Fit and Youthful Life

Guest Author: Lambert Klein


When it comes to anti-aging people are willing to do most anything to “turn back the clock”. Everything except the easiest solution ‘ Prevention! We all know, mostly do to media hype, that the sun can cause us to age more rapidly. Because of this knowledge, people have begun to be using more and more sun block as their anti-aging tool.

Did you know that part of the anti-aging fight could start with the foods you put in your body everyday? One of the best anti-aging tools we can find is food with antioxidants.

Foods that contain Vitamins C and E should be part of your daily food intake as well. Vitamins C and E are important because they help fight free radicals, which are forms of unstable oxygen that can render or damage healthy cell function. These forms of oxygen are formed naturally by the metabolism. We also produce them when we are exposed to strong ultraviolet rays and air pollution such as smoke. When these “free radicals” build up in our body they aid in the progression of age and even in developing age related diseases. So in the fight on anti-aging you will definitely want to take in Vitamins C and E daily. But these aren’t the only nutrients you will want to take in daily for anti-aging. You will need protein, calcium, and Vitamin D. Making sure you get these much needed nutrients on a regular if not daily basis can help with anti-aging.

There are several foods that rank high on the recommended list for anti-aging foods because of their natural ability to rid the body of toxins. One that kept coming up while researching this topic was Blueberries. Several other foods were listed even many other berries. But blueberries always seemed to top the list of anti-aging foods, because they are naturally high in anthocyanin. This is an antioxidant found in their blue pigment.

This is not only good for anti-aging, but it help fight cell damage, which could cause cancer, heart disease and many other age related diseases. It is even suggested that blueberries could reverse short -term memory loss and aid in the improvement of motor skills.

Although blueberries ranked high on the anti-aging food chart several, other fruits were highly recommended as well. Kiwis for example are loaded with antioxidants and fiber. Apples were recommended for healthier lungs. Tangerines are believed to reinforce healthy bones and cherries aid in preventing gout.

All of this is very important to consider when trying discovering a natural anti-aging regimen, because when your body is unhealthy you look and feel bad. When you look and feel bad and run down your body will age.

So, I guess the bottom line here is…good nutrition is the best solution to anti-aging. Naturally that is!

Guest Author: Gary Kidd


Resveratrol has been making the news a lot recently. Even the ABCNews show did a special on resveratrol and it’s affects on prolonging life. See the show here.

Having said that, with quite a few companies offering the Resveratrol products, which one do you choose for yourself? This article will help you decide which products you should be looking

for and help you find the best one to suit your individual needs.

Firstly, let’s look at what this little red wine ingredient can actually do.

Scientists report it can not only help you live longer, but can help prevent heart disease and lower your cholesterol levels. Tests are underway at present to see what other benefits

Resveratrol can have, like with helping Diabetes, stress relief, skin texture, skin diseases, mental alertness and much more.

The ingredient itself comes from red wine which could account for why French people have a longer life expectancy than USA folks. However, to get the full benefit of resveratrol you would need to drink a lot of red wine which of course would lead to alchohol problems! Please understand I am not suggesting the French drink too much red wine, but they do drink it on a regular basis and for a lifetime, so we have a lot of catching up to do.

Resveratrol is also found in blueberries, peanuts and the Japanese plant Knotweed. In fact, the Japanese have been using it as a healing tool for many years. 

Resveratrol needs to reach your bloodstream fast in order to maximise it’s benefits, and unfortunately drinking red wine alone only allows a small percentage to get through.

Scientists and experts alike agree that to get the best out of resveratrol it should be taken as a supplement with other nutrients

Putting other nutrients together with resveratrol allows them all to integrate with each other and give maximum benefits to all who take them.

Tests have shown that putting resveratrol together with ingredients such as Acai, Goji, Noni and Pomegranate will enhance the effects of resveratrol more and increase it’s powerful

effects on the body.

Finding a Resveratrol product with these extra ingredients in is not easy, but do your research and you will discover products out there. some will even contain aloe Vera and Ginseng which will also give your body added health benefits like mental alertness and relieve stress.

Importantly, do your research and maybe test a few different products out to find one that your body prefers.

Guest Author: Darren O’Connell


Weight training makes a person healthy, fit and strong. It is not just for people who want to build muscle, but for everyone who likes to stay fit and keep the excess weight off.

If you want to get in shape or stay in shape you can walk, run or cycle every morning, play sports with friends, but if you want to have muscles and look lean, then lifting some weights either at the gym or at home is your best bet.

People go to the gym for many reasons. eg:

To lose a few pounds if they are overweight.

To gain a few pounds (of muscle) if they are underweight.

To get fit and Healthy.

To get strong.

The most effective exercise plan for most should have some cardiovascular work and mostly weight training exercises. This helps burn calories and increase the muscle to fat ratio better than cardiovascular work alone.

Some Benefits of Weight training:

1. It is the best way to maintain and improve ones health from a variety of diseases and premature death.

2. It makes a person feel better and increases ones self confidence, prevents depression, anxiety

and gloom.

3. A weight training lifestyle helps a person live longer than an inactive person.

4. It instils discipline into a person, making other things in life easy.

5. It makes one stronger physically and mentally.

To start: one should consult a physician to get the go ahead and then get into it gradually.

Getting stronger, fitter, healthier week by week building up more endurance will be of great benefit to you.

Aim for 3 or 4 days a week working out, this is sufficient no matter what your goals are.

Maintain a reasonable diet.

You could consult with a professional to get an excellent eating plan to match your goals and gym

activities.They will evaluate you based on your needs, and recommend a diet plan.

A good diet should have nutrients from all the food groups.

This is made up by 3 basic groups.

The first is carbohydrates.The energy source. The food that a person consumes should have vitamins, minerals and some fiber. A lot of this comes from oats, rice, potatoes, cereals and breads, and also from vegetables and fruits since these have phytochemicals, enzymes and micronutrients that are essential for a healthy diet.

The Second is Protein. The building blocks of muscle and essential organs.This comes from fish, chicken, red meat and dairy. Protein is broken down in the body to form amino acids for repair and

growth of new cells.

The third is fat. The body’s enemy, according to most.There are 4 types of fat: Saturated (the bad) from animals, the more animal fat you consume the higher your blood cholesterol will rise, increasing the risk of a malfuntion in the body.Should be taken in small quantities.Sources are: Beef, dairy, coconut oil.

Polyunsaturated (the good) Comes from plants, reduces blood cholesterol. Sources are: nuts,fish, safflower oil, seeds, corn oil and sunflower oil.

Monounsaturated (the best) also comes from plants, raises the good cholesterol.Sources are: Avocado,

olive oil, olives, nuts, canola oil and peanut butter.

Trans fats (the ugly) This is relatively new, the effects are unknown, it is believed that they behave like saturated fat (the bad) causing blood cholesterol levels to rise.

The consumption of fats (the good fats) is important for our health. They are used in the production of hormones and other activities.We do need some fat, but do limit the bad.

A great way to help your efforts in the gym is to give up some detrimental habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol. Smoking damages the lungs and dramatically increases the risk of lung cancer along with other diseases. Excessive drinking has also been shown to causes major diseases.

These two habits are definitely not worth having around.

The best thing one can do for themselves is to quit any destructive habits they have and get into that gym, start pumping some iron and look forward to greater Health and Fitness.

For more information on Weight training, Health, Fitness and Nutrition visit: www.explosivemusclegrowth.com

Guest Author: Perry Nickelston


Myths Exposed and Little Known Secrets Revealed

 What do you think of when I mention cardio? An hour-long jog? A long, steady session on the exercise bike? Sweatin’ to the oldies? If it’s any of those things, you’re doing cardio, but you’re not doing smart cardio. There are lots of things you can do to burn calories, but if you’re reading this article, you know that you want the calories you burn to come from fat, not lean mass. Traditional long, slow distance cardio burns muscle and fat pretty indiscriminately. In fact, if you do enough, you may find that your body burns muscle preferentially to ease the demands of doing so much aerobic work. That’s exactly the opposite of what you want.

So how do you do cardio without sacrificing precious muscle? The answer is interval work. Definitely get yourself cleared by a doctor before jumping into intervals, because the whole idea is to rapidly and repeatedly raise your heart rate, alternating the high heart rate work with brief recovery periods. The optimal way to do interval work is probably to do walk back sprints. Sprint all-out for 15 seconds, then turn around and walk back to where you started. It should take about 45 seconds to walk back. Once you’re back where you started, sprint for 15 seconds again. Do seven sprints your first week, and add one sprint per week until you’re up to 20 sprints per session. If you’re not up for sprints, you can approximate them on an exercycle or an elliptical machine. Simply go all-out for 15 seconds, then pedal or walk at a recovery pace for 45. The same build-up pattern applies.

In order to grasp this concept, you must first learn what your body burns for energy during strenuous exercise.  I call this energy body burn, “The Hierarchy Scale Of Energy.”  The human body accesses certain nutrients for energy and does so in a precise manner every time.  This access order NEVER changes.  Let me repeat, NEVER changes.  This scale will alter the way you train forever!  Here it is.

 

   1. MUSCLE GLYCOGEN

(Sugar processed from carbohydrates and stored in muscle for contraction)

   2. LIVER GLYCOGEN

(Storage organ for excess glycogen; primary fuel source for brain function)

   3. BBA (BLOOD BORNE AMINO ACIDS)

(Branched Chain Amino Acids formed from protein)



4. FAT (Speaks for itself)

 

 ¨Notice where FAT is on the scale.  It is last!!!  It’s the one thing we hate the most about our body and it’s the one thing your body hates to give up.  The irony! 

 ¨It takes between 20-30 minutes to reach level #4, depending on the time of day you train and when you last ingested carbohydrates.

 

   Case#1: Come into the gym and jump on the cardio machine (pick your favorite).  Remember it will take 20-30 minutes to burn the muscle glycogen, liver glycogen and BBA before you reach fat.  In reality, the first 25 minutes of cardio is totally USELESS!! That is of course unless you actually enjoy doing cardio, simply for the love of doing cardio.  If you do, then I will affectionately call you NUTS!  Most people do it for fat loss, so why not make it the most effective?  To access fat, you now have to add an additional 20 minutes of cardio to get any results.  The entire cardio session alone will be around 45 minutes. Now you go to weight training.  But wait, where is your muscle glycogen (fuel for muscle contraction?) Right, it’s gone!  The result; weaker workout, less muscle development, increased fatigue, over training, burnout, longer recovery and a slower metabolism.  In short, NO PROGRESS!  You get discouraged and quit training because your body is not changing.

 

   Case #2: Come into the gym and you jump on the cardio machine for 5-minutes to warm-up. Now you hit the weights.  Where is your muscle glycogen?  Right, ready to go for power and intensity resistance training.  Train for 30 minutes with weights and use up #1-3 on the Hierarchy Scale.  Result; increased strength, more lean muscle, less fatigue, no burnout, more intensity. Now begin cardio training.  What is the only available energy source left to burn for the cardio session since #1-3 are gone?  You got it, #4!!  Now you access fat stores immediately and only have to do 15-20 minutes of cardio to get the same benefits as 45 minutes in Case #1.  That means more fat loss! In short, PHENOMENAL PROGRESS!  You get psyched and train harder.

Which would you choose to do? I know my answer!

 

 



The Real Youth Potion

Guest Author: Ric Hawkins


Ever wondered how this a seemingly standard nutrient can suddenly start being hailed as the most exciting substance ever found for its anti cancer and anti-aging properties? Resveratrol supplements are now in demand, but you have to be careful how you take it, to gain the real benefits.

As you may know, it has been proven to be very effective in the fight against cancer due to it being a powerful antioxidant, helping to mop up the free radicals that can damage or kill our cells.

 Also it is said to be able to reverse the signs of aging, lower your bad cholesterol and even be a potential cure for Alzheimer’s disease. No surprise then, that people want resveratrol supplements!

The best and most effective method is not to take it in a single pill, but to take it in a multi health supplement, where you can benefit from its reaction with the other nutrients.

When these ingredients are put together they create synergy, which means you get the direct benefits of each nutrient and the benefits from their interaction with each other.

For example resveratrol combines well with green tea and olive leaf extract and this interaction is highly beneficial.

You should also ensure that any resveratrol supplements only have natural ingredients, with at least 20mg of the natural 50% trans type, which is the most active one, and will give you the most benefits.

Another very important point is delivery. The very best ones have a natural enteric coating which means that it can get through the stomach acid unscathed and into the upper intestine where the greatest benefits are to be had.

This is not the cheapest form of delivery but absolutely vital if you want to gain all the health benefits to be had. Make sure to check the label carefully.

So to sum up, resveratrol supplements really can improve many aspects of your health, especially when taken as a combined supplement, so research carefully, as it will not only influence your present health but ultimately your long term health as well.

If you would like to learn more about the synergistic supplements which I personally take, including resveratrol, why not visit my website. 

Guest Author: Ric Hawkins


Resveratrol is suddenly in the spotlight after the CBS 60 minutes program was aired, telling us how this amazing nutrient could reverse the aging process among others. But what about the resveratrol side effects?

To date there is no evidence of any ill effects. As one source of it comes from red wine, perhaps you could classify getting intoxicated and sleepy, as possible resveratrol side effects!   

So you could say it depends on the sources. Red wine has resveratrol in it as grape skins are one of the largest providers. Similarly, blueberries and peanuts contain some as well, and we are well aware of all the nut allergies around.

The largest concentration can be found in the Japanese Knotweed plant, and this is where the high quality extracts come from.

Most experts today agree that resveratrol is most effective when it is taken as part of a multi health supplement, so you benefit from the interaction of it with all the other nutrients and vitamins. This is called synergy.

When selecting a product make sure it contains trans- resveratrol rather than the cis type as trans is the more active form, and will give you increased benefits, and it should contain at least 20mg. There are no resveratrol side effects when taken in a supplement as the dosage is controlled.

You would have to drink well over a liter of the right red wine a day to get a similar kind of benefit, which would not be healthy, so that\’s why the most popular form is a supplement.

It really is important that we are able to get the benefits of this nutrient without having to worry about any adverse side effects. It is also showing to be a major player in the fight against many types of cancer, diabetes and even protecting us against heart disease.

I hope that this article has put your mind at rest that there are no resveratrol side effects, only real health benefits to be had, and the potential when combined with other synergetic nutrients, to help you live a longer and healthier life.

If you would like to learn more about the synergistic products which I personally take, including resveratrol, why not visit my website. 

 

 



Health and Vitality Now

Guest Author: Gordon Hall


Unlike other natural compounds, resveratrol use is relatively new.  One of the medicinal plants that it is found in has been used for thousands of years.  It’s called Japanese Knotweed.  The compound was isolated from the root of the plant in 1963.  However, the plant chemical did not get much attention until 1992, when it was found to be present in red wine.

Most health experts agree that drinking small amounts of red wine every day is good for your heart and your overall health.  It has been theorized that the beneficial effects of red wine may be due to its resveratrol content.  But, it may also be due to other flavonoids found in the wine or the combination of all of them.

As part of the scientific method of study, it is necessary to isolate a single compound to learn its effects.  If other compounds are present, the effect cannot be ascribed to one or both of the, with scientific surety.  It’s not just that researchers want to be able to recommend resveratrol use; they want to be able to provide clear science based evidence that it is beneficial for specific conditions.

Natural health experts have a slightly different understanding of the way the body works.  They accept scientific research, but they are also well aware that nutrients do not stand alone.  Some nutrients are only effective if other nutrients are present.  Some plant chemicals work with each other.  Some work against each other. 

The affect that the digestive system has on a compound must be considered.  The compound itself must be bio-active.  That is active within the human body.  It takes a lot of research to develop a totally balanced supplement that addresses all of these issues.

Most natural health experts do recommend resveratrol use, but they recommend that it be included in a totally balanced supplement for many reasons.  Here’s one of them.

The antioxidant activity that resveratrol has is “incomplete”.  It converts one free radical into another weaker one.  Vitamin C or another ascorbate must be present to neutralize that free radical.  In order to get the most benefit from vitamin C, enzymes and glutathione must be present.  In order for the body to produce glutathione, L-cysteine must be present. 

To insure that you had all of these compounds in your body in adequate amounts by designing a perfect daily diet would not be impossible, but it would be very difficult.  And, those are just the nutrients necessary for a single activity.  There are hundreds of things going on in the cells every day that are similar.

Supplementation is the best form of insurance that we have.  Including resveratrol use in the supplements that you take every day is a good choice.  It’s just not the only thing that the body needs.  It may be beneficial for many reasons, including the prevention of type II diabetes and easing weight loss.  But, it will only be effective if the manufacturer designs the supplement correctly.  Sometimes, resveratrol use is a waste of time.  Look for the best in order to save time and money. If you have two minutes to spare, please take a look at my website now.

Guest Author: Ric Hawkins


Are you frustrated with all the different reports about how helpful is resveratrol to your health? There are some very important reasons to include this super nutrient into your daily routine.

For a start, studies have shown that it can stop cancer in all stages, and also a wide variety of them too. It is a very powerful antioxidant and helps to prevent damage to our cells, in fact it has been hailed as the most powerful substance found to reverse the aging process!

How helpful is resveratrol to your health and future health? We have learnt that this incredible nutrient can help protect you from a wide range of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, cancer as I mentioned, heart disease, and even diabetes.

Another quality is that it has been proven to increase endurance, giving your more energy over a sustained period of time. Mice were able to run over twice as far than those not given it!

You may have heard that it can now be had from red wine, and while that is true, you would need to drink over a liter a day just to start to get the benefits! Now that is maybe doable by a few people, but it is not ideal and will increase your risk of alcohol related illnesses obviously.

How helpful is resveratrol to your health and life expectancy? There is now growing evidence that it could potentially help you to live a longer and crucially, healthier life.

 It’s no good if we start to live longer but are ill and have no energy. Tests on various life forms showed that they could live up to 50% longer, so there is hope for us all!

Many of the big pharmaceuticals are now investing millions into researching resveratrol as it could be the next big thing as it has so many beneficial qualities for us. Watch this space!

Many experts agree that the best way to add resveratrol to your diet is through a multi health supplement, whereby you can benefit from all the different nutrients and herbs.

When these ingredients are put together they create synergy, which means you get the direct benefits of each nutrient and the benefits from their interaction with each other.

So how helpful is resveratrol to your health when combined with green tea and ginkgo biloba for example? Well this will help improve you energy levels and even your eyesight and enhanced mental clarity.

So in closing, I hope I have answered the question of how helpful is resveratrol to your health, and that you can see the amazing benefits to be had not only now, but for the future too.

If you would like to learn more about the synergistic supplements which I personally take, including resveratrol, why not visit my website.  



The French Women’s Beauty Secret

Guest Author: Dr. Valerie Rosenbaum


There are many things that go into your search for the right anti aging anti wrinkle cream. You will have to take your time and search out the best product that will work for your skin. When you are looking for a good quality product for preventing wrinkles, it is important that you find one that will work for your skin type.

The skin is a living organ and requires a great deal to remain in good health. It is one of the most important organs that the body has and we often don’t think of its health when we are looking for a way to remain young looking for a long period of time. Eating a healthy diet is one of the ways that you can keep your skin in good condition. Drink plenty of water and make sure that you maintain a good balance of nutrients.

When you are looking for a product to use on your skin, you should look for an anti aging anti wrinkle cream that is full of natural and beneficial ingredients. Look for information on the kind of products that will work well on your skin and help to prevent wrinkles. Preventing wrinkles requires you to have some knowledge on the right nutrients and ingredients for your skin.

The anti aging anti wrinkle cream that you select should not contain any harsh chemicals or artificial fragrances. This can cause more damage to your skin than it helps. You should always try to find a product that is free of unnatural ingredients and chemicals. Keep in mind that there may be some ingredients in your wrinkle cream that are necessary to keep it from going bad too fast.

It is not necessary for you to spend a great deal of money on your anti aging anti wrinkle cream. Some of the best products are ones that cost a reasonable amount of money. If you take the time to search out the products with the best ingredients you might find that the cost is really not a factor. Many people make this mistake and end up spending a great deal of money on a product that does not work very well.

When you are searching for the right product for your skin, make sure that you do your research on the vitamins and supplements that can be included in your skin care products. Vitamins A, C and E are very good for your skin and should be included in your anti aging anti wrinkle cream for preventing wrinkles.

Don’t forget about prevention when it comes to keeping the wrinkles away. One of the best anti aging anti wrinkle cream products that you can use is your sun protection. Make sure that you are keeping your skin well protected from the effects of the sun every single time you are outside. Sunscreen is one of the best ways to keep the skin from aging prematurely. Ask your dermatologist for some of the things that you should look for in your anti aging anti wrinkle cream. They often have some information that you may not have been aware of and can steer you in the right direction.

Guest Author: Fame Ahmed


Turning the clock back a few years never hurt anyone, so there is no wonder so many different antiaging products can be found on the market in today’s society. When someone wants to look and feel younger, they may tend to try just about anything in order to gain the results they are looking for. If you are someone who values their health as much as they do their looks, you know feeling younger is just as important as looking younger and when you can achieve both it’s a valuable benefit of life. An antiaging anti oxidant might be right for you, as they not only promote youth, but they offer healthy and nutritional supplements to your life.

Dieting, or Supplementing?

Because you can find an antiaging anti oxidant treatment in more than one form, it can result in you having the choice to takes the supplement as a dietary aid or simply as a supplement. If you are not in need of dieting or taking a diet supplement, stick to a traditional antiaging anti oxidant that provides vitamins and nutrients without the added ingredients. If you are someone currently dieting or taking diet pills, there are dietary supplements with an added antiaging anti oxidant which promotes healthy eating, exercise, and also provides the benefits of a traditional antiaging anti oxidant.

Are all Ingredients the Same?

Just because one antiaging anti oxidant treatment claims to offer the same benefits as another, doesn’t mean they have the same ingredients. It’s important to check the products for ingredients if it is a concern of yours, as many different brands use different things to achieve the same result. The reason you should be aware of the ingredients used in the antiaging anti oxidant you purchase is because some ingredients may be as healthy as they could or even should be.

When searching for the right antiaging anti oxidant, keep in mind the more natural the ingredients are, the better they will be for you and your skin. After all, anti oxidants have the power to strengthen your immune system, reduce your biological age, and increase your energy, vitality and even your mentality. So when products offer ingredients such as fruit extracts along with nutritional elements, the product may very well be a healthy choice. But keep your eye on the label and make sure you don’t spot any questionable ingredients before purchasing.



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