May
Relax And Rest!
More often than not, relief from pain has to do with getting the muscles surrounding the painful area to relax. This is true not only with cramps, but often with pulls and sprains as well. Once the muscles relax, they are able to get the proper rest for recuperation. There are so many recurring events […]
May
Whistle While You Diet!
Found in the Amazon Basin, largely in Brazil, the guarana shrub produces berries that have been used literally for centuries. Common uses for guarana are the promotion of high energy levels, increased stamina and enhanced mental alertness and focus. While there is a high content of natural caffeine, and very effective guarana energy pills are […]
May
Keep Moving!
If you check your dictionary you will see that the word electrolyte is defined as “a nonmetallic electric conductor in which current is carried by the movement of ions”. What does that have to do with us? Well, electrolytes are absolutely vital for some healthy functions of the human body! Did you know that both […]
May
The Jesuits’ Tea Leaves
Did you know that as far back as the sixteenth century, the native Indians of Paraguay introduced the Jesuits to tea made from the leaves of yerba mate? The exhilarating effect of the tea became so popular and in demand that the Jesuits developed plantations and the tea from yerba mate was often called “Jesuits’ […]
May
New Muscle!
Often with the people who are working out, I find myself in a conversation about gaining strength and stamina as well as building lean muscle mass. Obviously, these folks are into bulking up their musculature. From all the information I’ve been exposed to, I’ve pretty much come to the conclusion that soy and whey protein […]