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Adrenal Support: Gaia Herbs

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    HPA Axis: Daytime Maintenance
    Gaia Herbs/Professional Solutions
    60 capsules $30
    120 capsules $50

    Promotes a health response to stress*
Maintaining a healthy stress response is necessary for overall health and wellbeing. Supporting the systems that aid the body in reacting and normalizing as stress occurs is critical in maintaining a healthy response to stress. Adrenal Health Daily Support provides nourishment to the adrenals, with a unique combination of pure and potent extracts.

    Servings Per Container: 60 Serving Size: 2 Capsules
    Adults take 2 capsules 2 times daily after meals or as directed by your health care provider.
    Amount Per Serving:
Calories … 10
Siberian Rhodiola root extract+ … 120mg
(Rhodiola rosea)(6mg Rosavins)
Holy Basil leaf Supercritical extract+ … 90mg
(Ocimum sanctum)(3.86mg total Eugenols)
Proprietary Extract Blend … 520mg
Wild Oats milky seed fresh** (Avena sativa), Holy Basil leaf** (Ocimum sanctum), Schisandra berry+ (Schisandra chinensis), Ashwagandha root+ (Withania somnifera)
    Other Ingredients: Vegetable glycerin, water, capsule (vegetable cellulose) and olive oil
    ** = Certified Organic Ingredient
+ = Ecologically Harvested
    Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing without consulting your health care provider prior to use. Rhodiola should not be taken by individuals with bipolar disorder.

     

    Colloidal Silver Spray 30 PPM

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      Colloidal Silver Spray 30PPM
      Trace Minerals Research

      4 oz. $22.99


      Colloidal Silver is a dietary supplement with over 30 ppm per serving of 99.999% pure colloidal silver to support and maintain a healthy immune system.* We use proprietary technology to process this high quality colloidal silver for maximum effectiveness.
      Servings Per Container: 118
      Adults take 6 sprays orally 3 times daily for one week. Then take 3 sprays, 3 times daily until desired results are attained. Children age 2-12 take 3 sprays orally, 3 times daily for one week. Then take 1 spray, 3 times daily until desired results are attained. Do not exceed the recommended daily serving without consulting your health care provider.

      Serving Size: 6 Sprays (1 mL)
      Amount Per Serving 
Silver … 30ppm
      Ingredients: Distilled and ozonated water. Contains no additives, coloring or stabilizers.

      Probiotics Basic Info

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        Probiotics in A Nutshell…

        The human gut contains 10x more bacteria than all the human cells in the body. 400 known species equaling 100trillion in the intestinal tract.

        Probiotics are ESSENTIAL for normal digestive, endocrine, and immunological functions of the bowel. They are therapeutic for treatment of variety of gastrointestinal and systemic disorders. Definitely needed if your gall bladder or spleen has been removed.

        Goal is to have an 80 to 20% ratio of good bateria verses harmful bacteria.

        In general, 1 billion CFU’s (colony forming units) is REQUIRED to deliver to the intestines. You can safely take up to 450 billion for patients with IBS, and even 200 billion following liver transplant.

        Do they need to be refrigerated? It is recommended it maximizes freshness. Probiotics that have micro encapsulated with fatty acids are the only exception. Probiotics sold in health stores are often not and have about 30-50% less viable microorganisms that they claim on their label.

        Probiotics live in the absence of oxygen. Dark Glass bottles are recommended. Moisture also kills micro organisms, keep in a cool dark place.

        Deliver systems are important because we want the absorption to happen in the intestines not the stomach. Stomach acid plays apart in breakdowns and absorption.
        The use of antibiotics feeds bacteria growth so it is important to double amounts during infectious times or if you are put on antibiotics or have heavily used them in the past.

        It is important to have B complex vitamins, especially B12, folates, and Vitamin K for probiotics absorption.

        When do you take them? Everyone is different but generally between meals or bed time is ideal so food or stomach acid isn’t interfering with absorption.

        Prebiotics are carbohydrates that are indigestible by the human intestine and selectively stimulate the activity and growth of certain bacteria in the COLON. Most are chains of 2-9 sugar molecules (oligosaccharides). They are commonly found in chicory, asparagus, artichoke, onions, leeks, garlic, and human breast milk. If you want to use food as medicine, consume those veggies. They should pass through the small intestine to the colon.

        There are different strains of probiotics that are more beneficial to your health issues which is why not guessing is important, research is good, but science based research is what professionals do. Knowing your source and trusting your health care practitioner to make the best recommendations for you. They may cost a little more, but why waste money and time guessing when you don’t have to?

        Gut health leads to immune health. If you want to power your body, supplementation is necessary.

        Allergy Testing Explained

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          Allergy testing At a Glance

          I’m all about questions and explaining why. When we understand “Why” we do things, programs or guidelines become easier to follow and results tend to be easier to maintain when education is behind our actions.  Let me help you stop the guess work and customize your eating and supplement plan so you can be the best version of yourself you can be!!!

          Formal name:
          Allergen-specific IgE Antibody Test
          Why Get Tested?
          To help diagnose allergies; sometimes to monitor the effectiveness of immunotherapy (desensitization) treatment
          When to Get Tested?
          When you have symptoms such as hives, dermatitis, nasal congestion, red itchy eyes, asthma, or abdominal pain that your health care provider suspects may be caused by an allergy
          A Sample is Required
          A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or finger prick at home test.

          No Test Preparation Needed

          What is being tested?
          Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a class of antibody (immune protein) associated with allergic reactions. It is normally found in very small amounts in the blood. This test measures the amount of allergen-specific IgE in the blood in order to detect an allergy to a particular substance.
          IgE is an antibody that functions as part of the body’s immune system, its defense against “intruders.” When someone with a predisposition to allergies is exposed to a potential allergen such as food, grass, or animal dander for the first time, that person becomes sensitized. The person’s body perceives the potential allergen as a foreign substance and produces a specific IgE antibody that binds to specialized mast cells in the skin, respiratory system, and gastrointestinal tract, and to basophils (a type of white blood cell) in the bloodstream. With the next exposure, these attached IgE antibodies recognize the allergen and cause the mast and basophil cells to release histamine and other chemicals, resulting in an allergic reaction that begins at the exposure site.
          Each allergen-specific IgE antibody test performed is separate and very specific: honeybee versus bumblebee, egg white versus egg yolk, giant ragweed versus western ragweed. Groupings of these tests, such as food panels or regional weed, grass, and mold panels, can be done. Alternatively, the health practitioner may pick and choose selectively from a long list of individual allergens suspected of causing a person’s allergies.

          When is it ordered?
          One or more allergen-specific IgE antibody tests are usually ordered when a person has signs or symptoms that suggest an allergy to one or more substances. Signs and symptoms MAY include:

          **Fatigue is number one symptom!**
          * Hives
          * Dermatitis
          * Eczema
          * Red itchy eyes
          * Coughing, nasal congestion, sneezing
          * Itching and tingling in the mouth
          * Asthma
          * Abdominal pain or vomiting and diarrhea
          * Bloating, excessive gas
          * Skin breakouts
          * Sluggish
          * Stomachache, discomfort within 30 mins of eating
          * Trouble concentrating, brain fog

          A test may also be ordered occasionally to help evaluate the effectiveness of immunotherapy or to determine whether a child has outgrown an allergy.

          Sources:
          American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
          Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: What are allergies?
          American College of Allergy, Asthma,
          American Academy of Family Physicians: Food Allergies
          Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)
          Nemours Foundation: All About Allergies
          American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology: What is Allergy Testing
          American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology: Tips to Remember: Allergy Testing
          National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

          Obesity Facts

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            Food for thought as you prepare for the super bowl today? The alarming rates of Obesity need to published and talked about.  Everyone wants to “live in the moment” But we are stealing precious moments due to our repeated poor food choices.  If you want to be around to outlive your kids, and you want to be the fun mom or fun grandparent that can keep up with the kids we need to educate ourselves and start making better choices to make that happen.

            You can do it.  We can do it, and I can help!

            Obesity facts:

            Today, about 75% of US men and 67% of US women are either overweight or obese. Between 1988 and 1994, 63% of men and 55% of US women were overweight or obese.

The NHANES says that about 35% of men and 37% of women are obese, 40% of men and 30% of women are overweight. 2/3 of US adults are at a unhealthy weight.

            US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that Americans have been gaining weight since the 1960’s. The average US woman weighs about 166 pounds compared to 140 in 1960. 166 was the average for a man in 1960.
            Our children are not expected to outlive us. Obesity is one of the biggest contributors to this shortened life expectancy, it is the root of a lot of chronic health conditions.

            Our environment contributes in some of the following ways:
            Overuse of antibiotics in food production and medicine
            Growth-enhancing drugs used in food animals
            Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and pesticides
            Social media centered around junk food and artificial sweeteners.
            Highly processed genetically modified (GM) foods are full of ingredients that contribute to metabolic dysfunction and weight gain/obesity.

            The McKinsey Global Institute says the annual global cost of obesity is now $2 trillion. (For comparison, alcoholism costs are $1.4 trillion annually, road accidents cost $700 billion, and unsafe sex costs $300 billion)  The McKinsey report estimates that nearly 1/2 of the world’s adult population will be overweight or obese by 2030.

            In the US, 8 obesity related diseases account for 75% of healthcare costs. These include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, dementia, cancer, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, hypertension, lipid problems, NAFLD (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease).

            The National Health Expenditure Accounts (NHEA) are the official estimates of total health care spending in the US. In 1960, the NHEA measures annual U.S. expenditures for health care goods and services, public health activities, government administration, the net cost of health insurance, and investment related to health care.
            U.S. health care spending in 2014 reached $3.0 trillion or $9,523 per person.
            The nation’s Gross Domestic Product accounted for 17.5% of health care costs.

            cms.gov/research-statistics-data-and-systems/statistics-trends-and-reports/nationalhealthexpenddata/nationalhealthaccountshistorical.html
            http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=189100
            http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/
            http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/07/08/increasing-us-adult-weight.aspx
            http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=189100
            http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2015/06/15/cdc-average-american-woman-now-weighs-as-much-as-1960s-us-man/
            http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2323411

            ProOmega-CoQ10

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              ProOmega-CoQ10 1000mg
              Nordic Naturals
              60 softgels $38.95
              120 softgels $69.95


              -Double-strength EPA+DHA for more omega-3s in fewer soft gels plus 100mg 
ubiquinone-form CoQ10
-Synergistic heart support
-Promotes brain and neurological health
              ProOmega CoQ10 provides the same powerful EPA+DHA formula as our ProOmega, with 
the added heart health benefits of CoQ10. This formula helps supply the heart 
with the ATP it needs, and protects heart tissue from oxidative stress and 
damage.

              Servings Per Container: 30
              Two soft gels daily, with food, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
              Serving Size: 2 soft gels
              Amount Per Serving: 
Calories …20
Calories from Fat …18
Total Fat …2.0g
Saturated Fat …0.1g
Trans Fat …0g
Coenzyme Q10 …100mg
              Total Omega-3s …1280mg
EPA …650mg
(Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
DHA …450mg
(Docosahexaenoic Acid) 
Other Omega-3s …180mg
              Ingredients: purified deep sea fish oil (from anchovies and sardines), soft gel 
capsule (gelatin, glycerin, purified water, caramel color, natural lemon flavor), coenzyme Q10, beeswax, d-alpha tocopherol, rosemary extract (a natural 
preservative)
              No gluten, milk derivatives, or artificial colors or flavors. Non-GMO.