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Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a South African plant which has been used as an analgesic, sedative, anti-inflammatory and diuretic worldwide. Africans have used the herb for centuries to treat skin cancer, fever, malaria and indigestion. In Europe, the tea is recommended for arthritis, diabetes, allergies, senility and is widely utilized as an appetite stimulant … [Read more...] about Devil’s Claw

Dong Quai is a Chinese herb derived from the root of Angelica sinensis. A staple of eastern medicinal practice for thousands of years, Dong quai has been used in the treatment of female disorders such as menstrual cramps, premenstrual syndrome and to relieve symptoms associated with menopause. Modern herbalists commonly recommend Dong quai as a uterine tonic to treat … [Read more...] about Dong Quai

DHEA is Dehydroepiandrosterone. It is a hormone referred to chemically as a 19 carbon steroid. It is produced in the adrenal glands in both men and women and in the gonads of men. Blood levels of DHEA are very high at birth, decline markedly through the early years rise again at puberty and normally peak at 20-25 years of age. Following this, they steadily decline … [Read more...] about DHEA

Earlobes are pretty much trouble free equipment on the human body. There are only two common problems associated with earlobes and both are related to having your ears pierced. First, there is infection. When you first have your ears pierced you should actively try to reduce the germs. To prevent infection, swab newly pierced earlobes with rubbing alcohol and apply an … [Read more...] about Earlobe Problems

Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea purpurea One of the most exciting therapeutic herbs available today is Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea purpurea), a unique herb related to the Asteraceae (sunflower) plant family. Echinacea has been widely used by Native Americans, particularly the Plains Indians, for hundreds of years as an antiseptic, an analgesic (pain … [Read more...] about Echinacea

Pores are actually tiny openings in your skin that provide a way for the oil glands underneath to lubricate and protect the surface of your skin. Pores enlarge during puberty, when oil glands in your skin begin to increase the amount of oil that they pump through your pores. The pores get bigger to handle the increased output. You're most likely to notice enlarged pores around … [Read more...] about Enlarged Skin Pores

Ephedrine was discovered in 1887 by the Oriental biochemist Nagi. Given the fact that your body's hormones and protein utilization is high, many athletes find it important to insure themselves peak workouts. Ephedrine s one of the few proven metabolic optimizes that help that occur. It first received attention in America in 1924 when medical scientists Carl Schmidt and K.K. … [Read more...] about Ephedrine HCL

Eye Bright is one of the primary herbs used for eye care. It has been depended upon for at least 2000 years in the treatment of various eye problems. It is especially useful for eyestrain, over-sensitivity to light, eye inflammations, weeping eyes and other eye ailments. In addition, Eye Bright can relieve other symptoms that often accompany runny, sore, itchy eyes due to colds … [Read more...] about Eye Bright

Eye strain occurs when you over-use your eye muscles. Any muscle held in one position too long will strain. When you concentrate on a task such as reading, working at the computer or watching television for any length of time; your inner eye muscles tighten up causing your eyes to get irritated, dry and uncomfortable. To give your eyes a chance to refocus, once or twice an … [Read more...] about Eye Strain

FAST FOOD EATING By Georgia G. Kostas, MPH, Rd Can you eat fast food as part of a health diet? Of course you can! Fast food are a part of the American lifestyle. We used to say " as American as apple pie". Today we hear, "as American as a big Mac and a Coke"! To meet consumer demand for nutritional information, many fast food chains have analyzed the nutrient … [Read more...] about FAST FOOD EATING

America is getting fatter. How about the news released in early February that every year Americans are getting fatter by percentage points. Currently, 75% of all Americans are overweight and a full 25% are so overweight that they are classified as obese. How can this be happening with all those low and no fat foods available? Dr. Barbara Rolls from the very prestigious … [Read more...] about Fatter Americans

Virtually everyone suffers from food cravings; some people more than others. Most times cravings occur when your body lacks nutrients, including vitamins and minerals. In fact, many food cravings are caused by a lack of the mineral chromium and further complicated by bad eating habits-- namely, starving yourself during the day and overeating at night. If you're in perfect … [Read more...] about Food Cravings

Flu viruses change from year to year, keeping the bugs one step ahead of our immune systems. Unfortunately, this means that disease-fighting antibodies produced after exposure to a previous year's virus no longer recognize the next year's strain; so we have no defense from any previous exposure. It can be hard to stay one step ahead of the flu, but there are ways to defend … [Read more...] about Flu

What is GABA? Gamma-Aminobutryic Acid (GABA) is an amino acid discovered in Berlin in 1883. It is classified as a neurotransmitter; that is, a natural substance that help the nerve impulses cross synapses and communicate with one another. What does GABA do? In addition to it's positive effect on the nervous system, medical studies have also proven GABA to have many … [Read more...] about GABA

What is Cut To The MAX? Cut To The MAX is pure Gamma-Aminobutryic Acid (GABA )powder; an amino acid discovered in Berlin in 1883. It is classified as a neurotransmitter; that is, a natural substance that helps nerve impulses cross synapses and communicate with one another. What does GABA do? In addition to its positive effect on the nervous system, medical studies have … [Read more...] about Cut To The Max

Answers to commonly asked questions about GABA Gamma Aminobutyric Acid Q: SHOULD I TAKE GABA MORE THAN ONCE A DAY? A: Specific studies have not been performed to indicate whether this would be of additional benefit. However, viewing the literature, one cold surmise that an extra 5 gram dose during the early morning hours would generate another 5 1/2 fold spike in plasma … [Read more...] about Gamma Aminobutyric Acid

Glutamine is an amino acid. During intense training, your muscle Glutamine levels drop sharply. This, in turn, decreases strength, stamina and recovery. Research demonstrates that following a rigorous workout it may take up to six days for Glutamine levels to return to normal without supplementation. Without adequate levels of Glutamine, it is impossible for protein synthesis … [Read more...] about Glutamine

Most everyone feels that gas is a problem for them. The truth is that expelling gas is normal. In fact, the average person releases gas over a dozen times daily. If you pass more, it doesn't mean that you are ill, more likely; it is your eating habits. First, try chewing your food more slowly. The more slowly you eat, the less air you swallow and the better your food is … [Read more...] about Gas

Ginkgo Biliboa is the best selling herbal product in the world. It is an extract from the green leaves of the Ginkgo tree which is native to Asia, however, is grown worldwide. The active ingredients in the extract are the Ginkgoflavoneglycos, Bilobalide, and terpenelactones including ginkgolides A, B and C. In Asia, ginkgo tree extracts have been used for over 5,000 years to … [Read more...] about Gingko Biloba

Ginkgo Biloba is one of the oldest living tree species, dating back over 300 million years. Individual trees can live for over 1,000 years. Ginkgo Biliboa is the best selling herbal product in the world. It is an extract from the green leaves of the Ginkgo tree which is native to Asia, however, is grown worldwide. The active ingredients in the extract are the … [Read more...] about Ginkgo Biloba

Grape Seed Extract is an important source of one of nature's most potent antioxidant groups, the proanthocyanidins. These compounds are highly synergistic with Vitamin C and have been utilized to treat various conditions and diseases with great success. Grape Seed extract helps Vitamin C enter the body's cells, thus strengthening the cell membranes, and protecting the cells … [Read more...] about Grape Seed Extract

Hamstring Again? by Dr.Timothy J. Maggs It never fails. Just when you're getting into some type of shape, or just prior to the race you've been training hard for, that nagging sharp pain in the back of your thigh makes an unexpected visit. Nooooooooo!! For those who've experienced a pulled hamstring muscle, you know that this is, once again, the beginning of a long … [Read more...] about Hamstring

Digestive juices usually follow the law of gravity, in other words, they do not ascend upward. But if they do swing up into your throat, that's heartburn. You might feel like your throat is on fire or that there is pressure under your ribs or an acid taste in your mouth from partially digested food. It's unpleasant, but common. Normally heartburn comes as a result of a … [Read more...] about Heartburn

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is produced, stored and secreted by the pituitary gland located at the base of the brain. It is a hormone that is widely known for its powerful anabolic (muscle building) effects as well as its lipotropic (breakdown and utilization of body fat) effects. The overall result of these effects is an increase in lean tissue mass and a decrease in body … [Read more...] about Human Growth Hormone

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is produced, stored and secreted by the pituitary gland located at the base of the brain. It is a hormone that is widely known for its powerful anabolic (muscle building) effects as well as its lipotropic (breakdown and utilization of body fat) effects. The overall result of these effects is an increase in lean tissue mass and a decrease in body … [Read more...] about Human Growth Hormone

My October edition of "I can't help but react to stupid stuff" concerns itself with Homeopathy. Here is how I got this particular burr under my saddle. I happened to be paging through a recent copy of the journal entitled Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. I know what you are thinking; who the hell reads that! Well, what can I say; it was a boring Sunday … [Read more...] about Homeopathy

Hormone Intermediates are direct precursors to important anabolic, muscle building hormones. Examples of anabolic hormones are testosterone and nandrolone. Hormone Intermediates are now legal for sale and have been shown, thus far, to be side effect free. The two most popular hormone intermediates are Androstenedione which precurses testosterone and 19-Nornadrostendione which … [Read more...] about Hormone Intermediates

Horsetail (Equisetum Arvense), also refered to as Shavegrass, is a perennial related to the fern. The hollow, jointed stems of this flowerless plant contain large amounts of silica and silicic acids (5-8%). Silica is rich in Calcium and is used by the body in the production and repair of connective tissues and accelerates the healing of broken bones. Silica is also used to … [Read more...] about Horsetail Grass

Inositol is necessary for the formation of lecithin within the body. Inositol aids in the breakdown of fats, helps reduce blood cholesterol, and even helps prevent thinning hair. A deficiency of Inositol may result in high blood cholesterol, constipation, eczema, and/or hair loss. Inositol is also a part of many weight loss formulas. … [Read more...] about Inositol

Kava Kava (Piper Methysticum), also known as kava pepper, is an exciting herb that has gained recent popularity in United States. Kava has been used in the South Pacific for over 3,000 years. Kava is a relaxant and sleep aid, able to induce a feeling of relaxation, peace and contentment, along with a sharpening of the senses. Kava is absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract … [Read more...] about Kava Kava

KIC is another very important nutrient capable of producing significant anabolic effects. KIC is the branched chain keto acid of leucine, and it occurs naturally in muscle and liver metabolism. Unlike leucine, however, dietary KIC affects the liver to greater extent than muscle tissue. Eighty percent of dietary KIC's are taken up by the liver, where it decreases the catabolism … [Read more...] about KIC

This is one of the most important amino acids for hard training body builders. Leucine and the other branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), isoleucine, and valine, escape liver metabolism and can directly and significantly influence muscle-protein metabolism. Dietary leucine serves as a substrate for muscle metabolism during periods of cellular energy depletion, there by sparing … [Read more...] about Leucine

Cysteine is a sulfur containing amino that detoxifies many harmful chemicals including those from cigarette smoke, pollution and alcohol as well as copper and heavy toxic metals. Cysteine can prevent hangovers and promotes healing and the immune system. Since Cysteine is a central amino in the protein keratin, it has been found to increase hair growth by as much as 100%, to … [Read more...] about L-cysteine

Due to the fact that somewhere in our distant past, man went from a four legged shuffle to a two-legged walk, the sudden need for Chiropractors rose dramatically. This was that turning point in history when low back problems would forever be a serious possibility for everyone. Now add athletic activities to the recipe, maybe even a pinch of poor conditioning and a cup full of … [Read more...] about The Low Back Syndrome

In the absence of problems, blood pressure hovers around 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or so. There are a few circumstances that can cause low blood pressure. First, pregnant women often encounter pressure below 90/60 mmHg. Second, unusually hot weather can cause blood pressure to drop. Third, crash diets often result in low pressure. If someone is on high blood pressure … [Read more...] about Low Blood Pressure

Mass Gain Center Over half the people who visit our Personal Training Area are interested in gaining muscle mass and strength. As most of you have learned first hand, whether you are a novice or a highly experienced gym trained athlete, Betterbodz has someone here who is dedicated to helping you reach your goals. And, like all our on-line programs, this help is always … [Read more...] about Mass Gain Center

Muscle Max XL What is Muscle Max XL? Muscle Max XL is a new, completely natural, synergistic compound that has been designed to increase anabolic hormone plasma levels, nitrogen retention and general muscle growth. It is a combination of pure Yohimbine alkaloids, Agave extract and Calcium Boroglutamate.   How does Muscle Max XL work? Muscle Max XL positively … [Read more...] about Muscle Max XL

"Milk.....It Does A Body Good," Popular Television Commercial Tag Line from the American Dairy Board. vs. "Milk is for babies," Often quoted line from early Arnold musings. The debate over the safety and use of milk has raged for over a decade. Proponents of milk cite its high protein and nutrient content as a main reason for drinking milk. Opponents counter with claims … [Read more...] about Milk

Proper Habits at a Young Age   For anyone lucky enough to spend an hour in The New York Giants locker room, you quickly realize that they employ a new and unique method for conditioning. Without prior knowledge, you wouldn't understand why most players periodically grab this 24" white rolling pin device and aggressively rub it on different muscles of the body. And … [Read more...] about Modern Conditioning For The Young Athlete

MARSHMALLOW or Althaea officinalis is a perennial herb that grows in salty marshes or wet, brackish uncultivated ground in southern Europe, throughout southern Britain, Europe, Australia and eastern North America. The leaf is used to treat bronchitis, respiratory catarrh, cystitis, urethritis, urinary gravel or calculi and can be used locally for abscesses, boils and … [Read more...] about MARSHMALLOW

Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally in our bodies. Melatonin is made by the pineal gland which is a small pea-sized gland in the mid-brain. During sleep melatonin is produced to help our bodies regulate our sleep-wake cycles. Young people appear to have more melatonin in their body than older people. Scientists think this may be why young people have less problems … [Read more...] about Melatonin

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum), is a member of the family Asteraceae and is a tall herb with prickly leaves and a milky sap that is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe. Milk thistle is among the most ancient of all known herbal medicines, having been used as a remedy for centuries for liver complaints. The antihepatotoxic (liver protectant) compounds in Milk Thistle … [Read more...] about Milk Thistle

A muscle cramp, technically, occurs when your muscle tightens and shortens causing a sudden severe pain. Muscle cramps generally result from overexertion and dehydration. When you don't have enough fluid in your system, it leads to an electrolyte imbalance that causes your muscles to cramp up. Electrolytes are minerals such as sodium, magnesium, calcium and potassium that help … [Read more...] about Muscle Cramps

Nitrogen Retention refers to the body's ability to hold on to its critical nitrogen. The presence of certain specific substances in the body can help it to retain nitrogen. Anabolic steroids are one such class of substances. A second class are anabolic triturpenoids derived from natural herbal extracts. These products are legal and healthy for human consumption. Examples of … [Read more...] about Nitrogen Retention

The Story of Natural Hormone ConversionIn 1996 if anyone told you that at the start of 1998 elite world class bodybuilders would be exchanging anabolic steroid drugs for natural hormone enhancers you would have checked them for brain damage. Really, who in their right mind would have believed it? Well, the fact is, it is happening. No this isnít some bogus supplement marketing … [Read more...] about Natural Hormone

19-NORANDROSTENEDIONE COMPLEX(50mg)Norandrostenedione•(50mg) Androstenedione What is 19-Norandrostenedione Complex?19-Norandrostenedione Complex is a highly potent synergistic blend of the hormone producing intermediates 19-Norandrostenedione and pure pharmaceutical grade 4-androstene 3, 17-dione. Each capsule contains 50 mgs. of pharmaceutical grade … [Read more...] about Nor Androstenedione

WHEN IS A FAT NOT REALLY A FAT? Introducing Olestra! Here we go again. Olestra is the result of research efforts of food chemists at Proctor and Gamble. It is a synthetic mixture of sugar and vegetable oil that passes through the body undigested. In simple terms, scientists have found a way to crowd so many fatty acid spokes around a core that digestive enzymes … [Read more...] about Olestra

OKG may provide significant relief during periods of illness by protecting stores of muscle protein. This is because of OKG's effects on intramuscular glutimine stores. The loss o intermuscular stores of glutimine during trama, illness or stress leads to an increase in muscle-protein degradation. Subsequent to a variety of stressors, which include caloric restriction, glutimine … [Read more...] about OKG

The olive tree is an evergreen native to the Mediterranean area but widely grown in tropical areas and warm climates. Olive leave extracts have been used effectively in several ways: the leaves as an antiseptic, astringent and tranquilizer. It has also proven effective against fever. It is one of the new "hot" ingredients in the natural herb scene. … [Read more...] about Olive Leaf Extract

The Onion (Allium cepa) is one of the oldest and most versatile herbal remedies. Long before commercial cold treatments, herbalists used a syrup made from the juice of one onion, mixed with honey, to alleviate congestion. This worked as well as today's over-the-counter cough medicines without some of the negative side effects such as drowsiness or nervousness. Onion is also … [Read more...] about Onion