Posted by CCampbell on August 17, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Face it, checking your cholesterol is never a good time. But it is important. Since your health depends on maintaining good cholesterol levels it makes sense to know where you stand. With that being said it would royally suck if your test results were inaccurate. A common problem with testing accuracy concerns when the test itself is taken. According to a University of Massachusetts study, researchers determined that high cholesterol diagnoses doubled when tests were conducted in the Winter time. Why so? Researchers determined that cold temperatures decreased the amount of water in the bloodstream, resulting in an increased concentration of cholesterol. So if your cholesterol levels are high or borderline get yourself retested in the Spring or Summer before submitting yourself to the expense and possible side effects of cholesterol medications.
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Posted by CCampbell on July 13, 2012 at 2:23 pm
This is a subject that keeps popping up time and time again. Unfortunately whenever I see articles about water intake it is rare if someone really covers the subject. Today, I plan on rectifying that problem. You may be asking “What’s the big deal?” Well, my friend consider this; being dehydrated is not only bad for your overall health but interferes with your bodies ability to burn body-fat, and can lower athletic performance as much as 40%! Got your attention? Good, read on to discover exactly how much water you need to be healthy and perform at your best…
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Posted by CCampbell on July 6, 2012 at 11:35 am
It has been some weeks since my last post. I recently had my second nasal surgery (both in the last 7 weeks) and my recovery was a little longer this time. More pain, more nose weirdness, more lack of sleep. Needless to say but sitting at a computer was not high on my list. However I am feeling much better and over the last few days considering how I should get the blog back on its feet. While searching for topics to discuss I witnessed about three men in roughly 5 minutes who looked in dire need of a bra. I decided to perform my own little survey and over the last few days surveyed the local population to see how far the man-boob issue has gotten. The result is bordering close to a full blown epidemic! If you would like to ban your man boobs or avoid them in your future you need to read today’s post!
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Posted by CCampbell on June 10, 2012 at 1:26 pm
When guys think about getting bigger muscles they usually think about lifting heavy weights. Although that can be part of the equation there is more to getting your muscles to grow than just the big iron. It is really your hormones that you need to pay attention to. In today’s post I will lay out a few simple tips that will decide if you are going to look like Conan the Barbarian or Conan O’ Brien!
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Posted by CCampbell on May 9, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Things have been a bit out of sorts lately including having surgery performed on my nose (not a lot of fun). But I am recovering and will be back in the saddle very soon helping you to reach your goals with the latest in men’s fitness, health and nutrition.
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Posted by CCampbell on April 22, 2012 at 2:15 pm
In a post a month or so ago (sorry the follow-up took so long!) I outlined some common causes of pain and dysfunction. In today’s post I will address how to cure what ails ya. Take today’s practical suggestions and tackle them one at a time. Once you have something under control try the next step. If you follow through you should be able to get a real handle on your pain and start moving forward. Ready to start feeling better? Read on…
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Posted by CCampbell on April 16, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Most of us would give that question a resounding “Yes!” And there are many different ways to reach this lofty goal but one that may have escaped your attention is simple meditation. Now, I am not advocating any Eastern philosophy or religion here but simply the physical benefits to taking time to calming the mind and body. It has been well proven for years that meditation can improve mood and lower stress levels, but now we have proof that it can actually help your body slow the aging process at the cellular level. Here’s what to do and why it works…
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Posted by CCampbell on April 15, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Sounds like a no brainer! Of course you would like to avoid injuries while reeking of strength and power. But, how do we do that? I’m lifting weights, isn’t that enough? Many years ago when I was a young bodybuilder with dreams of huge biceps dancing in my head I would have answered yes to that question. But now, after many years in physical therapy and training both athletes and weekend warriors alike I can tell you that the real secret to becoming very powerful and safeguarding your body against injury lies not with the muscles but with the Fascia. What is Fascia and how can it help you to turn back the years and become the stud you always wished you could be? Follow me ….
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Posted by CCampbell on April 15, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Sooner or later many men will face the crossroads of cholesterol. Should you take a statin or not? Most of the times as I have mentioned on previous posts you can avoid medication by getting your weight under control, cleaning up your diet and getting some regular (and correct) exercise. But what if that is not enough? Are you doomed to a lifetime of medication and any and all side effects both known and unknown? Well guys there may be some hope! A study performed at the University of Pennsylvania found that men who took 1800 milligrams of a red yeast rice supplement twice a day saw their LDL (that’s the bad stuff) drop 21%. That is pretty awesome and comparable to the same reductions seen in statins. If you are on statins or if your doctor has been hinting around about the subject this could be something worth exploring. This supplement along with getting in shape and cleaning up your diet may just be what you need. Don”t wing it alone however, talk to your doctor and come up with a plan that will be right for you. I have helped hundreds of people over the years lower their cholesterol so I know this approach can work. So give it a shot! The rice yeast used in the study was Naturals Red Yeast Rice which you can find at naturals-supplements.com
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Posted by CCampbell on April 12, 2012 at 12:01 pm
We hear an awful lot about keeping track of our cholesterol levels, and rightfully so. But not nearly as much attention is paid (at least in the media) to the triglyceride levels in your blood. While most guys know that high levels can certainly put you at a higher risk of stroke and heart attack, but what you may not know is that recent studies show a strong link between high triglycerides and rheumatoid arthritis (ouch!) This occurs due to the increase of arterial inflammation associated with high triglyceride levels. The studies also concluded that the best way to prevent or alleviate this condition was through exercise! Research shows that men who workout on a regular basis have higher good cholesterol (HDL) and lower triglyceride levels. That combination can result in a 40% better chance of avoiding Rheumatoid Arthritis. I lowered my own triglyceride level from 243 to 83 in five weeks simply by eliminating all flour products, reducing sugar intake and eating more veggies. Now that Spring is upon us this is the perfect time to see what’s what in the old blood stream. Call your Doc and schedule a blood lipid profile, your arteries will love you for it!
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