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green tea
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph.
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Green tea possesses many proven health benefits. Studies have shown that tea may support your healthspan and lifespan. Your healthspan is how long you stay healthy and the goal is to be healthy right up until your last minute. Lifespan refers to how long you live.†
A number of studies have shown that green tea specifically improves the benefits of exercise. Together, these two factors have an additive effect that helps to build strong bones and improve strength. Taking a green tea capsule such as our Green Tea HxⓇ prior to exercise allows you to build more muscle and strengthen your bones while working out.†
There are quite a few studies showing that green tea helps prevent fragility and support balance. A study completed in Singapore looked at 2400 adults aged 55 years or older. The researchers found that tea consumption was connected to better balance in aging people, as well as a stronger and healthier gait. The gait can reveal a lot about an elderly person’s overall health.†
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Blue zones are regions of the world where people have a trend of living much longer. There’s a blue zone above Venice, Italy, one in Ikaria, Greece, one in Loma Linda, California, one in Ecuador and one off the coast of Japan in Okinawa. People in these regions typically live far longer than people from other surrounding areas. It’s not uncommon in these regions for people to live to 90 or 105 years old.†
A study done on the blue zone in Ikaria, Greece looked at 673 people aged 65 to 100. Researchers then followed up with them several years later. They found that some factors that contributed to the longevity of these subjects included coffee packed with polyphenols, fruit intake, high-quality olive oil and drinking tea. Antioxidants may also contribute to long, healthy lives.†
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In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. speaks about the powers found in green tea. He discusses the phenomenon of blue zones and delves into studies demonstrating how the nutrients in green tea may be related to trends of longevity found in blue zones and beyond.†
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As we age, we begin to lose our muscle. This can impact our strength, posture and more. Fortunately, there is a powerful nutrient called fish oil that can help protect and promote muscle health.
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gallstones
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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Have you ever heard of the term cholelothiasis? Many people have not, but I’m sure you are familiar with the term gallstones. That is what cholelothiasis is.
This is a very common issue that affects close to 15% of the US population. That’s millions and millions of people. However, 80% of people who have gallstones are completely asymptomatic. They may not even notice and seek out treatment until they have a flare up. If you do know that you have a history of gallstones, it is important to make sure you are doing the right things when it comes to different lifestyle modifications.
What is cholelothiasis?
Gallstones are hard, pebble-like pieces of material that are made up of components in cholesterol and bilirubin. They start to block the bile duct within the biliary tract, often causing severe sudden pain in the upper-right part of the abdomen. The pain can be so significant that it can be called a gallbladder attack or biliary colic. Blockages in this area can also impact the digestive system.
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There are two different types of gallstones: cholesterol stones and pigment stones. The majority fall into the category of cholesterol stones. These stones are yellow-green in color, while the pigmented stones are darker and made up of bilirubin.
Helping with gallstones
Cholesterol stones and pigment stones are often caused by a lack of key nutrients in the diet. This is why having a diet that’s rich in fiber, fruits, vegetables and healthy fats is advantageous to gallbladder health. One such diet that could be advantageous is the Mediterranean diet.
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Supplementing with nutrients such as Vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids can also be beneficial. These antioxidants help to fend off oxidative stress, which can be a factor in the development of cholelothiasis.
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH defines what a gallstone is and how it impacts the body. She shares various factors that may predispose people to this issue, as well as studies indicating nutrients that may help prevent the formation of gallstones.
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