Vibranthealthforlife’s Weblog

The randomized crossover study included 35 participants who were assigned to follow either a high-fiber diet or a fiber-supplemented diet. Both diets included 30 grams of fiber per day. Eighteen of the subjects were lean and with normal blood pressure and 17 were obese with elevated blood pressure.

Overall, average CRP levels decreased by 13.7 percent in the high-fiber diet group and by 18.1 percent for the fiber-supplemented diet group. Unexpectedly, when the lean and the obese participants were considered separately, differences in the CRP response were observed. In lean individuals, CRP levels decreased by 30 percent when consuming the high-fiber diet and 40 percent when consuming the fiber-supplemented diet. In the obese participants, no significant change in CRP levels was observed for either diet.

Although more research is needed to explain the different effects seen in the lean versus obese individuals, the present study supports the assertion that high-fiber intakes are beneficial in reducing the risks of heart disease and diabetes.

View the #1 Rated Nutritional Supplement in North America, recipient of the “NutriSearch GOLD Medal of Achievement” award at www.vibranthealthandprosperity.usana.com today!

To your vibrant health,

Mary Wozny

Nutrients found in soy and cruciferous vegetables have recently been shown to have anti-cancer activity for hormone-responsive tumors (i.e. breast and prostate cancers). The February 13, 2006 issue of the British Journal of Cancer reported that genistein (a soy isoflavone) and indole-3-carbinol (I3C) found in vegetables such as broccoli, enhance DNA repair.

After adding increasing doses of I3C and genistein to two prostate cancer and two breast cancer cell lines, the scientists found a rise in levels of certain proteins which repair damaged DNA. Additionally, when researchers added I3C and genistein together in low doses to the cell lines, the results were synergistic, providing greater benefit than that obtained by either compound alone.

The finding could explain, in part, the protective effect these compounds have shown against some cancers. The study is also among the first to discover a cellular explanation behind the ability of increased vegetable intake to reduce the risk of cancer.

View the #1 Rated Nutritional Supplement in North America, recipient of the “NutriSearch GOLD Medal of Achievement” award at www.vibranthealthandprosperity.usana.com today!

To your vibrant health,

Mary Wozny

If you continue to think and act the same way - you will continue to get the same results. You must be willing to think and act different if you want to change.

A study published in the December 2004 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found a correlation between nutritional supplement use and improved cognition later in life. Cognition is the mental process of thought, including perception, reasoning, intuition and memory.

The researchers found that supplement users scored higher on mental speed tests than those who did not take supplements. Fish oil supplement users were found to have greater red blood cell membrane omega-3 fatty acid content, which was correlated with improved cognitive function later in life. A greater ratio of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to arachidonic acid was also related to better cognitive function.

The results of this study are consistent with previous reports that dietary supplements may reduce dementia risk and suggest that optimizing omega-3 fatty acid intake may improve the retention of cognitive function in the elderly.

View the #1 Rated Nutritional Supplement in North America, recipient of the “NutriSearch GOLD Medal of Achievement” award at www.vibranthealthandprosperity.usana.com today!

To your vibrant health,

Mary Wozny

Adults over the age of 55 years are more susceptible to infections, immune dysfunction, increased oxidative stress, and zinc deficiency. Since zinc has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, new research sought to determine the effect of zinc on the incidence of total infections in the elderly.

Researchers also tested the effect of zinc on markers of oxidative stress. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of zinc supplementation was conducted in 50 healthy subjects of both sexes aged 55-87 years. The zinc- supplemented group received 45 mg of zinc orally for 12 months. Incidence of infections during the supplementation period was documented. Plasma zinc concentrations and markers of oxidative stress were measured at the beginning and after supplementation.

After zinc supplementation, the incidence of infections was significantly lower, plasma zinc was significantly higher, and generation of oxidative stress markers was significantly lower in the zinc-supplemented than in the placebo group.

View the #1 Rated Nutritional Supplement in North America, recipient of the “NutriSearch GOLD Medal of Achievement” award at www.vibranthealthandprosperity.usana.com today!

To your vibrant health,

Mary Wozny

To make exercise more enjoyable, focus on all the benefits such as increased energy, weight loss, stress reduction and increased metabolism.

Even among those taking prenatal multivitamin supplements, vitamin D levels were found to be insufficient or deficient in pregnant women, particularly in African-American women and women living in northern regions, according to new research published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers took blood samples from 400 pregnant women - 200 black women and 200 white women - before 22 weeks gestation and again after delivery.

More than 80% of African American women and nearly half of white women tested at delivery had levels of vitamin D that were insufficient, even though more than 90% of them used prenatal vitamins during pregnancy.

In addition, umbilical cord blood from newborns showed 92.4% of African American babies and 66.1% of white infants had insufficient vitamin D levels at birth, leaving them at risk for rickets and other health problems. A newborn relies completely on its mother for its vitamin D stores.

These results suggest that black and white pregnant women and newborns residing in the northern US are at high risk of vitamin D insufficiency, even when mothers regularly take prenatal vitamins. Higher-dose supplementation is needed to improve maternal and infant vitamin D status.

View the #1 Rated Nutritional Supplement in North America, recipient of the “NutriSearch GOLD Medal of Achievement” award at www.vibranthealthandprosperity.usana.com today!

To your vibrant health,

Mary Wozny

A dear friend of mine, Mark Romero, just sent me this and I had to share it with you!

According to former top NASA consultant Dr. Ronald Jones PhD., Mark is the first guitarist in the world that can instantly harmonize a person’s life and that his music is a powerful tool to help people reach their full potential and negate the harmful effects of stress and other negative forces in the environment.

Marks music is able to optimize the flow of energy in the body and put the brain in a state of peak performance.

Now if you’re like me, sometimes our life seems to spin out of control. We just get so busy and so full of stress that it’s difficult to concentrate on the important things in life.

Now, there is a way for you to replace some of the chaos in your life with peace, clarity and focus.
 
It’s true… there is a 3-Second Miracle That Can Awaken Your Potential and Fill Your Life With More Peace, Clarity and Joy! Mark Romero Reveals the Phenomena that is “His Music”.

We all know that maintaining a balanced lifestyle isn’t always easy. Work, kids, your spouse, your friends, and even everyday household chores can quickly result in burnout, or overload.

But what if you could stop life’s overwhelm by using a different approach - by tapping into a phenomena that can reduce your stress and give you the peace and tranquility you want?
 
In the time it takes to snap your fingers, I can show you a way to relieve your worry and alleviate your overwhelm.

Why not join thousands of others that are currently enhancing their everyday lives?
 
In less than three seconds you can literally transform your surrounding energy and create an environment void of stress. And not only will you improve your health and well being, but you’ll also motivate, inspire and empower yourself so that you’ll achieve your dreams, as well as improve your income.

To find out more click here:

http://www.markromeromusic.com/cmd.php?Clk=2064711

I just love Marks music and play it in my office all day long so that I stay balanced and energized.  My gosh, I’ve found that even my cats respond to his music and “mellow out” while I work!

Go now to  http://www.markromeromusic.com/cmd.php?Clk=2064711 and check it out for yourself.

To your health,

Mary Wozny

So many people spend their health gaining wealth, and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health!  Don’t be one of them!

Sign up for your FREE Health & Wellness newsletter at http://www.vibranthealthandprosperity.com/

Evidence has been mounting for years, with many experts now in agreeance that pre and post natal nutrition has an impact on lifelong health.  Studies show that the key to building healthy bodies and healthy eating habits for life begins even as life begins.  Optimizing your children’s health early on may not only have a great impact on their overall health, but is even simpler than you would think.

Even if your child loves vegetables, the likelihood is slim that he or she is truly getting enough beta-carotene and other antioxidants as well as vitamins, minerals, and other important micronutrients.  In the growing market of processed foods and sugary beverages, children are exposed to many items that simply do not support healthy systems and proper growth.

Good nutrition plays a critical role in everyone’s health and is especially important for children because they never stop growing, from birth to the end of adolescence.  Pound for pound, a 5 year old child needs more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamins A and C, and vitamins B6 and B12 than a 25 year old man!

Check out our advanced formulation of nutrients necessary for a healthy childhood by visiting www.vibranthealthandprosperity.usana.com today.

To your health,

Mary Wozny

Did you know clutter could rob your energy? Start to clear your clutter and notice how much better you feel.

In observational studies, a high intake of individual antioxidants was related to increased lung cancer risk in male smokers. However, data from many experiments suggest that there are interactions among antioxidant nutrients; therefore, consideration of multiple antioxidants simultaneously may be important in terms of assessing risk.

Yale University researchers evaluated dietary records of participants in the Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention Study (ATBC). A group of over 27,000 Finnish male smokers aged 50-69 had food records analyzed along with intakes of carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin C. After evaluating the overall intake of antioxidants in this group, the conclusion differs somewhat from the original study.

According to this new analysis, the men with higher overall intakes of antioxidants had lower relative risks of lung cancer, regardless of their assigned study group (beta-carotene or placebo). While researchers of the ATBC study concluded that high-dose beta-carotene supplementation may increase lung cancer risk in male smokers, these findings support the hypothesis that a combination of dietary antioxidants reduces lung cancer risk in men who smoke. 
 View the #1 Rated Nutritional Supplement in North America, recipient of the “NutriSearch GOLD Medal of Achievement” award at www.vibranthealthandprosperity.usana.com today!

To your health,

Mary Wozny

Do NOT compete - except with yourself when exercising.

A new study published in the June 2007 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has shown a reduction in cancer rates among postmenopausal women taking vitamin D combined with calcium.

This four-year, double blind, randomized placebo-controlled study involved over 1,100 postmenopausal women who were divided into three treatment groups. The first group received a supplement containing calcium and vitamin D, the second group received just calcium, and the third group received a placebo. The researchers found that the women taking the calcium and vitamin D supplement had a 60 percent lower incidence of all cancers than women not taking the supplement.

This new study takes an important step in extending several decades of research involving the role of vitamin D in health and disease. The results further strengthen the case made by many specialists that vitamin D may be a powerful cancer preventive and that it is commonly found lacking in the general population, particularly the elderly.

View the #1 Rated Nutritional Supplement in North America, recipient of the “NutriSearch GOLD Medal of Achievement” award at www.vibranthealthandprosperity.usana.com today!

To your vibrant health,

Mary Wozny

Avoid drinking fluids with meals. Fluids will dilute your natural digestive enzymes. It is best to drink fluids either 30 minutes before a meal or 30 minutes after a meal.

Sign up for a FREE health and wellness ezine at http://www.vibranthealthandprosperity.com/

A recent comprehensive review of existing scientific research literature found positive health effects associated with both omega-3 fatty acids and the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin. Researchers critically reviewed the scientific evidence of the two supplements’ ability to reduce the risk of disease and developed estimates of potential health care savings. With health care costs skyrocketing and the age of the population increasing, helping seniors live independently for longer is becoming increasingly important.

The group reviewed several hundred studies dating back over thirty years to arrive at an estimated cost savings of 3.1 billion dollars over the next five years with the daily use of omega-3 fatty acids. They estimated that the reduction in coronary heart disease in the elderly population would result in 384,303 fewer hospitalizations and physician fees.

Loss of central vision caused by age-related macular degeneration results in numerous elderly becoming dependent on the community or a nursing facility. The researchers used over 15 years of research on lutein and zeaxanthin to estimate a potential net savings of 2.5 billion dollars over the next five years. Approximately 98,219 individuals could avoid the transition to dependence during this time through daily intake of 6-10 mg of lutein and zeaxanthin.

Based on health insurance costs for the age group over 65, the five-year estimated savings resulting from daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids and lutein with zeaxanthin is approximately 5.6 billion dollars.

View the #1 Rated Nutritional Supplement in North America, recipient of the “NutriSearch GOLD Medal of Achievement” award at www.vibranthealthandprosperity.usana.com today!

To your vibrant health,

Mary Wozny

The January/February and March/April 2007 issues of the journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine published a two-part article which concluded that, contrary to long-held beliefs, antioxidant and other nutritional supplementation during chemotherapy or radiation does not interfere with these treatments.

Researchers stated, “A single, front-page interview in the New York times in 1997, which was not based on published scientific work, and a single research paper involving mice, along with a press release by its author in 1999, led to the erroneous notion that vitamin C interferes with chemotherapy and radiation in humans.  This notion soon applied to all antioxidants as physicians, patients, the media, The American Cancer Society, and scores of websites took the same position without reviewing scientific evidence.”

The latest research identified 50 human studies involving the use of dietary supplements along with chemotherapy and/or radiation.  Not only were antioxidants and other nutrients found not to interfere with the treatments, but in 47 of the studies supplements were associated with protection of normal tissue and a reduction of side effects.  Increased survival rates were found in 15 of the studies.

The authors explain that, due to a loss of regulatory mechanisms for the uptake of antioxidants, cancer cells acumulate excessive amounts of the nutrients, while healthy cells do not.  This defect decreases the oxidative reactions needed for the generation of the cells’ energy.  Additionally, the nutrients elicit other effects on cancer cells not related to their antioxidant activity.

Dietary food supplements, including antioxidants, are generally safe and can often be used to improve cancer patient care.

View the #1 Rated Nutritional Supplement in North America, recipient of the “NutriSearch GOLD Medal of Achievement” award at www.vibranthealthandprosperity.usana.com today!

To your health,

Mary Wozny

Are you living your life fully and in vibrant and optimal health?  Are you free of pain and degenerative disease?  Are you tired and don’t have enough energy and don’t know why?  Do you suffer from inflammatory diseases?  Do you suffer from high blood pressure or high cholesterol?  Do you diet and loose a few pounds only to gain them back as soon as you stop?

Are any of the questions familiar to you and have you answered yes to any of them?   All of them???

Yes, I did too! 

But this can change for you!  Start right this minute and make a decision to take charge of your life and your health and get well so that you too can live fully in the moment and well into the future.

Visit www.vibranthealthandprosperity.usana.com and learn about the #1 Rated Nutritional Supplements on the market today.  The products that many of our Olympic atheletes use to keep them in top performance!

You’ll be glad you did!

To your health,

Mary Wozny