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What REALLY causes Joint, Lower Back and Shoulder Pain? (Part 2)

(See Part 1 here) ANTI-INFLAMMATORY diet for Joint Pain Relief

Could it be a mineral deficiency?Food alone can sometimes make or break your joints. With the American diet a high risk for diabetes, is it any wonder that more and more people require hip and knee replacements?

The first line of defense: Omega-3’s

Imagine two civilizations. One society has flawless connections of roads, passageways, and solid fortifying structures. The other town, unfortunately, has only dirt roads, clogged connections, and consistent smoke. Where would you prefer to live?

The fatty acids known as Omega-3’s are naturally anti-inflammatory and have many roles for the smooth functioning of our joints and bodies.

Unfortunately, most people consume significantly too many Omega-6 fatty acids from animal products and vegetable oils. Omega-6‘s are like Engineers, whereas Omega-3‘s are like Top Chefs. If you go to a restaurant, wouldn’t you rather have a Top Chef prepare your meal?

Thats the whole idea behind balance: If you don’t have any Top Chefs, instead you’ll have Engineers attempting to prepare fine cuisine. Ultimately, the Engineers will cook some food, but it will pale in comparison best quality as the Chef’s food (engineer food could even be Harmful!). Thats how it works in your body, and thats why Omega-3s are REALLY important.

Omega-3 can be found in Wild Fish (salmon, tuna, etc), Flaxseed, and Walnuts. Additional supplementation is usually recommended.

Vitamin D: Pro-hormone and Bone Builder

We all know that Vitamin D can be synthesized from sunlight. Well, how much sunlight are you getting right now?

Vitamin D is most well known for aiding the absorption of Calcium for bones, even though it has many more functions in the body. I get a customer every single day who tells me their blood test showed a Vitamin D deficiency. I show them exactly where to solve that issue.

A study indicated that a group of people with chronic lower back pain reduced symptoms in 85% of individuals just by daily Vitamin D supplementation.

Most people should take between 1,000 and 2,000 IU (International Units) per day in a soft gel form. And it helps.

Turmeric: Nature’s Anti-inflammatory spice

More and more people are choosing Turmeric supplementation in pill form or to spice up their meals. Turns out that Turmeric is a COX2 inhibitor and works like Ibuprofen without the negative intestinal side effects.

Great for anti-inflammatory response, but not so much for chronic injuries to the tendons.

Each person’s individual case is important to consider for anti-inflammatory needs, even though many people receive benefits from the healing powers of Turmeric.

Joint Pain is Solved inside and out

A healthy diet is imperative for fixing those joints and pains — not to mention getting lean and disease prevention. This is just one more reason why healthy eating is no joke. Indulge in health by turning that hamburger into a Salmon Burger — one step at a time for pain-free living.

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Pop-culture Probiotics: Good as they say?

Does yogurt withstand the scrutiny?

After a lawsuit, Activa now displays scientific names for each Probiotic strain on its label

After a lawsuit, Activa now displays scientific names for each Probiotic strain on its label

Society is becoming more and more aware of the host nature that humans hold with bacteria.

There are more cells of bacteria than there are human cells in our bodies — does that make us more bacteria or more human?

It’s all part of the system. We need the sun, we need the Earth, and we need each other.

Not all probiotics are created equal

There are an abundance of bacteria species, which seem to have varying and overlapping properties.

We know that S. Boulardii works well for preventing and treating diarrhea. For immunity, studies indicate that strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidus lowered incidence of flu symptoms by 70% over a group who wasn’t supplementing. It’s difficult for science to say which strain is the best, but we find significant evidence in how these foods benefit people so immensely.

Probiotic supplements are better, Living Foods are Best.

Living foods include Yogurt, Sauerkraut, Kim Chi, Tempeh, Kefir, Kombucha, etc…they are alive and want to help you stay alive.

For example, Yogurt : Benefits include…

  1. Active beneficial bacteria — stimulates immune system and aids in digestion
  2. High in protein
  3. Low glycemix index (plain yogurt helps you get slim)
  4. Vitamins and minerals

Kefir and Raw Sauerkraut are powerful as well. No need to choose one — eat them all!

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Central Nervous System Key for Success: What do YOU want from life?

Every moment, of every day, right now and forever…the Central Nervous System is at work for you.

Targetted Central Nervous System cultivation is the key to success

Targetted Central Nervous System cultivation is the key to success

As you read this text, your brain processes the information and helps you rationalize the importance to your life. But there is so much more going on!

The Central Nervous System relays charges of information for your current posture, breathing, blood pressure, muscles and even your digestion.

The central nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord. Your brain and spinal cord serve as the main “processing center” for the entire nervous system, and control all the workings of your body.

Respect your Central Nervous System, for Fat Loss and Quality of Life

Take Olympic weightlifters, for example. They might train several times a day, everyday. Does this lead to overtraining?

Not necessarily. The goal of Olympic weightlifters is not to build as much muscle as possible, but to train complex, full body movements with skill and habit. There is no time to think — no time to rationalize. You do, or you do not. This is the Central Nervous System at work.

What regular people can learn from CNS cultivation…

Understand that the human body is designed for purpose and rhythm. From hormones to emotions, and muscle to digestion, we need to treat our intrinsic purpose with respect.

Listen to your body: It knows more than you…

  • Prevent Swine Flu: Healthy internal digestion with Probiotics, along with immune boosters from whole foods
  • End fatigue: Go to sleep at the same time every night
  • BURN Fat: Make healthy eating habitual
  • Build Muscle: Prime the CNS with a set of less than 3-rep Max, then perform 8+ reps for muscle Hypertrophy.
  • Reduce Stress: Emotional release techniques
  • Combat Unnecessary Anxiety: Believe in yourself

The first step is realizing that there is so much more to you, who you are as a person, than just your rational thought.

The human body is primed for survival and replication — yet, we can release from limitation. Progress shall never be halted when you realize the CNS as your ally. For that which it is, the Central Nervous System is responsible for success in all forms.

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Fitness Magazine Contributer has AWESOME Muscle and Fat Tips

Author, neurophysiologist, writes for Mens Fitness and trains celebs and athletes.

Tmuscle.com just posted a very informative interview with Chad Waterbury, here’s some of the points that stood out to me.

Man with the answers

Man with the answers

  • A workout that consists of nothing but exercises that target your weaknesses would be the most boring — and beneficial — workout you’d ever do.
  • If you do nothing but single-limb exercises for all your lower body work for the rest of your life you’ll be thankful you did. The same can’t be said for your upper body.
  • You should count total reps instead of constantly searching for a magical combination of sets and reps. The next time you train a movement for more muscle, do 25 total reps with a weight you could lift 6 or 7 times for the first set. Stick with that weight until you complete 25 total reps.
  • It doesn’t matter how many sets it takes, or how long you rest between each set. Just work hard, stay focused, and get the job done.
  • Carbs won’t make you fat. Fat won’t make you fat. Carbs and fat together won’t make you fat. Whether or not you gain fat is all about food quality. A 3000-calorie diet can make you gain fat or lose it, depending on the foods you eat. Once quality is in place, then it’s time to look at quantity.
  • I’ve never seen any benefit in eating more than one gram of protein per pound of body weight.

Basically…

  1. Always strengthen your weaknesses — this is for injury prevention and to boost potential gains.
  2. Single leg exercises are best for quality of life, symmetry, and balance.
  3. For each exercise, shoot for 25 reps total — don’t worry about the amount of reps per set.
  4. Eat Quality foods first, then focus on quantity.
  5. You only need about 1 gram protein per pound of body weight.

I can say from experience — he’s right on.

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