Pure Health 365

What is Your Immune System Your immune system is your, invisible-shield which helps protect you from various diseases. It’s a complex system and while strengthening it or boosting it sounds like a smart idea the ability to do that has been difficult for researchers to nail down. However, there are simple lifestyle changes you can make to support your immune system.   Keeping your hands clean helps  prevent the spread of germs and germs can  attack your immune system.  When should you wash your hands?  Before eating,  After using the bathroom, After petting and animal  After coming in contact with someone who is sick.  To wash thoroughly sing one verse of Happy Birthday! (that should be enough time). Get Plenty of Sleep Not getting enough sleep suppresses immune system function. According to Web MD, studies have shown that  T-Cells  go down and inflammatory  cytokines  go up when you don’t get enough sleep and that can leave you more susceptible to colds and flu. Maintain a Healthy Weig

Who Shouldn’t Consume Alcohol? You shouldn’t consume alcohol if you… are under the age of 21 years old; are pregnant or attempting to get pregnant; are a recovering alcoholic; are taking prescription or over the counter medications (check with your doctor and heed warning labels); have a health condition that could worsen as a result of consuming alcohol; plan to operate heavy machinery   Moderation is the key According to the mayo clinic Moderate alcohol consumption for healthy adults: Up to one drink a day for women of all ages (over 21) Up to two drinks a day for all men aged 21 – 65 Up to one drink a day for men over 65 A “drink” is defined as: Beer 12 fluid ounces Wine 5 fluid ounces Distilled Spirits (80 proof) 1.5 fluid ounces Benefits Lower Risk of Heart Failure Reduced Chance of Developing Type 2 Diabetes Decreased Chance of Developing Dementia Risks Heavy consumption of alcohol can negatively impact your health with prolonged abuse. Also serious consequences have been associa

  What’s So Bad About Sitting? – CAC increased Heart Attack risk – Increased risk for Type 2 Diabetes – Weight Gain – weight  sensors in your bones  are not detecting your full weight and triggering you to eat more. What Can You Do to Sit Less? – Make Time to Exercise – Keep a “sitting log” to track the amount of time you spend sitting every day. – The Sitting Time Calculator and the Calorie Burn Calculator are FREE on-line tools you can use to assess the amount of time you’re currently sitting. – When you’re on the phone stand-up – Stand up while you’re watching TV (better yet exercise by marching in place or doing Yoga, etc…) – Have a walking meeting; – Rather than call a colleague on the phone, get up and go see them; – Take a walk at lunch; Getting up to stand or walk for even a minute or two every hour can make a difference. HEALTH TIP TUESDAY Join me every Tuesday for another Health Tip Tuesday. Follow  Facebook.com/28daycoach  for more information. APPS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO Ge

High Blood Pressure Is Too Common About 75 million American adults (29%) have high blood pressure. Anyone, including children, can develop high blood pressure. It increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are the first and third leading causes of death in the United States.   High Blood Pressure can increase your risk for heart attack and stroke. If you have high blood pressure consult with your doctor right away. That said, Lifestyle changes are often a Doctor’s first approach and they can be very effective. Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure If You Smoke Quit Manage Your Stress Start a Regular Exercise Program Lose Weight Eat Less Salt Join the Pure Health 365 Revolution For more natural options to improve your health through better nutrition and healthy living visit my private  Facebook Group .

You’re Determined You made your resolution but despite your best efforts you’re not losing weight! Why not? You might be surprised how many products and strategies touted to help you are actually working against you!   EXERCISE If you’re relying entirely on exercise and not changing your diet to lose weight it’s probably working against you. Exercise is great for your overall health and well being but when it comes to weight loss it’s only part of the equation. To lose weight you may need to adjust your diet along with exercise. EATING LOW FAT OR FAT FREE FOODS Many low-fat and no fat foods contain more sugar than regular versions of the same food. Eating even small amounts of added sugar can lead to weight gain. CONSUMING TOO MANY CALORIES Calories are tricky little ninjas and they can hideout in the most benign places. Try tracking your food consumption for a week. You may be surprised at what you find. GET RID OF TOXINS Toxins are everywhere, in the foods we eat, the air we breath a

  Why supplement? You can get a lot of nutrients from raw food however when food is cooked it becomes less nutritious. Also over farming degrades what was once nutrient dense soil. WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A SUPPLEMENT – Quality – Source – Bio-availability – Delivery Method OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS For heart health, eye health, may help with arthritis, ADHD, Alzheimer’s Dementia and depression. Krill is generally the most potent and cleanest source of Omega 3. PROBIOTICS For gut health. Delivery method is huge here because most supplements only deliver a small fraction of live probiotics to your intestines. Many die in stomach acid. Look for liquid forms or technology designed to protect live bacteria through the acidic environment of the stomach. VITAMIN D Vitamin D is a hormone and plays an important role in over 650 functions in the body. While we can make our own most people are deficient. For energy, immunity and bone density. VITAMIN C Only a few mamals don’t make their own vitamin C. Amon

  Health Challenges Over the Holidays The holidays can present many challenges but the three big ones I’d like to focus on are: Stress Fatigue Weight Gain Here are some tips to help you deal with all three and maintain your good health throughout the holiday season. DON’T SKIP MEALS Skipping meals robs your body of the nutrition it needs to effectively deal with stress. Additionally, with all the extra running around you have to do at this time of year your body needs fuel! If you’re worried about consuming too many calories don’t skip meals, instead make sure your meals are nutritious with lots of veggies, healthy fats, complex carbs and lean protein. REMOVE TEMPTATIONS Remove Temptations at Home and at the Office. This is an out of sight out of mind strategy. Make it easier on yourself by removing the temptations. If you bake give most of it away, leave only a little at home for the family. ‘Tis the season for giving after all! MOVE AND STAY ACTIVE Exercise is great for helping you d