Since 2020 and 2021, we have been faced with the ultimate test of survival due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Our bodies have lost our natural immunity due to the increased uses of masks, lockdowns, and above all tremendous stress both environmental, psychological, and physical.
I have battled stress and anxiety my entire life due to a variety of personal and private factors. We are given the cards we are dealt and have to manage them through the means that work best for each one of us. Since 2021 and receiving the Moderna vaccine, I have suffered intestinal and unexplainable issues with my gut biome. My physicians simply respond “it’s not the vaccine,” which very well may be the case. “it’s this, it’s that, it’s IBS,” “You have a family history of colorectal cancer. Get screened every five years.” I do endorse colonoscopies. They can save your life. We still do not understand the long-term effects of the Covid-19 vaccine, except that it saves lives and prevents hospitalizations and death. I am pro-vaccine and encourage others to do the same, however, could vaccines alter our gut? Personally, I think so.
There are not enough studies and data yet to determine the long-term results of how the vaccine works. Am I blaming the vaccine, absolutely not. Am I curious and concerned, yes. Do I think I’ll recover, absolutely. Does this affect my quality of life, absolutely. I had every test taken and completed. Results came back negative. It’s stress, Cheryl. You need less stress and anxiety. Don’t we all? How do we achieve this? Is it through medication, medical devices, therapy? I have always been open to exploring the unknown and holistic medicine is a very real treatment. I do not endorse it as a cure but a chance for change. The ditch and switch concept. Instead of chemicals, let us opt for natural products.
In 2021, I was introduced to the world of essential oils for diffusing, application to the skin, and meditation by a friend. There are many brands of essential oils on the market available at stores like Whole Foods, your local apothecary, and occasionally pharmacies. This blog is an introduction to my personal journey with rebooting and healing my gut biome. It is also my journey on healing during one of the most difficult periods of our history. Facing a pandemic, stress, the education system, climate change, etc. It is no wonder why many who I speak to say “I feel the same too.”
Let’s talk about the gut biome. It is similar to having a second brain. It controls us and our neurological system. What is a gut biome? Most of the cells in our body actually aren’t human cells, but different bacteria that live in our gut. For as long as humans have existed we have had a symbiotic relationship with these bacteria: we give them nutrients and they help us digest our food. However, now through the overuse of antibiotics and other modern medicine, our gut biomes are thrown into a chaotic mess which results in endless warfare with our gut.
Along my journey, I would like to introduce some products that may help you too regardless of condition. Whether it is meditation, yoga, exercise, or relaxation. Essential oils can be used for massage and are very beneficial for relaxation, aid in the recovery of a cold, and possibly boost immune function. Diffusing essential oils is the easiest way to get oils into your bloodstream. For example, peppermint if used properly is helpful with nausea and sinus infections (although not a cure.) Not only are these products cultivated on the most beautiful farms, but they are also sourced from the seed and are delivered right to the bottle.
Maybe you’re wondering why did she get involved in this? Life is a journey of learning and education. I’m open to new ideas and healing processes. There is a team of people that guide me as well and through this process together, perhaps you’ll feel some release and healing.
Using essential oils is similar to chemistry. Different scents and smells can purify air or provide clarity. Also, using too much of a particular oil could irritate skin without a carrier oil. Diffusing too much oil can irritate your lungs, especially if you have asthma. So when I say that it really is chemistry, it really is. You have to know the correct amount of oil drops and have the proper tools!
I use the tools provided by Life & Sciences Essentials Oils guides. I can assist in your wellness plan while I share my journey with you.
I am not a doctor nor am I claiming to be. I am just another human being on a journey to be educated about the benefits of plant life, oils, healing. When you think about nature in general, all of our medication’s come from plant extracts and are made synthetically in a lab. Big Pharma then takes your dollar. There are medications that are absolutely needed and I do not argue that. But what if if there was a way we can ditch and switch some of those harmful chemicals out there? Even chemicals for cleaning such as bleach, which is horrific for the lungs?
Let’s talk and share about it…soon.
Cheryl Nyman-Steinberg
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***The FDA (Federal Drug Administration) does not approve vitamins and essential oils as a cure for any illness and disease. The FDA does not endorse or approve vitamins, essential oils, and holistic products.***
