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Too Much Drinking Water Can be Fatal

Unbelievable But True - Too Much Drinking Water Can be Fatal

Author: Irwan Lee

55 to 70% of the average of human adult body is made of water. It runs through blood, inhabits the cells and in the space between. Water is essential in regulating body temperature through perspiration, which in turn dissipates excess heat and cools our body, maintaining the optimum level of hydration, aiding in the food digestion and absorption, flushing and cleansing the toxins
and other wastes out of the body, carrying nutrients, hormones, antibodies and oxygen in the blood stream and lymphatic system, keeping the joints working, as well as protecting organs and tissues including the spinal cord from shock and damage.

Humans can live without food for more than 2 months but cannot do without water for a few days. Most of us do not drink enough water. The minimum recommended water intake daily is 2 liters. Fluid lost through sweat, urination, defecation or exhaled breath and other body function must be replaced or otherwise without replenishing lost water, the body goes into dehydration and may cause various illnesses as the body struggles to maintain itself without sufficient water.

Observing the urine's color can be used as a barometer of dehydration. Clear urine indicates you are well hydrated, but yellow urine indicates you need to drink more water (of course you have to also remember that vitamins and heavily pigmented foods will add color to your urine).

Most people aware that dehydration can cause serious illnesses, BUT rarely do they know that drinking too much water in a short period of time faster than your body can sweat, urinate or breathe it out can be fatal and even deadly.

The kidneys regulate the amount of water, salts and other solutes leaving the body. People assumed that if you drink too much your kidneys will get rid of the excess water. This is not true at all. When one drinks too much water in a short period of time, the kidneys is unable to flush it out fast enough, the blood becomes waterlogged. Excess water leaves the blood and ultimately enters the cells. As cells take more extra water and expand, the cell is swelling like balloons to accommodate it and put stress on organs. Most cells have room to stretch because they are embedded in flexible tissues such as fat and muscle, but this is not the case for the brain, which has no room to expand within the skull and can cause a seizure, respiratory arrest, coma or even death.

This condition is called Water intoxification or in Latin word the terms is, translates as "insufficient salt in the blood." This condition affects the never impulses and impairs mental processes. The symptoms of Hyponatremia include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, disorientation, lethargy, agitation, and frequent urination.One should balance what he/she is drinking with what he/she's sweating, i.e.: maintaining a proper balance of water and electrolytes such as sodium (salt)
intake. However measuring sweat output is not easy. How to determine how much water should be consumed to support your health?

The answer is depending on your diet, exercise habits and environment. If you eat more food rich in water content such as vegetables and fruits, you may not drink too much water. If you sweat regularly due to exercise or warm climate, you might need more water to avoid dehydration. The best indicator would be a thirst barometer, "drink to your thirst".

When we grow up we were taught to drink at least eight glasses a day, but drinking by fixed volume is unreliable because each individual body is unique and the daily fluid turnover is different.

To help maintain the proper fluid and salt level, it would be advisable to weigh yourself before and after heavy exercise. Each 1 kg loss in weight is equal to 1 liter of water. Take it easy and don't be rushed drinking water after exercise, make sure that you don't feel bloated and feeling discomfort. Drink when you feel the need to and DO NOT gulp fluids in large volumes before, during or after a heavy exercise or a race.

Spread the info. Don't Stop drinking water, you just need balance and DO NOT over-drink!

About the Author:

Irwan Librata, an entrepreneur who turned his hobby into his business and blog owner of Powerhealths, GojiHighlights and Immune-boost. Irwan graduated with a Bachelor degree in Biomedical Engineering from one of prominent University in US - Case Western University. Since graduation various work experience in the field that are related to his background in the field of Medical technology to unrelated field of CAD/CAM &GIS Engineering software, CMMS (Computer Maintenance and Management System) Software and Batik cloth manufacture.

His passion in Health and Fitness are tremendous. For the last four years he is passionately learn the correlation between natural products and its affects to human body. He also learns how the never ending air pollution is affecting human’s health and how to anticipate the situation by using a non-harmful natural product available in the market today.

The health of one’s body and mind is the latest issue that Irwan took a passion in.
Do come and visit regularly as we will keep update information on Health related issue, Fitness & Yoga, best natural nutritional supplements, as well as motivation stories.

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FREE First Endurance EFS Prototype Drink Mix

Now and only while supplies last get a FREE 10 Serving Jug of the NEW First Endurance EFS Prototype Drink with any First EnduranceOrder. Compliments of ProLine Sports Nutrition - the premier site for elite and endurance athletes sports nutrition.

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This next-generation EFSdrink mix prototypes represent the latest technology and research that can be used in a during-exercise drink. Features include: the highest electrolyte content available to prevent cramping, the purest and most bioavailable amino acids to delay fatigue and superior mineral bioavailability.

Each serving of EFSprovides all five electrolytes (over 1,000mg/serving) in the levels endurance athletes need to stay hydrated, prevent cramping and maximize endurance. The result: a great-tasting energy drink that provides ALL the ingredients you need to maximize endurance during exercise.

• Highest Electrolyte Content Available
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• Contains Amino Acids & Malic Acid to Delay Fatigue
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• Superior Energy and Endurance

  

Drug Free Sports Supplements & Compliance

Drug-Free Sports Supplements in Compliance with Sports Organizations

Author: Suzanne

Over the last several years, some very gifted endurance athletes have gone from famous to infamous after drug tests indicated they took banned substances, and illegal sports supplements, to enhance their performance. These men and women have been stripped of their Olympic gold medals and other prestigious accomplishments, been the subject of countless headlines and have sullied their reputations forever. By seeking an unfair advantage, these endurance athletes have gained the dreaded asterisk next to their names in publications and destroyed any possibility of lucrative endorsement deals for the rest of their lives. Many have gone from the very pinnacle of their sports to ignominy in a very short period, and it seems that with each doping scandal, the list of sports organizations’ list of banned substances grows longer. Even some drug-free sports supplements are causing problems.

The Sports Supplements Approval Process by the Food and Drug Administration

For a sports supplement to gain approval for sale in the U.S., they must endure the same vetting process as products categorized as “dietary supplements.” This includes drug-free sports supplements. According to the Dietary Supplemental Health and Education Act (DSHEA) signed into law in 1994, a dietary or sports supplement is a product taken orally that contains a “dietary ingredient” intended to supplement the diet. As you might guess, DSHEA’s definition of what constitutes a sports supplement and a dietary ingredient is quite a bit more detailed. However, under DSHEA, the firm that manufactures a sports supplement is wholly responsible for ensuring their product is safe, and any claims made about their products must be substantiated by adequate evidence showing they are not false or misleading. Unless a sports supplement contains a new dietary ingredient not previously vetted by the FDA, FDA approval is not necessary before they are marketed or sold in the U.S.

Which Sports Organizations Test and Approve Sports Supplements

Professional and elite amateur sports organizations have a vested interest in ensuring that their endurance athletes are not taking banned substances. Billions of dollars in advertising, merchandising and endorsements are at stake. Outfits such as the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, International Olympic Committee (IOC) and countless other professional and amateur organizations require that athletes submit samples for testing at regular intervals. The heavyweight in the banned substances testing business, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), may not be well known to sports fans, but it is the ultimate authority in drug testing in sports.

With offices in Montreal, Canada, and Lausanne, Switzerland the home of theIOC, WADAwas created in 1999 “to promote, coordinate and monitor the fight against doping in sport in all its forms.” The problem is that WADA and the drug-testing wings of all major sports organizations are constantly playing catch-up with the chemists who develop new performance-enhancing substances undetected by the testing protocols of the day. This is the primary reason why Tour de France champions, Olympic gold medalists and other endurance athletes are often stripped of their titles years after their victories.

What to Look for in a Sports Supplement

Whether you’re a world-class athlete looking to gain a competitive edge or an amateur athlete seeking the same advantage, an athlete must be certain that the sports supplements included in a training regimen contain no banned substances. This includes drug-free supplements. Endurance athletes who are seeking sports supplements to improve their performance and endurance legally should look for:

ISO/17025 Drug-Free Certification
ISO/17025 is an internationally recognized standard for ensuring the competence and proper calibration of testing laboratories. Laboratories wishing to gain accreditation through their designated accreditation body must meet the rigorous standards of this quality management system.

Sports Supplements made in NSF-certified facilities
The National Safety Foundation (NSF) is the world leader in product certification, education, standards development and risk management for public health and safety. Manufacturing facilities that have earned NSF certification have passed this organization’s stringent standards for cleanliness, manufacturing protocols, regulatory compliance and other standards for public health and safety.

WADA approval
Approval by the WADA ensures that all sports supplement, including drug-free, comply with the World Anti-Doping Code, international standards and meets the WADA’s stringent models of best practices and guidelines.

Approval by major league sports
Major sports leagues such as the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, NCAA and others have billions of dollars at stake in ensuring that their endurance athletes compete on a level playing field. To gain approval by major leagues, a sports supplement must first be vetted by independent testing laboratories that they are drug-free sports supplements.

Over the last three decades, the sports supplement industry has gone from a niche business to an industry that generates over $20 billion in sales annually. Endurance athletes looking for a safe and legal way to build endurance and supplement their diet nutritionally are well-advised to do their homework to ensure that the sports supplement of their choice is not only drug-free, but also in compliance with the sports organizations guidelines. By doing so, they are making sure that their careers do not fall into the black hole of ignominy too soon.

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Effectively reducing belly fat - no easy task

How To Effectively Reduce Belly Fat

Author: Rebecca Welch

Jelly Belly. Love Handles. Dunlap Disease. Whatever you want to call it, the excess fat around your midsection that wiggles and jiggles in all the wrong places just isn't pretty. Not only is belly fat unattractive, it can be downright dangerous to your health. Extra fat carried around your abdomen can increase your risk of heart disease. With so many pills, potions and programs flooding the weight loss industry today, many people are left feeling just plain confused about how to effectively reduce belly fat.

The first thing you must know about how to effectively reduce belly fat is that there is no magic bullet when it comes to weight loss. Reducing body fat levels requires a three pronged approach that doesn't come from popping diet pills or gulping down foul tasting drinks. Belly fat also won't come off by trying to spot reduce only doing sit-ups or crunches. It's just not possible to spot reduce, so don't waste your time.

So, the question remains, how do you effectively reduce belly fat? Here is a safe, practical three pronged approach to get rid of belly fat.

1. Healthy Meals. Notice the word diet isn't part of the equation. That's because the word diet conjures up visions of carrots and celery and not much else. The word diet gives us nightmares of deprivation and hunger, and that's not the image we're looking for with permanent weight loss. Just because the word diet isn't used does not mean you're free to gorge on junk food at will. Healthy meals consist of lean protein, lots of vegetables, whole grains and some fruit. Your should consistently choose foods that are as close as possible to their natural state.

2. Cardiovascular Exercise. Regular cardiovascular exercise will reduce body fat levels. Where should you start? Walking is great cardio! Put your shoes on and get moving for at least 30 minutes per day. It doesn't matter how fast or how far you walk in the beginning, the most important point is that you're moving your body aerobically on a regular basis. If you don't enjoy walking then ride a bike, roller skate, jog, run. Participate in whatever aerobic activity you enjoy.

3. Lift Weights. Yes, you did read that correctly! If you're wondering what lifting weights has to do with effectively reducing belly fat, then read on. Regular weight lifting has several beneficial effects for those folks trying to reduce their body fat levels. Muscles burn extra calories. The more muscle you carry on your frame, the more calories you burn in a 24 hour period which translates into extra fat burning power. Muscles take up about one third less space than fat. Muscles give you the power to carry on your daily activities more effectively and with energy to spare.

Learning how to effectively reduce belly fat isn't a difficult task. The three principle keys to getting rid of your gut rely on diet, cardiovascular exercise and weight lifting on a regular basis. Remember, you didn't sprout belly fat overnight and you can't get rid of belly fat in a day, but you can reduce belly fat if you're willing to put forth a bit of effort.

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Shock Your Body For Added Power. MMA Training & Plyometrics

Plyometric MMA Training: Shock Your Body For Added Power

Author: Brawl Nutrition

The evolution of workout programs continues to advance the way we train. Integrating plyometrics into your routine will help cause muscle confusion and reduce adaptation to your current workout. Although plyometrics may not be appropriate as your only workout program, we highly recommend this for people have been training for three months or more with a traditional routine. Most fighters already use some form of plyometrics within their routine and technique drills.

What is Plyometrics?

Plyometric training can bring your MMA game to the next level. Plyometric exercise is defined as any exercise in which muscles are repeatedly and rapidly stretched ("loaded") and then contracted. The end goal of plyometrics is to improve muscle power. Moves that involve jumping rapidly, either in a vertical plane or in a lateral plane qualify as lower extremity plyometrics. Various throwing or swinging exercises, usually employing a medicine ball are the basis of upper body pylometrics (think Judo throws).

How Does Plyometric Exercise Work For MMA Training?

Plyometrics takes advantage of the physiologic fact that pre-contraction stretching of muscle fibers increases the power generated by the subsequent muscle contraction. For example, athletes performing a standing vertical jump will crouch or dip just prior to exploding upward. The tension within the stretched muscle will momentarily increase, resulting in greater power (and a higher jump) with the subsequent contraction. Fighters using plyometric training will increase muscle power over time, by using this technique of repetitive, maximum-force muscle contraction. The cardiovascular properties of this type of training may also help increase stamina while reducing muscle fatigue in the cage.

How Can Plyometrics Improve Ability In The Cage?

By increasing muscle power, explosiveness and speed, pylometrics can improve an athlete’s performance whether on the ground during or during your stand-up situations. MMA fighters will notice increased punch and kick speed, better mobility on your feet, and quicker reactions during defensive situations. For example, sprawl drills are a type of plyometric that advances reaction time when you are trying to bury your opponents shot. Checking a kick takes speed and timing; all of which can be conditioned during proper plyometric training. Check out great plyometric routines on YouTube to develop some exercises to use during your next training session.

About the Author:

BJJ Black Belt and Team ALS Coach
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Chicago 2016.... News feed with 2 days to go

There has been a lot of home brewed criticism for Chicago hosting the 2016 summer games. To those haters and evil doers we say stick it or get on-board because the bus is leaving in 2 days.

Follow the news and the IOC's decision at Chicago2016.org

First Endurance EFS Sports Drink Prototype - tastier and more effective

I know we've been talking a lot about the new First Endurance Optygen HP Prototype the last few months, but I wanted to quickly hit on the EFS Powder Drink Prototype that the PRO athletes are testing now.

I cracked it open as soon as I got it out of the box and went for a scoop and 12 ounces of water.

This very first thing I visually noticed was the change in consistency of the powder. The best way I can describe it is somewhere between a powdered sugar and bread flour texture and "feel". We've all at some point have had difficulties mixing powders with any temperature of water, but especially with cold water. Not here. The performance formulation upgrade not withstanding, that alone sets this endurance sports drink apart from any other (including the current EFS powder version). A scoop added to fridge cold water pratically mixed itself.  - no kidding.

The taste also seemed to be improved on dramatically and that may have something to do with the superior solubility this formulation has. You get a mix how it was intended right off the bat. I've personally never experienced anything like that .. even with some of the other specialty brands that are in the same school, but of course in a different classroom. Taste is what really matters - to me anyway. Less acidic on the palate and the tummy and keeping the low sugar taste profile is important a lot of us.

So, the nuts and bolts without getting too specific. First Endurance has improved on a already superior product, but until the EFS prototype is released I'm sure they want to keep most of this under the table.

*Highest Electrolyte Content Available - of all 5 electrolytes per serving

*Latest Amino Acid Technology - the most bio-available source of free-form amino acids available

*Superior Mineral Bio-availability - two unique sources of Calcium and Magnesium

*New Ingredients on-board - stimulating oxygen consumption via increased mitochondrial uptake and increasing energy production.

You'll have to wait on this stuff though. Currently there is not an estimated scheduled release date, but I guess that leaves us all something else to look forward to.

Sports Supplements that Work

Sport Supplements that Work

Author: Matthew Iannotti

Using sport supplements, there are various methods that people implement to achieve different goals in weight loss and muscle building. The common factor is usually that everyone in bodybuilding wants to pack on muscle and lose fat. You have to find the best method of muscle building that works for you. The dynamics of time, sport supplements, affordability and your core muscle strengths have to be considered in your choice for bodybuilding supplementation.

The foundational principals of muscle building and weight loss rely on structured routines and diets. Your diet has to be rich in protein and void of foods that are highly processed. Adequate amounts of protein, carbs, and fat will facilitate muscle growth and will also speed up your metabolism thus aiding fat loss. Before you think about using supplements, you first need to have your diet and exercise routine in check, otherwise you will be disappointed when you do not get the results you want. There is no “magic” pill in body building.

Sport supplements are a dime a dozen, but the first that you should look into getting is a good multi- vitamin. Besides from the general health benefits a multi-vitamin brings into the table, you also ensure that you are getting all the vitamins and minerals your body needs throughout the day; which as a bodybuilder is much higher then the sedentary individual. Multi-vitamins are never a substitute for a healthy diet filled with fruits and vegetables, they should only be used as quality insurance. With that being said, make sure you invest in a well named brand, a lot of time what is written on the labels is not true with what is inside the vitamin so go with companies with a track-record, not the miracle cure pills. Multi-vitamins will not help much in building mass fast, but it will aid in recovery by ensuring that your body is getting the nutrients it needs on a daily basis.

Another sport supplement that you should look into is a protein supplement. If you are not reaching your protein ratio from whole foods (1g of protein per body weight) then you should consider in investing whey protein. Besides convenience, whey protein is fast-acting. What this means is that if there ever would be a time to use whey protein, it would be right after your workout. When you are finished lifting weights, your body aches for protein to begin its recovery, so using whey protein with its fast acting properties will help bring your body into an anabolic state.

There are a lot of other sport supplements that you can use like fat burners, but in my experience they are not worth it. Multi-vitamins and protein are very important, but besides that you are likely investing into convenience. If you are a health nut, getting a good omega-3 supplement can help keep your cardiovascular in-tune and if you have been stuck in a weight-lifting plateau for a few weeks creatine may help get you out of your stump. The important thing to remember though is supplements should never be the core of your body building routine, supplements supplement what you are already doing, they should never make up the main processes. This is why I usually don’t recommend anything past a good quality multi-vitamin and whey protein to use after a workout.

About the Author:

Matthew Iannotti is a Nutritional Researcher and the author of Sport Supplement Secrets. To learn more proper nutrition, fatloss and sport supplements, Visit: http://www.SportSupplementSecrets.com
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GU Energy, Sub 8 Pre Race and more now available!

With a busy summer still in full swing we thought this would be a great venue to tell you about some new products we have available and in same cases ones that are hard to find unless you plan on shopping on more than two or three different sites. First, the highly anticipated and quite frankly long overdue GU Energy

line is now available. We finally convinced these guys that we are a formidable competitor in the endurance supplements market that it was time to stop ignoring us. We like the line and so do many of our customers which is why we carry it today. GU energy gels, Roctane, Chomps, Brew Electrolyte and Recovery Supplements.

Next up...,. FRS Energy. You a fan? Well, you're not alone. We can't keep this stuff in -stock although we're trying really hard and is available most days unless (not unheard of) we get a run on a particular flavour etc.. Seems many like the portable powders (my fav also since they get mobile quick). FRS Energy now available in the Liquid Concentrate, portable powders and FRS Chews. Mostly available and priced to go easy on the pocket book. Unfortunately, we do not carry the RTD's as these products become very unstable during shipping via air carriers. Is THIS the best ENERGY SUPPLEMENT EVER? Men's Journal thinks so...

Kona Endurance finally brought a Pre Race drink supplement to market that tests a few others out there. Sub 8 may take you to the moon and back if you're not careful with this stuff. Immediate personal records in your training? That is up to you. Pricey at 79.95, but 30 servings is on par with a lot of the field.

Bars and Electrolytes - PROBAR - Love this stuff and priced to at least try.

Honored with Health Magazine's ''Best In Food'' award, these delicious bars supply all natural food for extra endurance, fast recovery and meal replacement.

SoyJoy - another organic option. Detour Protein Bars - what else can we say but designer whey and they taste fabulous. Clif Bloks in-stock for the hot days, although, our average temperature this summer was 69.7 (5th coolest on record... stay tuned for the Indian Summer).
 

Intelligent Enduranceis the newest entrant into this growing space of endurance supplements. Taking the holistic approach on endurance, but combining many of the same ingredients you might find in other competing products. We've had a lukewarm response to these capsules thus far, but few people know even less about the product. Maybe the marketing gears to to start turning?

That's the quick rundown. We're always adding additional products based on customer feedback, so use the search function on our site. You'll be surprised what you come up with.

Be the first to review a product and earn a $10 credit towards your next purchased within the next 90 days. Click here to get more information and start your own review!

Promotional Offer for First Endurance Optygen HP Prototype

Optygen HP text takes you to our current ongoing promotion for the new optygen hp prototype scheduled for release late fall / early winter and is going to be just as sensational as the current version, BUT, twice as strong. ProLine is the only retailer with this promotion for a FREE bottle of the new prototype. You can also read about the just published clinical study done on their Pre Race supplement.

Team Astana, Columbia-High Road, Bissell and all the other sponsored First Endurance athletes have been testing a new  OptygenHP prototype since early February.

This next-generation OptygenHP prototype formula contains the most potent Rhodiola available, which is two times stronger than Rhodiola in the current OptygenHP formulation. Feedback from the teams has been outstanding.

Here's your chance to try what the pros have been using way before it's available to anyone else.

Scheduled for release at the end of 09' The new Optygen HP Prototype takes Endurance Athletes to the next level. The NEW OptygenHP prototype formula contains the most potent Rhodiola available (10% Rosavins compared to 5%). It's twice as strong as the original OptygenHP formulation. The other ingredients in the prototype formula are the same as the original OptygenHP formula.

PreRace Clinical Study Preliminary Results Published