http://www.healthreviews.org/index.php Copyright 2010, Andy LaPlace Andy LaPlace en-US SPHPBLOG 0.5.1 http://www.healthreviews.org/index.php?entry=entry100429-102232 Hoodia Gordonii is a very interesting ‘ancient plant’ that has been used for thousands of years but just beginning to catch on to the ‘Western world Hoodia’ for weight-loss. The huge media coverage has led to a flourishing industry in Hoodia Gordonii based products, whether they be ‘Pure Hoodia’ or Hoodia as just one of the ingredients of an already existing weight loss product.

But before you rush off to buy a Hoodia supplement you should understand a bit about what studies have shown so far with respect to Hoodia Gordonii for weight loss. Knowing these facts will help you navigate through Hoodia product and buy the best product to avoid the fake ones.

Know The Facts:

i) There are a variety of Hoodia plants. Only the Hoodia Gordonii class contains an active element that helps suppress your appetite. As the demand for Hoodia Gordonii is far surpassing the supply, some Hoodia sellers are using unreliable but advertising their products as Pure Hoodia even though it might have been made from a different Hoodia plant than the Hoodia Gordonii.

ii) Of course many companies claim their Hoodia extract can slim you down, the only thing that has been proven so far is the ‘P57 molecule’. ‘P57’ is the ‘active ingredient’ in Hoodia Gordonii that was isolated. It was licensed to a company named ‘Phytopharm’ that conducted a study using it. It was found that morbidly obese people using ‘P57’ ate on average of 1k less calories per day. Obviously this is the reason why so many people think Hoodia for weight-loss is the new rescuer for the obese and people looking to slim down.

iii) What is most important to keep in mind is that as long as the Hoodia products are extracted from real Hoodia Gordonii, it should also contain some of the active ingredient in it. Study shows that only the core of the plant has the active ingredient.

So can Hoodia slim you down? And the answer is a big Yes! But only if you buy a real product and avoid the false ones.]]> Weight Loss Reviews http://www.healthreviews.org/index.php?entry=entry100429-102232 Andy LaPlace Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:22:32 GMT http://www.healthreviews.org/index.php?entry=entry100426-114101
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The properties of this super food have aided the native dwellers of the area in Chile known as the Patagonian region for years. Recently, it has come under scrutiny from the rest of the world because of its astonishing characteristics. The measurement of the Maqui berry’s ORAC value, which is a test of the antioxidant strength of food, shows almost three times the number of its closest rival the Acai berry. The other common berry types and even the more unusual ones fall almost six degrees lower the Maqui’s ORAC rating. Why are the antioxidant values important?

Due to the increasing threat from injurious molecules and free radicals from the environment, our bodies are under siege. Daily we are exposed to the harmful rays of the sun, breathe polluted air, eat food with nitrites and nitrates added as preservatives, drink chemically enhanced water, among other things. Maqui berry intake can confer on its host strong protection from these deleterious substances through its antioxidant action. The Maqui’s antioxidants work overtime to contain free radicals and kill them. A detox process occurs as the body expels these toxins.

When the systems are purified and cleansed through the Maqui’s antioxidant properties, a general resurgence in functions and operations occur. The rejuvenation of the organs and cell parts signify a change for the better. The body moves away from the weight that dragged it down and starts performing at maximum levels. A startling upward shift in energy will be experienced by the individual. Metabolism speeds up resulting in weight loss and detoxification. Remember the more the toxins, stored fat, digestive detritus and pounds fall away, the higher the energy levels felt by the person will be.

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Although still early in his studies, Dr Atala and his team of researchers have successfully managed to grow penises for injured rabbits using smooth muscle cells (which help penis tissues to relax during an erection) and endothelial cells (which line blood vessels) extracted from tissue samples.

Performed at Wake Forest University in North Carolina, Dr Atala designed a 3 dimensional penis shaped scaffold to help mould the growth of these tissues to ensure that when they were attached to their male hosts, they would help them to mate, ejaculate and ultimately procreate.

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Growing these rabbit penises over a 3-4 week period, once these 12 rabbits had been given enough time to recover from having their penises replaced with their engineered counterparts, their mating habits were observed one month, three months and six months after the surgery.

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Are there any other penile medical products out there?

Search the web and you’ll quickly find that the penile market is saturated with a variety of different medical products that claim to help men enlarge, strengthen and improve their penile health.

Of all the methods out there, the ones that can offer you the safest route are jelqing exercises, traction devices and medication.

Jelqing

Used for centuries to help men attain boosted penile increases and harder erections, Jelqing involves a 20-30 minute exercise routine consisting of 300 different exercises.

Unfortunately jelqing is only a temporary solution, and despite being proven to help lengthen your penis by 1-1.5inches, to maintain these results requires constant training.

Medication

There are many penile pills/herbal supplements on the market that claim to treat erectile dysfunction; however only through the utilisation of legitimate medications such as Viagra, can you expect to experience credible results in terms of penile strengthening, support and harder erections.

Designed to promote increased smooth muscle relaxation, increase blood flow and harder erections through the release of nitric oxide; Viagra has recreationally earned itself a reputation for helping men to:

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However, similar to Jelqing the results of Viagra are only temporary and can last for up to a few hours depending on the dosage you take.

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Penile enhancement devices such as the SizeGenetics device have been clinically proven - through extensive clinical trials - to help men permanently boost their penis size by 3 inches in length and 1 inch in girth.

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How does it work? Using a traction technique similar to that seen in orthopaedic surgery, traction devices gently applies traction to the corpora cavernosa in your penis causing cells to break away and divide. As this tissue mass accumulates in size within your penis chambers this causes your penis to naturally lengthen and grow.

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There is no set pattern for female hair loss. Some women don’t start to lose their hair until later on in life, others find their hair thinning while they are relatively young.

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Causes of Female Hair Loss

Hormones — One cause of hair loss in women can be hormonal imbalances. Having an overactive or under active thyroid gland may cause thinning hair. Treating the thyroid disease will usually help this type of female hair loss. Hormones can also cause hair loss if female hormones (estrogens), are out of balance causing womens hair loss. However, if the hormone imbalance is corrected, the hair loss should stop.

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The truth is that there is only one proven way to lose weight and keep it off. Exercise and a low fat diet is the quickest, easiest way to lose a healthy amount of weight over a set period of time. The alli weight loss system gives your efforts an extra boost. For every two pounds that are lost by your change in diet and your exercise, alli can increase that amount by one.

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Old age and ED

It is a known fact that as we grow older, the functions of our body slow down. Right from the metabolic rate to sexual performance, everything goes on a decline. Apart from the hormonal changes in the body, stress, lifestyle and nutrition also contributes to make an older person less effective. This is why ED is a problem that is often associated with those over the age of 40.

Here, the issue is not of length or girth of the penis but more about its ability to achieve and maintain an erection long enough to last through the sexual episode. A drop in libido is also caused by the quality of relationship between the two partners and can often cause ED.

Of course, this is not to say that younger men cannot fall prey to ED. About 52% of all men will suffer from ED and while the scales do tilt toward the older section, younger men also contribute to this statistics. Right from a physical, psychological or physiological factor, almost anything can lead to ED.

Signs of ED

Inability to achieve a full erection and maintain it is the first sign of ED. Those who find that the problem occurs regularly should seek a diagnosis. Bad eating habits, lack of sleep, increased stress are few of the factors that lead to ED. ED, in turn, causes anxiety and depression, which aggravates the situation further.

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The extent of the problem and its cause will decipher the treatment path most suitable for the curing of ED. In some cases simply solving the psychological issues will be enough to treat the problem while others will require lifestyle changes. Yet others may need medical intervention.

Herbal pills, such as MaleExtra are known to be a rather effective cure for ED mainly due to the fact that they do not have side effects and the herbs offer a holistic treatment for the problem. If the cause of the problem lies in a medical ailment like diabetes or high BP, then treatment for these diseases will need to be followed for controlling the ED effects.

Conclusion
Age and ED do seem to have a relationship going, but this does not mean that every person who is old will suffer from ED. Similarly this does not mean that a younger person will never face the problem.

ED can affect anyone and is treatable at almost any age. Therefore, it is important to not keep falling further into the trap and break the vicious circle of ED and frustration, irrespective of your age or the extent of the problem.

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Become Active

One of the best ways to remain healthy and fit is to stay active. Whether you are 20 or 60 years old, your body can benefit from regular exercise. You can become involved in activities such as:

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If you allow your body to become sedentary, you will end up allowing various forms of health problems to enter into your life.

Eat Properly

Eating right is also crucial to getting and staying healthy and fit. Food items that are high in calories and fats are bad for the body because they do not get burned up by the body quickly enough. This causes the body to make fat cells that are stored for future use.

When you continually eat this type of food, more and more fat cells are created without the old ones being used. The types of food that you should avoid include:

• chips,
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Introducing healthy food items that are rich in nutrients and fiber will allow the body to strike a healthy balance. It also provides you with the energy you need endure a new exercise routine.

Eat Fruits

Fruits will provide you with vitamins and minerals that will satisfy your hunger. One very popular fruit that individual are regularly consuming is the acai berry. This super-fruit is filled with nutritious vitamins and minerals that help the body remain healthy and fit.

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All the hoodia gordonii diet pills featured on my site will only contain natural and organic ingredients, they will contain NO stimulants such as caffeine and ephedra and many of the Hoodia gordonii diet pill will be suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Hoodia has been classified as a food rather than a drug in South Africa, which show just how safe hoodia really is.

How does the Hoodia gordonii diet pill work?
The Hoodia gordonii plant contains an active ingredient that fools your brain into believing that you have had enough to eat. All you need to do is take your pill 20-30 minutes before your meal. Everyone is different and the effects of the Hoodia diet pill may take up to 14 days to work.

Pfizer, who developed Viagra, has invested approximately $21 million for the right to develop the active ingredient, P57 which mimics the effects that glucose (ten thousand times as active as glucose) has on the brain. This mimicking effect of the active ingredient in Hoodia is what fools the brain into believing that it is full and no more food is required.

How fast will I lose weight with the Hoodia Diet Pill?
Studies done in Leicester, England have shown that people using the Hoodia gordonii diet pill reduce their calorie intake by up to 1000 calories a day and when you put that into pounds lost it may equate up to 4-6 pounds a week.

Are you sure the Hoodia in your diet pill is pure?
Hoodia gordonii is one of many species in the Hoodia genus and it takes a trained botanist or San collector to be able to distinguish species without looking at the flower. Without the flower Hoodia gordonii is difficult to distinguish from other species and unscrupulous collectors will not wait for their flowering period.

Hoodia gordonii is a CITES (Convention of Illicit Trade of Endangered Species) protected succulent which means that the collecting of Hoodia in the wild is illegal without a permit (which is very difficult to obtain from the South African government).

The Hoodia gordonii in the approved diet pills on this site will carry their CITES export permit from and have proof that the raw Hoodia is indeed from a government approved Hoodia grower in South Africa.

How was the Hoodia cactus secret discovered?
The active ingredient, P57, was not discovered by accident. In 1996 the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) was doing research on the food that the local "Bushmen" or San ate.

The CSIR was amazed when they analyzed Hoodia gordonii, the animals they where testing it on did not die or have any side effect except weight loss. It was concluded that the Hoodia gordonii succulent was non-toxic and a natural appetite suppressant. By 1997 the CSIR had isolated the bioactive compound in Hoodia that had the appetite suppressing properties. They obtained a patent and licensed P57, named P57 because it was the 57th product the CSIR had spent funds on, to Phytopharm.]]> Weight Loss Reviews http://www.healthreviews.org/index.php?entry=entry100402-001403 Andy LaPlace Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:14:03 GMT http://www.healthreviews.org/index.php?entry=entry100402-001208 Is The Patch safe to use?
Absolutely! All the ingredients are Registered Food Supplements considered safe for human consumption by the top regulatory agencies. The Patch uses all-natural ingredients to safely and gently stimulate your body's metabolism. However, if you are pregnant, nursing, diabetic, have problems with your thyroid glad, or have another medical condition, you should consult your physician before using the product.

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Here is a review of Hoodia Gordonii as well as what you need to know before you buy Hoodia.

Hoodia Gordonii is a cactus of the "succulent" cactus family, which has grown for thousands of years in the Kalahari Desert region. Hoodia has been used by the indigenous Bushmen as a natural appetite suppressant and thirst quencher during their long hunting trips for generations.

Scientists believe that the reason for Hoodia's appetite suppressing abilities is a molecule called "P57". Normally, when you eat the glucose in your body rises and eventually signals to your brain (the hypothalamus) that you are full. It is believed that "P57" molecule in Hoodia mimics the effect that glucose has on your brain, telling part of your brain (the Hypothalamus) that you feel full. Consequently, you have no desire to eat.

One of the first studies of Hoodia Gordonii was done in the UK on obese patients. Half of the volunteers were given Hoodia Gordonii, the other half were given a placebo. The subjects were allowed to read, watch television and eat. After 15 days it was found that those taking Hoodia had reduced their calorie intake by 1000 calories a day. Despite having unlimited access to food, the Hoodia subjects lost weight.

Since Hoodia is a plant (versus a man-made chemical), it is completely natural and experts say it is safe to eat. Scientists have been studying Hoodia for almost 10 years and have not found any side effects. (Not to mention the San Tribesman who have been eating Hoodia for years with seemingly no ill effects).

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