Bodybuilders often seek safe and legal testosterone boosters. One such testosterone booster is Eurycoma Longifolia. Eurycoma Longifolia is also known as Tongcat Ali. Yet another common name is Long Jack.
This rain forest plant enhances testosterone levels by freeing up testosterone from sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). Another way that Long Jack works is by stimulating the Leydig cells of the testes to directly increase testosterone production. Research confirms that Long Jack can lower SHBG by about 30% and increase testosterone levels by almost 20%.
It is advised to take 100-300 mg of Long Jack in the morning, 30-60 minutes before workouts and before bed. Cycle Long Jack for eight weeks, then take two to four weeks off before repeating.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Gregory Chandler, Attorney at Law, Heart Rate
The resting heart rate of individuals varies significantly. Typical heart rate numbers usually fall anywhere between 60-80 beats per minute [bpm]. Generally, people with greater cardiovascular health have lower heart rates, but that is not always the case.
Resting heart rate usually increases with age. Although very high (above 101) or very low (below 50) resting heart rates may indicate something is wrong. An increase in your resting heart rate of 8 to 10 beats can indicate illness or overtraining. A decrease by 8 to 10 beats can also indicate overtraining. A good way to determine your fitness is to measure the rate at which your heart rate slows down after aerobic exercise. The faster your heart rate returns to its resting rate, the more fit you are. A drop of 20 bpm is normal for a fit person.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Resting heart rate usually increases with age. Although very high (above 101) or very low (below 50) resting heart rates may indicate something is wrong. An increase in your resting heart rate of 8 to 10 beats can indicate illness or overtraining. A decrease by 8 to 10 beats can also indicate overtraining. A good way to determine your fitness is to measure the rate at which your heart rate slows down after aerobic exercise. The faster your heart rate returns to its resting rate, the more fit you are. A drop of 20 bpm is normal for a fit person.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Monday, November 1, 2010
Gregory Chandler, Attorney at Law, on Blood Pressure
50 million adults in the United States of America have high blood pressure, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. A person's blood pressure fluctuates with activity, stress and numerous other factors. The best time to measure blood pressure is first thing in the morning before performing any rigorous activity or drinking beverages containing caffeine such as tea or coffee.
Before you test, sit for five minutes with your back supported and your feet flat on the ground. Rest your arm on a table at the level of your heart. Blood pressure can fluctuate from day to day, but checking your blood pressure over the course of a week or two should give you a good indication of your baseline blood pressure.
Ideally, your blood pressure (systolic blood pressure at or above 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure at or above 90 mmHg) is associated with an increased risk of death and disability from heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure and end-stage renal disease.
Nutrition plays a critical role in controlling blood pressure. The National High Blood pressure Education Program recommends a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products and that has limited saturated and total fat.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Before you test, sit for five minutes with your back supported and your feet flat on the ground. Rest your arm on a table at the level of your heart. Blood pressure can fluctuate from day to day, but checking your blood pressure over the course of a week or two should give you a good indication of your baseline blood pressure.
Ideally, your blood pressure (systolic blood pressure at or above 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure at or above 90 mmHg) is associated with an increased risk of death and disability from heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure and end-stage renal disease.
Nutrition plays a critical role in controlling blood pressure. The National High Blood pressure Education Program recommends a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products and that has limited saturated and total fat.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Gregory Chandler - Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, which can lead to heart attack. Bodybuilders, although generally healthy, are often at risk for high cholesterol because such individuals often consume a diet that is high in red meat. High cholesterol is not a disease itself, although it is often treated that way.
If you have high cholesterol, it is important to address it. However, do not think you can prevent the condition just by lowering you numbers. Although high cholesterol is considered to be a total cholesterol reading above 240 mg/dL, anyone who has a total cholesterol of over 200 mg/dL or HDL (good) cholesterol less than 40 should consult a medical doctor to work towards lowering these number to reduce the risk of heart disease.
According to the National Cholesterol Education Program, everyone age 20 and older should have his or her cholesterol levels checked at least once every five years. If an individual notices that his or her total cholesterol or cholesterol ratios are elevated or that they have shifted for the worse, you should be more aggressive in bringing your cholesterol down.
There are methods to improve your cholesterol levels. One should consume a low-fat diet that has less than 30% daily calories from saturated fat. Also helpful is the consumption of adequate amounts of fiber and especially soluble fiber. Food sources of fiber include oatmeal, kidneys beans and apples.
Studies have shown that eating a serving of oatmeal on a regular basis is one of the simplest and most effective ways of lowering LDL, the bad form of cholesterol.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
If you have high cholesterol, it is important to address it. However, do not think you can prevent the condition just by lowering you numbers. Although high cholesterol is considered to be a total cholesterol reading above 240 mg/dL, anyone who has a total cholesterol of over 200 mg/dL or HDL (good) cholesterol less than 40 should consult a medical doctor to work towards lowering these number to reduce the risk of heart disease.
According to the National Cholesterol Education Program, everyone age 20 and older should have his or her cholesterol levels checked at least once every five years. If an individual notices that his or her total cholesterol or cholesterol ratios are elevated or that they have shifted for the worse, you should be more aggressive in bringing your cholesterol down.
There are methods to improve your cholesterol levels. One should consume a low-fat diet that has less than 30% daily calories from saturated fat. Also helpful is the consumption of adequate amounts of fiber and especially soluble fiber. Food sources of fiber include oatmeal, kidneys beans and apples.
Studies have shown that eating a serving of oatmeal on a regular basis is one of the simplest and most effective ways of lowering LDL, the bad form of cholesterol.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
GREGORY CHANDLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, SPEAKS ON KRILL OIL
Fish oil supplements are a staple for the health conscious. Fish oil supplements that contain moderate amounts of docasahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentenoic acid (EPA) are extremely helpful for promoting healthy heart, joint and brain function. Fish oil has also been shown to improve cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure.
I use fish oil for joint lubrication. Just think of the function of motor oil in an automobile. The motor oil is used to lubricate the engine parts.
Until recently, the usual source for the omega-3 fats of DHA and EPA were fatty fish, fish oils or cod liver oil. Over the past few years, natural krill oil (NKO) has attracted attention as an alternative to fish oil. NKO contains long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that appear to positively influence the endocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids are a unique signaling system that controls appetite, pain sensation, mood and memory. NKO is also thought to reduce body fat levels more so than regular fish oil.
A recommended dose is a 300-mg dose of NKO either once or twice per day.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
e-mail attatlawgc@gmail.com
I use fish oil for joint lubrication. Just think of the function of motor oil in an automobile. The motor oil is used to lubricate the engine parts.
Until recently, the usual source for the omega-3 fats of DHA and EPA were fatty fish, fish oils or cod liver oil. Over the past few years, natural krill oil (NKO) has attracted attention as an alternative to fish oil. NKO contains long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that appear to positively influence the endocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids are a unique signaling system that controls appetite, pain sensation, mood and memory. NKO is also thought to reduce body fat levels more so than regular fish oil.
A recommended dose is a 300-mg dose of NKO either once or twice per day.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
e-mail attatlawgc@gmail.com
Monday, October 18, 2010
Gregory Chandler - Pumpkins for Iron Pumpers
This is the month of October. Pumpkins are big in October because of the association with Halloween and the Autumn harvest.
Bodybuilders should know that pumpkins are not just for Halloween decoration. Pumpkins are also a healthy vegetable with only 50 calories a cup and high levels of vitamin A (especially pumpkins with dark orange pulp), plus they contain vitamin C, folate, fiber, potassium, and other minerals.
Though all pumpkins are edible, the smallest round varieties--both orange and white--tend to be the sweetest and have the smoothest texture. Of course, those sold as "cooking" or "pie pumpkins" are good for their intended use. The typical jack-o-lantern pumpkin is safe to eat, but it might be tough and stringy, with little flavor.
Many people also cook pumpkin seeds in the fall. Pumpkin pie is a perennial favorite, but the gourd-like squash can also be stuffed, mashed, stewed, pickled, or even substituted for french fries.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
e-mail attatlawgc@gmail.com
Bodybuilders should know that pumpkins are not just for Halloween decoration. Pumpkins are also a healthy vegetable with only 50 calories a cup and high levels of vitamin A (especially pumpkins with dark orange pulp), plus they contain vitamin C, folate, fiber, potassium, and other minerals.
Though all pumpkins are edible, the smallest round varieties--both orange and white--tend to be the sweetest and have the smoothest texture. Of course, those sold as "cooking" or "pie pumpkins" are good for their intended use. The typical jack-o-lantern pumpkin is safe to eat, but it might be tough and stringy, with little flavor.
Many people also cook pumpkin seeds in the fall. Pumpkin pie is a perennial favorite, but the gourd-like squash can also be stuffed, mashed, stewed, pickled, or even substituted for french fries.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
e-mail attatlawgc@gmail.com
Saturday, October 16, 2010
GREGORY CHANDLER Estate Planning With Heirs In Mind
A problem with estate planning is the unintentional omission of heirs. For example, a man dies before revising his will. The result is that his assets go to his ex-wife instead of to his current spouse as he intended. While none of us would allow this to happen, we could have other potential horror stories lurking in our own outdated retirement plans.
Retirement plan beneficiary designations should be reviewed annually and updated when there is a significant life event such as a birth, a death, or a divorce. That single designation is more powerful than you might think because it can override the instructions in your will or trust. Your plan administrator is responsible for maintaining these instructions, but paperwork can get lost and what counts is the physical document itself--not an electronic entry on a computer screen. Keep an updated copy with the other important papers your executor will need.
Naming your beneficiary is another important estate-planning consideration. Naming your estate or trust as beneficiary might not be the best choice, because it can force heirs to take taxable distributions they might otherwise defer. Naming a contingent beneficiary can be another important tool. These issues are best discussed with an attorney.
Though updating legal documents and checking your beneficiary designations can be inconvenient, it is not a large amount of work. In addition, it is one more way to provide for
your intended heirs.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
e-mail attatlawgc@gmail.com
Retirement plan beneficiary designations should be reviewed annually and updated when there is a significant life event such as a birth, a death, or a divorce. That single designation is more powerful than you might think because it can override the instructions in your will or trust. Your plan administrator is responsible for maintaining these instructions, but paperwork can get lost and what counts is the physical document itself--not an electronic entry on a computer screen. Keep an updated copy with the other important papers your executor will need.
Naming your beneficiary is another important estate-planning consideration. Naming your estate or trust as beneficiary might not be the best choice, because it can force heirs to take taxable distributions they might otherwise defer. Naming a contingent beneficiary can be another important tool. These issues are best discussed with an attorney.
Though updating legal documents and checking your beneficiary designations can be inconvenient, it is not a large amount of work. In addition, it is one more way to provide for
your intended heirs.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
e-mail attatlawgc@gmail.com
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