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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...

Nitric Oxide supplements have found their way into mainstream fitness media. Read this to learn what they are, how they work, & if you should take them! Until you have achieved “the pump” you haven’t fully lived. If you have never walked out of the gym with your biceps feeling like they are...

What is occlusion training? As Joe describes, occlusion training is blood restriction training. By forcing blood into the muscle and trapping it there, it prolongs the pump, leading to better muscle gains. It is important to make sure the occlusion band you use is elastic. Joe stresses...

Dr. John Rusin describes what blood flow restriction training is, the benefits of adding it into your workouts, and how to implement it into your plan! Blood flow restriction (BFR) training is nothing new in the world of muscle and strength. However, recent application of this training method in...

When you hear the phrase, metabolic health, a speedy metabolism may come to mind. Although that’s part of it, there’s much more to metabolic health than simply how fast food is digested and calories are burned. Metabolic health is the absence of metabolic diseases like diabetes, heart disease...

Most of us know that Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are good for us, but do you know the difference? Doug Lawrenson explains in detail in this article. Both the omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids belong to a group of polyunsaturated fats called 'essential' because they are necessary to life and to...

In this article Allen Tripp looks at why we need water and how it can effect our performance and energy. Hydration and Its Importance It has been proven through various studies that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated (but is that an excuse for the Sabres?). Also, it is perceived that...

I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea yesterday. Having 40 apnea episodes per hour. I’m actually kind of excited to get a cpap and hopefully I will feel better. I hear it’s a game changer. Has anyone here had a big change in energy levels after a cpap? I mentioned to the nurse today that I...

This article breaks the steroid side effects down, explaining how steroids affect different body parts. Thinking about taking steroids? Read this first. The term steroids normally are associated with reference to a class of drugs that are used to treat a variety of medical conditions. Steroids...

Bodybuilding is a sport that inspires many people to get healthy, but the topic of health has risen considerably over the last five years because of the issues competitors have faced. Part of the reason those issues are around to begin with is that there has been a lack of focus on personal...

Cortisol is necessary for bodybuilding, but too much at the wrong time can put the brakes on your gains. Here's how to take charge of it. Nutrition One of the functions of cortisol is to maintain a stable blood sugar level – cortisol increases it when it's too low. One way of minimizing...

Femara (Letrozole) There are two entirely different stories to be found on the aromatase inhibitor letrozole. In medical studies measuring blood estradiol and testosterone levels of hundreds of individuals, letrozole is a very consistent-performing drug with almost no unusual behavior. The...

Lower Blood Pressure With Blueberries A simple food works as well as prescription medicines in increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure. Large humans often have elevated blood pressure. At least, that's what we've seen in large, obese humans. The data on large, muscular humans is...

Designing a blood test that can predict lifespan The ability to predict how long someone is likely to live would help doctors tailor treatment plans. A new study looking at biomarkers in the blood concludes that more accurately estimating mortality might soon be possible. Researchers analyze...

I have bee running 250 mgs of Test C for 4 years or so. My labs came back HGB 18.5 and HCT 53.3. I would like to start donating blood. My question is should I do a power red donation every 16 weeks or a regular donation every 60 days? Thanks in advance.

Everyone wants big arms, but so many fail to build an impressive set despite days, weeks, and even months of toiling away in the gym. Bigger arms are always on the agenda – you never hear anyone say that their arms are too big, do you? What if all you need is a little push – an end-of-workout...