Author: Andrew Custard

Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body. About 85% of it is found combined with calcium in bones and teeth. The concentration of phosphorus in the blood is less than half that of calcium. Deficiencies are unknown. It is a part of each cell’s genetic material, therefore essential for growth and renewal of tissues. It is essential for energy production and to maintain the acid-base balance. It is also necessary to form cell membranes. The main food sources containing phosphorus are: legumes, nuts, peas, dairy products, etc.

Eat Fat and Sea Salt – Your body uses good fats to make happy hormones, so if you are on a fat free diet your body doesn’t have what it needs to make any hormones. Good fats to eat include butter, olive oil, and coconut oil. You want to have plenty of sodium for your adrenals to function and sea salt also contains trace minerals. Eat Meat and Eggs – You want to make sure you are giving your body frequent, high protein meals and snacks. Proteins contain Amino acids, and they are the building blocks for healthy cells and…

One tablespoon of seeds will fill a quart jar with several ounces of sprouts.A 4-ounce package will yield several pounds. Take less than a minute per day to grow and prepare. They will grow nearly anywhere indoors, in any season. Sprouts require very little space and travel well. They are the ideal vegetables for campers, boaters and RV’ers. Complete, easy -to-follow instructions are provided in the sprouting kits, on the seed package labels and in the Handy Pantry’s book, Sprouting for Health in the new millennium. This “garden in your kitchen” grows very fast, in any kind of weather. No…

This vitamin assists in the process of converting tryptophan to niacin as well as converting one kind of amino acid (protein building blocks) into another. It contributes to the regulation of blood glucose and plays a role in immune function. Women have taken it to combat PMS symptoms. It was by means of the megadoses taken for this reason that it was discovered that too much B6 could create toxic symptoms after as little as two months. Moderate amounts taken as supplements for this reason also resulted in toxic symptoms after about five years. To date, no conclusive studies have…

According to the dictionary, honey is a sweet yellowish or brownish fluid produced by various bees from the nectar of flowers. But did you know honey is also one of the oldest and most effective beauty aids for women? Why Honey Is a Natural Beauty Booster Honey contains waxes, sugars, and traces of minerals. It acts as a natural moisturizer and anti-irritant, making it great for sensitive skin. Many drugstore and beauty supply store products include honey—but you can make effective DIY versions at home for a fraction of the cost. Before trying any honey-based treatment, always patch-test first to…

Healthy dietary patterns, including the low glycemic index diets and Mediterannean type diets have received much recognition over the past few years for their association with substantial health benefits. A cross-sectional study evaluating plasma markers and dietary data from 987 diabetic women from the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) revealed that women following a Mediterranean-type dietary pattern albeit older tended to have lower body mass indexes and waist circumferences, and had higher total energy intakes, physical activities, and plasma adiponectin concentrations. Of the several components of the Mediterranean dietary pattern score, alcohol, nuts, and whole grains showed the strongest association with…

The Fall of Weight Gainers Once the go-to solution for hardgainers, modern weight gainers have devolved into sugar bombs that promote fat storage over lean muscle. A 2023 Journal of Sports Nutrition study found: 3 Red Flags in Current Products The Smart Alternative: DIY Muscle Fuel For clean mass without the fat trap, blend: Pro Tip: Add 1 tsp cinnamon to stabilize blood sugar spikes from natural fruit sugars. When Weight Gainers Might Work Exceptions exist for: Bottom Line:Save your money and insulin sensitivity. Whole-food blends outperform commercial gainers in muscle growth, digestion, and long-term health.

Strategy can be defined as “a careful plan or method.” It is the choosing of a specific set of tactics that will enable the student to accomplish their desired goal in an efficient and effective manner. The strategy they choose will depend upon the unique set of circumstances that have presented themselves. It will also depend on the amount of technical information the student has, as well as which attributes the student and his opponent possess. It would be efficient to start by learning and practicing the mechanics of a specific technique. Next, you put some techniques together into two and three technique combinations. Next, you…

There are ways you can still enjoy some of the highly acidic foods you’re currently eating, even if you’re overly acidic. Fruit drinks Add sodium bicarbonate to your fruit drinks: one-half to one teaspoon per quart. This will make the drink taste smoother and richer as well as increase the pH. To improve digestibility, have these drinks first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. If you want to add protein powder, use vegetable protein, which is less acidic than animal protein. And don’t drink these with protein-rich meals containing milk or meat, since they require more acid production for digestion.…

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common repetitive-work-related injury. It’s often seen in those who work on computers for many hours (keyboard or mouse) or perform repeated fine motor movements (tasks requiring grasping, pinching, gripping and so on). What does that have to do with weight training? Certain exercises aggravate carpal tunnel syndrome, which is now prevalent due to the computer’s prominence in the workplace. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the name given to the irritation and compression of the median nerve in the wrist. The nerve travels down the arm and enters the top of the forearm, where it can also be compressed. From there it travels…