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May 2008

* * PRODUCT OF THE MONTH ~ Amino Acids III » by Dr. Mauro DiPasquale - Amino Acid III is useful as a general supplement to diets that are insufficient in quality protein, for athletes that require additional amino acids to maintain or achieve greater lean body mass, for patients who are cachexic from chronic illness or GI malabsorption; for individuals who are in catabolic states due to stress or illness; for those who are recovering from surgery or tissue trauma; for people who want better quality hair and nails and for patients who have been found to have confirmed amino acid deficiencies. The twenty major amino acids, and hundreds of minor aminos, are called the building blocks of life and healing. A scientific approach to supplementation will improve your energy, vitality and wellness, and if you have a chronic illness like CFS, the chances of a good clinical response are excellent. Type in code (JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER TO BE ELIGIBLE!) to save a further $5.00 off the retail price. Offer expires May 31st, 2008!

* CALORIE RESTRICTION (CR) by Will Brink: Calorie Restriction (CR) is getting a great deal of media attention due to studies that find animals raised on restricted calories live longer and suffer from fewer diseases. That advice may seem counter to the "bodybuilding/fitness lifestyle" we all follow. Sure, we all know excess calories-minus any exercise to counter those additional calories-represent a negative for general health and longevity, but should people be severely limiting their calories? As many of you know (JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER TO BE ELIGIBLE!)»
* PART THREE OF SEVEN SERIES OF CAUSES OF HEARTBURN: Delayed Emptying of the Stomach by Dr. Lynn August: Heartburn, also known as acid indigestion or GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease), can result from failure of the stomach to empty. This creates back pressure, resulting in regurgitation of some of the acid contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus. There is a valve at the end of the stomach known as the pyloric valve. This outlet valve regulates the passage of the acid stomach contents into the small intestines. When this valve is too is (JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER TO BE ELIGIBLE!) »
* LIBERATE YOURSELF FROM CLASSICAL WEIGHT TRAINING by Charles Staley, B.Sc, MSS Director, Staley Training Systems and Keats Snideman B.Sc., CSCS, LMT: During my recent talks in Bellaria Italy, a theme developed which reflects what I consider to be a problem in the way that most people think about resistance training. In particular, during one roundtable discussion on EDT training, I fielded numerous questions about the so-called "correct" number of sets, reps, rest duration, etc., etc., for EDT workouts. Finally, I saw the underlying problem behind the (JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER TO BE ELIGIBLE!) »
* EXERCISE OF THE MONTH: Hips Lift/Heels On Ball (JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER TO BE ELIGIBLE!) » (intermediate) (Abdominals, hamstring) presented by Physigraphe. You can also order this software for your own private use at any time! For other warm up techniques, check out John Paul Catanzaro's Warm Up to Strength DVD »

* DID YA KNOW?: Soda pop is extremely acidic, but yet a common daily practice for many individuals! Here is a more user friendly suggestion for those trying to shake the bad habit:
Ingredients: 1 cup sparkling water, 1 teaspoon Stevia liquid, Ice Cubes (made from pure water).
Directions: Put the Stevia liquid in the bottom of a glass and add the ice cubes. Pour 1 cup of the sparkling water over the ice. Add more Stevia liquid per your preference. Per Serving: Less than 1 calorie, 0 fat, Total Carbs less than 1 g, sugars less than 1 g. Did you know that Red Alert » and Zipfizz » are safe energy alternatives as well as the Greensfirst Meal Replacement kit » will actually alkalize your body?

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