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I cannot say enough about the many health benefits of walking -- especially if you can walk outside in the sun. Walking requires no memberships, no special equipment except good shoes, is easy on the joints and best of all can boost mood and reduce stress levels. A 30-45 minute walk in nature every day provides good health and healing to your entire being: body - mind - spirit. How's that for a health-boosting activity that's basically ! 🌿💚🌿💚🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Loretta Lanphier, NP, BCTN, CNHC
Founder | Oasis Advanced Wellness
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So beautiful and delicate!! Himalayan Blue Poppy. This plant does have some medicinal uses, mainly for help with insomnia and pain.

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Have the Best Ever Thursday! 🌿🌻🌿🌻🌿🌻

No beauty shines brighter than that of kindness. Be kind!

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Gluten sensitivity is a condition that can profoundly affect the nervous system, sometimes presenting with neurological symptoms as the primary or even exclusive manifestation. In many cases, individuals may not experience the typical digestive symptoms commonly associated with gluten intolerance, yet they suffer from neurological issues such as brain fog, migraines, or even mood disorders. This highlights the critical connection between our diet and neurological health, underscoring the importance of identifying and addressing gluten sensitivity as part of a natural health approach to well-being. By paying close attention to the body's signals and making mindful dietary choices, we can support both our neurological and overall health.

Loretta Lanphier, NP, BCTN, CNHC
Founder | Oasis Advanced Wellness
www.OAWHealth.com

GMO Gene-Edited Bananas are Coming... Tropic, a United Kingdom-based biotech company, gene-edited the fruit so it never turns brown and is supposedly resistant to Panama disease. The company is promoting the GMO banana under the guise of reducing food waste. But it's really all about patents and profit. The banana was recently granted a non-genetically modified organism exemption by the Philippines Bureau of Plant Industry. The Philippines is a top producer and exporter of bananas. And since genome-editing is deregulated in the United States, our government will require absolutely nothing from the producers of these GMO bananas. No safety testing. No GMO labeling. In fact, because of deregulation, Tropic will be able to legally claim that its GMO bananas are non-GMO. How screwed up is that? It's bananas.
The only way to avoid these GMO bananas will be to buy certified organic, certified biodynamic, or Non-GMO Project Verified. The Non-GMO Project prohibits gene-editing under its certification standards.

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Our mindset should be to FIRST support our body with natural means in order to help it use its own natural healing mechanism. Conventional medicine has departed from the "first do no harm" philosophy.

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Take your healthcare decisions seriously. Do your own research and decide what is best for you and your family. Losing medical freedoms undermines one of the most important freedoms that we enjoy in the USA - the freedom to choose. Good health is about taking responsibility and implementing wisdom. Practicing prevention is always the best solution. Do your due diligence and don't forget to include lots of discernment. Good health is built, not bought. 🌿

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DID YOU KNOW? Organic farmers must pay extra to label food, while farmers who genetically modify and spray toxic chemicals do not. This just shows how backward our food system is. The system prioritizes those who provide poison to the market under the name of "food" while making it more difficult and costly for those who provide food to the market that is nutrient-dense and that the body can use to repair and heal.
Check out: Organic Gardening - Healthy Food For Your Family at https://oawhealth.com/2015/03/16/organic-gardening-healthy-food-for-your-family/

Most of us don't welcome change. We are very comfortable with the way things are and don't want to take the extra time and effort to make changes. We are creatures of habit. Often, when change is absolutely necessary, we feel we're being pushed into unfamiliar waters that we're just not ready for, especially when it has to do with our health and well-being. We make excuses and say we will "try," but don't realize that we should be saying we will "do." Try = Excuses. Do = Action. Personally, and with clients, I've found that very often the change that we dread ends up producing the growth and healing we need. (Read that again.) Because when we "do," and not just "try," the resulting changes are nothing short of miraculous!

Loretta Lanphier, NP, BCTN, CNHC
Founder | Oasis Advanced Wellness
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Have a blessed Sunday! Take some time to rest, repair, and refresh for the coming work week. 🌿🌻🌿🌻🌿🌻

Good night and sweet dreams, FB family! 💤💤💤

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Happy Saturday...have a wonderful August afternoon!!!

"No, I'm not on a diet. I'm eating healthy!" This statement is a powerful affirmation of a lifestyle focused on nurturing the body with organic, nutrient-dense foods. It's about embracing a way of living that supports vitality and longevity rather than restricting oneself to the temporary confines of a diet. Good health isn't about deprivation; it's about making choices that honor your body and its innate ability to thrive when given organic and living foods. By focusing on eating healthy, you're choosing a sustainable path to wellness that fuels your body, mind, and spirit with the energy and vitality they deserve.

Loretta Lanphier, NP, BCTN, CNHC
Founder | Oasis Advanced Wellness
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As your children head off to school this year, please read this to them...better yet, print it out and put it on the fridge. By the way, this quote applies to adults as well. 💜

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Have a fantastic Friday!!! Smile lots...people will wonder what you're up to!😊Happy Friday Everyone!🌿🌻🌿

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Happy National Day!

Celebrate the angels in your life! We all face challenging days, whether due to unexpected news or a misstep in our plans. During these times, a kind word, a warm hug, or a comforting presence can truly brighten our spirits. We all have the power to be angels, both in grand gestures and random acts of kindness. Whether we know someone's struggles or not, simply offering to share a meal or lending a listening ear over a cup of coffee can ease their burdens. Today, take a moment to acknowledge your "earthly angels" and let them know how much their kindness means to you. 👼❤️🤯

Loretta Lanphier, NP, BCTN, CNHC
Founder | Oasis Advanced Wellness
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Homemade Pure Vanilla Extract Recipe
(Start now to give family/friends an amazing gift from your kitchen!)

Ingredients:
good-quality vanilla beans
vodka, rum, or bourbon

Directions:
Cut the vanilla beans in half crosswise, then slice them in half again lengthwise. Place several pieces (I use 6 pieces—or 1 1/2 whole beans worth—in my 4oz bottles) in a glass bottle or jar. Fill the bottle or jar completely with vodka to cover the beans.

For the best flavor, cover tightly and store in a cool, dark place for 2-3 months or longer!

I left the quantities out of this recipe on purpose. It's not an exact science! I bought a half pound of really amazing Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans (purchase on Amazon) and two big bottles of semi-cheap vodka, which made 24-4oz bottles of vanilla with about 1/4 pound of vanilla beans leftover (don't worry; I have lots of plans for those beans!).

This homemade vanilla extract is so incredibly simple! You put a few vanilla beans in a bottle and cover them with vodka. Let it sit for 2-3 months or more, and you've got amazing homemade vanilla extract!

And the best part?? When you make vanilla extract this way, as the bottle gets low (say 1/3 of it is used up!), you just top it off with fresh vodka, and there you go! Genius!!

This is just a gentle reminder that much of what we stress over is fleeting and insignificant in the grand scheme of life. When we focus our energy on what truly matters—our health, our relationships, our growth—we create space for peace and fulfillment. By letting go of unnecessary worries, we free ourselves to live more fully in the present, embracing each moment with a calm and centered heart. This mindset is a cornerstone of natural health and wellness, encouraging us to nurture our well-being from the inside out.

Loretta Lanphier, NP, BCTN, CNHC
Founder | Oasis Advanced Wellness
www.oawhealth.com

Tuesday funny! 😅

Trial Finds L-Carnitine Improves Sepsis Outcomes, Including Mortality

Sepsis is an immune response to infection that causes inflammation throughout the body and can progress to organ failure and death. A recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in hospitalized patients with sepsis found that participants who received L-carnitine had lower blood markers of inflammation, a reduced risk of 28-day mortality and increased indicators of antioxidant defense.

L-carnitine is a nutrient that is made by the body and is found in some foods, mostly in meat. Stress can lead to insufficient carnitine production, so an extreme stressor like sepsis may increase the body’s requirements.

In the trial, 60 men and women received either 3 grams of L-carnitine per day or placebo for seven days. Blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP, a marker of inflammation), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR, which is also used in the assessment of inflammation), superoxide dismutase (SOD, an antioxidant made in the body), total antioxidant capacity and other factors were evaluated at the beginning and end of the treatment period.

Compared with levels measured at the beginning of the trial, CRP and ESR were significantly lower, and SOD and total antioxidant capacity were significantly higher after seven days in the group that received L-carnitine. These changes indicate a reduction in the inflammation that characterizes sepsis, as well as greater antioxidant defense. When compared with the placebo, improvements in CRP and SOD were greater among those who received L-carnitine. Fifteen deaths occurred during a 28-day period in the placebo group and seven occurred among the group who received L-carnitine.

“Most notably, the study observed a reduction in mortality after just seven days of treatment,” authors Mahdi Keshani and colleagues wrote. “These encouraging results highlight the potential benefits of L-carnitine supplementation as a therapeutic intervention in managing sepsis and offer promising prospects for enhancing patient outcomes in critical care settings.”

References

Keshani M et al. Nutr J. 2024 Mar 6;23(1):31.
Gauer R et al. Am Fam Physician. 2020;101(7):409-418.
Rhee C et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2019;2(2):e187571.
Cleveland Clinic. Septic Shock. 2022 Jun 14. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23255-septic-shock

Since we LOVE watermelon at OAW, we couldn't pass up posting this beautiful Watermelon Art Collage. By the way, these are some great ideas for your Labor Day Celebration!

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These are things we all need to work on. 👇

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Happy Tuesday, y'all! Give out some smiles, hugs, and laughs today! Today is a good day to have a good day! This is a reminder that laughter is absolutely the BEST medicine. No matter what you may be going through...never give up...there is always HOPE!
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Casey Means was a Stanford-educated surgeon. Her brother Calley was a lobbyist for pharma and the food industry. Both quit their jobs in horror when they realized how many people were being killed by the systems they participated in. Folks, don't miss this. Yes, it's long, but it's an absolutely amazing story that everyone needs to know. Best of all, it's not a conspiracy theory—it's THE truth!

In Health & Wellness,
Loretta Lanphier, NP, BCTN, CNHC

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Calley & Casey Means: How Big Pharma Keeps You Sick, and the Dark Truth About Ozempic and the Pill Casey Means was a Stanford-educated surgeon. Her brother Calley was a lobbyist for pharma and the food industry. Both quit their jobs in horror when they rea...