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IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE: KIDNEY & BLADDER CLEANSE SEASON

cleanse Jan 31, 2017

Cleanse disclaimer: Before I jump into the nitty gritty of how to best support the kidney and bladder I want to address how important it is to have an excretory system that is functioning and healthy. As we support these different organs and begin to cleanse them, they will be releasing toxins into the system…you do NOT want them to be STUCK in your body. So get the plumbing working well before you start on anything else. There are MANY colon supporting products that YL offers: Cleansing Trio, ICP, Digest & Cleanse, 3 Day Nutritive Cleanse, Comfort Tone, Life 9, Essentialzymes, Essentialzymes 4, and Detoxyme to name a few. Ok…detox disclaimer out of the way….moving on.

Cleanses Around the Calendar! Did you know that according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Chart that the winter is the best time to focus on cleansing and supporting your Excretory System (responsible for removing waste from our body)…specifically our Kidneys and Bladder

OH!!!! And guess what???? Young Living already has a product that does just that! It is called K&B. Before I go into some fun facts about K&B I think it is important to understand the function of a healthy set of kidneys. Check out this list!

 

*Remove waste and extra water from the blood.

*Help to control blood pressure in the body.

*Filter over 200 quarts of blood each day.

*Remove over 2 quarts of waste products and water that flow into the BLADDER as urine.

* Keep a stable balance of salts and other substances in the blood.

*Help purify the heat and acidity from the blood.

*Produce a hormone that aids in the formation of red blood cells in the marrow of the bone.

As we get older, changes in the kidneys cause them to lose some of their ability to remove wastes from the blood. The muscles in the ureters, bladder, and urethra tend to lose some of their strength as well.

Because the main function of the bladder and urethra is store and eliminate waste both prone to inflammation and infection. Essential oils (EOs) are highly effective at addressing both concerns safely and promoting overall wellness to this system.

EOs can be used to more effectively remove waste, and there are also oils with the ability to constrict the muscles or relax them. The emphasis is to get to the bottom of the dysfunction and address that, once you find the source essential oils can help to increase functionality – allowing the body do what it was designed to do.

Ok! Lets dive into K&B and why it is so amazing at supporting the Kidneys and Bladder.

In the winter we experience weather that is cold and wet. So it is important to introduce EOs that have a hot, dry, warming and stimulating effect on the body. You also want to bring the body back into balance by introducing oils that have a cool, dry, and relaxing elements. Check out the info below to see how these oils work together.

 

TINCTURE INGREDIENTS (extracted with 50% alcohol 50% water and vegetable glycerin)

Juniper berries- kidney stimulant to encourage cleansing and increased filtration

Parsley – Purifies the urinary tract

Uva Ursi – Mild diuretic, astringent, and UT remedy

Dandelion Root – used to address water retention, and support the digestive, gallbladder, and liver disorders

Roman Chamomile- increases bile flow and liver function

Royal Jelly – Rich in amino acids, minerals, and vitamins B5 and B6. It also stimulates the adrenal glands to increase energy.

 

EOs in K&B

Clove – one of the most effective oils against microbes (high in sesquiterpenes – that bring overall balance to the body)

Juniper – a strong diuretic (high in monoterpenes -hot, dry, warming, stimulating to the body)

Sage – strengthens the vital centers in the body and supports metabolism (high in monoterpenes – hot, dry, warming, stimulating to the body)

Fennel – supports a clean and healthy digestive tract. (high in monoterpenes – hot, dry, warming, stimulating to the body)

Geranium – Opens the bile duct

Roman Chamomile – Promotes the flow of bile to and from the liver, a key aspect of cleansing and detox (high in esters which are drying and relaxing to the body)

Directions: Take 1-3 half droppers full 3 times a day in distilled water. (Try to aim for your last serving to be between 3 and 5PM…but don’t get stuck on that since IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE! LOL

Companion Products: Ningxia Red (The Chinese wolfberry has been used in China for centuries as a kidney tonic and detoxifier. ) Life 9, Detoxzyme, Essentialzyme, ComforTone, Rhemogen, ICP. In the winter our bodies want to hold onto that extra fat to keep us warm, so focus on cleansing the cells in the body.

If any of you know me…you know I am ALL about the energetic connection to the different parts of our bodies. Check out this information about the kidneys and bladder (if the physiological information didn’t resonate with you) to see if you may need to add K&B to your list.

The kidneys are our “seat” of our personal power, will power and courage. Check in with yourself to see how you measure up.

When the kidney needs support it can manifest itself in the following ways:

*Wanting to withdraw

*Not being able to have clear and rational thinking

*Being dominated by fear, paranoia, and jealousy

*lack of sexual vitality or a decline in libido

*blurred vision, poor memory

It is also important to be mindful of stress during the winter months since our adrenals are connected to our kidneys (specific adrenal support is best in the summer but since we are all connected it is important to keep that under consideration).

Thank you to Dianne McCarthy and Mary Fast for their contributions to this post.

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