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Eleanor Russell, 360 Health
Eleanor is a Wellness Architect and Shaklee Ambassador. She completed her Master Degree in Biology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNC-G) where she conducted ecological research. Her work experience includes the NC Department of Natural Resources and faculty posts in the Departments of Biology at UNC-G and High Point University. She was a faculty member Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) and held administrative posts in the Physician Assistant Program there. She has owned a franchise business and is currently engaged in building a wellness product distribution network to help bring True Wellness to the world -one person -one family -at a time.
Over at the HEALTH GEEKS BOOK CLUB Facebook Group, Kristen Norton, RD, LDN joins Eleanor to talk about current books on The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast. You can order any of the books reviewed from The Health Geeks Bookstore .
The purpose of this blog is to share current topics in health and wellness and connect the recommendations from our reading to Shaklee product options.
Supplements to consider after reading KEEPING YOUR MARBLES.
See quotes taken from the book. Page numbers are given for reference.
Multivitamin-mineral supplement – “ ‘Daily multivitamin-mineral supplementation appears to slow cognitive aging by 60% or by 1.8 years,’ according to study author Dr. Laura Baker (Pauline Anderson, 2021)” p. 117-118
Vita-Lea for Men
Vita-Lea for Women
For those over 50
Vita-Lea Gold with K
Vita-Lea Gold without K
Polyphenols “are strong antioxidants…. proven to inhibit reactive oxygen species (ROS) and proinflammatory cytokines, as well as improve mitochondrial function…… Antioxidants also decreased homocysteine, a brain toxin… which contributes to the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases. (Rita Moretti et al, 2019.)… We definitely recommend getting polyphenols in a pill, but also in their original packaging, fruits and vegetables.” Pgs. 110-111
Polyphenols are in our patented Resveratrol Polyphenol blend called Vivix.
Vivix
(available in liquid or tab)
Vitamin D “deficiency has been linked to many age-related diseases, like Alzheimer’s disease and other various inflammatory conditions. ….. I do recommend Vitamin D3 4000 units daily to safely get levels above 50 nanograms per milliliter {in your blood} , which is the measure most labs use. (Verena Landel et al, 2016) And you should have started taking it yesterday, for the best effect.” P. 116
Ashwagandha “appears to have a good amount of neuro-protective potential in various brain disorders, though our understanding of how it works is still vague at best. (Sultan Zahiruddin et al, 2020)” p.109
Ashwagandha is in Stress Relief Complex.
B vitamins – “It (homocysteine) is linked to heart disease and stroke. An elevated reading is usually because of a deficiency in vitamins B12, B6 or folate (another B vitamin.)” p. 114
“I take B12 for my depression and anxiety, and it has made a big difference. I continue to take it to help prevent dementia. But unfortunately, my personal experience with treating patients with B12, whether it be high-dose injections or simple over the counter pills backs up the idea that once the disease takes hold, it’s of little value.” p. 115
OTHER HEALTH GEEK BOOK CLUB BOOKS
that connect to this book.
EPISODE #2 – Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty – Train your mind for Peace and Purpose everyday
EPISODE #4 – Why we Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD
EPISODE # 11 – The Blue Zones Solution by Dan Buettner – inspiring stories and 9 lessons we can learn from people living long, happy lives.
EPISODES 90-92 – The Genie in your Genes by Dawson Church PhD – the story of how and why your genes are activated or not. (3 Podcasts)
EPISODES 105-108 – The Body by Bill Bryson: a Guide for Occupants (4 podcasts)