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Give Wellness; Get Wellness

4/28/2015

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Raising a family and partaking in activities inherent to life in a mountain town brings awareness to other communities perched above the clouds around the globe. By way of our culture here in the Colorado high country, we have connections to people with passions in adventure that involve risk in the outdoors, to include climbing the formidable Mount Everest.

Unfortunately, despite the overwhelming abundance Mother Nature provides, disaster is always this potential force waiting to be reckoned with. On April 25th, it struck in the form of an earthquake severely impacting a very special, but already hungry and impoverished Himalayan nation of Nepal. The death toll has now climbed to 4,768 with more than 9,200 injuries, the country's National Emergency Coordination Center said early Wednesday. Eight million are affected, one million of them children.

A subsequent avalanche left Everest base camp looking like a nuclear war zone, one witness tweeted. At least 18 climbers are dead and dozens injured, with many more stranded and awaiting helicopter evacuation. 

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Human nature lends us to seek ways of helping in times of high need. Along with locally-tied Planet-Med, who is attempting to hand-deliver hundreds of tents and sleeping bags, one of our locally-based Himalayan tour guide companies, which currently has two groups near Mount Everest is lending relief. "One four-person outfit with the company has chosen to forgo its planned trek and assist American Red Cross efforts", according to one of our local papers. 

There are so many well-recognized relief organizations already in existence for global disaster situations, as well as new fundraisers and campaigns being formed by the minute in an effort to assist fellow mankind in its darkest hours, days, weeks, and maybe years ahead. While you may be inundated with requests and petitions to donate, please consider my offer as another soul in the quest of reaching out with the tools I have on hand.

As you continue to procure a well-life for your own family, now might be a great time to add essential oils to your toolbox. Now through the month of May, Mountain Gaia is offering to donate 25% of your retail purchases of doTERRA products through my online store for relief efforts in the most needed areas of Nepal. This money will go to the two campaigns below. To check them out or donate directly to them, click on the buttons below the images.

To give wellness, get your wellness first at www.mydoterra.com/mountaingaia. Thank you & Namaste!

Indiegogo

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Gimme Shelter - Nepal Village Earthquake Relief

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Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund
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Spring Cleaning - Do Your Body Good

4/28/2015

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Why Cleanse?

1. Because everyone I know does it?
        2. Because it's something I've heard I should do for my body?
                3. Because it could support some vital systems for my overall wellness...
                        ...like increased energy, decreased GI discomfort, improved mood, clear skin, balanced 
                        hormones, stabilized food cravings, and even clarity of thought and decision-making?
                                                                                   
                                                                              BINGO!

Okay, now that I've identified my "whys", how do I find out which cleanses do what, or if there's an off-chance there could possibly be a cleanse so comprehensive to attend to my total wellness?
What am I willing to put my body through and/or give up? My perception has always been that a cleanse has to involve sacrifices and perhaps be painful to work. From colonics to coffee enemas, juicing to green smoothies, vegan-only to "The Master Cleanse" (which Beyonce made popular), it's tough to know what's really going to do your body good - without harm, not only in the short term, but for the long haul. I don't want to succumb to a fad, but rather find a lifelong system of support with intermittent intense attention.

I spent a lot of time researching, watching various webinars, and reading a lot of articles, which led me on various potentially dangerous, but curious tangents of self-diagnosis, as there are many reasons people "cleanse". Shape magazine says that 2014 was the year of the cleanse diet, so it wasn't hard to find plenty of material. But what I was looking for was not a lose-weight-quick starvation diet that kept surfacing in all of my Googling. I'm not into drinking strange tea concoctions or limiting my diet to juices, nor am I willing to cut out whole grains, fruits, and dairy like so many others try to tackle. Rather, I wanted a "cleanse" that allowed me to eat balanced and attends to the true meaning of the word: cleansing my body of the inevitable build-up of toxins that we are constantly exposed to - from pesticides, disinfectants, gases, and metals that may be stressing our filtering systems. In time, as we age and/or live in unavoidable toxicity, our naturally-produced enzymes just aren't able to support the liver, kidneys, colon, lungs, and skin any longer. The domino effect of this shows up in our deteriorated mood, decreased energy, fuzzy focus, crappy complexion, dull hair, achy joints, inflammation, irritable gut, and additionally for women, adverse pre-, peri-, and post-menstrual symptoms. In extreme cases, our bodies become a breeding ground for abnormal amounts of yeast, which in some theories, open the door to cancer.

Coincidentally, this "system" I was hoping to find turned up in my own backyard. doTERRA! The very company that's quickly been earning my trust, and thus the singing of accolades for their essential oils, has what I was looking for. It's called the "Cleanse & Restore" system, also referenced as "Cleanse, Renew, & Restart". It consists of several easy-to-digest, readily absorbable and useable supplements to be taken in addition to a balanced diet and LOTS of water. I listened to tutorials and testimonies, and read through each product guide. I'm no nutritionist, but I did put in a few good years in upper level college health, fitness, and sports medicine courses, so I know enough to say this shtuff's for real! Literally, with doTERRA's uberconscious business practice in wellness, true to their Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade standards, their supplements don't skimp on prime-potent whole-food nutrients, extracts, enzymes, minerals, fibers, and essential oils for healing.

I'm currently in day 23 of this cleanse - I have one week left of the more "intense" or focused part of the system, and I'm anxious to report when the month is over.  It doesn't mean that everything I'm taking will suddenly stop going into my body. These products are meant to be on-going support at different intervals of intensity. doTERRA intends for the 10-day GX Assist and PB Assist+ relay to be repeated once each month or once every three months. My current plan is to get through Day 30 and cut back to the Zendocrine Essential Oil Blend, Lemon, and the Daily Nutrient Pack of the Omegas and Food Nutrients, as well as the Mito2Max for energy. I will also continue taking the Phytoestrogen supplement for additional hormonal support. Because I don't tend to eat processed foods, I will only take the TerraZyme as needed. (Read about all of these below.)

I will emphasize the consumption of water with the anticipation that your gut may overreact at times. There have been some foggy days mixed with lethargy and headaches as well. But if there's anything to be said about how I tend to do business on the outside and it's translation to my insides, there's gotta be some increased chaotic crap (literally, ewe!) before the house gets clean! 

30-Day "Cleanse & Restore" System

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*I swapped out the Slim & Sassy for 1-2 drops of Lemon in my water throughout the day.

Days 1-30

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dōTERRA TerraZyme™ Digestive Enzyme Complex is a proprietary blend of active whole-food enzymes and supporting mineral cofactors that are often deficient in cooked, processed, and preservative-laden foods. The powerful combination of digestive enzymes found in TerraZyme supports the body’s constant production of enzymes critical for healthy biochemical functions throughout the body, including healthy digestion of food nutrients and cellular metabolism of nutrients to energy. TerraZyme includes a variety of whole-food enzymes that help with the digestion of proteins, fats, complex carbohydrates, sugars, and fiber.
Detailed Product Information: TerraZyme
dōTERRA's Zendocrine™ Detoxification Complex* is a proprietary blend of whole-food extracts formulated to support the healthy cleansing and filtering functions of the liver, kidneys, colon, lungs and skin.  Each whole-food botanical extract was selected specifically to support organ capacity, to provide both protective cleansing and filtering functions for the body and to support the organ's own capacity to rid itself of stored toxic waste products.

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dōTERRA®'s Zendocrine Essential Oil Blend is a proprietary blend of therapeutic-grade essential oils of rosemary, cilantro, juniper berry, tangerine, and geranium that have been studied for support of the cleansing organs of the body. The blend is formulated to be used individually or in combination with the Zendocrine botanical extract complex.

                                                                     Available in a softgel.


Due to its high limonene content, Lemon is a powerful antioxidant that can help ward off free radicals. Taken internally, Lemon provides cleansing and digestive benefits, can soothe an irritated throat, and supports healthy respiratory function. One to two drops in drinking water throughout the day is great for an energy boost as well.

Days 11-20

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GX Assist is a combination of CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils and caprylic acid to help support a healthy digestive tract by creating an unfriendly environment for potentially harmful pathogens that can disrupt digestive immunities and cause digestive upset. GX Assist is formulated to be used for 10 days as a preparatory cleansing step before using PB Assist+® Probiotic Defense Formula.
Detailed Product Information: GX Assist

Days 21-30

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PB Assist+® is a proprietary formula of pre-biotic fiber and six strains of probiotic microorganisms in a unique double-layer vegetable capsule delivering 6 billion CFUs of active probiotic cultures and soluble pre-biotic FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides) that encourage culture adhesion and growth. The time-release, double-capsule delivery system protects sensitive probiotic cultures from stomach acid. PB Assist+ supports healthy digestive functions and immunities and is safe for use by all members of your family. 
Detailed Product Information: PB Assist+

On-going Support

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Daily Nutrient Pack
xEO MEGA® 
ESSENTIAL OIL OMEGA COMPLEX

dōTERRA xEO Mega® Essential Oil Omega Complex is a unique formula of CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils and a proprietary blend of marine and land-sourced omega fatty acids. Omega fatty acids help support healthy joint, cardiovascular, and brain health, and support healthy immune function.* A single daily dose of xEO Mega provides 950 milligrams of marine lipids (providing 300 mg of EPA, 300 mg of DHA, and 55 mg of other omega 3’s), and a blend of 200 mg of plant-sourced fatty acids. xEO Mega also includes 800 IU of natural vitamin D, 20 IU of natural vitamin E, and 1 mg of pure astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant carotenoid harvested from microalgae. 

MICROPLEX VMp™ 
FOOD NUTRIENT COMPLEX

dōTERRA Microplex MVp Food Nutrient Complex is balanced formula of bioavailable vitamins and minerals that may be deficient in our modern diets. The formula includes a balanced blend of essential antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E, and an energy complex of B vitamins. Also contained in the formula are calcium, magnesium, and zinc for optimal bone and metabolic health. Microplex MVp contains the dōTERRA Tummy Tamer botanical blend of Peppermint, Ginger, and Caraway to calm the stomach for those who may have experienced stomach upset with other vitamin and mineral products. This formula is encapsulated using sodium lauryl sulfate-free vegetable capsules, and does not contain wheat or dairy products.

*There is also a Lifelong Vitality Pack available, which comes with the enrollment kit pictured at the end of this post. It includes one more supplement called the Alpha CRS+® Cellular Vitality Complex.

Mito2Max

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dōTERRA Mito2Max is a proprietary formula of standardized plant extracts and metabolic cofactors that supports healthy cellular energy production. Mito2Max supports optimal mitochondrial function and aerobic capacity, and it supports stamina naturally without the use of harmful stimulants. Use Mito2Max as a healthy, long-term alternative to caffeinated drinks and supplements for increased energy and vitality.*

Photoestrogen

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Primary Benefits 
• Provides supplemental dietary phytoestrogens that balance and support normal hormone levels by binding with estrogen receptors in cells* 
• Provides nutritional support for managing harmful estrogen metabolites including the metabolite by-products of hormone replacement therapies* 
• Can be used to complement a program of eating right, exercising, and hormone therapy to help minimize the uncomfortable symptoms of PMS and transition through menopause* 
• Supports healthy bones, heart, breast tissue and other body structures and functions as a women ages* 

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Enroll and SAVE!

If you have yet to experience doTERRA's Powerfully Natural Wellness Products, maybe now's the time with a Spring Cleanse! Click on the image below of the Enrollment Kit designed specifically for this!
Included is you're $35 enrollment fee that gives you savings of 25% off retail for one year.

"Cleanse and Restore Kit"
Add it to your cart when enrolling!

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*Note this does not come with the Zendocrine™ Detoxification Complex.
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