15 High Vitamin E Foods
- At April 24, 2022
- By Daniel
- In Diet, Education, Health & Wellness, New Video
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Vitamin E is an essential nutrient and antioxidant. This video features 15 sample foods high in vitamin E.
In this video:
• What is vitamin E? 00:39
• Vitamin E functions. 1:08
• Vitamin E deficiency. 1:38
• Vitamin E RDA and contraindications. 2:16
• 15 high vitamin E foods. 3:59
Direct To Consumer Food Sensitivity Test Facts & Myths
- At April 22, 2022
- By Daniel
- In Diet, Education, Health & Wellness, New Video
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Food sensitivity is a marketing term not a medical condition. Some foods do cause allergic reactions and intolerances. There are tests for food allergies. This video shares some of the facts and myths about home food sensitivity tests, their accuracy, and potential risks.
In this video:
• What is food sensitivity testing? 00:52
• Sensitivity versus allergy and intolerance. 2:59
• Direct to consumer food sensitivity tests. 4:47
• Immunoglobulin G (IgG) & Immunoglobulin E (IgE). 5:39
• Direct to consumer food sensitivity test risks. 6:47
• Food sensitivity facts and myths.
15 High Vitamin A Foods
- At April 20, 2022
- By Daniel
- In Diet, Education, Health & Wellness, New Video
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Vitamin A is an essential, fat soluble vitamin. This video shares 15 sample foods high in vitamin A.
In this video:
• What is vitamin A? 00:39
• Vitamin A’s functions. 00:60
• Vitamin A deficiency. 1:22
• Vitamin A RDA and contraindications. 1:44
• 15 high vitamin A foods. 3:52
Animal Food Diet vs Plant Food Diet
- At April 16, 2022
- By Daniel
- In Diet, Education, Health & Wellness, New Video
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There is no end to the number of an extreme, unsustainable fad diets emphasizing either animal or plant foods versus eating a balanced diet that supplies all essential nutrients. These diets are easily identified by the number of supplemental nutrients required to avoid one or more nutrient deficiencies. As with any diet, too much protein, fat, and carbs can cause weight gain and numerous serious chronic health conditions.
In this video:
• Animal food based diet advantages & disadvantages. 00:37
• Plant food based diet advantages & disadvantages. 4:50
• Balanced diet advantages & disadvantages. 7:33
• Which diet is best for you? 14:00
Chair Pose
- At April 05, 2022
- By Daniel
- In Asana, Education, Health & Wellness
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Chair Pose is a simple balance pose included in many Hatha Yoga classes from gentle to vigorous.
While Chair Pose looks simple, it can be challenging if you have any of the contraindications listed below.
While improving balance, Chair pose strengthens knees and ankles and stretches the spine.
English Name: Chair
Sanskrit Name: Utkatasana
Difficulty Level: 3
Start Position: Mountain
Instructions:
Step 1.
Bend your knees until your thighs are about 45 degrees to the floor.
Step 2.
Swing your arms up over your head energizing your hands and fingers. Gaze forward or at the floor.
Step 3.
Remain in the pose 15 to 30 seconds or as long as it feels comfortable, and then return to Mountain pose. Repeat if desired.
Physical Benefits:
- stretches the spine.
- Strengthens legs, feet, ankles, calves, thighs and buttocks
- Opens up the chest
- Improves circulation
- Improves digestion
Mental Benefits
- Increases focus
- Reduces stress
- Relieves mild anxiety
- Stimulates the mind
Contraindications:
- Low blood pressure
- Insomnia
- Knee, ankle or hip injury
- Shoulder injury