Ohhh stomach issues. We have all been there, and we all know that this area is one where we need tools that work well and work quickly! Thankfully we have a whole toolbox of natural options when it comes to all things stomach!

QUICK TIPS FOR ALL THINGS STOMACH

• Stock your wellness cabinet before hand so you're prepared when the issues arise - DiGize, TummyGize, AlkaLime and Peppermint
• Think proactively! Add Life 9 or MightyPro to your daily routine for a healthy gut.
• Consider DiGize Vitality in a capsule and/or AlkaLime when traveling, eating rich foods or foods that you normally don't consume.
• Add enzymes to your daily routine with Essentialzymes -4. Enzymes are a huge boost to health as they help us digest our food and extract nutrients. (Try the chewable MightyZymes for kids or those needing a chewable form!)
• To keep things healthy and moving, add ICP Daily to your daily wellness routine.

A lot of stomach health relies on effective daily habits like a good probiotic (Life 9 or MightyPro), eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, providing your body with good nutrients, and moving your body daily.

SUPPLEMENTS FOR HEALTHY STOMACHS High quality digestive supplements can go a long way when it comes to having healthy stomachs. Probiotics are the foundation of digestive health, and we can build from there. Healthy daily bowel movements are a good indicator of digestive health. If things aren't moving, they get backed up and cause a whole host of problems. There are a lot of great digestive supplements to target specific needs (see below!), but here are the foundational ones:

Life 9 or MightyPro A high quality probiotic is a cornerstone of health! Life 9 is a diverse, high potency capsule that should really be on everyone's daily routine. For the little ones, we love the MightyPro packets -a pre and probiotic in one that tastes great with no added sugar!

Essentialzymes-4 or MightyZymes Enzymes are crucial to our health and digestion, and in an ideal world our foods would be rich in natural enzymes. Unfortunately the average diet and even the soil quality of our produce lead us to be sorely depleted in enzymes at an early age. Enzymes are involved in every cell in the body, and are especially important in digestion!

ICP Daily Taking daily steps to build, support, detoxify and balance gut bacteria and intestinal lining is crucial, and one of our favorite, simple ways to do this is with ICP Daily! ICP Daily is a daily prebiotic and fiber drink that is both delicious and easy on the stomach. ICP Daily supports gut health, aids in the body's natural detoxification process, and helps maintain a healthy gut microbiome - all things that are crucial to overall health! This gentle daily formula contains 6 grams of plant-based prebiotics, 5 grams of soluble fiber, and a belly-supporting blend of essential oils - Fennel, Anise, Tarragon, Ginger, Lemongrass, and Rosemary.

NingXia Red Healthy habits go a long way towards preventing or mitigating a lot of common digestive issues, but when the bumps in the road occur, we have tools for that as well!

HANDLING BUMPS IN THE ROAD DiGize The DiGize essential oil blend is formulated specifically to provide a calming, soothing digestive experience. Well known digestive-supporting oils like Tarragon and Ginger help soothe and settle while Juniper and Patchouli calm. DiGize is our go-to when we need to get things moving! Dilute and apply to the belly with a gentle massage.

• Dilute and rub over the abdomen for helping things get moving, if you're not feeling great after eating or during travel or anytime you need things to be soothed.
• Pair with Lemon and Peppermint in a 10mL roller - 20 drops of each - and roll around the belly button as needed.
• Add 1-2 drops of DiGize Vitality and a bit of olive oil to an empty vegetable capsule and take as needed for digestive discomfort. You can do this before or after eating/needs arise.
• Add 1 drop of DiGize Vitality to a large glass of water (you can add Lemon or Peppermint as well if you don't' love the taste) - this is a great way to get the effects quickly!

“One of the ways I used to feel the most powerless when taking care of our health prior to oils was with any type of stomach discomfort. Then we found DiGize. Now every member of my family knows to grab that red bottle at the first signs of rumblings.” - customer testimony

TummyGize TummyGize is a pre-diluted, kid-specific version of DiGize! This blend is perfect for your little ones age 2 and older, and they can grab it themselves and apply to the belly as needed. We love to keep one in our wellness kit and one at home where the kids can always find it when they need it!

• Roll over the belly before big events or school days
• Some moms of younger children have chosen to use TummyGize either as is or further diluted for common infant digestive needs. Use to your own comfort level!

Peppermint If you take a walk down the digestive aisle at a store, you'll find that almost all the products are mint-flavored. There is a good reason for that! The mint family, peppermint especially, has long been known for its ability to soothe digestive needs. This is definitely one oil you want in your wellness arsenal! Peppermint is great for travel needs, for nerves that bring digestive discomfort, for first trimester struggles or anytime you need the crisp, soothing scent of Peppermint.

• Dilute and apply Peppermint topically on its own or in the roller blend listed above
• Inhale Peppermint directly from the bottle (great to do if traveling is a trigger for you!)
• Drop or roll Peppermint on the back of the neck to help soothe queasiness and bring alertness/center yourself when feeling bad
• Take an epsom salt bath with 1 cup of epsom salt + 5 drops Peppermint
• Add 1 drop Peppermint Vitality to a very large glass of water to soothe

AlkaLime So many modern foods are loaded with (often hidden!) sugars and stimulants, impeding the body's ability to foster a healthy pH balance. AlkaLime works to combat this with its array of high-alkaline salts and other yeast-fighting elements such as citric acid and lemon and lime essential oils! AlkaLime also helps soothe digestion and occasional upset stomach. This is also a wonderful supplement for those who have dietary sensitivities and experience exposure to a food that is pro-inflammatory for their body!

WHEN THE DREADED ‘YOU KNOW WHAT' HITS When the stomach bug is going around we want to do all we can to avoid it and all we can to support ourselves if the worst happens! We focus on bolstering immunity as much as we can, then if we go down, we reach for all our digestive tools. Here are a few things we reach for during these times:

• Thieves Essential Oil Blend - topically, diffused, ingested as Thieves Vitality - get this oil in, on and around you for immune support
• Oregano, ImmuPower - great immune support oils to diffuse or apply
• Inner Defense - these capsules helps reinforce your immune defenses
• Peppermint, DiGize, Lemon - for all the digestive things we mentioned above when you go down. Peppermint diffused or inhaled is great for feeling queasy!!
• NingXia Red with AminoWise and/or Lavender Lemonade Vitality drops for nutrients and rehydrating after you can keep things down.

OTHER DIGESTIVE SUPPLEMENTS

• Allerzyme, Essentialzymes, DetoxZyme - enzyme supplements with targeted support
• Comfortone - fiber and gentle cleansing agents for daily use, great for colon support
• Digest & Cleanse - essential oils for cleansing and digestive health
• Cleansing Trio (ICP, Comfortone, Essentialzyme) - great for doing an intestinal cleanse and eliminating waste by specifically supporting normal liver function.