Soar to Success April 2019

Digesting Life with the Help of Essential Oils Life is challenging. There is so much to digest every day – and I’m not just talking about food. We process and digest things physically, mentally and emotionally. Some people have iron clad stomachs and digestive systems. You know these people: they eat anything DQG IHHO JUHDW 7KH\ FDQ EH DW WKH FHQWHU RI FRQ ߒ LFWV and not be phased. Conversely, some people are more sensitive to their physical world, certain mindsets and emotions. When a person is sensitive to something, the body produces autonomic responses to protect from the perceived or real stress. The digestive systems aren’t just for digesting food, as we once thought. It is an incredible communication system that also sends messages all over the body, including the brain. When the brain is in a state of stress, it becomes more challenging for the digestive system to function at its peak. Why? Because when a person is stressed, the mind is not thinking of GLJHVWLQJ IRRG 7KH PLQG ZDQWV WR ߑ QG D ZD\ WR EULQJ you back into balance, so it seeks ways for comfort and peace. Regaining balance becomes the priority for the mind – even if they body is hungry. Naturally Support the Digestive System Yes, offering the digestive system extra support, through pure water, whole food enzymes, probiotics, fermented foods, and essential oils can make a tremendous difference in the function of the digestive system. 3 Essential oils to help balance and support the digestive system. * • 'LJHVW]HQ 2SWLRQ GLOXWHG GURSV UXEEHG RYHU WKH VWRPDFK • *LQJHU 2SWLRQ GLOXWHG GURSV RQ the bottom of both feet, • 3HSSHUPLQW 2SWLRQ GLOXWHG GURSV LQ WKH EHOO\ EXWWRQ DigestZen E\ 'ď7(55$ LV DQ HVVHQWLDO RLO EOHQG designed to support the digestive system. This is one of the oils that worked for me right away. It is amazing! When in doubt, this is an excellent place to start supporting the digestive system. This unique oil can help with a variety of issues from By Heather McKinney Wiegering, PhD