Green Living

MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCIES

Magnesium is an ESSENTIAL mineral. That means we ABSOLUTELY NEED it yet over 70% of people are deficient in it.

How do make sure YOU get your magnesium every day? Powder? Capsule? Tablet?

Mine is an easy to use powder so I can throw it in my sugar free lemonade mix that I drink all day long. (I also throw my collagen mix in there too at some point during the day).Sometimes I even mix my magnesium in my protein shake.

What about you?

Clean with a Gleam

I always just vacuum my floors. But, with my dog shedding everywhere and the tiny muddy paw prints, well, my floor was way overdue!

I like using safe products that are not harmful to tiny paws or his health. This system has a duster to remove dust and grime, then there’s the mopping pad which is followed by the wax and shine applicator. I was surprised how the duster picked up all the dust and got in the corners of the furniture. Then I started cleaning. The results blew my socks off. My home smells so clean and the floor looks so shiny for the first time since I moved in two years ago!.

Today I decided to actually clean them. This is the first time in years and they gleam! I am so thankful I found this amazing hardwood floor cleaner!

Connecting the Dots

Sometimes, connecting the dots doesn’t make sense to some of you. It will, it just means you haven’t connected the dots , yet. What dots? The myriad of weird illnesses caused by various products you’re using or have used in your home.

I’ve been connecting the dots for twenty years now and I can’t say enough about how these products have changed my life! Looking back, I think I spent more money than I care to admit on supplements that didn’t work. It was frustrating, looking for healthier options. I am so thankful for my friend who introduced me to a new brand she found. She swore these “new” products were life changing..

First of all, I never have to step foot in a big box store to get discounts, these products are priced competitively and are delivered straight to my door!
Think about it, how many ow many companies are truly American these days? This one is. everything is made here in the USA. How many companies do you know of have a 96% reorder rate each and every month? None that I know of!”

I will forever be grateful for this online shopping club and what it’s doing and had done for my family.
We don’t have many things we can control but we can control what we put in our homes and in our bodies!

Wellness check: Potassium Chloride

Potassium is a life-essential mineral. In the hospital, K+ (potassium) is given for many reasons, including electrolyte replacement and for hypokalemia–low potassium — a condition which leads to electrical problems in the heart. K+ is a component in any electrolyte solution and comes in several forms including potassium chloride, potassium citrate, etc. It’s in many multivitamins and mineral solutions. In the hospital, when administered in IV form, it is diluted in saline or other solutions. If given straight, it is only given very slowly, over time. The reason is because if straight potassium is dumped into the blood stream without dilution (called a bolus), the heart will stop. That’s why this otherwise harmless mineral (in normal amounts) is used as part of the lethal injection series of drugs.

While I am NOT a supporter of the Coca Cola brand, and Dasani is tap water, not spring water, the presence of potassium is not an issue, but is being used ignorantly (I hope) and with hyperbole by it’s original creator.

Skinny Fat

Skinny fat is a term to describe those who might be thin but have a high percentage of body fat. The medical term is sarcopenic obesity. This condition refers to an individual who may have what would be considered a normal/healthy weight, but metabolically, this person shares many health characteristics as someone who is overweight or obese. And that means they are at risk for a variety of health problems.

The Cause?

  • Losing muscle mass and gaining fat mass due to maintaining the same caloric intake and a sedentary lifestyle creates a skinny fat condition

The Description?

  • A person who is sarcopenic obese will have high fat mass and low muscle mass

The Analysis?

  • Getting a body composition test can help assess your body fat and muscle mass distribution

Possible Risks?

  • Increased risk of heart disease
  • High cholesterol
  • Insulin resistance, leading to Type 2 Diabetes 
  • Lower bone mineral density
  • Loss of cognitive function

The Solution?

  • Eating a protein-rich diet
  • Increase Skeletal Muscle Mass with weight training

Just because someone looks skinny, don’t just assume they are healthy.

Happy Halloween!

Crazy how many calories are in fun sized candy. Sort of takes ll the “fun” out of it, doesn’t it?

I know how tempting candy can be. But with R3 I can stay strong with the Halloween candy today!

We’re cooking with oil

What’s Wrong With These Cooking Oils?

Some studies show that a high ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 can raise your risk of certain diseases and conditions, such as Alzheimer’s, obesity, and heart disease. These oils are highly processed and should be avoided.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an easy swap, but perhaps consider something healthier like Grass fed Ghee. Ghee is a highly clarified butter that originated in India. Grass fed Ghee is derived from the cream of grass-fed, free-roaming cows with access to naturally occurring grasses. 

Ghee has no carbs and is handy for cooking, as it has a higher smoke point than butter and is more stable at high heat.

What do you know about Pumpkin seeds?

Pumpkin seeds contain more magnesium than spinach with 48 percent of your daily needs in just half a cup!
They beat all other seeds aside from hemp and chia in their magnesium content. 
Pumpkin seeds are also extremely high in chlorophyll, zinc, iron, and potassium, making them one of the most alkalizing seeds around. You want your body to be more alkaline because it reduces inflammation.
Enjoy pumpkin seeds raw and look for those that are bright green in color, not muddy brown. The greener the seed, the fresher and richer in nutrients it will be.

Medications can impact nutrition

Did you know that when we take medications, they impact our bodies nutritionally?

I am NOT saying don’t take meds. I AM saying that when you take a medication, you need to address the depletion of nutrients caused by that medication.

I am NOT saying don’t take meds. I AM saying that when you take a medication, you need to address the depletion of nutrients caused by that medication.

Step out in confidence

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