Knock out inflammation
Did you know that the typical American diet has 80% pro-inflammatory foods and only 20% that are anti-inflammatory? A constant state of stress spikes our cortisol levels, which also causes inflammation. Being exposed to toxins in the air and in our food also puts our bodies at risk of inflammation. Put those three together: a high inflammatory diet, high cortisol and high toxic load and you have the answer as to why we live in a country that has the best medical advances in the world, yet we have the most disease in the world. The root of all disease is inflammation. Chronic inflammation leads to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and colitis. All of these diseases quietly develop in your body.
Be proactive. slow down the aging process! Here are 6 ways to lower inflammation.
Choose food wisely
Locally grown food is the best option.
Choose organic.
Consume at least 25-30 grams of fiber per day.
Use healthy oils like olive, coconut, and avocado oil.
Eat a variety of foods
Use herbs and spices especially cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric
Eat green leafy vegetables, berries, oats, nuts, seeds, avocadoes, sweet potatoes, beans, legumes, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower
Eat Omega-3 rich fish and grass fed chicken
Eat free range chicken eggs
Minimize your consumption of processed foods and fast food. If you can’t read the ingredients on your packaged food very well, your body won’t recognize it as nutrients and will have to work much harder to deal with it.
avoid inflammatory foods: processed meats with nitrates, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, soda, sports drinks, white flour, deep fried foods, dairy, trans fats found in margarine, microwave popcorn, coffee creamers, refrigerated biscuits dough, commercial baked goods.
2. Smart Supplementation
Your body will give you clues that you are lacking some key nutrients. Things like hair loss, rashes, dry skin, bleeding gums, mouth ulcers, brittle hair and nails, restless leg syndrome, brain fog, poor night vision, joint pain, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, are all signs of nutritional deficiencies. A long life of vitality and healthy aging begins with giving your cells essential nutrients and metabolic factors that help them perform optimally.
3. Reduce Toxic Load
A friend of mine asked me what are toxins? If we have a filtration system like liver and kidneys, what is the big deal that we are exposed to toxins?
Toxins are synthetic chemical compounds that are found in our environment. There are more than 80,000 of these chemicals in food that we eat, in the air we breathe, in the things we bathe with and put on our skin.
In the diagram below, the little blue and yellow dots are toxins, to list a few Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance listed as Parfum, Parabens, Retinyl Palmitate, Triethanolamine or BHT. These chemicals are found in many body lotions, soaps, shampoos, laundry detergents, and scented candles. Artificial sweeteners and preservative in foods also create a toxic load for our cells.
These synthetic chemicals block the enzymes and hormones from attaching to cell receptors so they can't function in a healthy way. If a toxin manages to get inside the cell, our body surrounds it with a fat globule and it gets stored in our cells.
Result? An increase of inflammation in your body which slowly leads towards disease and you feel sluggish!
4. Cleanse and Restore
A cleanse doesn’t need to be a restricted diet or fast. It could simply be a blend of essential oils that help to remove bad bacteria and parasites from your GI tract. Pre and probiotics need to be taken internally to restore the good bacteria. A healthy gut means a healthy brain and a healthy immune system.
GX Assist GI Cleansing Formula blends CPTG Oregano, Tea Tree, Lemon, Lemongrass, Peppermint, and Thyme essential oils with caprylic acid to support a healthy digestive tract and improve microbial balance. A healthy digestive system affects all your bodily functions. GX Assist creates an unfriendly environment for potential threats that disrupt digestive immunities and cause digestive upset. Eliminating bad bacteria and parasites are key to healthy gut health.
Another method to reset your gut flora is to use the above mentioned essential oils in a veggie capsule to take them internally. This is only safe with Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade doTERRA essential oils.
doTERRA PB Restore ProBiome Complex is a unique formulation of 30 pre-, pro-, and postbiotics and bacteriophages that help restore microbial diversity and balance for optimal microbiome health and overall wellness.* The 18 billion colony-forming units (CFUs) of probiotics, or good bacteria, consist of 24 active cultures—an unparalleled variety of carefully selected strains from 22 different species—for exceptional microbial diversity.* The prebiotic fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and bacteriophages help achieve and maintain microbial balance by encouraging the growth of good bacteria and selectively attacking the bad.* The postbiotic—made up of bioactive compounds produced from healthy bacteria—provides additional health benefits.*
Your microbiome functions like an invisible organ. It’s a vast and diverse ecosystem of microbes that are essential to wellness. Key to microbiome function is proper microbial diversity and balance, with a high ratio of good bacteria to bad. The body’s natural aging process can disrupt your microbiome, along with an unbalanced diet, lack of exercise, poor sleep schedule, and stressful lifestyle. Augmenting a wellness lifestyle with supplementation can help restore microbiome health.
The doTERRA PB Restore dual-chamber, time-released delivery system supports the body throughout the day.* It aids digestive comfort, micronutrient synthesis, gut barrier integrity, and healthy metabolism.* Metabolites produced by the bacterial strains in doTERRA PB Restore have been shown to support skin health, the respiratory and immune systems, and a healthy inflammatory response.* Early research on certain ingredients—including L. Rhamnosus CRL 1505, the postbiotic in doTERRA PB Restore—indicates they may also help with brain, cardiovascular, urological, and metabolite function, as well as a healthy DNA response to oxidative stress.
Lemon is an incredible detox for your body! A drop of lemon essential oil in water helps to boost your body’s ability to remove some of the toxins that you are exposed to.
5. Essential Oils and other products
Frankincense is the king of oils! I now know why the wise men brought this to Jesus. It is one of the most powerful oils to support a healthy immune, nervous and digestive function. Just like lemon, it contains limonene which is an antioxidant. It also contains a-pinene which has anti-inflammatory properties which prevent the release of leukotrienes. These are compounds that promote inflammation by activating the production of inflammatory cells called neutrophils and cytokines that trigger inflammation.
Frankincense aids in cellular function and can even cross the blood brain barrier. Frankincense can promote feelings of relaxation and it helps to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections. I use a drop of this internally under my tongue or I put it on my thumb and press it into the roof of my mouth.
Thyme contains antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. Clinical trials have shown that thyme improves heart health. It has been used as a cleaner and is excellent for oral health.
Rosemary has anti-inflammatory properties that support cognitive function and helps in the prevention of hair loss.
Basil contains flavonoid which are phytonutrients found in plants that reduce chronic inflammation. The chemical constituents are eugenol, linalool, and citronellol which help aid in cellular health.
Ginger has been used to treat chronic pain, stomach discomfort and inflammation for centuries. Claims of the anti-inflammatory properties of ginger have been attributed to gingerols. The results of studies show how ginger injections reduces rates of chronic joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. In other research, there was evidence that ginger was as effective as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in relieving menstrual cramps.
Copaiba can help soothe anxious feelings when ingested and promotes a clear, smooth complexion when applied topically. When taken internally, Copaiba essential oil also supports cardiovascular, immune, digestive, and nervous system health.* It helps support a healthy inflammatory response.* Copaiba can be applied directly to the mouth to cleanse and soothe the gums and oral cavity.
Though Copaiba doesn’t contain psychoactive cannabinoids, the main component, β-caryophyllene (BCP), may be neuroprotective and may have cardiovascular and immune benefits when consumed.* It’s also a powerful antioxidant.* Copaiba contains the highest levels of BCP among currently known essential oils.
An irregular cannabinoid and sesquiterpene, BCP selectively binds to CB2 receptors in the endocannabinoid system (ECS)—a signaling and regulating system comprised of enzymes, receptor sites throughout the body, and endocannabinoids produced by the body. The ECS acts as a major regulator of human health. The BCP in Copaiba binds to CB2 receptors to aid healthy immune and inflammatory responses.* It also influences multiple signaling pathways to promote healthy liver, digestive, kidney, heart, and brain function, supporting general well-being.
Clove is high in eugenol, a plant compound that has anti-inflammatory properties. Research shows that eugenol has anti-inflammatory properties that may inhibit the type of inflammatory enzymes often elevated in people with certain medical conditions like heart disease. It is very beneficial for oral health.
Contains properties that may effectively reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. A controlled study was conducted in which these effects were reported in people who inhaled eucalyptus preparations after total knee replacement. Participants who inhaled eucalyptus essential oil for 30 minutes for three days reported less pain and lower blood pressure vs. a control group.
Peppermint contains menthol and menthone, which have strong anti-inflammatory properties. In one study, menthol and menthone reduced the number of leukocytes (white blood cells contributing to inflammation at the site of a wound or injury). The cooling effect of these substances decreased blood flow and the amount of leukocytes, reducing the impact of inflammation.
Bergamot oil has anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce pain and inflammation. Some of the oil's active compounds, including linalool and carvacrol, have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic properties when applied to the skin. Bergamot oil also contains linalyl acetate, which can act as an astringent and has anti-inflammatory qualities.
Lavender also has anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have shown that lavender oil is a potent inhibitor of four pro-inflammatory cytokines (inflammatory molecules). It can help relieve minor burns, bug bites, wounds, eczema, and acne. It can also help with feelings of anxiety and increase the production of melatonin to improve sleep.
Turmeric oil contains turmerone, which has been shown to reduce inflammatory responses. Turmeric essential oil helps with the absorption of curcumin which is effective in helping cells become healthier to combat disease.
Deep blue has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and muscle relaxant properties which make it a suitable oil to relieve sore muscles. It stops inflammation at the cellular level and promotes wound healing.
DDR prime stands for Damaged DNA repair. This is special blend that especially knocks out inflammation by protecting the body against oxidative stress. DDR Prime Cellular Complex is a proprietary blend of essential oils that work together to support healthy cellular integrity.* Clove, Thyme, Litsea, and Wild Orange essential oils are prominent ingredients of DDR Prime, providing powerful antioxidants and protecting against oxidative stress.* The Cellular Complex blend also includes Frankincense, Lemongrass, Summer Savory, and Niaouli, which help support a healthy immune response.*
I take a drop or two of DDR prime everyday to keep my cells healthy!
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
6. Exercise, Get outside and Meditate
Our bodies were created to move, enjoy God’s beautiful creation, and to clear our thoughts of all the noise. When you do these activities you reduce inflammation!
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