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  • Calm to a Tea

    If you’re feeling high anxiety, an effective and proven treatment is chamomile tea. According to the authors of a study presented...

    LatestBecky HolmanFebruary 2, 2011
  • Vitamin D-railer

    According to the Vitamin D Council, statin drugs, used to combat high blood pressure and high cholesterol, can impair the synthesis...

    LatestBecky HolmanJanuary 31, 2011
  • Creatine the Great

    Creatine has been the magician in many bodybuilders’ supplement arsenals, conjuring strength and muscle like no other nutrient. You probably know...

    HormonesGeorge Redmon, Ph.D., N.D.January 28, 2011
  • Just D Facts

    Here are a few interesting tidbits from the book Power of Vitamin D by Sarfraz Zaidi, M.D.: • Not technically a...

    LatestBecky HolmanJanuary 26, 2011
  • Damage Control

    Moderate alcohol use has been shown to have health benefits; however, any amount of alcohol can cause some microdamage to the...

    LatestBecky HolmanJanuary 20, 2011
  • Better Bodybuilding With Betaine

    Betaine, which also goes by the moniker trimethylglycine, has been getting some press lately. Why is it such an important compound?...

    LatestJose Antonio, Ph.D.January 16, 2011
  • Double Your D

    Our knowledge about the importance of vitamin D in maintaining health and proper hormone levels continues to grow. If you’re not...

    LatestBecky HolmanJanuary 14, 2011
  • Food Facts

    Water won’t relieve constipation. It takes fiber. Get at least 25 grams a day, and some of the liquid you drink...

    LatestBecky HolmanJanuary 11, 2011
  • Carbohydrate Conundrums

    High-carb, low-carb or no-carb diets—which is best for bodybuilders trying to get lean without sacrificing muscle? That’s a tough question to...

    Diet & RecipesButch LebowitzJanuary 9, 2011
  • BCAAs: Your Anabolic Quota

    The branched-chain amino acids consist of three essential amino acids: leucine, isoleucine and valine. They are considered “essential” because they cannot...

    LatestJerry BrainumJanuary 7, 2011
  • HCG Diet: Losing That Last 10 Pounds

    Q: I’m not overweight, but I’m not as lean as I know I can be. I’ve been training regularly and eating...

    Burn FatDave GoodinJanuary 5, 2011
  • Fat-Dissolving Injections

    On April 7, 2010, the United States Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to six spas that offered “fat-melting injections.”...

    Burn FatJerry BrainumJanuary 2, 2011
  • Fiber Up to Lean Down

    “More energy (calories) is spent digesting and absorbing high-fiber foods. In fact, if you increase your fiber intake to 35 grams...

    Burn FatGeorge Redmon, Ph.D., N.D.December 18, 2010
  • Pass the Potassium

    Getting enough potassium in your diet means better blood pressure and muscle function. Unfortunately, the Institute of Medicine of the National...

    Diet & RecipesBecky HolmanDecember 16, 2010
  • Food Facts

    Cantaloupe has loads of vitamins A and C and potassium, which prevents muscle cramps. At only 60 calories a cup, it’s...

    LatestBecky HolmanDecember 14, 2010