Using Flax Seed Oil to Lower Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a killer.  It can devastate entire families, and definitely can be passed down from parent to and child through the family line.   This problem will not just go away if you ignore it long enough, it is deadly serious, and must be treated.  The...

Benefits of Calcium Citrate

The benefits of calcium citrate easily make it an essential supplement for you to add to your vitamin repertoire.  While calcium is best known for its benefit to your bones, it can help out in many other areas as well.  There are also many different types of calcium...

Get Lean With Whey Protein

Everyone wants to look their best, regardless of their age, gender, or level of education. People today want to be slimmer, healthier, and stronger than they have ever been in their lives. The answer for these people is not just to diet to lose weight, as that rarely...

Protein Powders

I know protein is good for me, but do I need a supplement? Whey, egg, casein and soy — which one protein is right for me and what does each one do? Let’s get the facts straight. Protein exists in virtually everything that moves and makes sounds, or in almost any...

The Pros and Cons of Ephedra

Ephedra is not a new innovation. The herb Ephedra – also known as ma huang and often described as the miracle fat burner – contains natural alkaloids and has been used by the Chinese in herbal medicines for thousands of years. Over the years, it has been used to treat...

Multi-Vitamins The Good The Bad and The Ugly

Ideally, humans would eat wholly nutritious diets rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. The fact is, most people do not meet all their nutritional needs through their food. As a result, many of us rely on multivitamins and supplements to achieve more complete...