naturalhealth365--2020-03-18--Vegan diet caution: Avoid these common nutritional deficiencies that cause health issues

( NaturalHealth365 ) Are you eating a vegan ( 100 % plant-based ) diet ?
For many people , this lifestyle can be fantastic – filled with health benefits .
But , for others , the poor selection of foods – on a continual basis – can create serious nutritional deficiencies .
So , like with any lifestyle decision , you need to be careful .
For example , if your food choices don ’ t provide enough vitamin A – in other words , not eating enough beta carotene-rich foods or healthy fats to assure we convert that fat-soluble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ develop severe macular degeneration and , even , blindness !
To be clear , a deficiency in vitamin A , healthy fats and retinol ( at the same time ) is the issue to avoid .
In addition , anemia directly impacts the body in such a way as to weaken the eyes , and vitamin A and D deficiency on top of this could cause very poor eyesight .
Depending on your dietary habits , being a vegan can make it difficult to get some vitamins because these vitamins are found in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Although I ’ m sure there are many vegans that would disagree – it does happen .
The fact is : strict vegans – that eat a diet with zero animal-based foods ( for many years ) – may find it challenging to get certain vitamins from their diet like , vitamins A , D , and B12 .
That being said , it doesn ’ t mean it ’ s impossible to get all the nutrients you need from a vegan diet .
It ’ s just something to be aware of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nutritional deficiencies .
Vitamin A is one of our most important antioxidants and fat-soluble vitamins .
It keeps our eyes bright , our vision sharp , and our skin youthful , amongst other things .
Plant foods are rich in carotenoids , such as beta carotene , but they lack the more bioavailable form of vitamin A – which is retinol , only found in meat , eggs , and dairy foods .
Retinol is 6 times more bioavailable than beta carotene – so it takes a lot of plants to give you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue is the BC01 gene , which gives individuals a hard time converting beta carotene into retinol .
You can have your doctor check you for the presence of this gene and if you do have it , you can add a food-based supplement like cod liver oil , if you can , which has lots of vitamin A in it .
Now , we only convert around 3 % of the plants we consume with carotenoids into retinol , usable vitamin A .
So how is a vegan to get enough vitamin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carefully making sure to eat at least one salad a day containing all the following ingredients and add one mango a day and this will give you the 900 mcgs a day of vitamin A required .
Women only require 700 mcg – but , a little extra can ’ t hurt .
Check out this chart below : The top vegan sources of vitamin A are baked or boiled butternut squash , kale , collard greens , bok choy , raw cantaloupe , Romaine lettuce , apricots , grapefruit , and boiled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always like to remind our readers at NaturalHealth365 , choose organic varieties – as much as possible – to avoid unwanted chemicals .
Vitamin B12 ( cobalamin ) for better energy and brain health Vegetarians – not really considered “ vegans ” – that eat eggs ( as an example of animal food ) have a pretty easy time of getting enough B12 .
That ’ s because there are few plants that contain this important vitamin .
By the way , the best vegan option would be to eat fermented foods like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is an acquired taste .
Vitamin B12 is important for energy , brain function , mood and – let ’ s not forget its heart and nerve protective value .
Again , for those people still looking to enjoy a vegan diet : your top sources for vitamin B12 are natto ( already mentioned ) , nutritional yeast , nori ( sea vegetable ) , tempeh , chlorella and , if needed , B12 nutritional supplements .
Adults need at least 2.4 mcg daily .
Without vitamin D3 our bones will literally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ osteomalacia .
The two forms of vitamin D we need to avoid this condition are vitamins D2 and D3 .
Vitamin D deficiency has also been linked to Alzheimer ’ s disease .
The single best way to ensure your body produces enough vitamin D is to get direct sun exposure , on a regular basis .
But , too many people live in northern climates that make it impossible to get outside – for many months of the year .
Plus , “ modern ” lifestyle habits tend to generate too much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can ’ t get outside ( enough ) , you may want to consider a good vitamin D nutritional supplement that offers the other co-factors needed to absorb vitamin D such as , zinc and boron .
For vegans , the best food sources include the chanterelle and maitake mushrooms .
And , conventional wisdom suggests that adults need about 600 to 800 IU per day .
But , depending on your situation , integrative healthcare providers may suggest substantially more to correct nutritional imbalances .
Just check with your doctor to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And , if they don ’ t know enough about nutrition … fire them !
Remember , having a good team around you is always worth the effort .

(NaturalHealth365) Are you eating a vegan (100% plant-based) diet? For many people, this lifestyle can be fantastic – filled with health benefits. But, for others, the poor selection of foods – on a continual basis – can create serious nutritional deficiencies. So, like with any lifestyle decision, you need to be careful.
For example, if your food choices don’t provide enough vitamin A – in other words, not eating enough beta carotene-rich foods or healthy fats to assure we convert that fat-soluble vitamin A to retinol – we could develop severe macular degeneration and, even, blindness!
To be clear, a deficiency in vitamin A, healthy fats and retinol (at the same time) is the issue to avoid. In addition, anemia directly impacts the body in such a way as to weaken the eyes, and vitamin A and D deficiency on top of this could cause very poor eyesight.
Nutritional deficiencies on a vegan diet: Myth or reality?
Depending on your dietary habits, being a vegan can make it difficult to get some vitamins because these vitamins are found in their richest stores within animal-based fats. Although I’m sure there are many vegans that would disagree – it does happen.
The fact is: strict vegans – that eat a diet with zero animal-based foods (for many years) – may find it challenging to get certain vitamins from their diet like, vitamins A, D, and B12.
That being said, it doesn’t mean it’s impossible to get all the nutrients you need from a vegan diet. It’s just something to be aware of and make adjustments when necessary to avoid nutritional deficiencies.
Vitamin A: Feed your eyes and avoid macular degeneration
Vitamin A is one of our most important antioxidants and fat-soluble vitamins. It keeps our eyes bright, our vision sharp, and our skin youthful, amongst other things.
Plant foods are rich in carotenoids, such as beta carotene, but they lack the more bioavailable form of vitamin A – which is retinol, only found in meat, eggs, and dairy foods. Retinol is 6 times more bioavailable than beta carotene – so it takes a lot of plants to give you your RDA for vitamin A.
Another issue is the BC01 gene, which gives individuals a hard time converting beta carotene into retinol. You can have your doctor check you for the presence of this gene and if you do have it, you can add a food-based supplement like cod liver oil, if you can, which has lots of vitamin A in it.
Now, we only convert around 3% of the plants we consume with carotenoids into retinol, usable vitamin A. So how is a vegan to get enough vitamin A-containing vegetables into their diet?
By carefully making sure to eat at least one salad a day containing all the following ingredients and add one mango a day and this will give you the 900 mcgs a day of vitamin A required. Women only require 700 mcg – but, a little extra can’t hurt.
Check out this chart below:
Vitamin A Salad Cups mcg RAE/Cup Spinach 2 281 Swiss Chard 1 110 Tomato .75 57 Carrots .5 267 Red Bell Peppers .25 58 Mango 2 181
The top vegan sources of vitamin A are baked or boiled butternut squash, kale, collard greens, bok choy, raw cantaloupe, Romaine lettuce, apricots, grapefruit, and boiled summer squash and broccoli. Like we always like to remind our readers at NaturalHealth365, choose organic varieties – as much as possible – to avoid unwanted chemicals.
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) for better energy and brain health
Vegetarians – not really considered “vegans” – that eat eggs (as an example of animal food) have a pretty easy time of getting enough B12. That’s because there are few plants that contain this important vitamin. By the way, the best vegan option would be to eat fermented foods like natto – but (warning!) it is an acquired taste.
Vitamin B12 is important for energy, brain function, mood and – let’s not forget its heart and nerve protective value.
Again, for those people still looking to enjoy a vegan diet: your top sources for vitamin B12 are natto (already mentioned), nutritional yeast, nori (sea vegetable), tempeh, chlorella and, if needed, B12 nutritional supplements.
Adults need at least 2.4 mcg daily.
Vitamin D3: For healthy bones and a strong immune system
Without vitamin D3 our bones will literally turn to mush, a condition called osteomalacia. The two forms of vitamin D we need to avoid this condition are vitamins D2 and D3. Vitamin D deficiency has also been linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
The single best way to ensure your body produces enough vitamin D is to get direct sun exposure, on a regular basis. But, too many people live in northern climates that make it impossible to get outside – for many months of the year. Plus, “modern” lifestyle habits tend to generate too much indoor living.
Bottom line: if you can’t get outside (enough), you may want to consider a good vitamin D nutritional supplement that offers the other co-factors needed to absorb vitamin D such as, zinc and boron.
For vegans, the best food sources include the chanterelle and maitake mushrooms. And, conventional wisdom suggests that adults need about 600 to 800 IU per day. But, depending on your situation, integrative healthcare providers may suggest substantially more to correct nutritional imbalances.
Just check with your doctor to see what’s best for you. And, if they don’t know enough about nutrition … fire them! Remember, having a good team around you is always worth the effort.
Sources for this article include:
VeganHealth.org
VeganHealth.org
SFGate


naturalhealth365--2020-03-17--How to avoid dieting mistakes that INCREASE your body weight

( NaturalHealth365 ) No doubt , dieting can be quite stressful .
If you ’ ve tried some of the many diets out there … I ’ m sure you know what I mean .
The fact is that “ yo-yo dieting ” only lowers the number of calories you are able to ingest and still lose weight with every diet .
It ’ s a common practice … Many people looking to lose weight , lower their daily caloric intake in some effort to wake up to a slimmer body … only to find themselves at the same weight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , many people throw in some sit-ups , planks , and jogging … to still see no progress .
But , why is this happening ?
What if I were to tell you that you ’ ve been going about it completely wrong by dieting in the first place ?
The truth is that dieting – in and of itself – can be profoundly detrimental to the body , unless you do it right .
How dieting can defeat the goal of weight loss Picture this .
You ’ re running from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had escaped the zoo but just happened to be right outside , munching on your front lawn – when you stepped outside water the grass and angered him ( or her ) .
So , the rhinoceros gets angry … starts to claw the ground , and then prepares to charge you .
Now , what ?
Obviously , you run , run , run … back to your house , where you can only pant and wait for the rhino to leave .
Right now , your body does everything it can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It virtually shuts down every system of your body , so you have the energy you need to run away from danger .
But , keep in mind , it also dramatically slows down your digestion ( often referred to as “ metabolism ” ) so you can hide out and survive without starving .
It also releases a hormone called cortisol to give you more and more adrenaline .
And herein lies the problem .
Cortisol is a major fat-storing hormone and by constantly releasing it through strict diets combined with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this causes a constant flood of cortisol that spikes insulin , increases our chances of developing insulin resistance and diabetes and causes us to pad the belly in fat .
This response also reduces our ability to burn fat because insulin is elevated .
The reason why a “ keto diet ” works for so many people is because it helps to lower insulin to the point where the body switches to running on its own fat instead of glucose .
What ’ s the solution to yo-yo dieting and terrible results Simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pick a diet that you can enjoy .
Why not try one of the many healthy , highly successful diet plans out there that focus on satiety , not deprivation , as a way to lose excess body weight , lower cortisol , and get that slimmer ( healthier ) body you want ?
One such method for ( healthy ) weight loss is intermittent fasting .
As an added “ bonus , ” intermittent fasting is great for getting youthful skin and avoiding that saggy skin that typically accompanies a major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ production – which is extremely useful in muscle preservation .
Intermittent fasting literally shaves excess fat off of the body and you only have to fast for a set period of time – not forever .
Generally speaking , with this method , you can eat two meals a day and , if strategically timed , drop as much as 36 pounds in three months .
Obviously , this depends on how much weight you need to lose .
Other ideas are the Mediterranean diet : a diet that ’ s super healthy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well past 100 years old in the “ Blue Zone ” areas , and which is full of delicious foods like fruits , vegetables , wild fatty fish , olive oil , nuts , and seeds .
I would add that it ’ s best to eat organic varieties of these foods , as much as possible to avoid unwanted chemicals in your diet .
( another destructive force – when it comes to losing excess weight ) Other remedies to lower cortisol and stress levels It ’ s hard to remove years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a series of months .
But what you can do is improve your body ’ s ability to handle stress by trying some adaptogenic herbal supplements that literally make your body more resilient to stress .
Herbs like Ashwaganda , Ginseng , Eleuthero , astragalus root , and Rhodiola are just want you need to recapture health , feel less “ stressed out , ” and greatly improve your body ’ s ability to manage stress when you must endure it .

(NaturalHealth365) No doubt, dieting can be quite stressful. If you’ve tried some of the many diets out there … I’m sure you know what I mean.
The fact is that “yo-yo dieting” only lowers the number of calories you are able to ingest and still lose weight with every diet. It’s a common practice …
Many people looking to lose weight, lower their daily caloric intake in some effort to wake up to a slimmer body … only to find themselves at the same weight as before. On top of that, many people throw in some sit-ups, planks, and jogging … to still see no progress. But, why is this happening?
What if I were to tell you that you’ve been going about it completely wrong by dieting in the first place? The truth is that dieting – in and of itself – can be profoundly detrimental to the body, unless you do it right.
How dieting can defeat the goal of weight loss
Picture this. You’re running from a rhinoceros that you didn’t know had escaped the zoo but just happened to be right outside, munching on your front lawn – when you stepped outside water the grass and angered him (or her). So, the rhinoceros gets angry … starts to claw the ground, and then prepares to charge you. Now, what?
Obviously, you run, run, run … back to your house, where you can only pant and wait for the rhino to leave.
Right now, your body does everything it can to make sure you survive this situation. It virtually shuts down every system of your body, so you have the energy you need to run away from danger. But, keep in mind, it also dramatically slows down your digestion (often referred to as “metabolism”) so you can hide out and survive without starving.
It also releases a hormone called cortisol to give you more and more adrenaline. And herein lies the problem.
Cortisol is a major fat-storing hormone and by constantly releasing it through strict diets combined with our day to day stressful existences, this causes a constant flood of cortisol that spikes insulin, increases our chances of developing insulin resistance and diabetes and causes us to pad the belly in fat.
This response also reduces our ability to burn fat because insulin is elevated. The reason why a “keto diet” works for so many people is because it helps to lower insulin to the point where the body switches to running on its own fat instead of glucose.
What’s the solution to yo-yo dieting and terrible results
Simply put: become more resilient to stress and pick a diet that you can enjoy.
Why not try one of the many healthy, highly successful diet plans out there that focus on satiety, not deprivation, as a way to lose excess body weight, lower cortisol, and get that slimmer (healthier) body you want?
One such method for (healthy) weight loss is intermittent fasting. As an added “bonus,” intermittent fasting is great for getting youthful skin and avoiding that saggy skin that typically accompanies a major weight loss because it boosts growth hormone production – which is extremely useful in muscle preservation.
Intermittent fasting literally shaves excess fat off of the body and you only have to fast for a set period of time – not forever. Generally speaking, with this method, you can eat two meals a day and, if strategically timed, drop as much as 36 pounds in three months. Obviously, this depends on how much weight you need to lose.
Other ideas are the Mediterranean diet: a diet that’s super healthy, has whole populations of people living well past 100 years old in the “Blue Zone” areas, and which is full of delicious foods like fruits, vegetables, wild fatty fish, olive oil, nuts, and seeds.
I would add that it’s best to eat organic varieties of these foods, as much as possible to avoid unwanted chemicals in your diet. (another destructive force – when it comes to losing excess weight)
Other remedies to lower cortisol and stress levels
It’s hard to remove years of acquired stress overnight or even over a series of months. But what you can do is improve your body’s ability to handle stress by trying some adaptogenic herbal supplements that literally make your body more resilient to stress.
Herbs like Ashwaganda, Ginseng, Eleuthero, astragalus root, and Rhodiola are just want you need to recapture health, feel less “stressed out,” and greatly improve your body’s ability to manage stress when you must endure it.
Sources in this article include:
NIH.gov
NIH.gov


naturalhealth365--2020-03-16--Decaf coffee linked to cancer risk

Decaf coffee linked to cancer risk

( NaturalHealth365 ) The love of coffee runs deep .
Let ’ s call it the “ java gene.
” From of a warm mug of dark roast to a frothy cappuccino , for many of us the best part of waking up is a caffeinated cup of Joe .
At the same time , there are those of us who want to experience the taste of coffee without the jittery jolt .
For example , did you know that as little as 10 milligrams of caffeine can cause discomfort for people who are sensitive to caffeine ?
So , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ better ” choice for health reasons .
Not surprisingly , decaffeinated coffee accounts for roughly 12 percent of total worldwide coffee consumption .
But what if that decaffeinated coffee contains a chemical so toxic the EPA banned it from paint removers ?
Would you believe it ?
!
Methylene chloride banned from paint removers but NOT decaf coffee ?
!
In 2019 , the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) banned all retail distribution of methylene chloride in paint removers for consumer use .
Methylene chloride , a colorless , nonflammable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cancer , cognitive impairment and other serious health issues .
And , while the chemical is commonly found in paint strippers , adhesives , and automotive cleaning products , it ’ s also used in the decaffeination process of many popular coffee brands .
Honestly , it never ceases to amaze me how we allow such toxic products to be produced for human consumption .
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What you need to know about the decaffeination process So how does the decaffeination process work ?
Caffeine is removed from coffee by two methods : solvent and non-solvent .
The solvent method uses harsh chemicals like methylene chloride to extract the caffeine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , benzene – another chemical linked to cancer as well as blood disorders – was used prior to methylene chloride .
The non-solvent method , on the other hand , relies on water processing , time , and temperature .
Needless to say , popular global coffee brands can save time and money by quickly extracting the caffeine with the solvent method .
In 1985 , the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) banned methylene chloride from cosmetics .
The FDA allowed the chemical in decaf coffee , however , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The problem is the FDA hasn ’ t tested or re-evaluated the amounts of methylene chloride in decaf for 35 years !
Are the amounts of the chemical found in decaf still “ low ?
” What ’ s considered a safe level – especially for pregnant women or people with heart issues who drink decaf believing it ’ s a healthier alternative ?
Shouldn ’ t any chemical that has a link to cancer , cognitive impairments , and liver and kidney toxicity be banned from decaf coffee ?
Recent research @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several popular decaffeinated brands contained methylene chloride , including : What You Can Do to Protect Yourself The best way to avoid having any traces of methylene chloride in your decaf is to buy only certified organic brands of coffee .
In addition , read the product packaging and determine what sort of decaffeination process the brand uses ; processes like solvent-free , chemical-free , and Swiss-water decaffeination don ’ t use chemicals like methylene chloride .
Of course , there ’ s always the option of quitting the habit all together and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tea .
But , the main point here is to stay away from toxic chemicals … because our quality of life depends upon it .

(NaturalHealth365) The love of coffee runs deep. Let’s call it the “java gene.” From of a warm mug of dark roast to a frothy cappuccino, for many of us the best part of waking up is a caffeinated cup of Joe.
At the same time, there are those of us who want to experience the taste of coffee without the jittery jolt. For example, did you know that as little as 10 milligrams of caffeine can cause discomfort for people who are sensitive to caffeine?
So, many people think that decaf is a “better” choice for health reasons. Not surprisingly, decaffeinated coffee accounts for roughly 12 percent of total worldwide coffee consumption. But what if that decaffeinated coffee contains a chemical so toxic the EPA banned it from paint removers?
Would you believe it?!
Methylene chloride banned from paint removers but NOT decaf coffee?!
In 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned all retail distribution of methylene chloride in paint removers for consumer use. Methylene chloride, a colorless, nonflammable and volatile liquid, has been linked to cancer, cognitive impairment and other serious health issues.
And, while the chemical is commonly found in paint strippers, adhesives, and automotive cleaning products, it’s also used in the decaffeination process of many popular coffee brands. Honestly, it never ceases to amaze me how we allow such toxic products to be produced for human consumption.
What you need to know about the decaffeination process
So how does the decaffeination process work? Caffeine is removed from coffee by two methods: solvent and non-solvent.
The solvent method uses harsh chemicals like methylene chloride to extract the caffeine from the coffee. By the way, benzene – another chemical linked to cancer as well as blood disorders – was used prior to methylene chloride.
The non-solvent method, on the other hand, relies on water processing, time, and temperature. Needless to say, popular global coffee brands can save time and money by quickly extracting the caffeine with the solvent method.
In 1985, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned methylene chloride from cosmetics. The FDA allowed the chemical in decaf coffee, however, because the amounts were deemed “very low.” The problem is the FDA hasn’t tested or re-evaluated the amounts of methylene chloride in decaf for 35 years!
Are the amounts of the chemical found in decaf still “low?” What’s considered a safe level – especially for pregnant women or people with heart issues who drink decaf believing it’s a healthier alternative?
Shouldn’t any chemical that has a link to cancer, cognitive impairments, and liver and kidney toxicity be banned from decaf coffee? Recent research by the Clean Label Project found that several popular decaffeinated brands contained methylene chloride, including:
Maxwell House Decaffeinated Original Roast
Kirkland Signature Decaffeinated Dark Roast
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Decaffeinated Breakfast Blend
What You Can Do to Protect Yourself
The best way to avoid having any traces of methylene chloride in your decaf is to buy only certified organic brands of coffee. In addition, read the product packaging and determine what sort of decaffeination process the brand uses; processes like solvent-free, chemical-free, and Swiss-water decaffeination don’t use chemicals like methylene chloride.
Of course, there’s always the option of quitting the habit all together and switching to an organic brand of herbal tea. But, the main point here is to stay away from toxic chemicals … because our quality of life depends upon it.
Sources for this article include:
ScientificAmerican.com
EPA.gov
Organicconsumers.org


naturalhealth365--2020-03-16--Believing is seeing: The critical components of an eye health supplement

( NaturalHealth365 ) It is estimated that over 40 million adults now suffer some form of eye health issue , often related to our digital devices .
As we get older , eye strain actually weakens our vision and can make them much more sensitive to light .
As we age , macular degeneration also becomes a more significant issue .
This has many seeking out natural eye health tips and shopping for natural supplements for vision protection .
Just keep in mind , there are some issues of which users of eye health supplements should be aware .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ingredients are unregulated and may not contain sufficient potency .
Even more disturbing : an Attorney General of New York investigation discovered as much as 80 % of supplements didn ’ t even have the reported ingredients listed on the label .
The best way to ensure effectiveness is to make sure the supplement contains clinically studied ingredients .
In addition , the ingredients ( listed ) should be tested by a third party for potency and quality .
Bottom line , you just need to be sure that you ’ re taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s take a closer look .
Do you have eye health or digital eye strain symptoms ?
If you have itchy or burning eyes , experience watery or dry eyes , blurred or double vision or even headaches , it could be due to digital eye strain or other vision issues .
What ingredients should your supplements contain to be most effective ?
First of all , let ’ s review why your eyes need carotenoids .
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These chemicals - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , carpets and other home/office building materials - increase your risk of headaches , dementia , heart disease and cancer .
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I , personally use this system in my home AND office .
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Carotenoids are pigments in fruits and vegetables that help give them their red , yellow and orange colors .
These pigments help plants absorb light energy for use in photosynthesis and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eat foods containing carotenoids tend to get better protection for their eyes .
The issue is that many of us don ’ t eat enough of these colorful fruits and vegetables in sufficient quantities to be beneficial enough .
They are , however , available in eye health supplements .
• Lycopene – This carotenoid protects eye cells from damage from free radicals and is critical for eye health .
While it won ’ t reverse eye damage it can prevent further damage to vision .
• Astaxanthin – This has been clinically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyes , improving the eye ’ s ability to focus on closeup items .
This is a particularly important carotenoid as we age .
• Lutein and Trans and Meso-Zeaxanthin – These are forms of carotenoids that deposit right onto the macula .
They provide superior protection to vision cells frequently damaged by the negative effects of “ blue light ” .
Does your eye health supplement have these critical nutrients and vitamins ?
Those looking for how to improve eye health through supplements should make sure they contain vitamin E and mixed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of vitamin A , protecting eyes from bright light such as the sun .
Simply put , vitamin E serves as a conduit for the carotenoids to be delivered to the eyes .
Both are critical for a supplement to be effective .
And , as always , continue to follow NaturalHealth365 – which offers powerful health solutions for a variety of issues that affect people daily , including how to improve eye health and overall wellbeing .

(NaturalHealth365) It is estimated that over 40 million adults now suffer some form of eye health issue, often related to our digital devices. As we get older, eye strain actually weakens our vision and can make them much more sensitive to light. As we age, macular degeneration also becomes a more significant issue. This has many seeking out natural eye health tips and shopping for natural supplements for vision protection.
Just keep in mind, there are some issues of which users of eye health supplements should be aware. For example, vision supplements that contain generic ingredients are unregulated and may not contain sufficient potency.
Even more disturbing: an Attorney General of New York investigation discovered as much as 80% of supplements didn’t even have the reported ingredients listed on the label. The best way to ensure effectiveness is to make sure the supplement contains clinically studied ingredients. In addition, the ingredients (listed) should be tested by a third party for potency and quality.
Bottom line, you just need to be sure that you’re taking the right kind of nutrients … let’s take a closer look.
Do you have eye health or digital eye strain symptoms?
If you have itchy or burning eyes, experience watery or dry eyes, blurred or double vision or even headaches, it could be due to digital eye strain or other vision issues. What ingredients should your supplements contain to be most effective?
First of all, let’s review why your eyes need carotenoids.
Carotenoids are pigments in fruits and vegetables that help give them their red, yellow and orange colors. These pigments help plants absorb light energy for use in photosynthesis and they provide photo protection.
People who eat foods containing carotenoids tend to get better protection for their eyes. The issue is that many of us don’t eat enough of these colorful fruits and vegetables in sufficient quantities to be beneficial enough. They are, however, available in eye health supplements.
Check for these key carotenoids
Lycopene – This carotenoid protects eye cells from damage from free radicals and is critical for eye health. While it won’t reverse eye damage it can prevent further damage to vision.
This carotenoid protects eye cells from damage from free radicals and is critical for eye health. While it won’t reverse eye damage it can prevent further damage to vision. Astaxanthin – This has been clinically shown to improve blood flow to the eyes, improving the eye’s ability to focus on closeup items. This is a particularly important carotenoid as we age.
This has been clinically shown to improve blood flow to the eyes, improving the eye’s ability to focus on closeup items. This is a particularly important carotenoid as we age. Lutein and Trans and Meso-Zeaxanthin – These are forms of carotenoids that deposit right onto the macula. They provide superior protection to vision cells frequently damaged by the negative effects of “blue light”.
Does your eye health supplement have these critical nutrients and vitamins?
Those looking for how to improve eye health through supplements should make sure they contain vitamin E and mixed carotenes. Mixed carotenes are the foundation of vitamin A, protecting eyes from bright light such as the sun.
Simply put, vitamin E serves as a conduit for the carotenoids to be delivered to the eyes. Both are critical for a supplement to be effective. And, as always, continue to follow NaturalHealth365 – which offers powerful health solutions for a variety of issues that affect people daily, including how to improve eye health and overall wellbeing.
Sources for this article include:
Livescience.com
Mayoclinic.org


naturalhealth365--2020-03-15--Coronavirus UPDATE: The effectiveness of a face mask

( NaturalHealth365 ) The novel coronavirus , generally known as COVID-19 , has taken the world by storm since it began infecting people in Wuhan , China back in December 2019 .
We see people wearing a face mask … the frantic purchasing of extra food , household essentials and nutritional supplements … plus a heightened sense of fear about the future .
The death rate from this virus continues to rise , thousands are suffering from related upper respiratory infections and respiratory distress , and even the stock market has been thrust into a nose dive .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this one : Do face masks really work as a “ first line ” of defense ?
The answer to this isn ’ t as straightforward as you may think .
And unfortunately , the United States and other nations around the world are now facing a face mask shortage , since so many people are buying them and so many shipments from Asian-based manufacturers simply aren ’ t being sent out – and officials are saying this could have a dire impact .
Surgeon General “ Logic : ” If the American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks , our community could be at even GREATER risk of coronavirus epidemic According to a February 2020 paper published in International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents , the virus formerly known as COVID-19 has now been renamed to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 , or SARS-CoV-2 .
COVID-19 is now officially recognized as the upper respiratory infection caused by the virus .
This is similar to how the human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV ) causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome ( AIDS ) .
Since the virus which causes COVID-19 spreads primarily through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ droplets from an infected person ’ s mouth or nose after coughing or sneezing ) , people have naturally been trying to stock up face masks to reduce their risk of infection .
There are some serious problems with this .
First , and as reported by LiveScience , many disease experts point out that regular masks may not be made of the right kind of material to fully stop SARS-CoV-2 from entering a person ’ s mouth and nose , especially if the mask is worn incorrectly .
In fact , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improperly wearing and handling face masks may actually increase a person ’ s risk of the disease .
Additionally , the growing shortage of face masks threatens to leave healthcare providers without enough personal protective equipment to use while working with sick patients .
This is a huge problem , argues the Surgeon General and others , because if providers working directly with infected patients aren ’ t adequately protected , the spread of the virus into the community could be accelerated .
And as COVID-19 has “ officially ” reached a pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upwards of 3.5 billion face masks – but , the nation only has about 1 % of this number at the moment .
So , what ’ s the bottom line ?
Face masks can work against something like SARS-CoV-2 , but they ’ re not a 100 % guarantee – and they may just give people a false sense of hope that distracts them from taking other necessary steps to reduce their risk of exposure .
Unless you yourself are showing signs of an illness or if you ’ re around someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t need one – at the moment .
But , you should definitely focus on supporting a healthy immune system .
Eat fresh ( organic – as much as possible ) foods , take high quality nutritional supplements like vitamin C and D , get an adequate amount of rest – every night , maintain a physically active lifestyle , avoid ( overly ) stressful situations , keep your indoor air space clean with a quality air purifier and avoid the use of toxic ( immune suppressing ) chemicals for household or personal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face masks , here ’ s how to use it properly If you are going to wear a face mask – whether that ’ s a typical surgical mask or a heavier duty N95 respirator – at least be sure to take these precautions to increase their effectiveness : • Clean and sanitize your hands first BEFORE and AFTER touching your mask .
• Make sure the stiff upper edge of the surgical mask is pinched securely against the bridge of your nose , and that the bottom of the mask covers your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mask while wearing it , and never touch the front of the mask .
The front of the mask is considered contaminated .
You should only touch the loops that go around your ears .
Instead of or in addition to face masks , follow these other ( common sense ) tips to stay safe from harm : avoid large crowds for the near future – until things calm down , wash your hands – on a regular basis throughout the day with soap and hot water and ( again ) be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep your immune system healthy and strong .
Stay tuned to NaturalHealth365 for more updates on the coronavirus , as they become available .

(NaturalHealth365) The novel coronavirus, generally known as COVID-19, has taken the world by storm since it began infecting people in Wuhan, China back in December 2019. We see people wearing a face mask … the frantic purchasing of extra food, household essentials and nutritional supplements … plus a heightened sense of fear about the future.
The death rate from this virus continues to rise, thousands are suffering from related upper respiratory infections and respiratory distress, and even the stock market has been thrust into a nose dive. We’re all left with questions, including this one: Do face masks really work as a “first line” of defense?
The answer to this isn’t as straightforward as you may think. And unfortunately, the United States and other nations around the world are now facing a face mask shortage, since so many people are buying them and so many shipments from Asian-based manufacturers simply aren’t being sent out – and officials are saying this could have a dire impact.
Surgeon General “Logic:” If the American public doesn’t stop buying face masks, our community could be at even GREATER risk of coronavirus epidemic
According to a February 2020 paper published in International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, the virus formerly known as COVID-19 has now been renamed to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, or SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 is now officially recognized as the upper respiratory infection caused by the virus. This is similar to how the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Since the virus which causes COVID-19 spreads primarily through the air (in the form of droplets from an infected person’s mouth or nose after coughing or sneezing), people have naturally been trying to stock up face masks to reduce their risk of infection.
There are some serious problems with this. First, and as reported by LiveScience, many disease experts point out that regular masks may not be made of the right kind of material to fully stop SARS-CoV-2 from entering a person’s mouth and nose, especially if the mask is worn incorrectly. In fact, the U.S. Surgeon General recently warned that improperly wearing and handling face masks may actually increase a person’s risk of the disease.
Additionally, the growing shortage of face masks threatens to leave healthcare providers without enough personal protective equipment to use while working with sick patients. This is a huge problem, argues the Surgeon General and others, because if providers working directly with infected patients aren’t adequately protected, the spread of the virus into the community could be accelerated.
And as COVID-19 has “officially” reached a pandemic level, U.S. healthcare workers will need upwards of 3.5 billion face masks – but, the nation only has about 1% of this number at the moment.
So, what’s the bottom line? Face masks can work against something like SARS-CoV-2, but they’re not a 100% guarantee – and they may just give people a false sense of hope that distracts them from taking other necessary steps to reduce their risk of exposure.
Unless you yourself are showing signs of an illness or if you’re around someone who is, you likely don’t need one – at the moment. But, you should definitely focus on supporting a healthy immune system.
Eat fresh (organic – as much as possible) foods, take high quality nutritional supplements like vitamin C and D, get an adequate amount of rest – every night, maintain a physically active lifestyle, avoid (overly) stressful situations, keep your indoor air space clean with a quality air purifier and avoid the use of toxic (immune suppressing) chemicals for household or personal use.
In case you already bought face masks, here’s how to use it properly
If you are going to wear a face mask – whether that’s a typical surgical mask or a heavier duty N95 respirator – at least be sure to take these precautions to increase their effectiveness:
Clean and sanitize your hands first BEFORE and AFTER touching your mask. Make sure the stiff upper edge of the surgical mask is pinched securely against the bridge of your nose, and that the bottom of the mask covers your mouth and chin. Avoid touching the mask while wearing it, and never touch the front of the mask. The front of the mask is considered contaminated. You should only touch the loops that go around your ears.
Instead of or in addition to face masks, follow these other (common sense) tips to stay safe from harm: avoid large crowds for the near future – until things calm down, wash your hands – on a regular basis throughout the day with soap and hot water and (again) be sure you do all you can to keep your immune system healthy and strong.
Stay tuned to NaturalHealth365 for more updates on the coronavirus, as they become available.
Sources for this article include:
NationalGeographic.com
NPR.org
CNN.com
WSJ.com
LiveScience.com
WHO.int
BusinessInsider.com
SFCDCP.org
BusinessInsider.com


naturalhealth365--2020-03-14--Hidden DANGER: What pesticides and herbicides are really in your food

( NaturalHealth365 ) What are pesticides ?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) , pesticides are defined as any chemical substance used to regulate , prevent or destroy plants or pests – usually insects , rodents or microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria – or that acts as a nitrogen stabilizer in soil .
Over one billion pounds of conventional pesticides are used annually in the U.S.
It ’ s a staggering number that begs the question : How toxic is the American agricultural system ?
In recent years , glyphosate ( a highly toxic herbicide ingredient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of endocrine function as well as certain cancers , asthma , and childhood leukemia .
In fact , in a landmark case in 2018 , Monsanato was found liable for causing a school groundskeeper ’ s cancer through exposure to its weedkiller , Roundup .
But glyphosate isn ’ t the only dangerous substance used in modern agriculture .
Recent research published by Cell Host & Microbe suggests that atrazine , an herbicide banned in the European Union since the 1980s but widely used in the U.S. , also contains hidden dangers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ forms of life Atrazine , the second-most widely used herbicide in the U.S. , is a chlorine-based chemical that can persist in the soil for 22 years .
It ’ s manufactured by the agrochemical giant Syngenta .
This herbicide is popular in the Midwest and used primarily on corn , sugarcane and sorghum to fight weeds and supposedly increase yields .
Seventy to 80 million pounds of atrazine are sprayed on corn each year , creating atrazine contamination spikes in the Midwest in the spring and summer .
Do NOT ignore the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These chemicals - the 'off-gassing ' of paints , mattresses , carpets and other home/office building materials - increase your risk of headaches , dementia , heart disease and cancer .
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What are the dangers ?
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) , atrazine ’ s effects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for chronic risk by 198 times for mammals and 62 times for fish .
Research has found that it harms the hormones in male frogs , and additional studies indicate that it changes gut microbes in wasps and honeybees and increases the risk of premature death .
How do we get exposed to these toxic chemicals ?
A report conducted by the Environmental Working Group found that tap water in some areas of the corn belt contained 14 times the amount of atrazine the EPA legally allows .
High levels of atrazine have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oral clefts , limb deficiencies , and neural tube defects .
But atrazine isn ’ t just a problem in the tap water in the Midwest .
In 2015 , atrazine was detected at levels exceeding health-protective guidelines in more than 800 systems in 19 states .
In addition , the CDC reports that long-term exposure to atrazine can result in the following health effects : The bottom line : Pesticides and herbicides are toxic to the environment , and moving towards a more regenerative agriculture is imperative to keep humans and animals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your food ?
The answer is yes … if you ’ re not purifying your drinking ( and cooking ) water .
And , at the very least , eating organic food , as much as possible .
Be sure to only buy food from trusted sources .
Make it a point to visit your local farmer and connect with like-minded people at your local farmers market .
Never underestimate the importance of eating clean food and drinking pure ( chemical free ) water to protect your health .
Sources used in this @ @

(NaturalHealth365) What are pesticides? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pesticides are defined as any chemical substance used to regulate, prevent or destroy plants or pests – usually insects, rodents or microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria – or that acts as a nitrogen stabilizer in soil. Over one billion pounds of conventional pesticides are used annually in the U.S.
It’s a staggering number that begs the question: How toxic is the American agricultural system?
In recent years, glyphosate (a highly toxic herbicide ingredient) has been linked to the disruption of endocrine function as well as certain cancers, asthma, and childhood leukemia. In fact, in a landmark case in 2018, Monsanato was found liable for causing a school groundskeeper’s cancer through exposure to its weedkiller, Roundup.
But glyphosate isn’t the only dangerous substance used in modern agriculture. Recent research published by Cell Host & Microbe suggests that atrazine, an herbicide banned in the European Union since the 1980s but widely used in the U.S., also contains hidden dangers.
Atrazine is a serious threat to all forms of life
Atrazine, the second-most widely used herbicide in the U.S., is a chlorine-based chemical that can persist in the soil for 22 years. It’s manufactured by the agrochemical giant Syngenta.
This herbicide is popular in the Midwest and used primarily on corn, sugarcane and sorghum to fight weeds and supposedly increase yields. Seventy to 80 million pounds of atrazine are sprayed on corn each year, creating atrazine contamination spikes in the Midwest in the spring and summer.
What are the dangers?
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), atrazine’s effects exceeded its “levels of concern” for chronic risk by 198 times for mammals and 62 times for fish. Research has found that it harms the hormones in male frogs, and additional studies indicate that it changes gut microbes in wasps and honeybees and increases the risk of premature death.
How do we get exposed to these toxic chemicals?
A report conducted by the Environmental Working Group found that tap water in some areas of the corn belt contained 14 times the amount of atrazine the EPA legally allows.
High levels of atrazine have been linked to birth defects such as oral clefts, limb deficiencies, and neural tube defects. But atrazine isn’t just a problem in the tap water in the Midwest.
In 2015, atrazine was detected at levels exceeding health-protective guidelines in more than 800 systems in 19 states. In addition, the CDC reports that long-term exposure to atrazine can result in the following health effects:
weight loss
cardiovascular damage
retinal and some muscle degeneration
cancer
The bottom line: Pesticides and herbicides are toxic to the environment, and moving towards a more regenerative agriculture is imperative to keep humans and animals safe.
Are dangerous chemicals lurking in your food? The answer is yes … if you’re not purifying your drinking (and cooking) water. And, at the very least, eating organic food, as much as possible.
Be sure to only buy food from trusted sources. Make it a point to visit your local farmer and connect with like-minded people at your local farmers market. Never underestimate the importance of eating clean food and drinking pure (chemical free) water to protect your health.
Sources used in this article:
NIH.gov
OrganicConsumers.org
EPA.gov
CDC.gov


naturalhealth365--2020-03-13--Coronavirus UPDATE: U.S. hospitals are preparing for 96 MILLION coronavirus infections

( NaturalHealth365 ) Here ’ s another coronavirus update that has many U.S. healthcare providers worried about the future .
In today ’ s article , we thought we ’ d share some of the latest projections on coronavirus infections , deaths , and its impact on U.S. hospitals .
With news about mask , gown , and glove shortages in healthcare institutions around the United States , the impact of coronavirus continues to be felt – and it will likely keep on growing , in the coming months .
According to leaked data from the American Hospital Association ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases of coronavirus is projected to reach a titanic number over the next few months !
And , if projections hold up , this will be an unprecedented shock to the American healthcare system .
LEAKED information : Officials estimate coronavirus death toll could reach half a million people in U.S. – with 96 million total infections In a February 2020 presentation from the AHA – part of which was leaked to Business Insider – officials shared their dire estimations about the spread of SARS-CoV-2 , the novel coronavirus responsible for the potentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Among their warnings , AHA officials estimate as many as 96 million people will contract SARS-CoV-2 , and as many as 480,000 people will die of complications from the disease and respiratory distress it causes .
Based on these projections , the coronavirus will tax U.S. hospitals and healthcare institutions at a 10 times higher intensity than a severe flu season .
Other parts of the world , especially Northern Italy , continue to be hard-hit by this virus – now officially recognized by the World Health Organization as a pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Guard has been deployed In other breaking coronavirus news , the U.S. National Guard has now been deployed to New Rochelle , N.Y. , just north of New York City .
The drastic move is in an attempt not just to contain the spread of the coronavirus – as unfortunately , there are already 108 confirmed cases in this small town – but “ mitigation , ” according to a March 10 article from U.S. News & World Report .
The National Guard and other public officials are reportedly tasked to close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places of worship within a 1 mile “ containment radius ” for at least two weeks .
U.S. military forces will also be present to help ensure quarantine measures maintained , deliver food to quarantined individuals , and help clean schools .
The “ official ” word is still out on whether travel restrictions , including community- , state- , and nation-wide , will be imposed .
If this virus continues to spread ( as predicted ) , you can be sure to see widespread travel restrictions take place .
Meanwhile , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 in National Science Review .
The paper , called “ On the origin and continuing evolution of SARS-CoV-2 , ” details a research team ’ s findings about the genetic mutation of the coronavirus .
The researchers found just a 4 percent genetic variability between the SARS-CoV-2 and a related coronavirus strain , yet found other evidence which suggested “ the divergence between the two viruses is much larger than previously estimated.
” The researchers also identified two major types of the SARS-CoV-2 genome – which they called L type and S @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was more prevalent in the early stages of the outbreak in Wuhan , ” the authors note , “ the frequency of the L type decreased after early January 2020 .
Human intervention may have placed more selective pressure on the L type , which might be more aggressive and spread more quickly.
” “ On the other hand , ” they continue , “ the S type , which is evolutionarily older and less aggressive , might have increased in relative frequency due to relatively weaker selective pressure.
” While this paper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criticism – including a call to retract the paper from a team of researchers from the University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research – we at least know that we ’ ll probably have as many questions as answers right now about this ongoing and actively evolving news story .
But , between you and me , perhaps the administrators of U.S. hospitals need to read this – about a viable solution being deployed in China .
Stay tuned to NaturalHealth365 for more updates , as they become available and focus your attention @ @ @ @ @ @ @

(NaturalHealth365) Here’s another coronavirus update that has many U.S. healthcare providers worried about the future. In today’s article, we thought we’d share some of the latest projections on coronavirus infections, deaths, and its impact on U.S. hospitals.
With news about mask, gown, and glove shortages in healthcare institutions around the United States, the impact of coronavirus continues to be felt – and it will likely keep on growing, in the coming months. According to leaked data from the American Hospital Association (AHA), the number of U.S. cases of coronavirus is projected to reach a titanic number over the next few months!
And, if projections hold up, this will be an unprecedented shock to the American healthcare system.
LEAKED information: Officials estimate coronavirus death toll could reach half a million people in U.S. – with 96 million total infections
In a February 2020 presentation from the AHA – part of which was leaked to Business Insider – officials shared their dire estimations about the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus responsible for the potentially fatal respiratory illness now known as COVID-19.
Among their warnings, AHA officials estimate as many as 96 million people will contract SARS-CoV-2, and as many as 480,000 people will die of complications from the disease and respiratory distress it causes. Based on these projections, the coronavirus will tax U.S. hospitals and healthcare institutions at a 10 times higher intensity than a severe flu season.
Other parts of the world, especially Northern Italy, continue to be hard-hit by this virus – now officially recognized by the World Health Organization as a pandemic.
Coronavirus update in New York: The National Guard has been deployed
In other breaking coronavirus news, the U.S. National Guard has now been deployed to New Rochelle, N.Y., just north of New York City.
The drastic move is in an attempt not just to contain the spread of the coronavirus – as unfortunately, there are already 108 confirmed cases in this small town – but “mitigation,” according to a March 10 article from U.S. News & World Report.
The National Guard and other public officials are reportedly tasked to close all schools, community centers, and places of worship within a 1 mile “containment radius” for at least two weeks. U.S. military forces will also be present to help ensure quarantine measures maintained, deliver food to quarantined individuals, and help clean schools.
The “official” word is still out on whether travel restrictions, including community-, state-, and nation-wide, will be imposed. If this virus continues to spread (as predicted), you can be sure to see widespread travel restrictions take place.
Meanwhile, a new study was just published on March 3 in National Science Review. The paper, called “On the origin and continuing evolution of SARS-CoV-2,” details a research team’s findings about the genetic mutation of the coronavirus.
The researchers found just a 4 percent genetic variability between the SARS-CoV-2 and a related coronavirus strain, yet found other evidence which suggested “the divergence between the two viruses is much larger than previously estimated.”
The researchers also identified two major types of the SARS-CoV-2 genome – which they called L type and S type. “Whereas the L type was more prevalent in the early stages of the outbreak in Wuhan,” the authors note, “the frequency of the L type decreased after early January 2020. Human intervention may have placed more selective pressure on the L type, which might be more aggressive and spread more quickly.”
“On the other hand,” they continue, “the S type, which is evolutionarily older and less aggressive, might have increased in relative frequency due to relatively weaker selective pressure.”
While this paper has already met its fair share of criticism – including a call to retract the paper from a team of researchers from the University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research – we at least know that we’ll probably have as many questions as answers right now about this ongoing and actively evolving news story.
But, between you and me, perhaps the administrators of U.S. hospitals need to read this – about a viable solution being deployed in China.
Stay tuned to NaturalHealth365 for more updates, as they become available and focus your attention on keeping your immune system strong!
Sources for this article include:
Dailymail.co.uk
Academic.oup.com
USNews.com
BusinessInsider.com
AHA.org
BusinessInsider.com
APIC.org


naturalhealth365--2020-03-12--3 essential oils that are antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral

( NaturalHealth365 ) .
There are many essential oils that have such powerful plant constituents within them that they are a triple threat to any pathogens lurking in your home or workspace .
You can use essential oils for cleaning surfaces or within a diffuser to help detoxify your household and workplace environment .
Let ’ s face it : with all of this talk about viruses … it ’ s good to know that we can avoid harmful bacteria and viruses with completely safe ( and natural ) substances .
Let ’ s take a closer look .
Essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infections Tea tree oil kills a long list of pathogens : viral , bacterial , and fungal .
Recent studies have found that tea tree oil is particularly good at eradicating gram-negative bacteria , such as the bacteria that causes pneumonia .
It even kills the resistant staph bacteria .
Tea tree oil is also great to keep in a spray bottle to quickly spritz and detoxify spaces , like when the dog ’ s been on your bed or other furniture items .
Tea tree oil happens to be one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so effective at detoxifying living spaces that today , hospitals – which are only recently trying to find ways to sterilize hospital equipment in the face of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and viruses – are now coating medical supplies in a tea tree oil coating , in order to help make hospitals a safer place .
As another idea : you can mix some tea tree oil with white vinegar and create a great mold-removing solution !
Do NOT ignore the health dangers linked to toxic indoor air .
These chemicals - the 'off-gassing ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other home/office building materials - increase your risk of headaches , dementia , heart disease and cancer .
Get the BEST indoor air purification system - at the LOWEST price , exclusively for NaturalHealth365 readers .
I , personally use this system in my home AND office .
Click HERE to order now - before the sale ends .
Not only is eucalyptus oil great for opening up the sinus passages and clearing blocked airways , it ’ s a wonderful way to clean your home .
Its aroma scents the room naturally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of being in nature .
It also aids in wound care and helps to ease cough symptoms .
It ’ s great for cleaning , especially when combined with the other two oils I ’ m telling you about today ( and I ’ ll give you some cleaning solution recipes , too ! )
The chief constituents that give eucalyptus its antibacterial , antiseptic , and antiviral powers are eucalyptol , 1,8-Cineole , Limonene , Para-Cymene , and alpha-Pinene .
It also contains powerfully anti-inflammatory flavonoids , and tannins .
By the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the H1N1 virus and ward off colds and fungi .
Why thyme is great against bacteria and viruses Like all the essential oils I ’ ve mentioned today , you must purchase a 100 % pure essential oil for the oil to have a significant antiviral , antifungal , or antibacterial effect .
Thyme essential oil contains many powerful constituents in it that give its antiviral and antibacterial powers .
Thyme contains multiple antiviral constituents , including thymol , carvacol , borneol , cineoles camphor , borneol , terpinenes , terpinenols cymene , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These constituents give thyme essential oil its strong antiviral powers .
In fact , thyme essential oil has proven to eradicate the flu ( H1N1 ) and to eradicate 90 % of herpes simplex 1 and 2 viruses .
For cleaning carpets , scrubbing floors , and jobs where you want a soapier style cleanser , add ¼ to ½ cup castile soap .
You can also add tea tree oil to shampoo for getting rid of scalp conditions or if you have an eye condition like blepharitis or Meibomian gland dysfunction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face or from the hair getting into the eyes .
No doubt , especially these days , there are a lot of people concerned about getting a bacterial or viral infection .
That ’ s why it ’ s so good to know there are things we can do to reduce the risk like , eating ( organic , locally grown ) whole foods – as much as possible , maintaining an active lifestyle , getting plenty of good quality sleep , taking high quality supplements and , of course , using essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifestyle .

(NaturalHealth365). There are many essential oils that have such powerful plant constituents within them that they are a triple threat to any pathogens lurking in your home or workspace. You can use essential oils for cleaning surfaces or within a diffuser to help detoxify your household and workplace environment.
Let’s face it: with all of this talk about viruses … it’s good to know that we can avoid harmful bacteria and viruses with completely safe (and natural) substances. Let’s take a closer look.
Essential oils can help reduce the threat of infections
Tea tree oil kills a long list of pathogens: viral, bacterial, and fungal. Recent studies have found that tea tree oil is particularly good at eradicating gram-negative bacteria, such as the bacteria that causes pneumonia.
It even kills the resistant staph bacteria. Tea tree oil is also great to keep in a spray bottle to quickly spritz and detoxify spaces, like when the dog’s been on your bed or other furniture items.
Tea tree oil happens to be one of the best cleaning oils around. It is so effective at detoxifying living spaces that today, hospitals – which are only recently trying to find ways to sterilize hospital equipment in the face of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and viruses – are now coating medical supplies in a tea tree oil coating, in order to help make hospitals a safer place.
As another idea: you can mix some tea tree oil with white vinegar and create a great mold-removing solution!
The health benefits of pure eucalyptus
Not only is eucalyptus oil great for opening up the sinus passages and clearing blocked airways, it’s a wonderful way to clean your home. Its aroma scents the room naturally with a woodsy-pine smell that reminds us of being in nature.
It also aids in wound care and helps to ease cough symptoms. It’s great for cleaning, especially when combined with the other two oils I’m telling you about today (and I’ll give you some cleaning solution recipes, too!)
The chief constituents that give eucalyptus its antibacterial, antiseptic, and antiviral powers are eucalyptol, 1,8-Cineole, Limonene, Para-Cymene, and alpha-Pinene. It also contains powerfully anti-inflammatory flavonoids, and tannins.
By the way, eucalyptus can help to eradicate the H1N1 virus and ward off colds and fungi.
Why thyme is great against bacteria and viruses
Like all the essential oils I’ve mentioned today, you must purchase a 100% pure essential oil for the oil to have a significant antiviral, antifungal, or antibacterial effect.
Thyme essential oil contains many powerful constituents in it that give its antiviral and antibacterial powers. Thyme contains multiple antiviral constituents, including thymol, carvacol, borneol, cineoles camphor, borneol, terpinenes, terpinenols cymene, and pinenes, to name a few.
These constituents give thyme essential oil its strong antiviral powers. In fact, thyme essential oil has proven to eradicate the flu (H1N1) and to eradicate 90% of herpes simplex 1 and 2 viruses.
Essential oil recipe for cleanser/disinfectant
10-15 drops tea tree essential oil
20 drops each eucalyptus essential oil and thyme essential oil
2 cups hot water
1 cup white vinegar
For cleaning carpets, scrubbing floors, and jobs where you want a soapier style cleanser, add ¼ to ½ cup castile soap.
You can also add tea tree oil to shampoo for getting rid of scalp conditions or if you have an eye condition like blepharitis or Meibomian gland dysfunction, often caused by bacteria near the face or from the hair getting into the eyes.
No doubt, especially these days, there are a lot of people concerned about getting a bacterial or viral infection. That’s why it’s so good to know there are things we can do to reduce the risk like, eating (organic, locally grown) whole foods – as much as possible, maintaining an active lifestyle, getting plenty of good quality sleep, taking high quality supplements and, of course, using essential oils – as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Sources for this article include:
NIH.gov
NIH.gov
NIH.gov


naturalhealth365--2020-03-11--Surprising cause of depression, and natural solutions

( NaturalHealth365 ) Persistent feelings of sadness , along with a pronounced loss of interest in pursuing normal activities – are classic signs of depression .
Unfortunately , this distressing condition is not uncommon .
According to research released by the National Institute of Mental Health , a whopping 17.3 million Americans suffered from an episode of major depression in the year 2017 , alone .
Now , new studies are revealing that depression may be triggered by elevated levels of the amino acid homocysteine .
The good news : a peer-reviewed study has shown that a natural nutrient called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vitamin B9 – can lower elevated homocysteine levels while significantly improving depression .
Impressively , 5-MTHF has been shown to offer relief even in cases in which depression is severe .
What exactly is homocysteine , and why should high levels of this naturally-produced substance present such a serious threat to health ?
Homocysteine , a non-protein amino acid , is produced in the body as a byproduct of methionine – another amino acid found in a wide variety of foods including meat , dairy , seafood , cereals and beans .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homocysteine involves a process called methylation – which in turn requires sufficient amounts B-complex vitamins in order to occur .
Scientists have found that deficiencies in B vitamins – particularly in vitamin B6 , vitamin B9 ( folate ) and vitamin B12 – can lead to inefficient methylation , and cause homocysteine levels to soar .
Research has shown that elevated levels of homocysteine can damage arterial linings and trigger cardiovascular disease , heart attack and stroke .
Bottom line : while homocysteine itself is a normal metabolic byproduct , high levels are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be truly “ bad news ” for your body .
Factors contributing to high homocysteine include common medications ( such as sulfa drugs , antacids , NSAID drugs and methotrexate ) , cigarette smoking , alcohol use and normal aging .
And there is another , more covert , trigger for high homocysteine .
Researchers say that a significant proportion of Americans – 30 to 50 percent – may carry a variant for the MTHFR gene mutation .
This common mutation – which can impair the ability to metabolize folic acid to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ B6 , B9 and B12 and impedes the body ’ s capability to neutralize toxins and heavy metals .
It can also cause homocysteine levels to rise .
The resultant unhealthy trifecta ( of poor methylation , low folate and high homocysteine ) forms a “ triple whammy ” that serves to raise the risk for a host of physical and psychological problems .
As it turns out , high homocysteine may be responsible for a lot more than heart disease and atherosclerosis .
It is also implicated in dementia , cognitive decline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a thousand middle-aged men showed that men with the highest homocysteine levels had a two-fold increased risk of depression compared to those with the lowest levels .
While the study results were striking , they were not really surprising .
Researchers have learned that elevated homocysteine can interfere with production of a neurotransmitter known as serotonin , which is indispensable for stable mood and restful sleep .
And , a separate study found that people with high homocysteine also had lower amounts of SAMe , another important nutrient with neurotransmitter-enhancing and mood-lifting effects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in patients with high homocysteine levels ( defined as over 14 micromoles per liter ) , the risk of Alzheimer ’ s disease is nearly doubled .
Good news about getting rid of the symptoms of depression Upon finding that high homocysteine , low folate and depressive systems were linked , researchers set out to evaluate the ability of 5-MTHF to relieve major depression .
What they found was not only intriguing – but truly heartening .
In a study of adults with major depression who were being treated with SSRI ( selective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team found that only a paltry 7 percent of the subjects experienced major improvement in their standard depression scores from the medications .
But , when patients added 5-MTHF ( 5-methyltetrahydrofolate ) to their treatment , the number who experienced major improvements shot up to 19 percent .
In the subgroup of patients who were most severely depressed , 5-MTHF performed even better .
A stunning 40 percent of the severely depressed participants improved while taking 5-MTFH with antidepressants – compared with 16 percent on the antidepressants-alone protocol !
And , this subgroup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 85 days , compared to 150 days in the antidepressants-alone group .
In other words , relief from depression was swifter and more pronounced with the use of 5-MTHF .
In an article published in the respected medical journal Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience , the team concluded that adding 5-MTHF to conventional antidepressants was more effective in improving depression symptoms and function than the medications alone .
They also noted that the nutrient was “ better tolerated ” than the SSRI drugs .
How much homocysteine is too much ?
While mainstream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 micromoles per liter , natural health experts go farther – and advise striving for levels below 8 micromoles .
Note : Homocysteine levels over 30 umols/L are considered “ intermediate , ” while levels over 100 umols/L are classified as “ severe.
” So , many integrative healthcare providers tend to agree : the best way to control dangerous levels of homocysteine is with adequate intake of vitamin B9 ( folate ) , along with vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 .
You can increase your dietary intake of beneficial folate – and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by eating healthy amounts of organic cruciferous and leafy green vegetables , such as spinach , broccoli and kale .
Avocados are also rich in folate , along with brightly-colored yellow and orange fruits such as tangerines , oranges , papaya and mangoes .
In addition , you can ramp up your intake of B vitamins with grass-fed beef liver , wild-caught salmon , organic whole grains and sunflower seeds .
However , supplementation with folate – in the form of 5-MTHF – may be necessary to boost sluggish methylation and control homocysteine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven times more effective than other formulations in dropping homocysteine levels .
Clinical studies have used 5-MTHF dosages of 1,000 micrograms to 5,000 micrograms a day – but consult your integrative doctor before supplementing .
Your physician may also advise supplementing with the homocysteine-lowering vitamins B2 ( riboflavin ) , B6 ( pyridoxine ) and B12 ( methylcobalamin ) .
Sharply decreasing or eliminating alcohol , avoiding cigarettes and excessive amounts of methionine-rich meat , dairy and seafood are also smart moves that can help you trim homocysteine levels .
Of course , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been shown to improve depression and relieve stress include omega-3 fatty acids , vitamin D , exercise , biofeedback , meditation and acupuncture .
Depression can be a frustrating , painful and demoralizing condition , but it doesn ’ t have to be a permanent fixture in your life .
Full recovery is possible – and the latest research highlights the potential of 5-MTHF to help .

(NaturalHealth365) Persistent feelings of sadness, along with a pronounced loss of interest in pursuing normal activities – are classic signs of depression. Unfortunately, this distressing condition is not uncommon.
According to research released by the National Institute of Mental Health, a whopping 17.3 million Americans suffered from an episode of major depression in the year 2017, alone. Now, new studies are revealing that depression may be triggered by elevated levels of the amino acid homocysteine.
The good news: a peer-reviewed study has shown that a natural nutrient called 5-MTHF – a particularly bioavailable form of vitamin B9 – can lower elevated homocysteine levels while significantly improving depression. Impressively, 5-MTHF has been shown to offer relief even in cases in which depression is severe.
Warning: High homocysteine can trigger life-threatening issues
What exactly is homocysteine, and why should high levels of this naturally-produced substance present such a serious threat to health?
Homocysteine, a non-protein amino acid, is produced in the body as a byproduct of methionine – another amino acid found in a wide variety of foods including meat, dairy, seafood, cereals and beans. The body’s conversion of methionine into homocysteine involves a process called methylation – which in turn requires sufficient amounts B-complex vitamins in order to occur.
Scientists have found that deficiencies in B vitamins – particularly in vitamin B6, vitamin B9 (folate) and vitamin B12 – can lead to inefficient methylation, and cause homocysteine levels to soar.
Research has shown that elevated levels of homocysteine can damage arterial linings and trigger cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke.
Bottom line: while homocysteine itself is a normal metabolic byproduct, high levels are both inflammatory and toxic – and can be truly “bad news” for your body.
Common gene mutation contributes to poor methylation and high homocysteine
Factors contributing to high homocysteine include common medications (such as sulfa drugs, antacids, NSAID drugs and methotrexate), cigarette smoking, alcohol use and normal aging. And there is another, more covert, trigger for high homocysteine.
Researchers say that a significant proportion of Americans – 30 to 50 percent – may carry a variant for the MTHFR gene mutation.
This common mutation – which can impair the ability to metabolize folic acid to its bioactive form – causes shortfalls of vitamins B6, B9 and B12 and impedes the body’s capability to neutralize toxins and heavy metals.
It can also cause homocysteine levels to rise.
The resultant unhealthy trifecta (of poor methylation, low folate and high homocysteine) forms a “triple whammy” that serves to raise the risk for a host of physical and psychological problems.
Health ALERT: High homocysteine contributes to neurodegenerative disease and depression
As it turns out, high homocysteine may be responsible for a lot more than heart disease and atherosclerosis. It is also implicated in dementia, cognitive decline and depression.
One study involving almost a thousand middle-aged men showed that men with the highest homocysteine levels had a two-fold increased risk of depression compared to those with the lowest levels.
While the study results were striking, they were not really surprising. Researchers have learned that elevated homocysteine can interfere with production of a neurotransmitter known as serotonin, which is indispensable for stable mood and restful sleep.
And, a separate study found that people with high homocysteine also had lower amounts of SAMe, another important nutrient with neurotransmitter-enhancing and mood-lifting effects.
Finally, researchers have found that in patients with high homocysteine levels (defined as over 14 micromoles per liter), the risk of Alzheimer’s disease is nearly doubled.
Good news about getting rid of the symptoms of depression
Upon finding that high homocysteine, low folate and depressive systems were linked, researchers set out to evaluate the ability of 5-MTHF to relieve major depression. What they found was not only intriguing – but truly heartening.
In a study of adults with major depression who were being treated with SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants, the team found that only a paltry 7 percent of the subjects experienced major improvement in their standard depression scores from the medications.
But, when patients added 5-MTHF (5-methyltetrahydrofolate) to their treatment, the number who experienced major improvements shot up to 19 percent. In the subgroup of patients who were most severely depressed, 5-MTHF performed even better.
A stunning 40 percent of the severely depressed participants improved while taking 5-MTFH with antidepressants – compared with 16 percent on the antidepressants-alone protocol! And, this subgroup of severely depressed patients began to improve in 85 days, compared to 150 days in the antidepressants-alone group.
In other words, relief from depression was swifter and more pronounced with the use of 5-MTHF.
In an article published in the respected medical journal Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, the team concluded that adding 5-MTHF to conventional antidepressants was more effective in improving depression symptoms and function than the medications alone. They also noted that the nutrient was “better tolerated” than the SSRI drugs.
Lower homocysteine and ease depression through natural methods
How much homocysteine is too much? While mainstream medicine recommends keeping homocysteine blood levels under 15 micromoles per liter, natural health experts go farther – and advise striving for levels below 8 micromoles.
Note: Homocysteine levels over 30 umols/L are considered “intermediate,” while levels over 100 umols/L are classified as “severe.”
So, many integrative healthcare providers tend to agree: the best way to control dangerous levels of homocysteine is with adequate intake of vitamin B9 (folate), along with vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.
You can increase your dietary intake of beneficial folate – and promote internal production of bioavailable 5-MTHF – by eating healthy amounts of organic cruciferous and leafy green vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli and kale.
Avocados are also rich in folate, along with brightly-colored yellow and orange fruits such as tangerines, oranges, papaya and mangoes. In addition, you can ramp up your intake of B vitamins with grass-fed beef liver, wild-caught salmon, organic whole grains and sunflower seeds.
However, supplementation with folate – in the form of 5-MTHF – may be necessary to boost sluggish methylation and control homocysteine. Studies have shown that 5-MTHF is seven times more effective than other formulations in dropping homocysteine levels.
Clinical studies have used 5-MTHF dosages of 1,000 micrograms to 5,000 micrograms a day – but consult your integrative doctor before supplementing. Your physician may also advise supplementing with the homocysteine-lowering vitamins B2 (riboflavin), B6 (pyridoxine) and B12 (methylcobalamin).
Sharply decreasing or eliminating alcohol, avoiding cigarettes and excessive amounts of methionine-rich meat, dairy and seafood are also smart moves that can help you trim homocysteine levels.
Of course, other natural techniques and nutrients that have been shown to improve depression and relieve stress include omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, exercise, biofeedback, meditation and acupuncture.
Depression can be a frustrating, painful and demoralizing condition, but it doesn’t have to be a permanent fixture in your life. Full recovery is possible – and the latest research highlights the potential of 5-MTHF to help.
Sources for this article include:
LifeExtension.com
NIH.gov


naturalhealth365--2020-03-10--Sitting too long may raise heart disease risk, new study

( NaturalHealth365 ) Over the past few years , scientists have discovered more and more evidence showing that sitting down too much has the potential to result in significant health problems , even increasing mortality risk .
Unfortunately , many people are not only sitting in their leisure time , but they ’ re also sitting down at work for long periods .
In fact , a previous study discovered that 25 % of those surveyed in the United States sit for over eight hours each day .
Even more shocking , just 3 % of the respondents said they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and stayed active .
A recent study , recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association , investigated postmenopausal women who were 55 years of age or older and their lack of activity .
All women were either overweight or diagnosed with obesity .
Researchers discovered that the women who sat for long periods each day had a higher risk of developing heart disease .
Older women are already at risk for heart disease , but sitting increases that risk Statistics show that one out of three women dies from heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women have a much higher risk for cardiometabolic disease , including heart disease and type 2 diabetes .
Researchers wanted to understand how other behaviors can impact this risk in women , particularly with mounting evidence that shows the link between prolonged sitting and heart disease and increased mortality risks .
Among postmenopausal women with either overweight or obesity , researchers believed that being seated for too long would likely increase cardiometabolic risks even more .
During the study , participating women wore devices that tracked physical activity and sitting over two weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measure insulin resistance and blood sugar .
Researchers discovered links between prolonged sitting and larger waist measurements and higher body mass index ( BMI ) , as well as insulin resistance , higher fasting blood sugars , and higher triglycerides – all of which increase the risk of stroke and heart disease .
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Even researchers were surprised to discover that each extra hour of sitting each day resulted in an over 7 % increase in insulin resistance .
And even when levels of exercise were increased , the significance of these links changed little .
The evidence showed that prolonged sitting is a heart disease risk , even if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s important to encourage exercise , it ’ s essential to reducing total daily sitting time and uninterrupted sitting to lower the risk of heart disease .
Other studies have suggested that replacing some of that sitting time with light activity or simply standing may promote improved health , particularly on older individuals .
And even if you have a desk job or you ’ ve been guilty of sitting too much in your downtime , there are easy ways to get more daily activity and reduce sitting to combat the health dangers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can make include : • At work , set an alarm for every half an hour .
Get up and move around the office or do some stretching to break up your extended periods of sitting .
• Drink plenty of water .
Not only is staying hydrated important but drinking water regularly will ensure you have to get up frequently .
• Stand up during commercials .
If you ’ re watching television , get up during every commercial .
Walk around or do some squats , stretching , or other easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoy your show .
• Walk while you talk .
If you ’ re on the phone , walk around or at least stand for the call .
Don ’ t forget , even if you ’ re hitting the gym regularly , sitting too much can still negatively impacts your health and can increase your risk of heart disease and early death .
So don ’ t just focus on more activity – make sure you ’ re taking measures to reduce your time spent sitting .

(NaturalHealth365) Over the past few years, scientists have discovered more and more evidence showing that sitting down too much has the potential to result in significant health problems, even increasing mortality risk.
Unfortunately, many people are not only sitting in their leisure time, but they’re also sitting down at work for long periods. In fact, a previous study discovered that 25% of those surveyed in the United States sit for over eight hours each day. Even more shocking, just 3% of the respondents said they sat fewer than four hours a day and stayed active.
A recent study, recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, investigated postmenopausal women who were 55 years of age or older and their lack of activity. All women were either overweight or diagnosed with obesity. Researchers discovered that the women who sat for long periods each day had a higher risk of developing heart disease.
Older women are already at risk for heart disease, but sitting increases that risk
Statistics show that one out of three women dies from heart disease, and after going through menopause women have a much higher risk for cardiometabolic disease, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Researchers wanted to understand how other behaviors can impact this risk in women, particularly with mounting evidence that shows the link between prolonged sitting and heart disease and increased mortality risks.
Among postmenopausal women with either overweight or obesity, researchers believed that being seated for too long would likely increase cardiometabolic risks even more. During the study, participating women wore devices that tracked physical activity and sitting over two weeks, and they underwent blood tests to measure insulin resistance and blood sugar.
Researchers discovered links between prolonged sitting and larger waist measurements and higher body mass index (BMI), as well as insulin resistance, higher fasting blood sugars, and higher triglycerides – all of which increase the risk of stroke and heart disease.
Even researchers were surprised to discover that each extra hour of sitting each day resulted in an over 7% increase in insulin resistance. And even when levels of exercise were increased, the significance of these links changed little.
The evidence showed that prolonged sitting is a heart disease risk, even if individuals are exercising. While it’s important to encourage exercise, it’s essential to reducing total daily sitting time and uninterrupted sitting to lower the risk of heart disease.
Avoid the health dangers of a sedentary lifestyle: 4 simple action steps
Other studies have suggested that replacing some of that sitting time with light activity or simply standing may promote improved health, particularly on older individuals. And even if you have a desk job or you’ve been guilty of sitting too much in your downtime, there are easy ways to get more daily activity and reduce sitting to combat the health dangers of prolonged sitting.
Easy changes you can make include:
At work, set an alarm for every half an hour . Get up and move around the office or do some stretching to break up your extended periods of sitting.
. Get up and move around the office or do some stretching to break up your extended periods of sitting. Drink plenty of water . Not only is staying hydrated important but drinking water regularly will ensure you have to get up frequently.
. Not only is staying hydrated important but drinking water regularly will ensure you have to get up frequently. Stand up during commercials . If you’re watching television, get up during every commercial. Walk around or do some squats, stretching, or other easy movements before you sit back down to enjoy your show.
. If you’re watching television, get up during every commercial. Walk around or do some squats, stretching, or other easy movements before you sit back down to enjoy your show. Walk while you talk. If you’re on the phone, walk around or at least stand for the call.
Don’t forget, even if you’re hitting the gym regularly, sitting too much can still negatively impacts your health and can increase your risk of heart disease and early death. So don’t just focus on more activity – make sure you’re taking measures to reduce your time spent sitting.
Sources for this article include:
AHAJournals.org
MedicalNewsToday.com
JAMANetwork.com
NaturalHealth365.com