Research reveals that over 50% of heart attack patients have normal cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is not the culprit behind heart disease, Inflammation of blood vessels is. Guess what significantly reduces or eliminates inflammation of blood vessels entirely? you got it Nutritional supplements.
Rather than concentrating on lowering your cholesterol you need to understand the necessary steps in reducing inflammation in your arteries.
In the late 70's there was a study done in Framingham, Ma called the Framingham studies. It followed a large population of patients who lived in Framingham. Scientists noted in these studies that as the cholesterol levels increased, so did the frequency of heart attacks. Following this research cholesterol levels greater than 200 were considered abnormal and a cholesterol level greater than 240 placed a patient at HIGH risk for developing a heart attack. Before this a cholesterol level of 320 was considered normal.
It was in the early 80's that physicians learned that not all cholesterol was bad. God didn't make a mistake when he created it. The cholesterol the body makes is good. In fact it is essential for building good cell membranes, other cell parts and many different hormones that our bodies need. We could not live without it, So when we do not get enough from our diet our bodies create it.
Problems begin to occur when free radicals change or oxidize cholesterol making it "BAD".
In a 1989 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr Daniel Steinberg stated that if patients had adequate antioxidant intake it would stop the oxidation and the cholesterol would not become "BAD".
Since this claim hundreds of studies have been done to prove or disprove this theory.
In 1997 researcher Dr Marco Diaz made an impressive review of all the studies. Diaz concluded that patients with the highest levels of antioxidants in their bodies had the least amount of coronary artery disease. Animal studies done at this time also concluded that "Antioxidants and their supporting nutrients have become the New hope in the war against the number 1 killer: Heart Disease.
LDL cholesterol isn't the only instigator behind inflammation of blood vessels. Other main causes include something called, Homocysteine and the free radicals that cigarette smoking, hypertension, fatty foods and diabetes cause.
The important this is that antioxidants and their supporting nutrients can eliminate or at least significantly reduce ALL of the causes of inflammation in the arteries. Let's take a look at each.
Vitamin E is the most important when it comes to hindering the process of hardening of the arteries.
Vitamin C has been proven effective in protecting the LDL cholesterol from becoming oxidized. Another benefit of Vitamin C is its ability to regenerate Vitamin E and intracellular glutathione so they can be used again and again.
Glutathione: Patients with known coronary artery disease have lower levels of glutathione within their cells than people with healthy arteries. When you take the nutrients needed for the cell to make more glutathione(selenium, B2, niacin, and N-acetyl-L-cysteine), you are improving the body's overall antioxidant defense system.
Bioflavanoids exist within our fruits and vegetables. These extremely potent antioxidants have some antiallergen and anti-inflammatory properties. Red wine and grape juice have a product called polyphenols which have been shown to decrease the formation of oxidized LDL cholesterol.
It is important to note that ALL these nutrients work together to either eliminate or decrease the inflammation of the arteries. Don't decide to just drink wine or grape juice. You need all of these nutrients at optimal levels not RDA levels. This is why Cellular Nutrition is so important. It's not enough to take one or the other we need a combination of vitamins and minerals working together to keep us healthy.
Maintaining a healthy weight, proper diet, and exercise are all important to prevent Heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and some forms of cancer. In fact many chronic illness and diseases can be prevented with a healthy diet. My goal is to help you stay healthy as you age by giving your body good nutrition. If you are struggling with health issues I hope you find something here that will help.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Worried about your Cholesterol?
Some people take supplements along with statins, or -- if their cholesterol isn't too high -- instead of them. There's good evidence that some supplements can help with cholesterol levels.
For good Heart Healthy supplements go to www.HerbalVermont.com
- Fish oil can lower triglycerides by up to 50% and improve HDL levels, the “good” cholesterol. People in most studies showing a benefit have taken 1 to 4 grams of fish oil a day. While usually well-tolerated, fish oil supplements can cause a fishy aftertaste, heartburn, or upset stomach.
- Sterols and stanols are available in supplements and are also added to foods such as some margarines, orange juice, or yogurt. These can lower LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, by up to 15%. Cholesterol experts recommend 2 grams per day.
Potential Side Effects of taking a Statin medication
Like any medicine, statins can interact with other medicines you take, and they can have side effects:- More common: Headache, GI problems, muscle and joint aches, or rash
- Less common: Memory loss, mental confusion, high blood sugar, and type 2 diabetes
- Very rarely: Muscle or liver damage
Can Exercise and Diet Lower Your Cholesterol Enough?
There’s no doubt that a healthy lifestyle helps lower cholesterol. The question is whether it can lower your levels enough – and that depends on how high your levels are and what your doctor has set as your goal.- Eating a heart-healthy diet can lower LDL cholesterol at least 10%.
- If you lose 5% to 10% of your body weight, you can cut LDL cholesterol 15%, and reduce triglycerides 20%.
- If you exercise at a moderate intensity -- meaning you have enough breath to talk but not sing -- for at least 2 ½ hours a week, you can further cut triglycerides 20% to 30%. (Exercise can also increase your HDL, the “good” cholesterol.)
For good Heart Healthy supplements go to www.HerbalVermont.com
Friday, September 14, 2012
How Much is a Serving of Vegetables?
It is essential to get a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables into your diet every day! Why? Because colorful fruits and vegetables provide a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals your body uses to stay healthy and energetic, help maintain a healthy weight, protect against the effects of aging (how many of us are aging faster than we want to? LOL), and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
The USDA Food guide Pyramid recommends 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Doing so is easier than you think. Making healthy lifestyle changes takes time but it is worth it. Next time you shop browse the produce section a little longer and don't forget to think colorful.
some examples Yellow/Orange- a banana, summer squash, oranges, peaches, sweet potatoes, pineapple, cantaloupe
White- Mushrooms, onions, cauliflower, garlic, cucumbers, etc.
Green- pears, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, celery, peas, spinach, beans, etc.
Blue/Purple blackberries, blueberries, grapes, plums, raisins, purple cabbage, etc
Red- Apples, cherries, cranberries, grapes, strawberries, watermelon, tomatoes, radishes, beets, red peppers, red onions, etc.
Try to pick up at least one thing from each different color. I love making a salad using fresh spinach, cranberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, apple, cheese, and chicken. You'd be surprised how great fresh spinach is in a salad or sandwich. It has more vitamins in it than iceberg lettuce and makes the salad so much more colorful. Spinach is great for smokers.
So HOW MUCH is a SERVING? Remember the goal is 5-9 daily.
A serving is:
The USDA Food guide Pyramid recommends 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Doing so is easier than you think. Making healthy lifestyle changes takes time but it is worth it. Next time you shop browse the produce section a little longer and don't forget to think colorful.
some examples Yellow/Orange- a banana, summer squash, oranges, peaches, sweet potatoes, pineapple, cantaloupe
White- Mushrooms, onions, cauliflower, garlic, cucumbers, etc.
Green- pears, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, celery, peas, spinach, beans, etc.
Blue/Purple blackberries, blueberries, grapes, plums, raisins, purple cabbage, etc
Red- Apples, cherries, cranberries, grapes, strawberries, watermelon, tomatoes, radishes, beets, red peppers, red onions, etc.
Try to pick up at least one thing from each different color. I love making a salad using fresh spinach, cranberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, apple, cheese, and chicken. You'd be surprised how great fresh spinach is in a salad or sandwich. It has more vitamins in it than iceberg lettuce and makes the salad so much more colorful. Spinach is great for smokers.
Consuming the recommended 7-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day is difficult. Just one Garden 7® tablet three times a day helps fill the nutritional gaps in your diet by providing your body with the vital nutrition needed for optimal health
A serving is:
- One medium sized Fruit
- 1/2 cup raw, cooked, frozen vegetables
- 3/4 cup (6 oz) 100% fruit or vegetable juice
- 1/2 cup cooked, canned, or frozen legumes ( beans and peas)
- 1 cup raw leafy vegetables
- 1/4 cup of dried fruit
Monday, July 9, 2012
Vital Signs
A normal resting pulse rate (the number of times the heart beats per minute) is between 65 and 75.
An article in the 2003 issue of the Journal of American Medical Association (AMA) redefined that a normal blood pressure is considered to be approximately 115/75 (Research shows that arterial damage can start at this blood pressure level)
An article in the 2003 issue of the Journal of American Medical Association (AMA) redefined that a normal blood pressure is considered to be approximately 115/75 (Research shows that arterial damage can start at this blood pressure level)
Good Fat Bad Fat
Healthy Fats include Canoala oil, corn oil, Olive oil (pure and virgin), Safflower oil, Sesame Oil (light and dark) as well as vegetable oil.
Say NO to Saturated Fats, Trans Fats and Dietary Cholesterol.
If your diet consists of a lot of animal products--particularly such fatty meats as beef, pork, lamb, veal, and poultry skin, and such dairy foods as whole milk, cheese, ice cream--you are probably relying to heavily on saturated fats which can ravage your arteries.
Trans fats raise LDL to dangerous levels are the result of hydrogenation-- a manufactured food process in whcih hydrogen is added to vegetable oil to lengthen the shelf life. The following foods are high in trans fats so be sure to avoid them regardless of how good they taste. They are NOT worth it: packaged cakes, cookies, crackers, pastry, bread, butter or margarine; such snack foods as potato chips, taco chips, and popcorn; fried potatoes, and commercial salad dressings.
Dietary Cholesterol: Steer clear of organ meats like liver, hot dogs, salami, fatty red meats like rib steak, egg yolks, cream cheese, rich cheeses like cheddar and triple cremes, full-fat dairy products and ice cream.
You can improve you good cholesterol by eating foods higher in Omega-3 fatty acids such as: Anchovy, canola oil, cod liver oil, flaxseed oil, Herring, Mackeral, pumpkin seeds, and Salmon.
It is important to eat more Omega 3's than 6's. Many people are unable to eat this kind of diet and need to supplement. If your looking for some good heart healthy supplements go to www.HerbalVermont.com. Be Heart Smart today. Ask me about how you can receive the book "NO More Heart Disease" FREE.
Say NO to Saturated Fats, Trans Fats and Dietary Cholesterol.
If your diet consists of a lot of animal products--particularly such fatty meats as beef, pork, lamb, veal, and poultry skin, and such dairy foods as whole milk, cheese, ice cream--you are probably relying to heavily on saturated fats which can ravage your arteries.
Trans fats raise LDL to dangerous levels are the result of hydrogenation-- a manufactured food process in whcih hydrogen is added to vegetable oil to lengthen the shelf life. The following foods are high in trans fats so be sure to avoid them regardless of how good they taste. They are NOT worth it: packaged cakes, cookies, crackers, pastry, bread, butter or margarine; such snack foods as potato chips, taco chips, and popcorn; fried potatoes, and commercial salad dressings.
Dietary Cholesterol: Steer clear of organ meats like liver, hot dogs, salami, fatty red meats like rib steak, egg yolks, cream cheese, rich cheeses like cheddar and triple cremes, full-fat dairy products and ice cream.
You can improve you good cholesterol by eating foods higher in Omega-3 fatty acids such as: Anchovy, canola oil, cod liver oil, flaxseed oil, Herring, Mackeral, pumpkin seeds, and Salmon.
It is important to eat more Omega 3's than 6's. Many people are unable to eat this kind of diet and need to supplement. If your looking for some good heart healthy supplements go to www.HerbalVermont.com. Be Heart Smart today. Ask me about how you can receive the book "NO More Heart Disease" FREE.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Sugar Blockers
Use these 7 tips to tap into the power of foods that can Naturally slow sugar absorption so you can continue eating the foods you love and lose weight.
Sugar Blocker Tip #1
Have a fatty snack
10-30 minutes before your meal. That is right a fatty snack. Fat triggers a reflex that constricts the valve and slows digestion. As little as a teaspoon of fat--easily provided by a handful of nuts or a piece of cheese as long as you eat it before your meal.
Sugar Blocker Tip #2
Start your meal with a Salad.
Soluble fiber from the pulp of plants, such as beans carrots, apples, and oranges swells like a sponge in your intestines and traps starch and sugar. A good way to get soluble fiber is to have a salad before your meal.
I love adding apples and cranberries to my salad and I use spinach instead of iceberg lettuce. For dressing I often use the packets of Good Seasons Italian dressing. I mix the water and vinegar as directed but instead of vegetable oil as called for on the packet instructions I use Olive Oil or Applesauce instead.
Sugar Blocker #3
Include Vinegar in your Meal
Vinegar increases the bodies sensitivity to insulin. You should consume vinegar at the start of your meal. Put a little in your salad dressing or sprinkle a couple of tablespoons on meat or vegetables. Vinegar brings out the flavor in food as salt does.
Sugar Blocker #4
Protein
Including lean sources of protein with your meal reduces the amount of insulin your body needs to handle a meal. Protein helps prevent your blood sugar from rising later.
Sugar Blocker #5
Eat Lightly Cooked Vegetables
Both fruits and vegetables contain soluble fiber. As a rule though vegetables make better sugar blockers because they have more fiber and less sugar. By not overcooking your vegetables your body will digest them more slowly and help you feel fuller longer. If your vegetables are limp and soggy they will not absorb the starch and sugar the way you need it to.
Sugar Blocker #6
Have a glass of Wine with dinner
Alcohol has unique sugar blocking properties. A serving of any alcohol-beer, red or white wine, or a shot of hard liquor- will reduce the blood sugar load from starches.
Sugar Blocker #7
Eat Sweets for Dessert Only
If you eat sweets on an empty stomach there is nothing to stop the sugar from racing into your blood stream. If you want to keep your blood sugar on an even keep you will want to avoid sweets between meals at all costs. When you do indulge do not eat more than what you can hold in the palm of your hand.
Sugar Blocker Tip #1
Have a fatty snack
10-30 minutes before your meal. That is right a fatty snack. Fat triggers a reflex that constricts the valve and slows digestion. As little as a teaspoon of fat--easily provided by a handful of nuts or a piece of cheese as long as you eat it before your meal.
Sugar Blocker Tip #2
Start your meal with a Salad.
Soluble fiber from the pulp of plants, such as beans carrots, apples, and oranges swells like a sponge in your intestines and traps starch and sugar. A good way to get soluble fiber is to have a salad before your meal.
I love adding apples and cranberries to my salad and I use spinach instead of iceberg lettuce. For dressing I often use the packets of Good Seasons Italian dressing. I mix the water and vinegar as directed but instead of vegetable oil as called for on the packet instructions I use Olive Oil or Applesauce instead.
Sugar Blocker #3
Include Vinegar in your Meal
Vinegar increases the bodies sensitivity to insulin. You should consume vinegar at the start of your meal. Put a little in your salad dressing or sprinkle a couple of tablespoons on meat or vegetables. Vinegar brings out the flavor in food as salt does.
Sugar Blocker #4
Protein
Including lean sources of protein with your meal reduces the amount of insulin your body needs to handle a meal. Protein helps prevent your blood sugar from rising later.
Sugar Blocker #5
Eat Lightly Cooked Vegetables
Both fruits and vegetables contain soluble fiber. As a rule though vegetables make better sugar blockers because they have more fiber and less sugar. By not overcooking your vegetables your body will digest them more slowly and help you feel fuller longer. If your vegetables are limp and soggy they will not absorb the starch and sugar the way you need it to.
Sugar Blocker #6
Have a glass of Wine with dinner
Alcohol has unique sugar blocking properties. A serving of any alcohol-beer, red or white wine, or a shot of hard liquor- will reduce the blood sugar load from starches.
Sugar Blocker #7
Eat Sweets for Dessert Only
If you eat sweets on an empty stomach there is nothing to stop the sugar from racing into your blood stream. If you want to keep your blood sugar on an even keep you will want to avoid sweets between meals at all costs. When you do indulge do not eat more than what you can hold in the palm of your hand.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Is it a Pyramid Scheme?
I hate it when I read and hear things like pyramid scheme, scam, etc. then do not see any facts to back the claims up.
I am an Herbalife Independent Distributor. I have been with Herbalife for 3 years and I love helping people. People get results with the products and people see improved health. Good nutrition is key to health and wellness.
The link above shows that Herbalife Int'l is a memeber of the DSA. If you are thinking about working from home with a company look for them in the DSA..
The DSA code of ethics and rules as far as approving members is that they must not be a PYRAMID SCHEME. Therefore Herbalife Int'l is not a pyramid scheme. They have been in business for over 30 yrs are publically traded on the NYSE and have products sold in over 72 countries. Herbalife is a company you can trust for safety and satisfaction. They offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all their products. Including the business kit. To get started in the business the business kit is $57.75. What do you get? The sampler version of the start-up kit for new Distributors includes the forms, applications and collateral you need including IBO Manuals (4"). It also includes a handy Herbalife tote and samples of a variety of Herbalife products.
Click on the link below to see for yourself about the DSA.
Member Directory | Direct Selling 411
If you would like more information about being a distributor or about the products visit my website at http://www.goherbalife.com/vermont
I offer free wellness evaluations, free coaching and access to my Free Online Nutrition Club at http://www.ichange.com/user/Good4Life all from the comfort of your home.
I am an Herbalife Independent Distributor. I have been with Herbalife for 3 years and I love helping people. People get results with the products and people see improved health. Good nutrition is key to health and wellness.
The link above shows that Herbalife Int'l is a memeber of the DSA. If you are thinking about working from home with a company look for them in the DSA..
The DSA code of ethics and rules as far as approving members is that they must not be a PYRAMID SCHEME. Therefore Herbalife Int'l is not a pyramid scheme. They have been in business for over 30 yrs are publically traded on the NYSE and have products sold in over 72 countries. Herbalife is a company you can trust for safety and satisfaction. They offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all their products. Including the business kit. To get started in the business the business kit is $57.75. What do you get? The sampler version of the start-up kit for new Distributors includes the forms, applications and collateral you need including IBO Manuals (4"). It also includes a handy Herbalife tote and samples of a variety of Herbalife products.
Click on the link below to see for yourself about the DSA.
Member Directory | Direct Selling 411
If you would like more information about being a distributor or about the products visit my website at http://www.goherbalife.com/vermont
I offer free wellness evaluations, free coaching and access to my Free Online Nutrition Club at http://www.ichange.com/user/Good4Life all from the comfort of your home.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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