(NaturalNews) There is no doubt that Americans are getting fatter. According to the National Institute of Diabetes Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001 – 2004 indicates that approximately two thirds of adults in the United States are overweight, and nearly a third of those people are obese. The NIDDK also reports that 17.5 percent of children (age 6 to 11) and 17 percent of adolescents (age 12 to 19) were overweight in 2001 to 2004.
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A primary reasons for premature aging and degeneration that accompanies poor microcirculation and the an underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism is one of the most common problems in our society today. The adverse consequences of hypothyroidism include excess weight gain, inability to lose weight, constant fatigue, heart disease, cold hands and feet, irritability, depression, loss of memory, inability to concentrate, and dozens more common symptoms. While most doctors are familiar with the above symptoms, few realize the link between an underactive thyroid and microcirculation. Research has now shown that the thyroid hormones have a direct dilating, or opening, effect on the smallest blood vessels in the body.
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Sleep is a necessity, not a luxury. When you don’t get enough sleep you might experience:
• stress
• anxiety
• depression
• weight gain
and general poor health including hypertension and diabetes II, loss of motor skills, loss of coping skills, lowered productivity, and a shorter life span. 75% of Americans experience a symptom of insomnia each week.
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Fact: Nutritionists have long recommended minimizing the consumption of caffeine, sugar, fat and salt.
Everyone wants to get a good night's rest however it is increasingly difficult for many individuals due to their work and family schedule, stress, and even their diets. While there may be nothing we can do to control some things in our life that make getting sleep difficult eating right is one thing we can control and is something that should be made a priority if you want to get some shut eye each and every night. To get good deep sleep there are certain foods you should eat and foods you should avoid in order to close your eyes and get the best benefits from sleep. Of course, if there are any food intolerances they should
be removed from the diet altogether as they may be the prime reason an
individual cannot get good rest at night.
Do you or a loved one suffer with morning stiffness or joint pain? Many people find that when they first wake up they can hardly move. A good nights sleep is absolutely essential if you want to stay young or slow the aging process. Here as some nutritional solutions to aid you in sleeping and are much better than prespricptions in many cases.
