• Focus
• Action
• Consistency
• Teamwork

Focus

The resolution needs to be clear and concise. Whatever it is that you want to achieve needs to be what you think about most of the time. This is the really hard part and definitely the most essential aspect to realizing your resolution. The mind tends to wander into the past or drift into the future so having focus means that you are able to concentrate on your resolution without worry and anxiety. You know that you are in focus when your mind is concentrating on what you desire. Then it is time to take action.

Action

The very next thing that needs to come after your resolution declaration is Action! For your resolution to be a reality you must take steps everyday toward achieving it. The kind of action that is necessary depends on the goal you are trying to achieve. Action is the engine powering you forward, without which your resolution will become a past memory. Concentrate on your objective and take consistent action every day.

Consistency

The action that propels you closer to your goal requires consistency. The more momentum you create in the direction toward your desire, the more realistic it is that you will get there. Nothing worth achieving happens overnight so you must make steady progress with the right action to accomplish your resolution. With the right focus and consistency of action, teamwork will accelerate your momentum and arrive at your destination with more excitement and energy.

Teamwork

When you collaborate with others there is that much more energy and action being applied to your progress. Whether you are a part of a support group or you hired an expert or you are teaming up with colleagues or pooling your resources or reading a book, you are collaborating with others making your desire much more of a reality. The spirit of teamwork sheds light and liveliness on your resolution.

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After heart disease, stroke is the leading cause of death worldwide. Therefore, it is very important to study and report on modifiable diet and lifestyle risk factors that can prevent this type of cardiovascular disease. The authors of this study determined the 31,035 participants’ total antioxidant capacity (TAC) by measuring the free radical reducing capacity of all antioxidants in their diet and considered the synergistic effects between the substances.

The researchers found:

• Higher TAC was related to lower stroke rates in women without cardiovascular disease.
• Women without cardiovascular disease with the highest levels of dietary TAC had a statistically significant 17 percent lower risk of total stroke compared to those in the lowest quintile.
• Women with history of cardiovascular disease in the highest three quartiles of dietary TAC had a statistically significant 46 percent to 57 percent lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke compared with those in the lowest quartile.

This may be the first study to evaluate the TAC in participants with a prior history of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The authors demonstrated that amongst those participants with a prior history of CVD, the ones who consumed the greatest amount of antioxidants had a significantly decreased risk (about 50%) for stroke.

Unfortunately, I doubt we’re going to see these results reported on the evening news (although it is published in a top tier American medical journal), so once again I will make a call for personal responsibility for your own health and share this information with your family and friends. Your health in the future is determined by the decisions you make in the present moment.

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Moderation

The holidays are often a time for excess but when you exercise moderation you can often avoid the negative aspects of extremes like eating too much of the wrong foods, drinking too much alcohol, or spending over budget.

Sincerity

When things get tight with time and money it may be tempting to bend your honesty if an opportunity presents itself. These kinds of situations may have a short term benefit but can quickly dissolve into anxiety and stress on your part. Also be sincere with your words and your actions especially with those who love and care about you.

Cooperation

You don’t need to go it alone. One of the most powerful and stress-relieving things you can do is ask for help. Whether it’s asking for directions, delegating activities and errands, or seeking advice for a problem, there are people who will help you. Also, during times of conflict, it may be better to be kind than to be right. A cooperative endeavor may lead to a better result than one you can create by yourself.

Gratitude

There is always something to be thankful for even if it may be difficult to recognize in the midst of a challenging situation. But I would encourage you to try it because the benefits will be experienced immediately. All you have to do is focus on something to be grateful for in a time of need and stress.

Philanthropy

There is probably nothing better for your heart and soul than helping those in need. There are about a million different ways to donate, give, help out, volunteer, and support those who are less fortunate. Be creative and enjoy the benefits of your generosity.

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What is Glutamine?

Glutamine is a natural amino acid found in foods and made within the body in small amounts. Athletes and sports nutritionists have known about glutamine for years because of the support it provides to muscle tissue. Many healthcare professionals also recommend glutamine for intestinal and immune function. The gastrointestinal tract is inundated with all sorts of toxins and pathogens that can start to destroy the protective gut lining. When this barrier system is compromised you can be more prone to gastrointestinal issues and immune imbalances. Glutamine is very effective at helping to repair this all important part of the gastrointestinal tract.

In fact, glutamine supports a surprisingly wide range of critical functions and structures in the body. For this reason, many people are now including glutamine in their daily regimen of supplements because of the many ways it supports health.

What is C-Glutamine?

C-Glutamine is a new type of glutamine supplement which is up to ten times more bioavailable than traditional L-glutamine supplements. C-Glutamine is a delicious, easy-to-take chewable supplement.

What Does Glutamine Do in the Body?

Among other things, glutamine:

• Fuels immune, heart and intestinal cells*
• Promotes healthy intestinal function*
• Preserves and maintains muscle tissue*
• Promotes growth hormone release*
• Regulates and balance pH*
• Promotes liver detoxification*
• Scavenges toxic ammonia*

It’s a true Multi-Purpose Super Nutrient everyone can use, every day.

The Problem With L-Glutamine Supplements and What The Label’s Not Telling You

Virtually all other glutamine supplements are L-glutamine. Unfortunately, this type of free-form glutamine is highly unstable and quickly breaks down in the presence of heat, moisture and pH extremes. Our stomachs provide all three of these anti-glutamine conditions. For this reason, some of the glutamine in these supplements is broken down in the stomach before it has a chance to be absorbed by the intestines.

Iagen Biologics has solved the problem by creating a unique peptide-bonded glutamine that is far more stable than L-glutamine. The glutamine in C-Glutamine is resistant to stomach pH, moisture and other factors which degrade free form glutamine.

C-Glutamine For Special Circumstances

Certain situations acutely increase the body’s demand for glutamine, making it even more important during times of:

• Recovery from surgery or injury, especially burns*
• Intense physical training or overtraining*
• Inflammatory states*
• Immune system challenges*

C-Glutamine™ is available as a chewable tablet. Each tablet contains one gram of covalently bonded glutamine. The recommended dosage of C-Glutamine is five grams (5 tablets) per day in divided doses. C-Glutamine may be chewed or swallowed whole and taken with or without food.

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Serum vitamin D3 levels was collected at the time of diagnosis of breast cancer for 1800 patients, and they were followed for four years. The researchers found that lower vitamin D levels were significantly associated with larger tumor size – for every 0.4 ng/mL decrease in vitamin D levels was linked with a 1-cm increase in tumor size – the lower the vitamin D, the bigger the breast tumors.

For patients who were clearly vitamin D deficient – having a level below 30 ng/mL at diagnosis – there was a significant increase in the risk of relapse after three years. On the flip side, patients who weren’t deficient had a lower risk of relapse at three and six years. This is life and death scientific information and a humble little vitamin makes all the difference.

According to Medical News Today and the Vitamin D Council, here are some other benefits of vitamin D:

• It is crucial for the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorous, which have various functions, especially the maintenance of healthy bones.
• It is an immune system regulator.
• It may be an important way to arm the immune system against disorders like the common cold, say scientists from the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and Children’s Hospital Boston.
• It may reduce the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is much less common the nearer you get to the tropics, where there is much more sunlight, according to Dennis Bourdette, chairman of the Department of Neurology and director of the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center at Oregon Health and Science University, USA.
• Vitamin D may have a key role in helping the brain to keep working well in later life, according to a study of 3000 European men between the ages of 40 and 79.
• Vitamin D is probably linked to maintaining a healthy body weight, according to research carried out at the Medical College of Georgia, USA.
• It can reduce the severity and frequency of asthma symptoms, and also the likelihood of hospitalizations due to asthma, researchers from Harvard Medical School found after monitoring 616 children in Costa Rica.
• It has been shown to reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in women.
• A form of vitamin D could be one of our body’s main protections against damage from low levels of radiation, say radiological experts from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• Various studies have shown that people with adequate levels of vitamin D have a significantly lower risk of developing cancer, compared to people with lower levels. Vitamin D deficiency was found to be prevalent in cancer patients regardless of nutritional status, in a study carried out by Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

The best way to know if you need to supplement vitamin D is to be tested, it’s never been easier, just see your doctor or you can even get tested right here.

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Of the nearly 50,000 women screened, those who watched three hours or more of television a day were 13 percent more likely to be diagnosed with depression than those who hardly ever turned on the boob tube, but Lucas said at least part of that link might be due to women replacing time they could be exercising with TV watching.

Exercise increases the body’s production of endorphins-our own chemical substances that can relieve depression. Other research has shown that routine exercise can boost mood and relieve depression. One study showed that as little as three hours per week of aerobic exercise can profoundly reduce the level of depression. Another trial compared the effects of an exercise training program with those of a prescription antidepressant drug in people over 50 years of age. The researchers found the two approaches to be equally effective after 16 weeks of treatment.

So, it’s your choice, antidepressants with a boatload of side effects, including low libido (that’s depressing), or some fun exercise of your choice. The key thing that I hope you are getting is that these studies demonstrate that exercise is not only good for your body but also your brain!

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