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May
24
2012

Dr. Oz Talks About Satiereal Saffron Extract, The Miracle Appetite Suppressant

Categories: Appetite Suppressants, Belly Fat, Depression, Energy, Mood, Weight Loss

When it comes to losing weight Dr. Oz has you covered.  Whether you have belly fat, butt fat, thigh fat, different body types or food cravings Dr.

Satiereal Saffron Extract Chews only 20 Calories Each

Oz has touched on almost every situation in the struggle of weight loss. On January 3rd 2012 Dr. Oz talked about Satiereal Saffron Extract as the miracle appetite suppressant.  Emotional Eating is extremely common and is often due to low levels of the hormone Serotonin.  Low levels of serotonin are also the route causes for depression and anxiety.  Montel Williams swears by Satiereal Saffron Extract as it has worked for him.  The word Satiereal is simply the trademark name that has all of the extensive research done on the Saffron Extract.  Saffron is a plant and is known as one of the most expensive spices you can buy.  Dr. Oz and Montel Williams have shed some light on Satiereal Saffron Extract a few times on Dr. Oz’s show and due to the many requests this post is to let you know that Alive Health Centre Morning Sun and Supplements Plus carry the real deal, Satiereal Saffron Extract by Re-Body.

Re-Body Satiereal Saffron Extract 60 capsules

We Carry The Re-Body Satiereal Saffron Extract:

Rebody Hunger Caps with Satiereal Saffron Extract: 88.5mg 60 Capsules

Rebody Hunger Chews with Satiereal Saffron Extract: 88.5mg 30 Chews (20 Calories per Chew) Mandarin Orange Flavor – Delicious!

How Much Can You Lose?

Dr. Oz featured two ladies on his show who he had both taken Saffron Extract and one lady lost 3 pounds in 3 days and the other lady lost 5 pounds in 3 days.  Both of them noticed a decrease in cravings and hunger.

How much to take?

The science has shown that taking 88 to 90mg of Saffron Extract twice per day will control your emotional eating therefore curbing your appetite.

How does it work?

When we eat carbohydrates we almost get a mini high.  We feel good and satisfied, but then a few moments later we realize that we have just added to our wasteline.  Instead Saffron Extract has been shown to do the same thing as eating carbohydrates in terms of making you feel GOOD along with suppressing your appetite.

Summary of Benefits:

  • Weight Loss
  • Elevates Mood
  • Reduced Snacking
  • Reduced Hunger
  • Curbs Appetite

As always, we hope that you will come and visit us at either Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus. Do not sit in silence; there are so many things you can do to better your health! Get excited and take charge of your health. Let’s work together, along with your doctor to ensure you are doing all you can to lead a happy and healthy life. Our team looks forward to helping you with what ever your health concerns are.

Also, if there is not a location near you, we do MAIL ORDERS call us toll free at 1 866 499 9546

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May
11
2012

Naka Herbs and Vitamins brings you Dr. Rona’s Healthewise Digest: Vitamin B12

Categories: Alzheimers, Depression, Energy, Mood, Stress

Vitamin B 12 is often over looked as a treatment of feeling tired and sometimes to get to the route of being tired it requires a complicated approach, but sometimes it is simple as a B 12 deficiency.  Below is the beginning of Dr. Rona’s Healthwise Gigest article on Vitamin B12.  I hope you find the information useful.

You complain about digestive disturbances and chronic fatigue. After your workout you are far from energized – you are even more tired. You feel like you are just not getting enough air, feel weak and experience numbness and tingling in your hands and feet. The worst part, however, is not being able to remember anything and you feel an ongoing anxiety – worrying about the least little thing. Often you even feel depressed, lethargic. You have ruled out all possible pathology as well as hidden food sensitivities, which can mimic many diseases. Your doctor cannot find a thing wrong with you, is recommending anti-anxiety and anti-depressant drugs, and has neglected to check for B12 deficiency.

For the the whole article click here.

As always, we hope that you will come and visit us at either Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus. Do not sit in silence; there are so many things you can do to better your health! Get excited and take charge of your health. Let’s work together, along with your doctor to ensure you are doing all you can to lead a happy and healthy life. Our team looks forward to helping you with what ever your health concerns are.

Also, if there is not a location near you, we do MAIL ORDERS call us toll free at 1 866 499 9546

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May
3
2012

Dr. Rona’s Healthwise Digest: Understanding Your Thyroid

Categories: Belly Fat, Cholesterol, Colon Health, Depression, Energy, Fertility, Hair Loss, Mood, Pregnancy Tips, Weight Loss

One of the best ways we can take charge of our own health is to be informed.  Thyroid problems are very common and it is important to know the signs and symptoms of what a poor functioning thyroid looks like.  People live in unecessary discomfort from hypothyroidism everyday.  I hope that Dr. Rona’s article will reach you and provide you with some in sight of what may be going on with your thyroid or perhaps someone you know.

By Dr. Zoltan P. Rona, M.D., M.Sc.
The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland situated in the neck wrapped around the windpipe located just below the Adam’s apple. It controls metabolism and virtually every aspect of health including weight, mood, energy and circulation. Damage to the thyroid can lead to underactivity (hypothyroidism), overactivity (hyperthyroidism), thyroid inflammation (thyroiditis) and thyroid cancer.
The thyroid uses iodine and the amino acid tyrosine to manufacture the thyroid hormones T3 (triiodotyrosine) and T4 (thyroxine). About 80% of the hormones made are T4 while 20% is T3. It is T3 that is the more biologically active form of thyroid hormone. In order to have adequate amounts of T3 there has to be some conversion of T4 into T3. This is something that can occur both inside and outside of the thyroid.
The thyroid is controlled by a rather complex feedback mechanism. When the hypothalamus in the brain senses there is an inadequate amount of thyroid hormones present, it releases a hormone known as TRH (Thyrotropin-releasing hormone) which in turn tells the pituitary gland to release TSH which then stimulates the thyroid gland to synthesize and release more thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) into the circulation. Thus, the level of TSH goes higher in order to help the thyroid manufacture more of the hormones. The reverse occurs when there is an excess of thyroid hormone, a condition referred to as hyperthyroidism.

As always, we hope that you will come and visit us at either Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus. Do not sit in silence; there are so many things you can do to better your health! Get excited and take charge of your health. Let’s work together, along with your doctor to ensure you are doing all you can to lead a happy and healthy life. Our team looks forward to helping you with what ever your health concerns are.

Also, if there is not a location near you, we do MAIL ORDERS call us toll free at 1 866 499 9546

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Jul
16
2011

Natural Calm Magnesium Citrate

Categories: ADHD, Baby Health, Depression, Injuries, Kids Health, Mood, Pain, Sleep, Stress

Your body goes through a lot of changes and physical stress when going through labour: tense muscles, bowel movements are difficult because you can’t push, back pain, irregular sleep and much more.  Even when we are not going through labour or a healing process, we are all constantly dealing with stress, sore muscles, injuries, anxiety and sleepless nights.  Lastly, Natural Clams Magnesium is also safe for your kids.  Sometimes parents come in looking for a solution for their kids constipation.  Sometimes kids hold in their bowel movement because they simply don’t like going to the bathroom because their stool has been too hard in the past and has hurt.  This is a natural way to help soften the stool.  The other benefit in using Natural Calms Magnesium for kids is it is excellent for the brain!  Fish oil is always recommended for ADHD, but so is magnesium!  The Natural Calms Magnesium is the way to go since it is in powder form, mixes instantly in water and tastes great!  It is nice to know that there are natural solutions to help you with these kinds of issues and one of the best is Natural Calms Magnesium Citrate.

CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM & STRESS

What Natural Calms Has to Say about the Calcium Magnesium Relationship:
“Calcium and magnesium are two different sides of a coin. Calcium excites nerves while magnesium calms them down. Calcium makes muscles contract. Magnesium is necessary for muscles to relax. Calcium is needed for blood clotting but magnesium keeps the blood flowing freely. It is vital to keep these minerals in balance. Too little magnesium to balance calcium can be both uncomfortable and unhealthy.

To ward off the negative effects of a prolonged period of stress or an overreaction to stress, calcium needs to be balanced with adequate amounts of magnesium. Going through a stressful period without sufficient magnesium can set up a deficit which, if not corrected, can linger, causing more stress and further health problems.

Today we have diets dangerously low in magnesium. Factor in the recent addition of nutritional calcium via supplements and food fortifications meant to stave off osteoporosis, and many of us are getting inadequate magnesium plus too much calcium.

Magnesium has an important role in essentially every life function. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve activity, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system and keeps bones strong.

Magnesium also helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure and is involved in energy metabolism. Many researchers believe that no single dietary factor is as critical as magnesium.”

This is just a quick post today!  Hope you enjoyed it.  As always thank you for reading and if you have any questions find an Alive Health Centre, Supplements Plus or Morning Sun location near you!  You can also call us toll free at 1866-499-9546.

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Apr
20
2011

Sisu Rhodiola: Calm, Relax, and Takes your Stresses Away!

Categories: Depression, Energy, Stress

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What more can I say about stress?  It is everywhere, it is unfortunately one of the most common concerns that our customers have and it is one of those things that you can’t necessarily see, but it is there causing many illnesses today such as: cancer, cardiovascular disease and even diabetes. 

Let’s get straight to the herb Rhodiola by Sisu.  One of the reasons this product may be right for you is that it is one herb, one ingredient for stress that has been shown through numerous studies to be one of the most effective herbs when dealing with stress.  Many people who deal with stress, often have upset stomachs and for those that have sensitivities taking one ingredient is a great way to still get the relief from stress without having too many herbs/vitamins and combinations of things.

What is the Herb Rhodiola?

Studies show the herb Rhodiola to be effective within 30 minutes of ingesting!  Rhodiola roseais an adaptogen — a substance that helps body systems return to normal function during and after stress. Rhodiola’s benefits:  improve work performance, alleviate sleep difficulties, stimulates poor appetite, helps overcome irritability, regulates high blood pressure, relieves headache and reduces anxiety in the face of severe physical and mental strain.  Rhodiola, it is meant to be taken in mild cases for every day stresses as well.  For example, a study that used cadets (separated in two groups) found the group who took rhodiola performed significantly better despite severe fatigue than did the placebo group. 

Product Information: Sisu Rhodiola

  • High-potency rhodiola extract, grown in Siberia and standardized to contain 3% rosavins and 1% salidrosides (the active compounds)
  • Rhodiola is an adaptogen, meaning it normalizes production of certain hormones within the nervous system to invigorate a sluggish system or calm an agitated one
  • Rhodiola is clinically proven to improve general well-being, decrease mental fatigue, and improve mental and physical performance during periods of work-related stress
  • Rhodiola has also shown positive results in cases of mild to moderate depression
  • No jitteriness, drowsiness, post supplementation “crash”, or any such side effects were reported in the human research

Specific Benefits of Taking Sisu Rhodiola

  • High-potency, fast-dissolving vegetarian capsules
  • Contains no ingredients that are a source of gluten
  • Contains no corn, soy, dairy, wheat or peanuts
  • Suitable for vegans
  • Good Manufacturing Practices standards
  • Tested for guaranteed purity and potency
  • Tested for pesticides and herbicides
  • EN approved

Lastly, don’t underestimate the impact STRESS has on your Life!  Trouble with stress is you can’t see it, so we ignore it… this is not a good idea since stress is the SILENT KILLER that is linked to the diseases we fear: cancer, mental disorders and heart disease!  As always, we thank you for reading and we look forward to seeing you at a location near you! 

Also we do mail orders if you prefer, call 1866 499 9546

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Mar
24
2011

Love Life Again With NEW Veeva!

Categories: ADHD, Bipolar, Depression, Energy, Stress

Veeva 60 Capsules "The Bright Side of Life"

Just a quick post here to help focus on the “Bright Side Of Life!”  With so many worries in the world, it is difficult to conquer stress and it is very hard for a lot of us to find happiness.  Sometimes we need a little help and we don’t want to necessarily reach for an anti-depressant.  There is a NEW product called Veeva, which is there to help you rise ABOVE Stress, Mood Disorders, OCD + More!

 There are many “Stress” supplements, but the all natural no side effects Veeva takes it a step further to OVERCOME: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD, agitation, emotional instability, mental confusion and even speech impediments!  Keep Veeva handy, all you need is 2 vegetarian capsules per day and improvements are usually seen within 15 days!! After 10 years of research, Veeva emerged as the most complete stress and mood enhancement formula.  The secret is in the complete formula of herbs, amino acids and their proprietary Cyracos Lemon Balm.   Don’t live in fear of mood disorders, or with the potential side effects of Depression Medications when Veeva can help YOU find the brighter side of life naturally!

The scientifically proven ingredients of Veeva include ancient herbs as well as newly discovered nutrients and powerful spices. Together they do more than just temporarily mask symptoms or boost energy – they support the whole body in its quest for balance.

For more information on the product i.e. ingredients here is the Veeva brochure!

As always, thank you for reading and we look forward to helping you with what ever your health care needs are.  Come see us at a location near you!  Mail orders are also available: 1866 499 9546

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Feb
25
2011

Lorna Vanderhaeghe Mag Smart: For Heart Health, Depression and Children Behavioural Problems ADHD

Categories: ADHD, Autism, Baby Health, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Brain Health, Depression, Diabetes, Kids Health, Parents, Stress, Womans Health

Lorna Vanderhaeghe’s Mag Smart is in the form of Magnesium Bisglycinate which does not causeAvailable at: Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements Plus! diarrhea.  Sometimes the issue with taking Magnesium in Citrate form is that when taken in higher dosages, it causes a loose stool.  For some people a loose stool is good news, but for those that need to take a higher amount of Magnesium, the Bisglycinate form is the way to go!

There is a lot of buzz about taking Vitamin D and Calcium, but Magnesium is one of the minerals that many people are deficient in.  Magnesium plays a vital role in allowing our body to function properly.  Magnesium is needed for our enzymes, for blood vessels, for nerves, for heart health, for the brain and much much more!

While Lorna’s Mag Smart is great for: depression, muscle spasms, cardiovascular health, diabetes as well as chronic fatigue, one of the most intriguing benefits is for children’s behavioural issues.  There is an epidemic going on where many parents are concerned about Autism, ADHD and even depression with their children. 

 According to Dr. Oz in 1980 Autistic children were diagnosed 1-5000 and currently Autistic children are being diagnosed at 1-110!

Unfortunately, there are not concrete answers as to what the true cause of Autism is.  The answer is not simple, there are just too many factors these days due to our complex environment.  The GOOD news is that there are things you can do that are in no way harmful to your children… like taking Fish Oil, balanced diet and Mag Smart.  Lorna says it best, here is what she has said:

Behavioural Problems
“Magnesium deficiency occurs more frequently in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than in healthy children. Studies have shown that magnesium supplementation reduces the symptoms of ADHD in children.

In one such study, a combination of magnesium and vitamin B6 was shown to reduce symptoms such as physical aggressiveness, instability, and poor attention at school in all study participants (52 children) after 1-6 months of treatment.

Magnesium, together with vitamin B6, may also be beneficial for autistic patients. While no cure for autism is known, magnesium and B6 supplementation has led to remarkable improvement in many cases”. (Lorna Vanderhaeghe, www.hormonehelp.com)

I have seen the most attentive and dedicated parents do whatever they can for their children.  Special learning techniques, motor development classes, memory pattern routines, Fish Oil supplements among other supplements.  My heart goes out to those parents who only want the best for their children.  At Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements Plus we truly care about this issue.  Majority of us are mothers with 20 + years experience, some of us are new mothers with all the latest information and some of us are expecting!   Where ever you are in life, we look forward to helping you with whatever your health care needs are.  Come see us at a location near you.

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Feb
4
2011

New Chapter Holy Basil – Feeling down, and want an answer? Try Holy Basil!

Categories: Depression, Stress

Here is a quick tip of something you can use to help ease your stress levels… Holy Basil…

Do you want to wake up feeling refreshed, and uplifted?Holy Basil is here to help you get through your busy day while feeling relaxed! New Chapters Holy Basil is known for their high quality care that they take in preserving the herbs in their complete complex form. Holy Basil maintains the Phytonutrients and active molecules: Caryophyllene, Ursolic Acid, Rosemarinic Acid, Eugenol and Oleanolic Acid known to: reduce stress, balance blood sugar, support healthy metabolism, restore adrenal balance, reduce free radical damage, and increase physical and emotional endurance! Stop succumbing to stress; enjoy your life with Holy Basil!

Suggested Dosage:

2 capsules a day, can be taken anytime.

     
Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) (leaf) (minimum 2% ursolic acid) 800  mg  

Other ingredient:Modified cellulose (capsule) and maltodextrin.

Naturally gluten free.  100% vegetarian; no artificial flavors or colors.

Side Effects or Caution:

As with any dietary or herbal supplement, you should advise your healthcare practitioner of the use of this product. If you are nursing, pregnant, or considering pregnancy, you should consult your healthcare practitioner prior to using this product.

As always thank you for reading and we look forward to seeing you at a location near you, either Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus!

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Dec
9
2010

Vitamin D

Categories: Bone Health, Cancer, Depression, Diabetes, Immune System, Osteoporosis, Sleep, Womans Health

We all have heard a lot about Vitamin D and how important it is to have adequate amounts especially during the winter.  This article is a reminder to take your Vitamin D this winter.  Most of you know about Vitamin D, but sometimes it sits on the counter and we forget to take it.  Below will remind you of the reasons you shouldn’t forget.

Research states that Vitamin D deficiency in adults can lead to osteopenia, osteoporosis, depressed moods, sleeping problems, muscle weakness, fractures, cancers, autoimmune diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. There is also some evidence that Vitamin D may reduce several types of cancer and type-1 diabetes.  Many of us especially women walk around with tiny little fractures and silcea is a mineral that is very important to combat against osteopenia (the precursor of osteoporosis) but Vitamin D also plays a vital role in preventing fractures.  Vitamin D helps absorb your calcium so it is not not just sitting there doing nothing.  Reality is calcium is useless if it doesn’t get absorbed so make sure you take a good form of calcium, such as a calcium citrate with Vitamin D and magnesium.  Keep in mind there are even better calciums such as Coral Calcium and if you are older, already have osteoporosis, or there is osteoporosis in your family the AOR Brand Bone Basics is top notch.  At Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus we can take the time to explain all the differences and we can find you what suites your needs based on gender, age, family history etc.   

So how much Vitamin D should you take?

There are many answers.  The recommended daily value still remains at 1000iu for adults.  Then there are other factors such as: age, your current health condition (for example if you have osteoporosis), and where you live.  Basically at the moment somewhere between 1000iu and 2000iu is good.  However, there are many studies where people have reversed osteoporosis with very high levels of vitamin D, and if you wish to do this see your doctor or your naturopath.   Another point about Vitamin D is many people say  “the sun gives you Vitamin D.” Remember that your body produces the Vitamin D, but when the sun is absent, your body cannot produce it. 

Good Brands?

There are many: Natural Factors, AOR Drops, Sisu Sublingual, those are some suggestions.

So keep things simple this winter, elevate your mood and keep yourself healthy by remembering to take your Vitamin D.  Vitamin D3 is what you will be looking for in the health store.  As always we look forward to helping you with your health care needs at Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements Plus! Take care and thanks for reading.

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Nov
26
2010

go4trim Genuine Health’s NEW & Effective Weight Loss Product

Categories: Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, Colon Health, Depression, Diabetes, Hot products, New Products!

Dr. Oz has been talking a lot lately about his favourite super foods, antioxidants, and supplements in general for the year 2010.  When it comes to weight loss he is a firm believer in finding balance by maintaining a solid foundation with a good diet and regular moderate exercise.  Sometimes people can use an extra boost, and they need a healthy crutch to get them on their way.  One of D. Oz favourite weight loss ingredients for 2010 is: Glucomannan.  Many people are in search of this ingreedient and it can be found in Genuine Health’s new weight loss formula Go4Trim!

So what does glucomannan do?

  • Aids in the feeling of fullness.  Most of the population can benefit from this.  We are a society that tends to over eat, our portions get out of control and with Christmas coming around the corner glucomannan can certainly help.
  • It also helps to lower cholesterol levels the lowsy cholesterol LDL.  It does this by reducing the absorption of cholesterol in the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Also glucomannan aids in regular bowel movements!  Many people are shy to talk about it, but having a regular bowel movement preferably twice a day or at least once a day is crucial to living a healthy life.
  • The medical world is very interested in the safe ingredient.  There are already many studies showing its effectiveness with aiding weight loss, but there are more and more studies trying to demonstrate glucomannan’s positive relationship in aiding Type II diabetes, high blood pressure, among other conditions.  You can find an abundance of scholarly articles in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

What are the other safe and natural ingreedients in Genuine Health’s Go4Trim weight loss supplement?

  • Coffea canephora robusta Pierre (decaffeinated)
    Helps in weight management when taken with a healthy diet and regular exercise
    Sustainably sourced
  • 5-HTP
     Helps to promote healthy mood, it is even used to help treat depression, also aids in sleep
     Helps to relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia
     Helps to reduce the severity and can shorten the length of a migraine
  • Chromium (polynicotinate)
     Helps to maintain good health
     Provides support for balancing the blood sugar
     Helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates and fats

The Main Benefits of GO4Trim:

  1. Increases fat burning and improves the metabolism
  2. Makes you feel full and satisfied
  3. Reduces emotional eating, stopping you from using food as a coping mechanism
  4. And it balances blood sugar levels

So stop telling yourself you can’t do it.  While you may be struggling with diet and exercise alone, this product by Genuine Health is good for pretty much everyone especially when you may not be 100% sure why you have gained the weight in the first place.  Some people do not realize they have sugar cravings, some people do not realize that they are an emotional eater, and some people are all of the above and do not want to take a fist full of different supplements.  As always thank you for reading and remember you can do it!  Take charge of your weight now, don’t wait until after the holidays, enjoy yourself, but do it with balance.  Look forward to seeing you with what ever your health concerns are at either Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus.

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