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2013-05-11T16:47:00.000-07:00

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Recovery and Wellness Lifestyle: A Self-Help Guide - SAMHSA Publications

2013-04-21T17:02:00.002-07:00

SAMHSA Recovery and Wellness by Samantha DeLint-Neely

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2013-04-20T10:20:00.002-07:00

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Get Ready For The Summer in 6 Weeks - Doable and Safe Shape-Up Plan

2013-04-18T10:47:00.000-07:00

" Six weeks until summer: that’s plenty of time to shape up

Here’s the thing: a safe and achievable rate of weight loss is about one or two pounds a week. In order to lose a pound in a week’s time, you need to tilt your calorie balance in the negative direction by about 500 calories per day. Since a pound of fat stores about 3500 calories, if you burn up 500 of those stored calories every day for a week, you’ll lose about a pound of fat. Larger people can often tip the balance a little further – coming up with a shortage or 750 or even 1000 calories a day to lose a bit more quickly.

Depending on your body size, that means that if you start now, you could lose 5 or 10 pounds by early June and that could be enough to give you a beach body by the start of summer. And, with a one-two punch of diet and exercise, six weeks is enough time to see some noticeable changes in your muscle tone and shape if you dedicate some serious time to your workouts.

Ready to start? Here are some diet tips to help you look your best by summer.

The best way to create your calorie ‘shortage’ is with a combination of diet and exercise. Don’t try to just do one or the other. For one thing, those whose calorie needs aren’t that high to start with may not be able to cut out 500 calories a day from their meals without cutting back too far (you shouldn’t go much below 1200 calories a day). And, if you try to cut too much, not only is it harder to pack all your nutrient needs into fewer calories – you may not have enough energy to exercise. Trying the ‘exercise only’ approach is tough too, because it takes a lot of exercise burn up 500 calories – like a solid hour of nonstop swimming.
Focus on eating the most ‘nutrient dense’ foods – those foods that give you the most nutrition for the fewest calories per bite. Vegetables top the list, followed by the lowest fat proteins (fish and shellfish, poultry breast, egg whites, fat-free dairy products, protein powder), followed by fruit and then whole grains.
Make sure to include some protein at every meal and snack. It will help keep you from
getting too hungry in between meals.
Cut back on your whole grains for the first week or two to give yourself a little head start. You don’t want to cut them completely, but cutting back to just a serving or two each day can help you save a lot of calories. As long as you’re eating plenty of veggies and fruit, you should be getting enough carbohydrates to fuel your exercise.
Careful calorie counting is key, but it’s often one of the hardest things to do. This is why meal replacements work so well – they take the guesswork out of calorie counting because you know exactly how many calories are in them. Have a protein shake made with milk and fruit for two meals a day, then focus on veggies and protein for your third meal. Keep your snacks small and protein-packed (like a protein bar or a small carton of Greek yogurt) and you’ll keep your calorie-guesswork to a minimum.

Written by Susan Bowerman, MS, RD, CSSD. Susan is a paid consultant for Herbalife."

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7 Nutritional Recovery Tips During Withdrawal

2013-04-18T08:58:00.001-07:00

Nutritional recovery during withdrawal is key to more effective whole-body recovery. People who suffer from substance abuse and addiction often experience lack of appetite and do not eat much at all. As the body detox from alcohol and/or drugs, the body is in great need for nutrients to start the healing and recovering process; as people recover, their appetite comes back. It is important to take advantage of this and provide the body with the appropriate nutrition. These tips will help you to take advantage of the hunger you may experience during withdrawal and benefit from the proper diet:

Healthy eating is the basis of nutritional recovery. Eat nutritious meals and snacks rather than munching on junk food.
Eat fruit and vegetables, which contain vitamins which are important for healing.
If you are too tired to buy or prepare fruit and vegetables, consider taking a multi-vitamin supplement.
Include protein to repair damaged muscles.
Drink plenty of water -- about two liters a day -- but don't overdo it!. This will help with muscle aches, and will assist your body in removing toxins.
Eat reasonable portions. Avoid over-eating, and risking developing a substitute food addiction.
Nutritional recovery also involves replenishing nutrients that your body may have depleted during substance use. A nutrition professional can advise you on this.

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Detox Water - Fun Recipes

2013-04-12T06:50:00.000-07:00

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Healthy Ways To Start Your Day - Live Better America

2013-04-12T06:42:00.003-07:00

"The way you start the morning can affect your whole day. Here's how to give your A.M. time a boost....read more"

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Proper Nutrition for Substance Abuse Recovery

2013-04-07T10:30:00.000-07:00

Nutrition for Substance Abuse Recovery

An important part of recovering from addiction is learning to properly nourish the body. From a physical standpoint, a healthy body is a happy body, and a happy body supports recovery better than a sick or pained body. In addition, eating certain foods can help assuage cravings and avoiding other foods can help stabilize moods swings, both of which can help prevent a relapse into substance abuse. In mental and spiritual terms, learning to eat properly is part of learning to care for oneself and learning to make strong life choices.

All people who abuse alcohol and/or drugs experience some level of malnutrition. Alcohol is calorie-dense, leading the alcoholic to feel full. However, these empty calories do not support the health of the body. Drug abusers are often so distracted by the cycle of getting high, crashing, and looking for another high that eating and self-care are severely neglected...continue reading

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The Key to Weight Loss: Eat More Often, Lose More Weight...continue reading

2013-04-07T10:24:00.000-07:00

Breakfast + morning snack + lunch + afternoon snack + dinner = Ideal & doable eating schedule.

Eat More Often, Lose More Weight

The following article (click link below image) addresses today's reality in many people's eating schedule. Although the 5-small meals recommended schedule is the ideal routine to not only maintaining your weight but also to losing weight gradually, the truth is this routine is not easy to implement in one's busy schedule. However, when you weigh and compare other options such as, skipping breakfast + fast-food lunch + heavy dinner plate right before you go to bed, then you will realize that, making time to have your 4-5 small meals throughout the day can really improve your health.

If you keep telling yourself that you don't have time to cook your meals and have 4-5 small meals throughout the day, and your current eating habits are providing little energy and lots of fats, and you feel tired and hungry all the time, and you keep gaining weight...you know something needs to change.

Here are two scenarios:

Losing weight and then maintaining it are not easy tasks and require hard work.
Making time to implement your 5 small-meal schedule is not an easy task, either...but

if you have to choose between the two, which one do you think is harder? The first one, of course! Prevention works better than recovery . If you already have a few extra pounds, believe me, it will be easier for you to start working on your diet now. You will be actively working on preventing all sorts of diseases and, if you are currently treating or recovering from health conditions, a proper nutrition will enhance both your treatment and recovery.

There is no diet, supplement, or weight loss program that can guarantee you to be 100% effective. There is no magic or miracles here...do your research, you will find out sooner or later that what really works is a proper healthy diet and an exercise routine, which you can very well enhance and aid with supplements and vitamins, that become part of your lifestyle which means that will do this every day just as you brush your teeth and change your underwear. Temporary fixes such as dieting after Christmas (resolutions) or right before the summer, are not effective, are very likely to fail, and do not count as healthy lifestyle habits. Do not set yourself up for failure and disappointment or you will end up feeling and believing that nothing works and that there is nothing you can't do to improve your health. This is called learned helplessness.

Are you concerned about your health? Do something about it. Are you worried about and unhappy with your weight? Do something about it. Have you heard the phrase "Nothing changes if nothing changes" ?Doing something about it does not mean to act desperately and impulsively. Take the steps necessary to do the right thing for you.

Try having a smoothies for breakfast; pack some fruit such as bananas, apples, and oranges for your morning

snack; change it up and have some carrots, celery, cucumber, or broccoli with low-fat ranch. Prepare your lunch the night before; put some boiled pasta or steamed rice in a container and ad some protein such as canned salmon, tuna, or sardine; you can also add pan-fried chicken breast or lean-beef/turkey meatballs. Don't forget to add some veggies to your combo meal; raw broccoli and cauliflower are great and convenient; canned beans are a really good option and you can even buy low-sodium or no-salt beans.

Eat More Often, Lose More Weight...read more

http://www.livebetteramerica.com/health/weight-management/articles/eat-more-often-lose-more-weight

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Maximizing Healthy Skin

2013-02-08T17:00:00.000-08:00

Most Common Skin Problems Related to Substance Abuse

People who are suffering from drug addiction often develop skin problems. These problems are even present when people enter treatment for substance abuse. Some treatment centers are aware of possible skin problems among clients and, when the treatment center can afford it, the clients receive necessary treatment, as a part of their rehab, and education to take care of their skin problems.

Ericka Lopez mentions in one of her articles on addiction:

"The most common type of skin diseases found among drug abusers are acne, blisters found in the face, neck, arms, trunk and extremities. Those who use injectable drugs may also have rashes and bruises in areas where injection of the drug is made. Poor nutrition among drug abuse patients is also a contributing factor of the development of skin diseases. Treatment centers identify skin problems found among drug rehab patients and provide treatment to them. The use of topical creams, proper hygiene and good nutrition can alleviate skin diseases."

http://articles.submityourarticle.com/skin-problems-that-relate-to-drug-addiction-290522

Skin picking sometimes turns into an addiction itself for many people, especially those who suffer from drug addiction. http://www.thefix.com/content/pick-me-baby-one-more-time?page=all

Skin Problems and Family History

I have always struggle with my skin. When I reached puberty, that was it. My skin was always oily, and I developed bad acne. I inherited my bad skin from my dad except he didn't have to deal with PMS and related hormonal changes. His skin was mostly oily, which helped him look younger than he was. Although I manage to control my skin problems, I couldn't find a method or routine that would provide long-lasting effects. I believed that overcleaning my skin would get rid of the problem. When I started wearing makeup my problem got worse. Then I thought "oh well, good thing is this will be over after adolescence." It didn't. It developed into skin with adult acne, mainly due to stress.

I wish I had known this a long time ago. Being an independent distributor of Herbalife products has allow me to learn the most effective ways to maintain my skin healthy. I have really gotten good at following a routine to maintain my skin healthy, clear, and oil free...well, it is still oily but because of good oils such as vitamine E oil, almond oil, and aloe vera oil. My diet plays an important role in how I maintain my skin acne-free. In addition, I also make my own make-up primer, simply mixing my foundation with a little bit of Herbalife Herbal Aloe Soothing Gel , and MultiVitamin Normal to Oily Moisturizer SPF 15. I also use Herbalife Radiant C Face Quencher and it helps my makeup stay longer and prevents clogged pores, or cakey makeup.

Drink lots of water...and then what? What makes a huge difference on how my skin reacts to weather changes, and the seasons, is drinking Herbal Aloe Concentrate, I like it in mango flavor, mixed with my Herbal Tea. I drink two bottles (2 liters) of this mix every day. It makes a huge difference because it treats and heals my skin from the inside out.

Here is an article and a video from the experts at Herbalife.

Samantha Delint | Herbalife Independent Distributor | Maximizing Healthy Skin:

" Research has shown that by taking positive steps toward improving what you eat and how you look and think, you can help your body look younger for a longer period of time. Skin care for men and women..."

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Combo Meals: Convenient, Healthy, and Delicious

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My husband and I like combo meals. What we usually do is prepare enough steamed rice and cooked pasta for the whole week. Then, we select the vegetables and fruits that we want to eat that week. We usually buy our favorites: broccoli cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, lettuce, spinach, mushrooms; our favorite fruits are: bananas, apples, pineapple, grapes, and oranges. As for meat, I prefer to eat fish, mainly tuna, tilapia, and salmon.

Our combo meals are combinations of the items I mentioned above, for example:

Rice and fish with broccoli and cauliflower + dressing or shredded cheese
Pasta and tuna with potatoes and mushrooms + Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese
Lettuce and spinach with tilapia/salmon, with broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots + shredded cheese and chipotle dressing (my favorite salad!! I eat this three times a week, I just love it!)

And we add fruit to our diet. Every day we eat a fruit salad as dessert. Very simple, nothing complicated or fancy. We simply combine apple + pineapple + grapes + oranges = yummieness!

These are super healthy options for combo meals, and these are just examples of what my husband and I do. We eat super healthy every day. As far as what we drink with our lunches, we have many options:

For me, hot or cold Herbal Tea Concentrate, in Lemon flavor, with 4 oz. of Herbalife Aloe Juice. The Herbal Tea helps me manage my weight, burn calories, and it gives me energy. The aloe juice helps me with digestion.
For my husband, hot or cold NRG Tea with 4 oz of Herbalife Aloe Juice.
We also like the Herbalife Beverage Mix in Wild Berry flavor.

To this routine we add 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, mostly on the elliptical machine, and 20 minutes of mild weight-lifting.

So this is my lifestyle and it is easier to do than what it seems. I hope you enjoy the next video. Contact me if you have any questions or comments. Thanks for reading!

Eat Right. Sleep Better

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My Hips Don't Lie...How To Deal With After-Pregnancy Fat

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The fat on women’s hips and thighs provide the energy mothers need to provide milk to their newborn babies. This fat responds to female hormones, and in every menstrual cycle right after ovulation there is a one thousand-fold increase in the blood levels of the female hormone, progesterone. So when women believe they are gaining small amounts of weight in addition to being bloated – they are right! The body is preparing for pregnancy by developing the fat organ in the hips and thighs and it grows much more if a woman becomes pregnant due to the large amounts of estrogen and progesterone produced by the placenta. A considerable number of calories must be stored, since breast milk production normally requires about 500 calories per day.

The main factor accounting for female obesity is weight gain after pregnancy. Women typically gain between 30 and 40 pounds during pregnancy. If they do not breast feed or diet in the six months after delivery, the weight gained during pregnancy is not lost. The next pregnancy starts at a higher weight and more weight is gained with the third pregnancy and so on. Understanding how this fat accumulates can help young women lose this fat after delivering their children and can lead to prevention of obesity in these women.

Different women have different body shapes and, therefore, different size hip and thigh fat organs. There is nothing wrong with lower-body fat, except that our modern society has labeled it as bad. This was never the case in the history of man prior to past four decades. Women with lower body fat were always in demand, and biology reflected what was desirable. The problem, however, is that this fat tends to be more resistant to diet and exercise, and there are many women who starve themselves trying to lose this fat. Some even lose too much fat in their faces and chests in an attempt to look healthy.

It is important to be aware of your appropriate target weight and shape if you have more fat in the hips and thighs than in the upper body. Having the right combination of exercise and nutrition after pregnancy will help get back in shape faster than you think while providing you with the energy you need as a busy mom.

Lower-body workouts are very effective at burning calories since the muscles of our legs are big and require a lot of energy to move. So, running, jogging, and squats are great exercises!

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Graves Disease Recovery - This is my story

2013-02-03T09:53:00.000-08:00

Here is my story about how I became a recovery and wellness coach.

Three years ago I got diagnosed with Graves disease, a disorder of the thyroid gland that causes a form of hyperthyroidism. Sometimes, the body's defense system (immune system) mistakenly attack its own organs and tissues as a result of an autoimmune disorder. When the immune system targets the thyroid, an important gland that helps regulate major bodily functions, an autoimmune disorder called Graves' disease can result. Some of the symptoms I experienced during the onset of the disease were very similar to symptoms from other disorders:

Unexplained weight loss, often in spite of an increase in appetite
Increased sweating and an inability to tolerate heat
Increased heart rate
Feeling weak and tired
Diarrhea or an increase in bowel movements
Irregular periods, lighter periods, or infertility
Insomnia
Excessive swelling in the legs
Shaking or trembling
Irritated, swollen, or bulging eyes
Feeling anxious and nervous
Paranoia
Rage outbursts
Depression

In other words, I was always extremely hungry and inevitably losing weight regardless of how much I ate. I was losing an average of 3 lbs. per week. My heart rate was 130 bpm, while at rest; this means that my metabolism was really fast, causing me to lose weight really fast. My appetite increased tremendously but I couldn't hold anything in; I experienced nausea, vomit, and diarrhea after each meal. My hair started to fall out and I just continued getting weaker. Many of these symptoms overlap symptoms experienced during withdrawal from drug abuse; many of my symptoms were also similar to those seen in bipolar disorder and eating disorders, such as bulimia and anorexia. It took almost three months for the doctors to figure out what was happening to me. It was a real nightmare. It was really scary for me to go through all of this and not knowing what was causing it. I was experiencing many disorders at once: addiction, bipolar, and eating disorders. For the first time I was able to understand what people with addiction, bipolar, and eating disorders go through. The cause of Graves disease is not known. It is believed to be caused by stress or inherited from one's father.

It was a wake-up call. After almost three months of living like this, without the appropriate treatment, I just saw things getting worse for me. I talked to my family about preparing mentally, emotionally, and financially for my death. However, I was not ready to go. I wanted to stay, to get better and help people who suffer from different disorders. I thought that maybe I was supposed to go through something like this so I can understand people better and provide the best support I can give them. I learned many things about being powerless, hopeless, scared, sad, and wishing to get a second chance to live. This way of thinking helped me not to become a bitter person; it kept me from thinking that it was so unfair it was happening to me, when I had not done anything to get so sick. Instead, it made me feel that I can relate to others, I can say this and mean it!

And I got a second chance. When I was ready to go back home to spend my last months with my family, in Mexico, I was referred to a doctor with many, many years of experience treating people with thyroid disorders. I received the right treatment and my recovery began. At the same time, my mom was starting her business as an independent distributor of Herbalife products. She introduced me to the products and, with the approval of my doctor, I started using the supplements and vitamins. Just three months after I started treatment with medicine and Herbalife advanced nutritional products, my hair had gotten strong; my skin improved amazingly; the pain in my joints and bones was gone; I started gaining weight, which was good because I was just skin and bones; the nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea went away. All the other symptoms were decreasing rapidly, and my health was restored. When I saw my doctor for one of my checkups, she was impressed with how fast I was recovering. She told me that when she met me she thought I was going to need to get my thyroid removed because she thought my case was one of the tough ones. When she got my blood work results, she was surprised to see that my Graves disease went into remission.

Consumer/Independent Distributor/Wellness Coach. Today, my Graves disease is still in remission. I am healthy, stronger, and I maintain a healthy lifestyle. I became an independent distributor of Herbalife products and I help people achieve their goals in weight management and substance abuse recovery. I know that there are many options out there in regards to vitamins and supplements. Herbalife herbal nutritional supplements are what I prefer and trust. I am also a substance abuse counselor (LCDC I) and I know that a good nutrition is necessary and crucial during substance abuse recovery. The following article is from my blog on recovery and wellness, Aloe Miracle Nutrition. If you know someone who is dealing with addiction, recovering from addiction, or Graves disease, I hope you find these articles helpful. If you do share them with others.

Not a one-size-fits-all: What I share here is what I experienced with my disease and during my recovery. Herbalife products are supplements and not medications. The diet plan I followed helped me restore my health, but I never replaced my medicine with supplements. I continue following the indications from my doctor, taking my medications and I added an exercise routine; I modify many things in my lifestyle to maintain it healthy. Everybody is capable of making the necessary changes to improve their health and their life. There are no products out there that make miracles. Nothing will work over night. An unhealthy lifestyle takes time to be built, and so a healthy one. So, don't be discouraged but don't think the solution is effortless. Just keep working hard at what you want to achieve, one day at time.

Thanks for reading my story.

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Eat Your Fruits and Veggies: The Wellness-Recovery Connection

2013-02-02T11:00:00.000-08:00

Eat Your Fruits & Veggies

Samantha Delint | Herbalife Independent Distributor | Eat Your Fruits & Veggies:
Over the last several years, the U.S. Department of Health has recommended eating at least five portions of fruits and vegetables a day. Yet, only one in seven achieve this quota. In fact, one-third of American adults eat only two servings of fruits and vegetables a day and are four times more likely to choose a processed snack instead...read more

Do You Have A Minute?...I'm Sure You Do!

2013-02-01T17:31:00.001-08:00

If you are too busy you can't find the time to work out, don't worry because there is always a way to add an exercise routine to your schedule.

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Lose Weight, Gain Energy: Herbal Tea, The Ladies' Beverage

2013-01-31T16:21:00.000-08:00

Green tea has been praised for its potent antioxidant properties. Most green tea originates from China or Japan, where it has been consumed as a traditional beverage for thousands of years. Today green tea remains one of the most popular beverages throughout world, thanks to its refreshing taste and nutrient-rich composition. Green tea contains an abundance of antioxidants known as polyphenols (including flavonols) and phenolic acid. The flavonols include catechins (most notably EGCG), compounds believed to be key to green tea’s strong health-promoting properties.

Oxidative stress is associated with the aging process. Green tea provides antioxidant nutrients that combat this oxidative damage, helping to combat some of the negative effects of aging in the body.

The key benefits green tea offers, are:

Offers antioxidant support
Provides gentle lift from natural caffeine
Helps boost energy and metabolism
Supports alertness
Helps support a healthy weight-loss program

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Natural thermogenic metabolism-boosting benefits. A refreshing tea, hot or cold, Herbal Tea Concentrate comes in four delectable flavors – original, peach, lemon, and raspberry – that help you stay energized while you manage your weight!

Key benefits

Antioxidant and thermogenic* benefits of green tea and botanicals.
Provides an energy boost and weight-management support.
Delicious, instant and low-calorie.
Blended from five fast-acting natural botanicals.
Ideal at mid-morning and mid-afternoon for a natural energy boost.
In powder form.
All four flavors available in packets.

* thermogenic = tendency to produce heat. It refers to the increase of heat through metabolic stimulation. Caffeine is a natural thermogenic.

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Healthy Stress Management

2013-01-28T07:19:00.000-08:00

Are you stressed out about stress?

Avoiding stress and anxiety altogether is virtually impossible. Therefore, it is important that we handle it in the most productive way.

Anxiety disorders, as a group, are the most common mental illness in America. More than 19 million American adults are affected each year and even more experience everyday stress. Stress can cause chemical changes in the body that have negative effects on both mental and physical health. In addition, stress has been implicated in causing a deficient immune system because of the nature of the body's response. During a stressful situation, the body signals the release of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol into the bloodstream. These hormones speed up heart rate, making the heart work too hard. Muscles tighten, blood pressure increases, and brain activity speeds up as well. Other physiological symptoms of stress can include hyperventilation, dizziness, digestive disorders, and headaches.

Dr. Wayne Dyer

It's easier than you think. Thankfully, there are plenty of simple ways to calm stressed nerves naturally.

* Drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day
* Getting at least 8 hours of restful sleep will allow your body to function at its best and help to minimize stress
* Going for a walk
* Practicing breathing exercises
* Listening to music
* Spending time with friends and support groups

Vitamins and herbal supplements can complement and enhance your healthy lifestyle (i.e. exercising regularly, getting plenty of sleep, and maintaining a balanced diet)

Relax Now is a powerful herbal formula that balances mood, lifts spirits and promotes an overall sense of well-being.

Sleep Now contains passionflower, melatonin, valerian, hops and lavender, which all help to relax the nervous system and promote a peaceful night's sleep. The flavonoids in passionflower have a calming effect and the properties in valerian and hops help to regulate the sleep-wake cycle.

Schizandra Plus contains helpful antioxidants which support the body's natural defenses against stress such as schizandra berries, Vitamins C and E, beta carotene and the mineral selenium.
So try not to stress over stress.

There are a number of healthy and natural ways to calm your day and rest easy at night.

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Recovery And Wellness Through Nutrition

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Why is it important to help our bodies eliminate toxins? Because alcohol, drugs, and junk food prevent the body from properly absorbing nutrients. A good and proper nutrition allows us to cleanse our bodies naturally while allowing it recover and heal.

People in recovery from drug addiction, eating disorders, or other diseases such as thyroid disorders-which is my case- have a special need for foods that are high in nutrients to rebuild damaged tissues, organs and regain appropriate functioning of the various systems, including the nervous and gastrointestinal systems. Substance abuse, for example, prevents the body from processing essential nutrients, such as amino acids like tyrosine and tryptophan. These amino acids are important for production of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, three neurotransmitters responsible for emotional stability and mental clarity. Substance abuse also inhibits the absorption of vitamins, such as B vitamins and vitamin C; B vitamins are many bring your body into balance and help with stress, energy levels and disease prevention, and vitamin C is a vital nutrient required by the human body for the growth and repair of tissues and is an antioxidant.

Good Nutrition Pays

Recovery and Wellness through nutrition

A proper nutrition has the power to improve many aspects of our lives. Herbalife® products are made from beneficial ingredients and developed using world-class scientific technology and research. Our protein shakes and snacks, vitamins and dietary supplements, energy and fitness drinks, and skin and hair care products, combined with healthy eating and exercise, can help you enjoy a lifetime of good health.

"Most Americans don’t get enough vitamins and nutrients."

Three Steps to Achieve Nutrition

Nutrition and Hydration – Everything you put into your body affects how you look and feel. For healthy aging, encourage your customers to:

Enjoy nutritious Herbalife® shakes
Drink plenty of water
Eat healthy, wholesome meals with lots of fruits and vegetables

Dietary Supplements – Most Americans don’t get their recommended daily allowance of nutrients. Taking Herbalife® supplements three times a day can help your customers add vitamins and fiber to their diets.
Proper Skincare – Skincare is especially important because very few antioxidants ingested in food make it to the surface of the skin. Recommend these skin health tips to your customers:

Apply Herbalife® Personal Care | Outer Nutrition products to cleanse, tone, moisturize and protect their skin
Personalize a skincare regimen by researching the complete Personal Care | Outer Nutrition line.

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