Nerve Regeneration by Wild Mushroom Lion's Mane

By Dr. Markho Rafael

With a unique flavor alternately described as lobster or shrimp, the gourmet mushroom Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) with its out-of-this-world showy display of cascading 'teeth' also possesses singular medicinal properties - stimulating myelin and nerve regeneration [150, 151] - which upon further study may prove beneficial in a whole series of neurological conditions. Paul Stamets suggests the possible usefulness of Hericium erinaceus extract in conditions such as Alzheimer's, muscular dystrophy, M.S. and dementia. [134]

In the wild, Lion's Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) grows on hardwood trees, especially oak, sycamore, maple, walnut and beech. It can be found throughout the temperate areas of the world, from North America and Europe to Japan and China.

"Erinacines" is the name of the medicinal compounds from Hericium erinaceus that are being researched for their neurological health benefits. They are small enough to pass through the blood brain barrier, which or course is a requirement in order to effect any healing on the myelin sheaths or neurons. [152, 153, 154]

Two Japanese patents exist relating to Hericium erinaceus extracts; one from the 1990's for an extraction process of these compounds yielding an extract known as "Nerve Growth Stimulant Factor." [150, 151] A more recent one from 2004 is for a water extract of Hericium erinaceus, also used for its nerve regenerating properties. [155]

Although recent research on Hericium erinaceus extract has focused on its powerful effect on healing nerve tissue, in Traditional Chinese Medicine Lion's Mane Mushroom was used primarily for stomach conditions and cancers of the digestive organs.

Modern studies have affirmed the validity of this traditional application of Hericium erinaceus extract. One paper published in 1985 reported positive findings in the treatment of atrophic gastritis. Another from 1995 concluded that Hericium erinaceus had an ameliorating effect on hepatoma with an increased life expectancy for treated patients. [156]

Finally, a few additional areas where modern research has reported benefits from the use of Hericium erinaceus extract include: Anti-tumoral [159]; stomach cancer [134]; inflammation [134]; immune support [157]; antimicrobial against Aspergillus and Candida. [158]

Note: The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Never use any medicinal mushroom or herb without prior approval by medical doctor.

Credit: Thank you to Paul Stamets for source material. - 17274

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Dr. Rafael has been engaged with herbal medicine since finishing Chiropractic College in the mid-90's. He currently specializes in medicinal fungi, including Hericium erinaceus extract (Stamets'), in partnership with the U.S. company Cordyceps Reishi Extracts, LLC. To find the scientific references for this article, go to the Lion's Mane Supplement page and click on any number indicating a reference.

Arthroscopy and You

By Dr. Richard Edelson

Orthopedic Knee Evaluation: What is Involved?

First things first: See your M.D. for a referral to an orthopedic surgeon. Once you have done this, you will set an appointment for an evaluation of your knee problem. Your orthopedic surgeon will do three things at your initial appointment: Conduct a medical history, complete a physical examination, and order some tests.

Your orthopedic surgeon will ask you about both your specific knee problems and your general health when conducting your medical history.

The main focus of your physical examination will be your knee and your leg. The orthopedic surgeon will examine your knee to evaluate its stability, strength, and ROM (range of motion). He or she will also look at the alignment of your leg.

Once these steps are done, the orthopedic surgeon will send you for testing. You are likely to have some blood testing done. This will help detect the presence of arthritis. You will probably also have some x-rays as well as an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). It is necessary to get both kinds of images because they provide different types of information. X-rays provide information about bones. The MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) provides information about soft tissues.

After your testing is finished, your orthopedic surgeon will meet with you to review the results. Together, you will decide what you must do to treat your knee condition. Your orthopedic surgeon will explain the options to you. They may include arthroscopy or other surgical procedures and/or medications.

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Your orthopedic surgeon will review any risks involved in the options available to you.

If you have tried quite a few different methods of dealing with your knee pain without any relief, you will probably be considered a good candidate for arthroscopy. Additionally, if you are experiencing ongoing pain and swelling or problems with your knee catching or giving out, you will want to consider arthroscopy. If you are having trouble accomplishing your day to day activities because you are afraid your knee will not support you, you will definitely want to consider arthroscopy.

Indeed, it is the answer to a lot of knee problems in a lot of patients. It is usually used on people in the broad range of twenty to sixty years old, but it has been used on very young children and very old seniors with tremendous success as well.

How to Get Ready for Your Arthroscopy

When you are ready to go ahead with your procedure, your orthopedic surgeon will ask that your M.D. perform a complete physical examination. This precautionary measure will catch any physical condition you may have that might interfere with your procedure.

The orthopedic surgeon may ask your doctor to do some additional tests. These may include such things as a cardiogram and/or more blood tests. The overall purpose is to be absolutely certain that your orthopedic surgeon is completely familiar with your condition before proceeding with surgery.

During all of this testing and examination, dont neglect to inform your doctor and your orthopedic surgeon of any supplements or medications you might be taking. They will tell you if you need to discontinue anything before your surgery. - 17274

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Dr. Edelson is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine. His clinic, Sports Medicine Oregon, focuses on athletes of all ages. Click here to learn more about Dr. Edelson, Portland SLAP Tear Repairs and Portland Shoulder Injuries.

3 Essential Steps for Lemonade Diet Success

By Curt Joel

The Master Cleanse Diet is a relatively simple program that has gained popularity recently. Several well known celebrities, like Beyonce for instance, claim that it helped them lose weight. Just remember, following the program can pose problems of its own. There are three major components of the "lemonade" diet including Ease In, The Lemonade Diet, and the Ease-Out. The ingredients necessary must be followed precisely in order for the program to work right.

The first part of the program eases you into it - psychologically. Om the first day you eliminate all processed food and meat from your diet and eat only fruits and vegetables. On the second day you will drink only fruit and vegetable juice. And on the third day you will drink 2 liters of orange juice and water to quench your thirst. Be sure to add a table spoon of maple syrup to the water for satiety.

The main part referred to as the Lemonade Diet is an intense process that will be challenging. There are three steps that need to occur on a daily basis. The first step is about preparing your lemonade for the day. As soon as you wake up go into the kitchen and prepare your "meals."

Here is the recipe for the Lemonade Diet

You will need to gather 14 tablespoons of hand squeezed lemon juice, three 1-liter reusable bottles, 14 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper, and two liters of water. Place seven tablespoons of the lemon juice into a 1-liter bottle and repeat with a second bottle. Do the same with the maple syrup, add the cayenne pepper and fill it with water. Fill your third bottle full of water as you will need to drink it throughout the day to give your body the illusion you are full.

The second part of the master cleanse diet involves taking in the lemonade and purified water all day. You will feel hungry. When you do, just drink the lemonade and follow it with several sips of purified water.

The hardest part of the diet is the third step, which is salt water flush. In essence, you drink salt water to induce several bowel movements to cleanse your system. Mix one liter of room temperature water with a teaspoon of sea salt. It is easiest to drink the solution in one gulp, but be sure to stand by the sink as your reflexes may sink in halfway through. After drinking the mixture you can go about your night until a bowel movement occurs - typically within 60 minutes of drinking the salt water. It is important to perform the flush in the evening because you will be on the toilet for a while. You must be near a toilet for several hours after the first movement. When you reach the point where you can go 15 minutes without eliminating, you are safe.

some people stay on this diet for just 3-days, while other can last 2-weeks or more. The important thing to remember is that you should not being doing this with an intent to lose weight quickly. This diet, like all diets, slows metabolism down. If you're going to do this, do it to cleanse your colon and remove excess waste from your body. Don't do it to lose weight. It doesn't work. Let me explain.

If you started the diet with a 200 horsepower engine, you will finish the lemon aid diet with a smaller engine. The longer you stay on it the smaller your engine will be. So don't do this for weight loss. If you choose to go on this diet, do it to flush your colon, not as an attempt to lose fat.

Ease back into eating food:

On the 1st day you'll drink 3 one liter bottles of O.J. with 2 Tbsp. of maple syrup in each.

Second day drink fruit and vegetable juice or broth.

Third day you can take in all fruits and vegetables.

Fourth eat whatever you'd like, just be sure to focus on "eating clean".

Very important, the ease-out process is essential so you don't become faint and sick. - 17274

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Bingo Wings And High Carb Diets

By Katherine Crawford M.S.

Are you having a hard time picking the right diet to get rid of bingo wings? If so, you are not alone. After all, even government officials are having a hard time figuring out the best nutritional approach for losing fat.

Now if you mix the governments confusion with all the marketing hype, you get lots of confused and lost women. Not a good scenario.

Now if the government officials are confused and the savvy marketers are creating confusion, how are you supposed to find the holy arm fat grail? If only life were a walk in the park

But not all hope is lost. Why? Because I've already been there and done that many times over. And I'm ready to share my findings so that you don't have to waste time. Precious time you could use to get rid of those bingo wings!

So without further delay, here are 4 things to consider about high carb diets and bingo wings:

1. Endless energy. As long as you include lots of vegetables, your levels of energy should be extremely high compared to other diets. Why? Because your brain and muscles work much better when fed carbs.

2. You can satisfy your carbohydrate cravings. Carbohydrates are addictive. This has been proven time and again by research. And with a high carbohydrate diet, you don't have to suffer carb withdrawal.

3. Retention of definition. Your muscles store carbohydrates in the form of glycogen. Every gram of carbohydrate that gets pulled into your muscle brings along 3 grams of water with it. So on a high carb diet your arms should look tight and compact, not jiggly and loose.

4. Intense workouts. Your muscles use ATP for producing work. And with lots of carbs they can produce lots of ATP.

Despite the benefits of high carb diets for getting rid of bingo wings, there are also many downsides. For the most part, women wishing to get fast results should NOT follow a high carb diet. I have found that moderate carb diets work best when done the right way. So stay tuned and don't miss any of my reviews! - 17274

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Author Katherine Crawford, a Harvard fitness expert and former flabby arms sufferer, teaches women how to get rid of bingo wings. Discover how to get sexy arms by exploring her website about arm fitness now!

6 Reasons Why Arm Fat And Fasting Don't Mix

By Katherine Crawford M.S.

There are so many fad diets for losing arm fat. How are supposed to choose the right one? Picking the right nutritional approach for maximizing arm fat loss has become very difficult in this day and age.

But don't worry because I'm here to help.

Thus, here are 6 reasons why fasting and arm fat don't go well together:

1. Less calories burned. Once you submit your body to starvation mode, expect a massive decrease in metabolism. And a slower metabolism translates into less calories burned, even while you're dreaming.

2. Massive rebounds. Expect an enormous rebound in arm fat gain once you get off of the fast. Why? Because during fasting your active tissues have dumped water and your fat storing enzymes have up-regulated. When you start eating normal you'll gain fat and water very quickly.

3. Can't be sustained. Fasting is a non-sustainable endeavor. Eventually you will have to get off of the fast or you'll suffer some pretty serious health issues. Not good.

4. Intense feelings of hunger. Fasting is painful. Ask anybody who's tried it. The urge to eat everything under the sun will haunt you day in and day out. You'll dream about food

5. Massive lethargy. Your body loves carbohydrates for energy. But without carbohydrates it can manage with protein. When you fast, your body gets neither. The end result? It eats away muscle tissue for energy.

6. More sick days. Talk about a decrease in productivity! You can expect a much higher frequency of sickness as a result of muted immune responses. Without enough food, your body's immune response will be severely compromised.

There are much more effective and sustainable ways of losing arm fat. And why start fasting if you can't sustain it? Moreover, why subject yourself to the possibility of a major weight gain rebound? Ignore the fads and stick to what is sustainable and to what works. Only then will you reach sexy arm success! - 17274

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Writer Katherine Crawford, a Harvard exercise physiologist and former flabby arms refugee, instructs women on how to get rid of arm fat. Learn how to get sexy and toned arms by exploring her website about how to get toned arms right now!

Will Snowboarding Really Help Me Prevent Bruising?

By Carolyn Cooper

When you are trying to find a sport that puts together the excitement of skiing, skateboarding, surfing, you may decide that snowboarding is the choice for you. Snowboarding involves charging down a snow covered slope on a snowboard that you are connected to by special boots strapped to the board. For most people this exhilarating sport is a bit out of the mainstream, but it might be the perfect activity for you.

You may be wondering, though how it is going to help you prevent your bruising. The first thing that you should remember is that this can be something of a rough and tumble sport; when you are skidding down the side of a mountain, there is a chance that you will fall and get bruised, but the truth is, the bruising might not be as severe as you would normally think.

Remember that bruising is a condition that occurs as we age due to the lessened protective qualities of our skin and capillaries. As collagen in the skin is produced less frequently and less abundantly, our skin loses the elasticity that it once had. This means that you are going to be much less protected than you would have been you were younger.

Getting the proper amount of cardiovascular exercise is one remedy to this condition of easy bruising. If your heart is healthy, you will have taken a major step in strengthening your blood vessels which in turn makes them significantly less vulnerable to being traumatized. This strengthening makes easy bruising much less likely to occur.

When you are looking for an adventure, and when you love the idea of improved cardiovascular health being beneficial in reducing your bruises, why not take a look at snowboarding? This fun and active sport can take you to some of the most beautiful outdoor areas in the world, and if you love snow, snowboarding gives you a perfect reason to increase your opportunities to enjoy it.

Because snowboarding is a very physical sport, you should make certain that any old injuries that you may have will not impede your enjoyment. Decide what your options are going to be and what you should do to make sure that you can enjoy this activity safely. Have your physician evaluate what you may need to be careful about if you have any doubts at all.

Be sure that you get everything that you want out of this sport. It is exciting, and it is definitely exhilarating, and you never know what you are going to find out about yourself when you start something new.

You should give some consideration to the advantages you could enjoy by combining the cardiovascular benefits of snowboarding with a daily, all natural supplement program like Bruises Be Banned, which will help you reduce bruising or prevent bruising altogether. - 17274

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Carolyn Cooper is known as a well known expert on bruise treatment through a combination of her educational experience in nutrition and her real world experience with natural supplements for athletes, ranging from children to the professional ranks. Get a free Special Report on bruising causes and see what she's done to get us past the heartaches of easy bruising and prevent bruising

Obtaining Great Fitness And Health Through Proper Diet

By Peter Werth

More than any other time in history, people are all vying to have the best, healthiest body possible. The health and fitness industries are making billions of dollars every year on herbal supplements, fitness equipment, gyms, and special diets. If you watch TV or read magazines, there is always some intriguing commercial asking for money to help you get into shape.

Recently, a professional baseball player died at the age of 23. In his locker, a bottle was discovered containing Ephedrine. Experts say that because of the busy courses of people's lives, many of them tend to forget some of the vital fragments in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which is diet and nutrition.

Identifying the thin line

Now that you have made a commitment to take care of your body, both internal and external, it is critical to your overall health that you do it the right way. Here are some tips for diet, health, and fitness that will help you lose weight, discover ways to maintain a better healthy lifestyle, and be in the best shape of your life - all the smart way!

Experts say that more than the issues of food and liquid intake and the science of food and nourishment, diet and nutrition can revolve around nutritional information on various dietary supplements and the benefits vitamins and minerals to a persons body. By making yourself familiar with latest diet and nutrition topics, trends, and tips can lead you to the renewal of your health and well being commitment inside your home.

There is something very important that you have to understand if you are really considering the possibility of losing weight. You will have to consciously give your body the required exercise that it needs for the weight loss to be really effective.

1. Watching your diet alone is not going to yield results unless it is coupled with proper exercise. You have to make a conscious effort for this. And the solution for this is a work out routine. This is the first point under this section and I think I should list it out clearly one more time.

2. Since your neuro-endocrine system doesn't know you didn't fight or flee, it still responds to stress with the hormonal signal to replenish nutritional stores -- which may make you feel hungry.

3. For some women overeating means bingeing and for others it means consuming more or other than planned. Most of us are overeating for a hundred different reasons. We are eating due to stress, irritation and frustration. It may be worry or overwork. We eat because our stomach feels blah. We are eating out of habit and with no real direction or thoughts about what we are doing with our face in the fridge.

4. Know when to eat and when not to eat. Experts believe that overeating and under eating may put an individual's health at risk because it disrupts blood sugar and insulin levels. Knowing when to eat and when not can ensure that the person will get the nutrition the body type needs. Always make sure that you eat something every three hours and dont starve before eating the next meal.

6. There is a popular misconception that exercise depletes the body of energy but the case is just the opposite. Exercise pumps up more blood through the different parts of the body and warms up the body, so in fact, after exercise we feel more charged and ready to face the challenges of the day. - 17274

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Peter Werth is a nutrition expert, and if you visit his homepage, you can get an iHerb coupon. This iHerb code will give you with a great saving so you can stock up on natural nutrition supplements.

Walking for Fitness

By Dr. Jason Fowler

While some fitness enthusiasts relentlessly seek out the latest and trendiest exercise crazes, many others are returning to good, old-fashioned walking to help them feel great and get into shape. Whether enjoying the wonder of nature, or simply the company of a friend, walking can be a healthy, invigorating experience. And thanks to its convenience and simplicity, walking just might be right for you too, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA).

Benefits: You don't need to become a member of an expensive gym to go walking. And except for a good pair of walking shoes, it requires virtually no equipment.

"A sedentary lifestyle has debilitating influence on people's health as they age" says Dr. Jerome McAndrews, national spokesperson for the ACA. "Exercise is imperative." Walking can accomplish all of the following and more:

Improves cardiovascular endurance Tones muscles of the lower body Burns calories: about 80 if walking 2 miles per hour, and about 107 if walking 4 1/2 miles per hour Reduces risk of heart disease Shoes: The first item of business when beginning your walking program is to select the right pair of shoes. Dr. McAndrews recommends the following tips:

Make sure the shoes you purchase fit properly. The balls of your feet should rest exactly at the point where the toe end of the shoe bends during walking. Avoid high-top shoes that often cover the entire ankle, limiting your foot's ability to move freely and naturally. Opt instead for shoes that offer your ankle a fuller range of motion.

Select shoes with plenty of cushioning in the soles to absorb the impact of your walking.

Getting Started: Walking just 12 minutes every other day can offer important health benefits. Walking 20 minutes every other day is even better. In order to increase your longevity, try to eventually work up to 30 minutes, five days per week. The following tips should help you get started safely and smoothly:

Move your arms freely, in coordination with the opposite leg. Do not stoop your head or look down as you walk. This will challenge the normal forward curve of your neck, which, in turn, will cause you to carry your weight improperly. Don't carry weights or dumbbells while walking. They're better used as a separate part of your exercise regimen. If you do carry weights while walking, be sure that they are light enough that they do not interfere with the "rhythm" of your arms and legs; in order to counterbalance the body, when your right arm moves forward, the left leg should be moving forward, etc. Expect a little soreness in the thighs and calves for the first week or two. If you experience more than soreness, check with your doctor of chiropractic. Walk briskly, with "purpose." Simply "sauntering," while relaxing and enjoyable, is not an effective form of cardiovascular exercise. Keep in mind that, if you have not previously been physically active, you should consult your doctor before. Begin slowly with a walk of perhaps half of a mile at a pace that does not cause discomfort. Continue this for about two weeks, then start to increase the pace and length of time walking. Eventually - depending on your age - you can build your "target" heart rate/pulse to either 120 beats per minute or, if younger, as many as 140 beats per minute. For the average adult, a heart rate of 120 beats per minute would require walking at about 2 miles per hour, while a heart rate of 140 beats per minute would require a pace of 4 1/2 miles per hour.

HYDRATION

Drink 10 eight-ounce glasses of water a day to help keep the kidneys active, dilute and remove toxins from the body, and replace lost fluids. (Coffee, tea, soft drinks and alcohol are diuretics/dehydrators. Don't substitute them for water.) If you perspire during walking, you may need to drink even more.

Surfaces: Some walking surfaces are better than others on your musculoskeletal system.

Walking on a cushioned or rubberized track is ideal, because the cushioning of this type of track absorbs most of the impact of your walking. Many recreation centers offer this type of track free of charge.

Grass is another good surface, but watch out for hidden dips or holes in the ground. Walking on a surface with no give, such as concrete or a mall floor, is not your best choice, because this type of surface will not absorb much of the impact your body will experience. If you do choose to walk on such a surface, be extra careful to select highly cushioned shoes.

Pain and Injury Dr. McAndrews explains that while you may experience pain or injury in a particular area, such as a knee or a hip, the root of the problem may lie somewhere else. "Injuries of this nature are not regional, or isolated, but systemic," says Dr. McAndrews. "A problem in the foot or ankle can create an imbalance in every step, leading to discomfort or injury that moves to the knees, hips, low back, or elsewhere." If you suffer from pain beyond typical muscle soreness, your doctor of chiropractic can diagnose and treat your pain or injury and get you back into the swing of your walking routine. - 17274

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Review Of Fit Over 40 Ebook: Learn How It Can Help You Reach Lifelong Fitness After Forty

By Scott Fisher

If you are over the age of 40 then you know this is period of your life when it is most important that you get healthy. Every year, more and more middle aged men and women are diagnosed with serious age related illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. Heart attacks, strokes, and other heart disease related deaths are at a shocking all time high. It is no coincidence that the increase in senior illnesses parallels the increase in the number of seniors who are overweight, sedentary, and generally unfit.

You may not have begun an over 40 fitness program yet because you do not know how to start. There are too many so-called experts out there offering miracle results through "cookie cutter" fitness plans. The truth is that most people do not achieve success on these types of plans.

The book Fit Over 40, written by Jon Benson and Tom Venuto, is an essential tool if you want to become fit. In their experience they have learned that every person's unique body type, fitness goals, and lifestyles means that no one plan will work for everyone. As an alternative to these cookie cutter plans, they offer information about their own fitness journeys along with the success stories of 52 other men and women over 40 so that you can use their experience to maximize your fitness success.

Tom and Jon come from totally different backgrounds. Tom has been a fitness enthusiast for years, he is a personal trainer, and he has written articles for many fitness magazines. He developed the acclaimed "Five Pillars" program which addresses all facets of fitness including different methods of exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle. He explains his program in the book so that it can help you on your fitness journey.

Jon's story is different. When he turned 40 he was unhealthy and had been for many years. He was suffering from several illnesses because he was unfit. Then he had the realization that he must save his life by becoming fit. He had a journey filled with ups and downs, but he is now fit for life. By sharing the details of his journey he can help you prepare for your own.

The e-book also includes the success stories of 52 men and women in their 40s. 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. While some of them are competitive athletes, many are normal people who knew they could regain their youth through fitness. Their stories address how they began, where they are now, and how they stay motivated. You will soon learn that they all started at different ages and levels of health, but they all achieved success. They all faced and overcame unique obstacles. They also describe their individual exercise routines, including their exercise choices and schedules. This is where you will learn that everyone has different training and renewal needs based on their body type. Additionally, you will learn about their nutritional choices and how they support their fitness goals through diet. Finally, you will also learn the important lifestyle changes each made to support fitness for life.

These stories benefit you because they teach you that everyone over 40 has unique fitness needs. Therefore, everyone requires a unique fitness plan. When you are designing your plan, it is good to study what techniques have worked for others. If you build your plan based on the methods others used that best fit your needs and goals, you will be creating a thorough fitness plan. The more cases you study, the better your fitness over 40 plan will be.

Jon and Tom have given you the research, techniques, and role models you need to build your fitness plan. Fit Over 40 has what you need to design a program tailored to your body and goals. It will start you on the path to lifelong fitness, youth, and happiness. - 17274

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To find a more in depth review of Fit Over 40 ebook, visit Scott Fishers excellent website which has some excellent articles on fitness after 40.

Build Muscles with Proper Protein

By Nathaniel Millsby PHD

Out of the many protein sources out there, whey protein is the ultimate. It comes from milk. During the process of turning milk into cheese, whey protein is separated out. Protein can be found in a variety of foods -mainly meats, such as fish, beef, and chicken.

Just because you put a protein powder into your diet doesn't mean you're automatically gonna get stronger or bigger or faster.

When you use that protein powder, though, can really help you. So you want to strategically place when you are adding the protein powder in. It's a great tool also, because it's digested easily, it's easily absorbed. So it makes a great post-workout recovery drink.

A human body needs daily protein because that is what muscles and tissues are built from, and there is no place where the body can store extra protein. The need for adequate protein in the human body is second only to the need for water.

Luckily, it has been found that most varied diets - including vegan get plenty of protein through daily intake of various food combinations. However, some people like to supplement their protein intake, or occasionally substitute a fast, easy protein shake for a meal.

Protein powders are made from four basic sources: whey (from milk), egg, soy and rice.

Protein powders can also be a combination of one or more ingredients.

By being a direct precursor to building muscle and essential amino acids.

Protein powder is designed to be taken everyday as a dietary supplement. Even if you aren't a bodybuilder, starting your day with a protein powder shake can provide nutritional benefits. While many nutritionists advise consuming protein throughout the day, a healthy boost of protein first thing in the morning can stabilize your blood sugar levels throughout the rest of the day. - 17274

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For over 25 years, Dr. Nathaniel Millsby PHD has looked into all of the benefits of whey protein powder. He currently has an informative site that gives insightful information about everything that is whey protein powder

Weight Loss - The Expert's Advice

By Mariah Price

Careful planning, patience and sticking to a prescribed routine are all needed to get that perfect figure, which is free of excess body fat. There is no magical way to slimming, and it's all about identifying your goals, getting the right supervision, and then putting in a lot of effort.

Good weight loss programs are generally uncomplicated, but you are required to balance a daily exercise schedule with a carefully crafted, nutritious diet. A great way to balance your diet is to prepare lists of different types of foods - one of foods to stay away from, one of foods to eat in moderation, and one of vital foods. This kind of listing inculcates a habit of restricted consumption, as you bring your eating habits to the level needed for healthy living.

The ideal diet must concentrate heavily on protein-rich foods, vegetables, and domestic preparations. However, you must do away with the kind of food that has a lot of sugar and saturated fats. Labelled food products are now sold in all supermarkets, which show their ingredients and nutritional value. Never fail to go through these labels prior to buying food products. Besides, certain foods available in the market must be strictly shunned, like junk foods which are full of calories but nothing to show for nutritional value.

It is also very important to workout daily to enhance muscle mass and burn more calories. Activities like basket ball, tennis, and cycling can be indulged in, as they are good overall workouts for the body. To ensure that your motivation does not decrease you must pick a friend who is on a similar routine as yours and can take part with you in all these outdoor activities.

Each person's body structure is different, which implies that a weight management program must be specifically tailored. If you have a trainer by your side, he will prepare a program for you and enable you to stick to it until you finish it. This becomes even more important if you were unable to find a companion for the program.

Weight management programs may not yield immediate results bodily, but are very effective right from the start, as they help in generating a sense of well-being and in decreasing levels of stress and worries. Although after some time you will start noticing that it is enabling you to realize your dream of achieving an ideal and shapely figure. However, their biggest benefit is that unlike other techniques, the effects of a natural and balanced program will be sustainable for a long time. - 17274

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Bodybuilding Workouts Routines, Triceps

By Ricardo d Argence

Stick to the basics to increase your arm size in the shortest possible time. I'm referring to the lifts that provide the biggest reward for what you've invested. You should not waste your time in unproductive movements like 90% of the people in the gym.

Let's talk about your triceps, which is the three muscles that are connected at the elbow and shoulder, but work in contrast to your biceps, and the forearm. In this article, I will explain how to train your triceps.

If you're just starting an exercising plan, dips are the easiest and best to try. They will manipulate your chest and shoulders, but mostly they will work your triceps. In order to place the stress on your triceps there are a few tips you need to know. Firstly, do dips between two rods alongside each other. When you begin, your body should be in a position as if you were standing and holding two bars in your hands.

You need to hold the bars tightly so you won't slip. To start, you have to squat with your arms against your sides and your torso as erect as you can hold it. Leaning forward can concentrate stress on your shoulder and chest muscles, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but you should save it for when you're exercising your chest muscles.

It is better not to lock out at the top. You will alleviate stress on your triceps if you straighten your arms. Use an assisted dip machine to counter-balance your weight if you have trouble doing dips. If your gym doesn't have one, get a spotter to push up on your feet to help you out. When you first begin, try getting in three sets of ten repetitions by yourself.

Another compound movement that can be used to get in shape, and is like dips is a close grip bench press. The movement is similar to regular bench press. The bar needs to be gripped 8 to 12 inches apart. Grip where you feel comfortable, paying close attention to how your wrists feel. It is better to begin with about 12 inch spacing and slowly make it closer as your comfort level increases, since a closer grip increases stress on your wrists.

Keep your elbows in close at your sides and lower the bar to just under your chest level. You will not be required to extend you arms in any way. You should be sure to stop prior to being totally locked out. This exercise will add great mass to your triceps.

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