Calagenesis – boost your immune system

February 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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There are many supplements out there these days.  Some of which are what some would call snake oil.  Some times this is true, other times it is just people who don’t understand how something as simple as a pill could improve your health.  We are going to look at something that can actually help, not snake oil but squid ink.  Squid ink is a source of Natrium, Potassium, phosphorus,Calcium, Magnesium, & Selenium, besides rich protein. Squid is also a good source of vitamins B1, B2, B12, Tiamin, Riboflavin, Niasin, Folic acid and vitamins A,D,E,& K.  All of which make it a great immune system booster.  With just one pill a day it is a simple way to naturally increase your immunity during flu and cold season without taking hand fulls of vitamins, minerals and herbs.
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7 Easy Ways to Prevent a Stroke

February 5, 2014 by 1 Comment

The scariest thing about strokes is that you never know when or if they’re going to happen. Thankfully, there are a lot of things that you can do now to reduce the risk of having a stroke later in life, and they  all cost little to no money to  incorporate into your daily life. Here are a few of those ways.

Lose Weight

While it may be one of the most common advice people give, it’s also one of the most important. Ultimately, the goal is to get your body mass index at 24 or lower. Changing up your diet is the quickest and easiest way to drop some weight. Avoid saturated and trans fat, substitute any soda that you drink with water, and limit your caloric intake to 1,500 or 2,000, depending on how active you are.

Exercise

It was your New Years Resolution to exercise more often, right? It was probably your New Years Resolution last year, as well as the year before. Stop procrastinating and just do it. You need to exercise at least five days a week. It’s extremely easy to do. Start small by walking around your neighborhood in the morning or evening. When you arrive at work, avoid the elevator and take the stairs. It’s probably better to break up your exercises throughout the day when you’re just starting out, and once you’re used to exercising, switch it up and do one or two solid sessions. In combination with changing your diet, exercising will dramatically reduce your risk of having a stroke.

Quit Smoking

You know how your other resolution was to either reduce your amount of smoking or stop altogether? It’s time to get started on that and drop the habit altogether. Smoking dramatically increases your chance of having a heart attack or a stroke. Giving up the smokes will result in a longer life, not to mention the extra cash in your wallet. If you need someone to help you fight those cravings, place your trust in a loyal friend who can support you in your cause. You can use several methods to quit smoking, such as nicotine pills or patches.
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3 tips to Healthy New Year

January 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Now the New Year is here, its time to buckle down and start hitting those resolutions.  One of the biggest for many people is to get more fit.  There are quite a few ways to do this, we will explore 3 of these.

1) Healthy Eating – This is one of both the easiest and most difficult at the same time.  Eating healthy isn’t something that can be taken lightly.  It involves changing your mind set.  Going from cookies and chips to vegetables and fruit can sound very difficult, but when you are the main grocery shopper it can be easier.  Instead of getting two packs of cookies, just grab one.  Start slowly and steadily working in more and more healthy snacks and less not so healthy ones.  Find out what you crave about those snacks.  Do you love the crunch of chips?  Grab some baby carrots.  Does your sweet tooth seem to be the only tooth you have?  Why not grab a hand full of berries?  Another trick is to fill up on water.  Before sitting down to a meal, have a big glass of water.  This will help trick your stomach into being full quicker, so when you do eat things you probably shouldn’t you’ll eat less of them.

2)Exercise more often – Exercising can be difficult to schedule into our busy days.  But who says it has to be scheduled?  Instead of taking the elevator at work, take the steps.  Take the long way when walking from one place to another, no more short cuts.  It may not seem like much, but these steps add up day by day and soon enough you’ll notice definition forming in your legs and some of those bulges will become leaner.  Spend an hour a half hour outside with your kids every day.  You’d be amazed how many calories can be burned chasing after a little squirt.  As an added bonus you are spending time with your kids AND teaching them how to be healthy.
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Healthy Living With Whole Foods

January 27, 2014 by 5 Comments

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Looking for new foods to add to your diet to improve your health and wellness this year?  Check out what Whole Foods has to offer.

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·         Reserveage CocoaWell Cocoa Powder – Unsweetened, 8 oz (*Suggested retail price: $19.99)

This mixable powder can be added into a hot or cold drink to offer delicious nutritional supplements to support health, energy and body wellness. CocoaWell by Reserveage Organics takes its inspiration from one of the world’s healthiest cultures – the Kuna indigenous people of coastal Panama. Last year, the Kuna chiefs and CocoaWell signed a landmark sustainable business agreement – the first in the Kuna’ s history – to assist CocoaWell in promoting their sacred cocoa tradition.

This is more bitter then typical powdered chocolate drinks. It was good, but know that it is not the same thing- it would be like comparing yogurt to ice cream.  Both are good in their own rights, but you don’t want to eat one expecting the other  🙂

·         Spectrum Essentials Ground Flaxseed Orchard Fruit Blend *NEW*

Spectrum Essential’s popular ground organic flaxseeds now include a delicious blend of orchard fruit apples and peaches with the spice of cinnamon. Known to support digestive health, this product adds a great flavor to many meals.
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MyYogaWorks Health and Fitness

January 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for MyYogaWorks. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.”

Working out while away from home can be tough.  When dealing with nagging husbands, clingy kids and a yappy dog,(all of which can’t make their own breakfast?) where does the relaxing yoga come in?

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Well why not move it to the cloud and enjoy your yoga on the go.
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Weight Lifting Exercises to Work Your Muscles Effectively

January 15, 2014 by 1 Comment

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If you are looking to build muscle throughout your body, there are some specific types of weight-lifting that you should consider trying. Weight-lifting exercises will help your body to build muscle and will actually increase your good health and promote a healthy lifestyle. In order to effectively work your muscles, the exercises you use must target the essential muscles in a manner that is rigorous and useful enough to give you positive, visible results without putting an unhealthy of harmful amount of stress on your body and your muscles, and it is important to remember that it is best to take it slow when you are just starting new Weight Lifting Routines.

Aerobic Exercises

Aerobic exercises is meant to target large muscle groups in the body and are performed repetitively for extended periods of time. Generally, aerobic exercise should be performed for between thirty minutes to an hour, three to five times a week. This type of routine can help the body steadily build muscle in many different areas of the body at once, which is one of the biggest benefits of aerobic exercise. Some of the most popular forms of aerobics include walking, cycling, jogging, swimming, and exercises performed on such machines as treadmills, elliptical, and steppers.

Strength Exercises

Strength training is another effective way to work your muscles. By participating in regulated Weight Lifting Routines, you can target specific muscles and build muscle mass in one place at a time. For instance, the bicep curl, one of the most popular and commonly performed strength exercises, targets the muscles in your bicep and forearm. This particular exercise is perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their arms, even those who wish to perform with light weights and at a more relaxed pace.
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At Home Workout- Gorilla Gym

January 10, 2014 by 6 Comments

 

Most of you know this chick is trying to lose a few, and get back into her fighting weight (and body!)  While I love my time at the gym, I’m no stranger to home workouts, so Gorilla Gym’s claim that it’s the “the world’s most versatile home gym,” raised a few eyebrows around here. But after living with it for a few weeks, we have to agree.

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The basic gym weighs just 8 pounds and takes about a minute to install into any standard-size doorway, where it’s certified to hold up to 300 pounds—without holes or sheetrock-cracking pressure mounts. What makes the Gorilla Gym so unique are all the plug-and-play attachments, like air straps, indoor swing, rings, and ladders. As the weather gets colder, having a Gorilla Gym means you’ll no longer have any excuse for not exercising—or not having fun. $59.95 for the core unit. http://gorilla-gym.com/

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Surprising Reasons Why You Gain Weight

January 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment

It is very common that if your diet is composed of fried foods, big servings, desserts, sodas and alcohol could lead to weight gain. It remains a question why people lose a little a weight even if they are doing some physical activities. However, the big question is why do people gain weight even if they are living a healthy lifestyle such as having a healthy diet and regular exercise? Truly, weight gain is a nightmare for most especially when the weighing scale keeps increasing.

want to lose weightThere are several things that must be considered why you are gaining weight even if you are strict with the diet and remains physically active. More likely, there are so many factors for this problem, the major ones are the following:

 Lack of Sleep

In reality, the body functions at its best when you are well rested. When you do not have a good sleeping habit, the body is experiencing physiological stress and you get to store more fat. When the person is tired, he cannot handle stress effectively and for most, the coping mechanism is to eat more. Also, sleeping late will have a greater chance that you will take a late-night snack, as a result, your calorie intake will be more than the appropriate daily value. Instead, when you have a hard time to sleep and want to eat, you can try drinking green coffee bean or green tea than those high calorie drinks. Also, you can have a white kidney bean for late-night snacks.Some of the symptoms that you are not getting enough sleep are fatigue, feeling of irritability and low energy level. With this, make sure you get 8 hours of sleep every night and if this is a tall order for you, adjust your sleeping habits gradually by adding 15 minutes each night and you will experience the effects of a good night’s sleep.

Stress

The society we live in demands that we must do more, achieve more and do more. Stress keeps people moving forward and helps in coping with the demands of life but it can affect ones emotions and moods. Stress is the result of too many responsibilities, coping with pressures and financial stability and could trigger a biochemical process that you can survive. In effect, the body stores fuel, slows down metabolism and dumps out chemicals like leptin, cortisol and other hormones which could be the leading cause of obesity.

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