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A popular question that comes up among my clients especially athletes is about nutrition. They always want to know what they should eat and what supplements I recommend. This is when I cringe, when I hear them talk about supplements. In a nutshell supplements just make expensive urine. A good diet is all you need, and I don’t care what other studies say. Humans have lived long before supplements came out, and they were living quite fine. The absence of synthetic supplements from your diet won’t kill you; in a matter of fat it may promote your health more.

Most of the time synthetic supplements aren’t absorbed well in the body, and the rest is excreted. I’m a firm believer that it’s impossible to get a substitute for a good healthy diet through a bottle. Skip supplements all you need to do is to eat a diet that is rich in nutrients, phytonutrients, micronutrinets, enzymes, and omega 3 fatty acids and you should be just fine. Don’t forget to drink adequate amounts of pure water and get your adequate amount of sunlight (vitamin D).

By the way, the government doesn’t do a good job in regulating supplements and it could be literally anything within a capsule. Some supplement companies don’t even list their ingredients on their bottle. Seems a little skeptical to me, I would stick to natural foods.

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Digital Versatile Disc recorders can be used with a digital television to record your best dramas and films in addition to watch pre-recorded items. Terrific image & audio quality, nonetheless the video recording facility means that they are extremely more pricey than DVD players & they can also be harder to work than Video Cassette Recorders. The scope of recordable formats available at this time possibly well also add to the confusion.

The connections linking your Digital Versatile Disc recorder and your telly and personal stereo can make an extensive difference to the overall quality of the audio and picture.

One or two DVD connections to think about:

S-video connection: This is the next greatest thing to component video & is a selection for all DVD Players that do not include component output & also televisions that do not boast component input. You may need a separate cable in spite of the image difference should ought to be beyond doubt worthwhile.

SCART leads: A general type of connection found in the UK manufactured goods is the SCART lead. This allows both sound & video signals. SCART connections are ordinary found on Digital Versatile Disc players in addition to tellies. Gold protected SCART leads give a substantially improved connection. A SCART connection will give you an enhanced picture than S-Video will and is close to component standard. SCART cables aren’t as a rule integrated inside players. You ought to expect to pay on the order of £25. Find amazing prices on Sony DVD Recorders at Sound and Vision. Visit the website.

Audio connectors: DVD recorders, predominately the more top end models, can have countless of audio outputs. Outputs may comprise of phono, digital coaxial & digital optical. If you are trying to connect to a separate hi-fi system this might be a very much mainly trait.

Progressive scan is the up-to-the-minute buzzword in the Digital Versatile Disc recorder industry & while more expensive recorders incorporate it, it can not as a matter of fact be used unless you have a digital TV. With it your image can be refreshed at sixty times each and every second as a result helping to make a remarkable nearly flicker free picture and is far better to anything supplied by the alternative interlaced scanning products.

Xango is a brand new health and dietary supplement. It is made from the whole fruit puree of the Mangosteen. The Mangosteen has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for various ailments through-out Southeast Asia. The secret of this (now available) precious drink, is the presence of “Xanthones” which have been known to assist with a variety of conditions.
There are now many reasons to consider taking this mangosteen extract, some of the more common are:

1. Fatigue.
2. Anti-inflammatory.
3. Analgesic.
4. Anti-Ulcer.
5. Anti-Depressant.
6. Anxyolitic.
7. Anti-Alzheimerian.
8. Immunomodulation.
9. Anti-ageing.
10. Anti-oxidant.
11. Anti-fungal.
12. Anti-biotic.
13. Anti-viral.
14. Anti-anaemic.
15. Anti-arthritic.
16. Anti-osteoporosis.
17. Anti-allergenic.
18. Anti-pyretic.
19. Anti-psoriatic.
20. Protects against cataracts.
21. Protects against gum disease.
22. Protects against irritable bowel syndrome.

XanGo is fast becoming everyones first choice before considering prescription drugs and it’s easy to see why. In just one daily dose, you take in your complete daily equivelant of fruit and veg. XanGo is 100% natural and contains no added sugar or additives. Now I’m sure like eveyrone else you’ve tried the odd supplement and I’m sure you will agree that not all of them taste as nice as they make out. Well the good news is, with XanGo not only does it make you feel great, but it taste great as well. All this make it obvious to see why XanGo has earned the name, “The Queen of fruits”.

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Taking vitamin and mineral supplements is perhaps one of the most controversial issues regarding healthy living. The lack of vitamins in your diet can be unhealthy, but too many vitamins can also put your health in danger. So, how do you know if taking vitamin and mineral supplements is necessary for you? Ask yourself the following questions in order to determine if you may need vitamin supplementation for a healthier lifestyle:

1. Am I Stressed? If you are constantly stressed-out due to work, relationships, family or any other situation, your adrenal glands may be working overtime. This can potentially cause fatigue and headaches.

   Treatment: Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin E and Vitamin C supplements can help with this problem.

2. Is My Immune System Up to Par? Do you constantly find yourself catching colds and the flu more frequently than others? You may need to boost your immune system with vitamins and minerals which provide the nutrients needed to fight these viruses.

   Treatment: Vitamin C supplement, Zinc and Manganese will do the trick.

3. Do I smoke? I’m sure you’re aware that this habit is unhealthy but smoking uses up vitamin C and puts you at higher risk of osteoporosis.

   Treatment: Vitamin C supplements and calcium supplements will help reduce your chances of osteoporosis and provide you with the adequate amount of vitamin C.

4. Am I Pregnant? Pregnant and hormonal women often lack in vitamin B-6. If you do not receive enough of this vitamin it can be harmful to you and your baby.

   Treatment: Take a vitamin B-6 supplement, but make sure not to take doses of more than 500mg per day without a Doctor’s recommendation.

5. Am I on a Diet? If you are on a low-carb, low-fat or any form of diet you are probably not receiving the vitamins necessary for healthy living. Individuals on diets very rarely eat foods from all the major food groups and if they do, they usually do not eat the required amounts.

   Treatment: Depending on the type of diet and the foods you eat, you may require a multi-vitamin supplement or specific supplements of Vitamin A, B, C, D, E or K.

Answering yes to any of the questions above does not necessarily mean that vitamin or mineral supplements are crucial to healthy living. The situations listed above are merely a guideline to help individuals who already feel as though they are lacking the vitamins and minerals in their diets. It is important to remember that vitamin supplements are meant to accompany food and are in no way meant as a replacement for a healthy diet.

Health-related information changes frequently, and while every attempt has been made to ensure the content in this article is up to date and accurate, you should always check with a doctor or nutritional expert before undertaking any substantial change in diet or lifestyle.

Jeff Matson is an avid health enthusiast who owned and operated his own natural health food store. Now retired, Jeff spends his time keeping fit, walking marathons and writing articles as a contributing editor for http://www.vitamin-insight.com – a site that offers information on vitamins like Vitamin C.

Leadership, like class, is hard to define, but easy to spot.

Someone once defined management as “the effective coordination of the efforts of the individuals in a group to accomplish that stated objectives of the organization.” Managers get results by establishing goals and working with and through people to achieve those goals.

As a manager, your success depends on your ability to:

• Find and attract career-oriented men and women who have the knowledge, skills and attitudes to do the job, who are motivated to work, and who will cooperate with you and each other, and;

• Develop and manage these people to meet specific performance standards.

Management is a process because it involves a series of skills. But management is as much attitude as it is skills. Managers should be helpful supporters, working to build trust and confidence, and seeking to improve performance by recognizing that individuals have different needs, motivations and aspirations.

That means, the more of a leader you are, the better manager you will be.

Happily, most leaders are made, not born. They are cultivated, shaped and strengthened by education, training and real-world experience. Understanding leadership AND management is a good way of becoming more proficient at both.

What is leadership? What does it take to be a leader? Here’s a short course:

• Leadership means having a mission and inspiring others to be committed to it. The mission is everything; leaders approach it with enthusiasm.

• Leaders are agents of change; they make decisions based on a vision of the future, not just on established directions.
• Leaders take risks to make things happen that would not otherwise happen.

• Leaders need a combination of competence, integrity, credibility and authority. They’re seen as being involved in a lot of things and able to answer a lot of questions.

Leadership is a collaborative, not individual, process. It’s the ability to get people to do what you want them to because they want to do it!

• Leaders help people do their best.

• Leaders depend on themselves and act on their own authority, but they recognize the importance of others.

• Leaders ask questions and know how to listen.

• Leaders let others talk; they don’t talk about themselves.

Leadership begins when people disagree.

• Leaders recognize that performance and progress are forged on the anvil of constructive conflict.

• Leaders are willing to be unloved! In the words of Admiral John S. McCain (the late father of the Senator): “People may not love you for being strong when you have to be, but they will respect you for it and learn to behave themselves when you do.” Try it; it works!

Qualities of an Effective Leader

• Leaders are purposeful; they have a clear view of their objectives and avoid digressions into irrelevancy.

• Leaders know their stuff; they have a thorough grasp of their subjects, when possible, backed up with hands-on experience.

• Leaders are prepared. No matter how well you know what you’re talking about, choose appropriate ways of getting your message across. Avoid shortcuts.

• Leaders are enthusiastic, but season their enthusiasm with intelligence and appropriate humor.

• Leaders understand the use of drama. Dull is boring, so cultivate a sense of staging, especially when addressing a group.

• Leaders are confident and easy-going. Regardless of their management style, they speak clearly, projecting their voices and looking people in the eye. Distinct speech is a sign of distinct ideas; self-assurance catches on.

• Leaders maintain a positive attitude. They never speak ill of their organizations or of individuals under their management. The glass is always half full, never half empty.

• Leaders demonstrate the contagion of example. It’s not enough to talk the talk; leaders must walk the walk.

• Leaders support their subordinates, giving them the widest possible authority and discretion, while keeping responsibility centralized with themselves.

• Leaders live the U.S. Army’s motto: Adapt, Improvise and Overcome.

Leadership Makes Businesses Work

If management ability keeps systems operating efficiently, leadership identifies management needs and seeks systems to address them. If management skills are required to administer existing programs and systems, it takes leadership to create a vision of success, and get people excited about attaining it.

In short, leadershipprovided by agency heads, sales managers and other members of the management teammakes businesses work. It enables them develop to the limits of their potential, then helps them break those limits.

Wnat More? Send comments and questions to w.willard3@knology.net

Sources:

Management Online – A “Do-While-Learning” Program, The Diversified Group

The Marine Officer’s Guide, Naval Institute Press

Bill Willard has been writing high-impact marketing and sales training primarily for the financial services industry for 30 years. Through interactive, Web-based “Do-While-Learning” programs, enewsletters and straight-talking articles, Bill helps SBOs and independent professionals get the job done: profitably improving performance, helping grow your business, skipping expensive mistakes, making the journey to small-business success faster, smoother, easier. And fun!

There are a number of key foods out there that are both rich in antioxidants while at the same time being very delicious.
One of them is green tea, which tastes good enouph that it is now featured in a number of popular
bottled beverages.
There are 4 main polyphenols in green tea known as catechins. Among the most powerful of the antioxidants, catechins have been shown to support the immune system, support healthy aging while at the same time supporting cardiovascular and bone health. As an added bonus it is also believed to aid in fat usage rather than deposition.

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is an antioxidant found in green tea which is at least one hundred more times more effective than vitamin C and twenty-five times more effective than vitamin E at protecting cells and DNA.
Soy and Soybean products also tend to be rich in antioxidants while at the same time tasting great.

Scientists have discovered that soy has major antioxidant properties and that eating soy can help fight free radical damage to your body.
The key here appears to be the isoflavones which are present in the soy protein.
Fortunately for us, soy is also one of the most versatile foods we have.
It is made into realistic tasting meat-substitutes such as garden burgers and tofu,
ice cream replacements such as Soy Dream and carob malteds (among others brands),
is used in great tasting protein bars, soy nut snacks, healthy chips and of course,
soy sauce. These are just a few of the products made from this healthy bean.

Many of the best tasting fruits also are high in antioxidants.
Watermelon, for instance, has one of the best ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) ratings of any fruit out there.
Other delicious fruits that are at the top of the antioxidant chart include strawberries,
blueberries, blackberries and grapes.
Sweet potatoes are especially high in antioxidants and are one of the most popular treats at mealtimes.
Even Irish potatoes, so popular in the United States and elsewhere, are relatively rich in antioxidants (especially the peel),
though not as high as sweet potatoes. Generally the more color the food contains, the more antioxidants.

However, be wary of french fries, potato chips and hash browns because the oils used can sometimes present health problems which probably outweigh
any potential benefits. A lot depends on how they are cooked (re-used oils, so common in fast food establishments, is a major no-no).

Speaking of oils, are there any that taste good while being being high in antioxidants?
Yes, as a matter of fact. Olive oil is high in the antioxidant squaline and rice bran oil is also rich
in the free-radical fighting compounds.
Other great tasting foods which are particularly high in antioxidants include dark chocolate, black beans and
pumpkin. Who said that healthy food doesn’t taste good?

Fish oil versus Flaxseed oil

What is the opinion on fish oil supplements, and why not just take flaxseed oil since it has omega 3s? How much is needed to take daily?

The answer is really very simple. There are several Omega 3 fatty acids. They are named ALA (alpha linolenic acid ), EPA (eicosapentanoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid). ALA is found in flaxseed oil whereas EPA and DHA are found in fish oils. ALA is able to convert into EPA and then into DHA, but this takes several enzymatic steps in the body, and not everyone efficiently converts ALA into EPA and DHA, particularly with aging.

Lignans are a type of fiber, and at the same time a type of phytoestrogena chemical similar to the human hormone estrogen. Flaxseeds are the richest source of lignans. When you eat lignans, bacteria in the digestive tract convert them into estrogen-like substances called enterodiol and enterolactone, which are thought to have anti-tumor effects. Lignans and other flaxseed components may also have antioxidant properties, that is, they may reduce the activity of cell-damaging free radicals.

Flaxseeds have a pleasant, nutty flavor and taste good sprinkled on salads, cooked vegetables, or cereals. The oil is quite tasty, too, though expensive.

In addition to the omega-3s, the remaining two components of flaxseed, which are lignans and fiber are being studied for their health benefits as well, says Diane Morris, PhD, RD, spokesperson for the Flax Council of Canada. Lignans, for example, act as both phytoestrogens and antioxidants, while the fiber contained in the flaxseed is of both the soluble and insoluble type. Flax is an interesting mixture of nutrients and other components.

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There are two ways to eat fewer calories. One is to eat smaller portions and the other to reduce the amount of calories in a particular dish. With Dr. Gourmet recipes I work at both of these approaches, enhancing the taste and satisfaction of a recipe by choosing lower calorie ingredients that maximize flavor. One example of this is paying careful attention to foods that have a high number of calories by weight. Foods that are calorie dense, like those having higher fat and or sugar content, are one of my first targets when working on a recipe. The other key to eating fewer calories is controlling portion size.

There has been research showing that eating larger portions of food and eating food that is more calorie dense causes weight gain. It appears from research that these two variables are independent of each other (meaning that either would have an effect if the other was not present).

The approach of controlling calorie density and portion size can help people lose weight. Barbara Roll and her colleagues designed an excellent study to test whether reducing the calories in food as well as portion size allowed for a greater reduction in calories than either on its own. (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2006; 83: 11-17)

Participants in the study ate one of four different menus for two days. Each session was separated by more than a week. In each of the sessions subjects were given all of their meals and snacks for two days. These menus varied between a standard level (100%) and a reduced level (75%) of both portion size and the density of calories.

A “standard diet” was devised, as well as one that has the same amount of food by weight but 75% of the calories. A third diet had the same number of calories per gram but weighed 75% as much as the standard diet. The fourth diet both weighed 75% as much and has 75% of the calories by weight as the standard diet.
Information was collected on what the participants ate while on each of the four diets. It wasn’t much of a surprise that when participants consume smaller portions or ate fewer calories in the same size portions that they ate less calories.

In the session where participants ate smaller portions they ate about 231 calories less per day. The diet with lower calories but the same portion sizes as the standard diet lowered caloric intake by 575 calories.

When they ate the diet that was both smaller portions and lower calories by weight there was also a reduction in total calories eaten but the effect was additive (they ate 812 fewer calories).

The subjects were allowed to eat as much as they wanted and there was more food in the diets that they needed to meet their energy requirements. Interestingly, the participants did not report a significant difference in hunger or fullness across the different diets. Part of the design of the study was to determine whether the moderate reductions would be noticed by participants. The responses were interesting in that they were more aware of the smaller portions then the lower calorie meals.

Much of the changes made to reduce calories were by reducing the fat content of the meals. This is certainly a goal in Dr. Gourmet recipes. It is often fairly easy to reduce fat without affecting the flavor of a recipe. I find that many times the lower fat version tastes better because the other flavors of the food are enhanced.

The other interesting consideration in this and other studies is that the reduced calorie foods are considered palatable by participants. While lower calorie foods have had a perception of not being as good as the full-fat versions, many studies have shown that if people don’t know which food is lower in calories they usually can’t tell the difference. If they are told beforehand, however, people usually say that the lower calorie version is not as good.

The basic principle of Dr. Gourmet and is that it’s pretty easy to eat healthier by eating both smaller portions and choosing less calorie dense ingredients. This research shows that you can eat less by using this approach and be satisfied.

Eat well, eat healthy, enjoy life!

Timothy S. Harlan, M.D.
Dr. Gourmet

A practicing, board-certified Internist in northern Virginia, Tim’s love of food preparation began as a teenager working in the restaurant business. Starting as a dishwasher, by age twenty-two he opened his own restaurant: a small country-French café. After three years as chef-owner, Dr. Harlan decided to return to school. He’d originally intended to pursue a degree in hotel and restaurant management, but events led him toward medicine and the decision to become a physician. In medical school, Dr. Harlan wrote _It’s Heartly Fare_, a book best characterized as a food manual for patients with cardiovascular disease. His latest book, _Hand on Heart_, is a healthy cookbook.

Dr. Gourmet has been an on-air consultant to the TV Food Network show “Cooking Thin” as well as a host on the DIY network show, “AskDIY”. In 2002 “The Dr. Gourmet Show” won an Emmy award.

Dr. Gourmet is a natural outgrowth of Dr. Harlan’s interest in good food and good health: “Eating well and eating healthy are the same thing,” he says.

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If you are suffering from depression, lack of sexual appetite, or trouble with sexual functions, you may be experiencing low testosterone levels. If this is indeed the case, one way to address the issue is to try eating high testosterone food.

A testosterone diet is easy to maintain, as long as you are aware of what constitutes good foods to increase your testosterone levels. High testosterone foods contain good qualities of zinc. For this reason, some foods have been called aphrodisiacs.

The reality is, including these foods in your diet may help alleviate the symptoms of testosterone deficiency. In one trial, 22 men with low testosterone levels and sperm counts were given zinc every day for 45 to 50 days. Both testosterone levels and sperm counts rose.

It should not be surprising that one of the best high testosterone foods are oysters. Oysters have long been lauded as a powerful aphrodisiac, and recent studies are showing that the reason may be because they contain high levels of zinc. Oysters are a perfect testosterone enhancing food to add to your diet.

If you are a red meat lover, then you already are enjoying a version of high testosterone food. Red meat is also high in zinc, so keep enjoying those steaks, as they are a very good part of a testosterone diet.

Other suggestions for red meat lovers include wild game, ribs, roast, lamp and pork chops. All of these foods are convenient to purchase, and all are considered good testosterone food.

Poultry also pack a good wallop of zinc, and is an ideal inclusion in a testosterone diet. Chicken breasts, wings and thighs are all high in zinc, and in fact, combined with red meats, poultry makes up most of the zinc intake of the average American.

Goose, turkey, and duck are also poultry that are considered high testosterone food, and are a good part of the testosterone boosting diet. Wild poultry is also a a great choice, and you shouldn’t be shy about trying some quail or pheasant either.

There are also high testosterone food items that are not considered meats. Beans are an ideal part of the testosterone increasing diet with their high zinc content. Nuts are also high in zinc and are a good dietary inclusion. In the grains family, whole grains and fortified cereals are very high in zinc and therefore are good choices.

Finally, many dairy products are testosterone enhancing foods. Milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese are all high in zinc and ideal if you’re looking for so called testosterone food.

In conclusion, if you are suffering from low levels of testosterone, one of the best things you can do is include high testosterone foods in your day to day life. Focusing on ensuring that you have a good testosterone diet is a simple way to avoid problems related to low testosterone.

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