L.A. Lifestyle - Nutritional Products

With all the daily stresses out there, it is important that you supplement with certain vitamins to ensure your body is operating at optimum levels. As I have said before, I recommend taking a daily multivitamin to keep a balance within the body. Then you can take specific supplements that can address specific issues, such as stress relief, immune health or skin health. There are many supplements out there that I consider to be staples in the everyday diet, and a Cal-Mag-Zinc supplement is one of them. These three ingredients separately help nourish the body in several ways, and when combined provide a full-service supplement for the body’s health needs. Calcium is needed for muscle contraction, blood vessel contraction and expansion, the secretion of hormones and enzymes and sending messages through the nervous system. A constant level of calcium is maintained in body fluid and tissues so that these vital body processes function efficiently. Magnesium assists the body in producing and transferring energy, and helps to maintain heart, bone, muscle and circulatory system health. Zinc helps with the healing of wounds and is a vital component of many enzyme reactions. Zinc is vital for the healthy working of many of the body’s systems, including skin health and immune health. Many people report that this supplement helps them sleep better and helps minimize stress in their daily lives.

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During the holidays most people will do at least one of the following:

•    Go on vacation
•    Spend time with family around lots of food
•    Eat unhealthy food
•    Get little exercise
•    Stress out
•    Get away from their overall normal routine (including sleeping, eating, and exercising)

The holidays are a wonderful time of year—they represent togetherness and giving. Unfortunately, indulgence in foods and drinks that are unhealthy take place during this time the most. The first thing to do is don’t live in the ‘I’m on a diet’ mindset. Diets don’t work! Deprivation is also the bad way to go, and will probably lead to cravings and unwanted splurging.  It is important to try and exercise before, during and after the holidays to minimize weight gain and stick to your normal routine. Now the holidays are over, it is important to get up and out of wherever you may be and exercise! Many are surprised to find that getting a little bit of exercise is much better than none at all! Taking a walk around the block, engaging in some sport or taking a trip to the gym can do wonders for your metabolism and your ‘self’.  Just get out there and move, and the pounds will not stick around. The holidays don’t have to signify feeling bad about yourself, just a few simple steps will help stave off temptation and work off holiday weight gain, allowing you to continue on your health and wellness journey!

For men and women alike, keeping bones strong through the years is vital. Bone undergoes continuous remodeling, with constant breakdown of bone and deposition of calcium into newly-formed bone. The balance between bone breakdown and formation changes as people age. During childhood, there is a higher amount of bone formation and less breakdown. In aging adults, particularly among postmenopausal women, bone breakdown exceeds its formation, resulting in bone loss, which increases the risk for osteoporosis. When calcium intake is low or calcium is poorly absorbed, bone breakdown occurs because the body must use the calcium stored in bones to maintain normal biological functions such as nerve and muscle function. More than 99% of total body calcium is stored in the bones and teeth, where it functions to support bodily structure. The remaining 1% is found throughout the body in blood, muscle and the fluid between cells. Calcium is needed for muscle contraction, blood vessel contraction and expansion, the secretion of hormones and enzymes and sending messages through the nervous system. A constant level of calcium must be maintained in body fluids and tissues so that these vital body processes function efficiently. It has been established that Calcium is the top mineral for bone health, but new research has displayed new promise for other supplements. I read recently that a study found potassium bicarbonate, an alkaline compound release after ingesting fruits and vegetables, aids calcium excretion. The study, conducted by Tufts and Northeastern Universities, suggested that potassium bicarbonate could be a viable option for older people with weaker bones. More research will be conducted to find new ways supplements can help make bones stronger.

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