Blood sugar (or glucose levels in the blood) is the primary source of energy for the body's cells. Carbohydrates in the food we eat are digested and absorbed as glucose, then transported through the bloodstream, supplying energy to every cell in the body. The body is continually monitoring the levels of glucose in the blood (blood sugar) to ensure that it doesn t spike too high or dip too low. The goal is to maintaining a condition of internal stability necessary for optimal function. Keeping blood sugar in balance is important for: Energy levels, including optimal sleep Brain health, including moods and mental focus. Hormonal balance Weight loss Optimal health, including the optimal function of every organ BLOOD SUGAR SUPPORT KIT Diet is a primary tool for controlling blood sugar, ideally limiting the intake of foods that spike blood sugar, like sugar and carbohydrates. Increasing the intake of healthy fats, and supporting the body s ability to digest and assimilate fats, can also help curb hunger cravings and sustain blood sugar levels for longer periods of time. Essential Oils that Support the Organs of Blood Sugar Regulation Pancreas, Liver, Adrenal Glands - can also help to bring the body into optimal balance: Pancreas: The digestive system breaks down the carbohydrates from food into glucose which goes straight into the bloodstream, causing blood sugar concentrations to rise. The pancreas releases insulin to transport the glucose into the cells. As more and more cells receive glucose, blood sugar levels come down to normal again. Excess glucose is stored as glycogen (stored glucose) in the liver and muscles. If you have not eaten for a while and blood glucose concentrations drop, the pancreas releases another hormone called glucagon. Glucagon triggers the breakdown of glycogen into glucose, thus pushing blood glucose levels back up to normal. Liver: The liver acts as the body s glucose (energy) reservoir and helps to maintain steady and constant blood sugar levels by balancing the uptake, storage and release of glucose depending on the body s need for energy. More specifically, excess glucose is removed from the blood, and converted into glycogen (the storage form of glucose) which is stored in the liver. When blood sugar levels drop, the liver initiates a process called glycogenolysis where glycogen is converted back into glucose, and gradually released into the bloodstream until levels approach normal range. If the body s glycogen stores dwindle, the liver helps to produce glucose through a process known as gluconeogenesis or by converting other sugars into glucose. Finally, the liver produces ketones from fats when glucose is in short supply. Adrenal Glands: A blood sugar imbalances can exhaust the adrenals. For example, eating a sugary meal will spike then quickly crash blood sugar, requiring the adrenals to release cortisol to stabilize blood sugar. Similarly, stress hormones such as adrenaline (epinephrine) can increase blood sugar levels to meet your body s demands for energy. Every stress response is a blood sugar response and fatigued adrenal glands can drop cortisol, and blood sugar, levels.
The adrenals are small hormone producing glands that sit on the top of the kidneys. Their location is deep in the mid back under the lower ribs. The adrenal glands should make the necessary amount of hormones in a balance, without producing too much or too little. Adrenal Dysfunction Hyper Cortisol One of the major hormones made by the adrenal glands is cortisol. Too much cortisol can cause symptoms of: Weight gain around the waist Poor sleep/fatigue Elevated blood sugars Menstrual irregularities Increased thirst Higher blood pressure and even more frequent infections Cortisol production is usually highest in the morning before we eat, with levels gradually tapering throughout the day. Some people experience the opposite, low in the morning when they have terrible fatigue and high at night, not allowing them to get their much needed rest. ADRENAL BALANCE Helps Adrenals remain steady in the face of stress Adrenal Fatigue Apply Adrenal Balance as needed (2-3 times daily or during stressful or anxious moments) to Adrenal glands on lower mid-back one fist above the 12th rib on each side. The adrenal glands were designed to deal with stress in small spurts rather than in periods of days or months (or even years). Chronic stress will overwork the adrenal gland to the point of exhaustion and eventually they become too fatigued to meet the needs of the body. Symptoms of exhausted adrenals include: Fatigue/poor sleep Sugar or salt cravings Low blood sugar A history of low blood pressure Skin rashes The Professional Line ADRENAL BALANCE Blend is uniquely formulated to balance and support both hyper and hypo adrenal conditions and consistently works on almost every client tested.
LIVER VITALITY Helps restore optimal liver function. The liver is a soft, pinkish brown, triangular organ located in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity. It is the largest internal organ and performs many important functions including being a major organ of blood sugar regulation. It stores glucose (glycogen) for use between meals and it makes glucose out of proteins for when we need the extra energy. Without healthy function, sugar cravings are a constant result. The liver plays many important roles in the body, including: Converting thyroid hormones from T4 to T3 which is the usable thyroid hormone. Synthesizing protein. Producing the bile that emulsifies dietary fats that are digested in the small intestine. Receiving and sending out cholesterol to where it is needed for cell membranes. Making our steroid hormones. Playing a vital role in the detoxification process. Removing toxins that would otherwise destroy cells. Apply 2-3 times daily directly over the liver (right side of body under breast. Can also be applied before sleep or during the night (for night waking). The superior edge of the liver goes up to the 4 intercostal space on the right anterior ribs and to the 5 intercostal space on the left. The inferior edge is the bottom edge of the ribs from the right all the way over to the left lower edge of the ribs at the mid-clavicular line.) Smelling the blend is also effective. Liver Dysfunction: Overload is Pandemic The liver supports almost every organ in the body and is vital for survival. The liver has over five hundred functions that support our physiology, the most important of which include detoxification and fat digestion. Our exposure to toxins in our environment, our compromised food sources, drugs, alcohol, sugar and malnutrition are assaults to the health and the function of the liver. Infections such as hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, alcohol damage, fatty liver, cirrhosis, cancer and drug damage have all become more prevalent. Fatty liver is considered by many doctors to be the most common disease in America and is a major risk factor for diabetes, heart attack and cancer. However, the good news is that the liver has a great capacity to regenerate and has a large reserve capacity. In most cases, the liver only produces obvious symptoms after extensive damage. The Professional Line LIVER VITALITY Blend is uniquely formulated to redirect the liver towards healthy resonance and recovery.
PANCREATONE Tones and balances pancreas for optimal function The pancreas is located deep in the abdomen between the stomach and the spine. It secretes digestive enzymes that help break down and digest proteins (protease), fats (lipase) and carbohydrates (amylase) in the small intestines as well as the hormones insulin and glucagon which work together to regulate blood sugar levels. The Pancreas helps with digestive functions, producing and releasing digestive enzymes and an alkaline fluid called pancreatic juice. These are transferred via a system of ducts within the pancreas into the small intestine to alkalinize the intestinal contents. The pancreas also secretes digestive enzymes that help in the break down of proteins (protease), fats (lipase) and carbohydrates (amylase) in the small intestines. The Pancreas also produces and secretes the hormones, insulin and glucagon, work together to maintain the proper level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to be used by the body for energy. Pancreatic Overload & Fatigue is Rampant Stress-related cortisol in the body and the consumption of sugars or too many carbohydrates can force the pancreas to constantly release insulin, leading to pancreatic fatigue, low enzyme levels, hormone imbalance, digestive distress and low energy. Apply to pancreas which is located on the left side of the body. If you put your hand on your belly button and move over to the left then up until you feel the ribs, your hand will be over the pancreas. The Professional Line PANCREATONE Blend is uniquely formulated to tonify and support the pancreas for overall vitality and function. Apply before meals or smell before bed or during night waking to help balance blood sugar levels.
BLOOD SUGAR REGULATION Helps manage blood sugar and between meals cravings Sugar cravings can be very intense and hard to overcome. Often, the cravings are driven by yeast or other pathogens that live off the sugar or carbohydrates, making the cravings hard to suppress by shear will power alone. Vibrant Blue Oils Blood Sugar Regulation blend is composed of oils known for their hunger management effects to help you overcome those cravings and curves appetite between meals. Peppermint oils helps to curb appetite and suppress cravings. Ginger oil is a stimulant to increase energy levels throughout the day. Cinnamon Bark oil helps the body to metabolize sugars. Grapefruit oil and lemon oil help Not only do my clients love the taste, they notice a real difference in sugar cravings. I also suggest clients use it in their daily water because it tastes so good, it increases their water consumption! -Courtney Cronk, NTP Apply: Add to 3-5 drops to glass of water and drink in between meals between meals during the day to help manage hunger and overcome cravings. Place a drop on the inside of the cheek as cravings arise. Ingredients: Pink Grapefruit, Lemon, Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark, Celery Seed, and Ginger.