Green tea extract is a powerful fat burner loaded with beneficial antioxidants called catechins that help support immune function, cardiovascular health, and fat loss. Studies show that regular consumption of green tea extract has a positive effect on overall health and to your dietary habits. It also contains 2% to 4% caffeine, which affects thinking and alertness, increases urine output and may improve the function of brain messengers. The addition of caffeine to the potent mix of catechins revs up your production of noradrenaline, pumping you with feel good confidence, stimulating the nervous system, heart, and muscles by increasing the release of certain chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. To safely incorporate green tea extract into your weight loss regimen, consider drinking plenty of water. One of the active ingredients in SlimROAST weight loss coffee from Valentus – The Healthiest Coffee on the Planet!
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The Link Between Depression & Hearing Loss
We can agree that mental health and hearing health are both important, yet it wasn’t until the results of recent studies were released that a strong correlation between the two was confirmed. Depression in particular has been linked to hearing loss and unfortunately both conditions, being “invisible” conditions, often go unacknowledged, unrecognized or untreated. Along with depression, clients with untreated hearing loss are known to experience anxiety, paranoia, relationship problems, low self-esteem, stress and other negative emotions. Those with hearing loss can find communication difficult. Difficulty communicating can lead to stress, fatigue, and social isolation. And social isolation leads to depression, especially in older adults. But it wasn’t until recently that researchers were able to show that is was more of a problem than previously thought. If you are experiencing age-related hearing loss, don’t delay talking with a hearing aid practitioner, as well as a trusted mental health professional.
Benefits of Green Tea Extract
Green tea extract is a powerful fat burner loaded with beneficial antioxidants called catechins that help support immune function, cardiovascular health, and fat loss. Studies show that regular consumption of green tea extract has a positive effect on overall health and to your dietary habits. It also contains 2% to 4% caffeine, which affects thinking and alertness, increases urine output and may improve the function of brain messengers. The addition of caffeine to the potent mix of catechins revs up your production of noradrenaline, pumping you with feel good confidence, stimulating the nervous system, heart, and muscles by increasing the release of certain chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. To safely incorporate green tea extract into your weight loss regimen, consider drinking plenty of water. One of the active ingredients in SlimROAST weight loss coffee from Valentus – The Healthiest Coffee on the Planet!
Do you Suffer Exhaustion & Fatigue?
Do you wake up dreading the day coming on with its responsibilities like an overwhelming wave? The Japanese Acupuncture medical system recognizes that feeling that way can be linked to two possible physiological patterns. One is an immune system weakness, and the other is a low functioning thyroid gland. In both cases, there are Japanese Acupuncture treatment protocols that are painless, effective and very relaxing! Why is it important to address the issue? The Japanese research shows that long term immune weakness leads to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and thyroid gland imbalance leads to adrenal fatigue. Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs such as Ginseng, Astragalus, and Cordyceps can improve the immune functions. For thyroid issues, we often recommend seaweeds such as Kelp. However, please see a Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner, who can tailor both the treatment and herbal combination to your unique health needs. (Ref: Kiiko Matsumoto, Strategies, Vol.1)
How to Teach Children about Financial Health
Are you ready to give your kids “the talk”? Many families struggle helping their children learn about money management and financial health. A parent is the primary source for a child’s financial education, but most are reluctant to give the “money talk” as they fear their own personal financial situations make them a poor role model. To open a discussion about finance, allow children to be responsible for saving and spending their own money. A small allowance and piggy bank provide opportunities to start learning about long-term financial stability. Together, you can learn how to save for a goal, balance income and expenses, budget purchases, and learn about the effects of interest. It is never too late for parents to set a positive example, and nurture positive financial techniques. Take the first step towards a healthier future for you and your family by seeking help from a debt specialist.
Dentures Jeopardizing Your Health?
Many people are not aware that by not making frequent visits to their Denturist Office (every 2-3 years), their overall oral health may be jeopardized making their denture wearing ability and comfort harder to achieve. Changes occur in both the bone structure and soft tissues of your mouth. Usually, a simple reline or rebase can refit the denture to the gums causing a more comfortable and tighter fit. However, between the 5-8 year mark, the actual denture teeth may be worn down enough to cause damage to your tempo mandibular joint from over closing. This over closing can also lead to cracking of the corners of the lips, aging of the face, or even headaches. Denturists are your denture specialists and are trained to spot these problems and correct them.
IQ and Nutrition
What if you could increase your child’s IQ with nutrition? Inhabitants of a tiny island off the coast of Japan have the highest IQ scores in the world and produce seven times as many geniuses as any other place in the world. Seniors living there don’t seem to struggle with cognitive decline either. The secret: DHA, an essential fatty acid found in fish, krill, squid and some algae. The brain is made mostly of fat, 60% of which is DHA. DHA is found in mother’s milk and has long been recognized as aiding IQ scores in children. Almost everyone nowadays is deficient in DHA. This may be one of the reasons for the increased rates of ADHD, learning disabilities and autism as well as increasing rates of Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related cognitive problems.
Vitamin C is Not Ascorbic Acid
Mass-produced Vitamin C is a synthetic replication of one part of Vitamin C. It can be irritating and hard on the system. Vitamin C in its whole-food, natural form is a powerful antioxidant and water-soluble vitamin that needs to be eaten as food regularly; brightly coloured fruits and vegetables are a good source. Cosmetic applications often include Vitamin C as a fat-soluble, lab-altered version (e.g.,; Ester C, Liposomal Vit C). These versions of Vitamin C can oxidize (especially with sun exposure) and create more damage the longer you use them. The solution? Topically, look for products in air-free dispensers (not oxidized!) that contain food sources like Camu Camu or Ascerola Cherry. Or.. for a more youthful, brighter complexion, rub your organic fruit peel on your skin every day!
Feeling Anxious or Jumpy?
Anxiety is a normal response to life stress — when we encounter situations we don’t want, we tend to either run away, feel frozen in place, or to stay and fight. We do whatever we can to manage the situation. But sometimes anxiety sticks around — we have trouble sleeping maybe, or with concentration, or with eating. Sometimes we experience panicky feelings. Our minds rev up as we try to problem solve, or our body tells us that things aren’t settled yet. You might want help processing what is happening to you. Counseling is a safe, non-judgemental place to talk freely, learn new calming techniques, and explore new approaches to whatever is on your mind.
Financial Fitness: The Benefits of a Formal Proposal
Worrying about debt can strain your emotional well-being. A Formal Proposal offers an individual with the opportunity to arrange a settlement with their creditors while avoiding bankruptcy. Wage garnishments and other creditor actions will be stopped once the Proposal is filed. When an individual makes a Proposal, creditors are offered a percentage of what is owing to them, to be paid over a specified period. Once the majority of the creditors accept the Proposal, it is legally binding on all parties. A Consumer Proposal is a streamlined process available to individuals whose total debts do not exceed $250,000 (excluding any mortgage indebtedness on their personal residence). This type of Proposal does not require a meeting of creditors unless specifically requested by the creditors, and there is no automatic bankruptcy if the creditors reject the Proposal. Only a Licensed Trustee in Bankruptcy can act as the administrator or trustee of a Formal Proposal under the federal insolvency legislation.
Consult Your Pharmacist
We have heard it quite often that no twins are alike. So then why should be the patients with similar disease conditions be treated equally? Every person is an individual and individual’s response to medication varies. Pharmacists understand these complexities. They meet with patients through one- on-one consultations to assess their current use of medication, prepare recommendations, discuss it with their physician and with patients themselves. Pharmacists are personalized medicine experts who have the training and tools to optimize medication therapy in our communities. Personalized services or medication management is different from regular counseling that patients receive from their pharmacy. Helps to find drug therapy problems, find solutions for such problems, decrease repeat visitations to hospitals, reduce emergency visits and improve patient satisfaction.
