The body needs a volume of fluids and ratio of electrolytes to carry nutrients, remove wastes and support the fluid demands of the cells, muscles, bones, and organs.  Blood pressure  reveals both electrolyte proportion and location of your body fluids. At the optimal blood pressure of 120/80, cellular-and- extracellular hydration levels are appropriately balanced to deliver nutrients and remove wastes effectively. The cellular network throughout the body benefits from  increased electrical potential, but the real plus in this equation is that the laws of fluid balance are in full play – creating efficient fluid, energy and communication systems throughout the body system. In essence, it’s a balanced pumping system with easy ins and outs.

Distortion of proportion

Low or high blood pressure can indicate a fluid and OR electrolyte imbalance that marginalizes the cellular to extracellular fluid balance. This in turn creates regions of the body canal system that are under watered and other regions that are over watered. The negative here is that it takes more energy to balance fluids in restricted or drought regions with a resulting loss of nutrients and energy for repair.

The standard protocol for lowering or increasing blood pressure is to add or remove certain electrolytes.  For example: reduce sodium and add potassium to lower blood pressure;  add sodium to increase blood pressure.   Research indicates however, a mix of electrolytes with sodium, potassium and magnesium is highly effective for restoring a mid-line blood pressure of 120/80. The closer you are to this midline- the closer you are to Core Hydration!

Lyte Balance is a balanced electrolyte replacement you can use to hydrate and improve your electrolyte balance.  The taste of Lyte Balance varies with each person, reflecting the concentration of electrolyte salts in YOUR body. With no calories, sweeteners or flavorings you can mix Lyte Balance in water or a beverage of your choice.  Lyte Balance let’s you control the taste, calories, sugars AND amount to use.

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Why do we at SENSEable Supplements think electrolytes are so important? Electrolytes play a fundamental role in human health. These primary mineral salts fuel every metabolic process. Electrolytes manage muscle and nerve function. They are the reason you can wiggle your fingers and toes. They keep your heart beating.  An imbalance of electrolytes is likely responsible for those muscle cramps and ‘charley horses’ you experience. Electrolytes are key to hydration – they help keep your skin and lips soft and healthy. They are crucial for fluid balance, that tricky dance that keeps fluids inside and outside of the cells so nutrients are transported and wastes eliminated.

Managing your fluid balance could arguably be the foundation for managing your health.  Lyte Balance Electrolytes provide a healthy balance of potassium, sodium, magnesium, & bicarbonate that can help hydrate, stabilize and energize your body.

Check the list below to see if YOU need to improve your
electrolyte balance:

• Low or high blood pressure
• Cold hands and/or feet
• Muscle cramps
• Fluid retention
• Dry Skin and lips
• Fatigue and/or Mental confusion
• Inability to sweat or excessive sweating
• Constipation
• Chronic infections

Seems like an easy question but how would you assess the state of your health? At the top of the list might be that you don’t suffer from any disease or have symptoms that prevent you from working or doing the activities you enjoy.  Even if you have chronic conditions, how could you know if you are as healthy as you can be?

The medical field uses vital signs as one way to measure health – blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature and of late, the BMI (Body Mass Index). If you fall within a normal range you are healthier than if you fall outside of the range.

A European study published in the Archive of Internal Medicine last summer  showed that 4 lifestyle factors can have a strong impact on the prevention of chronic diseases*:  no smoking, keeping your BMI  under 30, exercising or physical activity for 3.5 hours a week and eating a healthy diet (defined as high intake of fruits, vegetables, whole-grain bread and low meat consumption).

A healthy diet provides the proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fats your body uses to build, maintain and repair cells, organs, hormone systems, hair, teeth and even your fingernails.

If vital signs can quantify your internal biochemistry, is there a metric for measuring if your diet is giving you the nutrients you need?  You can order a blood test, hair analysis or muscle testing to figure out your nutrient levels.  These tests require professional help and the results are valid for a only a certain period of time.  They can also be costly.

For over 25 years we have been using supplement smell & taste testing as a means to assess nutrient needs.  All you need is a working nose or taste buds and a nutrient to smell or taste.  SenseAble Supplements offers 30 smell or taste testable supplements.  A nutrient profile based upon smell or taste is a low cost self assessment that can be used as often as you like to monitor your changing nutrient demands.

Wired magazine reported last summer that online programs that let you record and monitor health statistics (personal metrics)  is one of the fastest growing, popular trends today.  While most can track your weight, exercise and vital signs, our online Nutrient Report Card is the only program that gives you the ability to input your nutrient smell & taste scores to see if you’re meeting your nutrient needs.

Use the Report to guide your supplement and food choices and then re-score the nutrients to watch your progress.  Vital sign and symptom tracking are also available so you can track all your health numbers in one convenient program.

Karen

*(type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer)

I’m excited to welcome you to the new services offered by SenseAble Supplements.  SenseAble Supplements is a company created by myself and my business partner and friend Tim Cunninghamm. Tim and I have been involved with the science and practical application of nutrient smell & taste for nearly 30 years.  We’ve combined our unique experience to provide the education, support and products to use smell and taste to help you make smarter supplement and food choices.

You may be wondering how ChemBalance fits with SenseAble Supplements.  ChemBalance Assessments are still available as usual along with my personal consultations. As always, I am here to answer your questions and concerns.

SenseAble Supplements offers a self-assessment option through the online Nutrient Report Card.  You can input your scores from supplement smell and taste testing and get a personalized list of supplements and foods. Use your Report Card to guide your supplement and food choices, re-score your supplements and see what changes. Add vital signs and symptoms to monitor your progress.  A Nutrient Report Card Membership is just $19.95 a year and allows you to track up to six members of your family.

A Nutrient Report Card Membership also entitles you to discounted prices on all smell and taste kits, as well as vitamin and mineral refills.  Members have access to forums and special features about topics related to our products and services.

You’ll now order through the SenseAble Supplements store on the website (you can still call me, too!).  We have researched the supplement market and found the best smell and taste testable supplements available.  You may see some new manufacturers and labels – be assured each have passed our standards for quality and purity.  With new Member discounts, you’ll pay  less for electrolytes and kit refills.

I would love to get your comments and questions – call or email me!

Karen Nielsen