Lyme Disease Prevention and Treatment Options

Introduction 

Being the most common vector-borne disease in the United States, Lyme disease observes approximately 30,000 cases each year (Lyme Disease). This number is large in itself but doesn’t even scratch the surface when it comes to the number of affected individuals each year. According to recent estimates presented by the CDC, approximately 300,000 people may get Lyme disease each year. These cases are primarily concentrated in the upper midwest and northeast regions of the US (but have been found in Europe as well). Many of them don’t even make it into the state public health authorities, so the estimate of 300,000 comes from the CDC’s compilation of clinical, laboratory, and survey records (Kuehn). 

Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia garinii (plus others) and is transmitted through the bite of an infected black-legged tick, specifically Ixodes ticks. The bacteria causes infection by migrating through tissues and invading cells and evading our immune system. Primarily through Ixodes scapularis, also known as a deer tick, exposure to these ticks can be year-round, but they are most active during the warmer summer months from April to September. It’s essential to be wary of your trips outdoors, especially in grassy, bushy, or wooded areas, and even near animals. So, for example, walking your dog, camping, gardening, or hunting could all bring you closer to ticks. The issue with Lyme disease is that it is ecologically favored, and that makes it hard to avoid it, making it a constant public concern(Steere). 

Interestingly, Lyme disease wasn’t considered as a separate disease before 1976. Numerous children in the Lyme, Connecticut area were thought to have juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (Lyme arthritis) but were later found to have a late form of a tick-transmitted disease whose manifestations had been recognized before in Europe. After this understanding, Lyme disease was officially recognized (Steere). 

Preventing Bites 

Before getting into the treatment's specifics, the first and best way to avoid the disease is by preventing bites. Despite warnings, only 40-50% of adults actually take precautions against tick bites. Being aware and conscious of these precautions can prevent years of difficulty and pain. Keep in mind that grassy and wooded areas could bring you closer to ticks, so wear clothes containing 0.5% permethrin. They remain protective even after several washes are in camping gear and clothing. When walking on trails, try to walk in the middle of the trail to avoid the bushy areas (“Preventing Tick Bites on People”). 

After you come back indoors, check your clothing for ticks as they can be carried on your clothing. Try to find any that you can spot and then put your clothes into the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill any that you couldn’t spot the first time around. If the clothes need to be washed,

put them through hot water instead of cold or medium. Additionally, examine the camping gear and pets for ticks, as they can be carriers too. Shower soon after returning indoors (within 2 hrs) as this has shown to reduce the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-related diseases (“Preventing Tick Bites on People.”). 

Areas to check on the body: 

1. Underarms
2. In and around the ear
3. Inside belly button
4. Back of the knees
5. Inside and around the hair
6. Between legs
7. Around the waist

When pulling ticks off the skin, use tweezers to grab the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull upward steadily. Dispose of the tick by placing it in alcohol, putting it in a sealed container, wrapping it tightly with tape, or disposing of it in the toilet (“Tick Removal and Testing”). 

After Transmission 

• Stage 1: Localized infection of the skin followed for days or weeks.
• The incubation period of 3 - 32 days: a slowly expanding lesion--called erythema migrans--forms at the site of the bite- for 70-80% of the cases (Bratton, 567). These erythema migrans are the circular rashes that develop at the site of the bite and mimic the look of a “bulls eye”. The area of the rash will be red, the edges might be raised, and it might be around 6 inches/ 15 cm across (“Lyme Disease Symptoms and Treatments”).
• In the US, skin lesions and flu-like symptoms coincide (symptoms such as headaches, fever, fatigue, chills, neck stiffness).
• Stage 2: Infection spreads for months to years
• The bacteria disseminate quickly and easily by binding to proteins on the cell as an unidentified host. This leads to multiple secondary rashes (erythema migrans) on the skin (Bratton, 568)
• Stage 3: Persistent Infection
• After weeks of spreading, the disease can still survive in localized areas of the body. It remains dormant, so the symptoms are minimal or even absent. They can spread to the joints, the nervous system, or other skin areas, and their ability to survive and spread their remains dynamic.
• Specific complications can occur, including:

■ Inflammatory arthritis 

■ Nervous system: numbness in the limbs, facial muscle paralysis, memory issues and more.

■ Meningitis: inflammation of the surrounding membranes of the brain and spinal cord- can cause severe headaches, light sensitivity and stiffness in the neck. 

■ Heart complications: inflammation of the heart muscles, heart blockage and failure (“Lyme Disease Symptoms and Treatments”). 

• A Lyme disease symptom check has been provided by lymedisease.org and can be used as a scan (“Do You Have Lyme Disease?”).

*The infection is dynamic for each patient. Some may only have localization infection, while others may only see the later manifestations of the disease, such as arthritis. 

Treatment Options 

If you develop a rash or face flu-like symptoms after outdoor time or exposure to tick prone environments, check in with your doctor and let them know about the timeline of your symptoms. Primary treatment is with antibiotics, including: 

1. Doxycycline - 100mg orally, twice daily - for those aged 9 or above (nonpregnant). 2. Amoxicillin - 500 mg orally, 3 times daily.
2. Cefuroxime Axetil- 500 mg orally, twice daily or 30 mg/kg per day divided, twice daily 4. Erythromycin - 250 mg orally, 4 times daily; or 30-50 mg/kg per day divided, 3 or 4 times daily
3. This can be used for who are allergic to penicillin or those who can’t take tetracycline (Bratton, 569)

Treatment Duration - varies per individual is based on the stage and severity of the infection (Bratton, 569) 

1. Localized skin infections: 14-day treatment
2. Early disseminated infection: 21 days
3. Lyme disease-associated arthritis: 30 to 60 days
4. Late or severe disease (neurological, cardiovascular manifestations): need IV antibiotics (cefotaxime - 2g every 8 hrs or penicillin - 5 million U every 6 hrs for 4 weeks) a. The late disease may have treatment failures, and retreatment may be necessary. (Bratton, 570)

Plant-Derived Treatments 

1. Cryptolepis sanguinolenta and Polygonum cuspidatum (Feng)
2. Cryptolepis sanguinolenta is a plant native to Ghana, Africa, traditionally to treat “malaria, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and septicemia.” Previous preclinical studies have shown to be anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and antimalarial properties. The

components that make up Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, like cryptolepine, have been shown to cause the “morphological changes and cellular breakdown” (Feng). b. They tested these two plant-based traditional medicines along with ten others on the primary bacteria responsible for Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi. They grew the bacteria in vitro, meaning that it was out of the biological setting (this is also a limitation of the study, considering the effects are observed directly on the bacteria, not when it’s in the body). They conducted two trials, one with the bacteria in the stationary phase and one while the bacteria was growing. 

1. Cryptolepis sanguinolenta acted against growing B.burgdorferi and also the non-growing stationary phase of the bacteria. This has not been documented before, as Cryptolepis sanguinolenta is traditionally used for malaria. Again, more studies in vitro and in vivo are needed to investigate the full potential of the Cryptolepis sanguinolenta treatment.
2. Polygonum cuspidatum, organically cultivated from China, was traditionally used for “anti-tumor, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and cardioprotective effects” (Feng). In general, this plant has antibacterial and anti-biofilm effects. Biofilms result from bacterial (or fungal, protists) growth on surfaces, eventually forming a film over it. Polygonum cuspidatum has polyphenol resveratrol as one of its main active components. Resveratrol is a class of polyphenols that act as antioxidants that, by their nature, protect against free-radicals, which are known to cause numerous issues, including cancer. Another active ingredient, Emodin, has been shown to act against the stationary phase of B.burgdorferi.
3. The toxicity levels observed are low, but GI issues and diarrhea can occur (although stopping or decreasing usage can resolve those issues).

f. The antibiotics, doxycycline and cefuroxime, along with the other herbs, were unable to eradicate the stationary phase of the B.burgdorferi bacteria. g. These were the two plant-based products that reduced B.burgdorferi activity both in stationary and growing phases.

Work Cited 

Bratton, Robert L., et al. “Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease.” Mayo Clinic Proceedings , vol. 83, no. 5, 1 May 2008, pp. 566–571., doi: https://doi.org/10.4065/83.5.566. “Do You Have Lyme Disease? Take the Lyme Disease Symptom Checklist Test.” LymeDisease.org, www.lymedisease.org/lyme-disease-symptom-checklist/. 

Feng, Jie, et al. “Evaluation of Natural and Botanical Medicines for Activity Against Growing and Non-Growing Forms of B. Burgdorferi.” Frontiers, Frontiers, 9 Jan. 2020, 

www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2020.00006/full. 

Kuehn, Bridget M. MSJ. “CDC Estimates 300 000 US Cases of Lyme Disease Annually.” JAMA, American Medical Association, 18 Sept. 2013, 

jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/1738891?appId=scweb. Lyme Disease. 16 Dec. 2019, www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html. 

“Lyme Disease Symptoms and Treatments.” Symptoms & Treatments - Illnesses & Conditions | NHS Inform,www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/lyme-dis ease. 

“Preventing Tick Bites on People.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30 Sept. 2019, www.cdc.gov/lyme/prev/on_people.html. Steere, Allen C., et al. “The Emergence of Lyme Disease.” The Journal of Clinical Investigation, American Society for Clinical Investigation, 15 Apr. 2004, www.jci.org/articles/view/21681. “Tick Removal and Testing.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 22 Apr. 2019, www.cdc.gov/lyme/removal/index.html. “Treatment.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25 Sept. 2020, www.cdc.gov/lyme/treatment/index.html.

 

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How To Use Exogenous Ketones For Recovery, Cognition, Sleep & Beyond.

What are ketones or ketosis? Ketones have carved it’s own lane as a food group and has been coined the "4th macronutrient" that goes beyond proteins, fats, and carbs. This article will discuss how exogenous ketones have improved ketosis research, as well as unique uses for ketosis and the future research that is yet to come.

Just How Exogenous Ketones Have Unlocked Ketosis Research

Ketone esters came to the industrial market in 2017 based on work by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This organization was researching ketone esters in diets to see if it would boost physical and mental abilities during warfare – a time when soldiers experience extreme mental and physical stress.

Since then, the commercial accessibility of ketone esters has accelerated because of research programs, sports practices, and also hobbyist trial and error, shining more light on the benefits.

While DARPA recipients focused more on therapeutic uses of ketone esters, teams at Oxford University, Bath University, and the University of Leuven looked into whether it improves physical performance.

Early information suggested an improvement in performance enhancement of around 2%, and this article will cover the usage and protocols based on write-ups and comments from those who have used and experienced this unique ingredient. This includes some of the planet's finest athletes and performers.

Ketosis is now one of the most researched topics on metabolism and physiology. Analysis groups are investigating it as an ingredient to prevent issues such as type 2 diabetes and it’s also capable of taking physical performance to an entirely new level. Analysts are studying the underlying systems that may result in brand-new strategies like improving Alzheimer's management by using ketones as an alternate energy source for the brain, as well as increasing our lifespans.

All this recent attention to ketones is due to two factors:

• The work of very early tastemakers such as Dominic D'Agostino, Peter Attia, Tim Ferriss, as well as Joe Rogan.

• The advent of cost-effective exogenous ketones in the marketplace to help further probe the intricacies of biochemistry as well as the rate of metabolism of ketosis. This means it can be taken separately from a ketogenic diet.
• These factors are helping to answer questions whether they can benefit a high-carb diet, how they can be enhanced during fasting, and how it will affect athletics in general.

Exogenous ketones have uncovered a flood of new questions. But for this article, we'll focus on exogenous ketosis and ketosis esters. We should take a moment here and clearly define a few terms: 

Ketosis means there are ketones in the body and brain.

Ketogenesis is the endogenous or internal creation of ketones from the liver.

In the past, these two terms were locked together, one directly related to the other. But today's availability of exogenous ketones like ketone esters and ketone salts, ketosis can be accomplished promptly and in very little time. 

Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is a chemical created by ketones that produces energy by certain cells of the body when sugar levels are low.

Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), a catalyst protein that acts as a central integrator of nutrient signaling pathways.

Ketones For Recovery

Ketone esters are mostly used for an ergogenic effect during workouts, but early records show that they may be particularly effective for recovery. Three research studies found benefits in body recovery when ingested with carbs and protein after an exercise session. The studies show:

• Increase sugar uptake, blood insulin secretion, and glycogen resynthesis in recovery.
• Improved mTORC1 signaling, which controls protein synthesis, in recovery after a workout when ingested with carbs and protein. 
• Prevention of overtraining symptoms as well as helping professional athletes enhance performance throughout 3 full weeks when used during athletic recovery.

The results show that when ketone esters are combined with sugar, they improve insulin secretion, sugar uptake, and glycogen synthesis when ingested with protein. The sugar also activates mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) targets and improves leucine-mediated protein synthesis.

In conditions where your recuperation period needs to be fast (e.g. ultramarathon with very little breaks between segments or army usage cases with optimal endurance and outcome with little-to-no rest), ketone esters, as well as glucose administration, might offer a better possibility to ensure that glycogen is actually renewed in a shorter amount of your time before using up energy during your next physical activity. Without ketone esters, glycogen would be restored to baseline levels in 24 hours. For a far better nutritional technique for healing, ketone esters with glucose as well as protein would undoubtedly be a much better choice. Glycogen would still be replenished normally.

Existing data states a single dosage of ketone ester taken after physical exercise and just before bed is sufficient to create the ergogenic effects during body recovery. Each study showed a >4mH blood BHB (beta-hydroxybutyrate), after taking ketone esters. 

More studies will help us identify the least amount of dosage of exogenous ketones necessary to hit the optimal levels of BHB for these results. If there is a minimum point, what drop off point would result when BHB gradually decreases back to normal? 

Anti-Catabolic Applications and Weight Cutting

Exogenous ketones introduce a brand new level to sports that use weight classes. In these sports, it's all about losing weight in 1 day while staying ready for the competition.

Athletes and teams are analyzing ketone esters to help keep this journey less complicated. In one study, taking in 1.9 kcal/kg of ketone esters after an overnight rapid fast suppressed hunger by means of ghrelin, the "appetite hormone." Lowering appetite is key in this type of sport. 

Ketone body systems can subdue the costs of protein breakdown to accommodate gluconeogenesis (creation of glucose coming from non-carbohydrate precursors like healthy proteins) in a state of hunger. One research study showed that ketone bodies play a crucial role as effective anti-catabolic agents where the decline of healthy protein synthesizing processes via BHB overrides synthesis restriction.

Additionally, ketones may boost protein formation by means of mTOR. One piece of research revealed that ketone esters switch on leucine-mediated protein formation and also mTOR downstream targets in participants who undertook rigorous glycogen-depleting workouts followed by a 5 hour healing time frame in which they took in a protein/carbohydrate blend and ketone ester mixture of 0.5 g every kilogram of physical body weight. Ketone ester consumption for recuperation may give the extra substrate that raises oxidative ATP generation and also consequently decreases AMPK activation to enable healthy protein synthesis.

 

Cognitive and Sleep Applications

Reading the effect of ketones on the brain is immensely interesting. Given that ketones go across the blood-brain barrier and our brains metabolize BHB, we can assume downstream metabolism in the neurons of the brain is changed from a more common metabolism of glucose. Work on this is currently being done with the military.

One of the even more intriguing cases is actually the use of ketones as an anxiolytic due it’s anti-anxiety effects. Amongst others, Dr. Rhonda Patrick has spoken about using ketones before her podcasts or presentations.

Along with anxiety control, ketones are gaining momentum as an aid to sleep. Some sports figures have tried ketone ester drinks as a component of their rehabilitation process. Many unscientific reports and social networking sites discuss how taking ketones prior to rest seems to improve HRV, which is seen to improve sleep scores.

Other mechanisms include modulation of GABAergic (a chemical that modifies the effects of GABA in the body or brain), glutamatergic (a chemical that directly modulates the excitatory amino acid system in the body or brain), and also adenosinergic (a chemical which functions to directly modulate the adenosine system in the body or brain) by ketone bodies. In a test on mice for Alzheimer's disease, ketone esters reduced anxiety and improved overall cognition.

Ketone Stacks

The best way currently shown for stacking ketones is to blend ketone esters with carbohydrates prior to endurance racing. Experiments are being done with coffee stacking and sodium bicarbonate stacking, and some initial results show some decreases in bicarbonate levels after workouts and taking in ketone ester. 

Additionally, there could be benefits to come when stacking ketone esters with ergogenics or nootropics (nicotine). Even plant-based tests are being done. There is much more to learn about how the brain can benefit, including recovering and healing brain injury. Some outer tests may work well in conjunction with ketones, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy and omega 3s.

Future Research Areas

As you can see, analysis is still in the early stages, but most people are joining in on the research to help gauge the effects in treatments for diseases such as diabetes, Alzheimer's, cancers, and cardiovascular disease. Overall, it appears the research is breaking into these categories:

 

Keto-Performance

 

• Determining the ideal level of exogenous ketones as well as best mixes of nutrients/supplements for functionality augmentation, both physically and also cognitively.
• Effects of exogenous ketones on healing and its functioning, including protein and also glycogen resynthesis, sleeping, growth hormone, IGF-1, and other markers

 

Keto-Endurance and Overall Well-being

• Tests in anti-aging and understanding how they boost healthy aging, as well as understanding how they aid with reducing inflammation and antioxidative action. 

 

Keto-Diseases Intervention

 

• Glycemic control in diabetes and how it can help in diabetic remission.
• How it can assist with reducing or preventing neurodegenerative disease.
• Tests on the energy-substrate flux along with exogenous ketones in individuals with cardiac arrest.
• Learning how exogenous ketones can aid with radiation treatment for cancers.

Stay tuned for the results. This is proving to be an exciting field of study.

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Why Electromagnetic Fields Are Getting More Dangerous

Even if you are aware of all the tricks to relieve EMFs (Electromagnetic Fields), it can be shocking how many are hiding and floating around your home. For example:

• If your bedroom is near a geothermal stress factor area (which results in huge amounts of electromagnetic field exposure) and if the mattress itself is spreading and magnifying electromagnetic indicators, there can be substantial quantities of radio and cell tower signals creeping through bedroom walls.
• Lights like Christmas Tree lighting add almost twice the amount of electric stress in a bedroom.
• An air filter can emit powerful Wi-Fi/Bluetooth EMFs, even when not in use.
• There are nearly 12 Radio Frequencies/Wi-Fi pulsations every single time a door is used.
• You may have cellular phone antennas positioned within a kilometer of you and even stronger antennas just a few kilometers away from that.  

These issues can happen even if you live in a rural area, but they can be fixed with some clean electric energy filters, incandescent low-EMF light bulbs, and a "kill switch" that turns off all electric energy. And this is just if you live in the country.

What to Do if You Have EMF Issues?

This article will cover how you can protect yourself from EMF exposure. You'll learn where they come from, why they are a problem, and why you should safeguard yourself.

Where Do EMFs Come From?

The dangers of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are making more headlines in the press, and it stacks up as the most harmful pollution you are exposed to on a daily basis.  

You are regularly subjected to EMFs inside and outside your home, and some travel with you. This radiation emits from cell phones, cell towers, computers, and also Wi-Fi.

It's unrealistic to avoid EMFs entirely, but you can restrict it, and with the high number of EMFs being emitted, understanding the dangers and working to prevent them is important. This is especially true if you are diagnosed with a severe illness or at risk of one.

Some important things to keep in mind:

• The telecommunication companies have manipulated federal government regulatory organizations, public wellness divisions, and organizations, leaving consumers in the dark about EMF dangers.
• Like cigarette smoking, EMFs' effects may not be seen right away and can worsen over time. In this way, your cell phone acts as a modern-day cigarette.   

EMFs: What Are They?

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences describes EMFs as "invisible areas of energy, often referred to as radiation, that are associated with the use of electrical power."

Not every EMF is a danger, though. Sunlight and UVB provide you with vitamin D – something we can't live without. But it is crucial to deal with EMFs, especially right now with the advent of 5G technology, which significantly boosts your EMF exposures.

EMFs are broken into two groups: non ionizing & ionizing. Ionized radiation is well understood as a danger, which is why you wear a led apron before having an X-ray.

If you receive prolonged exposure to the sun and become sunburnt, you are dealing with the negative effects of ionized radiation, exposing you to excessive free radicals.  

The EMF from your phone is usually around 2- to 5-gigahertz microwave levels. Child monitors, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi gadgets, cordless phones, and Wi-Fi routers result in radiation that damages mitochondria.

Your Exposures to EMFs is Only Going to Increase

As if it weren't bad enough that we swim in a billion times more EMFs than usual (that's right, billions!) it is crucial to deal with these direct exposures right now with the advent of 5G technology. This new technology significantly boosts EMF exposures.

And we're going to have even more. SpaceX will place 42,000 satellites in low orbit, emitting frequencies while leaving us few ways to hide.

Exposures Increase Cellular Oxidative Stress

The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified mobile phones as a class 2B carcinogen back in 2011. Results from the National Toxicology Program (NTP) in 2018 state that cell technology is a Class 1 carcinogen.

This puts it in the same category as X-rays. Though the mice in the studies received more radiation than we get from our phones, the systems were lower than the current 5G.  

Many theories suggest how nonionizing radiation results in damage to our bodies. One of the more common ones is brain tumors. But Martin Pall, Ph.D., shines a light on another hazard. His popular theory suggests that channels of voltage-gated calcium or VGCC result in a type of nitrogen called peroxynitrite that spins off free radicals that can damage your DNA. Some feel this explains the increase of chronic diseases that have come to light since cell phones became popular in the 1990s.

Peroxynitrites, Cellphones, and Chronic Disease

Aside from free radicals, the peroxynitrites change tyrosine particles inside proteins into something called nitrotyrosine They also create nitration of a protein used for the structure. These results are found in biopsies from people with ALS, coronary artery disease, inflammatory bowel disease, myocardial anemia, and lung disease.

The moment you recognize cellphones may support these persistent ailments and brain tumors, you will understand why it's important to lessen your exposure. Though the leading wellness threats continue to be heart disease, cancer cells, and contaminations, the rises in the other diseases are shocking. And they aren't new. Some date back to 1980.  

Are You Affected by The Following Health Problems?

Since your body is damaged from voltage-gated calcium channels or VGCC activation, it's logical to assume that areas of the body with VGCC are more susceptible. Areas include:

• The brain
• The genitals
• The nervous system
• Heart pacemakers
• Your retina

VGCCs release neurotransmitters and neuroendocrine hormonal agents, and too much can cause neuropsychiatric issues. Some common issues from EMF are:

• Alzheimer's
• Anxiety disorders
• Autism
• Depression

While EMFs aren't the only culprits, they are worth recognizing, particularly if you have heart problems. Common heart issues related to EMF are:

• Atrial fibrillation/ atrial flutter
• Bradycardia (slow heartbeat)
• Heart arrhythmias (related to sudden cardiac fatality)
• Tachycardia (fast heartbeat) or heart palpitations

EMFs Affect Reproduction

EMF exposure may raise risk of infertility in men, especially when carrying a cellular phone in a pants pocket near your genitals and/or work with a laptop on your lap.    

Research has connected low-level electromagnetic radiation with cell phones, resulting in an 8 percent reduction in semen mobility, as well as a 9 percent decrease in semen viability. And those are just the reproductive components. You also have vulnerable body organs in the same area of the body, such as your bladder, bowels, liver, and kidneys.

Women have a greater breast cancer risk carrying their devices in their bras. Typically the most common part of the breast with cancer is the upper and outer section.

Ways to Reduce Your EMF Exposure

Here are some actions you can take to lessen your exposure.

• Use a wired connection to the internet via your computer, and put your devices in airplane mode as much as possible. Don't use cordless keyboards, trackball computer mice, gaming devices and systems, laser printers, and cordless phones. When possible, always opt for wired options.
• If you have to use Wi-Fi, turn it off when not in use, especially in the evening when you are sleeping. Consider hard-wiring your house so you can shut off the Wi-Fi. If you have a laptop without Ethernet ports, it is actually quick and easy to obtain a USB Ethernet adapter.
• Turn off the electrical power in the bedroom in the evening. This cuts down power in the walls close to where you sleep. Also, note that if any wires lead to other bedrooms, be sure to shut off those rooms as well.
• Utilize a battery-powered time clock, ideally one with no light.
• If you have a microwave, switch to a stove. Similar to induction burners, stoves are the most extensive EMF polluters at home.
• Stay away from "intelligent" home devices that depend on wireless signaling. Consider utilizing a sizable personal computer screen as your TV since they don't expose you to Wi-Fi.
• If you use smart meters, add a shield. It will reduce the radiation by up to 99 percent.
• Avoid wireless baby monitors. Instead, opt for wired versions or position the baby closer to your bed. 
• Use incandescent light bulbs. Be sure to eliminate fluorescent lights because they transfer their electrical currents through the air and into your body when near them.
• Keep your phone on airplane mode as much as possible. Though it is still a danger, you can further reduce it by putting it in a protective EMF bag.
• When using your cellular phone, utilize the speakerphone, and keep the phone at least 3 feet away from you. Use VoIP software program phones that you can use while attached wirelessly to the web.

Radiation may seem like it comes from far away, but most of it is from products located inside your property and your nearby neighbors. To further protect yourself, educate your neighbors about the risks of wireless tech.

Certain Nutrients May Help Protect Your Body From EMF Damage

While your surroundings are key to your health, certain nutrients inside your body provided added protection. Some include:

Magnesium: As an all-natural calcium blocker, magnesium can lower the impacts of EMF on your VGCCs. If you are typically low on magnesium, try taking 1 to 2 grams of magnesium every day.

Molecular hydrogen: Studies have shown molecular hydrogen minimizes 80 percent of EMF damage on your body by targeting free radicals. Take Molecular hydrogen when on an airplane to help block gamma rays.

Nrf2: Nrf2 is an organic hermetic that upregulates intracellular antioxidants and also decreases inflammation. Increasing your intake strengthens your mitochondrial functionality and also stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis.

Eat Nrf2-boosting meal compounds like sulforaphane from cruciferous veggies, meals higher in phenolic antioxidants, the omega-3 fats DHA and EPA, carotenoids (especially lycopene), sulfur materials coming from allium veggies, isothiocyanates coming from the cabbage group, and also terpenoid-rich foods items.

Performing high-intensity workouts and doing intermittent fasting also activates Nrf2.

Seasonings: Certain seasonings may help avoid or even restore damages from peroxynitrites. Certain seasonings heavy with phenolics, particularly cinnamon, cloves, ginger, rosemary and turmeric, defend against peroxynitrite-induced harm.

Kid Are at Greater Risk Than Adults from EMFs

Sadly, kids love wireless technology, so it is up to us to explain the dangers. Many young kids have mobile phones and also wireless tablets and computers, even as young as five years old. And they love using them in bed.

The harm of EMFs is more significant for children. They have exposure to them at younger ages. And a mother's exposure also affects unborn fetuses. All this radiation has a more substantial effect on children than adults. Even California's Environmental Health Investigations stated that a child's thinner skull protection makes them more susceptible, and their brains are still developing through their teen years.

While there is actually no trusted technique to anticipate the lasting impacts on children, one research study of 13,000 mothers exposed some sobering facts.

• 49% rise in behavioral concerns
• 35% boost in hyperactivity
• 34% rise in peer-related issues
• 25% boost in psychological concerns

Conclusion:

Though EMFs are a concern, the good news is we know where most of it is coming from – our homes. The radiation from your cell phone, computer system, lighting, Wi-Fi, etc., are all well within your control. While it's virtually impossible to stay clear of EMF exposure completely, there are efficient means to limit it.

• Disconnect your Wi-Fi. If you must make use of Wi-Fi, shut it off when not being used.
• Don't use cordless computer keyboards, trackballs computer mice, video game units, ink-jet printers, and home phones.
• Shut down power to your bedroom at night.
• If you still use a microwave oven, look at substitutes.
• Don't use "smart" home appliances or cordless signaling.
• Don't use intelligent meters or shield them for maximum protection.
• If you have children, use a wired child monitoring system.
• Substitute CFL light bulbs with incandescent light bulbs.
• When utilizing your cell phone, use the speakerphone and keep it 3 feet away. 

Take nutrients like magnesium to strengthen your body’s defences against EMFs. NutraV supplements are rich in magnesium and other key nutrients to help you combat the harmful effects of EMF. Protect yourself and your loved ones. Get your supplement now at NutraV.com.

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Best Gift Ideas for the Health Enthusiasts in Your Life

Best Gift Ideas for the Health Enthusiasts in Your Life

 

The season of gift-giving is fast approaching. You probably already have a rough sketch of what you’re going to be getting your loved ones, and have categories for each of them. The health-conscious loved ones can be difficult to pick gifts for, as they can have plenty of concerns on how healthy their diet and lifestyles are. But here are some gift ideas you can use as a guide on what to get to help them achieve their health goals.

To help keep them moving

A yoga mat is a must-have for everyone who’s into health and fitness. You can use it for yoga, and any other floor exercises, and you can use it for meditation. Although it depends on the quality of the mat, it’s usually suggested to replace a yoga mat after a year of use. It puts up with a lot of sweat and friction, and in the long-run the material can no longer be enough to cushion your body and support your joints. So even if that loved one already has one, another yoga mat in handy would definitely be a welcome one especially if it comes in a color and design that you know they’d like!

So they stay hydrated

It’s important to stay hydrated especially if you’re active, which the health-conscious person in your life for sure is in this state constantly. A tumbler keeps water handy to help replenish lost fluid after that intense weightlifting or pilates session. A tumbler can also help remind you to drink up more water by having one filled by your work station. You can even put in a few citrus slices with your water, to make it not just a refreshing drink, but a healthy one as well. Tumblers come in different forms, sizes and materials, plastic, glass, stainless steel-- choose what you think is the best according to that loved one’s preferences. 

So they can keep track of their health

Wearables are very helpful for individuals who are always on-the-go. They are especially useful for health enthusiasts for their functions on monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, sleep tracking, and plenty other features depending on the model you get. Apple, Samsung, Garmin and Fitbit are some of the more popular brands of smart watches. You don’t have to get the most expensive one, as even the affordable options already come with the most important features like heart rate monitoring. Another option are smart rings, Motive and Oura are some of the more popular options. 

To help process their thoughts

A journal is a simple but great gift idea. Wellness shouldn't just involve the physical body. Wellness is important both inside and out. Writing stuff down can be therapeutic for most people. It can help with structuring thoughts and expressing emotions, which can otherwise be hard to express. It can also help relieve anxiety by writing down what needs to be done so they don’t clutter your thoughts. And it can provide a sense of affirmation by helping you remind yourself of what you have accomplished for the day. You can get a journal with your loved one’s name embossed on the cover to make them feel even more special.

So they can pamper themselves

Who doesn’t want to have a nice relaxing bath after a long day? As mentioned on item 4, health and wellness is not just from the outside. It’s important to take care of mental health as well, as you can’t truly have overall wellness without a healthy frame of mind. So pampering yourself from time to time is a good way to relieve stress and keep positive thoughts. Bath bombs are wonderful gift ideas to help them have a more enjoyable bath time. Epsom salt is another great option. It contains magnesium that helps relax muscles and loosen stiff joints, which is definitely something you could use after a long day. 

To help them relax  

Aromatherapy is a proven and effective method that uses aroma to improve the health of the body, mind and spirit. Scented candles can help you do the same at the comfort of your own home. LIghting a scented candle and inhaling the scent of lavender, cinnamon, vanilla or whichever scent of choice you have can definitely help improve your mood. Make sure you know beforehand what scents someone you’re gifting the candle to prefers. This is important as you might end up picking a scent that they don’t like, which would make lighting one a not-so relaxing experience. Essential oils and diffusers are good options too, plus you can also get the benefit of the essential oil by having them in the air. 

So they can consume more fruits and veggies 

Smoothies, shakes, peanut butter-- there’s a lot that a blender can do, especially a powerful one. Someone who’s health-conscious would definitely find good use for a good-quality blender. There’s an endless variety of home-made products that can be made with a blender. Just know it will be put to good use in the hands of someone who cares about their health and what they put in their bodies. A juicer is another good option so they can make their own freshly-squeezed and freshly-bottled juices from their favorite fruits or veggies.  

So they can have healthier drink options  

You can’t go wrong with a wonderful selection of either coffee or tea, depending on the drink preference of someone you’re gifting it to. Both coffee and tea have caffeine although it's significantly less on the latter, this means that both are good at boosting your energy levels when you’re low on sleep or when you need more power like before a workout or some other activity. There are a variety of tea as well that can have different benefits, green tea is known to aid in digestion, chamomile is calming and contains antioxidants, and ginger can help with colds and sore throats. You can choose the organic and non-gmo coffee and tea options, which would definitely be a plus for that health-conscious loved one. 

So they can have healthier snacking options   

Snacking is one of life’s little pleasures. And it shouldn’t be an exception to people who care about their health. There are plenty of healthier snack options available than what’s on the usual grocery aisle that you can pick for a loved one who’s health-conscious. Nuts, plantain, seaweed, dried fruit, keep it varied, but make sure that they don’t have any allergies on the items that you pick. To make them feel extra special, you can even bake something for them. Oatmeal cookies stored in a cute glass jar or banana bread plus home-made peanut butter, the options are endless but you should know what they would like best!

To help improve their health

The right supplements can improve your health by filling in nutritional gaps from the usual diet. If you have knowledge of the person’s health background, supplements can be a good idea as a gift. There are a plethora of different brands of supplements that you can choose from, all offering to be better than the other. What you should focus on however, is making sure that these supplements won’t have any side effects, something you can be sure of if the main ingredients are plant-based which is a guarantee with NutraV. If you’re thinking of gifting supplements to a loved one, now is the perfect time, as there will be a big Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale event launching on 27 Nov and lasting up to 2 Dec. Here are the products that would be on sale, and what they do, so you can get to decide beforehand which one you should get.

• Plantbiotic. A powerful blend of plant compounds with proven antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial and antiparasitic properties, making it an effective all-natural remedy for various illnesses. 
• Heart Plus. An all-natural cardiovascular supplement, that’s not just good for your heart but your overall body as well. 
• Flubiotic. Immune-boosting protocol that helps prevent a flu that’s creeping up on you or treat it if you’ve caught it. 
• ZHydrate. A nanotechnology rehydration powder, meant to be mixed with water, that gives an instant shot of hydration and immune-boosters.
• Grass-Fed Seabuck Protein. Whey protein from grass-fed cows mixed with other powerful all-natural ingredients that targets overall health from a cellular level.
• Seven-Day Travel Pack. Dysentery support developed with travelers in mind to help provide gut and immune support in one handy pack.

To learn more about the NutraV Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale visit https://www.nutrav.com/pages/black-friday-cyber-monday now!

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CBD vs THC

THC is a psychoactive substance while CBD is not.

CBD and THC are the main substances extracted from cannabis plants. Although CBD and THC were isolated in 1940, THC, which were believed to be the ‘active’ component, were researched extensively while CBD was neglected. However, as the therapeutic potential of CBD is discovered, more research is underway to take advantage of it. [1]

Although they are both extracts from cannabis, THC is the only psychoactive substance that causes a ‘high’ sensation. The psychoactivity of THC comes from its ability to bind to cell receptors called CB1 which are mostly present in the central nervous system including the brain. On the other hand, CBD, which has a significantly different 3D structure from THC, has a much lower chance of binding to the CB1 receptor. Therefore, CBD does not induce psychotic events nor many side effects [2].

Where can CBD be used?

The well-known mechanism of cannabinoid (all the substances extracted from cannabis) is through cell receptors CB1 and CB2. However, CBD has many ways to interact with the human body other than being a weak agonist to the CB1 receptor. While THC makes people ‘high’, CBD usually has the opposite effects. More research is showing CBD’s therapeutic abilities. CBDs are now shown to be capable of protecting neurons, modulate the immune response, kill or downregulate cancer cells, and treat some psychological disturbances. Below are some of the list of diseases that CBD is currently being researched as a potential treatment. 

-      Anxiety

• Problem: One method of treatment for general social anxiety disorder (SAD) is anti-anxiety drugs. Although they are powerful in mitigating the immediate condition, the patients cannot take it for a long time due to tolerance build-up. As a result, only 30% of patients achieve true recovery.
• Why CBD? Unlike these anti-anxiety drugs, CBD is known to develop no tolerance with extensive use [3],[4]. Many studies show that patients treated with CBD have a significant anxiety score improvement compared to placebo similar to currently used drugs [20].

-      Schizophrenia 

• Problem: schizophrenia is a serious mental illness affecting cognitive ability and emotions. Since the pathology of schizophrenia is still not fully understood, the only method of treatment is to manage symptoms through psychosocial treatments and antipsychotic medications. However, these antipsychotic drugs have some long-term side effects; some are motor disturbances, sexual dysfunction, and weight gain.
• What CBD? CBD was tested against placebo and current antipsychotic medication, amisulpride. In these researches, patients treated with CBD showed similar improvement in schizophrenia scoring as patients treated with amisulpride and significant improvement against placebo. Unlike amisulpride, CBD did not cause any weight gain, motor disturbances, sexual dysfunction, adverse effects on cardiac and hepatic functions [5],[6].

-      Alzheimer’s Disease

• Problem: Alzheimer's is a disease associated with neuroinflammation and neural damages. However, CBD is known to have multiple mechanisms for protecting neurons and can modulate immune responses to reduce inflammation. These properties can help patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
• Why CBD? Current Alzheimer’s disease treatment cannot stop or reverse the damage. However, CBD in the animal model showed a reduction of the inflammatory response in neural cells and even promote the creation of new neurons [7].

-      Anti-tumor

• The antitumor ability of different plant-based cannabinoids is being tested. THCs are shown to have some effects but have unwanted psychotic effects. Therefore, more research is being done on CBD’s anti-cancer efficacy. Some of the findings in animal studies with human cancer cells show that CBD can prevent proliferation, metastasis, and cause cancer cell death for some specific types of cancers. Unfortunately, there haven’t been many human clinical trials with CBD.
• Animal study: In vivo studies show the direct injection of CBD shows a significant reduction of tumor mass and proliferation, and significantly prevent cancer cell metastasis in breast cancer and glioma cancers [8],[9].
• Clinical study: Significant reduction in tumor mass in human clinical data with 119 various cancer patients. The study was not pre-designed so the efficacy of CBD cannot be proved. However, such a high reduction of cancer mass shows the need for further clinical studies with CBD. [10]

-      Rheumatoid arthritis

• Problem: Rheumatoid arthritis can be defined as an autoimmune disease where own immune cells mistakenly attack synovium, a lining surrounding joints. Current medications have side effects ranging from stomach irritation and bone thinning to increased risk of infection.
• Why CBD? In several rat model research, CBD is shown to decrease the joint damage, and decrease chemical release that would cause inflammation [11][12]. There is no clinical evidence supporting the model, but it is worth a clinical trial in the future. Considering CBD does not have many side effects even with a relatively high dose and extensive use, it can be used to improve the current treatment for arthritis.

Safety and Addiction

CBD, unlike THC, is known to have no addictive property. It even has potential as a treatment for addiction to other psychoactive drugs such as opioids [13]. The overdose of CBD is also highly unlikely to happen. Various doses of CBD were clinically tested but there were little to no side effects even to young children [14][15]. For instance, high doses of CBD (up to 1500 mg/day) are well tolerated in animals and humans. Also, it does not change heart rate, blood pressure, or body temperature, does not induce catalepsy and does not alter psychomotor or psychological functions like THC [16]. CBD has varying half-lives depending on administration methods but has a half-life of only a few hours if oral and buccal administration [17],[18]. The short half-life contributes to its safety as well.

 

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Your Guide To Supplements

Take a stroll down the supplements aisle and you'll see a whole range of options from vibrant multivitamins to powders that are packed with superfoods. Sure, you want to stay healthy, but how do you choose what to take?

In this article, we'll tackle supplements, including the different kinds and ways you can use them

WHAT ARE SUPPLEMENTS?

"Supplements" is a general term used for a large category of vitamins, minerals and also micro and macronutrients.

Normally, you get your needed nutrients from food. Supplements help fill in the gaps from your usual diet. What your body needs and your personal health goals should help you decide the right amount of supplements you should take daily.

You're doing a great job if you're already on a nutrient-dense meal plan that’s rich in whole foods and low in additives and sugar. The right supplements will support your diet and help you with stress and anxiety, easier sleep, and managing your bodyweight.

WHO NEEDS SUPPLEMENTS AND WHY?

It's feasible to get all the nutrients you need from a balanced diet plan. Occasionally, it's difficult to eat the right foods at the right proportions to feel your absolute best. Also, the amount of supplementation you need can differ depending on your diet, age, stress and anxiety levels, and other factors.

Let’s look at a few cases in which supplements can be helpful:

Aging: Nutrient absorption decreases with age, and the supplements you need now will not be the same as you age. 

Exercising: Exercise raises your demand for specific nutrients, like protein and joint support.

Extra stress: Stress can drain particular nutrients, like glutathione - your body's main antioxidant.

Traveling: Jet lag (and even a change in routine) can conflict with your quality of rest.

What happens when you're nutrient-deficient? It depends on what nutrient you’re lacking. Vitamin D and magnesium have crucial roles throughout the entire body, and when you are low on these nutrients, they can cause issues. The only way to know where you are deficient is to ask your healthcare provider. Typically, it involves a blood examination.

Other times, supplements can take you from feeling good to feeling fantastic. Work out supplements are perfect when you exercise. And if you travel extensively, adaptogens or stress-relievers are good options to aid with body sleep.

Let's take a look at 5 supplement categories and what each of them can do for you.

5 TYPES OF SUPPLEMENTS

1. VITAMIN AND MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS

Nutrient deficiencies can be caused by exercise, diet plans or getting sick. Mineral and vitamin supplements fill the gaps so your body retains optimal performance. For instance, zinc aids immune function, and vitamin B12 supports your brain cells.

2. ORGANIC SUPPLEMENTS

Often called botanicals, herbal supplements make use of plant-based components for medicine. Organic supplements can support your health and wellness and fill in nutrient gaps. You could drink lavender tea to promote sleep, or make use of lion's mane capsules for stress and anxiety. Or try superfoods, like sea buckthorn berries which contain over 190 nutrients, including vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, K, bioflavonoids, omega 3, 6, 7 & 9 (Essential Fatty Acids or EFAs), amino acids, folate (B9 & natural folic acid), antioxidants; it’s supports the whole body, including: cardiovascular health, skin health, gut health, nervous system health, and boosts energy. 

3. MACRONUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTS

Macronutrients, also called macros, are the carbohydrates, fat, and protein that make up food and assist with producing energy. Macronutrient supplements are great for people with gastrointestinal problems. They also help individuals taking medications that limit the body's capability to take in nutrients.

Macro supplements are popular with bodybuilders as well as professional athletes. Intense workouts increase your demand for key macros, like protein and carbohydrates which play a vital function in muscular tissue growth and regeneration. Grass-Fed Seabuck Protein is a whey protein isolate that comes from grass-fed cows, making it very effective in delivering essential amino acids for cell growth and repair. 

4. 4. STRONGER NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTS

These supplements are examples of more powerful multivitamin solutions.

Prebiotic as well as probiotic fiber: Fiber maintains your body functions and feeds positive bacteria in your digestive tract. You get fiber from foods like leafy green vegetables and grains. Prebiotic supplements as well as probiotics can aid and sustain healthy food digestion.

Omega-3 fats: The 3 omega fats, EPA, DHA and GLA are important fats for health, brain wellness and heart function. You can obtain Omega-3s in foods like wild-caught fatty fish, sea buckthorn berries and grass-fed butter, as well as in supplements.

CoQ10 (coenzyme-Q10): This powerful antioxidant energizes your cells and even counteracts destructive free radicals.

Glucosamine: Found naturally in cartilage, it can also be taken in supplement form for joint support and inflammation management.

5. ANTIOXIDANTS

Free radicals come from anxiety, body contaminants, and even everyday life. Antioxidant supplements help fight off the negative effects of free radicals and ensure you're getting the healthy stuff to keep your cells strong.

COMMON USES FOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

You can take multivitamins and antioxidants for daily health or for specific goals, like better sleep and boosting body power. Before you try a brand-new supplement, be sure to consult your physician.

SUPPLEMENTS FOR ANXIETY OR STRESS

Some people use all-natural treatments to supplement or replace modern medicine. Some often-used supplements for stress and anxiety are:

• Magnesium
• 5-HTP
• Ashwagandha
• L-theanine
• GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid).

SUPPLEMENTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS.

Research studies have shown that some supplements for weight control are working. Below are a couple of examples:

High levels of caffeine: Found in resources like coffee, tea and natural dark chocolate, high levels of caffeine may increase your metabolic rate and shrink your appetite.

CLA (conjugated linoleic acid): May help in metabolizing fat, sustaining a healthy immune response, and curbing inflammation.

Green tea in extracted forms: Green tea may increase fat loss and fight body inflammation.

ANTI-AGING SUPPLEMENTS

We all age, but supplements can help lessen aging’s negative effects on memory retention and cognitive function.

High Quality Protein: The most bountiful healthy protein in your body, collagen is the glue that holds your body together. It supports radiant skin, joint flexibility, and strong bones.

Ginseng: May support memory, boost your mood, and aid with your overall brain health.

Ginkgo biloba: Supports blood flow and cognitive function.

SUPPLEMENTS FOR INFLAMMATION

These supplements combat body inflammation that, if not treated, can lead to cancer, heart disease, and other serious bodily issues.

• Curcumin
• Boswellia gum
• Ginger
• Stephania root

SUPPLEMENTS FOR ENERGY

Life gets pretty crazy, and this means we don’t always get enough sleep, eat a balanced diet plan, or manage our anxieties. Supplements may have grown in popularity due to this, but some supplements can do damage by providing too much sugar and caffeine. But other supplements can still help you feel awake and fully functional without crashing. Here’s how.

All-natural caffeine resources: Black Coffee and natural tea without any ingredients or additives like milk, sugar, or sweeteners.

Vitamins B12 and B2: These vitamins aid in energy production throughout the body. Look for Methyl-B12 and B2, which helps battle oxidative stress and anxiety.

Creatine as well as citrulline: Increases body power and also minimizes exhaustion from an extreme workout.

SUPPLEMENTS FOR SLEEP

Quality rest is crucial for your health and wellness. Sometimes life makes it hard to maintain adequate amounts of sleep. Anxiety and travel also don’t help. Sleep helps you maintain your energy and battle anxiety of daily life, and these supplements can help.

Valerian root: May provide a more peaceful feeling to help you sleep better.

Melatonin: A hormone found in nature that further aids with sleep.

Lavender: The fragrance of lavender may improve rest.

Magnesium: Regulates melatonin or the sleep hormone. 

Supplements are a good addition to everyone’s wellness plans, no matter the age, health goals, or other factors. The key is in finding the right supplement that works for your particular situation. Have you found the right match for you? Shop now at Nutrav.com.

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How Much Exercise Is Enough?

Life keeps us all pretty busy. Between work, raising children, caring for our pets, preparing food, keeping up with our homes, shopping, and fitting in fun in our lives, many of us don't have enough time to work out.

We know exercise is important so we fork out for health club memberships, but then end up frustrated with taking hours out of our days to stay in shape; but, do we really need to invest that much money and time to stay fit? Do you need to spend the high price of a 90-minute boot camp class three times a week? How much exercise is enough to maintain your health and balance, feel great, and live a long and productive life?  

What if you could do the bare minimum and still enjoy the benefits of exercise?

This write-up will cover how much time and energy you should devote to exercise for optimal wellness. We will also provide you secret strategies you can do anywhere, regardless of your routine!

Just How Much Exercise Suffices: The Minimum Effective Dose

When it pertains to the least amount of exercise required for optimum benefits, the World Health Organization (WHO) has some advice. The organization says those aged 18-64 should do a minimum of 150 minutes of intense aerobic exercise each week or a minimum of 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical movement each week, or a mix of moderate - and also vigorous-intensity activity.

Translation? All you need is a few short exercises weekly to gain the advantages of cardio exercise. And it will do you a world of good. This exercise will:

• Lower threats of diabetic issues, a heart condition, and a wide range of cancers
• Create stronger bones and muscular tissues
• Improve healthy and more balanced body structure
• Improve weight monitoring
• Enhance your mood
• Lower your risk of clinical depression

While there are several ways of reaching the optimal length of exercise, we created some plans that take the bare minimum time and equipment and very little money.

Fitness Plans Requiring Minimal Time and Effort

Plan 1: Moderate-Intensity, 150 Minutes Per Week

All you need is 150 mins per week (2 1/2 hours) for a moderate-intensity workout. "Moderate-intensity" is a medium amount of exercise that raises your heart rate. It should feel like a workout, yet you still can carry a conversation.

Types of exercises:

•  A brisk walk or hike
• Relaxed biking
• Most types of dancing
• Most types of yoga
• Recreational sporting activities (golf, kayaking, etc.)
• Gardening (two benefits in one!)
• Doing chores around the house

How to Do It:

Simply pick your favorite option and do it at a moderate effort for 30 mins, 5x/week, or for 50 mins, 3x/week. This can be as easy as taking your pet for a walk, following a yoga video on YouTube a couple of days a week, or doing backyard jobs or home duties on your days off.

Upgrade It:

To make the most of your weight loss or longevity, add in these elements:

• Work out in the morning sunlight for Vitamin D and to align your circadian rhythm.
• When fasting, use coffee to initiate fatty acids to encourage fat loss.
• Work out in the cold, or take a cold shower for more positive results for body tissue and aging.

Plan 2: Vigorous-Intensity, 75 Minutes Per Week

If you don't have much time, and you hope to get the greatest results for your time and effort, 75 mins of energetic physical activity per week is all you need. This is the type of workout that requires more intensity to raise breathing and heart rate.

Types of exercises:

• Running
• Walking/hiking inclines
• Sprinting while jogging, biking, swimming, rowing
• HIIT: High-intensity interval training
• Heavy muscle training to build strength
• Plyometrics

How to Do It:

Do a brief 15-minute session, 5x/week, or a 25-minute session, 3x/week. A couple of short bodyweight HIIT workouts, a handful of heavy lifting sessions, or some fast morning runs will do it.  

Upgrade it:

Attempt these exercises:

• Throw in a Tabata (HIIT) set.
• Do a super-slow set for strength as well as cardiovascular training.
• Add more resistance with kettlebells or other heavy free weights.

How Much Exercise Will Do the Trick?

The above recommendations will help you in accomplishing the optimum wellness benefits, but if you have targeted exercise goals you will need to be more concentrated and dedicated with your training. This means longer and more targeted exercises.

According to WHO, added health benefits require an increase in the quantity of exercises: 300 mins per week of moderate intensity exercises, 150 mins weekly of vigorous intensity exercises, or an equivalent combination of the two. Furthermore, do muscle-strengthening exercises on specific muscle areas for two or more days a week.

Surprisingly, the health and wellness benefits of exercise plateau after 450 minutes per week. Unless you are an elite professional athlete or training for competitive reasons, there is no need for more than one hour of exercise a day.

Conclusion

To be fit, strong, and healthy, all you need is a will to exercise, and some spare time to keep a consistent workout routine. You can also opt for more movement of your body throughout the week. Instead of taking a car to work, consider biking or walking. You can also do quick workouts during your daily lunch hour. By looking for ways to move your body, the opportunities will present themselves. 

To keep up with the exercise routine that works for you, you need to fuel your body with enough sustenance and nutrients. A good option is NutraV Grass-Fed Seabuck Protein, which you can add on your shakes, smoothies, pre-workout shot for an extra protein boost. It’s made from grass-fed cows, which means it has higher levels of immune-boosting compounds. NutraV Z-Hydrate is another good addition for your post-workout. It’s a nano technology rehydration powder that can help you instantly recover lost fluids from your exercise. It comes in a small packet that you can easily carry with you, no matter where you might choose to do your workout.

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