The Link between Obesity and Hypertension

Obesity and hypertension are linked, with obese patients having higher rates of hypertension than normal-weight individuals (Després and Lemieux, 2006). 

Waist circumference has been reported as the strongest independent predictor of systolic BP and diastolic BP (Chobanian et al. 2003) Furthermore, excess intra-abdominal fat has been found to be associated with hypertension. In a population-based study—of which only 6.5% of subjects had hypertension — Poirier et al. (2005) observed that waist circumference in men and women was most strongly linked to systolic BP and diastolic BP. The amount of intra-abdominal (visceral) fat—crudely estimated as waist circumference—may therefore have largely explained the association between obesity and BP.

Obesity—abdominal obesity in particular—therefore seems to play an important role in the pathophysiology of hypertension and should not be neglected when determining therapeutic approaches to lowering BP.

Micronutrient Deficiency

Micronutrient deficiencies have been observed in obese individuals in many parts of the world (García et al. 2009). There are clear associations between micronutrient deficiencies and obesity in various populations. 

• Major et al. (2009) found that consumers of dietary vitamin–mineral supplements, after proper adjustments for confounding factors, were leaner and had lower body fat than non-consumers. 
• Li et al. (2010) found that the micronutrient supplementation produced significant reductions in body weight and fat mass, waist circumference and blood pressure, and also had a positive effect on lipid profiles. 

The results are intriguing as they suggest that 

vitamin-mineral supplementation may contribute 

to a clinically relevant weight loss.

Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Changes

• Get more physically active and fit. Even if you only have 10 minutes to work out, use those 10 minutes, because every few minutes count. Try working out in the morning because studies show that morning workouts are more consistent and therefore offer more success. 
• Check your blood pressure regularly and how your blood cholesterol is doing. Lose weight if you’re overweight. Quit smoking — and if you’re not a smoker, don’t start! 
• Drink more water every day with 3-5 drops of HCI CMD.  Take 10 tablets of CBF when cravings strike. Keep your daily fruits and vegetable intake by drinking 1 sachet of SJ5 in a glass of water.

References:

1. Després JP and Lemieux I. Abdominal obesity and metabolic syndrome. Nature 2006; 444: 881-7. 
2. Chobanian AV, Bakris GL, Black HR, et al. Seventh report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure. Hypertension 2003; 42: 1206-52. 
3. García OP, Long KZ, Rosado JL. Impact of micronutrient deficiencies on obesity. Nutr Rev 2009; 67: 559–572. 
4. Li Y, Wang C, Zhu K, Feng RN, Sun CH. Effects of multivitamin and mineral supplementation on adiposity, energy expenditure and lipid profiles in obese Chinese women. Int J Obes 2010. E-pub ahead of print 9 February 2010; doi: 10.1038/ijo.2010.14. 
5. Major GC, Alarie FP, Doré J, Tremblay A. Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation and fat mass loss in female very low-calcium consumers: potential link with a calcium-specific appetite control. Br J Nutr 2009; 101: 659–663.  
6. Poirier P, Lemieux I, Mauriège P, et al. Impact of waist circumference on the relationship between blood pressure and insulin: the Quebec Health Survey. Hypertension 2005; 45: 363-7.

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You Are What You Eat...Even at Work

Businesses trying to increase productivity should offer their employees more wellness programs. A research from the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), Brigham Young University and the Center for Health Research at Healthways shows:

1. Employees who eat healthy all day long were 25 percent more likely to have higher job performance.  
2. Employees who eat five or more servings of fruit and vegetables at least four times a week were 20 percent more likely to be more productive. 
3. Employees who exercise for at least 30 minutes, three times a week, were 15 percent more likely to have higher job performance.Overweight workers experienced lower job performance and higher absenteeism, compared to those employees who suffer from depression and other chronic diseases or conditions.

Investigating the link between employee health, performance and productivity reinforces the business case for employers to provide comprehensive, evidence-based health management programs for their work force.

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Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for work on natural DNA repair

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2015 has been awarded jointly to Sweden’s Tomas Lindahl, the US’s Paul Modrich and Turkish-born Aziz Sancar for their discoveries in the field of natural DNA repair. Natural DNA repair is necessary for our survival. Every day, damage occurs to our DNA, whether from external factors such as UV light, smoking, radiation or carcinogens or from the natural mistakes. If these mistakes were not repaired the DNA would decay into chaos.

These discoveries are hugely important as they deepen our understanding of how we function at a basic biochemical level. This certainly applies to cancer treatments, because many anti-cancer drugs actually damage DNA. 

ANTI CANCER EFFECTS of Spirulina and Chlorella

Spirulina and Chlorella help the body repair DNA damage to boost its immune function and even reverse cancer. 

Our bodies require nucleic acids (RNA and DNA) for directing cellular growth, renewal and repair. The human body's ability to repair its DNA and RNA with nucleic acids diminishes with age. In fact, a lack of nucleic acids speeds up the aging process as well as weakening immunity. Getting a source of these building blocks for genetic repair is definitely a major key to winning the longevity game.

Chlorella and Spirulina have all been found to be potent cancer fighters. In particular, the chlorella growth factor makes this the most desirable ally to have when fighting or recovering from any degenerative disease. The chlorella facts and research point towards it being particularly effective in the treatment of cancer, especially if you have made the choice to undergo chemotherapy (which is a massive toxic assault on your entire body). Detoxing your body with cracked cell chlorella is the first step in dealing with any diseases that have reached this critical level. The polysaccharides in the cell walls of the chlorella algae have been shown to increase interferon production and have strong anti-tumor effects according to many of the studies coming out of Japan.

Studies likewise suggest the unique polysaccharides of spirulina enhance cell nucleus enzyme activity and DNA repair synthesis. This may be why several scientific studies, observing human tobacco users and experimental cancers in animals report high levels of suppression of several important types of cancer after being fed with Spirulina.

Scientists in the US, Japan, China, Russia, India and other countries are studying these remarkable superfoods to unlock their potential.

PS: It is already clear that these safe and natural foods provides concentrated nutritional support for optimum health and wellness. What are you waiting for? Visit us and purchase CBF now! 

Global Heart, Stroke Health and the Role of Vitamin C

Health data compiled from more than 190 countries show heart disease remains the No. 1 global cause of death with 17.3 million deaths each year, according to Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics — 2015 Update: A Report from the American Heart Association. That number is expected to rise to more than 23.6 million by 2030.

Stroke remains the No. 2 cause of death in the world. The stroke death rate — the number of deaths per 100,000 people — went down between 1990 and 2010. However, the number of people having first and recurrent strokes each year went up, reaching 33 million in 2010.

Alarming Statistics in the Philippines

Each year, 170,000 Filipinos die from cardiovascular diseases, up from 85,000 more than 20 years ago (DOH, 2009).

These are the deaths that do not make headlines, but diseases of the heart and the vascular system have remained the top two causes of death in the country since 1993.

Vitamin C for Heart Disease

A growing body of evidence show that intake of Vitamin C is linked to a decrease risk of heart disease. Dr. James Enstrom (University of California) studied the vitamin intake of over 11,000 people for 10 years. He found that 300mg of vitamin C a day reduced risk of heart disease by 50 percent in men and 40 percent in women.

“Low levels of vitamin C in the blood are linked to a more severe form of peripheral artery disease, an often painful condition in which the leg blood vessels become blocked.” - Circulation Journal of the American Heart Association

Dr. Linus Pauling’s Non-prescription Cure

"I think we can get almost complete control of 
cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes 
by the proper use of (Vitamin C) ... even cure it."

PS: Pauling’s specific therapy for cardiovascular and heart diseases are high dosage of this essential nutrient called Vitamin C. It is clear that the fruits (i.e., mango, calamansi, pineapple, papaya and guava) rich in Vitamin C in SJ5 is necessary for vascular health. It is also recommended that you take HCI CMD and CBF for you to achieve optimum nutrition.

Detox from Environmental Toxins

If you are endlessly tired, irritable, have trouble losing weight, or feel depressed, you might be suffering from the environmental onslaught of air, water and soil toxins. If you aren’t sure whether you are suffering from toxic overload, you can at least be certain you are not immune to the toxic effects of environmental pollution.

Now is the time to take an offensive, instead of defensive, view of our health.

Trace Minerals Are Vital

Support the liver and gallbladder with trace minerals iron, magnesium, zinc and calcium for healthy detoxification and better elimination. Trace mineral selenium, a natural detoxifying substance, can also help the body get rid of pesticides and other harmful toxins.

Eat more fiber! When we eat fiber, the liver can more easily flush toxins through the digestive system and we take an immense load off an organ that is constantly trying to get rid of toxic substances from the body. High fiber foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, potatoes (including their skin), etc.

Vitamins Are Important Too!

Increasing your levels of Vitamin C is so good for you, and detoxing the body that it was found this vitamin could help reduce levels of radiation exposure (even in people who were living near Fukushima, Japan).

Vitamins B3, B6, C, and beta-catoene, are important nutrients for supporting the liver and gallbladder in making bile acids which support detox. Consume more of B5 vitamin, which can help open blockages created by pesticide consumption. When we are too clogged with pesticides our bodies cannot naturally detoxify themselves.

Sea Veggies Are Superb

Consuming Chlorella and Spirulina helps to detox the body due to their high levels of antioxidants and support liver decongestion. These super foods are full of fiber and Omega 3s, both important substances for detoxification. They also offer the largest range of vital trace minerals that can help to clean the blood.

Eating sea vegetables helps to absorb toxins form the digestive tract (in much the same way that water softener removes hardness from tap water) so they can be eliminated more easily.   

Drink More Water & Exercise!

Drink more purified water! Water is one of the most vital ways of self-purification. It helps every single cell get rid of waste and allows us to excrete toxins through our urine and bowels, as well as through our skin via sweat.

Exercising and staying active is vital to keeping impurities out of the body. Just 30 minutes to an hour every day brings oxygen rich blood to the liver and kidneys, thus supporting them in detoxifying the body.

To Your Good Health!

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Obesity Is Now Reaching Crisis Proportions

More than 2.1 billion people globally or nearly 30 percent of the world's population are NOW overweight or obese, with the figure set to rise further by 2030. 

Obesity is now blamed for around 5 percent of all deaths worldwide and costing the global economy $2 trillion in healthcare and lost productivity -- or 2.8 percent of global GDP. 

In the Philippines, 22.3 percent of Filipino adults are overweight and 6.1 percent are obese. The prevalence of overweight Filipinos is expected to increase significantly by 2015, which means more health problems ahead. If this trend continues, it is highly likely that more will suffer from high risk diseases that could lead to death.

BEING Obese Is A Bigger Health Risk

Studies show that obesity not only increases health risks but also reduces life expectancy. In obesity, the volume of blood circulating around the body increases. The ultimate effect on the heart is a thickening of the heart muscle and enlargement of the left ventricle.

Hypertension is typically linked to obesity due to high fat and sodium intake in the diet and insulin insensitivity.

Cancer of the endometrium, cervix, ovary, breast, and prostrate has been shown to be more prevalent in patients who are clinically obese.  The frequency of gall bladder disease increases as weight increases, with gallstones occurring three to four times more often in the obese compared to those with normal weights.

Drastic Action Is Needed! Say goodbye to unwanted extra weight and rock the fat away! Lose weight and gain life with HCI CMD, CBF and SJ5.

References:

1.    Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI)

2.    McKinsey Global Institute.

3.    Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity

To Your Good Health!

 

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ACIDIC LIFESTYLE: BPO-Call Center Agents

BPO-CALL CENTER AGENTS earn more than most of their peers in other industries, but face higher health risk with abnormal sleeping habits and habitual drinking activities.

A study from the University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) reveals that on average, BPO-call center workers get 6.2 hours of sleep per day. These young workers are regular coffee drinkers more than 2 cups daily. They also drink soda and energy drinks daily, with an average of 1.5 bottles per day. They have high level consumption of chips, burgers, fries and fried chicken. More female BPO-call center workers skip meals. Majority consume 1-2 cigarette sticks during office breaks and regularly consume alcohol. 

Healthy Lifestyle Choices

BPO-Call Center Agents are at high risk of developing unfavorable health conditions and for that they need special care that will keep them healthy in spite of the stressful work conditions.  Here are some health tips: 

1. Hydrate by drinking lots of water, but stay away from cold water.
2. Stay away from Caffeinated drinks  and Cigarettes!  
3. Sleep is the only way for the body to re-energize and recuperate. 
4. Learn to relax when under stress. Take quick stretch breaks.
5. Find time to exercise.Sweat those excess fats out of your body.
6. Balanced Meals – that is the key to optimum health.  
7. Take the right supplements!  I am a fan of HCI CMD, CBF and SJ5 for energy, vitality and over-all health.

Reference:

Kabamalan, Maria Midea (2010). The Lifestyle and Reproductive Health Issues of Young Professionals in Cebu and Metro Manila”, University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI). The Population Commission (Popcom) funded the study. At least 929 respondents participated. They belong to the 18-34 age group and had at least two years of college education. An equal number of male and female respondents participated.

To Your Good Health!

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