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Thank you Max Muscle forshowing me the way to ahappier and healthier life! Iwalked into my local store inBettendorf, Iowa (owned byScott Herkes and his wife) in

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Stress – It’s Killer!

We all know life these days is stressful – that’s a given. But didyou know that there are many stressors in your life you probably

don’t even identify as contributing to your overload? A little bit

of stress is healthy for our bodies, our immune systems and

even our skeletal systems. But the stress level most of us live

with daily is totally over the top! Consider some of these things

when you are taking a quick inventory of your stress level:

�Do you have lots of physical stress? This includes things like

overwork, lack of sleep and athletic over-training.

�Do you have chemical stress? There’s all that stuff in the

environment, but this also includes allergies, foods that cause

an inflammatory response, processed sugar and carbs, chemical

calories, food additives, food substitutes (like Splenda and

Equal), caffeine and energy drinks along with “naturally occurring”

TIREDBUT

WIRED?

OOne of the most common but often

undiagnosed health problems in America

leaves more than 85 percent of us feeling

exhausted, overwhelmed and over-

medicated. Today’s doctors miss this

syndrome, but chances are you haven’t

overlooked the havoc it is wreaking in

your life. It’s time to take a serious look

at adrenal fatigue and exhaustion!

By Lisa Moretti

Are you suffering from

ADRENAL FATIGUE?




chemical imbalances in the endocrine system, and

alternating bouts of mild constipation and diarrhea.

�Is your body exposed to thermal stress? Are you

regularly over-heating and/or over-chilling your body?

� How much emotional and mental stress do you have?

This is a relatively new perspective for people beyondthe regular marriage/divorce/job change/moving stuff.

Watching too much news on the television, being in

the presence of loud people and even unspoken family

tensions all contribute to your stress.

Stress activates an adrenal gland response. Your

adrenal glands sit just above your kidneys; they secrete

more than 50 kinds of hormones necessary for life,

energy production, fat storage and fluid balance. In the

1880s, adrenal stress was recognized as a problem and

in the 1930s doctors had an effective treatment for it.

Today, it’s up to you to get smart!

It’s A Slippery SlopeWhen we are chronically stressed, we set the stage

for stress-related illnesses that have three stages

as identified by Dr. Hans Selye called GAS (General

Adaptation Syndrome). First, we have an alarm reaction

in our body, which alerts the brain and nervous system,

triggers the release of certain hormones and increases

adrenal activity. The adrenals are working overtime in

case you need to respond with fight/flight/freeze. Once

the initial alarm stage is over, your body goes through

a temporary recovery phase of 24-48 hours. You’ll feel

tired, listless and less able to respond to other stresses

effectively. Your body will secrete less cortisol, which

is unhealthy.

WELL THAT’S ODD! Adrenal fatigue can often cause

paradoxical reactions, odd responses

out of the norm of the expected.

Again, these are red flags signaling

you to pay attention and get help!

�You get tired instead of calm

when taking steroids

�You have sudden anxiety attacks

and feelings of impending doom

while at rest

�You have erratic heart palpitations

even though your cardiac function

is normal

�You experience dizziness and

lightheadedness while at rest when

you’re under extreme stress, or

when you eat certain foods like

carbohydrates

�Your blood pressure is al l over the

place

�You feel “beaten up” for days

after vigorous exercise

�You wake up in the wee hours

for no good reason and cannot get

back to sleep

�High losses of vitamin C or

magnesium make you constipated

�You become far more emotionally

fragile than usual and find yourself

crying for no apparent reason�You feel good after taking your

supplements but crash shortly after

GET MORE INFO:�Dr. James Wilson has a great

book called Adrenal Fatigue:

the 21 st Century Stress Syndrome;

find more at www.adrenalfatigue.org

�Dr. Michael Lam is also an

authority. His website is

www.lammd.com

�Mary Shomon offers her readers

volumes of information on her

website www.thyroid-info.com and

on her channel at www.about.com

�Dr. Bruce Perry offers extensive

insight into the effects of stress

on early infant and child

development via his website:

www.childtraumaacademy.com

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AT A GLANCEYour adrenal glands sit just

above your kidneys. They

secrete more than 50 kinds

of hormones necessary for

life, energy production, fat

storage and fluid balance.

Contributing factors to

adrenal fatigue can include:�Elevated levels of cortisol

due to stress

�Persistent use of

stimulants found in energy

drinks, caffeine and fat

burners

�Diets abundant in sugars

and processed carbs

�Too much chemical stress

from food substitutes

� Above normal amounts of

emotional or mental stress




The second phase is called resistance.

With chronic, severe and on-going

stress, the adrenal glands try to adapt

and rebuild themselves. In some cases,

they even increase in size. This sets

off a roller-coaster of adrenal response

imbalance. It starts with hyperadrenia

then turns to hypoadrenia then back

into hyperadrenia and finally leaves us

in total hypoadrenia (a.k.a. total adrenalexhaustion). The resistance phase during

which our bodies try to accommodate

increased stress can last decades. On

the way to total adrenal exhaustion, the

adrenal glands hemorrhage, the thymus

gland atrophies, which decreases our

immune strength, and we no longer have

the ability to cope (much less function)

in our day-to-day lives. Some of us seek

help at this point, but because adrenal

fatigue is so common most of us brush

it off. We tell ourselves, “Everyone deals

with stuff, I just need to get it together.”Wrong!

The third stage is adrenal exhaustion

– we lose the ability to adapt to stress

at all. Our bodies literally give up. Some

people totally collapse while others see

specific organ systems stop functioning

well. We cannot produce energy at the

cellular level, insulin levels increase,

cortisol no longer exists to help burn

glucose, we lose sodium and retain

potassium. All of our in-born anti-stress

mechanisms break down and we have

used up our reserve potential that wenormally could fall back on.

Our adrenal glands no longer provide

protective stress responses and

they cannot produce the important

hormones that influence almost all of

the major physiological processes in

our bodies. These hormones affect how

we use carbs and fats, how we convert

fats and proteins to energy, how fat is

distributed across our bodies, our blood

sugar balance, gastrointestinal function

and heart rate. For women, in mid-life

especially, this can mean no sex drive,weight gain, we catch every little cold or

flu bug and we need longer to bounce

back from every setback. By stage

three, most people drag themselves to

the doctor’s office and it’s not pretty!

Tired Adrenals Can Be A Pain in

the Butt – Literally

An interesting new wrinkle in the

detection of adrenal fatigue and

exhaustion is muscular and joint pain.

Five skeletal muscles are related to

adrenal gland function: sartorius,

gracilis, posterior tibialis, gastrocnemius

and soleus. You will have weakness in

one or more of these muscles when

the adrenal glands are malfunctioning.

Because of the muscle attachments in

the low body, you can have sacroiliac,

low back and pelvic area pain. In the

lower extremities, sartorius and gracilis

can lead to knee problems and ligament

destabilization as well as foot and ankleproblems from tibialis, gastrocnemius

and soleus.

Some people will have problems in

just one area while others will have a

combination or all of these muscle/joint

problems. In any case, if you have knee

pain, low-back and pelvic pain, sore

and tired feet, fallen arches or ankles

that constantly sprain – you NEED to

have your adrenal function checked!

How Do I Know?

Mary Shomon is a nationally recognizedpatient advocate and a 10-time New York

Times best-selling author who speaks

frequently about adrenal and thyroid

issues. She often asks audiences if they

feel “tired but wired” and like they have

their gas pedal on the floor and just can’t

stop. Usually there is a sea of nodding

heads in the room. She points out many

of the symptoms of adrenal fatigue that

are often dismissed or overlooked by

the medical community, “Do you find

you have a harder time recovering from

jet lag? Does the seasonal time-changemess you up for weeks? Are you craving

salty foods and meat? Do you suddenly

want to eat black licorice? Does your

regular exercise program leave you

wasted for hours or days after? Is your

tolerance for BS from other people at

an all-time low? Do you feel completely

overwhelmed by even the most simple

tasks in life?” Other conditions Shomon

brings up are extreme sensitivity to cold

and bizarrely low blood pressure. All of

these, she says, are red flags!

Your doctor is probably in the darkand you’ve got a lot of check marks

on that list – what do you do? Shomon

says the “gold standard” of testing is

a 24-hour cortisol (your adrenal stress

hormone) saliva test, which requires

that you spit into 4 or 5 vials at pre-

determined times of the day. This gives

a clear picture of your cortisol cycle.

Other tests that are used are basically

ineffective. These include a blood test,

which only gives a snap-shot moment

in time, or a 24-hour urine test where

you pee in one cup, which only gives an

often misleading generic cortisol level.

Shomon explains that most people with

adrenal issues have a backward cortisol

cycle as do people who do shift work

like graveyard or swing shift.

Cortisol Gets a Bad Rap!

Cortisol isn’t really the bad guy the

media makes it out to be. In truth,

cortisol is actually a life sustainingadrenal hormone dedicated to creating

balance. It’s called “the stress hormone”

because it influences, regulates or

modulates many of the changes that

occur in the body in response to stress.

But it also helps balance blood sugar,

metabolism (gluconeogenesis), immune

response, inflammatory responses,

blood pressure, heart contractions,

blood vessel tone and messages from

your central nervous system.

Too much cortisol leads to impaired

cognitive abilities, compromised thyroidfunction, hyperglycemia, decreased

bone density, decreased muscle mass,

slow wound healing and increased ab-

dominal fat which can lead to strokes

and heart attacks. Too little cortisol as

a result of adrenal exhaustion shows up

as brain fog and depression, low thy-

roid function, hypoglycemia, morning

fatigue, poor sleep, low blood pressure

and increased inflammation.

If you have resulting adrenal fatigue

you will have a distinct energy pattern.

You will feel very fatigued in the morningand not really in your body until 10 a.m.

You won’t feel really awake until after

lunch. Next you’ll hit a low around 2

to 4 p.m. (do you get that 3 p.m. sugar

craving?). After 6 p.m., you start “firing

on all eight,” but you’ll hit a sleepy low

between 9 and 11 p.m. If you push

through it, you’ll be doing “your best

work” between midnight and 3 a.m. If

this is your pattern, you need to readjust

your cortisol cycle immediately.

The next proactive step you can take

immediately, Shomon explains, is todetoxify your life. This means getting

rid of foods that cause inflammation

or interrupt your hormone balance,

but it also means cleaning up your

environment, she says. Research has

shown that reading the news or listening

to it on the radio is less stress-inducing

than watching it on TV. And removing

stressors from your life may also mean

you need to let go of some toxic people

or reduce your interactions with them.

“You need to reduce the things that are

pushing your stress buttons!”




ADRENAL FATIGUE/STRESS SIGNS ANDSYMPTOMS CHECKLIST

�You are continuing to have symptoms after being prescribed thyroid

hormones

�You feel excessively fatigued

�You have non-refreshing sleep (you get sufficient hours of sleep,

but wake fatigued)

�You feel overwhelmed by or unable to cope with stress

� After a stressful physical or emotional experience, you feel run-down

and especially exhausted

�You feel exhausted after exercise, you’re slow to recover after exercise

�You have poor resistance to respiratory infections, you tend to catch

everything going around

�You have difficulty recuperating from illness

�You are slow to recover from injury

�You have difficulty recuperating from jet lag

�You generally feel rundown or overwhelmed

�You have cravings for salty foods

�You have excess mood responses after eating carbs

�You feel most energetic in the evening

�You have difficulty concentrating, brain fog

�You have particularly low blood pressure

�You feel momentarily light-headed after standing up

�You are extremely sensitive to cold

�You have chronic food or environmental allergies

�You feel “tired but wired”

�You have cystic breasts

�You have a history of mononucleosis and/or Epstein Barr Virus

reactivation

�You have a history of chronic fatigue syndrome

�You are post-menopausal

Note: If you checked more than half, it's time to see an expert!

There are also other things you can

do to support your body and actively

manage your stress levels. Slow gentle

movement like Tai Chi, stretching forms

of yoga, walking a labyrinth and stroll-

ing through a park are all good options.

Walking on the treadmill does not qualify!

Contemplative activities like breath work,

guided visualization and meditation also

help. Shomon also notes that repetitivehand movement activities like whittling,

knitting, crochet and gardening (if you

like it) are all great for lowering stress.

She also points out that some things we

do to self-soothe like biting our nails are

actually negative attempts to do what

our bodies know we need. Whatever you

choose to do, Shomon says, “Research

shows that 20 minutes should pass with-

out you realizing it.”

We also need to reduce our over-

stimulation with foods. If you are drinking

six to eight cups of coffee, having anenergy drink, getting those extra shots

of espresso at Starbucks – those are

warning signs! If you are craving salt

all the time, pay attention. Drinks like

Gatorade, which have potassium in

them, are the worst choice for hydration

for someone with adrenal problems. Try

adding a little salt to your water and see

if you feel better. And if you are suddenly

craving black licorice, your body is trying

to tell you something. Licorice actually

can be a treatment – along with salt –

for adrenal fatigue. “If we don’t start tomake changes,” notes Shomon, “we are

literally getting beat up every day from

the inside out!”

It Gets Better

There are a variety of supplements

you can use to improve your adrenal

health, but these should be in addition

to revamping your life. To rebuild the

depleted levels in your body, try adding

2,000 to 4,000 mg of vitamin C, 800

IUs of vitamin E, 125-150 mg of niacin,

1,200-1,500 mg of pantothenic acid,and an elevated dose of vitamin D of

5,000 to 10,000 IUs. You may want to

add trace minerals to your protein shake

and SAMe, a natural anti-depressant,

to supplement your regimen if you are

feeling depressed. You can also improve

your magnesium levels without risking

the runs by soaking in magnesium oil.

Do not take raw glandulars without

the supervision of a medical/healing

professional. Your hormones are a finely

tuned system that needs a velvet hand

in making adjustments. Your goal is to

find balance, not create a whole new set

of problems. There are also wonderful

herbal formulations for adrenal fatigue

but they are very powerful. Only use

herbal formulations with the supervision

of a skilled professional as well.

Dr. Michael Lam offers a great adrenal

diet on his website. He also explains

that many people who have adrenal

fatigue also have other imbalances likesub-clinical hypothyroidism, insulin

resistance and estrogen dominance.

These all need to be brought back into

balance. The journey back to health

is guaranteed to be long, full of hills

and valleys and you’ll probably get

frustrated and disappointed at times.

That’s normal.

Dr. James Wilson gives some good

basic time frames for recovery if you

take your treatment plan seriously. You

can expect adrenal fatigue to heal in:

�6 to 9 months for minor adrenal

fatigue

�12 to 18 months for moderate fatigue

�Up to 24 months for severe adrenal

fatigue

If you are all the way into stage 3adrenal exhaustion, you need to hit the

reset button on your life and get healthy

NOW! The final stage of full exhaustion

is Addison’s Disease and recovery is

difficult at best. Remember, you didn’t

get here overnight. And you can get

back to feeling great. Just don’t stress

about it!MS&F

TAKE THE QUIZ Mary Shomon has provided a quick quiz for you to make an initial determination

of your adrenal health. You can read more at www.thyroidcoaching.com.




By Linda Hepler, BSN, RN

MYPLATE IN, MYPYRAMID OUTSo you’ve finally mastered the complexities of the

government food pyramid, right down to food groups

and serving sizes? Well, it’s time to reset your thinking.

Early in June, the Obama administration replaced the

Food Pyramid, which was designed to educate people

about healthy food choices, with a “MyPlate” icon. The

new icon is a plate half filled with fruits and vegetables

(heavy on the veggies). The other half plate is for grains

and proteins, and a smaller plate represents dairy.

MyPlate was designed to be a simpler approach to

making wise food choices at mealtimes, both at home

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the maze of food labels, people are encouraged to get

back to basics by devoting half of each meal plate to

produce and a quarter to proteins such as meat, poultry,

seafood, eggs, soy and beans. The last quarter is for

whole grains like rice, bread and cereal, with a small

plate of dairy to round things out. Learn more about

MyPlate at www.choosemyplate.gov.

BUILDING MUSCLE WITH SLEEPListen up guys! You know how important sleep is for

repairing and rejuvenating muscle cells. But did you

know that you need enough zzz’s to maintain adequate

testosterone levels – critical for building muscle mass and

strength? A study published recently in the Journal of

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to 9 hours of sleep each and every night.

Cell Phones and Cancer RiskIf you’re not sold on using a cellphone earpiece for your safety – atleast while driving – consider this: the WHO/International Agencyfor Research on Cancer (IARC) says that cell phone use may increasethe long-term risk for brain cancer.

Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequencies through thephone’s antenna. When used as a hand held device, the head isexposed to the radio frequency electromagnetic field. An IARC workinggroup recently discussed and evaluated the available literature on thistype of exposure, including wireless phones and microwaves. Theevidence, while preliminary, supports the finding that there is a linkbetween wireless phone use and glioma, which is a malignant typeof brain cancer. In fact, one study of past wireless phone use actually

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fitness model, writer and competitor Years training: 11On getting in shape and becominga fitness model: At 32, I was out ofshape and unhealthy and happenedto catch a fitness competition onESPN. For some reason, completelyunfounded in reality, I thought, “I cando that!” I started gymnastics as anadult and researched training andnutrition and went to work. Fitnessmodeling has been an excellentplatform to share my very atypicalfitness journey and hopefully inspireother people that it’s never too late tobe in the best shape of your life!Mantra: Head up, shoulders back,smile! Make someone’s else’s day!Supplement Regimen: MaxComplete, Omega 3s, B-Stress,Acidophilus, Max Glutamine, Calciumand Glucosamine.Favorite diet food: Bison Burger

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I f you work out regularly and still

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1. SQUATS Stand on resistance band with feet shoulder-width apart,

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knees and lower your hips toward the floor as though you were sitting in a

chair. Keep your abs pulled in tight, knees behind your toes and pull on bands

to add tension. Do not go lower than 90 degrees. Repeat for reps.

Muscles worked: quads, hamstrings and glutes

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2. LUNGES Stand with right leg forward, left leg back and a resistance band

positioned under your right foot. Keeping tension on the band by bending your

elbows, lower into a lunge until both knees are at 90 degrees, front knees behind

the toes. Complete reps and switch legs.

Muscles worked: quads, hamstrings and glutes

3. BUTT BLASTERS Get on your hands and knees and wrap a resistance band around

your right foot. Hold the handles in each hand and begin to move with the right knee

bent, flexing the foot as you extend the right leg straight back, squeezing the glutes.

Don’t arch your back and keep the neck straight. Repeat for reps before switching sides.

Muscles worked: glutes

4. CALVES Grab a resistance band and

stand on it with your toes. While holding

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you exhale and contract the calves hard at

the top of the movement. Repeat for reps.

Muscles worked: calves

This workout can be done with bands or weights and is meant to be incorporated

into your current training program. Combine a proper nutrition program and a regular

cardiovascular program to achieve optimal results. Do three sets of 12-15 reps per

exercise. The last few reps should be difficult. Make sure your form is perfect.

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5. REAR DELT FLY Step on a resistance band with your left foot, both knees bent. Your

right foot should be behind your left foot about 1 to 2 feet. Shape your arms as if you

are hugging a stability ball. Pull your elbows towards the ceiling with your arms rounded.

Pause with elbows at shoulder height, then lower to starting position. Repeat for reps.

Muscles worked: rear deltoids

7. LAT PULLS With arms straight

overhead, holding the resistance band

toward the middle, contract the back and

pull the band out and down while bringingthe elbows toward your rib cage. Increase

tension by putting hands closer together.

Raise back up and repeat.

Muscles worked: Lats

6. OVERHEAD PRESS Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent. Using a

resistance band, grab a handle in each hand and step on the middle of the band with

both feet. Start with both hands raised next to your head, with your elbows bent and

upper arms parallel to the floor. Next, simply perform a shoulder press, extending your

arms straight up as to try and touch the ceiling. Slowly return to the start position and

repeat for the desired amount of repetitions. Repeat for reps.

Muscles worked: front and side deltoids

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KEEP ACTIVE

The sun beats down relentlessly. Temperatures have

hovered near “oven” territory for weeks. Some

days, even the AC struggles to draw a cool breath.

But rain or shine (and it’s usually shine!), you’re

outside hoofing it on your daily walk or run. If you can relate,

Thomas B. Gilliam, Ph.D., has two things to say to you: one,

congrats on your willpower, and two, whatever you do, make

sure you stay safe this summer! “Whether you walk, run,

hike, bike or pursue some other form of physical activity,you must take safety precautions during the hottest part of

summer,” asserts Gilliam, co-author (along with Jane Neill,

R.D., L.D.) of Move It. Lose It. Live Healthy. – The Simple

Truth About Achieving & Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight.

“Most people know intellectually that they need to drink more

water, for example, but you’d be surprised how few of them

are really doing all they need to do.”

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) issued

a position statement on Exercise and Fluid Replacement in

its February 2007 journal, Medicine and Science in Sports

and Exercise. This 14-page document goes into great detail

about the proper rehydration of the body during extreme

heat conditions while performing physical activity. “Whilethe ACSM piece is mostly geared to the athlete in training,

its advice applies to anyone who exercises in the summer,

including casual walkers, kids who play on summer softball

teams and anyone who does physically demanding work

outdoors,” Gilliam points out. “It’s better to take too many

precautions than too few.”

He offers the following insights and tips – some of them

inspired by the ACSM position statement – for anyone who

exercises in the heat:

1

Know the frightening facts about dehydration. “Anyone can get dehydrated, but children, women and

older and overweight individuals are particularly susceptible,”

says Gilliam. “When we exercise, we sweat, and sweat is

the loss of fluid and many electrolytes critical to normal

physiological function: potassium, sodium, calcium and

chloride, for instance. “Dehydration is extremely dangerous,”

he adds. “The worst-case scenario is heat stroke. If left

untreated, heat stroke can lead to death. But there are other

concerns, too, such as muscle cramping and the breakdown

of muscle tissue.”

2 Do regular “hydration checks.” Don’t just assumeyou’re hydrated enough simply because you aren’t feeling

particularly thirsty. It is quite possible to be dehydrated and

have no discernible thirst. Gilliam suggests you regularly

monitor your hydration status (and that of your kids) in the

following ways:

�Urine assessment: If the volume of urine is diminished and

is a deep yellow, you are either dehydrated or becoming

dehydrated.

�Weight check: During extreme temperatures, weigh yourself

daily, advises Gilliam. A loss of more than 2 percent of your

body weight following an exercise routine is a loss of fluid.

(Yes, you may be trying to lose weight, but it takes time to

lose “fat weight.” It will happen gradually, not suddenly, even

Hot weather workouts come with their own

challenges, but they are soooo worth the

effort, says fitness expert Thomas B. Gilliam,

Ph.D. He explains how to stay safe while

you’re sweating through the summer.

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in the heat of summer.) If the “fluid weight” is not replenished

before your next exercise routine, you are more susceptible

to dehydration. Therefore, don’t return to the exercise routine

until your body weight returns to the pre-exercise level.

“This is extremely important for young athletes participating

in fall sports with summer drills and pre-season games,” says

Gilliam. “Weigh your child each morning. If a weight loss is

occurring immediately following a workout, your child is

becoming dehydrated, and you should keep him or her out of

the activity until the weight returns.”

3Drink up! Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after

your exercise routine. If you are training in extreme heat, a

sports drink might be appropriate because of the electrolytes

it contains. “If you do elect to consume a sports drink, dilute

it with one part water to one part sports drink,” suggests

Gilliam. “The reason is the sugar in the sports drink may slow

the reabsorption of fluid back into the digestive tract.”

If you are a casual walker, just drink water. There are

calories in a sports drink and it is conceivable the amount

of calories expended in your walk could be less than the

calories consumed from the sports drink.

So, how much fluid do you need? “It is recommended that

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you drink about 16 ounces of fluid just prior to your workout,

then drink small quantities during your workout, then another

16 ounces after your workout,” says Gilliam. “Remember that

your body does not monitor thirst very well, which is why it’s

important to consume the fluids even if you are not thirsty.”

4Lay off the caffeine and alcohol. You may be tempted

to drink several cups of coffee to get revved up for your

morning run, or maybe enjoy a few icy beers when you’re

painting your house in the heat of August. Avoid temptation,says Gilliam. “Caffeine and alcohol may have a negative

effect on fluid retention or rehydration,” he says. “It’s best to

avoid drinks and foods containing these substances when

you’re working out – or just plain working – in the heat.”

5Be careful not to over-hydrate. Believe it or not, it is

possible to drink too much water. Endurance athletes in

particular need to be careful about over hydrating. They’re

susceptible to a disorder called hyponatremia, which is a

severe dilution of the sodium in your body that can lead to

death. This does not occur very often, but it illustrates why

you don’t want to go to extremes with fluid replacement.

6Don’t soak up too many rays. Give careful thought to

what you wear during your exercise routine in extreme

heat. On one hand, you want to expose as much skin as

possible (and decent) to accelerate heat loss. On the other,

you don’t want to get too many harmful UVA and UVB rays.

“Choose white or light-colored clothing because it repels the

heat,” suggests Gilliam. “And be sure to protect your skin with

sunblock and your eyes with a good pair of sunglasses.”

Don’t let all of these precautions scare you away from

summer exercise. All the hot-weather worries in the world

pale in comparison to the health benefits you’re reaping from

regular physical activity. “Regular exercise not only keepsyour weight at a healthy level, it helps you prevent high blood

pressure, heart disease and a myriad of other serious health

issues,” he notes. “But you have to make

it a part of your everyday lifestyle.”

That means you don’t get summers off!

So even if you have to alter your routine

– moving indoors to a fitness center or

even joining the mall walkers in their air-

conditioned comfort – do it. “Once you

lose momentum, it’s very hard to get it

back,” says Gillian.MS&F

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I’ve been dealing with a debilitatingback injury for the past two months.

I believe my pain resulted from a

combination of dancing in heels

and performing wide-leg squats

the following day. After weeks of

complaining and a consistent supply of

Tylenol, I decided to get a deep tissue

massage. As my favorite massage

therapist, Sue, worked on my shoulder

and lower back, I began contemplating

how much pain I was in. After all, I

suffer from the same injury at least

once a month. As I shrieked at every

knot she kneaded, I thought how much

longer was I willing to “keep doing

what I’m doing” so I continue “getting

what I’m getting” – which in this case,

is a sore back.

A few years ago

I discovered I was

lactose intolerant.

Growing up I enjoyed

dairy products,

especially a pint of

Ben & Jerry’s cookie

dough ice cream

during a “cheat day.” After months of

abdominal pain and

bloating, I finally gave

up consuming dairy

products. It wasn’t

easy of course.

Every time I craved

a cold, silky bite of

ice cream, I had to

remind myself of the

instant pain I would be in once the

lactose hit my intestines. It took a lot of

mental discipline to override my short-

term satisfaction by focusing on the

long-term consequence.

I’ve done the same thing with eating

too much sugar, drinking energy drinks

and consuming sugar-free products

including gum, syrups and candy

bars. All those things cause an instant,

uncomfortable reaction in my body.

Some people have recommended I

take products, such as Lactaid, so I

can consume lactose without negative

effects. But I’ve always declined that

notion because if my body is telling me

WHEN WILL YOUGET TIRED OF

b e i n g si ck ? something – then I need to listen to it.I don’t think we credit the intelligence

of our bodies enough. If lactose makes

me bloated, then I shouldn’t consume

lactose. If sugar makes my pancreas go

on overdrive, then I shouldn’t eat sugar.

If salt makes my heart beat faster, then I

should avoid salt. As a society, we rely on

medications such as Lactaid, insulin and

blood pressure pills to control what we

are doing to our bodies – when in truth,

if we stop putting trash in our engine, we

wouldn’t be dealing with a dirty exhaust

system.

So as I lay on the massage table, I

asked myself: when am I going to stop

trashing my system? I live a fairly healthy

lifestyle, but there is so much I’ve aspired

to change in the last

few months. I want to

start meditating every

morning and clearing

my mind. I want

to start stretching

more and take a

yoga class. I want to

start consuming an

80 percent raw fooddiet and become a

good cook. I want to

live a more holistic

life where I am more

in tune with my body,

my mind and my

spirit.

A famous Chinese

philosopher, Lao Tzu,

once said, “A person

will get well when they are tired of being

sick.” It took months for me to avoid

buying Skittles, sugar free Red Bulls and

Orbit chewing gum. It’s taken me years to

see a massage therapist about my injury

… and I wonder how long it would take

me to finally incorporate preventative

measures so that it will happen less

frequently?

Creation first begins with an intention

– and as I write, I know this will initiate

my internal engine towards a more

holistic destination. As I sit here with a

sore shoulder, a tight neck and an aching

back, I know right now, that I am tired of

being sick.MS&F

By Maria Kang, founder of

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You want to get on track,

attack your fitness goals,

and finally stick with them

right? But how many times

have you told yourself, “This coming

Monday, I’m going to get started!”

only to find yourself postponing it

again and again and again? Why is it

you think you have fallen short thus

far? Could it be that you are too busy,

too tired, or just plain don’t have the

motivation you once had? There issomething keeping you from taking

the first steps. Let’s analyze some

common excuses we guys often use

and see if we can find a way to kick

them.

“I want to but can’t find themotivation to take the leap.”

We guys can take an otherwise

achievable goal and turn it into what

seems to be an insurmountable

undertaking. Think baby steps, myfriend. You don’t have to jump into

fitness and nutrition with the “hit the

ground running” mentality because for

some, it is better to start slow.

Expecting too much from yourself

can be extremely overwhelming: so

much so you may decide to scrap the

idea altogether. Getting fit is a process

that takes time. Just remember, all

you need to do is begin, no matter

how small the step. It can be as easy

as stretching in the morning, taking

the stairs, or parking farther away

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5

3

so you must walk. Try turning even

these small, simple actions into daily

routines and you will be surprised at

how much further you are willing to

go. Point is, once you begin sticking

to the little things and seeing results,

chances are, you are going to slowly

begin to add to your fitness plan and

before you know it, you are completing

a full-blown wellness regiment.

“It’s too late in the gamefor me to start.”

Too late in the game? It is never too

late to start feeling better. You have

to remember, this is your body we are

talking about! We’re not talking about

that rusted out Jeep you’ve always

wanted to restore. If you are still alive

and kicking, it is not too late to start

improving your health. Whether you

are 16 or 76, if you start using nutritionand exercise properly, you are going to

improve the quality of your life. Period.

You can’t let the feeling that you are

behind the ball stop you from beginning

the healthy regimen you want. You

may find that you’re surprised to see

how quickly your body can rally when

called to action.

“I start but never seem to stickto it, so why bother?”

Try to keep in mind that just startingsomething is typically the hardest part

of the process. So, now that you’ve

started, you’ve already overcome an

enormous obstacle. Now it is time to

formulate a strategy that will help keep

you on track. A common mistake for

us guys is that we tend to search for

and find what we consider to be a

“hardcore” workout and begin using it

as the template for our new regimen.

The problem with this is that if you

are just starting out, or even starting

over, chances are, you are not ashardcore as your shiny new workout

would demand, which means you’ll

end up lasting all of maybe two weeks

on it if you’re lucky.

Instead, set yourself up with a

beginner workout that can be easily

adhered to for the beginning stages

of this quest then slowly add to it as

you progress. If you need some help

with that, consider speaking with a

team member at your nearest Max

Muscle Sports Nutrition store. Many

of them are certified personal trainers

themselves or have connections with

local gyms and would be happy to steer

you in the right direction. Remember,

surrounding yourself with positive

influences is crucial for your success,

so use every tool you can get your

hands on. Max Muscle also offers many

free tools available for its customers,

such as myMaxMuscle.com, which is a

community of fitness enthusiasts, prosand newbies alike, ready and awaiting

your participation.

“I just don’t have the time.”

We are all guilty of this one but let’s

be honest: using today as an example,

what have you made time for that really

should not have taken precedence

over your health and well-being? Did

you really HAVE to go get that cool

new accessory for your decked-out

truck or sit down and play Call of Duty for an hour or two? Probably not.

Isn’t it funny how, when we make

something a priority, we suddenly

have the time for it? Even if it is a tight

squeeze, your nutrition and fitness

will fit if you want them to. But until

you make it a priority, it will fall by the

wayside and you’ll find yourself saying,

“Well, I just can’t find the time for it,”

yet again. Not to mention, when you

take care of your body, you’ll notice

a boost in energy and stamina that is

crucial, especially if you actually dohave a hectic schedule.

“I’ve tried it several times andnever saw any real results.”

So you’ve tried to get into fitness

before but didn’t see the kind of results

you wanted? Unfortunately, it could be

aspects of the fitness industry itself

to blame. Often we can get into this

journey with flawed expectations due

largely to misleading advertising and

unrealistic promises. Take one look atthe fitness magazine racks and you are

sure to see such beguiling phrases as,

“Three Month Get Big Plan,” “Six Pack

Abs in 6 Weeks” and “Instant Image

Upgrade.” These all make it sound

as though in a very short period of

time you can go from couch potato to

Ryan Reynolds, and when this doesn’t

happen, you quit and blame it on

genetics.

Sound familiar? Truth is, the road to

physique-enhancement can be a long,

bumpy and even frustrating one. But if

it were easy to be lean and mean, then

everyone would be!

It is going to take discipline. Start

fresh. Make a four-week plan with

tangible goals, stick to it as closely as

you can and, more importantly, forgive

yourself and move on when you fall

short or fall off the wagon. Sooner or

later your body will cry “UNCLE!” and

begin to change for the better.

There will always be a mountain of

seemingly fit excuses for why you just

can’t make something happen. Quite

frankly, ‘CAN’T’ is another four letter

word that should be scrapped from

your vocabulary as soon as possible.

‘CAN’T’ is always the easy way out

and unfortunately, the easy way out

rarely ever produces the results we

men are searching for. Stop saying,

“One day I’m going to…” and try using

“Today, I’m going to….” You’ll find ittastes sweeter leaving the lips than the

former.MS&F

Tips for Using ProfessionalServicesWe don’t like to admit it, but many

of us guys have problems seeking

help. Learn to kick that ego

aside and you’ll begin to reap thebenefits of others’ research. Using

professional services may very

well prove to be the light you’ve

been waiting to see. Stop doing

the same workout and nutrition

plan your high school coach made

up for you. There are so many free

introductory services available

nowadays that it would be

foolish not to capitalize on some

of them. Many gyms offer free

personal training sessions for new

members. Use this service and

don’t be afraid to ask questions

and take notes. Then head to Max

Muscle and get a nutrition plan

to accompany your workouts and

watch your body composition

begin to improve much quicker

than just doing one or the other.

Remember: you get strong at the

gym; you get abs in the kitchen.




WENDI RUSSO, 44, of Eden Prairie,

Minnesota is a television host on the

Shop NBC Home Shopping channel that

specializes in fashion, jewelry and beauty.

She competes in pageants and was

crowned Mrs. Minnesota United States in

2010, and she recently placed first runner

up at the nationals United States pageant

in Las Vegas. A working wife and the

mother of a 6-year-old daughter, Wendi

spends much of her free time volunteering

with the children’s charities Make-a-

Wish Foundation and Kinship of Greater

Minneapolis as a speaker, mentor and

advocate. She is also working with Love

146 as the head of the Minnesota Task

Force to help eliminate child sex trafficking

around the world. Her next competition will

be Mrs. Galaxy International, to be held in

Illinois on August 5 and 6.

Wendi found out about Max Muscle

through Paul Sonnenburg (franchisee of

two stores in Minnesota) who judged a

fitness and bikini competition with her. “He

helped me to realize I needed to add more protein to my diet,”she said.

When asked about his thoughts on Wendi, Paul said, “She is

the ultimate high-energy person. She makes everyone around

her feel motivated to do something positive for others and for

themselves.”

Here is some more insight into this blonde beauty from

Minnesota:

What were you like growing up? I was in honor classes

in high school and was involved in a lot of extracurricular

activities, but I wasn't coordinated in sports. In school I was

talkative so I was voted Most Outgoing and Class Clown.

What supplements do you take? Glutamine, Max

LiquiCarn, calcium, a women’s multivitamin, High 5 andOmega 3

What is your mantra? The price of success is hard work,dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that

whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves

to the task at hand.

What is your advice to others who want to “be” like you? Be focused on your goals and start taking steps towards

your vision, eventually you will find yourself looking back at

your “vision board” and realizing you achieved your previous

goal!

What motivates you? The desire to be the best I can be

and of course to beat the odds and win!

What are your goals? I have a dream of owning my own

business, writing a best-selling book, becoming a millionaire,

living in California closer to the beach and I would love to buymy husband a Ferrari one day!

“I love bucking the common belief that women over 40 cannot compete in beauty pageants against women intheir 20s and 30s.” – Wendi Russo, 44

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VELLORE CABALLERO, 34, of Denver, Colorado is

a passionate contender competing in mixed martial arts

(MMA) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). After a few tough

fights, Vellore began to get discouraged. Then he found

his local Max Muscle store and things

began to change for the better.

In only six months of working with

Bryan Cash and Gary Connell at Max

Muscle Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree and

following the proper nutrition regimenthey set up for him, which included

MaxPro, ARM, Xtinguisher and Pro

BCAAs, Vellore was able to medal at two

of the largest BJJ tournaments in the

world. And in his first MMA fight since

working with Max Muscle, Vellore was

able to get the “KO” in dramatic fashion.

He said he attributes these wins to the

confidence he feels from knowing he’s

got all the right fuel going in. “It affects

the training, which affects the outcome,”

he explained.

When asked to share his thoughtson Vellore, Bryan said, “Vellore is a

tremendous athlete and instructor. He

knows what it takes to be a champion on

the mat in the octagon and in life. He’s a

great person to have in your corner.”

Here is a deeper look into this fighting champion who

also is an instructor at the Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,

Littleton/Highlands Ranch location.

What has been your greatest challenge and how did youovercome it? Myself. I know it’s cliche, but I went through

a period of time where I was my worst enemy. I would

psyche myself out before and during the competition.

This made me perform below my level and lose fights Ibelieve I should have won. I realized that it was the lack

of confidence that I had in my overall training that was

causing the lack of confidence, so I plugged the leaks. I

worked on my cardio to the point that I

KNEW without a shadow of a doubt that

I had three hard rounds in me. I got with

Max Muscle Highlands Ranch/Lone

Tree and got my diet and supplement

regiment together. And I did some

mental training. The combined effects

have been amazing!

What motivates you? My students. I

compete now for the experience so

I can share it with the students. I love

to teach/coach and it is definitely my

passion!

What do you like most about winning?When I win, I get to thank the people

who make it possible for me, such as

sponsors and mentors.

What is your advice to others whowant to “be” like you? Find the best

place to train that you can and spend as

much time there as possible. Practice,

practice, practice. He who does it most,

does it best!

GARY CHAMPAGNE, 27, of Tiburon, California is not

only the proud owner of Champagne Fitness – a company

he founded before graduating from UC Berkeley in 2006

– but he is also a champion rower who has been invited

to train for the 2012 Summer Olympic

Games in London.

Gary attributes much of his success

as a muscular endurance athlete to being

an avid user of Max Muscle products for

several years now. His pre-race nutritionincludes two scoops of Full Blown Extreme

along with 5 grams of creatine. Post race,

he takes 40 grams of Iso-Extreme along

with 5 grams of GlutaMatrix.

Gary is as dedicated to his nutrition as

he is to his training, and it shows. This

past April, he was part of an eight-man

shell that won a gold medal and the

“Wells Fargo Cup” at the San Diego Crew

Classic, which was televised on ESPNU.

He and his team set a course record

for that event. “Gary’s commitment and

dedication to fitness and nutrition isunparalleled by anyone else I have ever

met,” said David Mulligan, who owns

the Max Muscle in San Rafael, California,

where Gary shops.

We asked Gary some important ques-

tions and here is what he had to say:

What motivates you? As narcissistic as it sounds, I have to

admit I feed off of my own success and accomplishments,

whether they are beating another rowing team by several

seconds or out-lifting myself by a few reps from the

previous year.

What has been your greatest challenge and how did you

overcome it? My greatest challenge was without a doubtmaking the U.S. national team in 2001 and then again in

2002. The workouts were by far the hardest thing I have ever

done. Having to wake up at 4:45 a.m. and have your heart

rate at 190 beats a minute by 5:30 in

the rigid cold and pitch black was a true

test to our audacity and commitment to

the sport.

Favorite workout? For rowing, it would

have to be the rowing machine 2000

meter Ergometer test. It is 6 minutes

of intense cardiovascular and muscular

endurance pain. For land, nothing

competes to the feeling of a good chestworkout with dumbbells paired up with

some good skull crushers to finish it

off.

What do you like most aboutcompeting? The least? As Charlie

Sheen would say, Duh! Winning. There

is nothing more gratifying than winning

a 6-minute race after months of grueling

hours of practice. The thing I like least

is surely the injuries that come with

a training cycle as intense as rowing

training.MS&FGary Champagne (right) attributes much of his

success as a muscular endurance athlete to

being an avid user of Max Muscle products.

Vellore Caballero’s favorite mantra is

‘Remember that great love and great

achievements involve great risk.’





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II remember the first week Istarted training for the MaxForm

2010 challenge. I dragged my

overweight body and poor self-

image to a 5 a.m. boot camp class

every morning. One time, as I was

huffing and puffing up a mountain trail

at dawn, my instructor turned to me

and asked what it was that I wanted

to change. I said that I just wanted

to lose weight. She asked if that was

all. I thought about it and replied,

“competing in a figure competition

was something I always wanted todo but it is just too far-fetched for me

right now.”

She looked at me with a smile

and said, “Maria,

just like you climb

up this hill with

me every morning

before sunrise, I

want you to practice

something in

addition. I want you

to imagine yourself

walking out on thatstage looking and

feeling better than

ever before. I want

you to start training

your mind.”

From that day

forward, I began to

do just that – and as

a result – six months

later and almost

50 pounds lighter, I won second

place in my figure class at my first

competition that happened to be a

national qualifier.

Is there something you want to

believe, something you have always

wanted to be capable of achieving,

but thought the improbability of it

made it impossible? Most limitations

that we imagine are self-imposed

and completely illusionary. The body

does what the mind thinks. If you

think you are ugly, you are ugly. If you

think you will always be overweight,

you will always be overweight.

SURPASSING

L i m i ts! But if you think you are beautiful, you

are beautiful. And if you think you can,

you can. It is a common act for people

to lie in the pit that they and others have

created for themselves while defending

their own wretchedness in order to

keep from rising. I want to challenge

you today to free your mind from self-

imposed limits that bind you so that

you can seize that which you dream.During my weight-loss transfor-

mation, there were many nights that

I doubted myself, many times that I

broke down in tears

during a workout.

During those times,

I had to realign my

thoughts. I had

to decide which

thoughts I was go-

ing to listen to and

which I was going

to cast aside. I wasat a place where I

had nothing to lose

– where pushing

past my perceived

limits was all that I

began to live for. My

diet was hard to fol-

low, my training was

rigorous, but the joy

that came with each

triumph was greater than the entire

struggle.

Keep a close watch on those thoughtsthat tell you that you “can’t.” Evict your

inner doubts. Because the truth of the

matter is: you will only achieve what you

believe. If your thoughts are thoughts

of self doubt, then those thoughts

and those thoughts alone are the only

things holding you back. Allow yourself

to believe in the impossible and act to

make it happen. Permit yourself to grab

hold of the power that exists inside and

all around you. And sanction yourself

to use it. MS&F



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penetrates each strand of hair, “fattening” it up and

giving you an overall fuller, thicker head of hair.

$9 at Ulta stores

2NORMAL HAIR: PAUL MITCHELL TEA

TREE SHAPING CREAM – We’re not saying

all those other guys out there have “abnormal”

hair – but if you’re one of the lucky dudes with

a low-maintenance cut, this all-around shaping

cream takes just seconds to work in and keeps

you looking neat until day’s end. $17 at salons and

www.PaulMitchell.com

3TEXTURED HAIR: REDKEN FOR MEN

DISHEVEL FIBER CREAM – For that did-he-fix-

it-did-he-not sexy, rumpled look, rub a small amount

of this texturizing cream between your palms and

work into your hair. Note: this style works best on

cuts designed to be disheveled. Otherwise, you

might just look unkempt. $16 at Target

4FLAKEY HAIR: JOE GROOMING

MAXIMUM HOLD GEL – Keep your style

firmly in place while taming annoying flakes. This

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prevent dryness and is enhanced with flax seed oil

to boost shine and moisturize the scalp.

$17 at www.JoeGrooming.com

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FUN FINGERNAIL FACTS�Fingernails, just like horse hooves and animal claws, are made from aprotein called keratin.

�It doesn’t hurt to cut your fingernails because the nail is dead.�Nails grow about 0.1 mm daily. If torn off, It would take about 6 monthsfor a fingernail to regrow completely.�Fingernails grow about twice as fast as toenails. They grow faster in warmweather than cold weather and faster on the dominant hand.�In ancient times, long fingernails were a sign of wealth and status; itproved that you did not need to work hard.�In 2008, Lee Redmond, a woman from Salt Lake City, held the GuinnessWorld Record for the longest fingernails on a woman, with a total lengthof over 28 feet. Her right thumbnail was the longest, measuring 2 feet 11inches. In 2009, Redmond sustained severe injuries in a car crash. Shelived, but her nails had broken off.�Contrary to popular belief, nails do not continue to grow after death. Thisis just an illusion, caused by the shrinkage of tissue around the nails, making

the nails appear longer.

By Linda Hepler, BSN, RN

A s early as the fifth century BC,

Hippocrates, a Greek physician

who is widely considered to be

the father of Western medicine, taught his

students the importance of examining the

patient’s fingernails. He wasn’t just looking for

lapses in hygiene – Hippocrates believed that

the fingernails reflect the condition of the inner

body. He had discovered that abnormalities

of the nails can provide clues about health

conditions, both simple and more serious.

In fact, he found that a certain deformity of

the nail called “clubbing,” a.k.a. drumstick

fingers, indicated inadequate oxygen in the

blood, a sign of respiratory disorders. So

important was this discovery that doctors,

even today, often refer to clubbed fingernails

as “Hippocratic fingers.”

WHAT DO

YOUR NAILSsay about you?

BODY BASICS



HARMLESSconditionsIf you’re skeptical that fingernail

abnormalities could be an early

sign of poor health, you have good

reason to be, says Ramzi Saad, MD,

a board-certified dermatologist at

South Shore Skin Center and Spa in

Massachusetts. Routine exams and

lab testing might very well detect

signs of illness prior to nail changes,

but this is only if you visit the doctor.“If a person gets regular health care,

this can show problems,” he explains.

“But many people don’t go to the

doctor regularly, so nails can be a

good indicator of health conditions.

Nails are at the end of your visual

pathway. You can see your nails, but

you can’t see your liver or kidneys.”

Why do fingernails reflect health

problems? It’s not entirely understood,

says Charles E. Crutchfield, III, MD, a

board certified dermatologist pract-

icing in the Minneapolis, Minnesotaarea. “However, in generalized inflam-

matory diseases, there is inflammation

in the nail matrix (where the nail is being

formed), and that can cause a weak-

ness and pitting. And abnormalities in

electrolytes and/or proteins in the blood

can cause discoloration.”

If you examine your unpolished nails

under a good light, you can get a good

look at their color, shape and texture.

Healthy nails are typically smooth,

without ridges or dents. The area under

the nail should be a uniform light pink

without spots or discoloration. What

nail symptoms might indicate health

problems? Dermatologists weigh in

on nail changes that might indicate a

need for medical attention:

� TERRY’S NAILS is a condition where

the nail plate turns white and the

lunula (the half moon at the base of

the nail) disappears. It can occur in

one or more fingers and is associated

with hepatic (liver) disease.

�HALF AND HALF NAILS, or Lindsay’s

Nails, are characterized by the distal

edge of the nail turning brown, dark red

or pink. This is specific for underlying

kidney disease. In more severe cases

of kidney disease, the proximal part of

the nail turns white.

�BEAU’S LINES may have been an

olden day palm reader’s best friend.

“When there’s a real bad systemic

illness, shock, surgery or accident, the

nail matrix will temporarily shut down

and not produce nail,” Crutchfield

explains. “Once it resumes, there’s a

horizontal ridge that grows out with

the nail called a Beau’s line. Because

fingernails take six months to grow

out, if the line on your fingernail

is halfway down, you could tell

the person, ‘Something very, very

traumatic must have happened to youthree months ago.’ And the person will

say, ‘Absolutely. How did you know?’

‘Well, because you can see that in the

fingernail.’”

�SPLINTER HEMORRHAGES are thin

red or brown longitudinal lines that

occur beneath the nail plate. They

occur due to a clotting phenomena in

the capillaries below the nail bed. While

the hemorrhages or leaks may be due

to nail trauma or other problems, they

are a classic sign of endocarditis, aninflammation of the inner layer of the

heart, especially when coupled with

other signs of endocarditis, such as

fever and chills.

�OIL DROP SIGN is a translucent

yellow-red discoloration in the nail bed

beneath the nail plate that resembles a

drop of oil. “Once I see that, I need to

know nothing else to know the patient

has psoriasis,” says Crutchfield.

�CLUBBING is a change in the angle

of the nail, a rounding of the nail

bed. It can indicate a problem with

oxygenation through the lungs, such

as seen with smoking or chronic lung

diseases, such as asthma, or chronic

obstructive pulmonary disease. It can

also be a sign of lung cancer.

� THICKENED, ROUGH NAILS with

crumbly debris under the tip of the

nail usually indicates a fungal

infection. While this canoccur in people with

normal immune systems,

it may indicate an im-

munodeficiency, such as

occurs with HIV.

If you see any of these or other

unusual nail changes, don’t

panic – but do visit your

physician for a check

up. Fingernails usually

are just one piece of the

puzzle. MS&F

Not every nail abnormality isserious. Here are some commonnail problems and suggested

remedies:

NAIL LIFTING: This is whenthe nail lifts from the nailplate. It usually occurs in longfingernails that are traumatizedby keyboarding, acrylic nails, orsome other active daily process.

REMEDY: Trim nails short. It maytake 2 to 3 months to reattach.

DISCOLORATION OR STAINING: May be the resultof aggressive nail treatment,especially dark polishes or frequentuse of acrylic nails.

REMEDY: Rub lemon juice daily onthe affected area. Usually takes 10to 14 days to subside.

NAIL RIDGING: This ischaracterized by longitudinal

ridges from the base to the tipof the nail. It is fairly common,especially with age. It is notrelated to nutritional deficiency.

REMEDY: A manicurist can filedown the ridges, or you can do it yourself. Apply commercial ridgefiller if desired.

PEELING OR SPLIT NAILS : Occurs with everyday use of soapand water and alcohol-basedcleansers. Nails often appearfrayed.

REMEDY: Avoid harsh cleansers,keep nails trim and use a nailmoisturizer.




Max Muscle sure has come a long

way since that first store opened

in Tustin, California in 1991. Last

month we interviewed the founders

of Max Muscle, which has sincegrown to more than 150 stores

nationwide. This month, we’re

talking to some of the Max Muscle

franchisees who are proud to be a

part of the Max Muscle Legacy.

STRONG

PIERRE & BRENDA GOUDIE

MM Franchisees, Brentwood/Antioch, California After years of being loyal Max Muscle customers, Pierre and Brenda Goudie

decided to make a career change and expand their passion for living healthy

and helping others. That career change was opening a Max Muscle store in

Brentwood/Antioch, California. Their favorite part about being Max Muscle

franchisees is witnessing their customers’ lives and bodies completely

change for the better.

What is your favorite memory so far of owning/working at Max

Muscle? The best memory was when a local firefighter came in to our

store and showed us this new firefighter ID card. He explained how he had

been so tired, overweight and expected not to pass his physical portion of

the firefighter test. After visiting our store and getting a pre-workout stack,

he was able to complete his course with plenty of energy and time to

spare. He was not only thrilled that we were able to help him in his career

but also encouraged him to recover his body.What has been your greatest challenge and how did you overcome it?

Our greatest challenge has been maintaining our store in an economy

that has taken a serious downturn. From the closing of Mervyns to other

various mortgage centers, our shopping center has had its fair share of

empty spaces. Through our dedication to the Max Muscle brand and to our

customers, we have been able to continue our love of helping others.

What is your mantra? “Live life to the MAX!”

What kind of community outreach programs are you involved in? We

perform nutrition workshops for our local Antioch Police Activities League,

local schools and sports team, and we train a running team for a local 10k

run during the holidays.

What are your thoughts about the Max Muscle brand? The Max Muscle

brand is true to its devotion to quality. We love the fact that the productsare light and not overwhelming in taste and the variety is awesome.

20 years

(L-R) Kari Boyens, Rebecca Meyer, Joey Boyens, Dakota Boyens and Daniel Wright




Joey & Kari BoyensMM Franchisees, Clive, Iowa

Joey and Kari Boyens wanted to become Max Muscle franchisees after Joey

had achieved dramatic results through taking Max Muscle products as a

customer. “I had tried every product on the market and was amazed at the

incredible gains that I made with my appearance and in the gym as well,”

Joey said. He and his wife opened their store nearly three years ago and

they’re still going strong.

What has been one of your greatest challenges and how did you

overcome it? Our greatest challenge was getting our community to realize

that Max Muscle is not a store full of bodybuilders and professional athletes.

There is something for everyone at MMSN. From children to grandparents,

men or women, we have products and services that can help everyone live

a healthier lifestyle. Through education and great customer service we havebroken that stereotype and become the leader of our industry in Des Moines.

What are your thoughts about the Max Muscle brand? That’s easy.This

brand stands for quality and purity. With our Quality Ingredient Guarantee

and Good Manufacturing Practices, we are more than a step ahead of the

competition. When a customer leaves the store with Max Muscle products

in their hands, I’m confident that they just purchased the best supplements

on the market today that has the science and research to back them 100

percent.

Name someone whose life you changed and how you helped changeit. We have helped so many people in so many different ways it’s hardto narrow it down. We’ve helped people get off of their prescriptionmedications, bariatric patients in their weight loss journey, athletespreforming at their peak levels – the list goes on and on. That is why this job

is so rewarding everyday!

Artie Quaranta MM Franchisee, Wilmington, NC

After 35 years in corporate America, Artie Quaranta

decided he wanted to open a business that allowed him to

follow his passion for sports and nutrition. He also wanted

to do something that made a difference in people’s lives.

Max Muscle makes this difference in the customers he

serves.

What is the best part about owning a Max Muscle

store? The best part is the work we do with so many

different types of people. We have helped elite level

athletes to families trying to improve their lifestyles through

nutrition and exercise. It is very fulfilling to have people

come back into the store and share their success and give

us some credit for helping them achieve their goals.

What is your favorite Max Muscle supplement? MaxPro

Natural Vanilla. What a great product! Pure protein and no

artificial sweeteners.

Name someone whose life you helped change and

how you helped change it. Jonathan Uzcategui, owner of

All Rules MMA and Boxing Academy, says we changed his

life from one of constant pain to one of feeling strong and

healthy all the time. He says that before the Max Musclemeal plans and supplement regimen we gave him, he was

using heating pads and was extremely sore every day.

Now he does not use those pads and is training harder

than ever.

What do you think about the Max Muscle brand? The

strength and quality of the Max Muscle brand is what

convinced me to choose Max Muscle as my business. I

think we have the best supplements on the market and

the best business strategy.



I AM THE ONE

MAX MUSCLE WIL L GET ME THERE.

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40 YEARS OLD, FATHER OF TWO .

EVEN AT MY AGE, A LOT OF FOLKS WOULD

LOVE TO HAVE MY PHYS IQUE

I TRULY ENJOY HELP ING T HEM GET ON THEIR WAY.

I REDEF INE PEOPLE ’S L IVES BECAUSE

—Harry Wilson, Max Muscle Franchisee, Spokane, WA




August isn’t known as a month for no-

table holidays, unless you cel-

ebrate National Mustard Day or

National Fresh Breath Day.

“For real?” you ask. Yes, those are

recognized holidays in August. Which

makes August pretty dull, right?

Wrong!

The month highlights the first

scheduled pre-season National

Football League games. Memorial

Day may officially mark the startof summertime fun and “grilling

season,” but for football fanatics

such as myself, the “grilling

season” has just begun. So

whether you follow high school,

college or the pros, let’s light ‘er

up, and let the tailgating begin!

Has your summertime been

lacking the backyard festivities

that get your grilling game in

gear? If you’ve been cooped

up in the air conditioning this

month, let me help you set theoutdoor stage.

GOT GRILL?

Does size matter? Well, now that I have all of the male

readers wide-eyed and paying attention, read on.

You probably have a grill at home, but are not set up

to move that monster to the stadium. Perhaps shop for

something that’s a little more portable. This is a good

time to buy grills because most stores discount them

as the summer season winds down.

Unless you’re feeding a big crowd, a gargantuan

grill is just a pain to lug back and forth. Its all about the

griller, not the grill. If you do have access to a pick-

GRILLING

SEASONIS HERE...are you ready?

Tips to help you become a grill master

for those tailgating parties and

backyard grilling sessions. By Gina Ostarly

ON THE WEBFor some delectable grilling

recipes, visit these sites:

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To avoid burgers from sticking:�Preheat grill for 15-20 minutes�Oil grates

To keep steak form turning to leather:�Grill with lid down to seal in juices How to make sure meat iscooked properly:�Use high heat to sear, then lower

temp to finish cooking

�Use a meat thermometer

To add flavor and tenderness:�Use an acidic marinade made

with vinegar, lemon juice or wine To avoid grill flare ups:� Don’t overcrowd the cooking

surface; keep 40 percent of thegrate surface empty

�If fattier foods like salmon doflare, move them to a coolersection of the grate

GRILLING 101

Here are some tips to help you

side-step grilling mistakes.

up truck then load up! Bigger grill, bigger

grate, bigger party! So, to answer the

question. Yes, bigger is better – when it

comes to tailgate grilling parties. Here are

some tips for making a good purchase:

�Grate: Look for quality stainless steel and

porcelain-coated metal grates. Heavier

grates will sear meat better and hold

in more flavor. A cheap grill will die in a

season or two.�Finish: Grade 304 stainless steel is the

standard for grills. Consumer Reports

recommends taking a magnet to the store

and using it to gauge the quality of steel

used to contain the heat. If the magnet

sticks, it’s likely a cheaper grade that will

rust easier. Porcelain-enamel finishes are

also rugged and come in attractive colors.

�Heat output: BTUs (British thermal units)

are the standard measurement used to

state the amount of energy that a fuel has

as well as the amount of output of heat.

One hundred BTUs per square inch ofcooking area is about right.

USE THE RIGHT TOOLSThe car mechanic needs the right

tools to fix the car, the barber to cut

hair and the construction worker to

build the house. Why would it be

any different for the griller to grill?

Its not! The griller needs tools that

can flip, snatch and baste.

Sets consisting of a carrying

case make for easy storage.

The set should include a roundbasting mop, which has a heat-

proof silicone head; fork, tongs

and the all-important spatula.

Tools are generally made of

stainless steel and are 17 to 18

inches in length. Your tools are

indispensable to grilling so

splurge a little and go for the

Rolls Royce versions.

C’MON BABY, LIGHT MY FIRE!Gas or charcoal? Charcoal or gas? It’s a

timeless and often heated debate

among tailgaters. This abiding question

for grillers everywhere is really a trick

question. It’s like asking whether Drew

Brees or LeBron James is the better

athlete. Different rules, different skills and

different games.

Of course the gas grillers will tell youtheir way is the only way. Hank Hill is a

propane loyalist on the popular “King

of The Hill” television syndication. He

boasts, “The only woman I’m pimping is

sweet lady propane! And I’m tricking her

out all over this town.”

Time Magazine food columnist Josh

Ozersky, on the other hand, went so far

in a recent column as to characterize

gas grills as, “Pabulum, Soylent Green, a

medium for medicating hunger and killing

time ... nihilism in a tank.”

It’s a debate that fuels a whole otherstory. And with any debate comes the

pros and cons. Decide for yourself.

Gas grills are known for their versatility

and easy cleanup. With the twist of a

valve, they light and heat up quickly. Your

bank roll will, however, take a beating

because the more complex gas grills

cost more up front and also require costly

replacement parts during their life span.

Charcoal grills are not for the hasty,

but good things generally come to those

who wait. Gas grills may have that quick

heat, but even the best flavor bars stillcan’t replicate the smoke and radiant

heat provided by hot coals. Unless you

are buying a charcoal grill made from

titanium, it’s going to cost less than a gas

grill of comparable size and quality.

HEALTH BENEFITSFire-cooked meat also helps lower the

overall fat content of beef and pork

because some of the fat drips away during

cooking. Some very health-conscious

people worry about heterocyclic amines,

sometimes referred to as HCA’s, and

polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon residues

being produced by the process.

You probably won’t worry much about

either as you wipe the juices off your chin,

but just know that the American Institute

for Cancer research says that marinatingmeat before cooking can reduce hetero-

cylic amines by 90 percent.

TAILGATE TRIVIAIf you wish to consider yourself a master

of fiery meat preparation, back up your

expertise by knowing the difference

between “grill” and “bar-b-q” or

“barbecue” or even “barbeque.” Take a

firm stand on how to spell that word and

you’ll get another debate. But, yes, there

is a difference in the cooking methods.

The simplest explanation is thatbarbecue is low and slow, while grilling is

hot and fast. Grilling is applying the meat

directly to the heat and flame of the grill.

Barbecue (or smoking) is to place the meat

off to the side of the heat source, letting

the smoke and heat cook the meat. The

term “smoking” is also commonly used

when referring to barbecue.

Some, especially those on the

competition barbecue circuit, are quite

passionate about evangelizing this

distinction. You would be too, if you spent

upwards of 12 hours or more to create amasterpiece only to be categorized with

an average backyard Joe who spent 45

minutes with a gas grill.

You think, “how hard can it be to grill?”

Any master griller will tell you, it’s an art.

A combination of grilling temperature,

grilling time and proximity are more

important than what you are throwing on

there!MS&F




INGREDIENTS

For vinaigrette:

¼ cup extra virgin olive oils

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegars

Pinch of sea salts

Pinch of black peppers

Fine zest of ¼ lemons

Pinch of fine zest of oranges

Pinch of dried thymes

Pinch of dried marjorams

Pinch of dried savorys

For salad:

4 to 6 cups fresh arugula greenss

4 tablespoons toasted wholes

almonds

3 fresh whole strawberries,s

sliced

12 fresh parmesan cheeses

shavings*

Y ou’ve most likely spent

much of your life with

someone advising you

to drink milk, eat lots of

dairy foods like yogurt and cheese soyou’ll live a long healthy calcium-filled

life. While it is true that dairy products

are a good source of calcium, it is

important to understand the calcium

is evident in a variety of foods, which

is great news for those who are dairy

intolerant. First let’s examine the key

role calcium plays in our bodies.

Calcium is not just about strong

bones and teeth. Calcium enhances

brain function, the nervous system,

helps keep a strong beating heart,

can help lower high blood pressure

and the “bad” LDL cholesterol,

as well as promote calm, restful

sleep. Health enthusiasts usually

suggest taking calcium supplements

in the form or tablets, powders

and capsules to achieve the

recommended daily dosage of

1,000 mg for the average adult. Yet,

advocates of calcium supplements

beware. Calcium supplements can

actually hinder the absorption of

other key minerals and vitamins and

they are often not well absorbed into

the body.

Instead, consume delicious

nutritious foods high in calcium

for a balanced diet and a satisfied

palate. Enjoy fresh, grilled or sautéed

carrots and broccoli, enhance dishes

like calcium-rich kale, arugula and

other dark leafy greens with calcium

friendly add-ons including almonds,

Brazil nuts, sesame seeds, flax

seeds, and turnip, mustard, dandelion

and collard greens. A pinch or two ofcalcium-rich dried herbs also create

delicious flavor for your vinaigrettes,

soups and stews. Dried herbs such

as savory, thyme, dill, marjoram and

rosemary are natural compliments to

your end-of-summer dry rubs for the

grill.

Calcium can easily, naturally and

deliciously be a part of your daily

food consumption. If you have a

question about the amount of calcium

needed for your body, consult your

physician or nutritionist.MS&F

Susan Irby, the Bikini Chef, is a radio host for Bikini Lifestyles on 790 KABC, an author and specialist in

healthy “bikini” cuisine. Follow her at twitter.com/thebikinichef or visit her website at www.thebikinichef.com.

Copyright Susan Irby, the Bikini Chef ™ 2011

FROM MORE THAN DAIRY

Arugula Salad with Almonds,Herb Vinaigrette and Fresh Parmesan (Serves 4)

BIKINI KITCHEN

DIRECTIONS

1. Vinaigrette preparation: in a large

mixing bowl, whisk together oil,

vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon, orange,

thyme, marjoram and savory. Whisk

until well blended.

2. Add in arugula, almonds,

strawberries and toss to coat.

3. Place on serving plates and finish

with 3 to 4 fresh parmesan* shavings.

*Parmesan cheese is one of the

cheeses highest in calcium. If you

don't mind a little dairy, add it. For

dairy intolerant diets, parmesan

cheese is optional.

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