Peak Nutrition Articles

A Dull Do? Nourkrin Could Help You Through!

Peak Nutrition — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:56:25 +0100

Your hair is the first thing that people notice about you, and can greatly affect self-esteem and your level of confidence. Having healthy hair is of great importance to many of us and luckily there are many ways in which lifestyle and health can be improved to prevent the onset of hair loss and unhealthy hair.

It is the norm to lose about 120 strands of hair per day on average, but 1 in 4 individuals have to deal with severe hair loss and other hair issues on a daily basis. Nourkrin extra strength is a leading hair loss treatment that is not only used to treat hair loss symptoms, but to maintain healthy hair on a long term basis.

What can I do to prevent Hair Loss?

Healthy hair that is full of volume and shine is not only a desirable and attractive trait; it could also be the window to how healthy an individual is on the inside. To maintain healthy hair, protect your hair from wind, sun and chlorine. This helps protect the hair from breakage and helps maintain a healthy shine.

Without adequate protein and essential fatty acids found in foods such as salmon and green leafy vegetables, hair strands cannot grow strongly and will be less resilient. Essential fatty acids play an important role in keeping shiny strong and healthy hair and must be included in a healthy balanced diet.

Visible thinning of the hair could be a direct result of protein or iron deficiencies. The body preserves protein (the building block for the hair) by shutting down hair growth. Although there are many causes of hair loss, whether or not the hair grows back depends on the cause of the hair loss. The good news is dietary related hair loss can be reversed and maintained with Nourkrin.

How quickly will I see results with Nourkrin?

As with any hair loss treatments, results require patience. To achieve the best possible results, 2 tablets per day should be taken for a period of 6 months. Following this initial stage, if the customer is happy with the results, the Nourkrin Maintain supplement is advised to be taken once daily to maintain the positive hair growth results.

There are a range of Nourkrin products that can help to maintain long awaited healthy hair growth, which can be used in conjunction with one another to nourish the scalp and remove any dead skin cells to ensure a healthy environment for hair recovery.

Reduce your Blood Pressure by Eating Cocoa Products!

Peak Nutrition — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:12:50 +0100

Comsuming flavonal-rich cocoa products have repeatedly shown blood pressure benefits throughout a new research analysis.

A daily intake of 25mg of epicatechin was associated with reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure by significant amounts. Epicatechin is a type of flavonoid found in teas, wine, chocolate and some fruits and vegetables.

"To achieve a reduction in blood pressure, large amounts of chocolate or cocoa beverages, which are rich in energy and may thus favour obesity, a well-known risk factor for hypertension and for Cardio Vascular Disease, are not necessary," wrote the researchers.

"Even if the blood pressure-reducing effect by epicatechin ingestion is restricted to prehypertensive subjects, we have to be aware that these are the primary groups who may benefit from the measure for prevention of and therapy for hypertension."

Cocoa has been found to possess many health benefits including: cardiovascular health, skin health, and brain health.

A Data Update

Results have shown that the potential blood pressure lowering effects of epicatechin were linked to the dose consumed with higher doses producing greater reductions in blood pressure.

"A reduction in SBP of 2mmHg was associated with a 10% lower stroke mortality and a 7% lower mortality from ischemic heart disease and other vascular diseases in middle-age subjects," wrote the researchers.

"It may be hypothesised that a mean reduction in SBP of 4.1mmHg through intake of 2mg epicatechin after cocoa consumption."

Study: "Epicatechin ingested via cocoa products reduces blood pressure in humans: a nonlinear regression model with a Bayesian approach"

Further Research to suggest that Lutein and Zeaxanthin may Reduce Cataract Risk

Peak Nutrition — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:51:05 +0100

The protective properties of lutein or zeaxanthin resemble those of Vitamin E according to a recent study. The study adds to growing evidence supporting the major role of lutein and zeaxanthin in eye health, with a particular emphasis on their role against age-related macular degeneration - the most common cause of blindness for individuals over 55 years of age in the Western world.

Findings indicated that the highest average levels of lutein and zeaxanthin were associated with a 42 and 41% reduction in the risk of the development compared with the lowest levels.

Study Details

The research method included taking cells from the human lens and soaking them in a lutein, zeaanthin or alpha-tocopherol solution for 48 hours before exposing them to the oxidizing compound hydrogen peroxide for one hour. The various markers of oxidative stress, DNA damage and cell viability were then all measured.

Results showed that damage to the cells taken from the human lens was reduced dramatically when incubated with lutein, zeaxanthin, and alpha-tocopherol.

"These data indicate that lutein or zeaxanthin supplementation protects lens protein, lipid, and DNA from oxidative damage and improves intracellular redox status upon oxidative stress," wrote the researchers.

"The protective effects are comparable to that of alpha-tocopherol, except that lutein and zeaxanthin cannot compensate for GSH depletion. The data imply that sufficient intake of lutein and zeaxanthin may reduce the risk for senile cataract via protecting the lens from oxidative damage."

Study: "Lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation reduces H2O2-induced oxidative damage in human lens from oxidative damage"

Maximise The Effects Of The HairMax LaserComb

Peak Nutrition — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:18:44 +0100

Almost 40% of the population suffer with hair loss in the UK, hence the high volume of HairMax LaserCombs sold. There are measures that individuals can take to maximise the effects of the HairMax LaserComb range to ensure that the body is in peak physical condition and more able to cope with the effects that hair loss can bring, both physically and mentally.

Losing your hair is natural and we can average a loss of 120 hairs per day. If hair loss is more extreme than this though, a treatment interception could be required. The HairMax range offers an innovative and effective method of hair loss treatment, and has shown a 98% success rate for hair regrowth.

You don’t need to use a multitude of expensive hair products to get the perfect look; you can determine the health of your hair by improving the health of your body. When suffering from hair loss and using treatment to combat the effects such as the HairMax LaserComb, take care of yourself and improve the health of your body too.

Health Matters

Hair health starts from within, so keeping your body healthy and physically fit; you are giving your hair the best chance of maintaining a healthy look. Eating a healthy balanced diet including fruits, vegetables and lean meats increases the nutritional balance within the body and arms the body with all the essential nutrients needed for continuous healthy hair growth.

Hair loss can occur through stress, so keeping your mind healthy is as important as your body. By keeping stress levels to a minimum using relaxation techniques and lowering the amount of everyday stress in your life, you can reduce the chance of ensuing hair loss.

Hydrate Yourself

Drinking water is of paramount importance for the health of your hair, skin and nails as well as the overall health of the body. Ensure you are drinking the recommended volume of water per day, and you will give your hair the best chance of staying moisturised and shiny.

One strand of hair is comprised of one fourth water, so it is the water content that contributes to how supple our hair is, making apparent how important drinking water and obtaining the recommended amounts of fluid each day really is.The recommend amount of water we need to drink is around 8 150ml glasses of water per day, to obtain the amount your body needs to function adequately.

Pulling Your Hair Out? Nourkrin Is Here To Help!

Peak Nutrition — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:40:47 +0100

Stress is one of the most common causes of hair loss but help is at hand in the form of Nourkrin, the hair loss treatment that could be the answer to your problems.

Nourkrin hair loss treatments are here to help you if the worst occurs and you do start to show signs of hair loss. The Nourkrin treatments are an all-natural method of treating hair loss that has been shown to work for 95% of people over a 6 month period.

Your hair is one of the key tell-tale signs to the state of your health and gives you the knowledge you need regarding the health of your body. If you are healthy and well in both body and mind, your hair will reflect this with a healthy shine. When you are stressed however, your hair will show a dull and lifeless appearance and could begin to fall out.

Stress Related Hair Loss

Stress related hair loss is usually associated with extreme stress to the body or mind and can be caused by types of medications, certain illnesses such as diabetes and thyroid disorders and life events such as childbirth and surgery.

Hair loss comes with its own set of psychological effects and as much as 70% of the hair can be lost through stress related hair loss, there could potentially be a great life change to cope with on top of the stresses and strains of everyday life.It is therefore advisable to seek medical advice and find the cause of the hair loss to choose the correct and most suitable treatment type.

The three types of hair loss often associated with stress are: Alopecia areata, Telogen effluvium which is characterised by sudden, diffuse hair loss caused by an interruption in the normal hair growth cycle. The interruption is often the result of a trauma and causes large numbers of hair follicles to enter a stage of rest simultaneously, and Trichotillomania.

Reducing Stress

Most of us lead stressful lives, with work and family matters constantly on our mind. There are ways that you can reduce the level of stress in your life, therefore reducing the risk of developing stress related hair loss.

Stress drains our resources and we need the ability to cope with stressful situations in a positive manner, so take a more positive slant on things. Identify the cause of the stress and remove it, stress related hair loss is reversible and if you can find and sort the cause, you can begin the road to hair regrowth.

The Wonderful World of Teapigs

Peak Nutrition — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:32:51 +0100

Peak Nutrition is proud to present the teapig family to our wonderful range of products. A healthy and nutritious tea creation that will tickle your taste buds like no other! Using whole leaf tea, whole leaf herbs and whole flowers, the teapig team have created all natural blends of tea that will rival any other on the market.

The teapig company was founded in 2006 by Nick and Louise, who have been in the tea making business for many years. They noticed a big gap in the market for the teas going unnoticed around the world, and thank goodness they did!

The teapig range is available in loose leaf and tea temple bags. A biodegradable method used by the teapig team as a convenient, clean and easy to use alternative to the paper teabags usually used. This system enables the loose tea to breathe and infuse those wonderful flavours.

The Drink Real Tea Mission

The teapig team have the strong belief that we tea drinkers only deserve the best real whole leaf tea, and we couldn’t agree more! So we have accepted their mission, and can now provide the nation with their delicious tea temples. Oink.

What does the Peak Team think?

The Peak Nutrition Team have all placed our orders for a taste of these wonderful teas, and have been extremely impressed with the beautifully styled packaging, the quirky designs and above all – the taste.

We all drink a range of herbal teas here in the Peak Nutrition offices throughout the day, and we are always on the hunt for new and innovative tastes and blends of great flavours. We have found everything we need in the teapig range.

There are teas to suit your moods from ‘Sleepy’ to ‘Gutsy’ and taste preferences that cover all the bases. With such a wide variety of new and innovative flavours like ‘Matcha Green Tea’, you can guarantee you will never be bored with a teapig.

The office favourite: the ‘Lemon and Ginger herbal infusion’, winner of a great taste gold award in 2011!

Hair Loss Awareness Month with Viviscal

Peak Nutrition — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:10:47 +0100

Hair Loss Awareness month is in association with Viviscal is a national health campaign with an aim to raise awareness of the effects of hair loss and thinning hair. Hair loss now affects over 40% of the population, outlining how important it is to have a support network in place to receive help and guidance for individuals suffering from such conditions.

Victoria Senior, a Health Psychologist and Lecturer at the University of Surrey notes that “Understanding hair loss may be both preventable and controllable may help to encourage people to seek advice and treatment from experts and also result in lower levels of psychological problems by giving people hope for the future.”

The Symptoms

Hair loss symptoms, although usually relatively obvious, and can be distressing. The hair can thin over patches of the scalp or all over the scalp, or can fall out in clumps. It is important to monitor your hair loss over time, and actively take note of whether you are using more hairs per day than the average 120. There are many causes of hair loss, so take note and manage your symptoms.

Coping with Hair Loss

Hair loss is an emotionally draining condition to go through and can significantly affect a person’s livelihood and wellbeing. Being aware of how an individual can be affected by hair loss and thinning hair is of the utmost importance when offering support and guidance.

Ensuring that sufferers have a strong support network of family members, friends and work colleagues offers the emotional crutch needed when suffering from emotional distress. Being able to talk openly about the symptoms faced with the onset of hair loss can relieve the emotional burden and help individuals fight the effects, to go on living normal lives.

There are hair loss treatments available for both men and women that can support hair regrowth and stop hair loss and thinning hair. Research the best form of treatment most suited to you, this way you will arm your body with the best possible blend of essential nutrients to fight the effects of hair loss.

A Healthy Balanced Lifestyle

Monitoring your diet can improve the health of your hair, as the hair thrives on a plentiful supply of vitamins and nutrients. By eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, and sources high in protein such as lean meats and fish your body can maintain a healthy level of all the vitamins and minerals it needs to function to the best of its ability.

Diabetics Could Control Blood Sugar Levels With Maqui Berry Extracts

Peak Nutrition — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:55:43 +0100

Maqui Berry Extracts have been used in a recent study to monitor whether there are any properties within the extract that help to lower blood sugar and help to lower blood sugar spikes. The study involved deriving data from a lab mice experiment.

A ‘anthocyanin-rich formulation’ from Maqui Berry was associated with improvements in fasting blood glucose and improved glucose tolerance in diabetic obese mice.

"To our knowledge, this is the first report describing the anti-diabetic properties and potential mode of action of Maqui Berry anthocyanins," reported researchers from Rutgers University.

"As Maqui Berry’s anthocyanins are regularly consumed as fresh fruits or juice concentrates, we propose that [the anthocyanin-rich formulation] as a novel natural source of potentially safe anti-diabetic compounds."

Diabetes

Diabetes affects over 220 million people across the globe, with the consequences of high blood sugar killing 3.4 million people every year. Following the release of these extremely serious statistics, the World Health Organisation has predicted that related deaths will double between 2005 and 2030.

The costs associated with diabetes in the US alone are thought to have reached as much as $174 billion, with $116 billion of those costs directly associated with medication.

Research Details

Results showed that seven weeks of supplementing a high-fat diet with the Maqui Berry extract "improved fasting blood glucose levels and glucose tolerance in hyperglycemic obese mice."

"Further investigations into the effects of [the anthocyanin-rich formulation] on the glucose metabolism of the type II diabetes patients will need to be completed for the most effective use of [the anthocyanin-rich formulation] for the treatment and prevention of the disease."

Source: Food Chemistry
Study: “In vitro and vivo anti-diabetic effects of anthocyanins from Maqui Berry”

Look Good and Feel Great - Use Nourkrin Extra Strength

Peak Nutrition — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:38:51 +0100

Nourkrin Extra Strength hair loss treatment is the ‘Leading brand for thinning hair’ (European Cosmetics Markets) and offers an all-natural treatment that provides the body with the essential nutrients it needs to maintain a healthy balance within the body to grow healthy, strong hair with a natural shine.

This hair loss treatment is proven to reduce hair loss and strengthen existing hair, using natural ingredients and specific vitamins and minerals targeted at promoting healthy hair growth.

Hair Care Tips from the Professionals

Although there are many different causes of hair loss, there are a set of steadfast rules that govern the health of your hair gathered through scientific and clinical research that can help maintain healthy strong hair.

The hair needs large amounts of protein, carbohydrates and specific vitamins and minerals to promote maximum levels of growth so gaining the correct balance of these diet components is vital. Eating around 50g of protein per day should be a sufficient enough amount, for example.

The hair follicle is what is known as a ‘nonessential tissue’, meaning that it is last in line to receive nutritious substances through the body so any deficiency in the body of the components the hair needs to grow such as iron, can result in premature hair loss. With these factors in mind, a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle is heavily advised to promote the best chance of maintaining hair function and growth.

Hair Loss Awareness Month

Hair Loss Awareness Month is an annual national health campaign running throughout May aiming to increase awareness of hair loss and to provide sufferers with advice, support and guidance on how to maintain their quality of life and not lose touch with social connections, whilst maintaining a high level of self-esteem and self-confidence.

It is so often found that hair loss can trigger negative emotional side effects in men and women that they may not have experienced before. Some become withdrawn and emotionally damaged, causing them to lose friendships and break relationships.

One in three women and one in two men will suffer from hair loss during their lifetime and it can affect any person of all ages, gender, in any state of health. Hair Loss Awareness Month offers the chance for a national campaign to benefit hair loss sufferers by increasing awareness and therefore offering the chance for peers and family members to offer constant support.

PhotoTherapy use for Hair Loss with the HairMax LaserComb

Peak Nutrition — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:16:01 +0100

The HairMax LaserComb uses a PhotoTherapy treatment to stimulate hair growth and enables the hair to grow more healthily to create a head of head with more shine, volume and general nourishment.

When used as directed, this hair loss treatment gives you results in as little as 12 weeks by stimulating faster growing hair and increasing hair growth. When the initial treatment phase is completed, your hair will be more manageable, with a vibrant shine and colour and shedding will reduce dramatically.

The PhotoTherapy method is historical in the medical world and today’s PhotoTherapy devices are used to treat a vast range of different conditions including the control of hair loss and the stimulation of hair re-growth.

How does PhotoTherapy work to Stimulate Hair Growth?

The HairMax LaserComb increases ATP production, increases cellular metabolism and increases cellular activity. HairMax provide the necessary building blocks needed to allow weakened hair follicles to regenerate.

In order to reverse or stop the progression of hair loss, the hair growing environment is stimulated by laser energy, a unique treatment used within the HairMax LaserComb range. Nine laser beams generate a visible red spectrum and use a power output specifically used to effectively target the scalp. The method is clinically proven to be beneficial for cutaneous medicine.

The HairMax LaserComb also uses a patented hair parting mechanism that enables the nine lasers to gain a direct path to the scalp. The lasers do not penetrate the scalp, but simply react with the hair follicles to stimulate hair growth.

About ATP – Our Natural Energy Store

ATP molecules are found in the cells of all living things and are integral to the function of a cell. They are used as “energy transporters” and supply the body with a continual energy source in order to function.

The light energy used through the HairMax LaserComb treatments can be collected in the part of the cell that transfers energy (the mitochondria) to produce ATP.

This allows the cells in the hair follicles near the surface of the scalp to react with the light energy sourced through the LaserComb to produce ATP and therefore stimulate hair growth.

Is the HairMax LaserComb for you?

If you want a safe, non-invasive hair loss treatment that gives you results quickly, then you need look no further than the HairMax LaserComb. Using PhotoTherapy methods in the comfort of your own home offers you a cost effective way of achieving healthy hair.