How Good Nutrition Can Aid SleepHow many hours of good quality sleep do you get each night? What we eat affects our health, which in turn affects our sleep. Ana Krieger, Medical Director of the Centre for Sleep Medicine says, “Eating healthy and allowing the body to absorb proper nutrients provides the brain with the chemical environment that it needs to produce the neurotransmitters that it needs to maintain adequate sleep. The nutrients we get from food serve as the building blocks for other minerals and proteins that ar...
How Much Water Should We Drink?The amount of water each person should drink a day varies enormously. Everyone has different requirements. Variables such as climate, health and exercise need to be factored into water requirements and, even then, there’s no set amount. The important thing to remember is that when you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. What’s Right for You? There are many factors to consider when deciding how much fluid is right for your body. Is it an exceptionally hot day? Are you planning on running a ...
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...
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...
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…
The Essential Role of Hydration in Your HealthHydration is often likened to the oil that keeps the engine of our bodies running smoothly. It's an essential aspect of our daily health routine that sometimes gets overlooked. Let's dive into why staying hydrated is crucial for your overall well-being and how you can effortlessly incorporate it into your daily routine. 1. Optimal Physical Performance: Hydration is key to maintaining peak physical performance. Even mild dehydration can impair stamina, strength, and exercise endura...
Youngevity presents 7 Common Nutrient Deficiencies: Know the SignsHere is some helpful nutritional tips from Youngevity You might think nutrient deficiencies are a thing of the past, reserved for sailors trapped at sea. But even today, it’s possible to lack some of the essential nutrients your body needs to function optimally. Nutrient deficiencies alter bodily functions and processes at the most basic cellular level. These processes include water balance, enzyme function, nerve signaling, digestion, and metabolism. Resolving these deficiencies is important...
SOIL – NUTRIENT DEPLETION(Sugar beet crop – lack of boron in the soil) The human race has lived off the land for millennia. Good quality soil is vital to our continued existence. Around 1500 BC, this Sanskrit text was written, “Upon this handful of soil our survival depends. Husband it and it will grow our food, our fuel and our shelter and surround us with beauty. Abuse it and the soil will collapse and die, taking humanity with it.” This was written by someone with amazing foresight. Soil Erosion and Soil Degradati...
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...
Youngevity Presents the Healthy Bone and Joint PackHEALTHY BODY BONE AND JOINT PAK Diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia and osteoporosis are on the rise. Statistics in the States show that between 2010 and 2012, 22.7% of US adults were told they had some form of arthritis. That is a staggering 52.2 million people. What is even more disturbing is, that by 2040, this figure is projected to rise to 26% of the population – over 78 million people. (https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/data_statistics/arthritis-relate...
How Good Nutrition Can Aid Sleep
How many hours of good quality sleep do you get each night? What we eat affects our health, which in turn affects our sleep. Ana Krieger, Medical Director of the Centre for Sleep Medicine says, “Eating healthy and allowing the body to absorb proper nutrients provides the brain with the chemical environment that it needs to produce the neurotransmitters that it needs to maintain adequate sleep. The nutrients we get from food serve as the building blocks for other minerals and proteins that ar...
How Much Water Should We Drink?
The amount of water each person should drink a day varies enormously. Everyone has different requirements. Variables such as climate, health and exercise need to be factored into water requirements and, even then, there’s no set amount. The important thing to remember is that when you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. What’s Right for You? There are many factors to consider when deciding how much fluid is right for your body. Is it an exceptionally hot day? Are you planning on running a ...
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...
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...
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…
The Essential Role of Hydration in Your Health
Hydration is often likened to the oil that keeps the engine of our bodies running smoothly. It's an essential aspect of our daily health routine that sometimes gets overlooked. Let's dive into why staying hydrated is crucial for your overall well-being and how you can effortlessly incorporate it into your daily routine. 1. Optimal Physical Performance: Hydration is key to maintaining peak physical performance. Even mild dehydration can impair stamina, strength, and exercise endura...
Youngevity presents 7 Common Nutrient Deficiencies: Know the Signs
Here is some helpful nutritional tips from Youngevity You might think nutrient deficiencies are a thing of the past, reserved for sailors trapped at sea. But even today, it’s possible to lack some of the essential nutrients your body needs to function optimally. Nutrient deficiencies alter bodily functions and processes at the most basic cellular level. These processes include water balance, enzyme function, nerve signaling, digestion, and metabolism. Resolving these deficiencies is important...
SOIL – NUTRIENT DEPLETION
(Sugar beet crop – lack of boron in the soil) The human race has lived off the land for millennia. Good quality soil is vital to our continued existence. Around 1500 BC, this Sanskrit text was written, “Upon this handful of soil our survival depends. Husband it and it will grow our food, our fuel and our shelter and surround us with beauty. Abuse it and the soil will collapse and die, taking humanity with it.” This was written by someone with amazing foresight. Soil Erosion and Soil Degradati...
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...
Youngevity Presents the Healthy Bone and Joint Pack
HEALTHY BODY BONE AND JOINT PAK Diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia and osteoporosis are on the rise. Statistics in the States show that between 2010 and 2012, 22.7% of US adults were told they had some form of arthritis. That is a staggering 52.2 million people. What is even more disturbing is, that by 2040, this figure is projected to rise to 26% of the population – over 78 million people. (https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/data_statistics/arthritis-relate...
