As you get older, this means less chance of developing heart conditions, strokes or high blood pressure. There are also profound mental benefits. Exercise provides a release for negative emotions such as frustration, anger and irritability. According to Paz Eilat, MD, an internist who practices in Southern California, exercise improves mood by producing positive biochemical changes in the body and brain. “Regular exercise reduces the amount of adrenal hormones the body releases in response to stress,” he explains. “The body releases increased levels of the ‘feel good’ brain chemical called endorphins, powerful, pain-relieving, mood-elevating neurotransmitters in the brain.” As I mentioned in the December issue of Nutricula, over the past 30 years, two of my greatest passions has been exercise and nutrition. I have competed in endurance events – close to 300 – over the past 3 decades. I’ve completed most every type of endurance event – from ultra marathons to marathons to triathlons to long distance rough water swims. There is no doubt that “the runner’s high” is the real deal. It is the result of an endorphin push in the body and is EXHILARATING! I get all fired up thinking about it. Exercise, therefore, will keep your body functioning properly and will keep you feeling relaxed and refreshed, as well as help promote deep, restful sleep (this is also key). Now, all the exercise in the world won’t do a bit of good unless you begin with a sound nutritional foundation. That means eating right and supplementing. I know you may have heard this a thousand times before. But, it’s a cold, hard fact. And did you know nutritional guidelines are constantly changing. For example, According to the www.foodpyramid.com, the “Healthy Eating Pyramid” was updated in 2008. This food pyramid was developed by the Harvard School of Public Health and is based on scientific evidence about the links between diet and health. It includes consuming appropriate amounts of fruits and vegetables; healthy fats and oils; whole grains; nuts, seeds, beans and tofu; and dairy or Vitamin D/calcium supplements. Did you know there is also an “Asian Diet Pyramid”, a “Latin American Pyramid”, a “Mediterranean Pyramid”, a “Vegan Food Pyramid” and a “Vegetarian Food Pyramid”. Choose what is appropriate for your particular situation. And I can’t emphasize enough to consider eating organically. Now, as I mentioned earlier, supplementing is also crucial to complete that “nutritional foundation”. I believe every adult on the planet should be taking the following 5 supplements for overall health and wellness which will translate into reduced stress in a stressful world: Multivitamin You really need to be vigilant about what you eat to get all the recommended daily nutrients. If you’re busy and on-the-go like most of us, this could be a challenge. In my opinion, we all need to supplement our diet to truly get what the body needs. There are 13 essential vitamins (A, C, D, E, K, B12, and the 7 B-complex vitamins) that regulate crucial body systems. We acquire some nutrients from food. However, with processed foods being so prevalent today, nutrient intake from food is becoming much less efficient. For obvious reasons, we need to avoid nutrient deficiencies. http://healthprograms2014.tumblr.com/post/70283113291/kyle-leon-scam-also-precipitate-asthma-attacks
Supplementation can reverse a wide range of maladies caused by vitamin deficiencies. Taking a multivitamin is a great start to any supplement regimen. Talk to your health care professional about which multivitamin is best for you. Fish Oil: The mainstream media has been reporting on the benefits of fish oil for years. Studies have shown that the Omega-3s found in fish oil helps prevent and fight heart disease, cancer, depression, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, ulcers, diabetes, hyperactivity and other diseases. While Omega-3s can be found in flaxseed, walnuts and a few other foods,the most beneficial form of Omega-3, containing 2 fatty acids – EPA and DHA – which are essential in preventing and fighting both physical and mental illness, can be found only in fish. Be sure to take fish oil products from companies that follow strict procedures to eliminate environmental contaminants to assure the highest purity of its fish oil supplements. “Fish oil provides a whole host of benefits that will greatly improve overall health,” says Eilat. “I recommend it to all my patients as part of a comprehensive nutritional regimen”. Probiotics They say health begins in the gut. That’s why probiotics are critical. The intestinal tract is filled with an enormous number of beneficial bacteria called probiotic bacteria. They are called probiotic bacteria because the term “probiotic” means “for life”, as opposed to the term “antibiotic” which means “against life.” The body is designed to have a symbiotic relationship with these probiotic bacteria. Probiotics help to digest food, kill harmful microorganisms and assist us in functioning properly in many ways. It is crucial to have a large population of probiotic bacteria in the digestive tract as this will promote proper digestion and keep harmful, disease-causing microorganisms at bay. If the percentage of good bacteria is too low, compared to the bad bacteria, the body will function poorly. There are many probiotic products on the market. Choose the product that best suits your specific health needs. Natural Plant Compounds CoQ10 (Ubiquinol): CoQ10 is one of those encompassing dietary supplements with both general health benefits (e.g., anti-aging, antioxidant) as well as specific health applications (e.g., cardiovascular, diabetes, etc). It is a fundamental component in energy production, immune response and protection against damage by free radicals. Co-Q10 is part of the mitochondrial electron transport system and is synthesized in all cells. It is essential to the body’s production of energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This holds special importance for the heart, which is loaded with mitochondria and has the body’s highest concentration of Co-Q10 because of the significant demands made upon it. Aging reduces access to Co-Q10. Although it is obtained from the diet (mainly from fatty fish, organ meats, and whole grains) as well as synthesized in small amounts, both of these routes decline with age. The body’s declining capacity to extract and assimilate Co-Q10 in later years plays a role in the development of various cardiovascular conditions. Ubiquinol is the reduced form of CoQ10 and the most highly absorbed. Ubiquinol is directly used in human metabolism as a lipid-soluble antioxidant. While standard CoQ10 (ubiquinone) supplements can be converted into ubiquinol in the body, this conversion can be less efficient in some individuals, based on age, genetics, blood sugar status or level of oxidative stress. Sulphoraphane: Increasingly, scientists are examining the role specific natural plant compounds (phytochemicals) may play in increasing the body’s natural defense system. In 1992, researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine identified sulforaphane, a compound that occurs naturally in broccoli. Johns Hopkins researchers believe that many phytochemicals, including sulforaphane, may help explain why diets rich in fruits and cruciferous vegetables are associated with a reduced risk of cancer. The basis for this belief is from laboratory research on animals and it is being confirmed in humans. Sulforaphane, in the form of its natural precursor, sulforaphane glucosinolate, is also found in foods such as kale and cabbage. Johns Hopkins University researchers found that young broccoli sprouts, in particular, contained high concentrations of SGS. The scientists believe that SGS boosts the body’s own antioxidant defense system. http://flavors.me/adriennamarie857
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