Natural Food Supplements

Question: What kind of natural food supplements would a pro or serious athlete take to enhance performance?

Answer: I recently heard a talk from an Ironman Kona finisher. He recommended Chili, Glucosamine and Chondroitin, Zinc, all to protect soft tissues and cartilage. Chili also helps lose weight. Unger, the german tri world champion, spoke highly of it - he just swallows up to 12 dried birds eye chilies a day with water (don't chew :-)) - this helped him stomach another training unit per week without damage, and helped him lose weight to increase the power to weight ratio. Plenty of protein and iron, too. Magnesium and Calcium are important to keep muscles going so take a rather high dose.

Question: What are the Best health solution with the help of natural food supplements available in Indian Markets? Fruits or vegetables with no additives and artificial flavourings or colourings without harmful effects on individuals health.

Answer: Just visit a produce section at a grocery store - I don't see what the problem is here... Some would say to buy Organic fruits and veggies, but I've read studies suggesting they have no added health benefits over non-organic foods.

Question: Food Supplements + Natural food = Too much vitamins + minerals (overdose)? I take food supplements (pill), that give for most vitamins and mineral scientifically defined amount for one daily. But i also get vitamins and minerals from ordinary food, wont i get overdose eating supplement + natural food each day, especially if i eat raw food that has lots of vitamins and minerals?

Answer: For health issues you should speak with your doctor. I do know most people eat foods and take a vitamin each day as I do but I do this because my doctor wants me to because of other health issues. If your just getting a little to much of one thing your body will flush it out and you will just be flushing the pill down the drain. Get some blood work done to see if you are lacking in anything.

Question: What is the effect of Natural food supplements ? Example 'Amway' products?

Answer: The affect can only be good simply because MOST, but not all supplements are simply food. Yes actual, food, that in most cases you simply don't get enough of. Or kill them with the affects of consumption or over consumption of caffeine, tobacco and/or alcohol, or drug use. In all cases with using supplements, the same as using food, the use of all the above mentioned items should be curtailed or your just wasting more money as with using them and eating your usual food. So in that respect it takes longer to feel or actually get any affects from them because the body is ALLOWED to take what it needs, as opposed to chemicals that are forced on the body and only give you a burst of energy, or feeling good. Any excess will be passed out of the body. However, you need to read the labels and watch for caffeine, though they use SOME caffeine in all supplements. It really depends on the quantity they put in each one. Once you start on them you'll notice a change in the two eliminations from the body, so don't be alarmed by this unless it becomes something REALLY out of the ordinary. Be very cautious and watchful of and for any allergic reactions.

Question: Is there a natural muscle building food like those commercial supplements? I'm 15 and my mom won't let get some workout supplements, is there a natural i.e. food that helps when working out?

Answer: your body especially at 15 can only absorb so much protein. high protein foods can do the job of a supplement. people choose to take supplements cos its a quick method of getting the protein in your body. its not magic muscle dust high protein foods include. lean meats (chicken breast). eggs. nuts. meats in general (but stay away from meats high in fat)

Question: What are foods and natural supplements or vitamins that promote fat loss? Foods, natural supplements, vitamins..etc

Answer: L carnitine

Question: international mkg research: Where can I take the spanish market's data about the Natural food supplements?

Answer: Euromonitor will probably have that data, however it wont be free. http://www.euromonitor.com/ A lot of marketing / advertising companies will have accounts with Euromonitor. If you know someone they might be able to get the data for you.

Question: is it possible to build lean muscle onto my body without taking any supplements and using only natural food st? if the answer is yes than would someone tell me how?

Answer: Yes, of course you can. Think back to the days of the gladiators. They were huge and powerful. You think they took any supplements? :-) People have been building superb physiques for centuries on a diet of eggs, steak and milk. All you need is a good healthy diet that is high in protein and hard training. And patience of course. You don't build muscle overnight. Finally, you absolutely MUST have a caloric surplus to gain weight. No way around this.

Question: how do i know which natural whole food supplements to take for my body's needs?

Answer: There is a technique called "muscle testing" whereby you can ask your own body.

Question: Natural Supplements and food to lower cholestorol.? no doctors medications.only natural things

Answer: To all those who believe that when doctors test your cholesterol levels in your body and look at the LDL levels and your LDL levels were high, what was your LDL pattern 1 and LDL pattern 2 numbers? If you cannot answer this question, you need a new doctor. Did you know that pattern 1 LDL cholesterol is good for you and that only pattern 2 LDL carries any significance for adding to the "inflammation" in your arteries? Did your doctor also tell you that if you reduce your cholesterol by taking statin drugs that your arteries will not get repaired as well and you will be more susceptible to stroke? Stroke has risen to the number 3 slot now on the top killer list in America. Ever wonder why? Did you know that cholesterol is not a fat. Did you know that the purpose of cholesterol is a "TRANSPORTER" of fatty acids in your body and is used to transport necessary fatty acids to damaged areas. Your body produces 85% of the cholesterol in your body and does so in response to the INFLAMMATION areas in your body. If you don't ingest enough cholesterol in your diet, your body just makes more. Statin drugs also eliminate the ability of the liver to produce vitamin Q. This vitamin is necessary for healthy heart tissue. The bottom line is that the medical community treats symptoms and NOT "root causes" of disease. Yes, if you reduce your cholesterol, you will not get as much build up of plaque, but at what cost to your health? Instead of attacking the real problem causing heart disease, "INFLAMMATION," they treat the symptom and leave the real culprit there to create other problems with the body. We are all programmed today to believe things and NOT TO REASON OUT THINGS FOR OURSELVES, BUT TO BELIEVE WHAT WE ARE TOLD. Fear, guilt, and almost any human emotion is being used by very smart marketing types to promote lunacy today, especially in the medical field. If you don't believe you are programmed, just ask yourself to fill in the blanks: "______" melt in your mouth, not in your hands; "________" tastes good, like a cigarette should. Saturated fat causes "________" disease. This programming dictates many of our decisions each day and this is not "understanding" and what we should be basing our decisions on each day. The saturated fat myth was started by the ego maniac, Ancel Keys, and it has become dogma and most people actually believe that saturated fats are bad for you because they cause heart disease, right? Most people I ask tell me that cholesterol is fat and bad for you, so they avoid eating anything that says high cholesterol is in it. Ask your doctor to tell you what is in a particular vaccine. Shouldn't they know what is in it before recommending something to you? Aren't they trained to examine all the things they prescribe to see if you may have any reaction to it? The answer is no, they are not. They are trained to accept data that is provided by so called "credible" sources. Are drug companies credible sources? Is the FDA a credible source? Last year 106,000 people died in hospitals that were given FDA approved, properly doctor prescribed drugs that were intended for the particular illness the patient had and the people died of drug reactions. Does this sound like the FDA and drug companies really know what they are doing and are concerned for your health? Our conditioning and not real understanding has put us in a robotic state of mind and we are now paying a dear price for this. Drug companies are dictating the direction of medicine, not good sound science as it is being promoted. If it was working so well, why are we now ranked 45th in the world for longevity, and over 53% of ALL Americans are now chronically ill? To find foods that lower cholesterol can be done, but is that what your body really needs? What you should be looking for is "WHAT IS CAUSING INFLAMMATION AND INFECTIONS" in your body and looking for changes in your cholesterol readings. Cholesterol is a form of alcohol, not fat. Blood is primarily water. Oil and water do not mix. Cholesterol binds to fatty acids and since it is an alcohol, it mixes with water (your blood) very nicely and that is why the body uses it to transport fatty acids to damaged, inflamed sites in the body. Vegetable oils are very inflammatory and cause heart disease. In particular, soybean, cottonseed, canola, corn oils are all very guilty of being rancid when you buy them and very damaging to the body. Nature packages polyunsaturated fats in seeds and nuts, etc. But nature is much smarter than man and adds antioxidants to these packages that keep the fats from oxidizing (going rancid). The manufacturers put deodorizers in the oils to keep you from smelling the stench of rancidity. Clever guys, eh? Eating the proper oils will go a long ways to giving your body what it needs to produce good pattern 1 LDL (low density lipid PROTEIN). A very good oil combination to use is: 1/3 olive oil, 1/3 sesame seed oil, and 1/3 coconut oil.

Question: What natural supplements/foods or vitamins can I take to reduce wrinkles & keep my skin smooth?

Answer: Greens has a whole skin care line. heres their website http://www.genuinehealth.com/ this is on the site too.. http://www.genuinehealth.com/healthy-skin-chews.html

Question: Hi, does anyone know of a health food store online in ireland where i got order natural supplements? The problem is I am from the country side and it takes me an hour or two to get into the nearest large town. Its just so much hastle and was wondering if anyone knew of a reliable health food store I could order products from?

Answer: There is a list on... http://uk.dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Shopping_and_Services/Food_and_Drink/Grocers/Health_Foods/ To find out if there is a Holland and Barratt store or you can order on line... http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/index.asp

Question: where can i get Vitamin A from nutural food , pills, supplements, food, natural food, drinks, etc?

Answer: liver, chilly...

Question: any vitamins, food supplement or natural foods that will increase my chances of getting my wife pregnant? I'm 2 years married but still no baby. We dont see any physical problems on both of us. We are both working, and travels a lot everyday, does this add to the problem? Dont have problem with our sex lives either.

Answer: need to have her thyroid checked some of my friends have been married for 10 years and they went to the doctor and she had something wrong with her thyroid

Question: What are some natural supplements and foods to help with depression? We are what we eat. And I think pharmaceutical fixes are not always the answer. Can anyone suggest natural remedies for combating depression and anxiety?

Answer: Eliminate potential food allergens – If you suspect that there is a link between food sensitivity and your state of mind, try eliminating the allergen foods from your diet to see if this brings relief. The usual suspects are dairy products, wheat (gluten), corn, preservatives, and food additives. Your doctor may also suggest tests for food sensitivities. Eat antioxidant rich foods, including fruits (such as blueberries, cherries, oranges and tomatoes), and vegetables (such as squash and bell peppers). Vitamin B6 is believed to work in the brain similar to valium-like drugs - hence its importance in your diet as food or as supplement. Mainly, women taking oral contraceptives or with premenstrual tension or going through menopause require good amount of B6. Many herbal and homeopathic remedies have been shown to significantly reduce the symptoms of depression without the unwanted side-effects. The most commonly used as natural remedies for depression are Hypericum Perforatum (St. John's Wort) which has been called “nature’s Prozac” and Passiflora which is one of nature's best natural tranquilizers. Many people around the world have now turned to this more natural approach of regaining the subtle balance of brain chemicals and rejuvenating the body and mind for all round natural health. Natural remedies for depression that include homeopathic remedies can also be of great benefit and are free of side effects as well. You may get more info here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/d/depression.htm

Question: What foods to eat/eliminate to get rid of water retention? Also, any natural supplements? Trying to get rid of the uncomfortable birth control pill bloat! It is driving me mad. Do you know of any natural supplements of even foods to eat or avoid so I can get this under control?? Thanks in advance!

Answer: Don't eat salty foods and don't add any salt to your foods. Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day. Believe it or not you have to drink water to release water. If you don't drink enough your body will hold on to every last drop. Birth control is designed to trick the body into believing that it is pregnant so that it won't get pregnant. A pregnant woman retains a lot of water. So if you're body thinks that it is pregnant it will hold on to as much water as it can if it feels it is being deprived or if it believes its supply is low. Stay away from sodas they are very high in sodium. Fast Foods are high in salt too. Asparagus, Cucumbers, Watermelon are foods that have diuretic affects. Drinking Green Tea is also good for getting rid of water. Oh and Prunes too =)