The Secret to Successful Health & Fitness Resolutions in 2015

Katie Jodscheidt, CPT - NASM
Founder of Innerzyme

When January rolls around each year, people get excited about a fresh start, a clean slate to work with.  After over-indulging in holiday meals and sweets, many reach the point of saying enough is enough by the end of December.  Just in time to make their New Year’s Resolutions.  Statistics show that about 45-62% of people make resolutions each year, with weight loss and getting into shape being top on the list.  However, statistics also show that only about 8% of people are successful in achieving their resolutions.  So why is that? How can you avoid becoming another statistic?  The answer, make it a lifestyle, not a diet.  Many people have no idea how good their body is designed to feel.

When a person shifts their mindset from diet to lifestyle, working out, eating right and proper nutritional supplementation becomes habit rather than a chore.  Instead of waiting for a problem and reacting to it, more time should be spent focusing on preventative health.  Diseases and illnesses do not develop overnight but rather over years.  Many times, the early warning markers are present but ignored until it actually becomes a problem.  Believe it or not, pain is actually the last indicator that there is a problem.

Living a healthy lifestyle means there is no end date, no shortcuts, no easy button.  Want to know the real secret?  Hard work and holding oneself accountable. “People often say that motivation doesn’t last.  Well, neither does bathing.  That’s why we recommend it daily” (Zig Ziglar).  When setting a goal or making a resolution for yourself, it is important to make sure the goal is realistic and attainable.  Many people have heard the saying, “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” yet so many fall into the trap of yo-yo dieting or trendy weight loss fads. 

To get results, a person must make healthy choices that fit into their lifestyle.  Portion control and moderation are very important! If you are a big eater who is used to sitting down to three large, high calorie meals, and all of a sudden you make a decision to just eat a protein bar three times a day, hopefully you see the red flags that this won’t last.  How about the lose 20 pounds in a week and eat what you want, also, red flags!  Many people do not want to hear it but true weight loss and healthy living takes time, a lifetime.

Believe it or not, many people suffer from weight management issues because they are under eating.  If a person wants to keep their metabolism up, try implementing 5-6 small meals throughout the day.  Do not get discouraged because anything worth doing takes time.  Try to eliminate any excuses by setting yourself up for success, and remember slow progress is still progress.

We live in a fast-paced world of instant gratification, a one pill fix, got to have it now mentality.  This might be why the resolution success rate is only at 8%.  While the resolution success rate is dropping, obesity rates are rising.  Obesity is becoming an epidemic and health issues are on the rise.  According to the article, "Obesity Linked to Increased Death Risks" by Sean Patterson, "Obesity has already been tied to a wide range of health problems, including cognitive decline.” 

Proper weight management begins with your food intake and the body’s ability to properly break down the fats, carbohydrates and proteins into substrates the body could use for energy.  Improving your overall health involves changing your lifestyle, not just diet.  There are three key factors:  Exercise, Food Intake (Diet), and Nutritional Supplementation.

Although getting the natural nutrients from raw food is ideal, many people do not consume a raw food diet so they lack the enzymes needed to ensure fats, carbohydrates and proteins are efficiently broken down and nutrients absorbed.  This is where enzymes come into play.  Supplementing your diet with digestive enzymes, like Innerzyme’s Digestive Enzyme Complex, allows you to reduce the stress placed on the stomach from processed foods and meals high in fat, sodium and calories.  Enzymes are a vital element in the human body.  When taking digestive enzymes with a meal, your body has the ability to break down the food into small substrates that can be utilized for energy production throughout the day.

If you experience gas, bloating or occasional heartburn following meals then your body is not properly breaking down the foods you are eating.  When foods are not broken down small enough to digest, they become toxic in the body.  Implementing a well-balanced digestive enzyme complex before a meal will provide the support you need to naturally relieve these uncomfortable symptoms caused by undigested or partially digested foods.

According to the National Institute of Health, 60 to 70 million people in America suffer from some type of digestive disorder.  People who suffer from poor digestive health are commonly linked to low energy, excessive gas, poor skin health, joint pain and discomfort, weight gain, weak immune system, headaches, heartburn and bloating following meals.

So what is the secret to success when it comes to your New Year’s Resolutions in 2015?  Make it a Lifestyle, Not a Diet.  Make a commitment to your health this year by focusing on regular exercise, well-balanced meals and nutritional supplementation.

See how Innerzyme founder Katie Jodscheidt makes exercise, balanced eating and enzyme supplementation part of her daily regimen in her blog: "Naturally Fit - It's a Lifestyle, Not a Diet."  Get an in depth look at Katie’s training, meals and supplement intake on a daily basis.

For more information about Innerzyme and healthy lifestyle tips, visit: www.innerzyme.com

References:

Clark, Michael A., Lucett, Scott C., and Sutton, Brian G. NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training. 4^th Edition, 2012. Print.

Howell, Edward, and Maynard Murray. Enzyme Nutrition: The Food Enzyme Concept.

National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Opportunities and Challenges in Digestive Diseases Research: Recommendations of the National Commission on Digestive Diseases. Bethesda, MD: National Institutes of Health; 2009. NIH Publication 08–6514. http://www.nih.gov/

Wrba, H. & Pecher, O. Enzymes: A Drug of the Future. Ecomed Verlagsgesellschaft AG & Co., 1993. Print.

Neergaard, Lauran and Agiesta, Jennifer. "Poll: Few Americans Know All the Risks of Obesity" (January 7, 2013).

Patterson, Sean. "Obesity Linked to Increased Death Risks" (January 7, 2013).

University of Scranton, Journal of Clinical Psychology, December 13, 2012. http://www.statisticbrain.com/new-years-resolution-statistics/

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Innerzyme Receives 2013 Best of Scottsdale Award in the Vitamin Category

Innerzyme Receives 2013 Best of Scottsdale Award in the Vitamin Category! 

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Innerzyme Receives 2013 Best of Scottsdale Award

Scottsdale Award Program Honors the Achievement

SCOTTSDALE October 2, 2013 -- Innerzyme has been selected for the 2013 Best of Scottsdale Award in the Vitamins category by the Scottsdale Award Program.

Each year, the Scottsdale Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Scottsdale area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2013 Scottsdale Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Scottsdale Award Program and data provided by third parties.

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Would taking Innerzyme Pain & Inflammation Blend be a good idea for a recent knee injury?

Yes! One thing to remember is that nearly every injury has an inflammatory component that when left untreated creates an immense amount of pain.  Also, when injuries in the knee begin to heal, there is a natural protection by the body to create scar tissue, however, excess scar tissue buildup is often the source of pain for many people down the road from previous injuries.

With that said, someone who is suffering from a recent sports injury could benefit from taking Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend.  A little about Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend and enzymes in general.  Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend is a systemic enzyme meaning it is working throughout the body.  The specific enzymes in this formula are different from our other enzyme blends that focus on digestive health.   

Systemic enzymes have 5 primary functions:

1. Natural Anti-inflammatory which will assist in reducing the inflammation and swelling in your knee.*
2. Anti-Fibrin which will reduce any excess scar tissue that forms during the healing process alleviating tenderness and pain.*
3. Blood Cleansing which means any toxins or fibrin in the blood as a result of your injury will be removed.*
4. Immune System Modulating which will support health and metabolic functions during repair.*
5. Virus Fighting meaning enzymes break down protein walls of viruses inhibiting their replication which boosts health and ability to fight off infections.*

As for the question, what are enzymes?  They are biocatalysts or proteins naturally produced in the body until about the age of 30.  They are responsible for over 3000 chemical reactions within the body.  In other words, your body cannot properly function which includes healing without enzymes.  As you get older, the body becomes enzyme deficient making the recovery time longer and longer and also making the body more susceptible to injury or illness.  A good example of enzymes at work is to think about when a young child falls and sustains an injury, cut, or scratch.  They heal a lot quicker than someone in their 40s, 50s or 60s simply because their body has an adequate amount of enzymes to attack the area of injury right away to reduce pain, inflammation and excess scar tissue.

As far as recommended dosage, 4 a day is ideal as a maintenance dose or for ongoing preventative care.  Since this injury is recent, healthcare practitioners recommend 4 tablets twice daily for sports injuries and chronic pain patients.  If this is the first time you have ever taken enzymes, it is important to increase your water intake as your body is will be going through a sort of healing crisis as the enzymes work to reduce and eliminate inflammation, swelling and the excess scar tissue that is the ultimate culprit of pain.

Innerzyme, when taken correctly and given an adequate amount of time to work, it is very effective. Plus, it is a drug free, all natural formula so there are no side effects or concern about damaging the organs.  The only caution with this supplement is for people taking blood thinners simply because Innerzyme helps cleanse the blood and with cleaner blood you have improved absorption and so there is a chance you a person would experience a heightened result from blood thinning medication. If this does not apply to you, then you have nothing to worry about.

Since Innerzyme is enhance with Tumeric and White Willow Bark, which are two powerful anti-inflammatory agents, many people do experience some relief rather quickly.  However, to really get to the source of the problem and naturally restore the bodies healing mechanisms, healthcare professionals would recommend staying on the 4 tablets twice daily for the next 3 weeks.  From that point, you can determine if you are feeling a lot better and want to lower it to 4 a day or maintain the 8 tablets.  Since you are looking to get back into training, you can adjust your dosage as needed following the initial few weeks.  If you are experiencing a lot of pain or soreness following your workout or training regimen, you can safely increase the dose back up for a few days.

For more information on Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend, visit: 
http://www.innerzyme.com/Systemic_Enzyme.html

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Shares Herbs For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend is a highly recommended, comprehensive blend of proteolytic enzymes, herbs and bioflavonoids specially formulated to naturally support the body's inflammatory response. It is enhanced with bromelain which is derived from pineapple, white willow bark and turmeric, all of which have powerful anti-inflammatory properties! What else is in our specialty formula? 

Learn more: http://www.innerzyme.com/Systemic_Enzyme.html

The Critical Value of Digestive Enzymes: How Proper Digestive Health is Related to Weight-Management.

Although is ideal to get natural enzymes and nutrients from the foods you eat, dietary intake, the modern food supply is heavily lacking nutrient rich foods.  The fast-paced lifestyle today lends itself to highly processed, packaged foods which lack these essential nutrients the body needs to function properly.  Many of these foods are foreign to the body and can not only create gastrointestinal stress but also inflammation which is the source of many health issues.  Food should not only provide nutrients but also be the source of energy to get you throughout the day.  

If your body does not properly break down the foods you eat into small enough substrates, these foods are unable to serve their purpose.  Undigested foods can create toxins in the body which can then lead to many unpleasant and uncomfortable digestive health problems. This is why more and more people are turning to digestive enzyme supplementation to ensure the body is properly breaking down the foods and reducing inflammation starting in the gut.

 

Obesity is becoming an epidemic and health issues are on the rise.  According to the article, "Obesity Linked to Increased Death Risks" by Sean Patterson, "Obesity has already been tied to a wide range of health problems, including cognitive decline" (1). 

Proper weight management begins with your food intake and the bodies ability to properly break down the fats, carbohydrates and proteins into substrates the body could use for energy.  Improving your overall health involves changing your lifestyle, not just diet. There are three key factors:  Exercise, Food Intake (Diet), and Nutritional Supplementation.

According to the National Institute of Health, 60 to 70 million people in America suffer from some type of digestive disorder.  People who suffer from poor digestive health are commonly linked to:

• Low Energy
• Excessive Gas
• Poor Skin Health
• Joint Pain & Discomfort (Inflammation)
• Bloating Following Meals
• Weight Gain
• Weak Immune System
• Headaches
• Heartburn

Innerzyme's Digestive Enzyme Complex is a vegetarian blend of enzymes designed to support proper digestion and the release of vital nutrients.  Supplementing your diet with digestive enzymes allows you to reduce the stress placed on the stomach from processed foods and meals high in fat, sodium and calories. Although raw foods contain enzymes, most people do not have a raw food diet so they lack the enzymes needed to ensure fats, carbohydrates and proteins are efficiently broken down and nutrients absorbed.  Enzymes are a vital element in the human body.  When taking digestive enzymes with a meal, your body has the ability to break down the food into small substrates that can be utilized for energy production throughout the day.

If you experience gas, bloating or occasional heartburn following meals then your body is not properly breaking down the foods you are eating.  When foods are not broken down small enough to digest, they become toxic in the body.  Implementing Innerzyme's Digestive Enzyme Complex before a meal will provide the support you need to naturally relieve these uncomfortable symptoms caused by undigested or partially digested foods.

Be conscious of the foods you eat and help support your digestive health by adding a well-balanced digestive enzyme to your daily regimen.  

Learn more, visit: http://www.innerzyme.com/Digestive-Enzyme.html

More dangers associated with the use of Acetaminophen which is commonly found in over the counter and prescription pain medicine.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2013/08/02/new-acetaminophen-warning-why-now/

By Katie Jodscheidt, CPT – National Academy of Sports Medicine

Brought to you by Innerzyme
 

Many people today suffer from pain, whether it is back pain, joint pain, neck pain or even knee pain. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives.”  While some people experience sporadic pain following overuse or intense activity, others deal with pain on a daily basis, chronic pain.  It seems people will try anything if it means they will get out of pain fast.

A matter of fact, did you know that pain is the last indicator that there is a problem?  Many people feel pain and they immediately try to think of a recent event that may have caused it.  However, pain can surface days, months or even years after the initial cause such as in the case of a car accident.  The first reaction following an accident is usually to think that you are fine because there is no immediate pain, however, people are encouraged to still get examined because the trauma to the body can cause pain down the road.

Whether someone is dealing with dull pain, sharp pain, acute pain or chronic pain, the fact is, no one wants to live with pain.   Lets face it, it’s a PAIN!  Often times it hinders our ability to do what we enjoy whether it be exercising, activities with children or grandchildren or playing a sport.  While some people try a more natural route to reduce pain such as Chiropractic or Systemic Enzyme Therapy, others go straight for the prescription pain drugs, with the number one most prescribed being Hydrocodone/acetaminophen.  Most people are not thinking, what is this drug doing to my liver over time but instead how fast until this pill is going to kick in.  We live in a world of reactive healthcare when people should be focusing on preventative health.

Although many are looking to get out of pain fast, these prescription pain drugs simply mask the problem, cause damage to your liver and can be highly addictive.  Sure, prescription pain medicine might seem like a good idea in the short term but long-term use can cause a lot of internal damage.  It is time to face the facts instead of thinking out of sight out of mind.  Don’t wait for a problem, get ahead of it.

The FDA cites a study conducted in 2005 for Acetaminophen-induced acute liver failure: results of a United States multicenter, prospective study which found over 40 percent of acute liver failure cases over a six year period were caused by acetaminophen overdoses with about half being unintentional.  While many people reassure themselves that they have a legit reason to be on prescription painkillers in the first place, they fail to see the long-term effects they have on the body.

We live in a world of instant gratification, take a pill and get results fast.  And understandably, those who deal with pain are just looking to get some relief.  What is best for your body is not always the first thing they think about.  The FDA is really coming down on the high dose of acetaminophen in prescription drugs because of the dangers associated with taking it.  In 2009, more than 128 million prescriptions were dispensed for name brand or generic versions of hydrocodone with acetaminophen.

So why else do people turn to prescription pain medication versus taking the natural alternative route?  Many might say time and cost!  With the current economic factors, people are hesitant and even reluctant to spend fifty to sixty dollars on a high potency natural systemic enzyme supplement, like Innerzyme’s Pain & Inflammation Blend because they compare it to the cost of their $5-$10 prescription copay and determine that is a better value.  However, you cannot put a price of good health.  What they don’t see is the high price to be paid down the road by taking a shortcut and simply covering up the pain symptoms.  In turn, these five to ten dollar prescriptions overtime can have potentially dangerous effects on the liver, gastrointestinal tract and kidneys which can lead to medical bills far surpassing the cost of the natural alternatives.

When is the last time you tried taking systemic enzymes or scheduled an appointment with a chiropractor or naturopath?  Have you ever?  Are you thinking to yourself, “What is an enzyme?”  Well, the truth is, you are not alone!  Many people shy away from these natural alternatives or practitioners because they are not familiar with them.  Or in the case of a natural health practitioner, they believe once they go one time, they are patients for life.  Additionally, someone who has been dealing with back pain for years might try chiropractic once but when they don’t feel better after one adjustment, they call it quits.  The back pain didn’t develop overnight so truly working to correct the problem might take more than just a few adjustments.  Likewise with systemic enzymes, people are so used to taking a prescription painkiller that starts to kick in within 20-30 minutes that when they try enzymes for a day and don’t feel a major difference, they get discouraged.  Systemic enzymes are not blocking the pain; they take time to get in your system and work to get to the root of the pain by naturally reducing inflammation and excess scar tissue.

Did you know that nearly all injuries and operations result in inflammatory reactions and build up of excess scar tissue which causes pain and swelling?  It is a natural protective response to injuries and trauma on a cellular level.  However, if the inflammation is not resolved or reduced in the acute stage, it can become a chronic inflammatory problem.

When caring for injuries and during recovery following an operation, "it is important to apply medications for reducing the swelling and anti-inflammatory as well as fibrinolytic agents.  If possible, such treatment should produce no adverse effects and should further the healing processes of the organism" (Wrba, H. & Pecher, O., Enzymes-A Drug of the Future, pg.75).

When looking at time, again, we live in a fast paced society and people feel they don’t have time to deal with pain in a healthy and safe way such as with systemic enzyme therapy or chiropractic care.  Dr. Stephen Gubernick, Chiropractic Physician in Scottsdale, Arizona says,

“I was introduced to Innerzyme about 8 months ago and continue to use it personally as well as with my patients in order to complement their spinal adjustments.  The Innerzyme products have been more than helpful.  In fact, they have been an important part of my treatment program.  I personally take Innerzyme products to not only reduce pain from overuse work stress but also to help me prevent repetitive stress injuries from developing.  I am very selective about the products that I take personally and recommend to my patients.  I can't recommend the Innerzyme products enough.”

People shy away from natural alternatives because they don’t think they will see results fast enough but correcting a problem takes longer than covering it up.  Again, the world would be a healthier place if more time were spent focusing on preventative health rather than reactive health. Natural pain alternatives do exist, however, they are often passed over because of misconceptions.  If you really want results, it is important to get to the root of the problem.

A firm believer in disease prevention is Dr. Eli Hammer, Medical Director of The Hammer Institute for Anti-Aging Medicine.  With over 25 years of experience as a physician in Arizona, Dr. Hammer made the switch from Family practice to Anti-Aging Medicine.  He states,

“Conventional medicine still tends to use pharmaceutical drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen, among many others, to reduce inflammation. However, these synthetic drugs have many side effects, both minor and severe, that often hinder their long term use in many patients.  I have used Systemic Enzymes extensively in my practice along with taking them personally for a few years, seeing dramatic reductions in pain and inflammation, and therefore, significant improvements in quality of life.  Of all the Systemic Enzyme brands on the market, I truly believe Innerzyme has finally optimized the proper enzyme blend, while also vastly improving upon the delivery system for better efficacy and ease of administration.  Innerzyme Pain and Inflammation Blend naturally replenishes the many enzymes the body uses to fight inflammation and aid in the repair of damaged tissue.   The results from taking Innerzyme speak for itself.”

 

Innerzyme’s Pain & Inflammation Blend is revolutionizing the natural supplement market with specially formulated enzyme based supplements that offer a natural, safe and effective alternative to reduce pain, inflammation and scar tissue resulting from sports injuries, overworked muscles/joints and post operative recovery.  Innerzyme is highly recommended by athletes and healthcare professionals worldwide for it's optimized enzyme blend, state of the art delivery system and effectiveness.

Take a natural approach to reduce pain with Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend. Learn more, visit: http://www.innerzyme.com.

Resources:

ACA | American Chiropractic Association.  Back Pain Facts & Statistics. www.acatoday.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC Grand Rounds: Prescription Drug Overdoses – a U.S. Epidemic. January 13, 2012 | 61(01); 10-13. Online: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6101a3.htm

Hammer, Eli J., MD. "Benefits of Enzyme Therapy, Innerzyme & Anti-Aging." Personal interview. 10 May 2012.

Hoemecke R, Doenicke A. Perioperative enzyme therapy. A significant supplement to postoperative pain therapy? Anaesthesist. 1993 Dec;42(12):856-61

Acetaminophen-induced acute liver failure: results of a United States multicenter, prospective study. Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, 98195, USA. Hepatology. 2005 Dec;42(6):1364-72. Online: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16317692.

Mayo Clinic. Back Pain. Written by Mayo Clinic Staff on September 11, 2012. Online: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/back-pain/DS00171/METHOD=print

Miller. Proteolytic enzymes in inflammation: rationale for use. Postgrad Med. 1956 Jan;19(1):16-22. 

 

Enzymes and Aging...Why Daily Aches and Pains Don't Need to Be a Part of Getting Older.

Many people deal with daily aches and pains that they feel are just part of getting older.  However, many factors that people contribute to the normal aging process can be avoided through preventative care. Think preventative, not reactive when it comes to your health. 

For most healthy individuals, the body naturally produces an optimal amount of enzymes until a person reaches about the age of 30.  Enzymes are a vital part of life.  Enzymes are responsible for nearly thousands of chemical reactions within the human body that are associated with metabolic function, digestion, detoxification, immune system support and natural healing.  When a person is lacking enzymes or enzyme deficient, the body is unable to rid itself of excess tissue, toxins and debris from our cells, which in turn advances the aging process and can lead to many health issues.

Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend is a well-balanced systemic enzyme supplement that naturally helps replenish the different enzymes the body needs to fight inflammation and aid in the repair of damaged tissues.*  These specially formulated enzymes are different from digestive enzymes that break down food in the stomach.  Unfortunately, the blood levels of these systemic enzymes that we rely on to keep our bodies healthy start to decrease around the age of 30.  This is why majority of people will often greatly benefit from daily supplementation.

Systemic enzymes, like Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend, are most notably known for five main functions:

1. Natural Anti-inflammatory*
2. Anti-Fibrin*
3. Blood Cleansing*
4. Immune System Support*
5. Virus Fighting*

Innerzyme offers high potency, state of the art formulations with a new and improved enteric-coated delivery system to ensure improved absorption and dispersion.  Its proprietary blend contains pancreatin, bromelain, trypsin, chymotrypsin and rutin.  It is also enhanced with white willow bark and turmeric which is a herb with proven health benefits used for many years to reduce the build up of excess free radicals while supporting healthy liver function and inflammatory response.*

Bromelain is most notable for its effectiveness in the reduction of inflammation and decreasing swelling although the scope of its benefits continues to increase.  Studies have shown it is beneficial in reducing the clumping of platelets, which are small plate-like bodies in the blood, the formation of plaques in the arteries and the formation of blood clots which are all important factors when looking at preventative care of cardiovascular disease.*

See how adding Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend as a daily supplement can help support your overall health goals.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 

Enzymes are Vital to Life | If You are Not Supplementing, You are Depleting | Benefits of Digestive and Systemic Enzymes

Enzymes are an essential part of life and an important part of any health and training regimen! There are over 3,000 reasons why! For most healthy individuals, our bodies naturally produce an optimal amount of enzymes until we reach our mid to late twenties. Enzymes are biocatalysts necessary for nearly 3000-4000 of the chemical reactions within our body that are associated with metabolic functions, digestion, detoxification, healthy immune system functioning, growth and natural healing.* 

With poor lifestyle choices people make consisting of fad diets, eating processed foods, taking prescription medication, consuming alcohol, over indulging in sweets and artificial sweeteners, the body is working in overdrive to rid itself of toxins and reduce the body-wide inflammation.

Someone who lives a healthy lifestyle comprised of a balanced diet, regular exercise and proper nutritional supplementation will ultimately help their body to maintain wellness and regulate efficiently.

Although it is ideal to get enzymes naturally from the foods you eat such as with raw vegetables and fruits, the Western diet today is heavily lacking the proper nutrients.  This is why enzyme supplementation is so beneficial to improving your overall health. Innerzyme offers high potency blends of digestive and systemic enzymes to help give your system the support it needs.

Remember, improving your health starts in the kitchen! It is important to be conscious of the food you take in and be sure it is nutrient dense providing your body with the fuel it needs to get you through the day. Avoid processed foods and empty calories! Try to add vegetables to every meal, especially leafy greens which are also a great source of Vitamin K!

Learn more, visit:

http://www.innerzyme.com

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Benefits of Systemic Enzymes | Proteolytic Enzymes | Innerzyme Pain & Inflammation Blend

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Health Risks From Ibuprofen Use - Innerzyme Pain & Inflammation Blend, a Safe, Natural & Effective Alternative for Pain and Inflammation, Systemic Enzyme Formula

Before you take Ibuprofen again, you should know the health risks! Innerzyme offers a safe, natural and effective alternative to help support reduction in pain and inflammation following exercise, strenuous activity or injury. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/for-athletes-risks-from-ibuprofen-use/?ref=health&_r=0 

According to the article, "For Athletes, Risks From Ibuprofen Use" in The New York Times by Gretchen Reynolds, "many active people use the painkiller ibuprofen on an almost daily basis."  Whether an athlete is looking to kill the pain following a strenuous workout or thinking about preventative care from muscle soreness, it is clear that the risks of Ibuprofen are much higher than the benefits these athletes are hoping to experience.

Gretchen Reynolds states, "a valuable new study joins growing evidence that ibuprofen and similar anti-inflammatory painkillers taken before a workout do not offer any benefit and may be causing disagreeable physical damage instead, particularly to the intestines."  She later says, "the most common side-effect of ibuprofen is gastrointestinal damage."

To read the full article: For Athletes, Risks From Ibuprofen Use by Gretchen Reynolds on December 5, 2012 (The New York Times)

Innerzyme Pain & Inflammation Blend offers a safe, natural, and effective alternative to reduce pain and inflammation following strenuous workouts or sports injuries without any harmful side effects.

Innerzyme's proprietary blend contains Pancreatin, Papain, Bromelain, Trypsin, Chymotrypsin, Rutin, White Willow Bark and Turmeric root.  It is specially formulated to naturally reduce pain, inflammation, excess fibrin and the buildup of excess free radicals.

 The delivery system for Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend is an enteric coated tablet.  The enteric coating protects the enzymes from premature release in the acidic region of the stomach allowing maximum absorption and optimal release of the proprietary blend in the pancreatic juices. High potency, minimal dosage with maximum benefit! When taken on an empty stomach, it is believed that enzymes may help manage inflammation by supporting healthy blood flow to the irritated area.

Bromelain is most notable for its effectiveness in the reduction of inflammation and decreasing swelling, but the scope of its benefits continues to increase.* Derived from the pineapple fruit, this natural anti-inflammatory has many health benefits.

Chymotrypsin is naturally produced by the pancreas in the human body. The primary uses of chymotrypsin are as a naturally anti-inflammatory and as a digestive aid. As a natural anti-inflammatory, chymotrypsin may help reduce tissue damage and the formation of fibrin clots during inflammation.*

Turmeric is an herb, an Indian spice that has been used for many years because of its natural medicinal properties. Turmeric is rich in antioxidants and is a powerful anti-inflammatory.

Rutin is a potent bioflavonoid which are water-soluble plant pigments, naturally occurring chemical compounds important to maintaining optimal health. They support health by protecting and strengthening capillaries, help prevent bruising and provide support for many other biological functions.*

For more information about Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend, visit: http://www.innerzyme.com/Systemic_Enzyme.html

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product and information is not intended to diagnose, treat, imply, cure or prevent any disease.

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New Innerzyme Educational Enzyme DVD - Digestive and Systemic Enzymes - Benefits of Enzyme Therapy

Innerzyme's New Educational Enzyme DVD Has Arrived!

If you are looking to improve your overall health, it may be time to explore the benefits of enzyme therapy!

Learn about the benefits of Digestive and Systemic Enzymes!
Innerzyme Pain & Inflammation Blend - Full Systemic Enzyme
Innerzyme Digestive Enzyme Complex
Innerzyme Papaya Enzyme Chewable - 1,000,000 USP Units of Papain

What are enzymes?
Why are enzymes a vital part of life?
What are digestive enzymes?
What are systemic enzymes?
Why take enzymes?
What is the recommended dose for enzymes?
What are the benefits of enzymes?
What is a Papaya Enzyme good for?
What health benefits are associated with enzymes?

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Well-Balanced Systemic Enzymes, Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend, Blood Cleansing, Nutrient Absorption and Circulation Support*

One of the many benefits of a well-balanced Systemic Enzyme formula like Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend is its blood cleansing properties! Systemic enzymes may help clean excess fibrin and exogenous material from the blood. Cleaner blood means better nutrient absorption and improved circulation. So how do these toxins and fibrin get into the blood in the first place? The organs and cells in our bodies dispose of these materials in our blood which can cause clots, poor circulation, blood thickening and other health issues.*

When implementing an enzyme regimen, large exogenous materials and fibrin in the blood can be broken down dramatically allowing the material to flow through the body and pass into the bowel faster.

So systemic enzymes have blood cleansing properties but does that mean they are blood thinners?

The answer is no. Since a systemic enzyme will rid the body of toxins and fibrin in the blood making it cleaner, they body is able to absorb more nutrients. So you may have read some warnings about not taking a systemic enzyme if you are on blood thinners and the reason boils down to cleaner blood and better absorption. Since the blood is cleaner, some people have reported an increase in the effectiveness of prescription drugs so there may be a chance of thinning the blood too much by pairing an enzyme supplement with a prescription blood thinner. Either way, it is best to take precaution and talk to your doctor if you are beginning the Innerzyme Pain & Inflammation Blend and you are currently taking a blood thinner.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Benefits of Systemic Enzyme Therapy for Injuries and Scar Tissue

Did you know that nearly all injuries and operations result in inflammatory reactions and build up of excess scar tissue which causes pain and swelling?  It is a natural protective response to injuries and trauma on a cellular level.  However, if the inflammation is not resolved or reduced in the acute stage, it can become a chronic inflammatory problem.

When caring for injuries and during recovery following an operation, "it is important to apply medications for reducing the swelling and anti-inflammatory as well as fibrinolytic agents.  If possible, such treatment should produce no adverse effects and should further the healing processes of the organism" (Wrba, H. & Pecher, O., Enzymes-A Drug of the Future, pg.75). There are no side effects with Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend. It is a safe and natural solution for post-operative scar tissue, inflammation and pain whether the surgery was recent or 15+ years ago. 

Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend is a comprehensive blend of proteolytic enzymes, herbs and bioflavonoids.  It is enhanced with Turmeric and White Willow Bark.  

Systemic Enzymes Have 5 Main Functions:

1. Natural Anti-inflammatory
2. Anti-Fibrin
3. Blood Cleansing
4. Immune System Modulating
5. Virus Fighting

Innerzyme is revolutionizing the natural supplement market with specially formulated enzyme based supplements that offer a natural, safe and effective alternative to reduce pain, inflammation and scar tissue resulting from sports injuries, overworked muscles, joints and post operative recovery.  Innerzyme is highly recommended by athletes and healthcare professionals worldwide for it's optimized enzyme blend, state of the art delivery system and effectiveness.


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Inflammatory Foods Put Stress on the Gastrointestinal Tract - Digestive Enzymes vs. Probiotics

What is the difference between Digestive Enzymes and Probiotics?

Digestive enzymes and probiotics both work to support proper digestive health but in different ways. Digestive enzymes work directly with the food a person consumes to break down carbohydrates, fats and protein into small substrates that can be properly absorbed and nutrients utilized by the body for energy throughout the day.  Enzymes are naturally produced by the body, however, as a person ages, they can become deficient which can create inflammation and stress on the body starting in the gastrointestinal tract. Probiotics are live bacteria that assist with balancing the digestive tract, vitamin absorption and may help reduce lactose intolerance.  Probiotics can take up to a few months to get into your system and for a person to be able to determine whether or not they are working properly.  Probiotics do not break down food but rather work to create a state of balance in a person's digestive tract.  Since digestive enzymes work directly with the food a person eats, when taken with a meal, they begin to break down right away and many people report feeling a difference after adding enzymes to 1 or 2 meals, especially those who are in tune with their body.

 

Consuming inflammatory foods such as dairy, sugar, red meat, refined grains and processed foods can cause stress on the gut and lead to many GI issues. Adding digestive enzymes to your daily regimen will give your body the support it needs to break down food properly and reduce inflammation starting in the gut. Food can only be utilized for energy if it is broken down into small enough substrates to be absorbed in the blood stream.

According to the National Institute of Health, 60 to 70 million people in America suffer from some type of digestive disorder.  People who suffer from poor digestive health are commonly linked to: Low energy, excessive gas, poor skin health, joint pain and discomfort, bloat following meals, weight gain, weak immune system, heartburn and headaches. 

 

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Sleep Matters - Focus, Recovery and Mental Alertness

By: Katie Jodscheidt, NASM-CPT

Brought to you by Innerzyme*

When you combine passion, competition and performance with a love for an extreme sport you get a motocross athlete. So much preparation is involved to be able to compete in such a highly competitive sport. Day in and day out, these athletes are pushing the limits both on and off the track to ensure they are ready to perform when the gate drops. In order to achieve a high level of performance, riders must follow intense training regimens to prepare them physically, mentally and emotionally. From specialized meal plans to intense resistance training, cardiovascular exercises and on track performance, there is an incredible physical demand placed on a rider.

So you have your training regimen down and bike dialed in, what's missing on the road to improved performance? The essential element is sleep. Often overlooked, rest and recovery are critical in reaching peak performance. When motocross is your life and your desire to “make it” becomes the ultimate focus, it is easy to forget that overtraining can be your own worst enemy. If you love what you do, it is hard to shut it off. Do you ever feel guilty about taking a rest day? Well you're not alone. However, like it or not, if you want to maximize your training and performance, your body needs to rest in order to repair and rebuild itself.

Motocross places high levels of stress on the body so although you might think out training your competition will help you win the race, over-training can hurt you in the long run if you are not getting enough sleep. When you don't give your muscles time to repair properly, you run the risk of injury because you keep breaking them down day after day. Muscles will only strengthen if you give them time to rebuild, making rest imperative.

Also, lack of sleep affects your ability to be mentally and physically prepared to train efficiently. When you are tired, your first inclination is to just get through your workout for the day, probably not giving it everything you could have if only you got enough rest. When you shortcut your training, you are slowing your progress. In addition, lack of sleep affects your mood, which in turn affects your performance and ability to focus. How about your reaction time? Depriving your body of sleep causes a decline in mental alertness, which can be detrimental in a sport where the slightest error can result in season ending injury. Not to mention how important reaction time is during races when your actions not only affect you but those around you.

Can occasional lack of sleep effect your performance?  Lets face it, there are going to be days once in a while where you don’t get enough rest or didn’t give your body enough time to recover. As long as these days are few and far in between, you will be okay.  However, consistently depriving yourself of sleep can not only be harmful to your health but also damaging to your performance.

So why else is sleep important? Lets consider psychological and physiological effects of sleep deprivation.  Studies have shown that depriving yourself of sleep can have a negative effect on growth, stress and energy levels.  Recovery and growth occur during the sleep state when the body releases the necessary growth hormones to stimulate muscle repair and build strength following muscle breakdown during training and races.  Without the release of this hormone, the body runs the risk of not repairing itself, which leaves the body susceptible to injury.

In addition, sleep deprivation has been linked to increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which can negatively affect muscle growth and tissue repair while weakening the immune system.

What about energy?  During rigorous training and competition, the body is depleted of essential fluids and muscle glycogen, which is necessary to properly fuel the body to avoid early exhaustion.  Ever feel like you are running on “E”, there is a good chance this is because your body has been broken down time and time again without enough time to recover and replenish the essential levels of fluids and energy storage.  Of course, early exhaustion can also occur when athletes are not food fueling properly.

So what is the right amount of sleep for a motocross rider? Researchers say athletes should get 8-10 hours of sleep each night, which is about an hour to two more than the average person.  While you may be able to put a price on your bike, gear, traveling and training, one thing you cannot put a price on is the value of sleep. 

If you are looking to improve your overall performance, start by improving your sleep habits.

*Innerzyme is revolutionizing the natural supplement market with specially formulated enzyme based supplements that offer a natural, safe and effective alternative to reduce pain, inflammation and scar tissue resulting from sports injuries, overworked muscles/joints and post operative recovery.  Innerzyme is highly recommended by athletes and healthcare professionals worldwide for it's optimized enzyme blend, state of the art delivery system and effectiveness.

Natural Alternatives for Pain Management - Innerzyme & Chiropractic Care

Pain can be felt in many different ways, in many different places.  Joint pain is oftentimes described as dull or sharp.  Different sensations and intensities of pain can provide a natural practitioner with a better idea of the problem at hand.  Did you know that pain is the last indicator that there is a problem?  Many people feel pain and they immediately try to think of a recent event that may have caused it.  However, pain can surface days, months or even years after the initial cause such as in the case of a car accident or sports injury.

According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, "back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives.”  

Did you know that nearly all injuries and operations result in inflammatory reactions and build up of excess scar tissue which causes pain and swelling?  It is a natural protective response to injuries and trauma on a cellular level.  However, if the inflammation is not resolved or reduced in the acute stage, it can become a chronic inflammatory problem.

Whether someone is dealing with dull or sharp pain, acute or chronic pain, let's face it, no one wants to live in pain.  Sharp pain may be indicative of ligamentous or tendinous damage.  On the other hand, dull pain is usually due to muscle spasms which are oftentimes referred to as trigger points.

What is most often seen in the chiropractic profession is pain that has origins in the spine.  Misalignments of the spine, also known as subluxations, can cause muscles to spasm, which contribute to bad posture, which contribute to more subluxations, which lead to more muscle spasms, which lead to even worse posture and ongoing health problems.

The good news is that most pain can be decreased and eliminated through natural alternatives for pain management such as chiropractic and systemic enzyme therapy.  One of the best ways to reduce pain is to get to the source of inflammation.  Many chiropractic physicians are complementing spinal adjustments with a high potency systemic enzyme to help bring their patients back to wellness faster while getting to the root of the problem. 

Taking over the counter medications like aspirin only dulls the pain and can cause internal damage to the liver and organs overtime.  Likewise, prescription pain medication simply puts a band aid on the problem.  Chiropractic treatment, however, actually gets to the root of the pain and eliminates the cause of the pain, so it doesn’t return.  Where there is pain, there is inflammation.   This is why chiropractors are adding systemic enzymes, like Innerzyme's Pain & Inflammation Blend to their treatment regimen.  This natural anti-inflammatory allows chiropractors to properly adjust the spine throughout their treatment program while reducing inflammatory flare ups.  In addition, continuing a low dose daily regimen of systemic enzymes will help reduce future occurrences of pain and inflammation which can occur from daily wear and tear on the body, exercise, overuse of muscles or even injury.

Most people who see their medical doctors for back pain usually get a pain-killer and muscle relaxant prescription.  Both will only provide temporary relief and not fix the root of the problem.  For long-lasting pain relief, ask your chiropractor how systemic enzymes and chiropractic can offer the solution you need to improve your quality of life by improving your health.

Dr. Stephen Gubernick, Chiropractic Physician says, 

"I was introduced to Innerzyme about 8 months ago and continue to use it personally as well as with my patients in order to complement their spinal adjustments.  The Innerzyme products have been more than helpful.  In fact, they have been an important part of my treatment program.  I personally take Innerzyme products to not only reduce pain from overuse work stress but also to help me prevent repetitive stress injuries from developing."

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