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The Benefits of Omega-3 Supplements

Tina Turbin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:04:06 +0000

In my work as a researcher and advocate for women’s issues, I’m often approached by other women who want to know my “secret” for staying fit and youthful-looking. Well, there’s really nothing secret about it—I eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and work out regularly. There is a wonderful supplement, however, that I’ve studied a lot and have been taking for quite some time. You’ve probably heard about it, but perhaps you haven’t yet taken advantage of it. What I’m talking about is omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in fish oil as well as some plant and nut oils. I highly recommend that women educate themselves on the benefits of fish oil and avail themselves of it regularly.

So what exactly are omega-3 fatty acids and what do they do? Essential omega-3 fatty acids are found in cold-water fish and fish oils. Fish oil contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), while some nuts (English walnuts, for example) and vegetable oils (such as canola, soybean, flaxseed, and olive oils) contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Research now supports taking DHA and EPA in the form of dietary fish or fish oil supplements for an abundance of health benefits, such as promoting heart health, reducing age-related risks, and improving your mood and the ability to handle stress. The body can’t produce it, so these essential fatty acids must be part of your daily diet.

Tina Turbin

Get Some Sleep!

Tina Turbin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:50:16 +0000

You know what a difference it makes when you’re well-rested. How much sleep you get can make or break your day and also your health. However, sometimes no matter how early you hit the hay, getting a restful sleep can be tough, especially as you age. There have been times when healthy sleep eluded me, but luckily I’ve learned a few things about how to get a healthy sleep naturally, and now I’m happy to say that it is rare that I don’t catch a solid night of peaceful sleep.

About 70 million Americans experience sleep problems ranging from chronic sleep disorders to sporadic sleep troubles. Studies show that just one night of insufficient sleep can affect memory, productivity, and even the ability y to carry on a regular conversation. As a writer, researcher, and humanitarian, with several radio interviews a week, I can’t afford to not be at my mental peak, and chances are you can’t either. Long-term sleep deprivation can have serious effects such as higher risk for high blood pressure, depression, heart attack, decreased immunity, obesity, and diabetes. As you can see, getting enough sleep should be as much a part of your health regimen as eating well and exercising are!

Tina Turbin

Volunteering to Increase Life Span

Tina Turbin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:41:41 +0000

You’ve probably heard me talking about the health and longevity benefits of volunteering. Now people are asking me how to get started. First, volunteer at a local organization doing something you enjoy that you feel is important to the community. Studies show that people who volunteer at two or more organizations have a forty-four percent lower death rate than those who don’t volunteer at all. These results are comparable to the effects of exercising four times a week. Not only are you helping others, but also, just as in exercise, you’re boosting your body’s immune system with your good works. As someone who cares passionately about women’s issues, family issues, and children’s issues such as kids misdiagnosed or children’s literacy, it wasn’t hard to find several organizations to work with. Find something you care about, whether it’s reading to children or elderly care, and you’ll be able to find work which will bring you a high level of satisfaction. In no time, you’ll find yourself actively involved in activities that will improve your health and will help others!

Tina Turbin

Tina Turbin, Children’s Author Produces DVD for the Deaf

Tina Turbin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:39:11 +0000

I am really thrilled to share this good news. My children’s book on DVD with sign interpretation, Danny the Dragon has made a PR headliner on the ever popular and important, Deafness Research Foundation site:

http://www.drf.org/news/133/Widely-Acclaimed,+Award-Winning+Children’s+Author+Produces+DVD+for+the+Deaf+

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Get Some Help, Mom!

Tina Turbin — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:13:26 +0000

Get your family to pitch in with chores around the house, especially the kids. Children may not be expert dishwasher loaders and you’ll always be able to do the chores better yourself, but learn to let it go and get them to help you out with some of the things they’ll be able to handle on their own, even if it’s just pairing together and folding socks. Studies show that children who participate in family chores have a higher chance of growing up more successful than other children. It will raise their feels of self-esteem, make them more competent, and it’ll give you some time to do the following energy-boosting tips.

Tina Turbin

National Assoc. of Baby Boomer Women

Tina Turbin — Sun, 16 May 2010 06:00:18 +0000

I am a proud member of the NABBW ( National Association of Baby Boomer Women). Through this site many women are truly helped and many women are united in ways to helps others. Really no one understands us better than us. Being a woman is a unique and important role in life and society. We should to help one another!

Please enjoy my latest article on NABBW: http://www.nabbw.com/display_marticle.php?marticle_id=158

Tina Turbin

Get More Energy from Your Diet

Tina Turbin — Wed, 12 May 2010 20:10:08 +0000

This means eating a real breakfast in the morning packed with protein. You may think you’re saving time by skimping on breakfast or you’ll insist that you’re not that hungry in the mornings, but I’m telling you that if you’re missing out on this meal, you’re missing out for the rest of the day on valuable energy. Skipping a meal is like trying to run your car without fuel; it’s totally unworkable. Without enough blood sugar, you won’t be able to think or function clearly, and even if you eat later on, your blood sugar level won’t recover. Nutritional studies show that not getting enough blood sugar in the morning affects you the entire rest of the day. This causes your adrenal glands to go into action, raising the level of the hormone, cortisol. Draining your adrenals and running on cortisol will make you feel exhausted and crave sugar and caffeinated drinks for a quick fix. I recommend eating a little, healthy protein-filled meal every three hours to keep yourself fueled.

Another important aspect of diet is increasing your daily intake of protein. Many women don’t get enough of this nutrient. Protein keeps you energized by sustaining your blood sugar level much longer than carbohydrate-packed foods. It also stimulates dopamine production, a neurotransmitter that keeps you more alert, and keeps your energy up by raising your metabolic rate. Cut out carbohydrate-packed snacks and replace them with healthy proteins like walnuts, almonds, cheese, etc.

Drinking enough water is also an essential way to keep your energy up. Some people often mistake signs of dehydration for fatigue. Your cells need water in order to function at their optimum level, and coffee or diet soda isn’t going to cut it. Tea is often a good idea, but I recommend keeping a water bottle with you and sipping from it all day. You should aim for eight glasses of water daily.

Tina Turbin

Get Energized Now!—Some Helpful Tips

Tina Turbin — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:06:29 +0000

I don’t know about you, but I’ve got a lot of stuff to get done every day, and I can’t afford to not have the energy for it. Mothers, who have one of the most energy-demanding jobs of all, which I know all about from my experience in raising three beautiful children, often ask me about natural ways to increase their get-up-and-go.

Get started on a high-energy lifestyle with changes to your diet. First of all, eat a real breakfast in the morning packed with protein! You may think you’re saving time by skimping on breakfast or you’ll insist that you’re not that hungry in the mornings, but I’m telling you that if you’re missing out on this meal, you’re missing out for the rest of the day on valuable energy.

With these tips, you should be enjoying higher energy levels in no time as well as quite a few other benefits!

Tina Turbin

The Top Women’s Health Concerns and How to Prevent Them

Tina Turbin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:56:14 +0000

In 2004, the U.S. Center for Disease Control published the top ten leading causes of death in females. As a woman who cares immensely about health issues, especially among women and children, I’m bringing you the top three health concerns. The good news is that many are preventable with a healthy, active lifestyle. So, what are the major risks for women?

The first major risk to women’s health is heart disease, which is responsible for 27.2% of deaths in females. Next up is cancer, which is responsible for 22.0% of deaths in women. Stroke is responsible for 7.5% of deaths in females. Stroke is often associated with men, but it actually kills more women than men each year.

Devastating health conditions seem to be diagnosed suddenly, but in actual fact, women determine their later-life health early on with the habits and lifestyle they choose for themselves in terms of diet, exercise, and stress. If you’re doing everything possible to ensure a healthy future, keep it up! For those of you who need improvement in their lifestyle, the time to make that change is now!

Tina Turbin

Make Sure You’re Getting Enough Magnesium

Tina Turbin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:53:24 +0000

Although you may be making a honest effort to eat a balanced diet and get all the nutrients you need, chance are that you are not getting enough of a mineral which is especially important for women—magnesium.

Magnesium is an essential nutrient which supports energy production, muscle and nerve function, heart rhythm, blood sugar regulation, the immune system, healthy blood pressure, and strong bones. Not getting enough increases your risk of migraines, fibromyalgia, PMS, including menstrual cramps, and bone loss and osteoporosis.

Magnesium can be found in nuts, seeds, dark-green vegetables, unrefined grains, and soy. The recommended daily intake is 310 mg of this essential mineral. Some examples of foods and servings which can satisfy this daily requirement are four ounces of dry-roasted almonds or two cups of spinach.

Magnesium can be depleted by caffeine and alcohol. It is best to get magnesium from foods instead of supplements, unless you have a poor diet that can’t be changed (due to economic circumstances, for instance) or if you have a health condition such as diabetes. The more active you are, the more magnesium you need.

It is also important to keep in mind that certain nutrients should be together, as this can help with absorption. If you decide to use supplements to increase your magnesium level, choose one with B vitamins or calcium to ensure the best absorption possible.

Tina Turbin