Essential Fatty Acids - Omega 3 & 6

Our body cannot produce its own Omega Fatty Acids(Essential Fatty Acids), that's why its important for us to consume these supplements in our daily lives. Omega 3 & Omega 6 Fatty Acids are very important for our health as they help with :

Preventing Heart Disease
Reduce Joint Pain
Reduce Inflammation
Improve Lipolysis(metabolizing body fat --yeah, that one we hate)

Whats great about these supplements for exercisers is that it helps to reduce inflammation which is important for you to recover after your workout.

Sources of


Omega 3 Health Benfits

Rheumatoid arthritis

Omega 3 Fatty acids have been found to contain anti inflammatory qualities, many people who follow the Mediterranean style diets(which involves high consumption of lean meats and fish, as well as olive oils) tend to have lower rates of heart disease, higher good cholesterol(HDL) which help remove bad cholesterol from accumulating in your arteries.


Daily Dose

Omega 6(Flaxseed Oil) : 1Tablespoon
Omega 3(Fish Oil) : consume around 2-3g if you're lean, and 6-9 if you're heavy)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil : 2-4 teaspoons daily

* I would suggest consuming the EFA in tablet form as its more convenient for you.

Fats in General

Don't avoid fats, well you can avoid the bad fats but make sure you incorporate the goods fats in your body as they're very important to ensure a healthy lifestyle.

HMB

HMB - beta-Hydroxy betamethylbutyrate

A relatively new supplement thats is a metabolite of amino acid Leucine.

What it does

Its main function is to create muscle tissue. HMB helps increase the rate of uptake of protein consumed after a workout while at the same time preventing atrophy(breakdown of muscle tissue)

HMB studies have shown that those who exercise and consumed HMB daily for 3wks, actually were able to increase their bench press 3x

HMB also enhances muscular strength and endurance, accelerates fat loss, and increases lean muscle mass.

HMB also reduces LDL Cholesterol (Bad Cholesterol)

How to take it?

Recommended dose = 3g daily.
Take before training or just before bed.

Your Blood Type

After 23 years of diddle daddaling, actually I'm still diddle daddaling, I finally found out my blood type.

I am AB+, which is known as the universal recepiant. I can accept blood donations from any blood type, however I can only donate blood to specific blood group (my own)

Anywyas, I was reading up on blood types the other day(refreshing my mind on the topic) and discovered some interesting articles on the subject of Blood Types

There are some who determine characteristics based on your blood type, similar to horoscopes.

Another article discussed blood types and diets

I will post an article up soon for those interested


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Haiti Relief Fund

For anyone who frequents this blog, is a fan, or has just stumbled upon this page, please take a moment and reflect on what has occurred in Haiti.

There are moments in our lives when we can help those who cannot help themselves, most jump at the opportunity to help those in need. The situation in Haiti requires help from all, please forward this page to everyone you know. An event like this requires aid from the entire International Community.

If you can help, please donate to any of these organizations below. The country is in desperate need and can use all the help it can get.

Here are three ways you can help

1 - Donate your time, volunteer if you can
2 - Donate Blood
3 - Donate Money

In this time of need, lets not be known as the generation who stood by and did nothing.

American Red Cross

https://american.redcross.org/site/Donation2?4306.donation=form1&idb=520717783&df_id=4306&s_subsrc=RCO_NewsArticle

You can also donate via Text

http://twitter.com/redcross

Supporters can text "Haiti" to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross that goes directly to Haiti Relief.

The Salvation Army - Canadian Branch

http://www.salvationarmy.ca/

The Salvation Army in Canada is sending $100,000 US in aid and has started a fundraising campaign.


World Vision Canada

World Vision is preparing to distribute emergency supplies to those affected by the earthquake. World Vision has been working in Haiti for over 30 years, helping an estimated 300,000 Haitians each year to overcome poverty through providing access to education, clean water and nutrition, as well as helping families with medical care.

http://www.worldvision.ca/give-a-gift/Pages/EarthquakeinHaiti.aspx?mc=4153730&gclid=CLT74fTHoZ8CFRh15QodZWM20w


UNICEF USA

https://secure.unicefusa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=6680&6680.donation=form1

UNICEF Canada

https://secure.unicef.ca/portal/SmartDefault.aspx?at=1211&appealID=90&CID=99

UNICEF Canada is taking donations for the earthquake in Haiti. An income tax receipt will be issued for all donations $25 or more. For donations less than $25, receipts will be issued upon request. Please email secretary@unicef.ca or call 1-800-567-4483.


Hope for Haiti

http://www.hopeforhaiti.com/donations.php

Plan Canada

Plan Canada has been operating in Haiti for nearly 40 years. Donations can be made by calling 1-800-387-1418.
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Contacting family members, friends

For inquiries about relatives living and who have citizenship in Haiti, please be patient and call repeatedly until the lines clear or contact other family members who live nearby. Telephone, Internet and other communication lines are often disrupted in times of disaster.

People trying to locate U.S. citizens living or traveling in Haiti should contact the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services, at 1-888-407-4747 or (202) 647-5225.


Canadians attempting to contact family members or friends in Haiti can call the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade emergency operation centre at 1-800-387-3124, or inquire by email at sos@international.gc.ca.

DFAIT is also advising Canadians who need assistance in Haiti to travel to the Canadian Embassy in Port-au-Prince on Delmas Road, between Delmas 75 and 71. Canadians can also contact embassy officials by calling 613-996-8885.