Do we need less sleep as we get older?Feeling tired? As we age we see changes in our physical appearance and our sleep patterns. Many older people find it more difficult to fall asleep and often wake in the early hours, finding it difficult to return to sleep. The National Sleep Foundation firmly believes that our need for sleep doesn’t lessen as we get older. Study Results Research from the National Sleep Foundation has shown that we need the same amount of sleep throughout our adult lives. The Foundation’s studies have demon...
5 Benefits of Vitamin EWe’ve heard of Vitamin E but what is it? Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin which can be found in high quantities the following foods or it can be taken as an oral supplement: – Almonds Spinach Sweet potato Avocado Wheatgerm Sunflower seeds Palm oil Butternut Trout Olive oil Fights Free Radicals Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant which helps prevent free radical damage to cell membranes in the body. Free radicals unfortunately play a front-line role when it comes to diseases such as cance...
4 Reasons to Go for a Walk…I love going for a walk, do you? Walking is a simple but effective form of exercise which costs absolutely nothing. You don’t need special equipment, gym fees or fancy gear to go for a walk. All you need is comfortable footwear and a bottle of water to enjoy the many benefits which walking regularly will bring. Walking Reduces Stress and Lifts Your Mood There have been many studies that show walking regularly reduces stress and makes us happier. Reducing stress helps our health on so ...
Digestive Health as we Get OlderEveryone experiences digestive problems at some time in their lives but, as we get older, these problems can become a daily occurrence. Digestive issues such as constipation, diarrhoea, bloating and acid reflux can make life miserable on a daily basis. Why Does Our Digestive Health Deteriorate with Age? As we age, our digestive tract, like many other bodily functions, just doesn’t work as well as it used to. We produce less gastric, pancreatic and other digestive secretions and that, together...
Stress & the Digestive SystemIn times of stress or excitement we often feel something in our stomachs, hmmm… Stress puts us into fight or flight mode. This means that our body releases stress hormones, so we can act quickly in the advent of danger. Our body reacts by: – Diverting blood away from the digestive tract Increasing our heart rate to pump blood to the brain, heart, lungs and muscles Increasing our respiration rate to supply our muscles with oxygen Increasing perspiration to cool down our body Increasing blo...
Why do we need Phosphorus?What is Phosphorus? Phosphorus is an exceptionally important mineral which is barely mentioned, when compared with other minerals that we need to survive. The most prolific mineral in our bodies is calcium, with phosphorus coming a close second. Phosphorus makes up 1% of an adult’s body. Phosphorus and calcium work closely together, making strong teeth and bones. Nearly 85% of our body’s phosphorus is found in our bones and teeth, with smaller amounts found in cells and tissue. Phosphorus ...
3 Benefits of NiacinI’m sure you have heard of Niacin, but what is it? Niacin, vitamin B3, is one of the 8 water soluble B vitamins. It’s a very important vitamin, as every part of our body needs it to function efficiently. Being water soluble means that our body can’t store it, it uses what it needs and excretes the rest. Cholesterol and Heart Disease Niacin has been used to correct cholesterol levels since 1955. It was found that niacin not only lowered LDL cholesterol, which is known as the bad cholesterol...
What is Vitamin D3?Cholecallllllllfffffol? How do you say that and what is it? Vitamin D3, also know as cholecalciferol, is essential to our good health. D vitamins aren’t actually vitamins, they are pro hormones and, they are the only vitamins which are produced by our bodies. What are Sources of Vitamin D3? Our natural source of vitamin D3 comes from sunlight which promotes vitamin D synthesis from cholesterol in the skin. This is fine for those of us who live in tropical climes but for those of us who live ...
Why is Calcium So Hard to Absorb?Dr Wallach says, “It’s not you are what you eat, it’s you are what you absorb”… Everyone needs calcium for bone and teeth health, muscle control and blood circulation. Unfortunately, our bodies don’t manufacture calcium, it’s absorbed through the food we eat. The body can’t absorb calcium without certain nutrients. Vitamin D is the most important nutrient for calcium absorption. Vitamin D can be acquired both through direct sunlight, through diet and supplements. Other vitamins and min...
Jonathan Visits the Youngevity 20th Anniversary ConventionFollow Jonathan Smith’s journey to the Youngevity 20th Anniversary Convention in Dallas. Jonathan documented his trip in a VLOG style video to encapsulate his trip. Jonathan spent time with Youngevity rockstars such as: Richard Renton, Ben Fuchs, Peter Glidden and Dr Wallach himself to name a few…
Do we need less sleep as we get older?
Feeling tired? As we age we see changes in our physical appearance and our sleep patterns. Many older people find it more difficult to fall asleep and often wake in the early hours, finding it difficult to return to sleep. The National Sleep Foundation firmly believes that our need for sleep doesn’t lessen as we get older. Study Results Research from the National Sleep Foundation has shown that we need the same amount of sleep throughout our adult lives. The Foundation’s studies have demon...
5 Benefits of Vitamin E
We’ve heard of Vitamin E but what is it? Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin which can be found in high quantities the following foods or it can be taken as an oral supplement: – Almonds Spinach Sweet potato Avocado Wheatgerm Sunflower seeds Palm oil Butternut Trout Olive oil Fights Free Radicals Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant which helps prevent free radical damage to cell membranes in the body. Free radicals unfortunately play a front-line role when it comes to diseases such as cance...
4 Reasons to Go for a Walk…
I love going for a walk, do you? Walking is a simple but effective form of exercise which costs absolutely nothing. You don’t need special equipment, gym fees or fancy gear to go for a walk. All you need is comfortable footwear and a bottle of water to enjoy the many benefits which walking regularly will bring. Walking Reduces Stress and Lifts Your Mood There have been many studies that show walking regularly reduces stress and makes us happier. Reducing stress helps our health on so ...
Digestive Health as we Get Older
Everyone experiences digestive problems at some time in their lives but, as we get older, these problems can become a daily occurrence. Digestive issues such as constipation, diarrhoea, bloating and acid reflux can make life miserable on a daily basis. Why Does Our Digestive Health Deteriorate with Age? As we age, our digestive tract, like many other bodily functions, just doesn’t work as well as it used to. We produce less gastric, pancreatic and other digestive secretions and that, together...
Stress & the Digestive System
In times of stress or excitement we often feel something in our stomachs, hmmm… Stress puts us into fight or flight mode. This means that our body releases stress hormones, so we can act quickly in the advent of danger. Our body reacts by: – Diverting blood away from the digestive tract Increasing our heart rate to pump blood to the brain, heart, lungs and muscles Increasing our respiration rate to supply our muscles with oxygen Increasing perspiration to cool down our body Increasing blo...
Why do we need Phosphorus?
What is Phosphorus? Phosphorus is an exceptionally important mineral which is barely mentioned, when compared with other minerals that we need to survive. The most prolific mineral in our bodies is calcium, with phosphorus coming a close second. Phosphorus makes up 1% of an adult’s body. Phosphorus and calcium work closely together, making strong teeth and bones. Nearly 85% of our body’s phosphorus is found in our bones and teeth, with smaller amounts found in cells and tissue. Phosphorus ...
3 Benefits of Niacin
I’m sure you have heard of Niacin, but what is it? Niacin, vitamin B3, is one of the 8 water soluble B vitamins. It’s a very important vitamin, as every part of our body needs it to function efficiently. Being water soluble means that our body can’t store it, it uses what it needs and excretes the rest. Cholesterol and Heart Disease Niacin has been used to correct cholesterol levels since 1955. It was found that niacin not only lowered LDL cholesterol, which is known as the bad cholesterol...
What is Vitamin D3?
Cholecallllllllfffffol? How do you say that and what is it? Vitamin D3, also know as cholecalciferol, is essential to our good health. D vitamins aren’t actually vitamins, they are pro hormones and, they are the only vitamins which are produced by our bodies. What are Sources of Vitamin D3? Our natural source of vitamin D3 comes from sunlight which promotes vitamin D synthesis from cholesterol in the skin. This is fine for those of us who live in tropical climes but for those of us who live ...
Why is Calcium So Hard to Absorb?
Dr Wallach says, “It’s not you are what you eat, it’s you are what you absorb”… Everyone needs calcium for bone and teeth health, muscle control and blood circulation. Unfortunately, our bodies don’t manufacture calcium, it’s absorbed through the food we eat. The body can’t absorb calcium without certain nutrients. Vitamin D is the most important nutrient for calcium absorption. Vitamin D can be acquired both through direct sunlight, through diet and supplements. Other vitamins and min...
Jonathan Visits the Youngevity 20th Anniversary Convention
Follow Jonathan Smith’s journey to the Youngevity 20th Anniversary Convention in Dallas. Jonathan documented his trip in a VLOG style video to encapsulate his trip. Jonathan spent time with Youngevity rockstars such as: Richard Renton, Ben Fuchs, Peter Glidden and Dr Wallach himself to name a few…
