Wow, did we have an amazing Wednesday Wisdom class with Ed Daily today - April 26, 2023! Ed is the Senior Global Trainer of Product Education for Young Living Essential Oils and we are so blessed to have him share all about the correlation between gut health and brain health. You will be fascinated to learn the connection between these two body systems and how to support each with a healthy diet and incorporating a few key Young Living products to make your life a little easier.
Below is the full video, along with some simple bullet points. I promise that watching the video is well worth your time! Please share with friends who need this knowledge. Together we can empower our friends and family to live in greater health and vitality!
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To determine if you GI system needs a little bit of help, here are a few questions to answer:
- Are you getting indigestion often?
- Do you get bloated often?
- Are you sensitive to foods?
- Have you needed many courses of antibiotics?
How many of these can you relate to:
- Were you breastfed for at least a month when you were a baby? If so, that’s a really good thing because breastfeeding sets the GI system up for success later on in life.
- Do you suffer from depression and or anxiety? Researchers are realizing that the microbiome in a person with depression and anxiety is not in great health and may be a leading cause of these conditions.
- Do you suffer from constipation or diarrhea? These are mal-absorption issues in the gut.
- Have you had to use a lot of steroid medications?
- Do you have food allergies?
FUN FACT: Our GI system from your mouth to where you go to the bathroom is about 28 to 32 feet long. There’s a lot of room for things to go really well or also to go really poorly.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
Your gut health is in direct relationship to your neurological health, cardiovascular and endocrine health. When looking at specific issues, modern medicine has its place, although it addresses issues as if looking through a microscope at one problem rather than addressing the body as a whole microbiome.
This is where functional medicine really comes in. We are not a slave to our genetic makeup. It is in deep relationship to the lifestyle you live and the environment that you live in. The good news is that you can bio-hack your way to health and wellness every day by making conscious choices about what you eat and what products you use in your home. When we assimilate and eliminate foods it’s how we digest foods, absorb foods, the excretion and the uptake of nutrients.
The Digestive Process
The process of digesting food actually begins in your mouth. This is why your parents may have told you to “chew every bite 20 times.” Why? Because when you chew food, your body releases Amylase that breaks down carbohydrates. When the food gets to the stomach, pepsin takes over and breaks down proteins. In the Duodenum is where the Bile is added and the result of this is Chyme. Chyme then travels through the small and large intestine and that’s where the nutrients get absorbed. Next is the excretion process.
It’s about time that physicians start looking at gut health as a major culprit of systemic disease in the body. Because, as you can see, gut health is vital for nutrient absorption and processing and utilization of the foods and beverages we consume.
Your Gut Microbiome
The microbiome is a very, very important player in our overall health and wellness. It consists of 100 trillion bacteria. Most of the bacteria are really friendly, some of them are not friendly. Even the unhealthy ones actually have a purpose. Plus, there are 10,000 different species of bacteria.
Your microbiome is a physical barrier to pathogens. It aids in the digestion and absorption of foods. It helps in detoxifying your body. It influences the immune system response. It handles stress, hormones, and lung response. It assist in sleep and it controls the inflammation pathways. WOW!!! Now can you see the importance of having a healthy biome.
For some people, sleep problems and joint pain are indicators that the gut biome needs help. Another indicator is the “silent but deadly toots”. Yes, I’m talking about farts, but the ones that smell really bad! Really smelly farts indicate that the good and bad bacteria might be out of balance, or it could be something more serious like IBS.
Did You Know: Every organ in your body has its own biome. For instance, your skin’s biome is known as strata. Even your heart has a biome. Look up the Human Microbiome Project that NIH developed back in 2008.
Leaky Gut and Leaky Brain
Researchers used to think that the blood brain barrier was impenetrable, meaning that nothing could get through to effect the brain. Now research shows that changes in the biome actually decrease the brain's ability to protect itself from toxins. So when you take care of your gut health (and you win by using our products day in and day out) you're protecting your brain. You're actually protecting yourself and you are protecting one of the most important systems and your body - your brain.
Inflammation
When there is di-ease in the body, the number one culprit is inflammation, plus an acidic condition in the body versus alkaline. So let’s talk about controlling inflammation, free radical damage, and the relationship of inflammation to what happens in the neurological system. In the body we have biochemicals called cytokines. A cytokine is a small protein that affects the behavior of other cells, but not in a good way. The three main cytokines that cause inflammation in the body are known as c-reactive protein, interleukins and tumor necrosis factor (TNF).
NOTE: Inflammation is such an important thing to understand and treat that big Pharma spent 20 BILLION dollars in 2020 developing drugs to control inflammation. The sad fact is, drugs do not take care of the root cause, they just help you feel better for a short time so that you keep coming back for more. In the long run, they make a lot of money off of inflammation.
So what’s the first step in combatting inflammation in a holistic way?
We need to look at what kills the good bacteria and a how to create a healthy microbiome.
1) Antibiotics
Antibiotics decrease the amount of friendly bacteria by up to 35%. To combat the effects of this, you can triple up on taking a probiotic such as Life 9, and eat fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi. Go for low carb foods, gluten-free, and healthy fats such as avocados, extra virgin olive oil and sesame oil. You can also triple up on a prebiotic such as MightyPro. Sulferzyme, ICP Daily and Master Formula also include prebiotics.
A helpful essential oil blend for supporting the GI system is DiGize, plus the single oil of Peppermint. An easy application is 2 drops DiGize Vitality and 1 Drop Peppermint Vitality in a capsule and take internally, or doing this same formula and applying to the stomach topically.
NingXia Greens is a unique blend of superfood ingredients, greens, and premium essential oils. Inside each serving, you’ll find 50 fermented whole foods, five varieties of immune-supporting mushrooms, and wolfberry fruit and sprouted leaves from Young Living’s Seed to Seal® farm in Ningxia, China.
2) Harsh Chemical Cleaners
Things like antibacterial soap, bleach, floor cleaner, glass cleaner, etc can be loaded with “acceptable amounts” of each toxin ingredient. However, what happens when you’d multiple harsh chemicals together? It affects your microbiome.
Thieves to the rescue! Young Living came out with an entire line of products based on the Thieves essential oil blend of Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, Rosemary and Lemon. This blend supports the body’s natural functions but does not kill the good bacteria. I substitute store-bought products with Young Living’s Thieves Household Cleaner, Mouthwash, Toothpaste, Hand Soap, Dish Soap, Fruit and Veggie Wash, and Hand Sanitizer. I have confidence in knowing that the products are effective for their desired use but will not be harming my microbiome or the atmosphere in my home.
3) Acidic Drinks and Sugar
We talked about processed sugar as being something to lessen or completely take out of your diet. Now let’s touch on carbonated drinks like sparkling water and soda. The CO2 that creates the carbonation in fizzy soda drinks is actually a byproduct of our body exhaling. When you breath in, you breath in Oxygen and when you breathe out, you breath out CO2. When you then drink a beverage with CO2 it is so acidic (around 2.5-3.0 pH) and oxidizing to the cells that the body calls for help! The only defense the body has against that much acid being poured in is to neutralize it with an alkaline substance. So the body pulls minerals - magnesium, potassium, calcium and sodium - to neutralize the acid.
Can you guess what this does? It LEACHES MINERALS from your body. This leads to an acidic condition in the body that is a host for dis-ease, inflammation, and an unhealthy microbiome. I don’t care how much you love soda or are addicted to it, it’s not worth it!!!
Go for clean, filtered water. Try adding Lemon Vitality or Citrus Fresh Vitality or Vitality Drops for flavoring. Enjoy a cup of Vanilla Lemongrass Tea or Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea. Add 1-2 ounces of NingXia Red to your water or AminoWise to replenish your electrolytes after a workout. And yes, skip the electrolyte drinks with added sugar and food coloring. Most are more oxidizing to the cells of the body than they are healthy and hydrating.
Coffee is another beverage that is acidic (around 4.5 pH) in nature. As with everything in life, we need balance. If you just love coffee or think you need coffee for the caffeine effects, go for 1-2 cups a day. What’s can be even worse than plain black coffee is all the stuff we put in coffee. Sugar, sugar, sugar! Coffee creamers with sugar and milk and preservatives. This combination may taste good but it's very hard for your body to process and can cause an inflammatory response. I enjoy a little douse of organic heavy whipping cream or half and half, with a teaspoon of honey or agave. It's a wonderful flavor balancer and adds just enough natural sweetener to feel like "a hug in a mug".
Alkaline Support
Eating raw vegetables, replenishing the body's supply of alkaline minerals (Mineral Essence and AminoWise are helpful supplements for this) and lessening the amount of acidic foods and beverage we consume is the first start. For added support, like after drinking a cup of coffee, Young Living's Alkaline powder is helpful.
Alkalime helps maintain optimal pH in the stomach with an alkaline blend of biochemical mineral salts, lemon powder, and premium essential oils that also work together to soothe occasional upset stomach. This powder is easy to add to water and take after a cup of coffee to help balance out the pH of the stomach.
The Four Rs to Gut Health
1) Remove
2) Replace
3) Reinoculate
4) Replenish
Let's dive into each one of these and how several of the Young Living products can help you in each area.
1) Remove
Remove the things you are consuming on a regular basis that are not healthy for you. Dairy, Gluten, GMO foods, and sugar are the main culprits. They cause inflammation in the gut and spreads throughout the body.
2) Replace: Once you remove things that do not support your overall health, then you must replace things like enzymes.
Essentialzyme-4 is a great Young Living product to take during meals.
Detoxzyme at night before bed to help the GI track detox and flush out unwanted toxins.
Allerzyme is helpful for a period of time as well for those who have food allergies.
ICP Daily is a convenient supplement for getting enough Fiber daily. This helps to “keep things moving”. It tastes great when added to water, includes essential oils and is a pre-biotic!
3) Reinoculate
We have to give back to those friendly bacteria that are in our gut.
Life 9 in Young Living’s solution for getting enough probiotics. It incudes 9 stains of probiotics that do a very good job of repopulating the friendly bacteria in your microbiome. It is recommended to take at bedtime.
TIP: don’t trust most brands of yogurt to have enough probiotics in them.
4) Replenish
Intaking healthy doses of Zinc, avocados, wild-caught salmon for its B-5 content, Omega-3 (2-3 grams a day also supports cognitive health, heart health, and cardiovascular and neurological health), not only supports healthy gut mucosa and wards off conditions such as leaky gut, but they help maintain a microbiome that optimally metabolizes the good stuff you put in on a daily basis.
- Master Formula is a full-spectrum supplement that provides vitamins and minerals that can help support bone density and health, brain function, cellular protection, digestive health, energy levels, eye health, heart health, immune support, and skin health. Master Formula’s food-based ingredients are delivered in three ways for a synergistic complex that supports digestive health, helps neutralize free radicals in the body, and provides gut flora-supporting prebiotics.*
- OmegaGize³® combines the power of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D3, and CoQ10 along with essential oils to support normal brain function and normal heart, eye, and joint health.*
- Magnesium: You need about 200 milligrams a day! Now this is found in Mineral Essence, plus you can get it from leafy greens and nuts such as almonds, pistachio, Brazilian nuts, pecans, walnuts, etc.
- Super B: B Vitamins support our mood, cognitive function, cardiovascular health and energy levels. TIP: I recommend taking it before noon since it has a rather energizing effect and may keep you awake at night.
- MindWise™ supports normal cardiovascular and cognitive brain health using CoQ10, ALCR, and GPC ingredients, along with fruit juices and extracts, turmeric, and premium essential oils.
- Glutamine: In order for your mind and your heart to be strong and vibrant, you also need things like glutamine (not glutamate or glutathione - those are different). Glutamine comes from cruciferous vegetables such as spinach, kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, and papaya. We need about five grams a day!
- Glutamate: When it comes to healthy brain function, glutamate helps with cognition, learning and memory, and it's abundant in the healthy brain. Do you think if there's poor GI health that a lot of glutamate is present, or not? In fact, one study I read recently said that they did postmortem on 100 patients with Alzheimer's, and glutamate was almost non-existent in the brain. Wow! To boost your glutamate levels, try NingXia Greens.
Is This Helpful?
I hope this blog and the video training from Wednesday Wisdom with Ed Daily is helpful for you. If you would like to schedule a wellness phone call to create your own personalized wellness plan, our team is here to help! We love sharing valuable tips that are easy and cost-effective to incorporate into your daily health regiment. Please reach out if we can be of service to you, and we look forward to connecting again soon!
To Your Health,
Teri Secrest and Elizabeth Rose
Phone: 719-502-1017
Email: Teri@TeriSecrest.com
Feeling sluggish and a bit worn out? Brain not firing on all cylinders? You may need to add some quick and easy nutrition to your diet. Why?
When it comes to your health, think of food as the fuel your body needs to keep going. Just like your car needs gas, your body needs a steady supply of nutrients like those found in colorful fruits and veggies. Without them, your body might start beeping at you like a fuel gauge on empty!
If you're not regularly eating a variety of colors, your body is begging for help. This might be why you crave unhealthy snacks like chips or candy bars. But don't worry, there are simple ways to give your body the nutrition it craves.
Here are four easy steps to get started with:
1. Create a nutrition budget just like you would for any other regular expense. You need a budget for car maintenance, you also need a budget for body maintenance!
2. Remember, live foods are different than junk food. Junk food is just empty calories. Live food is fuel. Make choices that fuel your body and brain.
3. It can be challenging to get enough nutrients from food alone, so consider using products from Young Living to supplement your diet starting with our favorite four!
4. Keep your favorite fruits and veggies on hand and in easy reach. When we are feeling snarky, we will reach for what is close and easy. Keep some of your favorite fruits and veggies close so you reach for that good fuel.
Make yourself a priority by giving your body the care it deserves. With a little effort, you can fuel it like a pro and feel your best every day!
4 SIMPLE THINGS TO ADD TO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
Why are these 4 products our favorite? It's because they are quick, easy, power packed, and can travel with you if you're a busy parent, hard working away from home or a world traveler. These products will also give you a sound nutritional foundation on which the rest of your health can be built.
Let's start with my ABSOLUTE #1 daily product, NingXia Red:
This beautiful red drink contains everything you need to get your day started right. It's filled with Ningxia wolfberry puree, Blueberry juice concentrate, plum juice concentrate, cherry juice concentrate, aronia juice concentrate, pomegranate juice concentrate. Plus, you get the added benefits of Orange, Yuzu, Lemon, Tangerine essential oil.
Check out the science behind NingXia Red in the below video.
Here's a fun visual of all the fabulous nutrients you get by just drinking 2 ounces of NingXia Red.
Now we're talking!!! Here are your colors of the rainbow, plus essential oils for added support.
You could stop right there and be doing good for your body, but with the addition of one simple scoop of greens, you add in all of the greens your body needs.
Inside each serving of NingXia Greens, you’ll find 50 fermented whole foods, five varieties of immune-supporting mushrooms, and wolfberry fruit and sprouted leaves from our Seed to Seal® farm in Ningxia, China. All that plant-based goodness is carefully extracted using a heat-free method so you can enjoy the full nutrients and healthy benefits they have to offer.
With this unique blend of superfood ingredients, greens, and premium essential oils, Young Living has taken the guesswork out of your nutrition needs. All you have to do is scoop, stir, and enjoy!
KEY INGREDIENTS
- NingXia wolfberry fruit powder and sprouted leaves: Also known as goji berries, wolfberries come from an ancient plant, long praised in China for its powerful health benefits.
- Maitake, reishi, turkey tail, shiitake, and enokitake mushrooms: A source of soluble fiber known as beta glucans, these mushrooms help support a healthy immune system.*
- Fermented Superfood Blend: A fermented superfood blend that delivers nutrients that are difficult to obtain from a typical diet, this proprietary combination also contains enzymes to support optimal digestion.*
- Purslane: An edible succulent, this ingredient is one of the few vegetables that’s rich in plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals—including copper, magnesium, iron, manganese, and potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin C. Purslane is also a uniquely rich source of 184 phytochemical compounds, including phenolic acids, alkaloids, and flavonoids, which act as antioxidants.
- Secale cereale flower pollen extract: A non-allergenic and sustainably sourced extract that contains full- spectrum nutrients such as amino acids, phytosterols, fatty acids, carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, this extract is clinically shown to display antioxidant and detoxifying capacity and maintain cellular oxidative stress through significant decrease of GSSG (oxidized glutathione).*
- MultiGreensTM proprietary oil blend: The same combination of premium essential oils found in our MultiGreens supplement, this blend was originally formulated by D. Gary Young.
~ key ingredients info from https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/product/ningxia-greens-fruit-vegetable-supplement-powder?enrollerId=992365&sponsorId=992365
Now that we have our base of fruits and vegetables, let's add some protein!
Find the power in the powder
Power Meal is a true meal replacement packed with plant-based protein and real whole foods.
What's in a scoop?
- 20 grams of vegan protein, including pea, pumpkin seed, flax seed, and sunflower seed protein
- 17 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B for mental energy and vitamin C, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, calcium, and potassium for healthy immune system support
- 11 fruits and veggies, including apples, wolfberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, lucuma, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, and sweet potatoes
- 3 grams tapioca fiber and a targeted enzyme blend to support the gut microbiome and healthy digestion
- 0 added sugars, with natural sweetness from fruit and Reb M, a calorie- free sweetener derived from fermented non-GMO sugar cane
- Medium-chain triglycerides, which are healthy fats that provide energy
- Orange essential oil for an extra punch of sweetness
Try this: Two scoops in 8 ounces of water, plant-based milk, or NingXia Red® for a healthy, balanced meal
If you're really ready to pack a punch then try making a shake with Power Meal, Sulfurzyme Powder, NingXia Greens and NingXia Red. This is what keep me going from morning till night and through a busy workday. You just add water, milk or your favorite milk substitute like oat milk or coconut milk. For a little extra flavor, throw in a handful of berries and blend together for a rich and creamy, cold smoothie.
If you're looking for a perfect smoothie recipes, check these out!
Now that we have fruits, vegetables, greens, AND protein, let's kick it up a notch and support our joints, muscles, hair, skin & nails with some Sulfurzyme.
Sulfurzyme is a nourishing blend of MSM and wolfberries that supports overall wellness by bolstering your joints, aiding your immune system, and supporting normal metabolic functions, circulation, and bone, hair, and skin health.*
- MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a natural compound that contains the mineral sulphur.
- It's found in small quantities in fresh fruit and vegetables, tea, coffee, meat and dairy foods, cereals and grains.
- MSM is a source of sulfur for the amino acids cysteine and methionine.
- Some research suggests MSM might inhibit degenerative changes in joints.
Gary Young specifically formulated Sulfurzyme to include the Worlfberries because of their amazing health properties and ability to help MSM metabolize optimally in the body.
NingXia Wolfberries:
- Contains minerals and coenzymes that support the assimilation and metabolism of sulfur
- Rich in nutrients
- High in fiber and protein
- Protein content is approximately 13 percent
- Contains all the essential amino acids
- Highest whole-food source of potassium
- High in antioxidants
This supplement is a must for anyone looking to support health skin, hair, nails, joints and gut health. It can be added to your glass of 2oz of NingXia Red, a scoop of NingXia greens, 1 heaping tsp of Sulfurzyme Powder, and 2 scoops of Power Meal. This simple shake can replace your breakfast or lunch meal.
Interested in Learning More? Let's Connect!
I hope this blog is helpful for you as you're making healthy choices to fuel your body with life-giving foods and nutrients. If there's anything we can do to support you, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Teri Secrest
Elizabeth Rose
Phone: 719-502-1017
Email: Teri@TeriSecrest.com
Look no further for your meal replacement powder or protein powder! Young Living has it all. With 5 different options, you are sure to find one that fits the profile of what your body needs and your taste buds enjoy.
In this blog I’m going to share the nitty gritty details for those who want to dive deep into each powder option.
Before I go on, I want to share a reminder that these powders work well when incorporating them into a healthy diet. Take the guess work out of your daily life by first, planning ahead. Make a list of goals. Whether your goals include replacing a few meals a week with shakes, saying no to fast food and yes to more nutritious options, tightening your overall food budget, weight management, or on-the-go energy, it’s all possible with Young Living’s flagship products to assist you.
Below you will see the comparison between protein content, calorie count, sugar content, digestive enzymes added to the formula, and extra facts.
Note that Power Meal, Balance Complete and the Slique Shakes are all considered full meal replacements. Pure Protein Complete is a protein powder formulated to give your body the needed protein before or after a workout and strenuous activity, although it is not a full meal replacement. If you were to want extra protein, plus a full meal, I like to add a scoop of Pure Protein Complete to a scoop (half serving) of one of the three meal replacement powders.
Note that below I only mention the facts for the Vanilla Spice version of Pure Protein, although the Chocolate is very similar except for the taste and slightly different flavoring ingredients. Both are delicious depending on the vanilla or chocolate flavor you prefer.
BASIC PRODUCT FACTS
PRODUCT FACTS & INGREDIENT LISTS
When it comes to ingredients, you may know a few things your body does really well with and a few things to avoid. For instance, some people do okay with whey protein and some do better with a vegan protein source such as pea protein or pumpkin seed protein. One thing that Young Living takes into account is the lack of nutrients that are found in foods today, and even the lack of nutrients in live fruits and vegetables you may consume on a daily basis. To make up for this deficiency, you will notice ingredients like organic spinach powder, organic goji powder, and Barley grass powder.
Power Meal
PRODUCT FACTS
Find power in the powder with this delicious, sweet vegan meal replacement featuring 20 grams of protein! Crafted with clean living in mind, our Power Meal™ formula contains 17 essential vitamins and minerals to give you a balanced meal with every sip. Pack a punch with plant-based protein from peas, pumpkin, flax, and sunflower seeds, then feel nourished with the natural goodness of 11 fruits and vegetables, including apple, carrot, broccoli, wolfberry, tomato, spinach, sweet potato, blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, and lucuma. With MCT oils, a targeted enzyme blend of amylase and protease to support healthy digestion, only 170 calories per serving, and an irresistible dash of Orange essential oil, this allergen-free formula powers your healthy lifestyle. Take on the day with nutrient-packed vegan nutrition, free from any added sugars, fillers, preservatives, or artificial colors!
INGREDIENTS
Vegan protein blend: Pea protein isolate, Pumpkin seed protein, Flax protein, Sunflower protein
Medium chain triglycerides, Soluble tapioca fiber, Organic apple powder, Natural flavors, Organic carrot powder, Organic broccoli powder, Magnesium (Bis-glycinate chelate), Organic goji powder, Tomato powder, Organic spinach powder, Organic sweet potato powder, Xanthan gum, Organic blueberry powder, Freeze dried raspberry powder, Strawberry powder, Organic lucuma powder, Rebaudioside M (Natural sweetener), Zinc gluconate, Ascorbic acid,
Enzyme blend: Protease, Amylase
Niacin, Copper gluconate, Biotin, Beta carotene, Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), d-Calcium pantothenate, Natural folate (from Citrus limon extract), Orange (Citrus sinensis) peel oil, Pyridoxine HCl, Riboflavin, Chromium chloride hexahydrate, Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
Balance Complete
PRODUCT FACTS
- Optimal meal replacement in a convenient and delicious vanilla shake
- Effective approach to weight-loss goals and cleansing*
- High in protein (12 grams of protein per serving)
- Formulated with whey protein to help support muscle growth and recovery*
- Good source of fiber*
- Helps support cleansing of the digestive system*
- Helps support a healthy immune system*
INGREDIENTS
Proprietary V-Fiber™ Blend: Ningxia wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) powder, Rice bran, Guar gum, Glucomannan fiber (from Konjac root), Inulin fiber (from Chicory root), Sodium alginate
Whey protein concentrate (80% protein), Arabinogalactan fiber (from Larch tree), Nonfat dry milk (Nonfat dry milk, Lactose, Vitamin A palmitate, Vitamin D3), Coconut creamer (Coconut oil, Maltodextrin, Sodium caseinate), Natural flavors, Fructose, Soy lecithin, Calcium (Tricalcium phosphate)
Proprietary enzyme complex: Lactase, Amylase, Bromelain, Lipase, Papain
Xylitol, Xanthan gum, Magnesium (Magnesium oxide), Barley (Hordeum vulgare) grass powder, Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) bark, Luo han guo (Siraitia grosvenorii) fruit extract, Barley (Hordeum vulgare) grass juice powder, Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) leaf extract, Vitamin E (Natural mixed tocopherols), Vitamin A (Mixed carotenoids), Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid), Microcrystalline cellulose, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Zinc (Zinc oxide), Vitamin A (Beta carotene), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid from Calcium pantothenate), Folic acid (from Citrus limon extracts), Biotin, Chalcone, Iodine (Potassium iodide), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine hydrochloride), Chromium (Chromium polynicotinate with niacin), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), Calcium (Calcium citrate), Orange (Citrus sinensis)† peel essential oil, Selenium (L-Selenomethionine), Molybdenum (Sodium molybdate dihydrate), Potassium (Tripotassium citrate), Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)
†Premium essential oil
Slique Shake
PRODUCT FACTS
- Infused with Slique Essence essential oil blend to support weight management when combined with regular exercise and a sensible diet*
- A complete meal replacement*
- Formulated with naturally derived B vitamins, including natural folate*
- A good source of potassium, folate (vitamin B9), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), and chromium*
- An excellent source of vitamin C, thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), and vitamin B6*
- Rich in phosphorus, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, molybdenum, iron, and niacin (vitamin B3)*
- Contains high-potency manganese (150 percent)*
INGREDIENTS
Pea Protein Isolate: (Isomalto-oligosaccharide, Medium chain triglycerides, Tapioca dextrose, Organic palm sugar, Natural flavor, Organic quinoa powder, Organic pumpkin seed protein, Xanthan gum, Strawberry fruit powder, Sodium citrate, Malic acid)
Fruit and Vegetable Extract Blend: (Green tea leaf extract, Guarana seed extract, Red & white grape extracts, Grapefruit extract, Black carrot extract, Vitamin B3)
Alfalfa grass juice powder, Organic wolfberry fruit powder, Stevia
Slique essential oil blend: Slique essential oil blend: (Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)† rind oil, Tangerine (Citrus reticulata)† rind oil, Spearmint (Mentha spicata)† leaf oil, Lemon (Citrus limon)† rind oil, Ocotea (Ocotea quixos)† leaf oil, Stevia leaf extract)
Vitamin and Mineral Blend: (Dipotassium phosphate, Monosodium phosphate, Magnesium oxide, Zinc gluconate)
Organic B vitamin blend (Guava extract, Holy basil extract, Citrus limon extract)
Ascorbic acid, Molybdenum glycinate, Niacin, Copper gluconate, Biotin, Vitamin A acetate, Sodium selenite, d-Calcium pantothenate, Chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine HCl, Potassium iodide, Methylcobalamin
†Premium essential oil
Pure Protein Complete
PRODUCT FACTS
- An excellent source of protein (25 grams)*
- Formulated with a variety of amino acids to support muscle mass*
- Provides protein metabolism support*
- Supports ATP production, the energy currency of the body*
- Helps build lean muscle*
- Functions as a post-workout muscle recovery supplement*
INGREDIENTS
Pure Protein Complete Proprietary Blend: rBGH-free whey protein concentrate, Pea protein isolate, Goat whey protein concentrate, Egg albumin, Organic hemp seed protein, elevATP® (Ancient peat, Apple extract)
Enzyme Proprietary Complex: Alpha and Beta amylase, Protease, Lipase, Lactase, Cellulase and L. acidophilus, Papain, Bromelain
Other Ingredients: Organic evaporated cane juice, Cocoa powder, Xanthan gum, Natural flavors, BCAA Mix 2:1:1 (L-Leucine:L-Isoleucine:L-Valine), Sodium chloride, Amino acid blend (L-Glutamine, L-Methionine, L-Lysine), Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) leaf extract, Orange (Citrus sinensis)† peel oil, Luo han guo (Siraitia grosvenorii) fruit extract
†Premium essential oil
LET'S CONNECT
We hope this blog is helpful for you as you're deciding which Young Living Meal Replacement or Protein Powders to incorporate into your nutrition regiment. If there's anything we can do to support you, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Teri Secrest
Elizabeth Rose
719-502-1017
Teri@TeriSecrest.coom
When you make a commitment to your health, Young Living loves to reward you!
Loyalty Rewards is Young Living's completely customizable monthly wellness box delivered straight to your door with the products you choose. PLUS, each month you will earn reward points that can be used to purchase free products, AND you can receive Young Living's Gift-With-Purchase each month that your order qualifies.
Congratulations on joining this amazing program that will help you on your wellness journey!
NOTE: Whatever day of the month your loyalty order date is set for BE SURE to change your order the day BEFORE, as your order will process and ship at 12:01am Mountain Standard Time while you are sleeping! For example, if your Loyalty Rewards day is the 15th, you'll need to change your order before midnight on the 14th.
*Best Practice: Add your items to your Loyalty Rewards order BEFORE removing items from last month's order. This will prevent an accidental cancelation of your Loyalty Rewards order.
How to Manage Your Loyalty Order
First, grab your member number and password. If you haven't set up your password yet, be sure to check the email you used upon check out for an email from Young Living.
Then, log in to your Young living account at www.YoungLiving.com
Next, select “my account” and choose “Loyalty order” from the menu.
The screen that opens is where you can make all of your modifications. Besides changing your products, you can also change or modify your address, your shipping method or change your payment method. Simply hit the pencil next to the section you'd like to change and update your information. Changing your address on this screen will only update your Loyalty Rewards address. If you move, give Young Living a call and update your account address.
All of the items that were shipped during your last loyalty order will be listed on this screen as well. You will want to add the new products you'd like BEFORE you remove the products from last month. Begin to add products to your new loyalty order by using the Quick Add Box. You can also use the tabs above to shop for oils or products you're looking for.
When you select the “Add to Loyalty Order” button, your loyalty rewards order will automatically be updated and they will ship out with your next order.
After adding your products, remove any products you no longer want by selecting "Remove" or "Save For Later" 
Should you wish to process your order right away, you can select the “Process now” button and you can also change your processing day. You can select one that is sooner or later than your current processing day.
As you change your products, your changes are saved. There is no save changes button.
Remember, your Loyalty Reward order only needs to be 50pv to enjoy earning the reward points. If it goes below 50pv you will not receive points. There are great gifts that Young Living will add to your box as their Gift With Purchase when you order goes over 190pv, 250pv and 300pv. If your order is close to one of these PV amounts then you may wish to add another small something so that you earn the Gift With Purchase.
Please contact us should you need any help or have any questions.
You can reach the team at:
Teri Secrest 719-502-1017
Elizabeth Rose 833-357-577
Beverly Banks 904-822-1788
When it comes to energy where would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10?
We've all had days where we feel like we can't keep our eyes open, no matter how much coffee, Red Bull or 5-hour energy we consume. It's a common struggle to stay alert and energized throughout the day, especially when you're juggling multiple tasks and days are unpredictable and filled with stress. If you’re looking for some real good energy all day here are some simple things you can start doing on a daily basis to make sure that your body gets what it needs to function well.
#1 Just Add Water
Our bodies are composed mainly of water (around 70%), so it stands to reason that staying hydrated is a major plus in the health department. Hydrating helps us maintain good energy levels throughout the day. Make sure that you're drinking enough water - even if you don't feel thirsty - in order to keep your energy up! Aiming for 8 glasses of water a day is a good benchmark. To make sure that you reach this goal easily, try keeping a reusable bottle on hand at all times or setting small reminders throughout the day to take a sip of water every now and then! Not too fond of plain water? Skip chemical filled drops and flavor additives and reach for real lemon or toss in a few cut strawberries or cucumber. You can even add food grade essential oils like lemon, orange or lime. This will make drinking, much needed, water a pleasure.
#2 Get Up and Get Going
Exercise increases the amount of oxygen going into our bodies. Good oxygen means more energy! Don't worry, you don't need to go to the gym. It can be as simple as getting up and going for a walk. Just 30 minutes of walking significantly increases oxygen levels in the body. Increased oxygen levels means that your brain is getting more oxygen, which helps balance emotions and enhances mental function and memory capacity. Elevated oxygen levels in the brain helps with overall mood and happiness ... and when you're happy, you naturally have more energy and increased cognitive ability. Check out this video for more details on walking.
#3 Take A Break!
Taking regular breaks allows our brains and bodies to reset themselves; this is especially true when it comes to managing our energy levels throughout the day. Try setting aside 10 minutes every few hours where you can relax and recharge. This could be anything from stretching or taking a walk outside to reading or closing your eyes for a moment. If you can, put your face in the sun and allow all of that natural vitamin D to recharge your energy.
#4 You Are What Your Eat
Food is fuel for our bodies, so it's important to fill up on nutritious snacks and meals throughout the day. Eating healthy foods will give your body the nourishment it needs to stay energized. Focus on incorporating fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins into your diet as much as possible. It’s also wise to limit sugary snacks and drinks during the day; while they may provide a short burst of energy initially, their effects aren't long lasting. If you need a boost of nutrition fueled energy, check out my favorite source for on the go nutrition, NingXia Red.
#5 Make the Most of Your Sleep
When we get between 7-9 hours of sleep per night, the body goes through a restoration process. Everything you thought about during the day and all the emotions you experienced are able to be processed while you sleep. Our brain needs sleep to be at its best for a full day of going and doing. Even the muscles in our body and our skeletal structure benefit from several quality ours of laying horizontal. Plus, food is digested and all the wonderful metabolic functions that our bodies are so good at doing just keep on going while we sleep.
If you can't get 7-9 hours, make the most of your sleep by encouraging good deep sleep.
Here is an amazing video all about making the most of your sleep:
Conclusion
Having real good energy all day long can be such a life changer for you! With some simple adjustments such as adding water, going for a walk, taking breaks and eating right, you can tap into the energy you've been missing. Give these tips a shot today --you won't regret it!
To your health!
Teri Secrest
Let's Connect!
If you're interested in taking your energy to the next level, give me a call at 719-502-1017 and let's have a chat. I would love to help you reach your health goals.
