Maximizing Digestion and Assimilation | Wake Up World - Aurora 20th June 2012 By Jordan & Kyla Miller Contributing Writers for Wake Up World In our previous articles, we have addressed, on several occasions, the importance of eating a proper diet coupled with a toxic free environment for achieving/building optimal health and well-being. Both digestion and subsequently assimilation are in fact just as important, if not more important, as the type of food being eaten for building a healthy functioning body and mind. To ensure the body is receiving adequate nutrients, it’s not important how much ‘good food’ one is eating; rather, it is the quality of their intestinal micro flora which will determine how many nutrients are being effectively absorbed into the blood from their intestines. Most people in Western society consume “foods” that are heavily toxic and highly processed. In an attempt to “clean-out” our internal environment (stomach and intestines as the main organs implicated here), we need to give our digestive system a break. Sources: 1.
10 Vitamins Every Guy Should Take With so many professional athletes getting caught with performance-enhancing drugs, are there any supplements out there we can take and not get us banned from our dart leagues? Thankfully, there are. Here is a list of safe (and legal) vitamins that will get you performance great while still avoiding any A-Rod like repercussions. 1. Ginko Biloba To help you remember that girl’s name. 2. To finally cut out that bacne. 3. Keeps oxygen flowing well so you don’t pass out during sex (again). 4. Fights germs, so you won’t catch a cold going shirtless to the stadium this week. 5. Helps your face heal after power shaving in the car while commuting to work. 6. Replaces the nutrients you lost while staying out of the sun playing “Battlefield 4.” 7. Gives your muscles energy to perform in short, rapid bursts which you’ll need if she ever calls you back. 8. Helps send fat to where it’s needed most and not to that A-Cup you’ve had since Thanksgiving. 9. 10. Photo credit: hugo chang
The making of an action hero body - Entertainment - Movies When I was hired to train an actor for an action film, the studio executives would express how important it was to transform their body so they looked like an action hero. That's why I made the decision to utilize the same method of dieting and training I used to win many of my champion body building competitions. Matt Damon and Kevin Spacey were extremely excited to work with me, which made my job a lot easier than it had been with some of my other celebrity clients. I have the actors do weight training in the morning and cardio at night. The purpose of separating the weight training and cardiovascular training for 6 to 9 hours is because weight training causes the body to secrete anabolic hormones (muscle building) and cardiovascular exercises cause the body to secrete catabolic hormones (fat burning). This way my client got the most effective results from their workouts and fast results. WEIGHT TRAINING SESSION(* — increase weight each set) Wednesday – Rest Day
The Most Powerful Food Combinations Who came up with the idea that we are supposed to drink orange juice at breakfast? And why, if oatmeal is so good for us, do we eat that only in the morning as well? Apologies to the Palinites, but nutritionists are starting to realize that you and I like our oatmeal and OJ before we start the day because we evolved to like it that way—because enjoying the two together is healthier than eating each of them alone. Epidemiologist David R. What's more fascinating, however, is that the evolution between eater and eaten might answer the long-held question about why humans live longer, healthier lives on traditional diets. Tomatoes & Avocadoes Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a pigment-rich antioxidant known as a carotenoid, which reduces cancer risk and cardiovascular disease. "This also has a Mediterranean cultural tie-in," says registered dietitian Susan Bowerman of California Polytechnic State University. And when it comes to salads, don't choose low-fat dressings. Oatmeal & Orange Juice
Harness A Healthy Lifestyle: 40 Must-Read Health Tips Taking the first step toward a healthier lifestyle can be overwhelming, but eating healthy doesn't have to mean drinking your weight in protein powder or downing a dozen egg whites for breakfast. If you're looking to reclaim your health—or simply boost your activity levels—realize that simple changes are enough to spell success. Making smart swaps in the kitchen and lacing up your walking shoes more frequently can be a great start. Use these 40 tips as a roadmap for change on the path toward a healthier you. Avoid Refined, Flour-Based Foods Cutting out refined, flour-based products can redefine your diet. Take Fish Oil Fish oil may help combat depression, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Drink Green Tea Filled with powerful antioxidants, green tea may help ward off certain diseases and keep you feeling your best. Bask In The Sun Let a little sun shine down. Don't Fill Yourself To The Brim We live in a world where many of us constantly eat—even when we're not hungry. Do HIIT Cardio Laugh
Bodyweight Exercise Routines from Basic to Advanced | One of my favorite aspects of bodyweight training is how its underlying simplicity is so scalable, from basic to extremely advanced levels. So, today I’m going to highlight an outdoor bodyweight workout for lower and upper body that can be done at basic, intermediate or advanced levels, which was featured in an article about Global Bodyweight Training in last month’s Men’s Health South Africa, called “The Evolution of Exercise”. Click here to read the complete Men’s Health article as a PDF. I’m pretty excited with how the Men’s Health article takes the time to explain the Global Bodyweight Training system, and in particular to demonstrate how the progressions work: With GBT you start with the Basic exercises outlined below and then, after you’ve mastered those, you can progress to Intermediate and Advanced. “Since you can’t add more weight, you have to challenge yourself by decreasing your leverage, which means that gravity makes you work harder,” says Fitch. Basic Bodyweight Workout
How to Increase Your Metabolism and Start Losing Fat Why do I need to register or sign in for WebMD to save? We will provide you with a dropdown of all your saved articles when you are registered and signed in. Your brother inhales pizza three times a day and never gains a pound, while you watch your carbs, calories, and sweets and still haven’t lost an ounce. He must have a fast metabolism, you decide, while you seem to be cursed with a slow metabolism. Should you throw in the towel and forget about dieting? No, say the experts. Metabolism 101 Simply put, metabolism is the process of breaking down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats to yield the energy your body needs to maintain itself. How can you increase your metabolism? Continue reading below... “Your body can burn calories from either fat, protein, or carbs,” says John Berardi, PhD, CSCS, president of Precision Nutrition, and author of The Metabolism Advantage. One such time is during exercise, but it’s difficult to exercise all the time, especially if you’re stuck at a desk all day.
Heavy Metals Test aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, chlorine, chrome, cobalt, copper, iron, lead, manganese, MERCURY, molybdenum, silver, tin Osumex's Heavy Metals Test kits test the presence of heavy metals ions to a high degree of accuracy (in parts per billion {ppb} and million {ppm} in the body and of a wide range of materials in the environment The Heavy Metals test kits are designed especially to detect the presence of toxic heavy metals in the body using urine or saliva. They can also be used to detect heavy metals in most clear liquid medium. It is important to check the presence of heavy metals because they are the main cause of excessive free radical activity, which can cause damage to the healthy state of the body including depleting the body's immune system. The Heavy Metals Test kits can also be used to confirm the presence of metals/minerals in food such as iron in rice, etc. Toxic heavy metals can cause the following health problems: The Heavy Metals Test kits come in two options: What to test? Dr.
Q, a blog by Equinox | Your daily guide to fitness, life and style. 4 Great Core Exercises To Help Flatten Your Abs Everyone wants flatter abs, and a lot of people try to “spot reduce” by doing ab exercises to try to get them. The problem is, you aren’t going to lose fat from your midsection by doing 1,000 crunches. It’s just not going to happen. What I like to do instead is Core Exercises. You see, you need to achieve overall fat loss before you will see the results you want around your abs. In order to do this, you need more complete workouts. 7 Reasons Core Exercises are good for your personal training routine: Core exercises improve your balance and stabilityCore exercises don’t require specialized bulky equipmentCore exercises can help tone your absStronger core muscles make it easier to do almost all other physical activitiesCore exercises can be done at your own paceCore exercises can be done from the comfort of your own homeCore exercises can help you reach plenty of your other fitness goals Now it’s time for the workout. Breathe freely and deeply during each exercise. Like this: Like Loading...
Top 8 natural remedies for bipolar disorder Natural remedies for bipolar disorder may help you manage symptoms and balance your moods, bu they do not replace conventional treatment. (Shutterstock) Bipolar disorder, formerly referred to as manic-depressive disorder, affects approximately 5.7 million adults in the United States, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. For many of these individuals, onset of the condition occurs in the mid-twenties, but bipolar disorder can occur as late as the 40’s or 50’s. Because treatment with a professional medical team can be expensive even with health insurance, some individuals look for natural remedies for bipolar disorder. It is important to remember, however, that bipolar disorder is the sixth leading cause of disability in the world, and while no one knows what causes the condition, experts feel there is a hereditary component. Natural remedies for bipolar disorder may help with symptoms, but it may not be possible to “banish bipolar disorder” forever. 5-HTP supplements St. Yoga