Valine and Building Muscle as You Age. Week 95 Tip
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Valine is one of the secrets to anti-aging. Learn more about this essential amino acid in this informative More Than Healthy episode. 0:00 - :43 Topic: The health benefits of valine Valine is an essential amino acid Valine is a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) Valine’s role in muscle growth and energy production :44 - 1:52 Importance of essential amino acids for muscle retention, especially as people age Muscle retention is a key to longevity and anti-aging Carla’s experience of gaining muscle after age 60 1:53 - 2:24 The role of valine in tissue repair, muscle coordination, mental...
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Sulfur and Your Health. Week Tip 94
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Sulfur is an important mineral for your health. It’s also important to get just the right amount – not too much or too little. Listen to this More Than Healthy episode to learn more. 0:00 - 1:38 Topic: The health benefits of the right amount of sulfur What is sulfur’s role in the body? Sulfurs link to amino acids, B vitamins, and others in the body’s precise ecosystem 1:39 - 3:30 Importance of balancing all vitamins and minerals, including sulfur Potential consequences of sulfur imbalance Importance of dietary variety and getting your vitamins and minerals through food Tips on...
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Lysine and Your Health. Week 93 Tip
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Lysine plays an important role in your health as an essential amino acid. In this More Than Healthy episode, learn what lysine does and how to know if you’re getting enough. 0:00 - :58 Topic: The health benefits of lysine (Tip 93) Understanding lysine as an essential amino acid Lysine’s role in various bodily functions, including cold sore prevention 0:59 - 1:55 Lysine’s role in carnitine production and calcium absorption How lysine affects energy conversion Lysine’s connection to osteoporosis and high blood pressure 1:56 - 2:45 Signs of low lysine levels Common symptoms include...
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Toxic Metals on Your Hair Analysis Report? Week 92 Tip
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Toxic metals are unavoidable – they’re everywhere around us! Learn what happens when they build up in the body and how you can mitigate them through a More Than Healthy Hair Analysis. 0:00 - 0:40 Topic: Toxic metals on your hair analysis report (Tip #92) Understanding metal toxicity How metals accumulate in the body Gradual buildup equals an eventual immune system response 0:41 - 1:21 David’s experience with metal toxicity from dental appliances Possible cause of his bladder cancer 1:22 - 1:33 What is heavy metal poisoning How heavy metals attach to cells and inhibit regular cell...
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Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Your Health. Week 91 Tip
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Have you heard of the antioxidant powerhouse Superoxide Dismutase, or SOD? In this episode, we talk about its many health benefits, the best sources of SOD, and how to know if you’re getting enough. 0:00 - 0:29 Carla and David introduce the video The importance of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Tip #91 What is SOD? :30 - 1:15 SOD’s role in fighting inflammation David’s personal experience with SOD deficiency The health consequences of chronic inflammation 1:16 - 3:46 SOD is a powerful anti-inflammatory SOD’s impact on oxidative stress SOD’s potential in boosting skin...
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Vitamin K and Your Health. Week 90 Tip
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Vitamin K is essential to your health. In this episode, learn what vitamin K does for the body and what good food and supplement sources are. You can find out if you’re deficient in vitamin K through More Than Healthy Hair Analysis. 0:00 - 0:19 Introduction by Carla Health benefits of the right amount of vitamin K (Tip #90) Explanation of vitamin K as a fat-soluble vitamin :20 - :34 Types of vitamin K Where vitamin K is found (leafy greens and other sources) Mention of bacterial production of vitamin K in the body :35 - :58 Functions of vitamin K in the body: blood clotting and bone...
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Iodine and Getting the Right Amount for Optimal Health: Week 89 Tip
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Iodine is an essential trace mineral that is very important to your health. In this podcast, learn about the health benefits of iodine and how a More Than Healthy Hair Analysis can identify if you’re deficient. 0:00 - 0:15 Introduction by Carla and David The health benefits of iodine 0:16 - 0:28 Explanation of iodine as an essential trace mineral Importance of obtaining iodine through food or supplements :29 - :44 Role of iodine in thyroid hormone production (T3 and T4) Functions of thyroid hormones in the body :45 - 1:00 Consequences of iodine deficiency: hypothyroidism and...
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What to do if you have Mold and/or Spores in Your Hair Analysis Report: Episode 88
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Mold and spores on your More Than Healthy Hair Analysis Report? In this podcast, learn what it means if your report indicates mold and spores and the steps you should take to eliminate them. 0:00 - 0:29 Introduction by David and Carla Dealing with mold and spores (Tip #88) Explanation of diving deeper into hair analysis results 0:30 - :59 Mold as a natural part of the environment Mold belongs to the Fungi kingdom Reference to a previous post on fungi (Tip #84) Caution against indoor mold growth 1:00 - 1:48 David’s discovery of mold in various places in our home...
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Managing Your Insulin Levels and Your Health. Week 87 Tip
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Managing your insulin levels has incredibly important health benefits. Are you at risk for prediabetes? In this podcast episode, learn how managing your insulin levels can payoff in weight loss and better health. 0:00 - 0:24 Introduction by Carla and David Health benefit of managing insulin levels (Tip #87) The significance of insulin for health 0:25 - :59 Explanation of insulin as a hormone produced by the pancreas Role of insulin in facilitating glucose entry into cells for energy Origin of glucose from food and the liver Release of insulin to regulate blood glucose levels 1:00 -...
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Leucine has Many Health Benefits. Week 86 Tip
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Leucine is an essential amino acid that is key to building muscle and protein. Learn more about the health benefits of leucine in this episode. A More Than Healthy Hair Analysis can assess leucine deficiency. 0:00 - 0:56 Introduction by Carla and David Health benefits of the right amount of leucine (Tip #86) Explanation of leucine as an essential amino acid Importance of obtaining leucine from the diet Reference to previous posts about amino acids :57 - 2:06 The connection between leucine and muscle protein synthesis Discussion of the significance of essential amino acids Carla’s...
info_outlineFlavonoids are powerful nutrients with potent health benefits. In this episode, learn what flavonoids do for your body, how to get more of them in your diet, and how More Than Healthy Hair Analysis can tell you if you’re getting enough.
0:00 - 0:46
- Introduction of topic: Health benefits of flavonoids (Tip #81)
- Explanation of flavonoids and their natural sources
- Mention of six different types of flavonoids
0:47 - 1:55
- Definition and sources of flavanols
- Importance of cocoa flavanols
- Health benefits of flavanols, including blood vessel health and circulation
1:56 - 2:25
- Introduction to flavan-3-ols
- Sources of flavan-3-ols
- Health benefits of flavan-3-ols, including blood sugar regulation and cell protection
2:26 - 3:00
- Overview of flavones and their natural role as a pesticide
- Sources of flavones
- Health benefits of flavones, particularly related to circulation and varicose veins
3:01 - 3:30
- Explanation of flavanones
- Sources and anti-inflammatory properties
- Mention of benefits for conditions like arthritis and gastritis
3:31 - 4:29
- Introduction to isoflavones
- Sources and their role in hormonal balance
- Caution about genetically modified soybeans and processed soy products
4:30 - 5:47
- Introduction to anthocyanins
- Information and their colorful origins: red and purple fruits and veggies are high in anthocyanins
- Diverse health benefits, including memory improvement and cancer prevention
5:48 - 6:18
- Signs of flavonoid deficiency
- Recommendations for increasing flavonoid intake through whole, organic foods
6:19 - 6:54
- Don’t forget to enjoy high-quality chocolate and cocoa (a source of flavonoids)
- Links to our favorite high-quality chocolate included in the blog post
6:55 - 7:55
- For more information, see the Tip #81 blog post on our website
- See your doctor before making major dietary changes
- More Than Healthy Hair Analysis testing is an excellent way to evaluate flavonoid levels
- How to schedule your hair analysis at www.morethanhealthy.com
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- We’d love to be your health coaches on your journey to optimal health
- Announcement of next week’s episode
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