Vitamin D, Fat Burning and Exercise

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

While I write this the wintertime has Ontario in an icy grip. My greenhouse is frozen around the corners and the holidays are just ending. I went to the club this morning and – true to form- it’s a new year and the fitness center was crowded. I’m not so concerned though. I know that 5 weeks from now the temporary crowds will disappear again. I wonder, how many people will give up much too soon, blaming a lack of energy as their excuse not to exercise. If you consider that not having any energy is a cause to stay away from work out, consider that if you began to workout you might actually find yourself with far more energy. That’s not just me talking either. Its genuine.

Our bodies produce energy as we burn fuel – usually in the form of carbohydrates sugars, proteins and fats . Sugar burns the fastest, protein lasts a little longer and the longest burning up fuel is healthful fat. It burns slowly, which must be why it’s so very challenging to get rid of, but when we workout, the fats in our body recycle, but they don’t do it alone. Vitamin D recycles in addition to fat, but what triggers the Vitamin D to recycle is exercise. (just a note though, according to Dr OZ Brown Seaweed will help you burn belly fat)

Strenuous exercise activates your vitamin D which in turn activates the hormone insulin, which kick starts your metabolism and then the Vitamin D recycles fat from your bloodstream to feed that fire that was initiated by exercise in the first place and provides extra fuel for more activity.

Its a pathway that is put into motion when you bring that first step to get going. The more work you do, the more physical exercise you’ll be in a position to do (and want to do) and might I add, the more energetic you’ll feel?

Naturally, you’ll also have a certain amount of fat that doesn’t get burned and that is recycled throughout your body in a quantity of different ways, so its a fantastic idea to only eat the healthy forms of fats. Consider, brain cells are primarily produced of fat and so are hormones. With healthy and balanced fats in your diet plan, your brain will be created of healthier fat and your hormones will be better balanced. The same goes for cholesterol- good fats make healthier cholesterol- bad fats don’t.

Each of us call fats the enemy and certainly some fats are very bad for us, but I feel we’re actually our own worst enemy when we cosy up too much to the couch, our remote controls and our preferred excuses. Íf you’d like a little more support in your desire to enjoy extra energy you might also want to increase your glutathione to support your new exercise program.

Alpha Lipoic Acid – Worth Reading

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Available in each cell of your body – very much like glutatione – alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant that helps your cells transform glucose into energy. Different from antioxidants like Vitamin C which can exclusively work in water or vitamin E which only works in fat , ALA functions in both water and fat. It functions everywhere in your body. Like other antioxidants, ALA helps clear free radicals -metabolic waste – from your cells before they become junked up and toxic from a build up of waste. As opposed to many other antioxidants, ALA has the ability to help to revive other antioxidants after they have cleared out the odd electrons and renders them ready to continue to neutralize more free radicals.

ALA is also used as a short form for Alpha Linolenic Acid which is an omega-3 fatty acid, connected with heart health, but this is a different substance from Alpha lipoic acid – also referred to as Lipoic Acid.
Several studies have indicated that ALA may be able to help reduce levels of blood sugar and combined with it’s antioxidant properties, ALA could possibly be beneficial to people suffering from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, relieving some of the discomfort brought about by nerve damage.

Scientists are studying alpha lipoic acid to determine its effectiveness against glaucoma although they are yet to collect enough data, but because it can pass easily to the brain, it is possible that ALA may well be useful as a protector against brain and nerve tissue damage. It is now being studied as a possible treatment for stroke and other brain problems with root causes based on free radical damage. Dementia is one such condition.

ALA is an ingredient in Cellgevity where it contributes to the regeneration of the network antioxidants and supports the glutathione network.

the Benefits of Resveratrol

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Resveratrol an imporant ingredient in AIO Premium Cellular Health can be referred to as substance which is by natural means created by many plant life as part of the organic defenses–to safeguard theirselves from the outcomes related with inadequate growing circumstances, extreme climatic ailments as well as assaults from bugs and disease. Resveratrol continues to be identified of possessing highly effective antioxidant action within animals. For it’s anitoxidant benefits, Resveratrol is included in AIO Premium Cellular Health.

Several tests demonstrating the advantages to well becoming from reasonable dark wine consumption started the study on the benefits of resveratrol about ten years back. Red wine is different from light wines in that it’s fermented using the the grape containing resveratrol cases found throughout fermentation. The fermentation procedure contains the resveratrol in the accomplished red wine.

Current research on animals show resveratrol to be able to significantly strengthen expected life, boost stamina, and imitate the medical advantages of a calorie limited eating plan. Also, resveratrol continues to be demonstrated to be an effective antioxidant that can help reduce redness, and coronary heart disease. In a nutshell, resveratrol continues to be proved to be quite possibly very valuable!

Resveratrol helps maintain glucose levels and increase insulin sensitivity. This tends to make it an anti-diabetic compound found naturally. This could possibly help reduce dependencies on medications for some.

Many research have found it to increase testosterone manufacturing. For athletes this a natural and healthy advantage in muscle gain. By increasing the body’s own production of testosterone muscle strength, mass, and recovery from physical exercise is increased.

Resveratrol can be used in pill form in which it has a seventy % absorption rate. This is much higher than many vitamins and mineral deposits. research have found used with meals helps it bypass the intestinal intake of it. This means consuming when taking Resveratrol will increase complete assimilation. It is suggested to take it at minimum three times a day and at the very least in two-hundred and 50 milligram doses.

Turmeric Root Extract in Cellgevity

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Curcumin (Turmeric Root Extract) is a highly effective inflammation fighter and antioxidant . Used for more than twenty five hundred years in Asia, originally as a dye, but has steadily proven more health benefits over the years. Really, its fairly amazing when you contemplate the number of feasible health benefits that curcumin might offer from something as simple as its position as an antiseptic and antibacterial agent to an ability to clear away the accumulation of the Amyloyd fibers which create Amyloyd (a.k.a. Alzheimer’s) plaque in the brain.

Curcumin naturally helps liver detoxification and its effective anti inflammatory components are useful in dealing with arthritis & rheumatoid arthritis, with none of the side effects brought about by the prescription anti-inflammatory drugs. It’s a natural pain killer.

Doing work as an antioxidant, Turmeric root extract supplements the performance of other antioxidants in you and helps to scavenge oxy radicals before they can hurt the cells in our bodies.

Turmeric is being checked into as a possible protection to prevent cancer metastasizing and has demonstrated that it can avoid breast cancers in mice from migrating into the lungs. It might attack melanoma cells, lower the risk of childhood Leukemia and is also being looked at for its effect on pancreatic, prostate , colon, esophageal and breast cancers. It has demonstrated an ability to halt the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.

Whats more, it looks that it might also help your body to burn fat and might be valuable for weight management and as well, many Indian women attribute their wonderful skin to the consumption of Turmeric.

Turmeric Root Extracts position in Cellgevity is as an antioxidant. Additionally it benefits the glutathione network by inducing the phase II enzymes that help the glutathione detoxification process.

Why Your Brain Needs Antioxidant Protection

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

From your first day to your last and for each microsecond in between , there is a battle raging in each system in your body . There are easily millions of these battles happening simultaneously and they have oxyradicals on one hand and antioxidants opposing them . These batttles affect how long you live , your vulnerability to many different medical conditions and without question the quality of your life and health as a senior citizen .

A human brain is highly vulnerable to oxidative stress because while it only accounts for about 2% of your mass of your body , about 20% of the oxygen you take in is required by your brain. Oxy or free radicals – unstable oxygen molecules are created by by a variety of things , but a major cause is a natural and unavoidable by-product of metabolizing oxygen . Since twenty percent of your oxygen supply goes to your brain, it stands to reason that your brain will be subjected to a high number of free radicals.

In your mind is a major concentration of naturally occurring molecules called Lipids. Lipids include sterols, waxes, fats and a seletion of fat soluble vitamins like D, A, E and K. Lipids act as signaling molecules and are uses for energy storage and are structural components of your cell membranes. Lipid peroxidation is the name given to free radical Lipid damage and a reason for the importance of antioxidant supplements .

Your defense from Lipid peroxidation in your brain is from antioxidants and in particular a small subset known as Network Antioxidants or the Antioxidant Network , made up of Vitamins E, C CoEnzymeQ10, Lipolic acid and Glutathione. Network Antioxidants work together to clean up free radicals in the brain and they are uniquely able to repair the others in the group . Among the Network Antioxidants, the most important is Glutathione laso known as The Master Antioxidant. Glutathione is naturally manufactured in your body and are present in each and every cell.

Sadly , your brain maintains lower levels of Glutathione than other parts of your body and with aging , the natural supply is even less because the ability to make Glutathione falls by around 10% for every decade after our twenties. But a brain must have Glutathione to be healthy. Think about the role that Antioxidants play in connection with Alzheimer’s Disease – also known as senile dementia.

There is a powerful link between aluminum and Alzheimer’s disease . In a study conducted in 2009 on laboratory rats , two equal groups were deliberately given aluminum toxins, but group was also dosed with antioxidant oxyradicals scavengers. Group one experienced a significant increase in lipid peroxidation and developed oxidative stress – which is the result of rampant free radical damage. Reduced glutathione and other network antioxidants were also recorded . For the group that was provided with the toxins and the free radical scavengers, none of these changes were found .

With the brain’s vulnerability to the formation of lipid peroxides a plentiful store of antioxidants ( in particular Network Antioxidants and most specifically , the master antioxidant Glutathione) is key to having a healthy and functioning brain. While oral glutathione supplements are not considered to be effective, you can take a glutathione precursor like Cellgevity from Max International .

Nitric Oxide, ProArgi-9 Plus and Your Heart

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

Discovering the medical significance of Nitric Oxide (NO) as a signalling molecule for the cardiovascular system attained Robert F. Furchgott, Louis J. Ignarro and Ferid Murad the 1998 Nobel Prize in Medicine.

A signaling molecule transmits info between cells. These molecules are released from the cell mailing the message, cross over the space between cells, and interact with receptors in an additional cell, triggering a response in that cell.

The reactions that the Nitric Oxide molecule sets off in the cardio vascular system are the substance of healthcare miracles for people risking heart attacks caused by the conditions acknowledged as hardening of the arteries or coronary artery disease and more correctly referred to as atherosclerosis.

Nitric Oxide relaxes the blood vessels, adding to their elasticity over time, improving or increasing the blood flow and –importantly – even dissolving cholesterol plaque, which if it breaks off can trigger a heart attack and possibly a stroke. I used to think that the trouble with plaque was that it built up and over time would obstruct the vessels, but now I comprehend that it becomes Deadly when the plaque ruptures and pieces of it are suddenly turned free in the bloodstream.

A new product has been brought to my attention, of great interest to everyone suffering any of these problems or struggling from Erectile Dysfunction. Like cardiovascular disease, ED is frequently the outcome of a blood flow issue. What I considered most fascinating was that we owe a lot to Viagara which introduced ED to the spotlight and got many men to find help for the condition because it seems ED is an early marker for heart problems. Actually, since the accumulation of cholesterol plaque in the arteries can happen to anyone at nearly anytime, I feel this product should be of use to everyone. It’s known as ProArgi-9 Plus and it contains 5 grams of pharmaceutical class L-Arginine, L-citrulline and a potent mix of folate and antioxidants.

L-Arginine is transformed by the body into Nitric Oxide and L-Citrulline is converted to L-Arginine which then converts into Nitric Oxide – a powerful One-Two punch
I’ll publish more about the health positive aspects of L-arginine and Nitric Oxide in the future , but for now, you can click on ProArgi 9 Plus for information on purchasing this outstanding new product.

MaxGXL with NAC or Cellgevity with RiboCeine – You Choose

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

A very exciting health supplement has been brought to market to support your own production of glutathione. In case you haven’t heard of Glutathione, it provides a number of important benefits to your health including strengthening the immune system, cleaning toxic substances from your cells , helping to combat inflammation and neutralizing free radicals.

Free radicals are an important subject because the damage that free radicals cause in your body has been connected to over 74 serious illnesses and disorders and the main weapon we can call on to help prevent the damage caused by oxidative stress is Antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that can stop the multiplication of free radicals, which left unchecked can lead to an endless chain reaction of incomplete molecules that eventually destroy the cells and the organs in your body . With the many antioxidants available to us , one does a superior job of defending your cells against the damage caused by free radicals and that antioxidant is Glutathione.

Glutathione is naturally produced in your body. Unfortunately , aging slows the creation of glutathione and -when you need it most, your Glutathione levels decline . It would be an easy thing to correct if you could just supplement with glutathione , but that is not the case . Oral glutathione supplements are not effective , because as they pass through the digestive tract , the glutathione is damaged by your gastric juices and can’t be absorbed into the bloodstream.

The strategy that actually works is using glutathione precursors. Precursors are the building blocks that your body uses to manufacture glutathione naturally . By supplying your body with an increased supply of the raw materials it needs , serum and liver glutathione levels are raised naturally – and significantly . Up until now the most effective product that I know of to support glutathione levels is MAXGXL from Max International. But now it appears that this company has taken it one step better and developed a new Glutathione precursor called Cellgevity.

MaxONE has a new compound called RiboCeine, and it has been featured prominently in connection with MAX ATP (I’ll write about ATP later ). RiboCeine gets the name from D-Ribose – a very basic version of sugar that helps the body produce ATP and L-Cysteine, perhaps the most important materials from which the body manufactures glutathione. While MAXGXL uses a blend of L Glutamine and NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine), MAXONE also uses RiboCeine, because it is better able to protect the Cysteine as it travels through the stomach and deliver more to the cells, resulting in 300% higher liver glutathione levels .

Inflammation, Pain Relief & the Immune System

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

Inflammation is what happens when the body’s immune systems protect us from infection and alien substances like toxins, bacteria and viruses . However , in auto immune diseases, the defense system inappropriately triggers an inflammatory response when there are no foreign substances to fight off and causes damage to its own cells The immune system attacks healthy tissues as if they are infected or somehow abnormal . When inflammation occurs , chemicals from the body’s white blood cells are released into the blood and/or afflicted tissues for the purpose of ridding the body of foreign toxins . These new chemicals increases the blood flow to the immediate area and can cause swelling, warmth and redness . Unfortunately , inflammation can stimulate nerves and result in a lot of pain.

Arthritis is a well known term that describes joint inflammation . Some, but not all, types of arthritis are the fallout from out of control inflammation. Some types of inflammatory arthritis include:rheumatoid arthritis, Shoulder tendinitis or bursitis and Gout .

While not all need to be present , the basic symptoms of inflammation are swelling, redness, pain or stiffness in the joint and a decrease or loss in function Also , Inflammation might also be associated with general “flu-like” signs including – fever, feeling chilled, tiredsness and a loss of energy, headaches, stiff muscles and a loss of appetite.

Although the original pain created by inflammation can seem lousy enough, the added cells and fluid – in the long term wearing down of cartilage (cushions at the end of bones) and joint lining. Inflammation can also be a problem for organs. The type of symptoms depends on which organs are inflamed .

An inflamed heart (myocarditis) may result in shortness of breath or swollen legs
Inflammation of the narrow tubes that transport air to the lungs might set off an asthma attack
Inflammation of the kidneys (nephritis) may lead to elevated blood pressure or kidney failure
An inflamed large intestine (colitis) can lead to diarrhea and cramps .

Pain might not be the first symptom of the inflammatory disease , since many organs do not include a lot of pain-sensitive nerves.

There are several treatment alternatives for inflammation , but as a rule , the medical community will rely on prescription anti-inflammatories, pain medication, rest, exercise, and surgery to correct joint damage.

The objectives of treating inflammation are to:

Avoid or modify behaviors that aggravate pain
Relieve pain through analgesics (pain- relief medications ) and anti-inflammatory medications
Maintain joint mobility and muscle strength with physical therapy
Decrease stress on the joints with braces, splints or canes as necessary

What’s missing are any preventative ideas or self help steps designed to basically aid your body by boosting your antioxidant intake , making dietary improvements , reducing stress in your life and dealing with everyday toxins – because they truly are everywhere. Antioxidants will help your body to overcome toxins and fight inflammation.

Camu-Camu – Antioxidant food and Vitamin C Source

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Are you looking for superior antioxidant foods?

In the flood plains of the Amazon between Peru and Brazil lives a bushy tree – Myrciaria dubia- usually called Camu-Camu. After the fragrant , waxy white flowers drop it develops small purple-red colored fruit that looks similar to a cherry. Among herbalists , camu-camu is valued for its astringent, antioxidant , antiviral, anti-inflammatory , analgesic and emollient and nutritional characteristics and additionally is a source of phosphorus, protein , niacin, iron , thiamin riboflavin , calcium, beta-carotene , and three amino acids. It’s an abundant source of flavinoids.

People who take Camu-camu because of its vitamin C know that only 1-2 grams of this naturally present vitamin C is a superior immune system strengthener than large doses of commercially available synthetic vitamin C . Camu-camu is around two to three percent Vitamin C by fresh weight, which is an unusually high concentration and testifies to Camu-camu’s value as an antioxidant food . And antioxidants are vital for my 2 other favorite “antis” antiaging and anti-inflammatories .

Camu-camu is now being studied to assess its emotion balancing properties . As published in the Clinician’s Handbook of Natural Healing (1998) by Gary Null, Ph.D. this fruit is second in terms of the potency of the chemical compounds it contains for its mood balancing properties. While the connection has not been thoroughly researched , it seems that Camu-camu might offer nutritional help for your brain’s natural production of mood balancing compounds . Additionally, research has been released linking vitamin C and a higher level of serotonin.

Dr Mike Adams, (who’s called the Health Ranger) said this about Camu-Camu:
“I’ll tell you a secret about camu. It’s the highest natural source of vitamin C in the world. And it’s not just one isolated chemical (ascorbic acid), it’s the full symphony of protective antioxidants. My research on this herb , based in part of the works of Dr. James Duke, leads me to the conclusion that camu-camu crosses the blood-brain barrier and offers extraordinary protection to the nervous system. There is no question in my mind that this product can drastically reduce eye disorders, including macular degeneration, as well as protect the brain and nervous system from degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia.”

Camu-camu is just one of the natural antioxidant foods found in AIO- Premium Cellular Health

What are Digestive Enzymes and why do I care?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Enzymes are all complex molecules, that support every chemical reaction that happens in the body. Digestive and Metabolic are the two majors types of enzymes. The Metabolic enzymes fuel you body functions. Digestive enzymes breakdown big food molecules into small enough , more easily used components. Food begins with the enzymes necessary to aid the digestive process so that your body doesn’t need to do as much work. But when we cook, refine or process food, most, if not all of the enzymes are destroyed.

Our digestive system’s job is to extract and absorb the critical nutrients contained in our food. But, eating cooked foods means that our body needs to draw enzymes from our pancreas, liver and other organs to support our digestion and over time this can contribute to a weakened immune response and it can slow down our metabolism.

Enzyme-deficient food sits in the upper part of your stomach rotting instead of starting to digest . That’s what the enzymes are designed to do. When that happens your white blood cell count will increase since your immune system responds to your undigested food as an alien substance. Additionally , it strains our systems to provide extra digestive enzymes at the expense of making metabolic enzymes for cellular activity. If stomach acids don’t complete their function before the food moves into the small intestine, it’s possible for food particles to enter your blood system undigested!

This rotten material can cover the intestinal walls , hurting your ability to absorb needed nutrients and interfering with the removal of toxins through the intestinal wall. In this environment, bacteria and viruses can thrive and easily multiply out of control and make you susceptible to infection, fatigue, and degenerative disease.

Very few of us are going to eat a raw food diet so we’re living on enzyme deficient food, but you can supplement with digestive enzymes like enzyme Blends like Maximizer, Gamma-Zyme or Quadra-Zyme Plus from RGarden.

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