Life Down a Back Road with Anna

I try to do this twice a day because I think it has great benefits for oral health.  

What is oil pulling?

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic dental treatment that apparently dates back about 3,000 years. It basically involves swishing a small amount of oil in your mouth for a short time, then spitting it out. The idea is that the oil pulls out bacteria and other toxins that hide within your mouth.

Did you know that your health begins in your gut?  If your gut isn’t healthy you are not healthy.  Poor gut health can cause so many health issues.  Numerous studies in the past few decades have shown that there is a link between gut health and the immune system, mood, mental health, autoimmune diseases, endocrine disorders, skin conditions, and cancer.

We have good bacteria in our gut, what exactly are gut bacteria and what do they do? Gut bacteria are types of microorganisms that live within the human digestive system alongside other tiny organisms like fungi and viruses. Together, they form the "microbiome".

Do you take supplements?   

Finding good quality supplements can be such a challenge.  If you are buying supplements and they are not being used by your body you are just throwing your money away, or worse yet they contain things that are not good for us.   That is why it is important to find supplements that are not only bioavailable for the body but not full of harmful ingredients that we don’t need.  

I have done some research on why Young Livings are the ones I want for myself and my family.  

First and foremost, Young Living has it’s Seed to Seal  and I love the way they produce their product with so much integrity. Seed to Seal basically means “Young Living embraces a rigorous quality control standard to help ensure our products meet strict specifications. Seed to Seal is our set of standards that helps ensure that with every pure essential oil and Young Living product your family uses, you’re enjoying the benefits of our global resources, industry leadership, and over two decades of innovation. The result? A pristine final product that you know has been created with conscientious Sourcing, Science, and Standards—the three pillars of Seed to Seal.”  

They also have a scientific advisory council.  The Young Living Essential Oils Scientific Advisory Council provides valuable insight into the development of our pioneering essential oils and oil-infused products. This professional organization comprises prominent scientific professionals from around the globe, uniting years of experience in natural products. The council’s unmatched leadership, expertise, and passion for essential oil innovation is redefining the way the world thinks about wellness.  You can read more about it here.

I also love these supplements because they are more bioavailable for your body and are absorbed better. Did you know that most supplements have only a 30% absorption rate?  Most of Young Livings supplements are infused with Essential Oils, which studies have shown increases their absorption rate to 80%. That is a whopping 50% increase!  This tells me you get way more bang for your buck and the supplements will be that much more effective!  

Whatever choice your family makes it is important to do your research and find the best for you!  And of course eating a healthy diet is always the best way to get amazing vitamins and minerals that your body needs.  We choose to supplement because it is hard to get everything we need from the food we eat.  

Blessings,

Anna

 

Being a mom was all I ever wanted from a very young age. Some people dream of becoming doctors or nurses or lawyers. Me I wanted to be a wife and a mom. Just like my own mom I knew that I wanted several kids. I am so thankful that God found a man to be by my side that I love with all my heart. Every day I say a prayer of thanksgiving for the one He chose for me. 

 

Every day I also say a prayer of thanksgiving for the children He chose to bless me with. Each and every one of them are unique and such a gift. They bring such Joy to my world. And now add that little grand baby!  

When I was in high school my mom was always late picking me up from games so our AD would wait in the school with me until she arrived. We would talk about the future and what my plans were. I always had the same plan. I would go to college because I think getting out on your own is very important for growth. Plus I wanted a back up plan in case I needed a job. After my four years of college I wanted to marry and have kids and be a stay at home mom just as my mom was. I am thankful that God provided that path for me and that I was able to stay home and raise my children. I am thankful I was there to witness all the firsts. To be there when they got home from school. And to also experience many years of homeschooling them. Being with my kids brought me so much Joy.  Not to say I didn’t have days when they drove me crazy😂. I remember the first time I went shopping without kids. Jerry took them to the sale with him. I think Donald was just a few years old. It was so weird to be all by myself. I can definitely say I truly enjoyed that shopping day!  

 

Now when I go anywhere by myself I don’t listen to anything. All the years of a noisy household has made me really appreciate the quiet. I do love a house full though and don’t mind the noise of kids talking and laughing. There’s nothing more enjoyable than having my kids home. I love when they come and bring friends. A full house is a blessing. 

 

As I look to the future and having my two youngest leaving home to find their way I wonder what it will be like to have only my husband and me. One thing for sure I’ll have to change the way I cook🤣. Seriously though it will be weird. So today I try to treasure having the last two still under my roof.  And I want my kids to always feel like they can come into our home without knocking and start digging in the pantry and fridge knowing that my home will always be their home. No matter where I am they always have a home to come to. And that includes my three beautiful exchange daughters!  And all the “extra” kids that have spent so many countless hours in our home💕. 

Happy Oiling,

Anna