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Child Obesity And The Heart

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Kids are taking high blood pressure and cholesterol medication.

What’s THAT About?

The World Health Organization offers these statistics:  Globally, there are more than 1 billion overweight adults, at least 300 million of them obese.  The key causes are increased consumption of energy-dense foods high in saturated fats and sugars, and reduced physical activity.

Further commentary states:  Obesity and overweight pose a major risk for serious diet-related chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke, and certain forms of cancer. The health consequences range from increased risk of premature death, to serious chronic conditions that reduce the overall quality of life. Of special and alarming concern is the increasing incidence of child obesity.

Childhood obesity is epidemic in some areas and on the rise in others. An estimated 22 million children under five are estimated to be overweight worldwide.  According to the US Surgeon General, the number of overweight children has doubled and the number of overweight adolescents has tripled in the US since 1980 

Tripled!!

Are you as stunned by this statistic as I?

Epidemic is not a word to mess with.   The long term ramifications are costly not only fiscally, but also in loss of life – our health care system can not support this predicted level of illness, worst yet life span for this generation is predicted in early death. 
I repeat… lifespan for this generation is predicted in early death.
I can recommend healthy weight loss methods that are simple and effective.
I personally used a product-centric inch loss program.  Even in maintenance these products are useful in my or any healthy living regime.

I made changes, I didn’t do them all at once, but each layer as it unfolded created a better attitude and better eating habits.  You can too!

Losing weight is very overwhelming.  Mainstream eating has an addiction element that I feel adds to the problem, our very busy lives don’t help the situation.

If I can help you or anyone you know. Please let me know

You can be part of the outreach. Example a healthy lifestyle.  Simple things like taking walks really do make a difference. Share with those you know the success you have.Be encouraging and supportive to the youth around you, if your concerned about a particular youth who’s suffering from obesity, say something.They may not know even where to start.

Testimony: a year ago a teen I know hung with the wrong crowd, they ate lots of really awful food. Volumes of empty calories. That teen gained quite a bit of weight. This fall the teen, stopped eating the junk, added swimming, started biking to school, added veggies at lunch. Lost 20 pounds.

What are you willing to do to lose the weight?

We all know the right things to do.  Which of those things are you willing to do?

Ask your kids these same questions.

Kids don’t want to be fat.  They certainly don’t need the long term consequences.

Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally With Fish Oil

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I can lower your cholesterol naturally.

Pretty strong statement, eh?

I have worked with enough clients over the years who have followed a very specific nutritional protocol for lowering their cholesterol and can say we’ve done it time and time again.  Lowered cholesterol by 30 points in 30 days.  I feel confident enough to at least say that, when they follow the protocol – it works!!

A nutritional protocol is a recipe for health success, it combines the many nutrients we know benefit an individual at the cellular level and we use that recipe towards a specific goal – like lowering their cholesterol. Often a client will say well I’d prefer to not to take this part of the recipe.  While I can go along with that, it’s a clients choice after all, however that is not what I recommend.  To me it’s a bit like trying to make a cake without flour. If an ingredient is missing can you really expect cake?

One of the major ingredients in the lowering your cholesterol naturally protocol is fish oil.

If you are eating sardines, anchovies and mackeral regularly, then your diet provides the essential fatty acids you need. Guess what? Americans might eat 13 lbs of fish per year and mostly they are eating the wrong kinds of fish.  When was the last time you ate Mackeral?

Taking a fish oil supplement guaruntee’s a daily source of fish without going fishing and provides these remarkably fishy health benefits:

reduces triglycerides and cholesterol

raises HDL ( good cholesterol)

lowers blood pressure

reduces risk of blood clots

reduces risk of heart attack and stroke

reduces inflammation

reduces arthritis inflammation and pain

alleviates autoimmune diseases

improves eczema, colitis, arthritis, MS, psoriasis, migraines

prevents preterm deliveries and toxemia

helps support brain, eye and joint health

essential for the brain, eyes of a developing fetus

sourced from nutrition and you ( thank you )

Taking a high quality clean, ultra pure, pharmaceutical grade full spectrum fish oil assures that the above mentioned benefits are then available to the blood stream and assimilated at the cellular level, which is our ultimate goal.

Your cells need this stuff to survive, to heal, to grow.

Be reminded that all sources of fish oil are not created equal. There is growing concern that the sources of fish for fish oil supplements are tainted, after all the waters are polluted, this  pollution shows up in our fish.

Impurities and contaminants such as lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium,dioxins, and PCBs are NOT found in our product.
It’s important to source your supplements from a company who prides itself on quality control, triple – distillation for product purity and the strongest concentration of fish oil.

Our product contains a full spectrum of seven naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids EPA, DHA, ALA, and more. It also contains higher levels of EPA and DHA than leading brands. DHA is critical for brain development and function.

Your heart thanks you.


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You Can Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally

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Heart disease is still our #1 killer disease in America. Following a good prevention program of exercise, a diet high in fiber, low in fat, and keeping our cholesterol level at 180 or below, one can significantly reduce risk. Include 6 to 9 fresh vegetables (in soups and salads) every day … nature’s primary source of vitamins and minerals, especially antioxidants.  These are essential for heart health.

The following high quality nutritional supplements may also help:

Our Daily Strip: (30-day supply of 6 tablets a day)

This product provides 80 essential nutrients that support the heart, immune system, digestive tract, provide energy, and help prevent cravings … all in convenient daily snap-off, put-in-your-pocket, run-out-the-door, and away-you-go individually wrapped vitamin packs.

Multi-vitamin, multi-mineral, excellent absorption. With Iron, Without Iron, Over 50 formula available.

B vitamins have been shown to lower homocysteine in the blood stream, which may be a greater contributor to heart disease than smoking or cholesterol. In addition to Vitamin C’s antioxidant qualities, it has also been shown to reduce risks for cataracts, cancer, colds, and viruses. Our 500mg Vita-C has a unique sustained-release system based on all-natural plant gums and waxes, maintaining high levels of Vitamin C for an amazing 24 hours in the blood.

Vitamin E / Omega / Carotenoids - Several studies have indicated that Vitamin E may reduce risk of death of heart disease by a whopping 40%! Our Vita-E also contains grapeseed extract which offers additional antioxidant protection for the heart. When combined with antioxidants Vita-C and Carotenoids, the protection may be even greater. Carotenoids provide antioxidants to help prevent plaque from forming. Omega-3 fatty acids make red blood cells more slippery to reduce risk of clots.

Acidophilus and Bifidus essential flora for intestinal health. Toxins that tend to accumulate in the lower intestines adversely affect the health of the entire body … from cholesterol management (prevents reabsorption of cholesterol from lower intestines) … to candida yeast infection … to digestive disorders and allergies. Important for the brain and to reduce inflammation.

The above nutrients are all found in one daily strip.

Cholesterol retaining product A unique blend of clinically proven ingredients that can help you retain normal cholesterol levels. This proprietary blend of natural ingredients inhibits the absorption of dietary cholesterol and increases HDL (“good”) cholesterol. It does all this without interrupting production of coenzyme Q10, a nutrient important to heart health because it helps cells produce energy and, as an antioxidant, helps prevent LDL cholesterol oxidation.


**If on cholesterol lowering drug, it also critical to consider CoQ10 as the liver inhibits CoQ10 production as well as inhibits cholesterol. Another drug side effect is increased inflammation.

Omega-3 Fish Oil - Reduces 3 risk factors for heart disease; helps lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and elevated blood pressure. Also a natural anti-inflammatory.

Garlic-In addition to lowering serum cholesterol, garlic has also been shown to lower triglycerides and blood glucose in diabetics. It acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and protects the liver from toxins, kills intestinal parasites, and also is used as a treatment for colic when breast-feeding.

Weight Loss Shake or Soy Protein Shake – Isoflavones are special substances in soy that are believed to help lower cholesterol, reduce risk of breast and prostate cancer, help control PMS and menopausal symptoms, and reduce the risk of kidney and gall stones. Not all soy foods contain as high a level of isoflavones as this convenient drink mix. Non-GMO.

Fiber Cholesterol Lowering Drink Mix A unique blend of soluble fibers that can significantly help lower your blood cholesterol when combined with a low-fat diet. Unflavored.

*Do not let sit before drinking.

binds with cholesterol-rich bile acids preventing absorption into the blood, thus lowering blood cholesterol levels  clinically tested at Stanford University School of Medicine  as effective as cholesterol lowering drugs with no side effects  contains more soluble fiber than any other natural food

OR

Fiber Tablets – Will also help add needed dietary fiber. Each serving provides 3 grams of dietary fiber with just 5 calories – easy to take and simple to do what’s good for you.


Additional Nutrients to Consider:

CoQ10– Coenzyme Q10 is a natural substance produced by every cell in the body. By age 20 we have reached our maximum production and levels begin to decline. The liver is an important manufacturing site for CoQ though. Statin drugs (prescribed for cholesterol lowering) block the liver’s pathway for making this essential substance for heart health.

Our exclusive resveratrol-anti-aging product – Emerging research indicates remarkable cellular repair that occurs with anti-oxidant substances in nature called polyphenols. Very new and exciting research out of Harvard University is studying many benefits to the heart, including reduction in LDL (bad cholesterol) and increase in HDL (good cholesterol).  This remarkable product resveratrol and additional polyphenols which scientists believe greatly increase cellular longevity … and help repair components of the cell that can lead to serious diseases including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimers Disease.


Who might want to use the above products or consider a cholesterol lowering program?

People with slightly elevated cholesterol (between 200 and 240) or low HDL (below 50).

People with high cholesterol levels (above 240) and whose doctors may have recommended statin drugs: In which case, you may choose to stay on the medication and simply add the above recommendations (with consultation with your physician). When your cholesterol levels drop and you’ve made changes in your diet and exercise regimes, you and your healthcare provider may want to try removing or reducing the drug to help avoid the side effects.

People who wish to be proactive and begin heart healthy practices before cholesterol levels rise: Baby boomers. Others with family histories of heart disease.

the above suggestions written by nutritionist Barbara Lagoni – thank you!!

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