Bone and Joint Health

Bone and Joint Health
As we age, it becomes more and more important to take good care of our joints. Our joints have evolved to be tough and well-protected, but they are still vulnerable to injury, and they can wear down faster than other parts of the body when put under too much stress.

A  joint is where two or more bones are joined together. Joints can be rigid, like the joints between the bones in your skull, or movable, like knees, hips, and shoulders. Many joints have cartilage on the ends of the bones where they come together. Healthy cartilage helps you move by allowing bones to glide over one another. It also protects bones by preventing them from rubbing against each other.

Finding ways to stay active is often beneficial to our joints. This may mean that some people would be better off with activities like biking or swimming rather than logging miles running or walking. The key is finding activities that you enjoy but won’t aggravate your joints. 

Another key is making sure that you continue to stretch your joints and strengthen your muscles. 

One of the best ways to keep your joints healthy is to take supplements that are good for them.  You want to decrease inflammation and provide supportive nutrition.  Do your research and find the combination that is right for you.  The following are some of the supplements that Young Living offers:

1. AgilEase is a joint health supplement that supports healthy cartilage, flexibility and mobility, and the body’s natural response to inflammation after exercise. With a powerful blend of ingredients—including frankincense powder, glucosamine, turmeric, piperine, hyaluronic acid, UC-II undenatured collagen, and an essential oil blend of Wintergreen, Copaiba, Clove, and Northern Lights Black Spruce—AgilEase can help you protect your joint and cartilage health and gain greater mobility and flexibility through the reduction of inflammation.*

2. BLM supports normal bone and joint health. This formula combines powerful, natural ingredients such as type II collagen, MSM, glucosamine sulfate, and manganese citrate enhanced with essential oils. These ingredients have been shown to support healthy cell function and encourage joint health and fluid movement.*

3. Cool Azul. With the methyl salicylate from Wintergreen essential oil and natural menthol found in Peppermint, Cool Azul Pain-Relief Cream alleviates pain and provides temporary relief from minor muscle and joint aches, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains and full-strength cooling relief on contact. Free of synthetic ingredients, this plant-based formula is the perfect natural over-the-counter pain-relief alternative.

4. Find something for topical use:
a. CBD Muscle Rub combines CBD, menthol, Camphor, Clove, Lemon, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Wintergreen, and more. The result is a powerful balm that offers a cooling sensation and soothes sore muscles in seconds.
b. Ortho Ease massage oil was created after extensive testing and has been used in European hospitals. It is a unique blend with an aroma that is ideal to soothe fatigued muscles and ligaments after exercise.
c. Cool Azul® Pain-Relief Cream offers fast-acting relief from minor muscle and joint aches

5. Bones are mostly collagen. MSM and Vitamin C help with the formation of collagen.  Sulfurzyme contains a unique blend of Ningxia wolfberry fruit powder and MSM, a dietary sulfur that bolsters the joints, aids the immune system, and helps support normal metabolic function, circulation, and bone, hair, and skin health. It can even help support recovery time of joints after exercise.*  Super C™ supports normal immune, respiratory, and circulatory function with vitamin C, rutin, citrus bioflavonoids, minerals, and an array of premium essential oils. These ingredients work together to promote overall health, vitality, and longevity.

Enhance your nutrition. NingXia Red® is a delicious way to start your day! This exclusive drink is packed with powerful antioxidants to help against oxidative stress, support normal cellular function, and promote healthy energy levels.*

8. Endogize supports a healthy and balanced endocrine system in women through a blend of minerals, ashwagandha root, and Ginger, Myrrh, Cassia, Clary Sage, and Canadian Fleabane premium essential oils. This supplement also contains DHEA.

9. Thyromin™ maximizes nutritional support for healthy thyroid function using porcine glandular extracts, herbs, amino acids, and essential oils.* Contains Iodine

10. SleepEssence™ contains melatonin and four powerful essential oils to help promote restful sleep and support the body's natural sleep rhythm.*



If you want more information, I have attached two videos where I discuss some of the important concepts for bone health.


Preserving Colon Health

Preserving Colon Health
For colon support eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables; cut back on red meat and other inflammatory foods, such as gluten and many dairy products. You can get the protein you need from non- dairy products like flax milk (also a good source of calcium ), nuts, beans, lentils, and soybean products.

Attached are some foundational supportive products.
I constantly edit this protocol, so check back for updates!

Additional things you can do:

1. Cinnamon & Clove are discussed in the article below. Click here to search for edible oils. 

Cinnamon or Clove Vitality, (Thieves Vitality has both cinnamon and clove) Petrocelli, Giovannamaria et al. “Molecules Present in Plant Essential Oils for Prevention and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer (CRC).” Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 26,4 885. 8 Feb. 2021, 

2. Rose was discussed in this article: Click here to search for oils. 
Rezaie-Tavirani, Mostafa et al. “Effect of essential oil of Rosa Damascena on human colon cancer cell line SW742.” Gastroenterology and hepatology from bed to bench vol. 6,1 (2013): 25-31.

3. Sage was discussed in this article. Click here to search for sage vitality oil  
Luca, Tonia et al. “Antiproliferative Effect and Cell Cycle Alterations Induced by Salvia officinalis Essential Oil and Its Three Main Components in Human Colon Cancer Cell Lines.” Chemistry & biodiversity vol. 17,8 (2020): e2000309

4. Thyme essential oil was studied. Click here to search 
Al-Menhali, Afnan et al. “Thymus vulgaris (thyme) inhibits proliferation, adhesion, migration, and invasion of human colorectal cancer cells.” Journal of medicinal food vol. 18,1 (2015): 54-9. 

5. Oregano. Click here to search for Oregano essential oil
Savini, Isabella et al. “Origanum vulgare induces apoptosis in human colon cancer caco2 cells.” Nutrition and cancer vol. 61,3 (2009): 381-9. 

6. Frankincense. Click here to search for Frankincense essential oil
Ranjbarnejad, Tayebeh et al. “Methanolic extract of Boswellia serrata exhibits anti-cancer activities by targeting microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 in human colon cancer cells.” Prostaglandins & other lipid mediators vol. 131 (2017): 1-8.

Consider regular use of Cinnamon, Clove, Sage, Rose, Thieves essential oils
Consider Thieves, a blend that contains Cinnamon and Clove
Consider Longevity, a blend that contains Thyme, Frankincense and Clove
Consider Inner Defense, a capsule that contains Oregano, Thyme, Cinnamon and Clove
For example, mix rose in your daily body oil or lotion, diy your own fragrance or body spray, add a drop of cinnamon to your coffee or shake

6.  NingXia Red.  Click here to search for NingXia Red . It contains lycium barbarum (wolfberry), aronia berry, pomegranate, blueberry and more)

Mao, Fang et al. “Anticancer effect of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides on colon cancer cells involves G0/G1 phase arrest.” Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) vol. 28,1 (2011): 121-6. 

Minker, Carole et al. “Impact of Procyanidins from Different Berries on Caspase 8 Activation in Colon Cancer.” Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity vol. 2015 (2015): 154164. 

Yi, Weiguang et al. “Phenolic compounds from blueberries can inhibit colon cancer cell proliferation and induce apoptosis.” Journal of agricultural and food chemistry vol. 53,18 (2005): 7320-9. 

Malik, Minnie et al. “Anthocyanin-rich extract from Aronia meloncarpa E induces a cell cycle block in colon cancer but not normal colonic cells.” Nutrition and cancer vol. 46,2 (2003): 186-96. 

Jaganathan, Saravana Kumar et al. “Role of pomegranate and citrus fruit juices in colon cancer prevention.” World journal of gastroenterology vol. 20,16 (2014): 4618-25.



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NingXia Red benefits

NingXia Red benefits

What is NingXia Red? 

NingXia Red combines the wolfberry superfruit with pure orange, yuzu, lemon, and tangerine essential oils, along with blueberry, aronia, cherry, pomegranate, and plum juices to deliver a whole-body nutrient infusion. This powerful formula includes wolfberry, which is touted for its health-supporting benefits, while ongoing research continues to reveal exciting new properties on this ingredient.

Why NingXia Red? 

Young Living harvests its wolfberries (goji berries) from the NingXia province in China, so that’s why it is called NingXia Red

10 REASONS TO DRINK NINGXIA RED EVERY DAY

1. Balanced ingredients make NingXia Red a whole-body nutrient infusion for health and wellness support.*

2. It is energizing and helpful for energy support.*

3. NingXia Red supports normal cellular function. 

4. It contains powerful ingredients that are involved in many natural antioxidant processes.

5. NingXia Red supports good health and overall wellness.*

6. It supports normal eye health.

7. It delivers citrus essential oils containing d-limonene, a powerful component in citrus oils.

8. This incredible formula includes the wolfberry, which is touted for its health benefits.

9. NingXia Red helps prevent against oxidative stress.*

10. It is a healthy daily supplement* that fortifies and revitalizes the body.

11. Just 1 oz of Ningxia Red will provide us with the antioxidants in 11 pounds of spinach!

You only need 1-2 ounces of Ningxia a day to get the benefits. A 2 pack of ningxia around $73, which breaks down to just $1.44 an oz.

IDEAS FOR USE 

1. Take 1-2 ounces every morning to support wellness

2. Add Ningxia to sparkling water for a refreshing & nutritious beverage

3. Serve chilled

4. Add a drop or two of Young Living vitality essential oils.
 
5. Add a tube of NingXia Nitro to your NingXia Red for an extra cognitive boost!  

6. Mix it with NingXia Zyng for energy.  

Young Living and your monthly cycle

Young Living and your monthly cycle
Sometimes women with irregular cycles need to use essential oils that support glandular health to help restore balance. 


ESSENTIAL OILS:

1) The Female Oil blends: SclarEssence, Lady Sclareol.  Apply like how you would apply topically. No right or wrong way to apply. Just apply and use.  If you get Sclaressence Vitality, which is  labeled for dietary use, you can add a drop to your NingXia Red daily

2) Endocrine support blend: Endoflex:  Apply on your thyroid or your back, near your adrenals. If you have the vitality version, put a drop under your tongue, or drink in a glass of water, or add a drop to NingXia Red.

SUPPLEMENTS:

Studies have linked excess inflammation to higher androgen levels and these supplements help with oxidative stress and overall wellness..

1) Ningxia Red: Contains Wolfberry, blueberries, and pomegranate, which have antioxidants. 

2) Sulfurzyme: Women often have increased levels of inflammation in their body. Being overweight can also contribute to inflammation.  NingXia wolfberries are in this supplement.

3) Super Hormonal Supplements: FemiGen combines Black Cohosh and licorice along with several important essential oils like Fennel and Sage. 

Black cohosh- has insulin-regulating properties and anti-inflammatory properties. Great for women in perimenopause who are dealing with hot flashes.

Licorice- helps in stimulating the endocrine glands of the body to function properly. It also has natural anti-androgen properties. It can bind to the receptor sites helping to maintain estrogen balance, promote ovulation and improve fertility.  Powergize contains ashwagandha and tribulus.


4) Consider Seedlings Baby Wash and Baby Wipes for perineal care.  Keep chemicals away from the delicate absorbent skin.  Your face also has delicate absorbent skin. Consider using Savvy Cosmetics.  Consider using natural deodorant. Remove all possible toxins from your daily regimen. Clean with Thieves Products or DIY your own Products with YL EOs.

5) Progessence Plus: This oil is good for hormonal balance..Apply on Neck, forearms, ankles, groin area, womb, wrists.


If you are interested more information regarding the above products, check out this link. 

Further Reading:

Esmaeilinezhad Z, Babajafari S, Sohrabi Z, Eskandari MH, Amooee S, Barati-Boldaji R. Effect of synbiotic pomegranate juice on glycemic, sex hormone profile and anthropometric indices in PCOS: A randomized, triple blind, controlled trial. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2019;29(2):201-208.

Herbal medicine for the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and associated oligo/amenorrhoea and hyperandrogenism; a review of the laboratory evidence for effects with corroborative clinical findings. Arentz S, Abbott JA, Smith CA, Bensoussan A. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 Dec 18;14:511.

Effect of combination of Withania somnifera Dunal and Tribulus terrestris Linn on letrozole induced polycystic ovarian syndrome in rats. Saiyed A, Jahan N, Makbul SAA, Ansari M, Bano H, Habib SH. Integr Med Res. 2016 Dec;5(4):293-300.