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Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 01:06 PM
Diet Herb

Besides myself, many of my friends who are on a diet herbalife program love the taste of the premium quality aloe vera juice herbalife has produced.  We all agree that the delicious citrus flavors available are highly palatable.  Of course, the great digestive benefits of aloe vera juice are especially easy to enjoy when it tastes so good!

Benefits of drinking aloe vera juice provide amino acids, minerals, vitamins and enzymes for healthy digestion.  Aloe vera juice, containing organic nutrients, promotes the body’s self cleansing and healthy elimination aiding quality digestive health.

Saturday, June 19, 2010 @ 01:06 PM
Diet Herb

Growing on a woody vine that’s native to Northern China and Eastern Russia, the schizandra chenensis berry has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its immuno-modulating properties.  Primarily presented in the form of a tea made from these dried berries, it is considered a restorative tonic with clinically documented liver protecting effects.

Known as the “five flavor berry”, it does literally contain all five of the basic flavors including bitter, spicy, salty, sour and sweet.  Primary hepatoprotective (liver protecting) and immune protecting lignans schizandrin found in the schizandra berry are potent and should not be used by women who are pregnant.

Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 01:06 PM
Diet Herb

Yep, that’s our story and we’re sticking to it!  Antarctic Neptune krill oil is believed to be even more potent in omega 3 fatty acids content than the average fish oil.  Essential fatty acids are exactly what their name says.  They are necessary for healthy life, helping the brain, cardio, prostate and more!

Since we don’t produce them in our bodies, it’s necessary to get these good fatty acids in our diet.  And, since we probably won’t get enough omega 3 from eating fish, it’s important to supplement our diet with them.  Krill oil is believed to contain highly absorbable omega 3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, requiring consumption in lesser amounts to reach an effective daily requirement.

Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 01:06 PM
Diet Herb

Supplements from fish oils are the best source of omega 3 fatty acids.  Daily consumption of omega 3 fatty acids is one of the most effective ways to help yourself stay in good shape and safeguard against a range of numerous diseases. As a preventative health measure, these supplements are a smart lifestyle choice simply because the benefits are so great.

What makes fish oils so highly recommended for your health is the DHA and EPA fatty acids contained in them.  Unlike fats in general, omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, are very healthy nutrients for the body.  A list of omega 3 benefits might include such things as blood pressure control, cancer prevention, improved joint range of motion, skin rejuvenation, benefits to the brain as well as improved vision.

You’ll want at least 250 mg DHA and 100 mg EPA on a daily basis.  So check the label for these ingredients to make sure your getting full omega 3 benefits when purchasing your dietary supplements.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 01:06 PM
Diet Herb

In the interest of good cardiovascular health, there are numerous elements to consider.  The obvious is to get the blood pumping by means of a good physical activity or exercise program.  The phrase “use it or loose it”  was never more applicable.  The lack of physical activity can lead to many health complications, including heart health complications.

So, when choosing which supplements to use for cardiovascular health, consider how you might want them to support your heart healthy physical exercise program.  Fish and krill oil with omega 3 benefits is a smart move for one thing.  And, herbalife niteworks, promoting healthy blood pressure through well toned and flexible blood vessels, will enhance the flow of blood to the heart.  This is a good choice of supplements for heart health especially because of the natural enhancement of nitric oxide production in the body.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 01:06 PM
TurboSlim

When dieting to loose weight, while you need to make sure you’re getting the proper nutrition, you will also want to keep a good physical activity program going for cardiovascular work.  If you’re calculating and controlling your calorie intake, physical activity will help you burn calories for weight loss and do wonders for your heart health!

Cardiovascular work is important for good metabolism and general wellness.  So any good, healthy circulation booster you might choose for supplementation is a good idea. As I’ve mentioned before, nitric oxide produced naturally by your body is excellent heart health support.  Also, try to find supplements that contain good omega 3 benefits for the heart!

more when next we meet!                                    TurboSlim

Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 01:06 PM
TurboSlim

Did you know the body actually produces nitric oxide? Believe it or not, the same substance that is of great importance in the chemical industry and can be an air pollutant, is also known to help your healthy heart!

Nitric Oxide is an important signaling molecule in the human body that can enhance blood flow to the heart.  It’s also been found that nitric oxide can aid the tone of blood vessels, keeping them flexible and youthful.  Obviously, taking supplements that can support the body’s natural production of nitric oxide is not only good health support, but also
supplement smart support!

more on this tomorrow….                                         TurboSlim

Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 01:06 PM
Supplement-It

Arthritic patients suffer greatly from severe joint pains. Some are even temporarily incapacitated to some extent. This is why many people take glucosamine to help relieve symptoms of arthritis. Along with chondroitin, glucosamine is one of the two most popular non-prescription treatments for this musculoskeletal problem.

Glucosamine contains a positively charged amino group at a physiological pH. It has proven to be very effective in the restoration of articular cartilage. This can also help manage arthritic pain when combined with chondroitin sulfate. Its normal dosage is 1500mg per day.

Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 01:06 PM
TurboSlim

Speaking of being disciplined about physical exercise, also makes me think about possible strains and pulls.  Especially if you’re a little older, like me, you do need to be a little careful to not overdue it.  But if you do, you should be aware of good muscle relaxers that help ease the pains of tight muscles.

Did you know that the Chinese herb, dong quai, has been used for centuries for it’s muscle relaxing and pain relieving properties?  The pain relieving qualities of dong quai, which is found in herbalife’s Tang Kuei Plus, is said to be able to relieve any pain for men or women!  For many women it is the reported must have pain killer for pms and pains associated with menstruation.  I know I’ve certainly killed some athletic pains with it and it really works.  So I do recommend it for both boys and girls!

more tomorrow….                                           TurboSlim

Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 01:06 PM
TurboSlim

If you are maintaining a good discipline of recurring physical activity to stay in shape, sometimes a good energy boost can help with the level of intensity you participate.  This, in turn, can promote better results for physical conditioning.  So, a little boost can’t hurt as long as it’s natural and healthy!

There’s a lot of energy boosters out there, so be careful about using something that’s safe.  When it comes to finding safe products to take, a good rule of thumb is to go organic or natural.  While caffeine is very popular for its energy kick, it’s been observed to not be all that good for you.  There are some other things to choose from on the market today that may be better for you.  For instance, guarana energy pills made from a type of ancient Amazonian seed is considered to be a natural way to increase your energy and mental alertness!

more tomorrow….                                       TurboSlim