20 Reasons you should Drink Lemon Water in the Morning

Adding lemon to water not only quenches thirst better than any other beverage, but it also nourishes our body with vitamins, minerals and trace elements which we absolutely need. Lemon with water can be considered the best natural energy booster. When we wake up in the morning, our bodily tissues are dehydrated and are in need of water to push out toxins and rejuvenate the cells. In other words, this homemade “lemonade” helps eliminate internal toxins, regulating proper kidney and digestive tract functions by forcing them to work as smoothly as possible.

 Drink hot water with lemon first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.

20 Unbelievable Reasons To Start Your Day With Water and Lemon

1. Water with lemon provides the body with electrolytes which hydrate your body. As lemons contain good amount of electrolytes such as potassium, calcium and magnesium.
2. Water with lemon is good for the joints, reducing pain in the joints and muscles.
3. Warm water with lemon helps digestion as lemon contains citric acid. It interacts with other enzymes and acids which easily stimulate the secretion of gastric juice and digestion.
4. The liver produces more enzymes from water with lemon than from any other food.
5. Water with lemon cleanses the liver. Lemon juice stimulates the liver to release toxins.
6. Water with Lemon helps fight infections of the respiratory tract, sore throats and inflammation of the tonsils. This is due to the anti-inflammatory properties of lemon.
7. Warm water with lemon helps regulate natural bowel movement.
8. Water with lemon is indispensable for the normal work of metabolism. Since lemon is a powerful antioxidant, it protects the body from free radicals and strengthens the immune system.
9. Water with lemon aids in proper functioning of the nervous system (as lemon  has a high content of potassium). Depression and anxiety are often the result of low levels of potassium in the blood. The nervous system needs a sufficient amount of potassium to ensure sustainable signals to the heart.
10. Water with lemon cleanses blood, blood vessels and arteries.
11. Water with lemon can help lower blood pressure.  A daily intake of one lemon can reduce high blood pressure by 10%.
12. Water with lemon creates an alkalizing effect in the body. Even if you drink it immediately before a meal,  it can help your body maintain a higher level of pH. The higher the pH, the more your body is able to fight diseases.
13. Water with lemon is good for the skin. Vitamin C in lemon, improves our skin by rejuvenating the body.  Drinking water with lemon regularly (every morning) will improve the condition of your skin.
14. Water with lemon  helps to dilute uric acid, the built up of which leads to pain in the joints and gout.
15. Water with lemon is beneficial for pregnant women. Since lemons are loaded with Vitamin C, it acts as an adaptogen helping the body cope with viruses such as colds.  Furthermore, vitamin C helps the formation of bone tissue of the unborn baby. At the same time, due to the high content of potassium, a mixture of water with lemon helps forming cells of the brain and nervous system of the baby.
16. Water with lemon relieves heartburn. For this, mix a teaspoon of lemon juice in half a glass of water.
17. Water with lemon helps dissolve gallstones,  kidney stones, pancreatic stones, and calcium deposits.
18. Water with lemon helps with weight loss.  Lemons contain pectin fiber, which helps suppress hunger cravings. Studies have proven  people with a better alkaline diet have lost weight faster.
19. Water with lemon helps with tooth pain and gingivitis.
20. Water with lemon prevents cancer. This is due to the fact that lemons are a highly alkaline food. Multiple studies have found that cancer cannot thrive in an alkaline environment.

So, when life gives you a bunch of lemons, make water with lemons.
Article originally posted on Livingtraditionally.com republished with permission

Science Confirms Turmeric As Effective As 14 Pharmaceutical Drugs

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Science Confirms Turmeric As Effective As 14 Pharmaceutical Drugs

By Sayer Ji
Contributing Writer for Wake Up World

Turmeric is one the most thoroughly researched plants in existence today. Its medicinal properties and components (primarily curcumin) have been the subject of over 5600 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies. In fact, our five-year long research project on this sacred plant has revealed over 600 potential preventive and therapeutic applications, as well as 175 distinct beneficial physiological effects. This entire database of 1,585 ncbi-hyperlinked turmeric abstracts can be downloaded as a PDF at our Downloadable Turmeric Document page, and acquired either as a retail item or with 200 GMI-tokens, for those of you who are already are members and receive them automatically each month.  Given the sheer density of research performed on this remarkable spice, 

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GREEN TEA & Caffeine May Be Good for Multiple Sclerosis!

Green Tea & Multiple Sclerosis

Antioxidants

Polyphenol antioxidants in green tea extract improve multiple sclerosis symptoms by inhibiting certain enzymes that promote the disease, according to a study published in the March 2011 issue of the journal “Neurochemical Research.” In the tissue culture study, nerve cells exposed to green tea extract showed lower levels of tissue-degrading matrix metalloproteinase enzymes. Researchers concluded that green tea and other foods high in polyphenol antioxidants may be a powerful tool in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

Anti-Inflammatory

Japanese researchers reported that green tea’s anti-inflammatory properties may be helpful in preventing and treating chronic inflammatory diseases, including multiple sclerosis. Green tea inhibits a compound known as tissue necrosis factor, which promotes tumor formation and inflammation. In the study on laboratory animals, four months of green tea supplementation inhibited tissue necrosis factor and interleukin, another pro-inflammatory molecule. The study was published in the April 2001 issue of the “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.”

Nerve Damage

Researchers at the Institute of Neuroimmunology of the Neuroscience Research Center in Berlin, Germany found that the green tea compound epigallocatechin-3-gallate, EGCG, suppressed a laboratory animal form of multiple sclerosis. In the study, EGCG reduced symptoms dramatically when given at or after the onset of symptoms. EGCG also protected against nerve damage in the brain. Researchers concluded that green tea may offer a viable natural option for treating and preventing multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory brain diseases by exerting both anti-inflammatory and nerve-protective benefits.

Caffeine

Caffeine in green tea may improve multiple sclerosis symptoms, according to Allen C. Bowling, Ph.D., author of the book “Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Multiple Sclerosis.” Caffeine counteracts fatigue and improves mental alertness. Caffeine also inhibits the activity of white blood cells and alters the activity of certain brain receptors that may prove to be beneficial for multiple sclerosis.

Suppressive Effects

Green tea epigallocatechin-3-gallate offers suppressive and protective effects against multiple sclerosis, according to Robert Luebke, editor of the book “Immunotoxicology and Immunopharmacology.” Polyphenol antioxidants in green tea inhibit the pro-inflammatory enzyme cyclooxygenase-2, or COX-2, as well as interferon and tissue necrosis factor. In animals, green tea extract inhibits relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

Source : http://www.livestrong.com/article/507903-green-tea-multiple-sclerosis/

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2015 ISABODY CHALLENGE® PRIZES & RULES

The annual Grand Prize Winner will be selected from the year’s top fifteen Challenge finalists.

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

• $25,000 USD Cash
• Personal photo shoot
• Paid trips to*:
  • 2015 and 2016 Celebration
  • 2015 IsaBody Challenge Transformation Cruise
  • 2016 New Year Kick Off
  • 2016 Top Achievers
  • Isagenix University*
  • Powerful Presentations
• Personal Trainings:
  • Business Training with Isagenix Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Kathy Coover
  • Personal Training with Strategic Consultant David Wood
  • Product Training with a Scientific Advisory Board Member
  • Fitness Training with the Coovers’ personal trainers, Jill and Scott Knight

*Paid expenses include registration, hotel, airfare, ground transportation, and free admission to The Gala. The Grand Prize Winner will receive trips to all Isagenix Universities from August 2015-July 2016.

CHALLENGE FINALISTS (5 PER JUDGING PERIOD)

• $3,000 USD Cash
• Free registration and paid expenses for you and a guest to the event in which you are selected as a Finalist*
• Free registration and paid expenses for you and a guest to 2015 Celebration for the selection of the Grand Prize Winner.*
• Paid trip for you and a guest on the 2015 IsaBody Challenge Transformation Cruise *

*Paid expenses include accommodations, airfare, and ground transportation.

Note: In order to be eligible for each trip, winners must maintain or improve their results. “Maintenance” photos will be required prior to booking the awarded trips.

HONORABLE MENTIONS (10 PER JUDGING PERIOD)

• $1,000 USD Cash
• Free Tickets* to:
  • Isagenix University
  • New Year Kick Off
  • Celebration

*Tickets will be provided following the event in which the Participant is selected a finalist.

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Those that complete their IsaBody Challenge will receive:

• $200 Product Certificate
• Exclusive IsaBody Challenge T-Shirt
• IsaBody Challenge Achievement Certificate
• One entry into the 2015 IsaBody Challenge Transformation Cruise Drawing
• The opportunity to have stories, and “before” and “after” photos on the Isagenix website, in company publications, and in promotional materials.

Note: To qualify, participants must complete a 16-week Challenge period by submitting “before” photos, “after” photos, an essay and “maintenance” photos, if required. The date you upload your “after” photos will determine which Challenge judging period you will participate in. Check your Back Office for deadlines for each Challenge. Three winners will be selected each year through a random drawing to travel on the 2015 IsaBody Challenge Transformation Cruise.  To learn more about Isagenix click here.  

THE ISABODY CHALLENGE OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS

2015 ISABODY CHALLENGE CRITERIA

JUDGING PROCESS

The winners will be those Participants with the most compelling stories as to “why” and “how” improving their physical image has improved their lives. Participants will be required to submit an essay and “before” and “after” photos. Participants are also encouraged to submit other materials such as body fat analyses, lifestyle photos, and home videos to further supplement their essay and demonstrate their overall transformation. A physician or qualified trainer at a local health club can measure body fat. Any inappropriate material will be deemed invalid. All essays must be in English. A panel of unbiased judges, from the Isagenix Corporate Management Team, will select all winners. Each judge will score each contestant on a scale based on 50 percent from the essay and 50 percent from the “before” and “after” photos. A positive weight will be given to those that have competed in a previous IsaBody Challenge®. Judges will be notified if a Participant has submitted additional material and will have the opportunity to evaluate them if they choose to learn more. The scores will be tabulated to give each contestant a cumulative score from each judge. The scores of these judges will then be combined to give each contestant a final score, which will be used to determine the winners. The decision of the judges is final.

Note: If a Participant finishes the Challenge three weeks or more prior to the Challenge end date, they must submit four final “maintenance” photos. If selected, Participant must maintain their success to the satisfaction of the judges, to be eligible for consideration as a finalist.   Photo Gallery 

WRITTEN ESSAY (50 PERCENT OF SCORE)

The essay should be approximately 250-500 words and must describe how their transformation using Isagenix has improved and impacted their life. The essay is required to be submitted no more than two weeks after the Participants Challenge end date. Topics for discussion may include but are not limited to: What your Challenge goals were and how you achieved them, why you entered the Challenge, how Isagenix products benefited you, how you will motivate others to achieve success through the use of the Isagenix products and your next IsaBody Challenge goal.

Essay must include:

• Participant name
• “Before” and “after” weight
• Height

Supplemental material may be attached to the essay as long as the file is 2 MB or less. Some examples are listed below.

• Body fat analyses
• Medical Reports
• Photos
• Measurements
• Testimonials
• Business Statistics

Note: The essay and photo sizes must be 2MB or below. Once submitted the completed entry becomes the sole property of Isagenix to be used in any manner deemed appropriate. Contestants may also mail in additional information to:

Isagenix
Attn: IsaBody Challenge
2225 S. Price Rd.
Chandler, AZ, 85286 USA

“BEFORE” AND “AFTER” PHOTOS (50 PERCENT OF SCORE)

In order to qualify for judging, each Participant must submit four “before” and four “after” photos. “Before” photos must be taken on the Participant’s start date. “Before” Photos must be uploaded within two weeks of the participants start date. “After” photos must be taken on the Participant’s Challenge end date. Full-body photos must be taken in the upright position. “After” photos must be uploaded within two weeks of the Participant’s end date. If the deadline is missed, email IsaBodyChallenge@IsagenixCorp.com for more information.

Four Photos Required for Judging:

• One frontal photo with a date and time stamp or current day’s newspaper taken on the established start date.
• One frontal view without a newspaper or date and time stamp
• One profile (side view) photo
• One back photo

PHOTO ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION:

• The photos must be authentic, not altered or modified. If any photo tampering is evident Participant will be immediately disqualified.
• The date on the paper or time stamp must match the day the contestant begins their Challenge.
• The same type of clothing is recommended to be worn in all photos.
• High-quality photos (300 dpi) are recommended to show the best and most detailed results.
• Unusually revealing or provocative photos will be deemed invalid.
• The purpose of the photos is to demonstrate a clear body transformation that has been achieved through hard work, effort and determination in completing a comprehensive nutrition and exercise regimen, incorporating the Isagenix products.
• Photos must be 2 MB or smaller to be uploaded into the Associate Back Office.
• The file format for uploaded photos is JPG.
• Participants should take the photos using a white or light-colored solid backdrop for optimal visibility.
• All photos sent to Isagenix become the property of Isagenix. They will not be returned and may be used in any manner deemed appropriate by Isagenix. The contestant should retain digital, hard copies and/or negatives for their own records.
• Since the photo with the newspaper is for verification of the date of the photo, the date or headline must be visible in the photo or a date and time stamp must be used.
• A digital image upload feature is available via the IsaBody Challenge “Contest” page in the Associate Back Office.

PARTICIPATION IN PREVIOUS CHALLENGES (POSITIVE WEIGHT)

The completion of a previous Challenge is not a requirement to be selected as a winner; however it will be weighted positively during the judging process. Participants can sign up for back-to-back Challenges, but may not do two Challenges simultaneously. Participants must complete their previous Challenge before entering the next one. Participants can restart their Challenge at any time.

Note: By participating in the IsaBody Challenge and submitting your entry into the Associate Back Office the Participant agrees to the following terms:

“MAINTENANCE” PHOTOS AND WEIGHT

To be considered in the judging process, Participants must maintain or improve their success. Participants who complete their Challenge period three weeks or more prior to the Challenge Judging must submit four final “maintenance” photos that must comply with all guidelines as set forth for the “before” and “after” photos. These will be used during judging to verify that the Challenge results have been maintained through the end of the Challenge. Dates requiring maintenance photos are as follows:

• Celebration Challenge completed prior to May 30, 2015; maintenance photos will be required between June 13, 2015 and June 20, 2015.
• New Year Kick Off Challenge completed prior to October 18, 2014; maintenance photos will be required between November 1, 2014 and November 8, 2014.
• Top Achievers Challenge completed prior to February 7, 2015; maintenance photos will be required between February 21, 2015 and February 28, 2015.

CHALLENGE ELIGIBILITY

• Men and women 18 years of age and older, as of their registration date, are eligible to participate in the IsaBody Challenge.
• All Participants must be residents of the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico.
• Corporate Isagenix employees including but not limited to corporate contractors, corporate consultants, and temporary employees are not eligible as winners or trip companions.
• Participant must be an Isagenix Independent Associate or Isagenix Preferred Customer during the time they are enrolled in the Challenge.
• A minimum of 500 BV is required throughout the participant’s 16-week Challenge period.
• Participants must use Isagenix products and cannot use similar or competitive products from any other company during the time they are participating in the IsaBody Challenge.
• Participants cannot utilize any body-transforming procedures including but not limited the lap band, gastric bypass, liposuction, HCG, HGH or other similar treatments.
• Winners and enrolling sponsors may be required to sign an affidavit attesting to their use of Isagenix products during the Challenge period. Participants may also be required to sign a waiver, and submit a validation letter written by participant’s sponsor at the end of the Challenge verifying contestant followed all of the rules and regulations of the Challenge.
• All Participants must submit a completed online registration form in order to be eligible for the Challenge which includes uploading “before” photos at the time of registration and “after” photos at the time of completion.

CHALLENGE TIME LINE

2015 New Year Kick Off

• Last join date to be eligible for the 2015 New Year Kick off judging is July 19, 2014
• The Challenge end date is November 8, 2014
• All completion materials must be submitted no later than November 8 2014 in order to be eligible for judging. Note: Materials submitted after this date will be included in the following judging period.
• Winners will be announced before December 1, 2014

2015 Top Achievers

• Last join date to be eligible for the 2015 Top Achievers judging is November 8, 2014
• The Challenge end date is February 28, 2015
• All completion materials must be submitted no later than February 28, 2015 in order to be eligible for judging. Note: Materials submitted after this date will be included in the following judging period.
• Winners will be announced before March 24, 2015

2015 Celebration

• Last join date to be eligible for 2015 Celebration judging is February 28, 2015
• The Challenge end date is June 20, 2015
• All completion materials must be submitted no later than June 20, 2015 to be eligible for the 2015 Celebration judging. Note: Materials submitted after this date will be included in the following judging period.
• Winners will be announced before July 15, 2015

Note: Isagenix will only judge Participants that submit “before” and “after” photos taken on the start and end date of their Challenge. Your 16-week Challenge period begins the day you take your “before” photos with the newspaper and complete the online registration form. The system allows you to set the start date two weeks back from the current date. If you register and are not satisfied with your initial weight loss, you may restart at any time. All Challenge requirements must be received by Isagenix no later two weeks after the Participant’s end date.

RULES AND REGULATIONS     

Isagenix must receive all materials no later than two weeks after the Participant’s Challenge end date. It is each participant’s responsibility to provide Isagenix with the correct contact information. Only one entry per person, per Challenge is permitted. Isagenix is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected postage due to mail entries, typographical or other errors in the printing of the offer, administration of the Challenge, print and online ads, or in the announcement of the prize.

All entries, and any copyrights therein, become the sole property of Isagenix and will not be returned. By entering, Participants agree to abide by these rules and warrant and represent that their entry is authentic, unaltered and their original work, and grant to Isagenix the right to edit, publish, promote and otherwise, use their entries, without restriction, in any and all media, for any purpose whatsoever, and without further permission, notice or compensation.

The odds of winning the Challenge depend on the number of people entering and completing the stated requirements. This cannot be determined in advance.

The decision of the judges with respect to selection of the winners, and in regard to all matters relating to this Challenge, shall be final.

Challenge finalists will be notified by phone or by email. The Grand Prize Winner will be determined during Celebration and will be revealed on stage at the event. Stories and photos of the winners and runners up will also be posted on the Isagenix website after the announcement is made.

IsaBody Challenge Participants may not solicit local media regarding their participation in the Challenge without prior written consent from the Isagenix Communications department. 

Isagenix makes no express warranty, guarantee or representation of any kind concerning the prizes. Certain restrictions may apply. If winner cannot take the trip during specified date, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner may be selected.

I hereby grant Isagenix an unlimited license to use my name, likeness, voice or written materials in any future Isagenix publication, advertisement or promotion. I also certify that my testimonial or endorsement of the Isagenix products is true and voluntary and provided of my own free will. I understand that I will not be entitled to receive any remuneration of any kind for the future use of my name, likeness, voice or written materials.

Participants agree to abide by these rules and the binding decisions of the judges. All prizes are nontransferable. Winner is responsible for paying taxes on their winnings. All federal, state, and local taxes are solely the responsibility of the winner. Winner will be required to verify purchases and results or an alternate winner will be selected. Travel companion of trip winner may be required to execute a liability release and verification of age prior to ticketing.

All winners and travel companions will be responsible for obtaining their Visa and any other documents needed to enter or leave the United States.

Challenge winners must provide information necessary to complete Internal Revenue Service Form 1099 (in the United States). All Participants are responsible for any tax forms or information required in their country of residence.

Each Participant assumes all risk of injury, loss or harm of any kind arising from participation in or prizes awarded as a result of this Challenge, and Isagenix shall not be responsible or liable for damages of any kind arising there from. Participants release Isagenix and its directors, officers, executives and employees from all risk, harm, loss, injury or damage that may occur from participating in or resulting from the Challenge.

Participants may modify their diet and/or training program to suit their goals. Participants are encouraged to seek the assistance and advice of a qualified personal trainer. Prior to beginning any weight-control program or exercise regimen, it is recommended that a physician be consulted.

Isagenix reserves the right to award additional prizes at the judges’ discretion. Isagenix reserves the right not to award all prizes in the event that there are an insufficient number of qualified entries received that meet the minimum standards established by the judges.

The IsaBody Challenge, all rules and regulations, and any supporting documents are subject to change without prior notice.

$25,000.00 CASH

2014 ISABODY CHALLENGE TOP 15    http://isabodychallenge.com/success.html

Thai - one of 2014- Top 5 Celebration- IsaBody Challenge Finalists

 ISAGENIX ISA BODY CHALLENGE is 16 WEEKS July 2014

At 5’1” Thai struggled with weight most of his life; one pound looked like five pounds on his frame. Over the years, he tried several diets, only to pack back on the pounds. “It was during a trip to Hawaii that I really hit ‘bottom,’” shares Thai. “I saw pictures of myself and was disgusted with how I looked. I was 160 pounds and any muscle I had was covered in fat.” At 39, he decided to change his life and started with his career. He took a personal training course and met Barbara, who shared Isagenix. Thanks to her, he was inspired to change his diet. “I lost weight, gained healthy, lean muscle and really began to feel good about my body for the first time in my life,” adds Thai. His newfound confidence will have him showing off his newly transformed physique as a participant in the Western Canadians Men’s Physique Body competition soon. - See more at: ISAGENIX

A Sleep Apnea Doctor Meets Isagenix

A healthy lifestyle change along with the use of common sleep apnea treatment devices can be an effective combination.

If it doesn’t come as a surprise to learn that sleep apnea is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in modern medicine, consider this even more astonishing detail—an estimated 10 million Americans who suffer nightly are left undiagnosed (1).

The most common sleep disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the result of the throat muscles relaxing, cutting off the supply of oxygen to the rest of the body while asleep. This lack of oxygen triggers the brain to abruptly rouse from sleep, typically without notice, to reopen the airway. The continual interruptions in sleep can happen in OSA patients anywhere from five to a hundred times an hour per night, inhibiting a restful, restorative sleep.

Besides the constant daytime fatigue, drowsiness, and irritability that comes with an inadequate night’s sleep, sleep apnea can also increase the risk for high blood pressure and heart problems. According to the Mayo Clinic, the sudden drops in blood oxygen throughout the night lead to an increased blood pressure and strain on the cardiovascular system. If left untreated, sleep apnea increases the risk for stroke and vascular disease.

Looking for a Solution

Dr. Joseph Zelk, known to his patients as “Dr. Joe,” a sleep specialist based in Portland, Oregon, creates dental appliances to treat OSA. Dr. Joe started searching for a more permanent and effective solution. One of the major risk factors of sleep apnea is obesity, or having a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30. In addition, oral sleeping devices are only so effective for overweight or obese patients.

As Dr. Joe describes, “Your tongue is a lean piece of muscle, but when we start to gain weight, it becomes a big marbled fat piece of meat that creates an obstruction to normal airflow when you fall asleep.”

Obesity can be both a cause and a side effect of sleep apnea. Because they are so intertwined, losing weight can function as a tool for helping those with sleep apnea (2, 3). Dr. Joe says, “For overweight and obese patients, as little as a 10 percent loss in body weight can lead to a 20 percent drop in the severity of sleep apnea.”

A Turning Point

Everything changed when Patrick O. came into Dr. Joe’s office in Las Vegas, Nevada with a case of severe sleep apnea. When tested, Dr. Joe found that Patrick had an Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) of 57 apnea events per hour.

“I was being subconsciously roused from my sleep almost every minute,” Patrick said.

They started discussing the importance of weight loss, when Patrick revealed his past success with Isagenix. He’d been a long-time Associate who had fallen out of the Isagenix lifestyle, but was still very involved in coaching and building his business. As a source of motivation, Dr. Joe challenged Patrick to commit to one Isagenix 30-Day System.

Patrick immediately started the Isagenix 30-Day System, and began treating his apnea with a new medical device used orally. He found that even with a holiday cruise he was able to lose weight and was feeling more rested and energized. The symptoms of his once severe sleep apnea started to fade.

A restorative night’s sleep not only changed how he felt, but also made his weight-loss journey more efficient. Patrick found that with the new energy and focus he had he was more motivated to stick to his plan and incorporate workouts into his schedule. He continued on the Isagenix system and as of October 2014, he is down 45 pounds* and more motivated than ever.

Dr. Joe, already in relatively good shape, was enticed by the potential of building muscle with the products and found that, six weeks later, without any change in his workout routine, he’d gained 11 percent lean mass and lost 10 percent of his body fat. His results inspired him to share the products with his family and staff.

When an overweight client named James K. came into his office suffering from 112 (AHI) apnea events per hour a night, Dr. Joe immediately suggested Isagenix along with the CPAP breathing aid. Before Isagenix, James was eating sporadically or just one meal a day due to his busy schedule. After hearing about Patrick’s and Dr. Joe’s successes, he was willing to give it a shot.

In just a few days, James said he started seeing results. He was feeling more focused and rested throughout the day. Two months later he says he is sleeping soundly, has experienced successful weight loss, and is “still getting great results.” In the past, James had tried other systems and said he never felt full, but now “at the end of the day I feel satisfied, Isagenix is totally different.” He has now released a total of 70 pounds*.

Dr. Joe has now brought on 20 to 30 other overweight or obese sleep apnea patients to try Isagenix products for weight management. What he’s found is that lifestyle changes including use of Isagenix products along with treatment for sleep apnea through oral or breathing devices is an effective combination.

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*Weight-loss should not be considered typical. In a study performed in 2012 by University of Illinois at Chicago researchers, subjects lost an average of 9 pounds with an average of 2 pounds of the loss from visceral fat after 30 days on an Isagenix system. The subjects also had a greater level of adherence and had more consistent weight loss from week to week in comparison to traditional dieting.

References

1. Yarlagadda, A., Kaushik, S., & Clayton, A. H. (2008). Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Hypoxia, and Metabolic Syndrome in Psychiatric and Nonpsychiatric Settings. Psychiatry (Edgmont), 5(8), 48–50.
2. Qaseem A, Holty JC, Owens DK, Dallas P, Starkey M, Shekelle P, et al. Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med. 2013;159:471-483.
3. Tuomilehto, Henri et al. The impact of weight reduction in the prevention of the progression of obstructive sleep apnea: an explanatory analysis of a 5-year observational follow-up trial. Sleep Medicine. 15(3), 329 – 335.

Why you should Walk your Dog!

WALK your DOG smile emoticon Just from Walking...........
You could shrink a size (or more) this month by adding high-intensity walks to your routine. And there are options to fit everyone’s needs—a 10-minute routine for busy days and an indoor option for rainy weather. For best results, do at least 20 minutes of high-intensity walking 

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