Archive for August 13th, 2008

Liver Detoxification - The Good and the Bad

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
by Lee Dobbins

A century or so ago, the idea of needing liver detoxification was not even given thought. There was little pollution and foods did not contain the chemicals and hormones they contain now. Our livers are our defense against all forms of toxic substances and they work very hard to keep our bodies clear, but in this day and age of convenience foods, aerosols and chemicals, our livers are getting bombarded with too much way too fast. The toxins build up in our systems and make us ill because our livers can’t keep up. Never has it been more important to consider liver detoxification for the sake of our health.

There is no denying that our livers need protein, but fruits, vegetables and whole grains are the best for cleaning and keeping the liver clear. Vegetarians have been telling us this for several decades. Meat, dairy and preservatives are hazardous to our health.

The best foods are organic. If you cannot afford to buy organic foods or do not have the time or space to grow them yourself, the next best thing is to wash every vegetable and fruit before you eat it.

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11 tips for losing weight, fast and safe

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
by Edward Delmuaro

Growing up in America, you probably had the thought that everyone is different, beaten into your head. Everyone has a different idea about what is attractive and because of this, no two people will have the same ideal body. Because of this, there are many different diets available. There are people who want to become gigantically muscled, people who want to become thinner and more ripped, and people who really just want to lose a little weight. Choosing the right diet for the type of body you want is a very critical step towards gaining that body.

So let’s say that you want to get a much more cut and ripped upper body. You want to get big! To do this, remember some of these tips

1. Eat a ton of protein and a lot of calories. Eating low fat isn’t that important but it does help

2. If you want to put on weight, use a gainer protein powder

3. If getting enormous isn’t your bag, but you do want to put on a lot of muscle, definitely take protein but stay away from the gainers. You should be taking a low carbohydrate and low calorie protein powder

Actually attaining weight loss, it is possible!

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
by Sam Kempf

Are you fed up with all of your attempts to get in shape failing? If you are, your just like every other American. Just like all of those people, you have probably tried more than once to get into the shape you feel like you deserve, but obviously you have failed. It was a struggle to see any results at all, and because you didn’t see any results, you got discouraged. You probably even considered those “amazing” fad diets that are obviously too good to be true. Your body cant survive eating nothing but celery and water.

One thing that you should always remember about fad diets, is in the name. They are fads! A fad is something that is popular for a short time but stops being so after a short time. With clothing, its often because people grow tired of it or realize how ridiculous it is. With diets, its very much the same. People realize how ridiculous they are and quickly come to their senses. The only thing a fad diet is good for is laughing about it years later in trivia board games.

Why Yohimbe isn’t Safe for Everyone?

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
by Mike Silverstone

Why not take Yohimbe?

Why not, you can ask? Yohimbe is one of the hot subjects in the herbal supplement arena today. But what lots of people don’t understand is that “natural” doesn’t unavoidably denote “weak”. As it turns out, Yohimbe can have tough, even potentially unsafe side effects, and must be monitored by a doctor so as to be considered safe. What does this indicate? That enhancement and libido capsules that have Yohimbe may potentially be dangerous to your health!

It’s not quite the wonder-drug some would have you think. While it is helpful when the dosage is correct, the threat of falling outside of that range is quite high. Take too little, and you’ll get no result. Take a bit more and beware - find out the details below! With no the control of your medical doctor this plant can be risky to take.

Background & Uses

Yohimbe is in fact a tree found in the forests of West Africa. The bark of this tree contains the yohimbine, the active ingredient. Used historically to treat fevers, leprosy, and coughs, it is also now used as an aphrodisiac and treatment for men’s problems.