Do you find your energy level to be low all the time? Do you use too much caffeine in your diet? Here is what I did.

Low energy throughout your day is something that affects a lot of us and is usually caused by improper nutrition. I know very well how hard it is to make sure we are eating 100% right, 100% of the time. We live in a fast paced, fast food society now. We are always on the go. I am here to tell you, there is a way to make sure that your body gets the nutrition it needs, keep your energy levels up and still maintain our busy lifestyles.

My story

About 2 years ago, I found myself faced with a complete lifestyle change. I had gotten divorced. I was now a single father of 3 children. And yes, the children are with me full time. What a change from what I was used to. Here I am with 2 children in school, the activities that go along with school and a 2 year old. I found that there was just not enough time in the day. My mornings turned into getting myself ready, making sure the children were dressed appropriately, had to make sure they they all ate a good breakfast, then I had to make sure my 2 year old didn't mess up her clothes and possibly had to change her clothes, gather everything up for the 2 going to school, take them to school, drop the 2 year old off at daycare and then head in to work.

Sound familiar?

More often than not, my breakfast turned into a large travel mug of coffee that I took to work with me. It was no wonder that after a few hours I would start to feel my body crashing. I found myself going for more coffee or a highly caffeinated pop. A lot of the times, that made me start to feel jittery. I did not like that. Let's not even begin to talk about what "fast food" was doing to me. Even the "healthy" choices were made to taste good not necessarily be healthy. I just couldn't live like that anymore, it had to stop.

What I did

In this time my mother had put herself on Herbalife products for weight loss. I was just amazed at her results in such a short time. The thing that amazed me the most was her energy level while she lost the weight. I t was even higher than it was before she started the Herbalife. Now, I didn't need to lose any weight. She explained to me that it wasn't just for weight loss. Herbalife also has a program for maintaining weight and making sure your body receives all of it's nutritional needs. I tried it. What did I have to lose? If I didn't like it, I could always stop it. Well, I still follow the program to this day. Not only is my energy level up, but it carries through the day. My body has also been feeling healthier too. My muscles are sore less and I don't feel all the aches and pains that I used to.

Here is the program

I replaced 1 meal (breakfast) with the Formula 1 Meal Shake, instead of replacing the 2 meals required for weight loss. This set my body up with most of the nutritional needs my body requires. It also gave my body plenty of the B vitamins required to maintain a healthy energy level.

I also started taking the Formula 2 Multi-vitamin which completed my bodies nutritional needs as well as the B vitamins for my energy.

I also started taking the Formula 3 Cell Activator so the proteins I was taking in were breaking down better and absorbing into my system more efficiently.

For those days days where I work my body a little more strenuously and need some extra energy, I use the Liftoff Energy Tablets. It comes in 4 great tasting flavors; Ignite-Me Orange, Lemon-Cola Kick, Lemon-Lime and Tropical-Fruit force. I just drop 1 tablet in a 20oz. bottle of water and wait for it to dissolve. It is effervescent, so it is just like I am drinking a pop.

For those of you who don't really care for pop, you can use the N-R-G Tea instead.

This program works perfect for me. My body gets the nutrition it needs. My energy level lasts all day, no crash and burn. I am feeling better than I ever did before. I can still maintain my "on the go" lifestyle.

If you are interested in getting to a healthier lifestyle and be able to maintain your energy in a healthy manner, whether you need to lose weight or not, just click on my store link on the top right side of this blog. I will be more than happy to help you reach your health goals. Remember, to see prices on the products, just type in the word "healthy" when prompted.

Seriously folks- It is time to start taking care of yourself. You are worth it!!!!!

Do you suffer from arthritis? Tired of the medication or don't have medication? I might have an alternative.

WHAT IS ARTHRITIS

Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more of your joints. Main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness. Arthritis usually gets worse with age.

There are two common types of arthritis:

Osteoarthritis- Wear and tear damage to cartilage can result in bone on bone grinding. This causes pain and can occur over many years, but can be hastened by injury or an infection.

Rheumatoid arthritis- In rheumatoid arthritis, the body's immune system attacks joints and inflames the synovium (membrane that surrounds the joint), causing swelling, redness and pain. This disease can eventually destroy cartilage and bone within the joint.

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of arthritis usually involve the joints. Depending on what kind of arthritis you have, symptoms can include:

Pain, Stiffness, Swelling, Redness, Decreased range of movement

Arthritis is not Life-threatening, but can definitely change your lifestyle. Sever arthritis can make it difficult for you to take care of daily tasks, walking comfortably or even sitting up straight. There are even cases of joints becoming twisted and deformed.

CAN HERBALIFE HELP

Absolutely YES! If you are looking for an alternate method of managing your arthritis or if you suspect that you might be suffering from minor arthritis, Herbalife makes 3 products that may help you with that. They are:

Herbalifeline- Helps with inflammation of the joints.

Tang Kuei- Is a very effective natural pain reliever.

Joint Support- Helps to thicken cartilage and supply lubrication to the joints.

If you are interested in taking charge of your life and managing your arthritis, click on my store link on the side of this blog. I will be happy to assist you in reaching your health goals.

Seriously folks- It is time to take care of yourself. You are worth it!!!!!

Overweight? There is a risk for serious complications to you health. Time to action NOW!

What is obesity

Obesity is classified as having an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity is more than just a concern of how you look and feel. It increases risks for diseases and health issues such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. If you are extremely overweight, risks for serious health complications really skyrockets. Not to mention self-esteem issues and depression.

What risks are there for being overweight

If you are overweight, the chances of developing a number of serious health issues is higher.

High cholesterol and triglycerides, Type 2 diabetes, High blood pressure, Heart disease, Stroke, Cancer, Sleep apnea, Gallbladder disease, Gynecological problems, Erectile dysfunction, Osteoarthritis, Skin problems

This list is by no means complete, but you can see the seriousness of the issue of being overweight. Those are just the physical problems. What about quality of life problems?

Depression, Disabilities, Physical discomfort, Lack of energy, Sexual problems, Shame, Social isolation

These problems are issues that tend to make it harder for people to actually work toward a healthier life. DO NOT give up on yourself.

What can you do

I will not lie to you. Losing weight at the start is not easy. It does become easier as you keep at it and start seeing progress.
The first step and the most important:

I am making a commitment to myself to lose___ pounds.

You do not want to set a time frame for this. Everybody loses weight at different rates. Placing possibly unreal expectations on yourself does have a tendency to cause discouragement and may cause you to give up on yourself. 
Next step:

Weigh yourself AND measure yourself.

You do both because fat is actually light weight for it's volume. Sometimes you will weigh yourself and not see a lot of weight loss. However, you if you keep track of the measurements, you will find the inches disappearing. So in this way, you will have 2 tools to use for encouragement. 
Next step:

Make healthy changes in your eating lifestyle.

Eat more fruit and vegetables and whole grains. Start reducing portion sizes. Stay away from sugary and snacking type foods. Most importantly, stay away from fast foods. They are a dieter's nightmare. 
Next step:

Begin increasing your activity level.

Get up and start moving around your home more. Go for daily walks, even a short 10-minute walk can greatly help. As you start to feel more energy and your body starts getting in better shape, pick up the pace and amount of time exercising. Be careful not to overdo it at first. If you are out of shape and overdo it, it can become a huge discouragement and you do not want that.

Can Herbalife help

That is an absolute YES! When you go on an Herbalife weight management program, you gain more than just a program. Herbalife gives you access to an online community that is visited by thousands of like-minded people who can help encourage and have good suggestions for you. You also gain a knowledgeable weight-loss coach that you can call anytime you need to help address questions or concerns. Herbalife programs and prducts are developed by some of the world's top doctors and nutritionalists to assure that you not only lose weight, but also that your body still gets all the nutrition it needs to lose weight in a healthy fashion. Last but not least, all Herbalife products are all natural, no manmade chemicals.

What are the Herbalife programs

Herbalife has 3 core programs to help you get to a healthier weight and keep it off. To see what these core programs are, just click the link below to see a comprehensive video on these programs.

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Or if you prefer to talk to someone live, click on my store link over in the side links of this blog for the numbers you can reach me at. Please only call if you are seriously interested in reaching a healthier weight.

Seriously folks- It is time to care of yourself. You are worth it!!!!!

 

High blood pressure and being overweight. I read several articles that were very informative.

Hello, my name is Jason Sunnarborg and this is my prsonal blog about my Health and Nutrition business. I will be updating this blog every day or two and I know you will find the information I share to be interesting. If you ever have any questions or comments about any of these topics, feel free to contact me through my websites or just call me.


WHAT IS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE(HYPERTENSION)


High blood pressure is a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is high enough that may eventually cause serious health problems. This is actually a fairly common problem and can lead to heart attacks, strokes heart disease or even heart failure.


Blood pressure is determined by how much blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher the blood pressure.


HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE


Your blood pressure can be high for years without any symptoms. Left uncontrolled for too long cna lead to very serious health issues. There are no real tell-tale symptoms of high blood pressure. The best way to find out is to have a licensed physician check for it. The recommendation is to get checked at least once a year.


WHY IS WEIGHT SO IMPORTANT


It is very simple actually. The more you weigh, the more blood you need to supply oxygen and nutrients to your body's tissues. As the volume of blood pumped through your arteries and blood vessels increases, so does the pressure on your artery walls.


CAN HERBALIFE HELP


Remember, I am not a qualified professional and cannot diagnose nor treat high blood pressure. That said, absolutely YES, Herbalife can help. Healthy weight loss may be one of the most beneficial approaches to lowering your high blood pressure. In fact, even losing 5 pounds can lower your blood pressure. I can definitely attest to this. My father has high blood pressure and is overweight. He has gotten on Herbalife and is steadily losing weight at a nice pace. Not only is looking and feeling better, he has had to have his blood pressure medication adjusted several times now because of his improving blood pressure. It is highly recommended that as you lose weight you have a licensed physician monitor your blood pressure. That way adjustments to your medications can be made as needed. There have actually been some recorded testimonials where people have been completely taken off thier medications once they have reached thier idea weight. Once again, I must caution, only let a licensed physician determine what adjustments to make to your medications. Do not make those determinations yourself.


HOW CAN HERBALIFE HELP


Herbalife has 3 core programs to help you get to a healthier weight and keep it off. To see what these core programs are, click the link below to see a comprehensive video on these 3 programs.


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Or, if you prefer to talk to someone live, click on my store link in the top right-hand corner for the numbers I can be reached at. Please only call if you are seriously interested in reaching a healthier weight.

Seriously folks- It is time to take care of yourself. You are worth it!!!!!

I read several interesting articles about diabetes and overweight people.

Hello, my name is Jason Sunnarborg and this is my personal blog about my Health and Nutrition business. I will be updating this blog every day or two and I know you will find the information I post to be interesting. If you ever have any questions or comments about any of the topics, feel free to contact me through my websites or just call me.


WHAT IS DIABETES


Diabetes is a disease that affects how your body uses blood glucose(blood sugar). Glucose is very important to your good health because it is a source of energy for the cells in your muscles and tissues. It is your brain's main source of fuel.


HOW DO I KNOW I HAVE DIABETES


Only a licensed physician can diagnose and treat diabetes. There are however several different symptoms associated with diabetes. These symptoms are good warning signs to go get checked for diabetes by a licensed physician.


Symptoms- Increased thirst, Frequent urination, Extreme hunger, Fatigue, Blurred vision, Slow-healing sores, Mild high blood pressure, Frequent infections


This list is by no means complete. Once again, I am not a qualified professional and I cannot diagnose or treat diabetes. However, if you do recognise some of these symptoms, I strongly urge you get yourself checked for diabetes by a licensed physician.


WHY IS WEIGHT SO IMPORTANT


During the digestion process of your food, sugar is released into your bloodstream. Sugar then enters your cells with the help of insulin. Insulin comes from your Pancreas. When you eat, the Pancreas releases insulin into your bloodstream as well. As insulin circulates, it helps your blood sugar enter your cells. So then insulin helps lower the amount of sugar in your bloodstream. As blood sugar drops, then so does the level of insulin. The reason your weight is so important is because the more fatty tissue you have, the more resistant to insulin your cells become. According to the Mayo clinic, studies have shown, losing just 5-10% of your body weight if you are overweight can make a significant difference in your blood sugar control. Not to mention the benefits you gain from a healthier heart, more energy and improved self-esteem.


CAN HERBALIFE HELP


That is an absolute YES! Healthy weight loss may be the most beneficial, nutritional approach to prevent or control diabetes. There is a caution however. People who are on insulin or medications to lower blood sugar levels are cautioned, that as you lose weight your blood sugar levels may drop. It is highly advised that as you lose weight, your physician monitors you so you do not develope Hypoglycemia(low blood sugar) and medications can be adjusted as needed.


HOW CAN HERBALIFE HELP


Herbalife has 3 core programs to help you get to a healthier weight and keep it off. Which one you use depends on how much weight you need to lose and how aggressive you want to lose the weight. To see what thes core programs are, click on the link provided below to see a comprehensive video on these programs.


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Or, if you prefer to talk to someone live, Click on my store link in the top right hand corner for the numbers you can reach me at. Please only call if you are interesred in reaching a healthier weight. And remember- those of you who keep saying I have health issues, I can't do this, your health issues are why you should do this. The time for action is NOW!

Seriously folks- It is time to take care of yourself. You are worth it!!!!!

I read an article from the Mayo Clinic about Crohn's disease.

I have friend named Tony Oliver. He was diagnosed with Crohn's disease so this article caught my attention and really opened my eyes to what he is going through.


Hello, my name is Jason Sunnarborg and this is my personal blog about my Health and Nutrition business. I will be updating this blog every day or two and I know you will find the information I post to be interesting. If you ever have any questions or comments about any of the topics, feel free to contact me through my websites or just call me.


WHAT IS CROHN'S DISEASE


Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. it causes inflammation of the lining of your digestive tract, which can lead to many symptoms including, abdominal pain, severe diarrhea and even malnutrition. That is by no means the complete list but are the most common. Currently, there is no known cure for Crohn's disease. However, treatments can greatly reduce the symptoms and even bring about long-term remissions. With treatment, many people can lead full, functional lives.


SYMPTOMS


Symptoms of Crohn's disease range from mild to severe and can come on suddenly, without warning. You can have long periods of remission, but when the disease flares up symptoms can include: Diarrhea, Abdominal pain and cramping, Blood in the stool, Ulcers, Reduced appetite and weight loss, Fever, Fatigue, Arthritis, Eye inflammation, Mouth sores, Skin disorders, Infammation of the liver or bile ducts.


COMPLICATIONS


Crohn's disease, if left unchecked with no form of treatment can lead to different complications. If these complications are left unchecked can lead to very serious health issues. Here are some of the complications that can come about due to Crohn's disease.


Bowel obstruction- This is actually more extreme than just normal constipation. This obstruction can actually lead to the need for surgery to remove the affected portion of the bowel.


Ulcers- Inflammation can lead to open sores anywhere in your digetive tract.


Fistulas- Sometimes ulcers can extend completely through the intestinal wall causing connections with different parts of your body. Connections can extend to other parts of your intestine, skin, even another organ. Left untreated can lead to malnutrition all the way to life-threatening problems.


Malnutrition- Diarrhea, abdominal pains and cramping makes it difficult to eat. Also, when you are able to eat, you dont get a good absorbtion of vital nutrients to keep your body healthy.


Colon Cancer- Crohn's disease that affects the colon does increase the risk of colon cancer.


This list is by no means complete, but does show some of the more serious complications.


As I mentioned earlier, my friend Tony has Crohn's disease. I used to work with him. I can remember some of the difficulties he used to have during that time. When he had flare-ups, I can remember all the times he had to call in sick to work. I also remember the times Tony was at work and would have to disappear for long periods of time because of his symptoms. A lot of those times he just ended up leaving work early because he just couldn't function in his job at those times. I can not begin to imagine the suffering Tony was going through during those times. I just knew of the difficulties it created for myself and others in the job. Needless to say, those difficulties were not Tony's fault. Put yourself in Tony's shoes. Would you have been any different. Probably not!


MEDICATIONS


There are actually a good amount of different medications to help keep symptoms under control. Of course, those of you who have been reading my posts know, I am not a huge fan of medications. After reading all the different side affects of some of those medications, I have come to the opinion that I myself would not want to take them.


Remember- I am not a qualified professional. This is just my humble opinion. I am not qualified to diagnose, norr treat Crohn's disease. All I can do is offer an alternative. Luckily, if you agree with me about medications, the article did mention that Herbal and Nutritional supplements may be a viable alternative.


HEBALIFE

Herbalife does offer five wonderful products that may help with the symptoms of Crohn's disease.

Herbal aloe- Calms and heals the digestive tract

Herbalifeline- Helps reduce inflammation

Cell Activator- Helps repair and heal the intestines

Florafiber- Balances out the good and bad bacteria. When there is a flare-up can actually replace bad bacteria with good bacteria

Tang Kuei- Helps with the pain and cramps

As I said before, I am not a qualified professional. However, if some of this hits close to home for you or you have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease and are interested in seeing if these products will work for you, click on my store's website and I will help you reach your health goals. Remember- to see prices, when prompted, type in the word healthy.

Seriously folks- It is time to take care of yourself. You are worth it!!!!!

Its allergy season...Are you tired of how the medications make you feel?

Hello, my name is Jason Sunnarborg and this is my personal blog about my Health and Nutrition business. I will be updating this blog every day or two and I know that you will find the information I post to be interesting. If you ever have any questions or comments about any of the topics, feel free to contact me through my websites or just call me.

IT IS ALLERGY SEASON

Yes that's right folks it is allergy season. How many f you suffer from allergies? I was reading about allergies and was surprised to find out how many people actually do suffer from allergies in one form or another. Statistics show that over 60% of people suffer from allergies. I know for a fact that 50% of my family suffers (3 of 6).


MEDICATIONS

As some of you are aware, I am not a huge fan of medications. Allergy medications are no exception. Both of my parents and my son suffer from allergies. They all tell me the same thing. They dont like the medication because it makes them feel all jittery inside. Another bad thing about those medications is if you need it at night to help you sleep, it tends to keep you up at night, not allowing a true restful sleep. Can you relate to what I am talking about? So what do you do?

WHAT CAN YOU DO?


I know a lot of people who just decide to suffer through it. I do notice with most of those people, they tend to be crankier this time of year because thier body just doesnt get any real restful sleep. I am tell you, you DO NOT have to suffer through it. There is a way you can take care of your allergies, function through your day and still be able to get a good nights sleep.


HERBALIFE

Herbalife puts out three wonderful products that when used together work wonderfully to take care of these problems. The other really nice thing I love about these products is they are all-natural. There are no man-made chemicals in Herbalife at all. Without the jitters or the wired feeling when trying to go to sleep, these are worth giving a try.

RoseGuard: Protects your lungs from outside pollutants entering your system

Cell Activator: Helps boost your immune system

Florfiber: Helps to balance out the bacteria in your system.

Like I said before these products work great together to help fight your allergies and I can truly tell you that it works. Both my parents take them as well as my son. They are able to enjoy thier day allergy free thanks to these three products. They also assure me there is no nasty jittery feeling and best of all I love my son being able to get a full nights sleep. A cranky 10 year old is no fun.

So, if you hate taking allergy medications or refuse to because of how they make you feel, try these three supplements. You can truly get back to enjoying your days again. DO NOT miss out on another minute of your life. If you are interested in taking better care of your health, click on my stores website and I can help you live your life away from your allergies. Remember to see prices, when promted type in the word healthy.

Seriously folks- It is time to take care of yourself. You are worth it!!!!!