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| June 26, 2010 | Posted by admin under Nutrition, Stress Relief |
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Are you eating too much salt? Most Americans are!
| June 26, 2010 | Posted by admin under Nutrition |
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According to the CDC, 9 out of 10 Americans are eating too much salt, nearly double the amounts recommended. You may be surprised to find out the source is not the salt shaker.
The dietary guidelines recommend no more than 2300 mg of sodium per day. The CDC study found that Americans consumed 3466 mg per day.
Most of this over consumption of salt comes from processed foods and eating out.
Too much salt may lead to:
- High bl0od pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Strokes
Staying within recommended limits will require you to eat less processed food and more fresh and healthy foods prepared at home. So take warning… make some changes today!
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Mediterranean-Style Diet May Improve Heart Function, Twin Study Reveals
| June 17, 2010 | Posted by admin under Nutrition, Uncategorized |
According to a blog post at Science Daily a new twin study showed that eating a Mediterranean Style Diet may improve heart function. That’s good news! I love eating Mediterranean style foods.
Click below to read the summary article.
Mediterranean-Style Diet Improves Heart Function, Twin Study Shows
Come back and read the Mayo Clinic tips for eating a Mediterranean diet.
Mediterranean diet: Choose this heart-healthy diet option
How to Prepare for Summer Sun
| June 16, 2010 | Posted by admin under Uncategorized |
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When I was teenager, my mom had her first skin cancer. That’s when I began to take an interest in prevention. So for all of my adult life, I have been careful to observe safety tips. I’m the odd ball at the beach who hangs out early morning or early evening and NOT during mid-day.
My mom has had many battles with skin cancer including a partial nose replacement. She said she used to BAKE in the sun as a teenager. I’m thankful I could learn from her and have not had any skin cancer, but I am sad that others will suffer from this easily prevented disease.
I would like to add that one should not put too much confidence in sunscreen. You can still get burned! Read and follow directions carefully. Limited time in the sun is best.
But, there are some positives to sun exposure. We get our Vitamin D from the sun. I prefer to get mine from food supplements rather than risk it.
I recommend you read the following article by Edward Geehr, M.D., LifeScript’s Medical officer where he offers tips for preparing for the summer sun and reducing risk of skin cancer. Please protect yourself and your children from the harmful effects of the sun.
Enjoy the summer!
8 Foods You Think are Healthy, but ARE NOT!
| June 15, 2010 | Posted by admin under Nutrition |
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Wow, I was just reading this article at Life Mojo and thought my readers needed to read this. I mean how many times have we thought we were eating healthy, but really weren’t.
On the list: salads, milk, diet drinks, smoothies??? This article lists the food and why they are not healthy. Click here to read the entire article and come back and write your reactions in the comment section.
8 Foods You Think are Healthy, (but aren’t!)
Drinking Coffee May Reduce The Risk Of Diabetes
| June 13, 2010 | Posted by admin under Nutrition |
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Now this is a study I’ve been waiting for, an excuse to drink coffee. For years, I denied myself caffeine due to all the negative studies that I read about it hurting your immune system, blah, blah, blah. Then new studies started springing up and I allowed myself to start drinking coffee and green tea. Now there are more and more studies proving it is good for you.
Medical News Today reports, “The scientists fed either water or coffee to a group of laboratory mice commonly used to study diabetes. Coffee consumption prevented the development of high-blood sugar and also improved insulin sensitivity in the mice, thereby reducing the risk of diabetes.”
Before you go out and order a latte and celebrate, remember the mice probably didn’t have cream and sugar. Now that’s another study for which we will have to wait.
Read more at Medical News Today.
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Tired of Achy Joints? Try Glucosamine and Cat’s Claw
| June 12, 2010 | Posted by admin under Supplements |
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How can one make an informed choice in today’s market place? Rely on Shaklee. In the case of Joint Health Complex*, we don’t just add glucosamine because consumers are aware of the importance of this key ingredient. We formulate the supplement to provide the level of glucosamine that has been shown in peer-reviewed, independent studies to provide benefit.
While many of the most popular glucosamine supplements provide 1,000 milligrams or less, Shaklee Joint Health Complex* provides 1,500 milligrams—an amount shown by scientific data to provide optimal benefit.
But we didn’t stop there. The most common form of glucosamine used in glucosamine supplements is sulfate, but sulfate contains sodium—up to 30% by volume. In order to make Joint Health Complex* the best supplement for everyone, including those who must avoid or reduce sodium intake, we use sodium-free and scientifically substantiated glucosamine hydrochloride. Our scientists also incorporated a beneficial amount of Cat’s Claw, because sound studies show that it promotes joint comfort.*
Many other joint health supplements tout the addition of chondroitin in their supplements. While this compound has been widely studied, after rigorous analysis of studies involving chondroitin, Shaklee and other scientists consider it an unnecessary ingredient because the jury is still out on its effectiveness. Many experts agree that the uncertain science on chondroitin may be due to the fact that oral intakes of this compound are mostly destroyed in the stomach before it can be usefully absorbed.
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* Helps build cartilage to facilitate range of motion and movement*
* Supports joint function and flexibility*
* Uses clinically proven cat’s claw in combination with glucosamine to promote joint health*
* Improves cushioning in joints*
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Is the food you’re buying designed to kill you and your family?
| June 10, 2010 | Posted by admin under Nutrition |
Today I read an interesting article over at Nutrition Research Center.org that made a good point. If you go to the garden center Home Depot and browse the pesticide aisle, you will find warnings on the labels about the dangers to your health. But, when you go to the grocery store and buy produce that has been sprayed with all these same pesticides, there is no warning. Interesting….
Anyway, it is important for us to be careful about the produce we are consuming. We are excited to have a local CSA that shops at our local farms for us and delivers a box of a variety of organically grown each week. We know what practices our local farmers are using and it makes us feel good about feeding our family healthy pesticide free produce. Find a local CSA in your area and support your local farmers.
Read the rest of the article about food safety at NutritionResearchCenter.org.
Teen Headaches Tied to Alcohol and Coffee
| June 9, 2010 | Posted by admin under Children's Health |
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I was reading an interesting article at Big Health Tree about teen headaches and a study that linked them to consumption of alcohol and coffee. It is sad that so many teens are being treated with drugs for migraines instead of looking at simple solutions such as diet and exercise.
I really like this blog, Big Health Tree because it covers a wide range of health topics in an easy to navigate website.
You can read the entire article at http://bighealthtree.com
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