Dr. Quinn Hand walks us through another study on krill oil!

Learn about the relationship between krill oil and cholesterol.

Health Condition #2: Hyperlipidemia (high fats in the blood, like cholesterol and triglycerides)

Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA from fish oil, have been shown to confer protection against cardiovascular risk factors, such high cholesterol and triglycerides (fats/lipids found in the blood). To investigate whether similar lipid-lowering effects could be achieved with krill oil, one study assessed the effects of krill oil on total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL (“bad cholesterol”) and HDL (“good cholesterol”). Results demonstrated that a daily dose of 1-3g of krill oil more effectively reduced glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL, while raising HDL, as compared to fish oil. Furthermore, a maintenance dose of 500 mg of krill oil was significantly effective for long-term regulation of blood lipids.  

Animal models have also demonstrated modification of lipid metabolism, as well as impact on parameters of metabolic syndrome. Significant reduction in enlarged liver, fatty liver, cholesterol, blood glucose, liver triglycerides and cholesterol levels, as well as total cholesterol and LDL have been observed. 

Read Dr. Quinn Hand's entire blog series on krill oil:

• Krill - The Magic Pill?
• The Science Behind Krill
• Krill Oil for Chronic Inflammation & Osteoarthritis
• Krill Oil & PMS 
• Krill Oil vs. Fish Oil
  

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Wake Up and Work Out in the Mornings!

It may seem impossible, but you can do it!

I can't even count the number of times, the number of evenings, that I've told myself, "Okay. Tomorrow, I will wake up early and exercise before going to work!" I can count the number of times that ever happened in my lifetime: three. Three morning run sessions within the same week...

What if I told you that the seemingly impossible task of waking up in the morning to get your daily workout was actually possible? Shape Magazine has shared their 7 Steps to Becoming a Morning Exerciser that will transform what seems to be the monumental task of moving with vigor and energy first thing in the morning something that can be accomplished, easily!

Don't let your only morning crunches be your efforts to press the snooze button a few times! I now have much higher hopes that the next time I aspire to wake up early for a workout, it will happen!

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It's October! Keep Your Immune System Strong!

Warm up with a mug of lemon water!

It's Monday. It's October. The start of a new month, a new season, a new week, and a new day! What better way to start today with a mug of something hot?! As I was browsing around the internet I found an article at MindBodyGreen suggesting to start each day with a mug of warm water with lemon!

It's so simple and yet, it can do wonders for the mind and body. First of all, by taking the time to relax with a soothing drink when you wake up, you'll feel peaceful and ready to run the day. If you're mind is at ease, you will not feel stressed and that is the very best way to live!

As for the physical benefits of warm water and lemon, there are quite a few, one of them being it can boost your immune system! Couple that with our Echinacea and you'll be armoured against the cold bugs of autumn!

Learn more about the other fabulous physical effects of warm water with lemons from MindBodyGreen's article, "Why You Should Drink Warm Water & Lemon."

Have a fabulous week and a happy Monday everyone!

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