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How Do You Feel About Your Lymphatic System?

by Valeriya Kettelhut | Feb 17, 2022 | Body Wellness

1. Lymphatic Fluid Movement Is a Key to Healthy Weight

Do you know that to get the best results from dieting, it’s important to have proper lymphatic flow? Plus, you can achieve your weight loss goals twice as fast when you increase lymph flow. However, for most women, the lymphatic system slows down after the age of 40. A sluggish lymphatic system hinders your ability to lose excess weight. Moreover, it can cause digestive problems, skin problems, impaired immunity, and fluid retention.

2. How Does the Lymphatic Flow Support Body Weight?

First, your lymphatic system is a complex net of capillaries and vessels in your body that surround the cells. They serve as the highway that transports all hormones and nutrients to cells. At the same time, the lymphatic system sweeps away harmful substances produced by cells by collecting toxic waste from cells. Also, lymphatic fluid carries fat in the form of triglycerides from the fat cells to the bloodstream and muscles, where it gets burned as energy. This is what makes the lymph fluid movement a key to healthy weight loss.

3. How Does the Lymphatic Flow Get Sluggish?

As the lymphatic fluid passes through the vessels, it gets thick with toxins, fluids, proteins, and fat. Fat particularly makes the lymph fluid ,thick and circulation slow. A slow-moving lymph cannot effectively transport fat to muscles and toxins away from your body. Put simply, the more fat and toxicity you have in your body, the slower your lymphatic system works. The congested lymphatic system inhibits hormones, genes, and enzymes to function right. First, you may feel swollen and experience fatigue, because of a build-up of toxic wastes in your tissues. Then, you gain weight and may even develop health problems.

The extra fat tends to collect at the hips, thighs, or chest. Every pound of excess weight around your waist puts up to five pounds of pressure on your lymphatic system. When you gain weight, your body fat triggers inflammation. Inflammation makes it harder for the lymphatic system to move the liquids that drain waste products from tissues around your body.

A sluggish lymphatic system reduces your body’s ability to get rid of toxins and can make it hard to lose weight. Toxins then tend to accumulate in fat cells. When a lifestyle has a toxin-rich effect on the body, the body's natural reaction to these toxins is to store them in fat cells. That makes fat cells increase in size. Stanford scientists found that decreased lymphatic activity causes fat storage to double. This vicious circle never ends.

4. What Can You Do to Help Your Lymph System Burn Fat Better?

Reversing your sluggish lymphatic system will help you burn fat effectively rather than storing it.

The first tip

Is to thin out thick, congested lymph fluid. This will help you lose fat better. Dairy products can clog your lymph. Cutting out dairy for just seven days can help thin your lymph fluid right away. Casein, a large protein that is difficult to digest, does not break down small enough to get absorbed into the bloodstream; it ends up clogging your lymphatic system. You may want to consider cutting out other dairy products.

To get the most out of any diet, lymphatic flow can also be stimulated.

The second tip

Is this: you should try to help your lymphatic system flush out toxins and proteins. Lymphatic drainage clears lymph nodes, vessels, and ducts, thereby reducing the thickness of the lymph. This process is key to losing weight painlessly. For this, you can regularly do dry skin-brushing as a gentle and effective home care treatment. Another effective way to support efficient lymphatic flow is the LPG Endermologie® treatment. Endermologie® is a professional wellness and beauty technology for stimulating the body soft tissue and mobilizing fluids. It supports local blood and lymph microcirculation. Improved local circulation helps fat and toxins leave fat cells, which in turn helps the lymphatic system better eliminate toxins from the body.

The third tip

Is to make sure you exercise daily and move often. As amazing as it may sound, the lymphatic system has no central pump (like the heart, which pumps blood). Instead, the movement of lymphatic fluid around the body depends on both smooth and skeletal muscle contraction (and manual manipulation). The lack of a central pump means that a sedentary lifestyle impairs lymph function. The lymphatic system never rests! Whether you're jogging to the store or just sitting at your desk, your lymph is hard at work. Therefore, daily movement and/or exercise are essential for lymphatic health.

You might consider consulting a holistic health coach, who can do a simple assessment of your lymphatic system, if you struggle with weight loss. As you will learn, in as little as a week you can start seeing results from the simultaneous fat loss and lymph fluid support program.
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Multitasking Is Not Effective For building A Healthy Body

by Valeriya.Kettelhut, PHD | Aug 10, 2021 | Body Wellness

As children, we would never have thought that one day our body could be stiff or that energy might not last. It seems our adult life constantly revolves around moans and groans. People often complain that they suffer from tiredness, headaches, back pain, depression, stiffness, and an overall sluggishness. And many think this is normal that we are losing energy and pliancy in our moves as we get older.

One reason that we are losing energy and grace in our moves is our modern lifestyle that impedes our biological range of movement. We’ve created lots of tools and machines that limit our walking, jumping, running, twisting. Our “convenient” lifestyle has drastically limited our physical activity. To mediate this, we try to work out hard going through pains to get fitter, saying “no pain no gain”. In addition, our modern stressful environment constantly brings physical and emotional pains, leading to chronic stress. As a result, our body acquires tensions and stiffness over time.

In contrast, a healthy body is a relaxed, and, therefore, flexible, body with a healthy mind. With some efforts, we are capable to create a delicate balance of body and mind with gentle exercises, integrated into our daily life. Body and brain are not separated. But we often try to squeeze many activities simultaneously, which separate body from mind, to save time.

Many Eastern physical disciplines require a focus, concentrating totally on the task in hand, even if it is the simplest of activities. Focusing on one task at a time is the only way of releasing both body and mind from the limitations of daily life. Mindful exercising, mindful eating, mindful resting is not common in the West. People watch TV in the gym or wear personal gadgets while they run, “shutting their minds to the activity they are pursuing with their bodies”. This implies that physical exercise is not fulfilling enough on its own. In other words, multitasking can make our physical and mental activities less effective.

Bring Calmness to Your Day (And Skin)

by Valeriya Kettelhut | Aug 9, 2021 | Body Wellness

Stress Causes Skin Inflammation

It’s normal to feel stress and anxiety. However, 78% say the global pandemic is a significant source of mental stress that has made a tremendous impact on everyday life and our wellbeing. A research show that chronic stress causes a continuous release of cortisol and adrenaline into the bloodstream, which is damaging for the body if left unresolved. It decreases immune defense and digestion, increases blood sugar and blood pressure, and exaggerates fear and/or anxiety. Our skin is very sensitive to these changes and can easily develop inflammation in a form of acne, dermatitis, psoriasis, and other skin conditions.

Stress Coping Strategies

Staying calm can go a long way for your physical and mental health. Experts say that changing the way you think of a situation and staying positive are most important whenever you feel overwhelmed. There are also some key ingredients that can help restore a sense of calmness.

Plant extracts including the Chamomile and Lavender provide soothing properties to help increase relaxation. In tea form, they have been used for centuries to promote relaxation and treat conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, stress and depression. When sprayed around your house or on your pillow they create a calming atmosphere.

As the body’s “stress hormone”, cortisol provides the body with quick bursts of energy, DHEA is your body’s anti-cortisol hormone. DHEA promotes a sense of relaxation and decreased pain. DHEA also supports insulin sensitivity, boosts immune function, and promotes a sense of wellbeing. It is important that cortisol and DHEA levels remain in proper ratios in order to maintain the optimal balance that is required by the body.

High levels of antioxidants are known to be associated with good health. On the contrary, anxiety is thought to be correlated with a lowered total antioxidant state. Foods rich in antioxidants may help ease the symptoms. Their neutralizing effect also help protect the body from oxidative stress. Vitamin A, C and E and Green Tea have multiple calming benefits for both your body and skin.

You can also nourish your skin at home to bring it to its natural, peaceful state with

Chamomile, lavender & comfrey extracts
Polyphenols and Vitamin C
Witch hazel (alcohol free)
Sea salt

Valeriya Life™ practices an integrative approach for skin and body wellness by assessing and managing stress level, toxin load, gut health, skin bacterial load, pores size, sun damages, and skin inflammation.

Build Your Health Reserves & Beauty with Core Restore!

by Valeriya Kettelhut | May 14, 2020 | Body Wellness

Hello, Friends,

Despite this troublesome time of covid-19, we are all trying to stay positive! Two months have passed, and businesses are slowly getting back on track. I personally went through a hard time when so many of my business and personal plans were put on hold. I have had to adapt to these changes, as I know many of you have had to do as well. While we are staying in our houses and have been less active, there's a good chance some people have gained a few extra pounds. I am not an exception.

My current goal is to lose at least 10 pounds over the next month. I am focused on working out more and consuming less sweets these days. My next step is to detox with the Core Restore 14-day Detox Kit. This dietary supplement will help cleanse my body, jumpstart my metabolism, and eliminate cravings for unhealthy food. I will start my detoxification on Monday, May 25th. A few members of the Valeriya Life team will also detox with me. We will post on the Valeriya Life FB, Core Detox community Group page on how our detoxification process is going and share our experiences. Would you like to join us on this journey?

We have built a free app that helps calculate people's body toxin load that we adopted from a reputable nutraceutical company (click here). This is a new self-reported, symptom-based survey. The information about a level of toxic burden helps you choose the best detoxification plan. According to this application my toxin load score is 25, which means I have a medium level of toxins in my body and need at least two weeks of detox with Core Restore. Our Wellness Director, Lynn Kocian, developed the table of recommendations for toxin load levels based on the recommendations from the Ortho Molecular products info page. By filling out the toxin load survey, you can pick a detox plan that meets your needs.

The detox kit includes a valuable book that will tell you not only how to use the detox kit but also the kind of food to avoid eating while on the program. You will also get recipes on healthy meals for that week(s) and provided a grocery list on recommended fruits and vegetables. Imagine feeling more energized without the use of coffee and energy drinks while your body gets rid off harmful toxins. Check out Dr. Jay’s testimony about how this detox program helped him not only feel better but also lose 11 pounds!

Have you ever thought about how much toxins you are exposed to?. According to a CDC report (2009), Americans of all ages are carrying over 219 toxic chemicals in their body at any given time! Normally, the immune system, liver, and kidneys work together to remove toxins at the same rate in which they are encountered. But, when toxin levels accumulate and exceed body's capability to remove them, it is termed increased toxic burden. Impaired ability to detoxify harmful substances may weaken immune system. CORE Support is an evidence-based detoxification system.

Valeriya Life is strongly committed to helping you in your wellness gains. We can deliver our educational workshop via online. It's time to get back to our normal lives and enjoy the beauty of the world!

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Doing the Things Right or Doing the Right Things: Body Health vs. Body Positivism?

by Valeriya Kettelhut | Oct 31, 2019 | Body Wellness

You may be well aware about the trending body positive movement. The chief goal of the body positive movement is to challenge unrealistic ideals about beauty and promote self-acceptance of “outside of beauty norm” body sizes. Many corporations started capitalizing on this movement by offering and promoting products for this population. Although, I appreciate the movement, I also know that excess weight leads to bad diseases, including cancer, and premature aging. A few years ago, I reached my maximum body weight when my BMI hit 35, as a result of a hectic life and aging. My sizable overweight made me feel unhealthy and unhappy! That time, I did not even think about accepting myself in this state. I knew for sure it was a path to a gradual decline of the quality of my life. I did not care about “positivism” of my body image; I did not struggle with self-confidence but my health. I certainly tried to manage my weight myself but did not succeed much as aging made it harder to achieve and maintain healthy weight. Finally, I decided to employ a professional fitness instructor and practice a whole foods diet. Today, I enjoy and work hard on a daily basis toward my healthy weight. I would like to introduce my fitness instructor Jay Petersen, who helps me exercise correctly and effectively manage my weight.

Jay holds M.S., ACSM-CPT, Pn1 and works as Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Metabolic Technician at LifeTime, Omaha, NE, USA. I asked Jay to share his expertise about weight management. Jay graciously gave me his interview.

Q: What are some common misconceptions individuals have when first starting a weight loss program?

A: “Most individuals who start on their weight loss journey feel they need to make extreme changes in their diet and exercise. Often, they will follow whatever fad diet is currently popular, which may cut out certain food groups, is an extremely small amount of calories, and is unhealthy and unsustainable in the long-term. As a nutrition coach, the focus of my coaching is to put together a balanced diet that is healthy for the long-term and is sustainable for the client’s lifestyle, dietary preferences, and needs.

When it comes to exercise, clients often feel they need to exercise very frequently and look to follow the newest high intensity workout that will burn the most calories or make them feel as tired as possible. Usually, individuals will only focus on a certain type of exercise and will only do cardio or only use weights for their workouts instead of utilizing a balance of the two. As a trainer, my goal is to put together a balanced workout regimen that utilizes the appropriate amount of cardio and weights that will not only burn a much fat as possible but will also build muscle and strength while using the appropriate intensities for the individual.

Overall, clients often expect immediate results from their weight loss efforts that will somehow last forever. A 6 or 8 week crash diet and workout routine are often marketed to them to make them believe that it is all they need to make them look and be as fit as their favorite celebrity, when in reality it take slow and steady progress over time to make big changes in one’s body composition and fitness that are sustainable and long lasting. As a fitness professional, my focus is to incrementally instill small habit changes in a client’s daily lifestyle over time. These small changes lead to big lifestyle changes that make healthy eating and exercise part of their life, which will help them keep the weight off in the long run and improve their quality of life.”

Q: What are individuals looking for when coming to you for help and what questions do they have?

A: “The majority of individuals who approach me for help are lost and are looking for a program that will give them everything they need to have success. Many questions pop up such as “what should I eat and how much?”, or “What kind of exercises should I be doing and how much?”, as well as “what is the proper way to do a certain exercise without it hurting me?”. Thankfully here at Lifetime, we have the ability to answer these questions utilizing our various metabolic assessments. When getting a client started with a weight loss program, I begin by assessing the individual’s goals, needs, exercise experience, and movement quality. Then I begin by performing metabolic assessments to determine what intensities the individual should be exercising at to achieve the maximal fat loss and fitness gains as well as measure their resting metabolism to determine how much food and what kinds of food the individual should be consuming. Once all of this information is gathered, I put together a balanced and individualized program for the client so they can achieve significant and long-lasting results.”

In conclusion, I can say that doing the things right is not the same as doing the right things. Maybe “body positivism” is the right thing to do for self-acceptance and self-confidence, but “healthy body” certainly requires doing the things right. Referring to a specialist for successful management of body weight is the right thing to do. Qualified experienced specialists know how to do the things right. I wish this simple wisdom and Jay’s expertise help those people who commit to their health.

Jay Petersen

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Why We Offer Body Contouring Endermologie®

by Valeriya Kettelhut | Aug 29, 2019 | Body Wellness

Several years ago, I decided I need to slim my body. As I hit my middle forties, I found myself rapidly gaining extra weight and building up a squashy mufﬁn-top. To my surprise, I discovered that diet and exercise alone didn’t give me the results I desired. My rigorous workouts and pretty modest eating habits did not pay off. That was a killer for my motivation to keep up with my routine or try a different approach.

Endermologie® Gives You Strong Motivation and Inspiration to Look Your Best

Any idea about liposuction or a tummy tuck was not considered at all. My sister, a cosmetologist with 20 years of experience, advised me to get non-invasive procedure of Lipomassage by LPG Endermologie®. I found that LPG Endermologie® is the scientiﬁcally proven technique, targeting the fat that is resistant to diet and exercise and tightening the skin. While being in Miami for vacation, my sister and I found a medspa near our location that offered LPG Endermologie®. I decided to get one treatment just out of curiosity. At the beginning of the treatment, I had to strip down and put on a special body suit, looking like a big stocking. Then the spa therapist started massaging my body with the machine’s head Ergodrive. The head is equipped with two motorized powerful rollers that lift up and knead the skin in various different directions. This “mechano-stimulation” of the skin’s surface is proven to stimulate a deep biological response to eliminate fat cells, reduce cellulite, ﬁrm the skin, improve lymphatic drainage and overall reshape the contours of body. The treatment felt very pleasant. One session cost was $150 and took about 45 minutes. I saw results after the ﬁrst session. Next morning, I felt slimmer, and even my clothes became slightly loose. To achieve noticeable results, I had to commit to at least ten sessions, getting them twice a week, to start experiencing the beneﬁts. I was able to get 6 sessions during my vacation, although I needed at least 12 to see maximum results. I was also recommended to have maintenance regime with one monthly treatment.

How Endermologie® Results Appear

My ﬁrst experience was so successful because that sense of lightness and slimness really motivated me to get more of physical exercise and better diet. I swam more in the beautiful Atlantic waters, walked at every opportunity, and cut on sweet stuff. I wanted to get back to my size 8, and I became a believer it was possible. That year, I was size 14. After my third treatment I started to notice visible results. I could see that my thighs skin was denser and smoother, my stomach became less bumpy, and my buttocks appeared more lifted. These changes inspired me a lot! I came back to Omaha in a much better shape and smoother skin. I kept working out and keeping up with healthy diet. I planned my next trip to Miami to continue the Lipomassage. Meanwhile, I started massaging my thighs with a hand-held device and applying coffee scrubs to maintain the results. A month later, I was able to go back for four days and get the additional four Lipomassage sessions daily. This short but intense course signiﬁcantly boosted my fat loss and body contouring. Since I was there by myself, I totally dedicated my time to wellness. I rode my bike every day, I swam twice a day, and ran early mornings. The results were so impressive that I started thinking how many people would beneﬁt from this motivating treatment. It helped me to get rid off stubborn fat, tighten my skin, and lose 30 pounds. The most significant part was that the very ﬁrst treatment motivated me to keep up with physical exercises and better diet!

Valeriya Life Endermologie® Center is Ready for You

Today, I am a proud founder of Valeriya Life where we offer Lypomassage by Endermologie®, the latest LPG machine, called the Integral. In addition, we provide body wraps with Body Lift, a stem cell skin product, and an anti-aging nutritional support to address the gut health. To date, all our clients who have experienced this technology have been extremely satisﬁed. If you are considering body contouring, cellulite reduction, and weight loss, you can check our packages that offer a discount for a series of 10 and more sessions. The other beneﬁt of Lipomassage is stress and muscle sourness relief. Smoothing music and essential oil application are a nice addition to the endermologie session. Having “me” time is not only relaxing but invigorating! You need to try it too.

By the way, I am size 8 now.

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