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London Personal Trainer Reveals Why Looking After Your Liver Is the Key To Health And Fat Loss

July 23rd, 2010

The Liver is one of the largest organs in the body and located in the upper right quadrant of you ‘belly’, under the ribs.  The Liver literally is the key to everything that we do as it is responsible for functions vital to our lives.

These functions primarily include:

  • The processing of nutrients from our food
  • The production of bile – a thick green-yellow fluid that the Liver uses to help digest foods, especially fats.  Bile salts are responsible for the elimination of cholesterol.  Also if Bile is not performing as it should the whole digestive system is thrown off!
  • The removal of toxins from the body/detoxification of the blood
  • Lipogenesis (break down of fats for energy),
  • Creation of coagulation factors, production of sex hormone binding globulins (used to ‘soak’ up excess/’free’ sex hormones, usually around 97%)
  • To build proteins.  By synthesis of Amino Acids into Proteins
  • Storage of glycogen, Vitamin A, D, B12, Iron and Copper

So it’s easy to see how any disruption to the Liver can have a massive impact on how well we function and lead to poor health.  If the Liver is stressed/overly taxed then our ability to produce force and function is greatly affected.  As well as our bodies ability to use the nutrients from the food we eat, remove toxins, repair, recover and regenerate.

Our ability to produce energy is greatly effected by Liver function.

Food that we eat is only valuable to us to the degree of how healthy our Liver are, producing bile to breakdown our food into the correct form for our villi in the intestines to absorb and use within the body.

Signs of poor Liver health include:

  • Abnormal metabolism of fats: High cholesterol, lipomas, excessive weight gain, inability to lose weight even when dieting. Sluggish metabolism, Pot Belly, Cellulite and roll of fat around upper abdomen.
  • Digestive Problems: Indigestion, haemorrhoids, abdominal bloating, intolerance to alcohol, flatulence, constipation, IBS, sugar cravings, passing stools less than 2 times a day, pale or yellow stool. (Bile is a natural laxative so reduced bowel movements are a sign of Liver stress/toxicity)
  • Nervous System Problems: depression, mood changes especially anger and irritability (usually due to excess ‘free’ sex hormones), poor concentration, body ‘overheating’ especially face and torso
  • Immune System Problems: Allergies, food and chemical sensitivities, skin rashes and inflammations, chronic fatigue, recurrent viral, bacterial and parasitic infections.
  • External Signs: Coated tongue, bad breath, itchy skin, excessive sweating, offensive body odour, dark urine, dark circles under eyes, itchy ears/regular ear infections, excessive nasal mucus, acne, brown spots on skin (Liver spots), flushed facial appearance, rapid intoxification with alcohol, heavy and persistent ‘hangover’, easy bruising, PMS/Heavy periods.
  • Pain: Joint aches and pains, regular headaches and migraines, shortness of breath, regular use of painkillers
  • Energy Problems: Trouble waking up and getting started in the morning, need for stimulants such as coffee/tea, sweet tooth/need for sugar, regular drops in energy especially after eating.

These signs are also the first ones people experience when detoxifying.  This is due to the increased toxic burden as the body releases the stored or backed up toxins.

Very important to note that if these ‘free’ sex hormones can lead to some serious problems.  For example, Estrogen supports/encourages growth within the body and Estrogen sensitive tissues are prone to ‘overgrowth’ if the excess Estrogen is not moped up.  More Estrogen means a heavier uterus lining which not only means heavier periods but can also lead to fibroids and tumours.  As well as cysts and tumours in Ovaries and breasts.  This is the reason why those with cancers and tumours are given anti-estrogenic medication.  In these instances will need to supplement with lots of B-Vitamins.

Also to avoid non-organic milk, as it is the greatest source of Insulin Growth Factor1 (IGF1) which increases the rate of growth and cell division in tumours.

The Liver is also our bodies highest producer of Serotonin (our ‘feel good’ hormone) so naturally if our Liver isn’t functioning well then we won’t feel good

Way to Fix the Liver

Follow The 3 R’s:  Remove, Replenish + Reinforce

Remove:

Remove all known metabolic ‘insults’ to the liver which basically come from what you eat: Wheat, Dairy, Caffeine, Alcohol, Processed Foods, Sugar, Chemical Additives, Plastics and plasticisers, xenoestrogens, heavy metals, ‘meds’ and antibiotics – so stick to Elimination Diet protocols.  The most immediate impact on the Liver is controlling what goes IN to the system.  Also avoid high fat diets including nuts and oils.  Except Fish Oils which you should continue to have throughout the day.

While the Liver is under stress it’s best not to give it any more to do, so we need to do whatever we can to reduce the burden on the Liver.

Avoid:

  • Stimulants especially Coffee and Green Tea.
  • Overeating
  • Eating too regularly (less is more for an upset Liver)
  • Allergens/Reactive Foods (Wheat, Yeast, possibly Dairy

Replenish:

  • Replenish the Liver with micronutrient rich diet.  Try to get every Vitamin and Mineral especially B Vitamins and Magnesium.
  • Choose easily digestible foods (not too much fat or fibre)
  • Avoid Nuts/Seeds/Soya beans/Grains that have not been soaked and ideally semi-germinated as these are high in Phytic Acid, which binds to Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, and other minerals and removes them from our system.  If we are deficient in these vital minerals then the Liver cannot do it’s primary job of detoxifying the system which eventually leads to numerous diseases.

Reinforce:

  • Reinforce the Liver with foods rich in Sulphur: Onions, Garlic, Leek, Radish, Watercress and Cruciferous Veg as well as Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggs, Fish, Kale, Legumes, Meats, Organ Meats, Poultry, Turnips.

These reinforce the Sulphation pathway which is responsible for the breakdown of         Estrogens

  • B Vitamins especially B6 and B12
  • Magnesium
  • Cystine (found in foods listed above but could additionally supplement if you like)
  • Taurine (best source is fish especially Salmon and Cod – so will need to supplement if you stick to a predominantly vegetarian diet)
  • Dandelion Root, Licorice Root and Turmeric (which helps stimulates bile and digestion)

We can also do our digestion a massive favour by correctly chewing our food so that it is already in a semi liquid form before it gets to our stomach.

As with all things instead of trying to ‘fix’ the symptoms or plugging the leaks (effect) it’s best to turn off the tap first or in other words treat the source (cause).

Unfortunately, there is no clear definitive time period on how long it takes for a dysfunctional Liver to get back to full function – it can take months but the good news is that the Liver is one of our organs that is able to regenerate itself if we give it what it needs

To your health and happiness

Shai James

Level 1 Coach and Meltdown Co-ordinator

Dax Moy Personal Training Studios – London, England

http://www.londonpersonaltrainingstudio.com/

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London Personal Trainer Reveals 10 Super-Simple Steps To Improve Your Heart Health

July 23rd, 2010

Working as a personal trainer in London (the heart disease capital of the UK) I’m always being asked for my top tips for keeping the heart healthy and in tip-top shape.

Here’s my answer!

Sea Salt – swap table salt for sea salt – avoid foods with low quality salt already in, and control the amount you consume by seasoning with it only. Instead use more herbs & spices to flavour food.

Improve diet – its not about swapping butter for a margarine with a mind boggling list of unnatural, unrecognisable ingredients. Instead focus on wholesome natural ingredients – vegetables, almonds salmon, walnuts. Cut out refined carbohydrates and sugars.

Coconut oil – although technically classed as a saturated fat, coconut oil can actually protect against stroke and heart attacks. It actually increases HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol).

Countries like Sri Lanka, where coconut oil was a primary fat source, have lower incidences of heart disease. Populations where coconut oil was a key element of their diet also benefit from improved cholesterol readings, lower body fat deposition, higher survival rate, reduced tendency to form blood clots, fewer uncontrolled free radicals in cells, low levels of blood and liver cholesterol, higher antioxidant reserves in cells, and lower incidence of heart disease in population studies.

Exercise -Not only will regular exercise increase fat loss, help weight control & build muscle mass, but it helps lower blood pressure(a major risk factor for heart disease). It also improves circulation, preventing blood clots that can lead to heart attacks and stroke.

Exercise also increases HDL, transporting fat away from the arteries and to the liver for processing, whilst reducing LDL cholesterol that can form fatty deposits and contribute to heart disease.

Fish oils – Higher amounts of two kinds of omega-3, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), may benefit some people with established heart disease or high triglyceride levels and can have an anti-inflammatory effect for people with rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, DHA is being studied to see if it can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

For heart disease prevention, near-maximum benefit comes from eating two 3-ounce servings of cold water fish a week.

Reduce Stress  – Stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, which is what causes a “fight or flight” response. This results in raised blood pressure, faster heart rate, and slows digestion. It can also contribute to weight gain, complicate existing illnesses such as diabetes, and lead to anxiety and depression. These physical reactions all increase your cardiovascular disease risk. Chronic stress, which is long lastinng, such as emotional, or work related stress, as compared to acute stress (when you are being chased by a lion)

Exercise also releases feel-good hormones called endorphins, helping reduce stress .

Furthermore, low levels of testosterone (suppressed by raised cortisol levels in “fight or flight” can increase the risk of bone loss and muscle atrophy, having a negative affect on heart health.

Consider taking up yoga, tai chi or other moderate forms of exercise.

Improve your Breath – try a simple pranayama technique called Kapalabhati Pranayama, which requires rapid successive breathing. Focus on expelling the air rapidly on each outward breath whilst  consciously controlling the movement of the diaphragm. This is an exercise for the entire respiratory system, forcing higher oxygen absorption in a very short time. This ensures supply of richer blood to cardiovascular muscles.

Note – that this exercise is unsuitable for those suffering with high blood pressure, glaucoma and other eye disorders.

Ashwaghandha – this fantastic Indian herb has been noted in Ayurvedic medicine for it’s ability to strengthen and give more flexibility to heart muscles. It is also renowned for its recuperative and restoring qualities.

It is also used widely to aid problems such as anxiety, stress, & stress induced insomnia

Stop smoking - Smoking increases the heart rate and certain chemicals in smoke causes blood to clot more easily. Second-hand smoke does the same things as well.

Sleep – Long term consequences of poor quality sleep include, obesity, diabetes, heart attacks, high blood pressure, and stroke. Try to get to sleep for 10.30pm at least 5 night a week.

Julie Winterton is a Level 2 Health Coach, Kinetic Chain Assessment Specialist, & Yoga Teacher at the Dax Moy Personal Training Studios, Islington, London.

She is also the author of the forthcoming cookbook, “Good Nutrition for Food Lovers”

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London Personal Trainer: Proof… 41lbs Of Fat G.O.N.E In Just 6 Weeks!

May 19th, 2010

This has been long overdue.

We get so many amazing stories from the clients at our studios, participants on our courses and those who are going through our online programs that we often take the results they tell us about for granted.
I guess we’re so used to seeing and hearing about the amazing changes that our clients get that we forget that other members of the community might need a little glimpse of what’s possible for them, a little ‘taster’ of what they could achieve if they followed our programs through to their logical conclusions.
Our bad! : )
But I’m going to set that right from this point forward.
From now on I’ll be posting regular success stories and ‘real life’ comments from the people who’ve achieved them so that you can both give them the cheers they deserve (we all like to be recognised for our accomplishments and hard work, right?) and so that you get a bit of a boost, a butt-kicking or whatever you need in order to achieve the same.
Let’s get started!
This week we’ll meet Ammar Hussein who’s just completed the 6 week Meltdown Weight Management Course At My London personal Training Studio

Ammar achieved 41lbs of fat loss with london personal training studio

“The course has taken some individual bits of what I’ve learned previously but linked it all together
alongside a lot of information about factors that affect my health that I never knew about or fully understood.

The course has reminded me that I’m the only one who has the power to keep myself fit and healthy and that there is no shame to be where I am now as long as I am constantly trying to improve myself.

It’s given me more confidence to speak about such things to friends and family and work colleagues. I think this course has permanently changed my lifestyle from the abuse I was doing to my body in the past compared to the food I’m eating now, and exercise that I’m

doing.

The course has given me direction and determination to keep on working to get myself better.

The lectures in the course gave a lot of information about the importance of many factors beyond just food and exercise but aspects such as hormonal balance, hydration, body posture,

breathing correctly and the importance of functioning glands.

The exercises both in the gym and at home were easy to fit into my schedule and they were varied but still quite difficult (I always feel an achievement after completing a session). Some of the stretching made an incredible difference to my feeling of flexibility and mobility, twisting, turning, bending over, etc.

Having the support of the other team members was amazing – for the first time ever I felt able to speak openly about my health issues that were really private to me with others who were in the same situation as me and who understood that. We were there to support each other and not be judgmental.

The direction of Jules leading the course and the support of Megan was vital in keeping the course moving along but they always had time and patience to answer all our questions and make everyone feel welcome and a part of the team.

During exercises they were always keeping an eye out on the team members and I felt they were always approachable or any questions or issues. Without that expert support available the course would have been very different.”

Not bad, huh? Ammar did so well and he’s STILL working hard at chipping away at his bigger fat loss goal.

I can’t wait to report on what he achieves next : )

If YOU want to learn more about how Ammar achieved such an amazing result in just 6 weeks then call Julie Winterton at my Islington personal training studio in London on 0207 354 3550 and ask about our MELTDOWN Weight management program.

Speak soon!

Dax Moy



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London Personal Trainer Reveals This Surefire Way To Blast Belly Fat Fast And Keep It Off For Good

April 25th, 2010

Everyone has a six pack.

Trouble is, in most cases that six pack muscle is buried deep under a layer of fat that hides the muscles from public view and keeping them out of sight and out of mind.

Many people believe that performing endless rep after rep of crunches or situps will somehow miraculously burn away the fat from the abs but science tells us that whilst an element of spot reduction from exercise may be possible, the contribution of fat burned during an exercise comes from the overall fat supply within the body rather than from one site alone.

So trying to show off your six-pack with endless crunches is a waste of time. Sure, you’ll make the area stronger and create greater endurance (both worthy goals) but you can be sure that the fat sitting over your stomach won’t be going anywhere as a result of your efforts.

But wait a minute!

That doesn’t mean that spot reduction is impossible altogether.

In fact, it’s not only possible but probable if your approach it from a different perspective… such as that of your hormones.

Science has shown that where you lay your fat stores down is directly related to the action of your hormones and that you can predict how balanced or imbalanced your hormones are by looking at where you hold your fat.

If you find that your belly fat is a problem, chances are that your cortisol levels (your ‘fight or flight’ hormones) are markedly elevated due to increased stress levels and/or lack of sleep.

Whilst endlessly grinding out the abdominal exercises won’t ever help you to remove this layer of fat, simply getting to bed by 10.00 – 10.30pm 5 nights a week and taking steps to reduce your stress can often yield dramatic and rapid results.

Try supplementing with Ayurvedic supplements like Ashwaghanda and Rhodiola and taking magnesium and zinc supplements and even the most stubborn of belly fat will start to shift.

Reduce stimulants such as coffee, tea and caffeine containing sodas and replace them with green tea (only after elimination diet as it contains caffeine) and Tulsi which is an excellent cortisol lowering Ayurvedic tea.

Ditch the sugar, maltose, dextrose, fructose and all the other ‘oses’ from your diet and serious consider dropping starches from your diet too to give the sympathetic branch of your nervous system a chance to rest and recover and allow your parasympathetic ‘rest and digest’ branch to do its thing.

In addition, try incorporating breathing and meditation exercises into your daily routine by trying ‘cyclical breathing patterns’ that have you breathing in for 4 seconds, holding for 4 seconds and breathing out for 8 seconds for 8-10 breaths. The relaxation and oxygenation effect is an amazing counterpoint to the stress that most people are under and it’ll leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed in no time.

Finally, commit to shorter, more intense and more frequent workouts rather than longer ones as these create far less cortisol and are often offset by the surges of testosterone and growth hormone that follow.

Net result?

More belly fat loss for you : )

Give it a go and see how much belly fat you can shift in the next 7 days, You’ll be pleasantly surprised : )

Dax Moy Is The UK’s Leading Personal Trainer And Body Transformation Specialist. With Personal Training Studios In And Around London, Dax Is Acknowledged As The ‘Go To Guy’ For Rapid Fat Loss Among A-List Actors, Athletes, Pop Stars and Polar Explorers Alike. To Claim Your Free Elimination Diet Program Visit Dax’s London Personal Training Website Today And You Could Be Losing All The Belly Fat You Want

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Songkran Festival Thailand – Water Great Day!

April 13th, 2010

Hey Guys

Today here in Thailand it’s Songkran festival, the Thai New Year when for 3 days straight they celebrate with an ‘out with the old, in with the new’ philosophy.
During this time everyone in the streets engage in MASSIVE water fights to signify the cleansing process of finishing one year and starting another and literally anyone is fair game for a dousing : )
We were in our car on the way to the beach when we got set upon…
This is INSIDE our car with the windows open! : )
It’s been a great day which ended up with us playing at the beach and body-surfing to well after sundown.
I’ve gotta tell you, the Thai way of celebrating New Year is so much more fun than ours in the west.

Here’s hoping you all had as wonderful a day as I have.

Truth, joy and love

DAX

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London Personal Trainer | Workouts For Desk Jockey’s, My Top 5 Nutritional Supplements and The Best Protein Powder On The Market

April 5th, 2010

Hey!

I’m sitting in the Bangkok Airways lounge at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport waiting for my transfer flight out to Phuket and as my kids (Sara and Connor) are listening to their iPod’s and my wife Deana is busy with a magazine I thought I’d catch up on answering a few more of your questions.

This time they come from Roberta (no last name supplied) and ask 3 pretty questions that I actually get asked a lot of the time… so here’s my answers : )

“Here’s my 3 questions and thanks for all the information you provide!”

1. What exercises can one do that is a desk jockey to get in more exercise during the day? Seriously pushups off the wall in the ladies room or other things you can do other than walking during lunch.

Dax Answers: You know, the whole training and exercise ideas at work ‘thing’ is a bit of a minefield. For every person that thinks my workout ideas are great, three tell me that I’m nuts

“Don’t you know I’m at work?!”.

“I can’t get sweaty!”,

“I’ll look an idiot!”

So look, here’s my BEST answer that some will like and some won’t. You can perform pretty much ANY exercise such as lunges, squats, pushups, spiderman, mountain climber, divebomber, yoga or anything else depending on how you work is set up.

I know people that have persuaded a whole bunch of their colleagues to clear some space during their morning tea break and they all get down for pushups and situps and the like. Others sneak off to the toilets and do chinups from the stalls as well as a quick set of lunges.

Of course, you can run up the stairs instead of using the elevator or perform static (isometric) contractions for every muscle in turn while you’re still working at your desk.

Depends on how fast you want the result, how your work is set up and if you don’t mind building a reputation as being a little odd : )

2. “What top 5 nutrients do you get everyday no matter what?”

Dax Answers: Not sure if you’re asking about supplements or nutrients here : )

Of course, like everyone else, the top nutrients I consume are:

Proteins
Fats
Fibrous Carbs
Vitamins
Minerals

If you mean WHAT foods of each type, well, my daily intake varies of course but will usually comprise:

Eggs
Chicken
Beef
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Coconut Oil

(These things show up most days)

For supplements:

Coconut Oil – As an MCT it allows me to keep my energy high whilst keeping my starchy carb intake low

Magnesium – Super-Supplement that, frankly, you’re nuts if you don’t take. I cycle through Citrate, Orotate, Glyconate but avoid Oxide as it’s useless and can’t really be used that efficiently by the human body.

Zinc – Another important one. Taken at the same time as Magnesium (about 1 hr before bed) it strengthens immune system function and assists in metabolism

Fish oil – High grade LIQUID fish oil (NOT CAPSULES as they go rancid, hence the ‘repeat’) great for everything from metabolism and fat burning, immune system, joint health and practically everything

Whole food vitamins- These are, as the name suggests, made from whole foods rather than synthetic derivatives. HUGE difference on the impact on the body!

3. What protein powder or mixture is best in mixability and taste for those that want to eliminate sugar (I’m doing stevia only as much as possible) and limit animal sources (I’d like to minimize whey if possible and still get the protein and full filling a shake provides.)

Dax Answers: To be honest I find the Warrior Whey the best protein out there as it’s easily digested by nearly all people I’ve spoken to (even many of those with dairy intolerance) and it’s made with all-natural ingredients that have not been tampered with, had chemicals added or anything.

I genuinely only use the warrior protein products including the excellent Warrior Milk when I’m a little less concerned about sugar.

Well, there you go!

A few more questions answered. I hope you found the answers useful.

Keep those questions coming ok? : )

Truth, joy and love

Dax Moy
London’s Leading Personal Trainer

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London Personal Trainer Answers Your Questions: Why Counting Calories IS a Waste Of Time

April 3rd, 2010

Hey Guys

I’ve gotten an absolute ton of questions between this blog and my online community at www.daxmoy.ning.com (it’s free to join so if you’re not a member yet, get on over there! and am now, even as we speak answering the first few.

To get you going though, check out this video response I made to Sarah Brookes’ question about the whole calories in vs calories out thing.

I think you’ll like it : )

Either way, leave me a comment to let me know your thoughts.

Dax Moy
London’s Leading Personal Trainer

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London Personal Trainer Answers ALL Of Your Health and Fitness Questions

April 1st, 2010

Hey There!

What’s your biggest fitness or fat loss challenge?

bigquestion

I mean, what’s the the number one itchiest, burniest, scratchiest, most frustrating and annoying health, fitness or fatloss problem that’s bothering you right now?

See, I’ve a ton of ’stuff’ buzzing in my head right now on myriad topics that I could write about for my readers but I figure that I should answer YOUR questions and help you out in a specific, meaningful and measurable way that’ll help you get fantastic results fast rather than running my own agenda.

Sound ok to you?

Thought so! : )

So look, I don’t care what it is, exercise, nutrition, motivation, supplementation, gaining muscle, losing weight, getting rid of back pain or… well… anything else that you can think of, I want your questions.

When I get them, I promise, I and my team are going to answer them all.

Every single one.

I’ve over 55,000 subscribers to my online newsletters so this could get tricky for me but I
promise that every single question will get answered.

All you’ve to to do is ASK! : )

Just fire away and I’ll get to giving you and everyone else an answer that you can practically use to solve your
current problem.

Go on then, get to it! : )

Dax Moy
The UK’s Leading Health and Fitness Coach
http://www.londonpersonaltrainingstudio.com

P.S – You can ask up to 3 questions, ok?

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The Power of Vitamin D – The Prohormone

March 25th, 2010

By Lucy Bridges
Level 2 Coach Dax Moy Personal Training Studios,
Islington, London

The prohormone vitamin D is comprised of a group of fat-soluble vitamins. There are two major forms, vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 cholecalciferol). A third synthetic form is known as vitamin D5. Of these three types, vitamin D3 is considered the natural form and is the most active.

Vitamin D is important for its maintenance role of our various organ systems. The type of vitamin D we get from food or supplements requires conversion by the liver and then kidneys and for this reason people with liver or kidney disorders are at a greater risk for osteoporosis.

A deficiency of vitamin D may also be caused by insufficient intake along with a lack of sunlight exposure, which limits its absorption. It has a positive effect on the immune system by promoting anti-tumour activity.

There is overwhelming scientific literature data to confirm the importance of this Vitamin.

The bottom line is that virtually every disease and adverse health condition can in some way be associated with low vitamin D3 levels. Consequently, many of these problems may be fixed with adequate vitamin D3 supplementation, or can be avoided by keeping vitamin D3 levels in the high normal range.

Vitamin D2 is not produced by the human body, but comes from plant and fungal sources.

Vitamin D3 is derived from animal sources, and when your skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Hence if you live in Europe, north of Lisbon you are at greater risk and highly likely to be deficient, especially during the winter months from sunlight exposure and additional supplementation is necessary. When this happens a cholesterol compound in the skin is transformed into a precursor of vitamin D.

Our bodies have 30,000 genes and vitamin D has been shown to influence approximately 3,000 of them. Almost every type of cell in our bodies have receptors that respond to vitamin D, from our brains to our bones, and researchers are continually finding additional health benefits from the prohormone vitamin D.

For a long time vitamin D3 was simply regarded as the anti-rickets and bone health vitamin. Because it was originally labeled as a vitamin, it was assumed that it wasn’t that important. Now it is more properly recognized as a prohormone that is essential to life. Even if it were only good for bone health, vitamin D3 still would be an important supplement, but the benefits go way beyond just bone health.

Research has shown that D3 is essential for:

Fetal brain development
Psoriasis
Cancer prevention
Blood sugar regulation and insulin resistance
Depression and other neurological disorders
Multiple Sclerosis
Immune function:
Shortens symptoms of cold, flu, and respiratory tract infection
Symptoms associated with autoimmune conditions
Hypertension and congestive heart failure
Muscle mass and strength
Weight Loss

Vitamin D3 is a natural supplement that had been shown in scientific research to improve bone health, improve the development of babies’ brains, reduce the incidence of skin problems like psoriasis, prevent or remedy multiple sclerosis, reduce the risk of cancer, improve blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance, improve neurological conditions including depression and bipolar disorder, enhance immune defense against cold, flu and other infections, lower blood pressure and protect the heart, improve muscle function, increase the ability to lose body fat and even help people live longer.

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3 WAYS TO BURN MORE FAT WITHOUT TRYING

March 25th, 2010

1. Take magnesium and zinc supplements 1 hour before bed – Both help to increase lean muscle mass and speed up metabolism which will, in turn, help you burn tons more fat.

2. Drink Tulsi Tea- This Ayurvedic herb also known as ‘holy basil’ is excellent at reducing cortisol levels related to stress and will aid you in losing belly fat.

3. Get to bed by 10.30pm at least 5 nights a week – This will assist with lowering cortisol and raising levels of growth hormone and testosterone, the combined effect of which will dramatically speed up fat loss.

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