Apple Cider Vinegar and DigestionApple cider vinegar has been used medicinally for a variety of ailments for thousands of years. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, prescribed apple cider vinegar and honey as a cure for a variety of health issues. It’s even said to have been used by Cleopatra as a facial cleanser and toner. However, here we talk about the benefits of apple cider vinegar on our digestive systems. Apple cider vinegar is made by firstly crushing apples and then adding a bacterial yeast. This causes t...
Do I Burn Fat Whilst Sleeping?Burning fat whilst sleeping?? Surely not! When you think of burning fat, you imagine a tough workout at the gym or running a half marathon and eating a healthy, lean diet. This may be one way of burning fat, however, research has shown that a good night’s sleep is imperative to keeping that unwanted fat at bay. Studies A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that sleep is one of the most powerful fat burning tools. Two groups were put on a calorie-controlled diet (1450 ...
The Benefits of Citrus FruitWhen people think of the health benefits of citrus fruit, most concentrate on its high vitamin C content, but there is so much more to citrus than vitamin C. Good Source of Fibre An average sized orange contains around 2.3 grams of fibre, of which 50% is soluble. Not only does this help lower cholesterol levels, it also makes it a great food for dieting, as you feel full for longer. Keeping our cholesterol levels in check obviously reduces our risk heart disease. Vitamin C Vitamin C is vita...
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 ...
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...
Blood Sugar and Burning FatFirst of all, let’s discuss exactly what insulin is and its function in our bodies. Insulin is a hormone which is manufactured and released into our bloodstream by the pancreas. When we eat, our food is broken down into the following nutrients which then enter our bloodstream: – Protein to amino acids Dietary fats to fatty acids Carbohydrates to glucose When we eat, the pancreas releases insulin which directs the nutrients from the bloodstream to muscle and fat cells. As the nutrients are 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...
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...
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...
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…
Apple Cider Vinegar and Digestion
Apple cider vinegar has been used medicinally for a variety of ailments for thousands of years. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, prescribed apple cider vinegar and honey as a cure for a variety of health issues. It’s even said to have been used by Cleopatra as a facial cleanser and toner. However, here we talk about the benefits of apple cider vinegar on our digestive systems. Apple cider vinegar is made by firstly crushing apples and then adding a bacterial yeast. This causes t...
Do I Burn Fat Whilst Sleeping?
Burning fat whilst sleeping?? Surely not! When you think of burning fat, you imagine a tough workout at the gym or running a half marathon and eating a healthy, lean diet. This may be one way of burning fat, however, research has shown that a good night’s sleep is imperative to keeping that unwanted fat at bay. Studies A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that sleep is one of the most powerful fat burning tools. Two groups were put on a calorie-controlled diet (1450 ...
The Benefits of Citrus Fruit
When people think of the health benefits of citrus fruit, most concentrate on its high vitamin C content, but there is so much more to citrus than vitamin C. Good Source of Fibre An average sized orange contains around 2.3 grams of fibre, of which 50% is soluble. Not only does this help lower cholesterol levels, it also makes it a great food for dieting, as you feel full for longer. Keeping our cholesterol levels in check obviously reduces our risk heart disease. Vitamin C Vitamin C is vita...
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 ...
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...
Blood Sugar and Burning Fat
First of all, let’s discuss exactly what insulin is and its function in our bodies. Insulin is a hormone which is manufactured and released into our bloodstream by the pancreas. When we eat, our food is broken down into the following nutrients which then enter our bloodstream: – Protein to amino acids Dietary fats to fatty acids Carbohydrates to glucose When we eat, the pancreas releases insulin which directs the nutrients from the bloodstream to muscle and fat cells. As the nutrients are 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...
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...
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...
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…
