October 2007

Needed: Calcium, stronger teeth and bones 03-10-2007 4:13 pm

Calcium helps maintain healthy bones and teeth.

Calcium is an essential mineral for your body. Not only is Calcium needed for strong bones and teeth, it helps maintain a steady heartbeat. It keeps blood flowing and helps maintain nerves and muscles. In short Calcium helps keep your body functioning the way it should.

If your body is not getting enough calcium from diet it will take what it needs from your bones and teeth. Over time this process leads to osteoporosis a crippling disease that can make bones brittle and susceptible to fracture.

It's never too late to increase your Calcium intake. Leading nutrition authorities recommend that adults over 40 supplement there calcium intake to prevent bone loss and postpone the onset of osteoporosis. Did You Know?

More than 28 million Americans are afflicted with osteoporosis. Although mainly considered a female problem, men are also vulnerable to osteoporosis and should make sure they consume enough calcium to ward off future bone loss. Read More (Permalink)

Herbs that enhance cellular activity 06-10-2007 9:14 am

Cellular nutrition enhances overall well being

All the energy your body uses comes from the cells. Through a series of biochemical processes known as the Krebs Cycle the mitochondria create energy stores in the form of ATP. Krebs Cycle Intermediates helps the cell generate ATP to provide the energy the body needs.

These herbs support healthy cellular activity in the body.

Mineral Energizer: Potassium Magnesium Aspartate supports the Krebs Cycle and helps increase cellular energy and nutrient transport.*

Red Pepper: Cayenne pepper contains capicalcin, which helps boost the body's basal metabolic rate. Stress Relief: Reishi mushrooms has adaptagenic properties. Enhancing the bodys ability to cope with stress.

Increased Stamina: Rhodiola (root extract) promotes stamina by balancing adrenal activity and may promote a positive mood.

Did You Know? - Chinese emperors used to send convoys into eastern Siberia in search of the precious artic root (Rhodiola). From the highly prized root an elixir was made that was said to promote longevity and overall good health. Read More (Permalink)

#1 aging prevention tip 11-10-2007 8:50 pm

Select a weight loss program. Just doing a little research on the subject can spark ideas that lead to improved health. It may not be necessary to start a full blown weight loss program. You may find that simply targeting certain bodily systems or adding certain nutrients to your diet can improve your health and help you defy the aging process.

Boosting your metabolism and burning more calories than you eat leads to weight loss. Successful weight loss requires planning. Losing to much weight to fast can be more detrimental than helpful. Here are four key elements you need to have a successful weight management program.

Set a goal: Know what you want to accomplish.
Be Realistic: Plan activities that meet your current schedule.
Plan to succeed: Schedule activities that you know you can accomplish.
Read the meal planner guides: Know which foods and supplements work.

Skin toning and moisturizing 18-10-2007 6:26 am

ACE Your Face - Normal to oily skin requires the antioxidant vitamins A, C & E. Vitamins play a key role in helping the body develop and maintain healthy looking skin.* NouriFusion™ delivers.

Apricot oil is a non-shiny moisturizer that contains the antioxidant vitamins A and E.

Panthenol a form of vitamin B5 acts as a moisturizer. Along with vitamins A, C, and E its packed with nourishment for your skin.

Creamy, rich day lotion has been specifically designed for normal to dry skin. Hydrates and moisturizes your skin leaving it feeling soft, smooth and refreshed.

Moisturizer SPF 15 take care of your skin the right way. Protect it from damaging UVA/UVB rays of the sun and moisturize . Read More (Permalink)

Best defense against cold and flu season 21-10-2007 7:22 am

Cold and flu season is just around the corner. Some people are more susceptible to viruses than others. You cannot totally prevent viruses from invading your system. You can boost your immune system to fight them off before they make you sick. Here are some minerals and herbs that offer your best defense against cold and flu season.

Vitamin C: helps boost your immune system in at least three ways. First, it helps your body fight viruses by increasing your output of interferon, an antiviral protein that you produce when infected by a virus. Second, vitamin C helps you make the antibodies that combat disease-causing invaders before they can infect you. And third, it helps your body to resist disease should bacteria or viruses find their way inside your cells.
Echinacea: is thought to serve as a stimulant to the body's immune system by activating white blood cells making it more difficult for foreign bodies to infect cells. Echinacea is one of the most popular herbal remedies for respiratory infections and flu or cold prevention.
Zinc: An essential mineral that is found in every cell in our body. It stimulates the activity of about 100 enzymes, substances that promote biochemical reactions in your body. Among its many functions, zinc helps maintain a healthy immune system.
Schizandra: A fruit known to powerfully increase immune system function. Protects against stress and increases the energy supply to the cells in the whole body, especially the brain. Schizandra is a free radical scavenger and normalizes blood sugar.

Weight loss habit #3 - Targeted nutrition 22-10-2007 6:00 am

Weight loss habit #1 - Drink lots of water.

We all gain and lose weight in a unique fashion. Weight loss supplements can be a great way to enhance your chances of successful weight loss program.

Through cellular nutrition healthy nutrients help support cell function. Certain blends of plant based nutrients with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants support your cells. Cells are the basic building unit in the body, providing power for everything we do from thinking to dancing. Targeted nutrition means addressing your particular needs. Such as body cleansing, fat burning, water weight elimination or even increasing muscle mass.

You may have an active metabolism yet you are still gaining weight. This may be due to excess fluids building up in your body. Resulting from a clogged digestive system not absorbing the nutrients as well as it could. Two things you can do are 1. a body cleansing regimen and 2. Take a herbal supplement that targets excess fluid build up.

Maybe you want to control your appetite. Hunger may come upon you more often than others. This could be due to a craving for sweets. In this case you can try high protein snacks that fill you up and give you the energy you need instead of soda or candy bar. Or you could target your cravings with a supplement specially designed to control snacking, Read More (Permalink)

Soy protein adds nutritional value to your diet. 26-10-2007 6:17 am

Soy is a source of high-quality protein that helps you eat less often and decreases hunger. Soy protein helps to maintain muscle mass during weight gain/loss programs. Here's what nutritionists are saying about soy protein.

Soy is a fast-digesting, high-quality protein source with a superior amino acid profile (it's high in arginine and glutamine as well as the branched-chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine), and isoflavones are powerful antioxidants with multiple health benefits. The rumor that soy will have estrogen-like effects in men is bogus. In fact, a recent study found that bodybuilders who consumed soy protein shakes twice a day for 12 weeks had no change in estrogen or testosterone levels, and they gained just as much muscle mass as test subjects who supplemented with whey protein. For best results, look for a soy/whey protein blend and take 20 grams before workouts and another 20-40 grams after. Soy protein-containing foods (and beverages) can help Americans design a daily diet that meets these goals", says Greg Paul, Ph.D., director of health and nutrition for The Solae Company. Soy protein, unlike other sources of protein, is not only low in fat, but is also cholesterol-free. Scientific research also indicates that protein provides greater satiety--the feeling of being full--than fat or carbohydrates, which can certainly aid in weight management issues." Read More (Permalink)

Weight Loss Facts | Overweight and Obesity 27-10-2007 11:13 am

You can overcome obesity, you just need to learn how.

Here are some quick weight loss facts:

1. It takes a long time to become overweight and it may take a long time to become thin again.

2. Trying to lose too much too fast can result in a shock to your systems. This approach typically has short term effects and can result in serious health issues.

3. Excess weight usually comes in 2 forms, retained fluids and body fat. To successfully lose extra pounds requires that you address both of these areas.

4. Healthy diet and exercise are only part of a successful weight loss program. Knowledge and planning are much more important than dieting and exercise alone.

There is hope for overweight people. They can take small, achievable steps to improve their health and reach their ideal weight. Overweight refers to an excess of body weight, but not necessarily body fat. Obesity means an excessively high proportion of body fat. Health professionals use a measurement called body mass index (BMI) to classify an adult's weight as healthy, overweight, or obese. BMI describes body weight relative to height and is correlated with total body fat content in most adults.

To get your approximate BMI, multiply your weight in pounds by 703, then divide the result by your height in inches, and divide that result by your height in inches a second time. A BMI from 18.5 up to 25 is considered in the healthy range, from 25 up to 30 is overweight, and 30 or higher is obese. Generally, the higher a person's BMI, the greater the risk for health problems, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Read More (Permalink)

Some of the many benefits of vitamin C 31-10-2007 6:16 am

Vitamin C: This antioxidant vitamin protects both your vision and your skin against aging.

First, it appears to prevent the oxidation in the lens of the eye that can lead to cataracts. A study from the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging found that women with a long history of taking C supplements had a lower lens opacity (a measure of vision loss) than women who took none. Other research has found that taking it forestalls the development of cataracts.

Vitamin C helps your body prevent the overproduction of the stress hormones cortisol and DHEA. Excessive amounts of these hormones cause a dangerous increase in blood pressure, blood clotting, and blood sugar.

Vitamin C: helps boost your immune system in at least three ways. First, it helps your body fight viruses by increasing your output of interferon, an antiviral protein that you produce when infected by a virus. Second, vitamin C helps you make the antibodies that combat disease-causing invaders before they can infect you. And third, it helps your body to resist disease should bacteria or viruses find their way inside your cells. Read More (Permalink)