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Choosing pure omega 3 supplements

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 06:07:29 +0100

There are thousand of supplements available in the market, how do you find the best Omega 3 supplements when you need it? You will read here what you should keep in mind while purchasing fatty acid supplements.

Fish oils are really the richest source of omega 3 fatty acids. It is said by Doctors and other researchers that it can improve your physical and mental health.

However not all fish oils are same when it comes to purity and quality. Some manufacturers produce low grade products that are not as beneficial as they are normally. You should aware with such low quality products.

Its not rare, we all know, how much an ocean water are polluted, it causes, fish often have unhealthy eating, so fish (white meat) are considered unsafe sometime. Actually oils are produced from the tissues of cold – water fatty fish. That is why, they are bound to contain more toxins such metals, mercury etc found in ocean waters.

While purchasing DHA or EPA supplements, make sure to check whether they are molecularly-distilled. Molecularly distillation refining process helps in the purity of these fish oil in the removal of toxins and impurities. It makes the fish oil more pure and safe.

Read with confidence the label and see if it mentions the name of the species used. This is very vital to check because some of manufacturer mentions misguiding name such as “marine lipids” or “mixed species” etc.

Never buy such products because these supplements may be have been extracted from multiple sources and not necessarily clod-water fatty fish that are rich in DHA and EPA fates.

You should buy supplements which are pure and contain high percentage of DHA and EPA fatty acids. Many supplements contain 150 to 180mg of Docosahexaenoic acid and 140mg of Eicosapentaenoic acid per gram.

It doesn’t have worth of using such low quality of fish capsules or powders. You should use some of great quality products that really effect positively on your health.

If you consume pure omega 3 supplements, sure it will be kept you brain, skin and heart healthy. Hence make sure to choose always pharmaceutical grade, molecularly distilled Fish oils.

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The Facts on Fats

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:11:36 +0200

The Facts on Fats

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Though you may have been taught the opposite, fat can actually be good for you. In fact, there are healthy fats and unhealthy fats–and knowing the difference is essential to your health. Below is an easy-to-use guide that will help you understand the differences between fats.

UNSATURATED FATS (Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated)

Monounsaturated Fats

Monounsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature but firm up when cooled in the refrigerator. They are generally considered healthier fats and are found mainly in plant sources such as nuts and avocados, as well as olive, peanut and canola oils. Like all fats, monosaturated fats are high in calories. If you increase the amount of monosaturated fats in your diet, be mindful of your overall intake in order to manage your weight.

Polyunsaturated Fats

Polyunsaturated fats can be either liquid or soft at room temperature, and are found in plant oils such as safflower, sunflower, corn, flaxseed and canola oils, as well as in seafood. Polyunsaturated fats include the Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9. In addition to providing energy, EFAs are part of the structure of every cell in our bodies. We need EFAs to achieve & maintain a healthy heart; they are also essential for the healthy function of the brain, eyes, skin, joints, hair and the immune system. To supplement your intake of health-promoting Omega-3, try Herbalife's Herbalifeline® and Tri-Shield®. Keep in mind that polyunsaturated fats are also high in calories. If you increase the amount of polyunsaturated fats in your diet, be mindful of your overall intake in order to manage your weight.

SATURATED FATS

Saturated fat is solid at room temperature and is most often found in animal food products including milk, eggs, meat and butter. Some plant products like palm, coconut and palm kernel oil are also saturated. Saturated fats are not inherently unhealthy, but an excess of these fats in the diet raises cholesterol levels in the bloodstream.

TRANS FATS

Trans fats are chemically engineered, with a metal catalyst like nickel, at very high temperatures. Although some may look liquid, they maintain their structure for long periods of time (which is why fast food chains can fry food in the same oil all day long). The FDA suggests regulating your trans fat intake and to replace them with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats whenever possible. New label laws require companies to list amounts of trans fats on their product labels.

Quick tips from the doctor:

Increase the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.
Limit your intake of saturated fats.
Regulate your intake of Trans Fats and make sure to read labels.
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The new biological method to extract natural sources Hoodia Gordonii

Thu, 24 May 2007 20:23:18 +0200

The new biological methods and techniques have been developed to extract the natural sources of vitamin, fats, and minerals from plants. In most of the parts of South Africa there are enormous plants which serve to be the best supplement. But some of the synthetic supplements and capsules usually promote the hunger so that body attains weight. After a long tiring day one has to overcome by tiredness and fatigue so that people are habitual to take some extra supplements besides wholesome foods to attain natural tendency and activeness till entire day. This product is valuable not for those who works but also for those who are loosing their working ability due to the reason of tiredness and obesity. Because this product has a tricking effect of brain which evokes appetite so that people don’t get extra fats and high cholesterol which makes the body sluggish. Hoodia Gordonii is undoubtly extracted from herbal plants and synthesized scientifically with all the modern method of biological research. This supplement contain natural extracts which works by tricking your brain into thinking you have eaten which gives the fuller feeling. So, it also acts as an appetite suppressor and ultimately increases energy levels. It has minimum side effects due to its natural constituents and provides 20 times better effect as compare to other brands of supplements. This valuable product is much better than other marketed brands and capsules and helps to loose body fats due to which body gain obesity. This whole supplement is enough to fulfill per day body requirement with minimal side effects and minimal price rate.

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Boosting Metabolism: 10 Tips That Work

Sat, 05 May 2007 11:44:03 +0200

Metabolism. Simply put, it’s the process by which the body makes and uses energy (calories) for everything from the cellular absorption of nutrients to running a marathon.

Sounds like pretty boring science on paper. Except that knowing how to efficiently metabolize calories could translate into a healthier body.

Whether you’re trying to lose extra pounds or preparing for the inevitable metabolic slowing that comes with age, here are some surefire ways to boost your metabolism to keep your energy pulsating and your body in shape.

1. Build lean body mass. As mentioned above, metabolism slows as we age – by as much as two percent a year! But there is something you can do to counterbalance nature. “Muscle is the single most important predictor or how well you metabolize your food, how well you burn calories and burn body fat,” insists Shari Lieberman, author of Dare to Lose. Strength training with dumbbells or resistance bands at least twice a week is essential to boosting your metabolism. Repeat – essential. And here’s the really good news: Your metabolism stays pumped for many hours after you finish your workout.

2. Get moving. You know the drill, but here’s a reminder. At least 30 to 60 minutes of walking, jogging, cycling, swimming or some other form of aerobic exercise a minimum of three times a week is the other half of the exercise equation. “People don’t like to hear it but you have got to exercise,” says Lieberman.

3. Eat. It may sound crazy to those trying to lose weight by severely restricting their daily caloric intake, but the problem with this old school of thought, explains Michigan dietician Julie Beyer, is that it actually slows metabolism. “Every cell of the body is like a flashlight bulb,” she explains. “When our bodies don’t get enough food, or fuel, every cell burns less brightly.” Recent studies show that eating smaller meals every three to four hours aids metabolism and weight loss.

4. Ditch the sugar. Of course, you still have to make good choices about what you eat. “When you eat sugar you throw your metabolic switch into fat storage mode,” says Lieberman, who suggests a predominately low glycemic index diet, meaning foods that, unlike sugars, are broken down gradually to help maintain an even blood-sugar level.

5. Don’t skip breakfast. It’s a fact that people who eat a healthy breakfast are skinnier than people who don’t. And try to think outside the box. A breakfast bowl of vegetables and brown rice is a great way to kick-start your metabolism for the day.

6. Include hot foods. If Mexican and Thai are favorites, you’re in luck. “Spicy food that has hot peppers in it appears to boost metabolism,” Lieberman says.

7. Drink green tea. “There are unhealthy things that can boost your metabolism, like a really strong cup of coffee, or nicotine, but I would never say go have a cigarette!” says Michelle Streif, a personal trainer in Nebraska. Nor overdo it on caffeine, which also has undesirable side effects. Instead, go for green tea, says Lieberman, which is known to stimulate metabolism longer and more effectively than coffee.

8. Don’t forget H2O. Staying well hydrated is essential to flushing the body of toxic byproducts that are released when fat is burned. Cold water may also give your metabolism at least a small boost because energy is required to heat the body.

9. Avoid stress. At all costs. “Stress can actually cause weight gain, particularly around the tummy,” says Lieberman. Why? Because physical and emotional stress activates the release of cortisol, a steroid that slows metabolism.

10. Sleep. Research shows that people who don’t sleep for seven to eight hours a night are more prone to weight gain. Additionally, we now know that lean muscle is regenerated in the final couple of hours of sleep each night, says Beyer. Which takes you right back to tip number one!

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Emu Oil

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:27:45 +0200

This a New health Blog for health related problems The story of Emu Oil is old actually very old I must say older than you can imagine. Let me start with the “Big Bang Theory” which is considered as the start of our galaxy “Milky Way”. The story of EMU starts just after that according to the historians EMU is bird which drifted from place to place in Continent Australia, for those who calculate too much consider it some 80 million of years ago, So EMU has the same relationship for Aboriginals of Australia as Bison is for Native Americans. Emu Oil is extracted from the thick layer of fat on the back of beautiful ostrich, multiple advantages of this EMU oil is denoted as under 1. EMU reduces pain and swelling of arthritis.
2. Heal wounds and burns.
3. Reduce pain, itch and swelling of insect bites and stings. It is also very popular and famous for its quick healing qualities for chronic arthritis, strains, sprains, muscle pulls and the acceleration of wound healing and unfortunately (for those who doesn’t believe in natural products for treatments) it is medically and clinically tested and proved. As far as it properties of oil it is quite unique in its nature, first of all it never left any greasy feel behind it and secondly its moisturizer is four time stronger than as compared to those botanical oils like coconut oil and peanut oil etc. For skin, hairs and nails. Emu Oil is extremely moisturizing and beneficial for skin several case studies (at clinical levels) has proved that EMU oil is extraordinary quick and far more better than other costly creams for wrinkles and depth of fine lines on face. This phenomenon is due to its non greasy and rapidly penetrating nature which also ensures the quick removal of pimples, other face ailments. With joining it with other moisturizers or therapeutic ingredients (in face burn cases) it comes out remarkably well and outstanding.
Nature of EMU oil is not toxic and non comedogenic which ensures NO-ACNE problem at all.
It is also anti-inflammable and its strength of being anti inflammable is as same as those of NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, e.g. Aspirin) but not harmful as NSAID are actually, a research shows that NSAID like ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin and others are well renowned for their adverse effects over human body like gastrointestinal damage, that could be life threatening. But these are commonly taken as pain killers and for other very common ailments. Therefore EMU Oil has proved its worth as NSAID too for many common ailments almost as powerful as NSAID could be; without any adverse effects over human body.
CASES in Which Found Useful
1. Chronic sore and cracking heels.
2. Chapped and Cracking hands and splits at the finger tips.
3. Severe psoriasis rash in adult and children.
4. aby diaper rash.
5. Emu Oil as moisturizer for face, hands, arms and body for wrinkle free faces shiny and glowing skin, removal or fading of awful spots (due to aging).
6. Pain and Ache killer. Used after boiled a little for bone ache and pain.

By: John H. Miller
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