These 7 Numbers that Provide an Incredibly Accurate Barometer of Your Health

Please use this link if you are having problems reading this newsletter: http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/default.aspx Chocolate Breakthrough: Eat This to Help Build Muscles and Fight Aging     Forget junk food and sugary snacks - throw this in your bag or desk drawer to have when cravings strike. It's the quickest way to get an ample supply of protein and raise your levels of a tiny (but oh, so powerful) molecule that fights free radicals and aging... April 20, 2012 ARTICLES - FITNESS FRIDAY These 7 Numbers that Provide an Incredibly Accurate Barometer of Your Health   Do you know the 7 numbers which truly reflect the state of your health? The five most revealing blood tests - some of which depart from conventional wisdom - plus 2 numbers you can derive at home, with best ranges for all seven. How do they line up with what your doctor measures? One Early Morning Mistake (and 7 Others) You Don't Want to Make  Many people set their alarm to wake up early to do this, but it can be a big mistake... Not only are you likely to suffer from fatigue, but you may also raise your risk of diabetes and other health problems along with hampering your slim down efforts. But that's not the only potential problem... Maximize Your Push-Ups with These Simple Tips     By adding slight changes to your push-up technique, you can work a wider range of muscles and greatly increase your overall fitness. HEALTH RESOURCES Imagine Life Free of Digestive Health Concerns* Since 80% of your immune system lives in your gut, using high-quality probiotics that support both your digestive and immune health is vital.* See how to get this double benefit by simply providing your gut with health-replenishing "friendly" bacteria - now available in this affordable multi-strain probiotic formula.* Don't Shortchange Your Health... Introducing All-Natural Dental Care You live a busy life and sometimes there's just not enough time to take care of every detail... Now there's a solution - even for the busiest person - to help you enjoy the cleanest of teeth and the freshest of breath. We've got you covered... naturally. DR. MERCOLA'S RECOMMENDED FITNESS PRODUCT The After-Exercise Snack That Helps Slim You Down and Build Muscle, Too Sometimes it's a challenge to get all the building blocks you need to help build muscle and to protect against free radical damage in your body that can make you look and feel older than you need to. Here's an option that's fast and easy - one that tucks perfectly into your purse or desk. And here's an added bonus... it's cold-processed so you get all the benefits that wholesome, raw food offers. Quote of the Day: A capacity and taste for reading gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others. It is the key, or one of the keys, to the already solved problems. And not only so. It gives a relish, and facility, for successfully pursuing the unsolved one. - Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States * 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. Subscribe Now! Unsubscribe ©Copyright 1997-2012 Dr. Joseph Mercola. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of Dr. Mercola, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Dr. Mercola and his community. Dr. Mercola encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. fitness.mercola.com 3200 W. Higgins Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169