Archives for October 2014

NATURES MOST POWERFUL SOLUTIONS

October 28, 2014 By Liz Pilotto

Always follow your doctors instructions and before adding anything to your current lifestyle ask the doctors opinion. This is not intended to be used in place of your doctors medical advice.

Essential Oils and Supplements to have a look at:

BRAIN FOCUS, MEMORY ADD/ADHD:
Brain Power, Clarity, Common Sense, Transformation, Blue Spruce, Cedarwood,
Frankincense, Sacred Frankincense, Lemon, Peppermint, Western Red Cedar,
Vetiver, Dentarome Ulta, NingXia Red, OmegaGize, PD 80/20, Super B.

DEPRESSION:
Joy, RutaVaLa, Stress Away, Tranquil, Blue Spruce, Idaho Balsam Fir, Frankincense, Melissa, Rose, Sacred Frankincense, Western Red Cedar, NingXia Red, PD 80/20,
Progessence Plus, OmegaGize.

ENERGY:
En R Gee, Endoflex, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Rosemary, Mineral Essence,
Multigreens, NingXia Red, Sulfurzyme, Thyromin, True Source, Nutmeg.

HEART:
Aroma Life, Cedarwood, Cypress, Goldenrod, Helichrysum, Marjoram, MegaCal,
NingXia Red, OmegaGize, Power Meal.

PROSTATE:
Longevity, Mister, RutaVaLa, Goldenrod, Myrtle, EndoGize, Inner Defense, K&B Tincture, Prostate Health, ProTec.

SLEEP:
Peace & Calming, RutaVaLa, Chamomile, Jasmine, Lavender, Sandalwood, Valerian, Valor, ImmuPro, Progessence Plus, Sleep Essence.

PAIN:
Aroma Seize, Deep Relief, Ortho Ease, Ortho Sport, RutaVaLa, Pan Away, Relive It,
Black Pepper, Copaiba, Idaho Balsam Fir, Lavender, Lemongrass, Oregano, Palo Santo, Peppermint, Wintergreen.

MENOPAUSE:
Dragon Time, Lady Sclareol, Progessence Plus, SclarEssence, Clary Sage, Peppermint, CortiStop, Estro Tincture, EndoGize, Femigen, MegaCal.

EXCESS UNHEALTHY FAT:
Slique Essence, Slique Gum, Slique Tea, Slique Slim Caps, Balance Complete,
Cleansing Trio, CortiStop, Detoxzyme, Digest & Cleanse, DiGize, JuvaPower, JuvaTone, Life 5, MegaCal, NingXia Red, OmegaGize, True Source, Ultra Young, Wolfberry Crisp Bars, Acceptance, Believe, Cel-Lite Magic, Citrus Fresh, EnRGee,
Endoflex, Envision, Forgiveness, Grapefruit, Highest Potential, Hope, Inspiration,
Into The Future, Joy, JuvaCleanse, Lemon Myrtle, Lime, Motivation, Ocotea,
Progessence Plus, Stress Away, Thieves, Transformation.

STRESS:
Angelica, Australian Blue, Believe, Cedarwood, Christmas Spirit, Citrus Fresh, Lime,
Clary Sage, En R Gee, Endoflex, Evergreen Essence, Forgiveness, Ginger, Grapefruit, Gratitude, Grounding. Harmony, Hope, Idaho Balsam Fir, Idaho Blue Spruce, Nutmeg, Inspiration, Into The Future, Jasmine, Lavender, Melissa, Neroli,
Orange, Palo Santo, Patchouli, Peace & Calming, Peppermint, Progessence Plus,
Release, RutaVaLa, Roman Chamomile, Rose, Sacred Frankincense, Sacred Mountain, Sensation, Spearmint, Stress Away, Surrender, Tangerine, 3 Wise Men,
Tranquil, Transformation, Trauma Life, Valerian, Valor, Western Red Cedar, Super B,
True Source.

This information is not intended to take the place of medical advice.

THE POWERFUL INFLUENCE of AROMAS in BOTH MIND and BODY

October 28, 2014 By Liz Pilotto

When a fragrance is inhaled, the odor molecules travel up the nose where they are trapped by olfactory membranes. The essential oil odor molecules trigger electrical impulses to the olfactory bulb of the brain. Impulses are sent to gustatory, (taste sensation perceived) amygdala, (emotions are stored) and other parts of the limbic system of the brain. Because the limbic system is directly connected to parts of the brain that control heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels, hormone balance, essential oils can have a profound physiological and psychological effects.
The sense of smell is directly linked to the limbic lobe of the brain, the emotional control center. Anxiety, depression, fear, anger, and joy all emanate from the region.
Special fragrance can evoke memories and emotions.
The limbic lobe can also directly activate the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is one of the most important parts of the brain, acting as our hormonal control center. The production of growth hormones, sex hormones, thyroid hormones, and neurotransmitters such as serotonin are all governed by the hypothalamus or master gland.
Essential oils through fragrance and molecular structure can directly stimulate the limbic lobe and hypothalamus. Inhalation of essential oils may be used to combat stress emotional trauma, and hormones. (Content donated by Essential Oils Desk Reference).

Essential oils are highly aromatic; therefore, many of the benefits can be obtained by simply inhaling them.
One of the most simple ways to inhale an essential oil is to use an aromatic diffuser.
Young Living has many different types of diffusers to fit your needs. Some vaporize the water and oil to disperse into the air, others nebulize only the oil and disperse the oil molecules into the air.
Essential oils, when diffused, can be the best air filtration system in the world.
They will:
* Purify by removing metallic particles and toxins from the air.
* Increase atmospheric oxygen.
* Increase ozone and negative ions in the house, which inhibit bacteria growth.
* Destroy odors such as cigarettes and animals.
* Fill the air with a fresh, herbal aromatic scent. (Aromatic means to diffuse, breathe, or inhale. Also put on skin.)
For the person they may:
* Relax the body, relieve tension, and clear the mind.
* Help weight management.
* Improve concentration, alertness, and mental clarity.
* Stimulate neurotransmitters.
* Stimulate secretion of endorphins.
* Stimulate growth hormone production and receptivity.
* Improve the secretion of IgA antibodies that fight candida.
* Improve digestion function.
* Improve hormonal balance.
* Relieve headaches.

Start diffusing 15-30 minutes a day. Increase as you become accustomed to the oils and recognize their effects.

Place the diffuser high in a room so that the oil mist falls through the air.

Do not mix essential oil BLENDS. This may alter the smell and the therapeutic benefit of a certain blend you may chose. A single essential oil can be added to an essential oil blend when diffusing. I love adding the citrus oils to the essential oil blends when I diffuse. They are refreshing, uplifting and give an overall sense of well being.

Some of my favorite blends are:
Clarity, Release, Thieves, Stress Away, Peace & Calming, Mister, Abundance, Believe, Christmas Spirit, Evergreen Essence, JuvaFlex, Joy, R.C., Harmony.

I will add any one of the citrus oils to these essential oil blends. I especially love lime.
Another favorite of mine to add is Patchouli.
During the cold and flu season it feels good to add Eucalyptus.
If I feel like I need a wake up call I throw in a few drops of Peppermint.
Elemi is a reasonably priced oil to use as a single that is from the same family as Frankincense and Myrrh.

I will also blend 2-4 single oils on my own that I love. Usually always making one of them a citrus oil.
* Lavender-Geranium-Lime
* Eucalyptus-Hinoki-Lemon-IdahoBlueSpruce

* Clove-Lemon-Lime

* Basil-Lemon-Grapefruit

* Frankincense-Lavender-Patchouli-CitruFresh

* Patchouli-YlangYlang-Grapefruit-Lime

* White Pine-Lime-YlangYlang-Geranium

* IdahoBalsamFir-Bergamot-Tangerine

Create your own aromatic frenzy and you may find yourself joyous, happy, laughing, full of light and love in a healthy home.

This information is not intended to take the place of medical advice.

WHY DO WE NEED GLUTATHIONE?

October 20, 2014 By Liz Pilotto

Glutathione is an important antioxidant that prevents damage to important cellular components. It is the most important molecule you need to stay healthy and prevent aging, cancer, heart disease, HIV, and dementia. It is called the mother of all antioxidants.
Glutathione is a master detoxifier of every cell in your body. It is critical in helping your immune system do its job.

Increasing Your Glutathione Production can:
*dramatically raise energy levels
*strengthen the immune system
*fight inflammation
*detox body
*aide in cellular repair
*anti-aging gifts

What depletes Glutathione?
*stress
*toxins (cook wear, plastic, chlorine, pesticides, environmental pollutants, x-rays, UV radiation, pharmaceutical drugs)
*poor diet

How to raise Glutathione levels:
*green leafy vegetables and fruit – raw parsley and avocado are great.
*sulfur rich foods – garlic, onion, cruciferous veggies.
*exercise
*milk thistle
*folate, B6, B12
*glutamine
*melatonin
*organic turmeric

Young Living Products that may promote glutathione production:
*Ningxia Red – removes toxins, supports immune system, rejuvenates the body.
Supplies vital antioxidants and phytonutrients. Energizes, fortifies, and replenishes mind and body.
*Thyme essential oil – Supports the liver. May strengthen your body’s ability to produce Glutathione levels that decrease with age.
*Inner Defense and Longevity gel caps – contain Thyme essential oil along with several other essential oils that may protect DHA levels, support brain function, cardiovascular health, promote healthy cell regeneration, support liver and immune function with strong antioxidants and antioxidant support.
*Juva-Flex – essential oil supports liver and digestive system.
*JuvaTone – supports proper liver function and an excellent source of choline,
a vital nutrient for a healthy liver.
*JuvaPower – vegetable powder and fiber complex that contains liver-supporting
nutrients and antioxidants.
*JuvaSpice – vegetable powder that contains liver-supporting nutrients and antioxidants.
*SleepEssence – contains melatonin along with 4 essential oils to help with relaxation and anxiety.

This information is not intended to take the place of medical advice.

Kate’s Wake-up Call

October 17, 2014 By Liz Pilotto

Upon putting your feet to the floor, give thanks.
Proceed to oil-pulling. Follow all the directions to the end with the big glass of lemon water. (Look under Health and Wellness tips)
Grab that shot of NingXia Nitro, throw it back.
Find your Awaken and En-R-Gee essential oils. Put a drop of Awaken at your temples and En-R-Gee on the bottom of your feet.

BANANA BREAD

October 17, 2014 By Liz Pilotto

Ingredients

3 organic bananas
1/4 cup organic Nutiva butter flavored coconut oil
3 organic eggs
2 1/2 cups sifted organic almond flour
1/2 cup organic tapioca flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
2 tsp. Simply Organic vanilla
1 teaspoon organic cinnamon
2 tbs. organic chia seeds
2 tbs. organic coconut manna
1 cup dried organic cranberries (I use Eden’s because they are apple juice sweetened)

Directions

Preheat over to 350 degrees. Spray oil in bread pan. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit on the bottom of the pan and spray that. Set aside.
In the vitamix or food processor combine the bananas, vegan butter, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla. Process until smooth and blended.
Add the sifted almond flour, tapioca flour, salt, baking soda, xanthan gum, chia seeds, and coconut manna. Pulse until blended. Mix in the cranberries.
Pour evenly into the bread pan. Put on a low rack in the oven and bake for 50-60
minutes or until a knife comes out clean. If it is browning up to quickly lay a piece of parchment paper on top of the bread pan.

WHITE BEAN CHILI

October 13, 2014 By Liz Pilotto

Ingredients

1 chopped onion
3 large cloves garlic chopped
1 cup each chopped – carrots, celery, pepper (I used a red pepper)
1 can each of great northern beans, black beans, and red beans
1/2 teaspoon Simply Organic Cinnamon,
1/8 teaspoon Simply Organic Clove
1 teaspoon Simply Organic Basil
1 teaspoon Simply Organic Oregano
1/4 cup organic olive oil (Thrive Market Brand)
2 cups organic vegetable broth
1 tsp. each cumin, coriander, ancho chili powder.
3 tbs. chili powder
Salt to taste

In a large pot add the olive oil and sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and pepper until barely cooked.

In a vitamix or blender add drained and rinsed 1 can of great northern beans, 2 cups vegetable broth, all the spices and purée it up.

Add the blender ingredients of the can of great northern beans to the large pot of chile ingredients. (This makes the “white sauce” for the chili). Then add the drained, rinsed black beans and red beans. Let this simmer for 1 hour on very low heat.

I garnished my bowl with micro-greens and cubed almond cheese.

TAPIOCA PUDDING

October 11, 2014 By Liz Pilotto

Ingredients

1/3 cup small organic pearl tapioca
3/4 cup water
2 1/4 cup Almond Milk
3 organic eggs separated
1/4 cup organic agave syrup
3 tbs. Organic coconut manna
1 teaspoon Simply Organic lemon flavor
Lemon Rind from 1 lemon

Almond Milk

1 cup raw organic almonds
8 cups purified water
10 whole organic dates

Making the Almond Milk

Soak overnight 1 cup raw almonds in 4 cups purified water.
I use a vitamix to blend the milk.
Drain and rinse the almonds.
Put almonds in processor along with 4 cups purified water, 10 whole dates.
Blend thoroughly, until liquified.
Squeeze the milk through a nut bag (whole foods, amazon)

Making the Pudding

In a sauce pan add the 1/3 cup tapioca and the 3/4 cup water. Allow it to soak for 30 minutes.
Add to the soaked, undrained tapioca, 2 1/4 cups almond milk, 3 beaten egg yolks.
Bring to a boil then simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Keep stirring so it doesn’t stick.
After 10 minutes add Lemon flavor and the rind of 1 lemon, and
3 tbs. coconut manna. Stir well.
Now you will whip up the egg whites with the 1/4 cup agave syrup.
Beat it until peaks form. Fold 3/4 cups of tapioca pudding into the egg whites.
Folding the pudding and egg whites together. Fold in rest of the pudding into the egg whites.
Refrigerate. Serve when chilled.

VEGETABLE TORTE

October 7, 2014 By Liz Pilotto

tort

Ingredients

Prepare the outside grill.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

The following grilled veggies:

4 organic portobello mushrooms
1 organic eggplant, thinly sliced, salted to sweat on a paper towel for 30 minutes
before grilling.
1 organic zucchini – cut long ways into 3rd’s. These can be put in a large bowl with a lid along with 4 tablespoons organic olive oil and sprinkled with Simply Organic oregano.
8 organic multi colored little sweet peppers – put in the bowl with Zucchini.
organic asparagus – put in the bowl along with Zucchini and Peppers. Salt N Pepper.
Toss them in bowl to make sure they are all coated with oil.
Allow to marinade 30 minutes. Grill them up.
Spray oil both sides of the Eggplant and Mushrooms. They are ready to grill.
Eggplant thinly sliced grills real quick, watch it.
Also needed:
1/4 cup NUTRITIONAL YEAST
1/8 cup ground WALNUTS
3 WHOLE BULBS ROASTED GARLIC – In a roasting garlic baker, put the garlic in the bottom dish, cover with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Put the lid on over the garlic and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes of until garlic is soft and the bulb is slightly brown. Remove the garlic from skins when cooled. This can be done day or two ahead.
1 organic onion- in the same oil from the marinating vegetables and add the onion that has been cut in circles. Cook onion on low heat until very soft and caramelized.

Directions

Line a 9 1/2″ torte pan with parchment paper. Have a big enough piece so it overlaps on top of the pan so it is easily removed from the pan. This will also eliminate any leakage.
Now you will layer all the grilled veggies.
1. Layer approximately 16 pieces of eggplant.
2. Sprinkle 1/8 cup of nutritional yeast all over the eggplant.
3. Layer in the strips of zucchini.
4. Evenly place all of the roasted garlic from the 3 heads of garlic on top of the zucchini.
5. Add the other 1/8 cup of nutritional yeast all over the top of that layer.
6. Cut the grilled mushrooms in strips and evenly layer them on.
7. Top this with 1/8 cup chopped raw walnuts
8. Spread out the caramelized onion on top along with all the oil.
9. Cut 6-8 colored mini peppers in strips and place them like the spokes of a wheel all around the top of the onions.
10. Cut the asparagus into 4″ pieces including the pretty tip in the measurement.
Place the asparagus on top of the peppers like spokes, also. Put the remainder in your salad.

In a pre-heated 350 degree oven bake the torte 40 minutes or until heated through.
When done sprinkle the top lightly with ground walnuts.

BAKED APPLES

October 7, 2014 By Liz Pilotto

Ingredients

3 organic apples, cored and cut in half with the skin left on
1 cup organic apple juice
1/2 cup dried chopped organic cranberries, apricots and dates
1 teaspoon Simply Organic Lemon
1 teaspoon Simple Organic cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic Clove
1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic Ginger
1/2 cup finely ground organic walnuts (Terralsoul. Terrasoul.com or Amazon)
1/2 cup finely ground organic roasted, salted pumpkin seeds (Go Raw. Thrive Market, Vitacost, IHerb, Amazon)

Directions

Pre-heat oven 350 degrees
In a saucepan add apple juice,lemon flavor, cinnamon, clove and ginger. Mix well. To that add all the chopped dried fruit. Bring to boil, turn down to low, cover and let cook about 30 minutes.
Add the ground walnuts and pumpkin seeds. Mix well.
In a baking dish, that has a lid, place the 6 halved apples, skin facing down. Place some of the fruit mixture on the white part of each apple.
Cover the baking dish and bake the apples for 30 minutes.
Be a beast, pick one up and eat it with your fingers.