What Vitamins and Minerals are Best for You?

Do you know what’s best for you? It’s an onoing educational process as far as I am concerned! Each of us are different–we get various amounts of sleep, our diets vary, and we are exposed to different toxins, and our physical endeavors vary. I can tell you what I do–but for what’s best for YOU, is based on YOUR needs. And for that, you need an individualized plan. I have great homeopath and nutritionist friends who provide excellent guidance and direction. However, I still read and research everything I can get my hands on! For Christmas, I bought myself “You, the Owner’s Manual” ( Amazon ) by Dr. Oz, Oprah’s latest doctor friend. He came and spoke at Lifetime Fitness last year and the man is amazingly brilliant. Unfortunately, I have not let myself even peak at the book until I finish my current 3 open books! Anyway, Dr. Oz has a number of recommendations and some that are specific to your age which I found helpful ( Oprah’s Website ). You can download a PDF, which I thought was handy. There’s actually quite a few handy tools and healthy living articles from Dr. Oz at www.Oprah.com . So what’s best for you depends on you, your needs, and your nutritionist’s recommendations. If you have some other good reading recommendations, let me know. But –Dr. Oz’s book is NEXT in line and I can’t wait!

Any Oprah fans out there? Occassionally I catch her show when it’s repeated in the evening, but man does that woman and her producers get it RIGHT!  That team covers the entire mind-body-spirit connection spot on. The show is usually great, the experts are good, her book recommendations are good, the magazine is a well balanced read, her web site is good ( www.Oprah.com ) and boy, oh boy, don’t I LOVE Dr. Oz….! He’s amazing!

CoQ10 is an awesome antioxidant that not only fights free radical damage, but also drives production in our cells AND keeps our hearts pumping strong. A lot of women over 40 notice a decline in energy, but there is an easy way to combat that….first and formost…EXERCISE is my #1 remedy.  Truly, it is.  In fact, exercise, a good night’s sleep and sound nutrion can combat a SLEW of health issues.  And, when it comes to supplements, CoQ10 is one in my arsenal for healthy living because it helps fuel the process that turns fatty acids into energy.

For Dr. Oz’s recommendations for nutrients, vitamins and other supplements recommended for healthy living, you can visit Oprah’s site:  http://www.oprah.com/health/oz/programs/young/solutions/solutions_vitamin.jhtml .

 or visit with your nutritionist or dietician.