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Energy: Are You Tired of Being Tired??

2/24/2013

 
Are you finding that you are running out of energy by the end of the day?  I like to ask my clients this question ~ on a scale of 1 to 10, where is your energy level (1 being too pooped to participate and 10 being ~ oh yeah baby, bring it on!)?  Many people answer this question with 5 or lower.  If you are also one of the many people who are finding they just don't have the get up and go that they would like, here is some information to hopefully help you get your Energy levels back up and have you raring to go! : )
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What Causes Fatigue & Energy Loss

  • low or fluctuating blood sugar (eating fast food and processed food)
  • nutritional deficiency
  • lack of exercise... resulting in lack of oxygen
  • carrying extra pounds (this is tiring & hard on joints)
  • insufficient sleep (hard to navigate the day)
  • stress
  • depression & mental overload
  • illness (& being on medications)
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Foods that Zap Energy

  • Refined Carbohydrates - white flour, sugar, treats
  • Fried & Fatty Foods
  • Caffeine drinks
  • Juices, Fruit Drinks and Pop
  • Alcohol
  • Processed Foods ~ white bread, packaged foods, pastries, crackers
  • Foods you are allergic/sensative to (get tested if you feel you are allergic to a food)


Energy ~ The Natural Way

  • fresh vegetables ~ 6 - 9 per day
  • fruits ~ 2 - 3 per day
  • nuts
  • chia seeds
  • berries
  • beans & legumes
  • pure water
  • fish ( the Omega's help with brain function and gives you a boost!)

Also:
  1. Get 8 - 12 hours of sleep (depending on age)
  2. Exercise ~ get moving ~ after just taking a 10-minute walk every day, you will feel revved up for 2 hours according to a study in Personality and Social Psychology.
  3. Laugh!  ~ A good laugh raises your blood pressure and boosts heart rate, too, which can pump you up when you’re feeling sluggish, says Robert R. Provine, PhD, author of Laughter.
  4. Have the colour red around you ~ Seeing the fiery color makes your muscles move faster and work harder, giving you a burst of energy when you need it most, according to University of Rochester research.
  5. Maintain a Healthy Weight ~ being overweight drains energy from you and puts strain on your joints, bones and ligaments.  

Products to consider that Shaklee Provides to help with Energy:

  • Shaklee180 Program
  • B-Complex
  • Vitalizer
  • Shaklee180 Smoothies/Energizing Soy
  • Vivix
  • CorEnergy
Add These for Extra Ooomph:
  • Energy Tea
  • Energy Chews
  • Performance Hydrating Drink

Secrets to a Healthy Heart

2/13/2013

 
February is Heart Health Month, and Heart Health is very important to me ~ my Dad passed away 3 years ago this coming summer with a massive heart attack.  It was a shock to my whole family, as dad was never sick and had no other symptoms (that we were aware of) to indicate that a Heart Attack was going to happen to him...  My goal is to help educate others so that they can have a preventative approach to their Heart Health.

Did you know?
  • Cardiovascular (Heart) Disease is the #2 Killer in Canada (Cancer is #1)?
  • 9 in 10 Canadians (90%) have at least 1 risk factor for heart disease?

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Risk Factors for Heart Disease

  • smoking
  • alcohol
  • diabetes
  • physical inactivity
  • obesity
  • high blood pressure
  • high blood cholesterol

Symptoms of Heart Attack in Men

  • chest pain or when combined with:
  •  sweating
  • shortness of breath
  • nausea, vomiting
  • pain that spreads from chest to neck, jaw, arms
  • dizziness, lightheadedness
  • fast irregular heart beat
  • loss of consciousness


Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women

  • often less specific
  • fatigue
  • trouble sleeping
  • anxiety
  • difficulty breathing
  • indigestion


One more common symptom of a Heart Attack in both men and women is...
Sudden Death
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Healthy Heart Program:

Lifestyle Recommendations: 
Eat a heart healthy diet: 
Filled with lots of vegetables (aim for 6-9 servings/day) and some fruit (2-3/day), reduce bad fats, increase soluble fibre (ex. oatmeal, cabbage, apples), reduce inflammatory proteins and replace with non-inflammatory protein - Raw Soy Protein Powder. 
Also:
Increase water intake

1 teaspoon of turmeric daily
Exercise


Recommended Supplements:
  • Anti-oxidants...  in the diet and also Vitalizer (great basic preventative program)
  • Omega 3 Fatty Acids... in diet, Vitalizer, Omega Guard for added protection
  • CoEnzyme Q10 to prevent congestive heart failure, particularly if on statins
  • Vivix to do just about everything else that's good for your heart
  • A healthy weight with Shaklee180 Weight Loss Plan
  • For extra protection consider adding Cholesterol Reduction Complex (with plant sterols and stanols), Flax Seed Oil, Garlic
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