Good Health
Each month is a new opportunity to connect with my Members and social network and share information about healthy living. But where do I find the content that will spark their interest? Beginning in May, each month Shaklee will have a theme around important health and nutrition topics, together with scientific information to back them up, and a focus on products that support those themes.
Shaklee is dedicating the month of May and Women’s Health Month to you and all the women in your life. Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and Women’s Health week is May 13-19, so this month is a perfect time to talk to the women who are important to you about taking steps to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases.
The top health concerns for women are overall health and wellness, bone health, immune health, breast health, heart health and physical energy. To address those concerns, you can offer the women in your life Vitalizer™ Women - smart supplementation formulated with key nutrients to support today’s busy, active woman, in one convenient daily serving. Vitalizer contains 80 bio-optimized nutrients – vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, Omega 3 fish oil and probiotics - every vitamin and mineral your body needs to support optimal health.
And, for women over 50, there’s Vitalizer Gold, which delivers all the benefits of Vitalizer Women with even more benefits for healthy aging, including 30 mg. of CoQ10, a nutrient which is vital for energy production in the heart and promoting healthy arteries.
And, for women over 50, there’s Vitalizer Gold, which delivers all the benefits of Vitalizer Women with even more benefits for healthy aging, including 30 mg. of CoQ10, a nutrient which is vital for energy production in the heart and promoting healthy arteries.
In addition to Vitalizer, you will also see OsteoMatrix® and OmegaGuard® featured throughout May in Shaklee's spotlight on women’s health. And remember, not only are Vitalizer and OmegaGuard important products for women’s health, but they also feature an additional 10% discount on AutoShip!
Vitalizer: Daily strips contain the following tablets: 2 Vita-Lea, 2 Carto-E-Omega, 1 B+ C Complex and 1 Optiflora Probiotic. Amazingly only 6 tablets in a convenient Vita-Strip provide all the following benefits:
- Economical, easy, convenient & only need to be taken once a day.
- Guaranteed delivery of 80 essential vitamins, minerals, & other nutrients ( pretty much every one that's required ).
- Delivers not just essential vitamins & minerals but also antioxidants, healthy gut microflora, Omega essential fats & much more, all at optimal levels.
- Is pure, potent, balanced, safe,& provides the best nature has to offer.
- Is as biologically beneficial to the body as possible through the use of S.M.A.R.T. technology ( the best nutrient delivery your cells could ask for ).
- Provides an excellent FOUNDATION program but additional support may be required to address individual challenges/situations or to achieve optimal health.
Be Calm & Rest Easy With Shaklee's Gentle Sleep
Complex (GSC)
Daytime anxiety and insomnia are on the rise... GSC is a healthy way to help!
We all know how important quality sleep is to our health, but most of us tend to get less of it as we grow older. Stress, lifestyle issues and the hormonal fluxes of menopause can all disrupt our sleep quality and quantity, and the effects may be more far reaching than just leaving us feeling tired. With gentle Sleep Complex you'll find your way to calmer days & restful sleep. Try GSC for relief of colic, menstrual cramps, migraine headaches, anxiety & emotional stress... even rheumatic pain. It has been used in Europe for these purposes for over 1,000 years! Shaklee's unique combination of Valerian, Passion Flower and Chamomile Flower are extracted under carefully controlled conditions to retain the contents that are naturally effective. Helps to produce a calm state of relaxation and some are now suggesting it for A.D.H.D. and A.D.D. Give it a try during the Month of May and save $1.00. If you order directly from the product website the office will send you a refund.
New research has explored the relationship between sleep and weight, and there's compelling evidence that people who don't consistently get seven to eight hours a night may be at a higher risk for weight gain. A review of the literature that focused on sleep and weight studies found a relationship between short sleep duration and increased weight over time. The relationship was strongest for children, an interesting finding in light of the childhood obesity problem in the US. The Nurses Health Study found that women who slept less than five hours a night gained more weight over a 16-year period than women who slept seven hours, and these findings weren't affected by adjustments for physical activity or dietary consumption. Although the increase was considered modest (1.14 kilogram), it's still a significant finding.
An interesting study on obesity and factors that affect weight loss followed 472 obese adults in a six-month intensive weight loss program. Part of the study tracked sleep amounts as well as stress levels (measured using a stress scale). The results of the study showed that those who had longer sleep times and lower stress levels at the beginning of the study had higher success in weight loss. People who reported sleeping between six to seven and seven to eight hours at the beginning had a greater chance of losing 4.5 kg more than the participants who slept 6 hours or less, and surprisingly, 8 hours or more.
The big question is, what causes the increase in fat gain in short sleepers? There are several theories that suggest sleep is important for normal hormonal function, and there may be a disruption in hormones that control appetite or metabolism in people who are chronically sleep deprived. There may be an association between sleep deprivation and increases in ghrelin (a hormone that increases appetite and affects fat and energy storage) that result in weight gain over time. In addition, people who are sleep deprived may misread fatigue signals as hunger or just lose their ability to control caloric intake when tired, but either way, sleep appears to affect how our bodies take in and store calories.
The key point is that sleep may be as important as diet and exercise in a weight loss program, and improving your quality and quantity of sleep could make a difference.
Daytime anxiety and insomnia are on the rise... GSC is a healthy way to help!
We all know how important quality sleep is to our health, but most of us tend to get less of it as we grow older. Stress, lifestyle issues and the hormonal fluxes of menopause can all disrupt our sleep quality and quantity, and the effects may be more far reaching than just leaving us feeling tired. With gentle Sleep Complex you'll find your way to calmer days & restful sleep. Try GSC for relief of colic, menstrual cramps, migraine headaches, anxiety & emotional stress... even rheumatic pain. It has been used in Europe for these purposes for over 1,000 years! Shaklee's unique combination of Valerian, Passion Flower and Chamomile Flower are extracted under carefully controlled conditions to retain the contents that are naturally effective. Helps to produce a calm state of relaxation and some are now suggesting it for A.D.H.D. and A.D.D. Give it a try during the Month of May and save $1.00. If you order directly from the product website the office will send you a refund.
New research has explored the relationship between sleep and weight, and there's compelling evidence that people who don't consistently get seven to eight hours a night may be at a higher risk for weight gain. A review of the literature that focused on sleep and weight studies found a relationship between short sleep duration and increased weight over time. The relationship was strongest for children, an interesting finding in light of the childhood obesity problem in the US. The Nurses Health Study found that women who slept less than five hours a night gained more weight over a 16-year period than women who slept seven hours, and these findings weren't affected by adjustments for physical activity or dietary consumption. Although the increase was considered modest (1.14 kilogram), it's still a significant finding.
An interesting study on obesity and factors that affect weight loss followed 472 obese adults in a six-month intensive weight loss program. Part of the study tracked sleep amounts as well as stress levels (measured using a stress scale). The results of the study showed that those who had longer sleep times and lower stress levels at the beginning of the study had higher success in weight loss. People who reported sleeping between six to seven and seven to eight hours at the beginning had a greater chance of losing 4.5 kg more than the participants who slept 6 hours or less, and surprisingly, 8 hours or more.
The big question is, what causes the increase in fat gain in short sleepers? There are several theories that suggest sleep is important for normal hormonal function, and there may be a disruption in hormones that control appetite or metabolism in people who are chronically sleep deprived. There may be an association between sleep deprivation and increases in ghrelin (a hormone that increases appetite and affects fat and energy storage) that result in weight gain over time. In addition, people who are sleep deprived may misread fatigue signals as hunger or just lose their ability to control caloric intake when tired, but either way, sleep appears to affect how our bodies take in and store calories.
The key point is that sleep may be as important as diet and exercise in a weight loss program, and improving your quality and quantity of sleep could make a difference.
There are few things as gratifying as a good night’s sleep. Waking refreshed and ready for the world is a great feeling and a great way to stay healthy. Getting enough sleep is imperative to your healthy lifestyle. In fact, chronic sleep deprivation has some very serious health consequences, including:
- An increased chance of heart disease
- More severe symptoms for those with diabetes
- Difficulty losing weight
- A compromised immune system
If you have trouble sleeping, watching TV, eating a big meal late in the evening or taking your worries to bed may be the source of your sleep strife. Here are some easy ways to prepare your body for a good night’s rest:
- Set a bedtime, to get your body “used to” falling asleep at a certain time.
- Avoid alcohol, caffeine and heavy, spicy or sugary foods 4-6 hours before going to bed to help your body get to sleep and stay asleep.
- Exercise regularly, but not within 2 hours of your bedtime.
- Create a sleep environment that is quiet and dark, has comfortable bedding, is a good temperature for sleeping and establish a “sleep only” rule in bed so that your body associates the bed with sleep.
- Develop a pre-sleep ritual that includes relaxing activities (reading, turning off all electronics, taking a bath, deep breathing) and leaving your daily worries behind you.How many hours of sleep do you get each night? Do you have any tricks to get more sleep? Email me or comment at the end of this post!Have a wonderful, relaxing weekend! Happy Mother's day to all and enjoy your special day!Wishing you health and wellness from the inside out,LisaProfessional Wellness CoachLQ WELLNESSp: 973-383-0955e: lisaquinnwc@embarqmail.comproduct website: healthnetwk.myshaklee.com
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