WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TAKING DIM

Laura wanted to try DIM di-indolylmethane because she was fed up with her PMS Premenstrual Syndrome. Every month she suffered from mood swings and breast tenderness. Furthermore she wanted to get rid of a vicious cycle of weight gain.

Laura had heard that DIM promotes healthy oestrogen metabolism both in men and women. DIM increases the metabolism of estrone, the most common form of estrogen, into the healthy estrone-2 form. Laura knows that eating lots of cabbage, broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables she would also get di-indolylmethane which would then convert estrone to this protective form of estrogen estrone-2. However cooking the vegetables would diminish the DIM and she is not very eager to eating at least 2 pounds almost 1 kilo of these vegetables every day.

Laura decided to try a DIM supplement. She takes Nature's Way DIM-Plus Capsules 2 capsules daily with food. Laura had read that co-administrating DIM with vegetable oils or other lipophilic compounds, such as phosphatidylcholine will increase the bioavailability of DIM upon oral administration. Nature's Way DIM-Plus has a patented enhanced absorption and it includes phosphatidylcholine. The product has also spinach powder, cabbage powder and concentrated broccoli powder in it to provide enhanced phytonutrients.

Laura's auntie Margarita is also interested in starting to use a DIM supplement. She had read in a magazine that common uses of DIM alongside weight loss and relief of premenstrual syndrome are for cancer prevention like prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer. Margarita's friend Jackie has used DIM already 5 years and has got great help from DIM for menopausal hot flashes and for stiffness caused by fibromyalgia.

Margarita is worried about the lack of scientific support for using DIM. Very little is known about the safety of using di-indolylmethane supplements in the long term. Margarita should consult her doctor before making a decision to use DIM. She does not know if she can use a DIM supplement with her medicines.

DIM appears to alter liver function. An increased amount of estrogen becomes metabolized into inactive forms. Taking DIM along with medications that are changed by the liver can decrease the effectiveness of some medications.

Margarita found in Google that somebody had got a rash all over her body and eyes swollen and puffy lids when taking DIM. On Nature's Way DIM-Plus Capsules product description, that Laura uses, it is said that a harmless but noticeable change in urine color may occur during usage.

DIM is said to be a natural immune booster. DIM is a natural substance produced when body breaks down indole-3-carbinol. This plant substance is found in cruciferous, Brassica vegetables like red cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower. DIM removes the bad estrogen that we are getting from our environment and food. For example plastic drink bottles and containers give off bad xenoestrogen.

DIM increases our good estrogen and reduces bad. DIM appears to be an estrogen regulatory compound. It possesses both pro-estrogenic and anti-estrogenic mechanisms of action. DIM should not be used when pregnant or breast feeding.

Sounds interesting. Have you used DIM? If so what have you noticed? Or was this all DIM thing new to you? Please leave some comments.

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TOP 3 REASONS TO GIVE VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION TO YOUR HORSE

Horses may  also benefit a vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) supplementation. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. A defeciency of this important vitamin can cause back pain and swelling in horse's joints. Vitamin D3 is also involved with calcium and phosphorus in bone formation.

In summertime vitamin D3 is synthesised by the action of sunlight on the horse's skin. Only 20 minutes in the bright sunshine is normally enough to provide the needed amount of vitamin D. However if your horse is rugged up also in summertime because of flyes or sweet itch you should take care of that he gets the required vitamin D. In fresh grass might be some vitamin D2, but it would be advisable to try to let your horse be at least 20 minutes in the sunshine without protective clothing.

Horses who spend the summertime on the grass without rugs get enough vitamin D from the sun. Because vitamin D is fat soluble it is stored in liver. This storage of vitamin D created in the sun lasts 2 - 4 months to the horses needs.

In Finland all horses need vitamin D supplement in the winter and in the spring. I used to use cod liver oil to supplement my horse's vitamin D levels but he really does not like the taste. Who would! So this year I have given him the same Healthy Origins Vitamin D3 as I use myself.

In Finland we have the following recommendations for vitamin D needs for horses:

 Horses at rest or doing light work: 3,000 - 4,000 IU per day
 Performance horses doing hard or intense work: 3,000 - 5,000 IU per day
 Mares during pregnancy and lactation: 6,000 - 9,000 IU per day
 Weanlings at 7 - 12 months of age: 4,000 - 6,000 IU per day

In normal mineral and vitamin supplements there is not usually very much vitamin D. In the one my horse gets there is vitamin D3 20,000 IU in 1 kilo (kg) and he gets the supplement approximately 100 grams. So this alone is not enough to ensure his vitamin D requirements are supplied during late winter time. Hay and grains do not provide the needed vitamin D. They have only little vitamin D2 which dimishes during storage.

Top 3 reasons to give a D3 supplement to your horse are:

1. Stabled horses and horses at grass who are rugged up by some reason
2. All horses in late winter time who live in "no sun during winter" countries.
3. Performance horses in hard work, breeding mares during pregnancy and lactation, and    weanlings.

Please leave a comment what is the practice of supplementing horses with vitamin D in your country.

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THE CHASE FOR THE HEALTHY PERSON INSIDE OF YOU IS ABOUT TO GET ONE STEP CLOSER

How does this sound, look and feel: after 14 weeks weight reduced by 5.8 kg, waist circumference by 12 cm and percentage body fat by 2.4 %?

In the same clinical study there was also the average reduction of 19 % in total cholesterol and 26 % in LDL bad cholesterol. The results are from a study where the survey subjects took 5 g of PGX Daily Ultra Matrix Softgels with 500 ml water 5 -10 minutes prior to each meal.

The Canadian Natural Factors' PGX Daily Ultra Matrix Softgels can help reveal the healthy person inside of you. PGX Daily Ultra Matrix Softgels represent a revolutionary way for helping you to achieve and maintain metabolic health.

PolyGlycopleX, the soluble dietary fibre in PGX is able to reduce insulin resistance and balance blood sugar levels. The soluble dietary fibre forms a gel which slows the absorption of carbohydrates and delays stomach emptying thus minimizing its effects on your blood sugar levels. Sweet and starchy foods have a high glycemic index which causes a sharp rise in blood sugar level and loss of appetite control. PGX lowers the glycemic index effectively by 30 % or more.

Soluble fibre lowers the LDL blood cholesterol by interfering with the absorption of dietary cholesterol in the small intestine. Soluble fibre has also been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Do you think that you had easier to control your feeding habits, especially unhealthy between meal snacking, if you did not have unhealthy food cravings due to up and downs of your blood sugar levels and you would feel fuller longer?

PGX is a soluble dietary fibre which is a complex of natural polysaccharides. PGX helps you to reduce weight in a healthy, balanced way by making you feel full. You are not hungry between meals although you would eat smaller portions. PGX absorps water and stomach fluids much more than other soluble fibres like psyllium. PGX increases the volume of food in your stomach. You have aesier to eat less and lose weight when you feel fuller.


PGX Daily Ultra Matrix Softgels dose is best to slowly work up. Softgels are taking 15 - 20 minutes before meals with 375 - 500 ml water. In case you have some medications take medication 1 hour prior to PGX or 2 hours after PGX.

Recommended dose for adults is:
Week 1: 1 -2 softgels 3 times daily
Week 2: 2 -4 softgels 3 times daily
Week 3 and beyond: 3 - 6 softgels 3 times daily

Research shows that by taking PGX with water prior to each meal you can stabilize your blood sugar and promote weight loss by reducing food cravings and food consumption.

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How iHerb Changes The Markets Of Natural Products

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6 years in a row 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 iHerb.com has been named as number 1 online supplement store.

IHerb.com has a huge selection of leading brands of vitamins and other natural products. There are over 35 000 items to choose from. When ordering from iHerb you get the high quality products for the best prices on the market.

It is safe and easy to order from iHerb.com. On the product prescription you will see expiration or best-by dates on most products. IHerb.com makes so much sale that you get the products very soon they have been delivered from manufacturers. Products are in average only 34 days in the warehouse.

IHerb tends to ship orders in one day from receiving the order. There are often free shipping offers in U.S. orders. However international shipping rates are very affordable. Often iHerb is so much cheaper than your local natural supplements store that you don't even need to worry about customs charges. You will save anyway!

As a new iHerb customer you will get 10 dollars off by using coupon code HUH943 on your first order if you purcase products for at least 40 dollars. On smaller orders you will get 5 dollars off on your first order. This iHerb Rewards Program is advantageous to both of us. You will get to get your first order at a very fair price and I will get a little reward from letting you know about iHerb.com. Fair enough and you have the same possibility in the future as a iHerb customer!

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TAKE RIGHT VITAMIN D

Today I am going to write shortly on the important vitamin D. If there is only one supplement you decide to use it could very well be vitamin D. It has such a broad action on our bodily functions. Vitamin D is involved in multiple repair and maintenance functions, it regulates your immune system, cuts your risk of several cancers, helps prevent stroke, autoimmune disorders, heart disease and diabetes just to name a few. Vitamin D is very effective also against colds and influenza.

If you decide to take vitamin D you should have a look at that it is in the D3 form and not D2. D3 form raises vitamin D blood levels much more than D2. Most adults require about 5,000 IU of vitamin D daily for optimal health. This applys to pregnant women too. You can also count your daily need: 35 IU's of vitamin D per pound of body weight. Usually softgel capsules where vitamin D is dissolved in oil are better than tablets. It is more beneficial to take vitamin D daily than larger amount once a week.

You should test your blood level of vitamin D about four weeks after starting oral vitamin D. The optimal value of vitamin D that you're looking for is currently 50-70 ng/ml. To treat cancer or heart disease 70 -100 ng/ml is recommended.

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Have a Wonderful Day!

BUYING NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

There are many useful supplements to enhance our feeding habbits. I have found iherb.com to be the best place to buy my supplements. They have very good service and a large selection of various nutritional supplements. My favourite brands are at the moment Doctor's BEST and Solgar. At iHerb.com I find those brands' products at very offerdable price.

IHerb ships products to over 150 countries. International orders are as easy to make as domestic orders within U.S. I have found iHerb's international shipping costs very competitive.

I can warmly recommend iHerb.com for your nutritional supplement purchases. When giving HUH943 code in order form you will get 5 dollars extra discount on your first purchase at iHerb when your order is under 40 dollars and 10 dollars off when your order is 40 dollars or over.

Have a Healthy Day Today!

HUMAN FOODS THAT ARE HARMFUL FOR PETS

Chocolate is toxic for pets as many people know but there are other common human foods also that can be harmful to pets even in small amounts.

In chocolate it is theobromine and caffeine that can cause hyperactivity, increased heart rate, tremors, and potentially death. The more bitter the chocolate, the more toxic it is for pets. Dark chocolate is worst.

Xylitol can cause life-threatening hypoglycemia and liver damage in dogs.

Grapes and raisins can sometimes cause kidney failure even in very low amounts.

Rising bread dough can rise in pet´s stomach, doubling or tripling in size thus leading to impaction. The dough can also produce ethanol, which causes stumbling and pets to become disoriented, lethargic and depressed.

Macadamia nuts may cause weakness, depression, vomiting, ataxia, tremors, and hyperthermia.

Onions, leeks and chives can cause damage to red blood cells and result in anemia in both dogs and cats. Garlic is not toxic, it is actuallly healthy for pets in small amounts

Salt and sugar in excess are harmful for pets. Normally pets throw away self when having eaten too much salt.

Apple seeds, cherry pits, peach pits, pear pips, plums pits, and apricot pits contain cyanide, which is poisonous.

Cooked bones can splinter and tear a dog`s internal organs.

Potato peels are harmful for dogs as well as green potatoes.

Tomatoes, avocado, ham and bacon should not be given to dogs. 

Carbohydrates (corn, wheat, rice, soy, millet and even potato) are pro-inflammatory foods. They promote inflammation. Grains should not be given in large amounts.

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Under are some natural anti-inflammatories.
 

Devil's Claw	Green-Lipped Mussel	Willow Bark
Feverfew	SOD	Meadowsweet
Scutellaria	Turmeric	White Birch
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