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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

    Women’s Multi Vitamin 40+

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      Ortho Multi Women 40+
      Protocol for life Balance
      120 Capsules $30.00

      -Iron-Free Formula for Post-Menopausal Women*
-With Cranberry and Superfruits – Acai, Mangosteen and Pomegranated
-A Dietary Supplement
-Vegetarian/Vegan
      Iron-Free Ortho Multi™ Women’s 40+ provides balanced nutrition for the support of total body wellness for menopausal and post-menopausal women.* In addition to a full range of daily vitamins and minerals, Ortho Multi™ Women’s 40+ supplies free radical fighting ingredients such as CoQ10, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Lutein and Lycopene to help fight the ravages of aging.* Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Boron, Vitamins D and K have also been included as key bone building nutrients. This comprehensive and completely vegetarian formula features chelated minerals, as well as coenzyme forms of B6 and B12 for enhanced bioavailability.

      Servings Per Container: 30
      As a dietary supplement, take 4 capsules daily in divided doses with meals or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

      Serving Size: 4 Veg Caps
      Amount Per Serving
Vitamin A … 10, 000IU 
(100% as Beta-Carotene)
Vitamin C … 300mg
(from Calcium Ascorbate and Ascorbyl Palmitate)
Vitamin D … 1, 000IU 
(as Ergocalciferol)
Vitamin E … 200IU 
(as d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)
Vitamin K … 80mcg 
(as Menaquinone K2 and Phytonadione K1)
Thiamine … 25mg 
(from Thiamine HCI)(Vit. B-1)
Riboflavin … 25mg 
(Vitamin B-2)
Niacin … 30mg 
(Vitamin B-3)(as Niacinamide and from Inositol Hexanicotinate)
Vitamin B-6 … 25mg 
(from Pyridoxine HCI and Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (P-5-P))
Folate … 800mcg 
(as Folic Acid)
Vitamin B-12 … 200mcg 
(as Methylcobalamin)
Biotin … 300mcg
Pantothenic Acid … 50mg 
(from D-Calcium Pantothenate)
Calcium … 250mg 
(from Calcium Carbonate (Aquamin® TG Red Algae Sea Minerals) and Calcium Ascorbate)
Iodine … 150mcg 
(from Potassium Iodide)
Magnesium … 100mg 
(from Magnesium Citrate and Aquamin® TG Red Algae Sea Minerals)
Zinc … 15mg
(from from Zinc Bisglycinate)(TRAACS®)
Selenium … 200mcg
(from L-Selenomethionine)
Copper … 1mg
(from Copper Bisglycinate)(TRAACS®)
Manganese … 2mg 
(from Manganese Bisglycinate)(TRAACS®)
Chromium … 120mcg 
(from Chromium Picolinate)
Molybdenum … 75mcg 
(from Sodium Molybdate)
Potassium … 25mg 
(from Potassium Chloride)
Cranberry … 100mg
(Vaccinium macrocarpon)(Fruit)(Standardized to min. 6% Quinic Acid)
Pomegranate Extract … 50mg
(Fruit)[min. 40% Punicalagins (Punicosides A and B)]
Organic Acai … 50mg
(Euterpe oleracea)(Fruit Skin and Pulp)
Mangosteen Extract … 50mg
(Fruit Peel)(Garcinia mangostana)(min. 10% Mangostin)
CoQ10 … 30mg 
(Coenzyme Q10)
Alpha Lipoic Acid … 30mg
Choline … 25mg 
(from Choline Bitartrate)
Inositol … 25mg
Aloe Vera … 25mg 
(Leaf)(200:1 Concentrate)
Lycopene … 500mcg 
(from Natural Tomato Extract)
Lutein … 500mcg 
(from Marigold Flowers)
      Other Ingredients: Cellulose (capsule), Cellulose Powder, Stearic Acid (vegetable source) and Silica.
      CAUTIONS/INTERACTIONS: Iodine may occasionally cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. This product contains Vitamin K, which is contraindicated in individuals taking warfarin. Some ingredients in this formula may affect the absorption or metabolism of medications. If you are taking any pharmaceutical medications, consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product. If you are pregnant or lactating, consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product.

      Anxiety Balance

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        Anxiety Balance
        Priority One

        $37.98

        NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS
        Designed with the beneficial effects of Rhodiola rosea, and Ju Jube, Anxiety Control is perfect for those seeking natural relief from stress and anxiety.
        MAY BE HELPFUL for The nutrient deficient individual, who needs additional help for relaxation, including sleep disturbances, and stress management.

        Servings Per Container: 45
        RECOMMENDATIONS:
        One (1) capsule daily as a dietary supplement, or as directed by your physician.

        Serving Size: One (1) Vegetarian Capsule
        Amount Per Serving
        Magnesium …25mg / 6.25% DV
        (Amino Acid Chelate)
        Thiamine HCL …25mg / 1666% DV
        5-Hydroxy Tryptophan …75mg**
        Gamma Amino Butyric Acid …100mg**
        (GABA)
        Inositol …175mg**
        Lupulin …50mg**
        (Hops Pollen)
        Niacinamide …25mg**
        Glutamic Acid …25mg**
        Passion Flower …25mg**
        Rhodiola Rosea …50mg**
        (Standardized 4% Rosavins)
        Jujube …50mg**
        (Standardized 2% Jujuboside)
        ** US Daily Value not established
        Contains:
        Rice Powder, Magnesium Stearate
        Supplemental Facts:
        This product is encapsulated in a vegetarian capsule.
        Contains no preservatives.

        Supplement of the Week: AR-ENCAP Joint support

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          AR-Encap
          Comprehensive joint support
          Thorne Research
          $46.90

          Bromelain, Meriva® (curcumin phytosome), and Boswellia help maintain a healthy cytokine balance throughout the body*
          Bromelain helps promote healing after trauma*
          Glucosamine and MSM provide proven joint support*
          Helps maintain healthy joint mobility*
          Can provide relief from occasional aches and soreness*

          AR-Encap is a comprehensive joint support formula that goes beyond simple glucosamine supplementation.* This formula supplies 1, 500 mg of glucosamine sulfate (suggested use – 4 capsules twice daily), which is the amount used in the majority of studies – in combination with joint-supporting nutrients and botanicals.*
          In a study of healthy subjects with mild knee soreness, bromelain supplementation resulted in significant improvement with both 200-mg and 400-mg daily doses.1* Joint mobility was also improved.*
          Curcumin, the principal polyphenol in the Indian spice turmeric, exerts antioxidant effects.* Curcumin Phytosome is a compound containing curcumin and phosphatidylcholine. This compound has significantly better absorption than ordinary curcumin and helps maintain a healthy cytokine balance throughout the body.*
          Glucosamine provides significant joint support, as evidenced by numerous clinical studies. Methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM), also known as dimethyl sulfone and methyl sulfone, is an organic, sulfur-containing compound that occurs naturally in a variety of plants, and provides additional joint support.
          Boswellia appears to inhibit the activity of lipoxygenase enzymes, thus promoting a healthy cytokine balance throughout the body.* A study of curcumin and boswellia found significant support of normal joint mobility in the group taking the botanical formula.2*

          Walker AF, et al. Phytomedicine 2002;9:681-686.
          Kizhakkedath R. Mol Med Rep 2013;8:1542-1548.

          Servings Per Container: 60
          Take 4 capsules one to two times daily or as recommended by a health-care practitioner.

          Serving Size: Four Capsules
          Amount Per Serving
          Chloride … 87mg
          (from Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride complex)
          Potassium … 98mg
          (from Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride complex)
          Methyl Sulfonyl Methane … 850mg
          (MSM)
          Glucosamine Sulfate … 750mg
          (as Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride complex)
          Indian Frankincense extract … 350mg
          (gum) (Boswellia serrata)
          Curcumin Phytosome* … 250mg
          (Curcuma longa extract (root) / Phosphatidylcholine complex)
          Bromelain** … 200mg
          Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine, Silicon Dioxide.
          Contains ingredients derived from shellfish (glucosamine sulfate = crab and/or shrimp) and soy (phytosome).
          *This product uses Indena S.p.A.s curcumin phytosome (Meriva®). Meriva is a registered trademark of Indena S.p.A.
          **Bromelain is derived from the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus).
          Boswellia standardized to Beta Boswellic Acids 20%.

          Gluten Free Guide – New Rules under the FDA

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            Gluten-free food labels under new FDA rules

            • The terms, “gluten free,” “no gluten,” “free of gluten” and “without gluten” can be used on labels of foods that gluten freemeet the FDA gluten-free standard.
            • No universal symbol will appear on packages to indicate that a food meets the FDA gluten-free standard. If a food company wants to indicate that a product meets the standard, it has to use one of the gluten-free terms.
            • Certification seals from third parties, for example a seal from the Gluten Free Certification Organization, can continue to be used on labels. The FDA says it does not endorse or recommend any particular certification seal. Any food that uses a third party certification seal must meet the FDA labeling requirements at a minimum. Typically the standards for certification seals are stricter than the FDA requirements.
            • The label format is left up to food makers; the FDA does not have a mandated design or any requirements for where the gluten-free label has to be placed.
            • Food makers can continue to use the terms, “made with no gluten containing ingredients” and “not made with gluten containing ingredients.” If the terms are used in conjunction with a gluten-free label, the product must meet the FDA standard. If the terms are used without a gluten-free label, the FDA says, “consumers should not assume the food meets all FDA requirements.”
            • Food makers can continue to use advisory statements such as, “Made in a factory that also processes wheat products” on a food that also has a gluten-free label. The FDA says it will need to “look at foods on a case by case basis to determine whether a specific advisory statement with a gluten-free claim would be misleading.” Any product with the advisory statement and gluten-free label would have to meet the FDA requirements.
            • Naturally gluten-free foods can be labeled gluten free. This is a change from the proposed rules which would have prohibited the gluten-free label on inherently gluten-free foods including gluten-free grains and products like bottled water unless the label also said all foods of the same type were also gluten free. The final rule addresses concerns that some gluten-free grains, legumes and seeds have a high risk of cross-contamination. A gluten-free label on these kinds of products “provide the expectation that any gluten is less than 20 ppm,” the FDA says.
            • Gluten-free labeling continues to be voluntary so even products that are gluten free may not be labeled as such. This is likely to come up most often with naturally gluten-free products with a low risk of cross-contamination, fruits and vegetables for example. The lack of a gluten-free label does not mean the food contains gluten.