Generally our immune system performs its function well, however, from time to time it may need additional support. Factors like stress and poor nutrition can weaken our immune system, so it’s no surprise that people are interested in nutritional supplements that support the immune system.
Sometimes we underestimate the importance of essential micronutrients, but we shouldn’t do this because these extensive and important nutrients are vital to good immune health. For everyday, baseline immune system health we should not forget the critical role that basic good nutrition plays.
Essential vitamins like vitamin A, B6, C, D, and even essential minerals...
Just living in our modern world continuously exposes our bodies to a variety of destructive oxidants, often referred to as free radicals. These free radicals can accelerate the aging process and damage cell structure. Everything from pollution and cigarette smoke to sun exposure, or even just metabolizing the food we eat, exposes our bodies to these damaging agents. Our bodies do have a number of defense mechanisms to offset damage by these oxidants. However, when our exposure to these oxidants chronically exceeds our antioxidant defenses, a state of oxidative stress develops, leading to cellular damage.
Summer and fall are a wonderful time to find a variety of easy-to-prepare and healthy foods. During these seasons, an array of colorful, healthy foods is readily available—particularly fresh fruits and vegetables. These colorful foods help maintain our health by providing vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. They are often low in calories and are rich sources of nutrients and fiber. Scientists and many food articles refer to these as “superfoods,” meaning those foods that are nutrient-rich, low in calories, and considered to be beneficial for health and well-being. Others refer to these foods as “multitasking foods” because they are easy to...
This year we celebrate our 30th anniversary at Nu Skin. We have seen many scientific discoveries in nutrition over the past 30 years, and this time for Nu Skin has been filled with innovative milestones as well. This includes, but is not limited to, the development of our cornerstone nutrition product, LifePak.
LifePak startedwith a base of well-researched micronutrients, in the best-understood bioavailable forms at the right balanced levels. We then incorporated the (then) relatively new science of antioxidant research by including antioxidants in levels shown to make a difference. Finally, we included phytochemicals – plant bioactive nutrients that had...
Most people today live busier lives than ever before. And much of that time is spent sitting at a computer or behind a desk. Despite the attention on being physically fit, a recent survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says almost half of American adults don’t get enough exercise. Luckily, there are a number of relatively easy workouts you can do to break up periods of inactivity. While they might not be a substitute for an hour at the gym, they’ll help keep you moving.
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Being a professional soccer player isn’t easy. Core strength, endurance, balance and agility are all required to stand out in the game that has the average player running up to 9.5 miles per 90 minute match. Just because you aren’t a World Cup soccer player, doesn’t mean you can’t train like one – whether it’s to improve your soccer game or simply get in shape.
Here are a few exercises to help you train like a pro.
Core: Soccer ball V -Up
This exercise strengthens core muscles, which help with balance and stability as you chase after the ball. Lie...
Despite the advantages and necessity of exercise, there are still inherent risks involved when it comes to physical activity: injuries. According to STOP Sports Injuries, there are 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits, and 30,000 hospitalizations each year due to sports-related injuries. What may be even more shocking is that more than half of all sports-related injuries are preventable.
You don’t have to be a professional athlete to fall victim to sports-related injuries. In fact, the most common injuries occur during regular exercise. The easiest way to avoid health complications and costly medical bills is to perform simple injury-prevention activities...
Simply Seasonal: 3 Reasons to Add Seasonal Foods to Your TR90 Meal Plan
May 20, 2014
Finding healthy nutritional choices to help you achieve your body transformation can be as easy as a trip to your local farmer’s market or grocery store. Consuming fruits and vegetables that are in season are often the best food choices you can make to find success on the TR90 program. Consider these three reasons for adding seasonal foods to your TR90 meal plan:
1) Seasonal Foods Taste Better and Are Better For You
To survive the long shipping time, out-of-season fruits and vegetables are often picked before they are ripe. This practice often compromises the freshness, taste and nutrient value...
The ageLOC TR90 system is a breakthrough weight management and body shaping system that consists of three components: 1) innovative products, 2) a simple eating plan, and 3) physical activity recommendations. TR90 is aligned with the most recent nutrition and weight management and body shaping science, not the weight loss myths that are so common among conventional diets.
Myth #1: All weight loss is created equal.
Fact #1: The bathroom scale is unable to distinguish between fat loss (a desired outcome) and loss of muscle (an undesirable outcome).
All weight loss is not equal, nor is all weight loss beneficial;...
Most people attribute weight gain to overeating and unhealthy eating. However, there are many factors other than our diets that contribute to weight gain. An article in NewBeauty Magazine states that sitting at a desk all day is one of several lifestyle factors that affect our body. Here are 4 reasons why sitting for long periods of time is unhealthy for you:
1. Being sedentary and sitting all day leads to weight gain, especially in the mid-section. Sitting for long periods of time causes cortisol levels to rise, which is linked to fat storage in the mid-section.
