Tips to mitigate the effects of stress on your body

What is your level of stress and what is it doing to your overall health? Check this out!
It has been noted by the American Medical Association that stress is the basic cause of more than 60% of all human illnesses and diseases.  From weight gain, obesity, IBS & digestive disorders, decrease in energy and even sex drive, stress is a contributing factor. There are many ways to address stress management and, well, we actually do a little bit of many of these:

How Stress Impacts the Body
  • Prayer, Meditation, and Devotions
    • Jesus Always – Embracing Joy in His Presence by Sarah Young
    • Mornings with the Holy Spirit – Listening to the Still, Small voice of God by Jennifer LeClaire
  • Exercise, Walking, Strength, Steps, Yoga
    • Start with 30 minutes of continuous movement in your home (make your bed, open up the curtains, organize anything out of place, tackle the stairs for five minutes in between tasks to get your heart rate up). 
    • Kettlebell or free weights in your home, planks, push-ups, wall pushes or step pushes, squats.
    • Outdoor activities, walking, bike riding, or even shopping inside if weather isn’t optimal!  Keep moving!
  • Get a good nights sleep – hours of power are between 10pm and 4am. Sleep Support
  • Nutrition and natural supplements to help your body adapt and/or repair itself from the impacts of stress:img_6723 
    • Natural Herbs and Adaptogens –
      • We use Ionix® Supreme which is a nutrient-rich tonic daiily, featuring a blend of Adaptogens designed to deliver a balanced infusion of energy, and stamina support.  Perfect for everyday use, this whole-body regulator helps buffer the body from stress and improve mental performance.  It combats stress, focuses your mind, and elevates daily performance.  Whether it is a tough workout, a rough day, or a stressful time in your life, adaptogens have been shown to help your body adjust.
      • EShots which are e+™ is a natural energy shot featuring a selection of Adaptogens ideal for combating stress, providing clarity, and promoting physical performance.  The addition of naturally sourced caffeine (from green tea and yerba mate) provides energy to help kick-start your workout or power you through a busy day.
    • IsaGenesis® – Antioxidant protection to combat the biochemical change that occurs as a result of stress.  Based on Nobel Prize winning science.
    • Daily Essentials – Supports overall health, including cardiovascular, brain, cellular, and immune systems.
  • Fuel your body with dense nutrition –Studies have shown that those who are struggling with chronic stress are more prone to cravings.  Fueling your body with nutritionally dense meal replacement shakes can help you stay satiated throughout the day and much less likely to cave to your appetite.  Here are our favorite convenient choices, IsaLean® Shakes and IsaLean® Bars.
  • Here are a couple of additional options to mediate the impacts that stress has already caused to your body.
    • Gut Health with IsaBiome™ Probiotics – With nearly 80% of our immune system found in our digestive tract and everything depending on the health of our gut, Probiotics are a clear component of health. Akong with…..
    • IsaFlush® – A natural herbal supplement to encourage digestive regularity. Magnesium and gentle cleansing herbs promote balanced digestive regularity and intestinal comfort, without the use of harsh laxatives or stimulants.
  • Aromatherapy Enhance your relaxation time with Essence by Isagenix Essential Oils.  Both Isagenix Lavender and Isagenix Frankincense Essential Oils have been shown to help you decompress by creating a soothing environment. During your next quiet time, try adding one of these oils to a diffuser for a more relaxing experience.  Diffuser and set – (can purchase individually for use in your own diffuser or to use topically).
  • Breathing exercises also to get your blood moving to your brain and other vital organs.With John Spender.  Link to breathing Video.
    Also part of my daily regimen is AMPED™ NOx to increase oxygen delivery to my brain which also supports cognitive health and improves appearance of your skin!
  • Massage for stress relief.  Link to Video.

Let’s Talk Antioxidants and Your Immune System!

Specifically Glutathione — What is It??? And why do I need it??❓

Glutathione is considered one the most IMPORTANT ANTIOXIDENTS available to your immune system.

💪Antioxidants work in your body to counteract free radicals which are a major cause of cellular damage.

💥 Glutathione molecules work by sticking to toxins and helping to transport them from your body. It is a very important detox process in controlling signs of aging and for overall health to combat various diseases and illnesses.

🕗 As we age, glutathione levels decrease, making it important to incorporate lifestyle choices that keep it steady. Your body actually makes its own glutathione, but many factors contribute to its depletion. The best way to help your body continue to produce glutathione is to add foods to your diet that are precursors to glutathione. Unfortunately, very few foods are precursors to glutathione and it is NOT effective when purchased as a supplement in and of itself. (although there are plenty of supplements out there that claim to do so). One food, however, has been clinically shown to increase glutathione levels….That food is Undenatured Whey Protein💪

🔑 Undenatured whey protein aids in glutathione production as it contains the amino acid cysteine, which has been proven to aid the body in increasing its own production of this vital antioxident. And of course who has the best Undenatured Whey Protien on the market??????

Yep!!! Isagenix!!!

Look no further than our Isalean Shakes, Pro Shakes, Bars and our Isa Pro Protein!!! Take back your glutathione production now!!! Natures natural detox and so much more!!!

Don’t overthink it; just believe!

Easter is here!  For me it is always a time to remember the crucifixion and death of Christ; the time when God sent his Son Jesus Christ to die for our sins.  For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

This is also a time that makes me ponder on why is it so difficult for mankind to believe this simple truth?  That is: if we believe then we can have a way to be with Him forever.  But it seems so many just don’t seem to believe it.  Is it that they don’t believe it can be that simple?  Is it because they don’t believe He would do that for us?  Is it because they don’t think they need that?  Is it because they don’t believe in God at all?  Why overthink it!  Then again, I am reminded this is not the first time mankind has had a hard time believing the simple truth.

Albeit on a smaller scale here’s an account when mankind was making their way out of Egypt to the Promised Land:  5They spoke against God and against Moses, and said, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the desert?  There is no bread!  There is no water!  And we detest this miserable food!”  6Then the Lord sent venomous snakes among them; they bit the people and many Israelites died.  7The people came to Moses and said, “We sinned when we spoke against the Lord and against you. Pray that the Lord will take the snakes away from us.  “So Moses prayed for the people.  8The Lord said to Moses, “Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live.”  9So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, he lived.  Numbers 21:5-9

Do you see the parallel?  Do you see how simple God made it for them to simply believe there was a way?  Oh, but how natural it is for mankind to analyze it because it seemed ‘too’ easy.  I imagine people saying “What?  That isn’t going to save me!” or “Never heard of such an idea!” or “I’ll figure it out myself!”  There went mankind again thinking like a man and analyzing, overthinking God’s plan and making the wrong choice!  So sad.  So many died in the desert.

Let’s not make that mistake now.  God gave us a gracious gift of salvation, one that we cannot earn but rather can have by faith:  8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God–9not by works, so that no one can boast.  Ephesians 2:8-9

On this Easter don’t overthink it; just believe God’s promise for your life.

Energy Drinks – Why choose adaptogen based and why are they good for you?

Do you love someone or know someone that still drinks energy drinks that have harsh stimulants and additives. Drinks that are not good for them?  I’ve did!

One of my sons really tore up his stomach on those kind of drinks while in his last years of college.   These types of energy drinks, along with many other “quick energy shots” out there are FULL of synthetic caffeine and harmful ingredients.

Did you know that for every 20 oz Monster you drink, it takes 6.3 gallons of water to flush it out (average person drinks 6.3 gallons of water in 23 days)? For every 20 oz of sugar-free Red Bull you drink, it takes nearly a gallon to flush out.

On the contrary, when you remove these harmful ingredients and utilize Adaptogens and Yerbamate, you have a completely different experience!

I gifted my son some of the all natural energy drinks with adaptogens and he has never looked back. These are the only energy drinks that he can stomach! I also provide them to the crew of men working on our bathroom remodel and they liked them so much that they purchased several boxes and set up a monthly delivery so they could keep a supply. These don’t give you extreme highs and crashing lows that are typical of energy drinks. They deliver a natural source of energy, help combat stress, provide mental clarity, and promoting physical performance.    

How is this accomplished? With Adaptogens!

Adaptogens are a specific group of herbs that help us handle stress.  Stress is the body’s heightened physiological response to stimuli, both good and bad.

The adrenal glands secrete stress hormones including cortisol and adrenaline, which create a cascade of effects including a rush of energy, increased heart rate, and rising blood pressure.

These hormones act as an emergency response to a temporary situation, subsiding to normal functioning when the event has passed.  However, constant release of these hormones can result in a weakened immune response, over-stressed mind, and harmful inflammation.eshots

This product combines these amazing herbs with natural sources of caffeine for an amazing naturel energy lift too.

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If you prefer natural caffeine, try our all natural E+ shots with Yerbamate and Adaptogens! You will experience the sustained energy with absolutely NO crash and NO toxins to flush out!

Benefits of consuming Adaptogens:

  • Increased energy and stamina
  • Improved immune resistance
  • Antioxidant activity
  • Less anxiety
  • Improved muscle tone
  • Increased strength
  • Faster recovery
  • Liver protection and antitoxin activity
  • Improved blood-sugar metabolism
  • Less craving for alcohol or sugar
  • Better sleep
  • Better focus and concentration
  • Better motivation and productivity
  • A feeling of well-being

 

 

I am NOT but I know I AM!

I AM – I am God Almighty, Lord of Lords, King of Kings, the Creator, the Sustainer of everything, Savior and Redeemer, Alpha and Omega!

I am not – well that’s me and everyone else too! Say it quietly to yourself. “I am not”.

It’s not about me, it’s all about the great I AM.

Every breath I breathe, every thought I have, every action I take

Nothing exists outside of I AM.

Total and complete control, all knowing, all powerful, all faithful and true, all grace and mercy, and rightly justified!

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge and wisdom. Rightly positioning yourself in reverence and awe!

The Results of Unhealthy Diets

This is true! Unhealthy diets kill more than tobacco and high blood pressure!

What I love about my lifestyle is that it is not necessary to give up things that we love to be healthy.

We start each day flooding our bodies with dense nutrition in the form of a delicious real food shake that takes 30 seconds to make and only cost $2.56. Then we add another shake some time throughout the day. Then we typically eat two more regular 100-150 calorie snacks of our choice and an additional meal of 450-600 calories.

We still eat dinner out multiple times per week and we almost always drink wine with our dinner.

If you have weight to lose, then you will lose it. When you are at your ideal weight or are an active or athletic person, you increase your calorie intake to meet your own bodies requirements.

We have really great tasting and convenience snack and meal bars when on the go that also have 24 grams of highest quality protein, just enough carbs, fats, and sugar that is required by our bodies to function optimally.

It’s a lifestyle, it’s customizable, affordable, and convenient. Most importantly it fuels your body and fights disease! Yes – it fights disease and it makes you feel AMAZING!

#lifestyle #nutrition #fight #highbloodpressure #stroke #diabetes #obesity #cancer #autoimmunedisease #inflammation #youcandoit

Isagenix Legacy Foundation – Accepting Applications!

Let’s make this a fabulous Friday and spread the word!

We Are committed to contributing 10% of all product intro bonuses to this foundation! It’s not much but it’s a start! We want it to go to those in need!

Please share! Get those applications in before April 30!

Healthy Mind and Body

Are you ready?

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Healthy Mind and Body is an innovative program, custom designed to achieve and sustain incredible, long-lasting results.

Healthy Mind and Body focuses on eight key areas: Mindset, Energy, Your “Why,” Gratitude, Nutrition, Performance, Fitness, and Exercise.

This program involves 10 minutes of daily, consistent action spanning 60 days. This consistency changes the way you think and live by forging new habits and creating a healthier new identity.

Are you ready for a lasting change to be the best you?

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Bud Break in Napa Valley

Napa Valley Grapegrowers have announced that bud break has begun in Napa Valley, marking the beginning of the wine grapegrowing season.

Buds on Chardonnay in the Carneros AVA are swelling and bursting. These are the first signs of bud break. In the weeks to come, when the weather gets consistently warmer, the sap will start flowing and the vines will wake up. Bud break will really start to take off then.”

Compared to last year, bud break is about a week and a half later due to the winter rains.  Over the 2018-19 winter, significant rain storms soaked Napa Valley soils. In total, the valley saw an average of 35 inches of rain between November and February.

The soils have already absorbed all the water from the winter rains. We’re not seeing any stagnant water remaining out in the vineyards, which means the soils needed the saturation,

The cover crop has grown in well and is looking very healthy.

Done throughout the first three months of the year, pruning creates vine balance, influencing grape yields and fruit quality. When pruning, 70 to 90 percent of the previous year’s growth is removed and select cane or spur positions are left. From the remaining buds on the vine, budbreak takes place, resulting in new growth and the start of the growing season.

To start the growing season off with full reservoirs and soil profiles is ideal. Everything thus far is looking great and a busy 2019 growing season is anticipated.

My Garden Figs

Baby figs! Mission figs. My backyard figs!

Figs have been popular around the world for centuries. They are both tasty and nutritious. In fact, recent studies have shown that they may be helpful in treating a range of medical concerns, from diabetes to eczema.

Here are some of the benefits:

Well-loved for their sweet, mild flavor and multiple uses, figs are low in calories and have no fat. One large, raw fig has just 47 calories. If you’re looking to shed pounds, figs are a great replacement for unhealthy snacks (in moderation).

One ounce of dried figs has 3 grams of fiber. Fiber may help alleviate constipation and keep you feeling full longer. It may also help lower cholesterol and control blood sugar levels.

Figs are a good source of calcium, which can ward off osteoporosis as well as other health issues. You won’t find a better plant source of calcium than figs.

If you’re hoping to add more antioxidants to your diet, you can’t go wrong with figs. According to a 2005 study, dried figs “have superior quality antioxidants.” Antioxidants are thought to reduce cell-damaging free radicals in the body. Nutrition experts recommend upping your antioxidant intake by eating more fruits and vegetables like figs.

Figs are one of the richest plant sources of a variety of vitamins and minerals, including:

vitamin A

vitamin C

vitamin K

B vitamins

potassium

magnesium

zinc

copper

manganese

iron

#figs #weightloss #antioxidants #fiber #calcium #mygarden