The Tween Years Notes

The years between adolescence and teen are full of changes! With the right tips and tools, this season of life doesn't have to be overwhelming. Puberty, menstrual cycles, changing voices... there are so many signs our boys and girls are entering this season of their lives.

Here are five tips to THRIVE
(and not just survive) these years:

Fat is essential for your body. Healthy fats in your diet keep your hair and skin healthy and help you absorb fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K. Because we digest fat slower than carbs or protein, fats keep you fuller through the day and may stop you from eating junk later.

Steer clear of highly processed fats (like refined vegetable oils, processed meats, and fried snack foods), but bringing healthy fats into your child's diet can be a big help. Avocados, coconut & olive oil, full fat dairy, eggs, beef, and fatty fish (like salmon) are a great way to fortify their diet.

Try Young Living's Balance Complete or Pure Protein Complete for a quick boost of healthy protein & fat in a hectic day. Add berries for a yummy morning shake.

Our world is increasingly toxic. Rather than researching ways to enhance their products with ingredients that support our health, many companies are cutting corners and using ingredients like parabens, petrochemicals, fragrances, and artificial colors. Not only that, but they use fancy packaging, glitter, and charming labels to actively advertise these toxic products directly at our children.

These toxic chemicals can compete with the hormones in our body and are known as endocrine disruptors. When absorbed in the body, an endocrine disruptor may decrease or increase normal hormone levels, mimic the body's natural hormones, and even alter the natural production of hormones. Consistent use of products containing endocrine disruptors may lead to testicular enlargement and breast development in young boys, as well as early puberty in both boys and girls.

Young Living has many oils that support the Endocrine System or can be helpful during hormonal changes. Using oils topically throughout the month can support those gentle changes in the body and help to control the emotional roller coaster.

Aromatherapy is powerful. Beyond recalling a memory, aromatic components have been used historically for mental, physical, and spiritual healing. Countless studies have shown that the inhalation of pure essential oils has a profound effect on human brain functions, including altering cognition, mood, and social behavior.

Girls may prefer: Clary Save, Lavender, Dragon Time (Yep, for that time of the month! Rub it on your lower stomach as needed!), StressAway, Valor, Joy, Peace & Calming

Boys may prefer: Northern Lights Black Spruce, Idaho Blue Spruce, Idaho Grand Fir (Really all the tree oils are amazing!), Sacred Mountain, Shutran

Everyone can benefit from using Endoflex, too! Try a few drops daily over the thyroid and adrenals (on the mid-back over the kidneys).

Though this time of transition can be marked with issues like body odor and lethargy, getting your tween or teen moving is important! As the body begins pumping out more hormones and trying to regulate, the detoxification pathways are more important than ever. Sweat out any harmful toxins and excess hormones.

Regular physical movement also supports mental health, so make sure they’re living as much of an active, screen-free lifestyle as possible.

Support their active lifestyle with 2 ounces of NingXia Red daily!

TRY: Valor deodorant is the perfect way to get your youth through this season. Unlike harmful deodorants made with aluminum and toxins shown to harm the lymph nodes, Young Living’s deodorants are safe and the perfect way to help them get in the habit of daily application. Also, consider adding Multigreens supplement to their daily regimen--the chlorophyll helps with body odor, too!

A healthy liver goes a long way in supporting the body’s hormones. One of the liver’s role is to help regulate the balance of sex hormones, thyroid hormones, cortisol, and other adrenal hormones. The liver transfor, breaks down, and removes any excess hormones from the body.

In addition to eating a healthy diet and regular exercise, Young Living has a few tools to help support a healthy liver.

TRY: Enjoy a few drops of citrus vitality oils (like Lemon or Orange) in filtered water throughout the day. Detoxzyme in an enzyme supplement helpful for supporting detox and digestive health. JuvaCleanse and/or GLF essential oil blends can be used topically over the liver or the vitality oil can be used in a capsule daily. Probiotics are especially helpful during ovulation and menstruation for girls.

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