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Ladies: Stop Talking Yourself Down, It Can Damage Your Health
A recent study published in the journal Psychology of Women Quarterly shows that 93% of college-age women take part in what is being called “fat talk,” meaning that they make negative comments about the way their body looks. Making negative comments about oneself is not a beneficial practice; it can decrease a person’s self-confidence, increase anxiety levels and cause or worsen depression. California based psychologist Shoshana Bennett, PhD says that even comments that seem harmless can be detrimental to the person’s health.
Researchers have said that these comments may be made as part of the person’s desire for others to negate the comment, but that doesn’t always work and the person can be left feeling worse about themselves.
Majority of these self hating comments come from women and many times are made subconsciously, they include:
- “Look at my arm jiggle”
- “I am so stressed out”
- “I’m such a pig”
- “I can’t afford this”
Maintaining a positive outlook on your life and having positive feelings about your body benefit your emotional well being and can reduce anxiety and stress levels. Instead of looking at the negative aspect of your body or your life, it is important to seek the positive. Tips to rid your vocabulary of self-depreciating words:
Do not depend on other for positive reinforcement. If you are saying something in hopes that others will tell you that you are wrong, then don’t say it.
- Instead of agonizing about your busy lifestyle, do something about it. Prioritize your tasks, organize a plan to accomplish each and enlist the aid of a helpful co-worker, employee, friend or family member.
- If you are thinking of making a negative comment about yourself, change the subject.
- Do not use the word “can’t,” it says you are not in control of your own situation. Choose words and phrases that are empowering and show that you are making your own decisions, such as: “I choose not to..”
A review of more than 200 independent studies has found that the heart responds positively to optimism!
“Positive psychological well-being — specifically, optimism and life satisfaction — reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, independent of other factors such as age, socioeconomic status, smoking status, or body weight.”[i]
The review has also shown that a positive attitude is associated with healthier blood pressure levels and heart rate variability as well as reduced biomarkers for inflammation when compared to those with a negative outlook. Remember, the lack of a negative attitude us not that same as a positive one. Find a reason to get positive and stay that way, your health will thank you for a long time to come!
May is Arthritis Awareness Month
There are over 100 different kinds of arthritis that affect all different parts of the body and can cause a variety of health issues. Three well- known types are Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Juvenile Arthritis and each can cause pain, fatigue and inflammation. There are many diseases that do not have arthritis in the name, but cause the same symptoms and may be related, they include; Fibromyalgia, Gout and Osteoporosis. Arthritis affects the lives of over 50 million Americans suffering from the disease and is the leading cause of disability in the nation.
Education is one of the most important tools for dealing with arthritis and its associated symptoms; May is national awareness month in the U.S and is a great time to get involved in learning how to fight back against arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of degenerative joint disease that is caused by the breakdown of joint cartilage, which causes the bones to rub together causing stiffness, pain and loss of motion. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation in the lining of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in loss of function, chronic pain and even disability. Juvenile arthritis affects 294,000 children under the age of 18 and encompasses all arthritis related conditions found in children.
Arthritis Relief with Supplementation
Joint Health with NT Factor is a unique supplement that is intended to relieve inflammation and pain caused by cell damage that creates arthritis and its symptoms. Joint Health contains anti-inflammatory ingredients including; boswellia, OptiMSM and glucosamine sulfate. Boswellia has been used for centuries to treat arthritis and other inflammatory issues. MSM is a biologically active form of sulfur that exhibits anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties. The benefits of the patented OptiMSM brand of MSM are supported by double blind clinical research. Glucosamine sulfate has proven especially effective for treating osteoarthritis in the hip and knees. A study conducted on Joint Health found a 25% or greater improvement in arthritis symptoms in the treatment group when compared with the control group.
Joint Health also contains the cell restoring formula NT Factor that contains phospholipids to restore the integrity and function to cells damaged by free radicals, which cause the inflammation and pain associated with arthritis. Free radicals are the by products produced by natural reactions occurring within the body. When the level of free radicals out numbers that of naturally occurring antioxidants that can neutralize the effects of free radicals, the body is in a state of oxidative stress. Oxidative stress in the joint tissue causes cartilage to break down and lose elasticity, cause inflammation of the cell’s membrane and breakdown the joint tissue. NT Factor, through the process of Lipid Replacement Therapy Factor, is intended to restore health the damaged joint tissue by replacing damaged lipids in the cells with healthy lipids from the supplement.
Learn more about the benefits of all NT Factor formulas: http://ntfactor.com/joint-health-support-anti-inflammatory/
Arthritis May Have an Emotional Effect
Arthritis is not only debilitating physically, it can affect emotional well being and overall health as well. Arthritis patients often have anxiety and depression; recent research also shows evidence of a link between arthritis and diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recently conducted a studying showing that arthritis sufferers have high rates of depression and anxiety. Many times these secondary symptoms are not diagnosed and can cause additional or stronger physical symptoms. The 1,800 person study found 31% of arthritis sufferers interviewed had a form of anxiety and another 18% were suffering from depression. There was also a significant overlap between the two secondary diagnoses found; 84% of depression sufferers also had anxiety as well as 50% of participants with anxiety also showed signs of depression.
Unfortunately, only half of the participants that exhibited emotional issues sought medical care or treatment for the symptoms in the last year. The correlation between depression and arthritis was strongest for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. The findings of the study were not surprising to some doctors:
“We’ve known for a long time that psychological disorders of all types are increased in patients with chronic pain disorder,” Dr. Clark says.
Mental health issues experienced by arthritis sufferers, and other patients with a chronic pain causes disease, because they do not want to be labeled with another disordered or have to take additional medication. Not diagnosing and treating these symptoms can cause degenerating physical impacts; on the other hand seeking treatment can increase your emotional and physical well being.
There are great ways for arthritis sufferers to reduce arthritis associated pain and depression, including staying active. There are many community based programs geared towards keeping arthritis sufferers active and healthy including EnhanceFitness and the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk with Ease program.
Learn more about the EnhanceFitness programs in your area: http://www.projectenhance.org/
The Arthritis Foundation is the largest not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research and is celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. The Arthritis Foundation aids arthritis sufferers through health education, public policy and legislation and quality of life programs. The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation’s annual fundraiser to support public awareness of the disease and raise funds to fight it. Join the ‘Let’s Move Together’ events led by the Arthritis Foundation by building a team to participate in a walk near you.
Join the walk today, you can make a difference!
http://www.arthritis.org/arthritis-walk.php
Refrences:
http://healthland.time.com/2012/05/01/having-arthritis-often-means-suffering-from-depression-and-anxiety-too/?iid=hl-main-lede
http://www.arthritis.org/index.php
http://www.projectenhance.org/
Vitamin B supplementation using Advanced Physician’s Formula can reduce homocysteine levels, reduce your risk for blood clots and hardening arteries as well as a number of other benefits!
Homocysteine is a common amino acid and a protein building block that is usually obtained by eating meat. Although it is needed by the body, high homocysteine levels have been linked to the hardening of arteries and the formation of blood clots that can cause heart and blood vessel disease. Other health concerns such as stroke and memory loss have also been associated with high homocysteine levels. It has been suggested that individuals with high homocysteine levels increase their daily intake of B Vitamins; B Vitamins are found in large concentrations in a number of fruits, grains and green vegetables. A B-Complex supplement can also be taken to increase your daily dose.
There are certain risk factors for blood clots that can lead to heart attack and stroke, including but not limited to; smoking a cigarette, acute emotional stress, physical overexertion, and virus or even just getting out of the bed too quickly in the morning. High homocysteine levels have now also been linked as a trigger that creates blood cloths as well as hardens arteries; approximately one out of every four adults in America has excessively high homocysteine levels.
Advanced Physician’s Formula with NT Factor has previously been proven as a safe and effective method to reduce long-term and chronic fatigue and has now been shown to reduce homocysteine levels without adverse effects. A recent study conducted using the B-Complex formula showed a 31.8 % reduction in homocysteine levels over a 6 month period, women were more responsive in the study when compared to men.
Glucose is the primary blood sugar used by the mitochondria as fuel to manufacture energy in forms usable by the body; when you eat a meal the pancreas secretes insulin in order for the glucose to be transported into the cells. If the cells become resistant to insulin’s effects, blood glucose levels in the body increase, causing cardiovascular disease, nerve damage and kidney problems. If the cells become insulin resistance, the pancreas pumps out additional insulin in an attempt facilitate the transport of glucose, therefore increasing the body’s fasting insulin levels. An increase in insulin levels has been shown to cause high triglycerides, low good cholesterol, obesity, type 2 diabetes, gout and high blood pressure. When the study participant’s taking Advanced Physician’s Formula had their blood tested, researchers also saw that fasting insulin levels were reduced by 58.6%, indicating that the complex was able to facilitate the transport of glucose into the cells for conversion into usable energy.
Advanced Physician’s Formula contains a complete spectrum of B Vitamins as well as the NT Factor formula. B Vitamins have been shown to have a variety of health benefits, including; red blood cell health, memory, energy, strength and nervous system function. NT Factor is a unique formula that contains phospholipids, probiotics, growth media and antioxidants. NT Factor is intended to reverse the damage done to the lipids in our cell membranes from oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can be caused by a variety of factors associated with high blood sugar and high homocysteine levels. Through Lipid Replacement Therapy using NT Factor degraded membranes lipids are replaced with healthy lipids in the supplement, restoring the structure and functions of the cell and mitochondria. NT Factor supplements have been proven to reduce chronic fatigue, increase energy levels, reduce the negative side effects associated with certain diseases and medical treatment, increase weight loss and reduce homocysteine levels. NT Factor is a food and food extract based supplement that is herb and stimulant free and has shown no adverse side effects in any clinical trials or studies.
Advanced Physician’s Formula is specially formulated to be distributed by health care practitioners. To learn more about NT Factor formulas and an associated practitioner near you, visit http://ntfactor.com/ or give us a call (800) 982-9158.
Note: The optimal range for fasting blood glucose is 70-85 mg/dL and insulin should be less than 5 µIU/mL; a fasting insulin level over 15 Units/ml should be considered hyperinsulinemia.
Refrences:
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/homocysteine-risk
http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=b%20vitamins
In 1963 President Kennedy declared May to be “Senior Citizens Month,” since then communities across the United States have been celebrating our older generations. In 1980 President Carter renamed the celebration, “Older Americans Month,” the name and tradition has grown every year since.
With age comes knowledge; older generations bring with them the wisdom, experience, and understanding of a different world that emerging generations today can only learn about through stories and textbooks. The insight of our elders helps to shape the people we become as we mature and grow older; studies have shown that young people who have significant relationships with elders credit that person for helping to positively shape their values and life choices. Young people also report that maintaining a bond with an elder relative helps to give them a sense of identity because they understand who and where they came from as well as the obstacles past generations had to overcome in order for future generations to be where they are today.
Each May, the aging population is recognized for their contributions, achievements and sacrifices that have benefitted American society in the past and have helped shape what it is today. This year’s theme of Older Americans Month is, ‘Never Too Old to Play,’ and is intended to encourage the aging generations to stay active. The theme is right on track with current trends in the United States that show elder generations increasing their activity levels within their local communities; people over age 60 account for an ever-growing percentage of volunteers in community service positions, faith-based organizations, online social networking as well as arts and recreational groups. This year the younger generations are asked to increase the involvement levels of elders in community events by hosting fun and intellectual activities at local community centers and parks.
Participation in creative, intellectual, social and physical activities have proven effective in countless studies for defending against the progression of aging. Staying active has a number of health benefits as we age, including; maintaining muscle mass, mobility, cognitive abilities and memory. The Administration on Aging census reports state that there are approximately 40 million senior adults over the age of 65 living in the United States currently, this accounts for 13% of the population. It is important to keep the tradition going of honoring and supporting the older generations, as it is expected to grow to 72 million persons by the year 2030.
To learn more about Older Americans month, events in your area or scheduling an event; please visit the official website: http://www.olderamericansmonth.aoa.gov/
Nutrition is a powerful tool that can help to slow the body’s aging process and defend against age-related health concerns. As you age there are natural changes that occur within your body that can decrease your overall health:
- Metabolism slows down; our body does not burn as many calories, meaning you should eat less to continue to maintain a healthy weight.
- Your digestive system changes; he body produces less digestive fluids needed to process food in the system making it harder to absorb important nutrients.
- Weakening of taste senses including those for salty and bitter; causing individuals to add salt to foods.
- Your appetite may change is you are taking medications for certain medical conditions; can cause stomach upset and lead to poor nutrition.
What can you do to combat these natural changes?
- Eat less to balance changes in metabolism and digestion.
- Choose foods that are rich in vitamins, nutrients, whole grains and healthy fats to compensate for eating less.
- Increase your daily consumption of water and non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated.
- Include high fiber foods in your diet to maintain healthy elimination and weight and reduce the risk for heart problems.
- Increase your lean protein intake to maintain muscle mass that can aid in metabolism.
- Take nutritional supplements; Calcium, Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 are specifically recommended for seniors to protect the health of the bones and maintain cellular health.
Visit Everyday Health for more great tips to maintain a healthy and balanced diet as you age: http://www.everydayhealth.com/senior-health/understanding/diet-and-aging-gaining-a-nutritional-edge.aspx
Family members of elderly persons must remember that loneliness and depression can affect your diet as well. Newly widowed or divorced seniors may require help meeting their nutritional needs. For some, emotional problems can trigger a lack of or surge in appetite that can lead to poor nutrition. Still others may not know how to cook or can no longer afford healthy foods on their newly limited budget. Be aware of clues and be there to help, one day it could be you!
When proper nutrition cannot be achieved through diet, a multivitamin is recommended to fill the gap. Propax with NT Factor is a complete nutritional system that can fulfill the vitamin and nutrient needs of an individual and increase overall health. Propax contains all 13 essential vitamins necessary for every day processes that occur within the body. It also has a full spectrum of B vitamins to maintain cellular health, including Vitamin B12. Propax has Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D essential for bone health and a variety of antioxidants to neutralize the effects of free radicals that damage our bodies and speed the aging process on our cells. Also in the one-daily packet is an Omega-3 fatty acid softgel; omegas have been proven to protect the heart and maintain cognitive abilities. Propax also has the added benefit that cannot be found in any other multivitamin, NT Factor. NT Factor is a unique blend of phospholipids, probiotics, growth media and antioxidants that is intended to restore function and strength to the cells in our bodies. Cells in our bodies are broken down when free radicals attack the lipids in cell and mitochondrial membranes. When lipids are degraded, the cell is no longer able to manufacture and transfer adequate energy to the rest of the body to maintain proper function. The degradation of the lipids can cause cell death and contribute to the aging process within the body. Cell death can cause a number of health concerns depending on the area of the body it occurs in. Through the process of Lipid Replacement Therapy, NT Factor lipids are transported to the damaged cells and replace the broken down membrane lipids with healthy ones. This process restores optimal function to the cell and protects against age related decline.
For more information on Propax and other NT Factor containing formulas, please visit: http://ntfactor.com/propax-with-nt-factor/
Refrences:
http://www.olderamericansmonth.aoa.gov/
http://www.times-standard.com/lifestyle/ci_20520171/gray-matters-older-americans-month-starts-today
http://helpguide.org/life/senior_nutrition.htm
http://www.everydayhealth.com/senior-health/understanding/diet-and-aging-gaining-a-nutritional-edge.aspx
Up to 33% of Breast Cancer Survivors Have Reported Fatigue Persisting Following Treatment
Amount the most common complaints of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation are are fatigue, nausea, vomiting, malaise, diarrhea and headaches. These adverse effects are thought to be due to damage of normal tissues during the course of therapy. There have been a great number of studies related to the side effects of cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy and radiation that have shown fatigue to affect anywhere from 25 to 99% to patients undergoing treatment. Fatigue can manifest as a lack of energy, disturbances in sleep and mood and a decrease in cognitive function. In majority of studies 30 to 60% of cancer patients report symptoms of moderate to severe fatigue while undergoing treatment. A recent study conducted specifically on breast cancer patients reported that 26% of patients experienced a type of fatigue during treatment.
Fatigue can seriously disrupt the patients’ quality of life and may persist for years following treatment. A recent study conducted on 218 breast cancer patients showed 33% reported chronic fatigue after cancer treatment using radiation and/or chemotherapy. Fatigue levels of study participants did decrease overtime to 11% after 6 months and 6% after 1 year, unfortunately many cancer survivors experiencing fatigue are significantly affected by it. Chronic fatigue is described as debilitating fatigue that cannot be lessened by rest and can be worsened physical and mental activity. Symptoms of this intractable fatigue include; “weakness, muscle pain, impaired memory and/or mental concentration, and insomnia, which can result in reduced participation in daily activities.
Fatigue is caused when the cells in our body are broken down to a point where they can no longer manufacture and transport adequate energy levels for the body’s everyday processes. Cells are broken down by free radicals that attack the lipids comprising cell and mitochondrial membranes. These lipids maintain the structure of the cell and its ability to transfer energy created in the mitochondria to the rest of the body, the lipids in the mitochondrial membrane protect the process of energy creation within the mitochondria. Free radicals are created as byproducts of many of the body’s natural processes; the body also has naturally occurring antioxidants that can neutralize normal levels of free radicals and prevent cell damage. However, when the body is under stress from any number of toxins like smoke, illness, disease, chemical fumes and medical treatment, excess free radicals are crated and the lipids are now exposed to oxidative stress. The reduction in mitochondrial function and the loss of efficiency in the electron transport chain caused by membrane oxidation affect cancer patients undergoing cytotoxic therapy.
There may be many underlying causes to the fatigue associated with cancer and its treatment, but its causes can be negated and the damage repaired through supplementation and a positive lifestyle. Taking part in physical activity has shown to enhance the body’s natural ability to detoxify its cells. Exercise increases the process of autophagy, the cells ability to create specialized organelles that absorb harmful byproducts and convert them into fuel for the mitochondria. The process of Lipid Replacement Therapy is intended to repair and reverse the degradation of our cells caused by oxidative stress. LRT using supplementation with the unique NT Factor formula has shown to repair cell damage by replacing broken down membranes lipids with glycophospholipids in its formula. LRT using NT Factor formulas has been shown to reduce fatigue by up to 40% and reduce side effects associated with medical treatment and fatigue causing diseases.
NT Factor formulas have also been studied as a supplement to cancer therapies administered during treatment. A study conducted by Colodny, et al[i] showed the advantages of using Propax during the treatment of colon, pancreatic and rectal cancers. Quality of life indicators of the patients were monitored by research nurses throughout course of treatment; it was determined that patients on Propax supplementation experienced fewer episodes of fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, skin changes and insomnia. In the open label part of the trial 81% of patients demonstrated an overall improvement in quality of life parameters while on chemotherapy. In the double-blinded, cross-over, placebo-controlled, randomized part of the study on these advanced cancers the patients on Propax showed improvements in the signs and symptoms associated with chemotherapy, including relief from; fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, impaired taste, constipation and insomnia. 57 to 70% of patients that were initially on the placebo reported rapid improvements in relief from nausea, impaired taste, tiredness and an increase in appetite once they were administered Propax.
Propax with NT Factor is a complete nutritional system that offers the benefits of the 13 essential vitamins and minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and the NT Factor formula. Propax has been shown to relieve chronic fatigue caused by any number of factors, learn more: http://ntfactor.com/propax-with-nt-factor/
Learn More About the Benefits of Lipid Replacement Therapy from NT Factor Clinical Trials:
http://www.ntfactor.com/reduce-fatigue-in-cancer-patients-with-nf-factor.pdf
Refrences:
http://www.cdc.gov/cfs
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17457697
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3057774/
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/20/us-fatigue-breast-cancer-idUSBRE83J1CZ20120420
[i] Colodny L, Lynch K, Farber C, Papish S, et al: Results of a study to evaluate the use of Propax to reduce
adverse effects of chemotherapy. J Am Nutraceut Assoc 2:17-25, 2000.
Whether or not food addiction is a diagnosable medical condition is the source of disagreement between medical professionals. However, the proof is in the numbers; almost 70% of Americans are overweight and more than 35% are classified as obese. Food addiction is a serious concern, many of the disease’s characteristics are similar to those of people that are alcoholics and addicted to drugs.
Food addiction can be physical, mental, emotional and chemical or a combination of two or more of these causes. Physical food addiction is created when the body becomes dependent on a certain food, it also means that the body and brain have built up a threshold for the specific food and it requires more each time to satisfy the body. Physical food addiction can also occur if the body is not correctly utilizing the nutrients in the food you eat, creating an imbalance of blood sugar that affects appetite. Mental addiction is created because the consumption of food has a mind altering effect on the addicts brain. Mental addiction becomes chemical addiction, when the addict wants their state of mind to be altered the brain sends signals to the body to fulfill the mental desire with a specific food craving. Emotional addiction occurs when the addict is trying to recreate or is reliving an experience and they consume the foods associated with that memory.
No matter the orientation of the addiction or the drug of choice, all addicts are unable to stop despite knowing and/or experiencing negative side effects of their addiction.
Symptoms of food addiction include:
- Being obsessed or preoccupied by food
- Having a lack of self control when eating, despite negative consequences
- Trying to recreate feelings of pleasure and comfort certain foods have generated in the past
- Feeling a compulsion towards food that causes binge eating
- Experiencing a biological need to consume food
- Food addicts can also experience the following physical symptoms; headaches, insomnia, mood changes, depression and irritability. Many times the negative symptoms are experienced when the addict has not fulfilled their craving, further exacerbating the persons desire to consume food.
A nutritionist, psychologist, counselor and eating disorder specialists are available to help persons suffering from food addiction. There are also programs that can assist food addicts overcome the disease, such as Overeaters Anonymous. Going to meetings with other addiction suffers can help the addict understand and steer clear of triggers that can fuel the addiction.
What steps can you take alone to help curb your food addiction?
- Drink at least 64 ounce of water daily
- Use deep breathing exercises and meditation to calm the body and mind
- Train your metabolism by eating 5 to 6 small, balanced meals per day
- Avoid or limits foods that are high in sugar, fats and carbohydrates as they are most often the object of desire for food addicts
- Take a multivitamin at the beginning of every day. Taking a complete multivitamin helps to satisfy your body’s need for essential vitamins, minerals and supplements required for everyday processes; this can help reduce the body’s physical food cravings.
- Try an appetite suppressant and/or supplement to regulate blood sugar. Maintaining a balanced blood sugar throughout the day helps your body stay in complete homeostasis and allocate glucose to the cells at healthy intervals and levels.
Propax with NT Factor is a complete nutritional system that contains all thirteen essential vitamins; Vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folate). The also packet also contains essential fatty acids that cannot be manufactured in the body; EPA and DHA have been shown to aid cognitive function and support healthy cholesterol levels and the heart. Antioxidants in the formula help the body neutralize free radicals that can damage the cells and potentially cause imbalances in glucose availability and usage. The unique NT Factor in Propax blend of nutrients includes phospholipids, probiotics, growth media and antioxidants and is intended to reverse the damage done to the lipids in cell and mitochondrial membranes that have been degraded by free radicals. Free radicals can be generated by a number of factors, including consuming foods high in fat and sugar. By replacing damaged lipids in the cell and mitochondrial membrane NT Factor restores cellular function and health, increasing the energy available for the body. NT Factor containing supplements have been studied in clinical trials and have shown to decrease fatigue, increase energy levels and reduce negative side effects of certain diseases, illness and medical treatment.
Healthy Curb with NT Factor is an herb and stimulant free appetite suppressant and carbohydrate blocker. Healthy Curb contains White Kidney Bean extract, also known as phaseolus vulgaris, the only FDA approved supplement that’s facilitates weight loss by blocking the absorption of carbohydrates by the body by preventing the conversion if the carbohydrates into sugar. When coupled with a healthy diet and exercise, the unparalleled benefits of White Kidney Bean extract help to balance blood sugar levels in the body, which can reduce physical craving for food and prevent or reverse type 2 diabetes. The NT Factor blend has also been added to Healthy Curb and has shown effective in clinical trials to increase energy levels that can be affected by dieting and exercising. In the studies, participants on the Healthy Curb regiment achieved more weight and inch loss than those only on an exercise and diet regiment.
To learn more about NT Factor formulas and our research, visit http://ntfactor.com/
References:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/food-addiction-could-it-e_b_764863.html
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-food-addiction
Dr. Oz and Dr. Mark Hyman Discuss, Food Allergies Can Cause Weight Gain and Prevent Weight Loss
Has your effort to lose weight shown little to no results even though you’re doing all the right things? For some, diet and exercise alone will not provide desired weight loss goals. As explained on the Dr. Oz show this past Wednesday, allergies could be the reason for previously unexplained weight gain and a lack of results when trying to lose weight. Dr. Mark Hyman, a New York Times bestselling author featured on the Dr. Oz show, supports recent research that links food allergies to weight gain.
The body’s immune system produces antibodies, the natural defense against bacteria and viruses. Allergies are an overreaction of this body’s natural defense system; an allergic reaction occurs when the immune system starts fighting harmless substances it thinks are attacking the body, such as; dust mites, pollen, medicine and certain foods. Allergens are specific to the individual, do not affect everyone in the same way and can come and go over the years. Common misconceptions about allergies lead people to disregard them as possible causes for health related issues. Most people believe that if they consume a food they are allergic to there will be an immediate reaction, such as; swelling of the face or lips, a rash, itchy eyes, running nose, nausea, diarrhea and trouble breathing. However, some symptoms of allergic reactions cannot be seen or felt, including intestinal inflammation, unhealthy bacteria growth and a disruption of normal digestion. These three factors, among others, can cause swelling of the intestines and the degradation of the cell membranes leading to leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome and weight gain of up to 30 pounds per year.
When the intestinal lining becomes damaged from allergy related inflammation, its normally sealed structure can become degraded and openings can be created that allow unwanted particles to pass directly into the blood stream. Some particles are more dangerous than others, such as; toxins, unhealthy bacteria and undigested food particles; these particles can cause additional immune responses by the body which produce free radicals that can cause inflammation and cell damage throughout the body. Up to 60% of the population is affected by allergens that cause internal issues.
How can you determine if food allergies are causing weight gain and other internal health issues?
- Remove all potential and common allergens from your diet, such as; dairy, nuts shellfish, soy, wheat and gluten.
- Cleanse your body by refraining from consuming these potential allergens for at least two weeks.
- If you do have a food allergy, over this two week period you should experience weight loss, a reduction in fatigue levels and an overall increase in quality of life.
- Restore balance and health to your gastrointestinal system by introducing healthy bacteria, called probiotics.
- To determine which food(s) you are allergic to, add back one potential cause at a time and monitor your progress. Keep a daily journal of your food consumption in order to determine whether or not there are hidden allergens within the foods you are eating.
Hidden allergens are those that we do not realize are in certain foods, such as dairy and nuts. To be sure you are identifying these correctly, be sure to fully read nutritional labels and request nutritional information and ingredients for foods purchased locally that may not be packaged with a label on them.
The unique formula AllerAvert with NT Factor was specially formulated to restore balance, integrity and strength to the gastrointestinal system. Aller Avert contains the antioxidants Quercetin, Beta Carotene and Vitamin C that can neutralize free radicals created by the body’s natural immune response; free radicals attack the lipids in cell membranes, breaking down their structure and decreasing their function. N-Acetyl-D-Glucosomine is included in the formula as an essential component for the growth and repair of cell tissue, especially those in the mucous membranes and intestinal tract. Aller Avert’s most important component is the unique, scientifically validated and clinically studied formula NT Factor. NT Factor contains encapsulated phospholipids, probiotics, growth media and antioxidants. The phospholipids in the supplement are intended to replace the lipids in cell and mitochondrial membranes, restoring structure and function to the cell. Restoring the structure of the cell can reverse inflammation and close the gaps created in the intestinal lining caused by the free radicals generated from the body’s natural immune response. Probiotics in the formula help to create a stable environment in the gut for the phospholipids they also maintain healthy microbial balance and inhibit bad bacteria that can produce pathogens and toxins. Growth media in the NT Factor formula, as well as additional pantethine added to Aller Avert, aids in the colonization and growth of healthy bacteria in the body. Antioxidants in the NT Factor formula are intended to protect the lipids in the supplement from being attacked by free radicals before they are able to replace the damaged lipids in cell membranes.
For more information regarding Aller Avert with and NT Factor and other beneficial NT Factor formulas, visit our website: ntfactor.com
Refernces:
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/tc/allergic-reaction-topic-overview
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/anti-allergy-diet
Flavonoids are a beneficial plant pigments responsible for many colors found in almost all plants. Flavonoids are classified into differnt groups, including flavonols, dihydroflavonols, flavones, isoflavones, flavanones, anthocyanins, and anthocyanidins. Well known flavonoids include; quercetin, rutin and herperidin. A recent study of over 130,000 participants, conducted by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health and the Norwich Medical School shows that flavonoids many lower the risk of Parkinson’s disease. The 20 year follow up to the study showed the 800 participants developed Parkinson’s disease over time; men who ate the most flavonoids were 40% less likely to develop the disease than those that ate the least. Unfortunately, the same link was not found for women. Although the study does not conclusively prove that flavonoids were responsible for the reduction of disease development its findings are powerful and add to the long list of benefits from flavonoids. Flavonoids may play a role in the prevention or treatment of many serious health conditions, including; high blood pressure, dementia, heart disease, some types of cancers, allergies, asthma, dermatitis, candida, cataracts, diabetes, gout, hemorrhoirs, macular degeneration, migraines, peridontal disease, stomach ulcers and varicose veins.
Most flavonoids act as antioxidants in the body, neutralizing the harmful effects of free radicals. They also enhance the production of the powerful antioxidant glutathiond and protect blood vessels from rupture. Nobel Prize winning doctors discovered that Vitamin C was not nearly as effective alone as it was coupled with flavonoids. This synergistic relationship increases the body’s ability to control inflammation and can act as a natural antibiotic.
Nutritional Therapeutics, Inc., C-Complex with NT Factor is a unique formula that contains Vitamin C, Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex, Rose Hips, Rutin and Quercetin as well as the regenerating formula NT Factor. NT Factor is a food and food extract based formula that contains glycophospholipids, probiotics, growth media and antioxidants. The NT Factor formula, through the process of Lipid Replacement Therapy, is intended to reverse the damage done to our cells and mitochondria by oxidative stress. LRT is the process by which healthy phospholipids in the supplement are transported through the body to replace damaged lipids in the membranes of cells and mitochondria. The NT Factor formula is a unique combination that allows the healthy phospholipids to stay intact during transport through the body; probiotics create a stable environment in the gut that allow the healthy lipids to travel through and get absorbed in the digestive tract without being degraded, growth media enhances the colonization of probiotics and antioxidants neutralize free radicals in the body before they can attack and degrade the healthy lipids.
When the lipids in mitochondrial and cell membranes are damaged, the cell is no longer able to produce and transfer an effective amount of energy to maintain the body’s processes. Depending on the area of the body where the damage has occurred, a number of effects can be seen; fatigue, reduction in brain function, memory loss, DNA degradation, genetic mutation, disease progression and a number of other side effects. LRT has been used to successfully restore optimal function to cells and mitochondria; the benefits of NT Factor have been tested in number of studies and clinical trials.
There are also many foods that provide flavonoids: most fruits and vegetables, beans and grains. Many types of berries contain some of the highest concentrations of the flavonoid anthocyanin at 100 mg per ounce while green tea has another type of flavonoid, catechines at 1,000 mg per cup.
How do you know if you are deficient in flavonoids? Easy bruising, frequent nose bleeds, excessive sweilling after injust and frequent colds or infections. Try C-Complex with NT Factor today and get all the benefits of Vitamin C and flavonoids!
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World Health Day is today, April 7th and marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948. World Health Day invites all people to focus on a single global health issue; this year’s topic is Ageing and Health and is properly themed, “Good health adds life to years.” Making positive choices each day to increase the state of your health can benefit yourself and those around you.
The world population is rapidly ageing; between 2000 and 2050 the proportion of the world’s population over age 60 will double from 11% to 22%; a growth from 605 million to 2 billion people. The WHO is proposing steps to increase the health of the ageing and elderly with programs for rehabilitation, long term care and disease prevention. In order to benefit the ageing population, The WHO created the Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities to promote learning between communities worldwide.
NT Factor formulas focus on protecting the body against the natural side effects of aging. As we age, our bodies are less able to protect themselves against free radicals which can breakdown our cells and mitochondria, creating a variety of health risks. Free radicals attack the lipids in our cell membranes that maintain the structure and function of the cells and the organelles found inside them. When lipids are damaged the cell is no longer able to manufacturer adequate amounts of energy required by the body for every day processes. Depending on the body system in which the damage occurs in a number of health concerns can occur, including; fatigue, dementia, ocular degeneration and hearing loss. Through the process of Lipid Replacement Therapy, NT Factor lipids replace the damaged lipids in cell and mitochondrial membranes, restoring structure and function to cells. Studies conducted using NT Factor formulas have shown to provide effective relief from age-related symptoms.
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Prescription drugs can increase the levels of free radicals in the body which can cause the lipids in cell and mitochondrial membranes to breakdown, diminishing the cell’s ability to function optimally. When the mitochondrial membranes of a cell are degraded, the mitochondria are no longer able to efficiently convert fuel to produce energy in usable forms for the body. The contents within the mitochondria are also susceptible to damage; specifically the mitochondrial DNA which when damaged can cause genetic mutation and disease onset and progression. When lipids the membranes of the cell are broken down, the cell is unable to efficiently transfer anything produced within the cell to the rest of the body, including the energy for daily body processes manufactured in the mitochondria and the nutrients the body needs to sustain life. Membrane lipid degradation often manifests physically as fatigue, but what is happening internally is a much bigger picture.
Protecting your health with cholesterol lowering medications can damage your body in many ways; a recent study shows the effects of statin drugs on laboratory mice. The cholesterol lowering prescription drug Lipitor was given to laboratory mice, four groups were established; group 1 received the statin and was exercised on a treadmill, group 2 also received the statin but did not exercise, group 3 and 4 were control groups that did not receive the statin but group 3 was also exercised on the treadmill. One medicated and non-medicated group ran on treadmills, it was immediately noticed that the rats on Lipitor were unable to run as far as the non-medicated rats. A more in-depth look into the rats at the cellular level showed a 226% increase in oxidative stress levels in the medicated rats that ran on the treadmills over the non-medicated runners in control group 3. Group 2 that received the statin but were not exercised had a 60% increase oxidative stress levels when compared to control group 4 that did not receive the statin or exercise. The medicated running rats had less glucose stored in their cells when compared to the non-medicated running rats explaining why they were unable to run as long, they did not have enough fuel to satisfy the needs of the body and the additional energy expenditure required by exercising.
Cholesterol is a necessary substance that gives animals an advantage over plants; it allows us to have a nervous system and mobility. Cholesterol is found in the lipid bi-layers that surround animal cells and allow for ion transport which enables nerve signal transportation for mobility and other bodily functions. As cholesterol concentrations increase membrane fluidity is decreased, preventing minerals from leaching out of the cells and maintaining energy concentration within the cell for proper transport. However, an increase in cholesterol concentration is only beneficial to a certain point, once cholesterol concentrations breach that point membrane fluidity actually increases and valuable energy and nutrients can be lost. Statin drugs inhibit the enzyme that starts the processes that produce cholesterol, helping to maintain optimum membrane fluidity. However, statins also decrease the production of coenzyme q10, a crucial antioxidant present in the heart that maintains mitochondrial energy production. Statins also interfere with cell signaling and sometimes inhibit the body’s natural metabolic responses during stress.
Statins are the most prescribed prescription medication in the world, and have been successfully used to lower bad cholesterol levels and protect the heart. When statins are introduced into the body, they are absorbed into the blood and react with cholesterol molecules. These reactions between cholesterol molecules and statins create by products called free radicals. The bodies naturally occurring antioxidants are able to neutralize low levels of free radicals but when statins are introduced the body is unable to handle the excess oxidative stress, putting the body’s cells at risk for degradation. Oxidative stress breaks down the lipids in cell and mitochondrial membranes, diminishing the cells capacity to manufacture and transfer energy causing, most notably, muscle fatigue. Depending on the area of the body where the damage has occurred, a number of effects other can be seen, including; physical fatigue, reduction in brain function, memory loss, DNA degradation, genetic mutation and disease progression. Overall, oxidative stress speeds the process of aging on our cells bringing with it the onset of many age related symptoms much earlier in individuals that take statin drugs and other free radical creating products, when compared to individual not on a regiment.
Statins also diminish the cells ability to store glucose, the mitochondria’s fuel source for energy production. Many times exercise is recommended to help reduce cholesterol levels along with taking statins, unfortunately exercising while taking statins can further diminish your cells’ capacity and can speed the degradation process. When cells do not have sufficient glucose levels, a common occurrence while taking statins, the body is unable to produce adequate energy for every day processes. Exercising while the cells are in this subprime state can cause muscle cell damage and deprive the rest of the body from its needed energy.
“It seems possible that statins increase muscle damage” during and after exercise “and also interfere somewhat with the body’s ability to repair that damage,” says Dr. Paul Thompson, the chief of cardiology at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut and senior author of the study.
However, reducing or stopping your exercise regiment is not the answer; studies have been conducted on laboratory mice that show that exercise actually increases the cell’s natural ability to cleanse itself of harmful components by absorbing them into specialized molecules and turning them into a fuel source for the body’s energy production.
Learn More From this Important Study: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/14/do-statins-make-it-tough-to-exercise/
How can you protect yourself against the harmful free radicals produced by prescription drugs while still staying healthy and exercising?
There are natural alternatives for reducing cholesterol, like Red Yeast Rice, Magnesium Glycinate and Policosanol. To create a vitamin and supplement regiment, consult with your licensed health care practitioner. Taking antioxidants in supplement form can help neutralize the excess free radicals that the body cannot get rid of itself. Coenzyme Q10 is an essential antioxidant for those taking statin drugs; CoQ10 neutralizes excess oxidative stress created by the statins reaction with cholesterol molecules and also enhances and facilitates electron transport function in the heart. Other antioxidants, such as Resveratrol, have been shown to neutralize oxidative stress and maintain the youth of the body’s cells.
The cells in the body that have been damaged by oxidative stress can be repaired through the process of Lipid Replacement Therapy. LRT is the process by which healthy phospholipids in the supplement are transported through the body to replace damaged lipids in the membranes of cells and mitochondria. NT Factor is a food and food extract based formula that contains glycophospholipids, probiotics, growth media and antioxidants. The NT Factor formula, through the process of Lipid Replacement Therapy, is intended to reverse the damage done to our cells and mitochondria by oxidative stress. The NT Factor formula is a unique combination that allows the healthy phospholipids to stay intact during transport through the body; probiotics create a stable environment in the gut that allow the healthy lipids to travel through and get absorbed in the digestive tract without being degraded, growth media enhances the colonization of probiotics and antioxidants neutralize free radicals in the body before they can attack and degrade the healthy lipids. LRT using NT Factor has been used to successfully restore optimal function to cells and mitochondria; the benefits of NT Factor have been tested in number of studies and clinical trials.
Propax with NT Factor is a complete nutritional system that consists of vitamins, including a full spectrum of Bs, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, antioxidants and the NT Factor formula in one packet. The NT Factor formula is able to replace the damaged lipids in the cell and mitochondrial membranes while the rest of the Propax nutrients are supplied to your body for energy. The benefits of Propax with NT Factor has been studied over the years and has shown great results for fatigue reduction up to 40%, relief from medical treatment side effects, disease and illness and an increase in overall health. Propax Gold was formulated as an enhanced version of the original Propax formula. Propax Gold with NT Factor has all of the benefits of the original Propax, along with the antioxidants Resveratrol and Coenzyme Q10. Antioxidants are molecules that neutralize the chemical reactions produced by free radicals that damage the lipids in our cell and mitochondrial membranes and break down our bodies. CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to increase electron transport function in the heart, maintaining its ability to pump blood to disperse nutrients and oxygen to the rest of the body. Resveratrol has been shown in animal studies to protect against obesity and diabetes and has also been linked to the reduction of heart disease and inflammation.
Smart Youthful Energy contains 1,200 mg of the NT Factor lipids in a convenient 2oz shot. NT Factor lipids are expedited to the damaged cell and mitochondrial membranes through their liquid delivery system. Multiple studies have shown that fatigue is reduced on average almost 40% in just three hours; some study participants felt relief within 15 minutes and majority were experiencing higher energy levels within the first hour. Smart Youthful Energy shots are a great substitute for coffee to start your day, can be used as a mid-day boost and is a natural way to get energy and repair cell membranes before a work-out. Smart Youthful Energy does not contain herbs, caffeine or added sugar and will not give you the jitters or crash like other energy shots on the market. Youthful Energy contains the NT Factor blend of healthy lipids along with a full spectrum B-Vitamins for added energy. B Vitamins are essential to healthy cell metabolism, when the body is deficient in b vitamins the cells cannot produce and transfer an efficient amount of energy. B Vitamins are also essential for cell growth and division, especially red blood cells, the immune system, muscle tone and healthy nervous system function. B Vitamins are commonly added to energy enhancing supplements and are water soluble so you do not have to worry about them building up in your system. Youthful Energy tablets have the highest concentration of NT Factor lipids per dose, 4,000mg in 5 tablets, of any NT Factor containing product. In a recent study, a 5 tablet per day protocol reduced fatigue levels of moderate to severely fatigued participants by 36.8% in just 7 days. The B-Vitamins in the Youthful Energy formula can provide quick energy, while NT Factor lipids repair damaged cell and mitochondrial membranes therefore providing sustained relief from fatigue.
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