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Acai – just another superfood fad?

March 31, 2012 by Badet Siazon 1 Comment

There are many fads on the market at the moment; each celebrity has a supposed perfect solution to keeping their weight down while looking amazing. They all claim one of the many ‘super foods’ out there is the reason for their great looks and as such these flood the markets and we all try them out. But do any of them have any effect or are they just fads?

Well it might not be true of all these super foods out there or celebrity fads, but the acai berry which has recently hit the headlines and celebrity magazines is looking like a winner for us all. In fact the acai berry has recently been described as the best form of antioxidant available to the public.

The acai berry is packed tightly with a whole load of antioxidants including the proven fat-busting Resveratrol and Anthocynanins, Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, amino acids, fiber and other nutrients. These antioxidants are said to help our bodies to burn the fat calls while fighting the free radicals in our system which damage our cells. It is because of this that acai berries are said to prevent or slow down the aging process as well as preventing the free radicals from causing diseases such as killing live leukemia cells.

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Contact lenses online

December 14, 2011 by Badet Siazon 2 Comments

I’ve been a contact lens user for the past 10 years. I prefer wearing them instead of glasses because I can look and feel like a person with 20/20 vision. But for my eyes to take a rest, I still wear my glasses whenever I’m at home. And for my contacts, I’m still conservative, I always go for the transparent ones. Yes, boring, but colored contact lenses is too artificial. And I have brown-colored skin so sporting a blue eyes with this skin tone is really unbelievable.

Last year, Korean colored contact lenses were a hit especially to younger ones. They’re cheap and fashionable. Even online sellers can sell these online even if they are not licensed eye practitioners. Good thing, they are now being regulated. I’ve heard of horrifying stories of wearing Korean contact lenses gone bad. So people, love your eyes! Do not buy from unreliable sources. If it’s cheap, then it’s too good to be true.

From 10 years of using contact lenses, I’ve tried different brands and Air Optix is my current fave. My eyes can breathe, and although it says extended wear, I always make it a point to remove them at night.

What is 5htp and how does it work?

November 30, 2011 by Badet Siazon Leave a Comment

5Htp (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is an amino acid which aids in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin from tryptophan. It is a prescription free nutritional supplement which is available over the counter in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. 5Htp has been proven to aid in the treatment of depression in many double-blind placebo scientific trials.

Put simply, 5htp aids in the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin, increasing its volume in the body. It works by creating increased levels of the building block material needed to make the serotonin. Due to serotonin’s association with several disorders such as; depression, anxiety and insomnia and migraines, 5Htp has been used by individuals who are experiencing such difficulties. As previously mentioned, 5Htp has been proven to aid with mood elevation and may relieve some symptoms of depression.

It is also used by people who have sleeping difficulties and those wishing to have help with weight loss. Sufferers of sleep problems such as insomnia may find it beneficial to take 5Htp as serotonin is converted into melatonin in the pineal gland, and melatonin regulates sleep cycles. It has also been suggested that high serotonin levels can aid in reducing appetite, which may in turn assist weight loss.

Precautions should be taken if considering taking 5htp, as it should not be taken in conjunction with some other treatments and it should also not be used if the individual has certain disorders. 5Htp should not be taken alongside alcoholic beverages, and these two should certainly not within 6 hours of each other.

However, if these precautions are adhered to, and you fit in the criteria of someone who is able to take the nutritional supplement 5Htp, then there is a great deal of evidence to suggest that it may aid with several negative conditions and symptoms.

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: 5-Hydroxytryptophan, 5htp, amino acid

Gaining muscles through supplements

November 15, 2011 by Badet Siazon Leave a Comment

Is it really possible that a fat person can have a slimmer body and develop muscles and join body building competition? Well, with proper diet, regular exercise and with the help of muscle gaining supplements, that would be possible.

A person who wants to gain muscles should start by losing their excess fats. Exercise is the key. Focus first on cardiovascular activities. Activities such as running and biking is very helpful on to lose the fats. You can divide your activities but make sure that you exercise at least an hour a day. And the activity should not be stopped, when it say you need to exercise daily, you have to do it.

Start watching your food intake. This is another key to having the body you want. Be careful on choosing the food that you will eat, remember to read the labels when buying food. This will be very helpful in loosing unwanted fats. And when you’re ready to have to build your body, consult an expert to make your diet plan.

Muscle gaining supplements are diet supplements that are used for muscle building. People who want to join body building competition usually replace their meals with these supplements. Even athletes used this to be better in their performance.

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Eating Healthy: 8 Superfoods for Women

October 7, 2011 by Badet Siazon Leave a Comment

I am never really successful in dieting, the ones that requires me to starve myself to death. I’m a voracious eater, I love food and I can’t live without eating all those delicious and sinful food. But I still managed not to overeat, and I hope I can go back to running or do more active things like hiking soon. In the meantime, despite of binging on some unhealthy food I still try to eat something healthy for my body.

Here are some 8 superfoods women must eat according to Total Beauty:

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Filed Under: Diet and slimming tips, Health Tagged With: beans, broccoli, dark chocolate, diet tips, eating healthy, garlic, health tips, kiwi, quinoa, salmon, superfoods, sweet potatoes

Tort Reform: Reigning In the Costs Of Medical Care

September 29, 2011 by Badet Siazon Leave a Comment

A tort is an action that results in harm to a person or property. Torts can be litigated, and the person who initiates the litigation can be awarded damages if the person accused of wrongdoing had a duty to act in a particular manner but breached that duty, and if damages or injuries occurred as a result.

Torts of negligence are careless acts that cause injuries or damage. Medical malpractice suits accuse healthcare providers of torts of negligence by causing harm to a patient through deviation from acceptable medical practices. Malpractice suits generally allege a medical error by the physician.

In order to win a malpractice tort claim, a plaintiff must first demonstrate that the defendant owed a legal duty to provide care, then that the defendant breached that duty by failing to conform to the relevant standard of care, then that the breach of duty was the cause of harm or damages, and finally that harm or damages actually occurred.

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Filed Under: Health Tagged With: medical care, Medical malpractice, opthalmologists, tort reform, torts