Archive for April, 2007

Tell me about Proteins

Proteins have four calories per gram.
Primus inter pares: The first among equals , proteins are the foundation of all life.
Proteins make up one half of dry body weight, including muscles , skin , bone , hair , teeth , eyes , nails , and scar tissue.
Hormones and enzymes , which orchestrate all the activities of […]

Tell me about Fats

All fats have nine calories per gram.Fats are the main form in which energy is stored.
They are the energy source for prolonged low to modrrate intensity exercise.
Fats are the shock absorber for vital organs.
Fats provide insulation from hot and cold.
Fats are a source of vitamins A , D , E and K
Simple fats are triglycerides […]

Tell me about Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates have four calories per gram.
The brain and nervous system run on the glucose provided by carbs.
Carbs fuel the muscles during exercise.
Carbs help maintain tissue protein.
The body converts protein to carbohydrates when carb stores are low.
100 to 150 grams of carbohydrates are needed to prevent drawing on the body’s proteins.
Carbs aid in the breakdown of […]

Ginseng : The Ancient Adaptogen Tonic

This herb has been used for thousands of years in China , Japan , Eurasia and other areas to promote general health and treat a wide variety of illnesses. It is an adaptogen , which helps the body resist mental and physical stress. It normalizes body systems , balances the hormones and boosts immunity.
Ginseng is […]

Lady with high testosterone, what can be done?

Question Asked Online
Ten years ago, I had one of my ovaries removed. Ever since then my testosterone and dhea levels have been a little high. I gain muscle mass very easy and have mild weight fluxations. I am very thin so a few extra pounds makes a big difference on the way my clothes fit. […]

Gynecomastia

Aka gyno , the abnormal breast developement in males , is common. About 95% of boys entering puberty experience it to some degree. It is usually harmless except psychologically, yet frequently unexplainable. Testosterone deficiency is certainly related to many cases ; gyno is often one of the side effects of subnormal testosterone production.
However breasts may […]

Cryptorchidism

Another testosterone deficiency problem is cryptorchidism. 3% of all full-term male infants and 21% of premature ones are born with one or both testicles undescended. About 80% of the time the tests will descend normally into the scrotum during the first year of life. When they don’t then medical intervention is essential.

Reaping Benefits of DHEA

What does DHEA exactly do? You should be asking what it doesn’t do. It’s the most abundant steroid hormone in humans primarily made in the adrenal cortex.
Data found in animal studies shows it is..
Anti-Obesity
Anti-Diabetes
Anti-Cancer
Anti-Autoimmune Disease
Anti-Stress
Anti-Heart DiseaseIn several studies , men supplemented with high DHEA levels had higher life spans.Higher DHEA levels did not however protect […]

The effect of HGH on Male Sexuality

The decline of male potency parallels the decline of growth hormone released in the body. You see at puberty when growth hormone is at its peak , a boy is in an almost constant state of arousal. By young manhood , the time between erections is already decreasing. A this point he is usually able […]

Symptoms Of Low Growth Hormone Levels

Low growth hormone levels mimic the effects of aging so basically if you feel like your going downhill it may be a sign of of deficiency. Infact it’s the most common complaint of patients who go on growth hormone replacement. They talk about a lack of energy, they say life seems less exciting, […]

Seven Best Testosterone Releasing Weight Exercises

Lifting heavy weights with less reps are very effective when testosterone maxing. Heres a few great exercises.
1 : Standing curl (biceps)
Use a slightly wider than shoulder width grip when your elbows locked to your sides. Curl bar until your biceps are at a peak contraction. To work outer biceps use a close grip , […]