In Oxycise! Level 2 Jill Johnson and others lead you through 30 new positions to increase the intensity of your Oxycise! workout and maximize your results. It is still only 15 minutes a day to work toward a trimmer, toner you. Level 2 will help you to continue to increase your flexibility, range of motion, and strength while burning more fat with every breath. Fitting Oxycise! Level 2 into your daily routine will allow you to improve your strength and flexibility in your major muscle groups, improve your posture and eliminate neck and upper back pain.

Gugulipid comes from a tree in India called a mukul tree and is the extract of the oleoresin (gum guggul). It's active components, Z-guggulsterone and E-guggulsterone, have an ability to lower both cholseterol and triglyceride levels. It does this by increasing the liver's metabolism of LDL-cholesterol, thus limiting its accumulation in the blood stream. Safety studies done on animals have shown it to be nontoxic. The classical treatise on Ayurvedic medicine, Sushrita Samhita, describes the use of guggul for a wide variety of conditions, including rheumatism and obesity. Standardized guggul extracts are approved in India for lowering elevated serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Guggul contains resin, volatile oils, and gum. The extract isolates ketonic steroid compounds known as guggulsterones. These compounds have been shown to provide the cholesterol- and triglyceride-lowering actions noted for guggul. Guggul significantly lowers serum triglycerides and cholesterol as well as LDL and VLDL cholesterols (the 'bad' cholesterols). At the same time, it raises levels of HDL cholesterol (the 'good' cholesterol). As antioxidants, guggulsterones keep LDL cholesterol from oxidizing, an action which protects against atherosclerosis. Guggul has also been shown to reduce the stickiness of plateletsanother effect that lowers the risk of coronary artery disease. One double-blind trial found guggul extract similar to the drug clofibrate for lowering cholesterol levels. Other clinical trials in India (using 1,500 mg of extract per day) have confirmed guggul extracts improve lipid levels in humans. Overindulgence can produce diarrhea, anorexia, abdominal pain, and skin rash. A more common side-effect is mild abdominal discomfort. Guggul should be used with caution by people with liver disease and in cases of inflammatory bowel disease and diarrhea. A physician should be consulted before treating elevated cholesterol and triglycerides. Kalyx Fulfillment Center ships only to the USA and Canada.

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Gymnema sylvestre is a woody, climbing plant, native to India. Chewing the leaves destroys the ability to discriminate the 'sweet' taste, giving it its common name, gurmar, or 'sugar destroyer.' Gymnema sylvestre is a stomachic, diuretic, refrigerant, astringent, and tonic. The leaves of this plant have been used in India for over 2000 years to treat diabetes and diabetic symptoms. The leaves are also used for stomach ailments, constipation, water retention, and liver disease. Clinical tests showed that regular use over a period of three to four months helped to reduce glycosuria, or the appearance of carbohydrates in urine. Recent clinical trials conducted in India have shown that an extract of Gymnema sylvestre is useful for controling blood sugar levels. In reducing the symptom of glycosuria, the dried leaves are used in daily doses of three to four grams for a period of three months or more. Both animal and human studies have shown Gymnema to increase urine output and reduce hyperglycemia. Gymnema has been demonstrated to work in multiple ways. It raises insulin levels, apparently by helping to regenerate cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin. Gymnema also improves the uptake of glucose into cells, thus preventing adrenaline from stimulating the liver to produce glucose. Gymnema also significantly reduces the metabolic effects of sugar by preventing the intestines from absorbing the sugar molecules during the process of digestion. The leaves are also noted for lowering serum cholesterol and triglycerides. Gymnema cannot be used in place of insulin for type 1 or type 2 diabetes, but has been successfully used as a supplemental therapy to help control blood sugar levels by both groups. http://www.herbmed.org/Herbs/Herb16.htm: Clinical Trials GS4 extract (400 mg/day) for 18-20 months reduced blood glucose, glycosylated haemoglobin and glycosylated plasma proteins, allowed reduced conventional drug dosage for 22 Type 2 diabetic patients Baskaran 1990 Sweetness perception of sucrose or aspartame was reduced by oral application of Gymnema sylvestre extracts in half of the test subjects Brala 1983 Suppression of bitter and sweet tastes may be due to neural inhibition rather than chemical interactions in solution or competition of molecules for receptor sites Lawless 1979 Kalyx Fulfillment Center ships only to the USA and Canada.

Manganese is a trace mineral required for blood sugar regulation, fat and protein metabolism, bone growth, lactation, diabetes, asthma, PMS, muscle and mental fatigue.

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Biotin is a member of the B-Complex family necessary for metabolism of amino and essential fatty acids, and the formation of anti-bodies. Biotin may be also be helpful in the treatment of baldness, depression, dermatitis, eczema, leg cramps and glucose production.

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WeightlessŪ Cinnamon-Spice is based on traditional cleansing teas containing fennel seed indicated for stimulation of metabolism and kidney function, to facilitate bile, urinary and stool secretion and to promote healthy digestion.* Fennel's secretory action is enhanced by mild hydragogues (promotes discharge of water) cleavers and red clover, and urinary antiseptics, uva ursi and buchu. Red clover is also considered to be an alterative, a substance that 'alters' unhealthy processes, stimulates metabolism and gradually produces beneficial changes in the body.

WeightlessŪ Tea helps maintain normal body weight by combining herbs traditionally used in Europe as herbal teas to support internal cleansing, purification and dieting by stimulating metabolism.* WeightlessŪ Tea is based on traditional cleansing teas that combine fennel seed and hibiscus flower indicated for stimulation of metabolism and kidney function, to facilitate bile, urinary and stool secretion and to promote healthy digestion.* This fennel/hibiscus base is enhanced by mild hydragogues (promotes discharge of water) cleavers, parsley and red clover and urinary antiseptics, uva ursi and buchu. Red clover is also considered to be an alterative, a substance that 'alters' unhealthy processes, stimulates metabolism and gradually produces beneficial changes in the body.

A synthesis of the latest research on metabolism during exercise DESCRIPTION This book provides biochemists, sport nutritionists, and exercise physiologists with an up-to-date source on metabolic processes during exercise. Exercise Metabolism is a complete review of the literature, synthesizing the research to provide a unique perspective on the topic. And with over 975 references, it makes a valuable reference for professionals and a thorough text for graduate students in muscle metabolism. Written by a team of 12 internationally recognized researchers, Exercise Metabolism examines in depth the mobilization and utilization of substrates during physical activity. While the focus is primarily on skeletal muscle, this complete resource also discusses the important roles of liver and adipose tissue in exercise metabolism. The first 5 chapters summarize metabolic response to exercise. Chapters 6 and 7 delve into several current issues: metabolic shifts in endurance-trained individuals, and how metabolism induces fatigue, mechanical manifestations of fatigue, specific fatigue sites, and myofibrillar determinants of fatigue. Summaries at the end of each chapter help to condense the information and facilitate understanding. Exercise Metabolism is a valuable addition to the library of any exercise physiologist, biochemist, or sport nutritionist. AUDIENCE Reference for instructors and students of exercise metabolism, or, medical practitioners. CONTENTS Chapter 1. Anaerobic Metabolism During High-Intensity Exercise, Lawrence L. Spriet Chapter 2. Skeletal Muscle Carbohydrate Metabolism During Exercise, Mark Hargreaves Chapter 3. Hepatic Fuel Metabolism During Exercise, Michael Kjaer Chapter 4. Lipid Metabolism During Exercise, Lorraine P. Turcotte, Erik A. Richter, and Bente Kiens Chapter 5. Skeletal Muscle Amino Acid Metabolism and Ammonia Production During Exercise, Terry E. Graham, James W.E. Rush, Dave A. MacLean Chapter 6. Metabolic Adaptations to Endurance Training: Substrate Metabolism During Exercise, Andrew R. Coggan and Bradley D. Williams Chapter 7. Metabolic Determinants of Activity-Induced Muscular Fatigue, Howard J. Green ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mark Hargreaves, Ph.D., brings a wealth of experience to his role as editor of Exercise Metabolism, as evidenced by his research on the subject since 1983. He is a senior lecturer in the Department of Physiology at the University of Melbourne in Australia, where he earned his Ph.D. in physiology in 1989. His master's degree, in exercise physiology, is from Ball State University. Dr. Hargreaves was honored by the American College of Sports Medicine with a 1994 New Investigator Award. Also in 1994, he was awarded the McIntyre Prize by the Australian Physiological and Pharmacological Society. Hargreaves lives in Hawthorn, a suburb of Melbourne, with his wife, Sue, and their son, Christopher. WORDS OF PRAISE 'Researchers looking for an up-to-the-minute review, as well as students taking advanced classes in the physiology and biochemistry of exercise will find this an invaluable guide. It will certainly be one of the first books that I turn to when looking for authoritative comment on exercise metabolism. There is no other book currently available that gives a detailed account of the metabolic response to physical exercise.' Ron Maughan, PhD Professor, University of Aberdeen 'As an investigator in the field of human exerc

Muscle strength and conditioning through the use of free weights and Dynabands are the goals of this exercise video designed for women age 30-59 with the added bonus of increasing metabolism to burn fat. Hosted by Jodina Scazzola-Pozo and Rebecca Gorrell.

Arginine is an amino acid that releases human growth hormone, enhances fat metabolism and is necessary for normal sperm count.