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Saturday, May 26, 2012

Interesting Health Related Facts & Studies


For this week’s blog, I threw together some interesting facts and studies that you may or may not be aware of.

The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine printed a study that showed the participants involved who supplemented with 1000mcg of B-12, for a 6-month period had a reduction in symptoms from canker sores. And other tongue related issues. These symptoms included, a reduction in pain and duration in the amount of sores.

What if there was another way to reduce the amount of food you consumed? A study that was printed in The Appetite shows the color red just might do that. The Appetite is an international journal that focuses on behavior, related to nutrition, culture, sensory and “physiological influences on choices.” This publication revealed that women who ate and drank from crimson colored dishes consumed less. Compared to women who ate and drank from blue colored dishes.

A study from the University of Exeter, revealed that people in the work place who consumed chocolate regularly were less likely to do so, if they went for a brisk walk.

A 2001 study that was published in the Asian Journal of Andrology showed that the hardy root plant known as Maca improved seminal volume and sperm motility in men. Maca is native to Peru and Bolivia and grows best at harsh high altitudes. Maca is known for it’s aphrodisiac affect in men and women and balancing hormones.

If you have any questions regarding the material I use in my post or have a health and fitness related question, feel free to email me. I do enjoy reading your emails and your questions inspire many of the blogs.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Characteristic Hearts of A Woman


In honor of Mother's Day, I'm celebrating all the women in the world who may or may not be a mother. But women of character, beauty, strength, grace and heart. This blog titled,Characteristic Hearts of A Woman is dedicated to you.

Gods gift to the human race, woman who could never be replaced. A creature with a heart of many, only she can explain each intricate function. Inside and outside beauty beyond words captivating men by her outside allure. On the inside resides, life experience, knowledge, love, compassion, heartbreak and stories that could be told more than once and every time bringing new meaning. She may even be described as a rubiks cube of complexities. How would you define a woman? Some women define themselves by their family connections, the woman of the house, the glue that holds it all together, the shoulder to cry on, the friend that understands when all hands give way. Or she is she, uniquely her own and what makes her great is… her.

A mother can read her child’s tears, a gift that was given the day she gave birth. A life bringing new life with a different meaning. The sound of a baby’s cry is more than a noise it’s the sound that he or she needs to be held or loved. Maybe the cry of hunger echoes in its screams that only a mother can interpret. A mother who loves even when her child walks away with words of anger. She is willing to forgive but the pain may never be forgotten. She is willing to sacrifice her life for those who are close to her. Time will strengthen her heart and mind and the love she has will burn as an everlasting flame. When all else fails a mother’s love will never fade.

The virtues of a woman are a heart of many that only she can explain each intricate function. She’s a mediator in chaos or the level head in the midst of uncertainty. Men may think of a woman when emotions are at play or heartbreak takes place. Perhaps the one who loves when no one else loves or cares when others don’t? A woman is a creature of many hearts that receive and distributes the lifeblood to those who are near and far. She is more than a sight of femininity or sensuality. Although her beauty is beyond her skin its vision attracts the opposite sex as God meant it to be and under the right circumstance, the two can become whole. All this begins by the presence of a woman. A puzzle of many pieces beyond sex and lust, she contains an inner beauty whose attraction resonates from her existence and heart of hearts. Woman is life, character, beauty, heart, strength, wisdom, friendship and honor. Woman is indeed beyond a vision of elegance and pulchritude. She is a frailty not weak but genuine, a heart beyond gold, a life given to love. She's been through the fire and the outcome is refinement. Her identity maybe her family, friends, work or hobbies but never be mistaken she is her own depending on how she shapes it. Her gift is her life and what she has to give is beyond money or payment but of value immeasurable. Ask her how much she is willing to pay? I would give my life for my child, my heart to my loved ones, my time and shared pain, all for a friend in need. I am willing to relive my own atrocities as a sacrifice to bring you peace and comfort. And sometimes the tears that I shed equate to a vast amount of blood loss that no tourniquet can end. Only time and slow healing can stitch my internal wounds. But nonetheless, all this I would do as these are characteristics of the many hearts I have as a woman.

Sunday, May 6, 2012

African Mango Reduces Cholesterol & Suppresses Appetite?


According to a double blind study of more than 35 obese individuals, African Mango reduced bad cholesterol levels, while increasing good cholesterol in the participants. In addition, the individuals were kept on a normal caloric diet. The theory is, the soluble fiber content in the product slows digestion as well as sugar absorption. The fiber works by binding to bile acids that pass through the body. This allows the body to convert more “cholesterol into bile acids” thus reducing cholesterol levels. But the same benefits may be achieved by foods or products high in soluble fiber.

I personally have tried this product to see if it really works. After all, it’s also touted as an appetite suppressant and I was curious to see if it lived up to its claims before I shared the low down with friends and clients. The votes are in and I must say, it does suppress appetite when taken prior to a meal. The brand that I used was by Creative Bioscience, Irvingia Gabonensis African Mango Diet 1200. The label recommends that you take 2 capsules in the morning before breakfast with 8 oz of water. They also recommend that you drink plenty of water throughout the day. I personally used it twice a day around the times that I know I’m more likely to be snacky, which is morning to early afternoon. I did notice a difference in feeling fuller after a meal so I was less likely to eat extra.

African Mango 1200 does not contain stimulants, which is why I tried it. It can be purchased at your local health food store. Keep in mind; nothing takes the place of good nutrition and ask your doctor before starting any supplements.

You can visit Creative Bioscience website at www.creativebioscience.com