Archive for February, 2008
Aging What Can We Do About It?
We all want to live a healthy, active life well into our later years.
Science has come up with a lot of helpful information to help us
live longer and have a more quality life.
Choosing the right nutriants can help slow down the aging process
Using the latest information that science has available will help us look and feel younger.
At a young age we are precondition to believe certain things about aging. Maybe your parents said “Everyone in our family lives to be over 100 and they never loss their facilities.”, that is what my family said. Maybe yours said “The people in our family die when they are just over 65 they never get to enjoy their retirement.” We walk around with a particular notion in our subconscious that we have a pre-defined lifespan of between 60- 90 years
Our body?s biological age is a reflection of our physical, mental and spiritual journey through life. In perfect conditions, our bodies can survive to an age of 125 years!
Life style definitely reflects in our bodies, minds and spirits.
Say one person lives a healthy active life style. He walks and exercises regularily, is interested in his community, has lots of friends, enjoys his marriage of many years, is reglarily envolved with his children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. He goes to church.
He eats well and takes supplements. This man looks forward to each day. He often works well into his later years. Life is fun and living is enjoyable. He probably will live a very long productive life.
Another man or woman lives an isolated life style, very inactive, does not exercise. He has few friends and few intrests in life. He is resentful of his children and does not want to spend time with the next generation. He has no belief in a Higher power. Life is not fun for this person. He eats a high calorie, fat filled diet. He will probably have a heart attack or stroke in his late sixties.
Life style does count when we are looking at aging.
We can do something about aging right now. Laughter has long been held as the “Best Medicine” and, in fact, science has now found that every cell in the body has a receptor for the substances produced when we are happy. Every cell is therefore influenced by how we feel. Our first line of defence against any disease is therefore Happiness! Seek out serentity. Think about what makes you happy. Seek it out include it in your life often.
This might be easier said than done but one tip is to look around and find something that you can be happy or cheerful about. Force yourself to smile. It works, try it and see.
“The most important thing you can do is to actually stay very healthy,” he said. “The immune system is directly related to your general state of health.”
One well-established drag on the immune system is stress. Chemicals released by the body during periods of strain suppress the immune system, Woodland said. This fight-or-flight response to dangerous or urgent situations was probably fleeting for our human ancestors, he said. “The problem in our modern world,” he said, “is that we’re under stress for long periods of time.”
Therefore, any kind of stress-relieving activity — from various forms of meditation to exercise — is an investment in a healthier immune system. I took this information when it came to me quite seriously. I spend at least a half an hour a day in meditation. It gives me a time to check in with myself and listen to what I am thinking. It also relieve stress. I also belong to a gym and work out daily. I look and feel so much better. I noticed lately there are more and more older adults lifting weights and doing cardio workouts. I like my gym because there are people of all ages there. It is a place to socialize as well as get healthy.
Did you know that vitamin C helps keep your teeth and gums healthy, aids in absorbing iron, is needed for healing, and plays a role in immune system health? Registered dietitians recommend consuming at least one vitamin C rich food each day. Good choices include green peppers, strawberries, citrus fruits, tomatoes, and broccoli. Drinking a serving or two of 100 percent orange, grapefruit or tomato juice can also be a quick, easy way to boost your vitamin C intake.
Put some color on your plate. Eat nine to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.Sample the supplements. Take a multivitamin plus vitamin E,Discover the dynamic D Take 400 IU of vitamin D a day.
Enjoy the powers of sleep. Get your eight hours. Wet your whistle.
Drink eight to 10 8-ounce glasses of water and once cup of tea a day.
vitamin C, and calcium.
Take good care of yourself. Learn to love yourself and let that love spread to all those around you. We do have choices and are responsible
for how we age.
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Unlocking Mysteries of Vitamin A Metabolism
Dr. Loredana Quadro in her lab in the Food Science Building on the G. H. Cook Campus. New Brunswick, NJ-Scientists at Rutgers have unlocked some of the mysteries of how the developing embryo reacts to fluctuations in the amount of vitamin A present in the maternal blood stream. Their results are presented in the February 28 issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry……..
Original post by Heather Craven
Supplements and Vitamins ? Can They Enhance Your Weight Loss Goals?
Nutritional supplements can play a key role in the health of children and adults. Many people feel that they don?t get enough vitamins and minerals through their daily intake of food and, therefore, turn to supplements to fill in the gaps. Dietary supplements come in a variety of sizes, potencies and, of course, health claims.
Vitamins, minerals and supplements are considered to be a preventive step by building up the bodies own defenses to combat and avert colds and illnesses. Vitamin C, Calcium, vitamin E and many other supplements are considered to be beneficial in thwarting off the ill effects of common colds.
Nutritional supplements and bodybuilding supplements are taken by some sports enthusiasts as a way to enhance their performance.
Losing weight is not something one can do overnight. A carefully planned weight loss program requires common sense and certain guidelines. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of mis-informantion floating around and lots of desperate people are easily duped and ripped off. The leading experts now recommend that people who want to lose weight start increasing their physical activity. Just being more active in general (such as climbing the stairs instead of taking the elevator, moving around instead of sitting still, sitting up instead of lying down as well as showing some excitement and enthusiasm instead of boredom), are things that more effectively burns calories and reduces body fat.
It?s always best to consult with your physician when starting a new vitamin and supplements regime. There are many different companies that offer supplements and Vitamin Supplements to choose from as you focus on your physical and health goals. Choose from only the best providers of coral calcium products that offer great prices. That way you?ll be guaranteed quality and they can even be shipped right to your door.
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INeedMotivation.com, The First Important Self Help Website to Offer Live Chat Customer Support!
August 10, 2004 — INeedMotivation.com has added another innovative feature to its site. Live Chat Customer Support for anyone that visits any page. This option was put in place to offer the visitors of INeedMotivation.com with more ease to access customer support, and ask questions more easily.
“This is a first for self help sites, that we are aware of,” says INeedMotivation CEO Frederic Premji. “The truth is, alot of people have very specific questions when it comes to self help material such as motivational courses, hypnotherapy and subliminal courses, as well as personal coaching. With this option, we are providing instant access to a customer service representative, thus giving the visitor almost instantaneous answers to its questions.”
INeedMotivation.com has already implemeted the new option, and it is available daily during regular work hours. They plan on providing the service round the clock very soon. When the service is not available, the chat icon will say so.
So if you find yourself looking for self help material, or coaching solutions, and you cannot wait to get answers to your questions via email, stopping by INeedMotivation.com might be the best thing for you to do!
Structure of protein collagen seen at unprecedented level of detail
The structure and behavior of one of the most common proteins in our bodies has been resolved at a level of detail never before seen, thanks to new research performed at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at the U.S. office of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory. Illinois Institute of Technology biologist Joseph Orgel used the high-energy X-rays produced by the APS to examine the structure of collagen, a protein that composes more than a quarter of all protein in the human body and forms the principal component of skin, teeth, ligaments, the heart, blood vessels, bones and cartilage. In these tissues, collagen molecules pack themselves into overlapping bundles called fibrils. These fibrils, which each contain billions of atoms, entwine themselves into collagen fibers that are visible to the naked eye……..
Original post by Heather Craven
Obesity and Cancer Linked by Science
It has distant been sort of an “understood” that cancer incidence is increased by obesity, but up until now I don’t believe it’s ever been conclusively linked. Obesity has been linked to a number of health issues that are plaguing us today, including diabetes, cancer, digestive disorders, mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, heart problems, circulatory issues, and the list goes on and on into nearly every possible conceivable body part and area you can think of.
In fact, the link within obesity and various types of cancer has become so strong and scientifically proveable (ok, is that a word, or did I just build that up?), that it is now being listed as the number one killer, ahead of the all duration worst, smoking. The most plausible explanation may be that obese folks tend to not get a lot of the good, healthy foods that help us arm against cancers in their diet, like fruits and vegetables, but instead focus on highly fattening, salty and sugary foods which both promote weight gain and unhealthy blood sugars, as well as help to fuel every type of cancer, which is known to be fueld by excess sugar in the diet.
So, one of your best defenses against cancer, it seems, is to prepare certain you eat right and maintain that svelte, fit figure to help ward off cancers of all types.
Original post by EatingToLive
MARKET AMERICA INTRODUCES NEW DIGESTIVE SYSTEM SUPPLEMENT
GREENSBORO, NC — Market America, a leading product brokerage and Internet marketing company, today introduced NutriClean™ Digestive and Colon Maintenance, the newest addition to its cutting-edge line of health and nutrition supplements. NutriClean, a seven-day cleansing system is designed to help detoxify and revitalize the digestive system with a mild, yet highly effective formula of nutrients and botanicals.
According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 150,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year alone. The majority of colorectal cancer cases are colon cancer. Recent scientific studies have indicated that fiber intake and proper cleansing of the colon can significantly reduce the chances of developing this and a variety of other conditions.
“This product is another example of Market America being able to offer any product that our consumers want or need,” said Dennis Franks , executive vice president, Market America . “These types of ailments have become so widespread that our consumers demanded a way to address them. NutriClean is a cutting-edge, proactive product for those that are worried about what has become a widespread, unspoken ailment.”
To help counteract this situation, NutriClean employs a 3-step regimen designed to cleanse and detoxify the digestive system. The first step, HepatoCleanse c aps ules, combines botanicals and nutrients to strengthen and support the liver. NutriClean Release tablets, the second step, utilize natural botanicals to promote natural intestinal movement and cleanse the bowel. The final step, NutriClean Fiber Powder features a combination of soluble and insoluble fibers along with a probiotic blend that help enhance the immune system and promote colon health. The fiber powder should be taken daily to satisfy fiber intake requirements.
With a healthy colon and digestive system, the body can more efficiently utilize nutrients from foods and dietary supplements, resulting in higher energy levels and an overall healthier feeling.
ABOUT MARKET AMERICA
Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., Market America is an Internet marketing company that provides product solutions through the power of One-to-One Marketing and Mass Customization. Founded in 1992, the company has experienced explosive growth and achieved more than $1 billion in suggested retail sales. Market America has more than 100,000 distributors worldwide and has recently expanded its operations into Australia with plans to open in Taiwan in 2004.
