Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
Renalaid for Going Beyond Bladder Health Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND Today’s product highlight probably seems out of place in a conversation mostly about respiratory health. However the health of our respiratory tract is inherently linked to another system. That is our immune system. Keeping …
Bronchitis Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND Bronchitis is one of those things that you may have heard of but what exactly is it? You’ve probably heard some people say they have acute bronchitis while other people have chronic bronchitis. Is there a difference? What cause’s …
WATER~THE INCREDIBLE LIFE FORCE
By: Allie Might, FMC, INHC, ATT
Water is our life force. It is such a necessity but something that very few people seem to get enough of on a daily basis. As I discuss this topic numerous times each day, I’ve heard many misconceptions regarding how much water should or are actually being consumed. Then, we’ll discuss water versus other liquids and try to answer the common question….AREN’T THEY ALL THE SAME?
Water is necessary for so many reasons. It’s needed for the joints, skin, kidneys, and detoxification. It can even can aid in weight loss…and these are just a few of the highlights. We are made up of approximately 60% water. Hence the necessity for proper hydration.
We are accustom to hearing 6-8 glasses of water per day, however that is really an approximation and starting goal. This can fluctuate for each individual. Factors such as weight and activity level play a part in the amount of water needed. It is recommended for an average adult male to drink 13 cups a day and an average female to drink 9-12 cups a day. Keep in mind this can fluctuate, as a general guide that many natural practitioners recommend is to have half your body weight in ounces a day in water.
While liquids in general have water content, there may be some negatives to counting them for hydration. Depending on the liquid, you may have sugar, calories, fat or caffeine into drink. There is truly no substitution for water. You can even start your day my favorite way, with a glass of warn lemon water.
Some people like to add juice or even artificial and chemically flavored squeezable liquid or individual powder packets to make their water more palatable. Incorporating healthy and nutritious powders or concentrated teas can not only boost our overall wellness but also help to increase water intake.
GREENS HX: This helps supply essential nutrients from a variety of vegetables, leafy greens and some fruits. It has a nice earthy taste and is easily mixed into water.
REDS HX: Adding one scoop a day to a bottle of water can offer the antioxidant benefits of fruits berries. This can also be used together with the Greens Hx to add a bit of sweetness without the risk of added sugar.
COLLAGEN HX: This is one of my favorite powders as it has so many benefits. It can be helpful for hair, skin, nails, muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and joints, just to name a few. It even has a yummy vanilla flavor with compliments anything you mix it with each day.
COLLAGEX HA: This is just like the Collagen Hx but with a slightly different formula. This not only has collagen, but also a variety of natural anti-inflammatories like Indian Frankincense and Turmeric Root, but also has Hyaluronic Acid.
FLEX HX: This is a therapeutic collagen supplement. It is an isolated collagen component that specifically works on tendons and ligaments. I like to recommend this to those that have an injury or are active such as weight lifters or runners.
COCOA HX: Cocoa….seems to be everyone’s favorite treat! This is a great substitute for chocolate desserts as it is a cocoa bean powder without the extra calories and sugar. Try blending with water and fresh fruit for a guilt-free snack.
BEETS HX: Adding Beets into your daily routine can be helpful in supporting healthy circulation and is helpful for nitric oxide to assist in blood flow.
ORANGES HX: If you’re like me and not a big fan of citrus fruits, this is a great option to get not only get in the citrus benefits, but also to get in extra Vitamin C all while increase our water intake.
BONE POWDER: A complete formula to support healthy bones. This has calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin K, silica and boron.
DAILY DETOX: This can be added to water, I like it on an empty stomach about an hour before bedtime, to give a mild detox each day.
MULTI ENERGY POWDER: A complete multi vitamin in a powder to mix easily into a glass of water. Easy to take and some energy to get through the day with ease.
GREEN TEA TX: This is another one of my personal favorites. Adding 2-3 droppers into water each day not only gives an antioxidant boost, but really encourages water consumption every day.
As you can see, getting the right amount of water is essential for proper hydration and our health and well-being. And, adding some delicious nutrients throughout the day can not only help to reach our individual hydration needs, but also may even boost our health.
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FATS~THE SKINNY YOU NEED TO KNOW By: Allie Might, FMC, INHC, ATT When talking about health, wellness and diet, the subject of fats always seems to scare people. I’ve heard such things as ‘fats are bad’ to ‘I don’t consume any fats because they’ll …
Mushroom Hx
Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND
Omelets, risotto and even salads are all places you might find mushrooms. But did you know mushrooms are also an amazing supplement for our immune system? There are so many different types of mushrooms that sometimes it can get confusing. How do you know which mushrooms work best together? That’s a good question! Mushroom Hx is a combination of 8 different types of mushrooms that have been found in studies to promote health. Combining 8 mushrooms in 1 supplement makes it easy to add them into your daily supplement routine. But what exactly do mushrooms DO for us? Let’s do a review, shall we?
Studies have found that mushrooms are antimicrobial. This means that they actively help to kill off any pathogens or bad guys you come into contact with. Studies have also found that mushrooms help to modulate the immune system. Interestingly studies have found that mushrooms help to increase malignant – cell phagocytosis. This is a fancy way of saying that mushrooms help the immune system to go after malignant cells. (1)
Studies have found that one way that mushrooms stimulate the immune system is by actually binding to certain receptors that activate the immune cells. Another way that mushrooms appear to activate the immune system is by turning on certain genes that in turn activate parts of our immunity. (2)
I know what you’re thinking, Doc this is great BUT what the heck does it mean on a practical level? It means mushrooms help us to fight off pathogens such as colds by both killing the bad guys and boosting our immune system so that our body can go after the bad guys itself. In fact studies have found that mushrooms help to protect against viral infections and may even help to reduce cytokines, which are seen in the cytokine storm associated with COVID 19. (3)
In addition to helping fight off viral infections mushrooms have been found to potentially help with asthma symptoms as well as other lung infections. (3) By lung infections I am referring to more than just viral infections. Studies have found that mushrooms help to fight against bacteria such as those that cause pneumonia. In fact mushrooms have been found to help fight against drug resistant bacteria. When it comes to our lung health not only have mushrooms been found to help kill pathogens they can help to reduce the incidence of lung inflammation, which often occurs after a viral infection. (4)
Studies have also found that mushrooms can help to lower histamine (remember my blog on allergies and how important histamine is). As a consequence of lowering histamine mushrooms have been found to help to reduce the signs of allergies and even asthma. (5) In addition to helping fight off respiratory infections mushrooms have been found to help fight off other infections such as Human Papilloma virus. (6)
Now we all know inflammation is a huge risk factor for many different types of illness. Having high inflammation is also reduces how well our immune system works. Mushrooms have been found to help reduce inflammation which helps keep our immunity up. (7) Additionally mushrooms have been found to help with stress levels. Anyone who has ever had stress knows that during periods of high stress we are more prone to getting infections such as colds. Mushrooms have been found to help reduce stress and thus they can help protect our immune system and keep it working well when we are going through a stressful situation. (8)
In addition to helping our immune system, mushrooms have been found to have so many benefits it’s no wonder most people consider them to be a superfood! Overall I find Mushroom Hx to be an amazing supplement.
In our next blog we will be talking about a virus that is very serious in our society, COVID 19
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