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WELLNESS AND NUTRILITE. DANGERS OF MODERN SOCIETY. Our food often lacks good nutritional content due to mineral and micro-nutrient depleted soil Many nutrients are also destroyed by: Cleaning, transportation and storage of food Cooking and processing of food (Heat labile)
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DANGERS OF MODERN SOCIETY • Our food often lacks good nutritional content due to mineral and micro-nutrient depleted soil • Many nutrients are also destroyed by: • Cleaning, transportation and storage of food • Cooking and processing of food (Heat labile) • Insufficient and poorly balanced diets • Without proper food components deficiencies may develop, cells may not be healthy and the body may not function properly
DANGERS OF MODERN SOCIETY (continued)Free radicals & oxidative damage. • Free radicals are abnormal oxygen molecules produced during normal metabolism. • These free radicals attach to DNA, cell membranes and enzymes and damage them unless they are eliminated immediately • In normal circumstances our bodies can neutralize these free radicals through anti oxidants
DANGERS OF MODERN SOCIETY (continued)Free radicals & oxidative damage. HOWEVER: • Stress, SUN (UV) exposure, smoking, disease, normal metabolism, gasses, air pollution and strenuous exercise increase the amount of free radicals to levels that exceed our bodies capacity to neutralize them • Leads to damage causing DISEASE • cancer, heart, aging diseases etc STRESS STRESS STRESS
Nutrition & Wellness • The BIG 7 (health risks) • High blood pressure • High cholesterol • Obesity / Diabetes • Physical inactivity • Insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables • Alcohol (> 2 iu/day) • Smoking
What should be supplemented? • Vitamins • Minerals • Anti-oxidants • Phyto-nutrients • Essential Fatty Acids • Vitamins • Minerals • Anti-oxidants • Phyto-nutrients • Essential Fatty Acids
1. VITAMINS • What is a vitamin? • An organic compound required in minute amounts • Catalyzes cellular metabolism • Essential for growth and maintenance of the body
2. MINERALS and MICRO-NUTRIENTS • The principle cations are: • Calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium • The principle anions are: • Phosphorus, sulfur and chloride • Organic complexes are: • Iron, iodine and cobalt • Trace elements are: • Fluorine, copper, zinc, chromium, manganese, selenium and molybdenum
MINERALS and MICRO-NUTRIENTS • Function as co-factors for various metabolic processes in the body • Affects multiple organ systems • Deficiencies lead to defects in functioning on a biochemical and physiological level in multiple organ systems
3. ESSENCIAL FATTY ACIDS • Important for membrane stability and repair • Implicated in Alzheimer's, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Coronary heart disease, diabetes etc. • Omega 6 • Readily available in plant oils • Omega 3 • Low in diet due to lack of certain fish in diet
4. ANTI OXIDANTS • Vitamins • A • C • E • Plant extracts • Phytonutrients
3. Which supplementation should be used? BASIC PRINCIPALS • Organically developed – not synthetically • Contains the co factors the body needs to optimally absorb and process the supplement • Scientific proven efficacy in systemized trials • Not only case reports – placebo effect • Proven safety profile
Guideline to chose supplementation • Free of contamination • Reduces effectiveness • Can cause allergic reactions • Dosages must be in the right balance • Over dosage or imbalance can be detrimental • Ca x Mg = Constant • Over load easy with iron – boys and men • Vit B6 and B12 uses same transport mechanisms • If 1 is good, 2 is not necessarily better
NUTRILITE • Nr 1 organically grown supplement range • Controlled from the seed to the tablet • No pesticides • Only natural fertilizers used • Scientifically well researched for more than 60 years • Proven safety profile
NUTRILITE • Intensive production safety control system • Free of contamination • Comes in the right dosage and balance if you keep to the recommended dose • Nr 1 in the world in turnover
FitH2O • Garlic
DOUBLE X • Contains the entire range of organic vitamins • Contains all the minerals necessary for healthy functioning • sufficient calcium and magnesium for bone growth • iron for hemoglobin and energy metabolism • iodine for thyroid function • 6 other elements that are not usually taken in on a daily basis • 23 plant extracts (phytonutrients) • Backed by years of research (unlike many others)
DOUBLE X • Improves immune response • Improves cell rejuvenation • Improves DNA reparation/rejuvenation • reduces cancers and age-related illnesses • Facilitates removal of harmful free radicals through anti oxidants • Enhances liver cell detoxification • Enhances cell membrane reparation • Enhances removal of toxins from the body
Double X is the most comprehensive and balanced supplement of its kind in the worldR513.20 pm(vs equivalent more than R1000 in market)
NUTRILITE – OMEGA 3 • Omega 3 derived from deep sea fish (North Atlantic) • No contaminants like lead and heavy metals • Purist form of omega 3 • Unique production process to ensure no contamination with fish protein (“free range”)
NUTRILITE - HERBALS • GLUCOSAMINE WITH BOSWELLIA • Joint function and mobility, joint pains • ECHINACEA • Boost the bodies immunity • GARLIC • Improves resistance to infection • CHEWABLE FIBER • Reduces cholesterol and enhances bowel movement
NUTRILITE - HERBALS • SIBERIAN GINSENG WITH GINKGO BILOBA • For concentration and to stay focused • To counter fatigue • SAW PALMETTO AND NETTLE ROOT • Urinary tract and prostate problems • BILBERRY WITH LUTEIN • Supports eyesight and night vision,
RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE • High Blood Pressure • Vitamins & Anti-Oxidants: Vit C, Vit B Complex (DX) • Minerals: Cal Mag D • EFA: Omega 3 • Herbs: Grape Seed Extract
RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE • Cholesterol • Vitamins & Anti-Oxidants: DX • Vit E - Lecithin E • Minerals: CalMag D • EFA: Omega 3 • Chewable Fiber • Herbs: Garlic
RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE • Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes • Minerals: CalMag D, Zink • Vitamins & Anti-Oxidants: DX • Chewable Fiber • Herbs: • Bilberry (lowers blood sugar levels) • Ginkgo Biloba (improve blood flow) • Garlic (increase efficiency of insulin, assist liver)
RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE • Arthritis & Joints • DX • Omega 3 • Glucosamine & Boswelia WARNING: • Never stop prescribed medication without your doctor’s permission • Consult your doctor if in any doubt
RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE ADULTS and CHILDREN OVER 12 YEARS • Double X (or Daily) • Omega 3 2-6 pd • Fruit and Veg CHILDREN 6-12 years • Double X ½ dose • or Daily + Fruit and Veg • Omega 3 2-6 pd
RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE CHILDREN 2 - 6years • Chewable multivitamin • Omega 3 1 – 2 pd TEENAGE GIRLS and WOMEN OVER 40 • Calmag D 2-3 pd HERBALS AS NECESSARY
RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE GENERAL RULE in MEDICINE • Children 12 years and older • Normal adult dose • Children 6 years • ½ adult dose • Children 3 years • ¼ adult dose
HOW? • Take high quality natural food supplements • Nutrilite • Use good quality cosmeceuticals • (Artistry and Tolsom) • Eat healthy cooked food • i Cook) • Drink clean water • e Spring
HOW? • Exercise regularly • Don’t smoke • Don’t use excessive alcohol • Build healthy relationships • Combat the harmful effects of financial and work stress • Creating passive income