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This innovative therapy uses proteins from your own blood with the goal to regenerate cells, relieve joint pain, stimulate collagen production, help heal wounds and much more. And the best part? The treatments are completely natural- using a patient’s own blood, so PRGF therapy can be administered alone or used in along with other therapies and/or procedures. What are Platelet Rich Growth Factors? Platelets, an important reservoir of growth factors in the body, play an important role in many processes such as coagulation, immune response, the growth of new blood vessels and the healing of damaged tissues. In PRGF Therapy, your provider uses your blood to obtain significant concentrations of platelets and high concentrations of growth factors - that can be used immediately for clinical purposes. Platelet-rich Growth Factor therapy derives highly concentrated growth factors made of blood with a high number of platelets in a small volume of plasma. Growth factors derived from centrifuged blood were first used in patients with chronic skin ulcers. Today,PRGF therapy is used for a wide variety of applications including: Soft tissue diseases and injuries Burn and scar tissue repair Hard-to-heal wounds Joint Pain Relief Skin Tissue Regrowth Hair Regrowth and Male Pattern Baldness Skin rejuvenation What Does the Procedure Look Like? First, the practitioner draws blood from the patient’s arm and then separates the PRGF from the rest of the blood’s components. After injecting lidocaine to numb the treatment area, the PRGF fluid is carefully injected into multiple places under the skin. The platelets break down and release their growth factors, which trigger the natural processes of cell proliferation and tissue renewal. The procedure itself takes about 30 minutes, and most people can resume their normal activities immediately afterward. Depending on the purpose of your therapy, the results of PRGF treatment are most noticeable after at least six months. Want to find a PRGF Provider Near You? Click here. You May Also Like: Hormone Optimization Tutera Medical Provider Topics SottoPelle Therapy More from Dr. Mel Nutrition Anti-Aging Weight Loss Peptide Therapy ABOUT DR. MEL SCHOTTENSTEIN Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Mel studied Women, Gender, Sexuality, and History of Science and Medicine at Harvard University for her undergraduate degree. Interested in learning skills of medical mediation and to promote cultural competency amongst health care providers, she completed a Master’s degree in Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania. Subsequently, Dr. Mel acquired a Naturopathic Medical Degree at Bastyr University in WA. While in school, she received additional training in Biological Medicine under the tutelage of Dr. Thomas Rau of the Paracelsus Clinic, Switzerland. Dr. Mel completed training in Regenerative Medicine, Integrative Oncology, Medical Aesthetics, BHRT, Neural therapy, Biofeedback, Homeopathy, Botanical Medicine, Environmental Medicine, and IV Therapy. Post-graduation, Dr. Mel entered a Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program as well as a Masters in Ayurvedic Medicine. She received training in Medical Aesthetics from the National Laser Institute and became certified as a Wahls Protocol Health Professional (The only certified provider in AZ). Dr. Mel completed the post-graduate certification as a Swiss Biological Medicine Provider from the Swiss Biological Medicine organization. Her training at Swiss Biomed concluded with a one-on-one internship with Dr. Thomas Rau in Switzerland. While in Europe, Dr. Mel received training in the use of the Weber Endolaser for intraarticular/ intravenous/ interstitial/topical applications directly from the inventor, and founder of ISLA, Dr. Michael Weber. In addition, Dr. Mel studied PRGF-Endoret therapies at the Biotechnology Institute (BTI) in Bilbao, Spain, where PRGF was developed and patented by Dr. Eduardo Anitua, who was the founder of BTI. Dr. Mel received additional training in PRP at the National Institute of Medical Aesthetics and became certified in all Vampire Therapies. She recently completed the Integrative Cancer Therapy Fellowship from the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine (A4M). She is currently completing the A4M Stem Cell Therapy Fellowship and Peptide Therapy Certification. Lastly, Dr. Mel has personal experience with her own health concerns, in that she has treated herself, which has resulted in the elimination of all medications. Today, Dr. Mel is able to mountain bike, hike and travel the world in pursuit of her passion for learning the latest innovations in medical theory and clinical practice, and mineral and fossil collecting.

Dr. Derrick DeSilva lets us in on a secret superfood addition to your diet that can create better wellness. ABOUT My Wellness by Nature Board Member, Derrick DeSilva, Jr. MD Areas of Expertise: Internal medicine, functional medicine VIEW MORE VIDEOS AND ARTICLES FROM DR. DESILVA As a healer and a physician, I have always believed to extend my knowledge and intentions into the universal care of the patient. One of my favorite expressions is "The best of both worlds." The unity of the worlds of medicine from both the East and the West. Eastern medicine has existed for 5000 years while Western medicine although newborn has a great deal to offer. The essential key is to unite these two cultures and incorporate them in a safe and effective manner for the diagnosis and healing process of the patient. The primary words to this are safe and effective. Each patient is different and has a unique set of needs - in this case, one size does not fit all. As I strive to know my patients and access their individual health concerns and needs, a cooperative plan of care will be formulated. Ideally, each individual must be encouraged to be responsible for one's health. Once this concept is embraced, I will be able to assist each one in their road to better health. WANT TO SHOP DR. DESILVA'S LINE OF SUPPLEMENTS? Use the Promocode MYPATH at checkout for free shipping! ----> Shop Now

Wellness by Nature Contributor, Dr. Derrick DeSilva of CommonSense Supplements explains the difference between these very common supplements. Probiotics and digestive enzymes are both very important to digestion and absorption of nutrients in the body... read about their functions and how you could be using these correctly or incorrectly... Let's dive into this topic.... “Digestive enzymes make sure your food can actually be absorbed by the body.” Digestive enzymes Digestive enzymes are used to break down the food you have just eaten into strains of molecules your body can then absorb. These enzymes are crucial in making sure all the food you are eating can actually be absorbed by the body. Their job is to pull apart the food and rearrange it into what will be absorbed and what will become waste. Probiotics Probiotics or the “good bacteria” are heavily concentrated in the intestines because this is where the absorption of nutrients will take place. A properly functioning intestine system is crucial in getting the most out of the good food you are eating. If all the super healthy food you are eating isn’t fully absorbed by the body, it is being wasted. Speaking of waste, a healthy intestine will also eliminate waste from the body much better. Still need more convincing on the benefits of probiotics? 70% of the immune system is located in the intestines. Think of how important it is for your intestines to be performing at their very best. Let's Work Together... So now we have gone over the digestive enzymes and probiotics separately, but how can they work together? You can look at digestion like an assembly line. The food enters the body and immediately starts to be broken down by the saliva. This continues when the food enters the stomach. The digestive enzymes are breaking the food down to its building blocks and organizing those blocks for the intestines. These block then move along the line to the intestine to be absorbed or excreted. Even though these blocks have been sorted before, if the line is performing poorly, some will be excreted when they should have been absorbed. This is where the probiotics come in. They make sure this part of the line is working at an optimal level. Shop for my products here: #immunity #supplements #immunesupport #commonsense #desilva #omega #probiotics #vitamind #coldandflu #coronavirus #covid19 #vitaminA #digestion

At Common Sense Supplements, we very often we get asked, “What is the difference between Probiotics like Belly Buddies and Digestive Enzymes? While both these products work in the realm of digestion and absorption, they each have their own separate roles. Let’s dive into each of these and see how they work together to help the body perform optimally: Digestive enzymes: Digestive enzymes are used to break down the food you have just eaten into strains of molecules your body can then absorb. These enzymes are crucial in making sure all the food you are eating can actually be absorbed by the body. Their job is to pull apart the food and rearrange it into what will be absorbed and what will become waste. Probiotics: Probiotics or the “good bacteria” are heavily concentrated in the intestines because this is where the absorption of nutrients will take place. A properly functioning intestine system is crucial in getting the most out of the good food you are eating. If all the super healthy food you are eating isn’t fully absorbed by the body, it is being wasted. Speaking of waste, a healthy intestine will also eliminate waste from the body much better. Still need more convincing on the benefits of probiotics? 70% of the immune system is located in the intestines. Think of how important it is for your intestines to be performing at their very best. So now we have gone over the digestive enzymes and probiotics separately, but how can they work together? You can look at digestion like an assembly line. The food enters the body and immediately starts to be broken down by the saliva. This continues when the food enters the stomach. The digestive enzymes are breaking the food down to its building blocks and organizing those blocks for the intestines. These blocks then move along the line to the intestine to be absorbed or excreted. Even though these blocks have been sorted before, if the line is performing poorly, some will be excreted when they should have been absorbed. This is where the probiotics come in. They make sure this part of the line is working at an optimal level. Probiotics and digestive enzymes are both very important to digestion and absorption of nutrients in the body. To learn more about our products, please follow the link below. BONUS: Use the Promocode MYPATH at checkout for free shipping! Shop Belly Buddies #Probiotics #belly buddies #proflora #digestiveenzymes #digestive support #healthygut #goodbacteria #probioticsvsdigestiveenzymes #commonsensesupplements #supplements #health #healthyliving #digestivehealth Facebook page: @drderrickdesilva ABOUT My Wellness by Nature Board Member, Derrick DeSilva, Jr. MD Areas of Expertise: Internal medicine, functional medicine As a healer and a physician, I have always believed to extend my knowledge and intentions into the universal care of the patient. One of my favorite expressions is "The best of both worlds." The unity of the worlds of medicine from both the East and the West. Eastern medicine has existed for 5000 years while Western medicine although newborn has a great deal to offer. The essential key is to unite these two cultures and incorporate them in a safe and effective manner for the diagnosis and healing process of the patient. The primary words to this are safe and effective. Each patient is different and has a unique set of needs - in this case, one size does not fit all. As I strive to know my patients and access their individual health concerns and needs, a cooperative plan of care will be formulated. Ideally, each individual must be encouraged to be responsible for one's health. Once this concept is embraced, I will be able to assist each one in their road to better health. VIEW MORE FROM DR. DESILVA Derrick M. DeSilva Jr., M.D. is a practicing Internist at the Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, NJ. He is on the teaching faculty at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ, Derrick DeSilva Jr., M.D. has lectured on various topics in medicine, nationally and internationally, and is a member of the following associations: The American Medical Association The Society of Internal Medicine Past President of the American Nutraceutical Association Chairman of Age Management Medicine Conference Derrick DeSilva Jr., M.D. has his own radio talk show called "Ask the Doctor" , which airs on WCTC Radio in New Jersey (1450 AM),as well as his own television show, "To Your Health", which airs on News 12 New Jersey. He has also authored and published the following books: Coping with Lyme Disease - published by Henry Holt, 1993 Ask the Doctor - published by Interweave Press, 1997 Besides radio, his national television exposure has been attained in hosting medical segments on CNN and appearing as a guest on numerous national television programs, including ABC Night Line. Derrick DeSilva Jr., M.D. has been instrumental in the formulation of over 100 different natural products and has been honored with the following recognition: Named by New York Magazine (June 2001) as One of the Best Doctors in New York Metro Area Named by New Jersey Monthly Magazine (Nov. 2001) as One of The Best Doctors in New Jersey Beginning in November 1996 through August 2008, was named by Castle Connolly publishing as one of the best Doctor's in the NY Metropolitan area.

Dr. Derrick DeSilva sits down with Alan J. Bauman, M.D. to discuss hormones and hair loss. Facebook page: @drderrickdesilva ABOUT My Wellness by Nature Board Member, Derrick DeSilva, Jr. MD Areas of Expertise: Internal medicine, functional medicine As a healer and a physician, I have always believed to extend my knowledge and intentions into the universal care of the patient. One of my favorite expressions is "The best of both worlds." The unity of the worlds of medicine from both the East and the West. Eastern medicine has existed for 5000 years while Western medicine although newborn has a great deal to offer. The essential key is to unite these two cultures and incorporate them in a safe and effective manner for the diagnosis and healing process of the patient. The primary words to this are safe and effective. Each patient is different and has a unique set of needs - in this case, one size does not fit all. As I strive to know my patients and access their individual health concerns and needs, a cooperative plan of care will be formulated. Ideally, each individual must be encouraged to be responsible for one's health. Once this concept is embraced, I will be able to assist each one in their road to better health. VIEW MORE FROM DR. DESILVA WANT TO SHOP DR. DESILVA'S LINE OF SUPPLEMENTS? Use the Promocode MYPATH at checkout for free shipping! ----> Shop Now

A My Wellness by Nature TV Original Series featuring Dr. Derrick DeSilva, Jr. and Host Leisa Hart, discussing blocking of harmful energy waves and use of salt lamps. ABOUT My Wellness by Nature Board Member, Derrick DeSilva, Jr. MD Areas of Expertise: Internal medicine, functional medicine As a healer and a physician, I have always believed to extend my knowledge and intentions into the universal care of the patient. One of my favorite expressions is "The best of both worlds." The unity of the worlds of medicine from both the East and the West. Eastern medicine has existed for 5000 years while Western medicine although newborn has a great deal to offer. The essential key is to unite these two cultures and incorporate them in a safe and effective manner for the diagnosis and healing process of the patient. The primary words to this are safe and effective. Each patient is different and has a unique set of needs - in this case, one size does not fit all. As I strive to know my patients and access their individual health concerns and needs, a cooperative plan of care will be formulated. Ideally, each individual must be encouraged to be responsible for one's health. Once this concept is embraced, I will be able to assist each one in their road to better health. WATCH NEXT EPISODE ABOUT Fitness and Lifestyle TV Show Host, Leisa Hart You likely know me from my Buns of Steel® workouts, and have the impression that my life is all smiles and no stress. I've been truly blessed by the tremendous success of my career with Warner Brothers and then owning my own Yoga Studio, but it all came with a price. Along the way, I took on far too much and hit many road blocks that took a hazardous toll on my health - physically and spiritually. The storm was a mix of a hip fracture, back surgery, an RA (rheumatoid arthritis) diagnosis, chronic pain, sleep deprivation and anxiety. I had to take a huge step back and reevaluate my my path. I had to slow down. Tremendously. And not even by choice, but rather survival. Now, I'm proud to say that I've weathered the storm and am stronger than I've ever been. I've learned SO much along the way and am honored that you're here for me to share my journey of self love, stress & toxin reduction, anti-inflammatory nutrition, simple fitness routines & more! [BE WELL] DAILY+ ADD ITEM: Use Salt Lamps to Block Harmful Energy Waves [BE WELL] DAILY+ ADD ITEM: Move WiFi Router Away from Bedroom or Turn Off While Sleeping

Doing One Good Thing a Day: When you do a good deed for someone, improves their immune system AND YOURS by 40%! ABOUT My Wellness by Nature Board Member, Derrick DeSilva, Jr. MD Areas of Expertise: Internal medicine, functional medicine As a healer and a physician, I have always believed to extend my knowledge and intentions into the universal care of the patient. One of my favorite expressions is "The best of both worlds." The unity of the worlds of medicine from both the East and the West. Eastern medicine has existed for 5000 years while Western medicine although newborn has a great deal to offer. The essential key is to unite these two cultures and incorporate them in a safe and effective manner for the diagnosis and healing process of the patient. The primary words to this are safe and effective. Each patient is different and has a unique set of needs - in this case, one size does not fit all. As I strive to know my patients and access their individual health concerns and needs, a cooperative plan of care will be formulated. Ideally, each individual must be encouraged to be responsible for one's health. Once this concept is embraced, I will be able to assist each one in their road to better health. VIEW MORE FROM DR. DESILVA WANT TO SHOP DR. DESILVA'S LINE OF SUPPLEMENTS? Use the Promocode MYPATH at checkout for free shipping! ----> Shop Now

BY GQ PAN April 30, 2019 Don’t sacrifice your weight-loss efforts to a late-night snack attack—but a word to the wise: there are a few snack food exceptions, even during after hours. Conventional wisdom says that eating after a certain hour in the day (usually starting in the evening till breakfast the next day) will mean going to bed with a fuller stomach, at an hour when metabolism is slowing down, resulting in less effective digestion and more weight gain. Yet, there are, in fact, certain foods that have proven to be exceptions to the rule. That means there are ways to feed that late-night craving while still keeping the nutrition on track. Which is the reason for this article—to help you get through. So, feel free to try eating the following 25 foods, which may help satiate the craving without adding pounds to your waist: 1. Frozen grapes If you are a late-night snacker with a bit of a sweet tooth, frozen grapes may provide the satisfaction without ruining the weight loss effort. They are low in fat, relatively low in calories, and retain the majority of their nutrients after the freezing process. Fresh grapes are great as well, but frozen grapes are a better option, as they are more solid and take more effort to eat, stretching out your snack time. Feel free to try other frozen fruits, as well, but make sure it is fresh. Canned or processed fruit may come in sugary syrup which will do way more harm than good. 2. Almonds Almonds are a powerhouse of a snack any time of day, but they can be especially good before bedtime. This is largely because almonds have a healthy dose of magnesium, which helps to relax the muscles and improve deep sleep cycles. Almonds also contain tryptophan and calcium, both of which help to produce melatonin. If you feel like you’re under too much stress to sleep, be sure to take advantage of almonds’ stress-relieving benefits, as well. Almonds contain niacin, a B-vitamin that aids in stress management and can reduce anxiety. 3. Cherries Cherries not only satisfy your post-dinner sweet tooth; they help you get a better night of sleep, too. Cherries are a natural source of melatonin, the sleep-regulating hormone. They are also loaded with antioxidants, which can help fight inflammation and encourage weight loss. Drinking a glass of tart cherry juice before bed can also improve quality and duration of sleep, according to a 2010 study. 4. Sunflower seeds Relax before bed with a sunflower seed snack. Full of the amino acid tryptophan, sunflower seeds can help you manage stress and stimulate the chemicals in your brain that help you to doze off. Just a handful will do. 5. Pistachios Pistachios provide a hunger-satiating trio of plant protein, fiber, and healthy fat. They take longer to eat because of, obviously, their shell, which is important because the slower you eat, the less you will consume. 6. Pumpkin seeds Take advantage of the beneficial oil that’s derived from pumpkin seeds, especially if you seek both wellness and natural beauty. Pumpkin seed oil can work wonders on both inner and outer beauty, thanks to its rich vitamin A and E content, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, zinc, and a host of potent antioxidants. 7. Air-popped popcorn Popcorn is very low in calories, especially when you go for the low-fat kind without any butter, which truly makes it a bona fide healthy snack. Butter is basically just fat and adds so many more calories than one may realize. It’s important to get popcorn that you can air pop, though. Air-popped popcorn is made from whole grain corn, which provides fiber and complex carbohydrates for energy and stamina. 8. Cooked green soybeans Known as edamame in Japan, these green beans are high in protein and fiber. They also contain tryptophan, which can help you relax before bed. Edamame are basically immature soybeans, and just like other soy products, they’re especially helpful for postmenopausal women who are dealing with hot flashes during the night. 9. Cottage cheese Cottage cheese is practically the perfect before-bed snack. It’s rich in casein protein, a slow-releasing protein that keeps you feeling full all night and will even help you grow muscles while you get your beauty rest. Plus, it contains the sleep-inducing tryptophan to help you fall asleep. 10. Baby carrots When your urge for something crunchy kicks in, you can replace that bag of potato chips with baby carrots (not as tasty, we know). Baby carrots are a quick finger food that makes for easy munching. They’re low in calories and high in fiber, so they’ll fill you up better than chips while satisfying your urge to chew on something. Carrots can also provide more than double the daily recommended intake of vitamin A. 11. Green tea For literally thousands of years, green tea has been consumed for a wide range of benefits: from better mental health to improved digestion. It also guarantees a quickened metabolism—especially when you enjoy a cup before bed. According to a 1999 study, green tea can increase metabolic fat-burning by up to 40%, while a more recent study suggests that it has a boosting effect on fat-burning hormones, such as norepinephrine. Hint: drink it an hour before bedtime so you don’t have to wake up to use the bathroom. 12. Hardboiled eggs Eggs are a great source of protein and are considered one of the best foods to eat at night to lose weight. One large egg contains only about 78 calories and is very high in nutrients. You can slice up two eggs before bedtime for a satiating snack. 13. Nonfat greek yogurt Not all yogurts are created equal. Greek yogurt is superior, thanks to its high protein and low sugar content. The protein is filling and can help you grow lean muscle while you snooze. The feeling of fullness can carry over into the morning, so you won’t accidentally overeat. Greek yogurt’s high calcium, low sodium content is also beneficial. Having too much sodium is harmful to the body and leads to hypertension and, eventually, heart disease. 14. White-meat turkey You probably know how people joke about Thanksgiving food coma. Well, there’s some truth in that. Turkey contains tryptophan, a protein that stimulates melatonin to get your deep sleep on. More importantly, eating protein before bed helps to stabilize blood sugar rather than spike it while you’re asleep. Plus, lean meat won’t add too many extra calories to your day, so this choice is fantastic for weight loss. 15. String cheese (Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock) String cheese is somewhat more processed than other cheeses, but it makes for a satisfying, low-calorie snack. One serving has a well-balanced combination of fat and protein at just around 80 calories. Plus, it contains a decent dose of tryptophan. Partly-skim mozzarella, for example, has more than 600 mg of this amino acid to help you catch more Zs. 16. Bananas Did you know bananas also have tryptophan? The amino acid will help put you to sleep quicker, and the fiber will keep you satisfied. At about 100 calories each, this sweet fruit will surely wreck any sugar cravings you might have after dinner. Try freezing an unpeeled banana and mashing it up to create a tasty, ice cream-like treat. 17. Kiwi fruit Kiwi fruit is a great treat to satisfy a sweet tooth without loading up on calories and sugar. They are also helpful for getting a good night’s sleep too! In a 2011 study, volunteers ate two kiwi fruits one hour before bed for four weeks. What the researchers found was a drastic increase in their sleep duration, quality, and a reduction in time spent getting to sleep. 18. Grape tomatoes Sweet and portable, grape tomatoes are also low in calories and rich in a number of nutrients that are good for your health. Eating potassium-rich foods like grape tomatoes can  boost your body’s ability to excrete sodium, restoring fluid balance and lessening pressure on blood vessels. 19. Sweet potatoes Some say sweet potatoes are a sleeper’s dream. Not only do they provide sleep-promoting, easy-to-digest carbohydrates, they’re also loaded with potassium, a muscle-relaxant. 20. Whole-grain crackers Whole grain crackers contain a lot of fiber, which can greatly help with the digestion. The impact isn’t going to be immediate, so you don’t have to worry about it ruining any sleep. They also have iron, which plays a key role in converting fat into energy. Having this as a snack will make you feel much more energetic and spry throughout the next day. 21. Whole grain toast with guacamole Toast a slice of whole-grain bread and top it with two tablespoons of guacamole for both healthy fat and fiber. Avocado is also high in magnesium, just the kind of mineral you need to ease into dreamland. On a chemical level, magnesium helps pacify a racing nervous system, getting you calm and relaxed faster. It also regulates the hormone melatonin, which guides the body’s sleep-wake cycles so you’re less likely to wake up in the middle of your sleep. 22. Fortified cereal What’s better than ending the day the same way it started? Allow a bowl of fiber-rich whole grain cereal to keep you satiated while at the same time melting fat. Add a cup of low-fat milk for the extra dose of tryptophan, calcium, and vitamin D. 23. Chocolate milk Chocolate milk may seem like a sweet indulgence, but it’s actually an ideal weight-loss beverage. The calcium can help burn belly fat, and the important nutrient gets absorbed better thanks to milk’s vitamin D. The protein content is filling, and it can help you recover after an evening exercise session. A glass of milk also puts you to sleep faster, thanks to the tryptophan. You have to choose a brand that doesn’t have too much added sugar or have a high amount of syrup as an ingredient, though. 24. Whole grain toast with peanut butter Peanut butter is packed with monosaturated fats, which help prevent heart disease and are much less likely to be stored as body fat. Put these healthy fats to use as a bedtime snack; it will neither make you feel heavy nor make you feel sluggish before bed or when you wake up in the morning. Peanut butter will also slow the digestion, making you feel less hungry when you wake up, and prevent you from heading to the fridge for a midnight snack. 25. Black olives Try black olives if you want to feel full for a marginal number of calories. Tucked inside each olive is healthy, monounsaturated fat, which helps boost good cholesterol and reduces the risk of blood vessels hardening. Olives also contain oleic acid, which can help to lower blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before making any changes to your diet.

Although an exhaustive list of possible applications for the amino acid is not included, the following are the primary scientifically backed reasons why anyone – even healthy people – should consider adding the arginine to their health and wellness regimen. L-Arginine has been used by medical professionals to help PREVENT, LOWER THE RISK OF and/or REVERSE the effects of many conditions including: Prevent or Reverse Heart Disease Reverse the effects of Osteoporosis Lowers Risk Heart Attack Lowers Risk of Stroke Inhibits Cell Division that Causes Cancer Reverses or Prevents Diabetes Reverses Lung Damage from Smoking Slows premature aging Prevents Pregnancy-Related Hypertension Lowers High Cholesterol Treatment of Asthma and Lung Disorders "The Highest Quality L-Arginine Supplement in The World" ProArgi-9+ has a clinically-proven, patent-pending formula that works powerfully to support your body’s blood circulation. Click to shop or learn more about this supplement. The nitric oxide derived from arginine is directly or indirectly implicated in practically every cellular response and health condition imaginable, from the cardiovascular system to the immune system, and hormone function to nerve function. QUICK FACTS ABOUT L-ARGININE: 1. It is one thousand times more powerful than any naturally occurring antioxidant in the body. Arginine`s antioxidant properties support various body systems and may protect against: Heart Disease Stroke Cancer Diabetes Slowing premature aging 2. It offers wide-ranging cardiovascular support, including controlling blood pressure and plaque formation. Nitric oxide keeps arteries relaxed and pliable for normal blood pressure, preventing hypertension and angina. 3. It enhances memory ...particularly long-term memory, and may help to reverse the effects of Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. 4. It boosts human growth hormone (HGH) production, which has anti-aging properties. 5. It enhances communication of messenger cells between nerves and the brain. 6. It may help improve immune function and fight bacterial infections. 7. It may help in the treatment and prevention of diabetes ...since many disease complications, including poor circulation and blindness, are vascular in nature. Arginine is also found to regulate insulin secretion in the pancreas. 8. It may inhibit the division and proliferation of cancer cells. 9. It helps with cholesterol control by lowering serum and LDL cholesterol levels. 10. It's anticoagulant abilities reduce clotting to lower heart attack and stroke risk. 11. It reduces pregnancy-related hypertension, a risk factor for both the expecting mother and the unborn child. 12. It is useful in the treatment of asthma by opening pulmonary pathways for easier breathing and the treatment of lung disorders. 13. It boosts lean muscle mass and preserves bone density by encouraging HGH production, which also leads to a reduction in fatty tissue. Because of these properties, it may be useful in weight management and strength training. 14. It can help offset cardiovascular and lung damage caused by tobacco use, since nitric oxide levels in smokers are less than half of those found in nonsmokers. 15. It helps to accelerate wound healing and post-surgery recovery. Research has shown it is useful in treating burn wounds and stimulates wound healing in the elderly. 16. It may prevent and possibly reverse the effects of osteoporosis by positively affecting bone mass. 17. It has been used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and to reduce the occurrence of ulcers – especially stress- related – without affecting gastric acid production. 18. It may improve renal function and slow the progression of renal disease and age-related chronic renal failure. 19. Arginine`s protective effect on the kidneys may also benefit those with diabetes. READ THE SCIENTIFIC VALIDATION HERE.

By Sean Fargo Originally published on mindfulnessexercises.com With the number of hours we spend in slumber on the decline, more and more people are turning towards alternative methods of improving sleep. From guided sleep meditations to simple mindfulness tools designed to enhance relaxation, the pool of free sleep tools for us to explore is vast. Never before have we had such valuable resources at our fingertips. It all comes at a time when it’s unquestionably needed. In 1942, 84% of Americans got an average of 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. Fast forward seven decades and findings suggest that this percentage has slipped to 59%. With stress and anxiety being one of the primary reasons we struggle to fall asleep at night, it makes sense that guided meditations and other mindfulness techniques are being increasingly sought out. But it begs the question: Are guided sleep meditations really effective? If so, how do they support us? And how do we go about exploring meditation for sleep? ​Is Meditation Good for Sleep? While most of us can intuitively sense that meditation and mindfulness practice is beneficial for enhancing relaxation and rest, science is now backing it up. Over the past few decades, more attention is being given to ancient meditation techniques, unveiling the relaxation mechanisms of these practices. To gain a better sense of just how meditation benefits both sleep quality and quantity, we can begin by looking at what meditation is and what its overall benefits are. ​The Basic Benefits of Meditation Meditation is a practice that uses a specific technique (such as mindfulness, focused attention, or mantra repetition) to enhance attention or awareness, increase clarity, or enhance mental and emotional stability. Each technique is slightly different, though they often achieve similar outcomes. Some of the benefits of meditation that are now been shown through scientific studies include: Reducing stress and anxiety Reducing inflammation caused by stress Enhancing resilience Reducing the perception of pain Increasing self-compassion and altruism Increasing attention span Controlling blood pressure levels In addition to all of these, many studies have focused on the direct effect of meditation on sleep. The findings? That meditation is indeed a supporter of a good night’s sleep. ​How Do I Meditate to Sleep? Meditating to fall asleep is simple – but not necessarily easy. Most of us have become so accustomed to crawling into bed alongside our ruminating thoughts that breaking this habit can take time. With compassion, patience, and true presence, we can start to break the cycles that have stood in the way of good rest for too long now. Meditating to sleep requires both a bit of mindful preparation as well as specific techniques and tools. Setting the stage is just as important as what we do once we close our eyes, so taking the time to prepare goes a long way. ​Setting the Stage Before we get into bed, we can prepare for meditation by doing whatever we can to calm and quiet the mind. Some specific techniques to consider include: Writing a to-do list for the next day – before bedtime or even before dinner Spending one-hour before bedtime device-free Reading or engaging in another quiet, self-soothing activity Softening through the senses – exploring the use of essential oils, a warm bath, or tranquil music Journaling to express and release any ruminating thoughts or feelings Stretching or practicing yoga to release physical tension For each of us, setting the stage will look a bit different. It might also require commitment to put work away earlier in the evening, to take some space for ourselves, or to address nighttime eating habits. Since the root causes of sleep issues are unique for each of us, so too are the remedies. Techniques for Bedtime Meditation Most meditation is beneficial for sleep, though some may be more useful than others. Relaxation and mindfulness techniques are perhaps better suited than focused attention or mantra repetition (though if either of these has been helpful for you, continue to explore it). Some specific mindfulness exercises and relaxation techniques you might explore include: 1. ​​​​Belly breathing Diaphragmatic breathing, or belly breathing, is a direct way of initiating the relaxation response. It can be practiced by placing one hand on the belly and one hand on the chest while lying down. As you inhale, let most of the rise come through the hand that rests on your stomach; and as you exhale, let the largest drop also be in the stomach. The upper hand (the hand on the chest) might move a little, but try to let most of the movement be in the stomach. 2. Body scan A gentle body scan is also another wonderful practice to explore while in bed. Resting on your back, draw your close-eyed awareness to your forehead, witnessing and releasing any tension held there. Continue downward, paying close attention to the muscles around the eyes, the jaw, the shoulders, the stomach, and the hips. Move slowly, taking a deep breath into each body part you pass and softening with each full exhale. When you are done, hold your entire body in your awareness, grounding through your breath. 3. ​Gratitude practice Taking time to consciously note what we have to be thankful for can also help to ease the stress response. It retrains the mind to see the positive over the negative, and so it’s a useful way of creating a mindset shift. To practice in bed, rest on your back and begin to consider all the things you have to be grateful for – beginning with your direct, most intimate experience. This can include your breath, your physical body, the bed that supports you, the roof over your head, and the warmth of your home. Continue to expand outwards until the mind tires or quiets. Then, practice mindful breath awareness to settle even further. ​5 Meditations for Sleep In addition to the outlined practices, a guided sleep meditation or meditation music for sleep are excellent resources worth exploring. When it’s difficult to focus and soften the mind, guided recordings support and encourage our bedtime practice. When you find a meditation for sleep that suits you, be sure to save it so you can spend less time in front of your device the next time you require it. There are infinite resources to explore, but some you might consider include:

Taking Three Mindful Breaths as A Meditation Introducing mindfulness exercises into your daily life doesn’t have to be complicated. While it’s true that many people associated the practice of meditation with enormous amounts of self-discipline, self-control, and time spent sitting on a cushion, making mindfulness a part of your life doesn’t need to be difficult. In fact, there shouldn’t be any struggle at all. If you’re new to the idea of practicing mindfulness, you might be wondering: what does it actually mean to live more mindfully? How do we suddenly become magically more present from moment to moment? Is there a special technique, or some kind of secret trick that we need to learn? Mindfulness Meditation with Breathing As it turns out, living mindfully is both incredibly intricate and surprisingly simple. But starting down the path towards a more peaceful and present existence can be as easy as taking three deep breaths. There’s no reason to delay when it comes to starting a mindfulness practice. Why? Because your practice doesn’t need to be complicated. You don’t need special clothes, high tech equipment, a certain room, scented candles or incense, or any other trappings or complications. All you need is a couple of minutes and three deep breaths. Three Mindful Breath Meditation In this guided meditation, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo takes us through a brief but powerful mindfulness meditation. In the space of just three breaths, we’ll practice developing greater awareness and mindfulness in our daily lives. One of the great things about this guided meditation is its simplicity. Once you feel comfortable with the practice outlined in this video, you can take it with you and apply it anywhere. Whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, afraid, or uncertain, the practice of taking three deep mindful breaths is something you’ll be able to put to use. We hope you’ll share this mindfulness exercise with friends and loved ones.

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Lacey Pruett teaches a Vinyasa-inspired yoga class at a studio in Dallas, TX. This is a 35 minute preview of the 1-hour class. No accessories needed—just bring YOU & a positive attitude. Enjoy! ABOUT LACEY PRUETT Author of High Performance Detox & Former Mrs. Texas 2012 Lacey Pruett is a business owner and yoga teacher, passionate about helping women find their higher self by stepping off-stage to engage in the inside job of wholeness. Serving as a communicator, TV host, speaker and educator for over 20+ years, she’s equipped to mentor women of all ages. Her efforts gained momentum in 2012, when she served as Mrs. Texas United States, and spoke to a broader audience about healthy living and mindfulness. View More from Lacey Pruett View All Video Workouts

How many of you wake up, already feeling drained? There are two types of tired: a tired that can be cured with more sleep and a tired that can be cured with more peace. For a few weeks, there’s been a looming cloud of fatigue over parts of my days, so I committed to getting more sleep. I was surprised that even while I received a quality 8-9 hours of sleep, I still felt chronic fatigue throughout the day. This fatigue feels differently, too. I could physically challenge myself, but I kept losing my thoughts. I could function as I taught, ran errands, and took care of my to-do list, but none was done with as much zest as usual. Some days, it was more apparent than others, but the consistent pull of energy is apparent. I adopted yoga as a lifestyle several years back, and I know that breath work and moving my body does wonders to boost the good-feeling hormones in my body. Endorphines, Seratonin, Oxytocin, Dopamine all work, in concert, to keep our holistic health in check, so committing to self-care amid challenging times becomes a must. When life throws a grenade your way, take cover amid your favorite self-care practices. How do you choose? Go with where the pain is first. For instance: I’m uninspired and fatigued and I know a deep tissue massage helps me relax into a creative energy, so I go there, if I can. If I can’t, I create a bubble bath soak with all the good aromatherapy I keep on-hand. What’s your pain point? Start there and do inventory of what you have access to where you are. Maybe you are physically tired today, carve out time for a nap or organize your home to go to sleep one hour early. Separate from your electronics one hour before that. What happens when you can’t shake the fatigue but you can’t stop your day for your favorite self-care go-tos? Let’s flip the switch on that word, can’t. You feel limited? Okay, that’s a good place to start. That’s your personal pain point. Here are ways that, with just 10-20 minutes, you can elevate out of whatever is weighing you down. Excited? Good—you’re already on your way to a better feeling environment. It Starts Inside You may feel that your environment, world affairs, or external details are the culprit for the way you feel, but it’s not true. Your personal environment is congested and isn’t allowing you to function at your best. 1. Support who or what is your go-to for support. If it’s been just you for a while, of course your fatigued. Invest in a support structure that you can trust and count on when you need it. Sometimes it can’t be a friend or family member, but there are numerous resources, in-person or online to give you access to helpful, solid support. (I share my favorites in a previous article.) 2. Release When was the last time you cried? Crying has a self-soothing effect on your entire being and activates the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), which allows you to relax. From here, you can process everything better. If you feel that thickness in your eyes and throat that say you’re about to cry, do what you can to allow it to happen. Your body is trying to help you move through something. 3. Debate Internal dialog has even more benefits than “talking it out” with someone else. We are so quick to find out what someone else thinks about our experience, that we forget, we are the experts on who we are. So many of our answers rest within us, so we need to spend some time in conversation and debate with what we’re experiencing and why. The next time you feel a negative emotion, debate it. What’s happening, why, and what’s possible from here? 4. Flip If not this than what? If you’re struggling through something not going your way, flip your awareness to what is going your way. Make a list, focus here for a few minutes, and you’ll start spiraling into a more positive mental state. 5. Control Especially now, some of us feel we are out of control, or under the control of something/someone else. Take back your control where you can. If you can’t control something, go to another solution and plan from there. 6. Plan Sometimes the fatigue is feeling trapped, especially if we temporarily can’t do something we want to (COVID-19 travel restrictions come to mind). We can plan. Start dreaming and being creative in your future plans. You may discover some new destinations you didn’t know existed and you’ll be ready once restrictions lift! 7. Write If you’re not feel well, write it out as a way to process through it. If you are feeling good, write down what your happy about and grateful for. Keep these musing close by, so if you’re feeling energy fatigue again, you can remind yourself of some happiness. Mental Wellness Tip: write out trauma that is weighing you down, then dispose of it by tearing it up, burning the paper, or pouring water over it. This is a purifying exercise for healing. 8. Create Small or large, find a creative project. As your brain focuses on something new, you will create new, organic energy that will resonate in your cells. Depending on what you choose to create, you will bring a feeling of accomplishment to yourself, as well. What a gift! 9. Retreat If you’re focused on something negative or reading and viewing negative words and videos, stop. Where you focus, there you are, so retreat from all negativity. If you can’t retreat completely, set appointments for yourself throughout the day for joy breaks. 100% positive. 100% joyful. These will allow you to be solution-driven and limit saturation of any negativity you’re consuming. 10.Clean Consider where you can clean up your internal environment (detox, fasting, juicing) and your external environment. Clean out a closet, or a drawer. Organize your office space, or your bathroom vanity. Start small if you must, but a little cleaning provides clarity to other solutions. Give yourself a small win. Though you can't add more hours to your day, you can add more life-more energy-to your hours. Prolonged, unmanaged stress, and high-intensity emotions can lead to exhaustion and burnout. To create more emotional balance and better manage stress, intentionally engage in practices that will enable you to access a sense of calm. A few of my favorite practices that bring me immediate calm are: · Mindfulness · Yoga · Nature Walk · Mantra Meditation · A Favorite Song Micro-breaks will allow the good-feeling and healing hormones and healing neuro-pathways find their way back to your awareness, so even if you’re experiencing overwhelm and can’t find a way to take a longer break, step away for a bit to focus inward. Allowing for a micro-break isn’t a luxury, it is a survival necessity, especially during times like these. Be well!

More people are looking for Functional Medicine Practitioners because conventional medicine leaves many patients looking for answers and relief. Even after multiple prescriptions, several tests, and many of those 8–10 minute doctor visits, someone suffering an ailment can be left asking themselves, “Why don’t I feel good?” If a patient complains long enough, they may receive a psychiatrist referral from their doctor. This is not a critique of conventional Western medicine, which is responsible for saving thousands of lives on a daily basis. Instead, I want to focus on the patients for whom conventional medicine hasn’t provided the answers or relief they were expecting. For that sizable group of patients, finding a practitioner of functional medicine can be invaluable. Functional medicine is a personalized and integrative approach to health care that involves understanding the prevention, management, and root causes of complex chronic disease. Dr. Mel Schottenstein discusses the additional certifications and education that is required of functional medicine practitioners. By taking the best aspects from conventional medicine, naturopathic, genomic, integrative, and various other modalities, it offers one of the most comprehensive and effective approaches to health care in the 21st century. The focus is the patient and their unique presentation and response. Practitioners of functional medicine are flexible and results-driven, using whichever medical approach suits the personalized needs of the patient and addresses the cause of their problem. Some critics who don’t understand functional medicine say it rejects conventional medicine, but that is untrue for the majority of practitioners. According to the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the leading provider for functional medicine education to health care practitioners in the world, more than 75 percent of their current trainee’s have an underlying training in conventional medicine as a medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant. They don’t throw a way those years of conventional medical training, rather, they educate themselves further in order to add more tools to their toolbox when evaluating and treating their patients. --------> LEARN MORE ABOUT LIFESTYLE CHOICES FOR BETTER WELLNESS What makes functional medicine so effective? To start is the concept of systems biology, which is the study of the interactions and behavior of the components of biologic entities, including molecules, cells, organs, and organisms. This is the philosophical foundation of functional medicine and all of the patient’s symptoms and complaints are seen through this lens. There is also much more focus placed on determining the state and balance of the various foundational systems within the patient’s body rather than simply giving a diagnosis paired with a symptom-suppressing treatment. These foundational systems include: mitochondrial function, methylation, hormone balance, gut microbiome, detoxification capacity, HPA axis, and the gut-immune-brain axis to name a few. While the conventional diagnosis itself is sought after in some cases, it isn’t mandatory to establish root causation of the patient’s problems. Nutrition, Lifestyle and Exercise Natural treatments are strongly preferred within functional medicine with an emphasis placed on nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise. We aim to use treatments which work with the natural rhythms and cycles of the body rather than against them. Pharmaceutical medications are also used, but only after we have exhausted or failed natural means. Mental complaints in many cases are seen as a potential equivalent to neurological physical symptoms and treated as such. The root cause of many mental health diagnoses, such as depression and anxiety, can be found outside the brain and successfully treated. Emotional, mental, and spiritual components are always considered in every workup, in addition to the more obvious physical components. DR. DERRICK DESILVA FOCUSES ON FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Patient-Centric And importantly, functional medicine is more health-oriented and patient-centric than conventional medicine. The ultimate goal of functional medicine to optimize each patient’s health. This is unique to each person and goes beyond only ensuring the absence of disease. Functional medicine expands a physician’s toolbox beyond pharmaceuticals and surgery. It also includes botanicals, supplements, therapeutic diets, exercise plans, functional neuro-rehabilitation, detoxification programs, stress management techniques, and much more. One of the goals is for the physician and patient to become active partners. Such a partnership allows the patient to truly be in control of improving their health and achieving optimal wellness. Originally posted on The Epoch Times.