Thursday, February 28, 2013

Best Fitness Apps Uncovered

Sometimes you have to take your health and fitness outside the world of healthy eating and make it physical! Today it is beyond easy to track and keep up with your fitness and diet routine through phone applications that design your workout for you! We love how easy it has become to stay in shape we no longer have an excuse to avoid the gym. A lot of these apps essentially provide a moving gym, tracking your daily activity and logging it as a calorie-burning workout. With so many options out there, we decided to take it upon ourselves (like we always do, we just love helping!) to find the best of the best fitness apps. So sit back, relax and scroll your way into becoming fit:

Lose it
We love this app because it consolidates your food diary and work out journal into one handy tracker. We really needed this app when we saw the extensive food library including name brand products and that it provides an accurate nutritional fact list for each. Even better then that, the app is free.

Good Food Near You
Okay so this app doesn’t track your fitness, but it can update you on the best healthy food closest to you using a GPS locator. The app targets various types of food establishments to give you a wide range of options for eating, all including the nutritional facts.

IFitness
While it’s gonna set you back $1.99, we just cant help but love it. The app offers 230 exercises sorted by body regions and also includes 100 instructional videos for your viewing pleasure. It also includes preset routines that require nothing but physical effort from you so you can step away from the pricey trainer and do it yourself!

C25K
The app whose full name is Couch to 5k, which we think is appropriate is for those new to the workout world. The app consists of a nine-week jogging regimen designed to help improve your endurance and fitness over time.

MyFitnessPal
We really love this one! It tracks your workout time along with your caloric intake to determine how many calories you are burning a day. Another great feature is you can sync it up with friends to attain your workout goals together.

Hopefully you will find one of these awesome apps fitting to your lifestyle! While you are perusing your smart phone be sure to check out our website for our full line of health supplements.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

HOW TO: Boost Your Immune System

While your body does a remarkable job of protecting you from outside diseases and germs, it cannot protect you from everything. It is vital to consider every possible way to help your body and so here we present the best way we can help you, help your body. Be sure to not only consider these tips when you are feeling under the weather but at all times to be the best you.

Adopt Healthy Living Strategies
For most, this should be a no brainer but sometimes we may not realize how much some of our favorite vices are actually harming us. The list of conscious living includes but is not limited to: Not smoking, eating your fruits and veggies and exercising regularly. This also includes drinking. Alcohol is considered a toxin, which destroys your positive cells. By cutting down to two drinks or less a week, you are not only increasing your immune system but you are living a healthy life.

Stress
Take the time to distress so you can really let yourself heal by properly resting and giving yourself time to you. It has been scientifically proven that stress suppresses the work of your T-cells, which are a vital component in healthy living.

Eat Healthy
This deserves a new category all together; you really are what you eat. Be sure to stock up on vitamin rich health foods, such as Kale, to help your immune system.

Use Supplements
We know, we love to promote supplements but seriously…. they work. Supplements provide that extra boost your body needs that it may not be getting from your daily diet.

Exercise
Exercising creates and boosts your immunity to bacteria and diseases because its keeps your cardiovascular system strong and in shape. Not only that, it keeps your body weight and blood pressure low.

After taking these steps towards a healthy lifestyle be sure to check out our website for our complete product line of health supplements. We provide holistic and health remedies that can better your living and wellbeing. Also be sure to follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook for the most up to date tips and tricks!

Thursday, February 21, 2013

5 Biolife Products Women Will Love

Women experience more bodily changes than men. From menstruation to cramps and hot flashes, there are many ways a woman can feel discomfort because of her body. As a result of these inconveniences, a woman’s body needs special attention in order for her to feel her best each and every day. So to help all our fellow women, we are providing a list of 5 Biolife products women will love and want to use!

Hot Flashes Formula
Hot flashes are uncomfortable; there is no denying that! No one wants to sweat in the dead of winter to the point that they are stripping down to a tee shirt in 25 degrees, but it happens. Unfortunately, this is one of the most common symptoms of menopause, but why not thwart this side effect by trying out our Hot Flash formula.

Strength of AWoman
Our Strength of a Woman formula provides relief from the female reproduction system by providing special attention to the female anatomy. Some women have reported it to provide healing for painful menstrual cramps while others found that it provided fertility assistance.

PMS Relief
The formula stays true to name by providing relief from premenstrual symptoms during that pesky time of the month.

Bio Slim
For the woman that wants to slim down with the help of natural supplements, this is your answer, Bio Slim is one of our most popular because of its proven results.

Prenatal Formula
Our prenatal formula is designed to not only help your unborn fetus but also you during the duration of your pregnancy, providing natural and vital supplements to you and your unborn child.

For these and more of our featured Biolife products check out our website. And keep checking back for more love from the Biolife team.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

The Benefits of Vitamin and Natural Supplements

Here at Biolife, we just love a natural supplement…that’s who we are! But if you need more convincing, we compiled a little list to explain the benefits of natural supplements and vitamins.

Our body craves vitamins naturally. We need them to survive. Sometimes though, we don’t easily access the nutrition our body requires naturally, so supplements and vitamins fill in the gaps. Vitamins are essential in helping the body ward off diseases and illness.

Without vitamins, the body can slow down due to vitamin deficiency and in some severe cases shut down. Vitamins add an extra level of insurance to boost the immune system and other vital internal systems.

While vitamins are a great source of health, don’t over do it. Too often people feel that since they are doing wonders for my body I will just double the dosage to get double the effect. However, over-dosage does exist and can cause the consumer to fall ill, counteracting the purpose of the supplement. Please consult every supplement’s dietary guidelines before consumption.

Herbal supplements are different from vitamin supplements because they are not necessarily something your body absolutely needs but they are something your body can absolutely use. The benefits are remarkable! Herbal supplements are best recommended for their natural medicinal qualities providing healing benefits.

The best sources of vitamins are naturally driven supplements because of the unprocessed natural products they are comprised of. For more tips regarding natural supplements and to find supplements for every need check us out Biolife on the web.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Ways To Look Your Best This Year

At the beginning of each year, many of us make a resolution to lose weight and lead a healthier life. Unfortunately, after a few weeks of trying to change our lifestyle, many revert back to their original poor habits and never reach their goal. What most don’t realize is that by making small alterations to your lifestyle, you can achieve your desired weight. By following these simple steps, you will be able to look your best this year. 

Drink water and other calorie-free beverages 
Sometimes, people confuse being thirsty with having hunger. This means that instead of feeling satisfied after a glass of cold water, people pack on the calories with food. Make sure to stay hydrated throughout the day. You may also want to try adding citrus or brew infused tea, that way you can enjoy the flavor without the calories. 

Don’t cut out your favorite food
While many think this is a great way to lose weight, it can actually cause you to overeat since you are not getting what you desire. Instead of cutting your favorite food out, try buying smaller portions so you are not tempted to overindulge. 

Have protein in every meal 
Diets that are higher in protein, along with regular exercise, have the best potential for weight loss. Protein helps to preserve muscle mass, encourages fat burning, and keeps you feeling full. You receive protein from foods like yogurt, cheese, nuts, and beans. 

Limit workouts to 30-40 minutes
Although many believe that spending a lot of time at the gym is beneficial, it actually isn’t. Instead of spending hours at the gym, it is more effective to have a higher intensity work out for a shorter amount of time. That way, you are working out your body without going overboard. 

Compound exercises 
Instead of isolating your muscles while exercising, you can maximize the time you spend working out by doing exercises that incorporate multiple muscle groups at once. You can get a full-body work out with just a few exercises. Some possible compound exercises include squats, rows, pull-ups, dips, lunges, military presses, bench presses and push-ups. Pick an exercise that you enjoy If you aren’t enjoying your workout, you won’t keep up with it for very long. Make sure you pick something that’s fun, whether it is walking, swimming, biking, hiking, running, etc. After you become used to your workout, it will become something you look forward to doing. 

Bio Slim
While it is important to eat healthy and keep up with physical activity, another great way to achieve the body you desire is by adding supplements to your daily diet. Bio Slim by Biolife influences weight loss through natural herbs and vitamins as well as with a little work out helps refine muscle tone. 

Achieving the body you desire is within reach. By following the above tips and sticking to them, you will be able to look your best! For other healthy tips and to find the best herbal supplements check out Biolife!

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Drinking: How To Recover After a Long Night of Partying

After a long night of partying, most of us in the over 21 crowds are often left exhausted and terribly hung-over. Some of the symptoms include dry mouth, dehydration, headache, tiredness, nausea, irritability, weakness, difficult concentrating, sensitivity to light and noise, or anxiety. While it is difficult to make a hangover instantly disappear, the following suggestions can help you cope with this temporary discomfort. 

Sleep 
One of the best things to do when you have a hangover is stay in bed. Right now, your body needs rest so it can recover. Turn off your phone, close the blinds and sleep it off. 

Keep yourself hydrated
Alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it makes you release more urine than the liquid you’re consuming. As a result, you become dehydrated. Because of this, it is important to make up for all of the liquid you lost. Make sure to drink fruit or vegetable juice and above all, drink plenty of water. 

Eat something 
Even though you may not feel like it, eating will help you feel better after a long night of drinking. Try a bacon sandwich, while it may sound ridiculous the amino acids in the greasy pork helps alleviate hangover symptoms while the bread raises your blood sugar back to a normal rate. 

Headache Formula 
If you have a headache for a majority of the day after, you may want to try taking The Headache Formula by Biolife. The Headache Formula contains herbs that are used to reduce headaches. You should keep in mind that taking a product for immediate relief can be harmful to your system. If you decide to take The Headache Formula, Aspirin, or Tylenol, you may want to wait and take it hours after you have consumed alcohol to help avoid liver damage. 

Liver Detox Formula 
After enjoying quite a few drinks it is best to help heal your body and most importantly heal your liver. As the key liquid filter your Liver eliminates toxins and over time excessive drinking can harm this system. Try a teaspoon of Biolife’s Liver Detox to help flush your liver and restore it back to a healthy state. 

Hangovers tend to last all day before you are back to full capacity but in the meantime, jump start your day get back on a functioning level test out some of tips! Also be sure to check out our website for additional herbal supplements to help get over that pesky hangover quicker.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Spice Up Your Love Life This Valentine’s Day

Valentines day is right around the corner, are you ready? Here at Biolife, we are very concerned about your love life (and why shouldn’t we be?), so we took it upon ourselves to compile a short list of unique Valentines Day date ideas. We wouldn’t say our list is PG friendly but no one says Valentines Day is supposed to be. So, scan the list (it won’t take that long, we promise) and check our ideas. Even if you don’t like our ideas, which we thought were great, definitely check out some of our Biolife products to spice up the night! While most men will resort to the typical dinner with flowers, why not consider looking outside the box for some interesting Valentine’s date ideas?

Whip up a Meal...or more!
Various culinary schools as well as small bistros offer cooking classes year round and on Valentines Day are offering special dishes featuring aphrodisiac menus and if dinner doesn’t cut it, why not gift her Biolife’s Lady Slipper formula for a great night?

Photo Shoot!
If you are looking to do something a bit sensual that you can share for years to come, why not consider a sexy photo shoot where you play around in some satin sheets and lingerie for a few hours? Many photographers offer Boudoir packages but why not try it out at home with a Polaroid camera and your loved one. After that, why not wind down by massaging each other? Turn out the lights, light some candles and get out the massage oil. While you are there maybe get a few droplets of Duralast to take the night even further!

Pamper the Woman in Your Life!
Let her put her feet up, watch TV and indulge in her favorite foods. For this type of night, consider a gift of Strength of a Woman formula from Biolife, which assists in regulating hormonal imbalances and assists in promoting fertility.  

Hopefully this Valentines Day proves to be enjoyable for all our readers. For the items featured in our blog and many more health and well-being products, head to our website.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

5 Tips To Staying Healthy This Flu Season


With today’s flu virus being stronger then the vaccine it is becoming increasingly difficult to ward off the illness. With a few simple tips to avoid winter sicknesses you can be on the road to a healthy sunny spring.

  1. Get the Flu Shot. With various strains of the flu currently floating around it is difficult to protect yourself from every variation of the virus but the vaccination will provide protection against the newest strains.
  2. Reduce Stress. The immune system is found to be less responsive under high levels of stress so relax!
  3. Get a Good Nights Sleep. Much like stress, the immune system is found to be less responsive with lack of proper rest.
  4. Use Tissues and Paper Towels. Avoid reusable washcloths and cloth handkerchiefs to prevent the spread of infection.
  5. Avoid Contact with Your Face. By touching your face you are putting the virus directly into your system through your facial orifices.

We are at the peak of the flu season and with that we need to protect ourselves against the virus. Through the use of precautionary measures listed above and vitamins and herbal supplements such as the Bronchial and Lung Formula, Cold and Flu Formula and the Immune Booster Pack. All products and more for your every day wellbeing are offered at Biolife!

Monday, February 4, 2013

Relaxation and Rejuvenation Uncovered


During these cold winter months, it is easy to fall into a rut and get caught up in the rush of a new year and new commitments. So often, we forget to take time for ourselves to relax from our daily stresses. Here at Biolife, we want to help you relax and rejuvenate with these simple relaxation methods:

  1. Mediate. It doesn’t mean you suddenly need to learn downward facing dog, but it does mean take a second to sit down and clear your mind. 
  2. Breathe Deeply. If you don’t have more time but need to relax immediately don’t forget to breath deep. Exhaling, dropping your chest and sighing can provide an instant relief when a million things are coming at you. 
  3. Drink Hot Tea. Instead of coffee consider green tea, the levels of stress hormone, cortisol, are heightened from the black drink. Chamomile tea can be a positive substitute as it is notorious for calming the mind and blocking stress. 
  4. Take a Time Out. When you find your temper building pull yourself back from the situation, not only does this prevent confrontation but it provides you the space to cool off and relax. 
  5. Visualization. As silly as it sounds, often taking a moment to visualize and ideal time and setting can take you away from the stresses you are caught up in and pulls you into a daydream like sequence giving you a break from the anxiety. 

So next time you find yourself caught up use one of our tips! Give yourself some time to relax and unwind and why not get a little help from one of our all natural relaxation formulas: Rest Easy, Stress Relief or Lady Slipper.