Hey friends! Happy Thursday!
Sorry you all are getting this so late in the day. Y’all, after 4 weeks with my precious momma, I have to tell you—DEMENTIA IS FOR THE BIRDS! It breaks my heart to see the memory struggles, but then to be the bad guy when I have to do the reminding… have mercy. Anyhow, it’s been a day, and at 9pm I’m just getting a chance to sit down and construct my message to y’all this week. BTW, I am NOT complaining. I miss my Daddy so terribly, so I cherish every moment. I just want to avoid this evil brain altering disease with everything in me to fight it!
So, you may hear about Alzheimers causes and preventions for a couple of weeks, unless something else shifts me away from that. (Unlike many folks, I really want to give you “Wendy now”, so I don’t plan my content for this magazine weeks in advance. You’re getting me that day (or perhaps scheduled the day before at most.)
So let’s talk about one of the many causes of Alzheimers and Dementia, as well as other neurological diseases. Bet you think I’m going to say processed foods—WELL YESSSS, as that is my answer for everything, and I believe this to be fact. I mean, my poor momma was “the freezer queen” for decades and never learned to cook anything that wasn’t in a package. We didn’t starve, and what beautiful options for a legally blind woman to get around her kitchen and care for her family! She had easier options and that’s all she knew!
I’m actually going to bring up something else today though. Cleaning my diet up has given me such clarity as to the toxic external things I subject myself to, and
this has to stop… one product at a time!
Did you know?
Conventional deodorants and anti-perspirants contain a variety of chemicals and additives. It takes something un-natural to block the body’s natural ability to sweat, and the chemical list in some deodorants is impressive:
Aluminum—some evidence links aluminum to cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease
Phthalates—Endocrine disruptors often also found in plastic that can cause hormone imbalance and even infertility (especially in men)
Propylene glycol—common name: antifreeze. It is a hotly debated additive in personal care products but the Environmental Working Group reports that it carries a moderate risk of immunotoxicity and allergies.
Formaldehyde- a known carcinogen… guess it kills the germs though.
Parabens—Another hormone disruptor and parabens have been found in biopsied tissue with breast cancer
Antibacterial Substances—endocrine disruptors and can negatively affect the immune system
Not to mention…. many of the products we use all the time are designed to make us need them more & more! Did you know that the ingredients in deodorant, while
it helps initially, actually makes your body sweat & stink worse than it would naturally later? Why? BECAUSE YOU WILL KEEP BUYING IT! Chapstick/unnatural lip balms… same thing! It may help at that moment, but they purposely infuse it with products that’ll dry your lips out later so you’ll feel like you can’t live without!
So that I don’t overwhelm you with every potential topical product out there that can cause harm, I just want to give this major truth for you to chew on. Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It takes an average of 26 seconds for anything you put on your skin to absorb into your bloodstream. Depending on the ingredient, an average of 60% of the microscopic ingredients in the product ends up absorbing into your bloodstream. Just when you think that all you need to consider is what foods are entering your body, this is something else to consider. Your Bath & Body Works lotions, your makeup, your hair dyes, etc etc etc. I know, pick your battles, right?
Rome wasn’t built in a day, so I’ve removed one thing at a time as I’ve run out. And I’m happy to say that it is SO EASY to make your own natural lip balm (it takes me literally half hour to make enough to last
our family three years.)
I’ve shared that recipe in the public Facebook group, so if you want to search “lip balm” that is in there!
This is my husband’s and my new favorite deodorant.
We’ve tried multiple natural ones and this is THE ONLY one that actually fully does the trick and lasts all day. I heard about this from a naturopathic doctor I follow, and it’s pricy, but boy is it effective and (most importantly) chemical free.
Piper Wai Natural Deodorant
Client Spotlight:
I have a sweetheart of a brand new client whose ACNE AND KERATOSIS cleared after her FIRST WEEK of working with me in the 16 Week Transformation program!!!
FREE 4 Day SUMMER KICKOFF CLEAN EATING CHALLENGE:
Next week, I’m running another of my always highly acclaimed 4 Day Challenges! This one is going to be June 5-8 and the webinars will be held daily at 4:30pm. However, I will be posting the recordings in the “featured” section of our public Facebook group “Simplify Clean Eating.”
My plan is also to send out the Zoom recordings via email in case you aren’t on Facebook.
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Last Saturday, we took 5 hours! We did it live and accomplished SO MUCH it was unreal! Members, the YouTube video was segmented today, so you don’t need to watch the WHOLE 5 hours, just the parts with the recipes you are interested in… unless you want to, of course!
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And if you enroll today, you’ll still have April’s resources, in addition to May’s. Next week, June’s resources will be uploaded and April’s will be gone! Hope you’ll join us!
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OUR WELLNESS WARRIOR PROGRAM IS LIVE!!! Want info about what a Wellness Warrior is/does/becomes? It’s QUITE EXCITING!!! I need folks who LOVE AND BELIEVE IN this clean lifestyle to help me mentor others. We work on YOUR health first, while I train you to mentor others, and earn commission for those who are interested! You may just want to become a mentor to your family, church, friends, and that’s fine! No requirements that you enroll others, but I’m hoping I’ll get some folks who can help me in that department. Scroll down on the following page (Wellness Warrior Info button) to the “Wellness Warrior” information.
Wellness Warrior Info
This program is open to everyone! However, through June 30, all past 16 Week Clients are getting an $800 discount for this SIX MONTH PROGRAM, and I have longer term payment options available (beyond standard 6 months) for past 16 week clients. If you are interested and would like more detailed payment options, visit our Lifestyle Transform page.
Upcoming Events:
June 5-8 – FREE 4 Day Summer Kickoff Clean Eating Challenge – (info above!)
June 17 – Evermore Farm Health Conference Westminster, MD – $20 fee charged by the farm.
June 24 – First “Cook With Me” Livestream with a LIVE IN PERSON AUDIENCE! I am so excited about this one! It’s going to be so much fun!
Weekly Scripture:
“Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11 NLT
Have an amazing week, friends!
Wendy Massey, BHS, RN