Vitamins for the Vegans

ShapeWorks™ - Personalised Weight Management Program

2005-08-01T19:28:00.000+08:00

Herbalife offers ShapeWorks™ products that can help you personalize your protein, control your hunger, and protect your cells with a proper balance of nutrition–all without counting calories!

What is ShapeWorks?

ShapeWorks™ Live Q&A with Dr. David Heber

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The foundation of our ShapeWorks™ Weight Loss Program is the delicious and nutritious Herbalife shake. Each of these mouthwatering shake ideas offer an easy way to cool off, while staying true to your health and weight-loss goals. Just follow the recipes or use them as inspiration to create your own scrumptious concoction.

ShapeWorks QuickStart
Losing weight doesn’t get any easier! Whip up two meal-replacement shakes a day with your favorite Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix flavor and Formula 3 Personalized Protein Powder for hunger control. Boost your intake of essential nutrients, with Formula 2 Vitamin-Mineral & Herbal Tabletsand Cell Activator.

ShapeWorks Advanced.

Program yourself for success with all the components of QuickStart, as well as Total Control, to boost metabolism, burn fat, block cravings and build energy for enhanced weight-loss results.

ShapeWorks Ultimate
Program yourself for success with all the components of QuickStart, as well as Cell-U-Loss, to help reduce fluid retention. Look to Total Control with instant herbal beverage, ginger and select herbs to boost metabolism and build energy for enhanced weight-loss results.

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Cellular Nutrition Program

2005-08-01T17:32:00.000+08:00

The basic cellular nutrition program consists of:
Formula 1 (click for details)
Formula 2 (click for details)
Formula 3 (click for details)
This will provides all of the nutritional requirements that a person needs on a daily basis.

Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix

So many different reports – Eat this, don’t eat that, butter versus margarine, low-fat, no-fat, protein or carbohydrates – don’t mix foods that fight, drink eight pints of water a day – or is that eight glasses? Eat your greens, avoid too much meat, not too many eggs, the list goes on and on !! Can’t decide who’s right and who’s wrong ?? Help is at hand – in the face of so much confusion, we have a stunning solution for you. It’s a multi-purpose functional food, disguised as a shake. This specially formulated, unique blend of ingredients provides high quality soy protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, dietary fibres and herbs. The antioxidant nutrients Vitamin C, E ans selenium can help protect against cell damage.

And if you’re concerned about your cholesterol levels – Good News – because the inclusion of at least 25g soy protein per day as part of a diet low in saturated fat can help reduce blood cholesterol. Two Formula 1 shakes plus a 10g serving of our Protein Supplement Powder can provide over 25g of soy protein!

Simply replace two normal meals each day with shakes, for instance, a shake for breakfast and another for lunch, then enjoy a nutritious, healthy meal for your evening meal. For 25 years, Formula 1 has been used around the world by dieters – it’s simple and it works!

Contents 550gms. Approx. 21 servings.

Available in three delicious flavours:
Chocolate
Vanilla
Tropical Fruits

Formula 2 - Vitamin-Mineral & Herbal Tablets

Poor eating habits, stressful lifestyles and pollutants can rob your body of vital nutrients. Protect yourself with Formula 2 Multivitamin-Mineral & Herbal Tablets, which include vitamins, minerals and herbs that work together to create a foundation for long-term good health. Includes 23 vitamins, minerals and premium quality natural herbs that work together to create a foundation for long-term good health. Contains antioxidant factors beta carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Selenium as well as Chromium GTF, an essential mineral that helps keep your body healthy and fit. For best results use in conjunction with Formula 1

Serving size 1 tablet three times a day. Contents 90 tablets.

Formula 3 - Performance Protein Powder

Performance Protein Powder is designed to easily mix with other foodstuffs to increase your protein intake.

People trying to lose excess fat often cut back on protein in an attempt to reduce their calorific intake. Where there is not enough protein available to help maintain and repair the body, it is taken from the muscles.

In order to maintain a healthy intake of protein you need 1 gram of protein powder for each kg of body weight. Protein Powder includes approximately 5 grams of protein per tablespoon without any carbohydrates, fat, sugar or yeast together with soy protein, which can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels that are already within a normal range. As a sportsperson in training and taking part in competitions, you are encouraged to consume approximately 1.25g-1.5g of protein per kg of body weight.

• 41 servings in each container
• Contains approximately 5 grams of protein per tablespoon without carbohydrates
• Includes soy protein, which contains isoflavones that can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range
• Contains whey protein which is vital to muscle development
• Has no fat, sugar, carbohydrates, yeast, cholesterol, salt, lactose, sweeteners or artificial colours
• Mixes in any beverage.

Now You Have A Superior Solution To Your Body’s Daily Protein Needs !!

Nutrition for the Hair!

2005-07-28T17:16:00.000+08:00

Hair Essentials!
Restore luster to dry, damaged hair with Herbal Aloe Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner. Style with Herbal Aloe Soft Hold Hair Spray to leave hair nourished, hydrated and manageable.

Key Benefits:
Moisturizes with aloe to nourish and condition.

Safe for color-treated or processed hair.

Gentle enough for daily use.

Fresh herbal scent.

Usage
Enjoy even more benefits of aloe with Herbalife's Herbal Aloe Body Essentials and Herbal Aloe Drink.

Herbal Aloe Moisturizing Shampoo
To cleanse dry, dull or color-treated hair. Herbal Aloe Moisturizing Shampoo is formulated with whole-leaf aloe, capturing the remarkable healing properties of the aloe vera plant. This gentle formula cleanses effectively without stripping the hair or irritating the scalp, and it washes clean without residue.

This product is available in:
Size: 300ml/10 fl oz

Key Ingredients:

Aloe Vera

Avocadeo extract

Rosemary extract

Grape-seed extract

Ginger-root extract

Jojoba-seed extract

Sage extract

Herbal Aloe Moisturizing Conditioner contains a botanical blend of wheat protein, nettle, calendula and sunflower to help bring out the hair’s natural beauty and shine. Whether hair tends to be dry, normal or oily, this formula leaves hair conditioned and shiny–not weighed down.

This product is available in:
Size: 300ml/10 fl oz

Key Ingredients:

Aloe Vera

Avocadeo extract

Rosemary extract

Grape-seed extract

Ginger-root extract

Jojoba-seed extract

Sage extract

Herbal Aloe Soft Hold Hair Spray

To add the finishing touch to dry, dull or color-treated hair.

This product is available in:
Size:200ml/6.8 fl oz

Key Ingredients:

Aloe Vera

Avocadeo extract

Rosemary extract

Grape-seed extract

Ginger extract

Chamomile extract

Sage extract

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Niteworks™ - Vascular Nutrition

2005-07-28T16:26:00.000+08:00

Niteworks™
This patent-pending product, based on the research of a Nobel†-prizewinning scientist, supports vascular and circulatory health and energy. Blend Niteworks™ powder mix with water, sparkling water or juice for a refreshing lemon-flavored drink. The active ingredients trigger the production of Nitric Oxide, a naturally occurring molecule that helps keep blood vessels young and flexible. Niteworks™ can help replace the Nitric-Oxide production that naturally declines with age. Keeps vessels toned, flexible and youthful for improved vascular function.

Niteworks™ Key Ingredients:

L-Arginine: A naturally occurring amino acid found in food proteins that the body uses to make Nitric Oxide. It’s difficult to consume enough L-Arginine through food to get the same Nitric-Oxide boost available by drinking Niteworks™.

L-Citrulline: An amino acid in melons that stimulates the body to produce more L-Arginine, which in turn produces more Nitric Oxide.

D-Alpha Tocopherol (natural Vitamin E): This preeminent fatsoluble antioxidant can penetrate the cell membrane to neutralize free radicals and promote cell health. Vitamin E supports the activity of Nitric Oxide and improves endothelium (vessel lining) health.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): A water-soluble vitamin. Studies suggest that the combination of vitamin C, vitamin E and L-Arginine work to enhance Nitric-Oxide production.

Alpha Lipoic Acid: A co-factor in vital energy-producing reactions in the body. Assists in dilation or expansion of vessels. Also enhances antioxidant activity. Helps protect Nitric Oxide in the body.

Folic Acid: For protection of the vascular system.

Calcium Folinate: A source of folinic acid.

Lemon Balm: Perennial herb in the mint family with a history dating back 2,000 years. Helps provide a calming feeling, so you can sleep better and can awaken feeling rejuvenated.

So how can you promote the health of your cardiovascular system?

Dr. Ignarro’s breakthrough research tells us that Nitric Oxide, a naturally occurring compound in your body, is a key to healthy vessels. And conversely, Nitric-Oxide deficiency can contribute to serious problems that typically occur with aging.

Through vascular nutrition, you can increase the production of Nitric Oxide, which “exercises” or expands your vessels, increasing their youthful elasticity. In addition, Nitric Oxide is an important biological messenger that causes a cascade of benefits at the cellular level, which can improve circulatory, immune- and nervous-system function.

Nitric Oxide promotes the functioning of virtually every organ in the body, including the lungs, liver, kidneys, stomach, brain and, of course, the heart.

Niteworks™’ patent-pending formula is based on Dr. Ignarro’s groundbreaking research in vascular nutrition. Niteworks™ helps your body create increased and longer-lasting Nitric Oxide to keep your arteries flexible.

Here’s a quick look at what you can expect:

Keeps blood vessels toned and flexible for improved vascular function.

Helps support cardiovascular health.

Enhances blood flow to support function of heart, brain and other organs.

Helps you wake feeling rejuvenated and enhances workout performance.

As the key to good health, Nitric Oxide is the missing link.

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Niteworks™ Letter for Healthcare Professional

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Nutrition for the Skin!

2005-07-28T04:16:00.000+08:00

Skin Activator® Daily Replenishing Cream - Advanced Wrinkle Cream!
A revolutionary formula for younger-looking skin.

This advanced wrinkle cream...

helps provide the nourishment your skin needs,

formulated with glucosamine -- a powerful substance that aids in collagen and connective tissue formation,

contains Green tea antioxidants to help protect your skin from free-radical damage that can cause premature aging,

contains skin-softening almond oil to help increase moisture and suppleness,>/li>
contains sugar to help encourage a healthy cell turnover rate, visibly improving your skin texture.

A revolutionary approach to skin care

Many anti-aging formulas improve skin texture with irritating side effects. Skin Activator takes a unique approach that is powerful, yet gentle. Your collagen production naturally slows with age, resulting in a loss of skin firmness and tone, and the appearance of wrinkles. This wrinkle cream is formulated with glucosamine. Applied topically, glucosamine complex, over a period of weeks, helps increase the skin’s support structure, helps improve skin tone and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines.

Independent clinical studies on the effects of the glucosamine complex in Skin Activator show:

33% reduction in fine lines and wrinkles after just four weeks, 57% after 12 weeks.

13% improvement in skin firmness after four weeks, 55% after 12 weeks.

Improvement in skin-surface texture of 34% in four weeks, 45% in 12 weeks.

Skin-moisture content improved by 44% in four weeks.

Testimonies -

“It’s made a huge difference in the fine lines around my lips and eyes!” - Cheryl Davenport

“My smile lines have diminished and other people have really begun to notice.” - Edgar Jimenez

“My skin looks so much healthier, smoother and brighter.” - Ann Cooper

“The texture and smoothness of my skin changed in just a few weeks. I love how my skin feels and looks.” - Jamie McManus, M.D.

Usage:
Combine daily with Herbalife's Cell Activator and Targeted Nutrition products for healthy-looking skin.

Key Ingredients:

Gluocosamine

Green Tea

Almond Oil

Sugar

This product is available in:
Size: 1.7fl fl oz (50ml)

Radiant C™ Daily Skin Booster

A daily gel-cream with vitamin C to improve skin texture.

Key Benefits:

Helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Helps rejuvenate dull, tired-looking skin.

Harness the antioxidant power of vitamin C with this light gel-cream, and help seal in your skins own moisture. Radiant C™ Daily Skin Booster's rich emollients leave skin smooth, with a healthy, youthful radiance. For best results, use daily with Radiant C™ Face Quencher.

Usage:
Use in combination with Herbalife's other Radiant C™ products for maximum benefits.

Key Ingredients:

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Apricot, Apple, Carrot Extracts

This product is available in:
Size: 1 fl oz (30ml)

Radiant C™ Face Quencher

A refreshing facial mist with vitamin C.

Key Benefits:

Helps rejuvenate dull, tired-looking skin.

Delightful fruity scent instantly refreshes and uplifts.

Tuck this spray into your purse or briefcase and spritz skin throughout the day to cool and refresh. Radiant C™ Face Quencher provides dehydrated skin with a rejuvenating burst of moisture and vitamin C and can help freshen makeup to prevent it from looking "cakey". Makes an ideal pick-me-up for both men and women. For best results, use with Radiant C™ Daily Skin Booster.

Usage:
Use in combination with Herbalife's other Radiant C™ products for maximum benefits.

Key Ingredients:

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Apricot, Apple, Carrot Extracts

This product is available in:
Size:1.7 fl oz (50ml)

Herbal Aloe Hand Cream

Keep hands looking and feeling beautifully soft and smooth with Herbal Aloe Hand Cream. This nourishing, non-greasy formula smoothes dry hands without leaving a residue, for healthy feeling skin every day.

Key Benefits:

Moisturizes and softens hands.

Herbs and antioxidants condition skin.

Fresh, clean scent.

Keep hands looking and feeling beautifully soft and smooth with Herbal Aloe Hand Cream. This nourishing, non-greasy formula smoothes dry hands without leaving a residue, for healthy feeling skin every day.

Usage:
Use several times a day, especially after washing hands, to restore lost moisture and keep hands silky smooth. Enjoy even more of the benefits of aloe with our Herbal Aloe Body and Hair-Care products and our Herbal Aloe Drink.

Key Ingredients:

Aloe Vera

Vitamin E

Vitamin A

Glycerin

Meadowsweet Extract

Green Leaf Extract

Black Currant Extract

This product is available in:
Size: 50 ml/1.7 fl. Oz

The Herbal Aloe Hand Cream bears the International Aloe Science Council (IASC) seal of approval for aloe content and purity found in this product.

Herbal Aloe Everyday Soothing Hand & Body Lotion is a light, nongreasy formula that provides immediate relief for dry skin. Its quick-penetrating formula includes shea butter for deep nourishment, as well as calendula and chamomile to soothe and relieve chapped skin. .

Key Benefits:

Soothe, nourish and hydrate skin.

Refreshing herbal scent.

Ideal for the whole family.

Usage:
Enjoy even more of the benefits of aloe with Herbalife's Herbal Aloe Everyday Shampoos and Conditioners and our Herbal Aloe Drink.

Key Ingredients:

Aloe Vera

Calendula

Charmomile

This product is available in:
Size: 200ml

Herbal Aloe Everyday Body Wash is a gentle, rich-lathering liquid cleanser. It can be used on a sponge or loofah in the shower, or added to bath water for a delightfully soothing Herbal Aloe bath.

Key Benefits:

Soothe, nourish and hydrate skin.

Refreshing herbal scent.

Ideal for the whole family.

Bathe and pamper your body with the soothing properties of aloe vera.

Usage:
Enjoy even more of the benefits of aloe with Herbalife's Herbal Aloe Everyday Shampoos and Conditioners and Herbalife's Herbal Aloe Drink.

Key Ingredients:

Aloe Vera

Calendula

Charmomile

This product is available in:
Size: 400ml

Herbal Aloe Everyday Soothing Gel is a fast-penetrating, non-sticky gel that lightly moisturizes and helps provide relief from skin irritations, minor abrasions, cuts and insect bites.

Key Benefits:

Soothe, nourish and hydrate skin.

Refreshing herbal scent.

Ideal for the whole family.

Usage:
Enjoy even more of the benefits of aloe with Herbalife's Herbal Aloe Everyday Shampoos and Conditioners and our Herbal Aloe Drink.

Key Ingredients:

Aloe Vera

Calendula

Charmomile

This product is available in:
Size:200ml

Herbal Aloe Everyday Soothing Spray is a perfect refreshing burst of aloe after shower or bath, or anytime. The spray-on form is also great for sun overexposure and minor skin irritations.

Key Benefits:

Soothe, nourish and hydrate skin.

Refreshing herbal scent.

Ideal for the whole family.

Usage:
Enjoy even more of the benefits of aloe with Herbalife's Herbal Aloe Everyday Shampoos and Conditioners and Herbalife's Herbal Aloe Drink.

Key Ingredients:

Aloe Vera

Calendula

Charmomile

This product is available in:
Size: 400ml

Herbal Aloe Bath and Body Bar

Unlike ordinary soaps, which can leave skin feeling dehydrated and tight, this Bar is carefully formulated with moisturizers, antioxidants and aloe to cleanse effectively, yet protect skin’s natural moisture balance. Use it on body and face for healthy, beautiful skin.

Key Benefits:

Cleanses gently without stripping skin.

Natural moisturizers and aloe soften and soothe.

Refreshing, clean scent.

Unlike ordinary soaps, which can leave skin feeling dehydrated and tight, Herbal Aloe Bath and Body Bar is carefully formulated with moisturizers, antioxidants and aloe to cleanse effectively, yet protect skin’s natural moisture balance. Use it on body and face for healthy, beautiful skin. Bathe and pamper your body with the soothing properties of aloe vera.

Usage:
Use daily to cleanse body, hands and face. Combine with other Herbal Aloe products for maximum benefits.

Key Ingredients:

Aloe Vera

Grape-seed Oil

Pure Olive Oil

Glycerin

This product is available in:
Size:125 g/4.4 oz

Total Control® - Enhancer for weight loss

2005-07-27T19:46:00.000+08:00

New & Improved Total Control® is a powerful herbal enhancer for more effective weight loss.

This advanced formula maximizes weight-loss results by delivering green tea extract with yerba maté, ginger and 11 other select herbs at the cellular level. Free from ephedra and citrus aurantium, new Total Control® promotes weight loss without causing irritability or restlessness. You can achieve your weight-loss goal easily and comfortably.

Key Benefits:

Boost metabolism to help burn fat.

Builds energy and soothes digestion.

Promotes weight loss

Senior Fitness

2005-07-27T18:35:00.000+08:00

The senior years don't have to be filled with aches and pains. I am convinced that a deit is not something you "go on" - it is a way of life. You are what you eat!

Consider the followings:
1. Five or six smaller meals a day instead of the usual three.
2. Lots of quality protein such as tuna, other fish, egg whites, chicken breast, tofu, etc.
3. Steam whenever possible.
4. Lots of veggies, salads, whole grains, etc.
5. Drink lots of water.
6. Eliminate refined sugars, white flour products and processed foods as much as possible.

Like many, I am confused as to the proper balance of protein and carbs. I know that quality protein is important for muscle growth.

Most seniors have two typical concerns, deteriorated digestive system and lower metabolic rate. Deteriorated digestive system affects their ability to absorb nutrients from the food that they eat. Lower metabolic rate means less energy and tendency to gain weight. Their biggest fear is stroke.

To address those concerns, I recommend the followings:

Formula 1 - macronutrients
Formula 2 - micronutrients
Cell Activator - phytonutrients
Herbalifeline - omega 3 & 6
Herbal Aloe - support a healthy digestive tract
Niteworks - Vascular Nutrition

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Say “NO” to Cellulite!

2005-07-27T16:22:00.000+08:00

Now you have a solution to this nagging, unsightly problem caused by stubborn fat deposits and excess fluid in the tissues.

The answer is Anti-Cellulite Body Shaper Kit.

Using the latest advances in skin-care technology, our product-development specialists have discovered a new way to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Sandra: After only 70 days of product testing, Sandra achieved a clear reduction in the dimpled texture of her skin.

Body Shaper Kit are simple to use, and combined with good eating habits and exercise, they will have you feeling great in your swimsuit in no time!

Body Shaper Kit contains:

(1) Body Buffing Scrub

Designed specifically to soften and smooth skin, this scrub helps accelerates skin’s natural process of exfoliation.

(2) Body Contouring Cream

Body Contouring/Cellulite Cream uses multiacids from fruits and plants such as phytic, citric and tartaric, together with other specially combined ingredients to help improve skin’s texture and tone.

(3) Cell-U-Loss

This unique vitamin, mineral and herbal formula is designed to assist the body’s fluid balance. It’s loaded with Vitamin C, an essential vitamin with antiodixant activity, and potassium, a vital mineral that is often lacking in calorie-restricted diets.

Help smooth, reduce and tighten.

The charts illustrate study participants' results after testing the products for 70 days. They reflect a decrease in thigh circumference and an increase in skin elasticity.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Cell Activator

2005-07-27T16:11:00.000+08:00

Cell Activator is designed for improved nutrient absorption and energy production.

Key Benefits:
Supports the assimilation and absorption of essential nutrients.
Enhances overall vitality and well-being.
Optimizes cellular energy production.

Instant Herbal Beverage - An Uplifting Drink for Vitality

2005-07-27T15:57:00.000+08:00

Thermojetics™ Instant Herbal Beverage
A versatile alternative to traditional beverages

The experts keep telling us to reduce our coffee intake, well, here’s the perfect alternative. A blend of five invigorating botanicals that create a herbal experience you will want to enjoy everyday, and kinder to your body than traditional tea and coffee because each cup contains two thirds less caffeine than a cup of coffee.

Herbal Concentrate is a refreshing and exhilarating drink that combines ancient herbal wisdom with modern-day convenience. Blended from five fast-acting natural botanicals.

Available in original flavour 50g.

Schizandra Plus - A superbly effective antioxidant formula!

2005-07-27T15:53:00.000+08:00

Super antioxidant formula using the highest-quality Schizandra berry concentrate. Also includes Vitamin E, Selenium and an oil soluble form of Vitamin C.

Environmental pollutants attack our bodies every day. We are constantly bombarded by "free radicals" that can damage our cells. Free radicals are produced by tobacco smoke, air pollution, ultraviolet rays, herbicides, toxic chemicals, saturated fats and stress. In fact, a stressful lifestyle further robs our bodies of our natural supply of antioxidants.

We do our best to fight back. Doctors and scientists tell us to exercise and eat foods containing antioxidants, such as fruits, vegetables and grains; however, in today's hectic world, we don't always have the time or opportunity. That's why millions of people take vitamin and mineral supplements in an effort to boost their immune system.

With Schizandra Plus, Herbalife has taken the fight a giant step further. The colorful berries of the Schizandra plant have been a staple of Chinese herbalists for centuries and are known throughout Asia for their positive effect on the body. Schizandra Plus is considered a great source of adaptogens, known to help our bodies adjust to environmental conditions.*

Helps your body help itself: The adaptogens contained in Schizandra Plus help counteract energy loss from stress or environmental pollution.* These nutrients affect the energy supply to the cells, energizing them even when the body is subjected to adverse stress.*

From folklore to modern use: According to the folklore of the Far east, Schizandra fruit has long been used for speedy re-energizing and to relieve fatigue.

Selenium works synergistically with vitamin E: Eating fruits, herbs and vegetables grown in selenium-rich soil is beneficial. However, there are many places where the soil's selenium level is low. Schrizandra Plus combines vitamins E and C with selenium for maximum antioxidant support.*

Combine with other products: Schrizandra Plus can be used in conjunction with Herbalife's entire line of nutritional products and Thermojectics® Weight-Management Programs.

Did You Know? Adaptogens, the key nutrients found in Schizandra, are not found in everyday foods and were largely unknown to most of the world for centuries. In the 1970s, Russian scientists named them the "missing nutrients" when they were discovered in Schizandra berries and other plants growing in the mountainous regions of Tibet, North Korea and Siberia.

Rich in schizandra berries which are great adaptogens that help the body to adjust to environmental conditions.* (Tip: Use Schizandra Plus to reduce "jet lag" and the symptoms of high-altitude sickness).

Includes vitamin E, an important fat-soluble vitamin with antioxidant qualities that prevents deterioration of lipids and essential oils, including Omega-3 fatty acids.*

Contains selenium, a trace element associated with fat metabolism.* It is also important as a co-factor for the production of the antioxidant molecule glutathione.

Has ascorbyl palmitate, a fat-soluble form of Vitamin C that activates its antioxidant activity in the fatty tissues of the body.*

Testimonial: Experience has shown that my customers with allergies, asthma and bronchitis have had significant relief from symptoms.

Serving Size: 2 tablets each day.
Bottle contains 60 tablets

Aloe Concentrate - Enhancer for Digestive Support

2005-07-27T15:45:00.000+08:00

Aloe, native to Africa, is also known as "lily of the desert", the "plant of immortality", and the "medicine plant". The name was derived from the Arabic alloeh meaning "bitter" because of the bitter liquid found in the leaves. In 1500 B.C. Egyptians recorded use of the herbal plant in treating burns, infections and parasites.

There are over 500 species of aloe growing in climates worldwide, but only four are recognized as having nutritional value with Aloe barbadensis miller leading the group. Ancient Greeks, Arabs and Spaniards have used the plant throughout the millennia. African hunters still rub the gel on their bodies to reduce perspiration and their scent.

Extensive research since the 1930's has shown that the clear gel has a dramatic ability to heal wounds, ulcers and burns by putting a protective coating on the affected areas and speeding up the healing rate.

The plant is about 96% water. The rest of it contains active ingredients including essential oil, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glycoproteins. Modern healers have used it since the 1930's. Many liquid health treatments are made, some combining aloe juice with other plants and herbs. The juice is soothing to digestive tract irritations, such as colitis and peptic ulcers.

As a food supplement, aloe is said to facilitate digestion, aid in blood and lymphatic circulation, as well as kidney, liver and gall bladder functions.

Aloe contains at least three anti-inflammatory fatty acids that are helpful for the stomach, small intestine and colon. It naturally alkalizes digestive juices to prevent overacidity - a common cause of indigestion. It helps cleanse the digestive tract by exerting a soothing, balancing effect.
A newly discovered compound in aloe, acemannan, is currently being studied for its ability to strengthen the bodies natural resistance. Studies have shown acemannan to boost T-lymphocyte cells that aid the immune system.

Those wise to the ways of aloe healing keep this plant in the kitchen. When the leaf is broken, its gel is placed on burns to relieve pain and prevent blisters. Aloe may reduce inflammation, decrease swelling and redness, and accelerate wound healing.
Aloe can aid in keeping the skin supple, and has been used in the control of acne and eczema. It can relieve itching due to insect bites and allergies. Aloe's healing power come from increasing the availability of oxygen to the skin, and by increasing the synthesis and strength of tissue.
Part Used: Aloe vera "extract" is made by pulverizing the whole leaves of the plant. Aloe juice is made from the inner leaf.

Common Use: Aloe supplements can be used for peptic ulcers and for gastro-intestinal health. Aloe has a moisturizing effect on the skin and is a common remedy for sunburn and skin irritation. Often used direct form the flowerpot in the treatment of minor burns and wounds. To make a salve; remove the thin outer skin and process the leaves in a blender, add 500 units of vitamin C powder to each cup and store in refrigerator.

Unfortunately, today we are faced with undesirable external challenges such as pollution and chemically processed foods. If we don’t properly eliminate these toxins, which we absorb either through the air we breathe, or the foods we eat, feelings of low energy, bloating and poor digestion can result. In supporting your body's ability to remove toxins, herbal cleansing, fibre supplements and the gentle soothing effects of aloe vera, can help you glow with health, inside and out. Made from premium quality aloe Vera, it contains naturally occurring beneficial enzymes and vitamins, along with the soothing herbal benefits of Chamomile. The natural alternative to carbonated beverages.

Great for high-stress lifestyles: A person who is always on the go or experiencing high amounts of stress damages their stomach preventing food from being properly digested and absorbed. Consuming a glass of Herbal Aloe Drink prior to a meal will help aid the digestive system.

Herbalife has captured the goodness of whole-leaf aloe in this remarkable beverage. Simply add water to enjoy Concentrate: 240 ml size.The concentrate makes approx. 16 servings.

Herbal Aloe Inside & Outside

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Omega-3s for the Brain: What They Are and Where to Find Them

2005-07-27T11:38:00.000+08:00

By Isabelle Laporte and Franklin McCoy, MD Epoch Times Health Reporters Aug 09, 2005

Salmon steaks are a good source of EPA and DHA. Did you know that the brain has the highest percentage of fat of any organ in the body? Like other organs, it renews itself constantly and needs certain fats to do so. For this reason, the brain’s very structure depends on the quality of the fats we consume. Omega-3s make up a family of long chain n-3 fatty acids of which the brain is particularly fond.

Eicosapenteanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are the most researched omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega-3s and Brain Function

LA Horrocks and Y.K. Yeo point out in “Health Benefits of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)” in Pharmacological Research, September 1999; 40(3): 211-25: “Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is essential for the growth and functional development of the brain in infants. DHA is also required for maintenance of normal brain function in adults. The inclusion of plentiful DHA in the diet improves learning ability, whereas deficiencies of DHA are associated with deficits in learning. DHA is taken up by the brain in preference to other fatty acids…Decreases in DHA in the brain are associated with cognitive decline during aging and with onset of sporadic Alzheimer disease.”
According to G. Young and J. Conquer in “Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Neuropsychiatric Disorders,” published in Reproductive and Nutritional Development, Jan-Feb, 2005; 45(1): 1-28, “decreased blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids have been associated with several neuropsychiatric conditions, including Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder, Alzheimer's Disease, Schizophrenia and Depression.” The authors further state: “DHA is the predominant n-3 [omega-3] fatty acid found in the brain and that EPA plays an important role as an anti-inflammatory precursor. Both DHA and EPA can be linked with many aspects of neural function, including neurotransmission, membrane fluidity, ion channel and enzyme regulation and gene expression.”

Good Sources

The best source for EPA and DHA are salmon. However, farm-bred salmon is not recommended since studies have shown that farm-bred salmon do not have the beneficial fatty acid composition of wild salmon. Sardines and mackerel are also good sources. Dining on six to eight ounces of salmon once a week has been recommended by studies.

Flaxseed oil and canola oil are not recommended as omega-3 sources because of their high content of alpha linolenic acid (ALA), which can, in dietary doses, decrease eicosanoid synthesis.

Eicosanoids are hormones that can either promote or diminish inflammation. ALA, like aspirin, decreases the production of all eicosanoids. For a person suffering from an inflammatory condition, this might be thought to be helpful. However, the production of beneficial eicosanoids, such as gamma linolenic acid (GLA), is also diminished. By supplementing with EPA/DHA, the production of inflammatory eicosanoids is diminished, but the production of beneficial eicosanoids is maintained.

What About Supplements?

Most studies have demonstrated that supplementing with EPA and DHA is beneficial. This may be done in the form or liquid or capsule fish liver oil or cod-liver oil, provided that these supplements have been molecularly distilled to remove heavy metals and other toxins. Cod-liver oil is preferred as a source of vitamin D.
Herbalifeline is an excellent way to supplement your daily intake of the omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Urinary Incontinence

2005-07-20T17:27:00.000+08:00

Incontinence is of two types, Urinary Incontinence (UI) and Fecal Incontinence (also called as bowel incontinence or anal incontinence). The urinary incontinence (Overactive Bladder) is the unwanted leakage or involuntary loss of urine. It is a very common problem. The symptoms of overactive bladder increases with age, although it is not due to aging. The fecal incontinence is the involuntary loss of solid or liquid stool and affects people of all ages, men and women, adults and children.

Symptoms of Urinary Incontinence

You leak urine when you sneeze, cough, laugh, or exercise.
You go to the bathroom more than 8 times in a day and more than 2 times at night.
You have urgent need of urination.
You leak urine on the way to the bathroom.
You think that you may leak urine during sex.

You must visit a urologist if you have any of the above symptoms of overactive bladder.

Causes for Urinary Incontinence

Conditions such as bladder or sphincter disorders
Problems with nerves to and from the bladder
Neurological problems
In men, the blockage is caused by an enlarged prostate. The prostate is a small circular gland situated just below the bladder with the urethra. The common symptoms of prostate problems in men are frequent urination, reduced force of flow, painful urination, incontinence and urgency.
Sometimes there may be temporary symptoms of overactive bladder due to some infection, constipation, or the side effect of a drug.

Healthy Body, Mind, Spirit & Soul

2005-07-20T16:29:00.000+08:00

The present times of living under high stress, work pressure, family pressure, fast life, competition, immune breakdown and pollution have made us quite different than what we wanted to be. These problems have become a normal part of our life. Many things that happen in your life can disrupt your emotional, mental health and overall health.

Our body responds to the way we think and feel. This is so-called "mind body relationship" or "mind body connection" or "mind body spirit". When we are stressed, upset or under emotional pressure, our body tries to tell us that about it and we experience some physical problem. For example, you may have high blood pressure when you hear something shocking.

When you go to a doctor for loss of appetite, back pain, body pain, stiff neck, constipation or diarrhea, tiredness/weakness, high blood pressure, loss of sleep, palpitations, shortness of breath, sweathing, weight loss or weight gain, your doctor gives you the stress or emotional pressure as the reason behind your problem. If you have poor emotional health, your body's immune system will become weak, causing you a feeling of torn out form inside and outside. If you ignore these conditions for a long time, you may develop conditions as mentioned above.

Keep in mind, if your mind is healthy, you have a healthy body, healthy spirit and healthy soul. Good health of body and mind is important for a healthy and happy living. Life can be only wonderful if you are in perfect health.

So what is the solution? How to cope up with the present day difficulties? How to achieve a healthy body, mind and soul?

You do not need any mind body medicine. With a little practice you can learn healthy ways to improve upon these problems. You can have a healthy body, mind and soul to experience ultimate health and ultimate happiness in life.

Adopt the right exercise. This will train your mind and body improving your emotional health. This way you can achieve your desired body weight, flatten your abdominals (tummy), a sound sleep.
Think right, be positive. Do not think on a point or problem whose solution is not in your hand. You can manage your stress by thinking right.
Eat right kind of foods, change your food habits. Your eating habit is very important on the way you think, the way you look and the way you react on a problem/situation.
Relaxation and meditation. This will calm your mind and give you strength to fight daily stresses.

Acid Reflux and Diet

2005-07-20T16:17:00.000+08:00

Acid Reflux Foods You Should Avoid

Acid reflux is caused by a disruption of the acid-alkaline condition in the stomach.

When you eat specific acid foods that are difficult to digest, stomach spasms or twitching occur, which causes valves to open and gases to form that should not.

This is an indigestion problem that has got out of hand and created acid wastes to flow into your esophagus causing an irritation. This irritation, if it continues can result in ulcers and other infections. The acid reflux diet that you have been eating should now be avoided.

If you are eating an acid reflux diet, which consists of excess protein, junk food, and processed foods, start eating less of these foods. Changing your diet is difficult to do, but you can start cutting back on the quantities of this food more and more over time.

A diet that create Acid Reflux

This list is just a short list of the foods you need to avoid. These foods are consider acid foods. Your diet for reducing acid reflux should consist of 20% of these foods and 80% of foods in the second list below:

Tea (not herbal teas)

Coffee

Radishes

Garlic

Onions

Spices, pepper

Oils (except olive oil for cooking and the essential fatty acids or fish oil)

Alcohol

Sugar (all foods with added sugar become acid)

Soft drinks

Diet soft drinks

Asparagus, Brussels sprouts

High protein foods - fish, meat, poultry, milk, beans, legumes, white flour products

Pasta, noodles, cornstarch

Eggs

Plums, prunes, cranberries

All junk food is acid food - all processed food

Diet for reducing Acid Reflux

Here is a diet for acid reflux. Use 80% of these foods in your diet. These foods are more alkaline or less acidic foods. If your body was in balance with acid and alkaline, you could eating anything without showing symptoms of acid reflux. But if you have been eating mostly acid foods, the majority of people does, and have not included vegetables and fruits in your diet daily, then you have been eating an acid reflux diet.

Add these foods to your diet gradually if you have problems eating them:

Citric fruits – one orange, grapefruit and lemon is ok

Fruits – Apples, bananas, pears, pineapples, apricots, grapes, melons, watermelon, raisins, figs, avocados, dates, honey,

Vegetables of all kinds but especially potatoes, celery, cucumbers, carrots, cabbage, corn, onions, sprouts, almonds, Millet

Generally when you eat the right kinds of food, you don't need to use too many supplements. But when you have a health issue you are working on, you need an increase in specific supplements. Here is a list of what you should be supplementing with:

Vitamin C - buffered or not acidic type

B-100 vitamins

Potassium - 100mg daily

Kelp - 5 tablets daily - kelp is high in minerals and will neutralize body acid

Vitamin A - 50,000 units for one month then drop back to 25,000 or 10,000.

MSM - 5000 mg daily

Digestive enzymes with each meal - don't use digestive enzymes if you have an ulcer.

Use a mineral supplement either liquid or capsule to reduce body acids

Use as many of your vegetables raw. This provides with minerals, vitamins, enzymes, and mucilage. Mucilage produces a protective layer on the lining of your esophagus and stomach lining to protect you from excess acid waste.

Potato half cooked, raw, or juice is a highly recommend for relieving acid reflux. Add this to you diet for acid reflux daily and you will start to see results. Stop using the acid reflux diet of processed and junk food. Eating the diet for acid reflux will not only cure your reflux, it will increase your overall health.

You don't need to be on this type of diet forever. Once you start feeling better you can slowly start adding more of the acid foods that you like. But you do have to eat plenty of alkaline foods all of the time, if you want to have reasonable health.

Extraordinary Health

2005-07-20T12:04:00.000+08:00

We all want to look and feel young, but there are reasons well beyond the physical to pay attention to our health and to create balance, strength and ease on all levels of our beings. We all want to live at the peak of our potential, to have long, rich and full lives. No one wants to live a life of quiet desperation, or even a mundane or ordinary existence.

When we view our lives as a continuing process of growth and evolution with a clear sense of higher purpose, we naturally take good care of ourselves so that we are able to fulfill our destinies and are prepared for the adventures ahead, whether in this life or worlds beyond.
"Health" means more than physical ease; it is also ease of mind, heart and soul, and we take that "health" at mental, emotional and spiritual levels with us when we leave our physical bodies behind. Of course, there are no hard lines between any aspects of our beings. What we think affects our bodies, what we do physically affects how we feel emotionally; it is all inter-related.

In a similar way, we can't progress past a certain point spiritually if the rest of our being is not up to speed. To be intense spiritually, we must also be able to be intense physically. Balance is essential, and we are only as strong as our "weakest link," so to speak.

The following article outlines some basic practices that can help to build a foundation for "health" and well-being on all levels.
PHYSICAL HEALTH

Breath
Just becoming mindful of your breath can be helpful, for through conscious manipulation of your breathing you can change your state of consciousness, literally changing your mind and changing your life. When you're tired, breathing in more deeply than you exhale will "wake you up" and charge your cells with oxygen. When you're stressed out, breathing out more and breathing more slowly will calm you and clear your head for problem solving.
Posture
Our life force energy flows up and down our spines. When we lie, sit or stand with our spines straight, we allow that kundalini energy to flow more freely. Try sitting up straighter now, and see if you can feel the difference. As you sit up straight, you may notice that you naturally take a deep breath. This is your body already moving more energy through your system!
Movement
Imagine the clear blue waters of an ocean bay, and now compare that mentally to the mucky waters of a stagnant pond. The difference between the two is in how much they move. When we move our bodies, we get our energy literally moving on many levels. I once heard exercise described as a shower for our insides, and I often visualize this when I'm running. One way to "move" mental fears or emotional blocks is through physical movement. Whether you're into jogging, walking, hiking, yoga, martial arts, kickboxing or cycling, when you start moving your body, your subtler energies start moving as well. This is in part why it's so easy to solve problems while "working out." (You also gain confidence and start feeling better about yourself when you take care of yourself, and this helps you to feel empowered in general).
Yoga and martial arts are especially powerful and health supporting, for they integrate all aspects of our beings. Through martial arts practice, for example, one develops not only physical strength, skill and flexibility, but also focus, balance, integrity, emotional control and the ability to consciously move "chi," or life force.
Food
The food we eat has, for most people, a more powerful effect on health than any other physical influence. Most of us do not eat like our lives depend upon it, and they do! Since most of us tend to eat too much, the first thing we might do is to begin to eat more simply and moderately. We can create a sense of "lightness" and well-being simply by eating less and eating more consciously.
What we eat is as important as how much we eat. If you want to feel slow and heavy, eat heavy and processed foods. Refined flour products like bread, pasta, donuts, cookies, crackers, etc... all slow us down. They slow down our digestive tracks as well. The folks who may benefit from these foods are those who are already so revved up (like long distance runners) that they can handle the dense calories and slower energies of these foods.
Other stimulants like alcohol, caffeine and sugar will "rev" you up temporarily, but if you're not capable of sustaining that intense energy, you'll feel the worse for it later. If you struggle with stress at all (and who doesn't?) why add to it by stressing your body?
Natural starches like potatoes and rice and vegetables and fruits are easy to digest and deliver great nutritional value. Energetically, the closer your food is to the vine, the more you'll benefit at all levels of your being. An apple picked from the tree today still has lots of life force energy in it. An apple picked three days ago and trucked to the store has less, but still much more than that bagel that is far removed from the wheat field.
Of course, it's important to find the right diet for you. One way is to simply close your eyes and ask Spirit to show you what you should be eating. Whenever I do this, I see cantaloupe, spinach, strawberries, sweet potatoes, chicken and egg whites first. Vegetarianism is a personal choice; you don't have to be vegetarian to be "spiritual," though it is wise to consider where your food comes from and how it gets from there to your plate. I've personally found that animal protein helps me regulate my blood sugar.
Get Grounded
Get back to earth. Often we "disconnect" at some level of our beings because our personal worlds have become so disconnected from the planet we live on. Our plush carpets and sports cars remove us from the soil, plants, trees, grass, rocks and other natural elements of the physical world. Our bodies are of the earth, and by reconnecting with nature, we can get grounded, reintegrate and reharmonize all our energies. Honor the rhythms of the earth, the cycles of day and night, the changing of the seasons. Sleep when it's dark, wake when it's light, eat the foods that grow seasonally, and you'll achieve a sense of harmony with All That Is on all levels of your being.

EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Let Go of Addictions
Many people who are not in great health are not fully "in the body" most of the time. They disconnect mentally (sometimes emotionally or at others levels, but usually mentally) from their physical beings. Their auras tend to show a "skew" then, between the physical and outer levels. The reasons for disconnection like this are many, but all involve some kind of avoidance.
When we're not "comfortable" in our bodies, and don't want to feel that discomfort, we tend to just disconnect. Instead of disconnecting, we'd be wiser to GET comfortable in our bodies. In other words, instead of eating chocolate, watching TV, smoking, drinking and/or not taking care of ourselves some other way, we'd be wiser to nurture our strength and vitality and get integrated at all levels of our being. That is the only way to truly resolve such discomfort.
Addictions to anything are crutches, whether it's food, drugs, a relationship or a habit. They are like neon signs pointing us to where we need to be growing. Instead of beating yourself up over your addictions, start communicating with them. Figure out what they're helping you to avoid, what they're costing you, and how long you want to be paying that price. If you must have an addiction, at least try to choose what it will be! I'm addicted to exercise, and frankly, I have no desire to give it up.
Addictions usually mask situations that need to change, but that we're afraid of changing. Often when we begin to face addictions, there are relationship issues involved that need to be addressed and resolved. If we're in unhealthy relationships and fear giving them up, we're going to remain "stuck" until we're ready to live by our own truths and try to manifest our ideals in "reality."
Get Happy
Allow yourself pleasure! Follow your bliss! The ultimate goal in life is to be happy. That's what everyone seeking success, fame, passion, love, wealth, and honor are really after. Whenever we're not happy, we're not really "successful." To be "successful" then, we have only to choose to be happy.

MENTAL HEALTH

Remain Flexible
To remain young and "healthy" mentally, we have only to remain flexible. Life IS change. In our fear-driven efforts to control our lives, we begin early to establish "rules" and "beliefs" in the hopes that we will be able to make things go as we wish, or avoid unwanted experiences. The more rigid we get in how we view the world working, the older and more brittle we become mentally.
The key to mental health and a keen intellect is simple openness and flexibility. When changes arise, it is those who adapt best who are the most "healthy," and that mental attitude will transfer into physical and emotional well being. When we allow small everyday stresses to "get to us," we are only hurting ourselves.
Think Positively
Optimism is magic. When we are optimistic, not only do we find our experiences rising to match our expectations, we keep energy moving, feel good, and are appreciated by others. In a similar vein, we have only to visualize good health, strength and vitality to begin developing more of it in our lives. We can affect every cell in our beings by positively visualizing what we desire.
Set Clear Goals
It's also essential to continue to set goals, and to get those goals as clear as possible. After college, many young people go through a bit of a crisis. Suddenly, the goals set for them by their parents or the culture at large have been attained, and there is a period where the individual flounders without a sense of clear direction. The more self-motivated we are, and the clearer or more concrete our goals, the easier it is to keep moving...in other words, to keep living!

SPIRITUAL HEALTH

Embrace Your Personal Power
Remember at all times that you are more than your physical body, more than your job, your marriage, your relationships, your home, even your current beliefs. The details of our lives come and go, changing over time and from lifetime to lifetime. You will continue on. Remember that you are made in "God's" image, meaning that you are a creator. You have the power to work miracles in your life, to manifest what you desire, to create your own reality. You are the composer, conductor and virtuoso of your own fate.
Relax and Have Fun
Relax and enjoy yourself. It's been proven that humor not only reduces stress and improves the immune system, it makes you popular and a joy to be around! In all the interviews I've read about people who've lived past one hundred, the one unifying quality I've noticed is a good sense of humor and a light attitude.
The ability to work hard is an admirable trait, but the ability to relax is an under-appreciated and no less important one. Develop the art of relaxation. Whether you're a power napper or an expert meditator, through the ability to relax you will be able to recharge your batteries at will, attain mental clarity and emotional balance, and access higher levels of awareness or guidance spiritually.
Trust Your Intuition
Develop clear access to your own inner knowing, or to your higher power. Whether you pray to "God" or send your angels an e-mail, the ability to "ask" within and get answers is a blessing that can help us in all aspects of our lives.
Do Unto Others
Finally, remember that intentions determine karma. Think loving thoughts, and love will return to you. Think kind thoughts, and kindness will be yours. Think hopefully, positively, and generously, and happiness and health will be your reward. If you do nothing else, mind your thoughts to improve your general sense of well being.

By Julia Jablonski

Body Building

2005-07-20T11:25:00.000+08:00

Strategy In order to achieve muscle growth (hypertrophy), bodybuilders focus in three main lines of action:

Resistance weight training
Good nutrition, incorporating extra protein and supplements where necessary
High quality rest to facilitate growth

Resistance weight training

Weight training causes microtears to the muscles being trained; this is generally known as microtrauma. These microtears in the muscle contribute to the soreness felt after exercise, called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or DOMS. It is the repair to these microtrauma that result in muscle growth (anabolism). Normally, this soreness becomes most apparent a day or two after a workout.

Good Nutrition

The growth and repair, however, cannot occur without the necessary building blocks. These are supplied by high quality nutrition. Bodybuilders require a very specialised diet. Generally speaking, bodybuilders require anything between 500-1000 calories (2000 to 4000 kilojoules) above their maintenance level of food energy while attempting to increase lean body mass. A sub-maintenance level of food energy is combined with cardiovascular exercise to lose body fat in preparation for a contest. The ratios of food energy from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats vary depending on the goals of the bodybuilder.

Rest

The third component to extraordinary muscle building is rest. Without quality rest and sleep the body does not have an opportunity to recover and build. About eight hours of sleep a night is essential for the bodybuilder to be refreshed and ready for the next session. Additionally, many athletes find a daytime nap further increases their body's ability to direct resources toward repairing and building muscle fiber.

What Every Beginner Should Know But Probably Doesn't.

Strong bones for All

2005-07-19T20:45:00.000+08:00

“Bodybuilding Sins” That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts

2005-07-19T19:56:00.000+08:00

Article by Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS and Steve Hefferon, CMT, CPRS

It’s one thing for someone who sits at a computer all day and never exercises to have back pain, but for a bodybuilder, someone who spends hours and hours each week pouring everything they’ve got into building muscle, it should be criminal!

The reason we say this is because, if you are going to spend so much time, money, and energy trying to build the “perfect body”, you have to make sure that you not only look good, but also feel good…

We’ve identified what we call “Bodybuilding Sins” that lead to back pain, sciatic pain, and other injuries… read em and take action now if you are serious about bodybuilding and are fed up with your back pain.

Sin #1 - Choosing the WRONG Exercises

Get ready, this is gonna hurt! The exercises most bodybuilders focus on the most, are the ones that cause the most problems… hopefully, you’re different J

But before we share with you what those exercise are, let’s talk real quickly about what bodybuilding is…

The goal of bodybuilding isn’t to get as big as you can, or at least to us it isn’t and shouldn’t be, but to build a balanced body that is as strong as possible in every way. For example, while being freakishly big may get people’s attention, it serves you no purpose at all…

while on the other hand, what if you were not only big, but also extremely strong and powerful, lightning fast, flexible, and agile enough to kick ass if needed?

So many bodybuilders build massive amounts of muscle yet are so unbelievably weak and inflexible… for example, we know a guy who can bench press over 350 lbs but can’t do a measly push-ups!

The point is, the exercises you choose and how you perform them not only determine how big, strong, and flexible you are, but also affect how your body functions and whether or not you suffer from aches, pains, and injuries like back pain and sciatic pain.

Ok, here they are… the exercises that create the most problems and are most likely to lead to back pain:

1. Bench Press

2. Leg Extension

So, any of your favorites on this list?

While there are others, these are the two that cause the most damage.

There are several reasons why these three exercises made our list of the “worst bodybuilding exercises”. First, all three target areas that already tend to get worked a lot in everyday life and often times are overdeveloped…

and by focusing so much on these exercises you end up creating muscle imbalances, or worsening existing muscle imbalances, which pull your bones and joints out of their normal position…

and this leads to uneven pressure and wear and tear on your muscle, ligaments, tendons, bones, and joints and will sooner or later lead a break down or injury.

For example, chronic overuse of the bench press, coupled with little or no exercises targeting the upper back, leads to an overdevelopment of the chest and a lack of strength and development in the upper back…

This all too common combination leads to what we call “Turtle Back”. You know what we’re talking about, when the shoulders are pulled so far forward, lats are as wide as barn, and from behind, their back looks like a giant sea turtle shell!

This “Turtle Back” posture can create neck, upper back, and shoulder pain and injuries faster than you can pop an Advil!

Plus, how many times during your day are you forced to lie on your back and push up a bar loaded with weights? There are so many better exercises for chest development that not only stimulate more muscle, but also build more usable strength.

Now let’s talk about the fabulous thigh builder, the leg extension…

Not only does it place an unbelievable amount of strain on the knee joint, but it also will quickly overdevelop the quads, which are already getting far more work than their counterpart, the hamstrings.

An imbalance between the quadriceps and hamstrings, which is also extremely common in bodybuilders, is a key contributor to back pain. This imbalance is easily identifiable by what people often call “Bubble Butt” or “Ghetto Booty”.

So hopefully you can see how important it is to choose your exercises wisely. We strongly recommend you cut out these exercises, or at least cut back on using them and add in targeted exercises for the opposing muscle groups and targeted stretches for those tight, overdeveloped muscles.

The key to eliminating back pain, or any other ache, pain or injury for that matter, is to bring your body closer to balance…

What good is muscle if you can’t use it? How many more workouts are you going to miss because of back, neck, or shoulder pain? How much bigger and stronger could you be if back pain and other injuries weren’t ruining your training?

Just imagine how bad things will be 10, 20, or 30 years from now if you don’t make changes to your training now… but don’t take our word for it, ask some of the older bodybuilders who are paying the price now... you can spot them easily at the gym because they limp around trying to find something they CAN do.

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Can Muscle Imbalances Really Be Responsible For Over 90% Of All Back Pain and Sciatica?

Think about this for a minute...

Even if you injured your back while lifting something or gardening, I guarantee you that it isn’t the underlying cause... what caused it was the months and years of uneven pressure and wear and tear on your body caused by muscle imbalances... and the event simply was your body breaking down...

Here Are Just Some of The Conditions That Are Caused By Muscle Imbalances:

Lower Back Pain
Mid Back Pain
Upper Back Pain
Neck Pain
Herniated Disc / Bulging Disc
Degenerative Disc Disease
Sciatica
Piriformis Syndrome
Stenosis
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Pulled / Strained Back Muscle
Arthritis

The Herbalife Family Foundation Gives Grant to Atlanta Children's Shelter for New Healthy Eating Program

2005-07-18T16:02:00.000+08:00

The Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF), a non-profit committed to helping children at risk, will launch a new Casa Herbalife program with a donation of $25,000 to Atlanta Children's Shelter (ACS), which offers free childcare and social services for homeless families in Atlanta. Casa Herbalife, a good-nutrition program for children, will allow the shelter to provide healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks.

At the dedication event on Wednesday, April 13 at 4 p.m., Herbalife CEO Michael O. Johnson will present a check to ACS Executive Director Dr. Jacqueline Brown.

The Atlanta Children's Shelter offers the only free childcare and comprehensive social services for homeless families in the City of Atlanta. They care for families by providing:

Quality instructions and activities that are tailored to the particular needs of homeless children;
Tasty, nutritional and balanced breakfasts, lunches and snacks daily;
Cultural and enrichment activities, including trips to Zoo Atlanta, area theaters and other fun kids' places;
Assistance in finding safe, affordable housing; and
Case management, planning and counseling.

Since opening in 1986, the Atlanta Children's Shelter has cared for more than 7,650 children. ACS is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. ACS is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since 1994, the HFF has donated more than $6 million to help children in need in more than 25 countries by offering support in overcoming life's most basic challenges, from escaping poverty, hunger and abuse to receiving adequate medical care and education. The HFF is a non-profit organization supported by Herbalife International, Inc., and its independent distributors and employees to help children at risk around the world.