"What does the Shaklee Landmark Study have to do with the economy?"
It's all about getting the best value for the buck. Lets face it...
Money is tight. Everyone is having to make tough choices about how they spend their money in today's economy. So, it's just natural to ask whether you should continue to spend money on your food supplements.
Well, you've heard the saying "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". The Landmark study shows just how true that is when it comes to taking food supplements.
Those people who consistently took the Shaklee food supplements for 20 years or more had 1/2 to 1/3 the incidence of coronary heart disease, heart attack, angina, congestive heart failure, stroke & emphysema - and an incredible 1/4 the incidence of diabetes - compared to people taking other brands of multivitamins or no vitamins at all.
Best of all you can get essentially all of the nutrients that the Shaklee group took in the Landmark study in the "Vitalizer Wellness Program" - Vitalizer, Cinch and Nutriferon - for less than one Starbuck's Latte and muffin.
And if you want to feel 25 years younger in the bargain, just throw in Vivix and you've got the "Rx for a Healthier Life".
Do you have any idea how expensive the alternative is?
Just ask someone who suffers from heart disease, congestive heart failure or diabetes how much they pay for doctors and medications.
The co-pay is bad enough, but if you ever lose health insurance, the cost is catastrophic!
Here's another interesting fact from the Landmark study. The average age of the participants in that study was 65 and the average number of medications taken per person was 0.5.
Yes, you heard me right. Half of the people taking the Shaklee study were taking no medications at all.
That is amazing because the norm in this country is for someone at age 65 to be on 7 or 8 medications, and sometimes as many as 10 or 15.
Do you have any idea how much that many medications cost? Do you have any idea how bad you will feel if you take that many medications?
You see, the most impressive result of the study was that the people taking the Shaklee supplements just plain felt better than people taking other people's vitamins or no supplements at all. That comes under the category of PRICELESS!
So the next time you think of cutting back on your Shaklee supplements, you shouldn't be thinking of the savings - you should be thinking of how much it's going to cost you to do without them!
In today's economy we just can't afford to give up our supplements.
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You’ve likely heard (through the grapevine) that grapes have healthy benefits, including those related to your heart. But a new study shows that the heart benefits reach much farther than previously thought. In addition to helping lower blood pressure, grapes may be able to reduce damage to the actual heart muscle. Keep reading to find out more about the heart-healthy benefits of grapes.
Research has shown that eating grapes can reduce your risk of heart disease and heart failure due to high blood pressure. In fact, grapes may be able to prevent heart disease and high blood pressure even more than a diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables.
A recent study indicated that a diet rich in grapes has far greater benefits than just helping to lower blood pressure. This is due to the natural antioxidants, called phytochemicals, which can actually reduce damage to the heart.
The research was performed on lab rats for 18 weeks. Those who received a grape-enriched diet powder regularly had a better heart function as well as lower blood pressure than the rats that did not receive this substance. In addition, there was also less signs of heart damage for the rats that were eating the grapes.
The grape powder that was fed to the rats, according to the study, was made from green, red and black grapes. The effects of this grape powder were even more effective than blood pressure medicine, which did lower the blood pressure of the rats, but did not prevent heart damage. The study also indicates that grapes in the diet can also prevent clogged arteries, a common precursor to heart disease. According to the study, a diet in grapes can lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, cause less fat accumulation in the aorta and also cause less oxidative stress.
Seeds vs. Skins
There are two main components of grapes: the seeds and the skin. Most of the nutrients derived from grapes are derived from these two components. Grape seeds contain powerful antioxidants and are rich in vitamin C as well as vitamin E. Grape seed extract is available at health food stores in caplet form as well as liquid. It has been hailed as an effective way to help keep your circulatory system healthy.
In addition to helping your heart by lowering your blood pressure, grape seed oil can also cut your risk of obesity, skin cancer and leukemia, according to studies.
The flesh from the grapes contains resveratrol, also a powerful antioxidant. Research on resveratrol has indicated that it can increase the lifespan of human cells, can prevent the spread of cancer, lower the blood pressure, protect cells from free radicals and also keep your heart and blood vessels healthy. In addition, resveratrol has also been linked to balancing anti-inflammatory response and preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
The Sugar Factor
The only problem with consuming fresh grapes is that they are high in sugar and those who are overweight or have diabetes or other related conditions are often told to avoid fruits that are high in sugar. There is a way to get the benefits of grape seed oil and resveratrol without eating grapes, however. Both are found in supplement form and can help you get the health benefits of grapes without the sugar content.
In addition, red wine is loaded with resveratrol and studies indicate that those who drink a small amount of red wine a day can be doing their heart good. Dark chocolate and peanuts are also filled with this powerful antioxidant.
Good Grape!
You can get the health benefits of grapes naturally by eating fresh grapes, or you can take supplements such as grape seed oil and resveratrol in order to get all of the benefits of this heart-healthy fruit.
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What did researchers tell CBS news about resveretrol found in red wine? How it could extend lifespan? The beans were spilled in this report and how this has made resveratrol the most famous anti aging supplement literally overnight.
Morley Safer of the CBS learns about resveratrol - a compound found in red wine - and how it one day could help to extend the human life by a decade or so in an interview with Dr Christoph Westphal, co-founder of Sirtris, of Cambridge, Mass. Dr. Christoph Westphal says, "If the promise holds true, I think this has the chance to change healthcare".
The anti aging Sirtuin gene
Westphal first became involved in the research on Resveratrol when he met fellow Sirtris co-founder David Sinclair, who was at the time a bio-chemist at Harvard and studying the genetic compounds of ageing. He had shown that the life span in yeast could be extended. In order to translate the experiments to include humans, Sinclair had focused on a gene common in almost all forms of life - the sirtuin gene.
Sinclair believed that the normally inactive gene - once activated - could trigger a survival mechanism which extends life. He was also convinced that something in nature had to activate the gene, and tested literally thousands of compounds. One which showed a promise was the compound Resveratrol, which, when he googled it, Sinclair discovered was found mainly in red wine, and in particular in the skin of the red grape. The information also described it as being something which played a role in protecting the plant from fungal attack and bacterial invasion. Already aware of the link between red wine and health benefits, Sinclair and Westphal were convinced of a scientific breakthrough and launched the research company Sirtris, Cambs, Mass. This company is now looking at the benefits of resveratrol for diabetes and cancer in human trials.
Benefits of resveratrol
For some time it had been known that the sirtuin gene which switches on the 'survival mechanism' could be activated by restricted calorie intake diet. A National Institute of Health study at the University of Wisconsin into the effects of calorie restriction in monkeys had already shown that monkeys fed on a restricted calorie diet were far more youthful, healthier and in better condition than their counterparts fed on a regular diet.
When they realized the link between the genetic switching, restricted calorie diets and resveratrol, Sinclair and Westphal believed that they could have found a way to provide to humans, in pill form, a method of improving health and prolonging life.
Tests on mice and monkeys fed resveratrol along with their normal diet showed a life extension of nearly 25%, and further tests involving mice fed on a high-fat diet showed reduced incidences of heart disease, arthritis and diabetes. The fact that the test animals were also slimmer led the scientists to believe that resveratrol mimics the effect of a calorie restricted diet or exercise.
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As you know, “M” is both a private pilot and a pilot with the Air Force. Unfortunately, his vision has not been good enough to be the primary pilot in fighter jets, so his job is that of the WSO ("Wizzo" they call it), or Weapons Systems Officer. That means he flies the backseat of the F-15E. He is the mission commander, but not the pilot. He also has full flight controls in the back seat, and takes over the jet in many tactical situations. The AF doesn't allow a pilot to wear contacts because of the danger of losing them or eye injury in case they have to punch out of the plane in an emergency. “M” has been very frustrated since the AF won't let him be a full-time pilot. He has failed numerous eye exams since his vision would have to be almost perfect. Here's the cool part. He got a chance about 3 weeks ago to go back to Brooks AFB (the medical AFB for the AF) in Texas for a re-evaluation. His commander told the AF that “M” has the best situational awareness of anyone he has ever seen in a flight status and wanted the AF to re-evaluate his physical fitness for fighter pilot duty. I told “M” how much the Vitalizer had helped my eyes over the past year. I sent him a box about a month or 5 weeks before his big test in Texas and told him how to take them religiously. He did take them, he did go to Brooks AFB in Texas, and for the first time in his life he PASSED the eye exam! When he gets back from deployment in the Middle East in early June, he'll pack up his things and move to “X” and go through a 1-year pilot's training to fly ANYTHING the Air Force flies! He's so excited about being in full control of the airplane all the time. Anyway, I just wanted to share this Vitalizer success story with you as I see how it has had such a positive effect on my son and his dreams in life. Cindy McAsey
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Anti aging potions, lotions and creams. It seems the market and our cabinets a filled with them. We plaster our skin, inject things into it and go through cosmetic surgury to restore our youthful glow and prolong the aging process. It's like putting a band-aid on the problem, we are looking at superfically fixing what appears on the outside of our body.
You see, scientists know that aging begins inside of the body within our cells. With that knowledge in hand doesn't it make sense to reverse the process ....begin inside of the body? While the visable signs of aging appear on the outside, with wrinkles and sagging skin, do you take notice of your general overall feeling on the inside?
With all the major research going on, one company truly stands a cut above the rest. Understanding that the aging process is the deterioration of cells within the body, lead our scientists to the forumalation of a product that is truly fighting the battle against aging from the inside out.
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Have you noticed and wondered about the drugstore that shows up on one corner then, low and behold sooner than later another drugstore opens on the opposite side. Even here in my little community we have two. It just seems like it wasn't that long ago and they were closing up drug stores. Well, guess what? They anticipate the baby boomers(who are getting older) and prescription drugs. Which got me thinking about another thing, the T.V. advertisements for pharmaceutical drugs. When you take the time to listen to them, it gets even scarier, for at the end they tell you about possible side affects. Sometimes the cure (their pill) seems to be worse than the illness. Our diets are atrocious, and even I am guilty of unhealthy eating.
So what is one to do?
Take your life and your health back into your own hands for one. As my friend says if you haven't got your health .....well you know! We all would like to assure that we live longer and healthier but with today's lifestyles it is quite often put on the back burner. Think about it, if you could do things, to help ensure your health would you? I for one will, because at the age of 50, I am very healthy, and want to keep it that way.
Even if you have chronic illness there are things you can do, but is it important enough to take steps? According to the CDC(Centers for Diease Controls)''Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes—are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Chronic diseases account for 70% of all deaths in the U.S., which is 1.7 million each year. These diseases also cause major limitations in daily living for almost 1 out of 10 Americans or about 25 million people. Although chronic diseases are among the most common and costly health problems, they are also among the most preventable..''
Did you notice that? They are also the most preventable. I am not calling for major lifestyle change, but it could be your doing that all by yourself, what I am saying is that you can start right where you are and make it easy on yourself by taking small steps in the right direction. I personally feel that small steps work much easier that a complete about face.
You know the unhealthy aspects of your life, be honest with yourself, and what can you start doing today? Maybe try some healthier foods and incorporate them little into your diet? I have to admit, I love Chocolate, drives my family nuts, for I always have chocolate in the freezer, in the cupboards, and on the counter. But since adding a few healthy things into my diet, I find that I don't crave it as much. Hence, now they can't believe I don't have Chocolate! Seems I can't win for lose. Anyways, I started with a lite, easy breakfast with some friut, or good cereal, etc. After trying that, I found it was what I prefered to eat. Now I do want chocolate sometimes, and I don't deny myself, and I don't beat myself up over it either. I drink more water, which was tuff, but after awhile, it got so that was what I was thirsty for. Water is so good for you, and if you are not a water drinker just start by filling a glass and slipping it during the day. That's easy enough to do. I take All Natural Vitamins, this is an important part of my daily routine. In Fact, I can tell a diiference in the way I feel If I don't take them!
How about exercise? My dog walks me twice a day, so we walk about 2 to 3 miles a day. It wasn't always this way, I started walking him once in a while, but it became like his daily mission, so hence he walks me. We live in Northern Michigan, and the weather doesn't stop us, though I will admitt that somedays in the dead of winter I would like to skip it, but he won't let me get out of it which is a good thing, as it does not matter what kind of mood I am in, I feel better and lighter when we get back. The plus side, well, the dog is even doing better, has lost weight, and is showing a much improved condition with his hips. So it has helped him also.. Can you find time to walk, or find a friend to exercise with you? We walk in the mornings by ourselves my dog and me, but in the evening a couple of my neighbor ladies walk with us. I have found I love the quiet morning walks, starting my day by smelling seeing and hearing things all around me, time to comtemplate my day. But the evening walks are time to visit and enjoy the company of others. So think about adding exercise a little at a time until it becomes a habit. When you first start out, it may not feel good but, in time it really does get to the point where you fell better, and look forward to your exercise routine.
I also spend some time each day for myself concerning my emotional health. Like reading or listening to something uplifting, good music that inspires me and sometimes just comtemplating good things. It's very easy to get into a negative pattern and even harder to get out of that pattern. I think our emotional health is just as important, and as the saying goes...if you feel good everyone around you benefits! Make you a priority, it doesn't have to cut in to your whole day and you can make it very easy on yourself by starting out small and working up. The one thing to remember is to give yourself a break. If you decide to change, don't ever beat yourself up, if you slip up. We're human, it takes time to create new habits and every moment is a new moment, so be kind to yourself in the process, you'll find it a whole lot easier!
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It has been long known that French people eat a high fat, high calorie diet with a lower incidence of heart disease and on top of it live longer healthier lives. It has been thought that red wine had something to do with it. Thanks to Dr Sinclair of the Harvard Medical Center and Rafael De Cabo Phd., the mystery of why has been solved!
What they discovered was a compound found in red wine called resveratrol. According to all the different published studies on resveratrol, this could very well be the most exciting scientific break through in our life time.
But for all of us it is important to understand that... not all resveratrol being sold is the same! Our scientists found that a vast majority of resveratrol sold on today's market is not pure enough. They often contain substantial amounts of unwanted compounds that can cause tolerance problems and could possibly contain other harmful ingredients. Here's one example that I found: Look at the Mercury Level! To avoid issues our science identified a novel, natural resveratrol source that is the purest available.
The research didn't stop there, they went further into the study and zeroed in on Vitis rotundifolia (Muscadine Grape) a super grape. Scientists believe the super grape has highly enhanced polyphenol profile and health benefits.
After identifying and selecting the most potent varieties of this super grape, together with scientists from the University Of Georgia, an extract process was carefully design to guarantee the highest possible biological efficacy. The result? An extract high in ellagic acid, which is a phytonutrient not found in ordinary grapes.
The additional polyphenols in our anti aging supplement include phenolic acids, ellagitannins, anthocyanins and proathocyanidins. Exactly what are polyphenols? According to cancer.gov www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/red-wine-and-cancer-prevention Polyphenols have been found to have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are substances that protect cells from oxidative damage caused by molecules called free radicals. To make sure they could supply this anti aging supplement they then were able to secure the entire output of the super grape from the largest and best growers in the world. Another thing to take note of: when we talk about cellular, it doesn't mean it stimulates the cells as most supplements do, the uniqueness of our anti aging supplement is that it works in the cell. This is huge! Works in every cell of the body.
This is the a complex product and I think understanding why it's the best and how it works is important. You will not find another product like it anywhere. Being the most trusted #1 Nutritional company in the United States you can rest assured that there are artificial colors flavors sweeteners or preservatives. And of course you have our 100% guarantee. Your health is important so choose the best for yourself and don't wait another minute, you'll find out first hand what all the excitement is about!
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It's great to have a healthy amount of skepticism. But it's what you do with it that's important. I for one will do research. The best place I know of is right here in front of us. Yep, the Internet, what a wealth of information at our disposal.
Take for instance one component of our anti aging supplements, Resveratrol. This morning I decided to look it up and see what I could find out find out. So I typed in Resveratrol research. I was amazed at the research being done. Study after study shows nothing but the promise of resveratrol. Some examples were with diabetes, brain, the stomach,and cancer.
Next I looked up another component the super grape known as Vitis rotundifolia. This time I typed in Vitis Rotundifolia research. And yes it is different then other grapes and the studies were just as interesting.
I spent most of the day looking at these two ingredients and I have to tell you, I believe what they say.
Now take the company behind this amazing anti aging supplements. Research them. They are very careful about what they say. If they can't prove it , they don't say it! They do have the research to back them up. They have a team of scientists that have work for years on this complex product. I think you would be surprise to find the number of patents that they hold, more than other top health and wellness companies. They have very strict controls of the raw ingredients that go into their products and they are tested fully. How many companies do that? All the recalls we have seen in the last year alone is enough to make one heads spin for goodness sake. That is just a few of the things I found about this company.
To have some skepticism is normal, but I urge you to look into what you are skeptical about. What I found today only excited me more about our anti aging supplements. Now according to the video below it will take several years for for the FDA approval to use it as a drug. Do you really want to wait that long?
Tomorrow it's on to more research, give it a try, it will make a believer out of you also!
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Taking Fitness to Another Level
June is a special month for men because Father’s Day is June 15th, and June 21st marks the official start of summer. In honor of fathers and summer, men’s fitness is the focus of this Health Sciences Bulletin. Indeed, everyone - and especially all men - should make a special effort to improve summertime fitness by making healthy lifestyle choices, eating a balanced diet, supplementing wisely, and of course, exercising daily.
Taking advantage of these tips, adapted from the American Heart Association, can help you build a successful fitness program:
•If you’re overweight, been sedentary for a long time, or have a chronic health problem, see your doctor for a medical evaluation before beginning a physical activity program.
•Choose activities that are fun, not exhausting. Add variety. Develop a repertoire of several activities that you can enjoy so exercise never seems boring or routine.
•Wear comfortable, properly fitted footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather and the activity.
•Find a convenient time and place to do activities. Try to make it a habit, but be flexible. Use music to keep yourself entertained. •Surround yourself with supportive people. Share your activity time with others.
•Don't overdo it. Slowly increase the duration and intensity of your activities as you become more fit, and over time, work up to exercising for 30-60 minutes.
New Study Shows Post-Exercise Protein Increases Muscle Mass and Strength A new research study showing the benefits of ingesting protein after a workout for increasing muscle mass and strength was published in the May 2008 issue of Fitness Management, a publication (www.fitnessmanagement.com) for the fitness industry. Study authors Wayne L. Westcott, PhD, William F Martin, PhD, Rita La Rosa Loud, and Susan Stoddard conducted the research at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, MA. The following is a study summary and the published manuscript will be available shortly on the Shaklee MD Resources website.
Background of the Study
In the last decade, significant research has been published relative to protein supplementation, recovery from exercise, and muscle development. Shaklee’s clinical research demonstrated that a protein-carbohydrate complex consumed immediately after exercise enhanced recovery from exercise when compared to consuming carbohydrate alone. More recent work has shown significantly greater gains in muscle mass and strength when protein is ingested immediately following resistance exercise.
After age 35, adults may lose 3-8 percent of their muscle mass per decade. Evidence suggests that an average muscle loss of 5 pounds per decade is associated with a 3-percent per decade reduction in resting metabolism which can predispose individuals to a dramatic increase in body fat. So it makes sense that strength training programs might be an important factor in weight management. In fact, Dr. Westcott’s previous research has demonstrated the ability of previously sedentary adults to gain muscle and elevate resting metabolic rate which could result in the ability to expend an additional 100 calories per day in a 175 lb individual!
Study Design This study was undertaken to examine the effects of a 23-week moderate strength training program, with and without the supplemental protein, on body composition in a group of 68 adults. Average age was 59 years and exercise frequency was 2 to 3 days per week. The exercise protocol was adapted from the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines and included standard use of 11 weight training machines with appropriate increases in exercise resistance and post-exercise stretches. Subjects also performed 20 minutes of endurance exercise. All participants performed the same exercise program in the research facility under close supervision. Forty-six subjects completed the 23-week program; Twenty-four participants consumed the protein drink (Cinch™ Shake, Shaklee Corp., Pleasanton, CA) following their training session and 22 did not consume the drink, nor did they receive a placebo control. The drink was prepared by mixing 1.5 servings in water and provided approximately 270 calories, 4.5g fat, 35g carbohydrate, and 24g protein. No reasons were reported for the 22 subjects that dropped out of the study.
Study Results
After 23 weeks of moderate training, all 46 subjects showed significant improvements in body composition, including a 4.7 pound gain in lean muscle weight and 7.0 pound loss in fat weight Subjects ingesting the post-exercise Shake increased lean weight by 5.5 pounds and decreased fat weight by 9.0 pounds; a 14.5-pound improvement in body composition. Those not receiving the supplemental Shake increased lean weight by 3.9 pounds and decreased fat weight by 4.9 pounds; an 8.8-pound improvement in body composition. As shown in Figure 1, participants consuming the post-exercise protein shake added 1.6 pounds more lean weight and lost 4.1 pounds more fat weight than the no-supplement subjects.
Discussion
This study confirms the impact of a fitness program for improving body composition and anthropometric measurements. Therefore, it appears that previously sedentary adults can attain significant and consistent muscle gains and fat losses over the first 6 months of a standard exercise program.
Another finding was the greater body composition improvement seen in the participants who consumed the protein drink immediately after their workout. Subjects who consumed the post-exercise shake gained about 25 percent more lean weight and lost 50 percent more body fat. This observation reconfirms the finding that supplying the body with extra protein and carbohydrate following a combined strength/endurance exercise session promotes addition of lean tissue and loss of body fat. At present, it’s thought that protein ingestion post-exercise increases the rate of muscle proteins synthesis, which increases the amount of muscle over time.
Practical Application
This study confirms that a standard exercise program is effective for increasing lean mass and decreasing fat mass. But it’s even more interesting that consuming a post-exercise protein drink promoted favorable body composition changes (increased lean weight and decreased fat weight) associated with the standard strength/endurance exercise program.
So men, take advantage of the study findings to help improve your fitness level this summer. Make strength and endurance exercise part of your regular routine, and enjoy a protein-carbohydrate shake immediately after exercise for faster recovery, to help build and maintain muscle mass, and to decrease fat mass ….and Take you Shaklee Supplements!
Matt McAsey
Virtually all Americans either have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, are overweight, smoke or exercise too little, the team led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported."Unfortunately, the limited strides that were made toward this goal during the 1970s and 1980s were eroded by the increases in excess weight, diabetes and hypertension during more recent decades," the CDC's Dr. Earl Ford, who led the study, said in a statement.
Ford's team looked at four national studies covering tens of thousands of Americans aged 25 to 74.
Only 10 percent had low risk scores in all five categories, they reported in the journal Circulation.
"Until the early 90s, we were moving in a positive direction, but then it took a turn and we're headed in a negative direction," said Ford.
"When you look at the individual factors, tobacco use is still headed in the right direction and so are cholesterol levels, although that has leveled off. The problem is that blood pressure, BMI (body mass index, a measure of obesity) and diabetes are all headed in the wrong direction."
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States and many other countries.
(Reuters September 14, 2009)
What are the major risk factors you can modify, treat or control by changing your lifestyle or taking medicine?
* Tobacco smoke — Smokers' risk of developing coronary heart disease is 2–4 times that of nonsmokers. Cigarette smoking is a powerful independent risk factor for sudden cardiac death in patients with coronary heart disease; smokers have about twice the risk of nonsmokers. Cigarette smoking also acts with other risk factors to greatly increase the risk for coronary heart disease. People who smoke cigars or pipes seem to have a higher risk of death from coronary heart disease (and possibly stroke) but their risk isn't as great as cigarette smokers'. Exposure to other people's smoke increases the risk of heart disease even for nonsmokers.
* High blood cholesterol — As blood cholesterol rises, so does risk of coronary heart disease. When other risk factors (such as high blood pressure and tobacco smoke) are present, this risk increases even more. A person's cholesterol level is also affected by age, sex, heredity and diet.
* High blood pressure — High blood pressure increases the heart's workload, causing the heart to thicken and become stiffer. It also increases your risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and congestive heart failure. When high blood pressure exists with obesity, smoking, high blood cholesterol levels or diabetes, the risk of heart attack or stroke increases several times.
* Physical inactivity — An inactive lifestyle is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Regular, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity helps prevent heart and blood vessel disease. The more vigorous the activity, the greater your benefits. However, even moderate-intensity activities help if done regularly and long term. Physical activity can help control blood cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, as well as help lower blood pressure in some people.
* Obesity and overweight — People who have excess body fat — especially if a lot of it is at the waist — are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke even if they have no other risk factors. Excess weight increases the heart's work. It also raises blood pressure and blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and lowers HDL ("good") cholesterol levels. It can also make diabetes more likely to develop. Many obese and overweight people may have difficulty losing weight. But by losing even as few as 10 pounds, you can lower your heart disease risk.
* Diabetes mellitus — Diabetes seriously increases your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Even when glucose (blood sugar) levels are under control, diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, but the risks are even greater if blood sugar is not well controlled. About three-quarters of people with diabetes die of some form of heart or blood vessel disease. If you have diabetes, it's extremely important to work with your healthcare provider to manage it and control any other risk factors you can.
What other factors contribute to heart disease risk?
* Individual response to stress may be a contributing factor. Some scientists have noted a relationship between coronary heart disease risk and stress in a person's life, their health behaviors and socioeconomic status. These factors may affect established risk factors. For example, people under stress may overeat, start smoking or smoke more than they otherwise would.
* Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure, cause heart failure and lead to stroke. It can contribute to high triglycerides, cancer and other diseases, and produce irregular heartbeats. It contributes to obesity, alcoholism, suicide and accidents.
The risk of heart disease in people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol (an average of one drink for women or two drinks for men per day) is lower than in nondrinkers. One drink is defined as 1-1/2 fluid ounces (fl oz) of 80-proof spirits (such as bourbon, Scotch, vodka, gin, etc.), 1 fl oz of 100-proof spirits, 4 fl oz of wine or 12 fl oz of beer. It's not recommended that nondrinkers start using alcohol or that drinkers increase the amount they drink.
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It happens to everyone.--- You wake up in the morning, and your neck or back is just killing you. I know the feeling, and I have been told that is probably due to stress, lack of sleep, or just a lack of nutrition.
Stress is a constant in whatever lifestyle choice we lead. Some are high stress, some are low. My point is that stress is usually a variable that we just except and deal with. However, sometimes stress does effect our rest. For example, how many of us have had some expected event at work or in our life keep us up the night prior. No matter how hard we try, you just can't stop thinking about it.
Some of us might break down and take addictive over the counter sleep aids, or even just take a immune system diminishing dose of night time cold and flu medicine to take some of the edge off.
Well, I have a natural solution for you. Gentle Sleep Complex is a supplement with a natural blend of herbs that will do the job safely. It contains a complementary blend of herbs - Valerian, chamomile, and passion flower - that promotes calm and restful sleep. For centuries these herbs have been used safely for occasional sleeplessness.
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I attended a training two weeks ago. It was supposed to be a leadership training that is to sharpen my leadership skills. But, in the class the instructor spoke about stresses of any and all jobs and the choices you have.
For example, lets say that you have a boss or a supervisor that is very forceful, direct, tends not to listen, and you just really don't like working for. Every morning you dread getting out of bed and going to work to put up with the same old thing.
Sound familiar--
Believe it or not, you make that choice to put up with all the grief that your job may give you. There are so many opportunities out there, especially with the Internet. Now, I don't think it is right to just quit your job cold turkey and then try and start your own cash generating business. It does take some planning. Hopefully you can find time after your daily dreadful job to work on your own business. That's what I do...
Check it out, and join me if your interested.
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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain
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Sometimes while I'm at work I notice that I seem to remember more details than other around me. That is almost funny, because I was never the type of person that could just sit through a class and absorb everything. I used to spend hours studying for finals or a mid-term exam.
For the last six to eight months I have been taking MGM Supplements Memory Optimizer. It really does seem to work. At work I catch the small details that can make a complex task easy. For example, the other day some co-workers and myself had to attend a class on a particular computer program. I had played around a little bit with the program, but really not that much compared to some of my other coworkers. When the class was over and we were back in the office, I was bombarded with questions like "do you remember how to do this" or "how do I get to this screen." It was really then, when I noticed that the memory optimizer must really be doing something.
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When I saw this video all I could think of is how wonderful it is to be vibrant and healthy like the dancers in this video. Nothing is more important than your health. Many times our mind plays an important role in our health. A perfect example of this is Fred who went in for a routine exam. Now Fred is 75 years young and has never been sick a day in his life, but due to constant nagging from his wife who may as well live in the doctors office he went. When routine blood work came back with a elevated PSA that's when all havoc broke loose. The doctor recommended he go in for a bioposy and his wife insisted too. Unfortunately the local hospital running the test couldn't get Fred in right away. The earliest possible appointment wasn't for 6 weeks. Fred went home and started worrying what the biopsy would show. He went from an active 75 yr old who was an active gardener, to basically and feeble old man would could barely get up to sit in front of the television. When the day of the biopsy rolled around Fred looked like someone had just handed him a death warrant. Fortunately Fred came through the biopsy surgery OK, but you could tell he still had the worry deep down of what test results would show. When test came back normal it was like Fred had gotten a new lease on life. He got home put his work clothes on and got busy living life again. I don't know how many folks have gone through what Fred did, but I do know it doesn't have to be like this. Just recently New England Journal of Medicine concluded that screening for prostate cancer has little or no effect in prolonging men’s lives, and the risks posed by unnecessary treatment may outweigh the benefits of early detection. Imagine that! In conclusion I encourage you to surround yourself with what makes you happy in life.... Such as this video that makes you feel like dancing too. Don't ignore your health but feed your body with nutrients proven to support long term health... Such as Vitalizer Learn more about anti aging research at: http://anti-aging-tonic.blogspot.com/ KEYWORDS: Anti Aging, Cindy McAsey, barefootmentor
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Ten Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
In 2008, an estimated 1.5 million people in the United States were diagnosed with cancer, including over 700,000 new cases in men and nearly the same number of new cases in women. There were also over 650,000 cancer deaths last year, which ranks cancer second only to heart disease as a leading cause of death
Cancer is caused by changes in genes that control the growth and death of cells. The disease develops when cells continue to grow and divide instead of dying off when they get older as they would normally do. As cancer cells multiply, they can damage nearby tissues and can also spread to other parts of the body and develop into new tumors. While improvements in detection, diagnosis, and treatment have increased the survival rate for many types of cancer, we also encourage doing all you can do to prevent the disease as a core strategy of your prescription for optimal health.
With prevention in mind, here are 10 things we can all do to reduce the risk of developing cancer:
1. Avoid tobacco products and second-hand smoke
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States for both men and women. Ironically, it?s also the most preventable type of cancer. Some 87-percent of lung cancer deaths are attributable to exposure to tobacco smoke including roughly 3,000 deaths each year in non-smokers due to second-hand smoke. Of the 45 million Americans who still smoke in 2007, 30-percent of male and 21-percent of female high school students reported using some form of tobacco in the prior month. If you smoke, take the necessary steps to quit for the health of you and your loved ones.
2. Achieve and maintain a healthy weight
Being overweight increases your chance of developing certain types of cancer, including cancer of the esophagus, colon and rectum, and pancreas. Obesity also increases the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women by roughly 50-percent, and endometrial cancer by about three fold. And carrying too much extra body weight is believed to account for up to 30-percent of kidney cancers in both men and women. Make smart food choices, control portion sizes, and fill up on fruits and vegetables to help manage your healthy weight and reduce your risk of cancer.
3. Get moving
The American Cancer Society recommends regular exercise as a way to prevent cancer. Regular exercise burns calories and can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight. Pick something that gets and keeps you moving like walking, hiking, cycling, swimming, team sports, and even dancing. Consider biking or walking to work, or take a walk during your lunch break. Be sure to gradually work up to 30-45 minutes of exercise a day for five or more days per week.
4. Eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Fruits and vegetables are naturally rich in dietary antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and a whole family of carotenoids that may help to protect your healthy genes from oxidative damage. Recent research suggests that eating tomatoes may help to protect against developing prostate cancer, while eating cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts may help to protect against bladder cancer. Fruits and vegetables are also rich in fiber which can speed the transit of food through the digestive system and may reduce the absorption of cancer-causing chemicals. So eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables may be the best way to ensure broad spectrum protection.
5. Fresh is best
Until about 20 years ago, stomach cancer was the most common cancer worldwide, perhaps due to cultural preferences for eating large amounts of salt-preserved foods such as cured meats and pickled vegetables. This finding underscores the point that when it comes to eating most foods, it?s generally best to eat fresh rather than salted, cured, or pickled. In general, the less processed the food, the healthier it will be for you.
6. Limit alcohol intake
Excess alcohol consumption is associated with increased risks of cancers of the oral cavity, throat, voice box, esophagus, liver, breast, and possibly the colon and rectum. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in women, and aside from carrying too much body weight, alcohol intake is the only other established risk factor for this disease. It?s recommended that men who drink alcohol should limit their intake to no more than 2 drinks per day, while women should limit their intake to no more than 1 drink daily.
7. Practice sun safety and check for changes in your skin
Ultraviolet radiation from the sun is damaging to your skin. The genetic damage it can cause to skin cells can lead to skin cancer, a disease that is increasingly common, especially among young people. Be aware that the sun?s peak time is between 10 am and 3 pm and that sunlight exposure can be intensified by up to 50-percent when reflected from sand, water, snow, ice, and concrete. When outdoors, cover up exposed areas and wear sun screen with an SPF of 15 or more. Know your skin and be aware of the location, size, and shape of moles and skin spots, and report any changes promptly to your physician.
8. Reduce your exposure to potential carcinogens
There are many substances in the environment with the potential to put you at higher risk for developing cancer. On the job, minimize your exposure to fumes, dust, solvents, and chemicals. Try to reduce your everyday exposure to potentially-toxic environmental chemicals in the home and?
Dust and vacuum regularly to rid your home of toxins attracted to dust Open windows and use fresh air to freshen and minimize indoor pollution Filter your drinking water to remove pollutants Switch to green cleaning products that are safe but still powerful
9. Know your family history and get screened
Some 5-10-percent of cancers are due to a genetic predisposition to cancer. Family history is a risk factor for common types of cancer including breast, ovarian, colon, and prostate cancer. If you have a family history of cancer your physician may recommend genetic testing to see if you have the type of gene that can increase your chance of developing cancer. For individuals with an average risk of cancer, the following cancer screening guidelines are recommended:
Breast cancer: Women should begin yearly mammograms at age 40 and conduct regular breast self exams starting in the 20?s.
Colon and rectal cancer: Men and women should have one or more screening tests including a colonoscopy starting at age 50.
Cervical cancer: All women should begin cervical cancer screening no later than 21 years of age.
Prostate cancer: Men should have the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal examination annually beginning at age 50.
10. Choose your dietary supplements wisely
Whether it's vitamin D, folic acid, calcium, the antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and the carotenoids, fiber, or emerging phytochemicals, nutrition surveys have made it clear that your diet is unlikely to be providing all the essential nutrients and other dietary factors you need to be at your healthiest. And dietary supplement studies have yielded compelling evidence that supplements can help to reduce the chance of developing cancer in undernourished individuals.
Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington published a study in Nutrition and Cancer; 1. that evaluated the association between dietary and supplemental zinc and prostate cancer in 35,242 men participating in the VITAL cohort, a study specifically designed to evaluate the impact of dietary supplements on cancer risk. In this study, long-term supplemental zinc intake was in fact associated with reduced risk of clinically relevant advanced disease.
And as reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine; 2. National Cancer Institute researchers found that among postmenopausal women, the greater their total calcium intake from dietary supplements and food up to about 1,300 mg per day, the lower was their risk of developing cancer. For men and women, a diet rich in calcium from supplements and food was associated with a lower risk of developing cancers of the digestive system such as colon cancer. These findings are consistent with randomized clinical trials which have shown that calcium supplementation reduces the recurrence of colon polyps, which are precursors to colon cancer.
Clearly, dietary supplements play a key role in making up the nutrient shortfalls in your diet, and they provide a means of achieving optimal nutrient levels needed to achieve and maintain the best of health.
1. Zinc intake from supplements and diet and prostate cancer. Gonzalez A, Peters U, Lampe JW, White E. Nutr Cancer. 2009;61(2):206-15
2. Dairy food, calcium, and risk of cancer in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study. Park Y, Leitzmann MF, Subar AF, Hollenbeck A, Schatzkin A. Arch Intern Med. 2009169(4):391-401
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People are told a variety of things by health care professionals regarding the color of their urine, and sometimes the messages are contradictory .
Which of the statements below are true?
Statement #1: if your urine is yellow it is concentrated and you need to drink more water
Statement #2: if your urine is yellow it is a good thing and an indicator of good vitamin B intake
Statement #3: you should have clear urine at all times which indicates you are drinking enough water
Statement #4: if you drink ½ ounce of water per pound of body weight DAILY. you can watch your urine and use it as an indicator of how many water soluble B vitamins you need each day (this will vary dependant on your stress load)
Let's clear up the CONFUSION:
Statement #1: TRUE if you do not drink enough water daily, your urine will be concentrated and will be yellow. The formula for water intake is ½ ounce of water per pound of body weight DAILY (more is required for people who perspire heavily (athletes, people who work in "hot" environments, etc.)
Statement #2: TRUE your urine should be yellow 24 hours a day even when the individual is drinking the appropriate amount of water daily
Statement #3: FALSE you never want clear urine. It should be yellow at all times, especially when you are drinking adequate water daily
Statement #4: TRUE the urine is the perfect monitor to determine how much B Complex you should consume daily.
Explanation: Since B Vitamins are water soluble they do not store in the body. Any excess will spill into the urine. You want to see the EVIDENCE of spill-over 24 hours a day. B vitamins are nicknamed "happy vitamins" or "stress vitamins" and are used daily to:
feed the central nervous system
manufacture hormones
regulate homocysteine levels in the blood
You want EVIDENCE 24 hours a day that your level of B vitamins are 100% to maintain proper balance in all of the above functions. Even a slight deficiency will create PROBLEMS. Therefore, an informed health care professional will tell you to watch for true EVIDENCE of adequate B vitamins drink adequate water daily and maintain yellow urine 24 hours a day. (Urine should be a bright yellow the color of a typical HB lead pencil.)
Many people ask isn't yellow urine an evidence of waste? The answer is NO. If your urine is not yellow, you have NO IDEA what your level of B vitamins are. they could be 25% or 60% or 90%. With no evidence of overflow, you have no idea. Since the use of B vitamins varies drastically each day based on stress (emotional, physical & chemical), how much sleep you?ve had, your dietary intake, etc., and since only a slight deficiency can cause metabolic &chemistry imbalances in the body, you always want clear evidence of slight overflow.
Here's an analogy
If you went to bed and were given a narrow blanket to cover just the top of the body, but not wide enough to drape over your sides, you would still be cold. Why Of course, you would be exposed to cold air on your sides, so therefore you want a wide blanket that overflows on the sides. Is this overflow a "waste" ? of course not... it PROTECTS you from the cold. Use the same thoughts regarding the overflow of B vitamins in your urine. An overflow is an indication that you are PROTECTED from deficiencies.
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