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Young Living Sulfurzyme contains MSM. MSM is a naturally occurring sulfur compound found in the human body. MSM is related to sulfur which is a critical nutrient that is needed for detoxification and for inflammatory conditions. Sulfur is an important antioxidant that produces glutathione. Without sulfur, glutathione cannot work. Glutathione is called the mother antioxidant. It is the master detoxifier of every cell in the body. (For more in depth explanation about glutathione go to the Health and Wellness section on Sanodivita.com).

*MSM Improves Body’s Ability to make it’s own antioxidants
*MSM  is a natural analgesic or pain killer, especially with chronic pain
*MSM improves bodies absorption of vitamins C, B, A, D, E, CoQ10, Calcium, Magnesium, and Selenium
*MSM is a strong antioxidant
*MSM detoxifies and increases a cells ability to excrete waste
*MSM helps with nerve cells to start excreting waste products, especially in heavy metal toxicity
*MSM may alleviate symptoms of a large number of allergies, including food allergies, inhalation allergies and others
*MSM very effectively fights inflammation resulting from autoimmune responses
*MSM  has been found to have anti-parasitic action
*MSM for diabetics means improving cellular glucose uptake to help balance blood sugar level
*MSM has demonstrated ability to help muscle soreness or cramps working for the elderly all the way to the athlete
*MSM gives relief from stomach acidity and constipation
*MSM allows the body to more effectively take up oxygen
*MSM helps the immune system
*MSM helps keep the skin smooth and youthful and hair glossy
Sulfur is necessary for the production of collagen and keratin.

Young Living Sulfuzyme comes in a powder form and in capsules.
“Sulfurzyme is a unique combination of MSM, the protein-building compound found in breast milk, fresh fruit and vegetables, and NingXia Wolfberry. Together, they create a new concept in balancing the immune system and supporting almost every major function of the body. Of particular importance is the ability of MSM to equalize water pressure inside of the cells – a considerable benefit for those plagued  with bursitis, arthritis, and tendinitis.
NingXia Wolfberry supplies nutrients to enhance the proper assimilation and metabolism of sulfur.

Ref:
The MSM Miracle. Medical Information Foundation. Mindel, Earl
MSM Health May Be Related to Its Sulfur Content by Dr. Mercola
Essential Oils Desk Reference Life Science Publishing

SUPER BRAIN YOGA

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“Brain yoga is also fondly known as Super Brain Yoga due to its miraculous properties in healing and improvising the brain functions. It is an ancient technique that improves quality and quantity of life.” It has been said to help with dementia, Alzheimer’s, autism, behavioral disorders and ADHD.

This is what it is all about:
*transforms lower energy centers into higher energy centers to improve brain function by opening the chakra flow
*stabilizes energies of the heart! forehead! throat! and other energy centers called chakras
*works toward balancing both hemispheres of the brain with breathing and acupressure
*rejuvenates and invigorates after stress
*improves clarity and sharpness
*yoga along with controlled breathing triggers biochemical changes in our brain
*yoga and meditation along with “watching the breath” is believed to expand the cerebrum capacity and memory
*calms! focuses! better memory! flexibility! improved posture!
*strengthens major muscle groups, posture and reduces anxiety and depression

This is how to do it:
*stand straight, feet pointed forward and slightly apart, standing with weight evenly dispersed to each foot
*place your tongue on the roof of your mouth
*left arm crosses over front of the body, bending at the elbow with the left hand grasping right earlobe making sure the thumb is in the front of the ear
*do the same with the right arm, crossing it over the left arm, elbow bent and the right hand grasping the left earlobe
*squeeze both earlobes gently during the complete exercise
*inhale while lowering the body into a squat, go down as far as you can holding a few seconds then exhaling on the way up
*continue the exercise for 3-5 minutes or 15-20 times always with tongue on the roof of the mouth, inhaling as you go down to the squat and exhaling when coming back to the standing position, always giving a pressure squeeze to the earlobes

To enhance the yoga experience there are several Young Living Essential Oils and supplements you can choose from. The Essential Oils can be diffused or applied to the body as you perform the exercise.
Essential Oil Blends:
*Brain Power – calming, uplifting, increases mental capacity, lifts brain fog
*Clarity – may help memory retention, mental alertness, oxygenate the brain and stimulate low energy
*Common Sense – help remain calm and relaxed, enhances clarity of thought and rational decision making
*En-R-Gee – improves energy and help with mental alertness
*Gathering – increase oxygen, greater focus and clarity, gives greater peace and balance in life
*Harmony – brings harmony and balance to chakras allowing energy to flow more efficiently through the body
Essential Oil Singles:
*Cardamon – may be beneficial in clearing confusion
*Lavender – mental clarity
*Lemon – memory improvement and clarity
*Peppermint – memory, elevates and opens sensory system
*Pettigrain – stimulates the mind and supports the memory
*Thyme –  thought to increase intelligentsia and aide concentration
Liquid Brain Power:
*MindWise – a liquid supplement that supports normal brain and heart function
*NingXia Nitro – essential oils with naturally powerful ingredients to clear the mind and enhance mental fitness
*OmegaGize – supports normal brain, heart, eye and joint health with omega 3 fatty acids and D3 which supports normal memory function

Ref.:  how to do the Super Brain Yoga in 3 minutes by Victor Dyovu
Reference Guide for Essential Oils

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Castor Oil Pack to Detoxify

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What does it do:
From Dr. Mercola – “When castor oil is absorbed through your skin (according to Cayce and McGarey), your lymphocyte count increases. Increased lymphocytes speed up the removal of toxins from your tissues, which promotes healing.”

What is a castor oil pack good for:
*promotes healing
*reduce inflammation (IBS, Arthritis, Strained Joints or Muscles)
*improve elimination (constipation)
*improve circulation (especially Lymph)
*pain (menstrual, joints, muscles)
*relaxation
*skin related issues

Where to apply:
*the whole abdominal area
*the specific joint or muscle with pain or injury
*lower abdominal area for menstrual issues
*right side of abdomen for liver detox

What is needed:
*Hexane free Castor Oil (Health Food Store, Amazon)
*undyed wool flannel (Health Food Store, Amazon)
*plastic wrap
*towel
*old clothes you don’t mind getting stained
*essential oils (optional, but I love to add them in)
*heating pad (optional)

Here’s what I do to detox target the liver area:
*lay a piece of plastic wrap on the table. Make it long enough to wrap once around your body
*place a piece of wool in the middle length of the plastic wrap (the wool should be large enough to cover the area to be treated)
*coat the piece of wool, thoroughly, with the castor oil (I spread it with my fingers)
*using the essential oil of your choice drop a few drops around the piece of flannel on the area to be treated
*carefully take the flannel and the plastic wrap and put on you abdomen wrapping the plastic wrap all the way around your body
*take the whole roll of plastic wrap and wrap it around your middle a couple of times
*lay down and cover the plastic wrap with a towel
*add the heat of the heating pad
*leave the pack on for 30-60 minutes
*remove and shower
*as with any detox, drinking lots of water to flush the toxins out of the body is extremely important. Add a drop of Citrus, Peppermint, or Spearmint Essential Oils to your water.

If you need to target a pain, apply it directly to that painful area. An example would be say for knee pain. You can layer on a few essential oils right on the painful area. For knee pain I might layer Peppermint, Copaiba and Ginger. Follow the above directions, applying the castor oil to the piece of flannel then put it on the pain, wrap with Saran Wrap and apply a heating pad. I have even gone to bed for the night. Be careful with the heating pad not to burn yourself.

Some Essential Oils I use:
*Frankincense – for everything and anything
*DiGize – tummy troubles
*Copaiba – inflammation
*Lavender – calming and great for pain
*Aroma Siez – muscle tension
*Clary Sage – menstrual problems
*Helichrysum – liver ailments, lymph drainage and scar tissue
*Peace and Calming – insomnia, may help cleanse liver and calm lymphatic system

Einkorn Grain

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With the need for more food throughout the world our grain has become compromised. When the farmers created faster grain production they eliminated necessary steps to produce a healthy grain. With this quick processing we lose the enzyme needed for digestion. The producers find it more important to create higher yield so more money is made. “The wheat of today is not the same as the wheat of ancient times. Is it possible that this ancient staff of life has become the staff of death and disease today?” This new era of food production created new diseases and undiagnosed symptoms along with a new type of food poisoning. A lot of the pain and inflammatory processes may be caused by gluten intolerance.

Laboratory crossbreeding creates unnatural structures in wheat such as 42 chromosomes. These unfamiliar proteins cannot be digested by our bodies. “Einkorn, with it’s 1 genome, 14 chromosomes, low glycemic index, and very low gluten levels, is definitely our best choice. It is an ancient mineral-and vitamin-dense  grain that is very different from the 42-chromosome, man-made, genetically manipulated modern wheat that threatens the health of the people of the world today.”

Gary Young, being true to his tradition of seed to seal, has given us the Einkorn grain. It is his seeds, his land, his farming, his harvesting, and his production of the wonderful Einkorn products. As always, we can trust and count on perfection. That is what Young Living Products are about.

We can now enjoy making wonderful recipes with the Einkorn flour. There is a pancake mix which can be used for many different recipes besides just pancakes.

The spaghetti is another choice made with the nourishing Einkorn grain.  As always, I love adding the appropriate essential oils to enhance the flavor of my recipes.

Ref: Ancient Einkorn Today’s Staff of Life
– Hybrid Grains, GMOs and Chemicals TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
by D. Gary Young

Your YL Defense Against Germs

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*Take an Inner Defense everyday. This is a supplement containing the powerful Thieves blend.
*Drink NingXia Red. Highest anti-oxidant liquid dietary supplement from whole food sources. Helps remove the free radicals to help keep our cells healthy.
*Put a drop of Thieves essential oil on each foot. The pores of the feet are the largest, allowing the a Thieves essential oil to be absorbed into the body. Especially important for the children going back to school.
*Add Lemon essential oil to your drinking water. (Alkaline water is best). Lemon essential oil helps build white blood cells which are needed to fight infection.
*Take AlkaLime. This is an acid-neutralizing mineral formulation that keeps the body’s proper pH. Proper pH is important to keep the body’s  resistance up to help fight off disease. The effectiveness of essential oils are enhanced when the body’s blood and tissues are alkaline.
*Dip a q-tip in coconut oil. Swab the inside of the nose, using a clean q-tip for each nostril. On a clean q-tip put a drop of tea tree oil on each side of the q-tip. Swab the inside of each nostril, again, using a clean q-tip for each nostril. Germs enter the nose and mouth first, so kill them dead in their tracks.
*Add a drop of Thieves essential oil or Tea Tree essential oil on your Thieves toothpaste morning and night.
*Thieves lozenges are not only great for coughs, I love slowly dissolving one in my mouth whenever I have a scratchy throat. It disappears for me by morning.
*Gargle morning and night with Thieves mouthwash. This mouth wash was made so that it could be swallowed. Yes, gargle, swish and swallow. This is the way to help kill off the germs in the mouth.
*Use the Thieves spray to spray on your toothbrush and tongue scraper to keep it fresh and free of germs. This spray can also be sprayed into your mouth.
*Keep the non-toxic Thieves hand sanitizer to kill germs when you are on the go.
*Clean all surfaces with the Thieves cleaner to keep everything a non-toxic clean.
*The best is the home made nose spray. Order the empty, glass nose spray bottle from Amazon. Add: 1 drop each of these essential oils
Thieves, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender
and Copaiba.
Put 3-4 drops of any carrier oil. (ex.Grape seed oil)
Fill the bottle until full with distilled water
Shake each time before using. 1 spray up each nostril
as you need it. A few times a day should do it.

From Mayo Clinic: Your Heart And Hydration

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Heart Attack and Water:
A cardiologist determined that heart attacks can be triggered by dehydration.
Water and Aspirin should be good to go.
Drinking the water at the correct time is very important. This from a cardiac specialist: Drinking water at a certain time maximizes it’s effectiveness on the body.
*2 glasses of water after waking up (helps activate internal organs)
*1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal (helps digestion)
*1 glass of water before taking a bath (helps lower blood pressure)
*1 glass of water before going to bed (may help avoid stroke, heart attack and leg cramps)

Mayo Clinic on aspirin:
Dr. Virend Somers is a Cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic. He is the lead author of this report in the July 29, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6 am and 12 noon. Having one during the night, when at rest, means that something unusual happened. Somers and his colleagues have been working for a decade to show that sleep apnea is to blame.

1. If you take an aspirin or a baby aspirin once a day, take it at night. Aspirin has a 24-hour “half-life”. Most heart attacks happen in the wee hours of the morning. The aspirin will be at it’s morning peak by taking it at night.

2. Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve instantly on the tongue. This works faster than a tablet. Besides in your medicine cabinet, keep aspirin by your bedside, in the car, at work and at play. It’s about heart attacks.

RMHealthy.com. – 10 signs of a heart attack plus a few more
*Suffocating of Restriction
*Shortness of Breath
*Dizziness
*Sweating
*Feel like Flu or Cold coming on
*Nausea
*Vomiting
*Panic Attacks
*Tired or Fatiqued
*Pain in Chest area
*Shoulder or Arm pain
*Trouble Sleeping
*Intense Pain on the Chin

There may be  NO pain in the chest during a heart attack. The majority of people (about 60%) who had  heart attack during their sleep did not wake up. However, if a heart attack occurs you may wake up from your deep sleep. If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water. Afterwards call 911. Phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by. Say “heart attack and that you have taken 2 aspirins. Take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door. DO NOT LIE DOWN.

A Cardiologist has stated that if each person shares this with 10 people one life could be saved!

Now, no need to panic, right? It is important to remember heart attack prevention. Along with hydration, a heart healthy diet, plenty of exercise and supplementation it may be possible to prevent a heart attack or stroke. (Go to Sanodivita.com for more information on health and hydration. Go to Health and Wellness Tips and click on Dehydration.)

Young Living has wonderful supplements to help keep healthy.
Master Formula – His and Hers vitamins, minerals antioxidants and other nutrients to support each of the sexes nutritional needs.
Mineral Essence – contains more than 60 of the most efficiently absorbed ionic minerals available.
NingXia Red for superb antioxidants
Pure Protein Complete – 20 grams of protein supported by a specialized enzyme blend.
OmegaGize – get omega 3 fatty acids almond with D3 and CoQ10, all heart smart supplements.
PD 80/20 – a supplement formulated to provide natural cardiovascular support by replenishing the body with pregnenolone and DHEA.
Super B – less stress is best.
Sulfurzyme – MSM to support normal metabolic functions and circulation and support a healthy immune system.
The Slique Line – to aide in weight loss.

Ref.: Most of the content of this information was obtained through an e-mail to be passed on to others with the intent to inform people on some heart healthy smart facts.
RMHealthy.com

Sweetening The Low Glycemic Way

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Glycemic index is a measurement of glucose in a particular food that is released over a two to three hour period. Foods low on on the GI scale release glucose slowly and steady so to prevent a sudden spike in blood sugar. Only foods that contain carbs cause this spike; protein and fats do not. Protein and fats are considered to have a zero glycemic index.
Another way to reduce the glycemic index of sweet recipes is to use almond flour, a protein, to help keep a more level blood sugar level.
All sweeteners should be eaten in moderation because of the increased risk of weight gain, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancers.

Low Glycemic Sweeteners

Stevia – 0 Glycemic index
This is an herb 300 times sweeter than sugar. Having a slight aftertaste I always mix it with other sweeteners.

Yacon – 1 Glycemic index
This is from the Yacon plant. This complex sugar is broken down slowly and is considered a prebiotic for gut health. This reminds me of a lighter molasses. Has a date-prune taste. I like mixing this with stevia for a very low glycemic recipe.

Agave – 15 Glycemic index
Agave is from a cactus plant. It is lighter than honey, but similar in taste. A good brand is Madhava raw organic agave.

Brown Rice Syrup – 25 Glycemicu index
Made from boiled brown rice. Thick and light colored like honey. It is pretty sweet.

Lucuma – 25 Glycemic index
Made from the lacuna fruit. Tastes a bit like maple syrup.

Raw Honey – 30 Glycemic index
Being sweeter than sugar you can use less.

Coconut Palm Sugar – 35 Glycemic index
This evaporated sap is from the coconut tree and tastes slightly like brown sugar with similar texture.

Date Sugar – 68 Glycemic index
Made from dehydrated dates, retaining the nutritional benefits of dates. Not being processed or refined it is considered a healthier option. I love to make my own date paste out of fresh dates. This is guaranteed to blend well in a recipe.

In most of my recipes I combine the higher glycemic sweeteners with stevia. This  mimics a more sugary taste and helps keep costs down with some of the other sweeteners being more costly.

Another way to pack a recipe full of flavor is using Young Living Essential Oils.
Using the essential oils gives such an intense flavor less sweetener can be used.
I love to use Lemon, Lime, Orange, Tangerine, Citrus Fresh, Grapefruit, Cinnamon Bark, Nutmeg, Clove, Cardamon, Ginger, Lavender, Peppermint, Spearmint, Rosemary in all my sweet baking recipes. It makes a flavor that will not be duplicated with extracts. Only a few drops is needed in most recipes.

Keep an eye out on www.sanodivita.com for some new sweet treats using brown rice syrup and Lucuma powder.

Ref.: Sugar and sweetener guide
Authority nutrition
Organic authority
Organic lifestyle magazine
Total beauty

BANANA CAKE

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banana cake

Ingredients

4 eggs
1/2 cup organic vegan butter (Nutiva. Thrive Market or Amazon)
1/4 cup applesauce
4 ripe bananas
1 teaspoon Simply Organic lemon flavor
10 dates made into a date paste in food processor
1 tsp. stevia
1 vanilla bean cut and the middle scraped out
1 cup almond milk
3 cups Organic Almond Flour (Terrasoul. Terrasoul.com or Amazon

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

In a food processor:
*make date paste out of 10 dates
Add:
*1/2 cup vegan butter
*1 tsp. stevia powder or equivalent drops
*1/4 cup applesauce
*4 bananas
*lemon flavor
Blend well for at least 1 minute so the date paste is mixed well and smooth.

*Add the 4 eggs. Let them mix well with the other ingredients.
*Add the vanilla bean. Mix those vanilla bean particles well!

Mix in a large measure cup:
*3 cups Almond Flour, add 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda and 1/4 tsp. salt
1 teaspoon baking powder

Alternate adding the *flour mixture to the batter with the
*1 cup almond milk (try making it fresh)
Beat well after each addition. End up with the almond milk.

Bake in 2 oiled, lined with parchment paper and floured, round cake pans
In a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes

Almond Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 8oz. Pkg. of Kite Hill cream cheese
2  5.4oz. can of coconut cream (liquid drained)
1 1/2 tsp. stevia
2-3 tbs. agave
1/2 teaspoon lemon flavor
Adjust sweetness to your own taste.

Whip up the coconut cream with hand mixer. Add all the rest of ingredients in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
You will have enough icing to cover, generously, both layers and middle of the cake.
Garnish with chopped nuts.

ALMOND RICOTTA CHICKEN BREAST COVERED WITH CREAM SAUCE

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almond ricotta stuffed chicken

Ingredients

*4 organic chicken breast, slightly pounded out
*1 cup white organic wine
*1/2 cup olive oil
*5 cloves chopped garlic
*1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
*fresh Basil

Marinade the chicken in the white wine, olive oil garlic and red pepper flakes for at least an hour. Save the marinade.

Directions

The Stuffing
*1 cup Kite Hill almond ricotta cheese
*1/2 cup finely ground organic pecans (Terrasoul. Terrasoul.com or Amazon)
*3 tbs. dried organic chives
*1 teaspoon Simply Organic Italian Seasoning
*Juice from 1 organic lemon

Mix all ingredients together blending well in a food processor.

Divide the stuffing into fourths. Lay chicken breast out flat. Put stuffing in the middle, then folding the ends in and sides up and tie with string or just fold up the chicken pieces and keep them folded side down in the baking dish.

Place all the stuffed breasts in a baking dish.

Pour the marinade over the chicken.

Bake, uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes. Adjust time according to how big the chicken breast are.

The White Sauce
1 – 8 oz. Pkg. Kite Hill cream cheese
1/2 cup juice from the cooked chicken (if you didn’t cook the chicken use 1/2 cup organic broth.

1/2 cup organic almond milk

1/2 teaspoon Simply Organic garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon Simply Organic onion powder

13.4 oz. organic cannellini beans
Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend the sauce.
Heat up and pour over plated chicken breast. Top with chopped Basil.

Drizzle with Cream of Balsamic Vinegar.