| If you are a "Baby Boomer", you have noticed that | | | | and the supplements you need are based on what |
| your health may be a bit different than in your younger | | | | your body tells you. |
| years. I am not a "B-Boomer", but I am right behind you! | | | | First, doctor approving of course, a good multi-vitamin. I |
| I am in my 30's and notice things don't sit the way they | | | | choose to use Lifepak Nano, by Pharmanex. It uses |
| did when I was in my 20's! Ah, The good ol' days! | | | | "nano technology" to deliver what your body needs on |
| When gravity didn't affect me as much, and I could eat | | | | a molecular level. Also, Essential Fatty Acids, like |
| pizza without seeing it appear quickly on my legs and | | | | Marine Omega. Why? It is a natural anti-inflammatory |
| belly, as well as behind me. But such is this time of our | | | | and benefits EVERY part of the body. Everything! |
| life. So, what are we to do? What are the things that | | | | Skin, hair, organs, blood vessels, joints, brain function...all |
| affect us the most. We are all different, some more fit | | | | of it! Why do you think your mom or grandmother |
| than others, some more stressed , and some, | | | | chased you around the house with that cod liver oil on |
| unfortunately, with greater physical needs. Some of us, | | | | a spoon?! Ask around, it was a common practice in |
| if not most, are affected by aches and pains of one | | | | the early part of the 20th century. My mom tells me |
| kind or another. | | | | about her mother doing it her in Ireland. She tried that |
| Joint pain, allergies, weight challenges, or just feeling | | | | with my brother and me a few times, but we could run |
| stressed and run down from poor diet. I take that | | | | faster than she could. It is one of the best things you |
| back, not "just stressed". That is the main cause of | | | | can put in your body. Most seafood is so high in |
| illness today. Stress can change your health on a | | | | mercury levels, we can only eat it once or twice a |
| cellular level. Check the medical journals, and make | | | | week safely. |
| your own assessments. The fact remains, stress is a | | | | That is why this is a key in your supplemental health. |
| major problem today with all age groups, but we have | | | | After those two are acquired into your health regimen, |
| the "baby boomers " to thank for being a massive part | | | | you must ask yourself, " What else would be helpful to |
| of those studies. The one's affected most by stress, | | | | my health?" Joint pain? There are exceptional joint |
| pollution, poor diet, and the "at the time" undiscovered | | | | formula products available,such as Pharmanex |
| risks involved. Food additives, smoking, and other things | | | | Cartilage Formula. Menopause, or hormonal |
| we only learned can be damaging AFTER it began | | | | imbalances? Try Estera. There are Phase I for |
| affecting them. But now is the time to counteract the | | | | childbearing years helping maintain healthy hormone |
| things that damage us. | | | | levels, and mood balance when usually needed. It does |
| Should one bother to start taking care of themselves | | | | contain Chasteberry, which is a key ingredient, and can |
| now? Absolutely! How? There are many ways. If you | | | | counter-act the birth control pill. I used Chasteberry for |
| are bothered by your weight, you should definitely start | | | | the first time when I suffered from PMS, and was |
| some physical activity, but only after your doctor gives | | | | trying to conceive my second child. It helped for both |
| you the green light ! Some people may have underlying | | | | those reasons. I was less moody, and soon pregnant! I |
| physical limitations they may not be aware of ! When I | | | | have recommended it several times to couples trying |
| worked in a popular vitamin and supplement shop, a | | | | to conceive, who came to the vitamin and supplement |
| woman entered and asked for weight loss pills, a.k.a. | | | | store where I worked, and they returned to me |
| "fat burners". I asked her if she had any heart | | | | grateful, and expecting. I am thankful for that. Phase II is |
| problems in her family history, and she replied, "Yes, I | | | | for "perimenopausal years", and helps with mild mood |
| got the problem from these pills, here..." as she pointed | | | | swings, hot flashes, and occasional anxiousness. Phase |
| to a top selling "thermogenic" or "fat burning" pill. She | | | | III is the maintenance formula for "postmenopausal |
| had taken them without regard that she had a history | | | | years". Digestive health, Vein health, Eye Formula, and |
| of heart problems, and was STILL wanting to take a | | | | Immune System support products are also available. |
| fat burning pill!! Walking and 10 glasses of water a day | | | | If extra weight is an issue, I recommend TRA and |
| is still the best way to start raising your metabolism. | | | | HTP complex. I use them in my weight loss regimen, |
| Please, before you run down to your local health, or | | | | and appreciate their "stimulant free" quality. HTP |
| vitamin shop, check with your doctor, ask what he | | | | complex balances serotonin levels, which helps you |
| thinks about the supplements you wish to use, and | | | | feel positive while losing weight. The TRA complex is a |
| check with the company that produces them. If you | | | | "natural thermogenic" product, helping the body burn fat |
| have a family history of serious, or potentially serious | | | | more effectively when exercising. There are other |
| medical problems, you need to cover your bases, and | | | | weight loss products available, as well, all working to |
| be informed. Ask any relatives if your grandparents, | | | | help achieve a desired goal. There are great products |
| aunts, uncles, cousins, etc., have any hereditary medical | | | | available for energy levels, such as Energy Formula, |
| problems. Some physical traits, and underlying | | | | and CordyMax Cs-4, for vitality and stamina, while |
| problems can go back several generations, so use | | | | cutting down on fatigue. |
| great caution. | | | | Other products available cover a wide range of |
| The same goes for physical exercise! I thought I was | | | | personal needs from cellular protection, anxiety, bone |
| Wonder Woman when I was 29, after a large weight | | | | health, cardiovascular health, and much more. There is |
| gain, and decided to get serious fast! Too serious, and | | | | even a great product that helps provide your body |
| too fast! I compressed 2 disks while failing to stretch | | | | with antioxidants it needs, and doesn't usually get, due |
| and warm up. I was also doing the exercises | | | | to poor food quality. It is the main reason for |
| "incorrectly". It took me 3 years to recover. Some | | | | supplemental health needs. The soil isn't as plentiful with |
| aren't as lucky. Some damage, that takes only a split | | | | the minerals the body needs, and therefore what |
| second to happen, can last a lifetime. Painfully limiting | | | | comes from it is lacking in vitamins and minerals. |
| you for good.Take 15 minutes or more to stretch | | | | Combine that with food that is irradiated, and what is |
| properly, then start your exercising. You have a | | | | left for the body to absorb? Mostly empty substance. |
| plethora of references to choose from on correct | | | | G3 is derived from the "Gac" fruit found in Southern |
| exercise techniques these days! Please, use them! | | | | Asia. Healthy eating habits, high antioxidants from |
| The ideal is a well trained , certified personal trainer. | | | | naturally rich fruits and vegetables, help contribute to |
| There are affordable health clubs in most cities, that | | | | the well known longer lifespan found in Asia. G3 has |
| offer a few FREE sessions with one of their certified | | | | an abundance of antioxidants, and great health |
| trainers, to get you on the right track. The alternative is | | | | benefits missing from our everyday fruits and |
| studying exercises yourself. Get a reputable magazine | | | | vegetables. |
| on fitness. There are quite a few, and I enjoy several. | | | | And in addition to your new physical outlook, please |
| The tips are great, and most can even be looked up | | | | keep in mind, the "stress factor". Stress is serious, and |
| online. Do a Google search, or Yahoo!, and see what | | | | can damage you body, mind and spirit. I highly |
| comes up. | | | | recommend taking the time to "re-create yourself". It's |
| What vitamins and supplements should you use? | | | | what recreation means to do. If you take time to rest, |
| What is the best? There are several good brands | | | | enjoy a hobby, or a walk, read, or create something -if |
| available, mostly available at health food stores. The | | | | you've tried it before or not, it would do your mind a |
| best ones are the "natural vitamins". The others are | | | | world of good. Everyone needs down time. Time to |
| synthetic, and most of those can't be absorbed into | | | | enjoy existing, on a peaceful, creative level. Play with |
| the body. You should take your vitamins and herbal | | | | your dog, take a pottery or painting class, or just walk |
| supplements with food, and plenty of water for your | | | | in the park. Find the time to focus on what makes you |
| body to absorb them properly. Herbal supplements and | | | | feel good just being alive. Visualize it, and write it |
| vitamins taken on an empty stomach can just wash | | | | down.Take the time to be thankful for what you have |
| right through your system, not being absorbed the way | | | | and love in life. A positive outlook, and mental attitude |
| they should be! Never take vitamin C or ZINC on an | | | | will carry you a long way. Also take time to pray or |
| empty stomach. It can severely upset your stomach, | | | | meditate, or just be still in a quiet place, and feel joy for |
| and cause severe nausea or vomiting. | | | | all your good qualities. Learn to appreciate yourself, as |
| When I worked in a supplement and vitamin shop, | | | | well as others. I greatly recommend checking out |
| people always complained about the prices.They'd | | | | books of self improvement at your local book store. |
| say,"I don't want to pay so much just for vitamins, and | | | | They have great books on positive thinking, and the |
| supplements! It's too much!" Is it? Really? Most people | | | | benefits it has on our health. I want you to feel |
| will spend ridiculous amounts of money on things that | | | | awesome! |
| won't benefit their body or mind , improve their health, | | | | For more information on the products mentioned |
| or relieve pain, but will spend for anything else. Ironic, | | | | above, please visit [ and see "feel awesome" to see |
| isn't it? A great pair of heels on sale for $85, that will | | | | what products will benefit your life. Each product |
| hurt your feet after nearly 1/2 an hour of walking in | | | | comes with information pages, and benefits |
| them, or cool socks for the top of your golf clubs...is | | | | information. There is a friendly well trained staff |
| that worth more than your health? I didn't think so. Well, | | | | available to answer your product questions at |
| unless you are more committed to shoes or golf clubs, | | | | 1-800-487-1000. Pharmanex is a brand of Nu Skin |
| of course. But when it comes to your health, you | | | | Enterprises , a great company that does a lot of good |
| should be taking care of it. Most people don't | | | | for people all around the world, as well as here at |
| appreciate it, until it starts to deteriorate. You think I | | | | home. |
| thought twice about my lower back health until I injured | | | | I hope you enjoy your new start on health, and enjoy |
| it? Not really. Did I think about my great energy levels | | | | the benefits of a long, and very healthy, active life. All |
| until they started depleting? Nope ! We all do now, | | | | the best to you! |
| don't we! The right diet and exercise will always help, | | | | |