March 28, 2012: Huge Exercise List And High Blood Pressure
Although there is a lot of talk about "GUS training" or "GUS workouts" I always try to emphasize that Ground Up Strength is not a brand but a source of information. That may go against the tenants of good marketing but it keeps GUS from being added to the pile of problems. However, there are a few characteristics of a GUS "way" of doing things that tend to take trainees by surprise and even get them a little concerned. One of the biggest sources of fear is when we immediately start asking a trainee to prioritize his or her training…to prick a few primary lifts that will be placed up front in training and focused on more aggressively than other lifts and of course more than secondary exercises.
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Ginkgo Ineffective for Treating High Blood Pressure According to Large Study
The herbal dietary supplement Ginkgo biloba did not lower blood pressure (BP) or reduce the incidence of hypertension (high BP) in a large group of older men and women, according to research recently reported in the American Journal of Hypertension. Although preliminary studies in animals and humans have indicated that ginkgo might have antihypertensive effects, this research was the first to explore that possibility in a large, long-term, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
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Warning: The Hidden Risks of Erectile Dysfunction and Sexual Stimulant Dietary Supplement 'Treatments' Sold Online
Men looking online for “dietary supplements” to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) or enhance their sexual performance should beware: these products may contain prescription drugs or other undisclosed ingredients that can be harmful. “The number of these problematic products available on the Internet appears to be increasing,” says Michael Levy, director of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Division of New Drugs and Labeling Compliance. The division is part of the Office of Compliance (OOC) in the agency’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER).
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Does Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Hypertension?
Vitamin D deficiency is widely prevalent across all ages, races, geographical regions, and socioeconomic strata. In addition to its important role in skeletal development and calcium homeostasis, several recent studies suggest its association with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, certain types of malignancy, and immunologic dysfunction. Here, we review the current evidence regarding an association between vitamin D deficiency and hypertension in clinical and epidemiological studies. We also look into plausible biological explanations for such an association with the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and insulin resistance playing potential roles. Taken together, it appears that more studies in more homogeneous study populations are needed before a firm conclusion can be reached as to whether vitamin D deficiency causes or aggravates hypertension and whether vitamin D supplementation is safe and exerts cardioprotective effects. The potential problems with bias and confounding factors present in previous epidemiological studies may be overcome or minimized by well designed randomized controlled trials in the future.
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The Kidneys: Functions and Diseases
The kidneys are a part of the urinary system which consists of a pair of glandular kidneys, a pair tubular ureters, a urinary bladder, and a urethra.1 Or these, the kidneys are of vital importance and perform many functions to keep the blood clean and chemically balanced. It is important to understand how the kidneys work and this information may help you keep them healthy.
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