Beating Back the Pain & Inflammation

What tools will you hire to get that job done?

I lead a very active life, as I am sure many of you do. I manage a household, provide for the care and needs of my handicapped son and manage his round-the-clock nursing staff, work part-time as a business manager at my parish, host weekly online and in person health topic workshops, write articles like this one every week, and engage in numerous wellness consults all week long. I attend mass daily (or as close to daily as possible), I am now a grandmother, I enjoy thriving relationships with family & friends and host dinner to gather together those I love EVERY TUESDAY now for twenty years!

The activities I do on a daily basis can be tough on my body. There are a few hero oils and powerful supplements I hire to help beat back the pain and inflammation I experience as a result of this very full and active lifestyle.

My hip and knee have been “cranky” for the better part of two years which necessitates that I do more and more every day to beat back pain and inflammation! Lucky for me, the tools I have hired, these heroes, have supported me gloriously! They’ve been such a big part of my life, I often refer to them now as my “oil-friends”.

HOWEVER…the plain fact is that I need a hip replacement, and so I finally decided to have it done sooner rather than later.

As I prepare for surgery next week, it was recommended by the surgeon to STOP all herbal supplements and anything that can thin my blood. Unfortunately for me, this includes the many solutions I take to reduce my experience of pain and to create a healthy inflammatory response in the body.

YIKES! For how long do I have to STOP them? One week!!?? DOUBLE YIKES!!

So, what have I learned in the 4 days (and counting) that I cannot use them? My pain is through the roof, my mobility is severely limited and forget about even thinking of bending over to pick something up! I miss my oil-friends!

I’ve always lived my message of the benefits of simple, natural solutions but this week’s hiatus has demonstrated just what a phenomenal job they’ve been doing these many years! THEY REALLY DO WORK to create a terrain for mobility and lessen our experience of pain.

So, you must be wondering what tools I hire to beat back pain and inflammation. What HERO OILS can we grab when discomfort strikes? What POWERFUL SUPPLEMENTS can make such a difference?

Hero Oils

• Deep Blue Blend - this blend is the star of the Deep Blue family of products…pick your preferred delivery method of the oil, roll-on, rub (cream), and/or stick…for a deeply soothing and comforting experience. My favorite is the convenient stick which delivers temporary relief to minor aches, muscle and joint pains.

• Copaiba essential oil - this powerful antioxidant supports the cardiovascular system and promotes a healthy inflammatory response.

• AromaTouch Blend - this blend comforts and soothes as you massage it on your skin. It features Marjoram to soothe long muscles, Basil to support connective tissue, Cypress to increase circulation (aka healing), offers the cooling and exhilarating influence of Peppermint, and is balanced by the myriad of benefits from Lavender.

• Pain Pain Go Away Blend - my own combination of Lemongrass, Marjoram, Copaiba, and Frankincense essential oils delivers the quick relief I need in the moment. This can be added to a roller bottle for topical application and taken internally (a few drops under the tongue) for even quicker impact!

Powerful Supplements

• Turmeric Dual Chamber Capsules - Curcuminoids have amazing benefits but are known to have poor bioavailability. Problem solved!! This dual chamber capsule creates a powerful synergy of turmerones (turmeric essential oil) and curcuminoids, maximizes absorption, effectiveness and increases the benefits of both compounds toward a healthy inflammatory response. Suggested dose: 1-2 softgels, twice daily

• Copaiba softgels - these easy-to-swallow tapioca capsules provide a convenient way to enjoy the internal benefits of Copaiba essential oil. Suggested dose: 1-2 softgels, twice daily

• Deep Blue Polyphenols - designed to complement the topical benefits of the Deep Blue product line, it provides soothing support to aching muscles and other occasional discomforts. Suggested dose: 1 capsule, twice daily

• EO Mega+ - essential fatty acids play a vital role in metabolic, cardiovascular and joint health. Made from wild-caught fish from the Nordic seas, you will not find a cleaner more pure source than this one. I love this product to lower inflammation and reduce pain. Suggested dose: 3 capsules daily; add 1-2 more for joint cranky days

• Frankincense Boswellic Acid Complex - this complex offers powerful benefits to promote a healthy inflammatory response, specifically in the joints, and offers a protective effect on the musculoskeletal system. Suggested dose: 1-2 capsules daily

I can’t wait until this week is over when my new hip is in place and I get to invite my “oil-friends” back into my daily routine!

Now, let’s focus on YOUR active life—what tools will YOU hire to beat back pain and inflammation and keep you movin’ and groovin’ this summer?