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| Filed Under: Supplements at 9:37 am | By: Mauricio Matusiak, Senior Editor |
Mushrooms have been used medicinally for years for multiple reasons. Medical researches have found that species of mushrooms such as maitake, shiitake and reishi can enhance the immune system, provide anti-cancer and anti-viral properties and promote liver function.
Maitake mushrooms may protect the liver and enhances white blood cell activity. Reishi mushrooms promote antioxidant and free radical scavenging effects as well as support normal cell growth. Shiitake mushrooms may increase white-blood cell activity. Oyster mushrooms are a natural source of lovastatin, which significantly lower cholesterol levels.
A recent study from the Journal of Biological Chemistry shows that scientists have discovered how a drug from wild mushroom can be effective for treating a wide range of cancers. Cordycepin, an extract from the cordyceps mushroom commonly used in Chinese medicine, is the main reason for the success. The cordyceps mushroom has been studied by medical researchers since 1950 and its natural supplements have been sold around the world.
Researchers believe the potential health benefits of cordyceps mushrooms have yet to be fully discovered. The Nottingham team observed two effects on the cells: at a low dose cordycepin inhibits the uncontrolled growth and division of the cells, and at high doses it stops cells from sticking together, which also inhibits growth.
Both of these effects probably have the same underlying mechanism that cordycepin interferes with how cells make proteins. At low doses cordycepin interferes with the production of mRNA, the molecule that gives instructions on how to assemble a protein, and at higher doses it has a direct impact on the making of proteins.
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Lucky Vitamin continues to increase our selection of sports supplements. NRG-X Labs supplements is the latest addition to our already extensive sports nutrition department.
NRG-X is a company that was founded to make sport supplements that we would want to use and don’t skimp on quality. NRG-X wants to change the way you think about sport supplement companies.
NRG-X Labs wants to prove that sports supplement companies can be honest. The lack of integrity in the sports nutrition industry is often a problem. It’s common to hear about a supplement manufacturer being shut down by the FDA for using illegal ingredients in their formulas. Most of these problems are generally masked to the consumer in vague terms such as out of stock or unavailable until the new formula comes out, when in fact; it can be much more serious.
NRG-X Labs offers the best products to boost explosive muscular strength and power output, increase lean muscle mass and pumps, support aerobic endurance and accelerate recovery time.
NRG-X Labs complete line of pure and safe sports supplements is now available at luckyvitamin.com.
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| Filed Under: Personal Care at 1:25 pm | By: Mauricio Matusiak, Senior Editor |
Neti pots have been one of the top selling products at Lucky Vitamin since they were featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show a few years ago. Some people still don’t know what a neti pot is or don’t know how to use one.
Neti pot is a product to cleanse the sinus passages, washing the nasal cavity by washing and flushing out excess mucus and debris from the nose and sinuses.
Neti pots can be used to eliminate problems ranging from allergies and sinus infections all the way down to congestion brought on by the common cold. The neti pot works to eliminate environmental pollutants and buildup that form in the mucous linings of the nasal passages.
Most questions about neti pots are regarding how to use it properly. It’s simple process.
First, you must prepare a saline solution, normally made of warm water and neti pot salt, and fill into your neti pot. Then, lean forward and turn your head to the side. The small spout is meant to be inserted into the upper nostril to begin the draining process. Raise the pot gradually so the saline solution has flowed through, exhale through your nose to clear the nasal passages. Repeat the steps with the other nostril. Demonstrations and instructions are helpful to make you more comfortable in your first attempt.
Clinical testing has shown that this practice is safe and beneficial with no significant side effects. Nasal irrigation is used to treat a wide range of chronic sinus symptoms; for chronic rhino sinusitis it is an effective adjunctive therapy.
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Lucky Vitamin continues to increase the variety of products available for our customers.
Lucky’s goal is to offer much more than vitamins and supplements. Lucky Vitamin wants to provide every product to make your life better. That is one of the reasons we have recently added Zorbitz products to our site.
Zorbits brings some of the Earth’s finest gems and woods to create jewelry empowered with healing qualities needed in your everyday life.
You can find an incredible selection of crystals, charms, friendship bracelets, necklaces and gift ideas. All products use some of Earth’s finest gems and woods from around the world.
Zorbitz designs meaningful jewelry including Black Star Bracelets where every bracelet comes with a song, bracelets made from a 3000 year old powerful secret, DZI “Zee” beads, miracle charms, friendship bracelets, beaded necklaces, karmalogy beads, nirvana crystals, pink united jewelry (benefitting women with breast cancer), acai bracelets and necklaces (benefitting Brazilian women), and coffee bean bracelets (benefitting women of Costa Rica).
In addition, the company donates a percentage of every sale to charity.
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| Filed Under: Supplements at 3:50 pm | By: Mauricio Matusiak, Senior Editor |
Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells form the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. The human body produces several antioxidant enzymes, which can neutralize many types of free radicals.
Many vitamins, minerals and herbs can provide powerful antioxidant protection for the body such as vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, lutein, manganese, zinc, copper, lycopene, bilberry, grape seed and ginkgo.
Most people know the importance of antioxidants but still struggle to get enough of it from their diet. Some people may like products high in antioxidants such as blueberry yogurt and fortified cereals. Juices are also popular, many choices are available from the common orange juice to the exotic pomegranate or the “hot” açaí juice, all good sources of antioxidants.
However, some people have a difficult time adding these products to their diet and would prefer an alternative way to get enough antioxidants. If you can’t find a way to get more antioxidants from your diet, bars can be the solution for your problem.
Nutritional bars may provide plenty of antioxidants for your daily needs. Many natural bars make a delicious treat and a great snack between meals. Bars can also provide the energy boost needed in the middle of the day, as many products contain high amounts of natural energy enhancers.
Antioxidants supplements may provide much higher amounts but some bars contain a complete blend of antioxidants and are a convenient and more practical choice instead of tablets.
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Lucky Vitamin continues to increase the number of top-quality brands available to our customers. The latest addition is Seaside Naturals products.
Seaside Natural provides all natural, non toxic living solution for health-conscious people, promotion a robust relationship between humans and the planet.
Seaside Naturals manufactures and markets high quality cleaning products with the goal to become a leading household brand for quality natural and organic home and personal care products.
The company pays close attention to every ingredient used in its formulations to ensure each ingredient is classified as natural by the Natural Products Association and effectively serves its intended purpose while providing a pleasing aroma that is safe for people, animals, and the environment.
Seaside Naturals manufactures an award winning line of pet products by combining natural and organic ingredients with special blends of 100% natural aromatherapeutic pure essential oils.
In addition, Seaside Naturals consciously uses environmentally friendly manufacturing techniques, local suppliers, recycled and sustainable materials when available.
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Air fresheners are used in the majority of American homes. People normally use deodorizers to fight odor in the bathroom, laundry room, garbage cans, kitchen and bedrooms, creating a more enjoyable place with a fresh air smell.
Air fresheners generally get rid of unpleasant odors in indoor spaces and can be found in the form of candles, aerosol sprays, diffusers, potpourri, gels and mechanical or heat release products. However, we are likely taking a whiff of dangerous chemicals every time you inhale hints of flowers or fruits from deodorizers.
A recent study shows the dangers to consumers through the use of air fresheners. Many products employ carcinogens, volatile organic compounds and known toxins such as phthalate esters in their formulas. Air fresheners may also contain chlorine bleach or ammonia. These products can pose a health risk as some ingredients can aggravate asthma and affect reproductive development.
Cleaning is essential for our health as the absence of dirt, stains and dust will reduce the presence of germs, many times responsible for allergies, asthma and intestinal diseases. But natural cleaning is the only way to take care of this issue safely.
Natural air fresheners can provide a “good and safe” smell. Most green cleaning aids do not use any chemical cleaning agents and use only natural ingredients, such as essential oils, promoting a much better environment for your family.
Alternative air freshener delivery methods include scented candles, reed diffusers, potpourri, and heat release products. Don’t forget: ventilation is also important to maintaining indoor air quality and can aid in eliminating unpleasant odors.
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Lucky Vitamin has added another top-quality line of sports nutrition products: Inner Armour supplements are now available at our lowest prices.
Inner Armour offers supplements with a cutting edge solution for athletes and bodybuilders that will shape the future of sports nutrition forever. The company has formed a staff of leading industry professionals, scientists, product developers, trainers and registered dieticians to make up the most powerful nutritional supplement brand in the world: Inner Armour “The Speed of Power”.
Each Inner Armour product contains some of the worlds most groundbreaking clinically tested ingredients in the actual amounts in which they were tested, without the use of any banned substances.
All supplements and training methods focus on generating greater power from working muscles which is defined as the combination of speed x strength. Inner Armour, focus on the fact that speed versus strength equals power, because when it comes to performance, power is what ultimately defines a great athlete.
Inner Armour supplements and Parisi Speed School training methods produced eye popping results in strength and speed at this years 2009 NFL combine and generated huge excitement amongst the athletes.
Inner Armour’s goal is to create the next generation of super athletes and bodybuilders, through proper supplementation, training and nutritional advice - banned substance free.
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Lowering your cholesterol may be one of the healthiest New Year resolutions. If you have high cholesterol, 2010 might be the year to finally bring your cholesterol to healthy levels.
The main causes of high cholesterol can be divided in two groups: the causes you cannot control such as genetics or family history, and the causes you can control such as weight, diet, stress, alcohol and smoking.
There are many ways to control your cholesterol levels and stay off medication. Diet plays an important role in lowering your cholesterol and some foods can significantly help this battle and protect your heart. Try to replace foods high in saturated fats, such as cheese, meat and croutons, in your salad with nuts, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Walnuts and almonds can reduce blood cholesterol, as studies have shown that nuts help keep blood vessels healthy and elastic. Most nuts appear to have a similar effect including hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts and pistachios.
In addition, fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and is highly recommended to reduce cholesterol levels. Most doctors recommend two to three servings of fish per week. Salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring and sardines have the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids.
Fish oil supplements can also support healthy cholesterol levels. Many people have successfully reduced cholesterol levels simply taking a fish oil in addition to red yeast rice, another natural supplement to fight cholesterol.
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Lucky Vitamin has added Herbal Clear products to our website.
Herbal Clear is a superior and unique line of deodorants, the first natural 24-hour whole body deodorant designed for outdoors.
Containing the antimicrobial and protective benefits of Lichen, Cedar, Lemon Eucalyptus, Lavender and Silver Citrate, with a special blend of essential oils, Herbal Clean deodorant is formulated to enhance your outdoor experience by keeping your whole body fresh.
Herbal Clean products are made by Aurora Groups; a top-quality company specialized in personal care products.
Aurora Groups wants to provide the best possible products based on natural ingredients, never tested on animals and all formulated to bring out the beauty within you. All products are clinically tested, often over the course of several years as Aurora Groups is a company dedicated to bringing you cutting edge, high-effectiveness personal products with a twist: they last.
In addition, Herbal Clean deodorants are safe and effective, exceeding government guidelines and passing peer review among scientists via double-blind, clinical studies.
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| Filed Under: Health Foods at 6:55 pm | By: Mauricio Matusiak, Senior Editor |
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to start eating healthy.
No more fast food, eat more salads. No chocolate or candy, eat more fruits and vegetables. No more soda, drink more water. These are very common rules for “eat well” diets.
However, cravings are the biggest enemy. The human body needs sugars and carbohydrates. You cannot simply cut these important ingredients out of your diet. Low-carb diets, which are different than no-carb diets, can be helpful if your goal is weight loss. It’s actually unhealthy to eliminate all carbs from your diet because it may cause other complications in the future.
A simple rule can help. Try to eat most of your carbohydrates in the morning meals, breakfast and lunch, so your system has the rest of the day to breakdown the carbs. Avoid heavy meals for dinner and late snacks.
If your main problem is craving between meals, an appetite suppressant may help.
Several natural appetite suppressants contain hoodia, a natural extract from cactus. Studies have shown that hoodia can reduce cravings and help to support a healthy diet.
Snacks are also an important part of a healthy diet. No more candy or chips. Switch to nuts, the healthiest snack. Peanuts, cashews, almonds, pecans or walnuts. Choose your favorite and make sure to keep your healthy snack in small quantities as nuts are healthy but packed with calories.
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Lucky Vitamin is introducing FRS Healthy Energy products to our customers.
FRS stands for free radical scavenger, a scientific name given to antioxidants. FRS is a new kind of supplement to boost energy without the high doses of caffeine, guarana, taurine and sugar.
Developed as a fatigue-fighting drink, FRS is a healthy natural formula fueled by quercetin, a powerful antioxidant found in blueberries, red apples and grapes.
Quercetin enhances the immune system and is clinically proven to boost energy as well.
The advantage FRS Healthy Energy has over other energy drinks is simple. Instead of using lots of caffeine and sugar to give your body a lift, FRS activates your body’s own energy-producing mechanisms, so you can stay at your best longer without fear of crashing.
Since its introduction in 2004, FRS Healthy Energy has become the choice of people who desire a healthy alternative to traditional energy drinks. FRS, with its patented formula including quercetin, continues to expand in popularity and reach people who require extra fuel to get them through roller coaster days.
If you don’t like energy drinks, FRS has also an alternative product for you.
FRH Healthy energy chews are individually wrapped and ideal for travel. You can keep them in your gym bag or purse, or whenever you need a boost. FHR chews fights fatigue, improve focus and support the immune system.
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If you still haven’t found any good ideas, making a donation is a simple and easy New Year resolution.
Some people simply don’t have the habit of making donations but 2010 could be the year for the first one.
A donation is a gift given by a person or a company, typically for charitable purposes and to benefit a cause.
A donation may take various forms, including cash, services, new or used goods including clothing, food or toys. It may also consist of emergency, relief or humanitarian aid items, development aid support, and can also relate to medical care needs such as blood or organs for transplant.
Many people need help around the world and you can easily find reliable nonprofit organizations to make a donation to, such as the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Goodwill.
You could donate some of the stuff you don’t use anymore and is just sitting in your storage place. Perhaps you could make a donation instead of yard sale this year. Lucky can also help you making a donation.
Lucky Vitamin has partnered with Vitamin Angels, a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that focuses on the reduction of child mortality by connecting essential micronutrients, especially vitamin A, with infants and children under five.
Essential nutrients enable young immune systems to fight infectious diseases, helping children attain good health and the opportunity to lead meaningful and productive lives.
It is very simple to make a donation to Vitamin Angels. At checkout, you can donate $1.00 or more (up to $500) and we will forward that donation in your honor directly to Vitamin Angels Organization to support their cause.
For more information please visit http://www.vitaminangels.com/
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Lucky Vitamin is proud to announce the introduction of Ener-G Foods, a superior line of gluten-free and wheat-free products.
Ener-G is one of the foremost producers of foods for diet-restricted individuals and provides a wide range of ready-made foods and mixes that are wholesome, nutritious, delicious, and risk free.
The company is constantly responding to the demand for special diets with research, innovative products and convenience foods.
Ener-G proves that restrictive diets don’t have to be boring, providing delicious snacks, crackers and pretzels. This top-quality line of foods offers wheat free, gluten free products, products for low protein diets and dairy free products.
All products are free of peanuts, tree nuts, and are also Kof-K Kosher Certified, assuring the consumer that ingredients used in the products meet the highest Kosher as well as the strictest cleaning standards.
The bakery is dedicated to wheat free and gluten free baking, guaranteeing that contamination from gluten will not occur.
In addition, Ener-G uses innovative packing, which gives products a one year shelf life without the need for refrigeration.
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New Year, new life. The idea is very simple. Many people like to, at least, give it at try at the start of a new year.
The end of the year is generally a good time to reflect on one’s virtues and faults. It’s time to think about general things in life, perhaps a radical change for the New Year, or just a minor adjustment.
Many people start the New Year with a resolution but it’s quite interesting to check if people actually achieve their goals and maintain their resolutions. You can find a lot of ideas for resolutions on the Internet, magazines or television programs.
Quit smoking is one of the most popular New Year Resolutions. If you decided that 2010 would be the year you finally stop this unhealthy habit, make it happen!
Five days into 2010 and some people might have had “quit” their resolution, or may have had a slip. A slip is normally something people can easily recover from. A relapse is when you go back to smoking. If you could not resist and smoke one cigarette, it does not mean you should stop trying.
The difference between a slip and a relapse is within your control. A slip is a one-time mistake that is quickly corrected. You can use the slip as an excuse to go back to smoking, or you can look at what went wrong and renew your commitment to staying away from smoking for good. Quit smoking is difficult and a little help wouldn’t hurt.
Natural smoking deterrents may help to quit smoking. Most products are safe to be taken on a daily basis and have no side effects.
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