Youthing Blogs

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")

Brain Fitness - a lot out there for Youthing

Written by Rick Maltin

Brains, brain brains it’s all the rage these day – everyone should have one! Rich people may have 2 or more while poorer people must share a single one. I myself have used the same one for quite a while and keep it updated and ready for new stuff. And I make sure that I eat brain food and do the right brain exercises. I also avoid Tin Men and Cowardly Lions!

There has been an explosion recently in interest in ‘brain’ improvements that include special supplements and special exercises. However there is no strong evidence that any of this really works. Where there has been success it is in a very narrow field (i.e. CogniFit Senior Drivers – really gets results).

There are the Nintendo games – face it they are just games!

Here are other real and legitimate brain fitness programs. We also tried Brain Center of America. Good product and even has a combination brain fitness desk.
Some other for your consideration are – Sharp Brains, Vibrant Brains, Lumosity, Mind Sparkle, and Posit Science.

They all stress basically the same problems but with different techniques. I will test them all out and report back.
CogniFit is my current brain fitness program and it’s well done, indeed.

Womens natural health -Youthing on the check out line

Written by Rick Maltin

Well I was standing in a checkout line today (as bored and annoyed at this unproductive time) and stared doing the 'orange juice' bicep curl! I was able to get about 30 reps per arm using a 6 quart OJ container. I must have looked real strange. But that is not the point!

I would like to point out how many opportunities we have every day to do simple, easy and effective conditioning exercises during our rushed daily lives. We all have known people that have regular workouts and gyms but in addition to these heavy exercise regimens – I suggest an simple addition to our lives. There is probability some fitness people out these that can present this better than me but I'll try anyway.

The objective is to make all your body movements count for some fitness value. I had written about this a while ago as this applies to one of my hobbies – flowers. Where I lift, stretch, move and breath as if to make this all exercise!
So throughout your day do the constant workout and next time you're in line – buy some juice and do the Check Out Line Curl!

Fitness for the Road

Written by Rick Maltin

A Good Parking Space or Fitness for the Road?

I have vivid memories of holiday family gatherings in Washington Heights, New York at my grandparent's apartment. We are all arriving at about the same time and in walks my Uncle Frankie (all the way from the Bronx and after he 'dropped' off the wife and kids) and proudly announces – 'Boy did I get a good parking space! Right in front of the building!'

And though the years I've again heard this phrase – a good parking space! As if this was a major achievement to be shared. And I've seen people driving around parking lots (with plenty of open spaces) just to be able NOT to walk! Or waiting (with their engine running) for someone to pull out of one of those 'good spaces.'

What is a 'good parking space?' Well one that delivers the least amount of walking or effort! Well here's my theory – Parking spaces could help deliver daily activity and added up over a lifetime may add to health and success (well perhaps a little bit).

My definition of a good parking space is one that allows for a little brisk walk every time you park. Think about it – if you walk 10 additional minutes for every shopping stop (for 2 stops and at 4 miles an hour that's about 1 plus mile walk every day!).

It's simple to integrate this into our daily lifestyles. It helps us and the environment! And what a great way to balance stress and health.

Talk about natural health! And remember to walk briskly