You Have 3 Brains – Say What?
Dr. Olivier Wenker, MD, DEAA said in his presentation at the 2019 Young Living Convention that your body has three “brains” that control your overall health. The first is the brain, the second is your heart, and the third is your gut (stomach). After all, if your gut is not feeling well, the rest of you is not feeling well either…..right! This blog article will focus on the “Gut” as it appears to be the center of healthiness!
Note: This blog article was inspired by a magazine article by Casey Hersch in the December 2021 Costco Connection. Key points by Casey are captured below!
Gut Health, Your Health
The journey your food takes from the first bite after entering your mouth to its breakdown by stomach acids and enzymes on its way through your digestive tract is an amazing one. But there is so much more going on. The health of your gut has a dramatic impact on your overall health as well!
The Microbiome Ecosystem
Dr. Emeran Mayer, a gastroenterologist, neuroscientist, and research professor at UCLA, studies the ecosystem inside the gut – known as the “microbiome” – which comprises trillions of microbes and networks that affect the rest of your body.
A huge proportion of your immune system is in your gastrointestinal tract, Mayer says. “The gut is a hub of the immune system,” he says. This hub distributes information from the brain, environment, and diet throughout the entire body cell and organ, and “all these systems are essential for our lives and health are packaged into the gut” explains Mayer.
Since roughly 75% of the immune system resides in your gut’s walls, you are able to reverse disease trends once you understand its influence on the circular feedback loops inside us all.
Neurologist Dr. David Pelmutter says that in the past the brain was considered separate from other body parts. In reality, the brain’s function is intimately dependent on output provided by the gut’s microbiome.
Optimizing Microbial Health
Fortunately, as microbiome science emerges, many health experts agree on recommendations that, if implemented, will improve the brain-gut-microbiome network while making us feel happier and healthier. Mayer suggests optimizing the health of the microbial ecosystem in the gut through a diet and lifestyle that not only feed the gut microbes but contribute to the resilience of the systems hours there!
Digestive health is really where your health begins!
Young Living Products for Gut Health
Obviously, a healthy diet and a consistent exercise routine can do wonders for the “gut microbiome” but sometimes it is not enough; therefore, taking several supplements can keep your gut’s microbiome humming. Most of you have heard of probiotics and enzymes, but there are prebiotics too!
Young Living offers a plethora of products that can support gut health. According to the “Supplements Desk Reference by Jen O’Sullivan, the following supplements (taken regularly) help support your gut!
For Adults
Life 9
Life 9 is a proprietary, high potency probiotic that combines 17 million live cultures from nine beneficial bacteria strains that promotes healthy digestion, support gut health, and help maintain normal intestinal function for the overall support of a healthy immune system. Life 9 is specially designed with special delayed-release capsules, a dual-sorbent desiccant, and a special bottle and cap that ensure product freshness.
Life 9 has 9 strains to give you full-spectrum support, but what is interesting is that the best time to take it is at night just before bed or a few hours after dinner on an empty stomach. Once you swallow it, it goes to work. Recommended as a daily routine or at least 3-4 times a week.
Essentialzymes-4
Essentialzymes-4 is a multi-spectrum enzyme complex specially formulated to aid the critically needed digestion of dietary fats, proteins, fiber, and carbohydrates commonly found in the modern processed diet. The dual time-release technology releases the animal-plant-based enzymes at separate times within the digestive tract, allowing for optimal nutrient absorption.
It contains bee pollen which is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to help build your immune system and support brain function and alertness. This digestive enzyme also contains essential oils to help it become more bioavailable.
Essentialzyme
Essentialzyme is a good choice if you are looking for a broad-spectrum digestive enzyme that also supports hormones. It is good for those who need help absorbing B12, Calcium, Iron, and Proteins. Essentialzyme should be used by people who have low stomach acid.
Essentialzyme is a bi-layered, multienzyme complex caplet specially formulated to support and balance digestive health to stimulate overall enzyme activity to combat the modern diet. It contains Tarragon, Peppermint, Anise, Fennel, and Close essential oils to improve overall enzyme activity and support healthy pancreatic function.
DiGize Essential Oil
Occasionally we eat something or too much of something that affects our gut right away. In this situation, you need to soothe your gut as quickly as possible! In this situation, Young Living has an oil called DiGize
DiGize® essential oil blend combines Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Fennel, Lemongrass, Anise, and Patchouli for a soothing experience when massaged over the abdomen. It contains antioxidants and may support the digestive system when taken internally.
An embarrassing Personal Story
An embarrassing story about DiGize! I woke up one morning with my stomach not feeling so well and immediately headed to the “porcelain throne”. The problem was I was supposed to be driving to the airport to catch a flight in 2 hours! The gut-wrenching feeling was not going away, and my wife said my face was pale as a ghost! I was afraid I was going to miss the flight! My wife immediately mixed some DiGize with little water and said” Drink this NOW”! It tasted awful but my gut was feeling worse, so I did what I was told! About 10-15 minutes later, still on the “throne” my gut started to feel better, and the color was coming back in my face.
I don’t know what I had or how I got the gut problem, but DiGize saved the day and I made it to the airport in time.
For Children
Kidscents MightyPro (for kids and adults)
MightyPro is a unique, synergistic blend of prebiotics and probiotics in a supplement specially formulated for children. Think of “Pixie Stix’s” when you taste MightyPro. Packaged in easy, one-dose packets that can be taken almost anywhere you go, this supplement features over 8 billion active, live cultures to support digestive and immune health.
Kidscents MightyPro is the perfect way to introduce prebiotics and probiotics to your little ones or even your big ones. The convenient single-serving packets make them the perfect travel companion.
Caution: Just be sure not to let your fur babies have any! MightyPro contains xylitol, which can be toxic to dogs.
Kidscents Mightyzyme
Mightyzyme chewables contain enzymes that naturally occur in both that support and assist the digestive needs of growing bodies and normal digestion of foods. It can also be used for relief of occasional symptoms including fullness, pressure, bloating, stuffed feeling (commonly referred to as gas), pain, and/or minor cramping that may occur after eating.
TummyGize Essential Oil
TummyGize is a diluted version of DiGize, formulated just for kids. KidScents® TummyGize™ is a blend with a relaxing aroma that is great to use when your little one has feelings of disquiet and tummy discomfort. TummyGize also comes in a convenient roll-on that you can carry with you for those unexpected moments.
Summary
As you can see, there are many ways your “gut” can be impacted….both positively and negatively! If you feel your “gut” needs attention (the inside I mean), then I highly recommend taking some of the supplements from Young Living mentioned above.
I personally take Life 9 at bedtime, Essentialzme-4 in the morning…..and occasionally grab the MightyPro ….just because I like the Pixie Stix flavor. I also carry around a small bottle of DiGize when I know I will be eating out!
Do your own research, but Young Living makes some wonderful plant-based products that can help your “gut-brain” healthier. Forget the pharmaceuticals or over-the-counter temporary relief products as they could contain substances you don’t want in your body.
Shop our website for the products mentioned….you gut will Thank You!
