Health Tips  1. Heart disease is the #1 killer in the U.S.,1 but you can support a healthy heart with supplements such as CO Q10 and Fish Oil.*
1 American Heart Association. www.americanheart.org. Accessed July 2008.
2. Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, and it is also good for the immune system and breast health.*
3. Cranberry are important for urinary tract, helping to remove unwanted compounds.*
4. The "good bacteria" probiotic Acidophilus helps your intestinal tract stay healthy and absorb nutrients from the foods you eat.*
5. The heart, the brain, and the body's cells can all benefit from Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in Fish and Flaxseed Oils.*
6. Immune
function is adversely affected by stress, alcohol, diet and
pollutants.
7. The
protective lining of the respiratory tract is a line of defense
against environmental threats.
8. More
than half of all men over age 50 have prostate concerns.2
2 Barkin J. 2008. Canadian Journal of Urology 15(6):4353-8.
9. Ginkgo
Biloba helps support healthy brain function, memory and mental
alertness by increasing circulation to the brain.*
10. St.
John’s Wort is a well-researched natural mood enhancer
for people who seek herbal support to maintain a positive outlook.*
11. Garlic helps maintain healthy heart function.*
12. Ginger
root is unique in its ability to calm the stomach and stabilize
digestion.*
13. Daily
stretching of your body not only helps promote healthy joints,
muscles and tendons, but also increases mental and physical
relaxation.
14. The
body needs a minimum of 13 vitamins for proper function: Vitamins
A, C, D, E, K and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin,
pantothenic acid and biotin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and folacin).*
15. Vitamin A is essential for good vision.*
16. B-complex
vitamins have multiple applications. They help to maintain healthy
skin and hair, promote mental well-being, support energy metabolism.*
17. 99%
of the calcium in your body is stored in your bones and teeth.
18. Because
your bones are the major calcium storage site in the body, if
you do not get enough from your daily diet, your body will “steal”
the calcium from your bones to make up the difference. *
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