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Foods that will help to lower Cholesterol

This is a list of heart healthy foods. Adding whole foods to your diet can help you lose weight, keep blood sugar levels, in check as well as high blood pressure. This list will help lower cholesterol naturally!

1. Oats
2. Red wine (in moderation of course)
3. Fatty Fish (salmon, sardines or herring)
4. Nuts (in moderation)
5. Beans (fiber, fiber, fiber!)
6. Tea (try white tea-great for lowering LDL and has cancer fighting anti-oxidants)
7. Chocolate (dark or bittersweet being your best choice)
8. Margerine (with plant sterols)
9. Spinach
10. Olice Oil
11. Garlic
12. Avacado

Consider stocking your fridge and pantry with these wonderful items and naturally lower your cholesterol.

Jill Purvis  – Everythingantiaging.com

Joint Care by Beverly International

I recently started suffering with some shoulder pain which caused me to skip certain exercises in the gym and started effecting me in activities outside the gym as well. I decided to try a joint care supplement before making an appointment with a doctor. I am really glad I did – I started taking Joint Care from Beverly International and much to my surprise the pain lessened in a week’s time.  I felt the benefits of it not only in my shoulder but also my knees and hips-I usually run high mileage weekly. The longer it has been in my system – the better my joints have felt.

Joint Care

I would definitely recommend Joint Care for anyone that has been suffering with any type of joint pain. It has really helped me from skipping workouts and saved me time and cost of prescription medication as well as an doctor’s office visit. Quality of life is so important – I am positive that Beverly Joint Care could ease joint pain for a lot of sufferers out there.

Jill Purvis – EverythingAntiaging.com

Non-Starchy Vegetables

You might have heard the term “non-starchy”.  Here is a breakdown on what non-starchy vegetables are and why we need to eat them.  In fact, eat up! These are great items to add to your daily nutrition and for the most part you can eat all you like.  Now how often do you hear that??

The best source choices are in order for best to least: Organic, fresh, frozen, canned and juice form.  Always look for the ones that have no added sodium, sugar or fat. Sodium can definitely be found in a lot of canned and juices options. One thing you can do if canned is your only option is to drain the vegetables and rinse with water before heating. You should aim for 3-5 servings of vegetables and always try to vary the colors of vegetables you
eat to boost your nutrition. Be sure to use any low-calorie dressing, sauces and butter sparingly if at all.

Here is some examples of Non-starchy vegetables: artichokes, asparagus, baby corn, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, eggplant, greens, heart of palm, jicama, leeks, mushrooms, onions, pea pods, peppers, radishes, rutabaga, salad greens, sprouts, squash, sugar snap peas, swiss chard, tomato, turnips, and water-cheastnuts.

veggies

Vegetables are full of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. Non-starchy vegetables contain less carbohydrates and calories compared to starchy vegetables (like potatoes, corn and peas). Think about incorporating the plate method when eating, filling 1/2 of your plate with non-starchy veggies, this will help keep your calorie count down, fiber high as well as getting plenty of great nutrients instead of the “empty calories” that we should all avoid. Your mom was right! Eat your vegetables!!!

Note: For those of you who struggle with eating your vegetables, try Macro Greens as a healthy veggie substitute!

Macro Greens

Jill Purvis – EverythingAntiaging.com

Bringing Prescription Drugs on Flights Safely

Although today many travelers are concerned with traveling and security when carrying prescription drugs.  By knowing a few tips, this should be a relatively easy process to do. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allows passengers to carry prescription drugs and other medically-required substances, such as water or juice, onto their flights. Be sure to place medications in 100 milliliter / 3.4 ounce or smaller containers in a one-quart size clear zip-top plastic bag along with your other personal liquid and gel items. If your prescription comes in a larger size, you may need to check in your suitcase at the gate.

Items that are permitted include:

 • Prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplies

 • Water, juice, “liquid nutrition” (such as Boost) and gels that are necessary for a passenger with a medical
  condition or disability during the flight

 • Bone marrow, transplant organs and other life-sustaining materials

 • Mastectomy products and other cosmetic or medical augmentation items that contain gel or liquid

 • Frozen gels or liquids required to cool medications, life-sustaining materials or disability items

If the items are in bottles or containers over 100 milliliters/3.4 ounces in size, then you can make this declaration at the gate or security checkpoint. You may want to bring doctor’s notes, original prescription bottles and containers or other documentation to make the screening process go more quickly.

While the TSA suggests that you carry only the prescription drugs and medical liquids you need during your flight, it is always wise that you take everything you will need for your trip with you. Unexpected delays during your trip can leave you on the aircraft without enough medication, and you will be unable to access your checked baggage until you reach your final destination. Also, prescription drugs and medical supplies occasionally disappear from checked baggage between gates. The computerized prescription ordering systems these days make it extremely difficult to acquire additional medications when you are far from home.
 
You are allowed to bring ice packs to keep medications and liquid medical supplies cold, just be sure to declare them to your screening official at the gate and/or security check point.

If you are traveling outside the United States, most countries try to follow the same guidelines for consistency. You can see a list of countries that have established security screening measures for liquid and gel items at the
TSA website.

Jill Purvis – Everythingantiaging.com

Fat Burning Foods to have in your Kitchen!

Here is a list of great staples to include in your fridge and pantry that are great choices for helping you slim
your waistline!

1) Nuts (Almonds, walnuts and other nuts can build muscle and fill you up!)
2) Low Fat Dairy Products (calcium builds stronger bones and encourages weight loss)
3) Berries (fills you up with a great superfood)
4) Eggs (a great protein source – focus more on egg whites to cut calories and cholesterol)
5) Turkey, chicken and lean cuts of meat (muscle building & immune boosting protein)
6) Peanut Butter (a testosterone booster that builds muscle & burns fat)
7) Fatty Fish (a fat burning protein that satisfies hunger)
Grapefruit (helps to regulate blood sugar and boost metabolism)
9) Green Tea (instant fat burning)
10) Green Leafy Vegetables (helps to fight free radicals and improves muscle recovery)
11) Chili Peppers (spicy food naturally boost metabolism)
12) Whole Grains (great source of fiber that prevents your body from storing fat)
13) Beans & Legumes (muscle building, fat burning and aids digestion)
14) Whey Protein (burns fat and builds muscle)

Be sure to include these items daily. Most of these products can be found in the perimeter or your grocery store. Make a quick lap, stay out of those dangergerous aisles of processed food to keep your nutrition the best it can be!

Jill Purvis – EverythingAntiaging.com

Importance of Flexibility Training

Flexibility training is one of 3 components to a great exercise program which also includes cardio and resistance training. Two types of stretching should be done before and after workouts – dynamic and static. Dynamic stretches consist of slow, controlled movements that warm up the body such as knee lifts, butt kicks, and arm circles. These stretches are best done prior to your cardio or resistance training. They properly warm up and encourage blood flow to the large muscle groups and are safer and more effective than static stretches that should be performed post-workout when muscles are already warm and engaged. Perform your dynamic exercises in repetitions of 20-30 with full range of motion movements.

Static Stretches (such as forward bends, standing quadracep stretches and calf stretching) are best at the end of your workout. Be sure to reach to the point of tension and hold the stretches for 15-20 seconds without any bouncing or jerking movements-known as ballistic stretching. Use deep breathing when holding. Try to also stretch both sides of the body equally. Find out which side is less flexible and stretch that side first. Fexibility training should be done at least 3 times per week. Try a yoga or gentle stretching class for new ideas on muscle groups to stretch and to improve your range of motion.

Increased flexibility can improve your mobility, reduce your risk of injury and increase your performance. Don’t be afraid to incorporate foam rollers, straps, or blocks as aids in your stretching program.

Jill Purvis – EverythingAntiaging.com

Spicing up your Health

There are lots of healthy spices on the market that will boost your next meal. These include ginger, garlic, chilli, cinnamon, tumeric,black pepper, oregano, coriander, cumin, and mustard. Spices add delicious flavour and aroma to food, and are used to enhance the taste of food. This is an easy way to cut out sodium without losing the flavor. Be sure to include more higher fiber, lower fat food as well as cooking with healthy Spices to compensate for flavor.

Ms.Dash Spices

There are many benefits from using spices at mealtime:

• Spices compensate for flavour in low fat diets.
• Spices have potent anti-oxidant properties and could help slow down aging.
• Spices can help boost your health.
• Spices have disease fighting properties.
• Spices can turn an ordinary meal into an extra-ordinary experience.

Spices are high in antioxidants and therefore have many potential health benefits, including preventing cancer and cardio-vascular prevention, and have proven to have anti-aging properties. Studies have proven that you only need to eat small quantities of healthy spices to reap the benefits.

Jill Purvis – Everythinganitaging.com

Quick Relaxation Techniques

Let’s face it, we all experience stress daily whether it be in the checkout line, while driving, or from money,
relationship, job or other typical issues. It’s how we deal with our stress that will decide if we allow ourselves
to relax or completely lose it! Here are some quick & easy tips that can reduce tension at any time and almost anywhere!

1) Do some Meditation – Any repetitive action can be a type of meditation (knitting, mowing the grass, walking etc.)

2) Deep Breathing – 10 deep breathes can really bring your blood pressure, temper and anxiety level down.

3) Appreciate the beauty that is around you, live in the here & now. Take a moment to smell the roses.

4) Drink hot tea – chamomile, green & black tea have been shown in studies to lower cortisol levels and create calmness.

5) Give a hug a day – snuggle with your spouse, hug your kids and/or cuddle your pets daily. Physical contact may
actually lower blood pressure and decrease stress, anxiety and depression.

6) Take a much needed time-out – go sit in a quiet space alone. A opportune time to take some deep breathes as well!

7) Try self-massage – yes, a massage by a professional can be highly effective, but when there is no time, give one
to yourself.

Turn on some slow tunes – slow, soothing beats can produce calming effects!

Start giving yourself your own attitude adjustment and make your life a calmer and more pleasant place to be!

Jill Purvis – Everythingantiaging.com

Exercising with Arthitis

For years, sufferers of arthitis thought that exercise would further damage their joints. Fortunately research has shown that is not the case. In fact regular, moderate exercise can reduce joint stiffness and pain. It can also help build the muscles that surround that joints that will in turn increase endurance and flexibility.  Inflamation can be greatly reduced as well as reduce the risk of other conditions (high blood pressure, osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, etc).  Regular exercise can promote health and well-being not to mention all the other wonderful effects exercise benefits such as weight control, decreasing depression, better sleep and boosting self-esteem!

So what exercise programs are the best for arthitis sufferers? Well the important thing to remember is to start slow and make sure it is something that you enjoy and will look forward to! Gentle stretching is always a good start.  Many gyms and YMCA’s are also offering classes that insurance and Medicare pays for to encourage staying physically fit.  Walking is a perfect way to start out as well as Water fitness classes and gentle yoga.  Consider using a personal trainer who can take the guess work out so you can safely and effectively start with an all-important weight conditioning program.

Regardless of what program you choose, always be sure you consult with your doctor before starting. If you have special needs or concerns, your physician can refer you to a specialist who can help make specific recommendations. The general rules for adults is to get in 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week which would include brisk walking, cleaning, gardening or 75 minutes of more vigorous forms of exercise such as jogging or Zumba. Be sure to track your activity and consider starting a food journal to further your goals & progress. Don’t let arthitis be an excuse, instead use it as a great reason!!!!!

Jill Purvis - Everythingantiaging.com

Blue Light Therapy for Mood Enhancement

Blue Light Therapy is another form of photo-therapy (natural sunlight is another example) which delivers a prescribed amount of time with a certain time length recommended. This device can be used to reset your circadian rhythm like delayed sleep stage syndrome, Seasonal affective disorder (especial in climates with long drawn out winters) as well as some phychiatric disorders.

Blue Light Therapy

Serotonin and melatonin are two specific chemicals that are needed with mood and/or sleep related issues. Your synthesis regarding the hormone melatonin, which plays a big part in regulating sleep, is actually inhibited as a result of light entering the eye. Photosensitive ganglion tissues within the retina senses darkness which promotes the production of melatonin.  The exact opposite is actually correct with regard to unbalanced serotonin
levels, which have recently been associated with mood conditions. For conditions such as these, light boxes offer distinct waves of light to your retina and have proven to be very effective.
 
Blue light therapy makes use of a light box that produces light. A light that is many times brighter than a normal incandescent bulbs and a reduced intensity. Wavelengths of light coming from the blue (470 nm) and the green (525 nm) parts involving the visible light range. Green light therapy triggers melatonin suppression , and blue light is used most often to treat depression and to treat circadian rhythm disorders, although green or white light may be better for this.

In treatment, the patient’s eyes are to be at a prescribed distance from the light source with the light striking the retina. This does not require looking directly into the light. Morning is always the best time to use blue light therapy. Also, a person needs to start with a small amount of time and build up as the body adjusts. Sleepiness may occur if not used correctly. Other uses of blue light therapy include treating acne and jaundice.

Jill Purvis – Everythingantiaging.com