Week 4 of my 90 Day Transformation Challenge
Sep 30, 2011
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The Truth behind Branched Chain Amino Acids
Sep 24, 2011
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By: Dr. Sean Hashmi If you have spent any time in the fitness arena, then you have surely heard about Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs). Chances are you may have even been using them for some time. In the gym, people rave about the tremendous benefits of BCAA’s. They claim it can promote weight loss, enhance [...]
New design in progress
Sep 13, 2011
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Hey guys I have a brand new site design coming up with loads of new content. Thanks for all your support and have an awesome week.
Chocoloate for Cholesterol
Oct 25, 2010
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Hey all you chocolate lovers out there, this study is for you. We already know that dark chocolate is associated with decreasing blood pressure and increasing insulin sensitivity (1). Mellor and colleagues looked at the role of dark chocolate on HDL cholesterol. In a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover study, 12 individuals with Type 2 diabetes [...]
Lose that gut!
Aug 10, 2010
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I have been talking about the dangers of abdominal obesity for the last 15 years. There is lots of new data emerging and it all states that waist circumference is independently associated with higher mortality. The most recent study is from the Archives of Internal Medicine. In this study, they looked at 48,500 men and [...]
Advanced Full Body Circuit Training Workout
Aug 10, 2010
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Here is the third workout of our fitness series. This one is sure to burn up some major calories. Enjoy and please subscribe on our YouTube channel so that we can keep bringing you more content.
Green Lemonade for health
Aug 01, 2010
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By: Anna Weiss, P.T. This is a recipe for “Green Lemonade”. It contains good ingredients for weight loss and immunity. I recommend drinking 8-10 oz/ day if trying to lose weight. All the ingredients can be thrown into a juicer. For an added benefit, you can stir in some Chlorella and Spirulina powder to the [...]
Glucosamine for back pain?
Jul 26, 2010
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A New research from Oslo University Hospital in Norway looked at 250 adults with chronic low back pain and degenerative osteoarthritis. The study was randomized with half the participants taking 1500mg of glucosamine sulfate daily and the other half taking placebo for six months. Improvement was assessed by participants filling out questionnaires about their pain. [...]
FDA Recall of Slim-30
Jul 25, 2010
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Just a quick announcement. FDA has recalled Slim-30 (lot #032009) because it was found to contain sibutramine. Sibutramine is the active ingredient of Meridia. Sibutramine is a reuptake inhibitor of norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine. Basically it’s a stimulant so common side effects include: fast heart rate, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, seizures and suicidality. [...]
How obese is your state?
Jul 15, 2010
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According to the most recent government statistics, two thirds of Americans are now either overweight (BMI > 25) or obese (BMI > 30). In 1980, about 15% of adults were classified as obese but that number increased to 34% by 2008. So here are latest statistics on obesity broken down by States. Where does your [...]
