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Fifty percent of the general population register low in magnesiumwhen tested.

My online shopping club offers a magnesium product powered by the special process—called Oligo—to provide the most absorbable forms of Magnesium and Vitamin B6; better than any other magnesium supplements on the market. Vitamin B6 is added to help the cells utilize the magnesium. Magnesium relaxes the body’s airways and promotes blood vessel dilation; relieving stress muscle tension and cramping; while promoting sleep and digestive regularity.

Did you know the general thought is that we use less than 10% of the minerals in supplements off the store shelf?
I didn’t and for eight months, I faithfully took the popular Calm Magnesium every night per my nutritionist’s direction. I was diligent.

When my shop club introduced MelaOut, I switched immediately. The decision was easy because I understand the Oligo technology used with the minerals in their supplements; I knew I would be getting much more magnesium—actually the studies have proven ten times more magnesium is absorbed.

With MelaOut, I noticed significant differences the very first week:

– My chronic high blood (dystolic) pressure dropped 20-30 points. No other healthy habit had helped for about five years.

– My night time leg cramps (which are often due to poor calcium intake or dehydration – but not my issue) STOPPED.

– TMI, but my colon was no longer irritated (from Calm Magnesium).

So many supplements on the store shelf are not worth the price! If my online shopping club cannot do something better for a reasonable price—they just don’t do it. I’m so glad they figured this one out.

Here is more information about how our bodies need and use magnesium.

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For your homework:

https://www.pharmacytimes.com/…/study-half-of-all…

Low magnesium levels make vitamin D ineffective – https://www.sciencedaily.com/rel…/2018/02/180226122548.htm

“widespread magnesium deficiency is contributing to an epidemic of heart attack and stroke deaths” https://www.lifeextension.com/…/americans-magnesium…

Dr. Mark Hyman:

You might be magnesium deficient if you have any of the following symptoms:

Muscle cramps or twitches

Insomnia

Irritability

Sensitivity to loud noises

Anxiety

Autism

ADD

Palpitations

Angina

Constipation

Anal spasms

Headaches

Migraines

Fibromyalgia

Chronic fatigue

Asthma

Kidney stones

Diabetes

Obesity

Osteoporosis

High blood pressure

PMS

Menstrual cramps

Irritable bladder

Irritable bowel syndrome

Reflux

Trouble swallowing

https://drhyman.com/…/magnesium-the-most-powerful…/

Did you know your brain

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A human brain has a capacity to store five times as much information as Wikipedia.

Did you know prolonged sitting…

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If you sit for more than 11 hours a day, there’s a 50% chance you’ll die years earlier. 

‘Exercise does not offset health risks,’ say AHA

Sedentary behavior can raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other conditions, even among people who are physically active. This is according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

Read more about these health risks in Medical News Today here.

What happens to your body on sugar

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It is so important to get rid of that sugar addiction!

Once upon a time I was the ”snack lady”. I had the desk drawer at work filled with sweets and treats. From dark chocolate to the “rot your teeth in a second” kind—like Gummie Bears, Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Sweet Tarts, Good & Plenty, Mike & Ike’s, Caramels and Licorice. But Chocolate was my favorite and Dark Chocolate was the best!.

Well, I gave it all up… cold turkey with R3. Guess what? I lost so much of my mid section and gained so much energy. I learned how to break that addiction to all things sweet with R3. Think about joining me on this journey. Your body will thank you!

The Fit For Fall 2023 Challenge begins October 2, 2023. Message me to find out how you can participate!

Aspartame

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Did you know Aspartame is a Neuro-toxin? Aspartame is made of the two naturally occurring amino acids, phenylalanine and aspartic acid, which are also components of proteins in our body and in food. The phenylalanine in aspartame has been slightly modified by adding a methyl group which gives aspartame its sweet taste. As a neurologist-toxin, it basically “excites” your brain cells to the point of death.

although Aspartame being labeled by IARC as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” does not mean that aspartame is actually linked to cancer. The FDA disagrees with IARC’s conclusion that these studies support classifying aspartame as a possible carcinogen to humans.However, certain people with the genetic disease phenylketonuria (PKU), those with advanced liver disease, and pregnant women with hyperphenylalanine (high levels of phenylalanine in blood) have a problem with aspartame because they do not effectively metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine.

In fact, Several studies link aspartame to weight gain, increased appetite, diabetes, metabolic derangement and obesity-related diseases. This artificial sweetener, has also been linked to behavioral and cognitive problems. Possible neurophysiological symptoms include learning problems, headache, seizure, migraines, irritable moods, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

Yet, every week I see people load their grocery carts with these beverages and it hurts my heart. If folks only knew the damage they were doing to their bodies using this artificial sweetener. Unexplainable, crippling symptoms ALL have a root cause and this could be your cause of inflammation and pain. Try switching to a more natural sweetener

For more information about Aspartame, click here.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARDENING AND PLANTING 

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For many of us, gardening means we get to experience the joy of the dirt between our fingers, watching colorful flowers bloom and enjoying the taste of amazing homegrown vegetables!

The benefits go further, because gardening:

  • Promotes Weight Loss — Gardeners tend to weigh 11 to 16 pounds less and are up to 62% less likely to be obese compared to their non-gardening counterparts. In addition to eating more vegetables and fruits, gardeners are also more active.
  • Gives a Boost to the Immune System — Soil is loaded with microorganisms, including beneficial bacteria, which have been shown to help support a robust immune system. A healthy immune system can help fight sickness and infection.
  • Improves Fine Motor Skills — Gardening keeps those hand muscles strong and coordinated to handle fine motor skills is to garden.
  • Improves Self Esteem and Brain Power — Gardening is also good activity for the brain and has been shown to protect brain health. In fact, one study found it decreased the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by up to 50%.
  • Relieves Stress and Boosts Mood — The stress-relief benefits of gardening appear to stem from the its unique combination of exposure to sunlight, time in nature, and beautifying the environment.
  • Improves Blood Pressure and Reduces Risk of Heart Disease — One study from Stockholm found that gardening regularly may cut the risk of both heart attack and stroke by up to 27% and death from all causes by up to 30% among those 60 and older.

Gardening is yet another component of an overall healthy lifestyle that has surprising benefits, including increasing life satisfaction. It gets you outside and in touch with nature as you move your body—a perfect recipe for improved mental and physical health.

I know I can’t wait to see my fruits and vegetables, sending up shoots.

TEA TREE OIL/MELALEUCA OIL

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There are over 90 Essential Oils, each one with a unique menu of benefits. Over the next few days, I’ll review some of my favorites. But one I can’t live without is Tea Tree Oil, or what is known as Melaleuca Oil. It grows in Australia on the Melaleuca alternafolia bush. It has a very pungent scent, so you can either love it or hate that aspect…. but you’ll love the benefits.

Melaleuca Oil Benefits

  • Natural insect repellent
  • Antifugicidal (gets rid of nail fungus)
  • Antiseptic for cuts and scrapes
  • Treats Athletes Foot
  • Helps with your household cleaners (santizes surfaces)
  • Great for skin inflammations (acne, psoriasis) 

and the list goes on and on and on.

It’s so great, I even travel with it!

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Tip of the day

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Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

The benefits will surprise you. According to a 2013 study titled Silence is Golden, two hours of solitude and silence can really refresh your mind. In fact, it also promotes healthy cell growth in the hippocampus, the area of the brain that’s responsible for memory formation. Just sitting in silence for 10-15 minutes can help to improve your memory. In fact, it can help those who have neurological injuries, and may also aid those who have dementia and amnesia. A 2014 study on patients with amnesia showed that a ten-minute rest in a quiet darkened room boosted recall from 14 to 49%.

You will improve your sleep patterns as when you practice silence, your sleep quality improves, and insomnia also reduces. All in all, it helps you to stay fit physically, emotionally, and cognitively. When you practice silence, your sleep quality improves, and insomnia also reduces.

Stress impacts our lives in negative ways, but when you take out time and practice silence, your cortisol and adrenaline levels go down, and you feel relieved and relaxed. In fact, silence is said to be more relaxing than listening to meditative music.

As per the American Heart Association, taking some time out to practice meditation and mindfulness can improve your heart health, since it lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and thus lowers the risk for heart disease.

Did you know of the day

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Our body gives enough heat in 30 minutes to boil 1.5 liters of water!

Then, how come we feel cold so often?