Wellness Wednesday- “5 tips to boost your immune system!”

Posted by: Eve Torres on February 29th, 2012 | No Comments

BeliEVErs,

Right now during these winter months is when the sniffles start & the cold bug starts to go around. So for this Wellness Wednesday here are a few tips to help you get your defenses up… so you’re ready to beat those bugs!

Fruits and Veggies!

When we’re sick, we all hear our mother’s words echoing in our head “don’t forget to drink your OJ!”… and she’s right. Fruit & real fruit juice (not made from concentrate) is one of the best ways to get your daily dose of vitamins!


But what most people don’t realize is that we often get sick as a result of our body being overly “acidic” (our pH levels are too low). This means we have been eating too much sugar, processed foods, caffeine, alcohol, or have created toxins in our bodies from stress. How do we counter this? By eating “alkaline foods” that will help balance our pH levels. Green vegetables (like spinach, kale, broccoli, etc.) are considered “alkaline foods”, and they will help put your body in balance. Load up on colorful veggies, and it will be a sure-fire way to build up your body’s defenses against colds!

Green Tea!

Green tea is a great source of anti-oxidants, which help support your immune system! The properties in green tea ramp up your body’s natural defenses against infection & also has anti-inflammatory powers!

Exercise regularly

Sticking to an exercise routine helps boost your immune system! Through the physical activity your body’s defense system is challenged; it’s natural response is to produce more antibodies- and in turn your defense/ immune system is strengthened!

Get your rest

Sleep is so important when it comes to staying healthy & boosting your immune system! There are certain reconstructive processes that take place while you sleep; the rebuilding of blood cells that are responsible for transporting the correct nutrients, enzymes & hormones which are essential for a maintaining a strong & healthy immune system. Not only that, but during sleep or rest, the body has it’s opportunity to fight bacteria or viruses… thereby keeping you healthy!

Spend time with friends!

Believe it or not, a BFF can help you stay healthy! Studies have shown that spending time with friends & including fun into your lifestyle, significantly lowers stress levels. Stress can actually create toxins in your body that harm your bodily systems including your immune system. Reducing stress lowers cortisol levels in your blood, which is the main contributor/ culprit for a weakened immune system.

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Here is your chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime dream Wrestlemania Vacation! (And lunch with Me!)

Posted by: Eve Torres on February 17th, 2012 | 34 Comments

Enter the raffle to Win 2 tickets to Wrestlemania, Monday Night Raw, the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and more!… And most importantly, lunch with your favorite Diva (me!)

Not only will you have a chance at winning a dream Wrestlemania vacation, you will also be supporting RAINN, a GREAT cause!

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline at rainn.org, and publicizes the hotlines’ free, confidential services; educates the public about sexual violence; and leads national efforts to prevent sexual violence, improve services to victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.

Fore more details on how to win this incredible Wrestlemania Vacation, click HERE

A big thanks to Mick Foley for making this happen, and for being such a strong supporter of RAINN.

Good luck! And thank you for supporting survivors of sexual violence.

Entry deadline 11:00AM Thursday, March 15, 2012.

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Wellness Wednesday- To Supplement or not to Supplement?

Posted by: Eve Torres on February 15th, 2012 | 8 Comments

Fish Oil: The most important supplement you should be taking.

Many people ask the benefits of taking supplements or vitamins with your diet. We all know we should be taking a “multivitamin” everyday, but sometimes when we don’t see or feel the benefits of something right away we don’t make it a habit. From scientific studies as well as my own experiences, I want to emphasize the importance of adding Fish Oil supplements to your daily diet. It is a source of omega-3 fatty acids, and is hard to acquire the desired daily dose just through diet (unless you eat a LOT of fish!) Here are just a few reasons why you need to add fish oil to your meals:

- Reduces pain and inflammation.
- Fish oil helps heart conditions and can help prevent heart disease or stroke
- It’s good for the brain! It improves mental focus and has been known to help fight symptoms of ADHD, depression, alzheimer’s disease.
- Omega 3 Fatty acids can prohibit cancer growth
- Helps with weight loss and body fat storage.
- Improves skin condition
- Helps lower blood pressure.
- It’s been used for diabetes, kidney disease, weak bones

How many should I take?

The recommended dose is 2 capsules a day. This is a great place to start, but I take up to 5 capsules throughout the day some days, and I have really found that it has helped me with my skin, as well as reducing pain and inflammation that may or may not have been caused by Beth Phoenix

Which fish oil supplement should I take?

There are a lot of supplements out there. Make sure that when you select a fish oil it has at least 200-400 mg of DHA and EPA per capsule. It should also be “species specific” and list the fish sources it derived from such as salmon, anchovies, tuna, mackerel, or sardines. Here are some good options you can order online, or find at your local GNC or Vitamin Shoppe.

From Vitamin Shoppe CLICK HERE
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Gracie Women Empowered now available on Mobile Devices

Posted by: Eve Torres on January 26th, 2012 | No Comments

BeliEVErs,

As I’m sure you all know… I always say that I wish every woman could learn the self-protection techniques I have learned! They’ve changed my outlook on life and have without a doubt had a tremendous impact on my confidence! Well now… every woman can own these skills too, and it has never been easier for you to learn self-defense from home. The Women Empowered Gracie Self-Defense system taught by the Gracie Brothers (and myself!) is now available online, and from your mobile devices! Now you can learn from your laptop, your iPad, and of course your smart phone. All you need is fun training partner

Simply go to GracieUniversity.com, and when you complete your free registration, you will automatically get the intro class and first lesson for free. Once you have the lessons in your library, you will be able to access them from your mobile device anytime and anywhere!

Although sexual assault statistics are staggering (1 in 5 women), we should all want to physically and emotionally protect ourselves so that nothing can hold us back from living empowered, happy lives. Start now by learning the techniques that changed my outlook on what is possible in life!

To log on to GracieUniversity from your mobile device, visit www.GracieUniversity.com/mobile
and for more information on the Women Empowered program visit Women Empowered.

Be Empowered!

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Slim Jim Commercial!

Posted by: Eve Torres on December 27th, 2011 | 3 Comments

It was such an honor to be a part of this campaign! I believe that it is so important for us all to support our troops in any way we can!

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