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Do You Have Some Queries About Ayurveda Like:
Q: What kind of medicine do you use at Arogyam Panchkarma Centre ?
Q: Does your medicine come in powder (churan) form?
Q: How much medicine is a patient required to consume per day?
Q: Are there any side effects to your medicine?
Q: I've heard ayurvedic medicine is metal/chemical based but aren't metals/chemicals bad for the kidneys
Q: How is your medicine prepared?
Q: How long do I have to take this medicine?
Q: Will the problem reoccur after I stop the medicine?
Q: Can I take other medication with this medicine?
Q: How much does your medication cost?
Q: What, if any, are the dietary precautions?
Q: Do I need to starve to reduce weight?
Q: Is a one-on-one meeting with a Doctor essential to my treatment?
Q: What if I'm living/traveling abroad?
Q: How will I know if the medicine prescribed to me is yielding positive results?
Q: What if I'm willing to take Panchkarma treatment at Arogyam Health Resort?

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Meeting with a doctor is not essential, provided you have completely filled out the - Free Consultation Form accurately. If we receive your most up-to-date reports citing your condition accurately, then no doctor-patient meeting is required.
We advise our patients to have a regular check-up before starting their medication and to keep a copy of their results. We recommend a follow-up check-up after taking the medication for four weeks to assess any changes/developments. For obesity treatment, patients are advised to measure their inches. For skin treatments, patients are asked to keep their photographs before starting the treatment.
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Now days, Air we breathe, water we drink, Food we eat and many more, everything is from outside daily but not internally. The only way to remove these pollutants from inside the polluted. These pollutants when enter our body, cause different types of diseases. We clean our body body is THE PANCHKARMA.
AROGYAM HEALTH RESORT is fully equipped biggest HEALTH RESORT in north India where Panchkarma treatment is given in holistic manner. World-class facilities are provided to the patients/tourists seeking Panchkarma treatment. Package of Panchkarma is cheapest among other Health Resorts in India. Here is list of some treatments given in AROGYAM.
THERAPIES WE PROVIDE
• Shiro Dhara
• Abhyangam / Herbal Oil Massage
• Nadi Swednam / Herbal steam bath
• Tail Dhara/Pizhchil
• Udwartanam / Powder Massage
• Akshi Tarpan
• Patra Potli Shashtishali Pind Swednam/NJVARKIZHI
• Child Care / Paediatric Massage

We currently treat patients with advance booking at Arogyam Health Resort. You have to book your days and treatment.
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Ayurveda uses two types of medicines;
plant based (kashadh aushadhi) ayurveda and metal/chemical based (ras aushadhi) ayurveda. Our doctors are aware that chemical based medicine may be harmful to already compromised kidneys, so we always use plant based (kashadh aushadhi) ayurvedic medicine. We do not use metallic derivatives and inorganic chemicals in our medicines.
We use to cultivate maximum of our herbs in our own herbal garden without the use of any INSECTICIDE, PESTICIDE OR FERTILIZER. Fresh herbs are collected from Herbal Garden and dried under strict precautions. Extracts are prepared and filled in vegetable capsules. None of chemical is used in preparation of tablets or capsules.
Buy herbal supplements online both men and women can benefit from herbal supplements, because they can improve overall health and beauty, to help you with weight loss, skin care, hair loss, and other health deficiencies. These supplements can drastically help you improve the way you feel, give you more stamina and help you look better.
Herbs and tonics have been around long before prescription medications existed. Now many of these traditional herbs have been implemented in to what we now know today as dietary or health supplements. Many times prescription medications can cause secondary unhealthy side effects to our bodies, whereas herbal remedies and supplements can help your body recover faster, give you more stamina and even help you lose weight, without causing harmful side effects that prescription medicines can cause. Before considering prescription based medications, treat you body to natural herbal products for weight loss, diet and overall health.
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also known as PCOS or PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), is a very common hormonal disorder in women.

Ayurveda classifies PCOS as a Kapha disorder.Vata is responsible for movement of the follicle during the ovarian cycle, the rupture of the ovary wall releasing the matured ovum, the movement of the fimbriae – the finger like projections that guide the ovum into the fallopian tubes and the movement of the ovum towards the uterus.The action of the hormones expresses the nature of pitta, the energy responsible for transformation.Kapha’s heavy cool qualities nourish the development of the tissues that form and support the reproductive system including the nurturing energy supporting growth of the follicle during the ovarian cycle.PCOS is due to kapha blocking vata and pitta, hence movement is obstructed and the transformation process is suppressed.

Artava dhatu affected by the heavy sticky qualities of kapha and ama creates srota dushti in artavavaha srota. Apana vayu in artavavaha srota becomes stagnant – sanga, due to excessive kapha and ama accumulation blocking the channel impeding the flow of vata in the ovarian cycle. Because vata is blocked, pitta is blocked as well as pitta in order to act as the intelligence behind transformation needs the movement of vata in order for its energy to have potential. As pitta is blocked the hormones that carry the energy of transformation are unable to initiate their action. The accumulated kapha is expressed in the formation of the cyst in the ovary as it takes on a heavy white sticky quality expressing kapha and ama.

Due to vata and pitta being blocked in artava dhatu the other functions of both these doshas begin to become aggravated. Pitta aggravation at the level of bhrajaka pitta and ranjaka pitta manifests as acne and increased body hair. Menstrual problems manifest due to the aggravation of all three doshas but namely apana vayu.

"Without the aggravation of Vata, the vagina does not get disordered in women, hence it should be treated before Pitta and Kapha" – Astanga Hrdayam

# Treatment of PCOS With Allopathic Medicines :

Allopathy treats the condition on lines of hormonal imbalance and the major treatment includes HRT (hormone replacement therapy) where subsequent hormones are administered after proper evaluation of the patient. Apart from that, diet and certain exercises are also recommended. Apart from that, there is a growing belief that PCOS occurs due to malfunction of the hormone insulin and hence diabetic drugs like metformin may also be prescribed by your doctor for the same. Surgery is also an option exercised where the ovary is punctured or the cystic tissue above the ovary is destroyed for better hormonal gain. However, all these have their own after effects and you must evaluate all options about it by talking with your gynecologist and personally researching on the net. This rule not only applies to allopathy but also to other streams of medicine as after all it is your body.

In taking hormones, it further depletes your endocrinal system and puts them in sleep. The stuff that has to be naturally released by the body, once delivered with artificial means puts the body in a lazy mode. The HRT treatment may give you good results but is not recommended in long run as it can cause other problems.

# Now taking in account the above-mentioned treatment modalities, we can place a pattern for proper evaluation and treatment modalities for PCOS.

Eat at regular intervals. For example, if you have breakfast, lunch, and dinner between 8 to 9, 12 to 2 and 8 to 9 respectively, see to it that you follow these timings as the thyroid gland become trained to secrete juices in these times. Any variations and it puts pressure on the glands. Doesn't matter even if you gulp down a glass of milk, but the timings must be maintained.

Salt restriction is another major aspect. Prepare food without salt. Take as much as you want in the plate (only one helping) then add salt to taste. Prefer saindhav salt (Himalayan crystal salt).

Have a papaya for breakfast/dinner at least 2-3 times a week until your cycles regularize. Apart from that also intake porridge prepared from Ragi extract (nachini, Eleusine coracana). prefer crystal sugar (Khadisakhar, Mishri) for taste instead of normal sugar. Weight watchers can prefer sugar substitutes however crystal sugar is very safe.

Avoid sleeping after lunch. Have a glass of buttermilk (prepared without salt).

Stay away from direct/indirect use of the following items; Brinjals, Peas, Peanuts, cauliflower, seafood, pickles, curds (buttermilk is okay), green chilies, mustard, bakery products (pastries okay).

# Here is List of some simple herbal decoctions, which if taken over a period of 2 to 3 months will definitely help:

Take Ashwagandha roots (Withania somnifera; entire about 150 grams), Arjun bark (Terminalia arjuna; about 70 grams) from a local herb shop. Divide both of these into 30 equal parts. Now boil 1 part every morning in 3 cups of water (approximately 150 ml) and reduce to 1 cup. Now filter this mixture and add 1 cup of cow's milk to it. Boil the mixture again over a low flame until milk remains. Add 2 cardamoms while boiling. Consume this milk early morning empty stomach. Little sugar can be added for taste. The remaining filtrate of Ashwagandha and Arjun can be used similarly in evening. During summer months, Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus var. javanica) can be substituted for Ashwagandha.

After 30 days or 35 days if the periods do not commence have the following mixture for 3 days, 10 grams Nagkeshar (Mesua ferra flower stamens), 10 gms crystal sugar (Khadisakhar, Mishri) and 10 gms Cow's ghee (clarified butter from cow), it must be mixed and consumed with milk once a day. The above combination is for one day. If the periods do not commence even after this medicine, then do not worry. Keep taking the above medicine. Eventually they will come and with proper ovulation.

Castor Oil Pack : A Castor Oil Pack is a cloth soaked in castor oil which is placed on the skin to enhance circulation and promote healing of the tissues and organs underneath the skin.When it comes to fertility Castor Oil packs could be a great, supportive and relaxing therapy .

The above simple remedy coupled with diet will definitely help and let you lead a normal menstrual life with kids and no infertility. In case you feel you need to evaluate this option more, try and consult a good Ayurveda physician. Having customized and specialized treatments will help you gain more. For example:

Generic preparations like Ashwagandharishta, Ashokarishta, Kumaryasava, Chandraprabha Vati, Pushyanug churna, Phal Ghrita, Raupya Bhasma, Vang Bhasma, Abrakh Bhasma, etc. are useful.

Panchakarma techniques like Basti, Uttar Basti, Vaman, Virechana, Nasya are also undertaken.

Certain yogic exercises like Simhasan, Vajrasan, Shalabhasan, Sarvangasan are also helpful and may be coupled with the above medicines.

Relaxation is the key in Polycystic Ovarian Disease. Posture’s designed for PCOD helps open up the pelvic area & promote relaxation and strength to the entire reproductive organs. You can relax in the asana by coordinating it with breathing. Pranayama’s (breathing exercises) are powerful techniques that help calm the mind. Yoga has several poses that aids in weight loss, relieves stress and improves blood circulation to the ovary, thus naturally curing PCOD

# PCOS Herbs and Supplements :

In addition to eating the PCOS diet, supplements have shown to be effective in helping those with PCOS boost there fertility and give birth to healthy babies. The overall goal with PCOS is to balance blood sugar levels in the body, maintain hormonal balance, promote healthy digestion for improved estrogen metabolism, while also working to promote regular ovulation and menses. Adaptogen herbs are also important, this is because adaptogens increase resistance to mind-body stress and enhance overall vitality and health through non-specific adrenal (known as stress glands) support. Plants recognized as adaptogens help to normalize the body’s functions, most importantly the endocrine system, even during diseased states, are non-toxic, nutritive, and have been deemed safe for long term use.

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# Ayurveda says to do this before trying conception #

Besides the above remedies, the simple Ayurveda method to check if the periods are adulatory and with proper hormonal functions is to take a few drops of menstrual blood on a clean white cloth and wait for few seconds. Now wash the cloth with plain warm water (no soap, detergents) and observe if it leaves a pickle like stain. Clean periods as per Ayurveda must not leave stain on the cloth. Once you achieve that, you can then try conception !

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Any dental treatment that improves the appearance of the person’s teeth or gums comes under cosmetic dentistry. It is not necessary the function will improve. The two specialties that come under this is Prosthodontics and Orthodontics.  From small repairs to big changes, dentists may need to perform a lot of procedures to improve your smile. A lot of these treatments can also improve oral problems also like your bite.

Some of the most common cosmetic dentistry options:

There are some of the most common cosmetic dentistry options which are addition of the dental material to the gums or to the teeth and the examples are gum crafts, crowns, bonding or porcelain veneers. The second type is removal of the tooth structure or gums and the example for this is, enameloplasty. Thirdly, it is straightening of the teeth that improves the face appearance and this comes under orthodontics and lastly, sometimes there is no addition or removal of the dental materials to the gums, teeth or tooth structure. The examples of these are gum de-pigmentation or teeth whitening.

Selecting the right cosmetic dentistry treatment:

Before you take any cosmetic dentistry treatment, it is vital to speak with your dentist. In Dubai, you can approach the best cosmetic dentists who have the right skills and knowledge to guide you about the right cosmetic dentistry options that can improve your smile. They will tell you about the techniques which can improve your smile and your teeth condition or the desired results you are looking for. You can always ask your dentist about the changes that the particular dentistry treatment will bring, what type of maintenance you will need and what you expect through the complete treatment course?

Choosing the right cosmetic dentist:

Before you choose the cosmetic dentistry treatment, it is important to verify a few things to get the right treatment. Firstly, you would need to see the before and after photos of the treatment they have done and how it has helped other patients. If something is similar to your case, then you can relate well and understand what you will get after the treatment. You must always ask for reference for these allow sensing the quality of treatment offered by the dentist.

Lastly, you must check the education proofs and is the dentist continuing with the education to stay up to date with the new cosmetic treatment available for the patients. The latest techniques in clinical cosmetic dentistry keeps getting updated and a cosmetic dentist must be aware about it. So, make a selection wisely and choose the right treatment by simply discussing with the dentist so you can achieve the desired result and enjoy a better smile.

Swelling of the breast tissues is known as gynecomastia which is a common endocrine disorder found in men.  It is said that about 70 percent of men have benign enlargement till puberty. Newborn babies and adolescents face this disorder temporarily because of hormonal changes in the body. Gynecomastia is enlargement of the glandular tissue of the male breasts and this can also be a result of various medications. These are side effects of the medicines which cause this condition and it lowers the self confidence of men. It may affect the teenagers as soon as they become 12 because of hormonal changes in the body.

There are no problems associated with this condition but it can lower the confidence of males. The complication may occur if one finds certain changes in the breasts. So, if the condition persists for a long time then it is wise to see a doctor and get the treatment done.  The severity of the condition depends on the grading system where grade 1 is minor enlargement, grade 2 and 3 is moderate enlargement and grade 4 is marked enlargement.

The process:                        

The Gynecomastia Delhi clinic Cocoona offer medication and surgery help to patients who are embarrassed of this condition. One should see the doctor if they face symptoms like, swelling, pain, breast tenderness and discharge from nipples. This disease is caused because of the decrease in testosterone as compared to estrogen.   The medications that cause this condition are ulcer medications, heart medications, antibiotics, anti anxiety medications, etc. The surgical procedure of this condition is like breast reduction and in this process a cut is done around the areola where extra glandular cells are excised away and the fat is taken away like it is done in liposuction. The skin and extra pores are eliminated to readjust to the new shape of breasts.

Doctors at Delhi hospital Cocoona:

The surgeons and doctors at Cocoona make sure to give the correct treatment to the patients and before they offer treatment, they make sure the medical history of the patient is discussed in detail. The doctors at gynecomasta Delhi clinic take the responsibility to treat the patients in a proper way. The risks may occur like bruising, scarring, swelling, etc.  After the surgical treatment bandages may be put so the wounds can heal soon. The recovery process will be as fast as possible and the patients can then slowly go back to their normal routine. They can exercise and do other normal activities of the day without any discomfort after a span of time.

The doctors at the hospital are highly trained and experienced who will offer a supreme treatment to the patient and one can discuss about this condition with them by booking an appointment.

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The teeth were designed to last for a lifetime but unfortunately they do not. When a tooth is lost, one loses the ability to chew the food properly and it can cause issues with other teeth as well. The other teeth may be crowded or tipped. Thus, replacing the missing teeth becomes vital.  Replacing the missing teeth is important for the health of your teeth and an ideal treatment for missing teeth is dental implants. The implants sit perfectly in the mouth and do not need the support of adjacent teeth.

Poor appearance and low self esteem is also a major cause of missing teeth. The implants are perfect to be used in case of missing teeth and the treatment of implants can be done easily under local anesthesia.

Advantage of using the implants:

There are several advantages of using dental implants as these reduce the load on the remaining teeth and offers independent retention or support to the crowns, overdentures, etc. The implants also help to preserve the natural tooth tissue where the need of cutting down the adjacent teeth for conventional bridgework is eliminated. There is no need for succeeding restorations of the teeth and preserves the bone of the teeth. It helps to reduce the bone deterioration that may result in the loss of jawbone height.

The other advantages for the patients are, these implants lasts for a long time and a better alternative than the conventional teeth restoration techniques. With proper support, retention and stability of implant over dentures it becomes easy to replace the loose fitting dentures. Overdentures are useful for controlling as well as improving the facial contours that can minimize premature wrinkles. You will find it easier to chew your food and speak with clarity. As compared to full dentures, overdentures offer better chewing capability and speech tends to be clearer.

Other important information about implants:

Implants are the right treatment for patients of many ages and it is a practical solution for patients who no longer wish to wear removable dentures. Once the doctor performs the analysis about the dental and medical history of the patients, the doctor can tell, whether the implant is an ideal solution for you or not.

It is also important for the patient to have enough bone for the implant to be supported. In case additional bone material is required, the dentist will guide you through that and in case of bone deficiency, there are many effective ways to get it corrected. The treatment time will vary as per the condition.

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Our weight gain is dependent on what we eat. Before thinking and planning for weight loss, it is important to find out the food items which actually cause unnecessary weight gain. It is important to watch out what we eat and how many calories we gain by eating the same. One should be calculative their eating practices. It is advised to maintain a food journal and note down that how often you eat junk food and other unhealthy stuff which contributes a lot towards weight gain. It is specifically important to control your diet if you have undergone a weight loss program like ReShape-A weight loss balloon.

Here are some of the food ingredients which are popular enemies and can be a hindrance to the weight loss process:-

1. White rice and potatoes- These are the most common food items we eat in our daily life and they are a part of our normal main course meals. But if you are on a weight loss process, then you will have to control rice and potatoes. You can go for brown rice instead.

2. Beer- People are fond of alcohol as they believe that they cannot enjoy a get-together without sipping some bottles of beer. But regular and uncontrolled alcohol consumption causes a good amount of weight gain. Beer is quite famous for increasing belly fat. It is good if you can leave alcohol. If not, then it is compulsory to reduce the intake if your aim is to lose weight.

3. Sugar-rich food stuff- We all know that sugar causes a lot of weight gain. If you want to reduce your weight, you must control your sugar intake. You can reduce your sugar amount with tea, coffee, milk and other beverages. You can avoid drinking too much sugary beverages like mock tails, preservative juices and other sweetened drinks. You should cut down all sweets from your diet because they contain a lot of calories.

4. Fried and oily food- Indians are fond of oily and fried food like spring rolls, kebabs, French fries, dumplings etc. But these fried items contain a lot of oil which causes a lot of fat to accumulate in our bodies. One should have these items occasionally like once a fortnight. They are a big hurdle in your path if you are on a diet and exercising for weight loss.

5. Corn flour- There are many food items whose primary ingredient is corn flour like Maggie, pizza, pasta, spring rolls, noodles etc. Corn flour is difficult to digest and causes fat to accumulate around different body parts. One should avoid corn flour generally for avoiding weight gain.

(Explore the benefits of supplementation, and the impact on performance and muscle gains.)

For many who prefer to maintain their weight and their health without the use of supplements, they need to consider that the Industrial Revolution has resulted in a sedentary lifestyle (decreased physical labor requirement) and refined/processed foods which has resulted in a decline in weight management. Our environment has changed faster than we can adapt, many of us as we age store excess energy (fat) as if to prepare for a case in which we couldn’t find food regularly or needed to store energy for physical activity as would have been the case over a hundred years ago.

However, the fact is that we spend most of our time on our butt thanks to technology and it is harming our health. As much as some would like to complain about the health care costs of lifters injuring themselves and requiring surgery, the fact is that the majority of health care costs are the result of heart disease and cancer (the top 2) and many of the major complications of obesity are right below those top two on the list (heart disease is the #1 complication associated with obesity). So if technology has caused us to become sedentary and it has negatively impacted our health, why not fight back with technology?

I’m not talking about becoming dependent on pharmaceutical drugs to maintain your health. I’m talking about the supplement industries ability to aid in motivation, exercise performance, recovery and the regulation of calories. Take into account a research study done on college age men and women on the effectiveness of supplementing with meal-replacements and a weight loss product on body composition and markers for fitness levels. While the effectiveness of the weight loss supplement was inconclusive (the supplement and its ingredients were not disclosed) it was determined that the meal replacement when used in conjunction with exercise, had positive improvements for fitness levels and body fat reduction (1).

For every person that you can think of that is a supplement guru or lives the bodybuilding lifestyle there are 10 people who either don’t believe in, or fear supplementation. By fearing supplementation I don’t mean being afraid of the products in general, but there are those who feel taking different products at the same time will somehow automatically lead to side effects or degraded health; and in some cases they believe they will receive more muscle growth then they want.

Now there are cases in which creating your own supplement stack is a bad idea and that is always the case when it comes to stimulant or caffeine based products. Everyone has either heard it before or asked the question “can I combine these two pre-workouts?” or “Can I take this pre workout with this fat burner?” Just to make things clear...no stimulant product in the recent history of the supplement industry was designed to be combined with another stimulant supplement.

Part of the reason for so many misconceptions is the result of advertising; unfortunately, to grab the attention of potential customers describing how products make you feel in the most colorful ways possible is part of the game. However, when advertisements start guaranteeing muscle gains in a certain period of time or promote a product as being so strong it could possibly be harmful to your health; that’s when things go too far.

Now for those who don’t believe supplementation is effective at all, it should be known that many of the ingredients and analogues of amino acids are based on things found in food in concentrated amounts for performance. Outside of creatine and protein (especially the BCAAs and the other amino acids that are in protein) there are very few supplements that have a direct correlation with muscle growth.

The majority of supplements, if you look closely, are associated with boosting performance or recovery to aid in your efforts to gain muscle. With all the research being done on supplements and steroids the one thing that can get overlooked at times is the fact that muscle growth has a direct relationship to training. Even if you took steroids, if you sat at home doing nothing, there would be no muscle growth to speak of.

For those who don’t believe in supplementation who feel they are of a higher education level, much of the research disproving the use of supplementation is based on popular supplements like L-arginine being disproven for many of its major uses pre-exercise in terms of increasing the pump or increasing performance (2). But for every bit of researching disproving an ingredients application, there is research supporting ingredients like Citrulline Malate and GPLC (Glycine Proprionyl L-Carnitine) for the same use with benefits for muscular endurance and improved performance.

Also, some of the research discrediting supplementation is ill conceived. All too often research will be done on an ingredient to test for increases in lean body mass after only a short period of time (4-8 weeks) on ingredients that were only meant to promote increases in endurance/performance or recovery. And they use this as evidence to disprove supplementation use when, as stated earlier; outside of creatine and amino acids much of the ingredients in supplementation promote increases in performance or recovery which allow the user to make gains in muscle growth if diet and training are in line with their goals.

A particular case in which this is evident is in a research study done to determine the effectiveness of a protein/carbohydrate supplement, the researchers attempted to discover some sort of correlation between the supplement and performance despite the fact that it is primarily promoted for recovery. They did however discover markers for increased recovery thanks to protein/carbohydrate supplementation (3).

Another aspect of the supplement industry that is criticized is the pre-workout. It is well known that caffeine interferes with creatine’s effectiveness if they are taken at the same time; however this is not enough to discredit the use of stimulant based pre-workouts. Your strength is largely central nervous system based, so caffeine’s ability to decrease pain associated with exercise and result in an acute increase in strength is very real (4).

Also, in a study done on sedentary (does not exercise on a regular basis) men, it was determined that a low-calorie energy drink aided in their physiological adaptations to exercise (5). This is very important when you consider that it improved their body’s ability to adapt to a stress (exercise) that it was not previously trained to be able to handle.

Supplementation even for beginners can be important for helping them to cope with the physiological stress associated with returning to exercise. More research on popular specific ingredients like the recovery enhancing L-carnitine L-tartrate can be found in the article ‘The Key Amino Acids, Minerals, And Antioxidants For Recovery’ and the latest information on glutamine and creatine supplementation can be found in the article ‘Glutamine and creatine: Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks’.

As far as the concern for taking too many supplements, although too much of something is a bad thing (see ‘The Key Principle for Life, Dieting and Training: Moderation’) much of it is unwarranted. The largest known concerns based on research for supplementation are that fat soluble vitamins (like A, D, E, and K) have known toxicity levels and that taking too much of single amino acids ex: L-Leucine, can interfere with the absorption of other amino acids (6).

Another concern that the NCAA took control of was excess protein supplementation which lead to dehydration. Now the NCAA’s new ruling is to not recommend servings of protein supplements in excess of 40g per serving. However, past this, as long as supplements are taken as recommended there isn’t too much cause for concern. creatine is constantly proven to be safe and effective and recently popular amino acids in research such as L-Carnitine L-Tartrate have also passed their preliminary tests for safety (7).

So in the end, while it is true that you’ll have to do a little research on a supplements ingredients before purchasing and falling into the hype; that doesn’t mean that supplements are ineffective. For every study that discredits a supplement, there is one that proves another ingredient worthy to add to your training regimen, and for every proven ingredient that is discredited for a particular use; if applied appropriately it can be irreplaceable in your supplement stack.

The key thing to also remember is that very few products have a direct relationship to muscle growth; they are mostly training aids, so there should be no fear of becoming too bulky or looking like the bodybuilders in the ads because you are using a product to increase your endurance and another to increase recovery.

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Due to long and inconsistent working hours, many workout routines take a beating. Even after squeezing in some time, reaching your nearest gym may take a while, thanks to traffic and various other factors.

If budget and spacing is not a problem, then you should opt for a multi-station home gym. This world-class equipment is loaded with features and packs a punch while delivering optimum results.

There are various types of multi-gyms available for beginners and advanced users at Body Solid India. So what should you be looking out for in a multi-gym? The points listed below will help you make the right decision!

1)      Weight Stack: A weight stack is the most important component in a multi-gym. Many home gyms use a vinyl weight stack to make them affordable. The more expensive ones use iron. A beginner should look for something between 60-70 kg. An advanced user can opt for anything above 80 kg.

2)      Cables & Pulleys: No one really thinks about cables and pulleys but this is an important factor to be considered while buying a home gym. A lot of cheap models use plastic nylons with poor cables. These add a lot of resistance to the weights, making the selected weight feel heavier than it should. Poor quality cables also make it uncomfortable to train with by causing a lot of grinding motion.

3)      Adjustability: Make sure your body is aligned at the correct level to prevent injuries. Seek expert opinion on adjusting the equipment to meet your personal needs.

4)      Workout Stations: Almost all multi-gyms follow this setup: chest press, pec dec, high pulley, low pulley and leg developer. Your equipment should feature a minimum of these aspects to provide you with a good core group of exercises. Go for a couple of extra options like shoulder press or leg press if you can afford it.

5)      Overall quality: Opt for a product featuring high-standard solid welds, a sturdy steel frame work and tubing. The heavier the user limit, the more durable and stable the equipment is!

These are the features you should look for in a multi-gym. Remember your choice will decide the quality of your workouts. Do not compromise on quality by going for cheaper equipment. We wish you the best in your fitness endeavors. 

Multi-Station Home Gym

What is whey protein?

Whey is a "complete" protein, meaning it contains all the essential amino acids that the human body requires for proper repair and function.  Whey protein is also a rich source of the branched chain amino acids, L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine.  This high-quality source of protein naturally found in dairy, is commonly marketed and ingested as a dietary supplement, was once considered a useless by product of cheese manufacturing.

What are the benefits of whey protein?

Whey protein is one of the highest quality sources of protein and an ideal choice for men and women of all ages. Not only does whey protein provide serious athletes with essential and branched-chain amino acids, it also helps to repair and rebuild muscle tissues.

Whey protein is absorbed quickly due to its short chain length of amino acids which provides optimal recovery and growth.  The health benefits provided by Muscle Gauge whey protein are abundant and include areas such as weight management, cardiovascular health, and bone health to name a few.

What is the difference between whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate?

According to the Food and Drug Administration, whey protein isolate is a natural dairy protein powder made up of at least 90% protein.  Muscle Gauge Nutrition’s Whey Protein Isolate contains 25 grams protein per 30 gram serving (taking flavoring into account).

As a protein source, whey protein isolate contains more protein than whey protein concentrate, which contains about 80% protein.  In addition, whey protein isolate contains almost no sugar, lactose or fat.  Although whey protein isolate packs more protein, whey protein concentrate is the most economical option per gram of protein.

If whey protein concentrate is 80% protein, what is the other 20%?

Every protein powder, whether it's whey, soy, casein, etc., has moisture. In fact, 5% of the total formula is water. Another 3-5% is made up of naturally occurring minerals in whey.  The remaining 10-12% is a combination of carbs and fat.

Is protein powder pasteurized?

Whey protein powder is made from pasteurized whole milk as a raw materials, however whey is processed at low temperatures in a sterile environment to prevent the protein from being denatured.  Whey can be denatured by heat.

High heat (such as the sustained high temperatures above 72 °C associated with the pasteurization process) denatures whey proteins.  While native whey protein does not aggregate upon acidification of milk, denaturing the whey protein triggers hydrophobic interactions with other proteins, and the formation of a protein gel.

What is the expiration date of whey protein?

All whey protein products have a printed best by date on the label or container. Consuming protein past the best by date may cause upset stomach or more severe conditions due to breakdown of the excipients in whey protein powder, such as colorings and flavors.

The likelihood of the product going bad due to micro-bacterial growth is low since whey is stored as a powder in an opaque container free of water and moisture.  Although whey protein products are low in fat, if any fat is present, such as whey protein concentrate, or whey protein blend, the fat can go rancid due to the chemical decomposition of fatty acids from oxygen in the air.  It is best to strictly adhere to the manufacturer’s best by date to be 100% safe.

Can those who are lactose intolerant eat whey protein?

Whey protein isolate is virtually free of lactose, but may contain trace amounts (<0.5g per serving). Most people who are lactose intolerant are able to safely consume whey without any negative side effects however a medical practitioner should always be consulted before taking if there are any doubts.

Why does whey protein contain a small amount of soy lecithin?

Whey Protein contains a very small amount of soy lecithin to help it dissolve more easily and completely in foods and beverages.  After membrane filtration, spray drying is utilized to turn the highly concentrated solution of protein into an instantized, ready to mix powder for a broad array of commercial applications.

The instantizing process typically involves the use of soy lecithin (a natural component found in a number of foods) in trace amounts (<1 wt%) that is lightly coated onto the whey particles during the spray drying process to enable the protein to readily disperse in water.

This is written by Christine Hronec (food scientist) 

Treadmill is effective fitness equipment that is ideal for home use. It is affordable, occupies less space and great for those who want to lose weight and improve fitness at the same time.

Working out on this equipment does not put pressure on joints as compared to walking or running on pavements. Now-a-days, treadmills are known to offer special monitoring of heart rate and blood pressure. Let’s take a look at 10 reasons why you must own a treadmill at home:

1)    Ease of use: A treadmill is very easy to use.  There’s no rocket science involved in operating a treadmill. Just wear your walking shoes, hop on the treadmill and keep up with the belt. 

2)    Customization: You can customize your exercising programs on treadmills! Every individual has a different level of endurance so one can vary the speed as per his/her convenience.

3)    Burning Calories Faster: You can burn calories faster on a treadmill as compared to other fitness equipment. In fact, a treadmill is only next to a cycle and rowing machine when it comes to burning calories faster.

4)    Lose Weight: As you can burn calories faster on a treadmill, you can lose a lot of weight in few days. ! This is a primary reason for people to invest in a treadmill for home use.

5)    Variety in Workout: Treadmills offer a great variety in your workout routine. You can even raise the incline of the platform of your treadmill to get a feel of walking up the hills!

6)    Measuring your workout: A treadmill comes with a dashboard that shows you track of your workouts – distance covered and your speed when running/walking.  Also, many treadmills come with built-in heart monitors, which allow you to maintain your desired heart rate.

7)    No Age-group limit: Any individual between the age group of 25-50 can work out on a treadmill. People with arthritis, joint or knee problems should ideally consult their doctor before use.

8)    Corrects your posture: According to a popular research, there is a huge difference in the way our body positions itself while running on a treadmill and while running on a free ground. When you run on a treadmill, your body posture is maintained and you tend to lean less forward.

9)    Boosting Stamina & Endurance: Exercising for 30-45 minutes a day will assist you in developing your stamina and endurance. It is recommended that beginners walk at a pace less than 4 mph on the equipment to prevent stress and fatigue. One can then increase the intensity of walking to build stamina.

10)  Comfort & Privacy: Treadmills are great if you love to work out at the comfort of your home. It can be used by your family members as well. You can listen to music, read a book or watch television while working out. What’s more, you don’t have to worry about bad weather and busy pavements either.

By spending about 30 minutes on a treadmill daily, you will observe significant results in your overall fitness. So, what are you waiting for? Order one today from Fitness World and get started!