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When was the last time your socks made you feel Incredible?

When was the last time your socks made you feel Incredible?

Up your game with Incrediwear

At Freshlife, we are always researching products for their efficacy and quality, so you can count on us as your resource for healthy living.  Incrediwear is one of our favorites for providing comfortable, non-restrictive support that you can wear and still maintain your daily activities. While individual results may vary, Incrediwear is one of those companies that definitely stands up to its name. If you’ve ever pulled on a pair of their socks, gloves, or braces, you know they truly are incredible!

Whether you are a diabetic who is hoping to improve circulatory issues, an athlete trying to enhance performance, or someone suffering from an injury, Incrediwear can help you achieve your goals. Here is what the company has to say about the circulation socks.

“Made for everyday wear, dress, or with diabetics in mind who need a very soft cushioned sock, Incrediwear patented socks can bring comfort to tired legs and feet within minutes of putting them on, energizing individuals who spend long hours on their feet. These socks are made with extra cushioning, seamless toe area, and 200 thread count Italian weaving machine. Incredisocks can significantly enhance comfort and mobility, outcomes that occur due to increased blood flow, regulation of temperature, and delivery of a greater supply of oxygen to the targeted area. The addition of organic germanium allows for anions to be released which makes this sock ideal for anyone experiencing discomfort related to circulatory issues such as patients with diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, Reynaud’s Syndrome or anyone who has suffered a sports related injury, tendonitis, or injury from repetitive use. They are also antimicrobial, odor absorbing and moisture wicking for supreme long wearing comfort which makes for the perfect travel companion since even with repetitive wearing, they won’t need laundering. Incredisocks are the ideal choice for travelers, sports enthusiasts, or those just seeking the best comfort available in sockwear.

Stop in today to check out our wide selection of dress, sport, and hiking socks as well as circulation shorts and braces of all kinds. Experience for yourself how Incrediwear can support your specific needs for circulation and healing, even while sleeping as all Incrediwear products are lightweight and designed with your comfort in mind.

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No matter who you are, in this kind of heat humans sweat. And that’s a good thing.

No matter who you are, in this kind of heat humans sweat.
And that’s a good thing.

Evaporating sweat cools you down by helping your body release heat. The body must release heat to turn sweat into water vapor. This moist air then blows away from the skin, leaving the body cooler. Our bodies, like the earth, are mostly water, so drinking lots of water, especially in hot weather, is a great idea.

What we often forget, even though we’re remembering to rehydrate, is our need to replenish electrolytes as well, because a proper balance of the electrolytes in our bodies is essential for normal function of our cells and our organs.

Our bodies need electrolytes before, during and after exercise, and even all day long if you aren’t exercising, especially on hot summer days. Popular sports drinks and sodas are loaded with sugar or even worse – artificial sugar – and usually artificial flavors and a long list of unhealthy chemicals.

A really easy, convenient, and tasty way to add electrolytes to that tall glass or bottle of water is with Ultima Replenisher, an all-natural electrolyte replenisher with zero sugar. Ultima powder contains a full complement of electrolytes, not just a ton of sodium. Ultima also contains complex carbs for energy, water-soluble vitamins and vitamin enhancers for day-to-day health maintenance, and antioxidants to protect body systems from free radicals (toxins).

Ultima uses no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners.

Ultima Replenisher comes in five great flavors: grape, orange, raspberry, cherry pomegranate, and lemonade. Ultima is available at Freshlife in money saving tubs, and convenient single serve packets. Whether you are an Ironman Triathlete, weekend lawn mower, or just plain thirsty from all this heat, adding a packet of Ultimate Replenisher to your favorite water is a great way to rehydrate, replenish your electrolytes, and beat the heat.

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Swimsuit Season Life Saver!

Bikini Season Lifesaver

Lower weight and waist circumference
Burn calories while relaxing
Passive cardio workout

Using infrared heat technology to burn calories, far infrared saunas are clinically shown to aid weight loss. In a 2009 study, far infrared saunas were shown to help lower weight and waist circumference in just a three-month period. The common theme among subjects in the study was that sauna use was similar to moderate exercise but “much more relaxing”.  Therefore, the Freshlife Sunlighten far infrared sauna can be an effective lifestyle advantage for those who cannot participate in traditional exercise programs due to medical conditions such as osteoarthritis, cardiovascular or respiratory problems.¹

In addition, according to information published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, far-infrared sauna weight loss sessions were shown to burn up to 600 calories.²

During a far infrared sauna weight loss session, core temperatures increase. The body has to work hard to cool itself, causing a healthy sweat. Using an infrared sauna increases heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate, burning more calories, leading to more weight loss. And blood flow rises, increasing from 5-7 quarts up to 13 quarts a minute.³

Plus, regular use of the Freshlife Sunlighten sauna may provide many of the same benefits as regular exercise, such as cardiovascular conditioning. That’s right, using Sunlighten for infrared weight loss therapy is like giving yourself a passive cardio workout – wherever and whenever you need it!

Frequently Asked Questions About Sauna Weight Loss

Question

Answer

How do saunas help me lose weight?

Sunlighten saunas have been proven to aid in weight loss by heating your core temperature to induce sweating. Increases in blood flow and heart rate are a result, which, much like moderate exercise, has shown to help you lose weight. Saunas also help you lose weight by easing aches and pains associated with weight training, helping you get back into the gym the next day.

How much weight can I lose in a sauna?

There’s a lot that goes into weight loss, including your current weight, and eating and exercise habits. Just as there’s no one diet for every person, there’s no one number of pounds lost using an infrared sauna. Sessions have been shown to burn as much as 600 calories, which may be similar to an hour-long jogging session on a treadmill.

What is the difference in steam sauna and Freshlife’s infrared sauna for weight loss?

A traditional sauna uses wet or dry heat to warm the air around you, which induces sweating. This can aid in weight loss, but it has shown that the weight loss is mainly due to loss of water – or heavy sweating. An infrared sauna heats your body from the inside out, which allows you to stay in the sauna longer and increases your heart rate. Infrared sauna use results in more calories burned in a shorter period of time. Furthermore, Solocarbon infrared heat allows for most of the far infrared wavelength to be near 9.4 microns, which is the level at which the human body absorbs infrared energy.  This is also the frequency at which a water molecule resonates or vibrates. This vibration causes a release of cellular toxins.  This optimal micron output allows for deeper penetration of far infrared heat, which improves weight loss efforts.

1 Dr. Richard Beever BSc, MD, CCFP. Do Far-Infrared Saunas have Measurable Health Benefits? A Sequential Longitudinal Interrupted Time Series Design Study. 2009. Dr. Richard Beever BSc, MD, CCFP. Do Far-Infrared Saunas have Cardiovascular Benefits in People with Type 2 Diabetes? Canadian Journal of Diabetes 2010; 34 (2) :113 – 118.
2 Journal of the American Medical Association, August 1981.
3 Dr. Masakazu Imamura, MD, et al. Repeated Thermal Therapy Improves Impaired Vascular Endothelial Function in Patients With Coronary Risk Factors. Vol. 38, No. 4, 2001. Journal of American College of Cardiology: pp 1083-1088.
*Text written with excerpts from https://www.sunlighten.com/

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Roasted Asparagus and Quinoa Salad

*available in Freshlife’s Bulk Foods, Herbs & Spices, or Superfoods Department

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa*
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup red Spring onions, diced (check your local Farmer’s Market)
  • 2 tbsp chives (perhaps growing in your backyard)
  • 1 cup roasted asparagus — diagonally cut (check your local Farmer’s Market)
  • Himalayan salt and black pepper to taste*
  • 1/3 cup homemade vinaigrette (see recipe below)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add all the ingredients, except the homemade vinaigrette.
  2. Mix all the ingredients to combine.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well.
  4. Taste test and adjust the seasoning if you think it is necessary.

How to make vinaigrette

*available in Freshlife’s Bulk Foods, Herbs & Spices, or Superfoods Department

  • 1teaspoon clove garlic or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder*
  • 1 teaspoon whole grain dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or Bragg’s Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)*
  • ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt*
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black peppercorns*
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Finely mince a clove of garlic (or substitute garlic powder).
  2. Place in a salad dressing jar, or small mason jar, with the whole grain Dijon mustard.
  3. Pour the lemon juice or ACV into the mixture with Himalayan salt and black pepper.
  4. Whisk to combine all the ingredients.
  5. Slowly pour extra-virgin olive oil, whisking as you go to mix.
  6. Taste test the seasoning, adding a pinch more of anything to suit your palate.

How to cook Quinoa (Keen-wah)

*available in Freshlife’s Bulk Foods Department

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly rinse 1 cup quinoa in a fine strainer. (One cup dry yields 4 cups cooked.)
  2. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan, add the rinsed quinoa, then cover, lower the heat, and gently simmer for about 15 minutes until tender and transparent.
  3. Allow to cool completely before tossing with other ingredients when a making a cold salad.

How to roast Asparagus

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Trim fibrous ends of asparagus and discard.
  3. Rinse asparagus in cold water.
  4. Cut on the diagonal to 1 inch pieces.
  5. Toss in extra-virgin olive oil.
  6. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper.
  7. Roast 8-15 minutes, depending on thickness and preferred doneness (check for fork tenderness).
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Spring Cleaning Solutions with Essential Oils

Spring Cleaning Solutions With Essential Oils

When creating your DIY projects, remember it is important to put safety first. 

Never use EOs near a fire or open flame; work in a well-ventilated space.  ALWAYS wash your hands after handling EOs. Be careful around children, pets, furniture, carpets, and computers, and during the first trimester of pregnancy.  Keep hands away from mouth and eyes, and if you get oil in your eyes use milk first, then water to flush.  When mixing with a carrier oil remember they have a shorter shelf life, so always mix small batches.  Always use CLEAN glass bowls, metal pans, and metal spoons when mixing recipes, never wood or plastic. 

Essential Oils are best stored in a dark color GLASS bottle out of direct sunlight, and in a cool environment (less than 50 degrees room temperature) to prevent oxidation.

Citrus oils have a six-month shelf life for full therapeutic value – and can still be used for cleaning after that time frame. 

Have fun with these Spring Cleaning Solutions with Essential Oils. Freshlife offers a full range of accessories for your DIY crafting success, and we will happily assist you with your questions and needs.

Spray Cleaner

Great all-purpose surface and glass cleaner!

Ingredients:

3 oz distilled water

2 tsp organic white vinegar

10 drops peppermint essential oil

10 drops pine needle essential oil

10 drops lemon essential oil

4 oz glass spray bottle

Mix water and vinegar in spray bottle. Add essential oils, close tightly and shake well before each use.

Wood Polish

Restore the shine without the chemicals!

Ingredients:

½ oz (14 ml) beeswax

4 oz (120ml) jojoba oil

20 drops cedarwood essential oil

20 drops grapefruit essential oil

20 drops orange essential oil

20 drops lemongrass essential oil

Melt the beeswax and add to the jojoba oil. Add the essential oils and stir. Pour into PET plastic jars or shallow glass jars. Allow to cool and then store with cleaning supplies.

Abrasive Cleanser (Scrub)

Great for sinks, kitchen counters and bathrooms.

 

Ingredients:

1 c Baking soda

3 TBL Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap

15 drops Pine Needle essential oil

15 drops Lemon essential oil

10 drops Peppermint essential oil

Mix baking soda with the castile soap until it forms a paste. Add the essential oils and stir. Use about ½ tsp on a damp sponge and scrub.

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Baxyl has a new look!

Baxyl has a new look!

Hyaluronan is produced naturally by the body and essential for joint lubrication and tissue hydration throughout the body. Daily use of a hyaluronan-containing supplement can restore the body’s natural balance and help to:

• Support synovial fluid
• Promote tissue hydration
• Alleviate joint discomfort

Baxyl is gluten-free, non-GMO, soy-free, yeast-free, sugar-free, and vegan. It is odorless, tasteless, and has no artificial colors or flavors.

Help us make room for the new look! Mention promo code “Joint Relief” with your purchase of Baxyl in the original label (marked down to an everyday low price of $35) to be entered for a chance to win a FREE bottle! Can’t make it to the store? No problem, just call us to place a mail order 570-322-8280

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