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Your Pregnancy Benefits From Fish Oil.

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95% of Americans are deficient in essential fatty acids.  That is a staggering statistic.

Your pregnancy benefits greatly from Fish Oil.

Omega-3′s are hugely important for baby’s brain and visual development.

Supplementing EPA/DHA is necessary since our dietary sources are limited.  Eat any sardines lately??

Breast-fed babies of mothers who supplemented with Omega-3’s, years later scored higher on standardized tests of reading, visual interpretation, nonverbal skills and math.  Researchers found that boys with ADHD have significantly lower levels of both EPA and DHA than those without the disorder.

Mayo Clinic investigators state: “The mental apparatus of the coming generation is developed in (the womb) and the time to begin supplementation is actually before conception.”

A normal brain cannot be made without an adequate supply of omega-3 fatty acids and there may be no later opportunity to repair the effects of an Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency once the nervous system is formed.

It’s important for mom to continue supplementing after delivery to reduce postpartum depression.

Continue supplementing with Omega-3 during breast-feeding or add one capsule to the day’s supply of formula.

Add to baby’s food and give one to baby to chew when teeth appear.

Fish oil is anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory.

Reduces the occurrence of ear infections, colds and viruses.

Choose a quality and clean source of Fish Oil

the above information was sourced from: Barb Lagoni – nutritionist


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Which Nutrients Benefit The Heart?

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Which Nutrients Benefit Your Heart?

The classic hallmark card holiday brings to mind an idealized from the heart mind set. It’s easy to buy chocolates and roses. Yet perhaps not so easy to address the actual physical health of your very own heart. If you have family history with heart disease then your heart is genetically predisposed to heart concerns. I can offer information about long term heart prevention strategies that potentially keep you off medications or naturally shift heart heart health challenges like high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Multi/Vitamin/Mineral SupplementIndependent clinical research concludes the completeness and bioavailability of this multiple vitamin. Shortage of levels of basic nutrients will put blood lipids out of balance. Also available w/o Iron and a superb over age 50 formula Multi-for seniors

Soy Protein A Complete, low fat, low calorie protein drink mix that stabilizes blood sugarsoy rebuild cells and hormones. Isoflavones are the special substances in soy that help lower cholesterol, reduce risk of cancer, help control PMS and menopausal symptoms and reduce the risk of kidney and gallstones. Our Soy Protein has been proven effective as reported in the Arteriosclerosis Journal of Medicine. The New England Journal of Medicine states 38 studies showing soy itself lowers cholesterol by 12 to 13% and 11.5% is LDL (bad) cholesterol.

Acidophilus/Bifidus Friendly bacteria supports the growth of health microflora naturally found in the colon. Our product delivers a guaranteed 500 million live bifidus and acidophilus to the lower intestine. Acidopholus/ Bifidus lowers cholesterol in three ways:

1. Limits cholesterol production in the liver;

2. A healthy acid environment the probiodics converts cholesterol into a form the body cannot absorb;

3. Probiotics consume the cholesterol (like pac-man) and cholesterol is eliminated.

Fiber Our unique blend of four types of soluble fibers can significantly help you lower your blood cholesterol when combined with a low-fat diet. It is easy to add to your soy protein shake. Our Fiber has been clinically tested and proven at Stanford University School of Medicine. Two studies were reported in the American Journal of Cardiology that our Fiber lowered total cholesterol in just 4 weeks, by 15%; LDL (bad cholesterol) lowered by 22% and HDL (good cholesterol) stayed the same. For each 1% drop in total cholesterol you reduce your heart attack risk by 2%. This 15% decrease means that heart attack risk has been reduced by 30%. To get the amount of fiber in one serving of our Fiber, one would need to consume 20 slices of whole wheat bread or 6 apples or 3 ½ bowls of oatmeal. Get results with no side effects as found with  medications.

Essential Fatty Acids Reduces 3 risk factors for heart disease: reduces clots in blood vessels; lowers triglycerides and raises HDL (good cholesterol). Omega-3 fatty acids like those in cold water fish and EPA, play a role in the formation of prostaglandins, which are hormone like substances which regulate blood clotting, inflammation and normalize blood pressure. EPA is nature’s Teflon because it makes arterial walls more slippery and red blood cells more flexible, thus improves blood flow. Easier blood flow means the heart doesn’t have to pump as hard to move blood. That translates to lower blood pressure. Lecithin may also be added to the program when dealing with stubborn high cholesterol levels, as it emulsifies fat.

B Complex Why do people with low cholesterol levels have heart attacks? The natural by-products of metabolism called homocysteine are collecting in the arteries. High levels of homocysteines, as reported by the New England Journal of Medicine creates a 30 times greater chance of heart attack no matter what cholesterol levels are. B vitamins especially folic acid, B6, and B12  totally protect you from high homocysteine levels. 90% of Americans are deficient in B complex. Stress, sugar and processed foods rob the body of B vitamins.

The B Vitamin niacin is one of the oldest & most effective treatments for high cholesterol. However it is best taken as a B-complex to prevent “niacin flush”. Niacin is also needed for proper circulation, healthy skin & nervous system, and the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and in the production of hydrochloric acid for the digestive system.

Vita-E Heart disease risk factors are reduced by 30 to 40% when taking 400IU of Vitamin E. This study was done with 87,000 nurses and 35,000 physicians. One would have to consume 4 pints of peanut butter a day to get 400IU of vitamin E. Our Vitamin E, selenium and grapeseed extract deliver potent antioxidant protection from free radical cell damage. By preventing the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and by protecting arterial walls, vitamin E is an important factor in promoting hearth health and in maintaining a normal cardiovascular system.

Our Calcium product Studies show that calcium and magnesium help balance the delicate ratio of minerals in our cells that affect blood pressure and the proper function of the heart. Cal-Mag also promotes the mineralizing of the skeleton system thus preventing osteoporosis.

Vita C Tufts University reports higher vitamin C levels relates to higher HDL levels. Vitamin C enhances the oxygen supply to the blood stream. It also protects supports the collagen of the cell. Our Vita-C contains the entire vitamin C complex (bioflavonoids etc) and is gently released continuously over a 24 hour period.

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

CoQ10 At least 35 controlled clinical trials in Japan, Europe and the U.S. have demonstrated the benefit of CoQ10 therapy in congestive heart failure, angina and ischemic heart disease, and myocardial infarction. CoQ10 levels in heart tissue decline disproportionately with age. At age 20, the heart has a higher CoQ10 level than other major organs. At age 80 this is no longer true, with heart levels cut by more than half. CoQ10 pioneer Karl Folkers (1985), in agreement with earlier Japanese studies, found lower CoQ10 levels in patients with more severe heart disease and showed that CoQ10 supplements significantly raised blood and heart tissue levels of CoQ10 in these patients.

Cholesterol medications deplete CoQ10.

FYI — Our Co-enzyme Q10 is up to 500% more bio-available than dry powder products, up to 333% more bio-available than soft gels


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Benefits Of Essential Fatty Acids

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Health Benefits of Essential Fatty Acids

I share this information constantly. Quality sources of Essential Fatty Acids really do provide the amazing benefits mentioned below.

EPA

An Omega-3 essential fatty acid found in cold water fish

  • Makes platelets less sticky so they are less prone to form clots
  • Improves blood flow by preventing the restriction of blood vessels
  • Studies show that EPA can dramatically decrease blood levels of triglycerides and cholesterol
  • Lowers blood pressure, if high
  • Decreases the bad LDL cholesterol
  • Increases the good HDL cholesterol
  • Studies show a decrease in pain and stiffness in people with arthritis who supplement with EPA.
  • Improves circulation to the extremities
  • Helps prevent eczema and psoriasis
  • Helps reduce migraine headaches

GLA Plus

Derived from borage seed oil, GLA is used to form prostaglandins, which regulate many important body processes

  • Dramatically reduces premenopausal symptoms including bloating, breast tenderness, irritability, depression & aggressive behavior
  • Greatly improves sexual hormonal response & sexual interest
  • Reduces menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, vaginal dryness & mood swings
  • Has been used successfully to help with fertility problems
  • Increases metabolic rate without dieting & therefore increases weight loss
  • Helps prevent hair loss
  • Greatly improves the condition of hair, skin and nails
  • Significantly improves the itchy rashes associated with eczema & psoriasis
  • Notably improves the symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia and lupus
  • Studies show dramatic improvements in hyperactivity & ADD with GLA supplementation.
  • Helps lower high blood pressure, high blood levels of cholesterol & Triglycerides
  • Improves dry eye syndrome & atrophy of the salivary ducts

WHAT ABOUT LECITHIN?

Lecithin also contains essential fatty acids.  Soybean lecithin contains 57% linolenic acid (which is converted into GLA) and 9% linolenic acid (which is converted into EPA).  However, the lecithin from most other oils contains only linolenic acid.

LECITHIN

  • Contains choline which helps the body to utilize fats and cholesterol properly and is involved with the transmission of messages in the brain and nervous system
  • Helps keep cholesterol from depositing in arterial linings.
  • Prevents and dissolves gallstones and kidney stones as a result of its emulsifying action on fatty substances
  • Is an important component of bile, where its main function is to emulsify—break into small droplets—food fats, thus making digestion of fats easier
  • Critical for the liver’s role in detoxification, i.e., getting the toxins & poisons out of our bodies
  • Helps with memory and learning since lecithin is an integral component of the myelin sheath, which surrounds the nerves in the brain.  It allows nerve impulses to flow smoothly
  • Helpful in weight loss because it draws fat and cholesterol into the bloodstream where it can be burned.

Sourced from Gemma Gorham, M.P.H. brochure about essential fatty acids – 1996

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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