Spring is here and so are allergies!!

Let’s chat about the relationship between allergies, allergy medication, & gut health. 

  • 64 million Americans suffer from gut disease
  • People suffering from allergies is on the rise (40-60 million each year)
What's the connection? 
Allergy medications are meant to be temporary band-aids. However, they are often used as long-term solutions. In fact, many people take allergy medication every single day ... 365 days a year. 

THAT IS NOT OKAY! 
Allergy medications can have a negative impact on healthy gut flora. 
  • overusing medications alters our gut health
    • 1/4 of drugs designed to interact with human cells hinder the growth of at least one bacterial species
    • serotonin levels drop affecting mood and mental health (95% of serotonin is produced in the gut)
The most common allergy symptoms include:
  • Stuffy nose/runny nose
  • Post-nasal drip
  • Excess mucus production
  • Sneezing
  • Runny nose
  • Itchy, watery eyes
  • Scratchy throat
  • Tickle/irritation in the ears
  • Decreased concentration and focus
  • Decreased decision-making
  • Exhaustion and sleep disorders
  • Mood swings
  • Irritability
  • Low blood pressure
  • Asthma
  • Hives
  • Eczema
  • Middle ear infections

Hay Fever (aka seasonal allergies)
The Real Solution
 
Over 2000 years ago a famous man said "all disease begins in the gut".

Rather than relying on OTC band-aids ... get to the root cause ... the real solution. Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling once said that every disease and every ailment can be traced to a mineral deficiency. When the gut flora is unbalanced (acidic) it leads to inflammation which leads to nutrient deficiency including minerals. A deficiency in minerals like magnesium and copper cause a loss of enzyme reactions where the body can "no longer tolerate histamines". If you don’t have the proper minerals you can’t make enzymes like DAO, SOD and others that decrease allergic reactions.

Body acidity contributes to disease and declining health conditions including seasonal allergies. Sugars, stress and toxic overload are the top causes of a pH imbalance. Pathogens, viruses and bacteria thrive in acidic gut conditions. So, balancing the gut is the first step in getting to the root cause. 

A few things you can start doing daily to help combat allergies:
  • diffuse LLP (lavender lemon peppermint) essential oils throughout your home
  • gargle with Thieves Mouthwash to kill bad bacteria in your throat & clear your sinuses
  • take Allerzyme supplement between meals
  • apply Melaleuca (tea tree) to your collar bones
Click here for some other tips from Dr. Axe. 

TIP: place a drop of Lavender Vitality under your tongue and see/feel the difference
TIP: add a drop of Copaiba essential oil to the recipes below for additional support


Ningxia Red
Drink 1-2 ounces daily

Ningxia Red contains "superoxide dismutase" (SOD). Increasing the levels of this enzyme: 
  • helps reduce allergic reactions by increasing the body's tolerance to histamines. 
  • helps reduce cholesterol
  • reduces lipid peroxide or free radical damage to fatty tissue
  • reduces effects of degenerative diseases
  • Read more about the benefits of SOD here. 



Ningxia Greens
Greens are alkaline helping to balance acidity
Each tiny scoop is packed with all the good stuff!
✅ vitamins, minerals, & phytonutrients
✅ 60+ high-quality vegetables, fruits, & mushrooms
✅ vegetarian and vegan friendly
✅ naturally neutral flavor 
✅ 2-3 servings of fruits & veggies per scoop
✅ premium essential oils
❌ artificial colors and flavors
❌ fillers, sweeteners, and added sugars
❌ synthetic ingredients



AlkaLime
AlkaLime® works as a natural alkalizing supplement to maintain optimal pH in the stomach, soothing digestion and occasional upset stomach.
  • high-alkaline salts and other 
  • yeast-fighting elements such as citric acid and lemon and lime essential oils 
  • free of artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners
This is also a wonderful supplement for those who have dietary sensitivities and experience exposure to a food that is pro-inflammatory for their body!









Toxic Overload

The leading cause for Cancer is Cleaning Solvents. (Did you get that?)

Our bodies were not intended to ingest (yes ... when we breathe in the fumes and synthetic fragrances we are "ingesting" them). One of the first signals that I have been exposed is a "deep-seated hunger" feeling. So, yes ... there is a connection with the gut. They are like foreign substances that the body does not recognize. So, they become like "free radicals" that accumulate on your cells and create a residue around them. (This is why NIngxia Red is so important) This interferes with the functions of the cells by blocking their communication. This generates cells with "mutations" on them.  Chemicals and toxins are known for creating slower functioning cells, which lead to slower functioning organs, muscles, etc. At a cell regeneration rate of 1500 per minute ... that is a lot of  "unhealthy" cells!

There will always be free radicals in our bodies because we cannot control everything we are exposed to "outside" of our house. However, we do have control of what we bring and use "inside" of our house. 

By removing and keeping chemicals and toxins from your home, your body gets a breather and can use it's energy on healing and repairing. On the other hand, when there is a constant barrage of them, your body will be in a constant state of overwhelm and will not be able to focus on detoxing or your immune system. No wonder people are so stressed!

If that isn't enough, chemicals and toxins are like magnets for pathogens ... bacteria, fungus, viruses, and parasites. AND, all of these cause higher acid levels ... which contributes to inflammation ... which leads to disease including autoimmune. (Are you seeing the domino effect here?) 

On the daily ... the average person is around and applies approximately 300 chemicals and toxins. You have the power to minimize this. The important thing is to start somewhere. Your body will thank you.



 
Irrigation Spray

Lavender (6 drops)
Frankincense (4 drops)
Copaiba (4 drops)
Tea Tree (3 drops)       
Generous pinch of salt.
  • add salt to 1 ounce irrigation bottle (like these)   
  • add oils
  • top with "clean" water
  • spray each nostril 2-3 times per day     



Neti Pot Rinse

Rosemary (10 drops)
Tea Tree (6 drops)
Copaiba (1 drop)
Fine Sea Salt (8 Tablespoons)
  • add salt to an airtight container
  • add oils to seat salt and mix
  • add 1/4-1 tsp salt mixture to neti pot
       






This Month!!
Breathe Easy Challenge!!

  • Do you have trouble breathing when the seasons change?
  • Are you constantly battling stuffy sinuses?
  • Do you want your home to be a safe haven for others?
  • Do you suffer from headaches?
  • Do you feel constantly congested?
  • Do you have chronic skin issues?
  • Do you struggle with brain fog?
  • Do you find your chest tightening and your airways feeling restricted?
In April I invite you to join a special but very simple "Breathe Easy Diffuser Challenge" during this spring season!

So what do you need to do April 1-30?
  • Diffuse Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint Oil every day in your home.
  • Take at least one full minute to slow down and breathe it in.
  • Reduce candle and fragrance use anywhere that you can.
That's it. There's no more to it. Literally, will take a minute total, and you will not believe the results!

This is truly one of the simplest, personal challenges with such great benefits anyone can do. 

Below are some "helpers" you can download so you can track and see your progress:

Breathe Easy Challenge Before_After sheet.jpg
Breathe Easy Challenge Tracker.jpg







New Customers

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  • 10% off their first order of 100+PV
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BONUS:
  • access to my private member area and classes
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  • my continuing education
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While Supplies Last!!
LOVE OF LEMONS BUNDLE

BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!

  • Macaron Diffuser
    • beautiful ceramic diffuser
    • runs continuously for 2-hours or 8-hours, or 16-hours intermittently
  • Lushious Lemon essential oil blend, 15 ml
    • bright citrus notes of Lemon Myrtle and Lemon
    • the fresh floral scent of Ylang Ylang
    • cool, inviting Spearmint and Eucalyptus Globulus
  • Jade Lemon essential oil, 5 ml
    • so uplifting and refreshing when diffused
    • removes crayon or sticker in a place it shouldn't be
  • Vanilla oleoresin, 5 ml
    • from the beans grown in the northwestern region of Madagasca
    • uniquely extracted in a way to blend with other essential oils, unlike traditional vanilla extracts
    • smells amazing, apply to skin & hair to help condition and moisturize
  • Lushious Lemon Foaming Hand Soap, 3 pack
    • with lemon, lemon myrtle, spearmint and ylang ylang oils and combined with aloe and gingko biloba to moisturize!

All individual products have been bundled together here to easily find and select just the products you would like.