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Don’t Worry Happy Pills Make You Happy

2009-07-21T08:33:00.002-04:00

Happy Pills by Brain Pharma are a mood enhancing blend for those stress filled days, where the apocalypse seems like a really good idea.

Happy Pills contain serotonin precursors that help put you in a better mood. This blend contains St. John’s Wort for anxiety and depression, N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine for brain function, caffeine for energy, B vitamins for stress and energy, and 5-HTP for mood support. All of which help to contribute to a higher emotional output.

This formula is designed to increase positive feelings, energy, and increase your metabolic rate to help further fat loss. Usually within a half an hour it gives a calming, relaxing, mood boost that comes on slowly like and wraps you like a soft blanket. It makes it much easier to deal with things like office bullies and unrealistic deadlines that would normally drive you up the cubicle wall.

On the downside it can increase sensitivity to sunlight/ UV rays. So, be careful before taking a couple before hitting the beach or tanning bed. If you have a sensitivity to caffeine take it with food or a snack of some kind but this is not for getting an energy shot. The caffeine in them is mostly offset by the other relaxing elements.

It’s a fairly fast acting formula, so it’s great for use on those days that catch you by surprise. It’s more suited for use at the office, when the kids seem out of control, or you are trying to be general manager of the universe and trying to get everything done.

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Get Diet Results With Zylene

2009-07-20T08:50:00.006-04:00

Zylene is a popular diet pill that is getting a lot attention recently.

If you are looking to loss weight the product of choice should be Zylene. It is a great way to curb your appetite to avoid having uncontrollable cravings, while giving energy and helping you to focus throughout the day.

The interesting part about this product is that you will be able to burn extra calories during the day, without ephedra.

One thing to keep in mind though is that there is no magic pill that will do all of the hard work for you. This is a nutritional supplement... The key word is supplement. This will help you achieve your goal, but you still have to balance it with a nutritious diet and a good exercise program.

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A Best Source Of Acai

2009-07-17T07:49:00.002-04:00

The Acai Berry's popularity as an antioxidant is enhanced by its reputation for helping with weight loss. This is because of its high fiber, antioxidants, omega-9 fatty acids, and amino acids. The combination of these nutrients speeds up metabolism and increases your energy.

The fiber in the Acai Berry antioxidant formula helps transport fat from the body. Also, the high content of fiber helps keep the colon cleansed, allowing fat to be burned more efficiently.

In addition to helping burn fat, the fiber in the Acai Berry antioxidant formula will increase overall health.

In the Acai Berry antioxidant formula, the fatty acids and amino acids also promote weight loss. Fatty acids help regulate the metabolism causing fat to burn. Amino acids help the body build muscle, which in turn causes fat cells to be consumed. The combination of fatty acids and amino acids act as weight loss catalysts.

With so many choices and variations of the Acai Berry supplement, it can get confusing about which one to try. Freeze-dried Acai Berry H2O has the highest concentration of nutrients. This is due to the preservation of all the health nutrients during the freeze-drying process.

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The Pool Is Open

2009-07-15T11:20:00.004-04:00

I was over at my son’s house over the weekend, they opened the pool and we had a great time. Even though there were not any small children around, I thought back to when they were small, and we would always have to be on guard constantly whether we were at home, at a public pool or on vacation around the Ocean.

So remember to stay safe, active, and healthy when it’s hot outside.

Drowning is a leading cause of death in infants, children and adolescents. Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) so you can act quickly to prevent drowning.

Stay Active without over doing it. There are many ways to stay active and beat the heat.

Here are a few:
Go to a gym for a nice, cool environment with a variety of activities.

Use the equipment, work out with free weights, or whatever turns you on, but remember to pace yourself. Listen to your body, and it will tell you when enough is enough.Visit your favorite local swimming hole or take swimming lessons at a pool.

Start a walking group with your friends at the mall. It’s another way to stay connected, focused and motivated.

Take up an indoor sport, such as racquetball, basketball or volleyball, or taking an aerobics class.

Go ice skating. Yes they are open in the Summer also.

If you are outside when it’s hot and humid, wear light, comfortable clothing and work out in the early morning or late evening. Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If you experience symptoms, stop exercising and cool down immediately by dousing yourself with cold water. You may need medical attention.

Heat exhaustion can progress quickly to heat stroke, which can kill you. Learn about hot weather and cardiovascular disease and the symptoms of heat exhaustion and stroke.

Fire up the grill Keep these tips in mind to help you grill “fat-sensibly” this summer.Try grilling fish. The healthiest types include salmon, trout and herring, which are high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Buy chicken breasts instead of the fattier dark meat (legs and thighs). Remember to remove the skin before eating or try grilling chicken or turkey burgers using breast meat and add diced onions for more flavor.

Choose “loin” and “round” cuts of red meat and pork. Look for “choice” or “select” grades of beef instead of “prime.” While these have the least amount of fat, don’t forget to trim the fat when you get home. Use a rack so the fat drips away from the food.

If you wonder about a need to supplement your diet, Here are a few things to think about.

There is no one single pill that will supply all your daily requirements, but multiple vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other supplements are readily available in tonic, pill, and many other forms.

But what do you really need to be healthier? And how much do you need? And how can you make sure that you are getting it?

For starters, WebMD compiled an expert-approved list of the top five healthiest nutrients and how to get them. Go there and browse the site for yourself. Here is the short version.Calcium Hands down, calcium, which comes from foods including low-fat dairy products and supplements, is essential for a healthy body. How do you know? Consider that an 8 oz glass of milk or calcium-fortified juice or a cup of yogurt contains about 300 mg.

So, take a look at what you are normally eating, and if you are not in the range, consider a supplement.

Magnesium The Daily Value (DV) for magnesium is around 400 mg. However, most magnesium researchers say we need two to three times this amount, especially for people who have magnesium-deficient conditions including heart disease, muscle cramps, headaches, and muscle pain.

Magnesium deficiencies are seen in a host of conditions including asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, and even migraines. Magnesium also helps with calcium absorption, so you need it to help build healthy bones. Magnesium is harder to get through foods, so supplements are usually necessary.

Magnesium-rich foods do include almonds, peanuts, brown rice, and cereals like oat bran and shredded wheat.

Vitamin B which includes B-6, B-12, and folate (folic acid) are key to overall health.According to the American Heart Association, homocysteine is an amino acid that has been linked to an increased risk for heart attack, stroke, and other major diseases. It may damage the inner lining of arteries and promote blood clots, but researchers are still not sure exactly how it affects disease risk.

However homocysteine levels are strongly influenced by diet, and several studies have found that higher blood levels of B vitamins are related, at least partly, to lower concentrations of homocysteine. The Daily Values for the B vitamins are: folate, 400 micrograms or more; B-6, 1.5-2 mg; and B-12, 2.4-3 mcg.

Today, cereals, breads, and other grain products are fortified with extra folate. Also fruits and vegetables like spinach, oranges, broccoli, and asparagus have high levels of folate. Check your multivitamin to see how it stacks up with B-6 for body function, and B-12 for energy.

Vitamin D, or the sunshine vitamin because your body makes it in response to sunlight, is often overlooked today. More people are staying out of the sun and as a result are becoming deficient in vitamin D and setting themselves up for fractures.Vitamin D helps your bones properly use calcium. Normally 15 minutes of sunlight per day with sunscreen is a good idea.

Dairy products including milk yogurt and cheese all are fortified with vitamin D. Aim for 600 IU for vitamin D.

Multi vitamins One way to make sure that you get at least the minimum amount of all your vitamins and minerals is to take a Multi Vitamin every day. There is quite a bit of evidence that multivitamins are important for general health, immunity, and well-being. Vitamins were traditionally useful in preventing deficiency disease which we don’t really see so more in this country.

Today vitamins are used to support normal organ and body functions, enhance immunity, improve cardiovascular function, and even prevent cancer.

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Vitamin B For Nervous System Health

2009-07-14T07:41:00.005-04:00

Yesterday, a friend of mine told me her Doctor recommended a B-Complex as a supplement for the tingling she has been experiencing in her hands, working in the computer lab all day.

Here is what the “book” says about Vitamin B.Vitamin B:

These vitamins are also known as Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Panthothenic Acid, Pyridoxin. Folic acid, and Cobalamin.

They all dissolve in water and perform important functions in our body such as metabolism of protein, fat, and carbohydrate in body and thereby energy production.

They are also responsible for the maintenance of the health of various body parts such as skin, hair, eyes, and liver.

They can be found in liver, meats, pork, kidney, chicken, brown rice, whole grain, cereals, and peanuts.

Vitamin B deficiency can cause diseases such as beriberi, anemia, dry and scaly skin, nervous system disorders, and heart diseases.

Take Care Of Your Heart So It Takes Care Of You

2009-07-13T12:02:00.004-04:00

If you have a family history of heart disease or what some call “The Silent Killer,” you owe it to yourself to take steps to protect your health. Cardiovascular disease is expected to claims almost a half million lives, once again making it the number one cause of death in the US, per the American Heart Association.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the best thing you can do for your heart is to live a healthy lifestyle, which means eating a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, getting exercise regularly and managing stress. Of all these things, diet is perhaps the most important.

A healthy diet is described as one that is nutritious and well-balanced, low in saturated fat, cholesterol and salt, and high in whole grains, fruits and vegetables. But perhaps the most important nutrient of all to your heart health is the Omega 3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 is found in foods such as fatty fish (salmon, tuna, herring and sardines), walnuts, flaxseeds and soybeans and their oils. It has many beneficial effects, including decreasing triglycerides, lowering blood pressure, reducing blood clotting, enhancing immune function and reducing the risk of sudden cardiac death by decreasing the risk of abnormal heart rhythms.In recent years concerns over contaminants, like mercury and PCBs, in fatty fish have led the health conscious in search of alternatives.

That’s where fish oil supplements come in. NOW Omega 3 fish oil is made with highly purified pharmaceutical grade fish oil so you don’t have to worry about contaminants.

Two soft gels per day helps to lower triglycerides, slow the buildup of plaque in the arteries, lower blood pressure slightly, and reduce the risk of death, heart attack, dangerous abnormal heart rhythms and strokes in people with heart disease.

Diabetes Can Ruin A Perfectly Good love life

2009-07-10T14:26:00.004-04:00

Any man can experience erectile dysfunction (ED) ongoing trouble getting or keeping an erection that’s firm enough for intercourse. But, men with diabetes are especially at risk. In fact, between 35 percent and 50 percent of them have ED. They also develop the condition about 10 to 15 years earlier than those without diabetes.

The good news is that ED is treatable. So, if it’s cause for concern, talk with your doctor.

There are chambers filled with spongy tissue, smooth muscle, veins and arteries. Nerves help control whether blood flows in or out of these chambers. An erection occurs when the spongy tissue fills with blood, making it expand and harden.Diabetes can interfere with sex in at least two ways:

Nerve damage: Which can stop signals that help trigger an erection.

Blood vessel injury: Also caused by diabetes may slow blood flow to the penis.

But, you can help lower the risk of ED and other diabetes complications. Here’s how:

If you smoke try to stop: Like diabetes, tobacco smoke also injures blood vessels.

Be proactive in keeping your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels under control.

Start up an exercise program, but make sure to talk with your doctor before increasing your physical activity big time.

Get to and then maintain a healthy weight. Excess weight makes it harder to control diabetes. It also increases the risk of high blood pressure, which can damage blood vessels.

If you think you might have ED, your doctor or a urologist can diagnose it. If you are not already diabetic or have heart disease, ask about your risks of having these diseases, too. There may be links between all three conditions.Prescription medicines in pill form are among the many treatments for ED. Discuss options with your doctor. Sildenafil, vardenafil or tadalafil, for example, can help men have an erection when taken an hour before sexual activity.

These days there are a number of herbal supplements on the market similar to Viagra, Levitra, or Cialis that promise the same results for less cost. You can Search for them online.One last thing to consider is that men with heart conditions should talk with a doctor before using an ED drug. Taking ED medicines with heart medicines like nitrates could cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.

Building Lean Muscle Is A Chore

2009-07-08T11:54:00.003-04:00

If you are into body building you already know it is far from easy. It takes a lot of hard work in the gym, and some old fashioned blood sweat and tears to pack on the muscle. When most people try to lose fat they cut down their food intake, but that is actually the wrong approach. When building lean muscle you need to be eating a lot more.

The key to body building is the proper exercises; combined with a good diet plan. Balancing both diet and exercise is the ideal solution to losing weight and gaining lean muscle. Starving is going to get you going backwards.

Body building requires a lot of time, energy, and burns an extraordinary amount of calories. As soon as you get done with your workout you need to replace those calories you expended through your exercise routine. Replacing those lost calories is essential to bulking up your muscles. Your body requires fuel in order to perform, and your body’s fuel and source of energy is food.

Never start your exercise routine on an empty stomach because you will not have the energy to lift the weights necessary to build muscle mass. Give your body the raw materials it needs by eating the right diet. A body building diet is rich in protein and carbohydrates, little fat and less sugar.

You need lots of protein to support the building muscle. Foods rich in protein are beef, pork, fish, chicken, and turkey (lean cuts). Vegetables and dairy products rich in protein include soy, eggs and cottage cheese. Carbohydrates are your main source of energy to fuel your body to function at its peak when working out or exercising. They provide the energy to do the lifts and repetitions required.

Carbohydrates are foods like oatmeal, sweet potatoes, brown rice, whole wheat bread and other vegetables. Never skip meals when you are trying to build up your muscles.

In fact you need to eat more in order to support your activity and to help in repairing damaged muscles. Drink plenty of water and avoid carbonated drinks because they have a lot of sugar. Whether you are a serious body builder or someone interested in a healthier lifestyle you need to eat a healthy balanced diet, lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meat and dairy products, less fat and sugar and plenty of water.

You can also incorporate supplements in your body building diet to further enhance your muscle build up. There are many supplements out there in the market and you have to be careful in choosing the right product. Your main goal is building your muscles through exercise and not through the use of steroids or any illegal supplements. The best supplements will not offer artificial gains, bloated stomachs and water retention.

The combination of healthy diet and right supplement product in the market will greatly help in achieving your dreams of building a more imposing frame. You can view quality bodybuilding supplements. Online and at reasonable price

L-Arginine The True Amino Acid Is Powerful

2009-07-07T17:30:00.005-04:00

HGH or human growth hormone is a complex protein which is made up of more than 191 amino acids. The main role of this hormone is that it helps the liver to produce Insulin Growth Factor IGF-1 which triggers bone and tissue growth throughout the body. The production of HGH begins declining as you age and this is an underlying cause of aging. There are some natural ways to enhance HGH.

L-Arginine is an amino acid that can also help in the release of HGH. This is because it helps block the hormone somatostatin which acts as a deterrent in HGH production. Blocking this hormone greatly affects HGH production and increases it's level.

But that’s not all It also helps in sexual function in men and is often referred to as Nature's Viagra. This is because when a man gets sexually excited, the brain signals the body to increase blood flow to the penile region. L-arginine helps in the release of nitric oxide in the walls of the blood vessels that supply blood to the penis and this allows blood vessels to dilate or open up allowing more blood into the erectile tissue. This leads to hard and firm erections.

And there is more. L-arginine also can be an alternative to help with heart health. It helps to pump the flow of blood through the body. If you can improve the heart function, circulation is also improved, and all the negatives around poor circulation are mitigated. The food sources of l-arginine include animal and plant proteins like red meat, beef, lamb etc., Other sources include dairy and poultry products, nuts, beans, fish etc., There are many HGH supplements that not only contain l-arginine but also a large number of other essential amino acids and natural ingredients that can help boost HGH production.

So if you are interested in making changes that will benefit your health and move you to a more healthy lifestyle, check out the hyperlinks on this page.

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Get Healthy… Hop And Jump But Don’t Skip

2009-07-06T08:42:00.002-04:00

Recently I have seen a lot of comments about skipping meals to lose weight. This comes from many low-calorie or fad diets say this is the way to lose weight fast but they wind up not working in the long term. You can lose weight on them but it’s unhealthy, and as soon as you go off the diet the weight comes pouring back on. If you are trying to benefit from a weight loss or body building program, good nutrition is an essential part along with exercise.

The latest thinking is that you want to eat smaller meals more often. If you do the math that means about every2-4 hours in order to increase your metabolism and maintain your lean muscle tissue. It is more important to eat properly than to skip meals.

You will slow your metabolism down and put body fat on by skipping the last meal of the day. As an example, if you eat dinner about 6:00 pm, go to bed at 11:00 pm, wake up at 7:00 am and eat breakfast at about 7:30 am. That’s thirteen and a half hours since your last meal. Your cells are craving nutrition and are going to want to store the next meal as fat instead of burning the calories as fuel.

On the other hand when you eat frequent meals throughout the day including before bed you continue to burn calories and fat even while you sleep, but it’s not from skipping the last meal of the day.

Your meal before bedtime is not as important as breakfast or post-workout, but still very important. Many people eat junk before bedtime and that's why many programs fail. Go for healthier choices instead of the junk.

It’s important to stay out of a catabolic state where muscle and tissue breakdown. You want to keep your metabolism rate high so you continue to burn calories and fat even while you sleep. That doesn’t happen when you skip meals. What will happen is your body goes into a catabolic state, and the next time you eat something your body will have a greater chance of storing it as fat. And that is the vicious cycle when you skip meals. Metabolism drops, lean muscle tissue drops, body fat increases.

Stay away from the foods with high sugar or fructose content, not just at bedtime either. Foods high in saturated and trans fats out also. The foods you want before bed should be healthy and slow to digest. Some protein foods would be casein protein, cottage cheese, low-fat cheeses, whey protein, and natural peanut butter. Healthy fats would be natural peanut butter, nuts, other natural nut butters, and seeds.

The best carbs are dark green leafy vegetables like spinach, broccoli, or kale. The lighter veggies like potatoes have too much starch. You can also try some complex carbohydrates like oats, or whole-wheat products, but calories can add up quickly so watch the portion size.

The key to eating before bed is moderation. You should never feel stuffed, and you should drink plenty of water with it. The water will actually help fill you up some and ensure you don’t go to bed dehydrated. The quantity depends on what you are trying to accomplish, and how well you have managed your calories throughout the day. For sure it should be one of the smallest in terms of calories.

When to eat before going to bed varies from person to person, but from 15 minutes to 90 minutes is a good rule of thumb. It will be a matter of preference really. Experiment with what works best. Everybody is different.

Another Tool For Weight Loss Now At WCN

2009-07-03T11:02:00.003-04:00

If you needed more motivation to jumpstart a weight loss program, World Class Nutrition just added it. This will put you on track towards a healthier lifestyle.

WCN has reduced the cost of Red Volt from American Sports Nutrition, which is a unique blend of effective ingredients that is reported to trigger fat loss, in order to create a lean fit body, when you combine it with a regular workout regimen and a healthy diet. It’s one of the strongest weight loss products on the market that promises a quality product that gets results for a reasonable cost.

The Ephedra extract used by the manufacturer is a herbal supplement that triggers quick fat loss. It acts like a general stimulant on many parts of your body at the same time and is most often used as a central nervous system stimulant, as a decongestant and an appetite suppressant in a large variety of successful weight loss products.

The ephedra extract in Red Volt has been used for more than 2,000 years to treat bronchial asthma cold & flu, the chills, lack of perspiration, headaches, nasal congestion, aching bones and joints, cough & wheezing, and edema.

In technical terms it is considered to have diaphoretic, diuretic, central nervous system stimulating and anti-asthmatic properties.

Don’t Over Enjoy The Holiday

2009-07-02T11:37:00.005-04:00

June 21st officially ushered in Summer, and already it’s another holiday with more festivities. Yep, the 4th of July is here along with another temptation to over indulge with grilling out, hot dogs, chips, burgers, beer, apple pie, and it’s all good. Well … except for the extra calories and, maybe, the extra weight we pick up and may need to lose after the weekend.

Keeping up with my exercise routine is necessary for managing my weight over the summer but even if I get off schedule, I don’t sweat it. We all gain weight at times and, if I’m careful, I can shave those pounds off again with intelligent exercise.

When I’m having a picnic or a party, I try to plan some activities to get us moving. A flag football or basketball game, tossing a frisbee, playing volleyball or swimming are all great ways to have fun while moving around.

Never fear, there are some easy things we can do to benefit from healthy lifestyle choices while still enjoying the summer. When I belly up to the picnic table it's tempting to eat everything in sight, but I can avoid going crazy if I:

Munch on fruits, veggies or other healthy choices before going after the fatty foods. I’ll bring my own to share at the picnic. This way I eat less of the junk foods, but still save room to “sample” them.

Splurge on the things reserved for holidays like homemade ice cream or apple pie. I try to gravitate away from the chips, crackers and other snacks I can get any time.

Once I fill the plate, I migrate somewhere away from the food. Many of us graze mindlessly if there's food nearby, so get what you need, eat slowly and give yourself plenty of time (20 minutes) to feel full so you don't go back for seconds or thirds. Using a smaller plate is also a trick I use to cut down on my portions.

The ice cold brews are another opportunity to moderate, especially when it's hot outside. Unfortunately, alcohol can add more calories to your waistline than you might think. It can also dehydrate you, which is riskier if it's hot outside. Try drinking a glass of water between beverages.

Many of us go all day without eating in anticipation of a party, but if you show up starving, you're much more likely to overeat. Eat small, healthy meals or maybe a protein bar before you go so you can make better choices and avoid temptation.

Making choices that benefit my health doesn’t mean I can't have any fun. Holidays are a time to enjoy yourself and by doing it reasonably, I make the holiday guilt-free.

Watermellon = Viagra?

2009-07-01T11:23:00.002-04:00

Back around Valentine’s Day I remember reading that color red helps get the libido moving. That was based on a recent study that men find women sexier if they're wearing red.

Now with the 4th of July a few days away there was some other research that is interesting also. It seems that if you are planning to have watermelon at your annual July 4th cookout, researchers say it has Viagra like effects … but I don’t think we should throw away the little blue pills quite yet.

Citrulline is an ingredient in watermelons that can trigger production of a compound that helps relax the body's blood vessels, like what happens when a man takes Viagra, according to scientists in Texas, where many of the seedless variety come from.It is found in the flesh and rind of watermelons, and reacts with the body's enzymes when consumed in large quantities.

This is then changed into arginine, an amino acid which helps the heart, circulatory and immune systems.

The researchers at Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center say Arginine boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, which is the same basic effect that Viagra has, to treat erectile dysfunction and maybe even prevent it. Bhimu Patil, a researcher and director also said that "Watermelon may not be as organ-specific as Viagra, but it's a great way to relax blood vessels without any drug side effects."

Other researchers at North Carolina State, find the results interesting but advised that anyone taking Viagra shouldn't expect the same result from watermelon.

The nitric oxide can also help with angina, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems, according to the study, which was paid for by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

It seems that around 60% of the citrulline is contained in watermelon rind more than in the flesh, and is found in all colors of watermelon. Yellow-fleshed types are the highest according to Penelope Perkins-Veazie, a USDA researcher in Lane, Okla.

She said Patil's research is valid, but with a caveat: One would need to eat about six cups of watermelon to get enough citrulline to boost the body's arginine level, and with that much watermelon, you tend to run to the bathroom more.

Watermelon is also a diuretic used as a homeopathic treatment for kidney patients before dialysis became widely used.The relationship between citrulline and arginine might also be useful to type-2 diabetics or if you are obese. The benefits may include the ability to relax blood vessels, much like Viagra does.

We will need to see if this is true as more studies and research becomes known.

A Shot Of Energy For Me

2009-06-30T10:23:00.005-04:00

Here is a new sugarless energy supplement from Supplements To Go .

This is a low cost alternative to the more expensive energy drink products on the market. Energy Shot 2000 is a 2 ounce shot of energy drink that supplements ones energy for over 5 hours, and is more affordable than many of the other products you see advertised today.

Some other good news is it has zero sugar, zero carbs, and best of all only 3 calories. Energy drinks or shots usually contain a lot of extra sugar, in some cases 12 teaspoons, which adds around 200 calories, plus herbal stimulants and 16 ounces of fluid. This combination of ingredients can get you wired up but then let you down with a crash.

The Energy 2000 shot’s formula works fast, lasts long and doesn’t have the crash.

Energy2000 is made from a healthy blend of B-vitamins and amino acids that'll wake you up fast and keep you going strong for hours, with NO Crash.

It is made without sugar and with very little caffeine so you get real get up and go that lasts. And you aren't drinking lots of calories. An Energy 2000 shot contains only 3 calories per serving. Most other drinks are sold in 8-16 ounce cans.

The Energy 2000 shot comes in a convenient 2 ounce size that can be taken in the car, at the office, or in the gym.

Just What Is The Mediterranean Diet?

2009-06-29T17:25:00.002-04:00

Whenever I see something about the Mediterranean diet it seems to be different so I ask myself what is it really?. Well I found out that there are approximately 16 countries that are around the Mediterranean Sea. What they eat in each of these varies from country to country and between the regions within them. The different cultures, ethnic background, religion, economy and agricultural production accounts for all of this variance. There is some commonality though, and it has these items in common:

Large quantities of fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds
They cook with a lot of olive oil, which is an important source of monounsaturated fats.
They do not consume a lot of dairy products, red meat, fish or chicken.
Eggs are eaten from none to four times a week
They drink wine in low to moderate amounts

What this means is that Mediterranean-style diet contains a less saturated fat than those who eat the average American diet. More than half the fat calories come from monounsaturated fats (mainly the olive oil). The good thing here is that Monounsaturated fat doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels like saturated fat does.

The result of all this is that heart disease in Mediterranean countries is lower than in the United States. So is the death rate. But in addition to the diet their lifestyle has more physical activity and social support systems.

Recently a new report suggested that some components of a Mediterranean diet may be more vital to good health than others. Researchers at the University of Athens Medical School linked longevity to consuming large quantities of vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes and olive oil, keeping alcohol intake moderate and avoiding too much meat.

Meanwhile, eating lots of fish or seafood and going light on dairy products does not seem to increase life spans. The authors of the study examined the eating habits of more than 23,000 Greeks for 10 years, and concluded many of the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet were negated when they removed heavy vegetable consumption, light meat intake or moderate drinking.

Likewise when they combined several components, like a diet rich in vegetables and olive oil, there were definite health benefits.

So, if you follow a Mediterranean like diet, based on their normal eating habits, you can improve your health and maybe live longer.

More About Ephedra In Diet Pills

2009-06-29T13:21:00.003-04:00

Recently I have been looking into the ephedra diet pills, and I had additional questions, so I put together some extra information on the subject.

Ephedra was taken off the market for a year a few years ago , but it is now back on the market and is still very popular with those who are looking for a weight loss pill to help them with their weight loss goals.

They can’t keep enough stock on the items since it was given the “OK” to be sold again, and online sites are doing a brisk business as well. There are still some common sense cautions that you should read before taking ephedra or anything else for that matter, so I tried to include them here also.

Ephedra, known in China for the past 5000 years as Ma huang, is the worlds oldest medicine. Research bears ou t the claims that ephedra increases metabolism and helps promote weight loss. It relaxes the air passages in the lungs to help treat asthma and cough, promotes perspiration to help a person recover from a minor cold and helps promote urination to help relieve edema.

Ephedra has also been widely researched for its thermogenic or fat burning properties. Other research has show that ephedra helps promote the loss of fat while helping retain lean muscle tissue, which is important because prescription diet medications still have not been able to reproduce these results.

That being said, ephedra IS a stimulant and a thermogenic, and should NOT be used by people or in situations where these properties might be harmful.

There are some common sense issues associated with using ephedra:

- If you have any medical problems that using a stimulant might overtax your system, don’t use ephedra.

- Do not use ephedra if what you are doing or where you do it at will not let your body cool down or dissipate heat. Your body core temperature might exceed safe levels.

- Follow the directions on the bottle. Do not take more than the manufacturer's recommended amount.

To summarize these 3 things: Do not use ephedra if you have a heart condition, and if you are wearing something like a plastic warm up suit to exercise in, don’t take ephedra. The same rule applies to playing sports on a hot muggy day. Finally if you have any doubt about taking more than the recommended amount, check with your doctor or health care adviser.

Show Up At The Beach Ready To play

2009-06-25T16:54:00.003-04:00

If you look like you are carrying a spare tire when you show up for beach volleyball, you’re not going to win any hard body at the beach contests.

To get there you are going to have true, solid hard muscle to really impress. You want that chiseled, sculpted look that you see in the movies or in competitions.

Eliminate the weak soft points on your body. Mass Maker is the quest you have been seeking. Combine this with a little hard work in the gym and a proper diet, and you will look like an action figure in no time.

Supplementstogo is your source for muscle building supplements and has the lowest prices around. With hard work and World Class Nutrition you will have the body of your dreams. Muscle, low fat, Strength, confidence, and a look that exudes raw power.

Start Now

2009-06-24T11:23:00.005-04:00

Have you ever heard the saying The Past is History, The Future is a Mystery, so all we have is the Present?
Well, the present is the gift that we give to ourselves. Now is the time to start changing our nutrition and exercise habits to put us back on the path to a healthier lifestyle.

No more procrastination and telling ourselves we will start next ______ fill in the blank. We wait until New Years to make those weight loss resolutions and by Summer we give it up as a lost cause.

If we are ever going to reach that or achieve anything we set out to do we have to do things differently. We can’t do the same things and expect different results. That means it’s time to start now to begin sculpting the body we visualize for ourselves. It might help to write it down and post it where it can be seen daily.

I now have a set of things I need to do every day like start with a healthy breakfast before I go out for a walk. My plan is to lose on average 2 pounds a week for 3 months.

I found a great way to lose fat and weight. Starter 2 is what I have chosen to help get me going. When I hit that mid morning or afternoon hunger, this will help get me through it until I have changed my eating habits forever.

I got it at SupplementsToGo.com at wholesale prices plus 5% off with the coupon code vip5off . If you are ready to do the same I recommend you give it a try yourself.

What Is The Alternative For …

2009-06-23T12:05:00.002-04:00

Now that Hydroxycut has been pulled from the market people are searching for safe alternatives for assisting in the struggle to lose weight. For starters staying healthy has to include eating right.

We know that includes high fiber and natural foods like whole grain pasta, fruits, vegetables and lean meats. But even though we know that this is good advice, it can be hard to stick to.

Sometimes you don't have control over what you get served. We are on the go, back and forth to work, running errands and not getting home to eat.

When you don’t get enough fiber and drink enough water, your digestive system can get backed up. You can experience weight gain, a loss of energy, bloating, or gas.

One effective way to eliminate this “build-up” is to use a cleansing supplement. One of the better ones available online is called Sculpt n’ Cleanse, and it’s safe and gentle to use.

It is the first-step, many take when beginning a weight loss, body shaping, anti-aging or health improvement program, and since the digestive system has been cleansed, more energy and nutrients can be absorbed from food.

Many individuals have said they have more energy and even feel younger. Others report that their skin clears up because the body is able to cleanse itself. And don’t forget the painful and unattractive bloating gets cleared up too. It could be that those jeans that were just a bit too tight around the middle will fit again.

Another benefit for people who have had years of impacted waste in their colons, may be losing 10 - 20 pounds in a matter of days. That’s like carrying around a bag of dog food around all day. Just the loss of that weight helps to move better.

And since their digestive system can now function better, they find it easier to control food cravings. So they may lose more weight, or at least, find it easier to keep from gaining weight.

Because of the problems with Hydroxycut , other safe alternatives for losing weight are becoming more well known.

Acai Berry is one that is taking the world by storm. It is an antioxidant that is known also for it's weight loss properties when combined with other natural antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and amino acids, work together to help your body function better, process food easier, and burn fat more efficiently.

All this means that we do not have to accept weight gain, lethargy, and pain as signs of aging.
If we are what we eat lets go with the good stuff, and get a good exercise routine to go along with it.

Weight Loss Help With EPH

2009-06-22T09:47:00.002-04:00

In the Battle of the Bulges ephedra diet pill supplements are available that when used as directed, can be a large part of your overall program to reduce your body fat. The most effective, proven ephedra fat burners are out there if you are looking to lose weight with Diet pills.

Studies have shown that ephedra products (ECA stacks) work on non-exercising people. There are very few supplements in the world that work without exercises. In one recent study subjects lost 10 pounds of fat in 6 weeks from taking 20mg of ephedrine, 200mg of caffeine and 325mg of aspirin 3 times a day without exercises.It's proven. Products like Green Stinger, Yellow Bullets, Yellow Devils, Superdrine, Ripped Power, Megadrine, Lipodrene, Hydroxyslim. Zenatrol, Hydroycut and many others are very effective for weight loss for the casual dieters to the clinically obese. So if weight gain is something you are battling look no further than a good ephedra pill.

Everyone remembers ephedra diet pill controversy a few years ago. The FDA took an effective fat burning herb used for 5000 years to lose weight and give you energy off the market for a year when there was 155 cases of adverse reactions before it was OK’d again.

Fortunately there is a product that is legally sold that contains ephedra in the un-adulterated form. Yellow Bullets with 25 mgs of ephedra.

It looks like the large drug companies will keep the controversy going to get every effective herbal supplement off the market, but supplement manufacturers are just as determined to continue to offer healthy supplements, including ephedra to help the public stay in good health without paying large sums for prescription drugs.

Muscle Synergy By Beverly International

2009-06-19T10:47:00.003-04:00

Muscle Synergy is a muscle building supplement that has been documented to do what it claims, and also protect the muscle it builds during periods of low calorie intake and high volumes of training. Generally speaking Muscle Synergy Increases Muscle Fullness and Pumps.

The three performance enhancing supplements in Muscle Synergy are:

Creatine Monohydrate: Promotes cell volume by increase water retention inside the muscle cell.

Nicotinic acid: Is a fast acting form of niacin (Vitamin B-3) which increases the diameter of your blood vessels), which helps a bodybuilder get and maintain a pump easier.

Arginine: Is a precursor to the production of nitric oxide. Increasing nitric oxide at the muscle cell opens up cell receptors to blood nutrients, which then may help to increase muscle protein synthesis.

All these elements work together to gain muscle, and lose fat by increasing how the body takes in and uses protein. However, increased protein synthesis is not the only way to increase muscle size.

Another way to help your bodybuilding efforts is to reduce the amount of muscle that is broken down during a training session. It’s well known that in order to get the body to grow, we need to train hard. Hard training breaks down muscle tissue which is then repaired and remodeled into a bigger tissue when you rest and recover from your session.

Now, if you can go ahead and reduce the amount of muscle that is broken down, you still send the message to the body that it needs to grow but because less tissue is broken, you can accelerate the muscle growth and recovery process.

So if you are a serious bodybuilder or an average health conscious person who wants to add some lean muscle, muscle synergy may be just what you are searching for.

Weight Loss Is More About Less Calories And Exercise

2009-06-18T11:24:00.006-04:00

I just ran across some interesting information from a new study sponsored by the NIH. The conclusion was that any heart healthy diet that cuts calories can help overweight and obese adults achieve and maintain weight loss. This is no matter how you count the proportions of fat, protein or carbohydrates.

Researchers funded by NIH’s National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) used 811 overweight and obese adults, aged 30 to 70, and assigned them to 1 of 4 diets. The participants didn’t have diabetes or severe heart disease but may have had other risk factors like high blood pressure or cholesterol.

The 4 diets all had the same calorie reduction goals and were heart-healthy, (low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fiber). They varied the levels of fat, protein and carbohydrates. The 4 diets were: 1) low-fat (20% of calories), average protein (15% of calories); 2) low-fat, high-protein (25% of calories); 3) high-fat (40% of calories), average protein; and 4) high-fat, high-protein. Carbohydrates ranged from 35% to 65% of calories.

The participants recorded their food intake for 2 years, had diet counseling sessions, and were also asked to do moderate-intensity physical activity like brisk walking, for at least 90 minutes per week.

The report was published by the researchers on February 26, 2009, in the New England Journal of Medicine.

They saw about the same weight loss in all 4 diet groups after 6 months and also after 2 years. On average, participants lost 13 pounds at 6 months and maintained a 9 pound loss at 2 years. The participants also reduced their waistlines by 1 to 3 inches by the end of the study. Craving, fullness, hunger and diet satisfaction were similar across the 4 diets.

Other studies showed that a loss of 5-10% of body weight will help reduce risk factors for heart disease and other medical conditions. In this study, 15% of patients achieved a 10% weight loss after 2 years. Consistent with previous studies, the diets all improved several known risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

"This new information should focus weight loss approaches on reducing calorie intake rather than any particular proportions of fat, protein or carbohydrate," says principal investigator Dr. Frank M. Sacks of the Harvard School of Public Health.

Which Creatine Dietary Supplement Do I Want

2009-06-17T09:46:00.004-04:00

The buzz within the bodybuilding community is which creatine do you take. If you are a serious competitor you already know that creatine helps to improve everything from anti-aging, brain function, bodybuilding, heart health, and weight loss.

Creatine monohydrate is an amino acid that is produced naturally within humans, and plays a vital role in everything from energy levels to muscle building. In addition Creatine ensures that athletes and those who follow a vigorous regular exercise regimen maintain a higher level of energy throughout all their daily routines.

If your energy level remains high it is easier to stay motivated when calling on your body to go that little bit extra during training or the event itself. You don’t dread the strain as much as you look forward to the challenge of competition. No matter whether it is internal or against others, you WILL meet the test.

Creatine Select Plus Phosphates by Beverly International is easily one of the most popular and arguably most effective bodybuilding supplement currently available.

Here’s Why CREATINE SELECT Plus Phosphates is Superior to Other Forms of CreatineThere is no doubt that pure creatine monohydrate is one of the most effective supplements on the market. But the fusion of creatine plus phosphates makes a good supplement into a super synergistic supplement combination.

For creatine to be most effective in the muscle cell it must combine with a phosphate. The amount of creatine that is usable depends on how much phosphate your body has available. If there is not enough phosphate then your muscle will use less creatine. Adding phosphates allows your body to load and retain more creatine. In short you’ll increase your muscle mass and strength.

Having additional phosphates during exercise can improve your body’s ability to regenerate ATP. More ATP means more reps with less fatigue.

5 More Reasons Why Creatine Select Will Become Your Favorite Supplement

- Great tasting and mixes instantly in water.
- Maximum results, select phosphates lower stomach acid levels that can destroy creatine.

- Select Creatine plus Phosphates allows more creatine to enter the muscle cells.

- Rapid transport into the muscles. The advanced matrix rapidly transports creatine into the muscle cell without the need of simple sugar.

- Research Proven. Recent studies have demonstrated that adding phosphates to creatine results in increased power and a near three-fold improvement in anaerobic working capacity (Wallace et al. 1997) (Eckerson 2001).

A Daily Super Vitamin Pak

2009-06-16T11:24:00.002-04:00

I am always reading what I find about vitamins, minerals and supplements, and I just came across an idea that I like a lot. In order to make sure that I have everything I need to stay healthy and in good condition.

I found a product by Beverly International called a Super Vitamin Pak. When looking at all the supplements and vitamins contained it seems like every cell in my body relies on some component of the Super Pak to function at peak levels. What also is neat is that they come in individual daily packets.

Beverly International is a brand that I trust and I use their products like Joint Care already. The Super-Pak contains just about all our vitamin needs in one packet, taking it once daily is much easier than opening multiple bottles. I would probably need around 10 different supplements to equal what is in each pack, or taking individual tablets with each meal.

Some of the vitamins they have are B-Complex and C, which provide optimum effectiveness all during the day and night, and are also associated with muscle growth. The antioxidant nutrients C, E, and Selenium are present in potencies that reduce the free radical barriers to muscle recuperation, repair and growth.

I get my supplements online, where I can find a large variety of nutritional supplements at extremely discounted prices. Check it out for yourself at Supplements To Go.

There is a coupon code I always use vip5off that allows me to get an extra benefit of 5%, which pretty much takes care of the shipping costs also. Try it for yourself!

Fastin Is The Answer To The Question

2009-06-15T11:27:00.002-04:00

There has been more than the usual amount of Buzz about weight loss and losing those extra poubnds now that summer is here.

If you are questioning how to lose large amounts of fat... the answer is Fastin. This is a diet pill that is prescription strength, but you don’t need a prescription to get it. It’s one of those supplements that you need to check with your doctor about, before you invest in it, if you have any health problems.

It was originally intended for people suffering from obesity, but it is safe to use in losing any amount of weight. You also have to remember that this is not a "wonder drug", so you have to put in some work for the body you are looking for.

That means you have to get on a diet and workout plan. That’s nothing new, you should diet and exercise while taking diet supplements as part of an overall healthy lifestyle.

There is an online site that I frequent where I can find a large variety of nutritional supplements at extremely discounted prices. Check it out for yourself at Supplements To Go.