Painful Joints and Bones

We can all agree that exercise is good. It keeps you fit and healthy. It does however, also put more wear and tear on your joints. This is especially true when it comes to jogging. Even if you do not run, you still run down the cartilage in your joints over time.

In this post we will look at keeping your joints in working condition, whether the cause of the problem is damage due to physical demand, osteoporosis, arthritis or any other bone and joint related disease.

The human body needs certain nutrients to keep your bones strong and healthy. We all know about calcium, but there is also magnesium, omega-3 and vitamin D to name a few.

Osteoporosis is estimated to affect 200 million women worldwide. One of the reasons women tend to suffer from osteoporosis is the fact that their estrogen levels are low, which is one of the side effects of menopause. Osteoporosis however does not only affect women. Men suffer from osteoporosis as well. One of the reasons for this is low testosterone levels. For healthy bones and teeth an adequate amount of magnesium and calcium is needed. Vitamin D is also important as it helps with the absorption of calcium. For a natural supplement one could look at GNLD’s Cal-Mag and Vitamin A & D. It is however important to note that pregnant women should not exceed the RDA of vitamin A. The correct use of these nutrients, especially calcium and magnesium could significantly reduce the risk of osteoporosis in later life, as well as making a difference to those suffering from osteoporosis.

Over time the cartilage in your joints gets worn out. Cartilage serves as the cushioning between bones, and without it, it would be bone on bone. Causing severe and pain, and could even lead to disability. Glucosamine, a nutrient that naturally occurs in your body has been shown to stimulate the regeneration of healthy joint cartilage. To ensure that your body produces enough glucosamine supplements such as Full Motion can be used. This is especially important in cases where joints get put under a lot of pressure, such as the joints of those of us who exercise regularly.

The last product I would suggest for healthy bones and joints is a well known one: Omega-3. Not only is omega-3 vital for cardiovascular health and brain function, but it also promotes joint comfort and balances inflammation.  

Enhancing your health

It has always bothered me how often some people get sick. And by some people, I mean most people. Now, you’d find that most of them defend their ill bodies. They say things like ‘it runs in my family’, or ‘I have always been a sickly child’. Sure, it is true that genes can affect your health, but even those that are more prone to certain diseases than others do not have to confine themselves to bed and soup. In fact, those more prone to disease should be even more cautious as to how they feed their bodies!

Let us look at one of the more serious immune-related diseases; HIV. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) slowly causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) which simply put, destroys the immune system. Your immune system is what fights off infections. Without it, you’re a sitting duck. On that same note, there are many people living healthy lives with the virus. They take their Anti-retroviral drugs, eat the right food, and get sufficient exercise.

These people should be an example for us all. Doctors are important, but before we run off to them every few weeks, maybe we should take a look at our lifestyles. Are you getting the nutrients you need? If you have a specific medical condition, are you feeding your body the right foods to live a normal, healthy life?

CRITICAL NUTRIENTS FOR ENHANCING HEALTH:

 

MACRO NUTRIENTS		MICRO NUTRIENTS	PHYTO NUTRIENTS
	Protein Carbohydrates Fats Fibre	Vitamins Minerals	Carotenoids Flavonoids Cruciferous compounds

Once again, this is a very wide subject as there are many different nutrients that are needed, all of which should be in your diet. Although it is very difficult to get these nutrients in your diet, there are products that focus on feeding your body. Click on the specific nutrients above for the relevant products.

It is very important to realize that most diseases and conditions can be fought by giving your body the right nutrients to fight them! If people living with HIV or cancer can live healthy, happy lives, then so can you!
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Tired all the time?

Do you wake up tired? You are not alone. Feeling tired is a common problem that most of us experience. There are many possible reasons for this, and many solutions. From a nutritional point of view, many of these reasons can be solved by means of the correct use of nutrients.

Malnutrition is a world wide problem, although we do not always notice it in first world countries. Your body requires a certain amount of nutrients to function at its best. This would be the RDA you see on food packaging; Recommended Dietary Allowance. Since there it is very difficult to get your RDA from your daily meals, there are products that can help you with this. Products such as GNLD’s Nutrishake. Even though getting your daily nutrients is important as an adult, a child’s nutrition is even more important as they are still developing their bodies and minds.

Products such as the above mentioned Nutrishake is also rich in Protein, which is essential to help build and maintain muscle mass. Studies have shown that starting the day with a protein and nutrient rich breakfast allows us to enjoy both physical and mental energy throughout the day.

If you are getting your Recommended Dietary Allowance, but you still feel tired all the time, your problem might be on a cellular level. If your cells are unhealthy, then they cannot take in nutrients and eliminate waste. Every cell in the body is surrounded by a lipid membrane which needs to be kept healthy, just like your body itself does. To keep these cells healthy, you require lipids and sterols, which can be found in whole grains. Products like Tre-En-En can feed your cells with these critical lipids and sterols.

There are many other reasons why tiredness is caused, such as stress, depression, Anemia  lack of sleep, drug withdrawals, etc. Be sure to read future articles on these subjects.