Our brave new world of the 21st century bombards us with so much information and way too many choices. How do you make sense of it all and put into action what’s right for you as an individual? In this post modern area we are cruising through at lightening speed, switching to an intuitive-based system of living is your best option for navigating smoothly through all the seeming chaos. Many of you may already be ‘somewhat’ listening to your intuition for how to live, including what to eat. Maybe you just need encouragement to help you fine tune the intuitive gifts you were born with? While for some of you, using your intuition to live your daily life may be...

Here are your six steps to increased energy and longevity. These are easy steps you can implement today!First, let’s recap the highlights of what you’ve learned in this series on Human Longevity and Essential Oils Role; so, you'll understand WHY taking action is so important for your health and the quality of your life now and in the future. The natural life span of a human being is set at 125 years of age. The #1 factor linked to poor health and decreased life span is increased mitochondrial damage. Aging and decreased life span are linked to accumulated oxidative damage to mitochondrial DNA. Through the new science of epigenetics we now know that genetic predisposition to disease can be reduced/eliminated, or provoked...

Heavy metals and chemical toxicity have become a serious health threat in our modern day world. Your body's health is compromised daily by exposure to both heavy metals and chemical toxins. Sources of heavy metal contaminants and chemical toxins, include: Water supply. Seafood. Mercury fillings. Food additives. Plastics. Metals leached from cooking utensils. Environmental toxins such as pesticides and chemical fertilizers. And the list goes on. Boosting your body’s own natural detoxification processes is now a necessary self care routine you may wish to consider for maintaining your health. Especially, if you're planning to become pregnant, it is sound health wisdom to practice the things that encourage elimination of heavy metals and chemical toxins from your body and your life. Of...

To supercharge your energy and enhance longevity it’s all about your mitochondria. Read Increase Your Energy & Longevity Essential Oils to Use to come up to speed on your mitochondria. In our last article we talked about how oxidative stress has been the burning topic among research scientists over the past two decade. Why? Because Oxidative Stress speeds up the aging process and is the Genesis of all Disease. We also talked about research on essential oils showing their capacity as an effective intervention strategy to protect against oxidative stress.Now, let’s look at the role antioxidants play in reducing oxidative stress and a few dietary strategies you can use.In our last article we learned that Irwin Fridovich and his graduate student,...

Over the past two decades oxidative stress has been the burning topic of interest among biological researchers.During an emergency the mitochondria ATP 'Danger Response Mechanism' (short term response to a threat) is turned on. During these times Herculean type tasks may be performed. Have you ever heard of a person picking up an automobile that had fallen on someone? These excess energy demands are for short durations. When the 'Danger Response Mechanism 'demand for energy output doesn’t turn off then the genesis of disease results.  Researchers have observed the correlation between Severe Life Stress and Oxidative Stress in the Brain. Studies suggest that the high levels of cortisol from long-term stress can increase blood cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar, and blood pressure. These are common risk...