Vibrant Living Tips

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Oil Pulling: Simple but Effective

Oil pulling is an age old Ayurveda process which works on the root cause of symptoms and helps the body in its healing process, hence takes significant amount of time in giving you the desired results. The cost is the price of a daily spoonful of coconut oil–cheaper than even a vitamin tablet. Yet it is one of the most powerful forms of therapeutic techniques available.

Oil pulling or oil swishing involves swishing oil in the mouth. Ayurvedic literature describes oil pulling as capable of both improving oral health and treating serious and systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus or asthma. According to Dr. F. Karach, M.D, oil pulling is very simple, completely harmless, and inexpensive therapy which totally heals head-aches, bronchitis, tooth pain, thrombosis, eczema, ulcers and diseases of stomach, intestines, heart, blood, kidney, liver, lungs and women’s diseases. It heals diseases of nerves, paralysis, and encephalitis. It prevents the growth of malignant tumors, cuts and heals them. Chronic sleeplessness is cured.

The oil, usually coconut or sesame, is "worked" in the mouth by pushing, pulling, and drawing it through the teeth for a period of 15 to 20 minutes. It is done one to three times a day on an empty stomach. The best time is in the morning before eating breakfast, but can be done before any meal. The used oil is discarded and the mouth rinsed out with water. The oil is never swallowed because it is loaded with bacteria, toxins, pus, and mucous.
VIBRANT LIVING TIP: Enhance your oil pulling exercise by supplementing with enzymes, and in particular for de-toxing, PureZyme. Taken between meals, this formula digests harmful proteins in the blood, allowing better circulation, immunity and well-being.

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5 Ways to Reduce Inflammation

Inflammation is behind most diseases as well as chronic pain and even emotional disturbances. Use these five points to reduce or prevent inflammation in your body.

1. Make sure to get your omega-3 fatty acids. EPA, one of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, fish oil, and algae-based supplements along with DHA, has anti-inflammatory properties. Unfortunately, plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids like flaxseed and walnuts provide alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which does not have anti-inflammatory properties until it's converted by your body to EPA and only a very small amount of ALA gets converted. To truly reap the anti-inflammatory benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, it’s best to consume EPA directly by eating fish, taking fish oil, or an algae-based EPA and DHA supplement.
2. Avoid omega-6 fatty acids and trans fats. Omega-6 fatty acids promote inflammation in the body through the production of inflammatory compounds. Most people eat way too many omega-6 fats, which you will find in corn, soybean, and cottonseed oils. Another type of pro-inflammatory fats are trans fats, found in any products with “partially hydrogenated oil” in the ingredient list. They are usually found in baked goods, shortening, and margarines.
3. Avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates. Sugar and refined carbohydrates contribute to elevated blood sugar and insulin levels, which may cause and exacerbate inflammation. In addition, sugar and refined carbs also contribute to weight gain and can make it more difficult to lose weight. Excess body fat is another major contributor to inflammation.
4. Eat antioxidant-rich foods. Free radicals are highly reactive compounds that can damage the cells of your body and create and contribute to chronic inflammation. Antioxidants are able to neutralize these free radicals to reduce inflammation. Antioxidants include vitamins A, C, and E as well as the colorful pigments of fruits and vegetables.
5. Make sure you’re getting plenty of vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with several inflammatory and autoimmune conditions like Crohn’s disease and multiple sclerosis, though it’s specific role has not yet be elucidated. The two main sources of vitamin D are the sun and food. Many people, especially those who live further away from the equator, don’t get much sun exposure especially during the winter. When you aren’t making enough vitamin D in your skin from sun exposure, make sure to include food food sources of vitamin D like fish and egg yolks and foods that are fortified with vitamin D like almond or coconut milk.
VIBRANT LIVING TIP: Use PureZyme enzyme formula. Protease dissolves protein deposits in the joints and ligaments, as well as in the blood that leads to pain and chronic inflammation.

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Thumping to Enhance Immunity

Thump the thymus gland over the center of your chest to BOTH calm the energies of the "Triple Warmer" (your fight or flight response mechanism) and to strengthen your immune function. It is one of the few ways to reduce your stress and increase your immune function simultaneously. As is well-documented, stress is one of the primary causes for compromised immune function and many diseases. Thumping the Thymus has been shown to increase T-Helper Cells. T1 cells help protect you against cancer, supports HIV and kills viruses. T2 cells go after bacteria. They are also beneficial for allergies and auto-immune diseases. The thymus gland is linked between the mind and the body thus when there is emotional or physical disturbance can cause the thymus gland to shrink and cause depletion in this vital life energy. You may thump in the middle of your chest with your fist (think Tarzan) on the point shown on the picture. Or, you may want to rub softly or firmly or scratch with four fingers of your hand. Do this for about 20 seconds and breathe deeply in and out. You can also add an affirmation such as “all is well in my world.”
COMMENT: The field of neuro-lymphatic massage is quickly gaining popularity. It is based on principles of acupuncture as it relates to nervous system functions. Further research and successes in the fields of kinesiology and neuro-linguistic programming have solidified these practices that have become mainstay recommendations for many alternative health care professionals.
VIBRANT LIVING TIP: Use Formula E-4 to energetically support the thymus. E-4 is a "foundational" energy and enhances the production of Killer T-cells for greater immunity.

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