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How Telomeres Help Slow Down Aging May 18, 2021

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In this week's episode we're talking about a very important subject, and that is aging! Telomeres have a direct impact on not only our appearance as we age but our overall longevity. Join us as we specifically discuss telomeres; understanding what telomeres are, understanding some of the different things we can do to keep them lengthened and healthy.

Understanding the Importance of Telomeres

Understanding the impact telomeres have on our aging will help us understand the positive health benefits of mushrooms.

The telomere is the "tail" of each chromosome in your cells. These tiny little segments of your DNA are critical for healthy, youthful living.

Think of them as the plastic tips of shoelaces that keep them together. Telomeres work the same way.

They prevent chromosomes from fraying or tangling with one another. When that happens, it can cause genetic information to get all mixed up or destroyed leading to health problems. Worst of all, damage to your telomeres can speed up your aging.

One study of 60 to 75-year-old people showed those with short Telomeres had a 300% higher death rate from heart-related problems. They also had an 800% higher death rate from infectious diseases.

Why? Because each time a cell divides, its telomeres become shorter.

As our telomeres wear down, so do we. That's when we develop problems with hearing or age-related memory loss — things most of us consider natural parts of aging.

Can We Slow This Down?

Yes! As it turns out, age really is just a number.
You see, there's a big difference between your biological age and your chronological age. And it's your biological age that matters most.
Why? It all comes back to those pesky telomeres. They're a primary reason some people age at different speeds than others. Or why some people always seem to be "coming down with something" and others have an impenetrable immune system.

While we can't stop our telomeres from getting shorter, we can S-L-O-W the process down if we're smart about it...

3 Ways to Increase the Length of Your Telomeres

Boost Micro-Nutrients - Vitamins A, D, C, and E have all been proven to slow down your telomeres. And data from one study (586 women, ages 35-74) showed those with a strong nutrient base had 5.1% longer telomeres than those who did not.

Reduce Inflammation - European study showed that those who had low levels of inflammation were able to maintain their telomeres at a 'youthful' level. Their telomeres matched those of a person who was 60 even when they were 80 years old

Anti-Oxidants - Studies show that your telomeres are extremely sensitive to oxidative stress. Not only that, but too much oxidation in your cells could hurt how your telomeres are meant to function. That's why keeping powerful antioxidants like Nutritional Mushrooms in your diet is so crucial for healthy aging. Antioxidants combat the free radicals that may cause cell damage or cell death.

Gene Expression/Epigenetics

Epigenetics is the study of how we can affect our gene expression based off of lifestyle choices, whether that's food, how much sun exposure you're getting, the kind of toxins that are in your life, the working out that you do.
We can slow down the aging process if we understand aging, we understand telomeres, we understand the different things that we can do to keep them longer will ultimately slow down the aging.

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Deeper Dive Resources

Telomere

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telomere

Telomeres shorten during ageing of human fibroblasts

https://www.nature.com/articles/345458a0

Structure and function of telomeres

https://www.nature.com/articles/350569a0

Telomeres and The Natural Lifespan Limit in Humans

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5425118/

Oxidative stress shortens telomeres

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0968000402021102

Gene Expression

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_expression

Epigenetics

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epigenetics

The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System In Health and Disease May 04, 2021

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Did you know that the nervous system is intimately connected with our immune system and our endocrine system? Any stressor that we introduce into the system, the body doesn't really tell the difference. It reacts the same way to whatever stressor we're talking about. That obviously affects the nervous system immediately, but that will have a knock-off effect on the immune function and the gut, and also, the endocrine, the hormonal function. When you're thinking about hormonal imbalances, this has the obvious potential to just throw everything off. Tune in today and let Dr. Eva Detko educate us on how we can manage our autonomic nervous system for better health.

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About Dr. Eva Detko

Dr Eva Detko is a natural healthcare practitioner, author, and speaker. She has studied natural medicine and the human mind for over 20 years.

Dr Eva successfully recovered from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and reversed Hashimoto's thyroiditis. She now helps others recover their health.

Dr Eva has an extensive knowledge and experience in the field of human physiology, biochemistry, nutritional sciences, and bioenergetics. She also uses a wide range of mind-transforming modalities, including: Havening Techniques®, BrainWorking Recursive Therapy®, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, NLP, and applied psychoneuroimmunology.

Working with Dr. Eva

"I just want to be able to work with a wide range of people, not just on the chronic illness side, from the physical point of view, because I do that also, but actually have that more rounded, complete approach and address the emotional factors as well. And the more tools I have, the more I'm able to tackle, and whatever people throw at me, I have some tool in my toolbox to be able to help them and direct them, and help them get through whatever they're experiencing, get them through to the other side and teach them enough for them to be able to do their own work as well, because that's how I like to work."

Dr. Eva's Journey

My trauma started already in-utero, because my mom, when she was three months pregnant with me, had a trauma herself, and what happened was her sister died, her younger sister died as a result of a vaccine injury.
This was obviously extremely traumatic for the entire family, but what that did to my mom, she wasn't coping with that trauma particularly well. She just didn't have the right tools. And she went into this complete state of shock. She was in such distress that her pregnancy became toxic.
And as a result of that, obviously, it had a knock-on effect on myself and on my sibling. And I was the one who survived, but my baby brother or sister, in fact, we will never know, because when she came to give birth, the baby was decomposed to the point where they were not even able to tell.
The birth was extremely traumatic, because she was so sick that she nearly died. In fact, there was a bit of a debate whether to focus on saving her or whether to focus on saving me. At some point, they were not sure whether they were able to save us both.
As a result of this, I was actually quite a weak child. I would get a lot of infections.
And I was also emotionally quite weak. So, I was bullied at school.
And I also suffered sexual abuse when I was young as well.
When I got sick, it was no longer an option. I knew there was just so much there that there was no way that I was going to recover, if I had any doubt with all of this, and I needed to dissect it.

Tools

Hypnotherapy
Neurolinguistic programming
Havening techniques
- It's literally a psychosensory technique, so it's about stimulating receptors on the skin to, like I said before, remodel the neurology.
Brain working recursive therapy
Mindfulness
Meditation

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

Autonomic nervous system is part of the nervous system that supplies our internal organs.

the blood vessels, stomach, in fact, the whole of the digestive system, kidneys, bladder, genital, and so on.
And we used to describe the autonomic nervous system as the system that is just the fight or flight, the sympathetic, and then there is this parasympathetic relaxation response.
As a result of the work of Stephen Porges and the polyvagal theory, we understand there are two branches of the ANS
- the sympathetic branch, which is the fight and flight response, the stress response
- the parasympathetic branch, which is basically synonymous with the vagus nerve However, the vagus nerve is not just one thing.
  - If you activate your vagus nerve, that means you obviously are more relaxed, and your gut works better, and everything works better.
  - But the vagus nerve has actually two branches as well.
    - We've got the ventral vagus complex, which we know and refer to as the vagus nerve.
    - We also have the other side of the vagus nerve, which is also the parasympathetic nervous system response, which is the freeze response.
  - The nervous system is intimately connected with our immune system and our endocrine system.
    - Any stressor that we introduce into the system, the body doesn't really tell the difference. It reacts the same way to whatever stressor we're talking about.
    - That obviously affects the nervous system immediately, but that will have a knock-on effect on the immune function and the gut, and also, the endocrine, the hormonal function.
    - When you're thinking about the hormonal imbalances, that obviously just throws everything off.
  - As humans, we're supposed to operate in a relaxed state 90 percent of our days. What actually tends to happen for a lot of people is the other way around, 90 percent of the time, they will operate in the stress response, in that sympathetic nervous system
    - Because most people live in this what we call a sympathetic dominant state, they burn this system out.
  - Back in the 90s, the ACEs study, when they looked at the relationship between early exposure to stress and chronic illness later in life, we have correlation with just about every illness that we can think of.

Polyvagal Theory

The ventral vagus complex is the relaxation, it's the relax, heal, detoxify response.
We don't heal unless that is activated. We do not heal in sympathetic or freeze mode. We can only heal, the body can only heal if we activate the rest, digest, detoxify, and heal response, which is basically the vagus nerve.
What Stephen Porges actually talks about is he actually named the ventral vagus complex, so the vagus nerve as we know it, he called it the social nervous system.
- If we have healthy vagus function, we can read other people's expressions and we get it right.
- When we have poor vagal function, we will completely misinterpret the cues from other people.
- When that vagus nerve function is compromised, we just lose that ability to really tell what is what in our social connections. We actually also have difficulty self-regulating.

How can a parent understand if they're giving their child enough nurturing without crossing the line of giving too much?

You will screw your kids up. You will. You cannot possibly, no matter how wonderful a parent you are, how self-aware, how aware of your kids' needs and everything else you are, you cannot satisfy those needs 24/7, constantly, constantly, constantly.
There will be moments where the kid will just feel like they're just not getting enough nurturing.
Look a little bit more into the different stages of child development. You have your infancy stage, you've got your toddler stage, you've got your preschooler and so on, and then school stage. And at all of those stages, the needs of the child are different, and they will be learning different things.
- The first stage, the infancy stage, you cannot give them enough. You can't give them too much in terms of cuddles and kisses.
One of the things that I would recommend, John Bradshaw wrote a number of books. The book Homecoming explains actually, in a very simple way, the different stages of child development.
Be aware of the personality type of your child. So, personality styles are really strategies, and a lot of it is as a result of what we experienced in childhood, but there will be certain tendencies already from the word "Go."
Perhaps you can then help them with some of the things that maybe still need to be developed but don't come so naturally to them.

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Deeper Dive Resources

Dr. Eva Detko's Website

https://www.dr-eva.com/

Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child by John Bradshaw

https://amzn.to/2zroBcj

Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults. The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9635069

Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Lifelong Consequences of Trauma

https://www.aap.org/en-us/documents/ttb_aces_consequences.pdf

Havening Techniques

https://www.havening.org/about-havening/faqs

Brain working recursive therapy

https://www.topsante.co.uk/womens-health/bwrt-brain-working-recursive-therapy/3036/

Psychoanalysis

https://www.simplypsychology.org/psychoanalysis.html

Hypnotherapy

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/hypnotherapy

Mindfulness

https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/

NLP

https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/neuro-linguistic-programming

Applied Psychoneuroimmunology

https://www.apa.org/monitor/dec01/anewtake.html

Stephen Porges

https://www.stephenporges.com/

Best Essential Oils for Digestive Problems Apr 27, 2021

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If you're like most people, you probably don't give much thought to your digestive system except when you're experiencing a tummy ache or other issues such as gas, constipation, and diarrhea. In this episode, we'll delve into ways to keep your digestion humming along including using essential oils for digestion when things aren't running smoothly. Tummy Troubles? The Best Essential Oils for Digestive Problems If you're like most people, you probably don't give much thought to your digestive system except when you're experiencing a tummy ache or other issues such as gas, constipation, and diarrhea. In this article, we'll delve into ways to keep your digestion humming along including using essential oils for digestion when things aren't running smoothly. Why a Healthy Digestive System Matters Did you know that not only is your digestive tract important for breaking down food for nourishment, it also plays an important role in immunity, brain health, and cognition! The Link Between Digestive Health and the Brain There is an increasing number of scientific studies that have identified a direct link between digestive health and the brain and emotions. Studies consistently show that gut health (or lack thereof) can have an enormous effect on mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and even autism [1-4]. Hippocrates, known as the Father of Medicine (460-370 BC) believed that all disease processes began in the gut. Although the digestive system is often thought to comprise only the stomach and intestines, it is actually much more inclusive than that. In order to function at optimally, the digestive system requires peak performance from the stomach and intestines, as well as the liver, kidneys, and gallbladder. 7 Ways to Improve Gut Health There are many steps we can take to better care for our digestion. These include: eating lots of fresh, organic, fiber-rich fruits and vegetables focusing on the consumption of nutrient-dense foods taking probiotics and/or enzymes reducing stress (which has an enormous impact on the gut) getting better sleep exercising using essential oils Millions of American Suffer from Gut Issues When the digestive tract is compromised, it can make you feel over-tired, suffer from lowered immunity, gain weight, and experience gastrointestinal discomfort. Sometimes you experience stomach pain or cramping, as well as belching, gas, and bad breath. At other times you may feel bloated, nauseous, or have other issues. In the United States alone, the National Institutes of Health advise that 60 to 70 million people are affected by digestive diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) [5]. The Problem with Over-the-Counter Medications For years, people have relied upon over-the-counter medications for digestive complaints. These products often contain bismuth subsalicylate, which comes from the aspirin family and has anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, and acid-reducing action. The potential problem with these sorts of medications is that they are only recommended for use for a couple of days. This means people who have problems that last longer than that (e.g., IBS, chronic heartburn, or acid reflux from GERD) aren't supposed to use these products for more than two days. It's also not advisable for children to take them, nor anyone with the flu, because bismuth subsalicylate is contraindicated on the label for anyone with the flu, a virus, or chickenpox. Taking this medication increases the risk for the development of Reye's syndrome, a potentially life-threatening illness. Are Essential Oils for Digestion a Good Alternative? Certain essential oils and blends can greatly benefit digestive health due to their anti-inflammatory, calming, anti-spasmodic, and cell-protective benefits. For example, Organixx Digest Essential Oil Blend was specifically designed to provide relief for a wide range of digestive issues. The four oils in Digest Blend work together in a beautiful synergy and all are backed by research indicating their method of action. The next time digestive distress strikes try the ready-made Digest Blend or use any or all of the following four essential oils for digestion and create your own blend. The simplest recipe is just to use equal parts of each or try different ratios and see what works best for you. 4 Key Essential Oils for Digestive Problems 1. Ginger Essential Oil A 2014 meta-analysis [6] of medical studies investigated the efficacy of ginger for early pregnancy nausea and vomiting. Researchers found that at least four days of taking ginger was associated with a five-fold likelihood of improvement in morning sickness symptoms. A small 2016 study [7] with post-surgical patients found that inhalation of ginger essential oil significantly decreased nausea and vomiting during the first six hours after inhalation of ginger. Ginger has also been found to be beneficial for travel/motion sickness. A small 1988 double-blind randomized placebo trial [8] found ginger to be helpful for vomiting, nausea, cold sweats, and vertigo for Danish naval cadets not accustomed to sailing on heavy seas. Another small 2013 clinical trial [9] of 13 volunteers with a history of motion sickness found that pre-treating with ginger reduced nausea, quieted stomach activity, and prolonged the period between attacks of nausea. A 2005 study [10] investigated how ginger actually works on the digestive tract. Researchers found that ginger helped relieve intestinal spasms, and also had direct effect on the parasympathetic nervous system, which is active during the digestive process. They found that ginger assisted with hyperactive states of the gut as is found with diarrhea and colic. A 2015 animal study [11] found that ginger essential oil inhibited the formation of gastric ulcers by 85%. Ginger also increased antioxidant enzymes and reduced the erosion, hemorrhaging, and necrosis (untimely cell death) of cells of the stomach wall, thus providing a protective effect. Ginger may also be beneficial in cases of ulcerative colitis, a painful inflammatory condition that can cause rectal bleeding, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramping. A 2018 animal study [12] found that 6-gingerol, an ingredient in ginger, increased important antioxidants and inhibited the inflammatory pathways that contribute to this disease. 2. Peppermint Essential Oil Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is well known for the assistance it can provide for our tummies. If you have over-indulged in your favorite food, are feeling nauseous with a virus, or suffer with more chronic problems of the digestive tract, peppermint can be incredibly soothing. It is a beautifully cooling aromatic oil that is also: • anti-inflammatory • anti-spasmodic • analgesic (pain relieving) There are many studies that reflect the benefits of peppermint oil for the digestive system. For instance, a 2007 study [13] found a 50% reduction in the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in 75% of patients who tried peppermint oil for their symptoms. Indeed, a 2019 review [14] of a dozen randomized trials including over 800 patients using peppermint oil for IBS symptoms found that peppermint oil was safe and effective. 2013 research [15] found that both peppermint and spearmint reduced the intensity and frequency of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. An older 2008 study [16] investigated the use of peppermint for dyspepsia (pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, also known as indigestion). Researchers found that peppermint oil was safe and effective for dyspepsia, and also for reducing the abdominal pain, flatulence, and diarrhea for those with IBS. Studies have found that peppermint oil is good for children, too. In a 2014 review [17] of 14 clinical trials involving nearly 2,000 children, peppermint oil was found to reduce the frequency, duration, and severity of abdominal pain. [Caution: only use essential oil with children under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner.] 3. Lemon Essential Oil Lemon (Citrus limon) has an uplifting fresh citrus aroma. Lemons have a long history of use by traditional Ayurvedic doctors as an aid for many ailments, including digestion. Modern research is starting to catch up, and it shows that lemon oil relieves nausea and vomiting and is: • anti-inflammatory • antimicrobial • anti-parasitic • anti-fungal A 2014 clinical trial [18] found that inhaling lemon oil significantly relieved nausea and vomiting in 100 pregnant women. A 2020 study [19] investigated the phytochemicals in lemons with regard to their potential therapeutic benefits. Researchers found that lemons had anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-parasitic, and anti-cancer benefits. All of these properties combined have benefits for overall digestive health. A difficult-to-eradicate yeast known as Candida albicans can cause major trouble for the digestive tract. When C. albicans invades the digestive tract, it can cause oral thrush (a burning sensation in the gut after eating certain foods), recurring genital and urinary tract infections, even ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease. Candida overgrowth is especially rampant among immunocompromised people, the elderly, those on broad-spectrum antibiotics, overstressed people with a high intake of sugar, carbs, and alcohol, and individuals hospitalized in intensive care units. A 2019 study [20] found that lemon oil (among other essential oils tested) had strong anti-Candida activity against several lines of Candida species. 4. Fennel Essential Oil Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) has a long history of use as a medicine and especially for digestive difficulties. Studies [14] indicate fennel is: • antioxidative • anti-inflammatory • anti-ulcer • anti-viral • anti-spasmodic • antimicrobial • DNA protective • has blood-sugar-lowering and cholesterol-lowering properties A 2018 animal study [22] found that administering fennel oil significantly improved antioxidative status, reduced inflammation, and reduced blood sugar levels in rats with dyslipidemia (an abnormal amount of fats such as triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood). A 2011 study [23] investigated the effects of the phytochemicals in fennel on rats with gastric ulcers. Researchers found fennel to have significant anti-ulcer activity and may help to prevent ulcers. 3 Ways to Use Digest Essential Oil Blend for Digestive Problems #1. Apply a few drops of Organixx Digest blend across the abdomen and/or low back, massaging it in gently but thoroughly. To improve absorption, place a warm compress across the belly and/or low back after applying Digest. Dilute first with an organic carrier oil such as almond, coconut, hemp, or avocado oil. Try using 3-5 drops of Digest per teaspoon of carrier oil. #2. Place a couple drops of Digest blend into your palms, rub them together, and tent hands over your nose and mouth, being cautious to avoid eyes. Breathe the oils in deeply for a few moments, holding the essential oil vapor in your lungs for 5-10 seconds (or for as long as you can). This helps get the essential oils into your lungs and bloodstream and working quickly to relieve digestive difficulties. #3. If you are suffering from nausea or motion sickness, using Digest blend on an acupressure point known as "Heavenly Appearance" (aka SI 17) can be quite beneficial. To locate this acupressure point, place a fingertip on the outside of the face, just below the earlobe in the indentation between the earlobe and the upper tip of the jawbone (on both sides of the face). Place a drop or two of Digest on your fingertips and gently massage this point. It can be tender, so go gently. Considerations When Using Essential Oils for Digestive Problems While the four essential oils in Organixx Digest Blend are all derived from plants that are also foods/spices, essential oils are highly concentrated and should only be ingested under the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider. For any persistent pain or digestive difficulties, be sure to consult your doctor. Essential oils should not be used as replacements for medicine but to support overall health. Never apply essential oils anywhere near eyes, the inside of the ears, or to other sensitive regions of the body. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and children should always seek their doctor's advice prior to using essential oils. Be aware that essential oil products vary greatly between makers in purity, strength, and quality. Only purchase pure, organic essential oils from companies you trust. RESOURCES Organixx's Daily Detoxx https://shop.organixx.com/products/organic-daily-detox?gl=5ebaaf588ebf585f704f8dca Organixx's USDA Certified Organic Essential Oils https://shop.organixx.com/?gl=5d88ecbd02e26bdc48380837#essential-oils EPISODE: Enzymes 101: The Mirco Miracles You're Missing https://organixx.com/empowering-you-organically/enzymes-101-the-mirco-miracles-missing/ EPISODE: Enzymes 201: P3E The NEW Powerful Proteolytic Enzyme https://organixx.com/empowering-you-organically/enzymes-201-p3e-the-new-powerful-proteolytic-enzyme/ EPISODE: TeriAnn's Health Journey https://empoweringyouorganically.com/podcast-episode-24/ EPISODE: Top Essential Oils Do's and Don'ts https://organixx.com/empowering-you-organically/top-essential-oils-dos-and-donts/ 16 Uses & Benefits for Ginger Essential Oil (+ Application Tips) https://organixx.com/ginger-essential-oil-uses/ [1] Can Microbiology Affect Psychiatry? A Link Between Gut Microbiota and Psychiatric Disorders. [2] Melancholic Microbes: a Link Between Gut Microbiota and Depression? [3] Meta-analysis of Alcohol Induced Gut Dysbiosis and the Resulting Behavioral Impact [4] The Possible Role of the Microbiota-Gut-Brain-Axis in Autism Spectrum Disorder [5] Digestive Diseases Statistics for the United States [6] Effects of Ginger for Nausea and Vomiting in Early Pregnancy: a Meta-analysis [7] Effectiveness of Ginger Essential Oil on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Abdominal Surgery Patients [8] Ginger Root Against Seasickness. A Controlled Trial on the Open Sea [9] Effects of Ginger on Motion Sickness and Gastric Slow-wave Dysrhythmias Induced by Circular Vection [10] Pharmacological Basis for the Medicinal Use of Ginger in Gastrointestinal Disorders [11] Gastroprotective Activity of Essential Oils from Turmeric and Ginger [12] Protective Mechanisms of 6-gingerol in Dextran Sulfate Sodium-induced Chronic Ulcerative Colitis in Mice [13] Peppermint Oil (Mintoil) in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: a Prospective Double Blind Placebo-controlled Randomized Trial [14] The Impact of Peppermint Oil on the Irritable Bowel Syndrome: a Meta-analysis of the Pooled Clinical Data [15] Antiemetic Activity of Volatile Oil from Mentha Spicata and Mentha × Piperita in Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting [16] Herbal Remedies for Dyspepsia: Peppermint Seems Effective [17] Herbal Medicines for Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review [18] The Effect of Lemon Inhalation Aromatherapy on Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial [19] Citrus limon (Lemon) Phenomenon-A Review of the Chemistry, Pharmacological Properties, Applications in the Modern Pharmaceutical, Food, and Cosmetics Industries, and Biotechnological Studies [20] In Vitro and In Vivo Anti-Candida spp. Activity of Plant-Derived Products [21] Foeniculum vulgare Mill: A Review of Its Botany, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Contemporary Application, and Toxicology [22] Health Benefits of Fennel, Rosemary Volatile Oils and their Nano-Forms in Dyslipidemic Rat Model [23] Role of Phenolic Compounds in Peptic Ulcer: an Overview

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The Science of Gratitude Apr 20, 2021

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Gratitude. It's just not something to shine a light on in November each year. We've dug up some fascinating research on the positive benefits having an attitude of gratitude will make on your health and well-being. Tune in to hear the research and tips on starting your own daily gratitude practice.

This really is a "thing"! Universities have entire departments with focused research on happiness and gratitude. In fact, researchers from Berkeley identified how gratitude might actually work on our minds and bodies. And Robert Emmons, perhaps the world's leading scientific expert on gratitude, argues that gratitude has two key components - tune in to hear the key components and the science of gratitude.

What Is Gratitude?

Robert Emmons, perhaps the world's leading scientific expert on gratitude, argues that gratitude has two key components, which he describes in a Greater Good essay, "Why Gratitude Is Good."

"First," he writes, "it's an affirmation of goodness. We affirm that there are good things in the world, gifts and benefits we've received."

In the second part of gratitude, he explains, "we recognize that the sources of this goodness are outside of ourselves. … We acknowledge that other people—or even higher powers, if you're of a spiritual mindset—gave us many gifts, big and small, to help us achieve the goodness in our lives."

Emmons and other researchers see the social dimension as being especially important to gratitude. "I see it as a relationship-strengthening emotion," writes Emmons, "because it requires us to see how we've been supported and affirmed by other people."

Because gratitude encourages us not only to appreciate gifts but to repay them (or pay them forward), the sociologist Georg Simmel called it "the moral memory of mankind." This is how gratitude may have evolved: by strengthening bonds between members of the same species who mutually helped each other out.

This really is a 'thing'!

Universities have entire departments with focused research on happiness and gratitude. Researchers from Berkeley identified how gratitude might actually work on our minds and bodies. They provided four insights from their research suggesting what causes the psychological benefits of gratitude.

Gratitude unshackles us from toxic emotions
Gratitude helps even if you don't share it
Gratitude's benefits take time & practice. You might not feel it right away.
Gratitude has lasting effects on the brain

Breakdown of Benefits

Physical • Stronger immune systems • Less bothered by aches and pains • Lower blood pressure • Exercise more and take better care of their health • Sleep longer and feel more refreshed upon waking

Psychological • Higher levels of positive emotions • More alert, alive, and awake • More joy and pleasure • More optimism and happiness

Social • More helpful, generous, and compassionate • More forgiving • More outgoing • Feel less lonely and isolated.

The Key to Well-Being?

"Building the best life does not require fealty to feelings in the name of authenticity, but rather rebelling against negative impulses and acting right even when we don't feel like it," says Arthur C. Brooks, author of Gross National Happiness, in a column in the New York Times. In the article, from 2015, he argues that "acting grateful can actually make you grateful" and uses science to prove it.

A 2003 study compared the well-being of participants who kept a weekly list of things they were grateful for to participants who kept a list of things that irritated them or neutral things. The researchers showed that the gratitude-focused participants exhibited increased well-being and they concluded that "a conscious focus on blessings may have emotional and interpersonal benefits."

Understand this…..The participants didn't begin the study any more grateful or ungrateful than anyone else, and they didn't change their lives during the study so that they'd have more to be thankful for. They just turned their outlook to one of gratitude, and they were happier for it.

How Do You Practice Gratitude?

Tony Robbins' Guided Imagery – Gratitude Practice

He was on a podcast with Tim Farris, and he did like a seven-minute clip, and he walks you through how to feel gratitude from a way he's learned how to do it.

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Deeper Dive Resources

Robert Emmons "Why Gratitude Is Good"

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_gratitude_is_good

Greater Good Magazine – "What Is Gratitude?"

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/gratitude/definition

Psychology Today – "Happiness"

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/happiness

Arthur C. Brooks article in the New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/22/opinion/sunday/choose-to-be-grateful-it-will-make-you-happier.html

2003 Study from Robert Emmons

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/images/application_uploads/Emmons-CountingBlessings.pdf

Tony Robbins Gratitude Exercise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-1mxzHlEKI

Amazon John Easterling Shares His Secrets for Optimal Brain Health Apr 13, 2021

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We're talking brain health this week! And we have a treat for you! "Amazon" John Easterling, Plant Medicine Formulator joins us in the studio to share his story. Tune in to learn how he found a passion in plan medicine. We also dig into brain health and the causes of Alzheimer's and dementia.

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ABOUT "AMAZON JOHN" EASTERLING

Since 1976 John Easterling has been an explorer and treasure hunter in the Amazon Rainforest. It was there, after a personal health crisis, he was introduced to the traditional use of medicinal plants by the Indigenous People in Peru.

Since then his passion for plant medicine has only accelerated.

Easterling's original degree is in Environmental Studies, he founded the Amazon Herb Company in 1990 and serves on the board of the Amazon Center of Environmental Education and Research.

Amazon John's 28 years of Plant Medicine experience have been profiled on TV and Radio including "Good Morning America" and "Fox and Friends". His product formulations have sold over $100 million worldwide.

John has been featured in two PBS documentaries, World News Report "Amazon John and Rainforest Medicines" and Jean Michel Cousteau's "Return to the Amazon."

Easterling believes the dramatic growth and interest in plant medicine is still in its early stages and will continue to significantly improve life experiences and healthy outcomes into the future.

Evolution of a Treasure Hunter

Went down to Ecuador and down into Peru, with a passion for finding lost cities of gold, essentially a treasure hunter. Was making his living with some of that material, and then some artifacts.
Next, into Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina with gemstones, and took that on as treasure.
Then later going up the river in the Amazon rainforest, he was trading in blowguns and carved monkey bones, and a variety of tribal artifacts and became ill.
This is where his passion for plant medicine was ignited. The natives brewed a special tea from local plants. This not only improved his illness but he actually felt better than ever before in his life.
This is where the Amazon Herb Company was born and has helped people improve their health with plant medicine for 30 years.

How Amazon John Came to Focus on Brain Health

Through research of diseases with Doctors he found eight major areas where everyone is affected, and almost every specific challenge falls within these categories:
- Immune System
- Primary Digestion
- Secondary Digestion (Metabolism)
- Energy Circulation
- Calming & Stress Related Issues
- Hormonal Balancing
- Inflammatory Issues (pain, sewelling)
- Blood Sugar Balancing
The issues with Alzheimer's and dementia, when you look at the statistics, as I've really gotten into more recently, it is really shocking. It is startling. I was surprised at a lot of the data that I saw.
The incidence of death from heart disease in the last 15 years has actually declined by about 11%. The deaths due to Alzheimer's have increased 123%.

Alzheimer's and Dementia by the Numbers

"The issues with Alzheimer's and dementia, when you look at the statistics, as I've really gotten into more recently, it is really shocking. It is startling. I was surprised at a lot of the data that I saw."

People over 65, one in 10 have Alzheimer's dementia.
Deaths of people over 65 years old, one out of three of those deaths will be due to Alzheimer's. Actually, more people are dying of Alzheimer's than prostate cancer and breast cancer combined.
And the cost is 270 billion dollars now. It's expected to go to 1.4 trillion over the next few years.
The Center of Disease Control said that this could break the entire health system.

Signs of Alzheimer's and Dementia

People may experience:

Cognitive: mental decline, difficulty thinking and understanding, confusion in the evening hours, delusion, disorientation, forgetfulness, making things up, mental confusion, difficulty concentrating, inability to create new memories, inability to do simple math, or inability to recognize common things
Behavioral: aggression, agitation, difficulty with self care, irritability, meaningless repetition of own words, personality changes, restlessness, lack of restraint, or wandering and getting lost
Mood: anger, apathy, general discontent, loneliness, or mood swings
Psychological: depression, hallucinations, or paranoia
Also common: inability to combine muscle movements, jumbled speech, or loss of appetite

Causes of Alzheimer's and Dementia

Beta amyloid plaquing.
- "So when you get plaquing, your spark plug would foul, and you couldn't start your engine. So same thing here. You get that plaquing in there, and it just can't transmit to the next one, and you don't remember. You can't access that data where you put your keys."
Tau tangle, where you get the neurons that really just become tangled.
Inflammation is a really big deal, and actually these other factors are really caused by it. It's a kind of inflammatory response from your brain to protect itself sometimes, developing this amyloid plaquing to seal off what it sees as an insult.
Involvement of Candida in brain issues.
- Recent research showed was that people did not think before that the Candida could cross the blood brain barrier. Now they found that it actually can.
- It travels through your body doing that, looking for a place to reside where the biological terrain is right. If you introduce a lot of sugar and a lot of carbs into that terrain, they really love that.
- When these Candida cross that blood brain barrier, the brain recognizes that as an insult, and then you have this coating process. The brain will try to coat that to seal it off.

Prevention

Lifestyle and diet - low sugar, more green vegetables
Probiotics after a course of antibiotics - maintain a diverse colony-forming units of probiotics.
Maintain healthy inflammation levels throughout the body.
Exercise - improves the microcirculation to the brain.
Sleep - get quality sleep each night (7-9 hours).
Lower your exposure to environmental toxins.

Brain Health - Supplementation and Diet

Polyphenols - Many of the health benefits associated with polyphenols may be related to their role as antioxidants. Antioxidants are known for their ability to combat cell damage.
Anthocyanins - Powerful antioxidants - the red/blue/violet phytonutrients responsible for the vibrant pigmentation of many berries and vegetables.
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor - several botanicals that help stimulate; una de gato, cat's claw
Cacao - can slow down the process of brain cells dying.
Cinnamon - cinnamaldehyde, has been shown to slow down, to break down amyloid plaquing, and help dissolve the tau tangles.

Deeper Dive Resources

Whole World Botanicals

https://wholeworldbotanicals.com/herbal-library-with-scientific-research/

Vibrational Energy Medicine

http://www.energyandvibration.com/energymedicine.htm

The Moche-Chimú Transition

http://www.unm.edu/~gbawden/324-MTransition/324-MTransition.htm

Chimu Civilization

https://www.ancient.eu/Chimu_Civilization/

Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center

https://adrccares.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5-i54vnU4QIVnLjACh161gXdEAAYASAAEgJ3NPD_BwE

Alzheimer's & Dementia Facts & Figures

https://www.alz.org/media/Documents/alzheimers-facts-and-figures-infographic-2019.pdf

https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figures

Tau, tangles, and Alzheimer's disease

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925443904001619

Amyloid Plaques and Neurofibrillary Tangles

https://www.brightfocus.org/alzheimers-disease/infographic/amyloid-plaques-and-neurofibrillary-tangles

Candidiasis

https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/candidiasis-a-to-z

Plant polyphenols as dietary antioxidants in human health and disease

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2835915/

Anthocyanins

https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/anthocyanins/

Sangre de Drago - Dragon's Blood

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croton_lechleri

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor and its clinical implications

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4697050/

Epicatechin

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science/epicatechin

Why Cinnamon May Hold Secrets to Alzheimer's Prevention

https://www.alzheimers.net/cinnamon-prevents-alzheimers/

Organixx's NEW Ageless Brain - Nutrition for your brain.

https://shop.organixx.com/a/secure/checkout/yw8SsN7z1H4V5xoBworV?ch-tn-box=third-box&gl=5d88ec3402e26be73d380842

Essential Nutrients for Fighting Viruses Apr 06, 2021

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Take a proactive approach to supporting your immunity naturally. Learn about the three powerhouses in our new Immunity 3 blend; camu camu, zinc, and elderberry. Immunity Refresher The immune system has complex ways of fighting viruses, but viruses have complex ways of fooling the immune system and invading cells. That is why we need our immune systems ready for whatever floats our way! Things to remember: Nutrition may be the most vital component in maintaining — or gaining — a healthy immune system. It makes all the difference in the way your body fights off germs, but just as importantly, plays an important role in more minute functions like helping tissues repair and rebuild themselves and how your body reclaims flagging energy. To keep your immune system functioning at its best, some of the most effective strategies include avoiding sugar, sleeping well, minimizing stress and including fiber and probiotics in your meal regimens Not just vitamins and minerals, but proteins like collagen and free radical-fighting antioxidants can be introduced to your body through the foods you eat, and play vital roles in helping to keep your body functioning at its best. As the Chicago Tribune observes: "Collagen and its amino acids are essential to healing because they build tissues such as skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, blood vessels, bones and more. Antioxidants remove the harmful free radicals from the bloodstream that can impair the immune system, and vitamins and minerals play specialized roles in healing." Chronic stress can make you more susceptible to colds and the flu, as well as more serious health problems like heart disease, diabetes and other diseases. By practicing stress-reducing activities like yoga, meditation and laughter, you can keep your body from going into chronic stress mode. INGREDIENTS in Immunity3 Organic Camu Camu Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia) is a berry native to the Amazon rainforest. That sounds remote, but this so-called superfood has long been used to improve health and has become increasingly popular. Camu camu's purported health benefits include reducing the risk of chronic diseases thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Similar to tart cranberries, the camu camu berry is too acidic for most people to enjoy its natural state. It's generally processed as an ingredient in blended juices or freeze-dried into a powder that can be taken as a supplement, added to smoothies, or blended into other foods. Camu Camu is High in Vitamin C Nutritionally, camu camu is one of the most concentrated natural food sources of vitamin C. Camu camu is rich in vitamin C, a vitamin that acts as a powerful antioxidant in your body and is vital for the health of your skin and immune system. The fruit's pulp provides about 2,400 to 3,000 grams (or 2,400,000 milligrams) per 3.5-ounce or so serving. For context, the recommended dietary intake (RDI) for vitamin C is 60 milligrams a day. Because of its high vitamin C content, camu camu is also rich in antioxidants, which have anti-inflammatory properties. Not JUST Vitamin C Beyond vitamin C, camu camu provides smaller amounts of potassium, calcium, zinc, magnesium, manganese, and copper. Like most colorful berries, camu camu is a good source of polyphenols. Camu camu also has antimicrobial properties, and researchers have identified compounds in the fruit that have strong antimicrobial benefits. Supports Gut Health The dense punch of nutrients from camu can also support gut health and block free radicals and other pathogens from entering the body, according to studies, thus providing protection against bacterial infections, viruses and other issues. Remember your immunity is built in the gut! Additionally, a 2018 animal study even found that camu may help prevent obesity by positively altering the gut microbiota (highly tied to immune function) and by increasing energy expenditure. Several studies found that camu could leadto lowered fat accumulation and blunted metabolic inflammation, leading to improved glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. Improves Liver Health As a powerful cocktail of antioxidants and phytochemicals, camu camu benefits the liver in several ways. The high vitamin C content is especially central to its ability to improve liver health. Research in 2010 showed that animals given camu camu powder showed significant signs of liver injury suppression. Specifically, an active compound called 1-methylmalate was isolated from Myrciaria dubia This study concluded that the 1-methylmalate in camu is one of the reasons why it can aid liver health. Enhances Mood Camu camu berries' high levels of vitamin C may help your brain to produce more serotonin, which will enhance your mood — which explains why it may act as a potential remedy for depression. In fact, research suggests people who have a deficiency in vitamin C often feel more depressed and lackadaisical. Vitamin C is an important cofactor required for the conversion of tryptophan to 5-hydroxytryptophan in serotonin production. It's therefore possible that vitamin C from camu camu benefits patients with depression that is associated with low levels of serotonin. For example, in one study conducted at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital, it was shown that many of the patients who had decreased levels of vitamin C reported signs of sluggishness and depression. When given doses of vitamin C, they all responded with rapid and clinically significant improvement in mood. There is some concern that camu camu can interfere with some chemotherapy medications—you should always let your doctor know about the supplements you are taking, but especially so if you are receiving chemo, for example. Zinc Your immune system is your first line of defense against all disease, especially infectious disease, and there are many different ways to boost your immune system and improve its function. One nutrient that plays a very important role in your immune system's ability to ward off viral infections is zinc. Zinc is also a nutrient that plays many vital roles in your body. BUT…Because your body doesn't naturally produce zinc, you must obtain it through food or supplements. zinc is the second-most-abundant trace mineral in your body — after iron — and is present in every cell it's critical for the development and function of immune cells fundamental to skin health, DNA synthesis and protein production body growth and development relies on zinc because of its role in cell growth and division Zinc is also needed for your senses of taste and smell. Because one of the enzymes crucial for proper taste and smell is dependent on this nutrient, a zinc deficiency can reduce your ability to taste or smell Zinc lozenges were found to shorten the duration of common cold episodes by up to 40 percent in a study published in the Open Respiratory Medicine Journal. Those at risk of zinc deficiency include: People with gastrointestinal diseases like Crohn's disease Vegetarians and vegans Pregnant and breastfeeding women Older infants who are exclusively breastfed People with sickle cell anemia People who are malnourished, including those with anorexia or bulimia People with chronic kidney disease Those who abuse alcohol Elderberry Elderberry is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in the world. Traditionally, Native Americans used it to treat infections, while the ancient Egyptians used it to improve their complexions and heal burns. It's still gathered and used in folk medicine across many parts of Europe. Elderberry refers to several varieties of the Sambucustree, which has clusters of white flowers and black or blue-black berries. The most common variety is Sambucus nigra, also known as European elderberry or black elderberry. Today, elderberry is most often taken as a supplement to treat cold and flu symptoms. Health Benefits of Elderberry There are many reported benefits of elderberries. Not only are they nutritious, but they may also fight cold and flu symptoms, support heart health and fight inflammation and infections, among other benefits. May improve cold and flu symptoms One study of 60 people with influenza found that those who took 15 ml of elderberry syrup four times per day showed symptom improvement in two to four days, while the control group took seven to eight days to improve. Another study of 64 people found that taking 175-mg elderberry extract lozenges for two days resulted in significant improvement in flu symptoms, including fever, headache, muscle aches and nasal congestion, after just 24 hours. Furthermore, a study of 312 air travelers taking capsules containing 300 mg of elderberry extract three times per day found that those who got sick experienced a shorter duration of illness and less severe symptoms. High In Antioxidants Antioxidants are natural components of foods, including some vitamins, phenolic acids and flavonoids, that are able to remove these reactive molecules. Research suggests that diets high in antioxidants may help prevent chronic disease Anthocyanins found in the berries have 3.5 times the antioxidant power of vitamin E Studies have shown elderberry juice may reduce the level of fat in the blood and decrease cholesterol. A study found that elderberry flowers inhibit the enzyme α-glucosidase, which may help lower blood sugar levels. Also, research on diabetic rats given elderberry showed improved blood sugar control Fights harmful bacteria:Elderberry has been found to inhibit the growth of bacteria like Helicobacter pylori and may improve symptoms of sinusitis and bronchitis May support the immune system: In rats, elderberry polyphenols were found to support immune defense by increasing the number of white blood cells RESOURCES Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Immune System https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2020/06/22/immune-system.aspx Top Tips to Boost Your Immunity https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/02/01/boost-immune-system.aspx Keep seasonal sickness at bay with these foods that boost immunity https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/ct-foods-that-boost-immunity-20171207-story.html 11 things that can weaken your immune system https://www.rediff.com/getahead/slide-show/slide-show-1-health-11-things-that-weaken-immune-system/20110104.htm#1 Antimicrobial constituents of peel and seeds of camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28475419/ Antimicrobial constituents of peel and seeds of camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=antibacterial+activity+camu+camu Treatment with camu camu ( Myrciaria dubia) prevents obesity by altering the gut microbiota and increasing energy expenditure in diet-induced obese mice https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30064988/ Effects of diet supplementation with Camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia HBK McVaugh) fruit in a rat model of diet-induced obesity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23460435/ 1-methylmalate from camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) suppressed D-galactosamine-induced liver injury in rats https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20208347/ Vitamin C rapidly improves emotional state of acutely hospitalized patients, study suggests https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100923125123.htm Relationship Between Depression and Vitamin C Status: A Study on Rural Patients From Western Uttar Pradesh in India http://www.ijss-sn.com/uploads/2/0/1/5/20153321/ijss-08.pdf Zinc Is Key for COVID-19 Treatment and Prevention https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2020/10/26/zinc-for-covid.aspx Zinc – NIH Fact Sheet https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Zinc-Consumer/ Zn2+ Inhibits Coronavirus and Arterivirus RNA Polymerase Activity In Vitro and Zinc Ionophores Block the Replication of These Viruses in Cell Culture https://journals.plos.org/plospathogens/article?id=10.1371/journal.ppat.1001176 COVID-19: Poor outcomes in patients with zinc deficiency https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7482607/ Iron and Zinc Nutrition in the Economically-Developed World: A Review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3775249/ Zinc in Human Health: Effect of Zinc on Immune Cells https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2277319/ Zinc and its importance for human health: An integrative review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23914218/ A Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial of Oral Zinc for Chemotherapy-Related Taste and Smell Disorders https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4042409/ Zinc Lozenges May Shorten the Duration of Colds: A Systematic Review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3136969/ Randomized study of the efficacy and safety of oral elderberry extract in the treatment of influenza A and B virus infections https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15080016/ Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4848651/ A Review of the Antiviral Properties of Black Elder (Sambucus nigra L.) 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Our Top 3 Anti-Inflammatories Mar 30, 2021

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Let's talk synergy…. the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. At Organixx we believe in maximizing the strength of our blended supplements by sourcing high quality and clean ingredients. And then we take it to the next level by asking the question…" What ingredients can we blend to produce a combined benefit greater than the sum of their separate benefits?" Tune in to find out the outcome!

Frankincense

Frankincense is the resinous extract from the trees of the genus boswellia, have been used for centuries in cultural ceremonies, as a cosmetic agent, as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, especially inflammatory diseases, which we just talked about, including asthma, arthritis, cerebral edema, chronic pain syndrome, chronic bowel diseases, cancer, and some other illnesses.
Boswellic acids are the active compounds of frankincense. Some studies have shown that the use of frankincense can also improve the learning, enhance the memory in animals and human beings.
Two ways that you can get frankincense

Essential oil
Ingesting

Myrrh

Myrrh is a reddish-brown dried sap from a thorny tree. Commiphora myrrha is the actual name for it, but it's native to Northeastern Africa and Southwest Asia.
Myrrh has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine. Scientists are now testing the oil's potential uses, including for pain, infection, and even skin sores.

Myrrh also can help combat pain and swelling, and it's also a very powerful antioxidant, which combats oxidative damage, which we know can be really bad for our health.

Oxidative damage from free radicals contributes to aging and even some diseases.

Turmeric

Turmeric is believed to be one of the most effective nutritional supplements in existence.
Many high-quality studies have shown that it has major benefits for your body and for your brain.
Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color and has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb. Recently, scientists started to back up what Indians have known for a long time.
It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects. It's a very strong antioxidant. It is very, very, very powerful when it comes to brain health, when it comes to combatting disease.
Turmeric, in its raw form, it's not very bioavailable, again, which means it's hard for your body to absorb it and really to get the curcumin, which is the real active compound out of turmeric that's the big benefit, and I mean we're talking single digit percentage of curcumin that you absorb out of turmeric.

If you're looking at using turmeric on a daily basis, I think that you can use piperine if your body reacts well to it.

Piperine changes the enzymes in your stomach, which is what helps make it more bioavailable for the turmeric.
That same thing happens if you're on prescription medication. So, I always warn people, if you're taking prescription meds, kind of stay away from the turmeric supplements that have piperine in them, or black pepper, because it can increase or decrease the efficacy of that prescription med, which also increases and decreases the efficacy of the side effects of it.

When you ferment it, that releases those enzymes so that when you ingest it into your body, now all of the enzymes that your body needs to break down that turmeric and absorb that curcumin is right there in your gut.
It can also support brain health.

It's been proven to improve brain function and lower risk of brain diseases.
It can lower your risk of heart disease.

Putting Them Together

They have a synergistic effect, having all three of these ingredients together. So strong and so powerful, we actually created a supplement called Magi-Complexx.
What we found out is actually combining all three of these together, that synergistic effect is phenomenal.

Magi-Complexx

Comes in two forms: capsule and essential oil.

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Deeper Dive Resources

Organixx Article on Frankincense

https://organixx.com/frankincense-tree/

Organixx Article on Myrrh

https://organixx.com/health-benefits-of-myrrh/

Organixx Articles on Turmeric

https://organixx.com/?s=turmeric

EYO Podcasts on Turmeric

https://organixx.com/empowering-you-organically/a-superhero-herb-for-body-brain-ksm-66-ashwagandha/

https://organixx.com/empowering-you-organically/paractin-potent-form-of-andrographis-paniculata-for-pain-support/

Why OrganiGreens Is the Best Greens Powder on the Market Mar 23, 2021

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Here at Organixx we don't believe in sitting on our laurels! That's why we have reformulated one of our most popular products, OrganiGreens. We share some things to look out for when shopping for your greens powder and dive into each ingredient, so you understand what's in our USDA Organic OrganiGreens!

Getting all the nutrients and antioxidants your body needs on a daily basis isn't easy – but it is vital to your health. Green drinks offer a quick and tasty alternative to juicing because they're packed with superfoods that promote your body's natural detoxing process, help enhance your immune system, aid in smooth digestion, and boost energy.

We wanted to answer the questions…

Why did you change formulation for OrganiGreens?
What's the difference between this and the previous version?

We are always looking to refine our formulas to make them better and even more nutritious. While our previous formula was excellent, we were able to reduce the number of overall ingredients substantially in this new formula while still retaining the same nutrient density. This actually makes OrganiGreens accessible to a broader range of people who may have been allergic to a particular ingredient in the old formula.

The other significant change is that we are now only offering PURE (unsweetened). This way, people may add their own sweetener of choice. A few options we like include organic stevia, monk fruit, local raw honey, and Lakanto… and, of course, no sweetener at all is always a good option.

Unlike many supplements on the market, Organixx supplements (including OrganiGreens) contain NO preservatives or fillers.

OrganiGreens is dried to below a certain moisture percentage which keeps the product intact. We do recommend keeping the package tightly closed between uses and storing in a cool, dry place.

OrganiGreens contains only plant-based products and is both vegetarian and vegan.

At Organixx we strive to source the highest-quality ingredients available, including USDA Organic whenever possible. For all of our products, each of the individual ingredients that are certified organic are specified on the label.

In the case of OrganiGreens, all of the individual ingredients except for the probiotic & enzyme blend are certified organic and the product carries the USDA Organic certification. This indicates the total product is at least 95% organic.

INGREDIEINTS

Organic Alfalfa Grass Juice

Alfalfa (aka Lucerne) is a member of the legume family that has a long history as a traditional herbal medicine. It has a high content of bioactive plant compounds including saponins, flavonoids, phytoestrogens, coumarins, alkaloids, amino acids, phytosterols, vitamins, digestive enzymes, and terpenes.

Organic Wheat Grass Juice

Wheatgrass is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that fight free radicals to prevent cell damage and reduce oxidative stress. It also contains valuable chlorophyll, a green pigment associated with many health benefits including increasing levels of glutathione, the "master antioxidant."

Organic Sprouted Chia

With their name translating as "strength" in the Mayan language, these tiny seeds were prized by ancient warriors for providing strength, energy, and stamina. Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and high in dietary fiber, protein, and minerals, including calcium, copper, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.

Organic Sprouted Purple Corn Maize

Brimming with fiber and vital nutrients, purple maize is a natural source of antioxidants, phytonutrients, and flavonoids. It's also high in anthocyanin, a potent antioxidant that's been studied extensively for its ability to stimulate tissue regeneration, encourage blood flow, and support healthy levels of inflammation in the body.

Organic Turkey Tail Mushroom

Turkey tail mushroom contains an abundance of antioxidants and polysaccharides along with high levels of selenium and vitamins D and B3, which are crucial for maintaining immunity. Turkey tail is also an excellent prebiotic for the microbiome, helping to replenish the gut with probiotics (beneficial gut flora).

Organic Reishi Mushroom

Nicknamed "The Mushroom of Immortality", reishi has been used for over 2000 years in Asia for relaxing and fortifying both mind and body. In addition to supporting the immune system, other observed benefits include aiding the body in eliminating toxins more efficiently, countering free radicals that contribute to aging, and increasing the liver's metabolic efficiency.

Organic Shiitake Mushroom

Shiitake has been cultivated and used in China for millennia to ward off the common cold, boost energy, and enhance wellness. Not only is shiitake one of the world's most popular culinary mushrooms, its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and immune-supporting properties are well documented by modern science.

Organic Spinach

Popeye's favorite leafy green vegetable is a rich source of vitamins and minerals including folate, niacin, vitamin A, B6, C, and K, as well as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese, and zinc. It's also packed with eye-protective beta-carotene, lutein, and xanthene.

Organic Carrot

Originally medicine and not food, carrots have been used in folk medicine potions and remedies for the stomach, bladder, jaundice, the easing of menstrual symptoms, and even cancer. They're one of the richest natural sources of vitamin A and beta-carotene, an essential nutrient for eye health, immune function, and much more.

Organic Red Bell Pepper

Bell peppers contain a wealth of nutrients and are an excellent source of vitamin C and A (in the form of carotenoids) and B6. They're a good source of a number of other B vitamins (B2, B3, folate, and pantothenic acid) as well as vitamin E, potassium, molybdenum, and fiber.

Organic Lemon

High in vitamin C,lemon contains potent phytonutrients and antioxidants that support a healthy immune system and respiratory function. Research supports that consuming fruits and veggies high in vitamin C is associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes, including heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

Organic Kale

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Organic Wild Leaf Lettuce While extremely low in calories, leaf lettuce is a storehouse of many phytonutrients that possess health promoting and disease prevention properties. These include vitamins A, K, and C, as well as beta-carotene, B-complex vitamins, folate, and iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium – minerals essential for body metabolism.

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Amazing Benefits of Maca Root for Vitality Mar 16, 2021

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Tune in to learn about all the benefits of this adaptogen; Maca! More than two centuries ago, Peruvians discovered that a tuberous vegetable growing high in the Andes mountain range had some noticeable benefits for their health and endurance. Men going into battle or performing other physical feats would take maca because they observed that it gave them stamina, strength, and virility. Meanwhile, women who consumed maca had better reproductive health, energy, and focus. Loads of benefits in this root!

What Is Maca?

Growing at an elevation of 12-14,000 feet above sea level in the Andes mountains of Peru, maca grows in extreme weather conditions. Thriving in a habitat of intense sunlight, cold temperatures, and strong winds, this tuberous plant is a part of the brassica family. Just like cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage, maca is a cruciferous vegetable.

Nutrients Found in Maca

Maca contains plenty of healthy fatty acids, the most abundant being linoleic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Maca contains vitamins A, C, B2, B6, and niacin, as well as minerals – zinc, iron, iodine, copper, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Nine amino acids are considered essential for optimal health, and maca contains seven of them [1].

Maca is also a rich source of plant sterols, which are part of what makes it so beneficial for hormonal health. Plant sterols are (chemically speaking) structurally similar to the body's own hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

Maca Is an Adaptogen

So how exactly does it work? Maca is an adaptogen, meaning that it works to strengthen, balance, and help the body respond to internal and external changes and stressors. It regulates the production of hormones to maintain healthy organ function. Maca feeds the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands, known as the Master Glands (more on that later).

Maca's plant sterols appear to stimulate changes in the action of the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands. Maca also seems to exert an influence on the ovaries, pineal gland, and thyroid.

How Maca Can Aid Fluctuating Hormones

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is one of the most common complaints among women of reproductive age. When out of balance, estrogen – the hormone responsible for regulating the reproductive system – can cause a wide range of symptoms and annoyances for women (and their men!).

Mood swings, water retention, fatigue, food cravings, irritability, headaches, irregular menstrual periods, painful cramping… all can be attributable to estrogen imbalance.

Maca can help ease the rapid rise and fall of hormones in menstruating women due to its adaptogenic properties. Also, by improving the connection between the brain and the pituitary gland, maca's ability to help balance levels of circulating hormones is further enhanced. Most PMS sufferers taking maca report a marked improvement in symptoms during their first menstrual period after commencement of maca.

Other times when maca may be of benefit to women is after coming off birth control pills, and after having a baby and breastfeeding has ceased. At such times, endocrine system function can be depleted, and maca's adaptogenic properties mean it can help the body right itself again.

Maca can also ease many of the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. For those harried by hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and lack of energy, maca can provide some much-needed relief. Maca does not appear to mimic estrogen in the body but it can help to increase the body's production of estrogen if levels are too low. That's the beauty of an adaptogenic herb: it adapts to what the body needs.

In a 2006 clinical trial, 34 early-postmenopausal women were given a supplement containing either maca or a placebo twice per day for four months. Those receiving the maca had increased levels of estrogen, suppressed levels of FSH, T3 thyroid hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, and cortisol (the hormone secreted in response to stress). Body mass index also decreased. Iron levels increased, however, as did bone density markers, and maca relieved many of the symptoms of menopausal discomfort such as hot flashes and night sweats [2].

Another small 2014 clinical study found that maca reduced blood pressure and depression in postmenopausal women [3].

Can Maca Can Also Benefit Men?

Maca can also be helpful for male health. Recent studies have indicated that maca may assist male health by helping to increase sperm count and motility, increasing sexual desire, protecting the prostate and reducing the incidence of benign prostatic hyperplasia, reducing stress and depression, boosting energy levels, and easing mild erectile dysfunction [1, 4].

8 Additional Health Benefits of Maca #1. Boosts Energy and Endurance

A 2009 study of male cyclists found that maca supplementation did indeed improve cycling time performance, as well as sexual desire (a perk for many) [5].

#2. Hypothalamus/Pituitary/Adrenal (HPA) Gland Nourishment

HPA glands are called the "Master Glands" because they regulate other glands (you may also hear it termed the "HPA Axis"). When HPA is well nourished, other glands of the body benefit as well. When under stress, the adrenal gland takes a big hit, especially if the stress moves from acute (short-lasting stress) to chronic (long-lasting stress).

Maca feeds all three glands by supporting the body's production of hormones, either increasing or decreasing levels according to the need. As a result, maca may help prevent or repair adrenal exhaustion and all of the unhealthy follow-on effects this has on the body and mind.

#3. Libido Booster

Maca has been used traditionally by Peruvians to boost virility and libido. Science has not yet determined how maca does this, but it has been called "Nature's Viagra" for good reason.

Some health experts believe maca's effects on libido may be caused by its long-chain fatty acids known as macaenes and macamides, which are unique and have not been found in any other plant.

A 2008 clinical study followed women suffering from sexual dysfunction caused by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for depression. The study found that three grams of maca per day gave significant improvement in libido for the women taking it [6].

#4. Cardiovascular Health

Maca's phytosterols – campesteroland beta-sitosterol, act to interfere with the absorption of LDL cholesterol (the so-called "bad" cholesterol), making maca beneficial for the cardiovascular system [7]. Phytosterols have also been studied for their anti-inflammatory effects, which assist in balancing the immune system, and, as an added bonus, help to protect the body from abnormal cell growth.

#5. Anti-Cancer

A 2015 study found that phytosterols interfere with many different pathways in the carcinogenesis (cancer beginning) process [8]. In addition, an animal study found that beta-sitosterol decreased levels of circulating estrogen and inhibited the growth of estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer tumors [9].

#6. Boosts Immunity

The phytosterols in maca stimulate the immune system and increased levels of interleukin-2 and natural killer cells [7] which the body needs to fight abnormal cell growth.

#7. Liver Support

Being a cruciferous vegetable, maca contains glucosinolates which, when chewed and digested, change into health-promoting chemicals that help protect against cancer. Sulfur-containing glucosinolates form bonds that help the body's enzymes do their work better.

Both sulfur and plant sterols are required in the production of a master antioxidant called glutathione which boosts liver function and helps the liver with detoxification [10].

#8. Healthy Bones

Maca's vitamins and minerals can help to build strong, healthy bones. A 2006 clinical trial found that maca increased bone density markers for the early-postmenopausal women taking it [2].

How to Take Maca

Look for organic maca powder grown in Peru. Maca can be added to juices, oatmeal, inside sandwiches, sprinkled on salads, and added to raw food recipes. Just keep in mind that it is best not to heat maca powder to high temperatures which might diminish some of its nutrients. If you use it in recipes, add it after cooking, just before serving.

A gentle approach is generally the best way to begin taking maca.

Recommendations are to start with a small dose of 1 teaspoon per day. If that is well tolerated, gradually increase the dose to 1 tablespoon, or more. If you haven't noticed any improvement, remember one trial had women taking 3 grams per day.

It can take two or three weeks before you may notice the full benefits of maca. It is also recommended to only take maca daily for a few months and then take a break from it for a month or so before resuming consumption again.

Some health experts recommend avoiding maca under the following conditions. Please consult with your own healthcare provider if:

you are between the ages of 15 and 35, have a good, mainly plant-based diet, and don't have mood swings, fluid retention, or any of the symptoms of PMS
you have an allergy to iodine
you have Hashimoto's disease or hyperthyroid condition

If hormonal fluctuations are creating havoc in your life, consult your natural health practitioner to see if maca might be right for you.

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[1] Ethnobiology and Ethnopharmacology of Lepidium Meyenii (Maca), a Plant from the Peruvian Highlands

[2] Hormone-Balancing Effect of Pre-Gelatinized Organic Maca (Lepidium peruvianum Chacon): (III) Clinical Responses of Early-postmenopausal Women to Maca in Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Crossover Configuration, Outpatient Study

[3] Maca Reduces Blood Pressure and Depression, in a Pilot Study in Postmenopausal Women

[4] Lepidium Meyenii (Maca) Improved Semen Parameters in Adult Men

[5] A Pilot Investigation into the Effect of Maca Supplementation on Physical Activity and Sexual Desire in Sportsmen

[6] A Double-blind, Randomized, Pilot Dose-finding Study of Maca Root (L. Meyenii) for the Management of SSRI-induced Sexual Dysfunction

[7] Plant Sterols as Anticancer Nutrients: Evidence for Their Role in Breast

[8] Beta-Sitosterol: A Promising but Orphan Nutraceutical to Fight Against

[9] Beta-Sitosterol, Beta-Sitosterol Glucoside, and a Mixture of Beta-Sitosterol and Beta-Sitosterol Glucoside Modulate the Growth of Estrogen- Responsive Breast Cancer Cells In Vitro and in Ovariectomized Athymic Mice

[10] Beta-sitosterol Modulates Antioxidant Enzyme Response in Raw 264.7 Macrophages

How to Support and Love Your Liver Mar 09, 2021

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"Like a city's infrastructure, the liver has hundreds of different functions and is a connected with every part of the body. At every moment of the day, this vital organ is involved in manufacturing, processing, and supplying vast amounts of nutrients for the 60 to 100 trillion inhabitants (cells) of the body. Each cell is, in itself, a microscopic city of immense complexity that generates billions of biochemical reactions per second. To sustain the incredibly diverse activities of all the cells of the body without disruption, the liver must supply them with a constant and uninterrupted stream of nutrients, enzymes, and hormones. With its intricate labyrinth of veins, ducts, and specialized cells, the liver needs to be completely unobstructed in order to maintain a problem-free production line and frictionless distribution system throughout the body." ~ Andreas Moritz ~ a Medical Intuitive and practitioner of Ayurveda, Iridology, Shiatsu and Vibrational Medicine. Author of The Amazing Liver & Gallbladder Flush, Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation, Lifting the Veil of Duality and It's Time to Come Alive.

The liver is our largest cleansing organ in our body. It must deal with all digestive functions in the body and much more.

Your liver is your best friend; treat it with mindfulness and kindness by eating clean food of the highest quality to lessen the amount of work it has to perform to keep you alive and healthy. When you eat the SAD (Standard American Diet) full of fried foods, meat, sodas, endless cups of coffee, dairy, unhealthy, hydrogenated fats, highly- acidic foods, white flour, and sugar, you damage the liver, clog the bile ducts responsible for the digestion of fats, and create liver and gallbladder stones.

Remember, when the liver works overtime all the time, its ability to filter out toxins becomes compromised. The stones start forming, clogging out both organs and eventually suppressing the immunity of the entire body.

Cleansing the liver is highly recommended for anyone who is trying to balance their hormones. Detox is vital because our bodies are loaded with chemicals, excess estrogens, and other toxins.

There are two critical steps you can take to maximize your liver's ability to remove toxins.

These are:

Decreasing toxic load
Supporting the liver through dietary and lifestyle improvements

Recommendations to reduce toxic load:

Eat an organic whole foods diet
Eat antibiotic and hormone-free meats, fish, and dairy
Use a whole-house water filtration system
Use a high-quality air purifier in the home or office, and open windows as often as possibl
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, smoking, and illegal drugs
Avoid plastics - particularly plastic wrap and plastic-lined cans
Swap out chemical household cleaners, soaps, and antibacterial products for all-natural brands
Use chemical-free beauty and skincare products - choose those without toxic preservatives and additives such as parabens and artificial fragrances

Support the liver through diet and lifestyle to promote optimal functioning:

Decrease intake of refined carbohydrates to help heal fatty liver
Eat liver-supportive foods such as beets, citrus, avocados, and cruciferous vegetables
Consume high-quality protein such as eggs, fish, organ meats and gelatin found in bone broth - the amino acids found in these foods support phase 2 of liver detoxification
Support the emptying of the GI tract by eating plenty of fiber
Break a sweat - this should be done regularly, through exercise, saunas, and steam rooms
Manage stress to decrease cortisol overproduction
Use herbs that support the liver - these include chlorophyll, cilantro, turmeric, dandelion root, burdock root, milk thistle, and artichoke extract
Take supplements that support liver function, including the B complex of vitamins, vitamins A, C, D, and E, along with N-acetyl cysteine, which is a precursor to glutathione (the master antioxidant).

Support glutathione production

Glutathione is one of the most potent antioxidants in the body. It protects the liver from damage and it plays a crucial role in preventing a host of conditions linked to inflammation.

Ways to increase glutathione production include:

Gentle exercises, like tai chi or restorative yoga
Taking stress down a few notches with calming practices like meditation, mindfulness exercises, or grounding
Include sulfur-rich foods in the diet that support and stimulate glutathione production, such as garlic, onions, and cruciferous vegetables
Consume foods high in vitamin C and E, like oranges, berries, grapefruit, tomatoes, peppers, sunflower seeds, almonds, and avocado
Include selenium-rich foods, like brazil nuts, sardines, beef, and liver
Eat bitter-tasting dark leafy greens, like arugula, chicory, mustard greens, Swiss chard and collard greens

Get your sweat on

One of the best ways to encourage detoxification is through the skin. Sweating is a way to help purge heavy metals and larger toxin molecules from the body.

Sauna - infrared saunas, in particular, can help break a sweat in a healthy way
Steam Room
Exercise

Address overexposure to environmental toxins

The poly-chlorinated and brominated chemicals, like PCBs and flame-retardants, are harmful to the liver. These are present in drinking water and many foods. Other environmental toxins such as BPA and other plastic softeners like phthalates can artificially increase estrogen levels.

Avoid plastics including water bottles and food packaging, BPA-coated receipts, and plastic flip flops
Consider installing a high-quality home water filtration system, or start by purchasing a drinking water filter
Use only natural cleaning products and personal care products
Eat organic fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meats, and sustainably caught wild fish

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