Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

Our metabolism is what turns everything we eat & drink into energy for our body. The faster it is, the more calories we burn off, making your metabolism an important part of maintaining a healthy weight. If you are looking for ways to boost your metabolism, try these tips: Skip the labor-saving devices & work your body instead. Rev up your engine; require more energy from your body with physical activity. Do aerobic exercises for at least 30 minutes, 5 days a week. Don’t skip meals; depriving your body of food actually slows your metabolism. Nibble on health snacks often, and eat smaller meals at mealtime. Find out your calorie allowance, which is based on age, gender & physical activity level. Build muscle with strengthening exercises twice a week, such as using hand weights, resistance bands, yoga, etc. Balance energy intake from foods & beverages with energy out as in physical activity & exercise.
	What is America's Best Liquid Vitamin? Omni 4®, of course! This orange, papaya-flavored drink is a good foundation for all ages, 0 to 100 & older! 1. Puts balance in your body by helping to get rid of toxins that build up in your system. 2. Excellent compliment to a weight loss program, because your body will lose weight much easier if it is in balance. 3. Most diseases & illnesses can be attributed to lack of proper nutrition. Taking Omni 4® every day will ensure you are giving your body what it needs. 4. It is very beneficial to people who suffer with asthma & allergies. 5. Glucosamine helps with muscle, tissues, tendons & joints. Helps to eliminate fine lines & wrinkles. Promotes new tissue growth & delays the progression of osteoarthritis. 6. Co-Enzyme Q10, "The Spark of Life", an anti-aging nutrient, helps with renal failure, congestive heart failure, hypertension, neurological & neuro-degenerative diseases, diabetes & cancer. Studies have shown breast cancer to be linked to a decrease in plasma Co-Q10 levels. Everyone should be on Omni4 ®!
	Omnitrition's Charge® Gives you Energy to Face the Day! Who needs more energy?...almost anyone! Full of B vitamins, Omnitrition's Charge® is very helpful with: stress, fatigue, anxiety, energy, focus, & concentration. B vitamins are also natural anti-inflammatories, so they are helpful for people who suffer from many kinds of muscle or joint aches & pains. Omni4® & Charge® work together, like a marriage, giving your body exactly what it needs.
	Thermo Herbal Tea® is Omnitrition®'s "Health Tonic"! It contains: 1. Green Tea, which provides a powerful antioxidant & helps protect cells from damage linked to cancer, heart disease & other illnesses. 2. Theobromine aides in cognitive brain function, memory & well-being. It is, also, a natural diuretic. 3. Synephrine burns fat, increases physical performance & helps to build lean muscle mass. 4. DHEA is anti-aging! It decreases body fat & pain as it increases muscle tone, mobility, & life span. It promotes well-being, health & longevity, enhances the activity of the immune system, reduces heart disease, improves sleep & helps to prevent cancer, arterial disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease & helps treat Lupus. 5. Tyrosine is a mood elevator, suppresses appetite, reduces body fat, aids in the function of the adrenal, thyroid & pituitary glands. It, also, helps with stress reduction, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, allergies & headaches.
	OMNI SPORT® is Omnitrition®'s Choline Workout Drink! What is choline? Choline is a type of B vitamin. Omni Sport® has a strong amino acid base that aids in muscle recovery, stamina, & endurance while at the same time helping to build lean muscle mass. While Omni Sport® is primarily a "workout" product, it is, also, beneficial for people who are healing from various injuries to both muscles & bones. Most injuries have been shown to heal in half the time!
	Need to Lose Weight? Or Build Muscle? Omnifit Vanilla Shake® Works Both Ways! Body builders take protein powders to develop muscles. Weight lifters take extra protein to help them get stronger. People who are underweight take protein to gain weight. Proteins are used in the production of skin, hair, muscles & bones. Also, protein is used to manufacture hormones, enzymes, cellular messengers, & immune system components. Without adequate protein, the body does not have the ability to put cells, tissues & organs together.

How Can You Slow the Aging Process?

According to Michael Roizen, M.D., the best thing to drink to slow the aging process is: Water! Next best thing is: Coffee, as long as it doesn't give you any of these side effects- Migraines Heart Arrhythmias Anxiety Gastric Upset
Thermo Herbal Tea® is Omnitrition®'s "Health Tonic"! It contains: 1. Green Tea, which provides a powerful antioxidant & helps protect cells from damage linked to cancer, heart disease & other illnesses. 2. Theobromine aides in cognitive brain function, memory & well-being. It is, also, a natural diuretic. 3. Synephrine burns fat, increases physical performance & helps to build lean muscle mass. 4. DHEA is anti-aging! It decreases body fat & pain as it increases muscle tone, mobility, & life span. It promotes well-being, health & longevity, enhances the activity of the immune system, reduces heart disease, improves sleep & helps to prevent cancer, arterial disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease & helps treat Lupus. 5. Tyrosine is a mood elevator, suppresses appetite, reduces body fat, aids in the function of the adrenal, thyroid & pituitary glands. It, also, helps with stress reduction, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, allergies & headaches. *You can get it sugar free:  New Thermo Herbal Tea with Stevia® or Thermo Java®. Omnitrition's® answer to the coffee drinker, Thermo Java® is formulated to help with weight loss by burning stored body fat & increasing lean muscle mass at the same time. It has the same weight loss ingredients as the Thermo Herbal Tea®.
OMNI 4® is America's Best Liquid Vitamin! This orange, papaya-flavored drink is a good foundation for all ages, 0 to 100 & older! 1. Puts balance in your body by helping to get rid of toxins that build up in your system. 2. Excellent compliment to a weight loss program, because your body will lose weight much easier if it is in balance. 3. Most diseases & illnesses can be attributed to lack of proper nutrition. Taking Omni 4® every day will ensure you are giving your body what it needs. 4. It is very beneficial to people who suffer with asthma & allergies. 5. Glucosamine helps with muscle, tissues, tendons & joints. Helps to eliminate fine lines & wrinkles. Promotes new tissue growth & delays the progression of osteoarthritis. 6. Co-Enzyme Q10, "The Spark of Life", an anti-aging nutrient, helps with renal failure, congestive heart failure, hypertension, neurological & neuro-degenerative diseases, diabetes & cancer. Studies have shown breast cancer to be linked to a decrease in plasma Co-Q10 levels. Everyone should be on Omni4 ®!
Worst things to eat are things with sugar. 1. Straight sugar & sodas. Avoid syrup, too. These increase risk of stroke and make you wrinkly. 2. Saturate fat, animal fat, palm & coconut oil. 3. Avoid any carb unless 100% whole grain. *Instead, eat lots of fruits & vegetables, and nuts, such as an ounce of walnuts.
According to Keith Roach, M.D., make these lifestyle choices that include: Diet Exercise Stress Management
PhytoNutrients® is Omnitrition's® Stress Buster! Phytonutrients are natural bioactive compounds found in fruits & vegetables that work together with vitamins, minerals, & fiber to promote good health. These phytochemicals have been found to have properties to aid in disease prevention. 4 of the leading causes of death in the Western countries include: cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, & hypertension. Julie Guenther, Buckley, WA- I never go without them. They help keep the stresses of daily life manageable.
The single most important thing to improve your health: Quit smoking! The average smoker lives 10 years less than a non-smoker. Your chances of surviving a heart attack double the day after you quit smoking. Diet Cut out red meat. Eat high quality meat such as, fatty fish like tuna, poultry without skin, & nuts. These help heart disease & reduce risk of cancer. Eating lots of fresh fruits & vegetables should be an every day staple.
Omni Smart® is Omnitrition®'s Oral Chelator. For a Healthier Heart & Cardiovascular System! Omni Smart®, also known as "liquid drano" for your heart, has minerals & natural ingredients that support heart & blood vessel function. Good for anyone with a heart! Heart attack & stroke are the leading causes of death for people over the age of 50. People who have a family history of heart disease would especially benefit from this product using it preventatively. Helps to lower cholesterol & blood pressure.

What is ADHD?

From the U.S. National Library of Medicine: ADHD is a problem with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or a combination. For these problems to be diagnosed as ADHD, they must be out of the normal range for a child's age and development.
Causes ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder of childhood. It affects about 3 - 5% of school aged children. ADHD is diagnosed much more often in boys than in girls. Depression, lack of sleep, learning disabilities, tic disorders, and behavior problems may be confused with, or appear with, ADHD. Every child suspected of having ADHD should be carefully examined by a doctor to rule out possible other conditions or reasons for the behavior.
Symptoms There are 3 groups of ADHD: Lack of attention (inattentiveness) Hyperactivity Impulsive behavior (impulsivity) Some children with ADHD primarily have the inattentive type. Others may have a combination of types. Those with the inattentive type are less disruptive and are more likely to not be diagnosed with ADHD. Inattentive symptoms Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork Has difficulty keeping attention during tasks or play Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities Avoids or dislikes tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork) Often loses toys, assignments, pencils, books, or tools needed for tasks or activities Is easily distracted Is often forgetful in daily activities Hyperactivity symptoms: Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat Leaves seat when remaining seated is expected Runs about or climbs in inappropriate situations Has difficulty playing quietly Is often "on the go," acts as if "driven by a motor," & talks excessively Impulsivity symptoms: Blurts out answers before questions have been completed Has difficulty awaiting turn Interrupts or intrudes on others (butts into conversations or games)
Diagnosis The diagnosis is based on very specific symptoms, which must be present in more than one setting.  Children should have at least 6 attention symptoms or 6 hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms, with some symptoms present before age 7. The symptoms must be present for at least 6 months, seen in two or more settings, and not caused by another problem. The symptoms must be severe enough to cause significant difficulties in many settings, including home, school, and in relationships with peers.
	Omnitrition's Remind® is Complete Brain Nutrition You Won't Soon Forget! At Omnitrition® we like to call Remind® "Brain in a Bottle", because it helps with mental focus, concentration, & clarity of thought. The Choline in Remind® is a B vitamin that must be supplemented. We do not get enough of it in our daily diets. Choline helps with verbal memory & can reverse the early stages of memory loss & senility. The Choline in Remind® is equivalent to eating 30 pounds of fish each day. Many children & adults who suffer from ADD/ADHD as well as depression, anxiety, & panic attacks have been able to go off of their prescription meds when using Omni 4® liquid vitamins, Charge® & Remind® together. Results have been amazing!
	Omnitrition's Charge® Gives you Energy to Face the Day! Who needs more energy?...almost anyone! Full of B vitamins, Omnitrition's Charge® is very helpful with: stress, fatigue, anxiety, energy, focus, & concentration. Charge® has: "Energy & Good Attitude" in a bottle Positive Happy Feelings Mental Focus & Concentration Natural Appetite Suppressant
	OMNI 4® is America's Best Liquid Vitamin! This orange, papaya-flavored drink is a good foundation for all ages, 0 to 100 & older! 1. Puts balance in your body by helping to get rid of toxins that build up in your system. 2. Excellent compliment to a weight loss program, because your body will lose weight much easier if it is in balance. 3. Most diseases & illnesses can be attributed to lack of proper nutrition. Taking Omni 4® every day will ensure you are giving your body what it needs. 4. It is very beneficial to people who suffer with asthma & allergies. 5. Glucosamine helps with muscle, tissues, tendons & joints. Helps to eliminate fine lines & wrinkles. Promotes new tissue growth & delays the progression of osteoarthritis. 6. Co-Enzyme Q10, "The Spark of Life", an anti-aging nutrient, helps with renal failure, congestive heart failure, hypertension, neurological & neuro-degenerative diseases, diabetes & cancer. Studies have shown breast cancer to be linked to a decrease in plasma Co-Q10 levels. Everyone should be on Omni4 ®! The Physicians Desk Reference states that 96-98% of liquid vitamins are absorbed by the body versus 10-20% of conventional pill vitamins.

Dangers of Grapefruit

Did you know more than 85 drugs interfere badly with grapefruit, with 43 of them dangerously so?  The same problem can happen with limes, Seville oranges, & pomelos.  The interaction between grapefruit, whether in the form of the fruit or the juice, and certain medications can be significant. The interaction occurs because a substance in grapefruit interferes with the breakdown, or metabolism, of the medication. As a result, the patient ends up inadvertently taking more, or in the case of fexofenadine, less, than the prescribed amount.
What Drugs Interact With Grapefruit?
Cholesterol Medication The consumption of grapefruit (or grapefruit juice) increases the concentration of lovastatin, a cholesterol-lowering medication, in the bloodstream, resulting in potentially toxic levels of the drug. Antihistamines Unlike many of the other drugs that interact with grapefruit juice, according to a study out of the London Health Sciences Centre in Ontario, fexofenadine, an antihistamine, levels actually decrease with the consumption of normal quantities of grapefruit juice (300 ml, which is a little more than a cup of juice). According to Graedon's Guide to Grapefruit Interactions, published by The People's Pharmacy, grapefruit as a whole fruit & grapefruit juice have the same effect. Immunosuppressant Cyclosporine, sirolimus and tacrolimus, used by transplant patients, are immunosuppressants, which means they "turn down" the immune system. It is used after organ transplants to help prevent rejection by the transplant recipient, and for active rheumatoid arthritis. The list of potential side effects is a long one and includes a higher risk of infections (since the immune system is less able to fight off infections), headaches, high blood pressure, nausea, diarrhea, abnormal hairiness and tremor. Since grapefruit impacts the breakdown of cyclosporine, patients who eat grapefruit (or drink grapefruit juice) while on cyclosporine will have higher concentrations of the medication in their bloodstreams Calcium channel blockers Amlodipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. The class as a whole may be used for a variety of conditions, but amlodipine is most often used to treat high blood pressure and to help patients who have angina (chest pain caused by a decreased blood supply to the heart). Levels of amlodipine will be higher than prescribed if patients consume grapefruit in any form (juice or whole fruit) while on this drug. Medications in this class that interact with grapefruit include felodipine, brand name Plendil, and nifedipine. Heart Rhythm Medications Quinidine & amiodarone, two drugs that are used to control abnormal heart rhythms, compete with grapefruit for metabolization by the CYP3A4 enzyme complex. Amiodarone may not be effective in treating heart rhythm abnormalities when taken with grapefruit. This drug is an anti-arrhythmic medication that works to normalize an irregular or fast heart rate. Hormones Oral contraceptives and agents used for hormone replacement therapy, such as estradiol, are among the drugs that are affected by grapefruit. As is the case with other medications, grapefruit increases your blood levels of these hormones, which raises the risk of side effects, such as blood clots, headaches, nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness and excessive vaginal bleeding. Statins Statins are drugs used to lower high cholesterol levels. MayoClinic.com lists several statins that interact with grapefruit, including simvastatin, lovastatin and atorvastatin. The consumption of grapefruit with a statin drug increases the likelihood of the usual side effects associated with statin use, which include liver damage, muscle injury and kidney failure. If you eat a lot of grapefruit or drink a lot of grapefruit juice, you may want to ask your physician about statins that will not interact with the fruit, like fluvastatin, pravastatin, or rosuvastatil, notes Harvard Medical School. Neurological and Psychological Medications Various medications used for neurological and psychological conditions, like anxiety or depression, also interact with grapefruit. These medications include benzodiazepines like diazepam and triazolam and antidepressants like buspirone and sertraline, says the Harvard School of Medicine. Anti-seizure medications like carbamazepine can also be affected by grapefruit, adds MayoClinic.com. Buspirone is a medication used to treat anxiety. Unfortunately, eating a grapefruit while taking buspirone can decrease its effectiveness. Medications that have little to no interaction with grapefruit include clonazepam, flurazepam, haloperidol and zolpidem. Sedatives and Anticonvulsants Among the sedatives and anti-anxiety medications affected by grapefruit are diazepam, zaleplon, buspirone and triazolam. Carbamazepine, a drug used to control seizures, interacts with grapefruit, too. Increased blood levels of these medications caused by ingestion of grapefruit will intensify their side effects. More MayoClinic.com lists other medications that may be affected by grapefruit, including certain antibiotics, the anti-arrhythmia drug amiodarone, the antihistamine fexofenadine, and several anti-retroviral drugs used to treat HIV & AIDS, including saquinavir, ritonavir, & indinavir. Researchers have found that grapefruit, orange & apple juices reduce absorption of the anticancer drug etoposide.  Dextromethorphan, an over-the-counter cough remedy, is also affected by grapefruit.
OMNI 4® is America's Best Liquid Vitamin!  Here is why: 1. Puts balance in your body by helping to get rid of toxins that build up in your system. 2. Excellent compliment to a weight loss program, because your body will lose weight much easier if it is in balance. 3. Most diseases & illnesses can be attributed to lack of proper nutrition. Taking Omni 4® every day will ensure you are giving your body what it needs. 4. It is very beneficial to people who suffer with asthma & allergies. 5. Glucosamine helps with muscle, tissues, tendons & joints. Helps to eliminate fine lines & wrinkles. Promotes new tissue growth & delays the progression of osteoarthritis. 6. Co-Enzyme Q10, "The Spark of Life", an anti-aging nutrient, helps with renal failure, congestive heart failure, hypertension, neurological & neuro-degenerative diseases, diabetes & cancer. Studies have shown breast cancer to be linked to a decrease in plasma Co-Q10 levels. Everyone should be on Omni4 ®!
Thermo Herbal Tea® is Omnitrition®'s"Health Tonic"! It contains: 1. Green Tea, which provides a powerful antioxidant & helps protect cells from damage linked to cancer, heart disease & other illnesses. 2. Theobromine aides in cognitive brain function, memory & well-being. It is, also, a natural diuretic. 3. Synephrine burns fat, increases physical performance & helps to build lean muscle mass. 4. DHEA is anti-aging! It decreases body fat & pain as it increases muscle tone, mobility, & life span. It promotes well-being, health & longevity, enhances the activity of the immune system, reduces heart disease, improves sleep & helps to prevent cancer, arterial disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease & helps treat Lupus. 5. Tyrosine is a mood elevator, suppresses appetite, reduces body fat, aids in the function of the adrenal, thyroid & pituitary glands. It, also, helps with stress reduction, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, allergies & headaches. Gayle Sibat, Winter Springs, FL- Thermo Herbal Tea® & Omni 4® helped me to get off medication for asthma & allergies!
Omni Smart® For a Healthier Heart & Cardiovascular System! Omni Smart®, also known as "liquid drano" for your heart, has minerals & natural ingredients that support heart & blood vessel function. Good for anyone with a heart! Heart attack & stroke are the leading causes of death for people over the age of 50. People who have a family history of heart disease would especially benefit from this product using it preventatively. Helps to lower cholesterol & blood pressure. It, also, aids in getting rid of heavy metal toxicity, which is found in many kinds of neurological disorders.
OMNITRIM CHITO® is Omnitrition®'s Own Unique Fat Blocker! Blocks many of the fat calories you eat.  The ingredient Chitosan also...   Lowers cholesterol Raises HDL(good cholesterol) Acts as antacid/helps with acid reflux Aids in lowering blood sugar levels- both Type I & II diabetics Helps reduce blood pressure Aids the digestive system- irritable bowel, Crohn's disease & constipation
I am fortunate that I do not need the medications listed & can enjoy the benefits of grapefruit, as well as other citrus fruits, They help weight loss & boost metabolism, because they are low in kilojoules & high in enzymes that burn fat. They are, also, ant-aging!

Top Foods to Lower Cholesterol

A bad diet is key to unhealthy cholesterol levels. Try these foods to lower cholesterol:
Almonds They're rich in unsaturated fats that help raise HDL while lowering LDL.  These fats, also, help make LDL less likely to oxidize, which means it's less likely to plug up your arteries. Keep an eye on portion, though. Almonds are high in calories,so all you need are a 2 ounces a day. Drink Orange Juice OJ manufacturers are fortifying their juice with plant-derived cholesterol-busting compounds known as phytosterols. A review of 84 scientific studies revealed that getting 2 grams of phytosterols a day, the amount in 16-ounces of sterol-fortified OJ, could help lower harmful LDL levels by more than 8%. Check with your doctor first regarding whether citrus will interact with any of your medications. If it does, look for sterol-fortified margarine, milk, soymilk, cheese, or breads instead. Olive Oil Olive oil is rich in antioxidants & heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that help lower LDL cholesterol & increase HDL. In a study of people with high cholesterol, blood samples showed less potential for harmful clotting just two hours after the study subjects ate a meal with olive oil. That's because olive oil is rich in phenolics, plant substances that makes blood less likely to clot. Only 2 tablespoons a day for benefit & use it in place of other fats. Steamed Asparagus Have a platter of crudités or a salad if you want to improve your diet, but steaming may help improve the cholesterol-lowering capabilities of some produce, including asparagus. Other vegetables that get better after steaming include: beets, okra, carrots, eggplant, green beans, & cauliflower. Researchers think steaming these vegetables may help them do a better job of binding bile acids, which means your liver needs to use up more LDL cholesterol into order to make bile. That translates into less circulating LDL in your bloodstream. Oatmeal Start your day with a bowl of warm oatmeal. Of all the whole grains, oats are the best source of soluble fiber, the kind that forms a gel to prevent cholesterol from being absorbed into your bloodstream. Try to get 5 to 10 grams of soluble fiber a day. If you have 1¼ cups of cooked oatmeal for breakfast, you'll start your day with 5 grams. Top your oatmeal with a chopped-up apple for an extra 3 grams of fiber, and you're set. Cook Pinto Beans Try adding pinto beans to your next chili. They're packed with soluble fiber to help lower cholesterol. And in a study, people who ate a half-cup of pinto beans a day lowered their total cholesterol by 8% in 12 weeks. (Tip: If you use canned beans, rinse them to wash away excess sodium.) Blueberries This superfood helps keep your arteries clear by reducing blood levels LDL. Researchers suspect it's because the berries support liver function so well. Which means: cholesterol gets swept out of your system much more easily. Enjoy blueberries fresh, frozen, or freeze-dried. They all have the same benefits. Tomatoes Include lycopene-rich tomato products in your diet every day for a few weeks, & you may knock your LDL levels down by as much as 10%, according to a recent study. Researchers think the lycopene in tomatoes inhibits LDL production while at the same time helping break down this artery-clogging fat. You'll need to consume at least 25 milligrams of lycopene a day for cholesterol benefits. That's about a half cup of tomato sauce. Avocado They're chock-full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that help knock down LDL cholesterol & triglycerides while boosting HDL. Mash avocado into guacamole, add slices to a sandwich, chop it up in a salad, or spread a little on whole-grain crackers with a tiny pinch of coarse sea salt. Chocolate Here's some good news: Studies confirm dark chocolate is healthy stuff. It's full of flavonoids, which are antioxidants that help lower cholesterol. It, also, has oleic acid, the same type of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found in olive oil. To improve your cholesterol, just have a little, up to 1 ounce of dark chocolate a day. Check the label to make sure your chocolate is at least 70% cocoa.
	Omni Smart® For a Healthier Heart & Cardiovascular System! Omni Smart®, also known as "liquid drano" for your heart, has minerals & natural ingredients that support heart & blood vessel function. Good for anyone with a heart! Heart attack & stroke are the leading causes of death for people over the age of 50. People who have a family history of heart disease would especially benefit from this product using it preventatively. Helps to lower cholesterol & blood pressure.
	OMNITRIM CHITO® is Omnitrition®'s Own Unique Fat Blocker! Blocks many of the fat calories you eat.  The ingredient Chitosan also... Lowers cholesterol Raises HDL(good cholesterol) Acts as antacid/helps with acid reflux Aids in lowering blood sugar levels- both Type I & II diabetics Helps reduce blood pressure Aids the digestive system- irritable bowel, Crohn's disease & constipation
	PhytoNutrients® is Omnitrition's® Stress Buster! Phytonutrients are natural bioactive compounds found in fruits & vegetables that work together with vitamins, minerals, & fiber to promote good health. These phytochemicals have been found to have properties to aid in disease prevention. 4 of the leading causes of death in the Western countries include: cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, & hypertension. Phytochemicals are associated with the prevention &/or treatment of these diseases. They are involved in preventing cell damage, preventing cancer cell replication, & decreasing cholesterol.

Natural Remedies for an Upset Stomach

(Borrowed from Alyssa Jung)For gasiness, constipation, nausea, or indigestion try these natural remedies:
1. Carrot & Mint "Juice" If you're suffering from the winter flu, try this drink: Boil 4 sliced carrots, 4 cups of water, and 1 teaspoon of dried peppermint or 1 peppermint teabag. Turn the heat to medium-low & cook about 15 minutes or until carrots are soft. If you're using a teabag, remove it, then blend the mixture until smooth & enjoy! You can, also, add a pinch of ground ginger to further soothe, or squeeze of lemon juice for flavor. The carrot provides nourishment & peppermint soothes your stomach. 2. Rice Tea Make a rice "tea" to settle an upset stomach or stop diarrhea." Boil 1/2 cup of rice in 6 cups of water for about 15 minutes. Strain out the rice, then flavor the water with a dash of honey or sugar & drink warm. 3. Burnt Toast You have heard that toast is good for an upset stomach, but burnt toast is even better, because the char absorbs toxins that are making you feel ill. Add a smear of jelly to make it tasty. 4. Apple Cider Vinegar A mixture of 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 cup warm water, & 1 tablespoon honey will ease indigestion & may help cramping & gas. It can, also, lessen discomfort caused by heartburn. 5. CRAP Diet For constipation, try the CRAP, which stands for "cherries, raisins, apricots, & prunes," diet. These are fiber-friendly foods that should get your system moving. 6. Yogurt Yogurt helps a stomachache due to the probiotics, which eases digestive discomfort & boosts your immune system. Be sure to choose non-fat plain yogurt without added sugar or flavors. 7. Caraway Seeds Caraway seeds are packed with vitamins & minerals, which inhibit the growth of bad bacteria that causes indigestion, gas, or bloating. Nibble on a handful after eating your meal, or if you feel gassy. 8. Fennel Whether it's indigestion, or gas & bloating, fennel can help. Sip a fennel tea, chew on a few fennel seeds or crunch on some raw. It supports digestion, reduces gas, helps with cramping, & reduces nausea. 9. Heat Place a hot water bottle or heating pad on your stomach. The heat increases blood flow to the skin surface & transfers the perception of pain from inside your stomach to the outside.
OMNITRIM CHITO® is Omnitrition®'s Own Unique Fat Blocker! Blocks many of the fat calories you eat. The ingredient Chitosan also... Lowers cholesterol Raises HDL(good cholesterol) Acts as antacid/helps with acid reflux Speeds wound healing Has anti-bacterial properties-beneficial in healing ulcers Prevents plaque around teeth Aids in lowering blood sugar levels- both Type I & II diabetics Helps reduce blood pressure Relieves arthritic pain Aids the digestive system- irritable bowel, Crohn's disease & constipation *Allergen warning: Those who are allergic to shellfish should not take Chito®.
	Gayle Sibat, Winter Springs, FL-
	OmniTrim Chito® got rid of my heartburn in seconds!
Fiber N Mor® is Omnitrition®'s Fiber with Psyllium Husk! Fiber N Mor® helps with various intestinal issues including, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease. The fiber in Fiber N Mor® helps to keep you more regular, which is very helpful when participating in the Omni Weight Loss Drops® program.

Managing Stress

When you think of stress, you probably think of major life-disrupting events like: a job loss, a gravely ill parent or friend, a case of identity theft, a significant financial loss. But sometimes, stressors can come in smaller packages, such as: the juice glass that broke at breakfast, the weeds gathering in the flowerbed, the phone call you need to make to your mother. Every day troubles may not be monumental & probably don't feel extremely stressful. Individually, they certainly don't seem awful in the grand scheme of overall emotional well-being. But could those little daily stresses harm your health or even make you susceptible to serious illness & disease? Maybe according to researchers. Recent studies suggest that the total of minor stresses from everyday life may be the worst of all. These mini stressors, eventually, can add up to major, chronic stress.
Are minor stresses getting the best of you? Watch for These Signs of Potential Chronic Stress: Emotional Physical Anxiety, worry, & guilt Irritability, anger, & frustration Depression Loneliness Disorganization, confusion, & distraction Headaches; muscle, neck, back tension or pain Constipation Insomnia Heartburn, stomach problems, &nausea Weight gain or loss Skin problems Loss of libido
	PhytoNutrients® is Omnitrition's® Stress Buster! Phytonutrients are are natural bioactive compounds found in fruits & vegetables that work together with vitamins, minerals, & fiber to promote good health. These phytochemicals have been found to have properties to aid in disease prevention. Phytochemicals are associated with the prevention &/or treatment of these diseases. They are involved in preventing cell damage, preventing cancer cell replication, & decreasing cholesterol. Julie Guenther, Buckley, WA- I never go without them. They help keep the stresses of daily life manageable.
	Omnitrition's Charge® Gives you Energy to Face the Day! Who needs more energy?...almost anyone! Full of B vitamins, Omnitrition's Charge® is very helpful with: stress, fatigue, anxiety, energy, focus, & concentration. Gayle Sibat, Winter Springs, FL- Charge® gives me more energy & helps elevate my mood.
	Nite Lite® is Omnitrition®'s Natural Sleep Aide. Nite Lite® relaxes you & puts you at peace, so you can fall asleep easily.  Lack of sleep is one of the quickest ways to age your body & set yourself up for diseases & illnesses. The ingredients in it are formulated to allow your body to get to the metabolic rate(REM) it needs to be at during the night to repair, restore, & rejuvenate.
Stress & Your Health Unfortunately, it's very easy to let the little aggravations get out of hand. When these minor problems take control, your body may experience the same damaging physical effects that major chronic stressors can cause. Stress activates the nervous system, stimulating the secretion of certain hormones & increasing blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, metabolism, and blood flow to the muscles. Most of the time, this process is helpful. The boost in activity helps the body meet greater demands during crises. But this extra physiological activity may take a toll! Normally, the body can recover when the stressful situation subsides. But when the stress response is turned on too often, or for too long without time to recover, the body suffers! Depending on the amount of stress, this price could be high. Several studies have shown a link between elevated stress levels & deficiencies in your immune system. In fact, long-term, unrelieved stress may depress immune system function so much that the body becomes more susceptible to colds, flu, and other infections. Research has, also, linked excessive stress to chronic illnesses & diseases, including heart disease & cancer.
	Omnitrition's Immune Defense® Helps You Support a Healthy Immune System. Immune Defense has been known to help people with suppressed immune systems. Gayle Sibat, Winter Springs, FL- My whole family takes Immune Defense® whenever we feel we are coming down with a cold or flu. In just a few days, our symptoms are gone. No need for flu shots or medication for us.
	SHIELD® is Omnitrition®'s Very Own Antioxidant! Omnitrition's Shield® is a multivitamin, in capsule form, with a strong mineral base. Antioxidants help protect the body from harmful free radicals & toxins, that cause damage to cells, thereby leading to such infections & various degenerative diseases like heart disease & cancer. Everyone should take antioxidants! They are, also, beneficial to people who suffer from allergies & chronic sinus infections.
What to do to Manage Your Stress?  Here are some strategies for maintaining your equilibrium & protecting your body from stress: You probably know exercise is one of the best stress-busting tools around. Research shows that exercise routines with Eastern influences are helpful, such as those that incorporate yoga, chi-gong, and tai chi. Researchers have, also, found that meditation, if practiced regularly, not only can lead to a healthier perspective on daily circumstances but may help lower blood pressure as well. It has even been linked to a longer lifespan. Meditation works by inducing a tranquil state of calm through mental focus & breathing techniques. Similar to meditation, autogenics training & progressive muscle relaxation induce calm by focusing attention & increasing body awareness. Autogenics training accomplishes this through visual imagery, such as concentrating on a peaceful place, and through awareness of body sensations, such as focusing on the weight or temperature of the limbs or on calm, natural breathing. Progressive muscle relaxation involves slowly & systematically tensing & releasing various muscle groups, focusing on the feelings & sensations that accompany tension & relaxation. With practice, you can achieve deep relaxation quickly, even in stressful situations.
Try These Simple Tension-Relievers, too: Consume less alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine. Practice deeply inhaling & slowly exhaling. Set aside 15 minutes for active relaxation like autogenics training, meditation, or taking a brisk walk. Keep in touch with supportive family members & friends. Take short breaks frequently. Visualize relaxing scenes.
	Omnitrition® has Great Dietary, Health, & Nutritional Products for the Entire Family!  Including Omni 4® liquid vitamins & other products for well-being & more!  Except for Omni 4®, most products are made mainly for adults age 18 & up.