Vitamin D influences over 200 genes!!! In recent years Vitamin D has emerged as the Super Star in the vitamin world! Vitamin D is one of the major factors in optimum health and cancer prevention!!!
Latest research also shows incredible benefits in the elderly, preventing heart disease and diabetes!!!
For greatest benefits, get outside today and also supplement with D3!!!
I’m excited to announce my newest wellness endeavor: I’m going cruising aboard the Jillian Michaels Ultimate Wellness Cruise! Sailing from Miami to the Caribbean October 21st through the 25th, this will be a wellness vacation that will help with the transformation into the new you.
In addition to leading group workouts onboard, I will doing intense and fun beach workouts. While onboard, you’ll be able to gain knowledge from other health and wellness experts, including Dr. Katja Van Herle, Jo Ann McKarus, Paige Padgett, and fitness instructors Jeanette Jenkins, Steve Lee, Basheerah Ahmad, Madelene Karlsson, and Heidi Rhoades. Oh, and Jillian will also be there?
With all of the encouragement and expertise on board, you’ll have the tools you need to transform, while on a vacation that will change your life. Join me as I embark on this amazing journey with picturesque destinations, a healthy nightlife, the greatest wellness experts in the field, and the opportunity to take charge of your own life!!!
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Ok, if you think this looks life threatening, try not moving at all!!! New research shows that even light or moderate exercise can substantially reduce your risk of early death!!!
Walk, ride a bike, do something! Although more physical activity is better, the benefits of even minimal amounts of exercise are still greater than none at all!!!
Here’s more great reasons to get your zzzz’s! Research shows that staying up late, (upsetting the body’s internal clock) might come with serious consequences for lipid metabolism!!! This is associated to your circadian rhythm being thrown off which results in high triglycerides (fatty acids in the blood), a risk factor for heart disease!!!
So it’s not just about getting your 7-8 hours of sleep but also when you get them that counts!!!
L-arginine is an amino acid with many heart health benefits including health blood pressure!!! L-arginine is known to help with endothelial health for vascular function which leads to cardiovascular health.
L-arginine can be found in walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews and peanuts, among many others…
A recent study has revealed that peaches and plums have an amazing ability to fight breast cancer. Extracts found in commercial varieties of peaches and plums have been shown to kill breast cancer cells while not harming normal cells. Scientists identified two phenolic compounds within the Rich Lady peach and Black Splendor plum that are responsible for killing the cancer cells. Stone fruits such as peaches and plums have especially high levels of phenols
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Latest studies reveal Resveratrol to contain anti-inflammatory benefits!!!
“Resveratrol has been shown to exert an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative stress effect in vitro and in animal models,” Husam Ghanim, PhD.
Resveratrol actions are thought to be mediated by increased expression of sirtuin-1 (SIRT-1), a gene associated with longevity.
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition recently suggested that “sleep restriction may be one of the environmental factors that contributes to the obesity epidemic.” Their study showed that normal-weight individuals consumed several hundred extra calories a day when they had gotten just 4 hours of sleep compared to a full eight hours.
In addition, cortisol (stress hormone) rises with lack of sleep and growth hormone (youth hormone) declines!!!
Yes! Sleep is an important factor in overall wellness!!!
Studies have shown that compounds in chocolate known as flavanols may decrease blood pressure. “Flavanols have been shown to increase the formation of endothelial nitric oxide, which promotes vasodilation and consequently may lower blood pressure!!!
Try 22 Days Nut Butter Buddha bars which are made with organic vegan dark chocolate in perfect harmony with other heart healthy ingredients!!!
The summer heat is upon us and also time to pay extra attention to staying hydrated. Dehydration can take place quickly and can be dangerous, even fatal. It occurs when too much water is lost from the body, not enough is taken in, or both. We lose water are through breathing out (this is one of the reasons to drink continuously while flying), sweating and urinating.
Some of the signs of dehydration can include a dry mouth, less sweating, muscle cramps, palpitations, dark yellow urine, lightheadedness (especially when standing), nausea and vomiting. Confusion, weakness and even loss of consciousness can occur when dehydration is severe.
Small frequent amounts of oral fluid replacement are recommended for any signs of dehydration. Clear fluid options may include water, fruit juices and electrolyte-containing replacement fluids like Pedialyte or Gatorade. The average adult needs 2 to 3 liters of fluids a day; if dehydrated, more may be needed. For severe symptoms, including confusion, lethargy or coma, it is advisable to go to the emergency room or call 911.
Try to prevent dehydration by not planning outdoor activities during the hottest times of the day, usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. While outdoors, find shaded areas as frequently as possible and wear weather appropriate clothing for maximum cooling. Hydrate often, every 15 minutes of exercise.
Inversions (headstands) positively influence four major systems in the body: cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, and endocrine.
Inversions reverse the action of gravity on the body; instead of everything being pulled towards the feet, the orientation shifts towards the head. Some of the benefits include improved health, reduced anxiety and stress and increased self-confidence. They also increase mental power, concentration and stimulate the chakras.
This particular pose (shown left) also strengthens the low back, core and increases flexibility of the hamstrings… Give it a try!!!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program announced Monday that it has reached a settlement agreement with the Organic Crop Improvement Association prohibiting the organization from operating in China.
