This is a sponsored post. ----- Many of us have rather hectic and busy mornings trying to get ready and prepared for the day ahead, which is why it’s not uncommon to hear of people skipping breakfast just because it makes life easier. However, skipping what’s meant to be the most important meal of the day can leave you feeling groggy, lethargic, and completely lacking in energy. One of the best ways to get a productive and healthy start to the day is by having a protein shake. If you’re familiar with the fitness industry, or you’re generally in tune with the latest lifestyle and diet … [Read more...]
Varicose Vein Treatment: Flavonoids To The Rescue
This is a sponsored post. ----- If you prefer a holistic approach to treating your chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), i.e. your varicose veins and all the associated symptoms, like swollen ankles and pain, you may want to research the use of flavonoids in addition to the conventional varicose vein treatment you receive in a clinic, like Metro Vein Centers. In fact, many vein doctors who perform varicose vein treatment, like EVLT and sclerotherapy, actually prescribe flavonoids to their patients. Flavonoids, also called bioflavonoids, can be part of a conservative treatment before … [Read more...]
Why You Should Never Neglect Water During A Workout
This is a sponsored post. ----- Staying hydrated is important for sustaining a healthy life in general, but it is a key element to having a beneficial workout that gets you the best results. As our bodies are composed of roughly 70% water, not staying at optimum hydration levels can greatly affect how your body works and how you feel. Not drinking enough water throughout the day can leave you feeling tired, listless, and lethargic. Our bodies are able to go several days without food, but the same is not true for water. It is a daily necessity. As your body loses water more quickly by … [Read more...]
Have You Heard Of The Military Diet?
This is a sponsored post. ----- Diets come in all shapes and sizes. A diet’s that been around for a while is the military diet. There’s a reason why this diet is as wildly popular as it is today. It promises the most spectacular results. The diet is for a week and is in two phases- three days first and then four days. At the heart of it are certain principles: No snacking Liquids are fine, provided they are not soda, juice, alcohol or milk. So, stick to water and black coffee A calorie count not falling below 1200 per day, not over 1400 calories for the first three days, and … [Read more...]
7 Main Reasons To Drink More Water
This is a sponsored post. ----- We are all aware of the fact that people should drink a certain amount of water every day. The doctors, nutritionists, and many health magazines promote a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet. There is a wide variety of healthy diets, but the key point of any of them is to drink a good amount of water. Water is the main and most important source of life energy in our body. This fact is quite obvious because the human body is 75% water. Dehydration decreases enzymatic activity of the human body, which leads to a decrease in productivity and energy. As … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Keep Your Energy Levels Up When On A Low-Carb Diet
This is a sponsored post. ----- Have you finally decided to take the plunge and start a low-carb diet? You’ve made the right choice, because a low-carb diet is the most effective way to lose weight and it’s been scientifically proven to be the perfect diet to burn unwanted fat. Unfortunately, when some people start a low-carb diet for the very first time, they have a tendency to experience energy fluctuations. Although these fluctuations do happen, they really aren’t caused by the low-carb diet itself. They typically happen because of the major dietary changes and the effect that … [Read more...]
Ketogenic Diet: Taking These Supplements Forces Ketosis And Boosts Endurance
This is a sponsored post. ----- A ketogenic diet relies on a very low intake of carbohydrates, moderate protein and high fat. It forces the body to metabolise and survive on fatty acids or ketone bodies for energy or fuel. It is an exceptional plan for improving insulin sensitivity, improved muscle development, the reduction of inflammation within the body and is perfect for endurance athletes when followed correctly. What Are Ketone Bodies? Ketone bodies, or ketones, consist of three molecules which are water soluble and break down into acetone. They are produced by the liver from … [Read more...]
The Best Supplements For Hard Gainers
No matter how hard they train, there are some people who simply cannot put on muscle. They spend hours and hours in the weight room, performing curl after curl but not achieving the physique they’re after. First things first, you’ll need to change how you approach weight lifting in order to build mass. While bicep curls and other isolations are good for focusing on specific muscle groups, you’ll need to start doing heavy compound lifts which recruit more muscle and speed up the mass gaining process. The four lifts to focus on are deadlifts, squats, bench press and overhead press. People … [Read more...]
10 Great Foods To Help Boost Testosterone Levels
This post comes from Ben Bunting. ----- Testosterone is the hormone which is produced in the Leydig cells in the testes of men and the Ovaries in Women. Testosterone has anabolic and androgenic effects. The former is related to the development of muscle tissue and the latter related to sex characteristics, don't be fooled in thinking this just concerns men, there are more androgens in women than estrogens. The secretion of testosterone is the body's reaction to very demanding workloads. Whilst the unnaturally high levels of synthetic testosterone offered by anabolic steroids cannot be … [Read more...]
Detox Your Body After The Christmas Binge!
This post is sponsored by Simply Supplements. ----- Unfortunately January is here meaning Christmas is over and it’s now the long slog until the summer starts. Many of us have overindulged during the Christmas period, eating too much and drinking too much and so may enter the New Year a few pounds heavier and feeling not quite at our best. This is where a New Year detox can be helpful. A detox to help flush our system, boost our immunity and get rid of the many toxins we have ingested over the Christmas period. Detoxing is a short term way to boost health and should be the start of the … [Read more...]