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
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Food Cravings
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
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
GABA
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
Cut To The Max
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
Gamma Aminobutyric Acid
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
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
Gas
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
Gingko Biloba
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
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
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
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
Heartburn
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
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
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
Homeopathy
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
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 Grass
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
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
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
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
Leucine
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
L-cysteine
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
The Low Back Syndrome
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
Low Blood Pressure
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
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
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
"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
Modern Conditioning For The Young Athlete
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
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
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
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
Muscle Cramps
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
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
Natural Hormone
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
Nor Androstenedione
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
Olestra
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
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
Olive Leaf Extract
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
Onion
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
OPTIMIZERS
The fifth level of the PYRAMID are "OPTIMIZERS." This is a broad term that includes any of a number substances which increase metabolic efficiency or physiological performance. For example, GABA increases the brain's ability to secrete HGH thereby lowering body fat. DMG increases the red blood cells ability to carry oxygen and as a result helps to eliminate fatigue. Pyruvate … [Read more...] about OPTIMIZERS
PABA
PABA PABA (Para Amino Benzoic Acid) assists healthy bacteria in producing folic acid. It also helps the bones to form red blood cells. Finally PABA has sun screening properties and returns hair to its natural color. A deficiency of Para Amino Benzoic Acid may cause extreme fatigue, eczema, irritability, depression, nervousness, constipation, headaches, digestive … [Read more...] about PABA
The Pain Theory
Building Your Foundation For Strength "Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness"-Dostoyevsky We live in a society that teaches us to run from pain. Pain is the enemy, and should be avoided at all costs. This type of teaching is the very basis of weakness in a society. Pain is not the enemy. Weaknesses are the enemy, and this creates pain. No one gets through life … [Read more...] about The Pain Theory
PROTEIN INFORMATION
The US RDA for protein is 1 gram per kilogram of body weight. Protein researchers investigating requirements of gym trained athletes have found that this requirement is grossly inadequate to meet their needs. Scientists have calculated that athletes in vigorous gym training need approximately 3 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. If you calculated your current … [Read more...] about PROTEIN INFORMATION
PROTEIN WORKSHEET
Step 1. Divide your body weight by 2.2 to calculate your weight in kilograms. Example: Personal weight is 175 lb. 175/2.2 = 79.5 kilograms. Step 2. Current scientific research suggests that gym trained athletes need close to 3 grams of protein per each kilogram of body weight (The US RDA is 1gm/kg) to maintain positive nitrogen balance and muscle growth. Multiply your … [Read more...] about PROTEIN WORKSHEET
Calcium Pyruvate
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
About Proteins
There is no supplement source older yet more misunderstood than protein or amino acids. Basically, there are four general sources of amino acids: 1. Protein from foods such as meats, grains and vegetables. These sources are widely available and taste good. On the negative side they may spoil quickly, contain risky microorganisms, have high levels of fat or carbohydrates, be … [Read more...] about About Proteins
The Final Word on Protein
The nutritional key for those of you interested in losing excess body fat or in adding lean, well-shaped muscle is protein. To shape or sculpt your body, you need sufficient protein intake to fuel the changes. There have been scores of recent books highlighting this fact including the very popular and philosophically sound Zone Diet by Dr. Barry Sears. On average, books such as … [Read more...] about The Final Word on Protein
Recovery at High Speed
How To Dramatically Enhance the Process For most runners, recovery is a process that occurs without any thought or preparation. Nature provides a built-in recovery program, however, most of us never even give it a second thought. Now this is fine, especially for young runners, but time and miles eventually will take their toll. And when the need for … [Read more...] about Recovery at High Speed
Alpha-KetoGluterate
Royal Jelly is a viscous, milky white secretion produced by the pharyngeal glands of worker bee (Apis mellifera L.), belonging to the insect family Apidae. During the first three days of life all bee larvae feed exclusively on this special and highly concentrated food. Future queens continue to be nourished by this product, making the Queen Bee 50% larger than the other female … [Read more...] about Alpha-KetoGluterate