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Boosting Testosterone Naturally

There are a number of foods that can naturally and safely boost levels of testosterone. They are as follows: * Almonds * avocados * beans * broccoli * brussel sprouts * dairy products * eggs * oysters * poultry Nothing sound that appealing? Consider the following supplements then: * Carnitine. Increases the number of androgen receptors in muscles. * Forskolin. Also shown to reduce body fat levels. * Tribulus Terrestris. Herb that supports T production by enahding the amount of LH (luteinizing… Continue

Added by David Orman on October 27, 2009 at 3:12pm — No Comments

RESVERATROL

Wine. No other beverage has attracted the attention of modern medicine like this drink. Although it is most widely known for its benefits for the heart, wine has benefits against cancer, dementia, and other age-related diseases. Researchers in Denmark recently looked at 25,000 people to find out what drinking alcohol does to mortality and discovered that wine drinkers slash their overall risk of dying from any cause by about 40%. The active ingredient wine is Resveratrol. Resveratrol has captur… Continue

Added by David Orman on September 30, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Glucose Not Brain Fuel Afterall

Sugar, Protein and Our Brain "Our brain wants to run exclusively on sugar (glucose). It is the preferred fuel." We know this to be true or. . . do we? Our barin want to run on ketones produced from burning your own body fat, not sugar. When carbohydrates are minimized, the brain naturally gets its energy from our own fat. It is only when big doses of carbs are in the systems does this sequence gets short-circuited. From Medical News Today, "Human Brain Feeds On Lactate Not Glucose During Exe… Continue

Added by David Orman on September 15, 2009 at 11:01am — No Comments

Foods that Heal Muscle Pains

They are often referred to as edible aspirin. They are nature’s natural pain killers, foods that help to heal our muscle and aid in their recovery. The major action is clearing inflammation and once cleared, the body begins its natural repair work. This process typically takes a few days but can be lessened with the use of the following foods: 1. Tea. Green or black, hot or iced, sports scientists at Rutgers U. found that a 9 day supplement of tea-extract decreased inflammation and in particula… Continue

Added by David Orman on September 9, 2009 at 9:50am — No Comments

I Went Out of My Way

One of my favorite movies ever is called “Stranger than Fiction.” It is a somewhat odd movie about a character named Harold Crick who hears a narrator’s voice, commenting on his life. There are so many messages and teaching in this movie that I consider it one of the most entertaining and inspirational ones I have ever seen. One of the phrases used in the movie is “Little did I know. . . .” Dustin Hoffman’s character uses this small phrase as a launching pad for. . . . well. . . .rent the movie… Continue

Added by David Orman on August 26, 2009 at 11:17am — No Comments

The Strangest Disease You Never Heard Of

Xeroderma pigmentosum. Doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. It is is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder of DNA repair in which the ability to repair damage caused by ultraviolet light is deficient. What this means is that this rare congenital disorder keeps skin cells from repairing the damage done by UV light (think, the sun). Such conditions make exposure to sunlight dangerous and forces its sufferers to lead isolated lives, primarily indoors. The typical symptoms (as per the Wiki) inclu… Continue

Added by David Orman on August 3, 2009 at 2:40pm — No Comments

Causes of Cataracts

Cataracts are becoming more commonplace now than at any time in history. Some people have a genetic predisposition (small percentage). Some of it is behavior and some of it is considered to be aging. MOST factors can be avoided or mitigated. The main causes are: - Aging. About 20% of the population over the age of 60 have at least the beginning stages of a cataract in one of both eyes. Over the age of 75, the figure jumps to 80%. - Antioxidant deficiency. Inadequate intake of antioxidants, pa… Continue

Added by David Orman on July 27, 2009 at 10:48am — 1 Comment

PAIN: What Does it Really Mean

Some aches and pains are simply a result of "weekend warrior" syndrome or the bumps and bruises of life. Others mean something else. Here is a guideline offered by one of the leading orthopedic surgeons on how to interpret pain. If it did not hurt prior but it really hurts during exercise, there is something wrong. Stop what you are doing and get this checked out quickly. If it did not hurt while you were training but it hurts a few hours or even days later, odds are that it is not a signific… Continue

Added by David Orman on July 20, 2009 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Humility Meets Mastery

The 4 most dangerous words in any language are “I already know that.” It is the OFF switch in the brain. Any attempts to add information, no matter how valuable, are completely wasted. To me, humility is practiced every time I am willing to risk looking like a fool (which happens more often than I like). Even when you look like a fool, you never really fail. Instead, you simply get an opportunity to practice humility. Somewhere along the line, it seems like the moment you become a master of an… Continue

Added by David Orman on July 7, 2009 at 2:03pm — No Comments

Perfect Vision

I have been doing quite a bit of research about Type IIc hybrid muscles and hybrid muscle training. Very interesting concepts. In short, training involves a series of combinations of aerobic and anaerobic training. Today, despite rubbery legs from working with my trainer yesterday, I embarked on hybrid training. I put on my 25 pound weight vest, put my head down and started cranking away at a series of hill repeats at various speeds. Given the newness of the training, heat and steepness of the… Continue

Added by David Orman on July 7, 2009 at 2:03pm — No Comments

Cholesterol: The Most Misunderstood Marker

Today's area of focus is arguably the most misunderstood aspect of blood tests - cholesterol. According to the American Heart Association, cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells. It's an important part of a healthy body because it's used for producing cell membranes and some hormones, and serves other needed bodily functions. But too high a level of cholesterol in the blood is said to be a major risk for coronary heart disease, which… Continue

Added by David Orman on July 6, 2009 at 11:24am — 1 Comment

Schizandrae: Is this the herb for you?

It sounds odd, tastes odd and looks a bit strange. But this substance is one of the most powerful herbs known. Is it right for you? Read the article to find out. www.hghplus.net/schizandra.htm Continue

Added by David Orman on June 25, 2009 at 2:59pm — No Comments

The Truth about Splenda

Today, we will focus a nutritional error which contributes to weight gain as well as other health problems -- the use of Splenda. Myth: Splenda is all natural. This is an all too common perception. It is also very inaccurate. The process of creating splenda starts with a single sugar molecule called sucrose. Sucrose is commonly known as table sugar. Then, a complex chemical progress adds substances such as phosgene. What is phosgene? It is a chemical warfare agent used in World War I and is n… Continue

Added by David Orman on June 8, 2009 at 11:23am — 2 Comments

How a Simple Trip Made a Huge Difference

Toronto Doing something that makes you happy stimulates your body. It is as if your body is rejuvenated in a special fashion. Doing something that brings joy stimulates your heart. It goes beyond the physical and provides needed fuel for your heart, your emotions, your psyche. Doing the thing that brings passion into your life is the only way to communicate with your soul. It is as if your soul says, “This is it. This is why we are here. Not necessarily to do this but this is the vehicle to le… Continue

Added by David Orman on May 25, 2009 at 10:59am — No Comments

How Goofy Changed My Life

Thanks to Lisa, I signed up for my favorite event of all time — the Goofy Challenge. She noticed that it had reopened on Friday and like a tiger pouncing on its prey, yours truly could not sign up fast enough. I love this event. It really means something to me having received so many gifts and powerful lessons each time I did this event. Yes it is both difficult and painful. The long and lonely miles on both Saturdays and Sundays in preparation for the event are more difficult than the event it… Continue

Added by David Orman on May 11, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

How Many Calories Are You Really Burning?

You know the old but true adage - To burn fat, you must burn more calories than you consume. So you go to the gym and jump on the cardio machines or treadmills and huff and puff away. How many calories are you burning? Even though most machines come with a built in calorie counter, there is a significant amount of error associated with them. To determine the most accurate way, a heart monitor with a calorie counter is needed. If you do not have one, here are some accurate guidelines: **The fol… Continue

Added by David Orman on May 4, 2009 at 12:42pm — No Comments

Swine Flu from a Natural Medicine Perspective

Concern that the world could be on the brink of the first influenza pandemic in more than 40 years escalated Sunday as France, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Spain reported potential new cases in which people had been infected with swine flu. Canada confirmed several new cases. America has reported at least 20 cases. There is concern. Better news. . .there are things that can be done You know the name Pasteur, as it pasteurization. The name you should know is Antoine Bechamp. Louis Pasteur believe… Continue

Added by David Orman on April 27, 2009 at 3:03pm — 3 Comments

NASA Perfect Training Program

NASAs scientists have produced the perfect training program. It is also a powerful anti-aging program. Read about it here at www.hghplus.net/nasa.html. Continue

Added by David Orman on April 20, 2009 at 1:47pm — No Comments

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Added by David Orman on April 16, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Strangest Obesity Correlation

If I said to you that there is a correlation between overconsumption of food and obesity, you would not bat an eyelid. If I said to you that there is a correlation between being active as a child and being active as an adult, the reaction would be similar. What about the correlation between ear infections and obesity? Now I have your attention. University of Florida at Gainesville researchers surveyed 1300 individuals and found the following conclusion: Those who have a history of ear infection… Continue

Added by David Orman on April 13, 2009 at 11:19am — No Comments