By Bill Perkins, on July 13th, 2010
A large majority of the human body is made up of water. Second to water is protein. All living things on this planet, from large to microscopic, have protein. Protein is made from chains of amino acids called peptide bonds. These amino acids are considered the “building blocks” that make up protein. Protein contains 16% nitrogen which chemically makes amino acids different than sugars and fatty acids. Sugar and fatty acids do not contain nitrogen. Protein makes up muscles, ligaments, organs, tendons, hair, glands, nails, vital body fluids, and more. Protein is also very essential for the growth of bones. Protein also helps to regulate your body’s water balance as well as maintain proper internal pH. Amino acids also act as neurotransmitters. A neurotransmitter carries information from one cell to another and is necessary for maintain healthy brain activity. Neurotransmitters can pass through the blood/brain barrier to better send messages from the brain to other parts of the body. Capillaries in the brain are tightly packed together more than any other part on the body. This is to prevent from and toxins or foreign substances from entering the brain tissue. Only amino acids are allowed to pass through this barrier. As you can see, amino acids and protein are much more important than many people realize. It is very important to avoid a protein deficiency because it will lead to many problems. It looks like amino acids are the second most important chemical makeup in the human body.
When nutrients and minerals enter the body they cannot be absorbed without the correct amino acids present. Amino acids help vitamins and mineral perform their job properly. You can visualize amino acids working well with nutrients and minerals to help better absorb them into the body. Only 28 different types of amino acids produce hundreds of combinations of proteins that are present in all living things. The liver is the main producer of amino acids. The liver produces 80% of the amino acids in the human body. The other 20% is derived from proper diet. This 20% is considered the essential amino acids. Essential amino acids must enter the body through forms of food to help balance out the amino acids our body already produces. There are nine essential amino acids we need. If even one of these essential amino acids is missing then the body cannot continue proper protein synthesis. Problems like this range from indigestion to depression to stunted growth. Even if you eat well-balance meals high in protein this could still cause a problem.
There are a number of factors that can easily affect the availability of essential amino acids in the body. For example, drug use, stress, trauma, age, and the imbalance of nutrients could cause these essential amino acids to disappear. When these are not present with the other amino acids it will pose a harsh threat to your body. An improper diet, failing to meet required amounts of essential amino acids, will lead to a physical disorder. It is pretty crazy to think that even the smallest of things can throw the chemical balance in your body off. This does not mean to go out and eat high amounts of protein! Excess proteins will put the liver in a state of stress causing it to not work properly. Too much protein will cause the liver to produce ammonia. Ammonia is toxic to the body and therefore must be excreted out through the kidneys. This is why it is important to get the right amount of protein in your diet.
If you are interested in buying amino acid supplements you may want to check out your local vitamin store. A lot of multivitamin supplements will contain amino acids and you can even by formulas. Amino acid formulas come in tablet, liquid, or powered form. Most amino acid supplements come from animal, yeast, or vegetable protein. When looking for amino acid supplements make sure to look for products that contain USP (U.S. Pharmacopoeia) pharmaceutical-grade L-crystalline amino acids. This may sound confusing but really is not. Most amino acids come in two forms, D and L. These letters of course come from the Latin language, dextro (right) and levo (left). The D-cysteine amino acid has a chemical makeup that causes the molecules to rotate to the right. The L-cysteine amino acids will rotate to the left. It is important to get L-cysteine amino acid supplements because it fits better with the biological makeup of humans because of bodies contain mostly the L-cysteine amino acids. You want to take a supplement that works well with your body and not fight against it. Take these supplements a half hour before or after a meal so that the amino acids do not need to compete with the essential amino acids from food. This will allow a much better absorption for both types of amino acids.
Just like eating food, you must get protein in moderation. Too little protein will cause deficiency while too much protein will cause your body to overcompensate. Never give supplemental amino acids to children unless directed to do so by a physician. If you feel you are not getting enough protein and may be suffering from a deficiency, contact a physician. Do not just start taking amino acid supplements and eating high amounts of protein without first consulting a professional. You may actually be getting the right amount of proteins on a daily basis without even realizing it. Now that you know the basis of what amino acids are, you can easily share this information with somebody that may benefit from it.
By Bill Perkins, on July 12th, 2010
There are so many different products to help you lose weight. Most of these weight loss products come in liquid or pill form. But what if there was another way to lose weight? What if I told you there is a weight loss patch? That’s right! There are companies now coming out with weight loss patches. These weight loss patches are quite amazing in terms of their strength and quality. They work just like weight loss pills only more efficiently because it delivers its power directly into the blood stream. With a weight loss patch like the Hoodia Patch or Slim Weight Patch you can easily lose two pounds a week.
 The idea of losing weight by slapping a patch on your arm made me skeptical at first but I thought about the nicotine patch. The nicotine patch is the same concept only it helps you quit smoking. I figured if people can quit smoking with a nicotine patch, there is no reason they won’t be able to lose weight with a Slim Weight Patch. Slim Weight Patch is produced by Roduve, originally a pharmaceutical company. Roduve is a good company that strives to make clients happy. They combine research and strong knowledge in the field of weight loss to produce the Slim Weight Patch. This patch helps to suppress appetite and stimulate metabolism while helping to block carbohydrates from becoming fat. It is small and discrete so you do not have to worry about somebody seeing it. With results showing in less than a week you are sure to slim down faster than you normally would by taking weight loss pills. Roduve makes their patches with 100% all natural ingredients proven to work. Do not let others tell you to waste your time with weight loss products, especially patches, because they do not work. This is completely untrue because the Roduve Slim Weight Patches will work guaranteed. This is currently the number one rated weight loss patch on the market because of its strength and quality.
 Another type of weight loss patch I came across is the Hoodia Patch. Hoodia Patch works the same way as the Slim Weight Patch by delivering its powerful Hoodia ingredients directly into the blood stream. Although a one month supply of the Hoodia Patch is a tiny more expensive than the Slim Weight Patch, you may find out just why. The active ingredient in the Hoodia Patch comes directly from the Hoodia plant itself. This plant causes you to feel fuller for longer amounts of time while reducing your caloric intake by up to 50%! Reducing you caloric intake is the first step in losing weight. So by using the Hoodia Patch you are already on the right track to slimming down and living a healthier lifestyle. Weight loss pills take time before your body completely absorbs them but a Hoodia Patch delivers it instantly because it goes right into the blood stream using a trans-dermal method. This method is proven to be the fastest way to get the Hoodia Patch into your system. The absorption of Hoodia is instant which allows you to start losing weight much faster. If you are interested in losing weight but want something that works faster than pills, try either a Slim Weight Patch or for a few extra bucks, the Hoodia Patch. Either way, you cannot go wrong and you will begin losing weight the second you apply the patch to your arm.
Learn more about the Slim Weight Patch or Hoodia Patch today!
By Bill Perkins, on July 12th, 2010
You may have heard the many benefits of Acai Berry products, but which ones are right for you? There seem to be a truly endless amount of the Acai products different companies carry. You will find Acai in more products than you think. For example, Acai is used in many health and weight loss products. You will even find Acai in a lot of the healthier drinks. This is because Acai has a ton of benefits that are both good for losing weight and keeping healthy. Before I give you the better Acai products, let me first tell you a little history about Acai.
The spelling of Acai looks hard to pronounce but it really isn’t. The correct way to pronounce Acai is “ah-sigh-ah”. Now that we can properly pronounce Acai, let us dive into the history portion of it. Although Acai has been around for thousands of years, it was not until the 1990’s that it became increasingly popular. Acai berry came from the Amazon and the people that occupied the region. They used Acai to help build up their immune system, prevent heart disease, fight off infections, and even heighten sexual behavior. Acai berries grow on a palm trees and are a heavily sought after crop due to its special properties. Acai is a very powerful antioxidant that helps to boost your immune system. Acai is also packed full of amino acids which are the building blocks of protein. Acai berries even contain unsaturated fat (good fat) that is great for promoting health. Acai products are always being featured on the news, commercials, and even the Oprah show. Oprah seems to talk a lot of Acai products and she stands by them 100%. You may have heard others call Acai berries a ‘super fruit’ because of all its powerful health promoting benefits. This is why many companies are trying to get their hands on Acai berry and put them in their products.
There are many different products with Acai berry in them but I am going to list the products that are most popular and proven to work. One Acai product specifically for men is Acai Select Cut. This product is used by men that are looking to lose weight and get slim quick. It makes you cut weight fast while giving you everything you need to push through a hard workout including an energy boost. Next is the regular Acai Berry Select which is mainly targeted towards woman trying to lose weight although it is safe for men. This product is very popular among celebrities looking to drop weight before their next big movie role. Acai Berry Select has powerful antioxidants to boost your immune system as well as losing weight. It also helps to fight fatigue and gives you energy to make it through the day. The third Acai berry product I want to mention is Acai Berry Actives. This product also has the same active ingredients found in the previously mentioned products only they offer a weight management program. As we should know by now, weight management is more important than losing the actual weight itself. The last is Acai Berry Max which claims to be the most powerful of the ones I mentioned. It also contains the highest yield (strength) Acai berries available on the market. Trying any of these products will make a world of difference when it comes to feeling healthy and losing weight.
Check these websites often because they are always giving away free samples to try!
Acai Berry Actives
Acai Berry Max
Acai Berry Select
Acai Berry Select Cut
By Bill Perkins, on June 17th, 2010
We all need oxygen to survive but too much oxygen can lead to damaged cells. How? When cells use oxygen they produce oxidants. These oxidants, also known as free radicals, will cause damage to the body. Heart disease and diabetes are two of the many examples that are caused by free radicals. The point of antioxidants is to seek out the free radicals and stop them from causing any harm. The importance of antioxidants will help you in more ways than you can imagine. Antioxidants help to repair any damaged cells that your body may have. Even during the cold and flu season many people find antioxidants to be extremely beneficial because they help make you feel better faster. Free radicals break down the immune system and also speed up the aging process. This is why it is important that you get enough antioxidants in your body. Also, free radicals are caused from smoking, drinking alcohol, and unhealthy foods. In order to keep your health at optimum level, you may consider getting more antioxidants in your daily routine. I personally knew a guy that smoked everyday of his life since he was young. He also drank a glass or two of green tea, which is full of antioxidants, everyday and lived to be 96. Most people that smoke that much will die much earlier, which goes to show the importance of antioxidants.
Antioxidants are in a variety of foods and drinks which can be easily found at your local grocery store. You may be surprised when you realize how many beneficial foods, which you should already be eating daily, contain antioxidants. The most common foods with antioxidants are mostly beans, berries, potatoes, and other fruits. If you are eating fruit on a daily basis than you should be getting enough antioxidants to fix any damaged cells you may have in your body. Antioxidants are also found in green tea and vitamins A, E, and C. Fish, red meat, eggs, and chicken also contain decent amounts of antioxidants.  Vitamin A is found in many vegetables like carrots, squash, and tomatoes. Vitamin C is found easily in most citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and kiwis, as well as green leafy vegetables and green peppers. Vitamin E is found primarily in nuts, seeds, and vegetable oil. Antioxidants are also found in minerals like zinc and selenium. If you are consuming some of these foods or vitamins on a daily basis then you are getting enough antioxidants in your system. It is possible to get too many antioxidants because you body actually needs oxidants, but then again your body can get too many oxidants. The point here is getting enough antioxidants to help balance out with your body’s production of oxidants. The same concept applies when taking too many vitamins. Your body will start to function abnormally when it gets too many vitamins or antioxidants, so be aware.
Getting the right amount of antioxidants varies from person to person because we all put different substances in our body. Too many antioxidants for one person may be just the right amount for somebody who smokes and drinks every day. No matter what, you should always be eating healthy to avoid having to boost your antioxidant intake. If you eat healthy and get enough variety from the food groups then you should never have to take any vitamins or find ways to get more antioxidants inside you. Vitamins and other supplements are mainly designed for those who do not eat properly or do not get enough variety in their daily diet. You can rest assure that by eating the foods listed above on a daily basis will be exactly what you need to maintain a balance between oxidants and antioxidants. Also, cut back on drinking, smoking, and unhealthy eating and you will notice a tremendous difference on how well your body absorbs nutrients and other important minerals. Knowing what antioxidants are and where to get them is now a concept you can add to your knowledge of proper nutrition and healthy living.
By Bill Perkins, on June 17th, 2010
There are so many different types and brands of water out there, but which ones are the best for us? Which types of water do you drink on a day to day basis? For example, do you just drink bottled water or tap water? Do you have a filter on your faucet that gives you the quality of drinking bottled water? Mineral water, steam distilled, or sparkling?  Are you one of those people that only buy the most expensive water out there because you believe it is better for you than all the others? Before you dip into your wallet and spend unnecessary money on expensive bottled water, you may want to first know the differences between all the different water types out there. Let’s begin with the water that we get directly from our faucet.
Many people stay away from drinking tap water because they may think it is contaminated. This is because the bottled water companies want you to see your water as being unsafe to drink. These companies then offer their water as being safer, filtered, and contaminant free. But is this true? A four year study by the National Resources Defense Council showed that one-third of the one thousand bottles they tested, out of 103 brands, showed to be contaminated. The problem with this is that the FDA had flimsy regulations on bottle water standards. On a national level the FDA is strictly responsible for bottled water safety. On a state level these rules go right out the window. The FDA rules are not applied to bottled water companies that bottle and sell their water in the same state. Bottled waters are tested less frequently than city tap water and are allowed to have small amounts of contaminants in them like E. coli or fecal matter. Yes, I just said fecal matter. The reason for this is not everybody buys bottled water and therefore the standards are lowered. City water supplies are not allowed any trace of any contaminants in the water supply which shows that it is safer to drink than bottled water. Sales in bottled water have tripled in the last decade which may convince some that bottled water is the only way to go. After all, if sales in bottled water went up it must be because of the purity and cleanliness of the drinking water. Wrong. This is a marketing ploy to blind the public into buying their bottled water. Once again, these companies do not care about the health of the general public. They only want to make money. It is even reported that one water company called “Spring Water” bottled their water right next to a hazardous waste site.  Another company even re-bottled their local tap water and put a label on it. These problems need to stop which is why you should consider not drinking bottled water anymore.
Tap water contains certain minerals we need to stay healthy. Also, most city water supplies contain fluoride which helps promote teeth health. A lot of bottled water is filtered over and over to remove these minerals. There is also no fluoride in bottled water which more studies have shown this to ruin the teeth of whoever drinks it. Distilled water is water that had been boiled and the steam is condensed and collected into a clean container. This helps to remove any impurities in the water making it virtually germ free and safe to drink. Although minerals are removed, we get most of our vital minerals from the food we eat. Mineral water alters the taste of natural drinking water to give it a more therapeutic value. Mineral water can be smooth or carbonated to give it more of a bite. Hard water contains calcium and magnesium metal while soft water contains next to none of these minerals. You may notice a huge difference in the texture of soft water when taking a shower or bath. Now that you know a little more about bottled water vs. tap water, you may want to make the smart decision to save money and just drink your local city water. Although some bottled waters are high in quality, others may contain fecal matter. With city water you do not have to worry about contaminates because they are controlled on stricter guidelines. Also, empty bottles stack up in the trash dump resulting in even more pollution this planet is already facing. My advice to you is stick with drinking tap water because it is just as good as bottled water. It is more reliable and you know where it comes from.
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By Bill Perkins, on June 15th, 2010
Everybody in America has heard of high fructose corn syrup. Some people have no idea what it is or what it is used for. Some also say it is good for you while some say it is really bad. High fructose corn syrup is an alternate sweetener to white sugar. Americans, on average, consume over 40 pounds a year of high fructose corn syrup compared to only 1/2 pound per year back in the 1970’s. This sweetener is being put in more . . . → Read More: Gaining Weight with High Fructose Corn Syrup
By Bill Perkins, on June 15th, 2010
We as humans are always getting sick especially during the flu and cold seasons. We then start pumping our bodies with pills to help get our immune system back on track. If you are anything like me and do not trust taking pills there are other ways to boost our immune systems. Everybody always says to take a bunch of vitamin C when you are sick because it is the best thing to take. The biggest bottle of vitamins I have . . . → Read More: Why You Should Take Vitamin C
By Bill Perkins, on June 14th, 2010
For those of you struggling to lose weight, you may not be trying the right things. Weight loss supplements never work just on their own and just exercising can take time that you do not have. If you are overweight and have an ‘on the go’ lifestyle, then listen up. One of the first steps in losing weight is by first visiting mypyramid.gov and seeing just where you sit. The site will ask basic information about you to determine how overweight . . . → Read More: How to Lose Weight Fast in 3 Easy Steps
By Bill Perkins, on June 14th, 2010
We as people rely heavily on crops as a source of food. These crops come from local farmers doing their job. We also must contend with parasites and insects destroying our crops. In order for our crops to be bug free, we must spray them with pesticides. Pesticides are chemicals used to kills bugs, insects, and other pests. Although these pesticides do a great job at protecting our crops, they are harming us as humans. The three common types of pesticides are insecticides, . . . → Read More: Pesticides in Food, Water, and Air
By Bill Perkins, on June 10th, 2010
A great exercise that is perfect for cardio workout is Yoga. Yoga will help will both your physical and mental well-being. Yoga is a combination of breathing exercises, posture techniques, and meditation. Yoga will really help you balance your body with your mind. Yoga is especially good in weight loss programs and helping to relieve unnecessary stress. Too many people are stressed out over everything, big or small. This stress takes both a physical and mental toll on you. Those who get stressed . . . → Read More: Yoga, Yoga, Yoga
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