HGH Sleep Stress Nutrition with Dr Ladd McNamara

Here I present notes from a live webinar by Board Certified OBGYN,  Dr. Ladd McNamara on Sleep Stress and Nutrition.  Let's start with HGH, sleep and growth in children.

Dr Ladd McNamara is a Ruby Director with Usana Health Sciences

Human Growth Hormone 

or HGH is manufactured by the humanbody naturally  and released during sleep. You've noticed perhaps that your children seem to grow overnight? This is because they do and HGH is the reason why. Sleep is essential for everyone. Avoid stunted growth making sure your children are getting enough restorative sleep at night. HGH burns fat cells which begs the question about the relationship between sleep deprivation and obesity and diabetes in our children today. in addition to the poor diet the majority consume.  The statistics show that 70% of kids have Type 2 Diabetes by the age of 9. This is also the first generation of American children that is not expected to outlive their parents.
(Sound the alarm!) Children require much more sleep than adults with babies requiring up to 16 hours. Teenagers need nine  hours of sleep and a healthy adult averages  seven to nine hours of sleep. With 60% of Americans including kids sleep deprived in today's digital age these numbers have decreased drastically. Dr. Christine Wood pediatrician weighs in on this increase in multi- tasking here

Glucose Sleep and Your Liver

 

The amount of HGH reduces the livers uptake of glucose. When there is too much glucose in the liver, when the liver can simply not store anymore the excess turns to fat. When you exercise the body actually taps into the glucose known as glucosan that is stored in the liver. This glucosan is your body's energy reserve.Choosing water over diet sodas and regular sodas will be something your liver will thank you for. The consumption of die soft drinks actually does nothing towards your weight loss goals. The artificial sweeteners, sugars and sugar substitutes glut the liver with excess empty sugars. Supplying your body with fresh pressed juices that contain fructose or using a low GI food such as Usana's Nutrimeal is the better move. The nutrimeal shakes contain 15 grams of protein, 8 grams of fiber which is actually twice as much fiber as an apple. And speaking of apples fresh fruits are a healhy way to obtain the fructose that your body needs. They are whole and unprocessed packed with miconutrients, anti oxidants and fiber

More Benefits of HGH

* Builds and strengthens muscles
* Builds bone mineralization
* Strengthens collagen that is used in your skeleton keeping bones supple, skin youthful
* Required for your immune system
* To conclude lack of sleep adds undue stress to he body. Do take care.

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WTA Usana and Billy Jean King

Billy Jean King shares her passion for winning!

I wrote this back in 2011 after arguably the biggest health convention held anywhere in the world! This was exciting! For someone like me who grew up on Soul Train, Elton John and The Battle of the Sexes...read on! Usana welcomes a new WTA ambassador this year Sloane Stephens.

Billy Jean King, the WTA & USANA - my'duh moment at  USANA Convention 2011

by USANA - The Masters Team on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 7:55pm
I am back from Convention and my time in Salt lake City from August 24 - 27th seems like a marvelous dream. I was excited before day one to have the chance to attend.  The excitement continued to build each day. I had to keep reminding myself to stay in check lest my excitement turn into exhaustion preventing me from taking full advantage of the dozens of events planned for us. Here is one highlight; Billy Jean King!
 My D'uh moment came when Billy Jean King told all 6,000 of us the story behind the WTA one which is now intimately linked with USANA. If you didn't know, USANA HealthPak has become the official multi-vitamin and today we have six brand ambassadors from the association that include Kim Clijsters, Sam Stosur, Zheng Jie, Liezel Huber, Melanie Oudin, and Aleksandra Wozniak. It all seems so easy now doesn't it?
 .... but way back in 1973 for one tough minded lady who would not take "not good enough" for an answer and changed the course of history. Like so many, I remember Billy beating the crap out of Bobby Riggs and was glued to the television with my brother in the famed Battle of the Sexes match  in 1973. What delighted me about Billy's story was she says she respected Bobbby Riggs and that was the only reason she beat him. Ladies and Gentleman behold the heart and mind of a warrior champion! Respect your opponent.
"I knew his history. I studied him. I knew the war had messed up his career. Everyone said Bobby was a jerk but I loved Bobby. I respected him and that's the only reason I beat him."
 Wow! Now this was impressive. In fact,  Billy Jean had hoped that men and women would be able to play togther but "we weren't wanted." In spite of her professional dissappointment, or rather because of  it, she went on to found the WTA. "It finally got to the point where I said this is either going to happen or it's not. We just couldn't seem to get everyone on the same page. Finally, I begged everyone to come to a meeting and got 45 of us in a room.  I had the doors locked. At the end of the meeting nine of us had signed a contract to the WTA for a dollar."
A dollar? Can you believe that?
Billy went on to say that she knew that they wouldn't be the ones to make the big bucks and get the endorsements but she knew they were pioneers for women everywhere and that her dream was that any girl anywhere who wanted to play tennis should be able to and be taken seriouly. I'd say that dream has come true in a global way wouldn't you!? The USANA WTA Ambassadors alone come from South Africa, China, Australia...
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!
Elton John...
Elton John is a huge fan of BJK. BJK is a huge fan of Elton John. Now back in the 70's a guy named Jack, who I believe was a good friend of Billy's, invited her to a party in L.A. "I am so not a party person. I'd rather stay home. But it was Jack so I went. When I arrived I said , So what's cooking Jack? What's the occasion? Birthday party? Anniversary?"  She was led to a table that was adjacent to Elton Johns. Thing is both were too shy to speak to one another so all night long Elton would look over to Billy and Billy would think "Oh God!" and look away. Finally, the last half hour of the party Tony, Elton's manager came over and asked her " Have you you said hello to Elton yet?"
"No. I can't talk to him! I'm too shy."
"Too shy?" Tony roared. 'This is RIDICULOUS! Come here!" and dragged Billy Jean over to Elton's table.
"Hi" she said shyly and at last the two spoke.
At the end of their exchange Elton said:
"Alright when you come to London I'll call you."
Billy thought to herself, Yeah right. But sure enough when she reached her hotel room in London, there was a note waiting for her that said  Please call Elton.
She thought 'Oh my God!" but dialed anyway.
Elton answered the phone. "HI!" said BJK shyly.
After a few minutes Elton asked "Can I come over?"
"Sure," she replied incredulously  and soon  Elton drove over in his Rolls Royce with the 28 stereo speakers. In the parking lot they sat listening to LPs for four hours.
A few days later Elton rung again and said "I want to write a song for you."
You can guess what BJK reaction was yet tactfully she agreed that Yes that would be great. And so they discussed it and soon "Philadelphia Freedom" was born the huge crossover hit that some of you may remember seeing on SOUL TRAIN.
What I learned:
1. Always accept opportunity even if you can't believe it's happening to you.
2. The next time I go to Convention I will be sure to be nearer to the floor instead of twenty six rows up so when BJK hits autographed tennis balls to the sounds of Philadelphia Freedom into the audience I can catch one!
How wonderful it must be for her to see the WTA that she founded in 1973 grow into the world class organization that it is today with athletes getting the highest quality nutrition they need from the best manufacturer of nutritional supplements in the world. How did she do it without the benefits we have today?
Sheer determination!
- Ekayani Chamberlin

Iced Coffee Nutrimeal Slushy for a 92F Day

Coffee ice cubes and Vanilla Nutrimeal

It's been HOT so very hot and today I just didn't feel like eating a proper meal. All I wanted to do was cool down. Being a wellness counselor of course I should heed my own advice as I knew that just gorging on an ice creamy dessert as delicious as it might be in the moment was going to spell a disaster for me later. About an hour later. My blood sugar would spike and then I'd crash and burn. My solution came to me in a flash based on what I had in the kitchen. I have been freezing our home's left over coffee in ice cube trays which makes the flavor more concentrated. I also learned from Dr. Susan Kleiner that coffee or more precisely caffeine can enhance performance because it's ability to reduce the perception of exertion.  So if coffee is your thing but you'd like to find a way to consume less in a healthier way while saving some cash this is for you. - Ekayani

Iced Cappuccino Slushy 

I used USANA's French Vanilla Nutrimeal; I get all my nutrients with that dessert feeling. Pure genius.
I used coffee ice cubes so it wouldn't get too watery
10 Oz of water
3 scoops of  Usana's French Vanilla Nutrimeal
 a dash of almond extract
1/2 tsp of coconut extract
- a dash of cinnamon (optional)
Blended it for 60 seconds and voila! Satisfied and cool!
What's your hot day recipe?

Congratulation Your 5 Day RESET is over - Now What?

 So What's next?

You did it. You made it  through the first  5 Days of Usana's RESET program.Your jeans are probably feeling looser, your energy level up and in spite of your doubts No, you didn't gag on Usana's Nutrimeal shakes. You took your Healthpak religiously every morning and night for 5 days and maybe even started thinking that there IS something to this whole Nutrition thing. While you may not have reached your target goal just yet you are well on your way.  

Staying on Track is Easy
To keep moving in on your goals simply keep up with taking The Essentials twice a day.

This will insure that in spite of hectic schedules, missed meals or even a slip back to some fast food habits, that you are getting your essential dose of vitamins and trace minerals including your B's and the ever critical magnesium. 

Stay on Track with Usana's convenient foods

Your body has just been retrained to expect energy in the form of trace minerals over processed chocolates, donuts, empty grains and snack foods. Give your body what it craves! This will keep your cells ability to metabolize food into energy strong because mega anti oxidants and chelated minerals are where it's at. Remember that USANA's supplements have been designed without GMO's,toxins and are potency guaranteed. Consumer Labs, NSF Certified, GMP and FDA pharmaceutical grade manufacturing means you are getting the best just like every elite athlete that consumes them.

Keep Your Shakes Handy

 

Whether your driving to work, working late, flying to another city or your cupboard is bare you'll be well prepared when you keep your blender bottle handy. Keeping one at work, in your car or handbag and even at home will save you from running on empty. Usana has specials going on Right Now until July 25 on single serving 28 packs of Nurmeal in your favorite flavors for your convenience. As a PC you will save so take advantage. And at $2.50 a serving no fast food in the world can deliver this kind of optimal nutrition so conveniently. Keep replacing  2 meals a day at this stage with an USANA shake while you keep on taking your Essentials. By day 30 you will be sliding into those old clothes with considerable ease. It's all about compliance so make it easy on yourself an add bags of Nutrimeal and Essentials to your monthly order.

It's one less thing you have to think about while your amazing body carries on all the functions of maintenance and repair on autopilot. Congratulations!

RESET Weight-Loss Challenge Winner: Jerome Amarasinghe | USANA Video

Inspiration from a 24 Year Old Destination Transformation

It can be so easy to give up on our dreams and goals especially when we have been struggling with a problem such as weight for the better part of our lives. Meet Jerome Amarasinghe from Australia who got down to understanding himself and used Usana's great tools to shed 41 pounds!  With a dangerously fatty liver and a whole host of weight related health problems on the way, Jerome knew that he had to do something if he wanted to live a quality life. Listen in as Nick Pederson interviews Jerome at the conclusion of his challenge. Congratulations Jerome! And as for you dear reader you can do it too. Look around this blog for weight loss tips and take the drama out of being the best you you can be.
- Ekayani

Registration Now Open! Summer Slimdown Cardio Classes in July

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Register Now for your free  Summer Slimdown Sundays Cardio Classes

 It is Summer and it is time to lose those pounds! A good cardio vascular workout is an important part of shedding those pounds and to support you in your 30 Day Challenge I have teamed up again once again with Intensati dynamo Elina LeClaire.

Elina Claire your Intensati Instructor

OM ROOM inside Human@Ease

All participants in the Summer Slimdown 30 Day Challenge  are invited to this free class to get that blood pumping and heart rate up every Sunday in July from 1:30 to 2:30PM.

Rain or Shine We Don't Mind

In sunny weather we will be outside connecting with the trees, grass and open skies in McCarren Park. If it's rainy or too darn hot for comfort we will hold class inside in the lovely OM Room.  Plan to meet us by 1:15PM at 31 Nassau Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn in front of Human @ Ease

 

How To Get There:

The nearest train is the G to Nassau or you can take the L to Bedford and head on over to Nassau. This is a FREE class but you just need to REGISTER NOW   I look forward to seeing you in class! 

McCarren Park a mecca of fitness in Greenpoint!