Sunday, May 19, 2013

Health Notes 04/2013

Introduction

Each month I read several articles on health and fitness. This page summarises my personal health notes from April 2013

From time to time I will upload my monthly health notes to this blog,  however given that I have a substantial backlog of health notes they will not be published in chronological order.

I am unable to provide sources for my health notes for two reasons:
  1. I don't record the original sources of the health information, just the  basic information.
  2. I want you to do some research yourself, my notes are merely designed to get you started.
Also please note that the health notes I publish here are of interest to me personally, you should always carefully check to determine if they are accurate and applicable to your own personal health circumstances.

Don't blame me if you die from this advice!
:~)



April 2013 Health Notes


You can cut the risk of heart disease by 40% simply by getting your RDA of vitamin D.
Conclusion: Ensure daily multivitamin supplement contains 100%+ of Vitamin D RDA.

An apple a day reduces bad cholesterol LDL by 40%.
Conclusion: Every day eat an apple or in smoothie.

The chemical Melatonin plays a key role in preventing weight gain, a handful of almonds will enhance your daily consumption.

A glass of Watermelon juice has been shown to reduce weight gain. The key ingredient is Citulline, which reduces blood pressure. As little a one glass per week is sufficient.
Conclusion: A carton of Watermelon juice per week should suffice.

A mere 5% drop in bodyweight can reduce ED.

Belly fat is linked to low testosterone levels, so if you can reduce your belly fat the odds are that your testosterone levels with be higher.

Avocado is rich in testosterone raising healthy fats.

Spinach is packed with iron which speeds oxygen transport to your muscles.

Beef is high in creatine which provides improved bursts of strength.

Creatine increase muscle power so you can lift more and grow more.
Creatine is naturally found in red meat.

The plant Fenugreek increases libido by 28% according to a study.

Beef steak is packed full of zinc.

Eating red meat raises your modified cholesterol, however drinking red wine at the same time results in unchanged or slightly decreased levels.

Caffeine raises your risk of glaucoma.

Eating 75g of walnuts per day results in healthier and better shaped sperm.

Sleeping for 10 minutes after learning something new helps your brain to retain it.

20 minutes of aerobic exercise immediately after learning something new results in chemicals being released that help you retain the new skill.

Eating strawberries three times per week reduces your risk of heart attack by 30%+. Strawberries are a rich source of flavonoids which dilates your arteries, which helps to clear fatty build ups.

Just 15 minutes exercise per day (e.g.walking) adds three years to a  man's life.

Dairy products such as milk are rich in vitamin D, which boosts brainpower.

Consuming coconut oil every day might stave off the effects of Alzheimer's disease, as the oil contains the fat MCTs. The brain is able to easily use MCTs as fuel, which helps you store short-term memories better.

Going to the gym before breakfast burns 30% more body fat than a post breakfast workout. If you can go to the gym before breakfast you are a better man than me!





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