Female Balance Ultimate is an herbal formulation that assists women with the emotional and physical aspects of their monthly hormonal changes. It contains a marvelous blend of herbs that assist women to balance their hormones and their emotional stress. It is how the herbs are combined in this remedy that make it such a wonderful option for so many women.
What's in it?
Black Cohosh root is a natural estrogen; it helps reduce
hot flashes, relieves cramps, and calms nerves. It’s great
for high blood pressure; it balances hormones and
menstrual flow, and helps with all uterine menstrual and menopausal problems.
Chaste Berry fruit is the most important herb in terms of aiding PMS; it is helpful in re-establishing a normal balance of hormones. It works on the pituitary gland and has a balancing effect on the all of the hormones. It helps restore a woman’s estrogen to progesterone balance and also relives menstrual cramps.
Mexican Wild Yam root contains the plant hormone diosgenin which has a balancing effect upon the body’s hormones similar to the effects of DHEA and progesterone. Wild Yam also helps with fatigue, depression and loss of sex drive.Remifemin and Estroven typically contain 40 mg black cohosh.
One a day Menopause contains no black cohosh but does contain soy... and food coloring
Guess how much Female Balance Ultimate contains? 150 mg!!! It also has Dong Quai, Motherwort, Maca and Horny goat which help with estrogen balance. Many of my patients find that this formula helps with painful menstrual cramps, PMS, hot flashes, and PCOS symptoms.
It also contains ginseng (an adaptogen), B vitamins, and vitamin C for energy.
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These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Those seeking treatment for a specific disease should consult a qualified integrative physician prior to using our products if possible.
Nutrition Month
Showing posts with label natural womens care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label natural womens care. Show all posts
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Vitamins that taste good
I have many patients who complain that they stopped taking vitamins due to taste.
Here are recommendations of things I or my patients have tried. A couple of items, I included because they look fun (tell me how the calcium malted milk balls taste)...
Some can be found at your grocery store or pharmacy.
Also check out my Bariatric Surgery Supplements blog. Many other chewable and liquid options can be found there.
See my vitamin D blog for liquid, chewable, and topical options.
See my Omega blog for delicious options for those of you to object to fishy tasting supplements.
I also included some topical supplements that do absorb and provide some benefit.
FDA Disclaimer
The statements and products shown on this website have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Those seeking treatment for a specific disease should consult a qualified integrative physician prior to using our products if possible.
Here are recommendations of things I or my patients have tried. A couple of items, I included because they look fun (tell me how the calcium malted milk balls taste)...
Some can be found at your grocery store or pharmacy.
Also check out my Bariatric Surgery Supplements blog. Many other chewable and liquid options can be found there.
See my vitamin D blog for liquid, chewable, and topical options.
See my Omega blog for delicious options for those of you to object to fishy tasting supplements.
I also included some topical supplements that do absorb and provide some benefit.
FDA Disclaimer
The statements and products shown on this website have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Those seeking treatment for a specific disease should consult a qualified integrative physician prior to using our products if possible.
Monday, August 29, 2011
How to Begin Healing Rosacea From Within
Rosacea skin care starts from within as you attempt to cleanse your internal organs, strengthen your immune system, promote intestinal health, and strengthen your skin through proper nutrition.
If you have rosacea, there are alternative treatments that can work with, or in lieu of, standard medical treatments.
Clinical trials show how diet plays a role in managing the inflammatory process of rosacea.
The National Rosacea Society recently polled more than 3,000 sufferers about which foods appeared to cause a flare-up of their condition. Among the top food triggers were alcohol (especially red wine), hot beverages, hot spices (primarily cayenne and red pepper), citrus fruit, and tomatoes. It is interesting to note these are also common food intolerances for many people who don’t have rosacea.
Cherries, blackberries, and blueberries are vascular constrictors, which actually assist in reducing redness.
Rosacea Causes
There are no conclusive studies that can pinpoint exactly what causes rosacea. That is partly where there are not yet rosacea cures. Some possibilities that researchers think MAY cause rosacea include:
Excessively acidic diet (Green Cell Therapy is alkalinizing)
An immune system disorder (Green Cell Therapy provides a boost)
Microscopic mites on the skin (Octocleanse may help)
The helicobacter pylori bacteria (Octocleanse may help)
Stress
Heredity
A history of blistering sunburns
First, begin by doing a parasite cleanse. Parasites are persistent little creatures that can cause all sorts of health problems for people without their knowing the actual cause.
If you have hair loss, rough skin or a tendency to flush around the facial region, you may have a parasitic mite known as demodex brevis or demodex folliculorum. This parasite can live in the hair follicle. It sucks out the nutrients at the root of the hair. The follicle becomes enlarged and infected causing loss of hair and inflammation. When living on the skin, it feeds on nutrients in the sebaceous glands, they become infected and inflamed and the skin may then thicken. Acne Rosacea can also be caused by this parasite.
After you have eliminated parasite and other unhealthy and destructive toxins from your colon, you’ll want to support the good bacteria in your digestive tract by eating some live culture yogurt or a good live bacteria supplement. *Green Cell Therapy has probiotics*
Second, purge and support your liver through any means you find that can accomodate your tolerances. Once you have cleansed yourself of parasites and improved your liver’s ability to cleanse the blood going through your body, you need to turn your attention to your digestive system. A good colon cleanse can help you excrete a large amount of toxins and may help you feel younger just by getting pounds of unnecessary garbage off the walls of your colon. Having a cleaner colon leads to better nutrition being absorbed by the skin which can lead to healthier skin.
If you have rosacea, there are alternative treatments that can work with, or in lieu of, standard medical treatments.
Clinical trials show how diet plays a role in managing the inflammatory process of rosacea.
The National Rosacea Society recently polled more than 3,000 sufferers about which foods appeared to cause a flare-up of their condition. Among the top food triggers were alcohol (especially red wine), hot beverages, hot spices (primarily cayenne and red pepper), citrus fruit, and tomatoes. It is interesting to note these are also common food intolerances for many people who don’t have rosacea.
Cherries, blackberries, and blueberries are vascular constrictors, which actually assist in reducing redness.
Rosacea Causes
There are no conclusive studies that can pinpoint exactly what causes rosacea. That is partly where there are not yet rosacea cures. Some possibilities that researchers think MAY cause rosacea include:
Excessively acidic diet (Green Cell Therapy is alkalinizing)
An immune system disorder (Green Cell Therapy provides a boost)
Microscopic mites on the skin (Octocleanse may help)
The helicobacter pylori bacteria (Octocleanse may help)
Stress
Heredity
A history of blistering sunburns
First, begin by doing a parasite cleanse. Parasites are persistent little creatures that can cause all sorts of health problems for people without their knowing the actual cause.
If you have hair loss, rough skin or a tendency to flush around the facial region, you may have a parasitic mite known as demodex brevis or demodex folliculorum. This parasite can live in the hair follicle. It sucks out the nutrients at the root of the hair. The follicle becomes enlarged and infected causing loss of hair and inflammation. When living on the skin, it feeds on nutrients in the sebaceous glands, they become infected and inflamed and the skin may then thicken. Acne Rosacea can also be caused by this parasite.
After you have eliminated parasite and other unhealthy and destructive toxins from your colon, you’ll want to support the good bacteria in your digestive tract by eating some live culture yogurt or a good live bacteria supplement. *Green Cell Therapy has probiotics*
Second, purge and support your liver through any means you find that can accomodate your tolerances. Once you have cleansed yourself of parasites and improved your liver’s ability to cleanse the blood going through your body, you need to turn your attention to your digestive system. A good colon cleanse can help you excrete a large amount of toxins and may help you feel younger just by getting pounds of unnecessary garbage off the walls of your colon. Having a cleaner colon leads to better nutrition being absorbed by the skin which can lead to healthier skin.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Can Herbalith help on the HCG diet?
Many diets do not address the emotional aspects of eating. Weight loss is very emotionally challenging, especially when following a restrictive very low calorie diet. There are many herbs in herbalith that can support a person while on this or any restrictive diet. Herbalith is a combination of herbs, lithium, and amino acids each of which may have a benefit during your weight loss efforts.
Neurotransmitter depletion may play a role in the mood, appetite, and weight loss cycle.
Weight Loss Dieting is the most common cause of self-induced neurotransmitter deficiencies. Limiting food intake in order to lose weight restricts the amounts of basic building blocks (neurotransmitter precursors) needed to produce enough neurotransmitters.
Studies from major universities, including Harvard, MIT, and Oxford, have documented that women on diets significantly deplete their serotonin within three weeks of dieting. This induced serotonin deficiency eventually leads to increased cravings, moodiness and poor motivation. These all contribute to rebound weight gain – the most common yet unfortunate consequence of dieting.
Increasing neurotransmitter production during dieting is strongly encouraged to avoid yo-yo dieting. This is accomplished by taking dietary neurotransmitter precursor supplements during dieting.
Passion Flower Weight Loss
Because of its effects on insomnia, passion flower extract is beneficial for weight loss. Studies have proven extensively that people who lack sleep or suffer from insomnia have problems losing weight. Getting the proper amount of sleep each night helps when following a weight loss plan.
Stress also produces cortisol, which is responsible for weight gain around the middle of the body. Passion flower extract helps calm the nervous system and reduce stress, an important factor for losing weight.
Valerian Root Weight Loss
Valerian Root is a natural diuretic, which helps aid in weight loss. Because it has the ability to stimulate and cleanse the digestive and elimination systems, it is commonly used in weight loss supplements.
Recent studies have proven that getting a more restful, longer night's sleep has a big impact on weight loss. Since Valerian Root is primarily known as a sleep aid, it helps in this area with weight loss as well.
Hops and Weight Loss
Hops is known under the name of Humulus lupulus.This plant contains a substance called metilbutenol, which gives sedative properties of its chemical composition.
On this benefit hops counteracts the anxiety and nervousness, quite common in people with overweight.
Usually at this herb is it consumed next to each other with similar Properties such as Valerian.Combination of both power the sedative effect, reducing anxiety for food.
Losing weight is not easy, because you need perseverance, patience and perseverance, but it is not impossible, especially in people who suffer from anxiety for the food which it is difficult to control
L-theanine and weight loss
Controlling food cravings
How many of us compulsively eat when we’re under stress? L-Theanine may help control the food cravings that lead to weight gain. One of the hormones secreted during times of stress is cortisol, which keeps blood sugar levels constant by triggering the formation of glucose from fats and proteins. Unfortunately constant stress equals constant cortisol secretion which can lead to symptoms, such as depression, fatigue, insomnia and high blood sugar. These are key factors in keeping weight on and compulsive food cravings. L-Theanine, by managing the mechanisms that control stress, can have a profound effect on erratic and uncontrollable food cravings.
5-htp and weight loss
5-HTP is thought to reduce carbohydrate cravings, and thus, diminish food intake, resulting in weight loss. In addition to promoting weight loss, it has also been linked with beneficial effects on behaviors such as sleep disturbances, narcolepsy, depression, migraines, anxiety, bulimia, PMS, compulsive behaviors, substance abuse, childhood hyperactivity, and hypersexuality. A deficiency in the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT) has been linked with a number of behaviors mentioned above. It has especially been associated with carbohydrate craving because eating carbohydrates is one way to briefly increase the brain's level of 5-HT. This occurs because carbohydrates induce insulin production, and this insulin promotes 5-HT production. A temporary sense of well-being and satiety occurs. From this, it has been concluded that by increasing the brain's 5-HT levels by methods other than overeating carbs, these cravings would be avoided, satiety would be reached earlier, overeating would be avoided, and weight would be lost.
Turmeric and weight loss
Theory #1 on how tumeric might work
The first theory suggest that including turmeric in the diet causes the gallbladder to release more bile.
Bile is what breaks down fats inside your gut. This in turn may be responsible for promoting weight loss.
This theory is supported by the observations that in India, there are less cases of gallstone disease. Moreover, the German Commission E approves using turmeric for its ability to stimulate bile production.
Obviously, if you suffer from gallstone disease, you should not take turmeric without consulting an experienced health care provider first.
Theory #2 one how turmeric might work
Studies done at the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center showed that rats given a diet high in turmeric have a lower risk of developing diabetes. As well, these rats experienced a small but significant weight loss compared to the group not given turmeric in their diet.
It would appear that turmeric might be able to influence body fat composition.
Dr. Tortoriello came to the conclusion that turmeric's anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits may be, in part, responsible for its ability to control blood sugar levels and to reduce obesity that commonly leads to type 2 diabetes.
Damiana and Weight Loss
Used to treat menstrual disorders, anxiety and diabetes. It reportedly has stimulant, diuretic and laxative effects as well. It is also a sexual stimulant. Can be used to relieve anxiety, reduce high blood sugar, and contribute to weight loss.
Ornithine and Weight Loss
Research has shown that Growth Hormone is a powerful rejuvenator - its use has the potential to reversing aging up to 10 to 20 years.
After age 30 the pituitary gland starts producing 1% less growth hormone per year. Growth Hormone is vital to maintaining the body in a youthful state. Until recently, the answer to this need has been for companies to produce Growth Hormone created from animals and plant sources for ingestion by humans. Putting another creatures growth hormone in the human body just is not natural. L-Ornithine allows your body to create their own Growth Hormone in amounts needed for your body.
L-Ornithine is able to improve the immune systems response to bacteria, viruses and tumor cells in addition to detoxifying the body of ammonia deposits.
The thymus gland (the major immune gland in the upper chest) tends to shrink with time. Animal studies conducted at major research labs have found that L-Ornithine supplements can cause the thymus gland, to actually re-grow to a more youthful level, giving the immune system a boost. The thymus gland is often considered the organ of rejuvenation and longevity. It is the gland in which the T cells of the immune system are formed and given identity. Upon release it is the T cells in particular that help find and destroy cancer cells and cells that have become afflicted with viruses.
Other organs that have been shown to re-grow under the influence of Growth Hormone are the heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and skin. Especially important for body sculpting, Growth Hormone may increase muscle mass.
L-Ornithine is best taken at bedtime to enhance the natural peak release of Growth Hormone that occurs 90 minutes after falling asleep, which may also improve sleep quality.
This formula also contains lithium
During the late 19th Century, French doctors noticed that the people who dug salt in the salt mines had very few mental problems. They discovered that it was their exposure to Lithium that accounted for the unusually healthy minds.
Because Lithium is naturally found in dirt and could not be patented, pharmaceutical companies were not interested in researching it or marketing it. It was only after tremendous pressure by the medical community and the public that the government subsidized the marketing of Lithium.
Lithium is an essential trace mineral that is required by the brain for proper functioning. Inadequate levels of Lithium in the brain produce one or more of the following symptoms: nervousness, impatience, attention deficit, “scattered thinking”, inability to concentrate, not being able to focus or stick to the point, starting many projects and not following through with them, insomnia. In severe Lithium deficiency, manic depression or bipolar disorders are common.
The normal source of Lithium in the diet is deep well water. In some locations, such as West Texas, water provides 2 to 6 mg of Lithium per day. This is one of the reasons that people in Abilene or Amarillo are much more relaxed than people in Houston, where the water has zero Lithium.
Neurotransmitter depletion may play a role in the mood, appetite, and weight loss cycle.
Weight Loss Dieting is the most common cause of self-induced neurotransmitter deficiencies. Limiting food intake in order to lose weight restricts the amounts of basic building blocks (neurotransmitter precursors) needed to produce enough neurotransmitters.
Studies from major universities, including Harvard, MIT, and Oxford, have documented that women on diets significantly deplete their serotonin within three weeks of dieting. This induced serotonin deficiency eventually leads to increased cravings, moodiness and poor motivation. These all contribute to rebound weight gain – the most common yet unfortunate consequence of dieting.
Increasing neurotransmitter production during dieting is strongly encouraged to avoid yo-yo dieting. This is accomplished by taking dietary neurotransmitter precursor supplements during dieting.
Passion Flower Weight Loss
Because of its effects on insomnia, passion flower extract is beneficial for weight loss. Studies have proven extensively that people who lack sleep or suffer from insomnia have problems losing weight. Getting the proper amount of sleep each night helps when following a weight loss plan.
Stress also produces cortisol, which is responsible for weight gain around the middle of the body. Passion flower extract helps calm the nervous system and reduce stress, an important factor for losing weight.
Valerian Root Weight Loss
Valerian Root is a natural diuretic, which helps aid in weight loss. Because it has the ability to stimulate and cleanse the digestive and elimination systems, it is commonly used in weight loss supplements.
Recent studies have proven that getting a more restful, longer night's sleep has a big impact on weight loss. Since Valerian Root is primarily known as a sleep aid, it helps in this area with weight loss as well.
Hops and Weight Loss
Hops is known under the name of Humulus lupulus.This plant contains a substance called metilbutenol, which gives sedative properties of its chemical composition.
On this benefit hops counteracts the anxiety and nervousness, quite common in people with overweight.
Usually at this herb is it consumed next to each other with similar Properties such as Valerian.Combination of both power the sedative effect, reducing anxiety for food.
Losing weight is not easy, because you need perseverance, patience and perseverance, but it is not impossible, especially in people who suffer from anxiety for the food which it is difficult to control
L-theanine and weight loss
Controlling food cravings
How many of us compulsively eat when we’re under stress? L-Theanine may help control the food cravings that lead to weight gain. One of the hormones secreted during times of stress is cortisol, which keeps blood sugar levels constant by triggering the formation of glucose from fats and proteins. Unfortunately constant stress equals constant cortisol secretion which can lead to symptoms, such as depression, fatigue, insomnia and high blood sugar. These are key factors in keeping weight on and compulsive food cravings. L-Theanine, by managing the mechanisms that control stress, can have a profound effect on erratic and uncontrollable food cravings.
5-htp and weight loss
5-HTP is thought to reduce carbohydrate cravings, and thus, diminish food intake, resulting in weight loss. In addition to promoting weight loss, it has also been linked with beneficial effects on behaviors such as sleep disturbances, narcolepsy, depression, migraines, anxiety, bulimia, PMS, compulsive behaviors, substance abuse, childhood hyperactivity, and hypersexuality. A deficiency in the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT) has been linked with a number of behaviors mentioned above. It has especially been associated with carbohydrate craving because eating carbohydrates is one way to briefly increase the brain's level of 5-HT. This occurs because carbohydrates induce insulin production, and this insulin promotes 5-HT production. A temporary sense of well-being and satiety occurs. From this, it has been concluded that by increasing the brain's 5-HT levels by methods other than overeating carbs, these cravings would be avoided, satiety would be reached earlier, overeating would be avoided, and weight would be lost.
Turmeric and weight loss
Theory #1 on how tumeric might work
The first theory suggest that including turmeric in the diet causes the gallbladder to release more bile.
Bile is what breaks down fats inside your gut. This in turn may be responsible for promoting weight loss.
This theory is supported by the observations that in India, there are less cases of gallstone disease. Moreover, the German Commission E approves using turmeric for its ability to stimulate bile production.
Obviously, if you suffer from gallstone disease, you should not take turmeric without consulting an experienced health care provider first.
Theory #2 one how turmeric might work
Studies done at the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center showed that rats given a diet high in turmeric have a lower risk of developing diabetes. As well, these rats experienced a small but significant weight loss compared to the group not given turmeric in their diet.
It would appear that turmeric might be able to influence body fat composition.
Dr. Tortoriello came to the conclusion that turmeric's anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits may be, in part, responsible for its ability to control blood sugar levels and to reduce obesity that commonly leads to type 2 diabetes.
Damiana and Weight Loss
Used to treat menstrual disorders, anxiety and diabetes. It reportedly has stimulant, diuretic and laxative effects as well. It is also a sexual stimulant. Can be used to relieve anxiety, reduce high blood sugar, and contribute to weight loss.
Ornithine and Weight Loss
Research has shown that Growth Hormone is a powerful rejuvenator - its use has the potential to reversing aging up to 10 to 20 years.
After age 30 the pituitary gland starts producing 1% less growth hormone per year. Growth Hormone is vital to maintaining the body in a youthful state. Until recently, the answer to this need has been for companies to produce Growth Hormone created from animals and plant sources for ingestion by humans. Putting another creatures growth hormone in the human body just is not natural. L-Ornithine allows your body to create their own Growth Hormone in amounts needed for your body.
L-Ornithine is able to improve the immune systems response to bacteria, viruses and tumor cells in addition to detoxifying the body of ammonia deposits.
The thymus gland (the major immune gland in the upper chest) tends to shrink with time. Animal studies conducted at major research labs have found that L-Ornithine supplements can cause the thymus gland, to actually re-grow to a more youthful level, giving the immune system a boost. The thymus gland is often considered the organ of rejuvenation and longevity. It is the gland in which the T cells of the immune system are formed and given identity. Upon release it is the T cells in particular that help find and destroy cancer cells and cells that have become afflicted with viruses.
Other organs that have been shown to re-grow under the influence of Growth Hormone are the heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and skin. Especially important for body sculpting, Growth Hormone may increase muscle mass.
L-Ornithine is best taken at bedtime to enhance the natural peak release of Growth Hormone that occurs 90 minutes after falling asleep, which may also improve sleep quality.
This formula also contains lithium
During the late 19th Century, French doctors noticed that the people who dug salt in the salt mines had very few mental problems. They discovered that it was their exposure to Lithium that accounted for the unusually healthy minds.
Because Lithium is naturally found in dirt and could not be patented, pharmaceutical companies were not interested in researching it or marketing it. It was only after tremendous pressure by the medical community and the public that the government subsidized the marketing of Lithium.
Lithium is an essential trace mineral that is required by the brain for proper functioning. Inadequate levels of Lithium in the brain produce one or more of the following symptoms: nervousness, impatience, attention deficit, “scattered thinking”, inability to concentrate, not being able to focus or stick to the point, starting many projects and not following through with them, insomnia. In severe Lithium deficiency, manic depression or bipolar disorders are common.
The normal source of Lithium in the diet is deep well water. In some locations, such as West Texas, water provides 2 to 6 mg of Lithium per day. This is one of the reasons that people in Abilene or Amarillo are much more relaxed than people in Houston, where the water has zero Lithium.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Video
Who wouldn’t like to extend the years we live in good health?
Who wouldn’t like to delay the onset of aging and live beyond the average lifespan of currently about 80 years?
Who wouldn’t like to prevent the diseases that frequently come with aging, like Alzheimer's, fatigue, heart disease, stroke, cancer or arthritis?
How do we move towards these goals?
A broad definition of 'anti-aging' is any intervention intended to preserve and extend one's lifespan. All time honored health promoting behaviors such as good hygiene and various safety measures are 'anti-aging'in that they prevent premature death from disease or accident. Diet, exercise and stress reduction are 'anti-aging' by virtue of their ability to increase well being and lifespan.
Current research on antioxidant supplementation and hormone replacement therapy is gathering evidence of 'anti-aging' activity through their ability to improve cellular degeneration associated with aging.
Who wouldn’t like to delay the onset of aging and live beyond the average lifespan of currently about 80 years?
Who wouldn’t like to prevent the diseases that frequently come with aging, like Alzheimer's, fatigue, heart disease, stroke, cancer or arthritis?
How do we move towards these goals?
A broad definition of 'anti-aging' is any intervention intended to preserve and extend one's lifespan. All time honored health promoting behaviors such as good hygiene and various safety measures are 'anti-aging'in that they prevent premature death from disease or accident. Diet, exercise and stress reduction are 'anti-aging' by virtue of their ability to increase well being and lifespan.
Current research on antioxidant supplementation and hormone replacement therapy is gathering evidence of 'anti-aging' activity through their ability to improve cellular degeneration associated with aging.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Acai Berry Colon Cleansing
The Acai Ultimate product is a health supplement that takes advantage of the many health benefits of the acai berry. Featured heavily in the media, the acai berry is part of the amazing ‘superfoods’ which have the ability to fight free-radicals, increase energy and boost the body’s immune system.
Besides Acai, this is a cleanse formula contains a blend of fennel, cascara sagrada, ginger powder, goldenseal, psyllium husk, buckthorn, licorice and rhubarb. The psyllium husk and cascara sagrada are both ingredients designed to increase elimination, thus cleansing the system, whilst the licorice, ginger and fennel are beneficial to the digestive system.
Can you take a product like this while you are on Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Nutrasystem, The Zone diet, the South Beach Diet or the Atkins Diet, to name a few?
If you are still hungry and want to move waste through your body more rapidly, you might want to consider it. You are trying to get healthy anyway, right.
Also, if you are on a very low calorie diet and may not be getting enough fiber, you may want to use a product like this to keep your colon regular during the diet, or to remove waste in preparation for the diet, or to maintain your weight after the diet.
This product is similar to many of the Acai Berry Cleanse products, however, you know the price up front, and can reorder it whenever you want, thereby potentially saving you money.
Besides Acai, this is a cleanse formula contains a blend of fennel, cascara sagrada, ginger powder, goldenseal, psyllium husk, buckthorn, licorice and rhubarb. The psyllium husk and cascara sagrada are both ingredients designed to increase elimination, thus cleansing the system, whilst the licorice, ginger and fennel are beneficial to the digestive system.
Can you take a product like this while you are on Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Nutrasystem, The Zone diet, the South Beach Diet or the Atkins Diet, to name a few?
If you are still hungry and want to move waste through your body more rapidly, you might want to consider it. You are trying to get healthy anyway, right.
Also, if you are on a very low calorie diet and may not be getting enough fiber, you may want to use a product like this to keep your colon regular during the diet, or to remove waste in preparation for the diet, or to maintain your weight after the diet.
This product is similar to many of the Acai Berry Cleanse products, however, you know the price up front, and can reorder it whenever you want, thereby potentially saving you money.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Weighing your food on a low Calorie diet
If you make a visual guess about serving sizes, you may be hurting your diet by consuming too many or not enough calories. Investing in a food scale gives you the ability to keep a record of the precise number of ounces and calories you're eating
Read more: How to Weigh Food for Weight Loss | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5669298_weigh-food-weight-loss.html#ixzz1tRxCKQKzModern food scales also have a database of foods that are commonly prepared in homes so that you can easily determine their nutritional value. Others require you to input a certain code to measure not only the weight but also the calorie content of a specific food item. These are just some of the features that make modern food scales advantageous.
With the help of modern technology, digital scales have really climbed up the ladder of success. Some even have the capacity of analyzing not just the nutritional content of food but even calculate detailed values such as carbohydrate, fat, fiber, and sugar content. It is indeed wise to invest on such powerful gadget considering the outstanding benefits that they offer.
Digital Food Scale with Calorie and Nutrition info
With the help of modern technology, digital scales have really climbed up the ladder of success. Some even have the capacity of analyzing not just the nutritional content of food but even calculate detailed values such as carbohydrate, fat, fiber, and sugar content. It is indeed wise to invest on such powerful gadget considering the outstanding benefits that they offer.
Digital Food Scale with Calorie and Nutrition info
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Natural Remedies for UTI
Antibiotics are the normal treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Personal hygiene helps in prevention and early relief from UTIs. Alternate therapies and dietary supplements provide a natural approach in prevention and treatment of UTIs. Flushing your body with the correct fluids while keeping acid levels high may allow the body to not only maintain a healthy urinary tract, but cure a urinary tract infection.
Urinary tract infections can be painful and lead to serious health conditions if not treated promptly. Most uncomplicated infections are caused by Escherichia coli bacteria, which are normal flora of the colon that have infected the urinary tract. Women are at higher risk for UTIs because of their anatomy; the urethra is situated close to the rectum and vagina. If not treated properly, the E.coli infection will reach a level that puts the kidneys at risk.
Black cherries contain anthocyanins that help the body relieve inflammation. Anthocyanins give black cherries their dark red color and are responsible for lowering uric acid levels which can lead to bladder infections.
Black cherry juice is rich in antioxidants and it helps fight infections in the bladder and the entire body. The juice can coax the body to release an army of agents that fight bacteria in the bladder and beyond.
Flavonoids are potent virus, infection and bacteria fighters. Black cherry juice is rich in two of these powerful agents: isoqueritrin and queritrin, which both work to rid the body and the bladder of damaging properties.
One tsp. of pure black cherry juice will help the bladder flush out toxins. It has a diuretic and cleansing effect.
The proclaimed benefits of goji juice include treating inflammation, skin irritations, nosebleeds, aches and pains. It has been used in combination with other botanicals to treat poor vision, anemia and cough. Certain elements isolated from goji have been shown to have anti-cancer properties and immune-enhancing effects. It is the immune-enhancing effects and anti-inflammatory properties of goji juice that relieve urinary tract infections.
Goji and cherry are combined in a supplement. Goji Cherry Ultimate
for UTI
Cranberries in the treatment of bladder infections
For many decades cranberry juice has been believed to reduce bacterial infections of the bladder. Studies in recent years have shown that the juice can effectively treat bacterial infections in the urinary system. Research has demonstrated that an effect occurs from a component of the juice that inhibits bacterial attachment to the bladder and urethra.
Inhibiting bacteria with cranberry juice
Cranberry juice contains phytochemicals which inhibit the activity of Escherichia coli; the bacteria most often responsible for cystitis. The phytochemicals, condensed tannins or proanthocyanidins, stop the bacteria sticking to mucosal surfaces lining the bladder and gut. This process helps to clear bacteria from the urinary tract. The chemicals in cranberry juice may have this effect on other bacteria too. Drinking the juice is now being recommended as a way to reduce the risk of dental decay and stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Following these nutritional tips may help reduce symptoms:
Drink a lot of fluids, such as herbal teas and water. Avoid sweetened fruit juices and other sweetened drinks.
Cranberries and blueberries contain substances that inhibit the binding of bacteria to bladder tissue. Drinking unsweetened cranberry juice regularly helps lower the risk of UTIs.
Try to eliminate potential food allergens, including dairy, wheat (gluten), corn, preservatives, and food additives. Your health care provider may want to test for food sensitivities.If you are susceptible to UTIs, drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry pills may help prevent recurrence.
Eat antioxidant foods, including fruits (such as blueberries, cherries, and tomatoes), and vegetables (such as squash and bell peppers).
Also be sure to drink 2 to 3 liters of water daily.
Urinary tract infections can be painful and lead to serious health conditions if not treated promptly. Most uncomplicated infections are caused by Escherichia coli bacteria, which are normal flora of the colon that have infected the urinary tract. Women are at higher risk for UTIs because of their anatomy; the urethra is situated close to the rectum and vagina. If not treated properly, the E.coli infection will reach a level that puts the kidneys at risk.
Black cherries contain anthocyanins that help the body relieve inflammation. Anthocyanins give black cherries their dark red color and are responsible for lowering uric acid levels which can lead to bladder infections.
Black cherry juice is rich in antioxidants and it helps fight infections in the bladder and the entire body. The juice can coax the body to release an army of agents that fight bacteria in the bladder and beyond.
Flavonoids are potent virus, infection and bacteria fighters. Black cherry juice is rich in two of these powerful agents: isoqueritrin and queritrin, which both work to rid the body and the bladder of damaging properties.
One tsp. of pure black cherry juice will help the bladder flush out toxins. It has a diuretic and cleansing effect.
The proclaimed benefits of goji juice include treating inflammation, skin irritations, nosebleeds, aches and pains. It has been used in combination with other botanicals to treat poor vision, anemia and cough. Certain elements isolated from goji have been shown to have anti-cancer properties and immune-enhancing effects. It is the immune-enhancing effects and anti-inflammatory properties of goji juice that relieve urinary tract infections.
Goji and cherry are combined in a supplement. Goji Cherry Ultimate
for UTICranberries in the treatment of bladder infections
For many decades cranberry juice has been believed to reduce bacterial infections of the bladder. Studies in recent years have shown that the juice can effectively treat bacterial infections in the urinary system. Research has demonstrated that an effect occurs from a component of the juice that inhibits bacterial attachment to the bladder and urethra.
Inhibiting bacteria with cranberry juice
Cranberry juice contains phytochemicals which inhibit the activity of Escherichia coli; the bacteria most often responsible for cystitis. The phytochemicals, condensed tannins or proanthocyanidins, stop the bacteria sticking to mucosal surfaces lining the bladder and gut. This process helps to clear bacteria from the urinary tract. The chemicals in cranberry juice may have this effect on other bacteria too. Drinking the juice is now being recommended as a way to reduce the risk of dental decay and stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Following these nutritional tips may help reduce symptoms:
Drink a lot of fluids, such as herbal teas and water. Avoid sweetened fruit juices and other sweetened drinks.
Cranberries and blueberries contain substances that inhibit the binding of bacteria to bladder tissue. Drinking unsweetened cranberry juice regularly helps lower the risk of UTIs.
Try to eliminate potential food allergens, including dairy, wheat (gluten), corn, preservatives, and food additives. Your health care provider may want to test for food sensitivities.If you are susceptible to UTIs, drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry pills may help prevent recurrence.
Eat antioxidant foods, including fruits (such as blueberries, cherries, and tomatoes), and vegetables (such as squash and bell peppers).
Also be sure to drink 2 to 3 liters of water daily.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Hair growth herbal support for hormonal imbalances
Hair loss affect about 70% of women during perimenopause. The symptoms of perimenopause usually last for the whole menopause transition (until the mid 50's), but some women may experience them for the rest of their life. Menopause is not an illness, but a natural process in a woman's body. The symptoms of menopause are just indicators of changes between the hormones estrogen, testosterone and progesterone. These changes result in a hormonal imbalance in a woman's body and cause the common menopause symptoms. A woman can experience hair loss during other parts of her life also, hormonal imbalance is not always limited to the menopausal transition. Even men experience hair loss during andropause.
Hair loss occurs when the diet is inadequate in the B vitamins - especially B6, biotin, inositol and folic acid; and the minerals magnesium, sulfur and zinc. The B vitamins, especially B5 (pantothenic acid and B3 (niacin), are especially important for hair growth.
Certain essential amino acids are found to control the thinning and thickening of hair in laboratory animals. For example, when rats were fed a diet deficient in magnesium, they lost their hair in bunches. The situation was even more serious with some other B-vitamins. When rats were fed a diet low in biotin or inositol, they became hairless! This nutrient-deficient condition was found to be reversible. When the rats were fed a diet that was rich in B vitamins, it resulted in the complete restoration of hair.
Heavy intake of vitamin supplements, in some cases, have resulted in stimulating hair growth. Men deficient in vitamin B6 often lose their hair. When they are deficient in folic acid, some men became completely bald! As in case of animals, when normal intake of theses vitamins were restored, the hair also returned in most instances.
If your hair loss begins around the onset of menopause, you can maintain hormonal balance (and hence hair thickness) with herbs containing plant-based estrogens, such as dong quai (Angelica sinensis) or ashwaganda (Withania somnifera), suggests Linda Page, N.D., Ph.D., a naturopath and author of Healthy Healing (Healthy Healing Publications, 1997). Other herbs that exert mild estrogenic effects include damiana (Turnera diffusa), black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) and sage (Salvia officinalis).
Some people believe that hair loss is a result of bad genes and stress. These may be true at some point but a healthier and thicker hair won’t just fall off your scalp just like that, right? There are lots of vitamins out there that can make your hair and nails thicker and your skin firmer. Why not start early and naturally thicken your hair strands before they start to get thin and fine?
For example, B vitamins—namely B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, biotin, folic acid, and so on can effectively prevent hair loss if taken regularly. Did you know that the majority of hair loss happens when a person’s diet is deficient in B vitamins? B vitamins are essential for hair regrowth, hair strengthening, and overall hair health, including scalp health. Without B vitamins, old and brittle hair will shed and no new hair follicles are made to replace fallen hair.
Other vitamins and minerals that are important to hair loss prevention include Vitamin A, C, and E and trace minerals such as manganese and zinc. Zinc stimulates hair growth by enhancing our body’s immune function. Vitamin E helps in better blood circulation all over our body, including our scalp. The more freshly oxygenated blood that passes through our scalp, the more the scalp can stimulate hair growth. Manganese controls levels of calcium, which in huge uncontrolled numbers can lead to hair loss.
If there’s one thing in nature that contains all of the above vitamins and minerals that are needed to prevent hair loss, it’s none other than the Acai Berry! Yes, it is one of today’s “super fruits” because of its abundant content of essential vitamins, minerals, and other bio-nutrients.
Essential fatty acids (flaxseed oil, primrose oil, and salmon oil are good sources) improves hair texture. Prevents dry, brittle hair. (Found in Female Balance and Fish oil)
Vitamin C aids in improving scalp circulation. It is important to maintain capillaries that carry blood to the follicles. (Found in Maqui/Resveratrol/Acai Ultimate)
Vitamin E increases oxygen uptake, which improves circulation to the scalp. It improves health and growth of hair. Since hair health is tied to the immune health, vitamin E is believed to stimulate hair growth by enhancing the immune function. (Found in Maqui/Resveratrol/Acai Ultimate)
Deficiency in zinc can contribute a lot to hair shedding because without zinc and other related minerals, you hair shafts get weakened, causing hair breakage and very slow hair regrowth. Zinc benefits for hair include promotion of cell reproduction, tissue growth and repair of broken tissues. It also maintains the oil-secreting glands that are attached to your hair follicles, thus decreasing their chances of falling off. (Zinc is found in Octovite)
Coenzyme Q10 - Improves scalp circulation. Increases tissue oxygenation. It is also very important for heart health. (Found in Fish Oil/Coenzyme Q10)
Incorporating green tea into your diet may help combat or help prevent hair loss. One of the most powerful antioxidants in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Studies conducted by the Saitama Cancer Center Research Institute in Japan and the Seoul National University College of Medicine both show evidence that EGCG stimulates hair growth. (Found in Maqui/Resveratrol/Acai Ultimate)
Ginkgo Biloba has been in use in China for more than 5 centuries, from last 2 decades even Europe is widely using this tree's extracts for various purposes. Ginkgo Biloba possess special property of helping regulate the blood circulation in a body, when the extract is taken. The use of Ginkgo Biloba will boost the blood flow to the peripheral parts of the body and the fine capillaries, both of which indicates scalp as one of the parts. The increased circulation will hence bring more oxygen and more nutrients to the scalp, these nutrients are basically essential vitamins A and E along with some other important nutrients which are in our blood after digestion but are not transported to the right place to act, just because of lack of circulation. So when a hair follicle gets it right amount of oxygen and necessary nutrients it will automatically start hair repair and will promote hair growth. (Octovite contains Gingko Biloba)
If your previous hair growth remedies have not worked, consider a vitamin and herbal combination therapy. Hair loss can be a feature of adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism, which are other hormonal imbalances. Be sure to consult your practitioner to rule out treatable causes of your hair loss.
Maqui Resveratrol Acai Ultimate has Vitamins A,C,E and Green Tea (and many other ingredients)
Female Balance has Dong Quai, Damiana, Flaxseed, Magnesium and Vitamins A, B, C and E (and many other ingredients)
Rhodigandha contains Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Acai, Pomegranate, Blueberry, and Bilberry
Octovite contains Omega, Gingko Biloba, Zinc, vitamins A,C,E (and many other ingredients)
Hair loss occurs when the diet is inadequate in the B vitamins - especially B6, biotin, inositol and folic acid; and the minerals magnesium, sulfur and zinc. The B vitamins, especially B5 (pantothenic acid and B3 (niacin), are especially important for hair growth.
Certain essential amino acids are found to control the thinning and thickening of hair in laboratory animals. For example, when rats were fed a diet deficient in magnesium, they lost their hair in bunches. The situation was even more serious with some other B-vitamins. When rats were fed a diet low in biotin or inositol, they became hairless! This nutrient-deficient condition was found to be reversible. When the rats were fed a diet that was rich in B vitamins, it resulted in the complete restoration of hair.
Heavy intake of vitamin supplements, in some cases, have resulted in stimulating hair growth. Men deficient in vitamin B6 often lose their hair. When they are deficient in folic acid, some men became completely bald! As in case of animals, when normal intake of theses vitamins were restored, the hair also returned in most instances.
If your hair loss begins around the onset of menopause, you can maintain hormonal balance (and hence hair thickness) with herbs containing plant-based estrogens, such as dong quai (Angelica sinensis) or ashwaganda (Withania somnifera), suggests Linda Page, N.D., Ph.D., a naturopath and author of Healthy Healing (Healthy Healing Publications, 1997). Other herbs that exert mild estrogenic effects include damiana (Turnera diffusa), black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) and sage (Salvia officinalis).
Some people believe that hair loss is a result of bad genes and stress. These may be true at some point but a healthier and thicker hair won’t just fall off your scalp just like that, right? There are lots of vitamins out there that can make your hair and nails thicker and your skin firmer. Why not start early and naturally thicken your hair strands before they start to get thin and fine?
For example, B vitamins—namely B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, biotin, folic acid, and so on can effectively prevent hair loss if taken regularly. Did you know that the majority of hair loss happens when a person’s diet is deficient in B vitamins? B vitamins are essential for hair regrowth, hair strengthening, and overall hair health, including scalp health. Without B vitamins, old and brittle hair will shed and no new hair follicles are made to replace fallen hair.
Other vitamins and minerals that are important to hair loss prevention include Vitamin A, C, and E and trace minerals such as manganese and zinc. Zinc stimulates hair growth by enhancing our body’s immune function. Vitamin E helps in better blood circulation all over our body, including our scalp. The more freshly oxygenated blood that passes through our scalp, the more the scalp can stimulate hair growth. Manganese controls levels of calcium, which in huge uncontrolled numbers can lead to hair loss.
If there’s one thing in nature that contains all of the above vitamins and minerals that are needed to prevent hair loss, it’s none other than the Acai Berry! Yes, it is one of today’s “super fruits” because of its abundant content of essential vitamins, minerals, and other bio-nutrients.
Essential fatty acids (flaxseed oil, primrose oil, and salmon oil are good sources) improves hair texture. Prevents dry, brittle hair. (Found in Female Balance and Fish oil)
Vitamin C aids in improving scalp circulation. It is important to maintain capillaries that carry blood to the follicles. (Found in Maqui/Resveratrol/Acai Ultimate)
Vitamin E increases oxygen uptake, which improves circulation to the scalp. It improves health and growth of hair. Since hair health is tied to the immune health, vitamin E is believed to stimulate hair growth by enhancing the immune function. (Found in Maqui/Resveratrol/Acai Ultimate)
Deficiency in zinc can contribute a lot to hair shedding because without zinc and other related minerals, you hair shafts get weakened, causing hair breakage and very slow hair regrowth. Zinc benefits for hair include promotion of cell reproduction, tissue growth and repair of broken tissues. It also maintains the oil-secreting glands that are attached to your hair follicles, thus decreasing their chances of falling off. (Zinc is found in Octovite)
Coenzyme Q10 - Improves scalp circulation. Increases tissue oxygenation. It is also very important for heart health. (Found in Fish Oil/Coenzyme Q10)
Incorporating green tea into your diet may help combat or help prevent hair loss. One of the most powerful antioxidants in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Studies conducted by the Saitama Cancer Center Research Institute in Japan and the Seoul National University College of Medicine both show evidence that EGCG stimulates hair growth. (Found in Maqui/Resveratrol/Acai Ultimate)
Ginkgo Biloba has been in use in China for more than 5 centuries, from last 2 decades even Europe is widely using this tree's extracts for various purposes. Ginkgo Biloba possess special property of helping regulate the blood circulation in a body, when the extract is taken. The use of Ginkgo Biloba will boost the blood flow to the peripheral parts of the body and the fine capillaries, both of which indicates scalp as one of the parts. The increased circulation will hence bring more oxygen and more nutrients to the scalp, these nutrients are basically essential vitamins A and E along with some other important nutrients which are in our blood after digestion but are not transported to the right place to act, just because of lack of circulation. So when a hair follicle gets it right amount of oxygen and necessary nutrients it will automatically start hair repair and will promote hair growth. (Octovite contains Gingko Biloba)
If your previous hair growth remedies have not worked, consider a vitamin and herbal combination therapy. Hair loss can be a feature of adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism, which are other hormonal imbalances. Be sure to consult your practitioner to rule out treatable causes of your hair loss.
Maqui Resveratrol Acai Ultimate has Vitamins A,C,E and Green Tea (and many other ingredients)
Female Balance has Dong Quai, Damiana, Flaxseed, Magnesium and Vitamins A, B, C and E (and many other ingredients)
Rhodigandha contains Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Acai, Pomegranate, Blueberry, and Bilberry
Octovite contains Omega, Gingko Biloba, Zinc, vitamins A,C,E (and many other ingredients)
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Autoimmune Thyroid diseases and their natural treatment
If you have been tested for thyroid antibodies and the test came out positive, and if you are experiencing some accompanying symptoms, then this most likely means that you have or are developing an autoimmune thyroid condition. This is true even if other thyroid blood tests are negative, as it’s important to understand that in most cases, the autoimmune condition will develop first, and will eventually lead to malfunctioning of the thyroid gland. This might seem to be confusing to those people with Graves’ Disease and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis who consider their condition to be a thyroid disorder.
Even though they are frequently referred to as autoimmune thyroid disorders, they are really autoimmune conditions that lead to thyroid malfunction. In other words, the malfunctioning thyroid gland is usually not the actual cause of the disorder in an autoimmune thyroid condition. This is why it is not uncommon to see positive thyroid antibodies without having a positive TSH, T3, T4, etc.
How does this process develop?
What usually happens is that over a period of years, someone will develop an autoimmune condition that will trigger the thyroid antibodies to attack the thyroid gland. Why this happens isn’t fully known, although there are numerous factors that are thought to contribute to the development of an autoimmune condition (poor eating habits, chronic stress, exposure to environmental toxins, etc.) In any case, when the thyroid antibodies go on to damage the thyroid gland, this will eventually lead to the development of a thyroid condition, and thus is the reason for the positive thyroid blood tests. What’s important to understand is that in order to improve any of these conditions, one needs to address the actual cause of the disorder. This is where conventional medicine fails, as most conventional medical treatments are aimed at managing the symptoms of the malfunctioning thyroid gland. For example, someone with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis will almost always be told to take synthetic or natural thyroid hormone for the rest of their life, but nothing will be done to correct the autoimmune response. So the person will take thyroid hormone daily to help with the symptoms while their thyroid gland continues to be damaged by the thyroid antibodies. When choosing nutritional supplements for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis you need to keep in mind that not only are you trying to restore the function of your thyroid gland but just as important you need to strengthen your immune system. And in most cases the adrenal glands and/or other areas of the body are affected as well. In fact many healthcare professionals including myself agree that it is more important to focus on boosting the immune system before directly treating the thyroid gland. One reason for this is because a weakened immune system is a big reason why many people develop Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis in the first place.
It is also important to know that it usually takes more than just ingesting nutritional supplements to strengthen one’s immune system. Here are five rules to follow that will help to boost your immune system as well as help maintain the health of other areas of the body:
Rule #1: Eat healthy most of the time.
Rule #2: Take quality nutritional supplements.
Rule #3: Get at least 8 hours of quality sleep each night
Rule #4: Manage stress effectively
Rule #5: Exercise regularly
If you have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and do these five things with consistency over time you will strengthen your immune system which will help with your recovery. In addition this will also help prevent other autoimmune conditions from developing in the future which is very common with people who have Hashimoto’s. The reason for this is because most people simply take synthetic thyroid hormone for the rest of their lives and never address the immune system component. So if you focus on strengthening your immune system then in addition to restoring the function of your thyroid gland you are much more likely to stay healthy in the future.
The most important mineral supplements for anyone with Hashimoto's disease are listed below. A good multi-mineral supplement is likely to include all of these elements, but you may need to supplement some individually to correct particular deficiencies.
Selenium
This is the key supplement for anyone with Hashimoto’s disease. Research suggests that selenium deficiency may play a significant part in the development of the disease, and that supplementation with selenium can significantly reduce the level of autoimmune anti-bodies – sometimes to a normal level within three months. (1)
It has also been found to improve the inflammatory activity in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis, and it activates an enzyme that is responsible for the conversion of T4 (inactive thryoxine) to T3 (the active form that releases energy into the cells and body). This means that Levothyroxine treatment will not work correctly in anyone who is deficient in selenium.
Recommended supplementation is 200 mcg per day; note that this dose should not be exceeded, as selenium is toxic at fairly low levels (over 400mcg/day).
Fish Oils
Fish oils exert a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, and even more importantly have been found to help normalize the metabolic environment.(2) They have been found to lessen symptoms and slow the progress of several autoimmune diseases.(3) Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) extracted from fish oil may be as effective as some prescription medications in reducing inflammation.
Octovite
contains omega 3 500 mg and zinc
Zinc
Zinc is necessary for proper hypothalamic functioning, which is part of the thyroid “loop” – the thyroid works in conjunction with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to regulate the metabolic system. It is needed by the thyroid for hormone production and for T4–T3 conversion (converting from the inactive to active form of the hormone). Zinc should always be balanced out with a small amount of copper. In tests, many people with a hypothyroid condition have been found to have lower plasma zinc levels.
B12
Autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto’s are associated with B12 deficiency (especially in cases where the patient has raised antibodies against their gastric parietal cells, which produce B12). This can result in pernicious anaemia, a condition in which the body is unable to produce enough blood cells. The symptoms of B12 deficiency are wide-ranging, from tiredness and headaches to chest pain and a strangely sore mouth (especially the roof of the mouth). The amount of B12 included in a multi-vitamin is sufficient except in cases of deficiency, which requires far larger amounts of B12, administered sublingually or through injection. Anyone suspecting a B12 deficiency should be tested by a physician before taking any supplemental B12, as this would distort tests.
Calcium
Calcium interferes with the absorption of Levothyroxine (even in the form of milk), so the drug should be taken one hour before or at least four hours after any calcium intake. Supplements may be unnecessary, because studies have shown that people with this form of autoimmune thyroiditis do not demonstrate deviations in serum calcium and calcitonin levels during the calcium tolerance test.(5) However, magnesium works in balance with calcium, and many people with Hashimoto’s take magnesium supplements to help with cramps. It also plays a role with magnesium in controlling heart rate. Women over 35 should consider a calcium supplement.
Magnesium
This essential mineral is often deficient in thyroid patients. It helps to maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady and bones strong, and is involved in energy metabolism. It is the “soothing mineral”, which wards off cramps. Like calcium, it plays a role in controlling the heart rate.
Essential Fatty Acids
A blend of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids can help hair (which often thins with Hashimoto’s), skin (which can become very dry), joints (which may ache), and cholesterol levels (Hashimoto’s patients have raised levels of LDL cholesterol – the "bad" cholesterol). These fatty acids need to be kept in balance: an elevated omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acid (EFA) ratio in the diet has been suggested as a possible mechanism in the onset of autoimmune disease.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Hashimoto’s increases the risk of heart disease, and CoQ10 is excellent for heart health. It has a proven antioxidant activity within the mitochondria and cellular membrane, and is also good for boosting energy levels. It is sometimes found combined with Omega or Fish Oil, Fish Oil COQ10 with Omega 3
Viruses that cannot be fully eliminated by the immune system for example may result in it turning on the body to destroy tissues that are holding the virus. For whatever reason the body turns on itself with autoimmune diseases, it causes mistaken identity, in which these natural tissues, organs, glands, muscles or joints are recognized as enemies in the body and are attacked. When the immune system is operating properly, it will create antibodies only to attack unnatural invaders that can potentially cause illness or disease in the body. With Hashimoto’s, the immune system has turned on the thyroid gland to destroy it.
Here is the regimen that I recommended for a specific patient, check with your practitioner to see if any of these supplements are right for you.
1. I recommend a parasite cleanse first in case the triggering agent is still present. Octocleanse is an Herbal Parasite and Yeast Detox. When you finish this, then start the other regimen
2. Fish Oil/Coenzyme Q10
3. Rhodiganda (contains Ashwagandha Also known as Indian ginseng, this herb stimulates thyroid activity) It was also shown that Rhodiola rosea may be beneficial in increasing energy and mental performance in people with Hashimoto's disease for immune support. Consult a practitioner before taking this product. It is better for people with low thyroid, if your thyroid is overactive, exercise caution with this supplement.
4. Maintain adequate vitamin D levels for immune support
5. Add a Calcium/ Magnesium/ VitaminD/ Zinc supplement
6. I recommend the Spectracell test to check nutrient and omega levels so we can adequately address any other nutrient defects and calculate adequate dosages, a telomere test will assess the DNA damage and see if we need to add RNA/DNA to the regimen
7. For those of you with concomitant adrenal insufficiency, as indicated by a low DHEA level, start with a 10 or 25 mg supplement, and after levels are rechecked, dosage may be adjusted from there.
8. To regulate xenoestrogen burden on the body, consider PriVita, an herbal estrogen blocker. Xenoestrogens can cause many hormone disruptions.
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Supplements before and after surgery
Surgery has a major impact on your body. Even though it's done with the best of intentions and in a clean environment, your body needs to put out extra effort to mend from even minor surgery. While you're recuperating, you're more vulnerable than usual to:
wound infections,
chest infections,
skin breakdown,
urinary tract infections, and
other kinds of infections.
Providing the body with the nutrients it needs is vital both before and after surgery.
1. Green Cell therapy is high in B vitamins which help the body deal with stress... and surgery is a stressful situation.
It contains wheat grass, spinach, kale and other powerful green vegetables which help the body rebuild the blood, and many surgeries are associated with blood loss.
Contains Chlorella: Japanese studies have found Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF) to be especially effective in speeding up cell growth, a major factor in the natural repair of wounds. Various other studies reveal CGF helps heal ulcers and promote bone and muscle growth. When taken internally, it also acts as an immune-booster.
Taking this supplement prior to surgery to prepare the body for this stressful time (especially if you are already anemic) would be a great idea.
Wheat Grass Juice, Barley Grass Juice etc. are used for multiple healing, alkalizing and nutritive properties. Low temperature dried juices of green leafy vegetables and grasses are easy to digest and assimilate and deliver alkalinizing minerals and vitamins to the body at a cellular level.
People are also prone to constipation after surgery- this supplement contains lactobacillus and digestive enzymes which help with digestion. This product also contains digestive enzymes, which fight inflammation, fibrosis (scar tissue), and viruses; modulate the immune system; and cleanse the blood.
People are prone to anemia after surgery. The greens in this formula promote red blood cell health.
2. Cherry Goji Berry (Go Qi Zi, Chinese Wolfberry, Lycium Barbarum), a caretenoid-rich berry with complete protein, essential fatty acids, and mineral density.
Used for millennia in Chinese Medicine as a super tonic, a food that benefits many systems of the body. Rich in unique susqueturpenoids, which powerfully boost immunity, also rich in xeaxanthin, which targets vision. Two of the antioxidants found in cherries, anthocyanin 1 and 2, function like aspirin blocking COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. Conceivably, eating cherries could relieve the pain of arthritis and gout, and clinical studies have shown just that.
Here you will find the supplement that combines the two superfruits goji and cherry for post-surgical support.
3. While you are at home getting well, consider a parasite cleanse.
Many surgical patients receive antibiotics, which can make a person susceptible to yeast overgrowth.
Octocleanse is an advanced multi- dimensional formula containing herbal and nutritional components. There can be over 100 different types of parasites worms living in human bodies. Some are microscopic in size while others can be seen quite easily. These common organisms can be found everywhere in our environment, in the air we breathe, in the water we drink, or in the food we eat. It has been estimated that 85% of the North American adult population has at least one form of parasite. And some of those parasites can make you sick. The benefits of cleansing the body of parasites and worms include purifying of the tissues, healed organs and glands (where parasites and worms dwell); improved and enhanced peristalsis (bowel movements); more energy, weight release (loss/reduction); improved skin condition, improvement in body odor; better absorption of nutrients (which parasites and worms rob the body of), and an overall sense of cleanliness and purity. Those seeking treatment for a specific disease should consult a qualified integrative physician prior to using herbal products if possible.
This product also contains digestive enzymes, which fight inflammation, fibrosis (scar tissue), and viruses; modulate the immune system; and cleanse the blood.
This product contains cascara, a gentle laxative, and constipation is often a problem post surgery.
You will likely have limited activity after your surgery, and that coupled with narcotics produces a situation that invites constipation.
Suggestions for constipation post surgery include Acai Ultimate.
It contains the Acai Berry which is a superfruit which provides healing nutrients, psyllium (an ingredient found in metamucil)This herb is frequently recommended for the treatment of constipation and is even approved as an over-the-counter drug in the United States under brand names such as Fiberall, Konsyl, Metamucil, Modane Bulk, or Serutan.
In addition to its value for treating chronic constipation, psyllium can be useful in treating diarrhea.
In one study, symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome improved with psyllium administration.
Diarrhea following gallbladder surgery has also been successfully treated with psyllium seed.
Psyllium preparations can reduce pain and bleeding from hemorrhoids.
Psyllium seed has also been used to reduce high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.
Psyllium seed is also reported to slow the absorption of dietary sugar. This may be beneficial in diabetes, although it is a subtle effect.,
Buckthorn is an herbal medicine of "last resort" to treat constipation, or in circumstances where the stool needs to be softened, like hemorrhoids or during recovery from rectal surgery. It is a diuretic and was used as a blood purifier. Buckthorn is also used to treat gallstones and intestinal parasites.
All of these ingredients are contained in Acai Ultimate
Phototherapy can also help wounds heal quickly. Various phototherapy devices use infrared LED lights to bathe the wound in healing light. The cellular DNA responds by speeding up the repair process.
wound infections,
chest infections,
skin breakdown,
urinary tract infections, and
other kinds of infections.
Providing the body with the nutrients it needs is vital both before and after surgery.
1. Green Cell therapy is high in B vitamins which help the body deal with stress... and surgery is a stressful situation.
It contains wheat grass, spinach, kale and other powerful green vegetables which help the body rebuild the blood, and many surgeries are associated with blood loss.
Contains Chlorella: Japanese studies have found Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF) to be especially effective in speeding up cell growth, a major factor in the natural repair of wounds. Various other studies reveal CGF helps heal ulcers and promote bone and muscle growth. When taken internally, it also acts as an immune-booster.
Taking this supplement prior to surgery to prepare the body for this stressful time (especially if you are already anemic) would be a great idea.
Wheat Grass Juice, Barley Grass Juice etc. are used for multiple healing, alkalizing and nutritive properties. Low temperature dried juices of green leafy vegetables and grasses are easy to digest and assimilate and deliver alkalinizing minerals and vitamins to the body at a cellular level.
People are also prone to constipation after surgery- this supplement contains lactobacillus and digestive enzymes which help with digestion. This product also contains digestive enzymes, which fight inflammation, fibrosis (scar tissue), and viruses; modulate the immune system; and cleanse the blood.
People are prone to anemia after surgery. The greens in this formula promote red blood cell health.
2. Cherry Goji Berry (Go Qi Zi, Chinese Wolfberry, Lycium Barbarum), a caretenoid-rich berry with complete protein, essential fatty acids, and mineral density.
Used for millennia in Chinese Medicine as a super tonic, a food that benefits many systems of the body. Rich in unique susqueturpenoids, which powerfully boost immunity, also rich in xeaxanthin, which targets vision. Two of the antioxidants found in cherries, anthocyanin 1 and 2, function like aspirin blocking COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. Conceivably, eating cherries could relieve the pain of arthritis and gout, and clinical studies have shown just that.
Here you will find the supplement that combines the two superfruits goji and cherry for post-surgical support.
3. While you are at home getting well, consider a parasite cleanse.
Many surgical patients receive antibiotics, which can make a person susceptible to yeast overgrowth.
Octocleanse is an advanced multi- dimensional formula containing herbal and nutritional components. There can be over 100 different types of parasites worms living in human bodies. Some are microscopic in size while others can be seen quite easily. These common organisms can be found everywhere in our environment, in the air we breathe, in the water we drink, or in the food we eat. It has been estimated that 85% of the North American adult population has at least one form of parasite. And some of those parasites can make you sick. The benefits of cleansing the body of parasites and worms include purifying of the tissues, healed organs and glands (where parasites and worms dwell); improved and enhanced peristalsis (bowel movements); more energy, weight release (loss/reduction); improved skin condition, improvement in body odor; better absorption of nutrients (which parasites and worms rob the body of), and an overall sense of cleanliness and purity. Those seeking treatment for a specific disease should consult a qualified integrative physician prior to using herbal products if possible.
This product also contains digestive enzymes, which fight inflammation, fibrosis (scar tissue), and viruses; modulate the immune system; and cleanse the blood.
This product contains cascara, a gentle laxative, and constipation is often a problem post surgery.
You will likely have limited activity after your surgery, and that coupled with narcotics produces a situation that invites constipation.
Suggestions for constipation post surgery include Acai Ultimate.
It contains the Acai Berry which is a superfruit which provides healing nutrients, psyllium (an ingredient found in metamucil)This herb is frequently recommended for the treatment of constipation and is even approved as an over-the-counter drug in the United States under brand names such as Fiberall, Konsyl, Metamucil, Modane Bulk, or Serutan.
In addition to its value for treating chronic constipation, psyllium can be useful in treating diarrhea.
In one study, symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome improved with psyllium administration.
Diarrhea following gallbladder surgery has also been successfully treated with psyllium seed.
Psyllium preparations can reduce pain and bleeding from hemorrhoids.
Psyllium seed has also been used to reduce high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.
Psyllium seed is also reported to slow the absorption of dietary sugar. This may be beneficial in diabetes, although it is a subtle effect.,
Buckthorn is an herbal medicine of "last resort" to treat constipation, or in circumstances where the stool needs to be softened, like hemorrhoids or during recovery from rectal surgery. It is a diuretic and was used as a blood purifier. Buckthorn is also used to treat gallstones and intestinal parasites.
All of these ingredients are contained in Acai Ultimate
Phototherapy can also help wounds heal quickly. Various phototherapy devices use infrared LED lights to bathe the wound in healing light. The cellular DNA responds by speeding up the repair process.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Getting some extra fruit, vegetable, and fiber servings
Who needs more fruit, vegetable, and fiber servings?
* Anyone concerned with immune system health
* Anyone who does not eat enough fruit in his or her daily diet
* Anyone who wants to increase his or her dietary intake of antioxidants to aid the body in ridding itself of harmful free radicals
* Anyone who suffers from occasional constipation or diarrhea
* Anyone participating in a weight-management program consisting of a healthy diet and exercise that wants to add fiber to his or her diet
THE ISSUE:
Fruit and vegetable consumption across the U.S. continues to be a challenge for many Americans. According to surveys conducted by the CDC from 1996 to 2000, more than 75% of Americans failed to consume the minimum recommended five servings a day of fruit and vegetables. Since those studies were conducted, the USDA recommendations for daily intake of fruits and vegetables have been increased to eight to 10 servings per day. Every day, more nutrition experts are recommending individuals increase their daily dietary intake of fruits and vegetables, especially those having the brightest colors. The most intensely colored fruits and vegetables have been found to possess the highest levels of protective phytonutrients plus elevated levels of powerful antioxidants, yet few individuals manage to incorporate these foods into their diet.
In addition to the decline in fruit and vegetable consumption, Americans do not consume an adequate amount of fiber in their diet. The American Dietetic Association recommends consuming 25 to 30 grams of fiber per day, however the typical American diet only contains 12 to 17 grams per day. Low fiber intake is associated with constipation, weight gain and a host of other problems. Consequently, diets high in fiber have been shown to help maintain cholesterol, improve digestion and dramatically support healthy weight loss. Most Americans do not eat enough fruits, vegetables or whole grains to consume the recommended amount of fiber in the diet. In addition, the typical American diet includes foods that are heavily processed, reducing much of the already minimal fiber content.
* Anyone concerned with immune system health
* Anyone who does not eat enough fruit in his or her daily diet
* Anyone who wants to increase his or her dietary intake of antioxidants to aid the body in ridding itself of harmful free radicals
* Anyone who suffers from occasional constipation or diarrhea
* Anyone participating in a weight-management program consisting of a healthy diet and exercise that wants to add fiber to his or her diet
THE ISSUE:
Fruit and vegetable consumption across the U.S. continues to be a challenge for many Americans. According to surveys conducted by the CDC from 1996 to 2000, more than 75% of Americans failed to consume the minimum recommended five servings a day of fruit and vegetables. Since those studies were conducted, the USDA recommendations for daily intake of fruits and vegetables have been increased to eight to 10 servings per day. Every day, more nutrition experts are recommending individuals increase their daily dietary intake of fruits and vegetables, especially those having the brightest colors. The most intensely colored fruits and vegetables have been found to possess the highest levels of protective phytonutrients plus elevated levels of powerful antioxidants, yet few individuals manage to incorporate these foods into their diet.
In addition to the decline in fruit and vegetable consumption, Americans do not consume an adequate amount of fiber in their diet. The American Dietetic Association recommends consuming 25 to 30 grams of fiber per day, however the typical American diet only contains 12 to 17 grams per day. Low fiber intake is associated with constipation, weight gain and a host of other problems. Consequently, diets high in fiber have been shown to help maintain cholesterol, improve digestion and dramatically support healthy weight loss. Most Americans do not eat enough fruits, vegetables or whole grains to consume the recommended amount of fiber in the diet. In addition, the typical American diet includes foods that are heavily processed, reducing much of the already minimal fiber content.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Goji and Cherry Supplements
Goji’s have been used in Asian herbal medicine for over 5,000 years. Long a staple of Eastern and holistic medicine, the Goji Berry is renowned for its antioxidant properties that provide a variety of benefits including increased energy and heightened immune function. The weight loss properties of this natural ingredient have recently seen the fruit becoming popular stateside as well, especially among celebrities and many stars in Hollywood with the Goji Berry being featured on many television programs and in magazines. The goji berry is one of the most nutrient-rich foods on earth. It is a vegetarian form of protein, packed with essential amino acids, rich in vitamin A and a good source of vitamin C. Goji berries possess over 20 trace minerals and vitamins including zinc, iron, phosphorus, riboflavin (B2), vitamin E as well as carotenoids, including beta-carotene.
Cherry Fruit Extract provides a natural source of flavonoids that act as antioxidants, providing protection to different systems in the body including joints, connective tissues and arteries. Naturally occurring antioxidant components, such as flavonoids, can help to protect cells from free radical damage in the body. Cherry Fruit Extract also helps to support the body's natural system of metabolizing uric acid. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)
Health Benefits of Cherry Extract.
Antidote for Free Radicals: The flavonoids, found in Cherry Extract, act as antioxidants in the body, degenerating and destroying harmful oxygen compounds called free radicals.
Free Radicals are responsible for may critical diseases like cataract, Parkinson?s disease, and arteriosclerosis. A study has confirmed that Cherry Extract could actually reduce the risk of death from heart attack in middle-aged men with heart problems.
The more flavonoid-rich supplements like Cherry Extract that we consume, the lower the risk became of our heart disease.
Cherry Extract is also natural anti-inflammatory agent, which may help in reducing both the production and release of inflammation-promoting compounds such as histamine. This can be helpful to people with hayfever and allergies.
Cherry Extract is very much similar in functioning to anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs like aspirin or ibuprofen), antihistamines, and certain anti-asthma drugs.
This is why Cherry Extract is a natural food for help with allergies, arthritis, or any condition in which chronic inflammation is present, such as gout and arthritis.
Strengthening Capillaries: Flavonoids, present in Cherry Extract, strengthen collagen, the building fibers of connective tissue. Cherry Extract facilitates cross-linking of fibers themselves, by providing additional flavonoids.
Cherry Extract also helps in strengthening the collagen fibers that are the basic structure of the vein wall. Extracts of cherries and blueberries are used frequently in Europe for treatment of varicose veins from past many centuries.
Is Cherry Extract better than Cherry Juice? There are often discussions like which one is better, juice or extract? Although you can always use Cherry extract, fresh or canned cherries, and cherry juice but cherry Extract is probably best. Juice is also a good source for flavonoids, but still Cherry Extract is more concentrated.
Some people recommend the use of Cherry Juice over Cherry Extract, however, beware of “cherry drinks,” which usually contain a scant amount of actual cherry juice and lots of water and sugar.
Possible Side Effects
There are no known side effects or adverse reactions associated with Cherry Extract.
Goji and Cherry can sometimes be found in a combined supplement.
Cherry Fruit Extract provides a natural source of flavonoids that act as antioxidants, providing protection to different systems in the body including joints, connective tissues and arteries. Naturally occurring antioxidant components, such as flavonoids, can help to protect cells from free radical damage in the body. Cherry Fruit Extract also helps to support the body's natural system of metabolizing uric acid. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)
Health Benefits of Cherry Extract.
Antidote for Free Radicals: The flavonoids, found in Cherry Extract, act as antioxidants in the body, degenerating and destroying harmful oxygen compounds called free radicals.
Free Radicals are responsible for may critical diseases like cataract, Parkinson?s disease, and arteriosclerosis. A study has confirmed that Cherry Extract could actually reduce the risk of death from heart attack in middle-aged men with heart problems.
The more flavonoid-rich supplements like Cherry Extract that we consume, the lower the risk became of our heart disease.
Cherry Extract is also natural anti-inflammatory agent, which may help in reducing both the production and release of inflammation-promoting compounds such as histamine. This can be helpful to people with hayfever and allergies.
Cherry Extract is very much similar in functioning to anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs like aspirin or ibuprofen), antihistamines, and certain anti-asthma drugs.
This is why Cherry Extract is a natural food for help with allergies, arthritis, or any condition in which chronic inflammation is present, such as gout and arthritis.
Strengthening Capillaries: Flavonoids, present in Cherry Extract, strengthen collagen, the building fibers of connective tissue. Cherry Extract facilitates cross-linking of fibers themselves, by providing additional flavonoids.
Cherry Extract also helps in strengthening the collagen fibers that are the basic structure of the vein wall. Extracts of cherries and blueberries are used frequently in Europe for treatment of varicose veins from past many centuries.
Is Cherry Extract better than Cherry Juice? There are often discussions like which one is better, juice or extract? Although you can always use Cherry extract, fresh or canned cherries, and cherry juice but cherry Extract is probably best. Juice is also a good source for flavonoids, but still Cherry Extract is more concentrated.
Some people recommend the use of Cherry Juice over Cherry Extract, however, beware of “cherry drinks,” which usually contain a scant amount of actual cherry juice and lots of water and sugar.
Possible Side Effects
There are no known side effects or adverse reactions associated with Cherry Extract.
Goji and Cherry can sometimes be found in a combined supplement.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Increasing your fiber while pregnant (or before and after)
Sources of fiber that you can include in your diet daily while pregnant (or before and after)
You need 25-35 grams of fiber daily
Be sure to drink at least 2 liters of water daily
benefiber (mixes clear or tablet form)
Psyllium fiber like metamucil (or equivalent), Konsyl
flaxseeds (have fiber and omega)
beans
raw vegetables
apples (or applesauce)
prunes (or prune juice)
fiber fortified cereal
splenda with fiber
yogurt with fiber
You need 25-35 grams of fiber daily
Be sure to drink at least 2 liters of water daily
benefiber (mixes clear or tablet form)
Psyllium fiber like metamucil (or equivalent), Konsyl
flaxseeds (have fiber and omega)
beans
raw vegetables
apples (or applesauce)
prunes (or prune juice)
fiber fortified cereal
splenda with fiber
yogurt with fiber
Calcium fortified foods
Calcium is very important, but most of us do not get enough.
In addition to the large number of calcium rich foods that are naturally found, like milk and cheese, a lot of foods are now fortified with calcium.
Calcium-fortified breakfast cereal, including General Mills Whole Grain Total, Total Raisin Bran, Total Cranberry Crunch, and Total Honey Clusters, all of which have 100% DV of calcium per serving! Some ready-to-eat breakfast cereals are fortified with as much as 1,000 mg of calcium in each 1 1/3–cup serving. Add a cup of milk and you will get all the calcium you need for the day. Fortified foods are a handy way to get vitamins and minerals into your diet. To add calcium to hot cereals, cook them in cow's milk or fortified soymilk instead of water.
Calcium-fortified orange juice
Calcium-fortified soy milk
Instant oatmeal
Calcium-fortified bread or English muffins
Calcium-fortified drink mixes such as Pediasure or Carnation Instant Breakfast
Other calcium-fortified breakfast cereals, including General Mills Golden Grahams (350 mg)
In addition to the large number of calcium rich foods that are naturally found, like milk and cheese, a lot of foods are now fortified with calcium.
Calcium-fortified breakfast cereal, including General Mills Whole Grain Total, Total Raisin Bran, Total Cranberry Crunch, and Total Honey Clusters, all of which have 100% DV of calcium per serving! Some ready-to-eat breakfast cereals are fortified with as much as 1,000 mg of calcium in each 1 1/3–cup serving. Add a cup of milk and you will get all the calcium you need for the day. Fortified foods are a handy way to get vitamins and minerals into your diet. To add calcium to hot cereals, cook them in cow's milk or fortified soymilk instead of water.
Calcium-fortified orange juice
Calcium-fortified soy milk
Instant oatmeal
Calcium-fortified bread or English muffins
Calcium-fortified drink mixes such as Pediasure or Carnation Instant Breakfast
Other calcium-fortified breakfast cereals, including General Mills Golden Grahams (350 mg)
Omega or DHA fortified foods
Omega-3 found in fortified eggs, margarine spread, mayonnaise with olive oil, salmon, canola oil, avocado oil, or olive oil and in peanut butter.
Everyone does not care for the taste of fish, or fish oil supplements, but for heart and pregnancy health, their are other ways to enhance intake of omega 3 or DHA.
Everyone does not care for the taste of fish, or fish oil supplements, but for heart and pregnancy health, their are other ways to enhance intake of omega 3 or DHA.
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