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Get Your Gut Back in Order – Good Digestive Health | Organic Prebiotics & Probiotics for Women

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Prebiotic Probiotic for Women Organic

After enduring a number of losses over the past few years, I noticed that I was experiencing an increase in digestive issues. Having to run to the bathroom, gas, and other uncomfortable symptoms. My mom (who was one of those losses) always touted the importance of taking probiotics.

I found this probiotic, specifically made for women and I am so glad that I did. It’s supposed to be taken every day, and I’ve found that even every other day it is helpful. But if you are really struggling, you might decide to make it top of the list every day. Just read the ingredients to understand why it would be good for a woman’s health, particularly when managing digestive symptoms. This is worth putting on your subscribe and save list.

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Review: Pycnogenol Supplement

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I recently decided to give pycnogenol a try. It’s a supplement that is supposed to give you a boost of energy. The brand by Viva Naturals is made from the pine trees grown in Les Landes Le Gascogne forest in southwestern France. It’s goal is to help your body get rid of free radicals. The pine trees are allowed to grow with no herbicides, pesticides or GMO treatments. After taking this supplement for a whole month, I noticed a marked improvement in my energy level. Here are a few other benefits:

Benefits

  • improves cellular health
  • helps with heart, pulmonary, and vascular health
  • helps clear up the skin
  • alleviates joint inflammation
  • supports healthy immune system response
  • meets vegetarian standards
  • free from preservatives and herbicides

As I said, after taking pycnogenol for one month, I saw results. It helped with me to exercise with less joint pain and cleared up my skin. My energy level went up. This is a great supplement to add to your daily routine if you need a boost.

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Understanding Sleep Paralysis: Can’t Move While Sleeping or Dreaming

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Have you had an episode of sleep paralysis, where you can’t move while sleeping but are aware of your surroundings?

 

In a sleep paralysis dream, you see and feel yourself in your bed and the room around you looks normal, but you cannot move your body. In short, it feels like your mind wakes up before your body does.

I personally agree with the theory that this is a situation where your brain is protecting you from sleep walking. The National Sleep Foundation classifies sleep paralysis as parasomnia. WebMD provides a list of factors that may contribute to this issue.

But there still isn’t that much scientific research on what actually causes or can prevent these sleep paralysis dreams. I’ve come up with a few questions, based on my own experiences, that may help explain why sleep paralysis episodes happen:

1. Are you sleep deprived? Is your sleep schedule off? Have you missed a night of sleep recently or do you sleep less than 6 hours a night regularly?

2. Do you feel a pain in the back of your neck before you go to sleep or when you wake up? Or both? Does it feel like you need a massage?

3. How often do you experience these dreams? Do you get them regularly, or do they just start up out of nowhere after months or years?

4. Have you had any health issues directly preceding these dreams, such as the flu or a migraine? What was the issue? Are you on any medication?

5. Are you anxious or scared before going to sleep? Do you generally struggle with anxiety? Was something particularly stressful happening in your life at the time you experienced sleep paralysis ?

6. Have you experienced any significant life change in the weeks or months preceding the occurrence of these sleep paralysis dreams?

7. Do you feel as if something is watching you or holding you down in your sleep paralysis dream?

8. What position are you sleeping in when you have this type of dream? On your stomach, on your back, or on your side?

9. If you sleep on your side, which way are you facing when this happens?

10. Have you figured out a way to break out of the sleep paralysis? Such as blinking, relaxing, or praying? If so please explain what works for you.

11. Have you had these episodes since childhood or did it only begin in adulthood? At what age? How many times in total?

Post any helpful thoughts you have regarding sleep paralysis and what may be the cause of it in the comments area.

 

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5 Keys to Optimal Dental Health

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One of the happiest moments you’ll experience is going to your dentist’s office for a checkup and getting a good report. This is especially true if you’ve had a problem with your teeth in the past, such as gum disease or tooth decay. If you want to hear good news from your dentist at your next appointment, you have to go the extra mile for your smile. Here are five keys to achieving optimal dental health.

Brushing, Flossing, and Rinsing Every Night at Bedtime

To avoid problems with gum disease and tooth infections, you must keep your teeth clean and free from debris. While it isn’t always possible to brush and floss after every meal, it is extremely important to completely remove food particles before you go to bed at night. Bad bacteria feed on leftover food, leading to a buildup of plaque, which is the main culprit behind tooth and gum infections. In addition to brushing and flossing, clear debris by rinsing with a mouthwash recommended by your dentist. And of course, brushing when you wake up will give you a fresh start in the morning.

Avoid Acidic Foods and Drinks

Another important key to optimal dental health is to avoid acidic foods and beverages. Acid can erode tooth enamel and cause unsightly tooth discoloration, as well as cause bone tissue to deteriorate. Here are a few of the most common foods that have low pH levels:

–          Red meats
–          Processed foods
–          Deli meats
–          Candy and cakes
–          Soda
–          Coffee
–          Beer
–          Citric fruits
–          Any food or beverage with high sugar content

Eating Good Foods (Mostly Vegetables)

What you put in your body can have a positive effect on the condition and health of your teeth. Protect your smile by eating foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, especially green leafy vegetables. Here are a few suggestions for foods to purchase at your next visit to the grocery store:

–          Spinach, which is high in calcium and folic acid.
–          Raw or lightly blanched broccoli are high in iron and antioxidants, and helps clean the teeth with each crunchy bite.
–          Carrots and celery are crunchy, healthy snacks that also help clean the teeth.
–          Apples help scrub away plaque when you chew.
–          Green grapes are high in vitamin C, which promotes bone and tooth health.
–          Low-fat cheese cleans teeth by promoting saliva production, and is high in calcium.

Regular Professional Cleanings

Your dentist can see every part of the inside of your mouth, including places you can’t see when you look into the mirror every morning. That’s why it’s important to see your dentist for a professional cleaning at least twice per year. Having a relationship with your dentist is a crucial part of maintaining optimal dental health.

Consider Reconstructive or Orthodontic Work

Unfortunately, not every person is born with teeth that are perfectly aligned and positioned. Many patients have overbites, underbites, crossbites, crooked or too-small teeth, and unattractive gaps that can make it difficult to eat, talk, and smile. While these issues are sometimes considered cosmetic, they are also potentially disruptive to your dental and oral health. Talk to your dentist about correcting these issues, and the various options available, which may include braces, crowns, or cosmetic contouring.

You don’t have to settle for mediocre dental health. With a few new habits, you can achieve optimal dental health and ensure that your teeth stay healthy for many years.
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The Best Way to Fight a Cold or Flu Symptoms Naturally

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Though some people immediately run to the pharmacy for cold medicine at the first sign of a dripping nose and sneezing, in many cases a natural solution is the best course of action. It’s important that you help your body’s immune system fight off the cold. Here are some tips for how to best fight a cold or the beginning of flu symptoms with natural remedies. Keep in mind that it’s always important to consult your physician before trying any new health remedy.

Drink this Special Hot Tea…
Tea has healing properties. It has been used since ancient times as medicine for numerous ailments. It contains polyphenols and phytochemicals that help the body fight disease. Drink this special recipe for hot tea throughout the day in a large tea cup and you’ll soon start to see relief from your cold or flu symptoms:

–    2 bags of potent green tea (antioxidant-rich).
–    Juice from half a lemon.
–    Local honey (honey harvested close to where you live).

Take C-Ester Vitamins Each Morning
C-Ester (or Ester-C) is a vitamin supplement that helps support the immune system. Take three or four of them at the first sign of cold symptoms and each morning after that. It’s important that you go to your local vitamin shop and get the capsules (filled with powder) instead of tablets for better and quicker absorption.

Chew on Zinc Lozenges
Zinc is a mineral that helps your body fight infections. Get a bottle of zinc lozenges (chewable vitamins) and chew them as prescribed throughout the day. Zinc is only intended for short-term use (about three to five days) so only take them until cold symptoms start to subside.

Make a Healing Soup
Open up the vegetable drawer in your refrigerator and start preparing veggies to make a slow-cooked, homemade healing soup. Eat this antioxidant-rich soup throughout the day when you’re hungry if you have cold symptoms. Here are a few ingredients you might want to add to your soup:

–    Carrots and celery
–    Garlic cloves
–    Leek and scallions
–    Spinach or collard greens
–    Fresh herbs (rosemary, basil, parsley)
–    Vegetable or natural chicken broth

Maintain a Positive Attitude–You’re Getting Better Each Day
The best advice for getting over a cold is to stay positive and believe that you will overcome the symptoms. Eliminate stress from your environment and get plenty of rest and relaxation. If you commit to these simple tips at the first sign of a cold, you may find that a visit to the store for over-the-counter medication isn’t always necessary.
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5 Tips for How to Lose Weight and Have Fun in the Process

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Eating rich, gourmet foods while watching your favorite shows on television seems like fun until you start to see the numbers ticking higher on your bathroom scale! A lot of people really do want to change their sedentary habits and lose weight, but getting motivated is the biggest obstacle to that goal. Here are a few tips for how to lose weight fast in fun and healthy ways.

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Some people dread working out in gyms because it can be monotonous and boring. Going to the same place every day and looking at the same sights can be less than inspiring. If this is your issue, try walking the trails near where you live. Something about being outside in the serenity of nature gives you the energy and motivation to get healthier.  There’s a good chance that there’s a nature trail within 5 to 10 miles from your home where you can enjoy nature while walking off the pounds. Remember to bring your favorite music or an audiobook to listen to while you’re taking in the sights.

Do Impromptu Five-Minute Spurt Workouts

When you’re reluctant to do a workout routine regularly, it’s often because you aren’t looking forward to doing it for an hour or more, especially if it’s going to make you hot and sweaty. So instead, do your workouts in five-minute spurts throughout the day. Pick about five different videos of five-minute workouts (mix it up with yoga, cardiovascular, and targeted routines) and turn them on whenever you get a moment during the day. Then go back to doing whatever you were doing before feeling much more energized. If you’re driving and aren’t in a rush to get to your destination, pull over and take a 5 minute walk in a nice area or park, then go back to your car. Add a little spice to your life!

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One of the best ways to commit to healthier eating and losing weight is to get a wider community involved. Use your Instagram account to post photos of your healthy meals. People love food photos on Instagram and the “likes” you get will encourage you to post more. You’ll also be encouraging others to join in on the fun. Make a daily habit of posting at least one healthy meal you’ve prepared on your account and build your following.

Create Unique Health Drinks

Discovering and experimenting with new health drinks that can help you drop weight fast can be fun. Just visit the produce section at your local grocery store to see the many options you have for creating new smoothies and juices. Make it a new project for yourself–do research on the specific fruits, vegetables, and natural supplements that help promote weight loss. Examples include lemons, pears, apples, spinach, berries, flaxseed, green tea, and green coffee bean extract. Also consult your physician for specific nutritional advice.

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Jogging (whether outside or on a treadmill) isn’t the most exciting physical activity for everyone, but it does wonders when you want to drop weight fast. To make jogging more fun, put in your headphones and listen to comedic routines on your smartphone (you can find plenty on YouTube). Not only will you burn fat from jogging, you might also burn off a few inches from laughing.

If you’re looking to lose a few pounds but lacking the motivation to exercise and eat better, try these ideas to lose weight fast in a fun way. You may be surprised by how quickly the fat begins to melt away, and also by how much better you feel both physically and mentally.

 

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