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Calories measure energy; both the energy the body needs and the energy in food. The following is a list of the amount of calories per gram for each of the primary sources of calories in the … [Read more...] about Calorie Information

Calories measure energy; both the energy the body needs and the energy in food. The following is a list of the amount of calories per gram for each of the primary sources of calories in the … [Read more...] about Calorie Worksheet

Carnosine is the dipeptide of histidine and alanine, and functions primarily as a buffer in muscle tissue. High carnosine levels are associated with an increase in physical performance especially anaerobic performance. Carnosine has been reported through studies, revealed that carnosine administration can, indeed, benefit the immune responsiveness Carnosine is best … [Read more...] about Carnosine

There is no one such thing as "Cancer" so general discussions are difficult. In fact there are over 100 different cancers we know about today. To start, for the purposes of this discussion, let's just consider it an abnormal growth of cells which spread uncontrollably throughout the body and damage surrounding normal cells. Cancer is a highly powerful cell ager as well. The … [Read more...] about Cancer

Cascara Sagrada, also called Sacred Bark, is an herb derived from the year old bark of Rhamnus purshiana. Native American Indians commonly used Cascara Sagrada to treat constipation and upset stomachs. Cascara Sagrada is regarded to be a safe laxative that is often employed as a remedy for mild and chronic constipation. Clinical researchers have isolated several … [Read more...] about Cascara Sagrada

Catuaba is the most famous of all Brazilian aphrodisiac plants. This valued herb from the Brazilian rainforest is praised as being an excellent nervous system fortifier and male libido enhancer. The bark of Catuaba (functions) as a stimulant of the nervous system without any ill side effects at all. It is a strong tonic and fortifier of the nervous system, capable of giving … [Read more...] about Catuaba

Cervical Dysplasia refers to abnormal cells in a woman's cervix; the opening of the uterus. It is generally symptom free and may persist or go away on its own. It may be spotted by your doctor during a routine examination or it might show up on a PAP test. If you know you are going to have a PAP test, do not douche or use vaginal creams or lubricants for at least two days … [Read more...] about Cervical Dysplasia

Worried about your children's teeth? Can a child's athletic performance be lowered by TMJ? Do mouth guards really protect a child's teeth during competition? Ask these questions or any others on February 22 or 23 when the Chicago Dental Society staff makes themselves available for free advice simply by calling 1-800-38-TOOTH. The President's Council on Physical Fitness … [Read more...] about Children’s Teeth

TOO MUCH TESTOSTERONE TO STAY BIG? Februarybe, then try Chrysin. What is Chrysin? Chrysin is the chemical name for a type of isoflavone molecule that has been demonstrated to be a potent aromatazation blocker. In other words, Chrysin minimizes the conversion of testosterone to either estrogen or DHT (dihyrdotestosterone).   So what. What's the big deal about … [Read more...] about Chrysin

Chondroitin Sulfates are long chains of repeating sugars. They attract fluid into the proteoglycan molecules, which acts both as a spongy shock absorber for the bones and also as a mechanism to bring body nutrients into the cartilage for nourishment and lubrication. They act like "water magnets" within joint cartilage (whereas glucosamine helps to form the proteoglycans that … [Read more...] about Chrondroitin Sulfates

Dark circles are caused by hyperpigmentation, that is, a higher-than-average amounts of melanin, the substance that gives your skin its pigment. They tend to show up in people of Mediterranean descent and can run in families. In other words, if your parents have them, chances are that you will too. Dark circles can occur due to fatigue, allergies, overexposure to the sun, … [Read more...] about Circles Under The Eyes

What is Creatine? Creatine is an energy rich metabolite that is found mainly in muscle tissue. It is responsible for supplying the muscle with energy during exercise. Will Creatine improve athletic performance? Important University and Medical Center sponsored scientific studies have very clear answers to this question. Creatine does NOT improve endurance types of … [Read more...] about Creatine

The "Retail" story of Creatine. O.K., by now, we all know that Creatine increases our anaerobic threshold. It works and most every gym athlete takes it. Enough said. Betterbodz probably sells more Creatine at retail than any other company in the world. Why? Simple.... selection and price. We sell over 125 different brands of Creatine and we have the world's best … [Read more...] about Creatine Compare

Creatine is composed of three amino acids; arginine, glycine and methionine and is technically known as methylguanido. Creatine exists naturally in many common foods including beef and fish. Also, it is made everyday by our liver, pancreas and kidneys. On average, a healthy male makes 2 grams of Creatine daily and depletes about the same amount during normal activities. For … [Read more...] about Creatine Monohydrate

We'll sell it to you. But we'll tell you the truth. You all are aware of Creatine Monohydrate. After all, there are hundreds of brands out there. Frankly, there are good brands; for example, EAS, Team XL, AST, etc. and some not so great products. Since almost all Creatine products have high, 99% plus purity ratings; what makes one brand better than another. We asked our … [Read more...] about Generic Creatine Monohydrate

What is Chromium Picolinate?  Chromium is an essential mineral to health. It is found naturally in very small amounts in brewer's yeast, black pepper, liver and lobster. Chromium Picolinate is a highly bioactive form of Chromium developed and patented by the United States Department of Agriculture. Chromium Picolinate has been shown to cross biological membranes and to be … [Read more...] about Chromium Picolinate

Chromium's effect on the body's energy supply was discovered in 1853. Chromium plays an important role in the body's utilization of blood sugar, as a cofactor in the hormone insulin's regulation of sugar uptake by the cells. Research shows that chromium is as indispensable biochemical partner of insulin, the hormone responsible for the uptake, storage and use of glucose by … [Read more...] about Chromium Picolinate

A quarter century of medical research into Pyruvate has established it as unquestionably important for increasing exercise performance, muscle recovery and endurance. In fact, many scientists believe it is the most critical compound known today for improving exercise and sport performance.   Certain amounts of pyruvate are made normally in the body during metabolism … [Read more...] about Calcium Pyruvate

Basically, congestion refers to a stuffy nose. It can be caused by a variety of things including a cold, allergies or pollution Congestion can be avoided, generally by keeping your immune system strong. If are suffering from congestion, there are a few helpful tips. Use a decongestant only rather than a multi-symptom product. But don't use it for more than three days, as … [Read more...] about Congestion

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are forms of inflammatory bowel disease and are characterized by inflammation and sores in the large intestine. The symptoms include diarrhea, bloody stools, cramps and abdominal pain, Although medication is the primary treatment, there are some ways that you can treat flare-ups. Ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease attacks tend to … [Read more...] about Crohn’s Disease

C U T I C L E P R O B L E M S Cuticles serve as barriers to protect nails from infection. Many women insist on trimming the cuticle away from the curve of the nail. This can lead to trouble, including bleeding and swelling. There are better alternatives for cuticle care. Soften cuticles in warm, sudsy water for several minutes. This prevents drying and cracking. After … [Read more...] about Cuticle

Dandelion is also known as blowball, cankerwort, lion's tooth, priest's crown, puffball, swine snout and wild endive. It is a perennial plant, found to the dismay of lawn care specialists, almost everywhere. Dandelion has been used as a diuretic, stomachic and tonic. Dandelion has two particularly important uses: to promote the formation of bile and to remove excess water … [Read more...] about Dandelion

Dandruff is a minor problem but it can be embarrassing. Dandruff may be a result of different causes. First, dandruff can be associated with oily hair. A second common cause is a yeast infection of the scalp. Hormonal and seasonal changes can also cause dandruff to become worse. Finally, dandruff may simply be a result of a dry scalp. If dandruff becomes a problem, there … [Read more...] about Dandruff

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 February 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