Welcome clients to my August 2011 newsletter.
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TIP OF THE MONTH – AVOID DRINKING COFFEE AFTER EXERCISE
Apparently, when you drink coffee before exercise it gives you a boost of energy (which is why some athletes have gotten into trouble for abusing it) but when you drink it after exercise it blocks the body's natural response to exercise which is to build more muscle to replace that which has been damaged from the exercise by synthesising protein. Our bodies are always doing this and by exercising more, our bodies build more muscle (to meet our needs).
So, maybe have the coffee before you exercise and stick to good old fashioned H2O after. Cheers to that!
BOOK REVIEW – SAVE OUR BONES PROGRAM
My book of the month is "Save our Bones Program" by Vivian Goldsmith.
This is a great book for anyone who is interested in maintaining their bones in peak condition into old age so they can avoid osteoporosis and the risk of fractures.
Vivian offers lots of advice about keeping physically fit and eating a healthy diet. I've written quite a lot about the importance of maintaining the best physical fitness you can in past articles (see my blog for more on that), so I will only summarise Vivian's suggestions regarding supplements to keep your bones strong.
They include (in order of importance)
Calcium - Organic is best (from Marine algae). Take 500mg at a time 1200mg/day
Magnesium - take with calcium 320-420mg/day
Zinc - take with calcium 8-11mg/day
Boron - take with calcium 3mg/day
Copper .9mg/day
Manganese 1.8-2.3mg/day
Silicon 12mg/day
Vitamin D - sun is the best source 600IU+/day
Vitamin K - best from soy called NATTO 50mg/day
Vitamin B complex 1 mega multi/day
Vitamin C 500mg+/day
Omega 3 - fish oil 1000mg/day
CoQ10 50mg/day
Antioxidants - Lycopene, polyphenols
It's quite a list and I would advise you check with your doctor before embarking on it. Many of the minerals are available in a multi-form although I have yet to find a multi that includes an organic source of calcium.
Vivian also recommends increasing your exercise levels, reducing your acid levels and de-stressing. It seems that what is good for your general health is also good for your bones - makes a lot of sense really.
This book is available from bookdepository.co if you are interested in buying a copy.
SOMETHING LIGHTLHEARTED TO END WITH
A wise man once said, before you criticise someone, walk a mile in his shoes.
That way, if he gets angry, he'll be a mile away - and barefoot!
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Best wishes to you and your families,
Carolyn .
