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Energy drinks have become increasingly popular in recent years. There ar...
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Energy drinks have become increasingly popular in recent years. There are many brands on the market such as the 5-Hour Energy Drink, Rockstar Energy Drink, Burn Energy Drink, Full Throttle Energy Drink, Amp Energy Drink, Monster Energy Drink and others. Each contain caffeine and some have added stimulants such as guarana, an herbal form of more caffeine, as well as ginseng. Most of these drinks, in moderation, are probably relatively harmless for healthy people. However, when consumed to excess or by those with certain medical conditions, they can be very dangerous. Younger people, as young as 6 or 8 years old, are also consuming these drinks. In this age group the effects of caffeine are dramatically increased. Energy drinks, such as the 5-Hour Energy Drink, Rockstar Energy Drink, Burn Energy Drink, Full Throttle Energy Drink, Amp Energy Drink, Monster Energy Drink and others, are consumed primarily for the buzz or energy high that the caffeine and other stimulants can provide. Unfortunately, most of these drinks also produce a let down or crash, leaving the user to consume another drink to boost energy again. Repeated use or abuse of these highly charged caffeine drinks could lead to increased side effects. The harmful effects of caffeine, guarana, ginseng and other herbal extracts accelerate at potentially alarming rates when multiple doses of these drinks are consumed. People have been using caffeine in various forms, including Energy Drinks for a long time. What users dont often understand is that the boost of energy obtained from these drinks is temporary and that the crash can last a lot longer than the high. The side effects of energy drinks such as the 5-Hour Energy Drink, Rockstar Energy Drink, Burn Energy Drink, Full Throttle Energy Drink, Amp Energy Drink, Monster Energy Drink and others, can increase in those persons with certain other health challenges such as diabetes, hypoglycemia, heart conditions and other chronic disorders.
Caffeine can lower blood sugar in some individuals causing moderate to severe hypoglycemic episodes, which can be very disturbing and dangerous. If the drinks combine herbal stimulants with the caffeine, this can increase the potential blood sugar problems. Another factor to also consider is the often very high amounts of sugar in most of these energy drinks a factor that further complicates diabetes and hypoglycemia.
Individuals suffering from a variety of cardiovascular problems should use caution when consuming these energy drinks. Over stimulation of the central nervous system by caffeine, guarana, and ginseng can lead to a variety of arrhythmias, and other heart beat issues. Those with pacemakers also should be concerned. Another common practice among younger people is the combining of alcohol with their favorite energy drink. Alcohol is a downer and as such provides clear signs of when the consumer has had enough. By using the stimulating effects of energy drinks together with alcohol, the user can often drink far more and not be aware of their degree of intoxication. This can be dangerous for many reasons. If one wishes to use Energy Drinks, they should not combine these with alcoholic beverages of any kind.
Since both alcohol and caffeine are dehydrating agents, their combination can severely lower fluid levels in the body. If this is combined with dancing in a hot nightclub for example the dehydration can reach critical and deadly levels. There are many countries in Europe where high potency energy drinks such as the 5-Hour Energy Drink, Rockstar Energy Drink, Burn Energy Drink, Full Throttle Energy Drink, Amp Energy Drink, Monster Energy Drink and others have been banned completely. This was due to the fact that several athletes have died while exercising or training and using these energy drinks for sustained performance enhancement. Likely many of these fatalities were caused by severe dehydration.
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(2 months ago)
The recent outbreak of the Swine Flu has got millions of people in a pan...
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The recent outbreak of the Swine Flu has got millions of people in a panic. While this strain of the flu virus is particularly worrisome due to the fact that it appears to be a combination of more than one viral strain. Normally virus that affect animals are not readily transmitted to humans and visa versa, but in this case the virus we are dealing with may be a combination of more than one strain and as such is much easier transmitted to humans and from human to human. While any virus that becomes widespread is cause for concern, we need to remember that this is not the first time that such a flu outbreak has occurred and it wont be the last. Due to the nature of virus, they rear their ugly heads ever so often and are usually carried on air currents from one region of the world to others. In the past we have seen such famous flu viruses as the Asian Flu, Hong Kong Flu, and most recently the Bird Flu. Each of these various flu strains has their peak time and then fades into relative obscurity, only to return again in a few years. Currently, there have been outbreaks in several countries including the United States. Here we have already seen cases of the Swine Flu in California, Texas, Kansas, Ohio, and New York. Around the world there have been cases in New Zealand, Scotland, and Mexico, with other cases likely to develop in other countries as well. Combined strains of the flu always increase the risk of human transmission, which is why officials are readying supplies of antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu. This current strain of the flu, which we have labeled the Swine Flu, is actually a combination of several strains of virus. This along with the fact that all viruses have the ability to mutate and change their makeup can make such viral strains more aggressive and resistant to treatments. Prevention from contracting such viruses should be a combination of several aggressive steps. The age old concepts of cleanliness such as washing your hands, covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and avoiding concentrated crowds of people have been discussed on such programs as The Doctors, Oprah, and others. Dr. Gupta from CNN has often discussed these common medical recommendations for preventing the spread of this and other viruses. While there is no doubt that these common sense measures can go far in reducing exposure and the spread of any pathogen, there are other measures that can be taken to help prevent such viral threats as the Swine Flu. It doesnt matter what strain of flu virus is currently active, reducing the risk of contraction, be it from the Swine Flu, Bird Flu, Asian Flu or the Hong Kong Flu of many years ago, requires the same basic steps. Antiviral medications such as Tamiflu are recommended but it is also a good idea to boost your natural immune system as well. Every day your body is bombarded with dozens if not hundreds of pathogens, each with the potential to make you sick. The reason that we dont become ill and in fact are not even aware of such exposure is due to our internal department of defense called the immune system. As soon as you are exposed to these bugs, the body goes to work to build antibodies and other essential elements to combat the pathogen. It your immune system is strong and healthy, this will happen, in most cases, with such speed that you will be totally unaware of even having been exposed to the virus or bacteria at all. Have you ever wondered why so many people seem to catch every cold or flu that comes along?
The use of antiviral medications such as Tamiflu, are indicated if you are in a high-risk situation. Immune boosting supplements are very important during outbreaks such as we are currently experiencing. We have developed a natural immune support formula, which we have been using for several years with excellent results. It was originally developed for those with immune system compromise, but thousands of people have come to rely on it during the regular cold and flu season every fall.
Instead of waiting until a crisis is upon you and you need to use drugs such as Tamiflu, reducing the risk of contraction of viruses and bacteria is best accomplished by increasing immune function. Nutrients for Immunity can be found in The Institutes Targeted formula called ImmuGuard. ImmuGuard provides all the known immune boosting supplements for protecting the immune system naturally. This together with a Full Spectrum base line vitamin/mineral formula can go far to protect you and those around you from falling victim to these pathogens that are routinely found in our environment.
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(4 months ago)
Arthritis is a progressive chronic degenerative condition caused by the ...
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Arthritis is a progressive chronic degenerative condition caused by the bodys inability to replace lost cartilage. In the early stages such things as sports injuries to a particular joint or an accident that has damaged one or more joints may cause arthritis, but in the vast majority of cases, arthritis is the result of a breakdown of protein absorption and a lack of key essential minerals needed to repair and maintain connective tissue strength. Exercise plays a major role in keeping the body flexible. Exercise and arthritis can often be uncomfortable but exercise for the arthritis sufferer is essential. You should begin with only what you can comfortably do, but slowly try and increase both duration and resistance of the exercise. By exercising, we can keep the joints and especially the connective, supportive tissues flexible. The best time to gain control over the arthritis process is as early on in the disease process as possible. The longer arthritis ravages the joints of the body, the greater the potential permanent damage that can occur.
Almost all arthritic conditions begin with the inability for the body to replace worn cartilage. Every time you move a joint, the friction of the bones on the cartilage wears microscopic amounts of cartilage tissue away. This is normal and causes no problem as long as the body is able to replace the cartilage tissue at the same rate it is worn away. When we are young, this is usually not a problem as our bodies work well and our ability to replace cartilage tissue and prevent arthritis and inflammation of the joints is highly effective. As we age however, we can begin to lose the ability to manufacture enough cartilage tissue to replace what is being worn away. The body make cartilage and in fact, all replacement tissues through the digestion of proteins in the diet and then reassembles them in whatever protein structures are necessary. The problem begins when the bodys digestive system begins to become compromised and proper digestion of protein starts to fail. This lack of amino acids can lead to a greater loss of cartilage than can be replaced. The end result of this is a deficit of cartilage tissue, leading to an air space within the joint. This not only caused instability but inflammation of the joint as well. In managing arthritis, it is essential to manage both inflammation and silent inflammation. In an attempt to stabilize the joint, the body fills the air spaces with synovial fluid, which is a highly inflammatory substance. This in turn causes, the joint area to become inflamed and over time the inflammation damages the structure of the joint and the surrounding connective tissues. In order to better understand the cause of the arthritis process and deal with the arthritis symptoms such as pain, swelling, loss of range of motion, etc., we need to start by improving the digestion of the body. If you suffer from feelings of indigestion frequently, it is a sign that you may not be properly breaking down dietary proteins into basic amino acids so that the body can rebuild necessary tissue structures. Arthritis pain relief then, begins by improving the digestion of the foods, especially proteins that we consume.
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healthyinformation uploaded a new video
(4 months ago)
This month on Media Watch we look at several topics that have been in th...
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This month on Media Watch we look at several topics that have been in the news and on such programs as Oprah and The Doctors. The first topic this time of year has to be weight loss. More people go on diets the first quarter of the year than the rest of the year combined. The holiday season is over and popular shows such as Oprah and The Doctors regularly feature topics revolving around weight loss. Weight loss diets are many and it seems that each year a new diet plan surfaces only to be a close knock off of something already out there. Millions of people watch shows like Oprah and The Doctors, looking for that magic pill or magic diet that will take their excess weight off without any sacrifice. Unfortunately no such weight loss diet exists. Weight loss can be approached scientifically however. What we must keep in mind is that we are not all alike. Many of use have metabolic issues not shared with others, which can slow or prevent weight loss. To design one diet for all people is ignorant because no single dietary approach will work for everyone. A weight loss diet program oftentimes needs to be designed around an individuals own metabolism. Those who are carbohydrate intolerant for example, will not lose weight effectively on a calorie controlled diet program. If you have dieted in the past and have not had the results you had hoped for, consider contacting us here at The Institute of Nutritional Science. We have been helping people who thought they couldnt lose weight to success for many years and we will be happy to work with you as well. We customize our diet programs to the chemistry of the individual and these program often include dietary supplements. One of the biggest reasons why people fail and weight loss is because they are nutrient deficient. When our bodies are deficient in essential nutrients, the body sees this as a form of starvation and increases the appetite and the cravings in an attempt to fulfill nutrient requirements. By using a full spectrum multi-vitamin/mineral formula while dieting, you can greatly reduce hunger and cravings. The next topic in the news this month was of course, the big womens multi-vitamin study, which supposedly showed that taking a multi-vitamin supplement, did not reduce a womans risk for heart disease or cancer. Well, first we must consider the supplement taken. Did it provide the 100+ base line nutrients that the body needs every day? Its doubtful that it did. Next, did this supplement provide the added nutrients needed for cardiovascular health? That too, is doubtful. If a pharmaceutical company sponsored the study, then we can be sure that the supplement used was the bare minimum and did not have any of the extra supportive nutrients needed. Taking a Full Spectrum supplement with all the known supportive nutrients is essential if we wish to accomplish and achieve the protective abilities of a good multi-vitamin supplement. The Womens Vitamin Study, like others in the past, had much to be desired. If you are looking for a Full spectrum supplement that really does provide the 100+ nutrients that your body needs daily, contact us here at the Institute, for a referral to companies that provide products that meet our requirements. The last subject on this months Media Watch concerns yet another study, proving that antacid use and abuse can cause osteoporosis, bone loss and hip fractures. In order to prevent osteoporosis and subsequent hip fractures, we need to ingest and absorb adequate calcium to replace that lost during the metabolic process. Bone loss occurs daily and as long as we are able to replace this lost bone at the same rate, our bone density remains constant. As we age however, several factors can change that picture. We often do not ingest enough calcium in the diet and the calcium we take by supplement is frequently very hard to absorb. This is because by nature, calcium absorbs in the body only in an acidic form. Most calcium supplements are very alkaline and hence hard to absorb. Also, in order for calcium to be absorbed by the bone, several co-factor nutrients need to be present at the same time as the calcium. These nutrients include boron, vitamin D, magnesium, manganese, copper, zinc and strontium. Clinical studies have shown that the use of strontium alone can increase bone density as much as ten-fold. In the case of calcium supplements, not all formulas are the same at all. Unfortunately the less expensive supplements are often made of calcium carbonate and do little to prevent osteoporosis, bone loss, and hip fractures. In order to prevent bone loss, and hp fractures be sure that your calcium supplement contains these nutrient co-factors. Again, if you have trouble finding such a supplement and are serious about preventing bone loss, osteoporosis and subsequent hip fractures contact our Institute offices for a referral. Our number is 1-888-454-8464. www.healthyinformation.com.
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(5 months ago)
"Maunaleo" by Keali'i Reichel from Maui, Hawaii. This Halau is...
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"Maunaleo" by Keali'i Reichel from Maui, Hawaii. This Halau is called Halau Ke`alaokamaile. Maunaleo - Words by Keali`i Reichel & Puakea Nogelemeier, Music by Keali`i Reichel.
He aloha nö `o Maunaleo
I lohia e ke kilihuna
Kohu `ahu`ao no ka uka
He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hanoë
He kamalei, kamahiwa pä i ka lani ë
Po`ohina i ka `ohu kolo
Kahiko no ka poli `olu
Apo `ia e nä kualono
He hi`ina, hi`alo, alohaë
Hi`ipoli, hi`ilei, hi`ilanië
Eia ku`u lei aloha
No Maunaleo i ka nani
`Ohu`ohu i ka Mälie
He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hanoë
He kamalei, kamahiwa pä i ka lani e
No Maunaleo ke aloha kü i ka la`i e
Aloha ë, alohaë
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Beloved indeed in Maunaleo
Sparkling in the light, wind-blown rain
A finely woven cloak for the highlands
A cherished one, respected for power and strength
Esteemed, treasured, touched by heaven
Capped by the silver of the rolling mists
An adornment for that gentle heart
Embraced by the surrounding ridges
One to hold close, to hold near, to love
One dear to the heart, precious, exalted
This is my garland of affection
For Maunaleo in its beauty
Glorified by the Mälie breeze
A cherished one, respected for power and strength
Esteemed, treasured, touched by heaven
For Mauanleo is the serenity of deep love
Beloved are you, beloved indeed.
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Source: Keali`i Reichel album "Melelana" Copyright 1999 Punahele, Inc. - Compsed for Keali`i's mother Lei, she is compared to the majestic sentinel mountain, Maunaleo, who guards, comforts, nourishes and loves her people. Mälie is the gentle wind of the area.
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