5 Benefits of Vitamin C for Optimal Health!

Most people know that Vitamin C is important, but still don't make it an essential part of their daily supplement consumption.   Here are 5 reasons why you should make sure this is one supplement that you add to your daily routine.

1.  Helps treat common cold symptoms.  
One of the best tips I ever received regarding Vitamin C came from my nutritionist. My doctor told me that if you feel like you are getting a cold, take 2000 mg of Vitamin C, then take 1000 mg every hour.  A cold should not last more than 24-48 hours. Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine, and can help control allergy symptoms by reducing the histamine levels in the body.

2.  Collagen, is a protein found in the connective tissues of the body, like skin, tendons, muscles, and ligaments, and requires Vitamin C for production.  Vitamin C is extremely helpful in speeding up the healing of wounds from minor cuts to deep wounds, burns and broken bones.

3.  Vitamin C has an excellent antioxidant property, and helps reduce free radicals that may cause heart disease and strokes.  Vitamin C also helps lower cholesterol and improve blood flow which also helps in preventing heart disease.

4.  Vitamin C helps to regulate the sugar levels in people with diabetes.  

5.  Vitamin C can help prevent against the ill effects of stress, by protecting the nervous system and brain. Optimum levels of Vitamin C are required for the synthesis of adrenaline and nor-adrenaline, both of which play a role in the fight or flight mechanism of combating stress.

The daily recommendation of Vitamin C is different for all age groups (Adult men: 90 mg, Adult women: 75 mg, children between 9-13 years: 45 mg). 

There are several sources like oranges, chilly peppers, papaya, strawberries, cauliflower, and pineapple to add Vitamin C to your daily diet.  A medium sized orange contains about 75 mg of vitamin C, with larger oranges containing as much as 100 mg.

For a Vitamin C supplement that provides 24 hour support, protects your stomach by utilizing 3 forms of Vitamin C, and provides the equivalent of 5 cups of orange juice, try C-Lyte today.

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3 Stages of Stress: Where Are You?

STRESS.  Most people know that stress is very harmful to our health.  But did you know that stress has 3 stages?

1.  Flight or Fight: the stage of stress that can save your life.  The body immediately transfers large amounts of oxygen and glucose to the brain, muscles, and heart which are the most responsible for the bodies response to stress.

2.  Resistance:  this stage helps the body recover from the heart pounding response to the flight or fight stage.  Cortisol and adrenaline, hormone energy sources,  are made available to the body to help reduce inflammation, and repair cell damage. This stage usually helps us get through most of life's stressful situations.

3.  Exhaustion:  if the body can not control the stress during the resistance stage, the body enters the exhaustion stage.  In our crazy, stressful society, this is where a lot of people continually find themselves.  During this stage, chronic stress can be extremely harmful as the extended exposure to stress keeps the cortisol and adrenaline levels elevated builds to harmful levels in the body. and has harmful effects on muscles, the immune system, the digestive system, and overall metabolism.

Do your body a favor, and combat stress by consuming Ionix Supreme daily.  Ionix Supreme provides protection from the consequences of chronic stress, promotes energy balance and stamina, and supports the immune system.  A shot of Ionix Supreme daily is designed to balance your body by combating the negative effects of physical, environmental, and life stress while energizing cells to support faster recovery.  A shot a day keeps the stress away!

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Is Our Food Nutritionally Bankrupt?

Is our food nutritionally bankrupt?  In a word...YES!

Most people know that farming uses herbicides and pesticides to eliminate bugs that may attack crops in the field.  But did you know that due to the heavy use of those chemicals in factory farming, the top soil has been sterilized, and many naturally occurring minerals have been neutralized.  So if the soil is depleted of minerals, those minerals are then absent in the food grown in that soil.

What are the repercussions of consuming food grown in mineral depleted soils?  Did you know that the soil requires 52 minerals?  And do you know how many of those required minerals are added to the soil during the planting season?  THREE...yes that is 3 minerals out of 52 that the soil requires.  Is it any wonder that so many people are in poor health? We are not getting anything close to what our body requires for optimal health.

What is the solution?  Of course the best solution would be to grow your own vegetables, which would allow you to grow organic and eliminate the chemical, as well as being able to supplement the soil.  Another solution is to reduce the amount of processed food, and fast food you consume.  The next best thing would be to add IsaFruits and IsaGreens to your daily diet.  IsaFruits and IsaGreens are revolutionary superfoods that contain the healthiest fruits and green on the planet, that are cold-pressed to boost your body's natural ability to defend against toxins.  

Watch this 8 minute video called FOOD MATTERS.  It will change your life!

Are you ready to take your health to the next level?  Contact me, and I will be happy to introduce you to a line of products that will nourish you body, and soul.

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Diet Tip of the Day: Remember to Eat!

Most people know that to lose weight you have to burn more calories than you consume. But studies show that skipping out on snack time won’t necessarily lead to weight loss, since low calorie consumption can actually slow metabolism.  When you eat less than three times a day it may benefit those who are obese, but research shows skipping meals throughout the day and eating one large meal at night can lead to some undesirable outcomes, like delayed insulin response, which may increase your risk of diabetes. So instead of skipping breakfast or lunch, schedule a few meals a day with healthy snacks in between for weight loss.

My favorite snack between meals is a FiberSnack bar. The FiberSnack bar, with 6 grams of undenatured whey and milk protein and 24% of the RDA of fiber, will satisfy your hunger so you stay fuller longer.  Enjoy...they are delicious!

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The More Babies You Have, the Longer You'll Live: SFU Study

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If you’re a woman, having children might be the key to a longer life.

A new study from SFU suggests the number of children a woman has might slow 

down the rate at which her body ages – and the more babies she has, the better. 

Having multiple children is associated with longer telomeres in mothers, which are 

the tips found at the end of each DNA strand.

Telomeres are indicative of cellular aging, and longer ones are associated with longevity.

SFU Health Sciences professor Pablo Nepomnaschy said their findings contradict the 

age-old theory that having more children speeds up the aging process.

“The slower pace of telomere shortening found in the study participants who have more 

children however, may be attributed to the dramatic increase in estrogen, a hormone 

produced during pregnancy.”

“Estrogen functions as a potent antioxidant that protects cells against telomere 

shortening.”

The study assessed the number of children born to 75 women in rural Guatemalan 

communities and their telomere lengths. At 13-year intervals, saliva samples and 

cheek swabs were taken to examine their telomere lengths. This is the first study to 

examine an association with the number of surviving children and telomere length.

But it might not be strictly biological in nature – environment might also be a factor 

in the longevity of women with multiple children.

“The women we followed over the course of the study were from natural fertility 

populations where mothers who bear numerous children receive more social support 

from their relatives and friends,” said Nepomnaschy.

“Greater support leads to an increase in the amount of metabolic energy that can be 

allocated to tissue maintenance, thereby slowing down the process of aging.”

The study by co-authors Nepomnaschy and postdoctoral researcher Cindy Barha 

is published in Plos One.

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The 5 Life Changing Benefits of Vitamin C

Most people know that Vitamin C is important, but still don't make it an essential part of their daily supplement consumption.   Here are 5 reasons why you should make sure this is one supplement that you add to your daily routine.

1.  Helps treat common cold symptoms.  
One of the best tips I ever received regarding Vitamin C came from my nutritionist. My doctor told me that if you feel like you are getting a cold, take 2000 mg of Vitamin C, then take 1000 mg every hour.  A cold should not last more than 24-48 hours. Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine, and can help control allergy symptoms by reducing the histamine levels in the body.

2.  Collagen, is a protein found in the connective tissues of the body, like skin, tendons, muscles, and ligaments, and requires Vitamin C for production.  Vitamin C is extremely helpful in speeding up the healing of wounds from minor cuts to deep wounds, burns and broken bones.


3.  Vitamin C has an excellent antioxidant property, and helps reduce free radicals that may cause heart disease and strokes.  Vitamin C also helps lower cholesterol and improve blood flow which also helps in preventing heart disease.

4.  Vitamin C helps to regulate the sugar levels in people with diabetes.  

5.  Vitamin C can help prevent against the ill effects of stress, by protecting the nervous system and brain. Optimum levels of Vitamin C are required for the synthesis of adrenaline and nor-adrenaline, both of which play a role in the fight or flight mechanism of combating stress.

The daily recommendation of Vitamin C is different for all age groups (Adult men: 90 mg, Adult women: 75 mg, children between 9-13 years: 45 mg). 

There are several sources like oranges, chilly peppers, papaya, strawberries, cauliflower, and pineapple to add Vitamin C to your daily diet.  A medium sized orange contains about 75 mg of vitamin C, with larger oranges containing as much as 100 mg.

For a Vitamin C supplement that provides 24 hour support, protects your stomach by utilizing 3 forms of Vitamin C, and provides the equivalent of 5 cups of orange juice, try C-Lyte today.

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Why Cleansing Is Vital for Your Health!

A lot of people know that cleansing is good for you. But cleansing actually provides multiple benefits for your body.  My favorite cleanse, called Cleanse For Life, is a synergistic blend of natural cleansing herbs & antioxidant-rich botanicals to help support detoxification, also contains powerful antioxidants like bilberry, blueberry and raspberry that nourish and protect your body from free radicals. Cleansing also helps eliminate stubborn fat and supports your metabolism while supporting your body’s ability to eliminate toxins and impurities.  Cleanse for Life is a perfect daily addition, and a great foundation to 1-day/week or 2-day biweekly Deep Cleansing programs.

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Exercise Is Linked with Less Wear on Your Cells

Recent science suggests that exercise may slow the fraying of telomeres, which are the end caps on your chromosomes that determine aging.  Past studies have shown, for instance, that master athletes typically have longer telomeres than sedentary people of the same age, as do older women who often walk or engage in other fairly moderate exercise.

Interestingly, these associations were strongest among people 40 to 65, suggesting that middle age may be a key time to begin or maintain an exercise program if you wish to keep telomeres from shrinking, says Paul Loprinzi, an assistant professor of health and exercise science at the University of Mississippi. However, as Loprinzi pointed out, this study is purely associational, so it cannot show whether exercise actually causes changes in telomere length, only that people who exercise have longer telomeres.

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Why Chocolate is Good for Managing Your Weight!

You should never have to fully abstain from the foods that bring you the most joy. The good news: A little chocolate daily can actually support you in achieving your weight-loss goals.

The reason chocolate can be helpful has to do with indulgence, satisfaction, and balanced eating. When individuals take on the approach of complete restriction of certain foods like chocolate, they often end up with just the opposite: temptation, mental exhaustion, self-sabotage, and weight gain (1, 2).

Balanced eating, on the other hand, is not about complete restriction. It allows for controlled, portioned, and moderate indulgences, such as indulging in a small amount of chocolate. Balance is what makes weight loss sustainable. You can maintain balanced eating, believe it or not, by having a little chocolate daily.

Small, regular indulgences keep you enjoying life without guilt and without compromising your weight-loss goals – as long as you also make your daily consumption something to look forward to as a reward for a job well done in healthy eating.

Don’t Deny Yourself

The key is to avoid feelings of guilt, which can have the potential to lead to additional feelings of helplessness or loss of control (3). Instead, research into the psychology of dieting suggests that those who associate sweet indulgences like chocolate with “celebration” have a better time losing weight (3).

Consider adopting a balanced eating plan for weight loss – one that’s higher in protein, higher in nutrients, and lower in unhealthy fats and refined carbohydrates – but then leave some room in your plan for chocolate daily. By treating small indulgences of chocolate as a “celebration,” you will be more successful in losing weight because you will maintain a feeling of being in control of your nutrition.

Much like managing money, when you pay close attention to your budget, you can feel comfortable buying something special once in a while. This rule applies to dieting as well, as it is sometimes acceptable to have a little treat after a day of hard work.

Chocolate on Cleanse Days

If you’re a regular chocoholic seeking out a way to best satisfy your cravings, then look to  IsaDelight® chocolates – now available in Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate with Mint. Each 60-calorie IsaDelight is individually wrapped for convenience and to help with self-control.  Open an IsaDelight and enjoy...knowing you are doing something good for  you!

References

1. Karim N. Dieting Makes People Fat. J Obes Weight Loss Ther 2015; 5(242): 2
2. Tindale B. The Magic of Sensible Dieting: Healthy Weight Loss without Hunger or Deprivation. Balboa Press, 2015.
3. Kuijer RG, Boyce JA. Appetite. Chocolate cake. Guilt or celebration? Associations with healthy eating attitudes, perceived behavioural control, intentions and weight-loss. 2014 Mar;74:48-54. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2013.11.013. Epub 2013 Nov 23.

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Grab A Snack! A Healthy Snack!

Sometimes schedule changes and delays are out of your control, which means sometimes your lunch break can disappear completely. There are lots of choices for a quick meal like grabbing a slice of pizza, but having an emergency snack supply is healthier and ensures you always have something on hand. Try a healthy trail mix, unsweetened dried fruit, or my favorite, an IsaLean bar.  IsaLean bars are available in Chocolate Decadence, Chocolate Cream Crisp, Chocolate Peanut Crunch, Natural Oatmeal Raisin, Nutty Caramel Cashew or Lemon, and supply 18 grams of undenatured protein for a quick meal on the go that will satisfy your hunger!

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Make Time For Breakfast!

Do you skip breakfast attempting to save calories to lose more weight? It seems like it would be an effective weight-loss tactic, but eating breakfast will actually jump start your metabolism,  and help you lose more weight in the long run.  Choose high protein foods as the main staple, with eggs or Greek yogurt to help reduce sugar cravings later.  Also make sure your meal is also high in fiber, which will help you fill fuller longer,  and help flatten your belly, by choosing breakfast entrees made with whole grains. Short on time?  Grab a Superfood Protein Shake with 24 grams of protein and high in fiber and active enzymes to help aid digestion.  Mix and enjoy!

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5 Beautiful Benefits of Exfoliating

Well you know...most women desire smooth, soft skin, but what is the best way to get it? Exfoliating is using a scrub to remove the top layer of dead skin cells to reveal the new skin underneath.

So why exfoliate?  

Here are 5 reasons to add this practice to your skin care routine 2-3 times per week.  

1.  Exfoliating helps skin stay glowing and soft.

2.  Exfoliating keeps your pores clear and may help with breakouts.

3.  Exfoliating actually helps speed your skins natural renewal process.  Exfoliating also allows your moisturizer to be absorbed deeper into the skin.

4.  Exfoliating will help correct uneven skin tone.  

5.  Routine exfoliating helps skin look visibly brighter, and helps keep those wrinkles, and fine lines under control.

A word of warning: you don't want to over exfoliate your skin.  If your skin is dry, you may want to only exfoliate once a week. If your skin is oily, exfoliating 2-3 times a week may work best for you.

My favorite exfoliator is Bamboo Exfoliating Polish.  Bamboo Exfoliating Polish will refresh your complexion, and remove dead skin cells to reveal smoother skin.  Bamboo Exfoliating Polish will revitalize and refresh your skin and give you luxurious spa-like results at home.  

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