a little chat about health & supplements

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health & supplements

Focusing on proper nutrition, living an active lifestyle, and taking supplements are major parts of my wellness routine. I have been taking supplements for 11 years. I take a variety of supplements that benefit me in various ways from EPA & DHA Omega-3s, probiotics, to zinc, to magnesium. Today, I am going to talk about the former, EPA & DHA Omega-3s. This is actually the supplement that I have been taking the longest. I began taking Omega-3s all the way back in 2007 and they have been a regular part of my supplement routine ever since.

Talking about health is always on my agenda. If you follow me on Instagram, then you know that I recently started taking yoga again and it has been such a blessing for my health. Whether it’s emotional health, physical health, spiritual health, exercise or nutrition — maintaining balance in our lives is everything. I consider myself pretty health-conscious, though far from perfect. I believe that we have one wild & precious life and that we should do everything we can to nurture it. Sure, having fun is important too, but when I make healthy choices, I feel better, and that in itself makes life more beautiful & fun in its own way.

health & supplements

health & supplements

While there are lots of good reasons to take Omega-3s, today, I am here to talk about the brand that I take and a recent change to their packaging. I have been taking Nature Made® Omega-3 supplements for several years now. Nature Made® Omega-3 Full Strength Mini, 500mg EPA+DHA, Burpless recently changed their packaging to clearly call out the amount of EPA & DHA Omega-3s on the front of the label. The reason for this is that EPA & DHA Omega-3s are the active ingredients in fish oil that provide heart healthy benefits.†

health & supplements

health & supplements

There are lots of reasons why I choose Nature Made® over other brands. Primarily, Nature Made® is the #1 Pharmacist recommended vitamin and supplement brand*. Additionally, Nature Made® fish oil supply only comes from wild caught ocean fish, not farm raised fish. Nature Made® Omega-3s are purified to remove mercury‡ and there is no color, artificial flavors, yeast or starch added. Nature Made® also offers many burpless options which help to prevent a fishy odor and aftertaste.

health & supplements

health & supplements

As I mentioned earlier, there are several reasons as to why I personally take Omega-3s but the most important reason is the fact that fish oil is a great source of naturally occurring Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that should be included in most people’s diet for their heart healthy benefits†. The two primary Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are EPA and DHA.

health & supplements

If you are interested in trying Omega-3s for yourself, you can find them at Walmart. With this change in labels, it is now easier for us shoppers to navigate the “fish oil” segment and to be confident that we are choosing the right Omega-3 supplement. Nature Made®’s new packaging makes it easier than ever to get what you need.​ Remember that fish oil is a great source of naturally occurring Omega-3 fatty acids. 

health & supplements

If you have any questions about this post or would like to hear more about the other supplements that me and the kids take, let me know. I’d be happy to write more on this topic if there is any interest. You can also text OMEGA3 to 555888 and watch a quick video from Nature Made to learn more about your Heart Health and Omega-3s at Walmart​!

‡ State-of-the-art purification processes to remove PCBs, dioxins and furans, and mercury to ensure purity levels below 0.09 ppm, 2 ppt WHO TEQs, and 0.1 ppm respectively.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

* Based on a survey of pharmacists who recommend branded vitamins and supplements.

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    Are You Oblivious, Aware, or Getting It?

    This is a guest post from my friend, Andy Feld.

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    As I travel and meet new people all over our country, it seems most everyone falls into one of the three areas mentioned in this month’s title. What am I talking about? It’s the societal evolutionary change which is now in progress, although admittedly sometimes imperceptible. It is easy to see that violence rarely leads to anything but more violence. Overt materialism, absent integrity, brings happiness and abundance to very few. Additionally, centuries of male dominated insensitive energy added to a populace unwilling to take responsibility has us at a precarious tipping point.

    So, do you sense what I say is true? Are you oblivious to these changes in the air, or are you ahead of the curve and already taking the steps necessary to not only survive, but thrive in the years to come? Frankly, I am often greeted by individuals with long faces who tell me they will be happy again when things get back to ‘normal’. Normal for many means simply getting back to a life dominated by financial gain and the purchase of new things, but those days may be long gone. Banks are not lending money, our population is increasingly unemployed or aging and dependent, houses are not selling, there seems to be an oversupply of everything and worldwide competition is greater than ever. What if today is the way things will be for the next 20-30 years or longer? What are you going to do to be happy, prosperous, and emotionally abundant?

    Make no mistake, everything is changing and just about everyone is affected. Personally, my income does not approach what I once earned as a corporate CEO, my car is not as new and shiny as it once may have been, and I visit fewer restaurants, but my life has never been more pleasant. Would you agree that now is the time to not only re-evaluate, but also re-create our lives? If so, you are GETTING IT loud and clear, but if not, let’s look into what we can do about it.

    1. We are all One, connected with a common thread of spirit. When I say WE, I mean ALL humans, animals, plant life, earth, and stars. We all are of the same source energy, and understanding and respecting this Oneness is a key to thriving in our new age. Allowing all else to be, with love and respect, and without judgment of unique individual differences will open our portals to Universal Light. One cannot mistreat another human, the earth, our vegetation, and the animals without also mistreating oneself. We are all connected and what we put forth to others is what will always come back to us.

    2. Listen to our heart, our Inner Radar as I call it in my books, without the fear of judgment from others. We are all unique and different, and learning to reach within and hear that guidance we all individually brought forth to this lifetime allows us to grow and prosper in alignment with our life’s purpose. There is no better way to accomplish this than a regular practice of meditation and contemplation.

    3. Understanding the process for manifesting our life’s dreams. It takes quite a bit of practice and self-discipline, and you may be getting tired of hearing me speak about it, but we are the product of our thoughts, emotions, words, and actions. Very little we desire will manifest without the alignment of these four elements. Believe in this, practice and have faith and you will embrace your life like never before.

    4. Learn to appreciate all that you have. From hot running water, to clothes in your closet, and food in the refrigerator, most of us have so much to be thankful for yet rarely acknowledge. The beauty of nature, our relationships, our health and the list should go on and on. Write it down and truly rejoice in how many ways you are blessed.

    5. Diligently work on balancing your male and female attributes. We are all a combination of both masculine and feminine, and the more we keep these two in balance the more we vibrate with the earth.

    Yes, everything is changing. First, become aware and then jump on board, but it will always be the choice of the individual. No one, other than you is responsible for your rescue.

    Whether it is a business, an organization, or individual, the time for changing the status quo in right now. How to go about it in this new environment is what I speak about and teach. I would love the opportunity to work with you or your group.

    With much love and appreciation,
    Andy

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    Andy lives in Morrison, Colorado outside Denver. He travels the country as a frequent speaker on life inspiration and business sales. He is also a regular guest on radio programs across the United States and on local TV.

    You can read more about Andy at his website, Simple Happy, and you can find his books on Amazon at the following links.

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