Posts Tagged ‘heart disease’
20
Sep
Posted by Natural4Life in Energy, Family Health, Heart health, Men's Health, Stress, Weight Loss, Womens Health. Tagged: as seen on tv, buying raspberry ketones, diabetes, diet aid, energy, heart disease, raspberry ketones, weight loss. Leave a Comment
Raspberry Ketones have been highly publicized in magazines and on television over the last several months for its ability to help with weight loss. Some have said it could be the cure for the obesity epidemic.
So are you considering buying Raspberry Ketones? If you are overweight, now is as good of time as any. Being over weight leads to other health conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. Just losing 10 pounds can help you to reduce your chances of these conditions. The goal is always better over all health. Raspberry Ketones help to enhance mood and fight off fatigue. It’s hard to have will power while dieting if you feel tired and cranky all of the time. Raspberry Ketones can be a powerful aid with this. If I feel better – I eat better – I make better choices (food & exercising).
Raspberry Ketones have been researched and proven to shrink fat cells. That is pretty powerful information to me! So I can feel better, have more energy, and shrink fat cells, so let’s give it a try!
I have been taking Raspberry Ketones for six weeks now. I do have more energy (no more afternoon naps), and I have lost 12 pounds and dropped 1 pants size. As for my mood? I must say that people have commented me on my better mood. Of course I’m in a better mood, I lost 12 pounds! I’m thrilled!!!!
I still have plenty to lose, but I finally feel like I’m over the hump. I enjoy waking up feeling refreshed and having a better look on life. It’s great not having to reach for the coffee pot for that afternoon caffeine pick me up. I can honestly say that I have enough energy to get me through my day. Since I do have more energy I don’t give in to my sweet tooth either. That was a huge weakness for me. I kept grabbing the junk food that was full of sugar to get me through the next hour. This only added on the pounds.
Hope this helps with anyone considering Raspberry Ketones. Everyone is different & everyone has to find what works for them. Wishing you much success!
7
Jun
Posted by Natural4Life in As Seen On The Dr. Oz Show, Family Health, Heart health. Tagged: cholesterol, coconut oil, dr. oz, glucomannan, guggul, Health, heart disease, High-density lipoprotein, Lancet, Low-density lipoprotein, National Cholesterol Education Program, niacin, red yeast rice, Shopping. 1 Comment
When was the last time you had your cholesterol checked?
What is your cholesterol number?
Do you know the difference between good and bad cholesterol?
It is estimated that 8% of Americans have no idea they have a cholesterol problem.
This puts them at high risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Cholesterol is found in every human cell in the body.
It serves as a protector for our body’s nerves and it plays a vital part in the
manufacture of vital hormones and vitamins that aid our bodies in digestion.
And all this time I just thought it was a number!
Our bodies produce about 75% of cholesterol, mostly in the liver.
The rest comes from food.
You have 2 types of cholesterol:
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) A.K.A. Bad Cholesterol
LDL (Bad Cholesterol) Values
- Optimal – Less than 100 mg/dL
- Near optimal – 100–129 mg/dL
- Borderline high – 130–159 mg/dL
- Risky – 160 –189 mg/dL
- Very risky – 190 mg/dL and above
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) A.K.A. Good Cholesterol
HDL (Good Cholesterol) Values
- Optimal – 60 mg/dL and above
- Borderline – 40–59 mg/dL
- Risky – 40 mg/dL and below
Check out the video below for an awesome demonstration given by Dr. Oz on cholesterol.
After viewing the video you will definitely want to visit your doctor and get your levels checked!
Click Here to see what Dr. Oz calls the “Stealth Health Factor”.
If you have high cholesterol, Dr Oz recommends taking 1200 mg of Red Yeast Rice Supplements 2 times per day.
This stops the formation of cholesterol in the body and is an alternative to prescription therapy.
Also, since our bodies only make up about 75% of our cholesterol levels, we have to watch what we put into our mouths to make up the rest!
As a healthy alternative to cooking with butter, you could try cooking with coconut oil. Makes for a yummy stir-fry!
CLICK HERE to see an actual demonstration of what cholesterol does to your arteries!
More Natural Cholesterol Lowering Supplements:
Taking 500 mg of Niacin 2 times per day can help to lower cholesterol.
The Dr. has also referred to the health supplement Psyllium as an aid to lower cholesterol.
Studies have shown that 3 grams of Glucomannan a day can lower cholesterol by 20%.
Taking Guggul on a daily basis can naturally lower cholesterol.
Remember we are not doctors & everyone is different.
Always check with your doctor before experimenting with a new health regiment.
6
Jun
Posted by Natural4Life in As Seen On The Dr. Oz Show, Heart health, Men's Health, Natural Healers, Womens Health. Tagged: blood flow, blood vessels, Chromium Polynicotinate, Coenzyme Q10, coq10, Dietary supplement, Dr. Oz Show, garlic, Health, heart attack, heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood pressure symptoms, Hypertension, kidney failure, magnesium, plaque, stroke. 1 Comment
Answer is: They were all featured on The Dr. Oz Show (6/6/2012) to aid in lowering High Blood Pressure the natural way!
Did you know that approximately 20% of North Americans have high blood pressure, or hypertension?
It accounts for more than 35 million doctor office visits per year!
High blood pressure or Hypertension causes increased blood flow exerts undue pressure and stress against the walls of the blood vessels.
(English PLEASE!!!)
Bottom line is…healthy arteries are strong and smooth.
Arteries effected by hypertension are not.
When you have high blood pressure, your blood pumps through your vessels at a powerful force.
Over time this rough treatment to your vessels will cause damage to the walls of the arteries.
So where they should be smooth and strong, they will develope rough spots in them.
This will make the arteries prone to fat and calcium build up which is called plaque.
Plaque will block the blood flow.
It just goes down hill from there…if you have plaque build up, then your body is deprived from good blood flow to all of your organs.
You are then put at risk of:
Heart Attack
Heart Failure
Kidney Failure
Stroke
etc….(I’m sure you are getting the picture!)
So here is some options from our beloved Dr. Oz :
CoQ10, Magnesium & Chromium Polynicotinate are 3 natural supplements that impress Dr. Oz.
First up is CoQ10 which is an antioxidant that helps lower blood pressure. If this is the option for you then take 200 mg per day.
Second option is Garlic. Dr. Oz said that he ate 1 clove of garlic each day! I would prefer taking a garlic supplement (just my opinion)!
Next up was Magnesium. The Dr. suggested taking 400 mg per day to get your blood pressure in shape.
Last, but not least was Chromium Polynicotinate, 200 mcg per day.
As always, check first with your doctor.
2
Apr
Posted by Natural4Life in Energy, Family Health, Heart health, Natural Healers, sleep aid, Stress, Womens Health. Tagged: addison's disease, arthritis, benefits of SAMe, glutathione, heart disease, help with fibromyalgia, liver detox, liver functions, migraine, natural antioxidant, osteoarthritis, pain management, parkinson's disease, s-adenosylmethionine, sleep disorders. 5 Comments
SAMe
SAMe ,which is short for S-adenosylmethionine, is an amino acid. It is used as a treatment for a wide range of conditions. From fibromyalgia, depression, arthritis, Parkinson’s, osteoarthritis, migraine headaches and more! A healthy liver produces as much as 8 grams a day of SAMe. The problem lies when you overuse prescription drugs or even over-the-counter drugs or maybe you have a liver disease or osteoarthritis. When these factors come in to play, that’s when your body isn’t able to naturally produce enough SAMe on it’s own.
SAMe is pretty important for your liver because glutathione is synthesized from it. For your liver to function properly it must have the Glutathione. When a healthy liver produces the SAMe it is then turned into glutathione which is the liver’s natural antioxidant (pretty big deal, right?) You want to take good care of your liver considering it is the primary organ involved in ridding the body of poisons. And you probably have already guessed that SAMe plays a big role in the detoxification process.
A New Zealand study concluded that SAMe supplements helped restore normal liver function in people with chronic liver diseases! (And that’s including alcoholic & non-alcoholic cirrhosis)! The study also concluded that SAMe worked to protect and even reverse liver damage from drugs, alcohol, acetaminophen, steroids, and lead toxins.
Studies have also shown that SAMe is one of the safest treatments for depression. Depression can go along with Fibromyalgia. Test studies have shown great success using SAMe to treat fibromyalgia along with depression, fatigue and tender points that go along with fibromyalgia. To make good news even better, it was well tolerated in all patients with no adverse side effects.
Arthritis relieve can come from using SAMe supplements. Prescription drugs & over-the-counter medicines can put astrain on both the stomach and liver, SAMe has no toxicity and even boosts cell detoxification in liver cells.
Here is some more conditions which may benefit from taking SAMe supplements:
Acute and Chronic Hepatitis
Addison’s Disease
Alcoholism
Alzheimer’s Disease
Cirrhosis
Depression (not manic-depressive)
Gilbert’s Syndrome
Heart Disease
Heavy Metal Poisoning
Migraines
Parkinson’s Disease
Psychiatric Illness
Senile Dementia
Sleep Disorders
As always, check with your doctor before trying a new supplement.
31
Mar
Posted by Natural4Life in Family Health, Heart health, Natural Healers, Oral Health, Weight Loss. Tagged: addicion, Capsicum, Cayenne pepper, cholesterol, Digestion, Health, heart disease, High-density lipoprotein, LDL, Low-density lipoprotein, Thermogenesis. Leave a Comment
From weight loss to cholesterol, the many benefits of Capsicum (also known as cayenne) may very well surprise you! They did me! After reading an article on how Cayenne can curb cravings, leading to weight loss, I had to do some research on this issue. We sell Capsicum/Cayenne practically on a daily basis at the store so I asked some of our wonderful customers why they were taking the supplement & pretty much everyone had a different reason. There’s no surprise there due to the fact that herbal supplements have so many different benefits!
Some Of The Reasons For Taking Capsicum/Cayenne Are:
1. Weight loss – Fights cravings & helps to release certain proteins that shrink fat cells (I’m impressed)! Capsicum/cayenne increases the liver enzymes accountable for fat metabolism & decreases the fat deposits in the liver caused by a high fat diet. In short, it increases the speed of fat metabolism ( Thermogenesis).
2. Cholesterol- Improves the ratio of (HDL) cholesterol, good cholesterol, which has a protective effect on (LDL) cholesterol, bad cholesterol, (which increases the risk of heart disease).
3. Alcohol Addiction – Capsicum/Cayenne reduces blood vessel dilation which helps your body to stop their addiction to alcohol.
4. Toothaches
5. Vision – It is very high in vitamin A, which is essential for your eyes.
6. Increases Blood Flow & Circulation – It increases the heart action without increasing blood pressure.
7. Flu & Colds – Speeds recovery time. Helps with fluid on the lungs, congestion and coughs.
8. Ulcers - Heals ulcers in the cell structures fo the arteries, veins, and capillaries. Heals an ulcerated stomach and may be used as poultice for any inflammation.
9. Digestion - Influences the flow of digestive secretions from salivary, gastric, and intestinal glands. When taken with meals – it promotes secretion of all of the organs, aiding in the digestion process.
26
Jun
Posted by Natural4Life in Womens Health. Tagged: Anthocyanins, antioxidants, breast cancer, cancer, cancer prevention, cell damage, cell damage prevention, colon cancer, gamma-tocpherol, heart disease, heart disease prevention, Lutein, lycopene, ovarian cancer, repair cell damage, skin cancer, vitamin D, vitamin e, women. Leave a Comment
Women are more prone to cell damage than men. The fact is women need more antioxidants to prevent & repair cell damage. Take the following list and check off the ones that you take in on a daily basis:
___Anthocyanins reduce the risks of cancer and shield against skin aging!
___Lutein protects vision.
___Vitamin E (gamma-tocpherol) is the most effective type of Vitamin E at warding off heart disease.
___Vitamin D has the potential to prevent up to half of all breast, colon and ovarian cancers in the United States.
___Lycopene is used to cut the risk of skin cancer and heart disease.
How many are you able to check off ?
3
Jun
Posted by Natural4Life in As Seen On The Dr. Oz Show, Skin Care, Weight Loss. Tagged: diabetes, dr. oz, fatty acids, heart disease, intestinal tract, juice, sea buckthorn, sea buckthorn oil, skin, weight loss, wrinkles. 7 Comments
Sea Buckthorn Juice
Dr Oz: Sea Buckthorn Juice
Dr Oz said that Sea Buckthorn Berries are a tart little berry that come from a shrub and contain Omega-7 Fatty Acids, Antioxidants and vitamins. It is Dr Oz Sea Buckthornrare to find a natural form of Omega-7 Fatty Acids, which is what sets apart the Sea Buckthorn Berries. A big experiment was done where they fed mice a high fat diet, but some mice received Sea Buckthorn Berries while the control group did not. The control group of mice became extremely fat and got Diabetes and Heart Disease. The mice that were fed the Sea Buckthorn Berry Juice though did not become overweight or have any of the health complications associated with obesity like Diabetes or Heart Disease. It seems that Sea Buckthorn signals your body to stop storing unnecessary fat. Doctor Oz said that he like to take these berries in the juice form, which runs about $5 for a four ounce bottle.
Dr Oz: Sea Buckthorn Supplements
Dr Oz also said that Sea Buckthorn can help to keep your poop regular. There are several factors that decide how regular you will be. One is the consistency of your poop, but the lining of your intestinal tract is also very important. When the lining is not healthy, it can become dry. Omega-7 Fatty Acids help to keep the lining of your intestinal tract wet by secreting mucus so that everything can pass through quickly and easily. Doctor Oz suggested taking one 500 mg of a Sea Buckthorn Capsule daily to help with this.
Dr Oz: Sea Buckthorn Oil
Doctor Oz’s final tip was to use Sea Buckthorn Oil to keep your skin looking young and beautiful. Skin looks youngest when it is kept moist, so he showed how you can rub Sea Buckthorn Oil into your face to help prevent wrinkles. You can apply this once a day topically as a moisturizer.
3
Jun
Posted by Natural4Life in As Seen On The Dr. Oz Show, Family Health, Natural Healers, Weight Loss, Womens Health. Tagged: alzheimer's, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antioxidant, asthma, atherosclerosis, benefits, breast cancer, cancer, cell damage, chemicals, diabetes, disease fighting, diseases, ellagic acid, fruit, gout, heart, heart disease, infections, inflammation, joint pain, juice, limonene, liver cancer, lung cancer, muscle damage, oxidative damage, pain, perillyl alcohol, quercetin, respiratory, skin cancer, sleep, tart cherry juice, weight loss. Leave a Comment
Find out the 3 reasons Tart Cherry Juice is being called the Ultimate Antioxidant. New research shows that Tart Cherry Juice can reduce pain (inflammation), reduce your risk of heart disease & help you sleep better!
We also dug a little deeper to find that
Tart Cherry Juice had even more
bonus features!!!! The
Anti-Oxidant Benefits improves the ability of older adults to resist
Oxidative damage. There have been numerous study findings showing that with the consumption of
Tart Cherry Juice, older adults will have better protection against
cancer,
heart disease, infections, atherosclerosis, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. It also
improves circulation and proper nerve functions.
So Go Ahead & Drink Up!
Tart Cherry Juice is packed with 3 disease fighting chemicals! Perillyl Alcohol, Limonene and Ellagic Acid. These 3 dynamic chemicals pack a punch against cancers of the breast, lungs, liver and skin.
Need To Lower Your Cholesterol?
Drink Up! Tart Cherry Juice contains quercetin, one of the most power antioxidants that exists! Quercetin is great to help you manage your cholesterol along with alleviating asthma symptom. Pretty Amazing for one little chemical to take on those big tasks!
Do You Or Someone You Love Suffer From Gout?
Yep! You guessed it. Tart Cherry Juice may offer relief from that painful form of arthritis, gout. Tart Cherry Juice is loaded with powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
Recent studies show that drinking Tart Cherry Juice can be used to aid with weight loss! If you are running short on sleep then your body could be running low on leptin, a hormone that makes you feel full. Drinking Tart Cherry Juice can naturally raise your levels to help you stay on track.
26
May
Posted by Natural4Life in Natural Healers. Tagged: chronic diseases, health conscious, heart disease, macular degeneration, mineral supplements, natural healers, nutrients, osteoarthritis, vitamin b, vitamin c, vitamin e, vitamins. Leave a Comment
Natural Healers. Sounds simple enough right? The fact is that most people think they are actually getting more nutrients in daily than they really are. Even some of the most health conscious people are not getting in their daily needs. It’s not their fault. Nutrients are lost after produce is harvested. For example: green veggies lose almost all of their Vitamin C after just a few days of storage in room temperature. Then take into consideration that cooking the veggies can deplete up to 1/2 (that’s right, 50%) of a variety of vitamins.
So what can us health conscious people do to make sure we get our dose of Natural Healers? There is a very simple solution…..vitamin & mineral supplements. Your body needs vitamin & mineral supplements to compensate and fill in those dietary holes! Don’t deprive your body. You need those Natural Healers to help prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, macular degeneration & osteoarthritis. Everybody should be taking a good daily multivitamin that has all of the essential minerals & B vitamins in it. Don’t leave out your vitamin C & E .
Make sure you are taking a good brand of vitamin & mineral supplements. Unfortunately, once-a-day supplements only provide minimal levels of some important nutrients.
