Energy drinks have become a modern day phenomenon, with tens of millions now being consumed daily. What’s not to like about having more energy and alertness, particularly if it comes from beverages which often tout herbal and other “natural” ingredients? As it turns out, there is a very great deal not to like – including unhealthy ingredients and potentially dangerous health consequences.
Some of the more common unwelcome side effects of energy drinks include elevated heart rates, hypertension, anxiety, headaches and interrupted sleep patterns. Earlier this year, a report in the medical journal Pediatrics warned against energy drinks and cited potential harms including heart palpitations, seizures, strokes and even sudden death.
Late last year, poison control centers started tracking energy drink overdoses and side effects nationwide. 677 cases occurred from October through December. The chart’s list of reported energy drink-related symptoms included seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, chest pain, high blood pressure and irritability.
The two most common ingredients found in energy drinks are sugar and caffeine; both of which provide temporary stimulation but can result in actual long term energy loss due to stressing the adrenal glands and causing adrenal fatigue.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Do you stretch before and/or after working out? Some swear by stretching to recovery faster or to keep injuries at bay.
But the latest research is adding more to the confusion to this age-old question. Some are stating that static stretching is not necessary, not even after working out, or that strength training may increase flexibility.
Take a quick look in the gym and you see people who before touching any dumbbell, lie down on the mat to stretch the muscles while holding the position in place for some seconds. Then you have one person doing walking lunges and arms rotations before jumping into the treadmill. But you also have the one who skips stretching altogether.
In this messy stretching debate, what do we need to know? Do we need to stretch? Can stretching do more harm than good?
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Pharmacies have already begun promoting walk-in flu shots for the “flu season”. The late and early months of each year seem to be when more of us catch colds and come down with the flu. So what measures can you take to ensure you are not sidelined with nagging colds or a debilitating flu episode?
This article will give you nine easy tips, with probably the most important last. There you’ll also be able to access a Health Ranger video with Mike Adams, which convincingly debunks theconceptof “flu season”.
You
r Immune System
Boosting your immunity is important for coping with the cold and flu season. Of course, getting a flu shot with dubious efficacy is not one of them. All vaccines depress the immune system and can cause lifelong neurological damage and autoimmune diseases.
* Elderberry for Cures:Elderberry extracts or syrups have been clinically proven to help get over colds and flu. It’s not a drug. So it’s cheaper and without the side effects that have been reported for Tamiflu. If you hurry, you can make your own tincture and save money. (Source #1)
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A 10-year-old’s passion for working out has spawned a series of workout DVDs that are taking America by storm.
C.J. Senter has introduced his own 40-minute workout DVDs called “Workout Kid.” He promises results in 90 days through muscle confusion and its aim is to get fellow youth to get off the couch and get ripped.
Senter, from Atlanta, aspires to be a football player.
The DVDs aren’t trying to cater to adults. It’s a workout for kids by kids.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
By Nick Stern
Nick Stern “Natureboy” is the co-founder of Sun Warrior. He is quickly becoming recognized as a leading longevity expert with over 30 years of experience in raw food and superfood nutrition. His life-long mission is to empower and inspire others with the most cutting edge nutritional information so that people can achieve vibrant health and vitality.
My Journey
My interest in health and nutrition started at an early age. I bought my first book when I was thirteen years old called, “The Miracles of Juice Fasting,” by Paul Bragg and shortly thereafter invested in my first juicer. I began juicing as a teen, and this is how I eventually developed the name “Natureboy.” When I was in my twenties, I was introduced to the world of bodybuilding where I competed, and consumed the standard diet consisting of massive amounts of animal products. When my competitive career ended in my early thirties, I still continued to train passionately, but as I approached my forties my body began feeling toxic, consumed with constant aches and pains. It was at this point that I decided to return to a plant based diet. After only a short while, I noticed a significant difference. Somehow I was able to reverse my toxic acidic condition from the years of over consumption of animal products, to a more alkaline sense of wellness. I felt young and vibrant again. I have to admit that I feel younger now at fifty-eight than when I was in my forties!
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Forget the fountain of youth or anti-aging potions, the secret to extending youth is all in what you eat or don’t eat. Intermittent fasting combined with exercise can actually reverse the aging process in your muscle and brain tissue! If a younger, rejuvenated body and mind interest you, than intermittent fasting is a lifestyle worth investigating. Simple calorie restriction has long been known to increase life span, but it is unpleasant. Daily calorie restriction is closely associated with depressed mood and irritation (Roky, et al., 2000), but there is an alternative. Intermittent fasting (IF) has been shown to have all the same benefits as simple calorie restriction, but without the unpleasant feeling of deprivation and depressed mood.
by Brent Hauver
In case you haven’t heard, not all saturated fats are created equal! Coconut, because of its high saturated fat content, was once mistakenly believed to be on the same nutritional level as lard. Thanks to strong evidence that has recently surfaced to prove otherwise, coconut can finally claim its true identity as a functional superfood! Results from studies published in medical journals indicate that not only is coconut not unhealthy, but on the contrary, seems to provide an incredible range of health benefits. Modern medical science is just now starting to discover and confirm what many populations all over the world have known for thousands of years: The coconut is a wondrous source of food and medicine! (In fact, Pacific Islanders are so fond of the coconut palm they call it “The Tree of Life,” and consider coconut oil to be the cure for all illness.)
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By Brent Hauver
The vegetarian sector is one of the fastest-growing categories in food publishing,” says Elizabeth Turner, Vegetarian Times’ editor in chief. “It’s a dedicated group of consumers that is growing daily.”
“A vast number of people are seeking to reduce their meat intake, creating a rapidly growing market for all things vegetarian,” says Bill Harper, vice president and publisher of Vegetarian Times. That trend is reflected in the growth of the magazine, which saw July through December 2007 newsstand sales increase 19.4 percent over the same period in 2006.
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
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