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CoQ10 or coenzyme Q10 is an essential nutrient found in every cell in the body. CoQ10 plays an important role in making energy in the cells and protecting the body against free radicals. Coenzyme Q10 helps provide the energy for the healthy function of your heart, brain, muscles, kidneys, and other tissues.
CoQ10 is extremely helpful in strengthening the contraction of the heart muscle. As a pharmacist, I see many individuals taking medications that tend to lower the body’s Coq10 level. It is common to have a low CoQ10 level when using cholesterol-lowering medications called statins. Thirteen controlled studies conducted between 1990–2004 demonstrated significant drops in CoQ10 levels, due to the use of statin medications. Acid blockers, some blood pressure medications, and certain diabetes medications are some of the other drugs that lower coenzyme Q10 levels.
Thyroid disease is very common, with an estimated 20 million people in the United States having some type of thyroid disorder. A woman is about five to eight times more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid condition than a man.
Many of the following symptoms of hypothyroidism are experienced by patients including:
• Weight gain • Cold and heat intolerance (cold hands and feet) • Fatigue • Slowed metabolism • Memory and concentration impairment • Fluid retention • Constipation • Dry skin and/or hair • Depression • Low sexual desire • Headaches, Migraines • Irregular menstrual cycles • PMS • Enlarged tongue • Swollen neck • Deep voice • Infertility • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) • High Cholesterol and Triglycerides • Nervousness, Anxiety and Irritability • Hyperactivity – you may find it hard to stay still and have a lot of nervous energy
If you're tired of seeing your weight fluctuate, you may need to add some healthy habits to your weekly schedule.
Start Small
Consider these five small improvements that you can make this week that can add up to big results towards your goals for managing or losing weight.
Stock your kitchen. You can make room for the good things by getting rid of junk food. Keep healthy snacks on hand, along with staples for light meals.
Plan your meals. Write out a menu for your daily meals and snacks. You'll be able to tell at a glance if you're getting all your required nutrients, and you'll probably eat less!
Cook more. Restaurant meals and frozen food products tend to have more calories, salt, and sugar. Preparing your own food allows you to control the ingredients and calories to satisfy your health and nutrition goals.
Control portions. Foods can sometimes be so tempting that they lure you off your diet. Reduce your serving sizes so you can enjoy
Staying Healthy While Enjoying Holiday Festivities
The wonderful aroma of apple pie, the delicious holiday cookies that your kind neighbor drops off, the great-tasting wine at a holiday get-together… It is so tempting to be around holiday foods and treats and want to get a taste of everything.
And of course, there is an abundance of fatty, high-carb, and sugary foods that you can’t seem to get away from. Here are some suggestions to help with cravings, temptations, and the aftermath of overindulgence.
CarbCrave*
My favorite supplement to help curb excessive carbohydrate intake is CarbCrave by Pure Encapsulations. Taking this supplement may help reduce your cravings for unhealthy foods in the office, at home, and when going to holiday gatherings.
*This product contains phenylalanine which should be avoided if taking Levodopa and neuroleptic medications
