Archive for July, 2011

For centuries Chinese Medicine has combined  different herbs to help the body. Astragalus helps with stress of all kinds plus protects you from cancer and diabetes. It contains antioxidants  that are used to support the immune system from colds to respiratory infections plus it protects the liver. Astragalus acts as a antibacterial remedy from topical  wounds to preventing colds as well.

What goes into making Astragalus:

Astragalus is a plant that is in northern and eastern parts of China as well as Mongolia and Korea. It has furry stems with leaves but the root is the medicinal part, and is usually harvested from 4-year-old plants that are then  boiled down. Tip,its great to mix Astragalus with GINSENG.

Uses for Astragalus:

-cold
-fever
-wounds topical
-fever
-allergies
-digestive problems

You can purchase different types of Astragalus from topical to pill form.At recommended doses, astragalus has no serious side effects and can generally be used safely. It does interact with other herbs and medications.

Different brands of Astragalus that we carry at i-supplements.com:

Astragalus Root by Nature’s Way

ImmunActive by FutureBiotics

Defense by Everlast Sports Nutrition

MaxCuts by Olympian Labs

Different types of overeating is treatable with counseling, therapy and supplementation. 80% of sufferers who seek help recover from food addiction and lose a significant amount of weight. Overeaters consume from 5000 to 15,000 “FOOD” calories daily, not counting drinks.

Compulsive Eating Symptoms are :

- Eating alot when not hungry
- Feelings of shame due to overeating
- Mood swings
- Rapid weight gain
- Decreased flexability due to weight gain
- History of weight fluctuations
- Bad History with trying different  diets
- Very low self esteem and the feeling to eat more

Overeating can sometimes be a symptom of binge eating. 30% of those seeking weight loss treatment have binge ate at one time. Binge eating symptoms are also present in bulimia. People that binge eat do not have to over-eat and don’t spend a lot of time thinking about food. Some people with a binge eating disorder don’t even like to eat at all.

There are several different ways to treat different eating disorders:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy: teaches people how to keep track of their eating and change their unhealthy eating habits. It also teaches them how to change the way they act in tough situations.

Interpersonal psychotherapy: helps people look at their relationships with friends and family and make changes in problem areas.

Drug therapy: such as antidepressants, supplements and other drugs.

Doctors are still trying to find the treatment that is the most helpful in controlling eating disorders. A healthy weight-loss program that can build self-esteem, as well as counseling to help fix there eating problems might be the best choice.

There are also many great Appetite suppress supplements that will help kill your cravings such as:

 Appetite Suppress by Top Secret Nutrition is a natural way to suppress your appetite for long periods of time. The different ingredients that Top Secret Appetite Suppressant uses, is extracts of Glucomannan root and Green Tea Leaf which also helps your body to fight off hunger pains.

Hoodia Pure by Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals  ”The World’s Strongest Appetite Suppressant”. Hoodia Pure has a Proprietary Blend of : 1000 mg Hoodia Gordonii (as Hoodia Pure) 20:1 extract, Hoodia Gordonii powder (cactus).The Hoodia plant is at the forefront of medical plants that help with appetite control.

Many side effects of prescription drugs can’t be found when the drugs are first released. They may be found only after the drugs have been used by people and for a long time. On Jun, 11, 2011 26,375 people reported to have side effects when taking Viagra. 0.14% of those  26,375 men also contracted Diverticulitis at the same time as using Viagra. Can Viagra  increase  your chances of getting Diverticulitus???? Also 5% of all men 40 years and older experience erectile dysfunction and most of them will try Viagra to fix their problem. That percent rises greatly with age.

Can you get the same effects from an Herbal Viagra Alternative?  The answer is yes and there really are safe supplements that act as natural alternatives to Viagra such as Extenze, Stamina RX, and Pre-Activ. L-arginine is also highly recommended by sex therapist because of the increased blood flow to the sex organs, also l-arginine produces a tingly sensation threw out your body. Last but not least Rhodiola is an herb that acts as a hormone regulator and increases your sex drive, while boosting stamina and defending against problems like premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction and impotence. You can get all these natural herbal sex products plus more at i-Supplements.com.

Quick Tips:

Sex Foods that can increase your libido naturally

-dark chocolate

-strawberries

-watermelon

When I started my Mission in January I could not visualize my Success. I knew I wanted it and my heart was in it but I could not picture myself with the results. I went from a size 10 to, depending on the brand, 2..3…4. If I was told at the beginning of my mission that at the end of my mission I would be able to wear a size 2 and pull it off of my waste I would not have believed it!

So much is involved when you want to make a change. First you have to set a goal and make a plan. You need to figure out what foods you will need to eat, supplements you will need to take, and what exercises you will need to do. Once you get your plan together you than need to PREPARE. You need to make sure you prepare your food in advance so you do not grab something bad to eat. You will need to set up when you will do your workouts and when you will take your supplements. ACTION! Once you plan and prepare than you need to put it into action! You can talk about it all you want but it will not get done until you act on it. You have to ask yourself, how bad do I want this?

That is the very question that got me where I am today! So, remember NO EXCUSES! Life is simple – It is what it is! No matter what type of challenge you encounter along the way you have to make sure you stay on track and you do not derail! You no longer accept the enablers and you do not let the unhappy people get you down with their discouraging words. People are not very accepting when you make good changes for yourself because they are too afraid to do it. Remember, just be you and do not let them get you down! Stay on track and you will see results! One thing I often have heard along the way over and over is being healthy is too expensive. I challenge you….Can you put a price on your health? I know I cannot!
I feel absolutely Awesome! I am truly living life and loving it! I will never stop trying to improve on myself and learning new things!  I am putting good foods into my body. I am keeping my body strong by continuing to exercise. I am the healthiest I have ever been in my life! Medicines in the future? I sure hope not as exercise and good foods will help to avoid this along with taking the right supplements! 

I would like to express my THANKS to i-Supplements for guiding me on my mission and for their support along the way!!!!!

Since my mission began, I have become a personal trainer so I can help others put their goals and plans into action! The look on their face is priceless when they see their results and that truly hits home for me. I know what it takes and I know how much hard work is put into making a change.
For me, goals are my road map to the life I want. They have helped me accomplish things I once thought were impossible. – Catherine Pulsifer

When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place.~ Unknown

Before Pic in Jan 2011

After Pic in July 2011

Shannon

This is a very touchy subject and people tend to either agree or disagree with it.

Which is worse: suicide, murder, life in prison, or being on all natural drug replacement?Well if chose replacement i-supplements offers many legal all natural herbal products that can help “bridge” you off of illegal drugs into sobriety.In todays society to many people fall victim to being enabled by friends & family with many different types of drugs.

The idea of using all natural herbal supplements as a treatment should be consider a great option. The most popular example of this is one of our products called KRATOM POWDER wich for opiate addicted people has been helping greatly based on reviews from some of our customers.

Two possibility’s of recovering:

1: Some people believe that certain drug users absolutely need a drug replacement therapy in order to recover for the long term and that there is no other way for them.They have damaged their mind and body so much through so many years of abuse that they will never feel “normal” again without the aid of some type of help.

2: Other people believe that any addict can eventually become completely drug free and recover without anything at all. That replacing one drug for another only adds to the addiction and doesn’t solve anything at all.

Your body naturally produces certain levels of dopamine which is that “feel-good” feeling you get. Your body does this naturally just so you can make it through your day or be able to handle some basic exercise. Do you know what it is like to have that low level of dopamine not working? Imagine having the flu for the rest of your life. A lot of long term users of drugs are basically facing that situation without replacement therapy.

Black Cohosh Treatment for Hot Flashes, Menopause, Hysterectomy & Surgery Post Recovery

Black cohosh was used in North American Indian medicine for malaise, gynecological disorders, kidney disorders,malaria and sore throat. It was also used for colds, cough,hives,constipation and backache. A 24-week study in 60 women who had undergone hysterectomy surgery took 8 mg/day of a black cohosh extract and it decreased their symptoms from the surgery .

Liver damage has been reported in a few people using black cohosh, but millions of people have taken the herb without adverse health effects. While studies of black cohosh hasn’t provided any evidence to show that the herb causes liver damage, we recommend taking a liver supplement as well such as liver care 52, which will only help !

Training plateaus will happen to all of us at one time or another.It doesn’t matter if your a gym rat, pro-conditioned athlete, bodybuilder or a fitness model. You will hit a plateau eventually if you are exercising and training on any kind of regular basis.

Training plateaus can be difficult to get threw mentally as well as physically it usually happens when you feel the strongest or after you just made a lot of progress. So psychologically,it can take the glory out of all your accomplishments  you’ve made over the previous weeks or months. You’ll feel like you are going round and round  plus it can make working out less rewarding.The good news is that there are a number of proven techniques that you can use to break through a weight training plateau.

-In some situations, you’ll be able to break your plateau fairly easily with just one or two of these techniques.

-In other situations, especially if you’ve been training for several years and are already in a very good shape you may have to try all of theses approaches plus add some more advanced techniques but hear some of the basics for now.

-Use a training log to keep track
-Check your diet,mind and sleep
-Rest, take a break ( eat super clean during that time )
-Change reps / weight
-Change program
-Drop sets
-Constantly changing

Check out the great selection of Sports Nutrition Supplements available for low prices at I-Supplements.com.

If you are going to try HCG Products for the first time as your weight loss plan here is what you need to know:

Doctors will tell you that over the counter internet Hcg Brands are low dosed versions that don’t work as well….as with everything moderation is key and it should only take moderate doses of hcg to work. Their has to be harsh side effects of shooting up doctor prescribe HCG daily, to me that don’t sound smart, if anything down-right scary plus it has to be unhealthy to take a shot in your stomach daily just to lose weight !!!!! 6 weeks of “medical” hcg from your doctor cost between $800-$1000 hundred dollars .

With the HCG meal plan, your supposed to eat a very low calorie diet.The rest of your energy comes from the fat that is stored on your body in which then the HCG supresses the appetite so your not hungry,Thats how it works in a nutshell.

One good thing about the HCG diet is that it’s meal plan teaches portion control with your food so hopefully when you finally do lose the weight, you learn how to eat better portions.You are allowed to eat a lot of empty calorie “greens” to fill you up as well on the diet plan.

Anyone thinking about the HCG diet should try the supplement form first before trying the doctor prescribe injectable version.Here are a few different brands that we at i-supplements carry.

HCG Platinum

HCG Solution

Tru HCG

Tip 1:

Drinking Protein Smoothies that are blended with mixtures of milk, low-fat yogurt, whey protein powder, ice, and other good stuff can act as a meal substitutes and snacks. They require little time, berries, flavored whey powder, or peanut butter will satisfy your sweet tooth as well within your shake plus their thickness takes up space in your stomach.

Tip 2:

If you keep your calorie intake regular at all times, you will be able to lose fat and add lean muscle. If you eat only three times a day, you’re creating energy imbalances. By doing so you’re burning more calories than you’re taking in.Alternate larger meals with smaller snacks and eat every 2 to 3 hours. It will keep you full and satisfied, which reduces the likelihood of binge-eating.

Tip 3:

Take one/two meals during the week and forget everything about good carbohydrates and good fats.Eat what you want to but remember anything more then that is to much if your trying to make solid gains or maintain.