What Is Bell’s Palsy? – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 436
You may have heard about Bell’s palsy, a type of facial paralysis that affects about 500,000 Americans annually, but do you know what causes it? Learn more from Amanda Williams, MPH.
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Are Triglycerides As Dangerous As Cholesterol? Part 2 – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 401
Your lifestyle choices can impact your triglyceride levels. This includes the foods you eat, your exercise habits and the medications you take. Tune into this podcast episode for more information on how to support healthy triglycerides.
Nutrients to Target the Impacts of Air Pollution – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 395
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InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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Today I want to talk a little bit about the impact that air pollution has on our overall health, including the detoxification process, heart health, liver health and brain health. It’s very essential that we really get into why it is that healthy lifestyle choices, such as the foods you eat, the supplements you take and limiting your exposure to things that can be detrimental to your health.†
How does this impact inflammation?
Let’s talk about chronic low-grade inflammation. If you keep that in check in your middle ages, you’ll do much better when you get into your 70s. This is one of those areas that you always want to be aware of and you want to make sure that you are incorporating good omega-3 fatty acids into your everyday diet.†
A study that came out of the UK talked about how air pollution may be linked to heightened dementia risk. They said that air pollution is now an established risk factor for heart disease, stroke and respiratory disease, but they really wanted to look at the impact of air pollution when it came to neurodegenerative disorders, such as the development of dementia.†
The researchers looked at data from over 130,000 people in the UK between the ages of 50 and 79. These are people who had not been diagnosed with any cognitive dysfunctions. The researchers then looked at their exposure to air pollution based on their proximity to the airport or heavy traffic road areas. They wanted to see if there was a correlation between how the air pollutants themselves were actually impacting the overall brain. Interestingly enough, they were able to draw that conclusion. They found that those who were living in areas with the highest percentage of pollutants in the air had about a 40% greater risk of being diagnosed with dementia than those that were living in areas where air pollutants were much lower.†
Nutrients to help mitigate the impacts of air pollution
So what can we do to mitigate the harmful impacts of air pollution? This is where products such as the Detox HxⓇ and the Oranges HxⓇ both come into play.†
When you’re looking at the Detox HxⓇ, for example, this is basically combining key nutrients and antioxidants that really help the body when it comes to the proper detoxification of all these different things that we’re exposed to. It contains NAC, which is this really wonderful nutrient that helps our body in terms of enhancing our glutathione production. Glutathione matters because it is the body’s primary antioxidant. However, toxins and pollutants in the body can cause glutathione levels to diminish, which leaves us open to a lot of cellular damage.†
You can also combine the Oranges HxⓇ with this. This formulation is very beneficial for heart health, brain health and liver health. It contains key nutrients, such as the amino acid taurine, which plays a role in cardiovascular health, eye health and liver function. This formulation also provides antioxidants in the liver. The more antioxidants we have in our system, the better off we are when it comes to being able to fend off oxidative stress. The Oranges HxⓇ is a simple supplement to take because you just mix a scoop in with water, but you’re getting really important nutrients.†
When we think about what we do every single day, I think we frequently overlook the impact of pollutants. Oftentimes, people try to eat healthy and take supplements like a multivitamin and fish oil, which is all great. But if you’re in the city, you have to think about other things that can arise, such as your overexposure to air pollutants. Nutrient-rich supplements such as Detox HxⓇ and Oranges HxⓇ can help.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses how air pollution can impact many systems in the body. She shares research on how pollutants affect cognition and also gives details about Detox HxⓇ and Oranges HxⓇ.†
Key Topics:
- Important components in Detox HxⓇ
- How the Mediterranean Diet can help
- Research on powerful nutrients for detoxification
- The many benefits of taurine
Thank you for tuning in to the InViteⓇ Health Podcast. You can find all of our episodes for free wherever you listen to podcasts or by visiting www.invitehealth.com/podcast. Make sure you subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at InViteⓇ Health today. We’ll see you next time on another episode of the InViteⓇ Health Podcast.
Supplements to Target Eye Floaters – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 389
Eye floaters are small particles in the eye that can appear as dots or squiggles in your field of vision. They can be annoying and can impact your overall eye health. The good news is that there are nutrients that can help.
Nutrients to Target Eye Pressure – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 387
Eye pressure can contribute to pain in the eyes, glaucoma and even blindness. The good news is that there are nutrients that can help.
How Too Much Screen Time Impacts Your Eyes – Invite Health Podcast, Episode 67
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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Right now, everyone is glued to a screen – their cell phones as they scroll aimlessly through social media apps or sitting at their computer as they work from home. On average, we check our phones about 50 times per day! Because of this, we have to understand that, overtime, this can create potential damage to our eyes. This occurs not only from the blue light but the fatigue and strain within the eye muscles. The good news is that there are some nutrients that can be beneficial to your eyes.
The Damaging Effects of Blue Light
The same way you wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun outside, is the same way you should be following healthy practices that protect your eyes from the blue light emitted from your screen. LED light from our cell phones can emit upwards of 35% of retina-threatening blue light. This can create age-related eye disease, macular degeneration or cataracts.
Digital eye strain can happen relatively fast, especially with individuals who are consistently on their cell phones or looking at a computer screen. You may experience blurred vision, dry eyes, and headaches.
Nutrients To Support Eye Health
This is why you need to make sure you are providing your body the nutrients it needs to fight off the impact of that damage. But 75% of Americans are not getting adequate fruit intake (2 cups per day). And an alarming 87% of Americans are not getting adequate vegetable intake.
Powerful carotenoids that you can find in certain fruits and vegetables are very beneficial for eye health. Carrots are one that contain these carotenoids, or antioxidants. Right now, it may not be that easy to have access to some of these foods but you can find them in key products, such as Reds Hx and Greens Hx. These are extremely powerful superfoods that can provide your body the nutrients it needs to support healthy eyes.
Adhering to a Mediterranean diet can be extremely beneficial. Targeted nutrients like Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Vitamin C and Vitamin A.
Lutein is very important for the health of our eyes. But it also has been shown in studies to have benefit for your cardiovascular system. Lutein is a carotenoid that can be found in vegetables and plants, including green leafy vegetables like kale. Lutein has been shown to target advanced glycation and help support healthy vision.
Healthy Screen Time Tips
- Take a break each hour from looking at a screen for about 20 minutes
- Turn off your phone or computer about an hour before going to bed
- Cover the small LED light coming from your cable box
Thank you for tuning in to the Invite Health Podcast. You can find all of our episodes for free wherever you listen to podcasts or by visiting www.invitehealth.com/podcast. Make sure you subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at Invite Health today. We’ll see you next time on another episode of the Invite Health Podcast.
