Think of your health like Jenga blocks – if you remove the foundation, it all topples. Nutrition, digestion, movement, and metabolism impact all other aspects of your health and well-being. These wellness principles are the same lifestyle factors that impact overall health.
The key to healthy aging, then, is understanding these factors and then making choices to support them. Sadly, our current lifestyle has put good nutrition at the opposite end of proactive medical care. Modern science has engineered crops for yield and flavor; however, this has come at the cost of removing the valuable nutrients we all need.
Everyone also has different nutritional needs. This may have to do with age, gender, pregnancy, and other factors. In general, studies show that most American adults do not get the right amount of essential vitamins and minerals like vitamins D and E, magnesium, vitamin A, calcium, vitamin C, and even protein.
What happens when daily nutrient requirements aren’t met? Existing conditions can worsen. Bone, cardiovascular, and metabolic health can be threatened, among other health concerns. Hormones can also become imbalanced.
How Can We Improve Healthy Aging?
Let’s look at bolstering these foundational blocks so they don’t fall out! Obviously, there’s no quick fix to our food supply chains. doTERRA, known for their Certified Pure Tested Grade essential oils, has come up with some innovative ways to give us the support we need. For example, their omega-3 supplement in the Lifelong Vitality package is combined with essential oils.
The xeO Mega supplement (or vegan veo Mega) with essential oils provides antioxidants, supports healthy cellular responses and immune function, and has digestive calming effects. It provides a wide range of omega-3 fatty acids from marine and plant sources to help maintain a healthy balance of these vital nutrients. Astaxanthin provides the body with antioxidants. This supplement also provides the body with natural sources of vitamin D and E.*
What about all those vitamins and minerals? doTERRA’s Microplex VMz provides 22 essential vitamins and minerals to support normal growth, function, and maintenance of cells. This combination supports healthy metabolism and cellular energy.*
As the final piece of this incredible system for lifelong vitality, doTERRA’s antioxidant and cellular support blend is called Apha CRS. This supplement supports healthy cell function by protecting cellular DNA. Promotes cellular energy by supporting mitochondrial and healthy cellular immune function health, mental clarity, and brain function.*
Lifespan or Healthspan?
We might well live into our 70s, 80s, 90s, or longer, but without a measure of good health, we might not enjoy those years. Many health markers begin to decline as early as our 20s. So what can we look at in our metabolic health to improve our healthspan, which is so much more than lifespan?
Metabolic health obstacles include maturing fat cells, cellular integrity, blood sugar spikes (in the normal range), and inferior supplements. How can we close the gap? New products that support molecules like NAD and NAD+, carbohydrate absorption, and collagen are now available. Proper supplementation is the key.*
doTERRA’s MetaPWR products support these needs. For instance, the Metabolic Blend designed for internal use inhibits fat cell maturation and helps curb cravings. The blend is available in a variety of delivery systems to suit everyone: an essential oil blend, a beadlet, a gelcap, or gum.*
The MetaPWR Assist product naturally reduces the absorption of simple carbohydrates and helps decrease post-meal glucose spikes. It also supports healthy blood sugar responses and can help stabilize energy levels throughout the day.*
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body – did you know there are 28 types of collagen in our bodies? Collagen is a key component of connective tissues that make up tendons, ligaments, skin, muscles, and other body parts.
dōTERRA collagen is sourced from sustainably harvested cold-water marine fish in Italy. This MetaPWR Advantage is 12 times more absorbable (or bioavailable) than other collagen products. Also, most collagen-replacing products only feature one or two collagen tripeptide types. MetaPWR Advantage contains nine unique collagen types.
Of course, there’s more. Movement is vital, so we must get out and exercise. Managing stress is also key. In the end, getting the foundation right is the best chance we have to improve our healthspan, not just our lifespan.
doTERRA’s Lifelong Vitality and MetaPWR supplements are available from your local dōTERRA Wellness Advocate or Peter and Susie Bagwell in Fort Myers, FL.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Susie Bagwell is a certified massage therapist, Blue Diamond dōTERRA Wellness Advocate, AromaTouch application instructor, and former owner of Mässusie Spa. Her 20+ years of experience have helped her become an expert in the use of essential oils, and she shares that knowledge with hospitals, medical offices, and wellness events. Work with her remotely or attend a class at her Fort Myers, FL, Training Center. To schedule a wellness consultation, call or text 586.604.3500 or visit: www.iloveoils.com.