Health questions and answers

Energy Drinks Dangerous to Drink

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:13:06 +0000

I would consider energy drinks dangerous to drink until you get to hear all the facts, and are sure under what conditions they are safe for you, or the kids. Although downing an energy drink or two may seem like a safe and innocent way to help you keep up the hectic pace of this hurry up world we live in, it could be doing you more harm than good. You should also not consider an energy drink as a “special treat” for your child.

There have been studies done on energy drinks which show that the most common ingredients like sugar, sodium, and caffeine are very dangerous when taken in high dosages for diabetics and for people with low or high blood sugar levels. And it is not always 100% clear how much caffeine or sugar you are consuming from the ingredients on the can. The small 8 oz. can, has about 80 mg of caffeine, the amount found in an instant cup of coffee. But drink a 16 oz. can, or two, and you’re getting around 150 mg. per/can. Add a Snickers candy bar in the mix, and without a second thought you are about to go through the roof on a sugar/caffeine overload!

We’ve seen where the average person consuming the average energy drink that’s high in sugar can feel like they’re trapped in a speeding, out-of-control elevator that’s crashing to the ground when the sudden drop in insulin levels kicks in. Now think about the effects it would have on a person with a heart condition. At times the energy drinks can also boost the heart rate and blood pressure, to the point of palpitations. So, when you ask are energy drinks dangerous? The answer is yes, they certainly can be dangerous!

We have all heard about the guy who overdosed after 10 energy drink cocktails at a rave, and considered that an extreme case, that could never happen to you, or anyone you know. But an overdose can be as simple and innocent as a student cramming for a test, pulling an “all nighter” with the help of 4 or more energy drinks. People don’t understand that some of the ingredients in that energy drink can be dangerous, when consumed in large amounts over a short period of time.

We have athletes that will make the mistake of drinking energy drinks before their sports event to help them gain an added edge. But caffeine can have a dehydrating effect on this athlete, and have them desperately needing water. Instead of an energy drink, they should be reaching for a sports drink, like Gatorade, and always water. Watch the sporting events on TV, and you will see what they are drinking.

Some of the energy drink dangerous side effects include jitters, infertility, ulcers an irregular heartbeat, excess sweating and anxiousness. Caffeine is known to have both laxative and diuretic effects on the body. This means you often lose the stimulant through excess urination, and you are left dehydrated. It can also reduce your coordination and balance, increase your heart rate and body temperature, and disturb your sleeping patterns. Is it really worth it?

On the market place today, there is now a safe alternative to all the popular energy drinks out there. A powder that you mix with water that is safe for you to drink, without any of the high levels of caffeine. It’s a natural product you can drink 2 to 3 times a day to enhance your energy levels throughout the day without any of the health risks. It’s safe for children, and cheaper than the energy drinks in a can.

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Sure Shot Ways to Cure Sweaty Palms

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:20:34 +0000

Do you feel ashamed to shake your hands with anyone? Reading this sentence one might feel perplexed because no one actually should feel ashamed giving a handshake. But amongst you there are many who feel tensed and stressed when thinking of addressing a person. Palmar Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating of palms is a condition which occurs due to hyperactivity of the sweat glands. There are many hypotheses but the exact causative factor is not yet determined.

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Top 10 Ways to Stop Underarm Sweating

admin — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:10:12 +0000

Is there really a way to stop underarm sweating? Can we get rid of this embarrassing situation? Sweating is a physiological process used for defensive purpose of the body. But in many cases there is excessive sweating and can lead to body odor, in turn leading to low self esteem and dignity.

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Need to Stop Sweat Becoming a Problem?

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:10:10 +0000

Sweating is an unpleasant, but necessary part of life. Sweating helps your body to cool down and control its temperature and for most people this only noticeably happens when the weather is really hot or they are doing something really active. There are some unlucky people who sweat lots even when they are in cold rooms and not doing anything remotely active. When you sweat like this and it is starting to interfere with your life you need to stop sweat from becoming an even bigger problem for you.

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Become Taller by Eating Right

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:03:47 +0000

Is it possible to become taller by eating right.

Why is it that some people are shorter than others. That is the question everyone wants an answer to. Is it just genetic, or are there other reasons. What you need to know is this. Is it possible to become taller.

It could be down to your diet. How many surveys have you read saying, if you do not eat properly you will not grow. This is absolutely true, but all these reports fail to answer the question you want an answer to.

What do they mean by eating properly.

Eating properly to grow taller means eating the right foods. Eating foods with calcium, vitamins and proteins which all help your body to grow.

There is a secret to this though. It is not just a matter of eating these foods, but avoiding growth blocking foods as well. Most people do not talk about these growth blocking foods and substances.

Companies selling you vitamins, proteins and human growth hormone by the bucket load would rather you took these foods and substances so you have to keep buying their products for longer.

A few examples of growth blockers are coffee, sugar and of course smoking cigarettes, which everyone knows about. There are many more and they act to stop your body absorbing calcium and other minerals.

By eating properly you will become taller. It is just a matter of eating the right foods and exercising. These are the methods you need to put to work to gain height.

There are many programs available to help you gain height. Most work by making you eat healthy foods and doing growth exercises. Good programs do work and it is important you get a good one, or you will waste all the priceless time you could have spent growing.

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Reducing Fat by Balancing Your Diet

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:02:54 +0000

It’s possible for you to mix diet with resistance (toning) and cardiovascular exercise methods for effective fat burning. In the early stages the weight you lose may be marginal due to the fact that you will be building muscle mass. Don’t be disheartened - your change in bodies appearance will prove to you that it’s working. This can take some time so having patience will do you the world of good.

It’s essential for you to eat a balanced diet. By depriving your body of essential fats and other food groups, your body will go into survival mode and begin to store any existing fat, making it much harder to lose weight. This is one of the most common mistakes people make. To achieve your goal, you need to eat the right foods.

It’s not hard to burn off a few pounds in just one or two weeks with a little bit of cardio each day. The key here is to work your muscles and increase your heart rate, but make sure you do not overdo this. Just do about 30 minutes of fast paced cardio each day. You can literally do anything from using a rowing machine, jogging, sprinting, swimming or squat thrusts. All you have to do is keep active for 30 minutes a day and ensure that you eat enough to fuel this calorie burn.

Many people have a bad addiction to sugar, or worse, artificial sugar (such as high fructose corn syrup). This usually comes from an addiction to something like caffeine. Substitute healthy fresh fruits for high sugar foods. As for drinks, you can replace colas for other drinks that are healthier for you. You’ll still enjoy the taste, whilst eliminating the negative effects associated with too much sugar.

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Always Have Stomach Pain? Find Out the Cause and Cure For Stomach Pain

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:52:52 +0000

Are you frequently at the mercy of digestive problems such as gas and bloating or you always have stomach pain? Is it affecting your life in such a negative way that you’re constantly aware of it and maybe have even seen the doctor only to find absolutely no help there? If so then you’re not alone, the majority of the population suffers from gas, bloating and general stomach pain, but most don’t know why. Find out today what the most common cause of it is and what you can do about it.

What Causes Stomach Pain?

There are so many potential causes that there is no way to say for certain that this is what causes yours, however approximately 90% of the population has a yeast in their body known as Candida albicans which can wreak havoc on the digestive system if the proper circumstances allow it to overgrow.

These circumstances are generally one of the following:

Chronic Stress, weakening the immune system

Anti-biotics or Prescription Drugs which destroy beneficial bacteria which control the growth of Candida Albicans

Years of abuse through a toxic processed food diet.

Constipation even temporarily allows Candida to begin overgrowing through fermentation processes.

There are many more as this only skims the surface but if you have experienced any of the following and you frequently experience digestive pain with gas and bloating amongst other digestive problems than it is highly likely that Candida is involved. In fact in most chronic health problems, Candida is often to blame as being one of the source causes.

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Fitness Fix - Microwave Fitness

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:43:38 +0000

I remember when I first learned about Microwave ovens, and the fact that they heat the food not the container. What a cool idea.

Why couldn’t a fitness program be like that–build the body without wearing it out?

Microwave ovens are so easy to use. You stick food in, then turn or press the timer. Or, what’s even cooler is that with one press of the popcorn button in a couple of minutes you’re munching on popcorn.

I’ve always wondered why, with all the marvels of our age, fitness isn’t as reliable. You can’t just start a fitness program and say, “Today I want to grow one inch on my arm. Tomorrow I’ll lose an inch of fat around my waist. And maybe this weekend I’ll build up some extra strength so I can help mom move the refrigerator next month.”

We all know it doesn’t work that way but, then again, before microwaves popcorn didn’t work that way either. So what’s the issue? Are we not demanding enough of our fitness programs, or do we just have a higher standard for kitchen appliances than for our own bodies?

This really hit me in a big way one day when I had to tie my shoes to go to a funeral. Until this funeral came up I had been wearing velcro shoes, the kind you don’t have to bend over and tie. I have to tell you, there is nothing like having trouble tying your shoes, in the context of going to someone’s funeral, to make you start thinking about fitness seriously.

That was almost 10 years ago. And you know what I’ve found out? People are far more demanding of their kitchen appliances than they are of their fitness programs. (Oh, not you, I mean other people.)

So why doesn’t fitness work better? I figured out that it has a lot to do with the words people use. People talk about getting fit, but it doesn’t have a clear meaning–not something you can test. It’s not like popcorn, where you can tell if it has popped or not.

The same concept applies to losing weight. The way most people talk about losing weight they make no distinction between losing 10 pounds of water weight, 10 pounds of muscle or 10 pounds of fat. It’s not the same you know.

For the average person it’s pretty easy to lose 10 pounds of water weight for a few days, only to gain it right back. And, for the average person, losing 10 pounds of muscle is disastrous. It will slow you down, make you tired quicker, make it harder to get around, and it won’t look much better. On top of that, it makes it easier to gain fat afterwards.

Losing 10 pounds of fat is harder, and takes longer, than those other two. But it isn’t that hard, and doesn’t take that long, if you know exactly how to do it. I once lost 40 pounds of fat in 70 days, mostly watching TV while doing it, because I knew exactly where the fat loss button was. It’s not as convenient as the popcorn button, but it is far more rewarding than the weight-loss of any type button.

So, what is the fitness equivalent to the microwave approach of cooking the food quickly but leaving the container cool to the touch? There are three things to focus on.

First, you have to know what a fitness goal is. Losing weight isn’t clear enough. Losing weight can make you less fit and make the change you are striving for less permanent.

If you burn both fat and muscle to reach your goal, you have destroyed the pan to cook the meal. You don’t have to do that. You can lose the unsightly, uncomfortable fat and keep lean muscle.

Next, you need to know your buttons. You can’t cook a turkey with the popcorn button. And you can’t build muscle with the endurance button.

The third point is to know the limits of what can and can’t be done. You can heat a turkey sandwich in a microwave, no problem. But for a thanksgiving dinner it is probably not the best tool for the job.

Even more important than those three items, though, is this: start demanding that your fitness programs work. Demand that they actually do something and not only accomplish something specific but that it is what you wanted to accomplish.

When you push the popcorn button you aren’t trying to heat up the popcorn and you aren’t trying to burn it. You are trying to pop it. And if the microwave does anything that you don’t consider successful, you get a new microwave. You should be as demanding on the tools you use on your own body.

Tony Reno, long known for successful R&D, spent the past decade using the same practical science skills to produce reliable fitness solutions. There are buttons to push that produce muscle, burn fat and build endurance. If you enjoyed this article and want to learn about a reliable fitness program that is right for you, from the popular “Peak Exercise” eBook, place your mouse pointer over the link and push the button to claim your FREE Preview

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admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:32:13 +0000

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admin — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:28:05 +0000

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