Vitamin D Deficiency, a Growing Global Problem?

I've been doing my own research on the effects of vitamin deficiency and I've come to the same conclusion as other researchers. Some of the research shows that vitamin D helps metabolize calcium in the body and prevent diseases such as osteoporosis. With that said, there is now new information which indicates that there are several areas around the world at risk for vitamin D deficiency along with related complications.

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has created another report which says there are several factors that lead to "widespread deficiency and subsequent problems with bone health."

"Vitamin D is mainly produced in the skin upon exposure to sunlight, and, to a lesser extent, is derived from nutritional sources. It plays an important role, through its influence on calcium levels, in the maintenance of organ systems, and is needed for normal bone mineralization and growth. Suboptimal levels of vitamin D may lead to increased risk of osteoporosis and hip fracture and, in severe cases, to the development of rickets, a softening of bones in children that can lead to skeletal fractures and deformity." [1]

"Osteoporosis, which literally means 'porous bone', is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced. As the bones become more porous and fragile, the risk of fracture is greatly increased. The loss of bone occurs 'silently' and progressively. Often there are no symptoms until the first fracture occurs." [2]

According to the report, "urbanization means fewer individuals spend time outside and soak up vitamin D from sunshine, while females in many countries in the Middle East or South Asia dress in restrictive clothing that prevents their skin from absorbing any sun."

An inadequate diet can also cause deficiencies of the vitamin, especially if the individuals have little or no access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

It's been noted that a "lack of vitamin D can cause brittle bones, put women and the elderly at a higher risk of osteoporosis and even cause rickets in younger children."

One way to ensure that individuals maintain adequate levels is to take a nutritional supplement with at least 50nmol/L of vitamin D each day. TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D meets those requirements and more.

According to TriVita, "the key to bone health is calcium and vitamin D. These are the two essential ingredients that will help you maintain the strength of your skeletal system, ensure regular cellular activity, proper cardiac function, and preserve the health of other vital body systems."

TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D provides, five forms of chelated calcium, over 20 bone-fortifying vitamins and minerals, 100% RDI of Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc and Vitamin D, and Chlorophyll-coated tablets that protect valuable nutrients, time-releasing optimal absorption. TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D is also absorbable so you can get the nutrition you need for healthier bones.

To learn more about TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D, go to TriVita Products and click on the Vitamin D link.

Jeffrey Sloe
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Sources
[1] www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=281
[2] http://www.iofbonehealth.org/patients-public/about-osteoporosis/what-is-osteoporosis.html

 

Weigth Loss Diets

Desperate to lose Weight

Should low-carb, high fat diets be considered "fad diets"? A Comment by Mann and Nye published in the Lancet simply assumes that these diets don’t have any scientific credibility, but we’ve seen a number of important studies in major publications, including recent trials in the NEJM by Shai et al and in JAMA, by Gardner et al, to suggest that these diets are very far from being dismissed as mere fads. In fact, there’s plenty of evidence to suggest that they should be taken very seriously indeed. (In fact, as any expert will reluctantly concede, there’s almost no good randomised, controlled data to conclusively demonstrate that any diet is better than any other.)

It’s important that real fads be exposed for what they truly are, but it’s equally important that genuine alternative hypotheses don’t get branded as marginal simply because they don’t conform to conventional wisdom.

Decide for yourself. Read the Lancet comment here or the press release below.

Here is the Lancet press release:

FAD DIETS IN SWEDEN, OF ALL PLACES

Nutrition experts have expressed their surprise over the involvement of Sweden in a controversy regarding promotion of low carbohydrate high fat (LCHF) diets in the country. The issues are discussed in a Comment published in this week’s edition of The Lancet, written by Dr Jim Mann and Dr Edwin R Nye, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Many ‘fad’ diets have been publicised in recent years, including the ultra-low carbohydrate Atkins diet. Other comparable LCHF diets have also been credited with significant weight loss without obvious adverse effects. The authors say: "Most authorities have argued against prescription of LCHF diets and such messages have not been incorporated into dietary guidelines for populations and people with diabetes. However, recent experiences in Sweden show the potential of committed adherents, supported by a potentially misguided mass media, to influence officialdom to an extent that might adversely influence national public health and the health of individuals."

The controversy began in 2007 when two dietitians suggested to Sweden’s National Board of Health and Welfare that LCHF dietary advice recommended to diabetic patients by general practitioner Dr Annika Dahlqvist was not compatible with either scientific evidence or accepted practice. However, Dahlqvist was exonerated after a report by diabetologist Dr Christian Berne, who said there was some scientific basis for offering LCHF diets, with a number of caveats—including the absence of long-term studies and the need for patient monitoring (including measurement of lipids). Dahlqvist’s exoneration resulted in headlines suggesting an about-turn by the Board, and Dahlqvist herself suggested that her diet was appropriate not only for people with diabetes but also for the whole population for better health and weight control.

Another facet to the story then emerged. An expert group, part of the Board, had been due to publish a report on nutritional recommendations for people with diabetes. But two of the experts on the panel were removed by the newly appointed Director-General—who considered their links to the food industry via the Swedish Nutrition Foundation might represent a conflict of interest. The Foundation receives food industry funding—but via expert scientists provides independent advice to industry. The two scientists involved—Bengt Vessby and Nils-Georg Asp, are internationally respected, and their dismissal caused outrage in the rest of the Board and the scientific community. The expert group began work in September 2008, but in the meantime the authors say that ‘misguided enthusiasm and reporting appear to have triumphed over expert opinion’. Aftonbladet, the country’s largest newspaper, has published details of high fat/low carbohydrate principle.

An anonymous letter, quoting Dahlqvist’s blogs, has been sent to all schools, preschools, and daycare centres in the country, advocating this dietary approach to ‘save our children’s brains’. The authors say: “Despite the National Food Administration of Sweden having published a list of 72 articles which suggest that high fat diets are detrimental compared with eight articles suggesting that they are not, enthusiasm for high-fat diets persists. One of Dahlqvist’s popular books on the subject of high-fat diets has been number one on the non-fiction bestseller list in Sweden.”

The authors believe it likely the Swedish public will interpret the sequence of events as another example of experts failing to agree, and that they will conclude there is no case for making dietary changes associated with clinical and public health benefit (i.e., to lower-fat diets). They say: “It is also ironic that this debate should have occurred in a country which helped to pioneer cardiac rehabilitation and preventive cardiology, and one of the few to report a decline in the rates of childhood obesity.”

They conclude: “There are some lessons here for international agencies, professional organisations, and governmental and regulatory bodies. Perhaps one of the most important is the need for internationally accepted criteria for evidence-based nutrition guidelines as there are for evidence-based medicine.”

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Weigth Loss

Desperate to lose Weight

What if someone told you they were going on a lima bean diet? Or suggested that you could lose 20 pounds in a day? Sound absurd? True, these diets don’t exist, but they are no more ridiculous than some of the fad diets that have come and gone. Not only are fad diets ineffective, but they can also be dangerous. Losing weight the healthy way is the best way to take it off – and keep it off.

Recognizing a fad diet
The tried-and-true way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume. You can do this in a healthy way, but it will take time and effort. Diets that sound too good to be true... are. Watch for these fad diet red flags:

A quick fix: Promises of quick weight loss – and large amounts of it – are sure signs of a fad diet. You might lose weight at the beginning, but it likely won’t last – and losing weight too quickly may increase your risk of gallstones. Experts suggest losing no more than ½ to 2 pounds per week for safe and lasting weight loss.

Severe calorie restriction: While you must burn more calories than you eat to lose weight, extreme calorie restriction can be dangerous, and is another hallmark of fad diets. You can reduce your caloric intake, but you should only reduce it to a healthy level. Less than 800 calories per day can result in heart rhythm abnormalities. One pound of fat contains 3,500 calories; by reducing your weekly intake by 3,500 calories, you can lose one pound per week. You can also burn part of the 3,500 calories through exercise.

Removal of a food group or eating only one type of food: Although removing sugar and processed foods from your diet is a great idea, removing an entire food group, or only eating one type of food is a bad idea – one that is commonly advocated by fad diets. Without a balanced diet, you will not get the nutrients you need for optimal health. Plus, it’s easier to stick with a diet plan that includes a variety of foods to choose from.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases recommends a healthy eating plan that:

Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products

Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts

Is low in saturated fats, trans fat, cholesterol, salt (sodium) and added sugars

Slow and steady works in weight loss You may have heard the expression that slow and steady wins the race. That certainly applies to weight loss. Remember, losing ½ to 2 pounds per week is the healthiest and most effective way to take weight off and keep it off.

TriVita’s Leanology® Smart Weight Loss System can help! Fat-burning capsules, delicious shakes for low-calorie meal substitution, and tasty chews for snack replacement and appetite control are all designed for slow, steady – and effective – weight loss. Plus, be sure to incorporate these healthy tips into your weight loss plan:

Exercise at least 30 minutes most days of the week (An essential part of your weight loss program! See Breaking Down Exercise Barriers)

Eat moderate portions – use smaller plates and bowls and don’t go back for seconds

Keep a regular eating schedule and don’t skip meals

Include a variety of foods in your diet

Don’t buy junk food; stick to the outer perimeter of the store, where you’ll find the healthiest food

Avoid soda and baked goods

Eat whole foods; avoid processed

Grill, steam and bake rather than fry foods

Eat slowly; put your fork down between bites

Check your progress on the Body Mass Index (BMI) chart Click here for a selection of calculators

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How Can Nopalea Help You ?

Natural Pain Relief and Home Business Success

How can Nopalea help you?

The breakthrough in wellness – and income potential – that has everyone talking!

As more people experience the astonishing benefits of Nopalea™ , the word is spreading fast: This wellness drink is truly a breakthrough. That’s because Nopalea helps the body experience an optimal state of wellness in these important ways:

• Relieving pain
• Improving breathing
• Reducing swelling in joints,muscles and organs
• Normalizing high blood pressure

As a direct result, Nopalea may also help your body feel more energized.

Inflammation: a danger to health

Inflammation is much more than a swollen ankle or a painful toe: it’s becoming more and more recognized as a factor in serious health conditions. As noted in a TIME magazine cover feature, inflammation is linked with heart attacks, Alzheimer’s disease and other major health issues. While our bodies use inflammation as a natural defense against toxins in our everyday world, too much inflammation can clearly cause problems. In the illustration at right, you can see some of the many places in the body that can be affected.

How inflammation and Nopalea can affect your cellular health

Delicious Nopalea is rich in antioxidants called Betalains, which have been scientifically-proven to help the body achieve these benefits:

• Reduce inflammation
• Detoxify
• Achieve optimal cellular health
• Protect against premature aging

Share the great news, Earn extra income,

People everywhere are experiencing the wellness benefits of Nopalea. Why not join them and have your own Nopalea experience? You can share not only the wellness, but also the income opportunity of Nopalea through the Share and Earn Program. It’s TriVita’s pioneering business model that rewards you for sharing Nopalea with others. You get the chance to share products you believe in, and at the same time work with a mission-driven organization that’s now celebrating 10 years of wellness.

For more details on how Nopalea can help you, visit sonoranbloom.net.

Visit time.com and put “THE SECRET KILLER” in their search box on the home page to find and read the archived article from 2004. See what they were saying five years ago about the surprising links between inflammation and diseases. Plus, what you can do to help fight it!

If you are interested to know more about Sonoran Bloom Nopalea either to use the product for natural pain relief or build a home based business please Click Here to contact me and I will send you a free sample.

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Increased Flexibility

As you age, your muscles naturally lose strength and size and can become less supple and stiffer. This can affect the range of movement around your joints, which may lead to stiffness in the muscles and joints. It's this loss of tissue elasticity that can cause muscles and joints to tighten up.

One of the main reasons muscles lose their natural suppleness and flexibility and can become prone to tears, aches, and pains is inactivity. If the situation is not remedied in time, loss of flexibility could lead to permanent changes in posture and normal muscle function. Therefore, it's important to maintain muscle flexibility as a component of your overall fitness.

What is flexibility? Flexibility can be described as the ability of your joints and body parts to execute their full range of motion. Flexibility is required in all your day-to-day activities such as bending, walking, lifting, etc. Being flexible allows your muscles to remain mobile. However, like most things, flexibility decreases with age. That's why I consider it very important to include flexibility exercises in your daily workout regimen.

Keeping the muscles in your body supple and flexible is only one part of the flexibilty equasion. Sometimes it's our joints that are stiff or sore that causes us to lose motion. Our joints require hydration in order to stay flexible, strong and pliable. The cartilage in our joints stretches every time we move-when a joint is properly hydrated, it will stretch without tearing.

TriVita has developed a product, Optima Flex™, to help individuals maintain their flexibility, and keep the joints hydrated. The key ingredient in Optima Flex™ to supplement the joints is cetyl myristoleate.

Cetyl Myristoleate has been reported to act as a lubricant for the joints and muscles, help in the building of cartilage, and helps your body reduce inflammation. It is an expensive, rare ingredient but one that has shown in studies to have impressive results in protecting the joints and lowering the possibility for future damage.

Optima Flex™ also has other ingredients to help keep joints healthy and mobile. Hyaluronic acid can help reduce friction in joint cartilage, and glucosamine and MSM have been shown in studies to work together to help reduce joint problems.

There are many golfers, tennis players, runners, and average people using Optima Flex™ on a daily basis. If you feel you're losing movement or are not as flexible as you once were, give TriVita's Optima Flex™ a try.

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Additional Information on Optima Flex

The above information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

 

Natural Pain Relief and Home Business Success

Natural Pain Relief and Home Business Success

 

You’ve heard it by now...Nopalea™ is the latest and greatest breakthrough in wellness drinks! But how much do you know about it? And more importantly, what can it do for you? Others are reaping the benefits of this astonishing product. Find out how it can change your life for the better.

Here are the top 10 reasons to love Nopalea:

1. Helps your body relieve pain.
   Testimonials for Nopalea have been pouring in, and people are raving about this product’s amazing pain-reduction benefits. As Nopalea works to help your body reduce inflammation, it also helps your body relieve the pain associated with swelling.
2. The incredible antioxidant power.
   Betalains are powerful antioxidants that help to reduce inflammation in the body. There are a total of 24 Betalains in nature that help the body in various ways; each one completes a particular health need by supplying specific structure and function to human cells. A few Betalains can be found in limited vegetables and desert fruit, but the Nopal cactus fruit of the Sonoran Desert is the only fruit to contain all 24 Betalains. Each bottle of Nopalea brims with the health benefits of these Betalains.
3. Helps your body with inflammation.
   If inflammation is the problem, Nopalea is the solution. Let’s face it, whether you can feel it or not, your body fights inflammation on a daily basis. This is because the human body is constantly under the assault of toxins. These toxins exist in the air we breathe, the food we eat, even the water we drink. And when toxins penetrate the body, inflammation occurs in response. Too much inflammation is dangerous and can lead to debilitating illnesses. Nopalea helps your body reduce this inflammation and helps detoxify your system.
4. Helps your body relieve breathing difficulties.
   Many breathing difficulties associated with allergies or asthma are the result of inflammation around the bronchial tubes. Nopalea can help your body reduce this inflammation, allowing the bronchial tubes to stay mucus-free.
5. The taste.
   A drink that is great for you oftentimes tastes awful. But Nopalea has an incredibly delicious and unique taste. It’s hard to believe something this tasty is actually great for you.
6. No added sugar.
   Nopalea is sweetened with a natural form of sugar. It contains Agave nectar, which is 40% sweeter than sugar. This lends a nice honey-like taste and makes this wellness drink ideal for diabetics, or those who are trying to lose weight.
7. Energizes your life.
   When you get rid of the toxins in your body and you take care of yourself, you begin to feel a sense of energy and vitality coming back into your life. Nopalea can give you a sensational feeling of health and energy as it works to help your body reduce inflammation, detoxify and protect your cells.
8. Protects against premature aging.
   There are many things that contribute to premature aging, including excess exposure to the sun, a poor diet, stress and inactivity. The most common contributors, however, are inflammation, muscle and joint pain and poor circulation. Since Nopalea targets inflammation, aids detoxification and optimises cellular health, it can help slow down the process of premature aging.
9. Exclusivity.
   Nopalea – there’s really nothing on the market like it. With the benefits of the Nopal cactus fruit of the Sonoran Desert, no other wellness drink compares to its incredible power and taste.
10. The opportunity.
    Nopalea brings with it an incredible Share and Earn opportunity that can help you pursue your most desired life purposes. When you share Nopalea, you have the opportunity to spread wellness to others. If others purchase Nopalea, you will enjoy generous financial rewards. Sharing Nopalea can create a steady stream of income for you and your family that can help you reach your short-term or long-term goals.

If you are interested to know more about Sonoran Bloom Nopalea either to use the product for natural pain relief or build a home based business please Click Here .

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Sonoran Bloom Nopalea

A new American Heart Association scientific statement which provides specific guidance on limiting the consumption of added sugars and provides information about the relationship between excess sugar intake and metabolic abnormalities, adverse health conditions and shortfalls in essential nutrients, says that "most women should consume no more than 100 calories (about 25 grams) of added sugars per day."

High intake of added sugars, as opposed to naturally occurring sugars, is implicated in the rise in obesity. It’s also associated with increased risks for high blood pressure, high triglyceride levels, other risk factors for heart disease and stroke, and inflammation (a marker for heart disease), according to the statement’s lead author Rachel K. Johnson, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D., associate provost and professor of nutrition at the University of Vermont in Burlington.

Added sugars are sugars and syrups added to foods during processing or preparation and sugars and syrups added at the table. "Sugar has no nutritional value other than to provide calories," Johnson said. "Consuming foods and beverages with excessive amounts of added sugars displaces more nutritious foods and beverages for many people." [1]

A new American Heart Association scientific statement which provides specific guidance on limiting the consumption of added sugars and provides information about the relationship between excess sugar intake and metabolic abnormalities, adverse health conditions and shortfalls in essential nutrients, says that "most women should consume no more than 100 calories (about 25 grams) of added sugars per day." [1]

I understand the importance of watching your sugar intake; however, it's the association of high sugar intake to inflammation that caught my attention. It's common knowledge, and something that every human being should be aware of, that inflammation is "a marker for heart disease."

Inflammation is defined as a localized reaction of tissue to irritation, injury, or infection. Symptoms of inflammation include pain, swelling, red coloration to the area, and sometimes loss of movement or function. Although we commonly think of inflammation as the painful component of arthritis, inflammation is also a component of chronic diseases such as heart disease and strokes.

One of the best ways to fight inflammation is to prevent it. I know that may not always be easy to do; however, there is a product on the market that specifically "targets signs of inflammation in your body and reduces them quickly." [2] And that product is TriVita's Sonoran Bloom Nopalea™

Nopalea's betalains and other anti-inflammatory ingredients work directly on the fluid surrounding your cells. There, they draw off the toxins and excess water to reduce inflammation and rebalance the cellular environment. Yes folks, this is what I consider preventative medicine at the cellular level.

Sonoran Bloom Nopalea™ is not made from Mangosteen or Acai. And from the research I've done, Nopalea™ is a much more effective fruit than the aforementioned fruits. To learn more or to try Sonoran Bloom Nopalea™ click on the following link, Sonoran Bloom Nopalea™.

Yes, we have to watch our sugar intake, but remember, "If inflammation is the problem, Nopalea™ is the solution!"

Jeffrey Sloe
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
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Sources:
[1] http://americanheart.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=800
[2] Wiese J, McPherson S, Odden MC, Shlipak MG. Arch Intern Med. 2004 Jun 28;164(12):1334-40.