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Magnesium Deficiency

I recently was suffering some sharp muscle cramps after completing a series of long distance bike riding. The cramps would suddenly appear when I least expected them. Sometimes I got them when I was resting in bed and just happen to move my legs in a certain position. In addition my bike speed was significantly slowing down compared to my previous treks. I was loosing my energy and my fatigue was getting worse. In addition I was gasping for air while bike riding!

A friend of mine noticed that I drank primarily green tea with ginseng on my bike treks. He reminded me that green tea, like many other teas, is a diuretic. I was aware of this, however, I always thought green tea was a mild diuretic. Green tea is considered an excellent anti-oxidant. However based on my experience it should not be used on a continuous basis during extreme exercise when you need to retain electrolytes and you may be perspiring profusely. Its benefits may be lost in those situations and other undesirable results may happen.

I immediately discontinued drinking Green Tea while bike riding and started to drink Endura. I chose Endura because it has electrolyte minerals that are found in muscle cells and has an excellent form of magnesium and many other important nutrients. The results have been outstanding. Muscle cramps disappeared and no longer show up when I least expect them. In addition my energy levels increased and I my stamina has improved significantly!

Based on my experience, electrolyte replacements should always be used when participating in intense sports or if you experience unusually high perspiration for optimum performance.

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Viagra(tm) VS Watermelon

It was recently mentioned in the media that watermelon might deliver Viagra like effects. Texas A&M’s studies isolated citrulline, a phyto-nutrient that has the ability to relax blood vessels and may increase libido. In addition watermelon was found to have a high level of lycopene and many other health benefits.

Citrulline has already been isolated and is available in the supplement Stimulin.

Only Stimulin:

· Contains the patented nutrient citrulline
· Is a safe alternative to prescription libido-enhancing medications.
· Naturally supports healthy libido.
· Works with the body to increase sexual stamina

For more information:

Stimulin
Texas A&M’s watermelon study

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Cholesterol Lowering Drugs for Children?

It was recently reported in the New York Times that the nation’s pediatricians recommend the use of cholesterol lowering drugs for children as early as age 8 if cholesterol screening finds a problem.

This idea is preposterous! Aren’t we already the drug nation? When I say this, I am talking about legalized drugs. Are we looking to add more drugs to our daily repertoire?

Very little attention was paid to our high fat diet. As we all know some foods contribute to “bad cholesterol“. The problem is that our diet is not balanced. Very little attention was paid to diet modification. How about changing diets from bacon or sausage to oatmeal or “buckwheat” or many other foods that have been shown to lower cholesterol. Our children have become part of the brownie culture with very little concern for a healthy diet.

Our biggest threat to health is using drugs as an easy quick fix approach rather than looking at the root cause of a problem. Adopting healthier lifestyles and diets is a good start.

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Six Amazing Uses For Tea Tree Oil

Pure tea tree oil has many invaluable uses around the home that are a welcome solution to common household situations.

1. Antiseptic and Fungicide. Tea tree oil is well known to be a natural antiseptic and fungicide. It can be used on minor cuts and abrasions and is useful for many types of skin conditions including cold sores, athletes feet, head lice, and nail infections, just to name a few.

2. Mold Growth Control. Tea tree oil is a natural cleaner because of its solvent properties and is useful in controlling mold growth. Mold is a health hazard and can invade homes, particularly in areas that are often damp due to high humidity or water damage.

3. Consumer Products. Today tea tree oil can be found in many consumer products like shampoos, hair conditioners, soaps, cosmetics, toothpastes, and even toothpicks!

4. Cleaning Solution. Wash floors and kitchen cabinets with a mix of a few drops of tea tree oil into any cleaning solution. It is advisable that the room be well ventilated, (open windows), whenever you use household chemicals, regardless if you use tea tree oil. The addition of tea tree oil to cleaning solutions can improve the cleaning power of the solution, and it adds a wonderful aromatic scent that gives the washed area that “just cleaned” smell.

5. Insect Repellent. Another benefit to using tea tree oil to wash kitchen floors is that it makes an excellent insect repellent. To keep those unwanted pests away, also wipe down kitchen counters with a tea tree solution and you’ll see positive results! Enjoy the outdoors more by warding off insects from bothering you. Add 10-20 drops of tea tree oil to citronella. Great for camping and hiking!

6. Laundry. Ever experience washing damp towels that were left too long on the floor and still had that funky mildew smell after they came out of the dryer? You could try several washes to remove the smell or you can add a few drops of tea tree oil to your wash. Towels will come out of the dryer smelling better than new!

This amazing oil is distilled from a bush that grows in Australia. Melaleuca Alternifolia Tea Tree plant has the best properties out of 100 possible species in the world. Australia also seems to have the optimum conditions for growing tea tree plants, including soil and weather. These special conditions allow tea tree plants to develop the desired constituents. Good quality tea tree oil should meet the requirements mandated by the Australian government. The oil actually has a viscosity more similar to water rather than oil. It should be bottled in a brown bottle so that ultraviolet light does not degrade the product.

Pure tea tree oil is a natural solvent that will dissolve plastic cups. However, when you mix a few drops in a water solution its solvent properties become greatly reduced and in most cases become a non-issue. If you plan on using your tea tree oil solution on fabric or fibers it is advisable to apply it to a test area first. This should be an inconspicuous spot to rule out potential problems like color fastness.

The amazing thing about tea tree oil is that you only need a little bit or just a few drops for each application. A 2-ounce bottle can last months. Always keep a bottle or two in the house along with a handbook on using tea tree oil. You’ll soon find many valuable uses and solutions and wonder how you ever got along without it!

About the Author: TeaTreePlace.com offers pure tea tree oil and other products with tea tree oil including: shampoo, hair conditioner, toothpaste, bulk tea tree oil, toothpicks. etc. http://www.teatreeplace.com

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Pheromone Critique

Today many men and women purchase pheromones to enhance their ability to attract the opposite sex or to improve their relationships. The human body naturally produces its own pheromone chemicals through the armpit and the groin area. However, in this modern era, human pheromones become diminished through daily hygiene and the use of deodorants. This is the reason people purchase and use pheromones in the same way they use perfumes or colognes to enhance their own natural chemicals.

Worn on strategic areas on the skin, the pheromone sends out a chemical signal to trigger a response from the opposite sex. The magnetic pull of using these special chemicals can be measured over a period of time. More often an individual wearing pheromones will have that extra edge to attract the opposite sex. A recent documentary conducted tests with identical twins. The twin wearing pheromones had more interest from the opposite sex than the twin that did not wear any pheromones.

However, there are some important variables that must be considered. Not all pheromones are alike and not all produce the same results. There are also some myths that are being propagated by some manufacturers that may cause some consumers to experience disappointing results. Many pheromones are not as powerful as they should be or as the manufacturers would like you to believe.

Some manufacturers give you the impression that using their product is better because it contains more pheromones. The fact is, more is not always better and can sometimes produce undesirable results. Some manufacturers produce inferior products that need to be loaded up with pheromones in order to achieve any effect. Unfortunately, products loaded up with pheromones can often be detected by smell and can have an unpleasant odor, causing the product to act as a repellent rather than as an attractant! Ideally, the highest quality pheromones should be chosen so that less may be used to obtain positive results. In the end, the product should be stealthy or undetectable so that it performs as intended.

Manufacturers harvest both animal pheromones (usually pig or monkey pheromones) and human pheromones. The animal pheromones are not the most effective to attract the opposite sex, although they may give the wearer limited success. Harvested human pheromones may act as repellents because in many cases their unpleasant smell can be detected.

The ultimate pheromone product should be synthetically produced to mimic pheromones mother nature created to attract human beings. High quality synthetic pheromones will minimize the pitfalls of other types of manufactured pheromones.

It is highly advisable to follow the manufacturers instructions to get the best results. Some products are already premixed with a fragrance that you sparingly apply to your skin. Some pheromones are designed to be mixed into your favorite fragrance, albeit cologne or perfume. Consumers who follow the manufacturer recommended mixture ratio will get the best results. The consumers who subscribe to the theory that more is better and mix too much pheromone into their fragrance or apply too much will be disappointed with the results.

It is important to choose high quality pheromones that are not easily detected to attract the opposite sex. More importantly, when it comes to pheromones, more is not better and less can be very powerful!

About the Author: If you found this article informative, you may enjoy reading more about pheromones and libido supplements.

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Wall-E & The State Of Our Health

Although this movie is entertaining, it has some strong social messages. The movie starts out with the robot, Wall-E, cleaning up refuse on earth. Wall-E has developed a personality and even enjoys collecting items for himself like garden gnomes.

As the plot develops we find out that earth in the future will become inhospitable to live in. Toxic overload has taken over the entire planet making it impossible to live on and the inhabitants have evacuated the planet. 700 years later the offspring of the planet now live on a space ship. Unfortunately modern high tech conveniences have taken over day-to-day physical activities for the inhabitants of the space ship. People no longer have to walk because they are moved around with levitating recliners and automatically fed with a plentiful amount of food. They have become greatly obese and immobile.

This brings up many questions. Are we polluting our planet so much that we are making it impossible to sustain life? Are we going to be forced to go to other planets to escape pollution rather than visit for exploratory purposes?

I believe that pollution is an issue that more and more people are becoming conscious about. Many steps are being taken to prevent and clean up these problems. Many rivers and streams have become cleaner in the last few years and wild life has begun to return. We still have a long way to clean up pollution, but at least an effort has begun. Even developing countries are starting to look closely at pollution problems.

The second important message is that society is becoming too inactive, which is causing an alarming increase in people suffering from obesity. The average American is much heavier than Europeans. Better diets and more exercise tend to make an individual leaner. The cost of gas going up may be a blessing in disguise and good for our health. I do believe in affordable transportation that is socially responsible and hope in the near future new alternative energy methods develop. However, high gas prices may force more people to seek alternative transportation. Lately I have noticed more people are walking and riding bikes. I recently came across an individual who decided to use his bike instead of his car to go to work. He was fortunate because he only lived 7 miles from his job.

We as individuals need to make a conscience effort to take better care of our planet and take better care of ourselves. Wall-E gave us a reality check that if we choose to ignore the warning signs all around us that our children and future generations will pay the price.

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Power of Mangosteen Juice

Every time I turn around I read an article extolling the health benefits of Mangosteen Juice. Mangosteen possesses a powerful antioxidant called xanthone. There are actually over 40 different xanthones in this incredible juice. Each xanthone helps Mangosteen accumulate it’s health benefits.

If you didn’t know better you would think Mangosteen was a magic elixir being sold by snake salesman. However, I have read several studies that show it has many powerful health benefits.

It has been mention that it may be helpful for:

Arthritis
Anti_aging
Immune Support
Cardiovascular Support
Anti-fatigue
Anti-Viral
Weight Loss Properties
Allergy Protection

The above are just a few that stand out to me. Supposedly some drug companies are even studying Xanthones to develop a new drug.

There are some excellent sources for Mangosteen juice on the market:

Source Naturals Mangosteen

Earths’s Bounty Mangosteen Juice

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Maxi Joint – New Joint Relief

Maxi Joint is a new supplement to help with minor pain. It may be very helpful for people suffering from arthritis or joint pain.

The product contains a proprietary blend of: 444.5 mg Magnesium Salts of Reduced Iso-Alpha Acids (from hops extract, Humulus lupulus L.), Oleanolic Acid (from olive leaf extract, Olea europaea), Rosemary Leaf Extract (Rosmarinus officinalis).

The best benefit of this natural product is that it seems to avoid gastric problems. Preliminary studies indicate that it may even offer some relief for gastric problems. Oleanolic acid is a new extract that was just introduced a few years ago. Combining the other ingredients in Maxi Joint has an effective synergetic effect against minor pain.

More information may be found here: Maxi Joint

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Pheromones Attract Women

Pheromones enhance a man’s romantic edge or ability to attract women. Pheromones have been mentioned in the news and in the media because they are becoming recognized by the scientific community for their ability to attract a mate. I personally witnessed the power of pheromones to attract women. In addition I have received many accolades from pheromone wearing men who experienced attracting more women.

Pheromones also offer an alternative or adjunct to online dating. Today people are turning to online dating services in the hope of meeting someone. However, pheromones help improve the chances that your liaison with your internet date may flourish. Wearing pheromones encourage a woman to pay more attention to you and improve your importance upon your initial meeting.

Let us not forget the joy of chance meetings that can flourish into a meaningful relationship. Again pheromones help improve your chance of meeting that special person. The unpredictability of meeting someone without outside services can sometimes be more fun and more rewarding. In addition, it is certainly more economical to meet someone without the cost of an outside service. You can save money spent on dating services and put it toward your date to show her a better time.

Pheromone results can sometimes take time before positive results can be seen and can vary according to conditions and individual personality. I always recommend men put their pheromones on as a regular routine. Forget that you are wearing your pheromones and go about your normal business. If you are thinking about your pheromones you will probably outwardly display your thoughts to other women. The results could be less than desirable. This is why I recommend putting them on a regular basis.

It is true that you never know when you may meet someone, and wearing pheromones is no exception. Be aware that a woman may give you some special clues that she is interested. Perhaps unfamiliar women may pick up a conversation with you that seems to linger and be longer than a normal casual conversation. I have seen stronger reactions while experimentally wearing pheromones

Every man can benefit by wearing pheromones. However, based on my observations and expertise, men with a calm demeanor generally seem to get the fastest and most intense results. Regardless, all men can get great results if they treat every day as if it is just another day. Don’t get too excited if you meet a special woman. You should remain calm and pleasant and remember that if this woman does not result in a special relationship, chances are another will come along and probably will!

There are several important details when considering the purchase of pheromones. Not all pheromones are alike and results can vary greatly. Some manufactures argue that they have more pheromones than their competitor. I do not agree with that argument. More is not better. Sometimes manufacturers load up their product with too much pheromones that can be consciously detected and defeats their purpose. Pheromones quality should be high so that only a small undetectable amount is used. This way the pheromones are not consciously detected but rather are detected subconsciously with the desirable effect of attracting women. I think it is more important if a manufacturer stands behind their pheromones with a money back guarantee and is listed with a business service that reports them as being reputable.

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Reservatrol

Reservatrol was first isolated in red wine for its ability to reverse the negative effects of a fatty diet. Sometime ago, the media reported that the French seem to be protected from their fatty food diet by the wine they drink with lunch or dinner. Reservatrol, an important health ingredient, was isolated from the skin of red wine grapes. Many health benefits have been attributed to reservatrol. It is a powerful antioxidant that contributes to  healthy blood flow, healthy capillaries, and cholesterol wellness.

The New York Times, June 2, 2008 reported that reservatrol like ingredients in red wine may offer a break on aging. It is also possible that reservatrol may activate sirtuin which helps contribute to weight loss.

More striking for athletes is the hint that reservatrol may maximize performance or stamina. The article mentioned that couch-potato mice fed reservatrol were changed into champion athletes and were able to run twice as far on a treadmill before collapsing. This finding brings up interesting possibilities. For example, what would happen if a marathon runner took reservatrol? Could reservatrol improve their performance and speed? I believe it can since it has been shown to improve the circulatory system. I am sure at this moment some athletes are already taking it to improve their performance.

Here are some excellent reservatrol supplements:

Resveratrol 100

Red Wine Extract with Resveratrol

Resveratrol Synergy

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