Oscar winner Brie Larson's beauty secret for the red carpet before the 89th. Academy Awards: Celebrity facialist, Tracie Martyn. Traci Martyn flew to Los Angeles to prep her skin with her signature trademarked Red Carpet Facial®. It uses the most advanced anti-aging technology available to produce fast results without any downtime.
The restorative and relaxing Red Carpet Facial® treatment is beyond wrinkle-reducing; it helps to lift, firm and contour the jawline, cheek bones and delicate eye area. It encourages collagen formation through suppressing its breakdown and energizing the skin, while improving elasticity to defy gravity. Synergy between the proprietary mild current channeled onto the skin through Tracie's own Resculptor beauty machine, amber and red LED Light and her age-defying, high-performance all-natural skin care line that combines plant based cosmeceuticals and vitamins with organic botanical extracts and essential oils, results in dramatic immediate effects as seen with Larson as well as cumulative results as seen with many of Martyn's A-list clientele who have visited her spa for over a decade. The exclusive combination is "light years" ahead of any other non-invasive, anti-aging approach.
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Honey Colony is Having - 20% Off Superfoods. I reviewed their Equilibrium product a while ago on my blog. Definitely worth checking out.
Hey guys! If you have protein powder in your diet this week and are craving a sweet treat give this recipe a try!
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Healthy Chocolate Lava Cake
This recipe is for those of you who desperately are craving a sweet treat but know enough not to stray too far off of your diet. If you do IIFYM you can easily fit this into your macros.
1 Scoop Protein Of Choice
1 tsp cocoa
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tbsp PB2 (peanut butter without the fat)
1 Packet of stevia or liquid stevia drops
Almond Milk/Cashew Milk (amount will vary depending on protein)
1. Mix all of the dry ingredients together into a bowl or mug.
2. Add Almond milk slowly and stir until brownie batter is achieved.
2. Microwave 1-2 minutes until there is only a small centre of "goo" in the middle. Think lava cake. I suggest checking every 30s to see.
3. ENJOY! But beware it is addictive!
Positive Patient Experience Yields Health Care Benefits
e-Patient Services enhance patient experience leading to better health outcomes, productivity
When Canadians have access to their health information, they are better equipped to be an integral part of their health care team. Access to health information and other consumer e-services is leading to some important health care benefits for Canadians and clinicians according to a body of international and Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) research.
"Consumer digital health solutions, also known as consumer e-services, are designed to improve Canadians' access to their health information, encourage better communication with health care providers and empower them to be more involved in their care," explained Michael Green, President and CEO at Infoway. "Consumer health solutions are one of Infoway's priorities because we know that improving the patient experience improves patient health and will unlock value for the health care system."
Consumer digital health solutions, whether online or through mobile devices, include: e-booking, which enables Canadians to book and manage their appointments online; e-visits which provide the ability to consult healthcare providers via secure email/messaging or videoconference; e-prescription renewal or refill which gives the ability to request a medication renewal or a refill online; and e-views which provide access to a patient's health record including clinical information such as laboratory test results.
According to the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) report, Feeling Better? Improving patient experience in hospital, organizations with strong emphasis on providing high-quality patient experience have found that it is linked to better health outcomes and improved productivity and efficiency, which has been demonstrated in a number of Infoway projects.
Benefits for Canadians
Patients or caregivers who had access to their heath information through a patient portal felt:
that knowledge of their health increased (78-94 per cent)1,2
more confident managing their health (78-95 per cent)1,3
the tools helped them feel more involved in their health care (77 per cent)2
that access to their health information allowed them to have more informed discussions with their doctor (93 per cent)1
make better use of their time with clinicians (83 per cent)1
Improve the relationships between patients and their health care providers 1,2,9
Save travel time by seeing a doctor virtually (e-visits) (98 per cent)8
Avoid work absences through e-visits (87 per cent)8
Patients were more likely to renew/refill prescription on time by requesting renewal/refill through a secure online system (78 per cent)9
Benefits for Clinicians & the Health System
Clinicians reported an improvement in their therapeutic relationships with patients (60 -75 per cent)4, 9
Clinic/Clinician productivity value
Decrease in clinic call volume (73-90 per cent)1,6
Reduce requests for health information or health history information (61 per cent)5
Decrease in no-show appointments (43 per cent)7
Canada Health Infoway continues to focus on investing in consumer digital health solutions that empower patients to better manage their health and improve access, communication, and collaboration between patients and their health care team.
Infoway helps to improve the health of Canadians by working with partners to accelerate the development, adoption and effective use of digital health across Canada. Through our investments, we help deliver better quality and access to care and more efficient delivery of health services for patients and clinicians. Infoway is an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the federal government.
The following is a very simplified overview of my five main issues with artificial sweeteners.
Re-enforces the craving for sweets and overeating. Sends a very strong signal (stronger than sugar) to the control centers in the brain to remind and push to consume sugar because it creates pleasurable feelings. What ends up happening is people end up craving sugars even more and end up getting it eventually and when they do, it’s more than they would have eaten had it not been for the artificial spike. Eliminating artificial sweeteners from your contest prep diet honestly makes dieting 100 times easier because you’re not providing a constant reminder to eat more sugar.
Changes the way foods are metabolized. Research confirms that artificial sweeteners can negatively impact the way the body processes and metabolizes certain foods. So even if you are eating healthy, your body may not be processing the nutrients appropriately and partitioning them accordingly how they should be. (i.e. more gets potentially stored as fat, not muscle cells). Research has also suggested artificial sweeteners can impair glucose metabolism.
Creates an artificial insulin spike. Mixed research on this but enough in my mind to warrant mentioning it. Artificial sweeteners can send a signal to the body that sugar has just been dumped into the blood. In some individuals, this can actually cause the body to produce insulin (a storing hormone). While in contest prep, we try to suppress insulin with the exception of very specific times. Stimulating it’s release multiple times through the day is not the best way to get shredded.
Long term use linked to changes in the brain-metabolism balance. Artificial sweeteners can create an energy imbalance that mimics the actions of fasting on the brain – which can be highly detrimental to the metabolism. The pathway here is the AMPK causing certain cells to produce NPF – a peptide that promotes hunger.
Studies have correlated artificial sweeteners with weight gainand metabolic syndrome. While correlation is always up for debate, it shouldn’t be just overlooked.
I was recently sent some new protein to try. Its Called Bipro. They sent me vanilla, chocolate and unflavoured. I tried them before I entered prep and I was really impressed. The Vanilla is 90 calories, 0g of fat, 1g of carb with 22g protein. The chocolate is 90 calories, 0.5g of fat, 2g of carb with 20g protein. The unflavoured is 80 calories, 0g of fat, 0g of carb with 20g protein.
A little bit about the company and my findings:
BiPro whey protein isolate has been available in the U.S. for more than 30 years and is used by elite and major league athletes, coaches and sports nutrition experts. Starting in July 2016, BiPro will finally be available in Canada through Amazon.ca. It will also be sold in specialty stores as of this fall.
High in protein, including branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), to help enhance training and improve endurance
One of the purest WPI products on the market, with a 97% purity level
Made with 100% whey protein isolate, with no other protein sources added
Fast-absorbing and easy to digest
NSF-certified
Naturally gluten-free
Short ingredients list
BiPro will be offered in a 907 g (2 lbs.) jars as well as boxes with 14 individual packets. You have the choice of Unflavoured, Chocolate or French Vanilla.
I was honestly really impressed with the taste and quality. I like that it is high in protein with BCAA in it. It was easy to digest and I believe it that they say its one of the purest whey's on the market with a 97% purity level. Its also naturally gluten free and there are only a few ingredients therefore it clearly isn't packed with fillers or chemicals.
Five Ways To Spring Clean Your Health & Lose Weight - Interviews Available With Doctor
Dr. George's tips are:
1. Start exercising
An increase in activity of as little as 20 minutes 3 times a week can make a difference in your risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity. You don't have to get fancy with a gym membership. Try taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator, or park further from the entrance when you go to the market or mall.
2. Eat Smaller portions
You may not want to give up your junk food or fried food, but try to limit your portions. Instead of buying a six pack of soda, buy a two liter bottle. You can better control the portions along with your intake of calories.
3. Drink more water
The average person should be drinking 1 ounce per kilogram of his/her weight in water per day. (1 lb = 2.2kg). Studies have shown that people eat more when they are dehydrated because the signals in the body can confuse hunger with thirst. If you are hungry, try drinking an 8-12 oz glass of water before you decide to eat that snack.
4. Avoid salt
The average American diet consists too much salt. Salt is found in everything from canned foods to frozen foods. Not only does salt make your body retain water, it also dulls your sense of taste when it comes to sugar. As a challenge, decrease the amount of salt you eat for about 1 week, then drink a non-diet soft drink. Not only will you lose about 3- 5 lbs of water weight, but you will see that the soda is incredibly sweet. In addition, try to use sea salt.
5. Avoid high fructose corn syrup
Studies have shown that most products in this country are made with high fructose corn syrup that is contaminated with mercury (a known neurotoxin). Instead try to choose foods made with cane sugar. When you drink soft drinks that are made with sugar you will be less likely to crave salt and be able to stop with one soda because there is no 'sugar high' that leads to the craving that makes you want to have more.
About Dr. Elaina George
Atlanta, GA Based - Dr Elaina George is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist. She graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Biology. She received her Masters degree in Medical Microbiology from Long Island University, and received her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Dr George completed her residency at Manhattan, Eye Ear & Throat Hospital. She is on the advisory council of Project 21 black leadership network, an initiative of The National Center for Public Policy Research. Dr George hosts her own radio show, "Medicine On Call" and she is also a keynote speaker many organizations. As a solo practitioner in private practice who is also a small business owner, she has a unique perspective on the problems of health care delivery, the true costs of healthcare and viable solutions.
Do you want a slim waist? Perfect, glowing skin? Want to lose 10 pounds easy? Are you ready for it... Wait for it... Okay here it is... The magic Elixir is actually available to just about anyone reading this. It's available at a super low cost, sometimes you can even find it free... Have you guessed what it is?
The magic elixir is WATER!! Yes water can guarantee you a slim waist, perfect, glowing skin and you can lose 10 pounds easy, if you start drinking the right amount for you. Granted, to see lasting results of weight loss, you would have to also abide by a healthy diet and workout regularly (meal and workout plans are available here at TrainItRight.com/programs).
Many underestimate the power of water or believe they just can't down the amount that they're supposed to have. Speak with any nutritionist and they will tell you that you should be drinking a specific amount for your body. The formula that many use is to take your body weight, divide it by 2 and that'll give you the number in ounces of how much water you should consume daily. So, if you're 150 pounds you should do 150 divided by 2 to find you should be drinking a minimum of 75 ounces of water. To break down further, thats a little under 4.5 standard bottles (16.9 ounces) of water.
What are some of the immediate benefits of water?
Well for one, drinking 1-2 bottles of water within the first hour of waking up will help wake up your entire body, leading to activating all of your internal organs. It'll also help you lose that 'sleepy' feeling and help you get your day off to a more positive start.
Drinking water also helps with digestion's. If you start drinking 1 glass of water about 30 minutes before a meal, you'll be doing your digestive system a favor. You'll also find that you are less likely to overeat. So next time you're out to dinner, try to down an entire glass of water before you start your meal.
Drinking more water also leads to healthier hair and nails, beautiful, glowing skin, lower blood pressure, reduced risk of stroke and heart attacks and so much more.
Did we also mention that it helps with weight loss? Yes! Those that drink more water usually have a better handle on their weight and those that increase their water intake find that they are more likely to lose weight. Increase your daily intake to about a gallon a day and you may notice immediate weight loss within a week.
So next time you go to grab sugary juice or soda go for water instead and watch the endless benefits!!!
Check back with TrainItRight.com in the near future for tips on how you can start drinking more water... It's actually easier than you think.
Tonica Kombucha - Review
What is Kombucha?
According to Wikipedia:
Kombucha is a variety of fermented, lightly effervescent sweetened black or green teadrinks that are commonly intended as functional beverages for their supposed health benefits. Kombucha is produced by fermenting tea using a "symbiotic 'colony' of bacteria and yeast" (SCOBY). Actual contributing microbial populations in SCOBY cultures vary, but the yeast component generally includes Saccharomyces and other species, and the bacterial component almost always includes Gluconacetobacter xylinus to oxidize yeast-produced alcohols to acetic and other acids.
Although it has been claimed to have numerous health benefits, there is no good evidence that drinking kombucha has such effects.[1] By contrast, there are several documented cases of serious adverse effects, including fatalities, related to kombucha drinking, possibly arising from contamination during home preparation.[2][3] Since the mostly unclear benefits of kombucha drinking do not outweigh the known risks, it is not recommended for therapeutic use.[1]
Despite their being claims there is no good evidence. I think it affects other people differently. The Tonica is naturally carbonated, only 45 calories per bottle, organic, raw and GMO free. Its also made in Canada. However a lot of carbs for a drink. I would rather not drink my carbs personally. However, it was really tasty and thirst quenching. But then again so is water. Until theres some good scientific background to its claims I probably wont be drinking any more kombucha any time soon.
The Tonica is bowed and bottled with natural carbonation over the course of a full 10 day ferment. According to them their brew preserves the integrity of ancient kombucha and delights todays customer with their certified organic tea infusions.
Its certified USDA Organic, Canada Organic and certified Raw.
Clinical Hypnotherapist Kirsten Bloomquist Solves Serious Health Issues Through the Power of the Subconscious Mind
When facing health or emotional problems, many automatically react by looking for some kind of chemical solution. Obviously, this can often be a short sighted approach and one that can even lead to serious issues. Clinical hypnotherapist Kirsten Bloomquist has stunned clients using a completely different method, employing their own mind power towards healing with often dramatic results.FREE complimentary copies of her book, Powernow, are available to media sources.
If only people new the capabilities of their own minds, and their subconscious minds in particular, entire areas of their life, including their health, could be radically transformed according to author and clinical hypnotherapist Kirsten Bloomquist. Skeptical at first, her name is becoming more and more in demand in natural health circles as word of her successes spread – some, like a documented case of her helping a friend tap into their power of their mind that resulted in a malignant tumor vanishing completely, have opened eyes and minds literally worldwide.
In exciting news, Bloomquist is making her methods available in a ground breaking new book, Powernow: How to Step into Your Most Powerful Mind Instantly, which delivers not just knowledge on how to use the mind to heal – which is valuable enough – but, also delivers on how to get the subconscious mind on board to improve relationships, to cut unhealthy body fat, build supreme confidence, and perform at an elite level in nearly any kind of activity a person is passionate about.
“When you believe in yourself you can do unbelievable things,” commented Kirsten with her trademark enthusiasm. “I knew I could help change more lives with a book than I could ever touch in personal sessions. Powernow: How To Step Into Your Most Powerful Mind Instantly! is something that is changing lives for those who don't just pick up a copy, but make the decision to change and put the method to work. Once that honest commitment is made real magic can and does happen. And no one is happier than I am to hear about my student's and reader's success stories.”
The intriguing nature of Kirsten's work has made her a very sensible choice for compelling television, internet and radio interviews, all things she loves to take part in, along with contributing written work to likeminded publications.
RT, Skype Hypnotherapy Vancouver Hypnotherapist, recently said in a five star review, “I had fibromyalgia for nearly 25 years and was taking a box full of prescribed medications. I was barely existing throughout my everyday life. After a couple sessions with Kirsten, I'm close to being where I want to be with my health. And I no longer take medications. I feel like a brand new person with a whole new chance at life. All of my friends and family notice a difference in me. They even say I look younger!”
If only people new the capabilities of their own minds, and their subconscious minds in particular, entire areas of their life, including their health, could be radically transformed according to author and clinical hypnotherapist Kirsten Bloomquist. Skeptical at first, her name is becoming more and more in demand in natural health circles as word of her successes spread – some, like a documented case of her helping a friend tap into their power of their mind that resulted in a malignant tumor vanishing completely, have opened eyes and minds literally worldwide.