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 After years of personal experience and many trial and error life changes of my own, I am thoroughly motivated to share with you the tools I’ve used to improve my own relationship to health!It’s my goal today to share the most effective ways to improve your health and also to help YOU assess your stance on them honestly and truthfully. I believe that being honest with ourselves about our health is the only way to get to the bottom of any issues and start to implement lasting changes!!Any questions you might have along the way you can leave in the comments below and we can get the conversation started! As always -please maintain an open, honest, and understanding mind when it comes to each other’s unique experiences. This way we can start to cultivate more honesty and openness around our relationship with health.Are you ready?? One huge aspect of improving your health in any area is first to assess what your current relationship with that area is. To do this, it’s important to ask yourself (and honestly answer) the question of ‘what does health mean to you?’Consider your understanding of the word health, and then consider your idea of optimum health.Now....what is the difference between the two definitions? Many people would consider their idea of health somewhere within the spectrum of a state of optimum physical and mental health, yet even within this, there are many variables. Once you’ve compiled your ultimate definitions of health and well-being, it’s time to get things moving towards them!Get real about your current beliefs and habits. Be honest with yourself about your current state of health. This is the only way you’ll be able to move forward from a place of stable awareness.What are your priorities? To begin, ask yourself these questions: What have you allowed to take priority over your health? Are you prepared to tackle this lifestyle factor in order to take back control of your health?If the answer to the second question is no, then you still need to do some searching to uncover the true value of changing that answer to a YES!  In the same way that the term ‘physical health’ doesn’t merely outline your state of good/bad health in a given moment, ‘financial health’ doesn’t necessarily apply to how much money you currently have in your bank account. A healthy attitude towards money is achieved when we are realistic and calm about the flow of our income and expenditure to the extent that it neither rules our lives nor restricts us in any way. The same can be said about health. Our attitude is everything, and the way we should neither ignore nor obsess about our health is a delicate balance to maintain at all times.It’s often stated that being healthy is ‘expensive.’ While it’s true that many whole food stores and gyms can place an unfair strain on our pockets, the reality of this is that there are many other ways to achieve nutrition and fitness goals if we are set on doing so. It just may take a little research.22One thing we need to stress in this seemingly never-ending road to achieving health is that it’s not a straight path. We sometimes NEED to hit the low points in order to realize that something needs to change. These negative experiences are often exactly the motivation we need to keep going and achieving higher levels of health.Neither ignoring nor obsessing about our health, mindset, exercise, and food habits is healthy. It’s important to keep an eye on your beliefs surrounding your efforts to maximize them. If this area of health may be an issue for you, it can be helpful to ask yourself -1. Is my relationship to exercise/food/wellbeing beneficial or obsessive?2. Can I miss a day of exercise/wellness practices and NOT freak out?23Children are very easily influenced when it comes to belief systems. Between the ages of 7 and 11, we endure what psychologists call the mirroring stage, where we mirror beliefs, actions, and intentions of those whom we look up to. This can be parents, guardians, peers, or any other inspirational figures. It stands to reason so that the health habits of those we look up to will impact our lives too, and cause us to form beliefs and habits similar to those we observe during this phase.It’s interesting to consider the links between childhood illness and exposure to poor attitudes to health at a young age. So many adults don’t realize their poor attitudes and habits towards health until it has already become too late and illness has begun.If your health is at risk, it might be worth taking a look back at the attitudes and habits you were exposed to as you grew up -were they damaging or supportive? Did your parents respect their health as much as they cared for yours?The following study takes a look at children’s concept of illness and considers a thing like their early environment and past experiences with illness having shaped their beliefs as they get older: 24https://academic.oup.com/her/article/21/5/643/751632 24When it comes to assessing your health habits and how you relate to them on a day to day basis, the ultimate question comes down to this:Are you prepared to accept the habits which may be holding you back from experiencing optimum health? Do you WANT to experience optimum health and happiness? Making the choice to change the way you view health is ultimately a very personal one, and will look different for everybody. That’s why it’s important to do some deep self-introspection as you embark on the journey to improve your health. Be open, honest, and realistic with yourself about what may need to change, where you want to go, and how you will get there.Are you ready for this? What (if anything) do you feel is still holding you back?25Knowledge and awareness are great, and they will definitely help you as you progress through the various stages and challenges life presents us with. However, they are nothing without ACTION.ACTING on your beliefs is the first key stage to achieving optimum health, and continuous action means continuous and strengthened success.Are you ready to take action?What’s the first thing you’ll do to take action?26Here are some great resources used to assemble this class for you:http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-832261.pdf Creating your own reality with belief system: http://www.thehealersjournal.com/2013/09/18/create-reality-with-your-beliefs/ Eating right for body types https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-18384/how-to-eat-right-for-your-body-type.html Links between mental and physical health imbalances: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1071612/ What is a conditioned belief: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-conditioned-response-2794974 De-cluttering for mental health: https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011917-decluttering-can-actually-benefit-health/ Formaldehyde scientific info: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/formaldehyde#section=Top Heavy Metal Exposure: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1764574/ Behavioral medicine: https://goo.gl/1GHgYZ Preventive medicine: https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/19932020318 Triggers and health: https://goo.gl/JjidvH 27Putting yourself first: https://www.victoriahealth.com/editorial/the-importance-of-putting-yourself-first-1Put yourself first: https://goo.gl/jRLebp Functional Medicine: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-6014/The-5-Principles-of-Functional-Medicine.html Honesty and health https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/07/honesty-healthy-lies-truth_n_1748144.html Costs of healthy eating: https://www.webmd.com/parenting/raising-fit-kids/features/healthy-food-cost#1 Finding balance: https://www.peacefuldumpling.com/is-fitness-taking-over-your-life-how-to-find-balance Children’s relationship to illness: https://academic.oup.com/her/article/21/5/643/751632

Molecular hydrogen is a gas with very unique and selective antioxidant effects. Molecular hydrogen refers to diatomic hydrogen or H2 gas — two hydrogen atoms combined together. Hydrogen is the smallest molecule in the universe and is neutral and nonpolar, which is why its bioavailability is so great. It does not dissociate into its electrons and protons when dissolved in water, so it will not alter the pH of water or your body - so it really has nothing to do with the concepts put in place about alkaline water. Hydrogen gas is three times more energy-dense than gasoline, which is why it's being looked at as an alternative energy source or fuel. Hydrogen is what powers the sun and fusion in producing helium. Research is finding that hydrogen can also be therapeutic, and is effective whether you inhale it, dissolve it in water and drink it, or apply it using other methods. There are more than 1,000 peer-reviewed scientific publications on molecular hydrogen, which have collectively demonstrated that H2 has therapeutic potential in over 170 different human and animal disease models. In fact, hydrogen is shown to benefit virtually every organ of the human body, The reason why is because hydrogen targets and mitigates the root cause of many diseases, inflammation, and oxidation. Molecular hydrogen remediates oxidative stress, which is one of the most fundamental mechanisms that destroy human health. That's why molecular hydrogen is so exciting — because it has such unique antioxidant effects that specifically target only the most harmful free radicals. There are two basic definitions of an antioxidant: 1) a molecule that donates an electron to a radical reaction, and 2) a molecule that improves the redox status of the cell. Redox stands for oxidation reduction. In your cells, you need both oxidation and a reduction of oxidation in order for everything to work properly.When that balance gets perturbed by too much oxidation, you end up with oxidative stress. If you don't have enough oxidation, you end up with other serious problems. In many cases, damage is not caused by an excess of free radicals but rather a redox dysregulation. Although not marketed as such, the first energy drink may have been Coca-Cola, launched in 1886, as it originally contained two strong stimulants — caffeine and cocaine.The company's name — Coca-Cola — was derived from the coca plant from which cocaine is derived and the kola nut, the source of caffeine. In 1960, Taisho Pharmaceuticals in Japan made the first drink specifically targeted at increasing energy. It contained essential vitamins, taurine, and niacin, metabolic agents proven to boost energy and concentration. Recent research shows energy drinks significantly prolong electrocardiogram measurements and raise blood pressure. The goal of the research was to determine the impact energy drinks may have on electrocardiographic and hemodynamic parameters in healthy volunteers with no known heart disease risk. They gathered 34 participants with an average age of 22 years and enrolled them in a randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled crossover study. The participants drank 32 ounces of energy drink A, energy drink B, or a placebo over 60 minutes on three study days. Between each study day, they underwent a six-day washout period. The primary end measurement was the assessment of various heart rhythms and electrical properties of the heart, referred to in medical terms as the QT and QTc (corrected QT) intervals, PR interval, and QRS duration.The QT interval refers to your heart rhythm, starting at ventricular depolarization (known as QRS complex) to ventricular repolarization (known as the T wave). In layman’s terms, it can be explained as the electrical pulses that govern the pumping action of your heart.Long or prolonged QT refers to fast, chaotic heartbeats that can trigger fainting, seizure, or even sudden death. According to the Food and Drug Administration, prolongation of the QTc interval (which is measured by the ECG machine) is an established risk factor for heart arrhythmias. Results confirm the energy drinks caused a prolongation of the QTc interval that remained sustained over a four-hour period, as opposed to being a transient effect. Both commonly available energy drinks had a similar effect on the electrocardiogram parameters.They contained a combination of caffeine, taurine, glucuronolactone, and B vitamins. The placebo drink contained lime juice, carbonated water, and cherry flavoring.The energy drinks also raised brachial and central blood pressure measurements. They recommended those with acquired or congenital long QT syndrome and/or those with high blood pressure should limit their intake of energy drinks as the beverages may worsen these conditions.Lead author Sachin Shah, Pharm. D., professor of pharmacy practice at the University of the Pacific’s Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy in Stockton, California, stated the effects went beyond what they might expect from caffeine alone. He warned:"We urgently need to investigate the particular ingredient or combination of ingredients in different types of energy drinks that might explain the findings seen in our clinical trial.”

Although not marketed as such, the first energy drink may have been Coca-Cola, launched in 1886, as it originally contained two strong stimulants — caffeine and cocaine.The company's name — Coca-Cola — was derived from the coca plant from which cocaine is derived and the kola nut, the source of caffeine. In 1960, Taisho Pharmaceuticals in Japan made the first drink specifically targeted at increasing energy. It contained essential vitamins, taurine, and niacin, metabolic agents proven to boost energy and concentration. Building on this, in 1987 Austrian Dietrich Mateschitz added caffeine and sugar and renamed the drink Red Bull. By 1997, Red Bull was introduced in the U.S., followed closely by Monster Energy drink and then 5-Hour Energy. An explosion of sales occurred by 2006 and while others have garnered part of the market, Red Bull remains the best known with annual sales near $2 billion globally.By 2012, 13 deaths had been reported over the past four years as the result of using 5-Hour Energy. The market value is predicted to reach $61 billion by 2021 and it's estimated 30% of teenagers from 12 to 17 years drink energy drinks on a regular basis. Recent research shows energy drinks significantly prolong electrocardiogram measurements and raise blood pressure. The goal of the research was to determine the impact energy drinks may have on electrocardiographic and hemodynamic parameters in healthy volunteers with no known heart disease risk. They gathered 34 participants with an average age of 22 years and enrolled them in a randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled crossover study. The participants drank 32 ounces of energy drink A, energy drink B, or a placebo over 60 minutes on three study days. Between each study day, they underwent a six-day washout period. The primary end measurement was the assessment of various heart rhythms and electrical properties of the heart, referred to in medical terms as the QT and QTc (corrected QT) intervals, PR interval, and QRS duration.The QT interval refers to your heart rhythm, starting at ventricular depolarization (known as QRS complex) to ventricular repolarization (known as the T wave). In layman’s terms, it can be explained as the electrical pulses that govern the pumping action of your heart.Long or prolonged QT refers to fast, chaotic heartbeats that can trigger fainting, seizure, or even sudden death. According to the Food and Drug Administration, prolongation of the QTc interval (which is measured by the ECG machine) is an established risk factor for heart arrhythmias. Results confirm the energy drinks caused a prolongation of the QTc interval that remained sustained over a four-hour period, as opposed to being a transient effect. Both commonly available energy drinks had a similar effect on the electrocardiogram parameters.They contained a combination of caffeine, taurine, glucuronolactone, and B vitamins. The placebo drink contained lime juice, carbonated water, and cherry flavoring.The energy drinks also raised brachial and central blood pressure measurements. They recommended those with acquired or congenital long QT syndrome and/or those with high blood pressure should limit their intake of energy drinks as the beverages may worsen these conditions.Lead author Sachin Shah, Pharm. D., professor of pharmacy practice at the University of the Pacific’s Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy in Stockton, California, stated the effects went beyond what they might expect from caffeine alone. He warned:"We urgently need to investigate the particular ingredient or combination of ingredients in different types of energy drinks that might explain the findings seen in our clinical trial.” Dr. John Higgins, chief of cardiology at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, led a study looking at the effects of energy drinks on blood vessel function. He enlisted 44 nonsmoking, healthy medical students in their 20s and tested the students’ blood vessels before and 90 minutes after they drank a 24-ounce energy drink.The researchers found noticeably diminished function and diameter of blood vessels using an ultrasound measurement indicating overall blood vessel health. They found dilation was 5.1% in diameter before and fell to 2.8% after, suggesting an acute impairment of function.Higgins reports a lot of young people use energy drinks when they exercise, or in circumstances when the body requires top functioning arterial blood flow, so oxygen may get to the cells quickly. However, this reduction in vessel diameter effectively restricts blood flow and oxygen delivery. He commented:“It's more work for the heart and less oxygen supply for the heart. This could explain why there have been cases where kids have had a cardiac arrest after an energy drink.” Today, performance is the name of the game. From the gym to the office to the bedroom, more and more adults want to function at their best, mentally and physically. No matter your end goal... gain energy to push through fatigue, raise your metabolism to help burn body fat, maintain your blood flow, pump your muscles, or simply sharpen your mind... the drink you choose matters. The addition of hydrogen to water has these benefits in animal and human studies: -Demonstrated anti-fatigue effects on swimming mice -Pre-exercise hydration with hydrogen-rich water reduced lactate levels and improved exercise-induced decline of muscle function -A natural antioxidant to combat stress, and destroys free radicals without breaking down into new ones -May regulate immune responses and cardiometabolic disease There are a number of ways to administer hydrogen. For example, you can inhale hydrogen gas, and for this, there are inhalation machines you can buy. Caution is required, however. The gas produced at the cathode is hydrogen gas, but if the electrodes are impure or develop mineral buildup, and the water you're using has chloride in it, then chlorine gas can be produced, which you would then inhale.Other methods are drinking and/or bathing in hydrogen-rich water, and there are several ways to do that. For example, you could bubble it into the water from a tank of hydrogen gas and dissolve it under pressure. Just keep in mind that if you plan on storing it, you cannot use plastic containers, as the hydrogen molecules are so small they'll dissipate right through the container.For clarification, hydrogen gas is simply two hydrogen atoms bound together. When you dissolve it into water, it will not attach to the water molecules, so there's no risk that you're going to create some other structure. There are also intravenous hydrogen-rich saline injections and hyperbaric hydrogen therapy, developed in Japan. 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I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and any other insight you’d like to share. Please feel free to converse in the comments or message me privately at [email] I’m here for all of you! [cta]

Other lifestyle factors to consider for minimizing your risk for heart disease include: -Reduce your net carbs and eliminate processed fructose. Replace the lost calories with higher amounts of healthy fats, not protein. -Normalize your omega-3-to-omega-6 ratio. Most get far too little omega-3, found in fatty fish such as wild Alaskan salmon, sardines, anchovies, fish oil and krill oil, and too much omega-6, as it is plentiful in processed vegetable oils and hence processed and fried foods. -Optimize your vitamin D level by getting regular, sensible sun exposure. Other nutrients of importance include magnesium and vitamins K2 and C. -Get eight hours of high quality sleep each night to normalize your hormonal system. -Get regular exercise and move your body as much as possible throughout the day.
Magnesium plays a vital role in biological function and mitochondrial health and is a culprit in the development of inflammation when your levels are low. It may also play a role in inhibiting the deposit of lipids on arterial walls and plaque formation.A century ago your diet provided nearly 500 milligrams (mg) of magnesium per day. Today, courtesy of nutrient-depleted soil, you may be getting only 150 mg per day. Your body flushes excess magnesium through your stool, so using magnesium citrate and monitoring stool consistency, consider starting with 200 mg of oral magnesium citrate and gradually increasing until you develop slightly loose stools.
There are multiple factors affecting the inflammatory process in your body. Some of the more significant over which you have control, include:• Hyperinsulinemia — An excess of insulin in your blood triggered by a diet high in net carbohydrates. What you eat tends to be the deal-breaker in how much insulin your body secretes. However, there are other factors contributing to your insulin levels, such as smoking, sleep quality, exercise, and vitamin D level. • Unbalanced fatty acids — Your body needs a balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fats. Unfortunately, most diets have an overabundance of omega-6 fats leading to greater levels of inflammation. Strive for a 1-to-1 ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fats to reduce inflammation and your risk of heart disease.
The Minnesota Coronary Experiment was a study performed between 1968 and 1973 that examined the relationship between diet and heart health. The results were left unpublished until 2016 when they appeared in the BMJ. An analysis of the collected data revealed lowering your cholesterol levels through dietary intervention did not reduce your risk of death from coronary heart disease. The researchers found that for every 30-point drop in total cholesterol, there was a 22 percent increase in the risk of death from cardiac disease. Upon autopsy, the group eating vegetable oil and the group eating saturated fat had the same amount of atherosclerotic plaques in their arteries, but the group eating saturated fat experienced nearly half the number of heart attacks as the group eating vegetable oil.I know that we’ve covered a lot of information.

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