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This amino acid is naturally found in tea and crosses the blood-brain barrier.  It helps enhance relaxation, reduce stress, improve mood and cognition.  (This is definitely what we feel at Feel Good Buzz when we take it in our heart healthy energy shot available by clicking here!)

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The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times a week because it is an excellent source of Omega 3 oils.  But most fish are contaminated with mercury and other heavy metals. A clean and potent alternative is krill, which is touted by folks like Dr. Oz and John Elway as the best source of Omega oils.

Short Summary of Omega-3 Fish Oil Benefits:

• Support healthy cholesterol levels
• Promote healthy joint function
• Support your body’s natural anti-inflammatory processes
• Provide building blocks for neurotransmitters that temporarily improve low mood
• Support the maintenance of healthy blood pressure
• May help to improve skin texture and appearance

The chart below (from omega-3 studies with the Inuit in Alaska) shows the superiority of krill oil versus other fish oils.

(Notice that it takes less krill oil to achieve better results.)

Why Krill Oil?:

The omega-3 oils in krill oil are in the phospholipid form.  This phospholipid form has been shown in research to approximately double the bioavailability of the omega-3 fats.  This is what allows you to take half the dose, while obtaining the same benefits as other fish oils.

• ASTAXANTHIN: The astaxanthin in krill oil is even more powerful than Vitamin E, lycopene and lutein.  Astaxanthin may not only help lower the risk of cataract formation, but has even been shown to improve visual function in patients who are in the early stages of age-related macular degeneration.  The powerful antioxidant astaxanthin, has the rare ability to cross the blood brain barrier and rid the body of free radicals.  Astaxanthin also protects your skin against the harmful effects of UV rays, among other things.
• MORE ON ANTI AGING & SKIN HEALTH: Numerous antioxidant tests have proven that krill oil effectively repairs aging cells when compared to other antioxidants.  In fact, independent labs confirmed that krill oil has over 50 times more antioxidant power than fish oil!  Research concluded that patients (particularly women) who took krill oil for three months reported significant improvement in the texture of their skin, nails and hair.  Furthermore, these women reported a 60% reduction in wrinkles and fine lines and a 50% improvement in energy, stamina, mental alertness and concentration.
• BRAIN HEALTH: A study at the University of California, Berkley, suggests that low levels of Omega 3’s, particularly DHA and EPA may contribute to cognitive decline.  Findings indicate that regular consumption of Omega 3’s, especially sources rich in EPA and DHA (such as krill oil), can considerably improve cognitive function.  Moreover, a study of 30 adults with attention difficulties showed 46% improvement in mental concentration and 48.9 % mental focus after 90 days of taking krill oil supplements.  Omega-3 Krill Oil also supplies substantial doses of a vital nutrient called choline.  Choline is a precursor to the production of important neurotransmitters in the brain, such as acetylcholine, which are crucial to healthy brain function.  A recent study documented that in a cohort of normal elderly people, verbal and visual memory function correlated positively with the amount of dietary choline consumption.
• HEART & CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: A study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition reported that krill oil can significantly reduce heart-damaging inflammation. The study was conducted by measuring the presence of C-Reactive Protein (a.k.a CRP) levels in the blood. Participants of the study were divided into two groups; a placebo and krill oil group.  During the study, CRP levels were measured three times; the beginning, seven days and 14 days.  After 7 days, the placebo group’s CRP levels increased by 15.7 % and after 14 days levels increased again by 32.1%.  The group that had been taking 300 mg of krill oil daily reduced their CRP levels by 19.3% after seven days. After 14 days, CRP levels dropped even further by 29.7%.
• EPA and DHA: EPA and DHA are present in the phospholipids of the krill oil, making it a better source of EPA and DHA than any other omega-3 source.  Cell membranes are made of phospholipids.  This means that the super-beneficial omega-3 fatty acids in krill oil are more easily absorbed.  In fact, some research has shown that krill oil supplements can have positive effects on the brain within TWO HOURS of being taken!

Problems with Fat Soluble Molecules and Krill Oil:

People who have had their gall bladders removed, had bariatric surgery or who have compromised immune systems; have digestive problems, gluten intolerance or major health issues such celiac disease, Crohn’s or cystic fibrosis, have a difficult time absorbing fat soluble molecules, such as krill oil and omega 3, which further hinders their ability to heal from their conditions.  And, even if you don’t have a compromised immune system and can absorb nutrients well, you’re only absorbing 3-5% of fat soluble molecules!  Supplements aren’t cheap, especially a high quality krill oil.  Who wants to spend a lot on a krill supplement that that tastes fishy when you’re only absorbing 3-5%?!

Solving the Absorption Problem:

Thankfully, there is a solution to this absorption problem.  It’s a patented Swiss micelle absorption technology called VizPur.  VizPur is the first natural, stabilized micelle process that makes fat soluble nutrients like omega 3 in krill oil water soluble and extremely bioavailable. (Remember that krill oil is easier to absorb anyway . . . now picture getting your krill oil in this liquid form that’s designed for up to 90% absorption?!) And, there’s more good news . . . In addition to getting dramatically better absorption, this new Super Omega Plus krill oil product tastes good and produces no fishy after taste or smell! Finally, this first ever water soluble krill oil formula also contains VizPur Vitamin D3, Coenzyme q10 (CoQ10) and other beneficial ingredients!

So, if you are looking for the extraordinary health benefits of omega-3 oils, plus unmatched antioxidant protection and brain health support, look no further than Super Omega Plus with water soluble krill oil!

(Excerpted in part from http://www.wholehealth.com/)

Copyright October, 2012 FeelGoodBuzz.com

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What regrets will you have when your “number is up”?

This awareness crossed our minds, a few years back, before Feel Good Buzz was launched.  It made us start living our lives differently, so we’d have fewer regrets before it was too late to do anything about them at the end of our lives.

Living and thinking this way has been very freeing; it’s made us bolder, braver and more joyful! This “living without regrets” concept is a big part of why we’re so into sharing our love of optimal, natural health with you all! Here’s a great quote that sums it up . . .

“Health brings a freedom very few realize, until they no longer have it.”

We’ve noticed that as we’ve grown older at Feel Good Buzz, with experience, our worries have lessened.  (Although our struggles haven’t necessarily decreased, our concerns about whether or not everything will turn out all right certainly have!). For us, this decrease in worry and increase in mental confidence and emotional stability has led to an even stronger desire and commitment to see exactly how strong, healthy and energetic our bodies can be to keep up with all of the opportunities surrounding us.  And that is our desire for you as well- to have the kind of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health that enables you to live an inspired life with us!

We hope that this article inspires you as much as it inspires us! . . .

Here are the “Top Five Regrets of the Dying” as recorded by a palliative nurse:

(What would your biggest regret be if this was your last day of life?)

1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. “This was the most common regret of all. When people realize that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made. Health brings a freedom very few realize, until they no longer have it.”
2. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. “This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children’s youth and their partner’s companionship. Women also spoke of this regret, but as most were from an older generation, many of the female patients had not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence.”
3. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings. “Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result.”
4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. “Often they would not truly realize the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying.”
5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.

(Source: Top five regrets of the dying at www.guardian.co.uk)

Resilience is being able to find balance after hitting a pot hole. It is waking up with hope after enduring a series of frustrations. It is looking beyond the circumstances of life in order to enjoy the moment.

Who would you rather have as your partner, best friend, family member, etc.: the erratic, controlling, moody person who freaks out at the first sign of stress or the happier, resilient person who has the emotional control and insight to be able to respond wisely and appropriately in stressful situations?

When we meet people with incredible resilience, sometimes we think they were gifted with this trait at birth. We might say that the resilient person’s amazing attitude could only have been achieved by having the good fortune to be blessed with great role models and lots of resources. Or, some of us might even think that resilient people are really just nutty “Pollyanna” types who are really good at denying “reality” in order to be able to smile, laugh and enjoy life in spite of their adversity.

The truth is, resilience can be learned!

(At Feel Good Buzz, we know it’s possible to become more resilient, because we learned it ourselves, in spite of growing up with a lack of positive, resilient role models and having plenty of challenges, including a lack of resources!)

But how do you become resilient, when you think your life sucks, (and maybe, parts of it actually do), you are unhappy, or you are not where you think you should be at this stage in your life?

Here’s a great little Zen-Buddhism story to illustrate our point, called “Maybe”:

Once upon the time there was an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically.

“Maybe,” the farmer replied.

The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it three other wild horses. “How wonderful,” the neighbors exclaimed.

“Maybe,” replied the old man.

The following day, his son tried to ride one of the untamed horses, was thrown, and broke his leg. The neighbors again came to offer their sympathy on his misfortune.

“Maybe,” answered the farmer.

The day after, military officials came to the village to draft young men into the army. Seeing that the son’s leg was broken, they passed him by. The neighbors congratulated the farmer on how well things had turned out.

“Maybe,” said the farmer.

What does this Zen story mean to you?:

• To us, it means that we have very little control over circumstances, but we do have a lot of control over our attitudes and our responses to situations.
• Was the farmer just lucky, or did he make his own luck by having the right mindset?
• It seems that the farmer was wise enough to know that everything, good or bad, would all balance out. (He was probably pretty good at carpe diem or enjoying living in the moment too.)

So how can you be more like the farmer in the Zen story (without having to move to Tibet)?:

• How can you become more relaxed and able to “go with the flow”, even when things appear not to be going the way you want them to go?
• How can you become a more patient, resourceful, resilient, joyful person with a rock solid positive attitude that people (even you) want to be around?

Stay tuned for Part II of cultivating more resilience tips in our next Feel Good Buzz blog post.

(Excerpted in part from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/26/bounce-6-steps-to-become-more-resilient/ and http://www.awakeblogger.com/2008/09/the-10-very-best-zen-stories/