Obesity, Your Genes Are as Guilty as You

By Ricardo d Argence

Genes do play a part in your shape and size, but if you are using this as an excuse for poor eating habits, a bad diet, no exercise and lack of motivation, then you may not be able to lose the weight you want.

Just because you have fat cells does not mean that you have to stuff them with food, but it is true that your genetic make-up controls how many fat cells are going to be in your body. You can lose weight, get healthy and re-shape and re-sculpt your body, if you are ready to commit to some effort and work.

The three primary body types consist of the endomorph, which stores fat, the ectomorph, which doesn't store fat and remains lean and thin, and the mesomorph which builds muscle and loses fat easily. Life can be a little more complex for the endomorph. They gain weight quickly, and it is usually stored as fat, and the fat is very slow to disappear.

What is discouraging to many people with an endomorph body type is that they can gain weight while eating a regular, healthy diet. But, the weight gain can be halted and reversed by trimming some calories, performing more cardio exercise, and working out with weights, instead of blaming genetics, or giving up.This is a more reasonable and suitable solution to the problem. Assurances of near instant results are preferred by many over those that might take weeks or even months.

Do you tend to gain weight more easily than other members of your family? If so, a chemical imbalance in your brain may be to blame. Some of us have the urge to eat even when our stomachs are full.

New research is being done that mat lead to a new appetite suppressant being put on the market. This medication is said to block the impulse to overeat by regulating a hormone in the hypothalamus. It might not be long before another new weight control drug will be available for consumers trying to lose weight, due to successful studies being done in laboratories.

A prescription which guarantees weight loss would make millions from those that are thin and want to stay that way as well as those that suffer from obesity. With this kind of money at stake, there is little wonder why new weight loss drugs keep popping up, both with and without harmful side effects. But most of people preffer to use manmade chemicals as their quick cure instead of commit to solving the problem through dedication, work and a healthy lifestyle.

Instead of hoping for a new quick fix for your extra weight, you can lose those pounds and create a new body with weight training, cardio workouts, and a healthy diet. The loss of weight will be gradual, and this will give you time to firm those arms, abs and glutes. You can prove that you can overcome some genetic stumbling blocks and reshape your body the way you want. It is not impossible to lose of extra fat, but not without some effort on your part.

Drugs do not successfully help people lose weight permanently, that's a sad fact you have to know about quick weight loss pills. The best way to get in shape and reduce body fat is to combine a regular exercise program with a healthy diet with minimal simple carbs and sugars, which are often the cause of weight gain. - 17268

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Cholesterol Normal Range - How To Stay Healthy

By Adrian Fletcher

If you don't want to face high cholesterol related conditions as you age it is important to stay within your cholesterol normal range limits as recommended by health organizations and your local doctor. To do this make sure that you continue to live a healthy lifestyle. As age advances, maintaining healthy living habits and maintaining normal cholesterol levels is essential.

Remember that dieting does not mean that you cannot have your favorite foods. The key to most dieting is moderation and this especially the case with a low cholesterol diet. To some existent, it can be said that lack of moderation could one of the causes of your high cholesterol. Keeping a cholesterol normal range is hard work but with moderation, you can still enjoy your favorite things.

Exercise is an important part of maintaining the cholesterol normal range in your overall health. If you begin skipping sessions in your new routine, you could easily backslide into your old, sedentary ways. Remember the difficulty of your struggle to gain better habits and you'll be less likely to let them go. The same approach to exercise as your diet should be followed. Do the exercises you enjoy and take it slow to build momentum rather than setting unrealistic goals. Check with your doctor too if you are starting up an exercise program.

You may be tempted to stray from your current regimen once you get into the cholesterol normal range. Do not stray, in fact, you should maintain your current routine. Although your cholesterol has reached a normal range, it can easily reach an unhealthy range. Always remember you feel healthy now because you've made the proper adjustments.

For people who have problems keeping cholesterol normal range levels, a physician may be able to give them a prescription medicine. Some people have a hard time reducing their cholesterol levels more than other people. Some people naturally make an excessive amount of cholesterol and medicine is the only solution for them to decrease their cholesterol. People who have had problems with their heart and have to lower their cholesterol right away are given medicine also because they can't take the time to use the natural method of dieting and exercising.

It is very important to keep up a cholesterol normal range. Medication can lower these levels but if you don't change your diet you run the risks of canceling out the effects of the medication. Keeping your cholesterol in an acceptable range is the key to not only looking more youthful but feeling increased vitality for an extended period of time. Indeed, most doctors will make it a condition of taking the drugs that you maintain or start a healthier lifestyle.

Stick with eating healthy food and exercising daily. Once youve achieved cholesterol normal range levels, this should be a natural part of your daily routine. By doing this, you will surely feel and look much healthier, younger and at your most fit. - 17268

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Weight Loss Pills - Do They Work?

By Deen Dragonovich

With the New Year fast approaching, you can bet losing weight will be at the top of everyone's New Year resolutions list and health foods stores will be well stocked with weight loss pills in anticipation of the after holiday rush. But are people wasting their money on weight loss pills?

Good weight loss pills work to some degree, but not as significantly as some may think. When ephedra was introduced back in the early 90's, many considered it a miracle pill. I was one of them. The combination of ephedra along with aspirin and caffeine, burned fat like no other compound since.

Unfortunately the side effects far out-weighed its fat burning power. There were a few cases where ephedra was blamed for people dying from heart attacks. The heart pounding stimulating affect was difficult for people to handle and ephedra is no longer available.

Are there any other products that work?

Ephedra was a one of a kind product and may never (save for possibly one) be duplicated for its fat burning power.

The most popular weight loss pills today are those containing Green tea and Hoodia. Green tea works through a process called thermogenesis (fat burning), while Hoodia is claimed to be an appetite suppressant. Both are said to be effective at shedding the fat, but nothing like ephedra.

There is however a promising natural substance that takes a different approach to weight loss by preventing fructose from converting to fat.

Why the concern about fructose?

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition believes that fructose may well be the cause of obesity in America today. Here's what they had to say:

"evidence that a marked increase in the use of HFCS, and therefore in total fructose consumption, preceded the obesity epidemic and may be an important contributor to this epidemic in the United States."

Over the last thirty years manufacturers have been replacing sugar with high fructose corn syrup because of its cheap production costs. More and more products on supermarket shelves have high fructose corn syrups as an ingredient.

What is this promising natural compound?

This all natural compound is commonly referred to as Chinese skullcap and "Black catechu", which are derived from the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis and Heartwood of Acacia.

What does this new substance do?

This natural compound works by substantially decreasing two key obesity markers TNFa and IL-6 circulating in the blood stream. These two cytokines are expressed in high levels in the chronically obese. These compounds have been shown to significantly decrease both of these obesity markers by inhibiting fat conversion from fructose pathways and down-regulating PPAR gene expression (fat accumulation) and up-regulating PPARa (fat breakdown) protein. To a lesser extent there is also a moderate down-regulation of lipoprotein lipase (which breaks down fat) on the gene level.

A double blind clinical study was conducted by scientists at JSS Medical Research, Inc., in Montreal, Canada. Participants were between the ages of 40 and 75. This age group normally has the most difficult time losing weight. None of the subjects were given any physical activity or dietary advice.

On average each participant lost an astounding 7% of their bodyweight compared to zero pounds lost for the participants who were not given this natural compound.

Their results would likely have been much better if they combined an exercise program along with a sensible diet.

These compounds show a lot of promise and may very well hold the key to the obesity epidemic, especially for those who consume a lot of fructose in their diets. Always check with your physician before taking any weight loss supplement. - 17268

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How Cardio Exercise Will Help You to Gain Weight Fast Metabolism

By Ricardo d Argence

When you do cardio, you get your heart rate going and increase blood circulation throughout your body. Cardio exercise is basically whole body exercise that, ideally, should make you breathe harder than usual, get your heart rate pumping, and help you work up a good sweat. It is as necessary for overall health and fitness as anaerobic exercise is.

One of the best benefits of cardiovascular exercise is that it exercises the most important muscle in your body, your heart. By getting your pulse rate up and keeping it there at a sustained rate for a period of time, you increase your overall fitness level and therefore your overall health.

You can lose weight and burn excess calories by doing cardiovascular exercise. It is one of the most commonly noted and popular benefits of this kind of exercise. It'll also give you an overall "toning" for your entire body.

One of the greatest benefits of cardiovascular exercise in regard to weight loss is that your calorie burning benefits don't stop when you stop exercising. In fact, some studies have shown that your metabolism stays at this significantly increased range for up to 18 hours after you finish your workout. And done over a long period of time, because you are toning and making your body more fit overall, it burns calories faster just as a matter of course. That's because as you become more fit, you'll both lose fat and gain muscle, and muscle burns calories even when you are at rest.

Another benefit of cardiovascular exercises is that it releases the so-called "feel-good" hormones called endorphins. Endorphins are your body's natural opiates, and they can also help ease depression.

Before you start, make a visit to your doctor and make sure you're okay for vigorous physical activity. If your doctor gives you a clean bill of health, go ahead; but, don't go full steam ahead. Start slowly by walking just 10 minutes at a moderate pace every day, the idea here is to get started and keep going.

You will begin to notice after about two weeks, that you will have increased energy levels, better rest, and less desire for "junk" foods, and in general will feel much better. Most of all, perhaps, you are going to notice that your mood is a lot more positive.

As you become increasingly more fit, it will be necessary for you to create bigger challenges to meet. When you start a good cardiovascular fitness program, it will also be helpful if you eat healthfully, get plenty of sleep, stay hydrated, and make other positive changes for your health. After all, once you start with cardio, you'll never want to look back. - 17268

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Juvenile Diabetics Get Benefits from a Fish

By Michael Byrd

Sometimes big problems just need simple solutions. Isn't that great? According to the latest research, there is a very simple solution that can help in the prevention of juvenile diabetes for children all over the world ? and this simple solution is known as salmon!

Research conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Health reveals that children who were given cod liver oil (relax, I'll talk about salmon later) while they were still very young, are at 25% lesser at risk to juvenile diabetes; quite a significant number. The result of this research was viewed as very important that it was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Scientist have this belief that we get such results because the inflammation reducing capabilities of omega 3 fatty acids in some fishes with high amounts of EPA and DHA. Phew! That was quite a mouthful, but they can really work wonders. And salmon happens to be the highest source of EPA and DHA. (Now I told you I'd get to the salmon!)

There are actually two types of diabetes ? the type 1 and the type 2 diabetes. In both types, the body is not able to produce insulin or store glucose. This is why diabetics have blood sugar problems. Adults usually get the type 2 diabetes, but recently, because of the developing poor lifestyle and health habits of people, more and more children are also developing the type 2 diabetes at an early age.

The type 1 diabetes, or also referred to as juvenile diabetes, is the type that is known to affect children and adolescents. They usually need daily injections of insulin as their body is not able to produce normal amounts of insulin. From time to time complications may arise due to the daily injections of insulin. Around 80% of patients end up having major eye damage within 15 years from being insulin dependent. Others get kidney failure and often need a dialysis to survive. Also, 35% of type 1 diabetics suffer from heart attacks even before their mid-fifties.

Isn't it amazing to have omega 3 fish as a life savior? But this is not actually the first time. Two decades ago, research has also proved that EPA and DHA have lots of health benefits including that for type 2 diabetics. This latest study on omega 3 fish oil just proves that it can also be used for type 1 diabetes. It may make you want to kiss a fish.(But maybe not!)

Salmon that is found in the unpolluted Arctic Ocean waters seems to be the greatest source for fish oil. EPA and DHA are derived from cold water fish, such as cod and salmon. The anti-inflammatory properties of omega 3 in fish oil is aid to be the one that helps prevent type 1 diabetes, since it is commonly caused by an autoimmune disease.

Mothers who take in fish oil during pregnancy and lactation give their babies life-long of health benefits. The EPA and DHA in fish oil improve the baby's nervous system, hearing and vision. Omega 3 fish oil is also essential in the development of a baby's brain and produces intelligent babies according to research.

So if you want to see your child growing up to be smart, strong and healthy, I would recommend that you see to it that your family eats enough cold water fish and supplement your diet with high quality omega 3 salmon oil capsules. - 17268

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Bodybuilding Not Just For The Young

By Zul Rahman

Body building is not just a sport for younger people, in fact body building proves to be very beneficial for seniors too. There are a lot of health benefits for seniors like you who got involved in body building sports.

Body building sports helps you as seniors to stay fit and on top of your health. It is good for your body conditioning as well as helping you to achieve healthier hearts.

Healthy body helps blood circulation which means delay the aging process. No wonder seniors like you who are active, stay fit, normally free from major health problems such as hypertensions, diabetes and heart diseases.

You are rejuvenated. Your life enters into a different phase, you look younger than your age and you have a special feeling being a new you. You are confident to to step into a new day everyday when the sun rises.

How could you achieved optimal health with body building?

Senior body building is no different from what other younger people do. You follow the same workouts, same exercise routine and same schedules just like other people.

It is very important for you to get the approval from your health care professionals before you are involved with body building activities. Possibly perform a through medical check up to determine if you are fit to proceed.

A professional personal trainer is very very helpful in your case. He or she has to make schedules of your activities that fit your goal and ability. Safety should be on top of your list in all your activities.

All of your activities will be drawn up in a work out plan by your professional trainer. Your plan must contain your series of exercises to do, sets of workout to perform, sets of routines and how much weight to lift.

Don't forget proper diet is immensely important to help you achieve maximum result in your body building. The right diet helps to build and heal your muscle in the course of your exercises and workouts.

Protein is an important ingredients here. Some experts suggest that you should take one gram of protein for each pound of your body weight everyday. You could also includes protein supplements in your diet.

Lets not forget good old vegetables and fruits. There is no healthy diet without vegetables and fruits. They helps you to obtain balance diet and healthy eating habits.

Always put safety issue in front of you before beginning any body building activities. Do not go beyond your limit and work at the level that you are comfortable with.

Your professional trainer should be able to advise you as to what is the proper attire to wear during the training. He or she should also advice you on the safety gear on different occasion of training, such as weight belt when doing the weight lifting.

Lastly enjoy your new endeavor as senior body building member. Hopefully body building training and activities will uplift your spirit, find a new person in you and you will enjoy your life to the fullest. - 17268

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Benefits of Whey Protein

By June Killengsly

In years past, whey was viewed and used as a waste product and sprayed back onto farmer's crops to add nitrogen back into the soil. Sometime in the early 80's it was discovered that whey was a very high quality protein, unique in its amino acid content and biologically active. It was quickly discovered that whey outperformed the gold standard protein, egg white. In fact, on the biological value scale, which measures how much protein consumed is actually absorbed or retained and used by the body, egg white is 100 and whey is 107, so whey really is the gold standard for high protein quality.

In years past, whey was viewed and used as a waste product and sprayed back onto farmer's crops to add nitrogen back into the soil. Sometime in the early 80's it was discovered that whey was a very high quality protein, unique in its amino acid content and biologically active. It was quickly discovered that whey outperformed the gold standard protein, egg white. In fact, on the biological value scale, which measures how much protein consumed is actually absorbed or retained and used by the body, egg white is 100 and whey is 107, so whey really is the gold standard for high protein quality.

Whey, in its raw liquid form, contains lactose, fat and cholesterol. So before spray drying if somebody consumed whey protein it also meant one would take in a significant amount of lactose and fat. Sometime in the mid-80's two processes were discovered that could concentrate the protein content of the liquid stream, then spray dried to remove the water. One was ion-exchange and the other was micro-filtration. Both these methods consisted of removing the non-protein components so they could be spray dried into a highly concentrated whey protein powder.

Two whey protein powders were named: Whey Protein Concentrate and Whey Protein Isolate. Whey Protein Concentrate has a protein content of about 80% and Whey Protein Isolate has a protein content of 90%. New technology developed in 2005 can now isolate whey protein in excess of 95%.Whey protein is a complete protein, which means it contains all the essential amino acids needed for muscle growth and repair from stressful events, i.e. resistance training, endurance training, life-stressors.

Whey is made up of many protein fractions. The main two are Beta-Lactoglobulin and Alpha-Lactalbumin. These two proteins alone make up 75% of the protein content in whey. Other protein fractions include Glycomacropeptide, Lactoferrin, Bovine Serum Albumin, Immunoglobulins, Lactoperoxidase, Lysozyme, Relaxin, Gamma-globulins, Lactollin and B-Microglobulin. However, new fractions will be discovered with the progression in new protein isolation techniques. - 17268

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Mangosteen Juice: Ensure you choose one that is top quality.

By Julieanne van Zyl

Miracle juice, Queen of all fruits, Antioxidant per excellence - these are names by which the Mangosteen juice is known and called. This is because of its qualities and characteristics, which are supposed to have the ability to cure a lot of ailments and disorders. Mangosteen juice contains a lot of xanthones and antioxidants, which reputedly help kick out all forms of ailments from the body.

Well, while these claims give the impression to be despicable and over hyped, it is increasingly obvious that quite a few users are really enjoying the benefits and are claiming small "miracles" just as a result of taking the juice. Some have claimed greater energy levels while others have confirmed that it helped them get rid of their dysentery, hypertension and other similar ailments like recurrent headaches. Either way, as a fruit juice, it has all the benefits of the standard fruit and more.

Because of its increased popularity and the rate at which manufacturers are going into the market, it is difficult to know what brand to buy and what the determinants or features of a trusted brand are. In this article, you will not be learning what brand to buy -that is like giving you fish- instead you will learn all the basics of identifying what makes a particular brand of higher quality than others.

I am sure you would prefer that, as it is more like teaching you "how to fish" instead of "giving you fish".

There are varied attributes to watch out for in high quality drinks generally. These also relate to Mangosteen juice regardless of the packaging and the brand name. The very first thing to watch out for to determine the quality and value of what you will be getting in any bottle of juice you want to purchase is:

1. If liberated tests were carried out on the brand. These independent tests should show such things as the precise amount or number of xanthones and phytonutrients existing in a given bottle. This makes sense as the higher the number of xanthones or phytonutrients available in any bottle, the higher the chance of its working as an ailment kicker and a promoter of health . This is the benefit we all take fruits in the first place -to be in top health.

2. Its Oxygen Radical Absorbance power value. This is very significant as we all keep building up free radicals in our bodies during the day's affairs . When there are little or no antioxidants present in the body, it is more than likely that the body will be more susceptible to ailments.

3. Watch out for the methods of processing the juice. Some manufacturers heat the juice before it is bottled up as a method of preserving it for longer periods. Unfortunately, studies have shown that once fruits are heated, they loose their nutrients. And if the nutrients existing are lost, why would you wish to spend that amount of money on a bottle of juice? As a substitute, look for a product that is cold processed.

4. The large amounts of xanthones and phytonutrients available in the Mangosteen are mostly contained in the pericarp and the rind. So, look for those Mangosteen Juice Supplements with the whole fruit puree -this means the whole fruit is included with nothing left out. - 17268

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Acai Berry-The Ultimate Free Radical Fighter

By Dr. Jerimiah Crossderd

Aside from the acai berry being an unsullied, mouth-watering, organically grown fruit- it is also rich with antioxidants. Antioxidants are nutrients as well as substances that slow the oxidation damage to our body.

When the body's cells consume oxygen, it creates free radicals (or by-products) that can cause a lot of problems to our body. Antioxidants play an important role in preventing, repairing, and removing the damage done by these toxic by-products. Having a daily supplement of antioxidants is the best way known to protect yourself from these harmful free radicals.

The breaking down of the body's DNA and causes of cancer have been linked to Free radicals. They can wreak havoc on the body when left unchecked. The damage can be so severe to the cells that at times free radicals are responsible for them not working at all.

Free radicals have been the factors behind various types of neurological problems to hormonal damage. Acai fruit has been found when taken on a regular basis to contain enough antioxidants to fight off these dangerous by-products.

Antioxidants have shown for years that they are the optimal way to maintain, repair, and strengthen the body from free radicals.

The acai berry was recently introduced to the mainstream audience by a Doctor by the name of Nicholas Perricone who wrote a book entitled the Perricone Promise. In this book he goes into detail about how the acai berry is what he calls the most perfect food on the planet known today.

When it comes to a food that will make you look and feel young, Dr. Perricone says that the acai berry has all of the ingredients needed to accomplish this. Also, when looking for a diet that will revitalize your health and slow the aging process Dr. Perricone says look no further than the acai fruit berry.

The acai berry is categorized as a super food that gives you all of the nutrients needed when eradicating, preventing, and fighting harmful radicals. This fruit is defiantly worth researching if your goal is improving your overall health and well being

So, if you are looking for a diet that will provide energetic health, a reduction in aging, and a free radical fighter then look no further than the acai fruit berry. - 17268

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