L-ascorbic Acid for Healthy Skin

Written by Harriet Diamond

LET'S TALK HEALTHY SKIN

Some principles are talked about often. For example, you can improve your skin with lifestyle changes, making sure that you protect yourself while in the sun with a good sun screen and eat foods that are alive and not processed. But there is a special vitamin that I've been taking, Vitamin C but now it can ensure youthful looking skin.

You know I believe in good research and I like the study done at Tulane University, which found that vitamin C can increase collagen production, protect against damage from UVA and UVB rays, correct pigmentation problems, and improve inflammatory skin conditions. There's a big catch here. And the key is to use L-ascorbic acid
I've PERSONALLY picked Nutraluxe MD from mucho products out there because its main ingredient is pure and active L-ascorbic acid, the only Vitamin C the body recognizes and absorbs and is the most potent for wrinkle relief. Add to this PHYTO-STEM CELLS, Vitamin E and Hyaluronic acid and you have a dynamite formula. No wonder Dermatologists like it.

But I didn't stop there. I asked Rick what he thought of the product because he uses it everyday and he says it makes his skin feel silky and smooth. Now, that's a good testimonial from a guy!

Be adventurous. Give it a try. (Read More...)

Youthing - It's never too late

Written by Harriet Diamond

Nutritionally Speaking...

I read this article in medical news. Here's the link:

"Why A Low Calorie Diet Can Extend Lifespan -- Even If Adopted Later In Life"

But I really resonated with it so I replied with my personal experience.

This regime for good health really works!

posted by Harriet Diamond on 21 July 2010 at 8:57 am

My Mom, 95 years young, who was always eating lots of unhealthy food in her early years-70's, had a wake up call. She's living with me now, and has two nutritious meals a day and tries to exercise even though she has arthritis and uses a walker and wheelchair.

She looks so much better already and is still sharp in her brain. God bless. I want to be healthy at 95 and I know it's about mindset, nutrition, exercise and keeping sharp with activities, not just your family genes.

After the Work Out - Guest Blog

Today's special treat - a guest blog by Tausha (...more about Tausha). Tausha is a fitness expert (Exercise Science, BS) and when she blogs - we read! This is a simple fitness tip in line with out theme of - whole food based supplements and wellness essentials.

So what are you doing after your workout? A study done by Loughborough University says we should be drinking skimmed milk in order to rehydrate after our workout. While some of you are surprised but it is true. This is valuable information.

Sweat is a tool used by our bodies to cool us down when our temperature rises. During a workout that lasts for 60 minutes one may sweat about 1 liter. That sweat contains sodium, potassium and other electrolytes. Anyone exercising longer than 60 minutes may need to replenish during the workout with a sports drink. These types of drinks contain electrolytes, mainly sodium, which helps rehydration occur through the absorption of water by the small intestine. Yes, sodium is normally associated with dehydration but the sodium actually induces thirst which in turn causes the person to drink more fluids.

If your electrolytes are not restocked in a timely fashion, one may experience increased heart rate and elevated body temperatures. At which point you are experiencing dehydration and even a low level of dehydration can cause reduced performance.

Solution to the after workout replenishment:  Skimmed Milk

We all know milk for its benefits regarding our teeth and bones but milk contains 1- carbohydrates which are needed to replace what was lost by the bodys muscles during the workout, 2 - protiens which are used for every function in our body and 3 - electrolytes. As mentioned earlier, the study done by Loughborough University found that when compared with sports drinks milk leaves the athlete with a positive fluid balance at the end of the recovery period where the sports drink left the athlete at normal levels. So while both will restore the bodys electrolyte needs after your workout you will get more bang for your buck by choosing a nice cold glass of skimmed milk!

Thanks for reading
Tausha
Previous blogs can be read by visiting - http://whatsyourfitness.blogspot.com/

(Editors Note: "Please pass the skimmed milk")

Wellness and Business - Skin Care for Healthy Veins

Written by Harriet Diamond

"More than 25 million American adults -- between 10 percent and 20 percent -- suffer from varicose veins. And a growing number of them are getting relief with the help of new, almost-painless surgical procedures that can be done during a typical lunch hour."

This begins an excellent article about health and skin care. And in particular how we can fight back against aging! This is also important for me as skin is my 'health and wealth' communicator!

Sometimes you have pains in your legs but question why. There are many things that can contribute to it, but this article about varicose veins explains a new and simple procedure. Check it out. We need to take care of our skin.
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Written by Harriet Diamond

Brain Fitness and Brain Health - Explored and Researched

Maybe you already have a regular workout routine at the gym – or at least you have good intentions
about starting one. That’s smart. A healthy body is a valuable business tool. But are you also
keeping your brain fit?

The brain is not a simple calculating machine that can be isolated from the rest of the body. It’s an
integrated control center, the part of your body you rely on most to perform your job well.

You need a clear head to sustain peak performance. To succeed as a business woman, you must be
able to concentrate. When you feel foggy, you are more likely to make needless mistakes. When
your brain is sluggish, you have a harder time multitasking. Have you ever walked into a room and avoided greeting someone you’ve met because you can’t recall the person’s name? What kind of opportunity did you miss?

In 2009, I founded Youthing Essentials on the idea that improving wellness improves performance – and that it can be quick and simple to cover all the health basics despite a demanding work schedule. We picked the name because, unlike “anti-aging,” which to me connotes fear and negative perceptions of oneself, “youthing” connotes enthusiasm: embracing our whole selves -- enjoying the moment we are in and looking forward to the future. It is in that spirit that I offer the guide. Brain Guide Read More...

Written by Harriet Diamond

I’ve just completed my new guide - "Brain Fitness Pays Off at the Office,” this is the  latest guide in a series advancing good health as a business tool. Each guide is designed to help business women invest in their health so they can accelerate their careers and businesses.

The brain as an integrated control center, the part of the body business women rely on most to perform their jobs well. My new guide discusses the difference between brain health and brain fitness, and why both are important. The Guide presents some recent scientific research into the effects that good diet and exercise can have on the brain. And it details the way that a particular tool can help maintain brain fitness, Personal Coach, from CogniFit Ltd.

As with all of my guides, Youthing Essentials separates fact from fantasy. As tempting as it may sound, no single product is going to magically make a person smarter. Even good products should not be expected to produce instant results. That fantasy, in fact, helps create unrealistic expectations and can sabotage a business woman’s attempt to improve fitness.

This brain power guide - "Brain Fitness Pays Off at the Office" is available at Read More is aimed at helping women maintain peak brain performance, including cognition, multitasking, focus and eye-hand coordination.