Archive for November, 2010

Relax-All

Chronic stress, tension, anxiety and lack of a good nights sleep (caused from deadlines at work, unruly children, anxiety from school, etc.) over time can and will negatively affect your health, your happiness and your overall enjoyment of life. Some people turn to drugs or alcohol for an immediate escape, however, many times it only irritates the problem. Many people are finding healthy alternatives to relax fatigued and tense muscles.

Relax-All by MRM is an herbal supplement that was designed to support relaxation and calming to muscles. Wild Jujube seed has been highly regarded by the Chinese for centuries for its supportive relaxation properties and extremely low toxicity. Numerous studies have demonstrated components of magnolia bark (magnolol and honokiol) to support regulation and calming of the central-nervous-system, reducing stress and anxiety. Beta-phenyl-gamma-aminobutyric acid is a derivative of the neuro-transmitter GABA (gamma-amino butyric acid ) that successfully crosses the blood-brain barrier, unlike GABA itself. Clinically, it has indicated supportive effects for anti-anxiety, muscle relaxation and a mild feeling of tranquillity. Calcium and Magnesium are well known for their tranquilizing effects and deficiencies of either may produce muscle spasms and cramps, anxiety, nervousness, irritability, lack of/restless sleep and physical fatigue. Both L-theanine and valerian are well documented to support the formation of GABA, which influences the levels of two other neurotransmitters, dopamine and serotonin, producing the key relaxation effect.

So if you are stressed, have trouble getting a good nights rest, try Relax-ALL, and take back your life.

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Hot Cyber Monday Deals!

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner, i-Supplements has made the official announcement today to release a new pre-Cyber Monday coupon each week leading up to the actual sale date of 11-29-2010.

After talking with Bryce Purvis the CEO of i-Supplements he stated that “For 3 years we have stuck with traditional Cyber Monday sales and they have been very successful, but in 2010, we really want to add more opportunities for individuals to save on their favorite supplements”. He also stated that ” At i-Supplements we are so grateful for our great patrons, so to be able to give back to them is very satisfying for all of us. Adding these 4 pre-Cyber Monday sales coupons on top of our traditional sale this year is a great bonus for individuals looking to save money”.

Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving which falls on November 29th, 2010 this year. Cyber Monday for the past decade has been the biggest online shopping day throughout the whole year. With more and more individuals not wanting to fight crowds in normal retailvendors , the internet is a safe haven to do all of their holiday shopping. The best part said Bryce Purvis is ” the consumer can have a package delivered right to the doorstep of their home without all of the hassle of trying to find a parking space or dealing with rude people in the retail stores. i-Supplements offers expedited shipping for those last minutes shoppers as well. People can feel confident in i-Supplements and their super fast shipping and elite customer service”.

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Eating Healthy Foods Can Save You Money

Despite what some economists say, times are still feel pretty tough, and few of us are ready to throw caution to the wind and start emptying our wallets on fancy clothes and gourmet food. A new study shows that you don’t have to live on white bread and wieners to save money; eating healthy foods can be just as cost-efficient. The research found that eating healthy foods on a budget is as easy as replacing some red meat with less-expensive whole grains and beans.

Each participant was ranked according to something called the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI), which is basically a measure of how well each adhered to a diet of foods that have been associated with a lower risk of chronic diseases: fruits, vegetables, nuts, soy, beans, lean meats and fish, whole grains, alcohol, and healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids. The range of index scores in this study was 30 for people with unhealthy diets to 60 for people with the healthiest diets. People with low AHEI scores—those with less-healthy diets—spent an average of $3.72 per day on food, while people with the healthiest scores spent $4.62 per day, a difference of 24 percent. But the authors found that food spending wasn’t always dependent upon how healthy people’s diets were. For instance, some people with the healthiest diets managed to spend as little as E3.48 per day, while others with the lowest scores spent as much as $5.75.

They also estimated what people should spend their money on, if they want to get into that group of high-scoring healthy eaters. Spending more money on fruits and vegetables helps, raising the score by about 7 points. But every dollar spent on whole grains boosts the AHEI score by nearly 18 points, and every dollar spent on nuts and beans boosts the score by 19 points. Conversely, every dollar spent on red or processed meat lowers the score by 10 points.

By simply redirecting your food dollars from meat to beans, you could save some serious cash and improve your diet at the same time. And, the authors write, the increases in AHEI score you could achieve by spending more on whole grains, nuts, and beans could lead to a 25 percent reduced risk in cardiovascular disease. By contrast, taking medications such as statins (those popular cholesterol-lowering drugs) lowers your risk by 20 to 27 percent, at a cost of $830 per year. Save money on food and on health care? What’s not to like?

In the long run, it’s better to spend your money at the grocery store, rather than at the pharmacy. Here are a few tips for sticking to your budget while shopping for healthy food.

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Simple and Fun Fat Blasters

We all have days when there’s no time to get to the gym. So we wondered: Which close-to-home cardio activities blast fat fastest?

Wonder no more. Here are the top seven fat-and-calorie burner. Try any one of these, and you’ll boost your metabolism for up to a whole day afterward. One small workout, one giant payoff.

1. Inline skating

Surprised? While skating might be so much fun you forget you’re actually working out, it’s also numero uno on our list when it comes to blasting fat and calories. The big burn stems from the side-to-side movement of your thigh and butt muscles (demanding more from your body than the straightforward motion of our number-two activity — running). And your core gets involved in a big way to keep you balanced.

2. Running

The typical runner’s shape is sleek and lean, and there’s a reason for that: The major running muscles — legs, butt, core — happen to be the biggest calorie-and-fat-burning muscles in your body.

To get the most out of each stride, swing your arms close to your body, don’t lean forward, and keep your feet low to the ground. To lessen impact, land on the middle of your foot, then roll through to your toes.

3. Jumping Rope

You knew this workout had to be high on the list. After all, it’s one of pro boxers’ favorite ways to train.

To get the most from each jump, use a rope with handles that reach to just under your armpits when you stand on the middle of it, and follow these top-form tips: Jump with your feet slightly apart and body upright, and keep your jumps low to the ground. Don’t have a rope? You’ll get the same benefits by doing the movements rope-free. Frequently switch up your speed (slow, fast) and style (jumping with one foot, then two feet), or jump rope while you jog.

4. Tennis

Don’t think you need to round up a partner or trek all the way to a court to break a super sweat with racket in hand. (Though if you have a pal and a nearby net, you’ll burn the same calories.) Simply find a flat area near a wall or garage door that you can hit the ball against.

Alternate forehand and backhand shots — then see how many you can do in a row without goofing. Stand 10 to 25 feet away, which will force you to hit harder. Even practicing your serve will get your body in burn mode, because you’ll have to run and bend to pick up your missed balls. Try to hit the ball consistently for 50 or 100 strokes.

5. Dancing

This may not be the biggest calorie-burner in the bunch, but it’s still an excellent — and fun! — metabolism booster.

The key is to keep the tempo high, choosing songs with fast rhythms like Latin or Bollywood, and don’t rest between songs.

Download a workout’s worth of your favorite tunes. Begin with an upbeat inspirational song think “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga, then move on to songs with increasingly faster tempos. Slow the beat toward the end to cool down.Use your arms! Raise them in the air and move.

6. Walking Vigorously

That’s right, walking actually made our list. Full disclosure, though: A leisurely stroll with a friend won’t cut it. You should be walking briskly enough that it’s difficult to keep up a steady conversation.

To get the most from your biggest calorie-burning muscles — legs, butt, and core — take short, quick steps, keep your torso upright, and pump your arms back and forth (not side to side) in time with your stride. With each step, land on your heel and roll through to your toes. Alternate two minutes of brisk strides with one minute of as-fast-as-you-can-go walking (or jogging).

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High Blood Pressure Has Symptoms

Q: Are there symptoms when someone has high blood pressure?

A: Here is the bad news. High blood pressure usually causes no symptoms, or when it does the symptoms are usually very vague, suggesting several different disorders. This is why high blood pressure is often referred to as a silent killer because people who have it may not know it until damage has already been done.

Sometimes people with high blood pressure will experience headaches, dizziness, blurred vision or nausea. Because these symptoms are so vague, people often don’t seek medical attention until some event results from the organ damage caused by chronic high blood pressure. This damage may trigger heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, eye damage including loss of vision, and aneurysms.

It is vitally important to understand that high blood pressure can go undetected for years because it causes no symptoms but can result in progressive damage to the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels. Have your blood pressure checked periodically as part of your annual wellness exams and follow doctor’s advice to treat any blood pressure issues that might arise.

Big Jim

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Exercise May Help Beat the Common Cold

There may not be a cure for the common cold, but people who exercise regularly seem to have fewer and milder colds, a new study suggests.

In the United States, adults can expect to catch a cold two to four times a year, and children can expect to get six to 10 colds annually. All these colds sap about $40 billion from the U.S. economy in direct and indirect costs, the study authors estimate.

But exercise may be an inexpensive way to put a dent in those statistics, the study says.

For the study, the researchers collected data on 1,002 men and women from ages 18 to 85. Over 12 weeks in the autumn and winter of 2008, the researchers tracked the number of upper respiratory tract infections the participants suffered. In addition, all the participants reported how much and what kinds of aerobic exercise they did weekly, and rated their fitness levels using a 10-point system. They were also quizzed about their lifestyle, dietary patterns and stressful events, all of which can affect the immune system.

The researchers found that the frequency of colds among people who exercised five or more days a week was up to 46 percent less than those who were largely sedentary — that is, who exercised only one day or less of the week. In addition, the number of days people suffered cold symptoms was 41 percent lower among those who were physically active on five or more days of the week, compared to the largely sedentary group. The group that felt the fittest also experienced 34 percent fewer days of cold symptoms than those were felt the least fit.

Moreover, colds also appeared to be less severe for those in better shape. Among those who felt the fittest, the severity of symptoms dropped by 32 percent and by 41 percent among those who exercised most, the researchers note.

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Weight Loss Tips

1. Exercise is a must for fast weight loss

Everybody knows this; exercise is a must for a fast weight loss. With exercise you achieve a lot of things. First you burn more calories and lose weight faster, second you ensure that you will not gain the weight back and third you provide your health with many benefits. What is important is to exercise frequently and to increase the duration of exercise every couple of weeks. For starters you should aim for 30 minute sessions, 3 times per week. As you become more experienced with exercise you should aim for 45 minutes, 5 times per week.

2. Strength training is also required

Many people when we talk about exercise they think aerobics or cardio exercises. There is another form of exercise that is very beneficial for weight loss. This is strength training exercises like weight lifting and body building. These are also needed for a fast and safe weight loss and you should try and include them in your exercise schedule. Strength training exercises can help you build more muscles, can boost your metabolism and can help you achieve your weight loss goals faster.

3. Food journal

Being able to control what you eat can play a significant role in fast weight loss. To be able to do that you need to know how many calories you consume on a daily basis. It is a proven fact that people when asked about their daily diet, then tend to forget a number of things. One of the ways to make sure that everything you eat is counted in your daily diet calculations is by keeping a food journal. In this you should try anything you eat and drink during a day. Next to each item you can write the number of calories they contain and thus you can arrive at a daily total. By having this information you can then adjust the foods you eat and save the required amount of calories so that you lose weight.

4. Re – set your weight loss goals

Your weight loss goals should not simply be to lose weight. Weight loss is not an exercise you have to do once and then forget about it. A successful weight loss is when you manage to lose weight by changing your lifestyle and eating habits and not by just saving calories and making calculations. Eating healthy should become your second nature and exercising should become your daily friend. So, instead of just setting arithmetic goals concentrate on how to change your lifestyle to match a healthier living.

5. Separate eating from your other emotions

A lot of people have associated eating with their emotions. It is very common for people to eat because they are feeling stress, anxiety, depression, anger etc. This is a bad and very unhealthy habit. Usually the food you eat when in this state is unhealthy and full of fats and calories. You need to realize that food is not the medicine for your emotions. Food is a pleasure and a way to provide your body with the energy it needs to function properly. If you want to lose weight then you should seriously consider this situation and disassociate food with emotions.

6. Get all the support you can get

For long term weight loss results you need to get encouragement and support. The best way to get this support is from friends, family and from other people that are in the same situation. There will be times during the process that you will get bored and willing to quit, there will also be times that you won’t believe in yourself and you need someone to give you encouragement and motivation to continue. Do not underestimate the power and support you can get and do not be shy to share your weight loss dreams with your friends and family.

7. Start slow, plan big

All the weight loss tips explained above are valid and essential for a fast weight loss. It is necessary though to start by gradually making changes both to your lifestyle, eating and exercise habits. Do not rush and do not make too drastic changes from one day to the next. Start slowly and stay focus on your goals. As you become more experienced make more changes until you reach a point that your lifestyle, diet and exercise routine are in accordance with your weight loss goals.

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What are the benefits of varying your workout routine?

Individuals should consider varying their exercise routines for two fundamental reasons:

1 – To prevent boredom associated with doing the same things workout after workout.

2 – To avoid or delay reaching a plateau in workout performance and, subsequently, training results.

Research has shown that adding variety to an exercise program can improve adherence. Exercise scientists observed that individuals who modified their workouts every two weeks over an eight-week period appeared to enjoy their workouts more and were more inclined to stick with their exercise programs when compared to individuals who followed the same workout regimens week after week. Varying your exercise routine can also help you stay physically challenged.

Keep in mind that doing the exact same workout, day after day is not necessarily a bad thing. Some people enjoy a predictable, consistent routine. They don’t mind the possibility of experiencing a training plateau and are content to maintain their health and fitness levels with a comfortable exercise habit. However, many individuals need to push themselves to new levels and try different activities to stay enthusiastic and excited about their workouts. By varying their exercise routines, individuals can not only stay physically challenged, but mentally stimulated as well.

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Winter Training for Athletes & Bodybuilders

Bodybuilders and other athletes should vary their exercise routine throughout the year in order to continue progressing towards their goals and to prevent boredom. For bodybuilders, the winter months are usually a prime time of year to work on bulking up. Come spring, most bodybuilders start working on definition in preparation for the beach body season of summer, when many competitions take place. However, winter training programs usually allow bodybuilders increased caloric intake and a lighter workout regime. Not all bodybuilders take this approach, but it is very common. By taking a break from stringent dietary habits and rigorous workout routines, these athletes allow themselves an opportunity to build up fat stores to convert to muscle in the spring.

In short, most bodybuilder’s winter training provides for bulking up. Spring training provides time for cutting new muscle growth and honing muscle tone. Summer is most often the time when the year’s work is displayed at competitions or simply walking the beach, enjoying the outdoor life. Not only does this routine fit well with natural human habits, it also provides a much needed break for the body. By varying the workout or training routine throughout the year, not only can boredom be avoided, but recovery can be maximized for the best results.

Part of the reason winter training is devoted to bulking is because many outdoor exercise routines are inhibited by the cold. It is much harder to participate in cardiovascular exercises outdoors when the temperature dips. Additionally, with the holidays and the addition of heavier, baggy clothing during the winter months, many athletes find the loose diet need for bulking and the increased weight gain required can be achieved much easier during the winter months. In the summer, most activities will require showing much more of your physique than in winter months, making bulking and added weight gain difficult.

Many bodybuilders may be tempted to allow the bulking that goes with winter training to become an excuse for overeating or unhealthy eating. However, empty calories do not provide the right bulk for the cutting that happens come spring. Diets must still be carefully watched, but not as strictly as during spring and summer months. Extra pounds around the midsection can easily be hidden under heavier winter clothes, but too many extra pounds or too much fat can make spring cutting more difficult. A clean diet is still important, even when bulking during the winter.

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