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UNDERSTANDING OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

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Our immune system is put into play to defend our bodies against pathological invaders and to heal any damage that may occur. The immune system has to fight against the pathogens we come in contact with. Our immune systems memory remembers bacteria, viruses or flu to improve its fight against the attack of “the germ”. The immune system produces antibodies to fight off these bad antigens with specialized lymphocytes. The immune system has also been identified making chemicals to influence mood in the brain.
**Immunoglobulins have 2 groups:
“Plasma cells” that produce antibodies called immunoglobulins.
“Memory cells” that store data about any foreign body for future recognition.
This means if that same virus or bacterium invades in the future specific immune response is swift to fight and attack. The body will know what to do with a virus. We need antibodies.
Essential oils with their different chemical compounds can help us through these times. When we are made to feel better, to have positive thoughts this not only encourages the healing process but produces healing reactions. I will discuss many of the essential oils you can use to help the process. I am sure you are bound to have a few.
*Repair, build up or shield the membranes: Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Pine, Sage, Thyme, Tea Tree.
*Antiviral and antibacterial: Peppermint, Juniper, Myrrh, Cinnamon, Bergamot, Lemongrass, Lavender, Clove, Rosemary, Oregano, Ginger, Manuka, Eucalyptus, Ravinsara
*There are essential oils that aide in the respiratory tract in moving and the expulsion of secretions amount them are: Eucalyptus oils, Peppermint, Myrtle, Tea Tree
**THIEVES is a great essential oil that serves on many levels.
Thieves® essential oil is a blend of purifying essential oils: Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus radiata and Rosemary.
“The highly antiviral and antiseptic properties of the single oils contained in this blend help protect the body from the onset of flu, candida, colds, etc. It may also help with sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, coughs, strep sore throats, periodontal gum disease, teething, cold sores, canker sores, bruises, cuts, infection, slivers, and splinters pulls them to the surface.” (RefGuide4EO)

***Put Thieves on the bottom of your feet to protect against all those bugs. Putting essential oils on the bottom of your feet is the best place to have them absorbed into your body. Your feet have the largest pores on your body. 

USES for some of these Essential Oils
*Massage back and chest with Peppermint and Bergamot in a carrier oil. (Organic Castor oil would be a great carrier.)
*Fever: Lavender and Peppermint together. Bottom of feet, on the forehead. (Keep away from eyes) If it would happen to get in your eye, hold a bit of coconut oil to the corner of the eye and it will stop the irritation.
*Add Lemon essential oil to your drinking water and help your body not only sustain an alkaline state but give rise to the production of white blood cells.
*Diffuse a combination of essential oils close to where you sit or by your bed throughout the night. Make it strong, 30-40 drops of essential oils in the diffuser.

“GARY’s RAINDROP IN A BOTTLE”
25 DROPS OF VALOR ESSENTIAL OIL
11 DROPS OREGANO ESSENTIAL OIL
5 DROPS THYME ESSENTIAL OIL
5 DROPS CYPRESS ESSENTIAL OIL
5 DROPS WINTERGREEN ESSENTIAL OIL
5 DROPS MARJORAM ESSENTIAL OIL
5 DROPS PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL
5 DROPS AROMA SIEZ ESSENTIAL OIL

Fill 5ml bottle with the recipe for quick application. If you do not have anyone to apply it to your spine put the oil on the bottom of your feet on the spinal reflexes of your foot. Add a carrier oil on top of the raindrop essential oil application that you have mixed in your bottle. This is a great way to enhance the immune system.
The Raindrop Technique is designed to bring balance to the body with its relaxing and mild application.
The Raindrop Technique will help align the energy centers of the body and release them if blocked. No hard pressure or force need to be applied to the body to create change. Force is never necessary to make a change.


Important Young Living SUPPLEMENTS to include:
*Vitamin C (tablet or chewable)
*Vitamin D3 with Lemon balm or Melissa essential oil. (Antibacterial, antidepressant, antihistamine, antimicrobial)
*YL Immupro chewable – has mushrooms, zinc, copper and selenium all important for immune health.
*Inner Defense – a supplement to ingest that has all the *Thieves essential oils plus Oregano which is said to be a natural antibiotic.
*Quercetin is important to add for your immune system. (Not a Young Living Supplement but very important)
These supplements and essential oils are all key to building your immune system. They are a great defense to work in your favor when exposed to or coming down with an illness.

Mushrooms along with Essential Oils have antiviral properties. In our world of some unexpected viruses it is wise to keep our bodies prepared and a step ahead to create a fighting chance in staying healthy.


ADAPTOGENIC ESSENTIAL OILS

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WHAT ARE ADAPTOGEN ESSENTIAL OILS
An adaptogen essential oil can either stimulate or relax your nervous system depending on what your body needs. So adaptogen essential oils help the body to adapt to external stress and normalize bodily function. Not all essential oils have this duo personality. Here are the adaptogenic essential oils to reach for if you are unsure of what your body or mind may need.

LAVENDER is a universal oil that has traditionally been known to balance the body and to work wherever there is a need. If in doubt, use lavender. It has calming, sedative, antidepressant, and anti-inflammatory properties. My most go to essential oil to put in a blend is Lavender.
LEMON promotes clarity of thought, and invigorates. Studies find it boosts immunity, helps with relaxation and reduces depression.
PEPPERMINT purifies and stimulates the conscious mind. It also improves mental accuracy
BERGAMOT helps relieve anxiety and lifts your mood.
GINGER is gentle and stimulating to help boost energy level.
It helps with physical energy and courage.
CEDAR WOOD stimulates the limbic brain, the part of the brain which is the center of our emotions. It stimulates the pineal gland which increases melatonin. It is calming and purifying.
ORANGE is uplifting, it induces relaxation, reduces depression and helps boost immunity.

A blend to create a super adaptive boost would be to combine three of these essential oils together. For example, combine Lavender, Lemon and Bergamot.
Another way to incorporate these adaptogen essential oils is to know exactly what you need to address and make a blend with that one particular essential oil to address your need and add one of more adaptogen essential oils to that blend boosting the effectiveness of your blend. For example, you are experiencing grief, sadness or loss you can make a blend containing your pick of essential oils known to address those certain issues you are experiencing along with the adaptogen essential oil.
Knowing that Rose, Chamomile, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Frankincense, or Cinnamon essential oils help with grief use any one of these oils to make a blend and add one or two adaptogenic essential oils to your blend.
A diffuser blend that I would put together to address grief during sleep at bedtime would be:
4 drops Chamomile
10 drops Lavender
5 drops Bergamot
5 drops Orange

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

ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT

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We are what we think and believe. Your thoughts attract the things into your life through frequency or energy. When you love, and are happy, excited and positive with life you will be in a higher frequency. This higher frequency is what attracts good things into your life. The counter part to that is being in low frequency by living in unhappiness, depression, anger, sadness, annoyance, guilt or loneliness. The good thing is there are many things to do to raise your vibration.
*The right music influences the way your body vibrates.
Mantra music, which is the perpetual vibrations of nature can help reduce stress and anxiety. It can teach us the value of contentment by helping us connect to the higher dimensions.
*Meditation helps to lower stress, reduce anxiety, helps with concentration, enhances memory, increases tolerance, and self consciousness.
*A walk in nature has an unconscious way of lifting our spirits.
*Aromatherapy is the other side of nature that can raise our frequency. Essences captured in a little bottle are the aromas that we can breath in to change any mood and to heal.

DIFFUSER BLENDS
UPLIFTING- STIMULATING – ENERGIZING
10 drops Lemon. 5 drops Idaho Tansy
5 drops Basil. OR. 5 drops Idaho Balsam Fir
5 drops Pine. 10 drops Grapefruit

5 drops Cardamon
5 drops Cinnamon
7 drops Lemon
5 drops Eucalyptus

CALMING – ANXIETY – STRESS
3 drops Hinoki. 3 drops Clary Sage
7 drops Lavender. OR. 5 drops Chamomile
10 drops Orange. 5 drops Lemon

EMOTIONAL BALANCE
5 drops Northern Black Spruce
10 drops Lime
5 drops Geranium
OR
5 drops Copaiba
5 drops Frankincense
7 drops Lavender
7 drops Lime

FATIGUE
5 drops Peppermint
5 drops Basil
10 drops Lime
OR
7 drops Bergamot
5 drops Rosemary
7 drops Lavender

HUMMUS WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS AND RAW PUMPKIN SEEDS

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Ingredients

2 – 13.4oz OrganicChickpeas drained. (Jack’s Quality. Thrive market)

*can save the garbanzo bean liquid to be used for another recipe as a fake egg

6 oz Artichoke Hearts (Native Forest. Vitacost or Amazon)

1 organic red, yellow OR orange pepper. Cut up in large pieces.

1 cup Raw Sprouted pumpkin seeds. (GoRaw organic sprouted pumpkin seeds. Thrive Market, iHerb, Vitacost, or Amazon)

1 clove organic garlic sliced

2 tsp organic dried parsley

1/2 tsp organic crushed red peppers

1/2 or 1 tsp Frontier co-op organic lemon flavor (Frontiercoop.com., iHerb or Amazon)

1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp organic ground cumin

1/2 cup organic lemon juice (Italian Volcano not from concentrate from Italy Amazon or Costco or Walmart)

1/2 cup extra virgin organic olive oil (I use Thrive Market brand or Costo)

Directions

I use a vitamix, add all the above ingredients and blend until smooth.

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PUMFU EGG SALAD with AVOCADO and ARUGULA

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1 organic 8 oz package of Foodies Pumfu Pumpkin Seeds only. (Amazon, Whole Foods)
1/2 tsp Organic garlic granules
2 tsp Organic dried chives
1/4 cup Organic finely chopped celery
2 tbs. Organic finely chopped shallot
3 tbs. Mayo ( Follow Your Heart Grape seed oil veganaise)
2 tbs Kite Hill yogurt
1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt
1 tsp Raw Honey
1 tbs melted Organic vegan butter
1 tbs Yellow Organic mustard
Organic avocado
SIETE Almond Flour Tortillas (Whole Foods, Costco)

In a bowl break up the Pumfu. I used my fingers. Add all the rest of the ingredients (EXCEPT avocado and tortillas)and mix well.
Heat up tortilla on low broil. Slice the avocado and put some slices in with the Pumfu and some Arugula. Fill it up and eat.

CHEEZY BROCCOLI PIE

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CRUST

• One package 8.8 ounce organic delicately steamed brown rice (Simple Truth Organic. Vita Cost)
• 1/2 cup chopped organic onion
• 1 organic clove of garlic chopped
• 2 tablespoons organic vegan butter (Nutiva or Thrive Market butter flavored)
• 2 tablespoon organic three seeds (Better Body Foods. Amazon) 
• 1/4 cup Organic vegeta ble broth (Bonafide. Thrive Market or Amazon)

CRUST DIRECTIONS

In a skillet melt the vegan butter. Add your chopped onion and chopped garlic and cook for a short while until soft. 
Add the brown rice, three seeds, salt to taste. Put in the vegetable broth.  Allow this to cook until the rice is softened. 
Place the rice mixture in a 9 inch pie pan. (I used Pampered Chef)

BROCCOLI FILLING

  • 2 tablespoons melted organic vegan butter (see above)
  • 1/2 cup organic chopped onion
  • 1 organic chopped garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons of three seeds (see above)
  • 1/4 cup organic nutritional yeast (Shiloh Farms. Vitacost)
  • 2 tablespoons organic dried chives
  • One cup vegan sour cream (Kite Hill. Thrive Market, Amazon)
  • 18. 5 ounce package of organic rice broccoli (Thrive Market)
  • 1 – 10 ounce package of organic frozen broccoli, thawed (Cascadian Farm. Thrive Market)
  • 1 cup non dairy cheddar (Good Planet Foods Cheddar Style Olive Oil Cheese Shreds. Amazon or Whole Foods)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350° on bake

In a skillet melt the vegan butter. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until soft. Add the package of the riced broccoli, the dried chives, the nutritional yeast, the 2 tablespoons of the three seeds and mix together. Add the thawed out package of broccoli, sour cream and the vegan cheddar cheese. Mix that all together. Pour the mixture on top of the rice crust.

Bake in the oven for 45 minutes.

HELP WITH ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE

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Sometimes it is necessary to take antibiotics. When we need to take antibiotics we can take steps to rebuild our bodies for a better immune system. We can help ensure a quick, full recovery.

Your 1st step would be to put Young Living Thieves Essential Oil on the bottom of your feet as well as the feet of your loved ones.

Gargle daily with Thieves mouthwash.

Stay alkaline by daily adding Lemon Essential Oil to your water.

Alkalime is a Young Living supplement to help the alkalinity of the body. An alkaline body can help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of chronic disease.

Diffuse essential oils to keep the air clean around you. Thieves essential oil is one of the best to diffuse.

Taking antibiotics kills off your beneficial gut bacteria. This could make it more difficult for you to recover from your illness because we need healthy gut flora. If you do take a course of antibiotics be sure to reseed your gut with healthy bacteria. You can do this by eating fermented foods and by taking Young Living Life 5, a probiotic. If you are on an antibiotic, also add this good bacteria specific organism called SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII. You will need this!

An all-around preventative measure for optimal health is making sure your Vit. D levels are adequate with Young Living Super D.

A number of natural compounds can also help boost your immune system function and may help fight infection. This can include Young Living:

Super C

Inner Defense

Thieves Hand Sanitizer

Thieves Spray to spray in public places to kill germs.

Vegan Immugummies with Elderberry.

Immupro chewable tablets.

Avoid antibacterial household products. Use the Thieves line of cleaning products so as not to promote antibiotic resistance.

Properly wash your hands with warm water and Thieves or Lavender foaming soap. Bath & shower gels and bar soaps will all help to prevent the spread of bacteria.

Be mindful of washing your hands and kitchen surfaces after handling raw meat. About half of all the meat sold in grocery stores around the U.S. is likely to be contaminated with potentially dangerous bacteria.

The Thieves Fruit and  Veggie Spray will also help with the spread of bacteria on our fruits and veggies.

Purchase organic, antibiotic free meats and other foods. To reduce the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria make sure you’re only eating grass-fed, organically raised meat and animal products without the addition of hormones and antibiotics. Buy your food from responsible, high quality and sustainable sources. Support small family farms in your area.

Ref. Dr. Mercola 7/9/2016 news letter  how-antibiotic-resistance-spread.

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

*Always follow the advice of your Physician.

Young Living Super B with Nutmeg Essential Oil

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Here are some reasons why everyone should supplement with Super B:

*B1 – makes healthy new cells
*B2 – works as an antioxidant breaking down particles that damage cells
may prevent early aging and development of heart disease
transports oxygen throughout the body
may stave off migraines
*B3 – boost HDL (good cholesterol)
may help acne
*B5 – breaks down fats and carbs for energy
responsible for the production of sex and stress related hormones
promotes healthy skin
reduces signs of skin aging like redness and skin spots
*B6 – helps regulate levels of amino acid homocysteine (associated with heart disease)
helps body to produce serotonin (mood), melatonin (sleep), and norepinephrine
(stress hormone)
may reduce inflammation
*B7 – great for hair, skin and nails
may help with diabetes control of high blood glucose levels
important during pregnancy for normal growth of baby
*B9 – may help keep depression at bay
and prevent memory loss
helps prevent birth defects
*B12 – works with B9 to produce red blood cells to help iron do its job

BONUS –
*Nutmeg Essential Oil
energizes – soothes – uplifts – supports nervous and endocrine systems –
balances
*bioavailable chelated minerals to support energy levels, mood and cardiovascular
and cognitive functions

ref. Life by Daily Burn

RECEIVING BEAUTY

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“Our society values scented products for the skin and for our over-all enjoyment. How pure are the oils used in your bath products? What about other products like your toothpaste, deodorant and lotions? Can you actually read and understand the ingredients? Do they sound like essential oils or chemicals? Are they labeled “next to nature” and then list unpronounceable petrochemicals?”
“Essential oils can improve the elasticity and tone of the skin thus rejuvenating it. Have you noticed lately, the increase in “aromatherapy” products on the market stating that they do just that very thing? Have you read their ingredients? Do they state “pure essential oils?” More than likely, they are filled with petrochemicals that mimic the fragrance of essential oils. Ref., Healing Oils Healing Hands Linda L Smith

I am going to share with you a very simple face oil that you can make yourself.
I use an Organic Argan oil as the carrier oil to mix the different essential oils in these face and neck recipes.

These formulas are all formulated with the 2 oz. bottle of organic Argan oil.

Beauty in a bottle for aging skin

20 drops each:
Frankincense and Sandalwood
15 drops Lavender
10 drops Myrrh
7 drops Carrot Seed
7 drops Vetiver
5 drops Tangerine

Beauty in a bottle for oily, blemish-sensitive skin

10 drops each:
Tea Tree
Myrtle
20 drops Lavender
6 drops each:
German Chamomile
Frankincense
Carrot Seed
Geranium
Myrrh
Helichrysum
*Go to this link to learn about the “oil cleaning method” for oily skin. The real truth about cleansing oily, blemish prone skin will be revealed.

Beauty in a bottle for everyone

20 drops each:
Lavender
Frankincense
7 drops each:
Geranium
Patchouli
Carrot seed
Mastrante
Ylang Ylang

Simple Toner

Use a 2oz dark glass spray bottle (Amazon)
Add:
1/3 witch hazel
7 drops each
Lemon
Orange
Frankincense
Patchouli
Geranium
10 drops
Lavender
Roman Chamomile
Fill the rest of the way with distilled water

If you are not inclined to “do it yourself” Young Living has wonderful face and body products. There is a product for every skin type.

I received the ART skin care line as a promotion and I absolutely loved what it did for my skin. I would not hesitate to reorder the whole line and use it again or give it as a gift.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE CAKES

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spinach artichoke cakes

1 – 1# pkg. frozen organic spinach (thawed and liquid squeezed out)
16 oz Kite Hill Ricotta (Whole Foods)
1/4 cup organic nutritional yeast
2 tbs. Organic Flax egg
1 teaspoon Simply Organic lemon flavor
1/3 cup finely chopped organic shallots
1 clove finely chopped organic garlic
6 oz chopped organic artichoke hearts
1/4 cup finely chopped organic red pepper

Black Pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Mix all the above ingredients together. Mix well. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper
Spray the parchment paper all over with a spray oil
Make patties out of the spinach mixture
Place them on the cookie sheet
Spray each cake generously with organic spray Olive oil
Bake for 30-35 minutes