Fighting Osteoarthritis with Exercise Osteoarthritis is a problem that occurs mostly in people who are past their middle age. In this condition, the protective cartilage around the joints is worn out, leading to injury. Regular exercise is an effective way of treating osteoarthritis. The muscles are kept active and joints are supple with exercise. The increased flexibility in the joints, due to exercise, reduces pain and improves stability. Osteoarthritis worsens with excessive weight on a weakened joint. Inflammation is also increased due to fat cells. Obese people are more inclined … [Read more...]
Sports Supplements and Fatty Oils Can Help with Weight Loss
August 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There are various categories of sports supplements. Some of them are made with the intention of helping with fat burning and weight loss. The easiest way of burning fat is of course by eating less and by doing exercises, but there are certain supplements that can help burn the fat much faster. If you choose one of the “fat burners”, make sure you stick to the ones that do not have dangerous stimulants such as Ephedra. ‘Thermogenic’ supplements are said to enhance your metabolism so as to burn the fat at a faster pace by increasing your body temperature. Our advice, stay away! … [Read more...]
Fish Oil Helps with Testosterone
April 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Most people know or have heard that eating fish oil and omega 3’s are good for you. Studies have proven that fish oils can act as an anti-inflammatory, help lower cholesterol, increase blood circulation and reduce blood pressure. For men, the benefits of fish oil and omega 3’s extend further by keeping your testosterone at higher levels. The key is to eat salmon or take authentic fish oil supplements. If you take a generic fish oil supplements it can actually increase your “sex-hormone-binding globulin” (SHBG). This isn’t good because it acts as a “glue” for your … [Read more...]
Benefits of Olive Oil & Omega 3 Fish Oil Fats
April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We hear almost daily that eating fatty foods is not good for us and for the most part this is true, however there are always exceptions to the rule. In fish oil and olive oil for example, the main fat is a monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFAs) and they are considered to be healthy for us. Unlike saturated fats and trans fats, you get health benefits from MUFAs that can potentially lower your risk of heart disease, lower your cholesterol and other research suggests MUFAs will help stabilize insulin levels and blood sugar levels. Other healthy fats come from fish oil and flaxseed oil. Many … [Read more...]
