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The Health Questionnaire consists of several modules designed to gauge different facets of your nutritional and lifestyle habits. The questions have been created, reviewed, and approved by a team of medical and nutritional experts headed by the Nutrilite Health Institute. Click on the module you wish to take. We encourage you to complete all the modules.Helpful Tip: As each module is taken or updated, more personalized recommendations will be made for you. Check your recommendation report often for updates and additions.


Your Recommendation Report Has Been Generated

General Health ModuleAsks about your lifestyle, activity level, and eating habits. Estimated time to complete this module: 12 minutes.
Heart Health ModuleCenters on how your nutrition and lifestyle habits may affect your cardiovascular health. Estimated time to complete this module: 5 minutes.
Vitamin/Antioxidant ModuleAsks specific questions about your nutritional habits and lifestyle activity, your exposure to free radicals, and your metabolism. Estimated time to complete this module: 8 minutes.
Heart Health Genetic Test ModuleAsks you to supply the results of the optional GENSONA(TM) Heart Health Genetic Test. Estimated time to complete this module: 1 minute.
General Nutrition Genetic Test ModuleAsks you to supply the results of the optional Gensona General Nutrition Genetic Test. Estimated time to complete this module: 2 minutes.

How to Care for Your Skin - Eczema Skin Care Tips

How to Care for Your Skin
Eczema Skin Care Tips
By Phylameana lila Desy, About.com

Guest article by Dr. Rita Louise


What is Eczema?Eczema can best be described as a non-contagious skin condition, which is characterized by hot dry itchy skin, with symptoms that often fluctuate seasonally and even over the course of the day. Eczema typically begins in early childhood. Research indicates that eczema may be genetically determined and studies show that there is often a family history of allergies, asthma, eczema or hay fever. Children who experience eczema may also suffer from asthma or hay fever as well.



Like an allergy, eczema tends to flair up when exposed to certain triggers, especially mechanical irritants, allergens, emotional stress, heat and sweating. When exposed to an offending situation, inflammation producing cells come to surface of the skin and release chemicals, leaving the skin red, pealing and thickened. Sometimes tiny blisters form, rupture, weep and crust over.



Eczema most often appears in and round the creases of joints of the arms and legs and around trunk of the body. For some, it also emerges on their hands and on the sloes of their feet. Sufferers also experience an intense itching makes them want to scratch it, causing additional damage which can lead to bleeding and infection.



Solvents, chemicals, detergents, bleach, woolen clothing, skin care products that contain alcohol and certain soaps or fragrances are all considered mechanical irritant that can cause burning, itching or redness to the skin and bring about a flair-up. And while allergens, like food, pollens and pets, do not irritate the skin, they can also trigger a flair-up. The same holds true to emotional stress. Intense emotions such as anger and frustration can flair up symptoms. Many individuals with eczema also do not tolerate extremely hot or cold temperatures as well. High humidity can cause increased sweating, while low humidity can dry the skin.


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Wellness Recommendations for Treating Eczema

• Prevention - The key to controlling eczema is prevention. Avoid or reduce your exposure to things that can irritate your skin such as household cleaners, detergents, certain soaps and wool clothing.
  


• Moisturize - Use a moisturizer on your skin every day to help keep it soft and flexible.
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• Don't Scratch - Do not scratch even if it itches! Scratching can further irritate the skin and can even cause the skin to break and crack, opening the door to infection.
  Identify Your Triggers - Take the time to identify your triggers. This can help you to avoid or limit your exposure to the offending item even better. If you think a food item is causing your problems, talk to your doctor about getting an allergy test or try an elimination diet to help you identify the offending product.

• Keep Hands Dry - Be sure to dry your hands completely after you wash them.
  Wear Protective Gloves - Wear gloves when your hands will be exposed to anything that can irritate them.
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• Stress Management - Learn to manage your stress through regular exercise, breathing techniques, biofeedback, meditation and yoga.
  

Natural Remedies for Eczema

• Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) has been shown to help reduce the inflammation, dryness and scaleness often associated with eczema. GLA can be found in evening primrose oil, borage oil and currant seed oil.
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• If your skin becomes infected, the herb Oregon grape has been used for hundreds of years to treat infections and a variety of skin problems.
  


• Natures Sunshine’s Golden Salve is a blend of herbs, oils and beeswax that sooths and moisturizes rough, chafed, chapped skin.
  


• A homeopathic remedy for eczema may help relieve the itching and irritation associated with eczema and dermatitis of the skin and scalp.

How To Heal a Broken Bone Quickly

Getting Back on Track After a Setback: Part I

Getting Back on Track After a Setback: Part I

Sean Foy, M.A.

President, Personal Wellness Corporation


Sickness or disability does not define who we are or what we can accomplish. Exercise is possible, even for people with issues like arthritis, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, exercise-induced asthma, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. I've seen it happen! Of course, you should always consult your doctor before beginning an exercise program when you have an injury or chronic condition.


If you have an acute illness or injury, you’ll need to recuperate before you can resume exercising. But if you have a chronic health challenge or longstanding difficulty, you'll need to find ways of working around it.


In the past, doctors often told people with chronic ailments to restrict their activity. Many people with a chronic condition became inactive due to pain, discomfort, limited range of motion, lack of motivation, or fear. But, inactivity leads to a decline in strength and stamina. So if you have been sedentary because of a health issue, muscle loss, weight gain, depression, or fatigue, you may be worse off now than when you were first diagnosed. Plus, you are at greater risk for further injury.


These days, the medical community has changed its approach. While each chronic condition has a different treatment plan, the best advice is usually to get moving again! Remember, you should always consult your doctor before beginning an exercise program when you have an injury or chronic condition.


Bouncing Back After a Setback


If you are recovering from an illness like the flu, or if you've gone several weeks without exercising for any reason, don't try to restart your routine the same place you left off. It's important to give your muscles, ligaments, and tendons the opportunity to get stronger again. This will help protect you from injury as you work back up to your previous fitness level. For a healthy and safe recovery after a break from exercise, follow these tips:

• Decrease the fitness intensity level of your aerobic workouts. For example, if you were previously exercising at level 8 on a fitness intensity scale of 0 to 10, decrease your intensity to level 6.


• For your resistance exercises, temporarily decrease your weight selection by 30% to 50%.


• As a general rule, take it easy for the same amount of time you were sick. At minimum, scale back on your exercise intensity for one week.

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Cholesterol by the Numbers

Cholesterol by the Numbers

Micheline Vargas, DrPH, RCEP
Research Scientist, Nutrition Investigations

Elevated cholesterol is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. So, what is a healthy cholesterol level and what can you do to improve it? The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines can help. The goal of these guidelines is decreasing total and LDL cholesterol levels while maintaining or increasing your HDL cholesterol level.

Table 1: Cholesterol Classification (mg/dL)

Total Cholesterol	LDL Cholesterol	HDL Cholesterol
Desirable = <>	Optimal = < optimal ="">	High (good) = ≥ 60
Borderline High = 200–239	Borderline High = 130–159 High = 160–189	Low (poor) = <>
High = ≥ 240	Very High = ≥ 190

If your total and LDL cholesterol levels are too high, smart food choices can help. These include:

• Consume a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain, high-fiber foods.
• Minimize your intake of sugary foods and beverages.
• Prepare and choose foods with little salt.
• Eat legumes, lean meats, and poultry without the skin.
• Replace some animal products with soy protein.
• Eat fatty fish, such as salmon or tuna, at least twice a week.
• Choose fat-free or low-fat dairy products.
• Limit saturated fat and trans-fat intake.

In a healthy, low-cholesterol diet, most of your dietary fat should come from monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These types of fats are found in nuts, seeds, fish, and vegetable oils. In addition, most people should limit cholesterol intake to less than 300 mg a day. If your LDL level is more than 100 mg/dL or if you have heart disease, limit your cholesterol intake to less than 200 mg a day. Then, follow the “Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes” (TLC) Diet created by the NCEP. Table 2 outlines the key components of the TLC Diet.

Table 2: TLC Diet

Nutrient	Recommendation
Saturated Fat*	Less than 7% total calories
Polyunsaturated Fat	Up to 10% of total calories
Monounsaturated Fat	Up to 20% of total calories
Total Fat	25–35% of total calories
Carbohydrate	50–60% of total calories
Fiber	20–30 grams per day
Protein	Approximately 15% of total calories
Cholesterol*	Less than 200 mg per day
Plant Stanols / Sterols**	2 grams
Increased Viscous (soluble) fiber**	10–25 grams per day
Total Calories (energy)	Balance energy intake and expenditure to prevent weight gain

*LDL-raising nutrients
**Therapeutic options for LDL-lowering

Certain supplements and foods may also help lower your cholesterol when added to a healthy diet. These include isolated garlic compounds, oats, flaxseed, fish oils, calcium, and magnesium. Remember, by learning to make smart choices you can enjoy flavorful foods and manage your cholesterol at the same time!

Micheline Vargas, DrPH, RCEP
Nutrilite Health Institute
Research Scientist, Nutrition Investigations