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by Sarah Garone, N.D.T.R. You’ve barely started your day, but for some reason you just can’t shake your nerves. As the minutes tick by, you find you’re having trouble focusing and—ugh—start to feel a headache creeping in. Did you drink too much caffeine, you wonder? Or was it the poor night of...

A new study finds that exercising during leisure time is linked to a lower risk for high blood pressure in people who do not do much exercise. Researchers came to this conclusion after carrying out a meta-analysis that pooled results from 13 studies examining links between exercise and blood...

Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of many health conditions, ranging from heart disease to dementia. Although all forms of physical activity provide some benefits, aerobic exercise is particularly effective because it causes the heart and lungs to work harder than usual. National physical...

Trenbolone is one of the most powerful and potent steroids available in the market available. In addition, it is also among the most versatile in its class, as it works well in both cutting and bulking cycles. If you are considering using Trenbolone Acetate for body building in your next cycle...

It's a damn shame that, amid all the hype surrounding so-called superfoods, lentils are often upstaged by foods that promise the world, but come and go like the weather (anyone remember spirulina?). These age-old, wonder-working legumes are the real deal. If you want to stay on top of your...

Wait a minute…. you’re telling me to restrict blood flow while resistance training? Doesn’t that lead to blood clots, embolus, etc.? You’re out of your mind man.” We hear this conversation far too often when discussing a novel technique used to induce muscle growth. When considering...

Without Question, Nothing Is More Empowering Than A Skin-Splitting Pump. Often described as one of the greatest feelings that can be achieved in the gym; the pump engorges muscles with blood giving them an enlarged, rock hard appearance, makes every vein on your body swell to the size of the...

Individual Heath Markers Defined Alanine amino-transferase (ALT) An enzyme produced primarily in the liver but also in other tissues. ALT is involved in amino acid and protein metabolism. Used as a primary marker of hepatic strain. Also called Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT). Albumin...

TL;DR Version Blood Pressure (BP) is a complex vital sign, and cannot be easily taught and all encompassed within even several pages of text. You could take an entire semester long course in college learning the physiology of blood pressure and still not know everything about it. The point of...

*Disclaimer: This was originaly wrote 6 years ago for entertainment purposes only.* When you think of people who are addicted to smoking cigarettes, what type of person do you envision? I personally think of someone thin, drawn, and hyper-active. When you hear about people trying to quit...

In recent years, bodybuilding and fitness diets have rapidly shifted towards an attitude of, “Eat whatever you want as long as you reach your macronutrient goals.” Some people may know this type of dieting colloquially as “flexible dieting” or “if it fits your macros”. While there is some merit...

Don’t believe the hype….well, not entirely. You know, the hype that if you do not consume a whey protein beverage one second after your final set of squats, your workout will be useless. The supposed “anabolic window” that magically closes on you 30 minutes after you concluded your final...

The First 1-3 Months Doctor visits: Most docs will have you come in every couple of weeks for the first 2-3 months and then once every year. Time to notice effect: You can notice some effects on libido within the first few hours (although it may be placebo). Effects on mood may take more like...

Categorization of Low Testosterone (T) Before we get into testosterone replacement therapy for treating low T, let’s look at the categories of male hypogonadism (low T). Primary Hypogonadism This type on low T is caused by a problem with your testicles. The testicles are still receiving the...

Ketogenic diets seem to be all the craze as of late, and are ostensibly therapeutic (as well as great for losing fat for a bodybuilding contest). Naturally, there seems to be myriad falsehoods about ketogenic dieting (and exogenous ketones) that have propagated society; I think it’s time we...

The act as aspirating was traditionally performed as safety measure to prevent one from accidentally injecting directly into a blood vessel. In order to perform this simple procedure, one must have fully inserted the needle into the injection site. Once the needle has been fully inserted, but...

So I invited a friend to this board couple months ago. He’s not new to training or diet but using AAS is all new for him. He’s not competing just wants to add some extra muscle look feel good like we all do. I sent him to dyel for his gear explained as much as I could about different compounds...

Findings thus far show that ubiquinol is crucial for: Supporting cardiovascular and immune function Enhancing blood flow and nitric oxide production Increasing energy/ATP production (especially in the heart and skeletal muscles) Supporting body tissues including epithelial, connective and...

I get blood pressure meds 40mgs lisinpril 40mg and clonodine .1 mg I rarely use any of them if my diet is right. My friend is playing w some gear and asked about blood pressure meds. Would lisinpril be better or the clonodine?

Can you stay healthy while pursuing your Bodybuilding dream? Can you reach a high level, whether Professional or top amateur status for years on end while still staying in ideal health? That is not the easiest question to answer unfortunately. There are several things to consider when...