Author: andrew-custard

Some of you live in perpetual pain from inflamed elbow tendons. Elbows have rarely bothered those who avoided the exercises that aggravate them—which unfortunately include nearly every type of triceps extension performed with free weights. Once you acquire tendinitis of the elbow, your elbows are never quite the same again. To avoid that disheartening state of affairs, take extra care to prevent injury. Never jump right into heavy training for any of the pushing muscles: chest, shoulders or triceps. With triceps in particular, warm up thoroughly with at least two or three 15-to-25-rep sets of cable push-downs before starting work…

For general information we present to you a list of healthy teas and the conditions and disorders they help to prevent and heal: Borage (Borago officiniale) – antimelancholy Burdock root (Arctium lappa) – helps sciatica and rheumatoid arthritis Butcher’s Broom(Ruscus acluteatus) – good diuretic Catnip (Nepeta cataria) – relaxant and mild depressant Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) – calms hyperactivity, good before bed Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylancium) – clears the brain, improves thought process Cornsilk – reduces pain of urinary infections Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) – improves liver and kidney function Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) – an appetite supressant, relieves gas, abdominal pain. Fenugreek (Trigonella…

Here are some of the basic B Vitamins sources and foods: Thiamin: Sometimes called the “good humor” vitamin, it is necessary for energy metabolism and nervous system responses—remember the women (in chapter 1) whose personalities were altered by a deficit of this vitamin; it is also important for the response between nerve cells and muscle. Alcohol causes excretion of thiamin in the urine. Food Sources: Green leafy vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals, legumes, and nuts. Riboflavin: Necessary for energy metabolism of all body cells, normal vision and healthy skin. Food Sources: Green leafy vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals,…

Cholesterol: A waxy, fatlike substance, classified as a lipid and found in all tissues in humans and other animals. It is thus in all foods from animal sources—meat, eggs, fish, poultry, and dairy products. No plant-derived food contains cholesterol. Cholesterol is essential to life. It is part of all cell membranes, certain hormones, vitamin D, and other substances. The body makes all the cholesterol it needs; you don’t need to consume any to stay healthy. Lipoproteins: Packages of proteins, cholesterol, and triglycerides, assembled by the liver and circulating in the blood. LDL, or low-density lipoprotein carries cholesterol through the bloodstream,…

Alpha Lipoic Acid is a unique amino acid that we introduced 3 years ago that works as an insulin mimicker. It actually mimics the action of insulin to help shuttle nutrients into the muscle cell. There is an advantage in using ALA with creatine to help increase the absorption of creatine. The only problem here (and is a perfect example of how most supplement companies get their information) is that ALA is a very unstable chemical. Putting it in a powder will cause rapid breakdown in a very short period of time. You can certainly use ALA to help creatine…

Chromium is important in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. It works closely with the hormone insulin, facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells and the release of its energy. Thus both the regulation of glucose and the action of insulin are impaired by a dietary deficiency. Some studies have shown that supplements of a specific form of Chromium called chromium picolinate encourage the building of muscle. That makes it a hit with body builders. However, other studies have found the chromium picolinate supplement to be ineffective. Although chromium is available in a variety of foods, food processing results in…

Plant products: Nature doesn’t package cholesterol in any food. Nature supplies primarily unsaturated fat. Nature generally packages this fat in small quantities, except in nuts and seeds. Nature never packages fat without fiber and an array of vitamins and minerals. Nature never packages protein without fiber and an array of vitamins and minerals. Nature generally includes carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and water together in all plants in more modest quantities rather than large concentrations of just one element. Nature has equipped plants to be our major source of energy and protection from disease. Contrast that with animal products: Flesh…

Did you know that the yellow jellylike substance that surrounds tomato seeds can make your blood less sticky, which helps limit the formation of blood clots? Researchers are scrambling to develop a drug containing the key compound in that substance to help break up clots and prevent heart attacks. In the meantime the discovery just magnifies the importance of eating more tomatoes. Did you know that broccoli sprouts have far more cancer-fighting sulforaphane than adult broccoli? One gram of sprouts contains as much of the cancer fighter as 25 grams of adult broccoli. Try broccoli sprouts in salads or sandwiches.

Andro supplements consist of Androstenedione, 4-Androstenediol, 5-Androstenediol, 19-Norandrostenedione, and 19-Norandrostenediol. The andros have generated an extreme amount of press over the past 2 years. This is a very popular category of supplements because of their ability to increase testosterone levels. Increased testosterone levels will help build muscle and strength and reduce body fat. A recent study in the Journal of American Medical Association showed Androstenedione significantly increased testosterone levels. There has been a lot of controversy about this, but it’s clear the science is there and the anecdotal proof is overwhelming. It is recommended to take andro supplements as an…

Weight control. Fibrous foods contribute little energy and promote a feeling of fullness as they absorb water. A diet high in fiber-rich foods can promote weight loss if those foods displace concentrated fats and sweets. Constipation, hemorrhoids, and diarrhea. Fibers that attract water into the digestive tract soften stools and relieve constipation and hemorrhoids. Otherfibers help to solidify watery stools. Appendicitis. Fiber keeps the contents of the intestinal tract moving easily, which helps prevent bacterial infection. Diverticulosis. Fiber stimulates the muscles of the digestive tract so that they retain their health and tone; this prevents the muscles from becoming weak…