After the Stress

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When the doctor has troubles

Easy come easy go


So I let a mental stressor take over my life during the month of January.  For my poor family, I was not that much fun at home, especially in the evenings when we were all tired at the end of the day.  I worked through my issue and it has been a memory for quite some time.  That was in January and it is now March.

The problem is the after effects.  I let my diet go.  I let my workouts go.  I began staying up too late at night and  found it more difficult to get up early enough to do an adequate work out.  The diet is probably the easier one to fix.  I resumed better eating with a sincere commitment to myself.

I began taking the Metagenics supplement, Phyto-Multi and this gave me fast improvements. I slept better and had more energy.  I still have to make an effort to quit all my activities at 9 PM and just get to bed.  I am getting better at that, as well.

My workouts were probably affected the most and that is a little disheartening.  For two weeks at Christmas I allowed myself to eat anything I wanted and that didn't help when the new year rolled around.   When your carbohydrate intake is too high, you cannot work out with your usual intensity.  I always notice it the very next day after a high carbohydrate meal.  I get tired very quickly and my muscles give out much too soon.  It almost feels as if I am coming down with a cold.   (What's the big deal with carbs?)  (Whole grains are not your friend)

It's also easy to correct if  too much time hasn't elapsed.  If you lay off your work out for about two weeks you will have to start from scratch all over again.  That's how quickly we lose muscle tone.  If I go three days without a work out, I have to use lighter weights and take more rests.

During this time off the routine someone can easily come down with a cold or flu like illness and once that is over it takes even more time to get back into balance.


Lesson learned.

It isn't easy to get back up to speed.   I am blaming it on boredom with my current collection of workout DVDs. Often we blame aging and old injuries.But should we?

Before the thaw of winter finally comes by spring, I will be back to my usual routine.  I'm fed up with the dragging feeling.

So join me in turning over a new leaf ...or shamrock.
Don't forget to keep up with your adjustments.  And remember, adjustments don't work when the interference is greater.  Poor diet, lousy exercise, no sleep. dehydration, mineral deficiencies are all terrible interferences.

Stress effects have a prolonged effect.  That is why people are depressed, overweight, diabetic, having issues with metabolic syndrome.  The spine develops calcium deposits.  Muscles become spasmed. Scar tissue takes hold.  The brain loses healing connections with the body.

But not in our office.  We are dedicated to health building.

See you at the table...the adjusting table.

--Dr. Lisa
--Your Health Freedom Advocate


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Metagenics launches daily supplement PhytoMulti

December 14, 2011 — Metagenics Inc., a nutrigenomics and lifestyle medicine company dedicated to improving health, announced the launch of PhytoMulti, the unique “Smart Multi” daily supplement specifically designed to activate health potential with a science-based combination of phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals.


The introduction of PhytoMulti supports Metagenics’ upcoming launch of its 2012 "Year of You” in-office program for health practitioners to offer patients —providing simple, healthy resolutions, and nutritional protocols for the new year to improve health.*

PhytoMulti is positioned as the “Smart Multi” because it’s designed to uniquely target cellular health to nourish cells, recharge cellular communication, and defend against free radical damage. PhytoMulti was created using extensive research to develop a strategic combination of phytonutrients — bioactive secondary metabolites in plant-based foods —­­ known for their antioxidant properties and positive influence on cell signaling to communicate healthy messages throughout the body.

This proprietary blend of 13 concentrated plant extracts and phytonutrients has been scientifically tested for potential biological activity to protect cells via antioxidant capacity and maintenance of DNA stability.*

“PhytoMulti not only targets cell protection, but advanced laboratory tests have shown its potential for superior biological activity to deliver support that may ultimately influence health in a number of ways,” said Joseph Lamb, MD, director of intramural clinical research for Metagenics. "PhytoMulti is the only professional brand daily supplement that provides this sophisticated level of scientific evidence."*

An independent laboratory evaluated PhytoMulti’s proprietary blend and the entire combination of active ingredients with the new total functional oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORACFN) assay that measures against five major free radicals.

Unlike a conventional ORAC, which tests against only one radical, this expanded in vitro assay provides a better sense of antioxidant protection against a variety of potentially damaging free radicals and other reactive oxygen species. An analysis of PhytoMulti's active ingredients (equivalent to the contents in one tablet) showed a total ORACFN value of 12,600 trolox, demonstrating exceptional antioxidant capacity.*

The potential of the phytonutrient blend to help maintain DNA stability was validated using the COMET assay, a complex in vitro test using human immune cells. This assay demonstrated a 52 percent increase in DNA stability when cells pretreated with the phytonutrient blend were compared to control cells introduced to the same oxidative medium (peroxides).*

“PhytoMulti is a one-of-a-kind supplement that begins with a novel phytonutrient base and is enhanced with essential vitamins and minerals to provide multidimensional health support like no other foundation nutrition formula,” continued Lamb.

PhytoMulti contains a combination of plant extracts with complex phytonutrients and additional phytonutrients that were selected for their targeted support for cellular health and function, as well as for their positive influence in multiple pathways and health systems.

Metagenics performs a rigorous ingredient selection process that includes high performance thin layer chromatography (hpTLC) to confirm plant species and phytonutrient profiles, and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to verify the presence of key plant bioactives. This seed-to-shelf diligence assures plant authenticity and a full spectrum of phytonutrients designed for multi-faceted support — beginning with cell protection.*

In addition to the phytonutrient blend, PhytoMulti also delivers a concentrated daily dose of:

• Clinically effective levels of select plant bioactives — resveratrol, lutein, zeaxanthin and lycopene — to help support health of the eyes, liver, heart, and more*
• An optimized blend of essential minerals and vitamins, including vitamin forms designed for greater bioavailability: vitamin D3, L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (folate) and methylcobalamin (B12)

In the “Year of You” program, this “Smart Multi” is an option to complement a variety of personalized protocols to promote wellness and vitality. The goal of the program is to introduce patients to science-based products that support long-term health. Other featured components include the Identi-T stress management protocols and the Wellness Essentials line of daily packet products that provide a personalized combination of Metagenics formulas — including PhytoMulti.*

PhytoMulti will be available Jan. 1, 2012, through health practitioners nationwide. PhytoMulti with Iron, formulated for those who may [need/benefit from] supplemental iron, will be available Feb. 1, 2012.*

Source: Metagenics, www.metagenics.com
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease.

Here are just a few of the ingredients:

Choline: prevents fatty liver, supports renal function, protective against cancer, infertility, bone problems

Zeaxanthin & Lutein: eye health

Resveratrol: protects the brain, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, aids the heart, anti-diabetic & anti-viral effects, improves endurance

Herperidin: reduces cholesterol, blood pressure, protective against bone loss, protects against cancer

Coffee bean extract: anti-oxidant, helps burn fat instead of carbohydrates, not stimulating like coffee beverages

Pomegranate: aids heart, inhibits oxidation of LDL, anti-viral effects, cancer prevention, useful in detoxification

Grape seed extract: wound healing, reduces tooth decay, aids sun damaged skin, improves bone density, liver protection, helps venous insufficiency and edema, lowers blood pressure and heart rate

Blueberry fruit extract: system health benefits: vision, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary tract, protective against metabolic syndrome, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, cancer prevention

Green tea leaf extract: heart protective, prevents cancer, some metabolic improvements

Bitter melon fruit extract: good for heart, helpful for diabetes, better glucose uptake and insulin like activity, prevents cancer, anti-viral,

Prune skin extract: detoxification

Watercress herb: nutrient rich, anti-cancer, stimulant, anti-oxidant, diuretic, prevents scurvy, protective against lung cancer, digestive aid,

Cinnamon bark powder: anti-viral, helps diabetes, protective against Alzheimer’s disease

Indian gum Arabic tree bark: astringent high in tannins

Heartwood extract: anti-fungal

Rosemary extract: protects the brain, prevents strokes, anti-cancer, helps memory, anti-oxidant

Artichoke leaf extract: protects against cancer, lowers cholesterol, anti-oxidant, helps gastritis, protects the liver

Iodine: Important for the thyroid, breast health, heart rhythm, bone health, and prevents muscle wasting

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See you at the table...the adjusting table.

--Dr. Lisa
Your Health Freedom Advocate




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