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June 21 More about Solgar CeladrinSolgar Celadrin is a relative newcomer in the treatment of arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. A proprietary blend of esterified fatty acids that have been treated so they don't react with oxygen, but are soluble in both fat and water. The fatty acids come from bovine tallow oil. The chemical name for Celadrin is cetyl myristoleate, and it is a blend of eight cetylated fatty acids, including myristic acid, oleic acid, and myristoleic acid.
Solgar Celadrin is reported to be very safe, with no known side effects or bad reactions. As of this writing, more than 100 million Celadrin pills have been prescribed, so it's very significant that there have been no bad side effects with this kind of distribution. Celadrin is special among the all-natural supplements, partly because it has been studied in clinical trials. In clinical trials, Celadrin has been shown to effectively slow down, or stop all together, the inflammation of joints and cartilage that leads to painful diseases like arthritis. In some tests, Celadrin was most effective with other joint support supplements, like glucosamine and chondroitin. Celadrin is an all-natural ingredient, which is important for those with explicit medical histories or long lists of daily medications. Celadrin is believed to work by enhancing or supplementing the natural fluid pocket that exists between all healthy joints. When this fluid decreases or wears down, the joints rub collectively, causing excruciating pain in the worst cases. Celadrin has been effective at improving sports injuries, tendon injuries, and deep injuries to muscle and tissue. For those with arthritis or painful joints inflamation , the pain is very similar to those people who have bulging disks in their backs- the normal fluid pocket between vertebrae has leaked out or decreased, and the pain from this is due to the vertebrae sliding friction together. Celadrin is available in both oral and topical forms. Orally, it is available as capsules, tablets, or soft gels. Topically, it is available as a cream. Some patients report using Celadrin cream on their aches and pains, and experiencing significant relief in as little as 30 minutes after application. Clinical studies have shown that Celadrin is effective at reducing inflammation. Studies have also shown that Celadrin is equally effective in both oral and topical formulations, which means patients can get the same healing benefit in whatever form works best for them. Celadrin has been shown to reduce inflammation, cushion the joint, and lead to cartilage rebuilding and fast healing. For those in physical pain from joint, muscle, or tendon discomfort, these benefits make Celadrin well worth checking out. Celadrin Benefits May Improve joint function and mobility Has been shown to reduce pain and swelling Can increase movement and cause reduction in inflammatory factors Celadrin also alter cellular membranes protecting them from the action of inflammatory cytokines. Recommended Dosage: One capsule three times daily, with or without food.
Solgar Celadrin is available from http://www.solgar.co.uk Solgar Celadrin - A new Product for Arthritis PainSolgar and Boots Herbal Stores Ltd, the multi-award winning retailer of nutritional supplements, announces the launch of a new natural joint-care supplement, Solgar Celadrin, available for the first time in the UK. Solgar Celadrin is a patented blend of esterified fatty acids which have been stabilised to ensure they don’t react with oxygen. Clinically proven to help promote joint health, Solgar Celadrin offers improved joint flexibility and comfort, with no known side effects.
It works by helping to maintain joint integrity and performance and, lubricating cell membranes and restoring the fluids that cushion bones and joints to promote flexibility and mobility.
“This is the first time that Celadrin has been made available to the British public and Solgar, which has a strong history in nutritional innovation and a reputation for researching and manufacturing products of the highest quality, is proud to be at the forefront of this key development,” said Paul Chamberlain, technical director of Solgar. “The UK launch of Celadrin will offer additional support for those who are looking to promote good joint health.”
Joint care is an issue that affects many sectors of the population, from athletes and sports enthusiasts to members of the booming grey population, who are keen to maintain flexibility and movement.
Celadrin is being marketed online in the UK from solgar.co.uk website and will have an RRP of £19.95. Available now. June 16 Solgar : Solgar Gentle Iron
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October 12 Boots Herbal Stores Wins Best Independent Retailer 2006 Award at Harrogate Natural Trade ShowOn the 24th September 2006 the cream of the UK Health Food Industry gathered at The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate to enjoy the prestigious annual Natural Trade Show Awards gala dinner, a much-celebrated occasion where industry excellence is rewarded.
The categories vary in order to acknowledge outstanding qualities in the diverse aspects of the industry. The most sought after accolade for the independent health food retailer is the Best Independent Retail Business Award that recognises among a diversity of store sizes and turnover, the store that shows the best ability to combine retail professionalism and profit with the natural health message and product. The judges are looking for first-rate business performance and management skills, retail innovation and progressive thinking.
Competitors cheered Keith Woolley, owner of Boots Herbal Stores as he accepted the award.
“Boots Herbal Stores is a well-deserved winner of Best Retail Business. It is a wonderful, modern cornucopia of a store with some of the best staff in the health food trade. The way that this is combined with a dynamic web enterprise is inspiring. Newcastle should be proud!”John McKee - Chairman of the National Association of Health Stores
"Boots Herbal Stores continue to pioneer the highest quality products, and we will continue to support Keith and his team in every way possible." Gianni Quaglieri – Director of Operations Au Naturel
“Keith - A deserved winner. Keith is a retailer of the 21st Century. November 23 Invest in YOUR HealthWhat if a trusted friend were to tell you about an investment where you could not possibly go wrong...what would be your reaction? And what if there was a virtual mountain of credible information that supported the investment claims...wouldn't you be inclined to take advantage of the opportunity and not miss out on the rewards? Although the answer to these questions seems apparent, when it comes to investing in our health and quality of life we often choose to ignore what obviously works. Take for example, exercise... Physical fitness may be the ultimate investment opportunity. Think of it this way. If you are willing to make the commitment (investment), you will feel and look healthier, have an abundance of energy, be more self-confident, more productive and discover a more joyous and fulfilling life. These are rewards that money cannot buy and the substance of high quality living. And, the investment of exercise becomes even more attractive when you consider that there is absolutely no down-side risk. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose. How much better can it get? How many times can you remember ever having a better offer? The honest answer is probably never, and yet many of us fail to act on this extraordinary opportunity. We simply choose to procrastinate or ignore the proven benefits of exercise! Here are a few reasons that sometimes inhibit our willingness to "step out" and make a change or take a chance: - Sometimes our vision gets clouded. We lose tract of what is really important. Forget about the less important activities that tend to clutter our daily routine and focus on exactly what needs to be accomplished to reach your goal. - Looking at the "big" picture can seem overwhelming. And the bigger the task, the more overwhelming it can seem. Break the task apart into smaller pieces. If you want to lose 50 pounds try losing 10 pounds and repeat the process five times! Need to start an exercise program? Begin with short, simple exercises and then slowly expand your routine. Don't exercise too hard when first starting-out or you will become stiff, tired, disillusioned and soon quit. - Have you ever not wanted to start something for fear of failure? Take the first step, acknowledge the fear and the next step will come easier. Once fears are acknowledged, they usually quiet down. - Sometimes we start to think that a task is unpleasant or boring. Just like any other activity, this can also be true for exercise. There are days when we just plain lack the enthusiasm and motivation to continue. It's part of human nature. On days like these focus on 'why' you are doing it. Think about all the people you care about and who may need and rely on you. What would happen if you became ill or disabled and was unable to work for a period of time, or worse, if you were out of the picture completely. How would things change? If something happened tomorrow, how would your family or business manage without you? What do you want your life to be like in the future? There are many tasks or chores we do, that we may not like, but are necessary to live a happen and productive life. Focus on the bigger picture. - Indecision can be defeating, but doing "anything" is better than doing nothing. There are no wrong choices and very few choices that can't be undone or done again. Can't decide on a particular exercise program or routine? Pick a few exercises and start with something simple. If you don't like it, go on to the next exercise. - When you lack the confidence to start something new, take a deep breath and try to figure out why. Are you hesitating because you really lack the skill or is it just imagined? If it's real, try to find out where to gain the skills you need or find someone with the right skills who can help. In the case of exercise, finding a qualified personal fitness trainer can sometimes do the trick, but be wary...some PFT's are overzealous and tend to start newcomers on programs that are too strenuous. - Life just seems too busy to find time for some activities. Large, uninterrupted chunks of time are very hard to come by. And if we're honest, when they do come, we'd rather do something totally pleasurable! Exercise has to become part of your routine. It can't be an option. Make it a high priority just the same as your career, and other areas of interest. You will be surprised at how easy exercise becomes when approached this way! - Have you ever subconsciously (or otherwise) invited distractions so that you have a "good" reason not to get something done? Sometimes it's the simple things like answering the phone or sitting down to watch that "one" TV program, that distract us. When you find yourself doing this, take control of the situation and make a conscious decision to do what you are avoiding. To reap the benefits of exercise, or any other health related endeavor, you must agree to become a willing participant. This will require due diligence on your part. And remember, as you embark on your mission you are investing in something near and dear to your own heart...your life and a future of healthy living. Me Run a Marathon?? No way!If you've ever run a marathon, or even been a spectator, you'll appreciate the motivation and commitment involved. If you're not prepared when it comes to race day you can expect many hours of suffering and struggle! It doesn't have to be that way, of course, if you put in the required training over several months. This requires commitment and motivation, and a belief that the accumulation of all those training miles will help you to reach your goal-- whether this is time-oriented, or the equally valid desire to get round. So what is meant exactly by motivation and commitment? Motivation is the desire to achieve something unusual that gives you the incentive to do things that other people are not prepared to do. Not many people are prepared to train week in, week out so that they can stand at the start of a marathon and say to themselves, "yes, I am ready and I couldn't have done anything more." You can always do something more, but even the elite athletes feel that way. Every athlete has their challenges -- whether it's getting the children ready for school, or an Achilles injury. It's how we overcome these challenges that make us stronger, and mean we can stand on the start line with a quiet confidence. If you're working full time you might have to get up every day at five a.m. to fit your training in, and this will take commitment, motivation and determination. It won't help if after a few weeks you revert to your former habits, and get up half an hour before you have to leave for work. Whether it is getting up early, or beginning a fitness program your motivation and commitment needs to last over the long term to have an affect. In training for a marathon it will not help running for ten miles every two weeks, and doing no exercise in between. Your body will have forgotten what it has to do by the time you run again! It is better to run three or more times a week with one longer run on the weekend, and you will be in better shape. These small, regular runs will add up to success over time, but they are far easier to do when you have a target to aim at. This can be a time you want to run, or the desire to complete the 26 mile race. Either way if you know what you want to achieve you will be more likely to do the things you need to do. Having a target concentrates the mind, and increases your motivation. October 23 Can creatine monohydrate make you stronger, faster and leaner?Can creatine monohydrate make you stronger, faster and leaner? The answer is a qualified...Yes!
A number of studies have proven that when creatine supplements are used, in conjunction with exercise, significant gains can be made in strength and endurance. It has also been shown to improve muscle strength and decrease recovery time needed following a work out. Creatine monohydrate works the best for activities that require rapid or intense effort. Activities such as weight lifting and sprinting are examples of this type of activity. If you are jogging or a marathon runner you may not see the same type of results. About 93% of all the creatine in your body is stored in the muscles. The reason it is stored in your muscles is that it plays a key role in providing your body with a boost of energy it needs to perform work. The normal energy cycle of the muscle requires a substance called Adenosine Triphosphate or ATP to fuel it. The muscle usually has enough ATP on board to fuel a burst of work lasting about 6 seconds. Creatine restores the ATP to a state where it can act as fuel for the muscle and continue the burst of activity for about another 6-12 seconds. A good analogy is to think of the muscle as if it were a high performance engine. ATP is the gas for your engine and creatine is an octane booster that allows you to get better performance from your engine. While the entire process is not completely understood the side effects of creatine include bigger muscles and increased production of muscle tissue. This translates into more repetitions, more weight lifted and/or the ability to sprint faster. More work equals more muscle and more muscle equals increased strength and endurance. Additionally, creatine has been shown to decrease muscle soreness and recovery time needed between work outs. Obviously, being sore can be a de-motivator when it comes to working out. Activities such as jogging or marathon running may not benefit as much from creatine supplementation as weight lifting. The muscles work slower for these activities and seem to be able to restore ATP at a rate that meets the need. Creatine occurs naturally and can be produced by the body. It is found in beef, pork, salmon, cod, herring and tuna. So, why not just eat meat? There are a number of reasons. Some people prefer not to eat meat. It is also impractical to eat as much meat that may be required to achieve the amount of creatine supplementation you desire. Creatine supplementation also allows you to know the exact amount of creatine you are getting. The normal dose for creatine is between 2-5 grams per day. For the fastest results you can "load" the muscles by taking between 10-20 grams of creatine for approximately 5 days. Once you have loaded the muscles you can maintain the creatine level by taking the normal creatine dose approximately 30-60 minutes before a work out. The negative side effects of creatine are that it can make you more likely to become dehydrated and if you are working out very intensely and/or in a very hot climate this can be dangerous. The body can lose up to 2-3 quarts of water in an hour if it is hot enough. The key is to drink plenty of water any time you work out. Because it is excreted through the kidneys, and due to the increased risk of dehydration, creatine supplements are not recommended for people with kidney disease. When you first start taking creatine supplements you may notice an immediate gain of weight of between 2 to 5 pounds. Creatine causes your muscles to store more water which seems to assist in creating more muscle. This is a side effect that causes many people to think that creatine is similar to anabolic steroids. Creatine is an amino acid and does not affect the body the same way that steroids do. Other side effects can include injuries from stressing the joints and muscles by attempting to work too hard. This not a direct result of the creatine but is related to a misunderstanding of what creatine can do for your body. The results of creatine supplements vary from minor to significant depending on the person using them. A number of factors come into play that affects the outcome. Age, sex, work out intensity and frequency as well as how much creatine store you start with all play a part in the results you will achieve. If you suffer from any chronic illness or are on prescription medications for your heart, blood pressure or other medical conditions you should always consult your medical provider before taking creatine. This article is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as medical advice. For Creatine brands visit www.sportwell.com August 14 Easing Arthritis Pain with Glucosamine & Chondroitin SupplementsEasing Arthritis Pain with Glucosamine & Chondroitin SupplementsGlucosamine
July 07 HypertensionDealing with Hypertension A fairly common illness nowadays is hypertension or in common man's language high blood pressure. It is this blood pressure that is responsible for making sure that the blood travels in our heart, arteries and veins. When someone has high blood pressure it means that the heart has to work at a much faster pace to ensure the blood reaches the whole body. This is a fatal illness which can result in a heart attack, stroke, kidney failure or blindness. It is often difficult to determine what causes hypertension. It can be a variety of factors which we will discuss, but sometimes it may be caused by medication that you are taking. This is then called secondary hypertension. It is usually impossible to know if you have hypertension and this is why regular visits to your doctor are imperative. You need to get your blood pressure checked in order to determine if you are in a safe range. Hypertension is however treatable and controllable. You can take medications and bring about changes in your lifestyle to tackle this. You have to make sure that you stay away from stress and learn to take life in your stride. Eating habits also need to be controlled so that you don't enjoy excesses in your diet. Regular exercise is also essential and has far reaching results. Being overweight certainly contributes hypertension. Studies have shown that even losing is little as ten pounds may be beneficial in lowering blood pressure. If you begin exercising and eating healthy you should be able drop ten pounds quite easily. Just don't to lose the weight immediately. It takes time to gain weight and time to lose weight; you should focus on changing your habits of exercise and eating, not just on losing weight. Weight loss will have to be planned and programmed to suit your needs. To do so you can hire a personal trainer and get enrolled in a gym. There are various machines in the gym with which once you are familiar you can work easily. All this will also make you more active. A nutritionist is also a good idea if you have poor eating habits. They will often have you write down for a week what you're eating and then come up with a plan that you can stick to. Nothing frightens people more than the prospect of trading their chicken fingers for carrot sticks. Nutritionists can help make the transition to eating healthy smooth and simple. However, there are some ills in your lifestyle which will completely have to go such as smoking. Smoking not only harms your life but also puts at risk those around you with passive smoking. Smoking has got no good points and every time you smoke it increases your blood pressure and puts you at risk. Hypertension is a fatal illness that can be treated. But as always prevention is better than cure therefore it is advisable to start making changes in your lifestyle to have better health even if you don't have hypertension. Eating healthy, quitting smoking and exercise are anyways essentials of happy life and should be adopted in your life as soon as possible. Susan Price-johnson is the owner and operator of E Hypertension, the #1 source on the internet for information about <a href="http://www.ehypertension.com">hypertension</a>, For more articles on hypertension visit: http://www.ehypertension.com/articlesJune 11 Health News from Boots Herbal Stores : :Mike MahlerMike Mahler is a strength and conditioning coach based in Santa Monica, CA. Mike has been into strength training for over ten years and is a Senior level certified kettlebell instructor. more... Boots Herbal Stores - Vitamins, Herbs & Supplements Originally Posted on 11/06/2005 20:40:55 Content source: http://www.naturalphysiques.com/cms/index.php?itemid=165 June 06 Healthy News : :Boots Herbal Stores - White or Brown Bread, anyone?Boots Herbal Stores - White or Brown Bread, anyone? For any kid who grew up eating doughy, thick Wonder Bread for lunch, the encouragement by dietitians and nutritionists to switch to whole wheat bread can be a tough transition. Bread, like any other part of our diet, is an acquired taste. Starting out early helps since children are much more adaptable to accepting foods than adults. This does not mean that children LIKE as many foods as adults - children are renowned picky eaters. But if you only expose them to healthy, whole grain foods they won't have the opportunity to develop a taste for white bread or other non-nutritious foods. Adults, however, must learn to change their diet preferences because of knowledge. Understanding why whole wheat is superior to white bread can help you feel good about the compromise and encourage you to make it the standard for your children. Who knows - you may even like it! WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? The two biggest differences between white bread and whole wheat are the processing and the nutritional value. Flour is made from wheat berries. The wheat berry is made up of the bran, the germ and the endosperm. All parts are filled with nutrients and are used in whole wheat flour. White bread on the other hand, uses only the endosperm - the starchy inner layer. There is a total of 30 nutrients missing in white bread. The nutritional difference is immense and has measurable impact on our health. WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF SWITCHING? The fiber content of whole wheat bread has several health benefits. Fiber helps the digestive system. It also creates a 'full' sensation and thus can help with weight control. Research has been conducted by Harvard and other organizations that shows men and women who eat high-fiber foods have less heart attacks and strokes than those who don't. There is also an increased risk of diabetes in children who eat refined white flour - a risk that has been proven by the increase in cases of childhood diabetes. WHAT DO I LOOK FOR? Watch out for words like 'wheat flour' or 'enriched wheat flour' as they can be mostly made from white flour with just a small amount of whole wheat added in. Look for 'whole wheat' or other whole grains, like oat. And don't be mislead by the name of the product. Names like wheat, whole bran, stoned wheat, 12 grain and others are still mostly white flour. The only way to know for sure is to read the label. Boots Herbal Stores Originally Posted on 06/06/2005 18:58:08 |
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