**Warm Ginger–Coconut Gut-Soothing Broth**

As we settle into the new year, many of us feel the pull to simplify our routines and support our gut and central nervous system. This month, I’m sharing two simple tools you can begin using right away—one food-based and one essential-oil based—plus a look at Young Living’s newest metabolic support system.

🥣 RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Warm Ginger–Coconut Gut-Soothing Broth

Ingredients:

1 cup chicken bone broth
1–2 tsp grated fresh ginger
¼ cup coconut milk
Pinch of sea salt
Optional: squeeze of lime or coconut aminos

Instructions:

Warm broth gently on the stovetop.
Add ginger and simmer 3–5 minutes.
Stir in coconut milk + sea salt.
Sip slowly for warmth and gut comfort.

🥣 BONUS RECIPE

Low-Histamine Chicken Stock (Stovetop Method)

A gentle, clean broth for sensitive digestion, low histamine needs, and calming the central nervous system.

Why low histamine?
Histamine rises in slow-cooked, long-simmered broths. This shorter method keeps nutrients while staying gentle for kids and adults who react to high-histamine foods.

Ingredients:

2 lbs. chicken wings or drumsticks
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 zucchini, chopped (optional, low histamine)
1–2 celery stalks
1 bay leaf
1 tsp sea salt
8–10 cups of water

Instructions:

Place chicken and vegetables in a large pot.
Add water and bring to a boil quickly (10–12 minutes).
Reduce the heat and simmer for no more than 45 minutes to an hour.
Skim any foam from the top.
Strain immediately and cool rapidly.
Store up to 24 hours or freeze immediately.

🧠 What Are Histamines?

And Why Do They Affect the Gut, Brain & Behavior?

Most people think histamines relate only to allergies, but histamine is also a chemical messenger involved in digestion, the immune response, and the central nervous system.

Problems begin when histamine becomes too high, or the body can’t clear it well.

Histamine & the Gut

High histamine may contribute to:
bloating
reflux
loose stools
nausea
stomach discomfort
food reactions without allergies

Histamine & the Brain

Histamine acts as a neurotransmitter, influencing:

wakefulness
attention
mood stability
sensory processing

Too much histamine can lead to:

irritability
headaches
restlessness
“wired but tired.”
brain fog

Histamine & Behavior (especially in neurodivergence)

Excess histamine can show up as:

emotional outbursts
quick mood swings
sensory overload
difficulty settling
hyperactivity

Histamine imbalance often shows in behaviors long before someone realizes it’s food-related.

Why Some People Are More Sensitive

The body uses the enzyme DAO to break down histamine.
Low DAO + gut imbalance + stress = faster histamine buildup.

High histamine can also happen when:

The food cooks for too long
Leftovers sit too long
Gut bacteria are off
The immune system is overwhelmed
The stress load is high

A low-histamine broth is a gentle starting point for many families.

🌿 ESSENTIAL OIL ROUTINE OF THE MONTH

Calming the Central Nervous System with Lavender + Copaiba + Stress Away®

How to use:

1 drop Lavender + 1 drop Copaiba in palms
Inhale deeply for 4 breaths
Smooth remaining oil over neck + chest
Diffuse Stress Away® in the evening

Optional Vitality™:
Add 1 drop Lavender Vitality™ to warm water or herbal tea for a calming flavor.

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C — Control: Bioavailable Berberine
Supports healthy insulin sensitivity.*

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📦 HOW TO ORDER

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🍃 January Wellness Update