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Shaklee Distributor in Dallas, Dallas Health Helpers, talks about joint pain relief.

Shaklee Distributor in Dallas, Dallas Health Helpers, talks about joint pain relief.

Many people experience joint pain.  This pain may come from arthritis, a simple structural abnormality, over use or repetitive use.  There are many reasons for joint pain. One source that is prevalent is being over weight or obese.

Obviously, the first step is to get to a recommended body weight.  That will take much pressure off the hip, knee and ankle joints. Take advantage of this pain-reliever that will offer many other benefits.

With joint pain, it is also important to keep moving.  Often, those with joint pain will tend to remain as immobile as possible to avoid aggravating their condition or for fear of causing more pain.  In general, keeping a joint functioning will help to keep it mobility and range of motion.  The old adage that if you don’t move it you lose it has some merit.

Find an exercise that you like and can easily do regularly.  With joint pain, one should avoid high impact activities.  Generally, easy movements done regularly will help to get good circulation to the tissue surrounding the joints, bringing nutrition and oxygen to them and helping to remove toxins and metabolic waste products.

One with joint pain should also avoid inflammatory foods.  Things such as desserts, red meats and processed foods can add to inflammation, causing more pain.

Avoiding stress can also help to lower inflammation.

Many people have begun to use joint pain preparations that include glucosamine and chondroitin.  However, recent studies have proved that chondroitin is actually counterproductive to building health of the joint.  It actually inhibits the absorption of glucosamine.  When looking for a joint product, make certain is does not contain chondroitin.

Shaklee Corporation produces a product called Advanced Joint Health Complex.  This product works in a matter of days and it works to heal the tissues around the joint, not just alleviate pain.  They also offer a money back guarantee.  Try it here.

Dallas Health Helpers, Shaklee Distributor in Dallas is about being healthy without drugs or synthetics. Call 214.252.9596 or email us to learn more about vitality and health.

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Shaklee Distributor in Dallas, Dallas Health Helpers, talks about the best time to lose weight.

Shaklee Distributor in Dallas, Dallas Health Helpers, talks about the best time to lose weight.

  • -Right after New Year’s Day
  • -Spring time
  • -The dead of Summer

When do you think is the best time to lose weight?  Many people have preconceived ideas about when as well as how to reduce their waist line.  These ideas are often rooted in external elements that we have come to believe and adhere to.

The best time to lose weight is when someone gets disgusted with the extra 5, 10 or 15 or more pounds they are carrying around.  Until we get in touch with the physical discomfort and emotional pain of being overweight, we generally will not do anything about it.  It is futile to jump on the New Year’s weight loss band wagon if you are not adequately motivated to move away from the pain or to move toward the health and vitality that comes with being at your proper weight.   Even now in the heat of summer can be a good time to lose weight if you are sufficiently motivated.

Get in touch with your why when you consider losing weight.  When your why is strong enough, you will take the proper steps to do it right.

Contact us when your “why” gets strong enough to take action.  Click here to learn more about our weight loss program.

Dallas Health Helpers, Shaklee Distributor in Dallas is about being healthy without drugs or synthetics. Call 214.252.9596 or email us to learn more about vitality and health.

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Dallas Health Helpers, Shaklee Distributor in Dallas, asks “Where do you get your exercise?”

Dallas Health Helpers, Shaklee Distributor in Dallas, asks “Where do you get your exercise?”

It is common knowledge that we need to move our bodies and get plenty of exercise.  To a lot of people this is only viewed as buying expensive workout clothes and gear, paying a large gym membership fee or taking a lot of time out of their day.

It doesn’t have to be that way.  With a little creativity and forethought, one can realize that more of his daily, hum-drum activities can and already do include exercise.

Many people don’t drink enough water because it may require extra trips to the restroom.  Think of it this way:  That 5 minute break from your desk to the toilet involves standing (weight bearing), stretching (range of motion) and walking (circulation).

I had a friend state that she didn’t want glass shower doors because she didn’t want to have to squeegie them each time the shower is used.  That arm lifting and squatting is great exercise.

There is also the “use the stairs” and “park further away” ideas to help increase your movement during the day.  The bottom line is to reverse your thinking about those boring daily chores and turn them into “micro workouts“.

So take good care of your body and your mental state. Give yourself credit for all the “moving and shaking” that you do without realizing it.

Be well.Perform well. Stay well.

Dallas Health Helpers, Shaklee Distributor in Dallas is about being healthy without drugs or synthetics. Call 214   252   9596 or email us to learn more about vitality and health.

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Dallas Health Helpers, Shaklee Distributor in Dallas asks are your vitamin supplements safe?

Dallas Health Helpers, Shaklee Distributor in Dallas asks are your vitamin supplements safe?

In November, 2011, the FDA filed a permanent injunction against the manufacturer of vitamin supplements in Pennsylvania.

It seems the company had been in violation of the cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice.)  The company had been sited with two warning letters in 2004, one for labeling and/or promoting a dietary supplement that contained androstenedione as an ingredient, and the second for dietary supplements that are labeled to contain materials that are sources of ephedrine alkaloids.

In 2006, US marshals seized the company’s Lipodrene dietary supplements said to contain ephedrine alkaloids.  The company also failed to report serious, adverse events associated with their products. One individual who consumed their products reported high blood pressure spikes, hospitalization and a mild heart attack.  Just because a product is well advertised and marketed does not mean it is safe.

Users of Shaklee products, the company I proudly represent, can rest assured that each and every one of our products goes through a thorough testing regimen before it goes to market availability.  In fact, the average time span from idea to production for marketing is about 2 years for Shaklee products.

  • Shaklee makes sure the product is safe and that it works. Period.
  • Shaklee has never had a product removed from production because of safety issues.
  • Shaklee runs over 100,000 tests each year to maintain the safety and efficacy of our products.

Can you find another dietary supplement company who does that?  The next time you think to buy vitamin supplements, be certain you know that each and every ingredient in the product is safe and is delivered in safe amounts.

Dallas Health Helpers, Shaklee Distributor in Dallas is about being healthy without drugs or synthetics. Call 214   252   9596 or email us to learn more about vitality and health.

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Dallas Health Helpers, Shaklee distributor in Dallas, looks at Vitamin D deficiency.

Dallas Health Helpers, Shaklee distributor in Dallas, looks at Vitamin D deficiency.

 

A five year study of young girls aged nine to fifteen years old showed a relationship between low levels of vitamin d and stress fractures.  The study included 6712 adolescent girls across the United States.

 

The mothers of the girls were questioned every 12 to 24 months between 1996 and 2001 regarding the subjects’ food intake.

 

During 7 years of follow-up, 3.9% of the girls developed a stress fracture. Dairy and calcium intakes were unrelated to risk of developing a stress fracture. However, vitamin D intake was inversely related to stress fracture risk. A stratified analysis was conducted to estimate the association between vitamin D intake and stress fracture risk among girls participating in at least 1 hour per day of high-impact activity.  Ninety percent of those in whom the stress fractures occurred, a higher vitamin D intake predicted significantly lower risk of stress fracture.

 

The conclusion is that Vitamin D intake is associated with lower stress fracture risk among adolescent girls who engage in high levels of high-impact activity. Neither calcium intake nor dairy intake was prospectively associated with stress fracture risk.

 

So my question now is, are you getting enough vitamin d?  Common sourses include cod liver oil, salmon, swordfish, tuna, sardines and egg yolks.  Many foods are fortified with vitamin D, so it is evident that it is hard to get the amount we need in the normal foods we eat.

 

In 2010, the recommended daily allowance was set at 400 international units.  However many studies have shown that much more vitamin D3 is useful in protecting and building health.  Factors that determine the amount any one individual needs include age, latitude, season, outdoor activities and food intake.  You can take the Vitamin D quiz by clicking here.

 

Unless you are a cod liver oil fan, supplementation is necessary to get the amount recommended and suggested.   Try this source for guaranteed potency and purity- http://HealthHeleprs.MyShaklee.com .

Dallas Health Helpers, Shaklee Distributor in Dallas is about being healthy without drugs or synthetics. Call 214.252.9596 or email us to learn more about vitality and health.