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Managing Holiday Hangovers with Supplements

by Persona Nutrition

In all the holiday celebrations it is especially easy to get caught up in all the cheer and have one too many cocktails! Hangovers are the result of the body’s reaction to poisoning and/or withdrawal from alcohol. A hangover begins 8 to 12 hours after your last drink and symptoms typically include fatigue, depression, headache, thirst, nausea, and vomiting. The severity of hangover symptoms varies according to the individual and the amount of alcohol consumed. Hangovers can certainly slow you down and cause some post-party distress.

Here are our best tips for nursing that hangover naturally, preventing the hangover after your next party, and feeling better fast!

Easing a Hangover

Add Salt and Lemon.  Sip on cool water with a sprinkle of unrefined sea salt and a squeeze of lemon. Every organ, gland, muscle and tissue in the body needs salt to hydrate the cells. Lemon is full of alkalizing minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Drinking lemon water with salt can boost your hydration and alkalinity, easing that hangover headache.

Calm the Gut.  Ginger is a well-known and effective cure for nausea and stomach upset. Ginger tea can be found at health stores and may be convenient to keep on hand. You can also make your own ginger tea by cutting a dozen slices of fresh ginger root and boiling them in 4 cups of water for about ten minutes. Remove the ginger and add the juice of half a fresh lemon and honey to taste. Drink as much of the tea as needed to calm the nausea.

Love your Liver Several scientific studies suggest that substances in milk thistle (especially a flavonoid called silymarin) protect the liver from toxins, such as alcohol. Silymarin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and may help the liver repair itself by growing new cells. Try a high-quality milk thistle capsule standardized to 120 – 140 mg of active ingredient silymarin.

Reduce Inflammation Alcohol can create inflammation in the body, turmeric has been shown to have potent anti-inflammatory benefits as well as support the immune system. It may even help support a positive mood, which we could all use the day after a heavy night of drinking. Try a supplement with high concentrations of curcuminoids.

Rest Up.  Rest does wonders for body healing. This is not the day for you to take on big projects or lots of stress. Sleep in, take a nap and take it easy. You didn’t sleep very well last night because your body’s liver was working hard to remove those party toxins out of your system.

Hangover Prevention Tips

Drink in Moderation.  You probably knew that was coming, but moderation is the best way to avoid the hangover blues! The less alcohol you drink, the less likely you are to have a hangover.

Alternate with Water.  To help the detoxification process along, it’s always a good idea to drink plenty of water before, during and after imbibing of your favorite spirit. Try to have a glass of water between each alcoholic drink to prevent a hangover. Before going to bed, try to down two big glasses of water. Water is the key to preventing the ill effects of dehydration.

Seek Some Heat.  Eat a spicy meal with protein, such as chicken curry, before imbibing. The heat will encourage you to swallow more water so you’ll start the evening hydrated.

Slow Down.  Decide how many drinks you will have before the party starts. Pace yourself and limit alcohol to one drink per hour. You’ll be glad you did in the morning!

If you are looking for the highest quality Vitamin and Mineral Supplements personalized for you, please go to www.personanutrition.com and take our on-line questionnaire providing individualized vitamin and mineral recommendations. Persona is the only Science Based supplement provider on the web today! Take advantage of our knowledge and use it to your health’s benefit!

Sources

  1. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Milk thistle: effects on liver disease and cirrhosis and clinical adverse effects. Summary, evidence report/technology assessment: number 21, September 2000.
This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. Do not use the information from this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this article.
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Digestive Balance

by Sarah Moore

The digestive system is an amazing cascade of mechanical motion, chemical messengers, acid destroying protein, enzymatic reactions complimented by gut bacteria and our immune systems.

Digestive balance requires proper functioning of a lot of different parts.

So you have a keener sense of what it happening as food travels through your body, lets take a look at the journey of digestion. It doesn’t have to be such a mystery.

Mouth

Digestion begins here, as you chew enzymes in the mouth work on breaking down the carbohydrates. Chew your food well, it helps with digestion and also slower eating rates are associated with lower calorie intake. (1)

Our mouths can be very dirty, follow the advice of all dentists, brush and floss so you can keep this part of your digestive system working well.

Esophagus to the Stomach

Food passes through the esophagus to the stomach, where we really start to pay attention to digestion. That is because if there are any problems, it seems this is where they start. Stomachs get upset, there are so many nerves going to the stomach, they are very sensitive.

There is actually a lot happening in the stomach during digestion. As food sits in the stomach and we start feeling full, chemical messengers are sent to the brain, which result in us “feeling full”. Stomach acid, and a few other players are essential to start chemically breaking down protein and snatching up the vitamin B-12. The stomach then squeezes the food down into a kind of paste.

Intestines

After the stomach decides it is finished with the food then it passes all that mushed up food paste into the small intestine. This is where the back up dancers get to show their stuff. The pancreas release enzymes that continue to break down of the carbohydrates, protein and fat we ate. The gall bladder releases bile that works to wrap the fats we are digesting into little packages we can absorb. Can you imagine if we didn’t have the gall bladder and pancreas? Well ya, it would complicate digestion. If these organs aren’t working properly then digestive issues can also occur here. Fiber really plays a pivotal roll here too, it nourishes the healthy bacteria and along with water keep the feces flowing smoothly along its route to-you know where.

Sources

  1. Fogel, A., Goh, A. T., Fries, L. R., Sadananthan, S. A., Velan, S. S., Michael, N., . . . Forde, C. G. (2017, April). Faster eating rates are associated with higher energy intakes during an Ad libitum meal, higher BMI and greater adiposity among 4.5 year old children – Results from the GUSTO cohort. Retrieved June 22, 2017, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5472197/
  2. Nadia Fathallah, Dominique Bouchard, Vincent de Parades, Les règles hygiéno-diététiques dans la constipation chronique de l’adulte : du fantasme à la réalité…, La Presse Médicale, Volume 46, Issue 1, January 2017, Pages 23-30, ISSN 0755-4982, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lpm.2016.03.019. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0755498216304055)
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Vitamin D Questions Get Answered

by Sarah Moore

Vitamin D is vital to health; there are vitamin D receptors in almost every part of the body. It is involved in nervous system, cell growth, reducing inflammation and maintaining the calcium and phosphorus balance in the body.

Where does vitamin D come from?

Body: Our bodies make vitamin D by converting UV rays absorbed through the skin and then
distributing the hormone throughout the body(1).

Food: Vitamin D is primarily found in animal products, most abundantly in fish and eggs. A smaller amount, found in mushrooms is the only naturally occurring plant source as mushrooms are able to convert vitamin D in a similar way that humans do. Many commercial mushrooms are not grown under UV light and have much less than those grown naturally. Fortified foods such as dairy products, orange juice and cereals also have vitamin D3(2).

What does vitamin D do in the body?

Vitamin D is responsible for assisting with calcium absorption in the small intestine and helps the body maintain adequate serum calcium levels. Because of this, it’s necessary for bone growth and remodeling and helps prevent bones from becoming thin or brittle. A vitamin D deficiency in children results in rickets, and in adults is seen as osteomalacia and osteoporosis.
Not only a superstar bone supporter, vitamin D has been shown to help with immune function showing that those deficient in vitamin D are more susceptible to infection.2 The body uses vitamin D to make cholesterol, which is necessary for the production of hormones, building of tissue and creation of bile in the liver(3).

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Who could be deficient in vitamin D?

Since most of us rely on the sun to get our vitamin D, those who don’t spend at least 15 minutes in the sun per day without sunscreen could be at risk. We always recommend using sunscreen before and during sun exposure.

The National Institutes of Health state that cloud cover can reduce UV energy by 50 percent and additional shade reduces it by 60 percent. Those with darker skin have more melanin present and therefore less able to product vitamin D from sunlight(4).

Those who do not eat fish or animal products are also a greater risk of being vitamin D deficient, especially if they consume a primarily whole foods diet, lacking in ‘enriched’ processed foods.

Older adults have a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency as they tend to spend more time indoors and are more likely to be susceptible to bone fractures.

Yes, vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin because our skin can produce it during the right conditions when we are in the sun.

Living in the northern hemisphere, sunscreen, wearing clothing that block the UVB rays can make it challenging to generate enough vitamin D from the sun.

In fact the actual amount of sun time a person needs in order to generate vitamin d varies depending on age and skin tone-the darker your skin tone the more sun time you need. On average most people would get adequate vitamin D during the summer if they were outside between 10-30min 2-4 times per week(5).

You might be thinking, well if there is no sun then I will just eat my way to adequate vitamin D.

I would love to do that too, but that could prove to be challenging. Look at this list of some common foods and the amount you would need to eat in order to meet the Recommended Daily Intake of 600IU (international units) is: 14 eggs, 15-7 ounce servings of pork, 10-5 ounce cans of tuna fish, 86-1 cup servings of (un-sunned) whole button mushrooms.

Eating salmon or sunned mushrooms everyday is your only option.

According to the USDA database: 1-4oz serving of salmon or 1.5 cups of (sunned) whole button mushrooms would provide the recommended 600 IU’s.

Should I supplement and if so, what kind D2 or D3?

Ultimately, if you do not eat very specific foods, live in the southern hemisphere and go outside 2-4 times per week, then add a dietary supplement to our diet. The most bioactive form is D3, and that comes a variety of animal sources. The D2 form comes from UVB exposed mushrooms and is vegan. (6)

Is there such a thing, as too much vitamin D? Yes, play it safe and take less than the tolerable upper limit unless a doctor recommends more. (7)

Tolerable upper intake level has been set at 4,000IU for children over 9y and adults. Toxicity has been documented with intake of 10,000IU+ per day in as little as 3 months. Symptoms are not always obvious and take time to manifest. Worst case scenario is kidney problems, hyper calcemia and calcification of soft tissue.

Sources

  1. The physiology of vitamin D. Vitamin D Council. https://www.vitamindcouncil.org/the-physiology-of-vitamin-d/. Published July 6, 2016. Accessed September 7, 2018.
  2. Appendix 12. Food Sources of Vitamin D. Chapter 4 – 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines.
  3. Vitamin D and Health. Obesity Prevention Source. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/vitamins/vitamin-d/#vitamin-d-sources-and-function. Published March 15, 2018. Accessed September 7, 2018
  4.  L.D. KZRD. Vitamin D toxicity: What if you get too much? Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/vitamin-d-toxicity/faq-20058108. Published February 7, 2018. Accessed September 7, 2018.
  5. Publications, H. H. (n.d.). Time for more vitamin D. Retrieved June 22, 2017, from https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/time-for-more-vitamin-d
  6. For health professionals: Council position statement on supplementation, blood levels and sun exposure. (n.d.). Retrieved June 22, 2017, from https://www.vitamindcouncil.org/for-health-professionals-position-statement-on-supplementation-blood-levels-and-sun-exposure/
  7. How do I get the vitamin D my body needs? (n.d.). Retrieved June 22, 2017, from https://www.vitamindcouncil.org/about-vitamin-d/how-do-i-get-the-vitamin-d-my-body-needs/
If you are looking for the highest quality Vitamin and Mineral Supplements personalized for you, please go to www.personanutrition.com and take their on-line questionnaire providing individualized vitamin and mineral recommendations. Persona is the only Science Based supplement provider on the web today! Take advantage of their knowledge and use it to your health’s benefit!
This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. Do not use the information from this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this article.
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Support Memory With the MIND Diet

by Sarah Moore

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive disease that destroys brains cells. Currently the cause of it is unknown, however researchers are beginning to understand the role of specific nutrients in a persons’ diet and how protective they can be in preventing or slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers at Rush University Medical Center and Harvard School of Public Health teamed up and published results of an observational study, wherein they found that strict adherence to the DASH or Mediterranean diet decreased risk for AD and those with a moderate adherence to the MIND diet showed the greatest reduction of risk. (1)

The evidence that the MIND diet reduces the occurrence of AD and slows cognitive decline is gaining quick traction. (2)(3)

The MIND diet was developed by Martha Clare Morris, PhD a nutritional epidemiologist and her colleagues. Essentially, it is a hybrid of the DASH and Mediterranean diets and is broken into brain healthy and brain un-healthy foods. (4)

The brain healthy foods include: green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, nuts, berries, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, olive oil, wine.

The brain un-healthy foods include: red meat, butter and stick margarine, cheese, pastries, sweets, fast food, fried foods.

To implement the healthy foods, follow these daily guidelines. Include three servings of whole grains, one leafy green salad, one other vegetable serving, a glass of wine, snacking on nuts and eating berries twice per week.

The diet also includes eating beans every other day, poultry twice per week and fish once per week.

In regard to the “unhealthy” category, you should limit butter to less than 1 tablespoon per day and less than a serving per week of cheese, fried or fast food.

Researchers also found that participants who had been moderately adhering to the MIND eating plan for longer had an even greater reduction in developing AD. (4) So, start now! Begin by implementing one component of the MIND diet, commit it to memory and then move on to the next and in no time you will be a MIND diet master.

Sources:

  1. Morris, M. C., Tangney, C. C., Wang, Y., Sacks, F. M., Barnes, L. L., Bennett, D. A., & Aggarwal, N. T. (2015, September). MIND diet slows cognitive decline with aging. Retrieved June 23, 2017, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4581900/
  2. Morris, M. C., Tangney, C. C., Wang, Y., Sacks, F. M., Bennett, D. A., & Aggarwal, N. T. (2015, September). MIND Diet Associated with Reduced Incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease. Retrieved June 23, 2017, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4532650/
  3. Marcason, Wendy. What Are the Components to the MIND Diet? Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics , Volume 115 , Issue 10 , 1744
  4. Diet May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s. (n.d.). Retrieved June 23, 2017, from https://www.rush.edu/news/diet-may-help-prevent-alzheimers
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B Vitamins for Brain Health

by Sarah Moore

Reduced to the most basic understanding, cognition is our ability to think. But about what and are we always conscious of what we think? There are a variety of factors involved in cognitive functioning such as: memory, attention, perception, coordination and reasoning. (1) These abilities are natural and can be fine tuned through reading, cross word puzzles and memory games but this article is going to tell you what you can eat in order to care for your brain.

A conscientious eater for cognitive function.

Thiamin-In a double blind study those who took 50mg of thiamine vs. a placebo reported being more clear headed. (2) These foods among others contain thiamin: lentils, green peas, long grain brown rice and whole wheat bread.

Riboflavin- For people suffering with migraines, a study revealed that supplementing with 400mg of riboflavin per day decreased migraines by 50%. (2) These foods among others contain riboflavin: milk, cheese, eggs and almonds.

Niacin- A study of 3700 people revealed that those with the lowest niacin intake were 70% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. (2)These foods among others contain niacin: chicken, tuna, turkey and salmon.

Folic acid- also known as folate, has mixed reviews. Not enough can definitely increase risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and supplementing with 800mg may help memory but very high levels are also bad too and can increase risk for Alzheimer’s disease. (2) These foods among others contain folate: asparagus, lentils, garbanzo and lima beans.

B 12- A deficiency of this vitamin also known cobalamin, is associated with cognitive decline. However current studies do not reveal if B 12 alone or in combination is responsible for the improved cognition resulting from adequate intake. (3) These foods among others contain vitamin B 12: clams, beef liver, trout, salmon and tuna.

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There are a variety of other plant nutrients, vitamins and minerals that are also essential to brain health. Make sure you eat foods containing: iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin D, vitamin E and the amino acids tryptophan and tyrosine. (2) The beauty of food is there are a variety of nutrients found in many different foods and it really is in the synergy of these foods that teilds the most potent nutrient power.

Sources:

  1. (2016, February 10). Retrieved June 23, 2017, from https://www.cognifit.com/cognitive-assessment/cognitive-test
  2. Mahan, L. K., & Raymond, J. L. (2017). Krauses food & the nutrition care process. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
  3. Office of Dietary Supplements – Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin B12. (n.d.). Retrieved June 23, 2017, from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional/
If you are looking for the highest quality Vitamin and Mineral Supplements personalized for you, please go to www.personanutrition.com and take their on-line questionnaire providing individualized vitamin and mineral recommendations. Persona is the only Science Based supplement provider on the web today! Take advantage of their knowledge and use it to your health’s benefit!
This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. Do not use the information from this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this article.
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4 Goals to Maximize Your Iron Status

by Sarah Moore

Anemia is a general broad term that includes a couple possible in variations in red blood cells. Nutritional deficiencies of iron, folate and vitamin B 12 leads to anemia, as do some health conditions related to the production of red blood cells in the body. (1)

In order to maximize on your ability to generate healthy red blood cells, keep these 4 goals in mind.

Goal #1 Get enough iron in your diet.

Adult women need 18 micrograms per day and men need 8 micrograms. Iron comes in two forms: Heme and non-heme, the heme form absorbs more easily into the body.

The heme form is found in animal protein such as: beef, liver, chicken, clams and tuna fish.

The non-heme form is found in plants such as: black strap molasses, raisins, prunes, prune juice, cooked spinach and kale.

Goal #2 Get enough folate and vitamin B 12 in your diet.

Adult men and women both need 400 micrograms per day of folate and 2.4 micrograms per day vitamin B 12. If there is not enough of either of folate and vitamin B 12 then alterations can occur in during the formation of red blood cells.

Vitamin B 12 can be found in these foods: clams, beef liver, trout, salmon and tuna.

Folate can be found in these foods: asparagus, lentils, garbanzo and lima beans.

Goal #3 Avoid drinking milk with meals.

There are a variety of factors within our body and our diet that determine iron absorption. Calcium in our diet is one such thing, during digestion calcium competes with iron for absorption in the intestine. Although the actual amount of competition varies, some studies report as little as 70-300 micrograms can inhibit iron absorption. (1)

Goal #4 When eating iron rich foods, include citrus fruit and add a squeeze of lemon to your water.

Just as there are factors that compete for absorption of iron, there are factors that encourage absorption. The ascorbic acid found in citrus fruits has been shown to enhance absorption of iron. (2)(3)

Sources

  1. Mahan, L. K., & Raymond, J. L. (2017). Krauses food & the nutrition care process. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
  2. And, R. H. (2010, May 01). Iron Bioavailablity and Dietary Reference Values . Retrieved June 23, 2017, from https://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/91/5/1461S.long#ref-34
  3. (2017, May 05). Retrieved June 23, 2017, from https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/iron#food-sources
  4. Ballot, D., Baynes, R. D., Bothwell, T. H., Gillooly, M., Macfarlane, J., Macphail, A. P., . . . Bothwell, J. E. (2007, March 01). The effects of fruit juices and fruits on the absorption of iron from a rice meal | British Journal of Nutrition. Retrieved June 23, 2017, from https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/effects-of-fruit-juices-and-fruits-on-the-absorption-of-iron-from-a-rice-meal/9D3406A98BB336370F6412B614861950
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Vitamin C for Gout

by Persona Nutrition

Vitamin C plays an active role in preventing Gout.  Gout, a form of arthritis, results from the build-up of uric acid. Uric acid is a waste product in the blood and is caused by a diet rich in fatty, processed and sugary foods.  The Center for Disease Control lists gout as the most prevalent inflammatory disease among men.

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Current research has revealed that supplementary vitamin C has been correlated to the reduced incidence of gout. Vitamin C supplementation is also more useful in treating elevated levels of uric acid than other forms.  This is because many natural sources of vitamin C also include high amounts of sugar and sugar further exasperates gout related inflammation.

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How To Be Your Own Greatness Guru: Taking The Steps To Lead an Amazing, Happy and Empowered Life

by Persona Nutrition

Okay friends, here are the super simple steps you can take to become your own “Greatness Guru” and to lead an amazing, happy and empowered life.  No worries, you can do this!  Just take your time and before you know it, you will be helping others get their “Greatness Guru” going on too!

  1. Take a deep breath and smile! Feel your heart beating and give yourself a moment to thank your body, mind, and soul for its amazing-ness! Excellent job!
  2. Now, take the following few moments to reflect on this present moment, on YOUR life. Reflect on where you are. What you are doing. How you feel. What you do. Who you love. Who loves you. What brings you joy. What you want to do. What you want to be. How you want to feel. Who you want to love and who you would like to love you.
  3. Ok, great job.  Now, take all of these reflections, ideas, and feelings and write them down. Notice if what you are doing, where you are and how you are feeling in this moment differs from what you want.  Simply allowing yourself the time and creativity to write these feelings down and compare is the first step to living an amazing, empowered and truly happy life.
  4. Breathe deep and give yourself the time to be honest with yourself.  Take a beat and just digest what you are feeling and the answers that came up.  Let these feelings and emotions toss in your head for a while.  Begin to realize that you are the only person who can make these reflections and ideas come to fruition.  Realize that becoming “Great” and living a “full” life depends on YOU. You have power. You have the power needed to make what you want in life happen.
  5. Ok, now is the time to relax into these new found reflections and to embrace your own capacity to put greatness into motion.  An example of doing so is to grant yourself grace in this moment, knowing that you have ideas, passions and goals and perhaps you have not “arrived” yet, but you can, as of this moment, design a path, a journey working to make all of these wants and desires happen.
  6. Smile.  You are actively addressing ideas, thoughts and desires that most people sweep under the rug and settle for a life less lived, less happy, less awesome and less amazing than it should be.  You can affirm what you truly want, create a plan and seriously manifest greatness.
  7. Going through the motions mentioned here and staying true to who you are, what you want and truly planning change, embracing your path and choosing to enjoy journey to your dreams makes you your own “Greatness Guru”.  You do not have to look to anybody or anything else to achieve happiness, amazement or empowerment.  You have it all inside you! You really do!  Just follow through and follow your heart!

Living a “great” life is living a healthy life.  Please take great care of yourself and pass these tools along to those you love.  I just know you can do the work to get to where you really want to be in life.  I believe in you.  Just do it!

 

 

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Supplements Supportive to MS: Scientific Studies Recommend These Three

by Persona Nutrition

If you have MS and are looking to further support your health with supplemental vitamins and minerals, please consider the following three supplements.  Numerous studies have linked Vitamin B12, Glucosamine and Alpa-lipoic Acid to MS. All three supplements have been found to be useful in the support and maintenance of both brain and overall wellness particular to individuals with MS.  Here is why:

1. Vitamin B12: B12 is essential for the maintenance of a healthy nervous system and is necessary for the conversion of fatty acids.  Fatty acid conversion is important to the health and integrity of myelin. People with MS have been shown to have lower than normal levels of B12. A deficiency in B12 has also been linked to Alzheimer’s. When sourcing a B12 supplement, methylated B12 is best.  *A prolonged B12 deficiency leads to nerve damage and irreversible neurological damage which compounds the effects of MS.

2. Glucosamine: Glucosamine has been found to be helpful for individuals with MS as it benefits and enhances the drugs usually prescribed for MS and also might aid in the reduction of the prescribed drugs.

3. Alpha-lipoic Acid: Alpha-lipoic acid has been found to both suppress and treat MS in animal models, but, the great news is, it has also been shown to promote greater T cell access to the Central Nervous System in humans! Alpa-lipoic Acid is indeed beneficial for individuals with MS.

If you have MS or have a family member with MS, please consider sourcing the three supplements discussed and described above.  Remember that quality supplements are what you are after and that quality supplements are always tested, reviewed and approved by a science advisory board. With quality supplements, you are ensured safety and effectiveness.

 

 

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Could You be Adding to Your Allergies?

by Persona Nutrition

Sometimes seasonal allergies seem to take over our world and often prevent us from doing the things we love and enjoy.  We try to do all the right things to prevent this from happening and many times, we are actually adding to the allergy, making it worse.  There are a few things we should all try to avoid in order to best prevent additional allergy suffering. Here is a quick list:

  1. Removing your shoes and jacket before entering the home is a great way to prevent carrying allergens around with you and throughout your home.
  2. The best idea to completely protect yourself from bringing allergens into your home and into your bed is to take a shower as soon as you return to your home after your day outside is over.
  3. Keep your windows closed and use an air purifying air circulator instead.  With open windows, pollens and allergens are brought into the home with every slight breeze.
  4. Do not drink alcohol.  Drinking any kind of alcohol increases blood flow to the nasal passageways which in-turn cause worsening of allergies and nasal distress.
  5. Use homeopathic remedies.  These include quercetin and stinging nettles.
  6. Try a Neti Pot. Neti pots are natural saline rinses that help with nasal constriction and irritation.
  7. Humidifiers, steam rooms and placing warm towels over the face soothe allergy symptoms.  Humidifiers and moisture are not good for those individuals suffering from mold allergies.
  8. Remove certain foods from your diet. If you are allergic to rag weed, fruits such as bananas, melon, cucumber and zucchini may cause your lips and mouth to swell.
  9. If you are allergic to tree pollens, certain fruits such as apples and pears and nuts might produce an increased allergic response.

The very best method to understanding and preventing additional allergy suffering is to have the facts on what you are truly allergic to.  Visit an allergist and have an allergy test performed.  Request a comprehensive allergen panel and learn what exactly provokes the allergic response for you and then can you treat yourself to the best prevention and care possible.

 

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