The Best Meal for Bodybuilders

Posted on February 25, 2012 by vitamincreek

The best meal for bodybuilders may surprise you. There are so many complex things going on in your body and in your body chemistry at all points in your day, and when you are trying to gain muscle, it gets even more complicated. You have probably heard all kinds of terms that you don’t completely understand. You hear about needing to restore protein, the levels of your glycogen, and other levels of other things you may have never heard of before. So, when is it important to eat when trying to build muscle?

Most bodybuilders believe that eating after a workout is the best meal of the day. Though that meal is almost equally as important and should not be skipped, the most important meal for bodybuilders is the one they eat before the workout. Continue reading →

Store Tea Properly for Freshness

Posted on February 24, 2012 by vitamincreek

Store Tea Properly for Freshness

You must store tea properly to keep it fresh and flavorful. You may be guilty of leaving your tea in a canister that does not have an air-tight lid, or leaving your tea bags in a box near your stove, or even setting it on a kitchen window sill for decoration or to make use of extra storage space. You have probably done these things, and thought nothing of it. But did you know if you don’t store tea in the precise way, it will lose its freshness and even its flavor?

Tea is surprisingly very delicate and if you don’t follow the proper rules when you store tea, you wont get the right flavor from it. So, here are some rules of thumb to make sure that you don’t let your tea go bad. Continue reading →

More than just a bad day – Managing Depression

Posted on February 23, 2012 by vitamincreek

Managing Depression Many individuals suffer from depression. As a matter of fact, most individuals experience depression at some point in their life.

Just because a person may experience depression once in a while doesn’t mean they suffer from a mental disorder. Depression is a natural part of life. However, there are those that have mental disorders that need treatment. Sometimes a cognitive, or non-medicated, approach is used to treat the depression. Even nutritional changes and exercise can make a difference when it comes to depression. Continue reading →

Geranium Essential Oil: The Wonder Oil

Posted on February 19, 2012 by vitamincreek

Geranium Essential Oil, which comes from the Pelargonim plant that grows the colorful, vibrant geranium flowers, is often called the woman’s oil, because it helps during menstruation and menopause. It is also best used for helping with skin problems. From athlete’s foot, to acne, to eczema, to cellulite, this light oil can be useful for an array of skin problems.

For any skin problem, you just dab two or three drops on a cotton ball and dab the oil onto the affected area. Geranium essential oil has the power to create a balance between oily and dry skin. It contains specific properties that balance sebum production since it is an adrenal cortex stimulant. People with combination, dehydrated, oily or dry skin can find this oil to be highly beneficial. Geranium essential oil has also been said to improve the elasticity of the skin. Continue reading →

Workout Nutrition: What your Body Needs Before, During and After a Workout

Posted on February 18, 2012 by vitamincreek

For optimal results, workout nutrition is just as important as the workout itself. Going to the gym and working with a trainer or knowing what types of strength training and cardio to engage in is essential, but did you know that if you aren’t eating properly, you may never achieve your fitness goals? Knowing what to put into your body before, during and after a workout will help you immensely when it comes to seeing results faster.

When it comes to workout nutrition, eating before a workout is the most important thing you can do for your body. Eating the right foods will fuel your body and give you the most potential during your workout. You need to make sure that you eat one or two hours before the workout, and the foods you choose do matter. Continue reading →

Tea for Kids

Posted on February 17, 2012 by vitamincreek

The newest craze is tea for kids! Whether or not, you have kids that just absolutely love tea (how cute are children’s tea parties with matching tea sets and the over-the-top costumes!), or you just want your kids to sip on a beverage that gives them more nutrients than soda pop or sugary juices, tea is a great choice for children.

When it comes to tea for kids, experts recommend teas that do not contain caffeine. Also, children tend to prefer flavored teas, so herbal teas with flavorful infusions are a great choice because your kids will get all the flavor without getting the caffeine jitters or getting hyped up. Also, children tend to prefer tea made at a cooler temperature. Iced tea is a great way to go. However, if you do want to serve your children hot tea (maybe with breakfast early in the morning in the wintertime, when you cannot even reason serving anything cold) let the tea cool to a lukewarm temperature before serving it. Continue reading →

Benefits of Colon Cleansing – What is it and how it can help you

Posted on February 16, 2012 by vitamincreek

There is currently some debate within the medical community about the benefits of colon cleansing.

Colon cleansing is not a new procedure. In fact, the practice goes back centuries. Within Western cultures, colon cleansing began to pick up in popularity during the 1920′s and 1930′s.

What is natural colon cleansing?

There are two primary methods of colon cleansing. There are at home methods that typically involve product usage, and then there are procedures performed by medical professionals. Continue reading →

What Makes Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Absolutely Essential

Posted on February 12, 2012 by vitamincreek

With the calming essence of Ylang Ylang essential oil you don’t have to worry about anxiety anymore. If you suffer from anxiety, and haven’t found something that will work for you without giving you one million and four side effects (such as weight gain, mood changes, and trouble sleeping), you may look into a more natural method and consider the wonders of aromatherapy. While several oils and herbs may be recommended for relaxation, the sweet, flowery fragrance of Ylang Ylang essential oil has a euphoric and sedative effect that will definitely keep your nerves at bay. Continue reading →

Delicious Ideas and Recipes for Protein Powders

Posted on February 11, 2012 by vitamincreek

Do you know there are recipes with protein powder in them, other than mundane protein shakes? If the thought of gulping down a bland, watery, poorly artificially flavored protein shake makes you want to just instantly regurgitate it right back up, you are not thinking outside the glass. You can sneak protein powder into a ton of recipes and find a lot of ways to add in more protein using powder without having to make the same exact shake every single day. Continue reading →

Put Ginger in Tea to Soothe your Stomach Pains

Posted on February 10, 2012 by vitamincreek

Ginger in tea will alleviate the pains of an upset stomach. We all know having an upset tummy is no fun, and when the sharp pains are tearing you up inside, you run out to the drug store to buy every product made for your agony, from the bright pink stuff you can barely keep down to the intense foamy dissolving disks that make water taste really funny. You have tried it all. Well have you tried sipping on a comforting ginger tea? Continue reading →

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