Just driving home from outstation a few months back, I realised that my energy levels are not what it used to be when I was in my 20’s or 30’s. I feel so sleepy on the road these days, it’s not funny. Then just last month, I started taking Trace Minerals in the mornings, in […]
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5 Supplements for the Urban Athlete
Keeping healthy as you exercise is paramount for the success of any training athlete. We don’t always have time to eat a balanced diet, what with work-life/social-life being so hectic, and that’s where supplements come in. Supplements are not for everybody however, and you should consult your doctor before starting on anything new. So far, […]
Chromium & Exercise
One of the supplements that has garnered a lot of interest in the fitness and body building world, would be Chromium. Because chromium supplements are purported to increase lean body mass (LBM) and decrease body fat during resistance training, it sounds like the prefect addition to one’s fitness regime. But does Chromium really do everything […]
What’s the buzz regarding Krill Oil ?
So lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz regarding Krill Oil. It is an alternative for Omega-3 with some touted benefits over Fish Oils, such as, better bioavailability, rich in Astaxanthins, doesn’t have the fishy aftertaste when you belch and has high sustainability (as it is at the bottom of the food chain). So […]
Beware of Herbs as Supplements
If you’re considering using any herb, as part of your supplements, remember this important rule of thumb. Any herb that is strong enough to help you can be strong enough to hurt you. Like any medicine, herbs can have side effects, and herbs can be contraindicated. Ginkgo biloba may be good for memory and the […]
The Secret to Not Having any Grey Hair
I am going to be 40 this year, and I am happy to report that, I do not have any grey hair. Not a single strand. And it is not from coloring either – ask my hairdresser Ricco from Replacement Boutique in Telawi, Bangsar, he will tell you. No doubt I like to color my […]
Candida – The Hidden Epidemic
Candida – The Hidden Epidemic Today’s guestwriter is my buddy Jackie Hutchings avid scubadiver and Co-founder of Zlimm123. I met her on a press-trip, to dive the Great Barrier Reef and we hit it off at once.. here is her post on Candida, and how ladies can avoid it. Candida is a yeast infection. Most of you […]
The 5 Best Supplements For Women
Take a walk down the pharmacy isle and your head should start buzzing. With so many supplements to choose from, where should one start? Not only that, once you start down that path, does it mean that there’s no turning back? Well, the good news is that supplements, aren’t meant to be a food substitute. […]
Top 10 Weight Loss Supplements
My friends ask me, what is the secret to weight loss? I tell them exercise. They ask me, what if just exercise alone will not do, and you need a little help? A young cell is characterized by its energy production, just like a young body. As we age, our physical output decreases. To this […]
L-Carnitine and Weight Loss
If you are trying to lose weight, or get those cuts on your muscles that will make you the envy of your mates, check out L-Carnitine. Supplements and weight loss have always been controversial issues true. And I would say that nothing can take the place of regular exercise and proper eating. Supplements are a […]