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Alzheimer’s, the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S., affects 1 in every 10 individuals aged 65 and older. Most of us have known someone with this degenerative condition that slowly strips away personality and ability to care for oneself. Deaths from Alzheimer’s have increased 145% since 2000. In today’s episode, we talk to Kelli Oster and discuss health factors and ways to help support individuals suffering from this condition. Kelli has been working in Health and Wellness for over 15 years and currently works for a company that specializes in natural brain health. She loves teaching about essential oils and the role they play in our bodies and our minds. She provides private coaching and education for people looking to become the best versions of themselves.

Tune in to discover the 8 biggest factors that influence a healthy mind, including which essential oils are known to support brain health. After all, “essential oils are nature’s way of helping us balance our body and mind.”

In this Episode You’ll Discover:

About Kelli’s coaching work (4:20)
Two types of Alzheimer’s and their causes (7:30)
8 factors to consider for a healthy brain (8:00)
The role essential oils play in supporting brain health (11:26)
Kelli’s experience using essential oils with her stepfather’s dementia (16:45)
Essential oils and the blood-brain barrier (19:00)

Resources mentioned in this week’s episode include:

Highest Potential essential oil blend (Young Living: Blue Cypress, Ylang Ylang,Jasmine, Cedarwood, Geranium, Lavender, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Frankincense, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, White Fir, Vetiver, Cinnamon, Davana, Rose, Blue Tansy, Grapefruit, Tangerine, Spearmint, Lemon, and Ocotea essential oils)
Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon Balm (Melissa), Rosemary, Ylang Ylang
kellioster.com
Oster.kellik (Instagram); Kelli Oster (Facebook)

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Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:

Pre Yoga blend

DIY dugout: Alexa Fuchs

From: Madison, WI

Ingredients:

In a 10 mL roller bottle, add the following:

8 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
8 drops Frankincense essential oil
5 drops Patchouli essential oil
4 drops Peace and Calming essential oil blend

Fill to the top with carrier oil of your choice.

The Essential Oil Revolution Podcast features many Young Living Essential Oil Independent Distributors but is a completely separate entity from the company. Any information on the show in no way reflects the words or advice of Young Living Essential Oils. The information given on the show is meant for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, cure, or treat anyone.

208: Alzheimer's, Dementia, and the Blood-Brain Barrier