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***REMINDER*** NASA Oklahoma Natural Nationals Coming Soon!!!!
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Leland Tien 700 Raw Pull
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South jersey barbell
& New Jersey State Championships. Mike Crowley competed in the 220 multiply division totaling 1845 and his lifts were 590/630/670 bench 560/600/615 and deadlifted 560. Giavana Famiano lifted in the youth deadlift only division at age 7 weight 56lbs deadlifed 75/85/100. Matt Magnavita competed in the 16-17 shw division raw modern totaling 1305 his lifts were 450/500/520 bench 325 and deadlift 420/440/460. Dylan Hannum competed in the junior division multply 198 totaling 1475 his lifts were 450/500 bench 425 and deadlift 530/550. Fred Bland competed in the multiply 165 division totaling 1310 his lifts were 405/445 bench 320/345/365 and deadlift 450/500.
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Pipe Hitters Union
Lord, make me fast and accurate. Let my aim be true and my hand faster than those who would seek to destroy me. Grant me victory over my foes and those that wish to harm to me and mine. Let not my last thought be “If I only had my rifle”; and Lord if today is truly the day that You call me home, let me die in a pile of empty brass.
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Carroll: NFL should see if medicinal pot can help (Yahoo Sports)
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Pete Carroll is in support of the NFL looking further into whether medicinal marijuana could be beneficial for players.
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Steroid dealer dishes facts on industry
Steroid dealer dishes facts on industry
A dealer in illegal anabolic steroids has revealed the ins and outs of the black market trade.
The dealer runs his business through a public Facebook account and has been supplying anabolic steroids to customers in New Zealand and Australia since October last year. He agreed to speak on the condition that he would not be identified.
"I am using a number of host masks that change every 30 seconds and over 100,000 IP addresses, but I am still wary of the risks involved," he says.
His operation is a well-oiled machine. His Facebook page is updated regularly with new products, advice and discount offers such as the 20 per cent off Christmas special.
Customers pay him via a secure Western Union transaction.
"I have people asking to meet up so they know I am legitimate. I say ‘take the risk, I am'."
He says he went from using gear (steroids) to dealing when black market prices proved too expensive.
"I researched for months on end, but the prices were ridiculous so I imported from overseas for less than a quarter of the price."
Steroids in pill, patch, cream and injectable forms are readily available in countries with poorly enforced drug policies.
Clandestine labs have also been uncovered by police both here and in Australia.
He says the most reputable manufacturers come from Thailand, Mexico and Britain.
"The stuff I get is genuine pharmaceutical product. I wouldn't trust any UGL (under ground lab) products. To me that's unsafe and you don't really know what they are putting into it. I have been overseas twice to visit my supplier and the pharmacy."
While the illegal trade is well established in most Western countries, he says dealers in New Zealand are still charging big dollars.
"I am talking 300 per cent mark up.
"Locals here are robbing people plainly as an earner."
A standard vial of Sustanon, an injectable form of testosterone, is being peddled for up to $300, but he says the cost to purchase direct from the supplier is just $25.
Judging by demand, he says steroid use is becoming more and more common.
"I am not into doing ridiculous orders, I'm only doing enough with a marginal profit so that I can cycle [use] myself for free."
Massey University exercise prescription lecturer Matthew Barnes believes the rise in steroid use here may be linked to the impact of social media.
"There is this whole aesthetics movement - similar to bodybuilding.
"Guys are posting photos and almost homoerotic videos of themselves and their friends working out on YouTube and Facebook."
Online depictions of muscular young men and women bragging about their gym routines are putting pressure on others to reach the same level, he says.
"They follow their role models on the internet, many of whom talk openly about their steroid use.
"If they want to look like them they too are going to take that risk."
Part of the appeal, Dr Barnes says, is that steroids seem like a quick fix.
Guys just need to do the work. It's common sense as with any drug. Like alcohol, it's great when you're using it, but it can have horrific long-term effects on your health."
Side effects and horror stories are not enough to put him or his customers off, the dealer says.
Unlike other recreational drug users, he says steroid users tend to be more health-conscious.
"I don't class it as I am being a druggie.
"I am healthy, I don't smoke, drink or take any other drugs. Getting big is a bug, once you get to the size you aimed for it's like ‘I want to get bigger'. I call it ‘not-big-enough-itis'."
A dealer in illegal anabolic steroids has revealed the ins and outs of the black market trade.
The dealer runs his business through a public Facebook account and has been supplying anabolic steroids to customers in New Zealand and Australia since October last year. He agreed to speak on the condition that he would not be identified.
"I am using a number of host masks that change every 30 seconds and over 100,000 IP addresses, but I am still wary of the risks involved," he says.
His operation is a well-oiled machine. His Facebook page is updated regularly with new products, advice and discount offers such as the 20 per cent off Christmas special.
Customers pay him via a secure Western Union transaction.
"I have people asking to meet up so they know I am legitimate. I say ‘take the risk, I am'."
He says he went from using gear (steroids) to dealing when black market prices proved too expensive.
"I researched for months on end, but the prices were ridiculous so I imported from overseas for less than a quarter of the price."
Steroids in pill, patch, cream and injectable forms are readily available in countries with poorly enforced drug policies.
Clandestine labs have also been uncovered by police both here and in Australia.
He says the most reputable manufacturers come from Thailand, Mexico and Britain.
"The stuff I get is genuine pharmaceutical product. I wouldn't trust any UGL (under ground lab) products. To me that's unsafe and you don't really know what they are putting into it. I have been overseas twice to visit my supplier and the pharmacy."
While the illegal trade is well established in most Western countries, he says dealers in New Zealand are still charging big dollars.
"I am talking 300 per cent mark up.
"Locals here are robbing people plainly as an earner."
A standard vial of Sustanon, an injectable form of testosterone, is being peddled for up to $300, but he says the cost to purchase direct from the supplier is just $25.
Judging by demand, he says steroid use is becoming more and more common.
"I am not into doing ridiculous orders, I'm only doing enough with a marginal profit so that I can cycle [use] myself for free."
Massey University exercise prescription lecturer Matthew Barnes believes the rise in steroid use here may be linked to the impact of social media.
"There is this whole aesthetics movement - similar to bodybuilding.
"Guys are posting photos and almost homoerotic videos of themselves and their friends working out on YouTube and Facebook."
Online depictions of muscular young men and women bragging about their gym routines are putting pressure on others to reach the same level, he says.
"They follow their role models on the internet, many of whom talk openly about their steroid use.
"If they want to look like them they too are going to take that risk."
Part of the appeal, Dr Barnes says, is that steroids seem like a quick fix.
Guys just need to do the work. It's common sense as with any drug. Like alcohol, it's great when you're using it, but it can have horrific long-term effects on your health."
Side effects and horror stories are not enough to put him or his customers off, the dealer says.
Unlike other recreational drug users, he says steroid users tend to be more health-conscious.
"I don't class it as I am being a druggie.
"I am healthy, I don't smoke, drink or take any other drugs. Getting big is a bug, once you get to the size you aimed for it's like ‘I want to get bigger'. I call it ‘not-big-enough-itis'."
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I bent my damn bar again
naaaaa. Just looking at this mono lift attachment.. really not sold on it either
Nutrition - What are the health benefits of grapes?
Red grapes, green grapes, purple grapes, seedless grapes, grape jelly, grape jam, grape juice... the ways to consume grapes are endless! And don't forget wine and raisins! This popular fruit's history goes back as far as 8,000 years, when grape vines were first cultivated in what is now the Middle East.It may surprise you to hear that the humble grape is actually considered to be a berry.
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Nutrition - Study seeks to explain what drives our appetites
Understanding how early life experiences may affect food choices in adulthood will be investigated as part of a major new research initiative.The £7.4 million programme, funded by the European Commission, aims to find out what drives decisions of when we eat and the types of food we choose.
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Nutrition - Looking inside food microstructures
Food's microstructure can explain many of its characteristics - be it cake's sponginess, bread's crispness, cracker's crunchiness or fruits' inner gas and water transport system and even colour. Understanding such microstructure and how it changes during food processing is essential to produce high-quality food.
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Nutrition - Dietary treatment shows potential in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease
New research findings indicate that an early onset of dietary treatment may slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The study was conducted on mice, and the results will be published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.
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bodybuilding contests - BodySpace Member Of The Month: Allison Moyer
Allison takes an open-minded approach to fitness and nutrition in order achieve a figure that can thrive in any athletic setting.
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Goodell: Pro Bowl improved from previous years (Yahoo Sports)
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is showing the Pro Bowl more love after previously threatening to cancel it if play didn't improve. ''It was real football,'' Goodell said. ''It was something that I give a lot of credit to the players.'' Goodell said Domonique Foxworth, president of the player's union, worked with players to come up with the idea of changing the game from its usual AFC versus NFC format. ''And I think fans had a fun time watching - I know I did.'' NFL greats Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders picked teams during a two-day draft.
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AP source: Ravens hire Kubiak to run offense (Yahoo Sports)
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak has been hired to be the Baltimore Ravens' new offensive coordinator, said a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because the Ravens had not announced the hiring. The 52-year-old Kubiak replaces Jim Caldwell, who left to become coach of the Detroit Lions. Kubiak was offensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos for three years before being named Houston's head coach in 2006.
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Weight lifting can harm heart
High-intensity strength training may lead to a potentially deadly condition called aortic dissection, in which the heart's major artery tears, research shows.
The ugly side of 'Fitspiration'
High-intensity strength training may lead to a potentially deadly condition called aortic dissection, in which the heart's major artery tears.
That's the conclusion of new research by a team of Yale University experts that appears in the Dec. 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Dissection in the blink of an eye
Dissection happens in a split second, says Dr John Elefteriades, chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Yale University and Yale-New Haven Hospital and the lead author of the report, which is contained in a letter to the journal.
In those who lift weights and already have an enlarged aorta, the elevated blood pressure that occurs during weight training may lead to the dissection, Elefteriades says.
How the study was conducted
Using a Yale database, Elefteriades and his colleagues identified five people who suffered acute dissection of the aorta during high-intensity weight training or other strenuous exercise. At the moment the dissection occurred, two of the people were weight training, one was trying to move a heavy granite structure, and two were doing pushups, the researchers say.
All were found to have an enlarged aorta, but not at a level expected to present a high risk of dissection, Elefteriades says.
Three patients who had surgical repair survived; the other two died before surgery could be attempted.
Prevalence of aortic dissection
The condition of aortic dissection is uncommon but not rare, says Elefteriades, adding that it is what killed actor John Ritter earlier this year and has been declared the cause of death of many athletes who died suddenly.
Aortic dissection strikes about two of every 10 000 people, according to the American National Institutes of Health. While it can affect anyone, it's most often seen in men ages 40 to 70, the NIH says.
We're not saying stop weight training, says Elefteriades, a long-time weight trainer himself. It's a wonderful activity and a very important activity. It can help maintain muscle mass as you age, for instance, and help maintain strength for everyday chores such as carrying groceries.
Who should be cautious?
But Elefteriades does recommend caution in certain people, including those with known aortic aneurysms - a widening or ballooning of the vessel caused by disease or a weakening of the vessel wall. Also, those with a family history of aneurysm or dissection, underlying high blood pressure, and those at or beyond middle age should be cautious, he says, because the aorta stiffens with age. Those with connective tissue disease - such as rheumatoid arthritis - are also at higher risk, he says.
I think there has to be this underlying enlargement [of the aorta] before the dissection happens, Elefteriades says.
But we wanted to sound this warning bell that strength training and weight lifting can cause these dissections in people who already have a mild enlargement of the aorta, he adds.
The problem, Elefteriades says, is that many people with an enlargement don't know they have it. An echocardiogram - an ultrasound evaluation of the heart - can determine whether the aorta is enlarged, he says.
When dissection of the aorta occurs, the aorta splits into two layers, Elefteriades says. It splits in such a way that it becomes a double-barreled tube instead of a single-barreled one. You can quickly lose blood internally and die.
What are trainers to do?
Until more research is done, what should weight lifters who may be at risk do? Avoid weight training so strenuous that your blood pressure rises excessively, Elefteriades says.
We do know that levels of blood pressure that are high are dangerous, he says. Serious weight trainers, who often bench press 300 or 400 pounds (136 or 181 kg), may get blood pressures that are dangerously elevated, even up to 370 millimeters of mercury systolic, he says. Normal systolic pressure, measured as the heart beats, is below 120; normal diastolic pressure, measured as the heart rests between beats, is below 80, Elefteriades says.
While it's difficult to pinpoint how much weight is too much, Elefteriades suggests that for upper body weight training, above half your body weight you are starting to get into the high pressure zone. For the lower body, the legs are stronger, so you could probably lift more than half your body weight [safely].
Serious weight trainers should consider having an echocardiogram, he says.
Another important message
The other take-home advice from the report is very obvious for weight lifters or would-be weight lifters, says Dr Craig Miller, the Doelger Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Stanford University Medical School.
If they have dilation or aneurysm of the thoracic aorta or a connective tissue disorder or a family history of premature aortic catastroiphic complications, do not weight lift, Miller says. - (HealthDayNews)
The ugly side of 'Fitspiration'
High-intensity strength training may lead to a potentially deadly condition called aortic dissection, in which the heart's major artery tears.
That's the conclusion of new research by a team of Yale University experts that appears in the Dec. 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Dissection in the blink of an eye
Dissection happens in a split second, says Dr John Elefteriades, chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Yale University and Yale-New Haven Hospital and the lead author of the report, which is contained in a letter to the journal.
In those who lift weights and already have an enlarged aorta, the elevated blood pressure that occurs during weight training may lead to the dissection, Elefteriades says.
How the study was conducted
Using a Yale database, Elefteriades and his colleagues identified five people who suffered acute dissection of the aorta during high-intensity weight training or other strenuous exercise. At the moment the dissection occurred, two of the people were weight training, one was trying to move a heavy granite structure, and two were doing pushups, the researchers say.
All were found to have an enlarged aorta, but not at a level expected to present a high risk of dissection, Elefteriades says.
Three patients who had surgical repair survived; the other two died before surgery could be attempted.
Prevalence of aortic dissection
The condition of aortic dissection is uncommon but not rare, says Elefteriades, adding that it is what killed actor John Ritter earlier this year and has been declared the cause of death of many athletes who died suddenly.
Aortic dissection strikes about two of every 10 000 people, according to the American National Institutes of Health. While it can affect anyone, it's most often seen in men ages 40 to 70, the NIH says.
We're not saying stop weight training, says Elefteriades, a long-time weight trainer himself. It's a wonderful activity and a very important activity. It can help maintain muscle mass as you age, for instance, and help maintain strength for everyday chores such as carrying groceries.
Who should be cautious?
But Elefteriades does recommend caution in certain people, including those with known aortic aneurysms - a widening or ballooning of the vessel caused by disease or a weakening of the vessel wall. Also, those with a family history of aneurysm or dissection, underlying high blood pressure, and those at or beyond middle age should be cautious, he says, because the aorta stiffens with age. Those with connective tissue disease - such as rheumatoid arthritis - are also at higher risk, he says.
I think there has to be this underlying enlargement [of the aorta] before the dissection happens, Elefteriades says.
But we wanted to sound this warning bell that strength training and weight lifting can cause these dissections in people who already have a mild enlargement of the aorta, he adds.
The problem, Elefteriades says, is that many people with an enlargement don't know they have it. An echocardiogram - an ultrasound evaluation of the heart - can determine whether the aorta is enlarged, he says.
When dissection of the aorta occurs, the aorta splits into two layers, Elefteriades says. It splits in such a way that it becomes a double-barreled tube instead of a single-barreled one. You can quickly lose blood internally and die.
What are trainers to do?
Until more research is done, what should weight lifters who may be at risk do? Avoid weight training so strenuous that your blood pressure rises excessively, Elefteriades says.
We do know that levels of blood pressure that are high are dangerous, he says. Serious weight trainers, who often bench press 300 or 400 pounds (136 or 181 kg), may get blood pressures that are dangerously elevated, even up to 370 millimeters of mercury systolic, he says. Normal systolic pressure, measured as the heart beats, is below 120; normal diastolic pressure, measured as the heart rests between beats, is below 80, Elefteriades says.
While it's difficult to pinpoint how much weight is too much, Elefteriades suggests that for upper body weight training, above half your body weight you are starting to get into the high pressure zone. For the lower body, the legs are stronger, so you could probably lift more than half your body weight [safely].
Serious weight trainers should consider having an echocardiogram, he says.
Another important message
The other take-home advice from the report is very obvious for weight lifters or would-be weight lifters, says Dr Craig Miller, the Doelger Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Stanford University Medical School.
If they have dilation or aneurysm of the thoracic aorta or a connective tissue disorder or a family history of premature aortic catastroiphic complications, do not weight lift, Miller says. - (HealthDayNews)
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The NFL Pulls in $10 BILLION Each Year. Guess How Much it Pays in Taxes.
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REINVENTING THE WEB: A New App Lets You Watch Whatever TV Program You Want, Including
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And because the app changes a device’s IP address — its unique Web signature — it makes it easier to evade government surveillance, helps shield computers and phones from hackers, and sidesteps location-tracking software. Finally, it renders the recent court decision striking down net neutrality rules essentially meaningless. After all, if an ISP can’t see what content is flowing to your machine, they can’t throttle your bandwidth. —Indeed, grandiose as it may sound, Hola could effectively transform the Internet, restoring the open Web and disrupting any number of existing industries. The best part? It does all this by tappin |
Hola App Lets You Watch Any TV Program Anywhere In The World - Business Insider
Captain Phillips
I enjoyed this movie. Real life drama interests me. Plus it's got pirates in it. You can't go wrong.
The Family
This flick had Deniro and Michelle Pfeiffer. It was about a mob boss in witness protection over in France. I watched the first half hour and left the room. My wife stuck with it for ten more minutes. Awful flick.
Grown Ups 2
Not as funny as the original, but worth a Redbox. I think Adam Sandler put every single one of his friends in this movie. I want to learn burp sneeze and fart all at once like Kevin James.
Broncos, Seahawks hit frozen Big Apple (Yahoo Sports)
Leave it to Peyton Manning to put everything in perspective. ''The Super Bowl is a big deal,'' the Broncos' record-setting quarterback said Sunday after his team arrived in a frozen Big Apple - well, across the icy Hudson River in New Jersey, actually. That's not lost on the four-time NFL MVP and owner of one Super Bowl title. We were excited getting off that plane, and we are looking forward to being here all week and, hopefully, playing a good game next Sunday.'' It will take more than a good game to beat the Seahawks, of course.
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Healthy Desserts: Fruit Salad with Lemon-Cinnamon Syrup
5 / 5 Stars | 5 Reviews
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"Lemon-cinnamon syrup turns this fruit salad into a refreshing dessert."
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Healthy Breakfast and Brunch: Apple Pie Waffles
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"A real hit in the house at breakfast time. These waffles smell and taste like an apple pie. Serve with real maple syrup or even vanilla ice cream!"
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Healthy Snacks: California Fusion Peach Salsa
4 / 5 Stars | 7 Reviews
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"This fusion peach salsa combines hot and sweet Asian flavors. It's great as a dip with tortilla chips or served as a garnish with meat dishes."
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Super Foods: Slow Cooker Homemade Beans
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"A delicious taste of homemade beans which can be served as a meal or as a side dish. Especially great for football Sundays, or frozen for a later occasion."
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Healthy Salads: Crab Ceviche
4.5 / 5 Stars | 85 Reviews
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"This has always been a crowd pleaser in my home. This is wonderful as an appetizer served on tostadas or even with tortilla chips. Make sure to refrigerate before you serve, it tastes best when very cold. I like to serve on tostadas with a thin layer of mayonnaise for a nice refreshing lunch."
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Healthy Side Dishes: Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux
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"Maque Choux (pronounced 'mack shoe'), a colorful dish of fresh corn, green bell peppers, chopped tomato, bacon, and green onions, is the traditional Cajun version of succotash."
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Healthy Main Dishes: Fettuccini Alfredo II
3.74 / 5 Stars | 27 Reviews
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"Smooth, creamy and heady with garlic cooked slowly in milk, this cream sauce is enriched with cream cheese and thickened with cornstarch and Parmesan cheese. Toss with hot noodles and sprinkle more cheese and a bit of parsley over the top."
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Healthy Appetizers: Pineapple Chicken Tenders
4.44 / 5 Stars | 459 Reviews
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"Skewered chicken tenders are brushed with a tropical mixture of pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, and grilled."
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Low-Calorie Recipes: Alabi Potato Salad
3.5 / 5 Stars | 14 Reviews
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"This potato salad is great for those who like a lot of eggs in their salad. It comes out great at every event I bring it to."
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Low-Fat Recipes: Moravian Ginger Cookies I
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"Crispy and very thin spice cookies."
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Nutrition - Obesity rates stabilized by better eating habits, not bad economy
All those people who've been telling us for years that we should eat more healthy foods and cut our calories - stop, take a moment, and celebrate.It appears that we actually listened.
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Nutrition - Surprising research results for one type of omega-3 fatty acid: DHA
A study of the metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, concludes that these compounds may have an even wider range of biological impacts than previously considered, and suggests they could be of significant value in the prevention of fatty liver disease.
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dimanche 26 janvier 2014
Ok........... HGH @ 4iu's per day, split into two - 2iu doses. I have been on for a couple of months and have noticed no sides to speak of but I did ramp up as specified. Now, seems like for the last week or so, every time I go to the gym and lift I get pain in the muscles..... it is hard to describe but it feels like my muscles are just absolutely exhausted. Like if you do long and really taxing leg workout, the way your legs feel..... but it is like with every group.
Anyone else get anything like this?
I am on the Pharma grade Norditropin pins btw.......
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Anyone else get anything like this?
I am on the Pharma grade Norditropin pins btw.......
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The Shit You See.....
I don't have Face Book but a lot of my friends do and there is a page on there that is called something like, the shit we see in Afghanistan......
Anyway, this is actually a real thing, I just added the caption.
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Frozen Big Apple on menu for Broncos, Seahawks (Yahoo Sports)
An icy wind made its way through the Meadowlands, cut across the Hudson River and into frigid Manhattan. Looks like Mother Nature is taking seriously the NFL's slogan for the upcoming Super Bowl: Best Served Cold. One week before kickoff, on the day the Broncos and Seahawks are arriving in the frozen Big Apple, Sunday brought a bit of a thaw. Not that the guys who will take the field at MetLife Stadium have any complaints or concerns.
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Proper body mechanics is crucial in and outside the gym, especially during cross fit
Proper Body Mechanics Is Crucial In and Outside the Gym, Especially During CrossFit and Other Extreme Forms of Exercise
As a general rule, you'll reap the most from any regular exercise regimen by including plenty of variety. In this interview, Dr. Kelly Starrett, who is one of the leaders in the CrossFit movement, shares what CrossFit is and the importance of proper body mechanics, both in and outside the gym.
CrossFit was started in 2000 and has about 7,000 gyms, most in the US. It is a strength and conditioning program that advocates a perpetually changing mix of aerobics, body weight lifting, gymnastics and Olympic weight lifting. It is one of the most extreme forms of exercise out there, is not for everyone, and I advise you to use caution if you decide to try it, as doing it incorrectly can lead to injury.
Dr. Kelly has a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, so he's a clinical doctor. He's also the author of the book Becoming a Supple Leopard, which is an excellent resource for exploring and addressing any biomechanical inadequacies you may have, which could increase your risk of injury.
For the last nine years, he's been running his own independent training center in San Francisco called San Francisco CrossFit. Dr. Kelly estimates tens of thousands of athletes have trained there, and he also has a clinical practice there.
"When they come to us, we find out that most people don't have a schema for understanding how their body works," he says.
"[But] people are taking their health much more seriously... They're realizing that you just can't wait for a set of nagging indicators like pain and disease, numbness and tingling and swelling to pop up..."
Dysfunctional Movement Patterns May Be the Root of Your Pain
The fact that more people are starting to take proactive health steps is encouraging. Increasingly, and perhaps you're one of them, people are starting to realize that a major part of being healthy is to be pain-free, and they're realizing that pain doesn't have to be an inevitable part of aging. Part of being pain free is re-learning how to move your body properly.
"The central tenet of CrossFit is that we're going to help [you] be able to express all the things a human being should be able to do," he says. "Can you close your ankle down all the way? If so, you are going to squat all the way down – this is an easy task for people to do. Can you squat all the way down with your feet and knees together? That is an expression of full hip motion. Turns out, most people can't do that without falling over or without their heels coming up.
What we know is that in exercise, in strength and conditioning, is it's really become a formal language of human movement... I'm [teaching] people to express full range motion, and being able to manage those independent loads on your spine."
Essentially, CrossFit takes basic, fundamental movements that you should be able to perform, and then bumps up the intensity. For example, once you can properly perform a squat, you add a bit of weight, or perform it while breathing hard, or moving faster, or for more reps, or you increase the intensity by performing it at a faster pace. The idea is to increase the challenge of performing basic movements, because under intensity, your cardiovascular and respiratory systems are greatly stimulated.
"That's the heart and soul of what CrossFit really is. At the end of it, I teach a course for CrossFit called a Movement and Mobility Course, where we teach people the principles of how their bodies are wired to move, and how to fix them when they can't," he says.
The Importance of Having Good Range of Motion
According to Dr. Kelly, movement is actually an excellent diagnostic tool. Once you come up against the limits of your range of motion and capacity, you know where your problem is, and where you need to focus your attention. Having good range of motion and flexibility is particularly important when you're engaging in high intensity exercises.
A lot of the common musculoskeletal problems that clinicians encounter are the result of poor or improper movement. So the first thing Dr. Kelly does in his clinic, and in the gym, is to correct your movement pattern. Once your joints are properly aligned, your muscles and soft tissues can perform better, and typically this will resolve your initial dysfunction and put you in a position where you can safely exercise at higher levels of intensity.
I do believe that CrossFit can be an exceptional exercise program as long as it is used properly and one doesn't violate any individual range of motion challenges. It can be an excellent tool to get in highly competitive shape. However, for my tastes it can be too intense and it is easy for many to push beyond their limits and become injured and some seriously.
As long as you know these are dangers and compensate for them by having individualized instruction that addresses your specific range of motion challenges it can be a phenomenal way to get in shape. Just be very careful to listen to your body and honor any feedback it is giving you. It would be really sad to develop a serious injury that would prevent you from exercising long term. Remember, health is a journey, it is not a destination and you will need to continue this journey the rest of your life.
Potential Dangers You Need to Be Aware Of
Some have criticized CrossFit as being dangerous, and dysfunctional movement is one factor that can play a role in that risk. Personally, I would advise you to use caution when trying a program like CrossFit, as most people do have some biomechanical challenge and would benefit from personal rather than group instruction. But there are also other risks to consider. The potential hazards of this extreme form of exercise were recently highlighted in the media.1 According to Eric Robertson, an assistant professor of physical therapy at Regis University in Denver, CrossFit could lead to a condition called rhabdomyolysis, oftentimes referred to as "rhabdo."
Severe exertion is one factor that can set off this potentially fatal condition, which rapidly releases proteins into your blood, resulting in kidney damage and, potentially, kidney failure. Last year, Robertson penned an article2 titled "CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret," in which he states: "Rhabdomyolysis isn't a common condition, yet it's so commonly encountered in CrossFit that they have a cartoon about it, nonchalantly casting humor on something that should never happen."
According to ABC News3:
"Dr. Richard Besser, chief health and medical editor for ABC News, says cases of rhabdo, which he describes as a 'death of muscle cells, occur only after you ask your muscles, 'to keep working after they've stopped getting any energy to get the job done.'' 'That's really dangerous,' Besser said... adding that the condition can be prevented.
'If you're listening to your body and you're getting that burn and you say, 'Okay I've reached my limit,' and you stop, you're never going to see this happen,' he said. 'One of the warning signs is your muscles are saying, 'I need to stop now.'' To prevent rhabdo, Besser recommends staying hydrated both before and during exercise, taking breaks and listening to your body. 'No pain, no gain is the worst approach to exercise,' he said."
Intensity Is Key for an Effective Workout, But Use Caution
According to Dr. Kelly, long-distance running is far more dangerous than CrossFit, in large part due to the repetitiveness of the motion. Well, that may be true for some, as an uninjured long distance runner for over four decades, I believe the potential for overexertion and injury makes CrossFit a riskier proposition than many other forms of exercise. And the major downside is that many people who don't really exercise and become injured after trying CrossFit may never return to an exercise program.
I ran for 43 years and even did a sub 2:50 marathon. But this wasn't because of brilliance and was largely due to ignorance of better exercising strategies. I didn't really pursue any other exercises until seven or eight years ago. It has now become really clear to me that high-intensity exercise is a FAR more effective strategy for building cardiovascular and overall fitness.
However, recovery is also part of the equation, and I would not recommend doing high intensity exercises more than three times per week. Your body needs to properly recover in between. Dr. Kelly agrees that intensity is the key to an effective workout, but believes competitive athletes can train hard nearly every day as long as they are using different movements. After all, CrossFit is nothing if not intense!
"We see that metabolic and respiratory conditioning has the greatest impact... You know, by raising the average intensity, what you're doing is upsetting homeostasis, which is what you need to do. By making something more intense, what you're really doing is causing a change in that second wave adaptation [in your body]. That can be done by sprinting. It can also be done in air squats, push-ups, pull-ups, or in multiple joint movements.
We don't have to relegate ourselves looking at cardio-respiratory health simply as 'you have to be on a bike or run and win.' Those things are easy to measure, but then you could also be climbing a hill, putting dumbbells over your head, carrying something heavy around, or pulling a sled.
All I'm trying to do is raise the average intensity of the exercises that I do. We use Tabata... We do sprints... We do a lot of rowing. But we start adding the intervals and we build couplets in between some simple bodyweight exercises or some elemental strength and conditioning exercises, and some of these mixed modalities of running, jumping, or rowing. Then we can have a fantastic, very short workout that has you trained at the limits of your ability, where we raise the average intensity."
The Importance of Recovery
If you're committed and disciplined, you may be more likely to ignore or discount the importance of recovery. This could easily become your undoing, as recovery is just as important as any other aspect of your fitness regimen. I believe that high intensity exercises such as my Peak Exercises should not be done more than three times a week. As explained by Dr. Kelly, other movements that cause your heart rate to go higher, or even peak, can make you exceed that three-times-a-week limit, but you want to be cautious, and as a simple guideline not do a single-motion type exercise at high intensity more than three times a week to start. The key concept here is to train your body gradually, over time, to be able to handle higher intensity workloads. You really need to learn to listen to your body, and not push it too far.
"[A]thletes, they're training six days a week, sometimes twice a day [but] the thing that allows that to happen is that they manage their recovery," he says. "For example, we will look at ways to measure heart rate variability, which is a fantastic measurement of sort of dystopia between your parasympathetic and your sympathetic nervous system, your recovery nervous system, and your fight-or-flight nervous system.
We see that when people are very stressed, training very hard, or engaged in monostructural, long-term aerobic work, we see decreases in testosterone, increases in cortisol, and in that change in that heart rate… As you breathe in, your heart rate should increase. As you breathe out, your heart rate should decrease."
Sitting Kills... Even if You Exercise Regularly
Over the past year, I've become increasingly focused on understanding the biomechanics of the sitting process, which research tells us is an independent risk factor for chronic disease and reduced lifespan—even if you exercise regularly.
I've interviewed experts on this issue to learn what we can do to mitigate such risks. One such expert is NASA scientist Dr. Joan Vernikos, who promotes non-exercise activities, such as simply standing up every 10 minutes, as the remedy. Another facet of the issue of why sitting can wreak such havoc on your health is your posture mechanics while seated. Esther Gokhale, creator of the Gokhale Method, has come up with sitting techniques that essentially turn sitting itself into an exercise that benefits your entire system.
"When we say exercise, you're training for an hour. If you go back and sit 10 to 12 hours a day, which is where most people are sitting, that is, by definition, a sedentary lifestyle" Dr. Kelly says. "Metabolically, the equivalent of smoking and running... When you sit down, a whole bunch of complex biomechanical things happen, including the fact that when you sit down, you turn the leg musculature off. It literally turns off. The mechanism to clear congestion and limp in your system is muscle contraction. That's what drives you lymphatic system.
You know, sitting is a skill and you should be able to handle some sitting, but two out of the three primary components that's helping stabilize your spine are knocked out. You don't have any hip stability. You can't manage your pelvic position with your glutes anymore."
Improper sitting can actually lead to workout injuries. Overextension injuries, Dr. Kelly claims, is a rather common problem. To address the issue of prolonged sitting and its associated health consequences, Dr. Kelly gives the following advice:
"What we recommend is that, in your work environment, where you have to sit, you should not sit. You can raise up your workstation and lean against the stool, and change your position often. You're going to have a much different impact.You know, there was some great research on the Wii that showed that the Wii video game system was pretty successful at burning calories. Turned out that it burned as many calories as standing, which I think is totally ironic. People don't need a $10,000 treadmill desk. They need a phonebook, something they can put their foot on. They need a really cheap bar stool, and the idea is to have you constantly moving through the day that doesn't look like sitting."
Proper Posture Is Key for Good Health
In Dr. Kelly's experience, one of the most common mistakes people make is that they don't brace their spine. By understanding how to brace, and learning the correct sequence of movement, you can reduce your risk of injury—in and out of the gym. Proper posture and correct movement also affects your overall health in ways you may never have considered. As Dr. Kelly explains:
"We see, for example, there's a lot of emphasis on pelvic floor dysfunction in women. But what we know is that when your spine is in a disorganized position, then you're either overextended or flexed... What ends up happening is that in the diaphragm, mechanics are actually compromised. What we see is decreased excursion of the diaphragm and we start to see more patterned breathing up to the neck, which is inefficient... You cannot stabilize your spine as well [either] because you cannot use your diaphragm to create strong intra-abdominal pressure.
So you end up creating a very dysfunctional, stressed breathing pattern that also impacts your cortisol levels – your stress hormones... If I can get your spine organized and cultivate that, we clean up breathing problems, we clear up pelvic floor dysfunction, and spine dysfunction. That's number one – we always prioritize spine first in everything we do."
[mercola.com]
As a general rule, you'll reap the most from any regular exercise regimen by including plenty of variety. In this interview, Dr. Kelly Starrett, who is one of the leaders in the CrossFit movement, shares what CrossFit is and the importance of proper body mechanics, both in and outside the gym.
CrossFit was started in 2000 and has about 7,000 gyms, most in the US. It is a strength and conditioning program that advocates a perpetually changing mix of aerobics, body weight lifting, gymnastics and Olympic weight lifting. It is one of the most extreme forms of exercise out there, is not for everyone, and I advise you to use caution if you decide to try it, as doing it incorrectly can lead to injury.
Dr. Kelly has a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, so he's a clinical doctor. He's also the author of the book Becoming a Supple Leopard, which is an excellent resource for exploring and addressing any biomechanical inadequacies you may have, which could increase your risk of injury.
For the last nine years, he's been running his own independent training center in San Francisco called San Francisco CrossFit. Dr. Kelly estimates tens of thousands of athletes have trained there, and he also has a clinical practice there.
"When they come to us, we find out that most people don't have a schema for understanding how their body works," he says.
"[But] people are taking their health much more seriously... They're realizing that you just can't wait for a set of nagging indicators like pain and disease, numbness and tingling and swelling to pop up..."
Dysfunctional Movement Patterns May Be the Root of Your Pain
The fact that more people are starting to take proactive health steps is encouraging. Increasingly, and perhaps you're one of them, people are starting to realize that a major part of being healthy is to be pain-free, and they're realizing that pain doesn't have to be an inevitable part of aging. Part of being pain free is re-learning how to move your body properly.
"The central tenet of CrossFit is that we're going to help [you] be able to express all the things a human being should be able to do," he says. "Can you close your ankle down all the way? If so, you are going to squat all the way down – this is an easy task for people to do. Can you squat all the way down with your feet and knees together? That is an expression of full hip motion. Turns out, most people can't do that without falling over or without their heels coming up.
What we know is that in exercise, in strength and conditioning, is it's really become a formal language of human movement... I'm [teaching] people to express full range motion, and being able to manage those independent loads on your spine."
Essentially, CrossFit takes basic, fundamental movements that you should be able to perform, and then bumps up the intensity. For example, once you can properly perform a squat, you add a bit of weight, or perform it while breathing hard, or moving faster, or for more reps, or you increase the intensity by performing it at a faster pace. The idea is to increase the challenge of performing basic movements, because under intensity, your cardiovascular and respiratory systems are greatly stimulated.
"That's the heart and soul of what CrossFit really is. At the end of it, I teach a course for CrossFit called a Movement and Mobility Course, where we teach people the principles of how their bodies are wired to move, and how to fix them when they can't," he says.
The Importance of Having Good Range of Motion
According to Dr. Kelly, movement is actually an excellent diagnostic tool. Once you come up against the limits of your range of motion and capacity, you know where your problem is, and where you need to focus your attention. Having good range of motion and flexibility is particularly important when you're engaging in high intensity exercises.
A lot of the common musculoskeletal problems that clinicians encounter are the result of poor or improper movement. So the first thing Dr. Kelly does in his clinic, and in the gym, is to correct your movement pattern. Once your joints are properly aligned, your muscles and soft tissues can perform better, and typically this will resolve your initial dysfunction and put you in a position where you can safely exercise at higher levels of intensity.
I do believe that CrossFit can be an exceptional exercise program as long as it is used properly and one doesn't violate any individual range of motion challenges. It can be an excellent tool to get in highly competitive shape. However, for my tastes it can be too intense and it is easy for many to push beyond their limits and become injured and some seriously.
As long as you know these are dangers and compensate for them by having individualized instruction that addresses your specific range of motion challenges it can be a phenomenal way to get in shape. Just be very careful to listen to your body and honor any feedback it is giving you. It would be really sad to develop a serious injury that would prevent you from exercising long term. Remember, health is a journey, it is not a destination and you will need to continue this journey the rest of your life.
Potential Dangers You Need to Be Aware Of
Some have criticized CrossFit as being dangerous, and dysfunctional movement is one factor that can play a role in that risk. Personally, I would advise you to use caution when trying a program like CrossFit, as most people do have some biomechanical challenge and would benefit from personal rather than group instruction. But there are also other risks to consider. The potential hazards of this extreme form of exercise were recently highlighted in the media.1 According to Eric Robertson, an assistant professor of physical therapy at Regis University in Denver, CrossFit could lead to a condition called rhabdomyolysis, oftentimes referred to as "rhabdo."
Severe exertion is one factor that can set off this potentially fatal condition, which rapidly releases proteins into your blood, resulting in kidney damage and, potentially, kidney failure. Last year, Robertson penned an article2 titled "CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret," in which he states: "Rhabdomyolysis isn't a common condition, yet it's so commonly encountered in CrossFit that they have a cartoon about it, nonchalantly casting humor on something that should never happen."
According to ABC News3:
"Dr. Richard Besser, chief health and medical editor for ABC News, says cases of rhabdo, which he describes as a 'death of muscle cells, occur only after you ask your muscles, 'to keep working after they've stopped getting any energy to get the job done.'' 'That's really dangerous,' Besser said... adding that the condition can be prevented.
'If you're listening to your body and you're getting that burn and you say, 'Okay I've reached my limit,' and you stop, you're never going to see this happen,' he said. 'One of the warning signs is your muscles are saying, 'I need to stop now.'' To prevent rhabdo, Besser recommends staying hydrated both before and during exercise, taking breaks and listening to your body. 'No pain, no gain is the worst approach to exercise,' he said."
Intensity Is Key for an Effective Workout, But Use Caution
According to Dr. Kelly, long-distance running is far more dangerous than CrossFit, in large part due to the repetitiveness of the motion. Well, that may be true for some, as an uninjured long distance runner for over four decades, I believe the potential for overexertion and injury makes CrossFit a riskier proposition than many other forms of exercise. And the major downside is that many people who don't really exercise and become injured after trying CrossFit may never return to an exercise program.
I ran for 43 years and even did a sub 2:50 marathon. But this wasn't because of brilliance and was largely due to ignorance of better exercising strategies. I didn't really pursue any other exercises until seven or eight years ago. It has now become really clear to me that high-intensity exercise is a FAR more effective strategy for building cardiovascular and overall fitness.
However, recovery is also part of the equation, and I would not recommend doing high intensity exercises more than three times per week. Your body needs to properly recover in between. Dr. Kelly agrees that intensity is the key to an effective workout, but believes competitive athletes can train hard nearly every day as long as they are using different movements. After all, CrossFit is nothing if not intense!
"We see that metabolic and respiratory conditioning has the greatest impact... You know, by raising the average intensity, what you're doing is upsetting homeostasis, which is what you need to do. By making something more intense, what you're really doing is causing a change in that second wave adaptation [in your body]. That can be done by sprinting. It can also be done in air squats, push-ups, pull-ups, or in multiple joint movements.
We don't have to relegate ourselves looking at cardio-respiratory health simply as 'you have to be on a bike or run and win.' Those things are easy to measure, but then you could also be climbing a hill, putting dumbbells over your head, carrying something heavy around, or pulling a sled.
All I'm trying to do is raise the average intensity of the exercises that I do. We use Tabata... We do sprints... We do a lot of rowing. But we start adding the intervals and we build couplets in between some simple bodyweight exercises or some elemental strength and conditioning exercises, and some of these mixed modalities of running, jumping, or rowing. Then we can have a fantastic, very short workout that has you trained at the limits of your ability, where we raise the average intensity."
The Importance of Recovery
If you're committed and disciplined, you may be more likely to ignore or discount the importance of recovery. This could easily become your undoing, as recovery is just as important as any other aspect of your fitness regimen. I believe that high intensity exercises such as my Peak Exercises should not be done more than three times a week. As explained by Dr. Kelly, other movements that cause your heart rate to go higher, or even peak, can make you exceed that three-times-a-week limit, but you want to be cautious, and as a simple guideline not do a single-motion type exercise at high intensity more than three times a week to start. The key concept here is to train your body gradually, over time, to be able to handle higher intensity workloads. You really need to learn to listen to your body, and not push it too far.
"[A]thletes, they're training six days a week, sometimes twice a day [but] the thing that allows that to happen is that they manage their recovery," he says. "For example, we will look at ways to measure heart rate variability, which is a fantastic measurement of sort of dystopia between your parasympathetic and your sympathetic nervous system, your recovery nervous system, and your fight-or-flight nervous system.
We see that when people are very stressed, training very hard, or engaged in monostructural, long-term aerobic work, we see decreases in testosterone, increases in cortisol, and in that change in that heart rate… As you breathe in, your heart rate should increase. As you breathe out, your heart rate should decrease."
Sitting Kills... Even if You Exercise Regularly
Over the past year, I've become increasingly focused on understanding the biomechanics of the sitting process, which research tells us is an independent risk factor for chronic disease and reduced lifespan—even if you exercise regularly.
I've interviewed experts on this issue to learn what we can do to mitigate such risks. One such expert is NASA scientist Dr. Joan Vernikos, who promotes non-exercise activities, such as simply standing up every 10 minutes, as the remedy. Another facet of the issue of why sitting can wreak such havoc on your health is your posture mechanics while seated. Esther Gokhale, creator of the Gokhale Method, has come up with sitting techniques that essentially turn sitting itself into an exercise that benefits your entire system.
"When we say exercise, you're training for an hour. If you go back and sit 10 to 12 hours a day, which is where most people are sitting, that is, by definition, a sedentary lifestyle" Dr. Kelly says. "Metabolically, the equivalent of smoking and running... When you sit down, a whole bunch of complex biomechanical things happen, including the fact that when you sit down, you turn the leg musculature off. It literally turns off. The mechanism to clear congestion and limp in your system is muscle contraction. That's what drives you lymphatic system.
You know, sitting is a skill and you should be able to handle some sitting, but two out of the three primary components that's helping stabilize your spine are knocked out. You don't have any hip stability. You can't manage your pelvic position with your glutes anymore."
Improper sitting can actually lead to workout injuries. Overextension injuries, Dr. Kelly claims, is a rather common problem. To address the issue of prolonged sitting and its associated health consequences, Dr. Kelly gives the following advice:
"What we recommend is that, in your work environment, where you have to sit, you should not sit. You can raise up your workstation and lean against the stool, and change your position often. You're going to have a much different impact.You know, there was some great research on the Wii that showed that the Wii video game system was pretty successful at burning calories. Turned out that it burned as many calories as standing, which I think is totally ironic. People don't need a $10,000 treadmill desk. They need a phonebook, something they can put their foot on. They need a really cheap bar stool, and the idea is to have you constantly moving through the day that doesn't look like sitting."
Proper Posture Is Key for Good Health
In Dr. Kelly's experience, one of the most common mistakes people make is that they don't brace their spine. By understanding how to brace, and learning the correct sequence of movement, you can reduce your risk of injury—in and out of the gym. Proper posture and correct movement also affects your overall health in ways you may never have considered. As Dr. Kelly explains:
"We see, for example, there's a lot of emphasis on pelvic floor dysfunction in women. But what we know is that when your spine is in a disorganized position, then you're either overextended or flexed... What ends up happening is that in the diaphragm, mechanics are actually compromised. What we see is decreased excursion of the diaphragm and we start to see more patterned breathing up to the neck, which is inefficient... You cannot stabilize your spine as well [either] because you cannot use your diaphragm to create strong intra-abdominal pressure.
So you end up creating a very dysfunctional, stressed breathing pattern that also impacts your cortisol levels – your stress hormones... If I can get your spine organized and cultivate that, we clean up breathing problems, we clear up pelvic floor dysfunction, and spine dysfunction. That's number one – we always prioritize spine first in everything we do."
[mercola.com]
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Buccaneers executive Hickey hired as Dolphins' GM (Yahoo Sports)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers executive Dennis Hickey has been hired as general manager of the Miami Dolphins, ending an arduous search that lasted nearly three weeks. Hickey has been with the Buccaneers for 18 seasons, including the past three as director of player personnel. The hiring Sunday came after the Dolphins were rebuffed by several candidates. New England Patriots executive Nick Caserio was offered the position Saturday but turned down the Dolphins, according to multiple reports.
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If the glove fits, Peyton is wearing it (Yahoo Sports)
Chances are Peyton Manning will be like most of the fans in the stands at MetLife Stadium and will wear gloves at the Super Bowl. That shouldn't be a cause for concern for Denver Broncos fans. Manning never wore a glove in Indianapolis but in his two years in Denver he's worn one on either his throwing hand or on both hands 13 times. He's worn the glove the last four games, when the temperatures at kickoff have been 58 at Houston, 70 at Oakland, 41 at home against San Diego, and 63 last Sunday in Denver against New England.
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155 lbs.: Ben Henderson vs. Josh Thomson -- Henderson wins via decision (split) - 49-46, 48-47, 47-48 I was going for thompson, he did really well but henderson is a grinder
265 lbs.: Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Stipe Miocic -- Miocic wins via decision (unanimous) - 30-27 x2, 29-28Gabe gassed after the first, if he had cardio he woulod be top 10
155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Adriano Martins -- Cerrone wins via KO (head kick) - 4:40 rd 1cerrone wins again but against who?
145 lbs.: Darren Elkins vs. Jeremy Stephens -- Stephens wins via decision (unanimous) - 30-27 x2, 29-28little heathen, fun fighter to watch when he is throwing and smashing
135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Sergio Pettis -- Caceres wins via submission (rear naked choke) - 4:39 rd 3big upset, welcome to the UFC sergio, now you are not a big fish in a small pond you are in the ocean with sharks
135 lbs.: Yves Jabouin vs. Eddie Wineland -- Wineland wins via TKO (ground & pound) - 4:16 rd 2i like wineland, he is always on the cusp of being a top guy but since his run in the WEC just cant seem to string enough wins together
265 lbs.: Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Stipe Miocic -- Miocic wins via decision (unanimous) - 30-27 x2, 29-28Gabe gassed after the first, if he had cardio he woulod be top 10
155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Adriano Martins -- Cerrone wins via KO (head kick) - 4:40 rd 1cerrone wins again but against who?
145 lbs.: Darren Elkins vs. Jeremy Stephens -- Stephens wins via decision (unanimous) - 30-27 x2, 29-28little heathen, fun fighter to watch when he is throwing and smashing
135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Sergio Pettis -- Caceres wins via submission (rear naked choke) - 4:39 rd 3big upset, welcome to the UFC sergio, now you are not a big fish in a small pond you are in the ocean with sharks
135 lbs.: Yves Jabouin vs. Eddie Wineland -- Wineland wins via TKO (ground & pound) - 4:16 rd 2i like wineland, he is always on the cusp of being a top guy but since his run in the WEC just cant seem to string enough wins together
Crab-Apple and Cramazon
Apple, Amazon and Google are big earnings reports next week
I sit here sometimes and wonder what others are doing this weekend and thinking..........................
1. They were probably a little blindsided
2. They have some big big big long term gains, that can get cut quickly
3. Are they really thinking, hmmmmmmm, what can I buy next week, or more likely what do I sell if it gets bad?
4. What good news COULD HAPPEN, and what would it's effects on markets be?
5. What is the compelling reason to put money to WORK RIGHT NOW?
This action reminds me a little of 2000 and going into 2001, 2000 was a fantastic year, nasdaq up like 120%, recency effect bias, most recent thing is most emotional, ie, huge gains, gotta stick with it............and the high tick was on feb 17th, and that was all she wrote for 2.5 years
The balloon, was a combo of fed printing money, lowering rates supporting markets worried about y2k, and the reality was people did upgrade there putters so it was huge growth in sales, but it was a one time thing and poof gone
2013 Fed huge increased money printing, and companies on huge buy back there own stock, they invested more money in buying there own stock than capital expenditures on there own business..............guess what..........THAT'S A ONE TIME THING
Oil is kind of holding steady but oil company stocks are getting rocked bad, that was one of my predications, oil going down...............which to many signals slowdown in economy...................
RED LIGHT OF CAUTION IS ON
this is a probability.................Bears are in control, they haven't made money in so long, if the market were to sell off hard.........quickly in a several day time span, there would be a huge short covering rally...............then market pundits would sing all is well, growth is coming growth is coming, then it's on the bears to see how much control do they have
A quick 10-15% correction, remember we're only at 3%, would mean febuary is bloodddddyyyyyyyyyyyyy as hell, and then a huge short covering rally would happen, meaning big 401k money coming first week of april has to, u guessed, buy higher................
BEST GUESS...........SHITS GONNA GET NASTY FOR A BIT............THEN SCHITZSOID............AND WE SHOULD TURN UP FROM THERE...........People have made too much money, they will risk it, things are not bad enough to go kableweeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
I sit here sometimes and wonder what others are doing this weekend and thinking..........................
1. They were probably a little blindsided
2. They have some big big big long term gains, that can get cut quickly
3. Are they really thinking, hmmmmmmm, what can I buy next week, or more likely what do I sell if it gets bad?
4. What good news COULD HAPPEN, and what would it's effects on markets be?
5. What is the compelling reason to put money to WORK RIGHT NOW?
This action reminds me a little of 2000 and going into 2001, 2000 was a fantastic year, nasdaq up like 120%, recency effect bias, most recent thing is most emotional, ie, huge gains, gotta stick with it............and the high tick was on feb 17th, and that was all she wrote for 2.5 years
The balloon, was a combo of fed printing money, lowering rates supporting markets worried about y2k, and the reality was people did upgrade there putters so it was huge growth in sales, but it was a one time thing and poof gone
2013 Fed huge increased money printing, and companies on huge buy back there own stock, they invested more money in buying there own stock than capital expenditures on there own business..............guess what..........THAT'S A ONE TIME THING
Oil is kind of holding steady but oil company stocks are getting rocked bad, that was one of my predications, oil going down...............which to many signals slowdown in economy...................
RED LIGHT OF CAUTION IS ON
this is a probability.................Bears are in control, they haven't made money in so long, if the market were to sell off hard.........quickly in a several day time span, there would be a huge short covering rally...............then market pundits would sing all is well, growth is coming growth is coming, then it's on the bears to see how much control do they have
A quick 10-15% correction, remember we're only at 3%, would mean febuary is bloodddddyyyyyyyyyyyyy as hell, and then a huge short covering rally would happen, meaning big 401k money coming first week of april has to, u guessed, buy higher................
BEST GUESS...........SHITS GONNA GET NASTY FOR A BIT............THEN SCHITZSOID............AND WE SHOULD TURN UP FROM THERE...........People have made too much money, they will risk it, things are not bad enough to go kableweeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
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Here we go again
Time to drop a little weight before a surgery. My goal is 20 lbs and its basicly going to have to be light cardio and diet only because of my heart condition.
I can't afford to diet like I want, so I will just have to eat as clean as I can, and work my cardio up a little at a time. so this will be pretty repetitive log for a while.
I was supposed to wait until monday to get the clearance of my Dr, but I went ahead and did 30 min on the treadmill I started off slow, and worked my way up to 2.2 mph ( still slow I know ) but I did 1.05 miles in exactly 30 min
I watched my bpm and it was 118-120. I felt fine through the whole thing, and that got me excited. I can't wait to do more !!
I might do another 1/2 hour before bed, then start tomorrow morning and do that 3 times a day. for a while, then bump up the speed a little at a time while keeping my bpm at around 120 as much as I can
I forgot to mention. I am 5'8 and 240 lbs. I want to be down to 220 for now, then possibly 200 after. then if I get the green light, build up to 220 again
I can't afford to diet like I want, so I will just have to eat as clean as I can, and work my cardio up a little at a time. so this will be pretty repetitive log for a while.
I was supposed to wait until monday to get the clearance of my Dr, but I went ahead and did 30 min on the treadmill I started off slow, and worked my way up to 2.2 mph ( still slow I know ) but I did 1.05 miles in exactly 30 min
I watched my bpm and it was 118-120. I felt fine through the whole thing, and that got me excited. I can't wait to do more !!
I might do another 1/2 hour before bed, then start tomorrow morning and do that 3 times a day. for a while, then bump up the speed a little at a time while keeping my bpm at around 120 as much as I can
I forgot to mention. I am 5'8 and 240 lbs. I want to be down to 220 for now, then possibly 200 after. then if I get the green light, build up to 220 again
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90% Alcohol. Will knock you on yer ass son!
Dark, flat and lacking.
20% Alcohol, 50% Vinegar , 30% Water, 100% Attitude
Very light. - Who says airheads only come in one gender?
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Better hungover than horny.
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Does this truck.......
Make my penis look small?
I am wondering if I should sell the Escalade and buy a big 450 like this to compensate for my inadequacies as a man?
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I am wondering if I should sell the Escalade and buy a big 450 like this to compensate for my inadequacies as a man?
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Did my first slin pin 29g 1/2in 1cc shot of tren a in bicep. completely painless. slin pin for all shots from this day forward. picked up 10 darts at my local walgreens, preloaded all.
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some bad week in training this week... not my training but my clients..... keep in mind these are guys who I've been training for years.
client #1 gives himself an uppercut on his chin then chips his tooth doing standing military press...
client #2 chips his tooth doing cable upright row...
client #2 hits his nuts doing shrugs...
client #3 hits his forehead doing db preacher curl...
client #4(he's my brother) when i tell him to raise ''pinky up'' on lateral raise, instead of raising the pinky side of dumbells, he extends his pinkies up like rocker doing a headbanging....
I mean seriously... do i have to actually tell you ''dont hit your head with dumbell''?
I will grab that dumbell and hit your head with it instead...
rant over.
client #1 gives himself an uppercut on his chin then chips his tooth doing standing military press...
client #2 chips his tooth doing cable upright row...
client #2 hits his nuts doing shrugs...
client #3 hits his forehead doing db preacher curl...
client #4(he's my brother) when i tell him to raise ''pinky up'' on lateral raise, instead of raising the pinky side of dumbells, he extends his pinkies up like rocker doing a headbanging....
I mean seriously... do i have to actually tell you ''dont hit your head with dumbell''?
I will grab that dumbell and hit your head with it instead...
rant over.
Caffeine: how does it really affect our health?
When we wake up in the morning, many of us reach for a coffee to kick-start our day. According to the International Coffee Organization, approximately 1.6 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide every day.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) state that the average amount of caffeine consumed in the US is approximately 300 mg per person per day - the equivalent to between two and four cups of coffee. This is considered to be a moderate caffeine intake, which according to many studies, can promote a variety of health benefits.
But some studies claim otherwise, even suggesting that one or two cups of coffee a day may negatively impact our health. So, what are we to believe?
We analyze the potential health benefits, as well as the negative side effects of caffeine consumption.
A natural stimulant
The main ingredient in coffee is caffeine - a compound that naturally derives from over 60 different plant sources, including coffee beans, tea leaves, cacao seeds and cola nut seeds.
Caffeine acts as a stimulant by activating the central nervous system. It can combat tiredness and improve concentration and focus.
According to the University of Michigan Health Service, the stimulating effects of caffeine can start as early as 15 minutes after consumption and last up to 6 hours.
Other than coffee, caffeine is commonly consumed through tea, soft drinks - particularly energy drinks - and chocolate. It is also found in some prescription and non-prescription drugs, such as cold, allergy and pain medication.
The potential health benefits
As well as its stimulating effects, caffeine has been heralded for providing an array of health benefits.
Some studies have suggested that drinking three or four cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of liver, mouth and throat cancer.
Last year, Medical News Today reported on a study suggesting that consuming three cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of liver cancer by 50%, while another study suggests that drinking four cups a day could halve the risk of mouth and throat cancer.
Caffeine consumption has also been associated with positive effects on the brain.
Last year, a study from the Harvard School of Public Health suggested that drinking between two and four cups of coffee a day may reduce suicide risk in adults, while more recent research found that ingesting 200 mg of caffeine each day may boost long-term memory.
Other studies have also suggested that caffeine intake may protect against type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Caffeine: the 'socially acceptable psychoactive drug'
With so much research claiming that caffeine consumption can benefit our health, and considering the number of products that contain the stimulant, it is no wonder caffeine consumption is so widespread.
But Steven E. Meredith, postdoctoral research fellow at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, told Medical News Today that, perhaps due to widespread consumption, many of us forget that caffeine is a psychoactive substance - a drug that crosses the blood-brain barrier to stimulate the central nervous system.
He said:
"Unlike most other psychoactive substances, caffeine use is socially acceptable, and the drug is widely used. In fact, caffeine is the most commonly used psychoactive substance in the world.
Moreover, the vast majority of caffeine consumers use the substance regularly without apparent harm. These factors likely contribute to the perspective that caffeine is a benign substance that everyone can use without suffering any negative consequences."
The negative effects of caffeine consumption
But of course, there can be negative consequences from caffeine consumption, particularly if ingested in high doses.
The Mayo Clinic state that consuming more than 500-600 mg of caffeine a day may lead to insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, an upset stomach, a fast heartbeat and even muscle tremors.
However, previous research has linked even moderate amounts of caffeine to negative health effects.
Last year, Medical News Today reported on a study suggesting that consuming 300 mg of caffeine a day during pregnancy may increase the risk of low birth weight babies, while other research suggests that drinking four cups of coffee a day may increase the risk of early death.
Effects of caffeine vary from person to person
But Meredith told us that the effects of caffeine can vary in each individual, which may explain why there are mixed messages surrounding whether caffeine is good or bad for us.
For example, he said that individuals with anxiety disorders are more susceptible to the anxiogenic effects of the compound.
Cigarette smokers can metabolize caffeine twice as fast as non-smokers.
"Caffeine can also metabolize at different rates among individuals for various reasons. For example, cigarette smokers metabolize caffeine twice as fast as non-smokers," he added.
"However, caffeine metabolism is slower among infants, pregnant women and individuals with liver disease. In addition, some medications slow caffeine metabolism, which may increase the risk for caffeine intoxication. But the effects of caffeine also vary simply because we're all different."
Rob M. Van Dam, adjunct associate professor of the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, told Medical News Today that the effects of caffeine are dependent on each person's genetic characteristics and lifestyle factors.
"Thus, some people may have difficulty sleeping or experience tremors or stress with relatively low caffeine intakes and it is useful to be aware of these symptoms and reduce caffeine intake if these occur," he added.
Caffeine addiction and withdrawal
Given the positive effects caffeine can have as a stimulant, Meredith told Medical News Today that for some people, this can result in caffeine addiction:
"Caffeine activates many of the same behavioral and neuropharmacological mechanisms that are activated by other reinforcers, including other drugs of abuse.
And, like many other reinforcers, caffeine is associated with various positive subjective effects like increased wellbeing, sociability, and feelings of energy and alertness. For this reason and others, a small percentage of the population develops caffeine use disorder."
He said that some people can become physically dependent on caffeine, with absence or reduction of coffee consumption in these individuals resulting in caffeine withdrawal.
This can trigger symptoms such as headache, fatigue, drowsiness, depression, irritability, concentration difficulties, nausea and vomiting.
"Dependence can become so strong for some individuals that they're unable to reduce consumption despite knowledge of recurrent physical or psychological problems associated with continued use," Meredith added.
Kids and adolescents 'should avoid caffeine consumption'
Meredith said that based on the negative side effects caffeine consumption can have, doctors should be discussing caffeine use with their patients to determine whether they are ingesting safe levels of the stimulant.
Furthermore, he warned that this is particularly important for children and adolescents.
Pediatricians recommend that children should steer clear from caffeine, often found in soft drinks.
The majority of pediatricians recommend that this population should avoid caffeine consumption, particularly since it is unknown as to how excessive caffeine intake impacts the developing brain.
"Notably, caffeine interferes with sleep, and sleep plays a critical role in learning. Some laboratory research suggests that caffeine interferes with sleep and learning among adolescent rodents, which, in turn, hinders normal neurological development that is noticeable into adulthood," said Meredith.
"Some psychologists are also concerned that a pattern of caffeine use or abuse among young people may lead to subsequent problematic drug and alcohol use."
The FDA clearly hold a similar view to pediatricians. In May last year, the organization announced it would be investigating the safety of caffeine in food products, particularly products aimed at children and adolescents.
The FDA are concerned that many food and drink products, such as jelly beans, waffles, syrup and chewing gum, now have caffeine added to them to enhance their stimulating effect.
Michael R. Taylor, deputy commissioner for foods and veterinary medicine at the FDA, said:
"We're particularly concerned about children and adolescents and the responsibility FDA and the food industry have to protect public health and respect social norms that suggest we shouldn't be marketing stimulants, such as caffeine, to our children."
Meredith told us that studies have shown high caffeine intake may also produce negative side effects in pregnant women and individuals with heart conditions or anxiety disorders.
However, he added that the majority of us consume caffeine in moderation without any harmful side effects, so healthy adults should not be overly concerned.
"But we should be mindful that when we consume caffeine, we are consuming a psychoactive substance that can cause or exacerbate some health problems," he cautioned.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) state that the average amount of caffeine consumed in the US is approximately 300 mg per person per day - the equivalent to between two and four cups of coffee. This is considered to be a moderate caffeine intake, which according to many studies, can promote a variety of health benefits.
But some studies claim otherwise, even suggesting that one or two cups of coffee a day may negatively impact our health. So, what are we to believe?
We analyze the potential health benefits, as well as the negative side effects of caffeine consumption.
A natural stimulant
The main ingredient in coffee is caffeine - a compound that naturally derives from over 60 different plant sources, including coffee beans, tea leaves, cacao seeds and cola nut seeds.
Caffeine acts as a stimulant by activating the central nervous system. It can combat tiredness and improve concentration and focus.
According to the University of Michigan Health Service, the stimulating effects of caffeine can start as early as 15 minutes after consumption and last up to 6 hours.
Other than coffee, caffeine is commonly consumed through tea, soft drinks - particularly energy drinks - and chocolate. It is also found in some prescription and non-prescription drugs, such as cold, allergy and pain medication.
The potential health benefits
As well as its stimulating effects, caffeine has been heralded for providing an array of health benefits.
Some studies have suggested that drinking three or four cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of liver, mouth and throat cancer.
Last year, Medical News Today reported on a study suggesting that consuming three cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of liver cancer by 50%, while another study suggests that drinking four cups a day could halve the risk of mouth and throat cancer.
Caffeine consumption has also been associated with positive effects on the brain.
Last year, a study from the Harvard School of Public Health suggested that drinking between two and four cups of coffee a day may reduce suicide risk in adults, while more recent research found that ingesting 200 mg of caffeine each day may boost long-term memory.
Other studies have also suggested that caffeine intake may protect against type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Caffeine: the 'socially acceptable psychoactive drug'
With so much research claiming that caffeine consumption can benefit our health, and considering the number of products that contain the stimulant, it is no wonder caffeine consumption is so widespread.
But Steven E. Meredith, postdoctoral research fellow at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, told Medical News Today that, perhaps due to widespread consumption, many of us forget that caffeine is a psychoactive substance - a drug that crosses the blood-brain barrier to stimulate the central nervous system.
He said:
"Unlike most other psychoactive substances, caffeine use is socially acceptable, and the drug is widely used. In fact, caffeine is the most commonly used psychoactive substance in the world.
Moreover, the vast majority of caffeine consumers use the substance regularly without apparent harm. These factors likely contribute to the perspective that caffeine is a benign substance that everyone can use without suffering any negative consequences."
The negative effects of caffeine consumption
But of course, there can be negative consequences from caffeine consumption, particularly if ingested in high doses.
The Mayo Clinic state that consuming more than 500-600 mg of caffeine a day may lead to insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, an upset stomach, a fast heartbeat and even muscle tremors.
However, previous research has linked even moderate amounts of caffeine to negative health effects.
Last year, Medical News Today reported on a study suggesting that consuming 300 mg of caffeine a day during pregnancy may increase the risk of low birth weight babies, while other research suggests that drinking four cups of coffee a day may increase the risk of early death.
Effects of caffeine vary from person to person
But Meredith told us that the effects of caffeine can vary in each individual, which may explain why there are mixed messages surrounding whether caffeine is good or bad for us.
For example, he said that individuals with anxiety disorders are more susceptible to the anxiogenic effects of the compound.
Cigarette smokers can metabolize caffeine twice as fast as non-smokers.
"Caffeine can also metabolize at different rates among individuals for various reasons. For example, cigarette smokers metabolize caffeine twice as fast as non-smokers," he added.
"However, caffeine metabolism is slower among infants, pregnant women and individuals with liver disease. In addition, some medications slow caffeine metabolism, which may increase the risk for caffeine intoxication. But the effects of caffeine also vary simply because we're all different."
Rob M. Van Dam, adjunct associate professor of the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, told Medical News Today that the effects of caffeine are dependent on each person's genetic characteristics and lifestyle factors.
"Thus, some people may have difficulty sleeping or experience tremors or stress with relatively low caffeine intakes and it is useful to be aware of these symptoms and reduce caffeine intake if these occur," he added.
Caffeine addiction and withdrawal
Given the positive effects caffeine can have as a stimulant, Meredith told Medical News Today that for some people, this can result in caffeine addiction:
"Caffeine activates many of the same behavioral and neuropharmacological mechanisms that are activated by other reinforcers, including other drugs of abuse.
And, like many other reinforcers, caffeine is associated with various positive subjective effects like increased wellbeing, sociability, and feelings of energy and alertness. For this reason and others, a small percentage of the population develops caffeine use disorder."
He said that some people can become physically dependent on caffeine, with absence or reduction of coffee consumption in these individuals resulting in caffeine withdrawal.
This can trigger symptoms such as headache, fatigue, drowsiness, depression, irritability, concentration difficulties, nausea and vomiting.
"Dependence can become so strong for some individuals that they're unable to reduce consumption despite knowledge of recurrent physical or psychological problems associated with continued use," Meredith added.
Kids and adolescents 'should avoid caffeine consumption'
Meredith said that based on the negative side effects caffeine consumption can have, doctors should be discussing caffeine use with their patients to determine whether they are ingesting safe levels of the stimulant.
Furthermore, he warned that this is particularly important for children and adolescents.
Pediatricians recommend that children should steer clear from caffeine, often found in soft drinks.
The majority of pediatricians recommend that this population should avoid caffeine consumption, particularly since it is unknown as to how excessive caffeine intake impacts the developing brain.
"Notably, caffeine interferes with sleep, and sleep plays a critical role in learning. Some laboratory research suggests that caffeine interferes with sleep and learning among adolescent rodents, which, in turn, hinders normal neurological development that is noticeable into adulthood," said Meredith.
"Some psychologists are also concerned that a pattern of caffeine use or abuse among young people may lead to subsequent problematic drug and alcohol use."
The FDA clearly hold a similar view to pediatricians. In May last year, the organization announced it would be investigating the safety of caffeine in food products, particularly products aimed at children and adolescents.
The FDA are concerned that many food and drink products, such as jelly beans, waffles, syrup and chewing gum, now have caffeine added to them to enhance their stimulating effect.
Michael R. Taylor, deputy commissioner for foods and veterinary medicine at the FDA, said:
"We're particularly concerned about children and adolescents and the responsibility FDA and the food industry have to protect public health and respect social norms that suggest we shouldn't be marketing stimulants, such as caffeine, to our children."
Meredith told us that studies have shown high caffeine intake may also produce negative side effects in pregnant women and individuals with heart conditions or anxiety disorders.
However, he added that the majority of us consume caffeine in moderation without any harmful side effects, so healthy adults should not be overly concerned.
"But we should be mindful that when we consume caffeine, we are consuming a psychoactive substance that can cause or exacerbate some health problems," he cautioned.
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Androgen effects on skeletal muscle: implications for the development and management
Related Articles Androgen effects on skeletal muscle: implications for the development and management of frailty.
Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan 17;
Authors: O'Connell MD, Wu FC
Abstract
Androgens have potent anabolic effects on skeletal muscle and decline with age in parallel to losses in muscle mass and strength. This loss of muscle mass and function, known as sarcopenia, is the central event in development of frailty, the vulnerable health status that presages adverse outcomes and rapid functional decline in older adults. The potential role of falling androgen levels in the development of frailty and their utility as function promoting therapies in older men has therefore attracted considerable attention. This review summarizes current concepts and definitions in muscle ageing, sarcopenia and frailty, and evaluates recent developments in the study of androgens and frailty. Current evidence from observational and interventional studies strongly supports an effect of androgens on muscle mass in ageing men, but effects on muscle strength and particularly physical function have been less clear. Androgen treatment has been generally well-tolerated in studies of older men, but concerns remain over higher dose treatments and use in populations with high cardiovascular risk. The first trials of selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) suggest similar effects on muscle mass and function to traditional androgen therapies in older adults. Important future directions include the use of these agents in combination with exercise training to promote functional ability across different populations of older adults, as well as more focus on the relationships between concurrent changes in hormone levels, body composition and physical function in observational studies.
PMID: 24457838 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan 17;
Authors: O'Connell MD, Wu FC
Abstract
Androgens have potent anabolic effects on skeletal muscle and decline with age in parallel to losses in muscle mass and strength. This loss of muscle mass and function, known as sarcopenia, is the central event in development of frailty, the vulnerable health status that presages adverse outcomes and rapid functional decline in older adults. The potential role of falling androgen levels in the development of frailty and their utility as function promoting therapies in older men has therefore attracted considerable attention. This review summarizes current concepts and definitions in muscle ageing, sarcopenia and frailty, and evaluates recent developments in the study of androgens and frailty. Current evidence from observational and interventional studies strongly supports an effect of androgens on muscle mass in ageing men, but effects on muscle strength and particularly physical function have been less clear. Androgen treatment has been generally well-tolerated in studies of older men, but concerns remain over higher dose treatments and use in populations with high cardiovascular risk. The first trials of selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) suggest similar effects on muscle mass and function to traditional androgen therapies in older adults. Important future directions include the use of these agents in combination with exercise training to promote functional ability across different populations of older adults, as well as more focus on the relationships between concurrent changes in hormone levels, body composition and physical function in observational studies.
PMID: 24457838 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Mechano Growth Factor - Dynamic Vibration Cooperates with Connective Tissue Growth Fa
Related Articles Dynamic Vibration Cooperates with Connective Tissue Growth Factor to Modulate Stem Cell Behaviors.
Tissue Eng Part A. 2014 Jan 23;
Authors: Tong Z, Zerdoum AB, Duncan RL, Jia X
Abstract
Vocal fold disorders affect 3-9% of the U.S. population. Tissue engineering offers an alternative strategy for vocal fold repair. Successful engineering of vocal fold tissues requires a strategic combination of therapeutic cells, biomimetic scaffolds and, physiologically relevant mechanical and biochemical factors. Specifically we aim to create a vocal fold-like microenvironment to coax stem cells to adopt the phenotype of vocal fold fibroblasts (VFFs). Herein, high frequency vibratory stimulations and soluble connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) were sequentially introduced to mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) cultured on a poly(?-caprolactone) (PCL)-derived microfibrous scaffold for a total of six days. The initial 3-day vibratory culture resulted in an increased production of hyaluronic acids (HA), tenascin-C (TNC), decorin (DCN) and matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP1). The subsequent 3-day CTGF treatment further enhanced the cellular production of TNC and DCN, whereas CTGF treatment alone without the vibratory preconditioning significantly promoted the synthesis of collagen I (Col 1) and sulfated glycosaminoglycans (sGAGs). The highest level of MMP1, TNC, Col III and DCN production was found for the cells being exposed to the combined vibration and CTGF treatment. Noteworthy, the vibration and CTGF elicited a differential stimulatory effect on elastin (ELN), HA synthase 1 (HAS1) and fibroblast specific protein-1 (FSP-1). The mitogenic activity of CTGF was only elicited in naïve cells without the vibratory preconditioning. The combined treatment had profound, but opposite effects on mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways, Erk1/2 and p38, and the Erk1/2 pathway was critical for the observed mechano-biochemical responses. Collectively, vibratory stresses and CTGF signals cooperatively coaxed MSCs toward a vocal fold fibroblast-like phenotype and accelerated the synthesis and remodeling of vocal fold matrices.
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Tissue Eng Part A. 2014 Jan 23;
Authors: Tong Z, Zerdoum AB, Duncan RL, Jia X
Abstract
Vocal fold disorders affect 3-9% of the U.S. population. Tissue engineering offers an alternative strategy for vocal fold repair. Successful engineering of vocal fold tissues requires a strategic combination of therapeutic cells, biomimetic scaffolds and, physiologically relevant mechanical and biochemical factors. Specifically we aim to create a vocal fold-like microenvironment to coax stem cells to adopt the phenotype of vocal fold fibroblasts (VFFs). Herein, high frequency vibratory stimulations and soluble connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) were sequentially introduced to mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) cultured on a poly(?-caprolactone) (PCL)-derived microfibrous scaffold for a total of six days. The initial 3-day vibratory culture resulted in an increased production of hyaluronic acids (HA), tenascin-C (TNC), decorin (DCN) and matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP1). The subsequent 3-day CTGF treatment further enhanced the cellular production of TNC and DCN, whereas CTGF treatment alone without the vibratory preconditioning significantly promoted the synthesis of collagen I (Col 1) and sulfated glycosaminoglycans (sGAGs). The highest level of MMP1, TNC, Col III and DCN production was found for the cells being exposed to the combined vibration and CTGF treatment. Noteworthy, the vibration and CTGF elicited a differential stimulatory effect on elastin (ELN), HA synthase 1 (HAS1) and fibroblast specific protein-1 (FSP-1). The mitogenic activity of CTGF was only elicited in naïve cells without the vibratory preconditioning. The combined treatment had profound, but opposite effects on mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways, Erk1/2 and p38, and the Erk1/2 pathway was critical for the observed mechano-biochemical responses. Collectively, vibratory stresses and CTGF signals cooperatively coaxed MSCs toward a vocal fold fibroblast-like phenotype and accelerated the synthesis and remodeling of vocal fold matrices.
PMID: 24456068 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Macadamia nut oil has the highest concentration of monounsaturated fats (oleic acid) than any other available oil. This incredible omega-9 fat, oleic acid, has documented cancer preventative and heart protective properties. In fact, it's considered the gold standard for reducing inflammation and restoring health to our internal environment. Macadamia nut oil is so high in monounsaturated fats (84-85%) that it even surpasses extra virgin olive oil (65-74%).
How about this interesting fact? Our hunter-gatherer ancestors ate an equal balance (1:1 ratio) of linoleic acid (Omega-6) to alpha linolenic acid (Omega-3) essential fatty acids (EFAs). Junk food, rampant vegetable oil use, and the feeding of grain to food animals (even fish) have resulted in our current consumption ratios rising to a scary 20:1 ratio.
What's the best source of essential fatty acids (EFAs) that delivers an equivalent amount of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fats? Flax seed oil, you might suggest? The answer is a resounding, NO! Flax seed oil, while being a healthy source of Omega-3 fats, has a very low percentage of Omega-6 fats. Macadamia nut oil has the perfect ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids, 1:1.
With regard to cooking, macadamia nut oil has an extremely high smoke point (410 degrees), which means it's excellent for stir-fry and baking. Olive oil has a much lower smoke point (325 degrees or less) and it degrades when used in cooking.
Finally, macadamia nut oil has a sweet buttery taste, is resistant to oxidation, and is extremely high in vitamin E (four times higher than olive oil) making it the ideal heart-healthy, performance-enhancing, fat.
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Mineralyze: Multi Mineral Formula
MINERALYZE is a 100% chelated multi-mineral formula thats high in both calcium, magnesium, and many other trace elements. Vitamin D, an often deficient fat-soluble vitamin, is also included to ensure optimal calcium utilization, general health, and recovery from vigorous training.Why Chelated Minerals are Absorbed More Effectively by the BodyMinerals are inorganic elements that are essential constituents of all cells. They contribute from 60% to 80% of all the inorganic material in the human body (particularly the teeth, nails, bones, soft tissues, muscles, nerve cells, enzymes, hormones and blood). Although minerals only comprise 4-5% of our body weight, we cannot exist without them.
Minerals and trace elements serve as vital catalysts for the biological reactions that take place within the body. Minerals are also necessary in maintaining a healthy acid-base balance, play an important role in regulating blood volume and maintain the delicate water balance in our bodys tissues.
The term bioavailability refers to the degree to which a particular nutrient is available for use in the body. There are many factors which influence bioavailability, including the actual compound form of the mineral or trace element. The absorption of minerals and trace elements (excluding electrolytes) is generally less efficient than that of other nutrients.
Chelating mineral supplements (linking them to amino acids) ensures the highest, most dependable, probability of absorption. Since most forms of inorganic minerals are positively charged, by combining them with negatively charged amino acids (amino acid chelate), we greatly increase the bioavailability of these minerals.
Preparing a mineral complex as an amino acid chelate has two very important advantages since it provides a bond thatsJust strong enough to hold the mineral and the chelated amino acid together within the stomach yet just weak enough to make its central mineral ion available for absorption within the intestines.
CALCIUM:
- maintains total body health
- normal growth and development
- keeping the bones and teeth strong (they contain 99% of the body's calcium, the remaining 1% is in blood)
- ensures the proper functioning of muscles and nerves
- keeps the heart beating
- helping blood clotting and regulating blood pressure
- proper iron metabolism
- maintains the action of a number of hormones (particularly those associated with the thyroid and parathyroid glands)
- important to cell structure
- proper absorption of vitamin B12
- helps neutralize acid waste buildup from protein metabolism, lactic acid buildup and stress (this spare calcium in the long bones)
MAGNESIUM:
Magnesium supplements have been used to promote healthy teeth and bones, treat muscle spasms, relieve premenstrual pain, and lower high blood pressure in patients with low magnesium levels. Magnesium has also been used to prevent premature labor and low birth weight.
VITAMIN D:
FACT: Over 87% of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D! Vitamin D (Vitamin D3 being the active form) is used for treating weak bones (osteoporosis), bone pain (osteomalacia), bone loss in people with a condition called hyperparathyroidism, and an inherited disease (osteogenesis imperfecta) in which the bones are especially brittle and easily broken. It is also used for preventing falls and fractures in people at risk for osteoporosis, and preventing low calcium and bone loss (renal osteodystrophy) in people with kidney failure.
Vitamin D is used for conditions of the heart and blood vessels, including high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It is also used for diabetes, obesity, muscle weakness, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, bronchitis, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and tooth and gum disease.
Some people use vitamin D3 for skin conditions including vitiligo, scleroderma, psoriasis, actinic keratosis, and lupus vulgaris.
It is also used for boosting the immune system, preventing autoimmune diseases, and preventing cancer.
Because vitamin D is involved in regulating the levels of minerals such as phosphorous and calcium, it is used for conditions caused by low levels of phosphorous (familial hypophosphatemia and Fanconi syndrome) and low levels of calcium (hypoparathyroidism and pseudohypoparathyroidism).
ZINC:
Zinc is a strong antioxidant, zinc protects the body against damaging free radicals and it boosts the bodys immune system. It helps heal burns and wounds (and thus muscle), offers some protection against common infections such as colds or flu, and it may be effective in the prevention and/or treatment of age-related macular degeneration (an eye disease), infertility, hair loss, anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder), prostate enlargement, and common skin problems like acne.
IRON:
Iron supplements are most often prescribed to treat iron deficiency anemia. A lack of iron leads to low oxygen carrying capacity due to decreases in RBC formation. Recently, its been demonstrated that upwards of 70% of competitive athletes are iron deficient.
COPPER:
Copper is one of the most important blood antioxidants. A copper deficiency causes higher serum cholesterol levels along with the lesions similar to those seen in coronary artery disease.
MANGANESE:
Supplements of this trace mineral have been used to prevent cancer, to improve blood sugar control, and to treat arthritic symptoms.
CHROMIUM:
This trace mineral is necessary for proper insulin sensitivity, and it may help prevent or treat low blood sugar levels and diabetes. It may also offer protection against heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol levels.
SELENIUM:
A great antioxidant, selenium may help protect the body against cancer, premature aging, and degenerative diseases such as heart disease and arthritis.
IODINE:
Iodine is an important component in the production of thyroxin (thyroid hormone) the hormone responsible for maintaining an individuals metabolism or basal metabolic rate (BMR)
POTASSIUM:
Potassium supplements are most often prescribed to treat potassium deficiency caused by chronic diuretic use. Adequate potassium intake is necessary to maintain proper intramuscular fluid balance.
BORON:
Boron is helpful in preventing osteoporosis and improving symptoms of osteoarthritis and joint repair.
MOLYBDENUM:
Molybdenum is a mineral that is present in very small quantities in the body. Its involved in many important biological processes, possibly including development of the nervous system, waste processing in the kidneys, and energy production in cells.
HORSETAIL EXTRACT:
The durable horsetail plant is a superb source of silica and calcium, necessary for bone and connective tissue repair and maintenance. Horsetail has traditionally been used to speed recovery from fractures and torn ligaments. Although abundant in nature, silica is poorly absorbed by the body. Silica is essential for healthy hair, skin and nails. Silica works on a cellular level and is part of the cartilage-forming cells and the fiber-building cells that form collagen.
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