NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES LEADING TO A RETURN OF VICTORIAN DISEASESVictorian diseases are rearing their ugly heads again. Diseases like cholera, scurvy, scarlet fever, tuberculosis, gout and whooping cough are all reappearing. The medical profession is now predicting the return of rickets, with vitamin D deficiencies being noticed in children. Another alarming fact is that in some parts of London, there is a higher rate of TB then in Iraq and Rwanda. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? There are a variety of reasons. One is the fact that the pathogens that cause these di...
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...
VITAMINS ARE USELESS WITHOUT THEIR MINERAL CO-FACTORSEveryone knows that we need vitamins in our diet, either through food or supplements, to prevent various diseases and to maintain our health. What many people don’t know is that these complex chemical substances (vitamins) control the body’s ability to absorb minerals. If there are no minerals in our bodies, vitamins are redundant. Interestingly, if our bodies have no vitamins, some minerals can still be utilised, but if our bodies have no minerals, vitamins become a totally useless commodity...
Beyond Tangy Tangerine – Add Goodness to LifeA healthy life is key to happiness and success! Good health is the most important asset that we must seek. Today’s hectic lifestyles and busy schedules often make us ignore our health needs. A good and balanced diet is the foundation of good health. Our body requires a number of vitamins and nutrients, in the right proportion, to be able to carry out daily tasks and routines. The body needs to be replenished with vital nutrients to be in a healthy working condition. Dietary supplements are ca...
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…
NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES LEADING TO A RETURN OF VICTORIAN DISEASES
Victorian diseases are rearing their ugly heads again. Diseases like cholera, scurvy, scarlet fever, tuberculosis, gout and whooping cough are all reappearing. The medical profession is now predicting the return of rickets, with vitamin D deficiencies being noticed in children. Another alarming fact is that in some parts of London, there is a higher rate of TB then in Iraq and Rwanda. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? There are a variety of reasons. One is the fact that the pathogens that cause these di...
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...
VITAMINS ARE USELESS WITHOUT THEIR MINERAL CO-FACTORS
Everyone knows that we need vitamins in our diet, either through food or supplements, to prevent various diseases and to maintain our health. What many people don’t know is that these complex chemical substances (vitamins) control the body’s ability to absorb minerals. If there are no minerals in our bodies, vitamins are redundant. Interestingly, if our bodies have no vitamins, some minerals can still be utilised, but if our bodies have no minerals, vitamins become a totally useless commodity...
Beyond Tangy Tangerine – Add Goodness to Life
A healthy life is key to happiness and success! Good health is the most important asset that we must seek. Today’s hectic lifestyles and busy schedules often make us ignore our health needs. A good and balanced diet is the foundation of good health. Our body requires a number of vitamins and nutrients, in the right proportion, to be able to carry out daily tasks and routines. The body needs to be replenished with vital nutrients to be in a healthy working condition. Dietary supplements are ca...
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…
