Hydroxycut does not build muscle. It is not marketed to build muscle. It is a weight loss aid.

Textbook hypophosphatemia and hypokalemia. While not as common as hyponatremia, these are no brainers for people who were exerting themselves and/or on any type of weight loss diet. He pissed/sweated/shit out his electrolytes. He’s lucky his heart didn’t stop. It’s very common and happens to many people every year. Even people who’ve never even heard of Hydroxycut.

Now, imagine something that blocks the body’s absorbtion of fat (chitosan). Imagine somebody goes on a severe diet with fat restriction and takes chitosan on top of that. What will happen over time is that they would no longer get enough fat soluble vitamins. This is the flip side of what happened here (too much excreted) but do such issues that build up over a long for people with poor diets mean the substance is bad?

I don’t think so. There are typically days, if not weeks of symptoms prior to any serious problems. Assuming, of course, a person is not a moron who takes 10x the dose the first time and doesn’t eat or drink water.

Ritalin is a Schedule 2 CNS stimulant drug and cannot be prescribed
without a face to face eval. with an MD.

My opinions are my own and I firmly believe everyone is entitled to
them! Any drug related postings are meant for entertainment value and
are not tried by you at home. I am a professional with years of
experience and a tolerance that’s sky high. Do not judge by my standards
of dope usage what you may be able to take and not OD. By replying to
this message you agree to hold me harmless for any stupid thing I have
said while under the influence of my “medications” or my temperament
from the lack of said “medications” I do NOT advise any one else to self
medicate as I do unless directed to do so by a licensed Physician

I went to www.man-health.com and they want $230.00 USD for #30 – 10mg
tablets!!!! That’s outrageous! I buy #120 for $45 to $55 for the
generics and the brand name was about $1 per tablet I think. I had to
buy the brand name once a long time ago. Do they also charge several
hundred bucks for a telephone call to evaluate you and prescribe this
med? Or do you have to over night your script to them and then pay this
high price? That’s unreal.

According to Joe Weiders “Ultimate Bodybuilding”, these are the most
common upper body (except arms) exercises among top bodybuilders…

For the back…
Seated cable row 32/42
Front chin (pull-up) 20/42
Pulldown behind neck 17/42
Barbell row 16/42
Front pulldown 15/42
Narrow grip pulldown/-chin 11/42
Chin behind neck 9/42

For the chest…
Dumbbell flye 26/30
Bench press 21/30
Incline bench press 18/30
Cable crossover 16/20
Parallel bar dip 15/30
[Cross bench] pullover 15/30
Dumbbell press 14/30

For the shoulders…
Press behind neck 18/27
Dumbbell side lateral 16/27
Upright row 10/27
Cable side lateral 8/27 (one hand)
Dumbbell press 7/27

For the abs…
Roman chair sit-up 13/18
Bench/Incline leg raise 11/18
Crunch 10/18
Hanging leg raise 9/18
Incline sit-up 8/18
Cable crunch 7/18

So, are these the best exercises? Well, that depends on what you want.
Do you want mass or definition? Do you want width on thickness? Do you
want overall mass? Do you want lowe abs? Do you want upper chest? Are
you on a mass cycle or pre-contest?

Here0…7s my list…

Overall mass: Deadlift
Back width (upper lats): Front pull-up (weighted)
Back mass/thickness: Barbell row
Lower lats: Chin (narrow grip) (weighted)
Lat isolation: Stiff arm pulldown
Lower back: Back extension
Overall chest: Bench press
Upper chest: Incline press
Lower chest: Dip (weighted)
Shoulder mass: Press behind neck
Side delts: Dumbbell side lateral
Lower abs: Reverse (incline) crunch
Overall abs: Crunch (weighted)

For the back, you should do one exercise for lats ie. width, one for
thickness and mass and one for lower back. Thus, front pullup, barbell
row and back extension. If you only do one exercise, I would choose
chin or narrow grip pulldown, altough barbell row and seated row are
good as well. Perhaps you should alternate these.

Pretty much all bodybuilders do barbell rows, and chins/pull-ups are
common too. Yates favors a narrow grip (on barbell rows and chins) and
many others (Haney, Arnold, Coleman) seem to lean towards wide grip
(pull-ups). You should do pulldowns as well, if you can0…7t do too many
reps on the chinning bar.

For the chest, the most common exercises are bench press and incline
press. Some people opt to use dumbbells in these moves, if they get a
better feel that way. Crossovers are pretty much a pre-contest
isolation exercise. If you do one exercise, you0…7ll probably do just
fine with regular benching.

For the shoulders it is advisable to do one mass exercise and one
width exercise for the side delts. Thus, press behind neck and
dumbbell lateral. Again, some people get a better feel with dumbbell
presses. Cable side lateral is mainly a pre-contest isolation
exercise.

The single best exercise for abs is (weighted) crunch. If you need
lower abs, a good isolation exercise is reverse crunch. Hanging knee
raise is good as well, put it involves the illiopsoas (hip flexors) to
a greater degree.

These are pretty much the basic exercises that most top bodybuilders
use most of the time. Mostly, their routines are remarkably similar.
The most useful machines are probably leverage maschines (Hammer etc.)
and pullover (Nautilus etc.)

Seven ideas for getting there:

* Preventive medicine through personal responsibility. Within a
decade, a combination of good health habits and home health care could
reduce the total number of hospital days by 20 percent. That would
save substantially more money than the bureaucratic controls we are
moving toward.

We must shape a vision of personal responsibility, so that people take
care of themselves by watching their diets and habits. We may want to
reward people who do not need health care.

For instance, we could simply offer a $500 year-end bonus to people
who have not used Medicare during the year. This would make it
worthwhile for citizens to pay up to $500 on their own care instead of
using the Medicare system. The long-term effect of rewarding people
for watching their health, taking care of themselves, and being
responsible for minor health costs would more than pay for such a
year-end bonus.

We must bring physical education teachers, recreation program
directors, and health spa staffers into the process of developing
sound public health. Every citizen who avoids a heart attack saves the
community money. Every month that people can live in their own homes
because they are physically and mentally in good shape saves us
thousands of dollars in nursing home bills. Incentives for
participation in physical fitness programs, especially for people over
40, would probably pay for themselves.

Finally, we should establish a more direct relationship between bad
health habits and the cost of those habits to society. At present
nondrinkers pay for alcoholism clinics and nonsmokers subsidize the
hospital costs of treating lung cancer. A health tax on the alcohol
and tobacco industries would begin to recoup the costs they impose on
society at large and would have two beneficial side effects: We would
marginally discourage alcohol and tobacco abuse, and we would
encourage people to watch what they drink and smoke.

When people learn that their habits have a lot to do with their
health, and when they view health spas and recreation departments as
their allies in the effort to stay healthy all their lives, we will
have a more positive nation, more active senior citizens, and a less
used, less expensive health care system.

“The Body Clock Guide to Better Health: How to Use Your
Body’s Natural Clock to Fight Illness and Achieve Maximum
Health”
by Michael Smolensky and Lynne Lamberg

Why is it that dental work is less painful in the afternoon
than the morning? How come certain cancers are diagnosed
much more frequently? “The Body Clock Guide to Better
Health” is an intriguing primer on our circadian rhythms
(the daily shifts in our heart rate, hormone production, and
body temperature) that can have a significant impact on our
overall health.

“The Crazy Makers”
by Carol Simontacchi

It’s no surprise that the rise in the incidence of
obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, and ADD coincides with
the explosion of sugary, processed convenience foods, says
nutritionist Carol Simontacchi. She lambastes the
manufacturers of such foods in the frightening “Crazy
Makers: How the Food Industry Is Destroying Our Brains and
Harming Our Children.”

“Well Being”
by Barbara Close, photographs by Susie Cushner
Try the simply extravagant recipes for healing teas, herbal
compresses and tonics, and irresistible concoctions for
transforming bath time into a rejuvenating escape in “Well
Being: Rejuvenating Recipes for Body and Soul,” written by
the owner of the celebrity-favored Naturopathica spa in East
Hampton, New York.

“Hot Relationships: How to Know What You Want, Get What You
Want, and Keep It Red Hot!”
by Tracey Cox

Working perhaps a bit out of order, “Hot Sex” author and
audacious Aussie, Tracey Cox, is back with “Hot
Relationships: How to Know What You Want, Get What You Want,
and Keep it Red Hot!”, an entertaining, straight-talking
guide on living together and staying committed without
losing the passion.

“The Three Season Diet”
by John Douillard

Douillard, director of player development for the New Jersey
Nets, says we should eat with respect to nature’s wisdom and
fill our plates with whatever is fresh and abundant. “The
Three Season Diet” features a variety of foods, is simple to
follow, easy to stick with, and much more likely to inspire
long-term success than most other weight-loss plans.

“Asthma & Allergies for Dummies”
by William E. Berger, M.D.

being tied to your tissue box or inhaler, you’re in good
company–with 65 million other Americans. Learn the causes,
the latest treatments (including those from alternative
medicine), coping strategies, and more in “Asthma &
Allergies for Dummies,” written by a doctor who’s worked
with Olympic athletes.

“The Soy Zone”
by Barry Sears, Ph.D.

Model Elizabeth Hurley credits the Zone diet with helping
her stay slim enough for those racy Versace dresses. Billed
as “the healthiest Zone diet ever,” “The Soy Zone” will
tempt even the tofu-phobic with more recipes designed to
help you burn fat and keep it off.

“20-Minute Retreats: Revive Your Spirit in Just Minutes a
Day with Simple Self-Led Practices”
by Rachel Harris

Organized around 12 universal themes–faith, forgiveness,
gratitude, healing, intuition, joy, love, patience, peace,
relaxation, self-acceptance, and self-care–each chapter of
“20- Minute Retreats” provides step-by-step instructions on
structuring a brief but effective retreat to fit one’s
personal needs. It’s the next best thing when you can’t make
it to yoga class.

“Healing Moves: How to Cure, Relieve, and Prevent Common
Ailments with Exercise”
by Carol Krucoff and Mitchell Krucoff, M.D.

The average American adult expends 800 fewer calories per
day than his or her parents did–and that’s the caloric
equivalent of four glazed donuts. According to health
columnist Carol Krucoff and her husband, Mitchell Krucoff,
M.D., “getting regular physical activity may be the single
most important thing you can do to prevent disease and
promote good health.”

“Yoga Zone: Conditioning and Stress Release”
starring et al.

Unleash your tension with Yoga Zone’s “Conditioning and
Stress Release” video. Alan Finger guides you through breath
work, stretches, and a variety of standing, sitting, and
lying yoga poses. The gentle pace is a refreshing break from
more strenuous, aerobic routines.

“Dr. Murray’s Total Body Tune-Up : Slow Down the Aging Process,
Keep Your System Running Smoothly, Help Your Body Heal
Itself–For Life”
by Michael T. Murray, N.D.

Do you have any inkling how well your digestive, endocrine,
immune, and other body systems are functioning on a
day-to-day basis? Leading naturopath Michael T. Murray has
holistic remedies for getting them all running at peak
efficiency in his “Total Body Tune-Up: Slow Down the Aging
Process, Keep Your System Running Smoothly, Help Your Body
Heal Itself–For Life.”

“Immunotics: A Revolutionary Way to Fight Infection, Beat
Chronic Illness, and Stay Well”
by Robert Rountree and Carol Colman

The authors of this clearly written guide urge patients to
take proactive steps toward better health by combining
proper nutrition, vitamin supplements, a positive attitude,
and an “immune friendly environment.”

WEBMD link to article: my.webmd.com/content/article/1728.58353

The Foreskin: An Open Door for HIV

Experts Say Be Wise: Circumcise

By Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Medical News

June 9, 2000 — The foreskin of the uncircumcised penis is a welcome mat for
HIV, according to a new study. The finding strengthens a growing consensus
among public health experts that both infant and adolescent circumcision
programs ought to be a major tool in the fight to stop AIDS, especially in
countries where HIV is rampant.

The experts warn that circumcision alone does not protect a man from being
infected with HIV. It does, however, greatly reduce his odds of being infected.

The new study takes a close look at a surprisingly neglected part of the human
anatomy: the penis. Roger V. Short, ScD, professor of obstetrics/gynecology at
the University of Melbourne Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, and
his colleague Robert Szabo analyzed penis tissues from autopsies of 13 men age
60 to 96 years, seven of whom had been circumcised. They found that the inner
surface of the foreskin — but not any other outside part of the penis — is
rich in a type of cell that carries HIV directly to the T cells, the cells in
which the virus replicates itself.

Why has it taken so long for such a relatively simple study to be performed?
“When you look at who has studied the anatomy of the male penis, it is almost
no one,” Short tells WebMD. “First of all, you have a very hard time obtaining
the material. We have woefully little information on the human penis, and that
is why no one has looked at the cells responsible for the viral uptake.”

Szabo and Short found that a relatively hard layer of skin protects the shaft
of the penis and the outside of the foreskin. However, the inner surface of the
foreskin is not protected. During sex, the foreskin is pulled back down the
shaft of the penis and provides a large area of exposure to HIV from an
infected partner.

This finding is more than just interesting. Public health experts have been
piling up evidence that circumcised men are at far lower risk of contracting
HIV — if they are free of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) — than
uncircumcised men. One of these scientists has estimated that circumcision, as
practiced in 15 African and Asian countries, has prevented some 8 million HIV
infections. But these experts say the world’s public health agencies have
turned a deaf ear to their pleas for action.

Szabo and Short cite a controversial recent study from Uganda looking at
couples in which the woman was HIV-positive but the man was HIV negative.
During a two and a half year period, the 50 circumcised men did not become
HIV-positive, but 40 of the 137 uncircumcised men did become HIV-positive.

Robert C. Bailey, PhD, MPH, professor of epidemiology and anthropology at the
School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago, praises the
Szabo and Short findings. “This is one of the pieces of evidence we have been
missing to prove that circumcision can have a real biological effect,” Bailey
tells WebMD.

Bailey and co-author Daniel T. Halperin of the University of California, San
Francisco, recently wrote an article putting all the public health evidence
together. They show that in comparable areas of the world with comparable
sexual practices and comparable standards of living, cultures in which most men
are circumcised have significantly fewer AIDS cases than areas where
circumcision is uncommon.

“I believe that it is outrageous and in some situations unethical the way this
data has been ignored,” Bailey says. “Now at least 37 studies show a highly
significant effect for circumcision in reducing AIDS incidence. So far the
international public health agencies have ignored this. It is past time to do
something about this. They ought to be starting to fund and support studies of
the acceptability of male circumcision programs in areas of high HIV
prevalence. They should be looking into feasibility, training, and resource
needs. They also ought to start integrating information on both the risks and
benefits of male circumcision into all public health programs.”

Both Short and Bailey warn that circumcision would inadvertently increase risk
of HIV infection if circumcised men come to believe that they are immune to
HIV. The two researchers adamantly insist that circumcision can only be
effective in the context of other means of HIV risk reduction.

Interestingly, the two researchers each point to evidence that areas of the
world where HIV is highly prevalent would not only support circumcision
programs but are already attempting to institute them at the grassroots level.

“I’ve done surveys in Uganda and western Kenya and asked both men and women
about attitudes with regard to circumcision,” Bailey says. “They associate
circumcision with cleanliness and cleanliness with reduced risk of infection.
Many men in areas where they do not traditionally circumcise are seeking
information for themselves and their sons. I’ve seen many clinics springing up
to meet this perceived need. Now in South Africa traditional healers are
recommending circumcision to prevent recurrent STDs.”

Szabo and Short suggest that new medicines that could prevent HIV from entering
the penis or the vagina would be a potent new tool in preventing heterosexual
HIV transmission to both men and to women.

Ironically, their report is published in the British Medical Journal — the
same medical journal that 50 years ago published an article that brought
routine circumcision to an end in the British commonwealth. The article, called
“Fate of the Foreskin,” set off a furor after blaming infant circumcision for
16 deaths per year.

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