Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
Jerry Hickey is a pharmacist and radio personality and fills the esteemed role of Scientific Director and President of Invite Health. He has spent his professional life analyzing nutritional information and medical studies with the aim of creating the highest quality and most natural nutraceuticals …
After water, green tea, along with its white and black variants, all from the Camellia sinesis shrub,is the most consumed beverage in the world. There may be no beverage more salubrious. The tea plant is rich in valuable antioxidants known as polyphenols. The polyphenols in …
Most of us try to stay away from the inevitable ‘F’ word – FAT. But what we tend to forget is that certain fats are good for us and essentially needed in the body. Healthy fats are needed to support metabolism, cell signaling, the health of various body tissues, immunity, hormone production, and the absorption of many nutrients (such as vitamins A and D). They help reduce inflammation in the body, improve brain and eye function, and keep us satisfied. Here are some of the healthy fats the body needs for good health that you should be sure to include in your diet –
Fish: The fattier the fish, the better. Oily fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel, and trout are full of omega-3 fatty acids. According to the American Heart Association, people should eat at least two servings of fatty fish per week to help balance out their fatty acid ratio.
New Study: “Krill Oil Reduces Fat in Heart and Liver” – click to read!
Extra virgin coconut oil: It goes great with anything and can be used for cooking and spreading just like butter. Studies have shown that intake of coconut oil can boost resistance to both viruses and bacteria that can cause illness that can sideline you from your high-intensity regimen. Even more, it also can help to fight off yeast, fungus, and candida.
Extra virgin olive oil: Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, which have been shown to help people lose fat without really changing any other part of their lifestyle or diet. It also may reduces the risk of heart disease, blood pressure and certain types of cancer.
New Study: “Green Tea helps burn fat and decreases waist size” – click to read!
Avocados: Avocados loaded with monounsaturated fat, the heart healthy kind that lowers bad cholesterol and helps your body burn more fat (see No. 3). Avocados are also a perfect substitute to dips.
Nuts: Your best bet for nutrition is almonds, walnuts, and pistachios. Almonds are rich in vitamin E, walnuts contain plant based omega-3 fatty acids, and pistachios have lutein and zeaxanthin, all carotenoids that are important for eye health.
Chickpeas: Also known as garbanzo beans, chickpeas are high in fiber, deliver 2.4 grams of protein per tablespoon, and also those healthy polyunsaturated fats.
Having great skin is definitely a top priority for most of us. Green tea has been linked to many health benefits by either drinking it or taking a supplement, but it’s also fabulous when used in skin care products! Here at InVite Health, we have …
Written by Jerry Hickey, Ph Tea is the second most commonly consumed beverage in the world and, personally, I love the flavor of green tea, the most protective of all teas. There are thousands of studies on green tea; studies have shown that it helps …
By Neisa M Baksh
In the winter it is common for your skin to feel dry, flaky and even itchy. This is why skin care (for both men and women) is really important, particularly during the cold months. When it’s cold outside, you need to do everything you possibly can to keep your skin looking fresh and healthy.
A few days ago, I sat down with our Creative Director Michele Benzie-Haarstick and Dr Millie Lytle, both currently working on InVite’s cosmeceutical brochure that will be published in our winter/spring catalog. We talked about the brochure, specifically to learn more of what ingredients are in InVite Health’s cosmeceuticals and explain some of their benefits.
Dr. Millie Lytle, ND works one-on-one with clients everyday and told me that she gets positive feedback on our cosmeceutical line all the time. Many clients were able to improve their skin quality using InVite®’s Cosmeceuticals, sometimes after trying other products and obtaining few results. As Michele perfectly fixes a vibrant image of the Vitamin C serum highlighting the “The Power of C”, Dr Millie explained the Clear Skin Face Care Program; This program has been a great hit for teenagers and adults with acne or blemishes. The Clear Skin Program consists of a Cream for Clear Skin, Toner, and a Wash for Clear Skin, which all include, green tea, grapeseed extract, aloe vera, vitamin C, neem oil and other amazing natural ingredients.
InVite®’s Cosmeceutical line does not end there! The Body Silk lotion and Hand Cream are also highly spoken of. Both men and women love using this silk lotion to moisturize the entire body or for nourishing broken or flaky skin as well. My personal favorite is our Facial Reviving Moisturizer. I use it as a base on my face before I apply my make-up and even at night before I go to bed. A little hint for the ladies who love to moisturize, one tiny pump of InVite®’s Facial Moisturizer goes a long way, giving you a fresh feeling. It’s also light under make-up!
Among the cosmeceutical line is a Natural Rice Deodorant Stick, free from aluminum and parabens which make it completely safe for the entire family. There was one more cosmeceutical I was extremely curious about, the Double Action Shaving Cream for both men and women that can be used with or without water. Dr Millie explained how this shaving cream is designed to soften and protect the skin from irritating results of a close shave such as burns, redness and ingrown hairs. There are natural ingredients like vitamin E oils, Shea butter, Aloe Vera, grape seed extract and other antioxidants that would protect the skin while shaving.
If you are looking for cosmeceuticals that are natural, high quality and packed with powerful antioxidants that would not only protect your skin but make you feel and look great, click on the link and check out what InVite®’s Cosmeceutical line is all about! Visit: http://www.invitehealth.com/skin-cosmeceuticals/