Welcome to downright domestic, the lifestyle list show. Everybody wants to look and feel healthy, so we have ten great tips to help you live a healthier lifestyle. Heres our list of the 10 Better Health howtos. Number one, a work out. Ok, rebecca, our first exercise, mountain climbers. Ok. So lets get down on the mountain, hands nice and spread, and then youre going to bring a leg into your chest and then just run on the spot. Jacqueline, what are the Health Benefits of doing cardio . Cardio exercise is really portant because it strengthens the heart, and the heart is what runs the whole show on the body, right . Yeah. So the idea is that you want to be able to maximize your exertion with minimal effort from your heart, because your hearts got to last a whole lifetime. See, right there, that was so much better. And again, breathe out. What is the Health Benefit of Strength Training . Strength training is so important, because, one, you need to be able to lift your body weight, but it also has a positive impact on the quality of your life. Ok. Because youwe walk around, we sit, we lift things, we carry. I guess every single thing youre doing in your life, youre using your muscles, so you need them to work properly and be able to do what you tell them to do. Take these weights. [laughs] push down on the weights. Yes, good. And then pull the weight up and gently release it down. Likewise, the other side. Youve got to keep breathing. This is a strength activity. It actually looks like a humongous shoe lace. The body is a really intricate machine where everything is integrated. Nothing works in isolation. So if you go to pick something up off the table, its not just your fingers. It works through the hands, it works through the arms, it works through the shoulder and the rest of the body. Dont let go, dont let go, couple more, come on. Oooh, and, i think youre done. Oh, im so done. Rebecca, you did a great job. And its really as easy as setting your mind to it and wanting to do it. Its not easy at the time, trust me, but its easy, the steps to get into a Better Health routine. Number two, vitamins. Lianne, how important are Vitamin Supplements to your General Health . Supplements come into play, lets say, if you feel like youre not eating well enough, youre super stressed at work, youre getting lots of colds and flues, then taking a multi nutrient might be the way to go if youre not able to up the quality of whats on your plate every day. You can either take them in pill form or liquid. Whats the difference . Its about the absorbability. Can your body break it down . I tend to recommend liquids more than i do pills. Oh, ok. Because its easy to take, perfect for children so the whole family can take it, and then it bypasses that breaking down of the capsule or the tablet. And then i also have another favorite called cell food. Put it in your water bottle every day, and you just drink it all throughout the day. Now, if you have digestive issues, then its hard to absorb the vitamins in the first place, so prothis is where probiotics come into play, right . So what youre doing by taking probiotics or giving probiotics to your children, especially, is to boost their immune system. 18 of our immune system is in the gut. And this is such a sneaky way to get in there and really boost. Now what about Flax Seed Oil . Whats the difference between that and the fish oils . So it comes down to the omega 3 and the omega 6. Flax seed oil is essential for all of us. And actually, the omega 3 and omega 6 balance in the flax oil is perfect for our bodies. The dha really, really packs a punch for heart health and brain health, neurological health. So you could actually take flax oil and fish oil and a cognitive oil youre getting different things. You are getting two different things. Youre not overdosing on it. Ive heard so many people talk about taking greens. What is it about greens thats so great . Greens pack a nutrient punchcalcium, magnesium, all those trace minerals. But really, its because, when was the last time you had kale or Collard Greens on your plate . So this is a really sneaky way to get it in. Number three, the raw food diet. A raw food diet is another way to Better Health. Its believed that raw food contains digestive enzymes, bacteria, and other microorganisms that aid in the immune and digestive systems, which are destroyed when the food is cooked. I met with raw chef francesco comito, who showed me how to make recipes using only raw food. Today im going to show you how to make a beautiful young coconut ginger carrot soup. What ive already prepared, its some chopped carrots, right . And were going to use this beautiful young coconut, which the water and the mix is so good for you. So you pour it in there. Ok, so you were telling me about coconut and how its really good for you. Yes, those are amazing, especially in the summer, cause the water keeps the body cool and its real [indistinct] in vitamin and minerals. And actually i have one here for you today. Because i would like to so this is a coconut . Yes, its beautiful. Its so nice to walk outside, just enjoy it on a nice walk on the sand and enjoy this beautiful [indistinct]. Its got a bit of sweetness and so fresh. It really does. Next thing, were going to use avocado. I love avocado for so long. Now were going to use basil and garlic. I usually use onions on this recipe, but for you today, i decided to avoid. Oh, thank you. We can enjoy it. We can talk to each other. We can talk and not go crazy. So weve got to put ginger. Ginger and carrots go really well together, dont they . Oh, yes. Yes. Im going to put Vermillion Sea salt. Wow, all right. Were going to add just a little bit more of water. Ok. Right . Or you can use more coconut water, coconut milk, or even [indistinct] milk. Any milk will be beautiful in this recipe. Ok, so ready to rock and roll. So the way i usually like to present this dish, i like using the balsamic reduction. Oh, ok. Im going to get a little bit more artistic here. Wow. Ok. Were going this way, were going to paint a little bit. Ooh, youre kidding me im going to be fancy, right . So im going to get all of that, right . Wow. Its beautiful. Then were going to put a little bit of a bit spice. Some peppers to give us a bit of crunch. Now im going to use alpha alpha sprouts. Ok. Those are very good for you, also. Its going to be too pretty to eat, francesco its so beautiful, just like you. Oh, thank you welcome back. Are you ready to get downright domestic . Everyone wants good health, so we have ten great tips to help you live a healthier lifestyle. Heres our list of ten Better Health howtos. Number one, a workout. Number two, vitamins. Number three, the raw food diet. Number four, yoga. Get really super tall. And then as you exhale, bend over, soften your knees. And curl your toes under. Ok, im feeling the stretch already, in my back. [laughter] what are the benefits of doing yoga . Well, yoga is going to release tension in your body. Its going to make you more flexible. Its going to make you stronger. So do you suggest you would do this before you do Strength Training or after . Probably after, and it would be evenit is amazing after, cause your bodys already warm. And so then you would get to come right into yoga practice and release a lot of the tension, and everything gets really long. So bring your hands to your hips. Yep. And then youre going to take your right hand out. Yep. And then you reach down for your right foot. Oh, dear. Oh, dear. So strengthening, stretching, releasing tension and stress. And then do you want to do the other side so that youre balanced . Yes, absolutely. Bend your left knee and reach down for your foot. It brings balance to your body. So if you spend a lot of time at a desk and you start to get your shoulders leaning forward, yoga helps you to become more aware and bring your shoulders down to your back. If you do a lot of running or a lot of other repetitive motion kind of exercises, you develop certain imbalances, and yoga brings everything kind of back to center. Right fingertip reaches up. I have people with their first class and people who have been practicing for 10 years, and theres always a place for you start and always a place for you to keep working. So everyone just works exactly where they need to be. [laughs] and eventually you might see your toes start to poke up over your head. I dont know about that. Look at you oh, my goodness. Number fiveten herbs that reduce stress. As we learned, yoga is a great exercise to relieve stress, but theres also a lot of herbs that you can take that will help as well. Just make sure that you do your research and consult your doctor before you take any of them, cause they can actually have adverse side effects, depending on your personal situation. Heres our list of 10 herbs that will help alleviate stress. Number one, chamomile. Chamomile, we usually see in the form of a tea. Its a mild sedative and will really help you if youre having trouble sleeping. Number two, hops. Like chamomile, hops can be served as a tea, and its also a mild sedative. It has a calming effect on the Central Nervous system, so it helps ease tension, irritability, and insomnia. Number three, st. Johns wort. St. Johns wort was shown to be more effective than prozac when it comes to depression. Its usually consumed in capsuleform, but if youre taking antidepressant medication, make sure that you consult your doctor before you take it. Number four, ginseng. Theres several different types of ginseng that are good for stress relief, and theyre commonly found in energy drinks. Number five, lemon balm. Lemon balm regulates the nervous system and has a calming effect. It works well if you inhale it, or you can take it in a pill form. Number six, lavender. Lavender reduces irritability and balances out hormones. It works best as an essential oil breathed in through incense, or an eye pillow. Number seven, sage. Sage has been scientifically proven to enhance your memory and clear your mind. Number eight, cat nip. Cat nip makes cats nuts, but for humans, its actually relaxing and helps with digestion. Number nine, tarragon. Tetragon has been used for thousands of years to help calm hyperactive children. So in that way, its a really good stress relief. And number ten, kava kava. Kava kava is an herbal muscle relaxant, so it helps ease all the tension from your muscles after youve been really stressed. Number six, raw pudding. Francesco, youre going to show us how to make an avocado chocolate pudding. Yes. That you dont have to cook. Were going to start using avocados. Ok. Right . A nice beautiful ripe avocado. How many are we using . We got about [indistinct] avocado in this recipe. Ok, now, avocado is sort of the base for this, right . Yes, yes. And does it taste good with chocolate . Yes, believe it or not. You will see, baby. Youre going to see it. I could tell by his eyes. Oh, yes. Oh, yes so second snack, were going to use the rocambole. Ok. Its beautiful, its not processed, not pasteurized. Its so rich and so good for you. Now were going to put coconut oils. I love this. Thats agave syrup. Agave. Yes. What is agave . Agave syrup, its from the agave plant. So use as a sweetener, instead of using sugar or any other source of sweetness, were going to use agave syrup cause its all the same. So now weve got the best parts. Oh, ok. Im going to leave it up to you to introduce this. All right. That is . This is the vanilla. And im going to leave it up to the amount you want to put in there. I love vanilla [laughter] yeah, vanillas one of my favorite things. [blending] thats it . Thats it. Just put it in there. Wow. And it will be fancy in a martini glass, right . Definitely, youve got to go all the way. Yes. Right . Let me put for crunch, a couple raspberry. Oh, thats beautiful. We got a beautiful chocolate avocado pudding. Welcome back. Are you ready to get downright domestic . Everyone wants good health, so we have ten great tips to help you live a healthier lifestyle. Heres our list of ten Better Health howtos. Number seven, allergies. Based on traditional chinese medicine, you actually have six pulses as opposed to just one western pulse. And this corresponds to how your energies are in your different organs. Dr. Shah, why are people developing allergies . Ok, so allergies are basically a hyper sensitive immune reaction. Stress is a big factor when it comes to getting new allergies that youve never had before. Ok. So if youve had undue amounts of stress over a prolonged period of time, and your immune systems basically suppressed, then you will create allergies. Youve been through a lot of stress, you mentioned. Yes. Your kidneys are quite weak. Now, based on traditional chinese medicine, when your body has gone through a lot of stress, it does well affect your kidneys, and that your kidney energys weak, like yin and yang. So it would be good to work on those. Naturopathy medicine is very effective in treating allergies. So the first things that we would be doing is basically first, get to the root cause of the problem. Acupuncture is wonderful as well, as treatment. So explain to me exactly what theyre doing. Like, whats happening to my body right now. Ok, so basically, ive chosen specific points for you. Now, the ones here, this is la4 and level three, theyre called open the gates. So what they do is they get your energy flowing. The apex of the ear and the one inside is your allergy points. So these will help you with allergy symptoms. Which ones the kidney point . Right there. Ah. So whenever the bodys under stress, b vitamins are great because they will help support the body in stress. One particularly b vitamin, b5, pantothenic acid, is great for allergies, in that it helps reduce the severity of the problem, and its very good for chronic allergies that youve had over time. Lifestyle modifications, youre changing your diet to remove all the allergens. So first test your allergens and remove them from your diet. This will right away reduce the amount of a reaction your immune system is producing. And that will really help to alleviate your symptoms. So allergies are something that are very treatable, for most people. Ok. If theyre not severe. And it would be nice if people looked more at their diet, see what they are putting into their system, seeing what theyre exposed to, and eliminating those. So basically hopefully treating them naturally. And theyll have less side effects on their body. And their bodies will be healthier in general, and their immune function will be stronger. Number eight, a mattress cover. If you have allergies, then you know theyre no fun. Well, one way to protect yourself against dust mites and allergens is to get a mattress cover. Now, this mattress cover is called protectabed and its made by a Company Called sure fit. And theyve invented this great mattress cover that encases this is a little mini version hereit encases the entire mattress. And then, it zips up. And theyve even thought of this great little mechanism, and it locks the zipper in place so that the zipper doesnt move, so that the dust mites, and even those dreaded bed bugs, cant get in through the zipper. Theyve used this really comfy terrycloth washable material, and its a great way to protect yourself while youre sleeping all night so that you wake up in the morning feeling good. Number nine, hypoallergenic makeup. Pierce, if you have allergies, then your cosmetics could present a problem. What do you suggest . Try to find the individual ingredient youre allergic to. Its not the cosmetics youre allergic to, its the individual ingredient within the product. And so do cosmetics have ingredients listed on them so that you can figure out whats in there that could potentially cause a problem . Yes. Recently, they have passed laws where all ingredients must be listed. What do you suggest for me, because i have allergies. I did put the cover effects foundation on your skin, which is created by sunnybrook hospital specifically for people with a more intolerant skin. What about eyes . Do people have problems with their eyes . Do they get infections sometimes from different cosmetics . The cosmetics will never give you an infection in your eye. They can cause irritation. So, for example, if you took this from your friend and put it in your eye, if she had pink eye and you then used the product, youre transferring infections into your eye. People who misplace their eye creams will cause their eye makeup to irritate their eyes. So for example, an eye cream should never be placed here. So placing your eye cream here, it doesnt absorb into your skin. So when you then go with your eyeliner on top and you apply your eyeliner, its actually sitting on the eye cream. So its now slipping and moving around and will migrate up into your eye. A lot of these products can be expensive, so its hard to experiment. You know, you buy an expensive product, you try it, you break out, and then, you know. So what can you do about that . We do do, at shoppers, cause there is a 30 day money back guarantee on your products. If you get yourself a good beauty advisor and you have a relationship with them, you can talk to them about your issues with your skin, and they will definitely find recommendations for you, let you take them home and use them, and bring them back if theres a problem, and then try to find you something that will work for you. Thats great. Always do a patch test for three days. Even if youre using an eye shadow, if you have allergies to dyes, stay away from purples and reds. Rub it on your wrist first, see what happens. Skin care, i recommend three days. Ok. A little patch test for three days. If you dont react within three days, you are not going to react to it. Its really important to read the ingredients and sort of inform yourself. Whats in these things . Definitely. Definitely inform yourself. Google will be your best friend. Yeah. When it comes to figuring out whats in stuff. You can google an ingredient while youre standing in the store. Yeah. Find out everything about that particular ingredient, whether or not you even like the idea of it. Well, and the beauty professionals, like pierce. Thats me, professional. Welcome back. Are you ready to get downright domestic . Everyone wants good health, so we have ten great tips to help you live a healthier lifestyle. Heres our list of ten Better Health howtos. Number one, a workout. Number two, vitamins. Number three, the raw food diet. Number four, yoga. Number five, ten herbs that reduce stress. Number six, raw pudding. Number seven, allergies. Number eight, a mattress cover. Number nine, hypoallergenic makeup. And number ten, lots of sleep. I just feel cheated when i know that i need at least eight to feel as good as someone feels with six. Sleep is likethe parallel that i always make is like