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Matt McAsey a graduate of Kansas State University majoring in Kinesiology (the study of human movement). US Navy veteran with 6 months on a boat. Passion for fitness and keeping a healthy physique and decided to build a career sharing with others my passion and wealth of health knowledge. Since finishing kinesiology degree at K State, I'm a Sports Specialist, Coordinate Special Events/ Triathelons, Swim meets etc. Manage Sporting complex and skating rink. I have a passion for helping others with their fitness and training goals using un-conventional methods.
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1. Save the Date! Feb.14th-Valentines Day A message from... Cindy McAsey
Join us for this Special Webinar Series starting on a Very Special Day... Valentines!!!
Dealing with people is probably the biggest problem you face, especially if you are in business. Yes,
and that is also true if you are a housewife, architect or engineer.
You can for example, hire technical ability in engineering, accountancy, architecture or any other profession at nominal salaries. But the person who has technical knowledge plus the ability to express ideas, to assume leadership, and to arouse enthusiasm among
peoplethat person is headed for higher earning power.
EIGHT THINGS THIS WEBINAR SERIES WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE
1. Get out of a mental rut, think new thoughts, acquire new visions, discover new ambitions.
2. Make friends quickly and easily.
3. Increase your popularity.
4. Win people to your way of thinking.
5. Increase your influence, your prestige, your ability to get things done.
6. Handle complaints, avoid arguments, keep your human contacts smooth and pleasant.
7. Become a better speaker, a more entertaining conversationalist.
8. Arouse enthusiasm among your associates.
This Topic has done all these things for more than ten million people in thirty-six languages. Folks like Warren Buffett says it's the absolute best way to increase you income by 50%. Take a minute and Save the Date on Valentines Day.
Cindy McAsey Barefoot in the Garden 888-272-6701 P.S. Watch as the hearts unfold via our facebook community. I just know I'll have a hard time keeping this all in til Valentines Day.
Join us for this Special Webinar Series starting on a Very Special Day... Valentines!!!
This series has been developed based on a survey of folks just like you and I.
On this survey there was 156 questions asked.. such as, What is your business or profession? Your education? How do you spend your spare time? What is your income? Your Hobbies? Your ambitions? Your Problems? What subjects are you most interested in studying? And so on.
That survey revealed health is the prime interest and their second interest is people and get along with people; how make people like you; and how to win others to your way of thinking.
Many of you know I've become somewhat of an expert on healthy living and lifestyle, I've written so much content on health it will make your head spin.
Here's the deal this special Webinar series is all about their SECOND interest. So as my research continued I ran across a video featuring Warren Buffett where he gives his wise words of successful wisdom called,
"How to increase your income by 50%".
His words spoke to my heart & soul and I knew this was it. I've put together a series based on people, communication, Internet, influence, and leadership. OMG I get excited just thinking about it!
I'll share more soon, I just wanted you to set aside 30 minutes to join me on Valentines Day.
Cindy McAsey Barefoot in the Garden 888-272-6701 P.S. I know I'll have a hard time keeping this all in til Valentines Day. Tidbits like a ___ cookie will be shared on our Facebook page... just saying.
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3. It's what you Do that Makes a Difference A message from... Cindy McAseyMost of us are alike in our Dreams. Most of us are alike in the promises we make. What sets us apart and makes each of us different is what we do.
Last week I was visiting with my Mom, she was sharing with me how her railroad retirement (much like Social Security for retired railroad workers and their families) didn't go up this year. According to the letter that she received their was no cost of living increase like they generally get on an annual basis. She said to me, "How can that be look at the price of gas from last year to this year." We had a long talk about the state of the economy today, I shared with her stories I had heard of folks loosing their disability. Folks getting hit with tax bills unexpectedly for small enough amounts it's not worth hiring someone to fight it so they just pay it or have it garnished from their bonus check.
George Washington once said, "Where are the men of abilities why do they not come forth and save this country."
Whether you want to admit it or not our country needs us the small business owner. It's the small business owner that has the ability to pull the country out of the mess we're in. It's what you do that makes a difference.
Teddy Roosevelt once said, "Its not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whos face is marred by dust, sweat and blood; who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again; who knows great enthusiasm, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly; so his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat."
Albert Einstein wrote 240 papers.. most were never referenced.
Thomas Edison filed 1039 patents.. we all relate the name "Edison" with the light bulb, but what else? Its the quantity that leads to the quality... It's what you DO that makes a difference!
If you show what you've got to enough people you will get results.
Taking Fitness to Another Level
June is a special month for men because Fathers Day is June 15th, and June 21st marks the official start of summer. In honor of fathers and summer, mens fitness is the focus of this Health Sciences Bulletin. Indeed, everyone - and especially all men - should make a special effort to improve summertime fitness by making healthy lifestyle choices, eating a balanced diet, supplementing wisely, and of course, exercising daily.
Taking advantage of these tips, adapted from the American Heart Association, can help you build a successful fitness program:
If youre overweight, been sedentary for a long time, or have a chronic health problem, see your doctor for a medical evaluation before beginning a physical activity program.
Choose activities that are fun, not exhausting. Add variety. Develop a repertoire of several activities that you can enjoy so exercise never seems boring or routine.
Wear comfortable, properly fitted footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather and the activity.
Find a convenient time and place to do activities. Try to make it a habit, but be flexible. Use music to keep yourself entertained.
Surround yourself with supportive people. Share your activity time with others.
Don't overdo it. Slowly increase the duration and intensity of your activities as you become more fit, and over time, work up to exercising for 30-60 minutes.
New Study Shows Post-Exercise Protein Increases Muscle Mass and Strength
A new research study showing the benefits of ingesting protein after a workout for increasing muscle mass and strength was published in the May 2008 issue of Fitness Management, a publication (www.fitnessmanagement.com) for the fitness industry. Study authors Wayne L. Westcott, PhD, William F Martin, PhD, Rita La Rosa Loud, and Susan Stoddard conducted the research at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, MA. The following is a study summary and the published manuscript will be available shortly on the Shaklee MD Resources website.
Background of the Study
In the last decade, significant research has been published relative to protein supplementation, recovery from exercise, and muscle development. Shaklees clinical research demonstrated that a protein-carbohydrate complex consumed immediately after exercise enhanced recovery from exercise when compared to consuming carbohydrate alone. More recent work has shown significantly greater gains in muscle mass and strength when protein is ingested immediately following resistance exercise.
After age 35, adults may lose 3-8 percent of their muscle mass per decade. Evidence suggests that an average muscle loss of 5 pounds per decade is associated with a 3-percent per decade reduction in resting metabolism which can predispose individuals to a dramatic increase in body fat. So it makes sense that strength training programs might be an important factor in weight management. In fact, Dr. Westcotts previous research has demonstrated the ability of previously sedentary adults to gain muscle and elevate resting metabolic rate which could result in the ability to expend an additional 100 calories per day in a 175 lb individual!
Study Design
This study was undertaken to examine the effects of a 23-week moderate strength training program, with and without the supplemental protein, on body composition in a group of 68 adults. Average age was 59 years and exercise frequency was 2 to 3 days per week. The exercise protocol was adapted from the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines and included standard use of 11 weight training machines with appropriate increases in exercise resistance and post-exercise stretches. Subjects also performed 20 minutes of endurance exercise.
All participants performed the same exercise program in the research facility under close supervision. Forty-six subjects completed the 23-week program; Twenty-four participants consumed the protein drink (Cinch Shake, Shaklee Corp., Pleasanton, CA) following their training session and 22 did not consume the drink, nor did they receive a placebo control. The drink was prepared by mixing 1.5 servings in water and provided approximately 270 calories, 4.5g fat, 35g carbohydrate, and 24g protein. No reasons were reported for the 22 subjects that dropped out of the study.
Study Results
After 23 weeks of moderate training, all 46 subjects showed significant improvements in body composition, including a 4.7 pound gain in lean muscle weight and 7.0 pound loss in fat weight Subjects ingesting the post-exercise Shake increased lean weight by 5.5 pounds and decreased fat weight by 9.0 pounds; a 14.5-pound improvement in body composition. Those not receiving the supplemental Shake increased lean weight by 3.9 pounds and decreased fat weight by 4.9 pounds; an 8.8-pound improvement in body composition. As shown in Figure 1, participants consuming the post-exercise protein shake added 1.6 pounds more lean weight and lost 4.1 pounds more fat weight than the no-supplement subjects.
Discussion
This study confirms the impact of a fitness program for improving body composition and anthropometric measurements. Therefore, it appears that previously sedentary adults can attain significant and consistent muscle gains and fat losses over the first 6 months of a standard exercise program.
Another finding was the greater body composition improvement seen in the participants who consumed the protein drink immediately after their workout. Subjects who consumed the post-exercise shake gained about 25 percent more lean weight and lost 50 percent more body fat. This observation reconfirms the finding that supplying the body with extra protein and carbohydrate following a combined strength/endurance exercise session promotes addition of lean tissue and loss of body fat. At present, its thought that protein ingestion post-exercise increases the rate of muscle proteins synthesis, which increases the amount of muscle over time.
Practical Application
This study confirms that a standard exercise program is effective for increasing lean mass and decreasing fat mass. But its even more interesting that consuming a post-exercise protein drink promoted favorable body composition changes (increased lean weight and decreased fat weight) associated with the standard strength/endurance exercise program.
So men, take advantage of the study findings to help improve your fitness level this summer. Make strength and endurance exercise part of your regular routine, and enjoy a protein-carbohydrate shake immediately after exercise for faster recovery, to help build and maintain muscle mass, and to decrease fat mass .and Take you Shaklee Supplements!
6. MGM Supplement on Risks for Heart Disease Matt McAsey Virtually all Americans either have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, are overweight, smoke or exercise too little, the team led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.
"Unfortunately, the limited strides that were made toward this goal during the 1970s and 1980s were eroded by the increases in excess weight, diabetes and hypertension during more recent decades," the CDC's Dr. Earl Ford, who led the study, said in a statement.
Ford's team looked at four national studies covering tens of thousands of Americans aged 25 to 74.
Only 10 percent had low risk scores in all five categories, they reported in the journal Circulation.
"Until the early 90s, we were moving in a positive direction, but then it took a turn and we're headed in a negative direction," said Ford.
"When you look at the individual factors, tobacco use is still headed in the right direction and so are cholesterol levels, although that has leveled off. The problem is that blood pressure, BMI (body mass index, a measure of obesity) and diabetes are all headed in the wrong direction."
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States and many other countries. (Reuters September 14, 2009) What are the major risk factors you can modify, treat or control by changing your lifestyle or taking medicine?
* Tobacco smoke — Smokers' risk of developing coronary heart disease is 2–4 times that of nonsmokers. Cigarette smoking is a powerful independent risk factor for sudden cardiac death in patients with coronary heart disease; smokers have about twice the risk of nonsmokers. Cigarette smoking also acts with other risk factors to greatly increase the risk for coronary heart disease. People who smoke cigars or pipes seem to have a higher risk of death from coronary heart disease (and possibly stroke) but their risk isn't as great as cigarette smokers'. Exposure to other people's smoke increases the risk of heart disease even for nonsmokers.
* High blood cholesterol — As blood cholesterol rises, so does risk of coronary heart disease. When other risk factors (such as high blood pressure and tobacco smoke) are present, this risk increases even more. A person's cholesterol level is also affected by age, sex, heredity and diet.
* High blood pressure — High blood pressure increases the heart's workload, causing the heart to thicken and become stiffer. It also increases your risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and congestive heart failure. When high blood pressure exists with obesity, smoking, high blood cholesterol levels or diabetes, the risk of heart attack or stroke increases several times.
* Physical inactivity — An inactive lifestyle is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Regular, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity helps prevent heart and blood vessel disease. The more vigorous the activity, the greater your benefits. However, even moderate-intensity activities help if done regularly and long term. Physical activity can help control blood cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, as well as help lower blood pressure in some people.
* Obesity and overweight — People who have excess body fat — especially if a lot of it is at the waist — are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke even if they have no other risk factors. Excess weight increases the heart's work. It also raises blood pressure and blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and lowers HDL ("good") cholesterol levels. It can also make diabetes more likely to develop. Many obese and overweight people may have difficulty losing weight. But by losing even as few as 10 pounds, you can lower your heart disease risk.
* Diabetes mellitus — Diabetes seriously increases your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Even when glucose (blood sugar) levels are under control, diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, but the risks are even greater if blood sugar is not well controlled. About three-quarters of people with diabetes die of some form of heart or blood vessel disease. If you have diabetes, it's extremely important to work with your healthcare provider to manage it and control any other risk factors you can.
What other factors contribute to heart disease risk?
* Individual response to stress may be a contributing factor. Some scientists have noted a relationship between coronary heart disease risk and stress in a person's life, their health behaviors and socioeconomic status. These factors may affect established risk factors. For example, people under stress may overeat, start smoking or smoke more than they otherwise would.
* Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure, cause heart failure and lead to stroke. It can contribute to high triglycerides, cancer and other diseases, and produce irregular heartbeats. It contributes to obesity, alcoholism, suicide and accidents.
The risk of heart disease in people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol (an average of one drink for women or two drinks for men per day) is lower than in nondrinkers. One drink is defined as 1-1/2 fluid ounces (fl oz) of 80-proof spirits (such as bourbon, Scotch, vodka, gin, etc.), 1 fl oz of 100-proof spirits, 4 fl oz of wine or 12 fl oz of beer. It's not recommended that nondrinkers start using alcohol or that drinkers increase the amount they drink.
Taking Shaklee supplements is a great way to get your health back on track. Just a basic Vitalizer pack and Shaklee's patented Vivix, has proven health benefits. Shaklee also has one of the best healthy weight loss tools on the market, Cinch. The Cinch plan is a tasty, yet proven way to shed those unwanted pounds while staying healthy.
A message from... Matt McAsey- Corporate Wellness Consultant
It happens to everyone.--- You wake up in the morning, and your neck or back is just killing you. I know the feeling, and I have been told that is probably due to stress, lack of sleep, or just a lack of nutrition.
Stress is a constant in whatever lifestyle choice we lead. Some are high stress, some are low. My point is that stress is usually a variable that we just except and deal with. However, sometimes stress does effect our rest. For example, how many of us have had some expected event at work or in our life keep us up the night prior. No matter how hard we try, you just can't stop thinking about it.
Some of us might break down and take addictive over the counter sleep aids, or even just take a immune system diminishing dose of night time cold and flu medicine to take some of the edge off.
Well, I have a natural solution for you. Gentle Sleep Complex is a supplement with a natural blend of herbs that will do the job safely. It contains a complementary blend of herbs - Valerian, chamomile, and passion flower - that promotes calm and restful sleep. For centuries these herbs have been used safely for occasional sleeplessness.
A message from... Matt McAsey- Corporate Wellness Consultant
I attended a training two weeks ago. It was supposed to be a leadership training that is to sharpen my leadership skills. But, in the class the instructor spoke about stresses of any and all jobs and the choices you have.
For example, lets say that you have a boss or a supervisor that is very forceful, direct, tends not to listen, and you just really don't like working for. Every morning you dread getting out of bed and going to work to put up with the same old thing.
Sound familiar--
Believe it or not, you make that choice to put up with all the grief that your job may give you. There are so many opportunities out there, especially with the Internet. Now, I don't think it is right to just quit your job cold turkey and then try and start your own cash generating business. It does take some planning. Hopefully you can find time after your daily dreadful job to work on your own business. That's what I do...
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Mark Twain
A message from... Matt McAsey- Corporate Wellness Consultant
Sometimes while I'm at work I notice that I seem to remember more details than other around me. That is almost funny, because I was never the type of person that could just sit through a class and absorb everything. I used to spend hours studying for finals or a mid-term exam.
For the last six to eight months I have been taking MGM Supplements Memory Optimizer. It really does seem to work. At work I catch the small details that can make a complex task easy. For example, the other day some co-workers and myself had to attend a class on a particular computer program. I had played around a little bit with the program, but really not that much compared to some of my other coworkers. When the class was over and we were back in the office, I was bombarded with questions like "do you remember how to do this" or "how do I get to this screen." It was really then, when I noticed that the memory optimizer must really be doing something.
When I saw this video all I could think of is how wonderful it is to be vibrant and healthy like the dancers in this video. Nothing is more important than your health.
Many times our mind plays an important role in our health.
A perfect example of this is Fred who went in for a routine exam. Now Fred is 75 years young and has never been sick a day in his life, but due to constant nagging from his wife who may as well live in the doctors office he went.
When routine blood work came back with a elevated PSA that's when all havoc broke loose. The doctor recommended he go in for a bioposy and his wife insisted too. Unfortunately the local hospital running the test couldn't get Fred in right away.
The earliest possible appointment wasn't for 6 weeks. Fred went home and started worrying what the biopsy would show. He went from an active 75 yr old who was an active gardener, to basically and feeble old man would could barely get up to sit in front of the television. When the day of the biopsy rolled around Fred looked like someone had just handed him a death warrant.
Fortunately Fred came through the biopsy surgery OK, but you could tell he still had the worry deep down of what test results would show. When test came back normal it was like Fred had gotten a new lease on life. He got home put his work clothes on and got busy living life again. I don't know how many folks have gone through what Fred did, but I do know it doesn't have to be like this.
Just recently New England Journal of Medicine concluded that screening for prostate cancer has little or no effect in prolonging mens lives, and the risks posed by unnecessary treatment may outweigh the benefits of early detection. Imagine that!
In conclusion I encourage you to surround yourself with what makes you happy in life....
Such as this video that makes you feel like dancing too.
Don't ignore your health but feed your body with nutrients proven to support long term health... Such as Vitalizer
A message from... Cindy McAsey- Mom w/family and a farm full of animals ~ chasing em til I am 90
Ten Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
In 2008, an estimated 1.5 million people in the United States were diagnosed with cancer, including over 700,000 new cases in men and nearly the same number of new cases in women. There were also over 650,000 cancer deaths last year, which ranks cancer second only to heart disease as a leading cause of death
Cancer is caused by changes in genes that control the growth and death of cells. The disease develops when cells continue to grow and divide instead of dying off when they get older as they would normally do. As cancer cells multiply, they can damage nearby tissues and can also spread to other parts of the body and develop into new tumors. While improvements in detection, diagnosis, and treatment have increased the survival rate for many types of cancer, we also encourage doing all you can do to prevent the disease as a core strategy of your prescription for optimal health.
With prevention in mind, here are 10 things we can all do to reduce the risk of developing cancer:
1. Avoid tobacco products and second-hand smoke
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States for both men and women. Ironically, it?s also the most preventable type of cancer. Some 87-percent of lung cancer deaths are attributable to exposure to tobacco smoke including roughly 3,000 deaths each year in non-smokers due to second-hand smoke. Of the 45 million Americans who still smoke in 2007, 30-percent of male and 21-percent of female high school students reported using some form of tobacco in the prior month. If you smoke, take the necessary steps to quit for the health of you and your loved ones.
2. Achieve and maintain a healthy weight
Being overweight increases your chance of developing certain types of cancer, including cancer of the esophagus, colon and rectum, and pancreas. Obesity also increases the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women by roughly 50-percent, and endometrial cancer by about three fold. And carrying too much extra body weight is believed to account for up to 30-percent of kidney cancers in both men and women. Make smart food choices, control portion sizes, and fill up on fruits and vegetables to help manage your healthy weight and reduce your risk of cancer.
3. Get moving
The American Cancer Society recommends regular exercise as a way to prevent cancer. Regular exercise burns calories and can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight. Pick something that gets and keeps you moving like walking, hiking, cycling, swimming, team sports, and even dancing. Consider biking or walking to work, or take a walk during your lunch break. Be sure to gradually work up to 30-45 minutes of exercise a day for five or more days per week.
4. Eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Fruits and vegetables are naturally rich in dietary antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and a whole family of carotenoids that may help to protect your healthy genes from oxidative damage. Recent research suggests that eating tomatoes may help to protect against developing prostate cancer, while eating cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts may help to protect against bladder cancer. Fruits and vegetables are also rich in fiber which can speed the transit of food through the digestive system and may reduce the absorption of cancer-causing chemicals. So eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables may be the best way to ensure broad spectrum protection.
5. Fresh is best
Until about 20 years ago, stomach cancer was the most common cancer worldwide, perhaps due to cultural preferences for eating large amounts of salt-preserved foods such as cured meats and pickled vegetables. This finding underscores the point that when it comes to eating most foods, it?s generally best to eat fresh rather than salted, cured, or pickled. In general, the less processed the food, the healthier it will be for you.
6. Limit alcohol intake
Excess alcohol consumption is associated with increased risks of cancers of the oral cavity, throat, voice box, esophagus, liver, breast, and possibly the colon and rectum. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in women, and aside from carrying too much body weight, alcohol intake is the only other established risk factor for this disease. It?s recommended that men who drink alcohol should limit their intake to no more than 2 drinks per day, while women should limit their intake to no more than 1 drink daily.
7. Practice sun safety and check for changes in your skin
Ultraviolet radiation from the sun is damaging to your skin. The genetic damage it can cause to skin cells can lead to skin cancer, a disease that is increasingly common, especially among young people. Be aware that the sun?s peak time is between 10 am and 3 pm and that sunlight exposure can be intensified by up to 50-percent when reflected from sand, water, snow, ice, and concrete. When outdoors, cover up exposed areas and wear sun screen with an SPF of 15 or more. Know your skin and be aware of the location, size, and shape of moles and skin spots, and report any changes promptly to your physician.
8. Reduce your exposure to potential carcinogens
There are many substances in the environment with the potential to put you at higher risk for developing cancer. On the job, minimize your exposure to fumes, dust, solvents, and chemicals. Try to reduce your everyday exposure to potentially-toxic environmental chemicals in the home and?
Dust and vacuum regularly to rid your home of toxins attracted to dust
Open windows and use fresh air to freshen and minimize indoor pollution
Filter your drinking water to remove pollutants
Switch to green cleaning products that are safe but still powerful
9. Know your family history and get screened
Some 5-10-percent of cancers are due to a genetic predisposition to cancer. Family history is a risk factor for common types of cancer including breast, ovarian, colon, and prostate cancer. If you have a family history of cancer your physician may recommend genetic testing to see if you have the type of gene that can increase your chance of developing cancer. For individuals with an average risk of cancer, the following cancer screening guidelines are recommended:
Breast cancer: Women should begin yearly mammograms at age 40 and conduct regular breast self exams starting in the 20?s. Colon and rectal cancer: Men and women should have one or more screening tests including a colonoscopy starting at age 50. Cervical cancer: All women should begin cervical cancer screening no later than 21 years of age. Prostate cancer: Men should have the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal examination annually beginning at age 50.
10. Choose your dietary supplements wisely
Whether it's vitamin D, folic acid, calcium, the antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and the carotenoids, fiber, or emerging phytochemicals, nutrition surveys have made it clear that your diet is unlikely to be providing all the essential nutrients and other dietary factors you need to be at your healthiest. And dietary supplement studies have yielded compelling evidence that supplements can help to reduce the chance of developing cancer in undernourished individuals.
Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington published a study in Nutrition and Cancer; 1. that evaluated the association between dietary and supplemental zinc and prostate cancer in 35,242 men participating in the VITAL cohort, a study specifically designed to evaluate the impact of dietary supplements on cancer risk. In this study, long-term supplemental zinc intake was in fact associated with reduced risk of clinically relevant advanced disease.
And as reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine; 2. National Cancer Institute researchers found that among postmenopausal women, the greater their total calcium intake from dietary supplements and food up to about 1,300 mg per day, the lower was their risk of developing cancer. For men and women, a diet rich in calcium from supplements and food was associated with a lower risk of developing cancers of the digestive system such as colon cancer. These findings are consistent with randomized clinical trials which have shown that calcium supplementation reduces the recurrence of colon polyps, which are precursors to colon cancer.
Clearly, dietary supplements play a key role in making up the nutrient shortfalls in your diet, and they provide a means of achieving optimal nutrient levels needed to achieve and maintain the best of health.
1. Zinc intake from supplements and diet and prostate cancer. Gonzalez A, Peters U, Lampe JW, White E. Nutr Cancer. 2009;61(2):206-15
2. Dairy food, calcium, and risk of cancer in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study. Park Y, Leitzmann MF, Subar AF, Hollenbeck A, Schatzkin A. Arch Intern Med. 2009169(4):391-401
A message from... Cindy McAsey- Mom w/family and a farm full of animals ~ chasing em til I am 90
People are told a variety of things by health care professionals regarding the color of their urine, and sometimes the messages are contradictory .
Which of the statements below are true?
Statement #1: if your urine is yellow it is concentrated and you need to drink more water
Statement #2: if your urine is yellow it is a good thing and an indicator of good vitamin B intake
Statement #3: you should have clear urine at all times which indicates you are drinking enough water
Statement #4: if you drink ½ ounce of water per pound of body weight DAILY. you can watch your urine and use it as an indicator of how many water soluble B vitamins you need each day (this will vary dependant on your stress load)
Let's clear up the CONFUSION:
Statement #1: TRUE if you do not drink enough water daily, your urine will be concentrated and will be yellow. The formula for water intake is ½ ounce of water per pound of body weight DAILY (more is required for people who perspire heavily (athletes, people who work in "hot" environments, etc.)
Statement #2: TRUE your urine should be yellow 24 hours a day even when the individual is drinking the appropriate amount of water daily
Statement #3: FALSE you never want clear urine. It should be yellow at all times, especially when you are drinking adequate water daily
Statement #4: TRUE the urine is the perfect monitor to determine how much B Complex you should consume daily.
Explanation: Since B Vitamins are water soluble they do not store in the body. Any excess will spill into the urine. You want to see the EVIDENCE of spill-over 24 hours a day. B vitamins are nicknamed "happy vitamins" or "stress vitamins" and are used daily to:
feed the central nervous system
manufacture hormones
regulate homocysteine levels in the blood
You want EVIDENCE 24 hours a day that your level of B vitamins are 100% to maintain proper balance in all of the above functions. Even a slight deficiency will create PROBLEMS. Therefore, an informed health care professional will tell you to watch for true EVIDENCE of adequate B vitamins drink adequate water daily and maintain yellow urine 24 hours a day. (Urine should be a bright yellow the color of a typical HB lead pencil.)
Many people ask isn't yellow urine an evidence of waste? The answer is NO. If your urine is not yellow, you have NO IDEA what your level of B vitamins are. they could be 25% or 60% or 90%. With no evidence of overflow, you have no idea. Since the use of B vitamins varies drastically each day based on stress (emotional, physical & chemical), how much sleep you?ve had, your dietary intake, etc., and since only a slight deficiency can cause metabolic &chemistry imbalances in the body, you always want clear evidence of slight overflow.
Here's an analogy
If you went to bed and were given a narrow blanket to cover just the top of the body, but not wide enough to drape over your sides, you would still be cold. Why Of course, you would be exposed to cold air on your sides, so therefore you want a wide blanket that overflows on the sides. Is this overflow a "waste" ? of course not... it PROTECTS you from the cold. Use the same thoughts regarding the overflow of B vitamins in your urine. An overflow is an indication that you are PROTECTED from deficiencies.
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A message from... Cindy McAsey-Mom with 2 kids, a husband, and a farm full of animals ~ chasing em til I'm 90
Acute inflammation is characterized by the redness, heat, swelling, and pain that is the immune systems normal response to infection or injury. Immune cells congregate at the site so that they can overwhelm and dispose of infectious organisms or debris from injury. Thus healing takes place. But theres another kind of inflammationlow-grade, chronic, and "systemic." Its been getting a lot of attention lately.
Why it may be dangerous
The reason you hear so much about this kind of inflammation is that it may underlie a kind of "unified field" explanation of disease. That is, some researchers now believe that low-grade inflammation is associated with everything from heart disease and diabetes to Alzheimers and arthritis, and may even be the cause of most chronic diseases. This is not an entirely new theory. Inflammation was implicated in cancer many years ago.
There is an easy way to test for inflammation, since it can prompt the liver to produce a protein in the blood known as C-reactive protein (CRP). Elevated levels of CRP often accompany or signal an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. This may help explain why many people who get heart attacks have normal blood cholesterol levels and no other identifiable risk factors. Scientists have been searching for the missing pieces of this puzzle, and inflammation might be one of them. It might even be the most important piece.
We do know a lot about heart disease and its risk factors. High levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol and low levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol are well-known risk factors, along with smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, family history, and being sedentary.
How to "tamp down" inflammation
The same steps that help prevent cardiovascular disease may reduce chronic inflammation:
Eat a moderate amount of fish. The omega-3 fats in fish can reduce inflammation. The American Heart Association encourages people with heart disease to consume 1 gram of omega-3s a day from fish or supplements. Omega-3s may also help reduce the inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Be sure to add Shaklee OmegaGuard to your supplement regimen.
Dont smoke; avoid inhaling other peoples smoke.
Talk to your doctor about low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke.
Control your blood pressure with diet, exercise, and medication (if needed). This will reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. It may also lower your CRP level.
If you are overweight, weight loss should also reduce inflammation and the risk of chronic disease. Obese people tend to have high CRP. Check out our Safe Natural Weight Loss System
It isnt certain that aerobic exercise reduces inflammation, but it might. Physically fit people tend to have lower CRP.
Discover what C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels were in long time users of Shaklee Supplements
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