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Jun
8
2011

Seabuckthorn Talked About on Dr. Oz

Categories: Antioxidants, Blood Pressure, Brain Health, Cancer, Cholesterol, Colon Health, Digestive Health, Eczema, Heart Health, Immune System, Joint Health, Omega 3's, Prostate Health, Psoriasis, Rosacea, Skin Care

The article below on Seabuckthorn will have everything you need to know!  I would like to thank Douglas WM Kalman who is the writer of the article.  The purpose of this article was to help customers in our Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements Plus locations, but it would be nice to be able to enjoy the article in your own home.  Hope you enjoy!

If there is not a location near you and you would like to ask more questions or do a mail order please call: 1 866 499 9546

Just briefly, these are some of the things that Seabuckthorn is known for and Dr. Oz discussed these last week.

Uses for Seabuckthorn Supplements

Seabuckthorn is very effective for:

  • Lowering LDL, (BAD), Cholesterol, Raising HDL, (GOOD), Cholesterol,
  • Lowering High Blood Pressure, (very important is association with exercise),
  • Skin Cancer Treatment,
  • Menopause Treatment,
  • Hormone Balancing,
  • Immune Health Support,
  • Lymphatic and Mast Cells,
  • Nervous System Health Support,
  • Promoting Microcirculation,
  • Delaying Skin Senility,
  • Liver Rejuvenation,
  • Macular Degeneration,
  • Prostate Issues,
  • Gingivitis,
  • Indigestion,
  • Acid Reflux,
  • Tooth Decay,
  • Sore Throat

 

MOST COMMON SBT SEABUCKTHORN QUESTIONS:

1) What is the difference between Seabuckthorn Seed and Fruit (Berry) Oils?

Part One:

The practical difference is the light amber colored Seed Oil absorbs into the skin faster than the very orange Fruit Oil. Always start with putting the Seed Oil on
the skin first. Get used to applying the Seed Oil, then progress to using the two oils together. This is the ultimate serum blend for the skin. It is called SBT Single Source Oil and it is a blend of one part Seed Oil and one part Fruit Oil. Creating a different blend with a higher concentration of Seed Oil makes a lot of sense; adjusting to ones individuals needs is appropriate. I encourage you to do your own “experiments” by treating your skin to different combinations. Have fun with this.

The Seed Oil, from the seed of the berry, is again, a great way to discover Seabuckthorn’s healing and regenerative properties inside and out. Try a drop on the back of your hand, and your customer’s hand, and rub it in to see how quickly and easily it absorbs and that it does not feel greasy and leaves your skin feeling soft and supple. This is how easy it is to sell.

Part Two:

Briefly, the constituent profile difference between the Oils is the Seed Oil has up to 95% EFA with the same 106 nutrients in total that fruit oil has, including 22 fatty acids, 42 lipids, 6 fat soluble Vitamins (including Vitamin K and all 8 isomers of Vitamin E), 36 kinds of Flavonoids and Phenols, Lecithin, (with the PC being 47%.), and a recently new total of 41 discovered Carotenoids. Also include 8 Phospholipids and 17 Phytosterols. The Seed Oil has Omega 3 and 6 at an optimum one to one ratio and contains less than 2% Omega 7. Seabuckthorn Seed Oil is a remarkable whole food supplement and arguably has more healthy components and constituents than any other supplement, or food, beneficial to health.

The Fruit Oil’s profile of nutrients compared to seed oil includes, 3 times more palmitic acid, is up to half palmitoleic acid, (Omega 7), twice as much Lecithin and Vitamin E and significantly more concentration of Carotenoids, specifically, Beta-Carotene and Lycopene. The dark orange color is attributed to high concentration of Carotenoids. Functionally, using straight fruit oil alone topically is not recommended because of the dark color and slower skin absorption time. No harm is done using it alone, it does create results of leaving the skin soft and supple if one is patient enough. Also internally, it stands on it’s own as a giant among supplements and whole food supplements.

2) Which products are for what? i.e. What do you use the seed oil for? What do you use the fruit oil for? Etc.

As mentioned, start with the Seed Oil first for anything from moisturizing to very therapeutic purposes, mostly skin issues and there are many internal issues Seabuckthorn is used for. It’s for everything the body needs, topically and internally. As a Canadian Company, SBT Seabuckthorn focuses on natural treatments for Acne and Rosacea and leaves the discovery of everything else to the experts. Researching the constituents contained in SBT and then researching the effects on the body of those nutrients opens up an understanding of why SBT is an effective treatment for Acne and Rosacea, keeping the context: all functions are related and affect each other.

Dr. Oz says Seabuckthorn Oil is the best thing for Acne!!

The complete internal SBT package is the four core products, Seed oil, Fruit Oil, Berry Flavone Capsules and Tea. They represent 192 of the 194 known nutrients, certified organic, all from the same plant source with the optimum delivery, or utilization system with a one to one ratio of Omega 3 and 6 to create energy and to make brand new healthy cells.

For all skin concerns including Rosacea and Acne start with the Seed Oil Topically. Again, using the Seed Oil and Fruit oil together is the ultimate serum you can put on your skin. But do the combination at a “Therapeutic Time” during your day or evening, because it takes time to soak in and for the color to settle down. If your skin is still tinted orange by the time you want to have it all soaked in, then wash off the remainder. You’ll find that it leaves the skin a wonderfully soft, supple and resilient. Following up by applying your favourite SBT Facial Cream. Berry for Rosacea, Tea for Acne, it will compound the benefits. Most peoples skin is very thirsty, so this is the ultimate and best care you can do. It absorbs quickly and may leave a perception it’s drying the skin, perseverance will result in the complete opposite being realized and pays tribute to how we need to be supplementing the skin from the inside out.

The Berry Flavone Capsule is what’s left over after the seed and fruit oils are extracted. It is 100% pure, unpasteurized and more powerful than any juice. It is dried, pulverized and has some leaf particles all in a Seed Oil base. It is very high in Vitamin C, Bioflavonoids, plant enzymes and sterols including the “Enzyme of Life”,
Super Oxide Dismutase, (SOD). This nutrient like many in Seabuckthorn is also an anti-inflammatory. It activates the body’s production of its own Antioxidants, Catalase and Glutathione Peroxidase, (Master Antioxidant), which in turn “recycle” Vitamin C and E as Free Radical Scavengers. This maximizes the efficiency of the healing processes orchestrated by the body. Taking SBT Berry Flavone capsules with the seed and fruit oil is ideal. Consider this supplementation a profound source of nutrition linking it directly to improving Cardio-vascular health from the smallest blood vessels, (Capillaries), to right back to the heart.

SBT Tea leaf has an anti-inflammatory nature primarily from Quercetin, Isorhamnetin, Kaempferol and Catechins. These are natural anti-histamines. Of course there are many other nutrients in the tea including Polyphenols, many Minerals, including Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, etc. The tea has a strong concentration of Carotenoids such as Beta-carotene, Lycopene, Lutein and Zeanathan. Ellagic acid benefits throat and esophagus membrane health. There is a profile of 12 fatty acids with Omega 3 having by far the highest concentration and Vitamin E. The leaves are a rare 24% Protein. Brewing the Tea all day or night is recommended.
It is very pleasant tasting hot or cold and has been accepted with enthusiasm by the general public. One may get up to 6 cups of tea or more per tea bag. Drinking the tea is a great way to get started with SBT Seabuckthorn. Keep in mind that the Canadian Scientists measuring the nutritional value, did it 3 times to believe the high content of nutrition. Consider SBT Tea to be the healthiest tea on the market.

3) What do I start with for resolving my (   fill in blank   )?    (i.e. Rosacea, Acne, Psoriasis, Dry Skin, Eczema, Skin Cancer, etc.)

Start with the Seed Oil, topically and internally. How much?  Topically a few drops depending on the area. 100% pure on the face, for larger areas of the body use the SBT Anti-Aging Body Cream. Internally, start with one capsule a day for one week, then go to two a day. If you have an acute health situation take more. Taking drops from the bottles is an alternative, 10 drops from once to 3 times or more a day is okay. We cannot get too much of this kind of whole food nutrition.

The SBT Single Source capsules are a step up from the Seed Oil Capsules. Everyone can start on the Single Source capsules, except for people with a very challenging Acne condition. Wait till the Acne has cleared up significantly before trying the Single Source, topically and internally.

Drinking SBT Tea maybe the preferred starting place for some.

Topically, starting with a SBT Therapeutic Moisturizing Cleansing Bar is also effective. Berry Bar for Rosacea and general conditions and Tea Bar for Acne and all other conditions.

Starting with a SBT Therapeutic Cream is also an effective way to start. The SBT Berry Cream for Rosacea and general conditions and the SBT Tea Cream for Acne and all other conditions. The Creams are water based and is a great alternative for someone not liking the idea of putting oil on their skin. Most people will want to
start Topically.

4) Which Cream is for what condition?

SBT Therapeutic Berry Cream is intended for Rosacea plus more. Has Seed and Fruit Oil.

SBT Therapeutic Tea Cream is intended for Acne plus more. Has Seed Oil and Leaf Extract.

5) Are the Seed and Fruit and Single Source Oils in the bottles edible?

Yes, the bottles of oil, seed and fruit, are exactly the same as the capsules, except without the capsule. 100% pure whole food nutrition, great for the mouth mucosa: cold sores, sore throat, cankers, gingivitis and more. Please see the clinical and studies on our website, www.seabuckthorn.com.

6) What else do I need to know about Seabuckthorn?

This is a Summary of many studies.

Seabuckthorn is known to be a Cardiotonic, stomachic, dermatropic, antioxidant, anti-infection, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-radiation, anti-constipation, healthy cholesterol maintaining, blood vessel health, blood fat reducing, pro-blood circulation and pro-natural healing, Seabuckthorn nutrition has a wide range of uses both internal and external, including the prevention and cure of cardiovascular disease, cancers, ulcers (mouth, gastrointestinal and duodenal), burns, sun burns and sun burn protection, immune disease, gastrointestinal disease, liver disease, respiratory disease, urinary disease such as yeast infection, and gynecological diseases, skin disease, wounds and infected injuries, antiallergic, insect bites, etc. As seabuckthorn oils protects the white blood cell against damage by radiation and chemotherapy and speeds up regeneration of tissue cells and promoting natural healing, it can provide essential help to those under going radiation and chemotherapy for cancer patients.

There is no better brain food; nothing else has as rich of a source of Phosopholipids, Phytosterols, Omega 3 and 6 at a natural proper ratio, full spectrum Vitamin E, etc

It is no exaggeration that seabuckthorn is a great natural herb store of natural remedies by itself, and if you decide to take just one supplement, the seed oil is a great one to start with. All other products you choose at your local Health Food Store will be more effective because of it.

Therefore Seabuckthorn Products are wonderful, whether it be the Seed Oil or Single Source with the perfect balance of EFA to utilize all other nutrients, Berry Flavone Capsules, (high in SOD, Bioflavonoids, Vit C, Immune support, stress support, etc.) to increase Glutathione production or the Fruit oil for a higher quality Lethicin, Vit E, Carotenoids etc., or the Tea, as the most nutritional tea, without caffeine.
7) Seabuckthorn and Hyaluronic Acid!

Promotes production of Hyaluronic Acid (synovial fluid), Glutathione, Co enzyme Q 10, Collagen, Alphalipoic acid, etc., making skin cells more plump for less wrinkles, easier to hydrate, more resilient to sunshine and therefore maximizing utilization of the suns energy and cells live longer. This is the true Sun Care and Anti-Aging;
getting the response from the nutrition we’ve never had, promoting the best health we can achieve.

This was a long article I know!  As always thank you for reading.  I hope you have found it useful.  We look forward to seeing you at a location near you at either Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus! Have a great rest of the week everyone.

 

 

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May
27
2011

Dr. Oz Talks About PGX: Weight Loss & Blood Sugar Balancing

Categories: Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, Colon Health, Digestive Health, Weight Loss

Dr. Oz talked about PGX by Natural Factors this past Monday.  At Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements Plus we have been carrying this product since the beginning!  This is just a very short article to remind our customers and people in search of this product that it is available and our staff are there to help you further with any questions you may have.  We have had many people inquiring since Monday’s show so if you have any further questions or there is not a location near you,

Please call us toll free at:

1 866 499 9546

We are happy to do mail orders and answer any questions you may have.

Just quick reminders of what PGX does.  Basically it is extremely nutritious.  It is a high concentration of fibre blends.  It contains both insoluble and soluble fibres.  As Dr. Oz says, the average woman in North America only gets 12 grams of fibre per day, but as most health experts say, it is recommended to have 30 to 35 grams of fibre per day.  Fibre is your veges, hearty breads, flax, psyllium husks and foods we most often do not like to eat.  There is no excuse anymore since PGX is there to help make sure you get it into your daily routine. 

Benefits:

  • Healthy Weight Loss
  • Balances Blood Sugar
  • Helps with the feeling of fullness, so we don’t over eat!
  • Great for your colon health
  • Helps lower the lousy cholesterol LDL
  • and much more….

There are no side effects, you just have to make sure you drink water throughout the day, which is something that we all should be doing anyway!  Soluble fibre acts like a sponge and if you don’t drink enough water you lose the moisture in your colon making it hard to have a bowel movement.  This is often why people think they should avoid fibre altogether, when really, its the opposite, people need fibre to have a healthy digestive system.  The key is water!

As always, we look forward to helping you with what ever your health concerns are.  Hope you enjoyed the article!

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May
26
2011

Nutracleanse: High Fibre Food Source!

Categories: Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cancer, Cleansing, Colon Health, Detox, Digestive Health, Omega 3's, Weight Loss

Nutracleanse: your colon solution!

At Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements we see a lot of people struggling to find some regularity in their life.  When I say “regularity” I am referring to bowel movements.  Almost half of North Americans are constipated!!  I often joke with our customers that perhaps one of the main reasons people are so up tight and have road rage or short tempers is due to constipation.  We have all experienced constipation from time to time and it is not a pleasant feeling.  With constipation comes: worry, stress, poor digestion, toxifying your body, discomfort and lastly colon cancer.

So what can you do about it?

Digestion and issues such as constipation are not a simple matter.  We often talk to people for awhile to see if they need probiotics (Renew Life’s Ultimate Flora), a cleanse (Renew Life Cleanses) or other things to move their sluggish colon along.  BUT one thing is for sure, almost EVERYONE (especially in North America) can benefit from consuming more fibre in their diet and you can do this by simply eating 1/3 of a cup of Nutracleanse every morning! Nutracleanse is filled with ground flax seeds (omega 3), psyllium husk fibre, and a blend of 3 herbs.

Other benefits of Nutracleanse:

Optimum regularity

  • Cleansing and detoxification of colon
  • Improved digestion and absorption of nutrients by the body
  • Prevention of hemorrhoids
  • Lower cholesterol
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Assists in rebuilding of skin cells and cartilage
  • Increased energy and vitality
  • Maintenance of healthy body weight

    • Laxatives: NOT the long term solution:

    Laxatives are not the sole answer.  Many people become dependant on them as your large intestine and colon become lazy.  Therefore, for a long term solution the healthy way is through getting an adequate amount of fibre in your diet everyday.  Also, be sure to drink pleanty of water.  Other things to help lubricate the colon are: fish oil, borage oil or flax oil. Other things you can combine with your Nutracleanse that are extremely healthy are probiotics (your good bacteria). Then for good measure doing a cleanse every six months will have you in extremely good shape.  With this recipe you are looking at a healthy happy colon.

    Some Recipes:

    OATMEAL WITH NUTRACLEANSE:

    Add 1/3 cup oatmeal and 1/3 cup NutraCleanse to       1 cup cold water in pot with dash of salt. Heat to       boiling, stirring frequently. Turn heat down and       simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Empty       into bowl, cool for a few minutes, and serve with honey & milk. Enjoy!

    NUTRACLEANSE SMOOTHIE: High fiber recipe drink!

    Add to blender:

    1 ripe banana
    1/2 orange
    1 slice mango or papaya
    1 egg
    3/4 cup orange juice
    3/4 cup unsweetened soy milk
    1/3 cup NutraCleanse

    Put lid on blender and set speed to ‘high’ for 30 seconds. Enjoy!

    ON THE ROAD? AWAY FROM HOME? TRY THIS!

    Mix 1/3 cup into 1 cup of orange juice and drink it before it starts to thicken.       (Best within 30-40 seconds) While this doesn’t replace a nice warm breakfast, it is ideal for       travelers.

    As always thank you for reading and we look forward to helping you with what ever you health concerns are.  Remember a healthy gut or digestion is number one.  If you are regular, everything else falls into place.  We look forward to helping you at a location near you!

    Also don’t forget, we do MAIL ORDERS all over the world.  Call us toll FREE 1866-499-9546

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    May
    6
    2011

    Naka Brand Silicea: For Beautiful Strong Hair Skin Nails and Bones!

    Categories: Bone Health, Digestive Health, Enzymes, Hair Loss, Nails Brittle, Womans Health

    Many of us especially women are always complaining about one of the following: hair, skin, nails or weak bones (osteoporosis). 

    Naka Brand Silicea gel is amazing for strengthening your nails.  If you always have had ripples in your nails or if they are very thin and break all the time, this is a sure sign of a silicea deficiency.  If your hair just won’t grow and it is falling out or it is thin with no life, definitely include silicea in your vitamin regime every day!  When it comes to hair there are many components.  Protein is very important and if you are vegetarian you may want to consider vegan protein sources such as Pumpkin Seed Protein by Omega Nutrition. Or Sequel Naturals has an excellent Vegan protein meal replacement as well.  Hair is complicated to fix in that there is not always one easy solution.  Often times it is a mineral problem, protein protein, and basically nutrient absorption problem.  That is why it is also important for people to take digestive enzymes when nutrients are not getting absorbed properly.  A great brand for digestive enzymes would be: Renew Life!

    Naka has a fantastic news article on their Silicea.  Hope you enjoy the read.  It is very detailed and an interesting read! 

    As always thank you for reading and if you have any more questions we look forward to helping you at a location near you!!  We have been carrying the NAKA Silicea Gel for years now and our team has experienced wonderful benefits at Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements Plus.  Also, our customers only have wonderful experiences to tell us.  The only thing is people often say it sure has a minerally taste wow! Its not awful, but to be honest it doesn’t taste delicious.  However you can dilute it in water, or mix it with a flavoured drink.  Personally I just take it straight up 1 tablespoon and you are good to go, its not that bad.  So give Naka Silicea gel a try if you are tired of brittle nails, thin hair, weak bones, and

    We do mail orders as well, you can call toll free at 1866-499-9546.

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    Mar
    30
    2011

    YEAST Overgrowth Solved with Renew Life CandiGone Cleanse

    Categories: Blood Sugar, Cleansing, Digestive Health, Eczema, Energy, Mens Health, Probiotics, Womans Health

    Today is a quick tip on how to get people to stop suffering with Candida.  We have many customers come in with Candida problems and they just don’t know where to start!  Diet changes are essential and takingthe CandiGone Cleanse is a beautiful beginning to creating change in your body.  Often times people get an overgrowth of yeast when the diet is not balanced.  When people eat too many simple carbohydrates: sugars, white breads and pastas we feed the yeast and let it proliferate!  Women often know they have Candida issues more easily then men because they will get chronic vaginal yeast infections.  Some women think yeast infections are just another annoying part of being a woman…this is false, there is a lot a woman can do.

    YEAST Overgrowth?  What is that?  Yeast or also known an Candida can take over your gut.  When this happens both women and men can really suffer.  Some signs of Candida problems would be to ask yourself if you experience:

    • Yeast Infections,
    • Sugar Cravings,
    • Fuzzy feeling, can’t focus, 
    • Bloating or
    • Itchy Skin (eczema).

     If you identify with uncontrollable BLOATING or above symptoms STOP living with poor digestion and try CanadiGONE by Renew Life!  Again Candida simply means an overgrowth of yeast (Candida Albicans) resulting in an unbalanced gut. When Candida becomes systemic (meaning released in the blood stream) we suffer from digestive problems that then spread to other parts of the body: like the skin (eczema), fingernails/toenails (fungal), the head (haziness), weight gain, for women vaginal yeast and mouth! 

    The other essential way to create a balance in your body is to take PROBIOTICS (Good Bacteria).  Yogurt will not cut it; there is just not enough of the good bacteria to correct an issue such as yeast overgrowth.  A good one to take would be the Ultimate Flora Probiotic by Renew Life.

    As always thank you for reading and we look forward to helping you further with lifestyle changes, health challenges or just to talk about health!  Find us at a location near you, or you can call us toll free 1866 499 9546.  We are there to do mail orders, or just answer questions.

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    Mar
    12
    2011

    Tips and Products for Healthy and Sustainable Weight Loss

    Categories: Antioxidants, Belly Fat, Bloating, Cleansing, Colon Health, Detox, Digestive Health, Energy, Enzymes, Greens, Hot products, Omega 3's, Quick Tips, Weight Loss

    I get lots of emails on how to lose weight!  So below is a sample of different tips as well as specific products that I love to recommend for long lasting weight loss.  This is not a crash and burn diet approach, but rather a healthy as well as sustainable way to lose weight for good!!  Remember only you can make the choice to lose weight and it takes determination and the will to do it!  Hope you enjoy…

    First of all, just know that it is always extremely difficult to lose the stubborn last couple of pounds.  The results usually come faster (at least in the beginning) for someone who needs to lose a substaintial amount of weight, such as 50 pounds.  Why?  Any slight healthy lifestyle change can make a huge difference compared to someone trying to lose 5 pounds.  For example, even if they just change one of two things they can lose weight FAST (i.e. cutting out coke, and say chips could make a huge difference).
    The key to weight loss for anyone is to remember that every single body is different, and you have to figure out what your weaknesses are, what you can handle, what you can maintain for life and to not beat yourself up.  Determination, positivity and sticking with something are key.

    When people come into Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus for weight loss, it is never a simple answer.  I always ask people the following things:

    1. Write down your typical day(keep a journal).  For example, what you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Write down your current activity level.

    2. What are your favourite foods, or type of foods?  What are your weaknesses? Foods that you know are not the best for you but you just can’t help it.  For some people it is sweets ALL the way, others it is carbohydrates (bread lovers).  Usually for North Americans, it is consuming too many empty calories like a can of coke or a 1000 calorie fast food meal too often. 

    3. From your journal entries, you can kind of narrow down what supplements would be best for you.  People that crave sweets, or an excess in carbs may need something to balance their blood sugar like cinamin extract, or PGX for example.

    Below are my favourite products that greatly help with weight loss and healthy living in general:

    1. A cleanse.  Brand: Renew Life First Cleanse 15 days.  If you think your digestion sucks a cleanse may be in order.  Poor digestion includes: gas, bloating, and you need to have at least one good bowel movement every day!  It’s even recommended that you have two a day!  The average person only goes every couple of days in North America, this is crazy!  We have a lot of cranky people in this world because they are not eliminating regularily and their body is becoming more and more toxic.  Your regularity/digestion is related to maintaining a healthy weight and the First Cleanse will get the ball rolling.  In addition to the cleanse Renew Life’s Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes are extremely recommended and beneficial to a healthy gut.  The cleanse is good for your: liver, kidneys, lungs, lypmphatic system, colon, small intestine, large intestine, cardiovascular system and blood.

    2. Protein Shakes!!! This is my favourite thing to recommend to you! A good quality protein shake fills you with nutrients, good calories, and it is something easy and tastey!  Make a shake most mornings and if you are hungry in the afternoon, have one at work.  Protein holds you, it protects your lean muscle mass, lean muscle burns existing fat, muscle is your furnace!  Put berries in it; believe it or not they are typically lower in the glycemic index therefore not making your blood sugar spike.  Also they are the richest in Anti-oxidants.  You can experiment and put so many different things in your protein shakes like coconut milk, almond milk, regular milk, walnuts, etc!  There are sooo many recipes you can find.  Also, get a blender!! A good one.  They can be quite pricey but its worth it!  Protein Brands: Renew Life Fit Smart, PVL Iso Gold, Progressive Harmony Protein, one of the most complete and healthy is… Vega Whole Meal Replacement by Sequel Naturals!!!! Amazingly healthy!  SOOO complete.  If you do try it get Vanilla Chai Flavour, mix with Almond milk unsweetened, banana, flax oil, walnuts, some yogurt if you want it thick.  Oh very important, 1 gram of protein, per 1 pound of body weight each day.  When you buy your protein powder you are looking for Whey Isolate (usually for weight loss).  It is the purest form of protein protecting lean muscle mass.  Great for women, losing weight, and for elderly! Whey concentrate is typically more for body builders or people who use up tones of calories and need the energy for sport.  Whey Concentrate is roughly about 1000 calories per serving whereas Whey Isolate is about 100 to 150 calories per serving depending on the brand. 

    3. GREEN TEA! You know this one already, but this will stimulate your metabolism safely and it provides you with antioxidants. 

    4.  Always remember that while supplements help, its not really supplements that are going to be the make it or break it, it is consistancy in your “diet for life” and your activity level.  Find an activity that you like.  Or if it is variety you like then go for it.  For me I like to use my recumbant bike at home for convenience.  I love prenatal yoga right now, and before I used to love playing badminton, but I can’t run around at the moment due to the pregnancy.  I also love swimming, but everyone is different.  It really doesn’t matter what you do, but you have to have the desire to go do it so that you will go consistantly!  One of my relatives needs to pay for something because they hate wasting money.  Once they pay they are commited.  
    5.  Up your intake of fibre!!! FIBRE, FIBRE, FIBRE!!!  35 grams per day! You hear it a lot, but you need to eat lots of veges.  Learn how you like them.  Use coconut oil to cook.  Its opposite of what you may think, but cocanut oil is soooo good for your heart, your skin and your hair.  It is safe to cook with, so high heat is great!! Also, you can steam your veges too!  Brocoli, Chinese veges, watercress, and also make soups for dinner with lots of veges.  Just boil water, put a healthy noodle in there, add an egg till it is a honey consistancy, put a chicken thigh in there for flavour and then you can put your veges in there at the last so they are not over cooked.  Red peppers are delicious in there.  All you need is a little salt and pepper.  Note: stay away from processed packaged foods and sauces. 

    6. Eat 4 to 5 times a day of healthy calories, nutritous calories.  Smaller but more frequent meals is key.  If you do these things you will feel fantastic!

    7. Health wise, get Greens in your diet, by Genuine Health, and take fish oil every day.  You will look younger for longer.  Its really great for your skin, inflammation, joints, colon health and your hair.  Also, if you can get a multi in you every day that would be fantastic!! Platinum liquid softgels are the BEST! 

    WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT:

    As always, thank you for reading!  There should be something in there for everyone.  It is up to us to look after ourselves.  Take care and put your health first by maintaining a balance!! And if you have any more questions we would be happy to help you at a location near you: Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements Plus.  The main products to start with are: Cleanse, Protein powder, Multi Vitamin, Fish Oil, Probiotics/Enzymes, green tea. 

    Also we do mail orders, if there are some products you are interested and there is not a location near you, call toll free: 1 866 499 9546.

    Take care and see you soon!

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    Jan
    27
    2011

    Renew Life Specializing in Digestive Health: Coupons and Discounts!

    Categories: Cleansing, Colon Health, Coupons, Detox, Digestive Health, FLYER SALE!, Savings At Alive!

    About ReNew Life

    ReNew Life was established in 1997 by Brenda Watson and her husband Stan. Brenda has become one of the nation’s leading authorities on natural digestive health, detoxification and internal cleansing. She is the author of 5 books on this topic and she has helped millions of people live longer, healthier lives through improved digestion, as part of her many public, TV and radio appearances and articles and seminars. ReNew Life produces the leading digestive health products available in health food stores and we take great pride in producing the best-quality products. We believe that through proper digestion and sensible dietary choices we can obtain the nutrition we all require to maintain optimal mental and physical health.

    Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements Plus have been carrying Renew Life products from the start, and we share the same vision as Renew Life.  The root of many other diseases are often caused by an unhealthy gut.  The good news is that there is much you can do about your health by starting with your digestive system.  If you are curious and you have never done a cleanse before, now is a great time because most of the Renew life Cleanses are in the Fabulous Winter Flyer until February first.

    For further information and discounts there are additional coupons in the PDF below.

    Renew Life Cleansing Information and Coupon for ALIVE – BC locations

    Renew Life Cleansing Information and Coupon for Morning Sun – ALBERTA locations

    As always thank you for reading, and we look forward to helping you with any health concerns you may have at Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements Plus!

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    Sep
    25
    2010

    Progressive HCP Symbiotic Kit (Pre& Probiotic)

    Categories: Allergies, Bloating, Digestive Health, Eczema, New Products!, Probiotics
     

    Fall Flyer Until October 21st 2010 Pre and Pro KIT $59.99! Buy 4 and get additional 5 % OFF

    Progressive HCP Symbiotic Kit (Pre& Probiotic) has been referred to as the Rolls Royce of Probiotics!  When you have tried just about everything and you are in desperate need of controlling your IBS, eczema and other health problems, it may be time to try Progressive’s HCP Symbiotic Kit with 70 billion good bacteria ready to protect your kingdom.  This wonderful probiotic is here to protect your gut and to host of over 400 Bodily Functions!

     HCP®70 (Human Colonizing Probiotic, 70 Billion Cells) is a full spectrum dairy free probiotic supplement featuring 6 human strains that implant healthy flora throughout the digestive tract. Prebiotics are FOOD for the good bacteria which allow colonization.  This kit addresses: eczema, vitamin production, immune function, weight management, bloating, IBS, poor complexion, flatulence, food allergies, oral and vaginal health. 

     

     

    Why is HCP different from other probiotics? 

    It is 100% human strains and according to research only human strains will colonize within the GI tract where plant source strains have failed.

    How to use the Kit for BEST Results?

    In order to prepare the intestinal terrain and establish proper probiotic implantation, the HCP®Synbiotic Kit is designed to be taken for an initial 3 month period. Once a proper intestinal environment has been established HCP®70 can then be taken on its own for ongoing probiotic maintenance. Contains a 30 day supply (60 caps) of both HCP®Supportand HCP®70.

    Many of us are well informed about PRO-Biotics, so why Are PRE-Biotics sooo important? 

    In order to maximize the impact of a probiotic supplement, you need to begin by preparing the intestinal terrain for proper implantation, colonization and proliferation. HCP®Support contains a family of prebiotics, vegetable concentrates and berry extracts that support probiotic viability while reducing the existing unfriendly bacteria. One of the most helpful analogies is to think of the probiotics as seeds that are ready to be planted, all they need is a proper terrain that is prepared for healthhy growth.  Probiotics (seeds) need water and fertilizers (prebiotics) before hand to ensure that those seeds have a place to grow.

    Features of Progressives Prebiotics:

    • Multiple Oligosaccharides nourish the intestinal flora
    • Cranberry, Elderberry Extracts & Red Wine reduce the adhesion of unfriendly bacteria
    • Jerusalem Artichoke protects against yeast
    • Colostrum & Lactoferrin inhibit the growth and reproduction of harmful bacteria
    • Full colonizing supportHCP

    As always, thank you for reading!  This product is in our flyer until October 21st 2010.  If you have more questions regarding the product come on into a location near you, we look forward to helping you with what ever questions you may have. To find a location near you click on the link: http://www.alivehealthblog.com/stores-location/  Have a fabulous weekend!

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    Dec
    18
    2009

    Renew Life: New Fish Oil called Norweigian Gold

    Categories: Brain Health, Cholesterol, Digestive Health, Enzymes, Joint Health, New Products!, Omega 3's, Skin Care

    p05_NGDORenew Life specializes in digestive health and when ever they introduce a new product to their line it is pure quality.  They are known first and foremost for their cleansing program, which starts with the First Cleanse (15days) for first timers all the way to a more advanced seven channel of elimation cleanse, which is called Cleansmart (30days).  They also have cleanses that work on specific parts of the body, for example the Liver Cleanse or the Lung Cleanse.   They have special FibreSmart formulas, Ultimate Probiotics, digestive enzymes, and colon soother products for people with IBS. 

    Now Renew Life has come out with what is being called the Ultimate Fish Oil.  They are of superior quality and have been compared to Nordic Naturals or Eskimo 3 Enzymatics fish oils.  In fact the Norweigian Gold Ultimate Fish Oils exceed world standards for fish oil quality and purity.  Most of us know why we take fish oils, but just to re-cap and re-fresh fish oils nourish the whole body because of their essential fatty acids such as EPA and DHA.  They promote healthy skin, brain, heart, nervous system, joints and they help reduce excess inflammation in the body. 

    What are the advantages with Norwegian Gold Fish Oils?

    • They are enteric coded to ensure that they are delivered directly to the intestines.  When this happens you getstomach-diagram 3x the absorption.
    • They included the the fat digesting enzyme called lipase for easy digestion and to eliminate burping up fish oil.
    • They have a one a day serving! 
    • They really mean quality and purity.  Norwegian Fish Oils are sourced from sustainable wild and unthreatened fish found in cold pristine waters.  These waters are naturally lower in toxins such as: PCB’s, mercury and pesticides.
    • Their testing and certification consistantly receives a 5 star raiting by the International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS) program.
    • All their fish oils are encapsulated in natural fish-derived gel caps!

    How Much Fish Oil Do you Need?

    • For someone with no health concerns it is recommended to take a combined dosage of 1000mg of EPA and DHA.  This dosage is to maintain tissue health, skin, brain and joints health etc.
    • For someone with heart problems, unhealthy arteries, high cholesterol, joint pain, low mental acuity or other health conditions it is recommended to take a dosage as high as 4000mg of EPA and DHA.

    Norwegian Gold Product Line: They have 4 Fish Oils

    1. Super Critical Omega (Total Omega 3 – 1025mg)
    2. Critical Omega (Total Omega 3 – 840mg)
    3. Daily Omega (Total Omega 3 – 400mg)
    4. Easy Omega (Total Omega 3 – 380mg)

    For more information of the break down of the EPA and DHA for each product, or if you are wanting to know which one you should take based on your current health as always we are glad to help you!  Please come see us about any Renew Life Product; we would love to help.  You can find us at Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus.

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    Dec
    15
    2009

    Kendy ACTI Flora+ is the Ultimate Probiotic and Prebiotic which = Synbiotic!

    Categories: Digestive Health, Probiotics

    300Actiflora+_box_&_bottle_website_picHave you tried many different probiotics to help relieve gastro-intestinal problems such as, gas, bloating, constipation or diarrhea?  Are you still in search other something better?  Probiotics are your army!  They are really your first line of defense and you have to protect them.  If you have not found relief when it comes to your digestive health, you may need a different probiotic along with some other digestive aids.  Remember that our general health starts in the gutt.  The condition of your friendly bacteria will protect you from many health issues. 

    Acti Flora + is named the most powerful synbiotic product because of there use of probiotics and prebiotics.  Most of us are aware of probiotics, which is our good bacteria, but what about prebiotics?  Prebiotics are the food ingredients that feed the good bacteria in the (GI) system.  Acti Flora + uses inulin as a prebiotic and inulin can increase the volume of good bacteria by up to x10 !  According to the National Dairy Council the defination of synbiotics is: “Products in which both a probiotic and a prebiotic are combined to have an additive or synergistically beneficial effect on the host by improving the survival and/or implantation of the probiotic in the intestinal tract.”

    Benefits and Important Information about Acti Flora +

    • Optimizes your immune systme,energy, infection resistance, and digestive systems.
    • Patented prebiotic blend contains only natural ingredients and includes 3 unique strains of Lactobacacillus bulgarcus.
    • Each capsule contains at least 45 billion viable lactic acid probiotic bacteria at time of manufacture.
    • Extracted from plants and natural sources from Bulgaria.
    • The use of inulin (prebiotic) greatly aids in the survivial as well as feeds the friendly bacteria in the (GI) system.
    • Has 100 vegetarian capsules.

    Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements Plus have been selling this product for years.  Our customers that have been using it love it!  We would love to help you with your health and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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