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Does The Summer Heat Put You In Danger?

We look forward to the warmer weather after a very cold winter, but the extreme heat can cause problems. Health problems related to HEAT can range from minor to medical emergencies. Read our blog article, You Could Be At Risk For Heat Exhaustion for more information.

Let’s consider those of us who are older—We are at great risk for getting a heat-related illness –and if we have a chronic illness, our risk is even greater. As reported by The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, hypothermia is the failure of the body’s heat regulating mechanism to deal with a hot environment. After being in heat for long periods Hypothermia can cause heat fatigue, sudden dizziness, cramps, and heat stroke.

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She Had Arthritis–Check Out What Her Doctor Told Her!

I had a conversation with a nurse today, who told me about one of her friends. This friend was very overweight, crippled with arthritis and had several other health problems. One day her doctor called her and asked her to come to his office that same day. She struggled to get out of bed and dressed. With her severe arthritis, hurrying was not an option. When she arrived, the doctor told her he had just been at a seminar and he thought he had the answer to her arthritis and problems walking—and something to help with other health problems also.

She was excited—wanted to know if it was an injection or a new medicine! Could she get started that same day? The doctor told her she must start walking every day—4 times a day. The woman was dismayed—she was expecting a magical cure. She had great difficulty just getting from her bed to the bathroom. The doctor said—that is fine. Just get someone to help you and walk a short distance inside your house 4 times a day and increase the distance just a little as you are able. The woman followed the doctor’s suggestion and it was slow progress—but progress!!

Today she is the picture of health—has lost weight—other health conditions improved—and she still walks 4 times a day—outside with her dog! My friend saw her recently and said she is beautiful and obviously very happy. She has even started her own business! Her dog seems to have an internal clock because he comes to her and barks 4 times a day for their walk.

We often think we must do big things to get fit and improve our health while just STARTING is the answer.

Keep watching for our blog posts. In a few days you will see an article on Walking With Arthritis that is based on info from Mayo Clinic and the Arthritis Foundation.

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Can Walking Really Make A Difference?

Walking is probably the easiest way to begin an exercise program. You don’t need to join a gym or buy fancy equipment—just a pair of good supportive shoes! It’s easy on your joints and can be done anytime of the day or night. You can walk outdoors….in a mall…on a treadmill in your house. I used to work in a dental office which had a big circular path through both sides of the office. At lunch time, when there were no patients, two of us would power walk around and around.

How much do you need to walk? 10,000 steps most days of the week is recommended—that is approximately 5 miles per day. You say you are just starting to exercise? First, check with your doctor. Then start out moderately—Rome wasn’t built in a day!! If you can only do 2000 steps to begin, that is great. Keep on doing the 2000 steps and as you are able, add another 100 or 200 steps. Build gradually. Using a pedometer to count your steps is a good idea—and many phones have a health app that will count your steps.

How fast should you walk? It is generally recommended to walk about 3.0 miles per hour (or more) if you are able. 3.0 miles per hour would mean you would walk a mile in 20 minutes. Walk faster if your goal is to lose weight. Web MD recommends walking briskly a total of 300 minutes per week. If you walk 5 days of the week, that is one hour per day. Don’t get overwhelmed thinking you cannot possibly walk for an hour. Divide the time up into 2 or 3 sessions per day—and remember any walking is better than none!

Can you walk if you have back pain? Again, always consult your doctor and get his approval. Most doctors will recommend physical therapy for people with chronic lower back pain….and in some cases walking can be just as effective. You are not doing a marathon—just try to walk 20-40 minutes two or three times a week. Web MD

Walking is good for your overall health—can help you lose pounds—can help to keep you limber—can improve your mood—prevent or manage many health conditions such as heart, blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.—strengthen your bones and muscles. For those with osteopenia or osteoporosis, weight bearing exercise is recommended—walking is perfect for that!

Watch for our blog article next week on the many benefits of walking if you have arthritis

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Christmas Gifts That Won’t Break The Budget

Christmas shopping—deciding what is gift is right (and in your price range) for each person—is a task that can bring on stress for all of us. You don’t want to be paying for 2017 Christmas way into 2018!!

What can I get for Uncle Johnny? Socks, tie, cologne, pajamas? Oops, those are the things I got him the last few years. BUT I don’t want to buy him useless things either.

Let’s share some items that are thoughtful, useful and reasonable in cost, yet Uncle Johnny, Grandma or Grandpa, your neighbor, etc. will know you thought about them when they receive your gift.

Gift packages that you make up yourself—like Movie Night for a family (with a DVD, Microwave Popcorn and other goodies for sharing during the movie). For someone who loves to read-how about a special book with a small light for reading in bed—or add a soft throw for keeping warm? How about a teenage girl? Nail polish, a good nail file and buffer. For the cook–fill a mason jar with kitchen gadgets like measuring cups, measuring spoons, recipe cards, etc. And for those of us with cold feet in the winter–how about some soft, cozy socks and scented lotion?

A Gift package for that special man or woman –How about special shampoos and conditioners or hair care styling products—include one of those absorbent towels for drying hair, combs, brushes, hair accessories). CLICK HERE to see UltaLife’s Beaux Noggins Luxury Hair Care assortment ((HINT** Apply this Coupon Code – HAIRGIFT – to any Beaux Noggins purchase and receive 30% off)

How about something you make yourself? Everyone will appreciate and love a homemade goodie. Package it in a pretty, reusable container, add a bow and your recipient will be delighted. I can tell you the things I have made and given many times in the past—and they are often requested when I say—’What do you want for Christmas?’

Here are my suggestions with the recipes!! They are all easy to make and will be so appreciated.

Cranberry Relish

Molasses Cookies

Milk Dud Cookies

Homemade Brownies

How about something for the special man with a beard? UltaLife offers 3 Beard Oils—and your man will love the label!! SEXY BEAST. One beard oil would make a great stocking stuffer—purchase all three and you have a great gift. Choose between Unscented, The Boss and Vintage—or get all three! (Hint** when you purchase our Beard Oils in Amazon, click on the Holiday Promotion and you will receive 20% off). Click Here for Sexy Beast.

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How about you? You are special and you need to take care of yourself. Check out our whole line of Supplements—after all this time of year is stressful. Health is happiness. Take care of yourself.

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Christmas should be a time of joy and blessings—not stress and overspending!!

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What Is Inflammation Doing To Your Body?

Your body is a wonderfully made, complex machine!! You eat healthy, you manage your weight, you exercise and you get a good night’s sleep, but you can still have INFLAMMATION at work in your body. You are probably not aware of the inflammation but it can silently be making you old—your body and your brain. Or maybe you are dealing with a health problem that just doesn’t seem to get better…or you are just tired all the time! One of the best things you can do for yourself and your body is to control inflammation!

Joint pain, back pain, sciatica, muscle soreness, back problems or flare ups with your sciatic nerve, gout, stomach bloating and gas, IBS……..

If you identify with any of these conditions you might want to supplement with Turmeric Curcumin. The list of health benefits is remarkable! Turmeric Curcumin acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It has been called a MIRACLE SUPPLEMENT by many experts. Free radicals are harmful chemicals found in our body which should be kept in check by antioxidant compounds. If they are not kept in check, oxidative stress can occur. This can cause many skin problems as well as other health problems.

Pick the right Turmeric Curcumin to receive the best benefits.

**The Turmeric Extract needs to be standardized to 95% (supplements with less than 95% will not be as effective).
**The dosage should be at least 1000 mg daily
**Contains Black Pepper Extract to aid in absorption

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See what people who are using TURMERIC CURCUMIN with BioPerine Black Pepper are saying!

My joints feel like I am 30 years younger. Love it, and I plan to buy more.
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You don’t realize how much it helps until you run out of the product. Taken faithfully it makes a difference in pain levels. Amazon Review

I started using Turmeric capsules once a day and from day one I noticed a big difference in my hands. They no longer ached. The anti-inflammatory factor is amazing!
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Turmeric Curcumin with BioPerine could be just what your body needs!! Click Here to read more about this amazing supplement!

Try it for 30 days and you might agree it is a MIRACLE SUPPLEMENT

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What Are Additives and Pesticides Doing To Your Body?

We live in a TOXIC WORLD! Have you checked ingredients on your favorite foods in the grocery store to see how many additives are in them? What about the pesticides used on our crops? Additives, pesticides and pollution can take their toll on your colon and cause problems Your whole body can become sluggish.

Constipation can cause waste products to stay in your body and result in a lack of energy and decreased immune function. Bowels can hold 5-10 lbs of undigested food and toxins at any time.

How can you detoxify your body? Start with a healthy diet and add
exercise to your daily routine. Then consider adding a gentle, natural Colon Cleansing Supplement.

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We Are Not Getting Older-Just Better!

Osteoarthritis and the related discomforts can start at any age, but it is most prevalent for those of us over 50. As we age, the body produces less glucosamine and we are more prone to stiffness (especially in the morning or after sitting for long periods of time) and aching joints.

With some conditions in our bodies, we can adjust our diets and get more of the needed nutrient that way, but you cannot get glucosamine from foods. It is a natural chemical found in the human body and is also found in the shells of shellfish. (NOTE: If you are allergic, this product does contain shellfish)

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Who Needs Omega 3?

Does everyone need an Omega 3 supplement? I will let you be the judge of that.

Here is my story—I have been health and weight conscious all my life. I had always maintained a reasonable (not perfect) weight–exercised regularly–ate healthy—never drank and never smoked. No one was more surprised that I was when I had a significant heart attack 8 years ago.

Following my hospital stay, my cardiologist put me on prescriptions that he said I would have to be on the rest of my life AND told me to always take Omega 3. In fact, my cardiologist has never had a heart problem and he takes Omega 3 regularly. He checks in every six months to be sure I am continuing to take my Omega 3.

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The Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

The wisdom of Abraham Lincoln should never be overlooked. When anyone asks me who I admire most, my answer is always Lincoln. What a man born to a destiny and a time!

“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the LIFE in your years”

This quote speaks to us about living our years with the BEST HEALTH possible.

I was having a discussion with a friend just today about who knows best what to give our bodies–the doctor who we see twice a year and who knows us by a name in a folder–or US–who live in our bodies everyday and know what it needs.

Sometimes I balk at taking my supplements in the morning–a regime I’ve been doing for 30 years now. And every once in awhile I review the list again–to see if there’s any I’m willing to part with. I always come up with the same answer–NO WAY! I intend on living a healthy fulfilled life so which one of these body enhancing supplements am I willing to stop?

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Give Yourself the Gift of Better Health This New Year

With the new year quickly approaching, there is no better gift one can give themselves than the gift of better health. If you’ve fallen short in that area in the past, you’re not alone. Many people have good intentions about getting into shape and adopting a healthier lifestyle come the new year.

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