Apr 30

A woman with stomach pain highlighted in red.

In my previous post I discussed the many benefits of macrominerals.  Whilst getting your recommended daily allowance (RDA) of all 12 macrominerals can have a hugely positive effect on your health a lot of people go too far and end up overdosing.  Unfortunately, this can have a negative effect on your health.  In this article I will be discussing 12 of the potential symptoms caused by overdosing on the macrominerals.

1) CALCIFICATION OF THE SOFT TISSUES:- Overdosing on phosphorus can lead to calcification of the soft tissues and major organs.  This is a condition where calcium is deposited on the soft tissues and major organs causing them to harden and stop functioning properly.

2) DEHYDRATION:- Eating too much calcium can cause you to become dehydrated.  This leads to symptoms such as thirst, muscle cramps, nausea and weakness.  Dehydration can also damage your joints, liver and muscles.

3) DIARRHEA:- Consuming too much calcium, magnesium, phosphorus or potassium can lead to diarrhea.  Not only is this a very unpleasant condition but it can also lead to dehydration, fevers and stomach pain.

4) FATIGUE:- Overdosing on magnesium can lead to extreme fatigue even when you are getting adequate amounts of sleep.  Not only is this unpleasant but it can also inhibit your performance during the day.

5) FLUID RETENTION:- Consuming excessive levels of chloride can make your body retain fluid.  This can lead to swelling in a number of areas such as your ankles, feet and hands.  In certain cases these swollen areas become painful and stiff.

6) HEART PROBLEMS:- Getting the RDA of potassium and sodium helps keep your heartbeats regular.  However, consuming too much of either negates this benefit and makes you more susceptible to heart attacks and heart disease.

7) HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE:- Chloride and sodium are both key nutrients for keeping you blood healthy.  However, overdosing on one or both of the two can raise your blood pressure.  High blood pressure has a number of negative health implications and can seriously damage your blood vessels and vital organs.

8) KIDNEY PROBLEMS:- Consuming excessive levels of sodium over a long period can cause kidney disease.  This then limits the amount of waste material that can be removed from your body.  Any waste materials that are not excreted start to build up and poison the body internally.  Long term, untreated kidney disease eventually leads to kidney failure which leaves your body unable to excrete any waste materials from the body.

9) MUSCLE WEAKNESS:- Overdosing on magnesium can cause muscle weakness.  Not only can this be irritating but it may also make it difficult to perform every day activities.

10) REDUCED MICRONUTRIENT ABSORPTION:- Eating large amounts of phosphorus can interfere with absorption of several key micronutrients including calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc.  This then means you will fail to get the full benefits even when eating the RDA of these four minerals.

11) STOMACH PROBLEMS:- Overdosing on certain macrominerals can lead to various stomach problems.  Eating too much calcium can lead to stomach pain whilst getting too much magnesium can cause stomach cramps.

12) VOMITING:- Consuming high levels of calcium, magnesium or potassium can cause you to vomit.  Whilst vomiting generally does not cause any serious damage to your body it is an unpleasant experience.

In summary, the macrominerals are essential for good health you need to moderate your consumption.  Ideally you should stick to the RDA for each one but at the very least you should stay within the tolerable upper limits.  Both the RDA and the tolerable upper limit for each of the seven macrominerals are listed below:
- Calcium:- RDA of between 1000mg-1200mg for adults.  Tolerable upper limit of 3000mg per day.
- Chloride:- RDA of 750mg for adults.  No upper limit specified but it is advisable to stay close to the RDA.
- Magnesium:- RDA of 300mg-400mg for adults.  Tolerable upper limit of 1000mg per day.
- Phosphorus:- RDA of 700mg for adults  Tolerable upper limit of 4000mg per day.
- Potassium:- RDA of 4700mg for adults.  No upper limit specified but it is advisable to stay close to the RDA.
- Sodium:- RDA of 1600mg for adults.  Tolerable upper limit of 2300mg per day.
- Sulphur:- No RDA but most sources suggest a daily intake of between 800mg-1000mg.  No upper limit specified as there are no reported overdose symptoms.

I hope this article helps keep your macromineral consumption within safe limits.  Whilst getting the RDA of each is very important, overdosing can be extremely dangerous.  However, if you follow the advice in this article you can avoid all the negative symptoms discussed.

What are your thoughts on the macrominerals?  Do you eat too much of any?  Have you experienced any of the negative symptoms discussed above?  Let me know your thoughts by posting a comment.

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Apr 30

A woman with stomach pain highlighted in red.

In my previous post I discussed the many benefits of macrominerals.  Whilst getting your recommended daily allowance (RDA) of all 12 macrominerals can have a hugely positive effect on your health a lot of people go too far and end up overdosing.  Unfortunately, this can have a negative effect on your health.  In this article I will be discussing 12 of the potential symptoms caused by overdosing on the macrominerals.

1) CALCIFICATION OF THE SOFT TISSUES:- Overdosing on phosphorus can lead to calcification of the soft tissues and major organs.  This is a condition where calcium is deposited on the soft tissues and major organs causing them to harden and stop functioning properly.

2) DEHYDRATION:- Eating too much calcium can cause you to become dehydrated.  This leads to symptoms such as thirst, muscle cramps, nausea and weakness.  Dehydration can also damage your joints, liver and muscles.

3) DIARRHEA:- Consuming too much calcium, magnesium, phosphorus or potassium can lead to diarrhea.  Not only is this a very unpleasant condition but it can also lead to dehydration, fevers and stomach pain.

4) FATIGUE:- Overdosing on magnesium can lead to extreme fatigue even when you are getting adequate amounts of sleep.  Not only is this unpleasant but it can also inhibit your performance during the day.

5) FLUID RETENTION:- Consuming excessive levels of chloride can make your body retain fluid.  This can lead to swelling in a number of areas such as your ankles, feet and hands.  In certain cases these swollen areas become painful and stiff.

6) HEART PROBLEMS:- Getting the RDA of potassium and sodium helps keep your heartbeats regular.  However, consuming too much of either negates this benefit and makes you more susceptible to heart attacks and heart disease.

7) HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE:- Chloride and sodium are both key nutrients for keeping you blood healthy.  However, overdosing on one or both of the two can raise your blood pressure.  High blood pressure has a number of negative health implications and can seriously damage your blood vessels and vital organs.

8) KIDNEY PROBLEMS:- Consuming excessive levels of sodium over a long period can cause kidney disease.  This then limits the amount of waste material that can be removed from your body.  Any waste materials that are not excreted start to build up and poison the body internally.  Long term, untreated kidney disease eventually leads to kidney failure which leaves your body unable to excrete any waste materials from the body.

9) MUSCLE WEAKNESS:- Overdosing on magnesium can cause muscle weakness.  Not only can this be irritating but it may also make it difficult to perform every day activities.

10) REDUCED MICRONUTRIENT ABSORPTION:- Eating large amounts of phosphorus can interfere with absorption of several key micronutrients including calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc.  This then means you will fail to get the full benefits even when eating the RDA of these four minerals.

11) STOMACH PROBLEMS:- Overdosing on certain macrominerals can lead to various stomach problems.  Eating too much calcium can lead to stomach pain whilst getting too much magnesium can cause stomach cramps.

12) VOMITING:- Consuming high levels of calcium, magnesium or potassium can cause you to vomit.  Whilst vomiting generally does not cause any serious damage to your body it is an unpleasant experience.

In summary, the macrominerals are essential for good health you need to moderate your consumption.  Ideally you should stick to the RDA for each one but at the very least you should stay within the tolerable upper limits.  Both the RDA and the tolerable upper limit for each of the seven macrominerals are listed below:
- Calcium:- RDA of between 1000mg-1200mg for adults.  Tolerable upper limit of 3000mg per day.
- Chloride:- RDA of 750mg for adults.  No upper limit specified but it is advisable to stay close to the RDA.
- Magnesium:- RDA of 300mg-400mg for adults.  Tolerable upper limit of 1000mg per day.
- Phosphorus:- RDA of 700mg for adults  Tolerable upper limit of 4000mg per day.
- Potassium:- RDA of 4700mg for adults.  No upper limit specified but it is advisable to stay close to the RDA.
- Sodium:- RDA of 1600mg for adults.  Tolerable upper limit of 2300mg per day.
- Sulphur:- No RDA but most sources suggest a daily intake of between 800mg-1000mg.  No upper limit specified as there are no reported overdose symptoms.

I hope this article helps keep your macromineral consumption within safe limits.  Whilst getting the RDA of each is very important, overdosing can be extremely dangerous.  However, if you follow the advice in this article you can avoid all the negative symptoms discussed.

What are your thoughts on the macrominerals?  Do you eat too much of any?  Have you experienced any of the negative symptoms discussed above?  Let me know your thoughts by posting a comment.

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Apr 30

A woman with stomach pain highlighted in red.

In my previous post I discussed the many benefits of macrominerals.  Whilst getting your recommended daily allowance (RDA) of all 12 macrominerals can have a hugely positive effect on your health a lot of people go too far and end up overdosing.  Unfortunately, this can have a negative effect on your health.  In this article I will be discussing 12 of the potential symptoms caused by overdosing on the macrominerals.

1) CALCIFICATION OF THE SOFT TISSUES:- Overdosing on phosphorus can lead to calcification of the soft tissues and major organs.  This is a condition where calcium is deposited on the soft tissues and major organs causing them to harden and stop functioning properly.

2) DEHYDRATION:- Eating too much calcium can cause you to become dehydrated.  This leads to symptoms such as thirst, muscle cramps, nausea and weakness.  Dehydration can also damage your joints, liver and muscles.

3) DIARRHEA:- Consuming too much calcium, magnesium, phosphorus or potassium can lead to diarrhea.  Not only is this a very unpleasant condition but it can also lead to dehydration, fevers and stomach pain.

4) FATIGUE:- Overdosing on magnesium can lead to extreme fatigue even when you are getting adequate amounts of sleep.  Not only is this unpleasant but it can also inhibit your performance during the day.

5) FLUID RETENTION:- Consuming excessive levels of chloride can make your body retain fluid.  This can lead to swelling in a number of areas such as your ankles, feet and hands.  In certain cases these swollen areas become painful and stiff.

6) HEART PROBLEMS:- Getting the RDA of potassium and sodium helps keep your heartbeats regular.  However, consuming too much of either negates this benefit and makes you more susceptible to heart attacks and heart disease.

7) HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE:- Chloride and sodium are both key nutrients for keeping you blood healthy.  However, overdosing on one or both of the two can raise your blood pressure.  High blood pressure has a number of negative health implications and can seriously damage your blood vessels and vital organs.

8) KIDNEY PROBLEMS:- Consuming excessive levels of sodium over a long period can cause kidney disease.  This then limits the amount of waste material that can be removed from your body.  Any waste materials that are not excreted start to build up and poison the body internally.  Long term, untreated kidney disease eventually leads to kidney failure which leaves your body unable to excrete any waste materials from the body.

9) MUSCLE WEAKNESS:- Overdosing on magnesium can cause muscle weakness.  Not only can this be irritating but it may also make it difficult to perform every day activities.

10) REDUCED MICRONUTRIENT ABSORPTION:- Eating large amounts of phosphorus can interfere with absorption of several key micronutrients including calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc.  This then means you will fail to get the full benefits even when eating the RDA of these four minerals.

11) STOMACH PROBLEMS:- Overdosing on certain macrominerals can lead to various stomach problems.  Eating too much calcium can lead to stomach pain whilst getting too much magnesium can cause stomach cramps.

12) VOMITING:- Consuming high levels of calcium, magnesium or potassium can cause you to vomit.  Whilst vomiting generally does not cause any serious damage to your body it is an unpleasant experience.

In summary, the macrominerals are essential for good health you need to moderate your consumption.  Ideally you should stick to the RDA for each one but at the very least you should stay within the tolerable upper limits.  Both the RDA and the tolerable upper limit for each of the seven macrominerals are listed below:
- Calcium:- RDA of between 1000mg-1200mg for adults.  Tolerable upper limit of 3000mg per day.
- Chloride:- RDA of 750mg for adults.  No upper limit specified but it is advisable to stay close to the RDA.
- Magnesium:- RDA of 300mg-400mg for adults.  Tolerable upper limit of 1000mg per day.
- Phosphorus:- RDA of 700mg for adults  Tolerable upper limit of 4000mg per day.
- Potassium:- RDA of 4700mg for adults.  No upper limit specified but it is advisable to stay close to the RDA.
- Sodium:- RDA of 1600mg for adults.  Tolerable upper limit of 2300mg per day.
- Sulphur:- No RDA but most sources suggest a daily intake of between 800mg-1000mg.  No upper limit specified as there are no reported overdose symptoms.

I hope this article helps keep your macromineral consumption within safe limits.  Whilst getting the RDA of each is very important, overdosing can be extremely dangerous.  However, if you follow the advice in this article you can avoid all the negative symptoms discussed.

What are your thoughts on the macrominerals?  Do you eat too much of any?  Have you experienced any of the negative symptoms discussed above?  Let me know your thoughts by posting a comment.

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Apr 30
Death Squat?
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Hey guys, I found this awesome video of Dave Tate squatting 315 for 50 reps using rest pause sets. That bar he is using is called “The Reaper”. It will take the stress off your shoulders and let you do more reps comfortably.

That being said, I don’t know how comfortable 50 reps with 315lbs could ever be!

Apr 30
Death Squat?
icon1 admin | icon2 Fitness | icon4 04 30th, 2010| icon3No Comments »

Hey guys, I found this awesome video of Dave Tate squatting 315 for 50 reps using rest pause sets. That bar he is using is called “The Reaper”. It will take the stress off your shoulders and let you do more reps comfortably.

That being said, I don’t know how comfortable 50 reps with 315lbs could ever be!

Apr 30
Death Squat?
icon1 admin | icon2 Fitness | icon4 04 30th, 2010| icon3No Comments »

Hey guys, I found this awesome video of Dave Tate squatting 315 for 50 reps using rest pause sets. That bar he is using is called “The Reaper”. It will take the stress off your shoulders and let you do more reps comfortably.

That being said, I don’t know how comfortable 50 reps with 315lbs could ever be!

Apr 30

The Secret of the Mediterranean Diet

a)  Mediterranean diet is high in fat content.  Can people enjoy weight loss and optimum weight management if they follow this diet?


To some extent, Mediterranean diet really has a high fat content.  But you have to take note that the fat content of a Mediterranean diet consists of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.  These fats are essential and healthy for your body unlike the saturated fat which is common in American diet.  Do take note also that calorie intake is the determining factor for weight loss and not fat consumption.  If you follow the Mediterranean diet, you will enjoy lots of healthy benefits but you still need to lower your daily calorie consumption to achieve weight loss.

b) In simple terms, what is the principal difference between the American diet and the Mediterranean diet?

Americans consume high numbers of red meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy, while the Mediterranean includes very little. The diet also differs from the typical American diet through its dependence on fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, olive oil, beans, breads, cereals, and potatoes.

c) Is it true that Mediterranean diet played a major role in lowering the rate of heart disease in the region?

Diet is a major factor in lowering the incidences of heart disease in the Mediterranean region.  This has been proven by research and studies conducted by health and diet experts. Another big factor is the holistic approach of the Mediterranean diet.  This diet does not only focus on foods but on maintaining a healthy lifestyle as well. 

d) Does regular exercise has a place in the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle?

Exercise plays an important role for Mediterranean diet.  When this diet was developed, the people of Mediterranean were already a big fan of exercise and physical activities.  This is the basis why Mediterranean diet includes regular exercises in its overall program.  Essentially, a daily one-hour walk is needed.  You should also perform once a week full body exercises.  

e) How the Mediterranean diet differ from the Low Carb diet?

There is a sea of difference between these two diets.  With the Mediterranean diet, your protein consumption would be lower.  Normally, you will get 15 percent of your calorie consumption from the protein content of a Mediterranean diet.

f)  People noticed that wine is an important part of Mediterranean diet. What is the recommended daily wine consumption?

Men should generally get 5 percent calories from wine while women should consume 2.5 percent calories.  As a rule, always drink wine in low to moderate amounts daily to enjoy best results. 

g) Final Recommendations

There are loads of benefits that you can enjoy from Mediterranean diet.  This diet focuses on healthier food options like root crops, fruits, cereals, breads, vegetables, and Omega 3-rich foods.  You will be able to prevent heart diseases if you follow the Mediterranean diet.  

About the Author - Eva Alexander writes for mediterraneandiet.org,uk , her personal hobby blog focused on tips to eat healthy the Mediterranean way.
Apr 30

The Secret of the Mediterranean Diet

a)  Mediterranean diet is high in fat content.  Can people enjoy weight loss and optimum weight management if they follow this diet?


To some extent, Mediterranean diet really has a high fat content.  But you have to take note that the fat content of a Mediterranean diet consists of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.  These fats are essential and healthy for your body unlike the saturated fat which is common in American diet.  Do take note also that calorie intake is the determining factor for weight loss and not fat consumption.  If you follow the Mediterranean diet, you will enjoy lots of healthy benefits but you still need to lower your daily calorie consumption to achieve weight loss.

b) In simple terms, what is the principal difference between the American diet and the Mediterranean diet?

Americans consume high numbers of red meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy, while the Mediterranean includes very little. The diet also differs from the typical American diet through its dependence on fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, olive oil, beans, breads, cereals, and potatoes.

c) Is it true that Mediterranean diet played a major role in lowering the rate of heart disease in the region?

Diet is a major factor in lowering the incidences of heart disease in the Mediterranean region.  This has been proven by research and studies conducted by health and diet experts. Another big factor is the holistic approach of the Mediterranean diet.  This diet does not only focus on foods but on maintaining a healthy lifestyle as well. 

d) Does regular exercise has a place in the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle?

Exercise plays an important role for Mediterranean diet.  When this diet was developed, the people of Mediterranean were already a big fan of exercise and physical activities.  This is the basis why Mediterranean diet includes regular exercises in its overall program.  Essentially, a daily one-hour walk is needed.  You should also perform once a week full body exercises.  

e) How the Mediterranean diet differ from the Low Carb diet?

There is a sea of difference between these two diets.  With the Mediterranean diet, your protein consumption would be lower.  Normally, you will get 15 percent of your calorie consumption from the protein content of a Mediterranean diet.

f)  People noticed that wine is an important part of Mediterranean diet. What is the recommended daily wine consumption?

Men should generally get 5 percent calories from wine while women should consume 2.5 percent calories.  As a rule, always drink wine in low to moderate amounts daily to enjoy best results. 

g) Final Recommendations

There are loads of benefits that you can enjoy from Mediterranean diet.  This diet focuses on healthier food options like root crops, fruits, cereals, breads, vegetables, and Omega 3-rich foods.  You will be able to prevent heart diseases if you follow the Mediterranean diet.  

About the Author - Eva Alexander writes for mediterraneandiet.org,uk , her personal hobby blog focused on tips to eat healthy the Mediterranean way.
Apr 28

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Apr 28

Overweight and obesity are modern age health disorders that have affected millions all over the world. Overweight or obesity is dangerous in the sense as these invite all sorts of chronic diseases like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, respiratory problems which may lead to a regular intake of a good number of pills and drugs for the rest of the life.

Daily mounting stress, work load, tensions increases the craving for foods and coupled with sedentary life style things like overweight and obesity seems to go out of control putting the figure out of shape followed by a chain of physical disorders. Unhealthy eating habits results due to the frequent cravings of food and so calorie intake becomes much higher than burning it out.

Can herbs help in weight loss?

There is no specific drug available than guarantees of weight loss. This weight loss can be achieved only by adopting natural methods and some herbs do help in reducing weight by controlling the chemical reactions within the body.

1. Green tea - Taking extracts of green tea twice daily before breakfast and lunch help in the burning of fat. But one should be cautious not to take more of this tea.

2. Guggul, a popular herb in Ayurveda is known to reduce blood cholesterol and also helps in significant weight loss within three months.

3. Aloe vera juice helps in improving the digestion and cleaning the digestive tract. Proper digestive function helps in weight loss.

4. Coconut oil is a rich source of medium chain triglycerides (MCT) but they do not lead in weight gain but help in weight loss by increasing thermo genesis (heat production).

5. Fenugreek seeds help in weight reduction by dissolving the liver fat.

6. Kelp is seaweed that is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and iodine. It is helpful in reducing thyroid related obesity and helps in the boosting of metabolism.

7. Plantain seeds or Psyllium has spongy fiber (mucilage) and polyphenols in the leaves. Taking these seeds regularly sheds a good amount of body weight especially in the women.

8. Malabar tamarind is a yellowish fruit containing lipogenic inhibitor that prevents the production of fat.

9. Evening primrose contains Tryptophan which aids in weight loss. Taking half teaspoon of primrose oil daily thrice a day gives good results.

10. Dandelion reduces the craving for sweets and also helps in detoxification which in turn reduces the body weight. Taking leaves of Dandelion raw in salad or drinking tea of its roots helps in weight loss.

It has to be kept in mind that only herbal therapies will not lead to the desired weight loss. Change in life style, physical work outs and healthy diets must be followed along with these herbal therapies to yield the best results.

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