Tune Up Your Metabolism

Posted on February 25, 2012 by admin

There are certain things we can control regarding our metabolism and certain factors we cannot. For instance we all age, impossible to go through life without aging. As we get older, the rate our body burns the calories we consume slows down. Yet, we do have control over what types of food we eat, how much we eat, the amount of water we drink, and the amount of activity and exercise we get in each day. The nitty-gritty is proper diet and nutrition gives the body what it needs to perform optimally.

However, there are those who afflicted with a thyroid disorder, thus slowing the body’s metabolism down further. A change in nutrition, activity level, water consumption and a visit to a reputable herbal store, such as Linda’s Vitamins & Herbs, one can increase their metabolism even with a thyroid disorder. For ages and eons, herbs and natural ingredients have been used to stimulate he metabolism.

Here are a few other suggestions to help you rev up your metabolism:

Never skip breakfast. Breakfast is the spark plug for your body’s performance. It sets the rhythm for the rest of the day.

Exercise. Exercise is the jumper cables that amps up your body’s energy.

Drink at least eight glasses of water each day. A car functions better when the radiator is filled with water, so do our bodies.

Keep the body’s motor running without sputtering by snacking on fruits and vegetables, such as apples, broccoli, cabbage, green beans, lettuce, peaches, strawberries, spinach and tomatoes. In many cases, your body will spend more energy processing these foods, than what can be stored, thereby burning fat.

Add nuts and seeds, such as almonds, pumpkin, and sunflower, to your daily diet.They are excellent sources of protein. By adding nuts and seeds to your diet, you will feel full for longer periods of time, more so than just eating just vegetables.

Herbal supplements. Incorporate natural and safe herbal supplements, such as Cantone, in your daily diet to insure the body operates at optimum levels.

So, there you have it. By eliminating processed foods and sugars and replacing them with fruits, nuts, seeds, vegetables, and water; increasing activity each day; and incorporating herbal supplements in the diet, our bodies can be rebalanced and revved to go for many, many more years.

Herbal Remedies for Detoxify/Cleanse

Posted on February 25, 2012 by admin

Would you like to have increased energy, faster metabolism, and healthier skin? It is easier to achieve than you think! As we shower to cleanse our outer body, the same must be done to our inner body. This is accomplished by detoxifying (cleansing) our system. A body detox eliminates the toxins and wastes that we have allowed to accumulate in our bodies over time. This can be done naturally and safe with the assistance of herbs, improving our eating habits, and incorporating exercise throughout our daily routine.

There are many herbs available to assist the body in eliminating toxins and the benefits are outstanding! Let’s take a look at a few herbs that are great for body detoxification:

Dandelion. This herb is multi-functional. It is a natural laxative and diuretic. What makes this herb special is that its roots and leaves are full of enzymes, Vitamin C, Potassium and Beta-Carotene. Dandelion encourages proper digestion of fats, reduces blood sugar levels, and is known to reduce growths (cancerous and non-cancerous, alike) in the breast and intestines.
Buckthorn Bark. This herb helps to stimulate the spontaneous movement of the colon. This increases the ability of the colon to eliminate waste products and toxins from the body.
Cascara sagrada. This herb has a laxative effect on the large intestines and stimulates the proper elimination and cleansing of the intestinal tract. Cascara sagrada bark also stimulates and increases the secretions of the stomach, liver and pancreas.

Better yet, there is a natural and safe product, called Cantone, available at Linda’s Vitamins and Herbs, that contains all the dynamic herbs necessary to do the body good. Cantone promotes the natural elimination and detoxification so that the body functions with optimum balance. No need to purchase several different herbs; one bottle of Cantone is all you need!

However, please know that herbal cleansing should not be over-used. While cleansing the body, both inside and out, is extremely important, it is even more crucial to monitor our eating behaviors and our nutritional choices. Making the necessary behavioral changes and incorporating herbs in our daily life will do our bodies good!

Herbal Remedies

Posted on February 25, 2012 by admin

Western culture has been using herbal medicine for eons. In fact, Herbalism is one of the oldest forms of medicine. The past two decades have shown an increasing trend towards natural or alternative therapies. This attraction has not only fueled the thirst for further knowledge of herbal and alternative remedies, but also bring to light the concerns regarding the side effects of synthetic drugs.

People, in general, are becoming more enlightened as to what is going into their body and how it affect them long term. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that 80% of the population uses some form of herbal medicine. Many of the drugs now prescribed come from plants that ancient cultures used medicinally. It’s estimated that about one-fourth of all conventional pharmaceuticals–including approximately 120 of the most commonly prescribed modern drugs—contain at least one active ingredient derived from plants.

It is a proven fact that herbs improve digestive health, immune system, respiratory, and promote weight loss. However, when utilizing herbal remedies, engage with a knowledgeable resource, such as Linda’s Vitamins & Herbs. There you will find essential products and information on herbs that are readily available, their benefits, and the resulting effect to expect regarding your overall health.

Clearly, herbal medicine is becoming more the “norm” as more government and university studies clearly show the incredible effect herbs has in the treatment and prevention of diseases and dysfunctions all over the world. People are beginning to take a part in the management of their own health and it seems that perhaps they are taking a step back into the past to re-examine the benefits of herbal remedies.