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Fountain Of Youth? The Ultimate Antioxidants!

Posted by tradrmick on October 4, 2011 Comments Off

Over the years I’ve always had some type of health ailment that I had to deal with most of which were caused by stress. My back and neck bothered me for years, next it was carpel tunnel and fibromyalgia. This was when I discovered Yoga and Orhtotic Inserts which have both helped me dramatically. About the time I got over those I had something burst in the back of my right eye about 1mm from my field of vision. If it would’ve been in my field of vision I would’ve basically been blind in that eye instead of just having a slightly warped view of the world. My optometrist told me this too was caused by stress and that I needed to get on a good antioxidant for my eyes. Over the past year or so I’ve dramatically reduced my stress level by changing the types of projects I work on and also learning to control my thoughts more actively.


As you have read on this blog my recent plague has been my swollen foot and general lack of energy. Again I started to think about my circulatory health and how stress has taken it’s toll on my system over the years so I began doing research on antioxidants once again. I’ve heard so many companies talk about how their product has the highest ORAC values and their fruits are the best etc. that I had become a bit jaded. I went out and tried to find scientifically oriented, non biased information and came up with two antioxidants.

TWO OF THE WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANTS!

Astaxanthin – which is a carotinoid (similar to betacarotene) which is derived from algae. It is one of the few antioxidants able to cross the blood/brain barrier making it extremely valuable for brain and eye conditions. Here is a video put together by a pharmacist that does a good job of telling you the basics:

GliSODin – is the second amazing antioxidant I came across in my research. It’s actually a combination of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (known as SOD) which is derived from Cantaloupe and Gliadin which is a wheat protein designed to protect SOD during the digestive process. SOD has been used topically for years by celebrities and those in the know to keep their skin young looking and vibrant. However, SOD by itself was useless taken internally because it was quickly destroyed by the digestive system. This however has changed with the patented breakthrough of GliSODin.

Since taking these two supplements the first benefit I have noticed is an easing of the wrinkles in my face which is awesome! However, I am hoping that in the longer term there will be other beneficial affects throughout my circulatory and nervous system. The other area I hope to see good results is in the health of my eyes. I spend so much time working on a computer that having good eye protection is a must!

Antioxidants aren’t an overnight remedy for anything but seeing results in my skin so quickly has me convinced that other good changes are taking place as well. I am going to continue with this regimen in the anticipation of having good news to report the next time I go in for a physical. I’ll keep you posted on my results!!


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The Effects Of Stress On Health

Posted by tradrmick on April 14, 2011 Comments Off

If you have ever gone through a period of extreme stress you know it leaves you physically exhausted and not feeling well. This is because during the stressful event your nervous system responds flooding your body with adrenaline, cortisol and other hormones. The effect of these hormones is to prepare your body for emergency action so it raises your heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate and heightens your senses. Your body is now ready to deal with the enemy using the primitive “fight or flight” response.


Since your body can not distinguish the difference between a physical or psychological stress event it reacts the same in both situations. The problem is created by the fact that when there is no physical fight or flight the stress hormones don’t get burned off the way they were intended. You are left with elevated blood pressure and an anxious feeling which is why some vigorous exercise after a stressful day will often make you feel better.

The more often this type of stress occurs in your life the easier it becomes to trigger the hormonal responses. Someone living with chronic stress may find that they have high blood pressure, a weak immune system, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, anxiety or depression. It can even lead to premature aging as you often see with those who have severe legal problems or even U.S. presidents. Have you noticed how much older our presidents look after 4 years in office?

In addition to aches, pains and general discomfort the effects of stress on blood pressure can also lead to a higher risk of heart disease or stroke. It can lead to changes in your bowels such as diarrhea, constipation or something more serious such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Colitis. Long term stress also lowers your sex drive and can even contribute to infertility.

One of the biggest contributors to stress in our society is financial stress. As Americans we tend to over spend and under save leaving us vulnerable to changes in our income or investments. Most people don’t set anything aside and therefore go through life without a safety net. Over the past few years I’ve showed people how to get out of debt by reducing their “wants” and supplementing their income. If you stop and think about it, how much happiness do we derive from the things we buy? Most things bring a short term boost but then we actually have more to organize and take care of which leads to additional burden. Then we also have to do additional work to pay for something of fleeting value.

If you are currently under financial stress I encourage you to sit down and evaluate your wants and needs. If you haven’t done so, take the time 3 times per year to request your 3 free credit reports to keep an eye on your financial picture. Next, determine if there are things you would rather sell than take care of and get rid of them. Use the proceeds to pay down debt and try to put more thought into future purchases. Most people find much more happiness by getting their financial house in order instead of purchasing additional toys.


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