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Celebrating National Lemonade Day with A Drink to Support Bone Health
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One of the best drinks to grab on a hot summer day is lemonade! And one of our childhood staples is putting together a lemonade stand for our communities. Here’s a recipe your community will rave about, as it touts numerous benefits for both your skin and your bones.
Healthy Bone Lemonade Recipe
- 1 scoop of InVite® Bone Powder
- 1 scoop of Collagen Hx®
- ¼ cup of lemon juice
- 10 oz. of water
- 1 teaspoon of honey or 8 drops of stevia
- ½ cup of crushed ice
Bone Health Nutrients!
There are many important nutrients that can support healthy bones, but some work better than others. According to Chief Scientific Director, Jerry Hickey, Ph., the top nutrients for bone health include Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D, Vitamin K and Strontium. Here, Jerry Hickey, Ph. breaks down the important of each nutrient.
Calcium Citrate with D3
“Health professionals agree that adequate levels of Vitamin D and Calcium are necessary for building strong bones. But the amount of Vitamin D thought necessary is now recognized as being sorely deficient. Our formula supplies an adequate level of the most active form of Vitamin D (D3) along with the most absorbable form of Calcium (as Calcium Citrate) to improve the strengthening of bone.”†
Vitamin K2 Complex with K1
“Building bone requires the activity of osteocalcin and osteocalcin is a protein that places calcium squarely within the bone. Vitamin K acts as an essential binding agent in osteocalcin allowing the fusing of calcium into the bone. Various studies show that Vitamin K2 and K1 are necessary for building bone in the hip and the spine.”†
Strontium Citrate
“Strontium is a mineral just like Calcium or Phosphorus and as it turns out Strontium has a number of activities for building strong bone. Large studies using Strontium in thousands of patients show impressive results for improving the health of the spine, hips, wrists, and other bones and the evidence shows dramatic benefits within the first year. Strontium has two actions; slowing the breakdown of bone (this is what drugs do) while improving the rate at which bone is rebuilt (this is what drugs do not do). Because of the dual activity and because Strontium is helpful in all age groups, even in those over 80, Strontium is a smart adjunct to all bone building programs..”†
Collagen
Over 30% of our bones are made out of collagen. But there’s one problem! We make less and less collagen each year starting at the age of 25. Many human clinical trials show that a collagen aids joint health, bone health, and skin health.
In a study published in the journal Nutrients, doctors from the University of Freiberg in Germany gave 131 postmenopausal women either hydrolyzed collagen or a placebo daily for 12 months. Collagen had a notable effect on bone health improving the thickness of the femoral neck (this is where the hipbone fractures) and improving the thickness of spinal bone.†
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Could This Digital Detox Facial Undo Damage from Blue Light?
You’ve heard about the impact of blue light on your eyes and brain. But have you heard about what it can do to your skin? There’s a new trend called the Digital Detox Facial that many are trying – but is it worth it? Here’s what we’ve found.
The Impact of Blue Light
Most of us are using a device that emits blue light throughout the day, with studies suggesting that 60% of people spend more than 6 hours a day in front of a digital device.
According to BlueLightExposed.com, blue light waves are among the shortest, highest energy wavelengths, causing flickers that create a glare that have been shown to reduce visual contrast and affect sharpness and clarity. “This flickering and glaring may be one of the reasons for eyestrain, headaches, physical and mental fatigue caused by any hours sitting in front of a computer screen or other electronic device.” LED black-light technology – including TVs, computers, laptops, smart phones and tablets – help enhance screen brightness and clarify, emitting very strong blue light waves.
In an interview with Well&Good, Oculoplastic surgeon, Maryam Zamani, MD, expressed her belief that blue light can contribute to pigmentation, premature aging, and other skin woes.
A new study from the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston has found that the blue light exerted by your phone and tablet may do more than take away precious hours of sleep – it may increase your risk of harmful diseases and conditions. A problem, Charles Czeisler, PhD, MD, and the Chief of the division says is a “looming public health crisis.”
The Trending Digital Detox Facial
Many spas are offering facials that are promoted to undo all of the damage that technology can cause for your complexion, including touch therapy methods that the spas claim can stimulate and loosen the muscles in the jaw, neck, and shoulders.
The facial involves a creamy cleanser followed by a hydrating serum and a rubber mask that sits on the skin for about 20 minutes. Then, technicians press on acupressure points that correspond with facial tension. Rachel Lapidos, writer for Well+Good, tried out the digital detox facial and wrote, “Yes, my complexion looked nice and glowy afterwards, but the biggest perk of all was having someone else massage out the knots in my face that build up from my technology use. Lesson learned: Put your phone down and you skin will be happier.”
So, the best thing to do for a digital detox is putting your phone down for 20 minutes every hour or stepping away from your computer for a break.
What to do
There are a few things you can do to protect your vision against these harmful blue light rays.
- Reduce the glare of your device by reducing its brightness. If you are on the computer for long periods of the day, you may want to invest in a glare reduction filter for your screen.
- Increasing the text size on your devices may help to protect against eye strain.
- Take a break every 20 minutes for your device!
- Limiting your screen time is the most effective.
Natural Support for Eye Health
In our retina, an essential region for crystal clear vision, the concentration of two carotenoids – Lutein and Zeaxanthin (abbreviated L + Z) – are essential for ongoing vision health. They are so important to vision that they are commonly referred to as macular pigments. The macula is a filter that helps protect the eye.†
Healthy, robust macular tissue, rich in L + Z, has key functions, including filtering out blue light and focusing on objects for our sharpest vision (such as in reading a newspaper). If it penetrates deep into our eyes, it damages the many small organs in our retina that are required for vision. Having a thicker macular tissue shields from blue light and this robustness is largely due to its L + Z content.†