the key to inhibiting viruses, bacterial infections, and dis-ease within the body.

Changing your environment and lifestyle enhances your immune system protecting you from ill health such as the common cold to life threatening diseases. Consider this a lifetime journey that takes education, commitment and action to accomplish. The key is to start implementing changes when you feel ready and feel good about making them. Then they naturally become a part of your new lifestyle with ease and joy.

Eliminate Chlorine Absorption as soon as Possible!

• Install a water filter for the whole house or under the sink to decrease chlorine intake.
• Start drinking purified water daily. Half of your body weight in ounces is recommended.
• Avoid swimming pools & hot tubs containing chlorine. You can add essential oils instead.

Replace Personal Care Products Containing Harmful Chemicals with Healthy Products

Check labels of shampoos, toothpastes, soaps, deodorants, and cosmetics for toxic ingredients containing Sodium Laurel Sulfate & Propylene Glycol. They are harmful to your bodily systems and organs.

Apply YL Essential Oils to Increase Immunity against Airborne Viruses and Bacteria

Some suggestions are: ImmuPower, Thieves, Melaleuca Alternifolia, Rosemary CT Cineol

Raindrop Technique (Have YL Raindrop Kit on Hand)

The Raindrop Technique (RT) boosts the immune system tremendously! Our largest nerve centers are located along the spine where viruses, bacteria, and parasites lie dormant until activated in a prolonged acid pH environment.

Diffuse YL Therapeutic Essential Oils in Home

Diffusing YL essential oils is a must for every home! Diffusing kills airborne bacteria, viruses, and molds present in the air, along with removing allergens, dust, and pet dander. See additional info on diffusing.

Add Nutritional Supplements

The EDR (Essential Desk Reference) is an invaluable resource for understanding what supplements our bodies may need. Adding products containing the highest-grade antioxidants such as YL’s NingXia Red Wolfberry Juice, MultiGreens, and MegaCal builds and maintains a strong immune system.

Detoxify Harmful Toxins from the Body

Removing years of harmful toxins and chemicals stored in the cells optimizes organ function, boosts your energy level, and builds your immune system. There are many products available to detoxify the body and I have tried many of them throughout the years. In the end, I recommend the LifeWave Y-Age patches. They are by far the simplest and most effective product I have ever experienced to detoxify and rebuild the entire body. And all without numerous trips to the bathroom or embarrassing accidents..

FYI – This is actually the first and most important step to acquiring greater health. You must clean out the old before allowing the new to flow in.

Eliminate consumption of Soda Pop/White Sugar/Fast Food

Soda pop, white sugar, and fast food are the highest acid forming and chemical ridden products Americans ingest. Eliminating these from your diet greatly increases your body’s alkalinity. Be kind to your body.

Consume Healthy Foods/Alkaline Recipes

Adding organic greens and alkalizing recipes is essential to building your body. The goal is to transition from processed & fast foods to more raw and unprocessed foods such as salads, vegetables, nuts, and fruits. A good ratio is 75% alkalizing foods to 25% acid based foods. All processed foods have a pH of zero and are full of harmful chemicals you cannot pronounce.

Use YL Essential Oils to Maintain a Healthy Emotional Life

Your emotions impact your pH far greater than anything else you do. Using the oils for emotional clearing is an essential part to maintaining a healthy immune system. Read ‘Feelings Buried Alive Never Die’ by Karol Truman.

Eliminate All Microwave Usage/Unplug or Remove Completely

Microwaves undo all of the good in your body. They turn cooked foods into free radicals that attack your healthy cells.

And there you have it. This list can jump start your health and vitality. So give it a shot when you are ready to experience feeling great naturally…it feels so good! And so it is…

Connie

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The body was originally designed to detoxify itself and maintain a healthy thriving environment for us to enjoy. However, with today’s technology and lifestyle we are exposed to unbelievable amounts of harmful toxins that have overloaded our bodily systems to the point that they can no longer keep up. This has resulted in our body storing the toxins in fat cells.

Now I am dating myself, but do you remember the I Love Lucy Show where Lucy was working on the conveyor belt packaging bananas? The conveyor kept speeding up until she couldn’t keep up with it so she started stuffing bananas in her mouth and then her clothes to keep up. Of course, in the end she had bananas coming out her ears and falling all over the floor. It was hilarious!

This is a great analogy of what we force our bodies to do on our behalf without realizing it. However, the only difference is that our bodies make a way to store the toxins to keep us going until it can no longer do so. Then health symptoms develop to clue us in to what’s happening internally.

Our bodies are incredible! And when they are cleansed, they are able to maintain a healthy state of being – naturally. So as you can see, continual detoxification is vital to your well-being on a daily basis.

And the best part is, more and more health benefits are realized with continual detoxification. I recommend that everyone cleanse for a minimum of three months to initially experience the wonderful changes taking hold in your body and overall health and wellness. Then decide to make this an ongoing part of your life.

After all, you’ve spent years of your life building the toxic waste level you have right now. So I suggest being patient about the amount of time it takes to clean your body out.

To increase your results, choose to eat healthy organic greens and colorful veggies and fruits. Choose to eat the foods along the outside aisles of the grocery store, avoiding all foods in the middle.

The foods in the middle are the highly processed foods that put more toxins back into your body thus making it acidic again. Processed foods have nothing to offer you nutritionally or in any other way. They mostly feed the harmful organisms residing in your body, but not the real you!

In fact, processed foods are so nutritionally deficient that they trigger your cells to call out – ‘Feed me I am in need of more nutrients’. They want more food because they didn’t get the nutrients from what you just ate. This is the primary reason people are overweight and why they experience hunger shortly after they just ate.

FYI – Did you know that when you eat organic fruits, veggies, and foods you don’t need to consume as much due to your cells actually receiving nutrients from them? How cool is that? This translates into eating less, weighing less, and having more energy. And you are totally in charge of it all. So choose wisely and receive the benefits.

In no time at all you will thrive instead of stuffing bananas in your shirt or skirt and smelling ripe. And so it is….

Connie

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Alkaline-Forming Foods

Most alkaline-related foods are those higher in the minerals Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium and Calcium.

Sprouts (sprouted grains and seeds)
Vegetables
Seaweeds, Sea Vegetables
A few Ancient Grains: Millet, Quinoa, Amaranth, and Wild Rice (not cultivated)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Blackstrap Molasses (unsulfured)
Brown Rice Syrup
Raw honey and raw sugar
Stevia
Soy Sauce
Fruits (raw) (bananas must be ripe, speckled) Figs are the highest alkaline food you can eat.
Unsweetened Kefir and Soured Dairy
Cultured butter milk, cultured sour cream and cultured butter
Raw milk
Whey Protein Powder
Cultured “fermented” Vegetables
Sauerkraut
Kombucha
Free ranged eggs or wild eggs from ducks or quail, etc.
Most Herbs, herb teas and green teas
Wild greens like dandelions greens and lambs quarters
Seasonings and Spices
Baking soda (try to use baking soda that does not contain aluminum)
Sea Salt (Brittany Natural Sea Salt or Celtic Sea Salt)
Pumpkin seeds
Chestnuts (roasted)
Almonds
Fresh Coconut
Taro root
Arrowroot
Lotus root
Cod liver oil
Virgin Coconut Oil
Extra Virgin Olive oil
Bee Pollen
Fresh vegetable or Fruit juices
Hard water and mineral water
Bone meal
Coral Calcium
Herbal Coffee Substitutes
Vegetable broths

An Alkaline Balance:

1. Keeps the body in balance
2. Stimulates nerve action
3. Cools and soothes inflamed tissue, heals ulcerations, enhances cellular functions
4. Keeps the body healthy and gives it a certain amount of resistance to sickness and disease
5. Allows the body’s chemical processes to take place more efficiently
6. Is the key to regeneration and getting healthy
7. Aids in a sense of peace, kindness and love

Acid-Forming Foods

Foods primarily higher in the minerals Phosphorous, Chlorine and Nitrogen

Alcohol (Beer, Spirits, Hard liquor, Wine)
Cigarettes
Carbonated Soft Drinks (Pop) This is one of the most Acidic foods you can drink
Most Grains (Wheat, Spelt, Brown Rice, Barley, Oats, Teff, Kamut, Farina, Semolina, White Rice, etc) and all their flours
Cornstarch
Breads and Pastas
Cereals
Sugars, (White, beet, Cane)
Sweet ‘N Low
Equal, NutraSweet, Spoonful and other Aspartame products.
Processes sweeteners (like sulfured molasses, processed Maple syrup, processed honey)
Commercially made soy sauce
Legumes (beans)
Lentils
Peanuts and peanut butter
Cashews
Sesame seeds
Store bought eggs
Coffee
Black Tea
Dairy Products (especially store bought-which is pasteurized, and homogenized -cottage cheese, milk, yogurt, cheese, cream, powdered, canned malted, dried, ice cream and custard)
Frozen, bottled or canned fruit and vegetable juices
Tomato sauce
Vanilla Extract
Balsamic Vinegar
All drugs, medicines, pesticides, herbicides, etc.
Soy products, soy cheeses, soymilk
Almond milk, Rice milk
All Meats (Wild and Domestic, Land and Sea)
Refined seed oils
All canned foods
All canned foods with sugar
Anything sulfured
Anything artificial
Table salt
Anything sweetened
Most processed foods

An Acidic Balance:

1. Decreases the body’s ability to absorb minerals and other nutrients
2. Decreases the energy production in the cells (the body will have low energy and become chronically fatigued)
3. Decreases the body’s ability to repair damaged cells
4. Decreases the body’s ability to detoxify heavy metals
5. Inhibits nerve actions
6. Makes the body more susceptible to illness
7. Leaches important minerals from mineral stores (the bones and organs) to balance the system eventually causing osteoporosis, fractures, and bone spurs
8. Can cause cardiovascular damage including constriction of the blood vessels and the reduction of oxygen
9. Causes weight gain, obesity, and diabetes
10. Causes bladder and kidney conditions including kidney stones
11. Causes joint pain, aching muscles and lactic acid buildup.
12. Immunodeficiency
13. Causes accelerated free radical damage, possibly contributing to cancerous mutations and it allows tumor cells to thrive once they are growing
14. Causes and accelerates premature aging
15. Makes the body more prone to allergies, headaches, yeast infections, boils, canker sores, blood sugar problems, bursitis, arthritis and rheumatism. Etc.
16. Aids in causing a person to feel overworked, and to struggle with anger, fear, jealousy, and stress.

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To maintain their therapeutic application, Essential Oils must be pure Grade A, organic, and contain no artificial additives or diluting chemicals to insure that the healing and oxygenating molecules are still intact.  Many of the Essential Oils available in health food and other stores are not pure enough for therapeutic applications.  They are only useful as perfumes and have little or no medicinal qualities.

Processing with low pressure and low temperature are the keys to maintaining the ultimate fragrance and therapeutic value.  High pressure, high temperatures, rapid processing and the use of solvents or any other chemical will fracture the oil molecule, destroying the therapeutic value and altering the fragrance.  Any chemical combined with an essential oil destroys the effectiveness of the oil’s purpose and function.

Aromatherapy practitioners need pure essential oils of the highest quality.  Important criteria to consider when selecting essential oils include the following:

• 100 Percent Pure and Natural
• Extraction Method (distillation, expression)
• Plant Part used to Produce the Essential Oil
• The Reputation of the Company Providing the Oils
• Young Living Essential Oils TM have been in business for over 10 years

Producing the purest of oils is very costly and may require several hundred or thousand pounds of plants to extract one pound of oil.  All Young Living Essential Oils are pure organically grown therapeutic-grade oils.  They are not synthetic perfume or flavoring oils.

Pure essential oils are oxygenating to our blood, and help transport nutrients to our cells.  Without adequate oxygen, the nutrients in the blood cannot be assimilated, creating poor nutrition even with plentiful foods.  For this reason, oxygenating oils build and maintain our health.

• Lavendula Officinales requires 175-250 pounds to produce one pound of pure lavender oil.
• 5,000 pounds of rose petals are required to produce one pound of rose oil.
• Peppermint requires 35-40 pounds of plants to produce one pound of oil.
• Melissa requires three tons of plants to produce one pound of oil, which sells for $9,000-$15,000.

Young Living is the only essential oil company that has all of their essential oils tested in 3-5 independent laboratories to ensure its customers that they receive the highest quality, unadulterated oils with properly balanced chemo types, resulting in extremely high motility otherwise known as Life Force or live cell activity.  Whereas, most other essential oils on the market have very low to no activity.

Young Living offers a complete line of Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils, Nutritional Supplements, Body Maintenance Program, Cleaning and Personal Care Products.

Young Living combines the most advanced technology in the development of health care products.  A Synergistic Suspension Isolation Technique separates the antagonistic and synergistic vitamins and herbs. This prevents the vitamins and minerals from canceling out each other while in the tablet. A Zein Coating, derived from corn and the single amino acid, L-phenylaline, provides faster conversion and assimilation of nutrients in the digestive system.

The Essential Oils are added into all of YL’s food supplements, which infuse the oils as flavoring agents, enhancing the nutrient activity and oxygen within the formula increasing the bioavailability at the cellular level.

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