Archive for November, 2009

How to Have a Successful Intervention

If someone close to you has a serious drug problem, an effective way to convince them to get the drug treatment they need is through an intervention. This involves having friends and family confront the person about the seriousness of their problem while giving specific examples of how their relationship with the [...]

Are there hormones in your Whey

Any animal based protein can contain some naturally occurring hormones. Since modern scientists can now accurately measure the exact levels of hormones it makes our analysis on hormones in Whey much easier. The main concerns when analyzing whey and hormones are: steroids, growth hormones and nonhormonal compounds such as antibiotics.
Steroids can only be found in [...]

The Whey to weight loss

New research undertaken suggests that Whey protein can assist weight loss by creating a feeling of satiety for longer. Almost all types of protein has satiety properties, but researchers have found that Whey protein in particular is more effective in creating cholecystokinin (CCK). This small peptide, researchers say causes us to feel full after a [...]

How to Help a Loved One Get Help with an Addiction

One of the most difficult things that a person can do is try and convince a family member or close friend to get help with a drug or alcohol addiction. Addicts frequently lash out when confronted about their problems, distancing themselves from the people who love them and are trying to help [...]