Vitamin C and Moisture- Essential to Great Skin!

Vitamin C and VitaShield®
Everyone knows that taking vitamin C helps when you have a cold; it’s a great antioxidant that helps clear germs out of our systems. What many people may not realise is that topical vitamin C is also great for skin of any age for different reasons! It can help skin recover from all sorts of irritations and problems, from acne to fine lines and wrinkles. Through reducing the oiliness of skin, and restoring balance to the skin, blackheads and pimples will begin to diminish after the use of topical vitamin C. Vitamin C also is essential in the production of collagen, which is greatly reduced after sun exposure, therefore causing fine lines and wrinkles. Skin is naturally exposed to free radicals through UV light, smoke, pollution and environmental damage. All of these stresses aid in the depletion of vitamin C levels in the skin, these levels cannot be replenished through oral intake, so it is necessary to replenish through topical Vitamin C. The VitaShield® line contains two great products with the key ingredient― vitamin C. The VitaShield C&E Intensive Moisturiser has both the benefit of a great moisturiser, and the incredible added benefits of a topical vitamin C. Acceptable for daily use, this is a great moisturiser that will instantly absorb, and leave the skin with a smooth silky texture. For even more vitamin C fighting power, the VitaShield® Vitamin C Intensive treatment contains 100% vitamin C, one of the highest concentrations of any product on the market! This incredible serum delivers up to 40 times more active vitamin C to the skin than when taken orally.
Recommend Products:
VitaShield C&E Intensive Moisturiser; Code 71208 VitaShield Vitamin C Intensive Treatment; Code 71209

The skinny on B Vitamins

I was reading an article this afternoon, and thought I would share some insight on how powerful B vitamins really are and their many benefits, including aiding in weight loss and energy production.


The B vitamins consist of six water soluble vitamins: Vitamin B1 – Thiamine, Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin, Vitamin B3 – Niacin, Vitamin B5 – Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6 – Pyridoxine and Vitamin B12 – Cyanocobalamin. Since these vitamins are water soluble, it is important that they be consumed regularly in the diet because they are not stored efficiently in the body. Lack of B vitamins in the body can result from fasting, weight loss, a diet intake that is heavy in sugar and refined/processed foods, and alcohol use. Some of the more “well known and used” B vitamins are B1, B2, B6 and B12. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is involved in the production of glucose (or energy) for the brain and nervous system, to ensure they are working effectively. Without enough energy to the brain and nervous system, a person can become forgetful, depressed, tired and apathetic. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) also helps to keep the heart beating strongly and healthily, because it keeps the heart muscle elastic. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) is vital for normal reproduction, growth, repair and development of body tissues including the skin, hair, nails, connective tissue and immune system. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is the major vitamin in the processing of amino acids, the building blocks of all proteins and some hormones and neurotransmitters including prolactin, serotonin, melatonin, and dopamine. Because vitamin B6 is an essential nutrient for the nervous system, it can regulate mental processes and mood. Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) is essential for the normal function of all our bodies’ cells, and plays a critical role in energy metabolism. Vitamin B12 is essential for red blood cell production and is also required for folic acid metabolism.


As you will see in the article, to start your day the vitamin B way, try the following foods for breakfast to increase your intake of vitamin B first thing in the morning. Try eating 1/2 cup oatmeal with 1/2 cup of milk or low fat yogurt, sprinkled with sunflower seeds, brewer's yeast and strawberries with one scrambled egg served with tomatoes, broccoli, and 1/4 of an avocado for breakfast and see if you do not feel more energized throughout the day!



The article also shows another fun way to get your vitamin B fix is to make a smoothie. Mix either low-fat milk or yoghurt, with a banana, berries and some sunflower seeds. This too will make your energy level increase.


Another easy way to ensure that you are getting your B vitamins is with Market Australia’s Isotonix Vitamin B-12 Special Formula. It delivers a potent blend of B vitamins and minerals that are perfect to add to your daily Isotonix regimen to reap the benefits and ensure you are on your way to optimal health!

Vitamin D = A Ray of Sunshine!

Men, it’s time to take a break and head outside for some time in the sun! Vitamin D has been in the news a lot lately, especially Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and its benefits associated to protecting one’s health. Vitamin D, also referred to as the sunshine vitamin, is produced naturally in the body through exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. However, since it is practically impossible to be outside everyday in the sunshine, supplementation of Vitamin D is a wonderful alternative.

The Vitamin D Council commented on an article posted on ABC online that stated “Couples struggling to conceive should move their focus out of the bedroom and on to the beach.”
This article highlighted a paper presented to the Fertility Society of Australia conference, where Dr. Anne Clark shows Vitamin D deficiency may play a major role in male infertility. The fertility society of Australia states that one in six Australian couples suffer infertility. Infertility is the inability of a couple to achieve conception after a year of unprotected intercourse, or the inability to carry pregnancies to a live birth. Many couples suffering infertility problems can be successfully treated with medical or surgical techniques, or lifestyle changes.

But men, do not think you are alone, Vitamin D and folic acid deficiency are known to be associated with infertility in women. So, in addition to Vitamin D, folic acid is also very important for the diets of both men and women, especially women when you are contemplating pregnancy. According to Dr. Anne Clark, "The amount of sun needed is just 10 to 15 minutes a day outside the heat of the day." So head to the beach, get some sunshine, and make sure to equip yourself with Vitamin D3 and folic acid rich supplements, such as Market Australia’s Prime™ Balance and Isotonix™ MultiTech™!

Establish Healthy Habits Early in Your Child’s Life.

Even though I do not have any children of my own yet, I absolutely love kids! I love to watch them play, grow, and learn from the people who they look up to, and are exposed to. From infancy all the way to adolescence children grow, learn, and develop so much! What happens in the early stages of a child’s life determines their development throughout the rest of their life.

A child’s early years are a critical period for establishing healthy eating and physical activity behaviours. Nutritious food and regular physical activity support the normal growth and development of children and reduce the risk of developing chronic lifestyle diseases including obesity.

Providing your child with the correct amount of vitamins and minerals necessary is one step toward optimal health for your pride and joy!

While it may be a challenge to get your child to eat healthy, making sure they receive the proper levels of vitamins and minerals isn’t! With Market Australia’s Isotonix™ Might-A-Mins Children's Multivitamin, your child will get most of the necessary vitamins and minerals their growing bodies need in the perfect "isotonic" speedy delivery system which also tastes great too! Your kids will look forward to it every day, and you’ll be glad to know you’re helping them establish healthy habits early in life!

Take Care of What Holds you Up!!

Your skeleton is fundamentally what holds your body together. It is made up of around 206 bones, which hold you upright and provide support for your body. It is important to provide your body, and especially your bones, with an adequate amount of calcium. If you don’t, osteoporosis can occur. Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones lose calcium and other minerals, become fragile and tend to fracture more easily. In Australia, osteoporosis affects one in two females and one in three males over the age of 60. One way to ensure that you are getting the appropriate amount of calcium is with Prime Balance. Prime Balance is a source of calcium, supports skeletal health, and may assist in the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis. Another important and easy way to protect yourself from osteoporosis is through regular consumption of calcium, and even if you do not like milk, there are plenty of alternative sources! So eat and drink your calcium and care of your frame!

MARKET AUSTRALIA'S 2008 LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

WOW!! What a weekend!! I hope everyone arrived home safely from our amazing event??!! As you are all aware this was the first Australian run Leadership Seminar, also, if was the first time that it had been held in Brisbane!! So, what did everybody think?? What was your favourite part of the Seminar?? Your favourite presentation?? The new products?? For those who attended Market Australia's FIRST Gala, did you enjoy the night?? I know i sure did!! We would love to hear from everybody!! Also a big congratulations to TEAM MELBOURNE for winning LOCAL OF THE YEAR!! Hope to hear from you all soon!!

Cell phone radiation

I bought a new cell phone a couple of month's ago. I was reading the user guide and other information that came along with it, and I was surprised to find that in five different places in all of this literature, were warnings that cell phones may be harmful to your health. Perhaps these warnings have always been there and I was oblivious to them before, nonetheless, I noticed them. Of course, it didn't come right out and say that they were dangerous, it was the same U.S. FDA babble, "not proven to be harmful... yada, yada, yada." However, right there, in five different places, the cell phone company was telling me that my cell phone might be hazardous to my health.

Here is another article highlighting the debate about cell phones and their potential effect on health.