Too much cola has now been medically and scientifically linked to muscle problems, as well as other health conditions. According to the International Journal of Clinical Practice, or IJCP as many in medicine call it, a warning has been given by doctors who are seeing more people than ever who have muscle problems due to drinking too many soft drinks. The report is n the June 2009 issue of the journal, and it outlines the problems that doctors are seeing more frequently. Muscle problems are not the only medical issues with consuming large amounts of colas and other soft drinks each day, but it is a new one seen in higher numbers. Dr. Moses Elisaf, who works in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Ioannina, Greece, blames hypokalaemia, which causes the level of potassium in the blood to fall. Without adequate blood potassium levels muscle functions are impaired, sometimes only slightly but sometimes more severely. Dr. Elisaf has seen a number of cases, some with only mild muscle weakness but some with paralysis. All the patients recovered after being diagnosed, but according to many medical experts there is the chance of this condition being fatal because of problems with the heart muscles working and beating properly.

Dr. Elisaf is not the only medical professional who has seen cases where colas and other soft drinks have caused muscle impairment, weakness, and other muscle problems. Dr. Clifford Packer from Ohio, who works at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, has also seen an increase in the number of patients who have muscle symptoms and problems from too much cola. One of his patients was experiencing moderate muscle weakness, but Dr. Packer could not find any reason for the problems. After seeing the patient with a two liter of cola the doctor realized what the problem was and treated it. Dr. Packer advised the patient to stop consuming soft drinks, and once the amount of these products were reduced significantly the patient started improving.

—Shelly Wagar

I received my Swiss Labs 40 Winks and about 20 minutes before bedtime I placed a strip under my tongue as directed. Within just a few minutes I could feel my body and my mind relax. I fell asleep naturally and slept all through the night. I can’t remember when the last time I slept through the night was. I woke up feeling refreshed and alert. I told my friend about my experience with 40 Winks and she said it happened to her just like that too.

Sleep deprivation can cause so many physical and mental health problems. It can cause weight gain, depression, sickness, and even triggers the body to release hormones that speed up the aging process. I’m so glad that I found Swiss Labs 40 Winks sleep supplement. I’ve been using it for a few months and I’m feeling more rested than I can remember. It’s all natural and there are no side effects so I can take it without worrying that I’m harming my body. I look forward to a great night of sleep every night now.

The owner of the gym I work out at told me about a supplement he had been taking called Supremacy by a company called Neogenix. I did some research about it and most people said it was effective and safe. It was supposed to increase the testosterone in your body by modulating estrogen levels.

Neogenix Supremacy seemed a little expensive for 90 capsules especially since you take 6 per day. After a week or so I started to see a little bit of results. My muscles felt more swollen and I looked harder. As far as all the hype surrounding this supplement that I found on the internet I think the company did a good job of making it sound like you would gain 20 pounds of muscle just by looking at it but pretty much all of the supplement companies make it sound like their products can perform miracles.

I didn’t feel any side effects from Supremacy, which was nice, compared to other testosterone boosters I have taken. I took it for the recommended 8 week cycle followed by a 4 week break. Neogenix seemed like they did their homework on this supplement and despite the somewhat high price I will probably use it again for another cycle in the future.

In just one use I felt like a new person. I was also pleased by the price. Women Vagi Gard knows what they are doing because they meet the needs of women and specialize in this field of expertise and knowledge. They have put together a concentrated formula that lasts and so that women can use Vagi-Gard Povidone Iodine Medicated Douche Concentrate 8 fl oz more than just one time. Let’s face it; it is great to douche once a month at least. The bottle is very economical in that you only add three capfuls per douche.

Women Vagi Gard says that you can douche up to two times a week. That is a little much I think, but I understand that they want you to use their product and it is great! However, I stick to douching after my period ends. This schedule keeps me feeling fresh and relieves any itching or minor irritation that may result from sex or urinary infections. I know now why doctors recommend this product and am happy it was recommended to me.

I must admit, I was very skeptical at first because of the claims Swiss Labs makes. I mean they say that their product can make you feel 10 or 20 years younger in just days. Now that is a huge claim! They aren’t that far off though. In just a week I felt at least 10 years younger. I felt strong and vibrant, something I hadn’t felt in a long while.

Swiss Labs states that they address one of the major causes of poor health and premature aging, which is high levels of cortisol in the body. Apparently it is small amounts of cortisol that your body needs to feel more energetic. I am glad Swiss Labs did their homework because EVH Supreme has made me feel like me again, the much younger and stress-free me! Thanks to EVH Supreme I have more energy, a better outlook on life, and even jump out of bed in the morning with no fog. Morning fog was a huge issue for me no matter what time I went to bed at night. Not anymore, I am the robust and energetic person I was made to be.

I decided to go to the health food store and pick up some protein bars. I decided to go with the Chef Jay’s Tri O Plex Bars because they were affordable and looked like they had good nutrition. I packed three with me as I headed out the door the next morning. About ten in the morning I got hungry so I ripped open a Chef Jays Tri O Plex and from the first bite I really enjoyed it. The Chef Jay’s Tri-O-Plex Bars were whole grain and had a lot of protein in them too. I could taste the whole grain goodness and I liked the fact that the Chef Jay’s Tri-O-Plex Bars aren’t packed with sugar, calories and carbs. But they are substantial enough to keep a busy guy like me full until the next time to eat.

I did some research on the company and I found out that the founder and maker of Chef Jays Tri O Plex bars started out as a small business owner just like me. I thought that was a cool little fact and it definitely made me want to support the company even more. Turns out that Chef Jay started out selling his recipes to local gym and health food stores. After replacing fast food with Chef Jay’s Tri-O-Plex Bars I was feeling great and my pants were a little looser too.

Myoplex Lite is a lighter formula to the regular EAS Supplements Myoplex. There are less calories and less protein than the original. EAS Supplements recommends using the product pre and post-workout or as a meal replacement and taking the supplement up to four times a day. I didn’t go that crazy, but did drink Myoplex Lite twice a day, once as a meal replacement in the mid morning and once in the mid afternoon. By cutting my calories and fat content in combination with my regular weight and cardio regime 5 days a week I lost the extra weight I needed to lose.

Myoplex products are a little on the expensive side as opposed to most of the protein supplements out there, but you clearly get what you pay for in taste and quality. Myoplex Lite is available in a wide variety of flavors and EAS Supplements does its best to provide the pure quality protein that your body needs to work at full capacity in the gym. To me this product is well worth the money spent because I was able to achieve some goals that I thought would take me a lot longer to reach. When I switched to Myoplex Lite I was able to speed up the process and am now feeling great in and out of the gym.

With Low Sugar Detour Bars I can get the sweet and tasty flavors of all my favorite foods, and this means I do not suffer from cravings for candy which will derail my fitness program and efforts. Next Nutrition was successful when they created this protein and nutrient packed bar. Thirty grams of protein reassure me that I will not lose muscle just because I don’t get enough protein in my diet, and the taste is just fabulous. One of the biggest benefits I get from Low Sugar Detour Bars is the very low amount of sugar they include. These nutritious supplement products from Next Nutrition are a great way to get your nutrients on the go as well, because they are very portable. I keep a couple of bars in my car glovebox, and in my gym bag, so I am prepared no matter where I am when hunger strikes.

I mixed it with water at first and it tasted terrible. If you ever try this supplement don’t mix it in plain water! I started taking it in the morning before working out and at night before I went to bed. Glutamine Powder is supposed to help your body recover and have more energy during workouts. The conditionally essential amino acid L-glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and depletes during and after exercise so by supplementing with Prolab Supplements Glutamine Powder your body does not deplete its stores of L-glutamine.

I did notice a difference in recovery once I started taking Glutamine Powder. It did relax my sore muscles and when I took it at night I noticed I wasn’t as stiff when I woke up in the morning. A good way to consume this stuff is to take it with your protein shake to avoid the awful taste. Prolab Supplements Glutamine Powder showed a noticeable effect in recovery after I worked out and supposedly it is supposed to help your body maintain muscle because L-glutamine plays an important role in protein synthesis. I did notice my muscles looked a little fuller than usual so the Glutamine Powder must have been doing its thing.

Overall Glutamine Powder was a good supplement. I recovered quicker, had fuller muscles and the price was great. Just remember to mix it in something other than water to avoid the nasty taste.