• Brain Health

    Posted on December 31st, 2010

    Written by Dr. Al Sears

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    Human Horsepower

    I’m sure you’ve seen the ads for those little energy shots you can get in all the drug stores and gas stations. They promise you that you won’t get that “afternoon feeling” and that you’ll get the energy of coffee without the crash …

    …except it’s not true.

    Those products stimulate you with synthetic caffeine. That makes them worse than, not better than coffee. You are going to get jitters and you’re going to hit rock bottom.

    The reason that happens is that caffeine causes you to release an “energy transmitter” in your brain. The problem is that the caffeine causes depletion of this “energy transmitter.” Then, you feel worse than you did to start with.

  • Nutrition

    Posted on August 3rd, 2010

    Written by Dr. Al Sears

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    Quercetin Found to Boost “Human Horsepower”

    Quercetin is a plant pigment or flavanoid found in onions, apples, berries, grapes, and red wine.

    It’s a powerful antioxidant/anti-inflammatory that boosts your immune system and increases the mitochondria (the powerhouse of the cell) in your muscles and brain.

    It’s only recently that researchers discovered its power to boost human performance.

    A recent study by the University of South Carolina published in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism found that quercetin taken as a daily supplement improves your endurance even if you don’t exercise!

  • Nutrition

    Posted on December 18th, 2009

    Written by Dr. Al Sears

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    Lance Armstrong Takes This for Energy

    Lance Armstrong Takes This for Energy

    World-class cyclist Lance Armstrong uses a powerful nutrient to safely and naturally boost his athletic performance.

    It’s so reliable; Olympians and serious exercisers are flocking to it for help during strenuous workouts.1

    I’m talking about quercetin, a powerful antioxidant/anti-inflammatory bioflavonoid that also boosts the immune system and increases mitochondria (the powerhouse of the cell) in your muscles and brain.

  • Cancer

    Posted on September 24th, 2009

    Written by Dr. Al Sears

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    Beat a Dozen Different Cancers

    Beat a Dozen Different Cancers

    Cancer. The thought of fighting for your life is enough to keep you up at night. Especially if it runs in your family. But you’re not helpless; you can take action.

    Studies show certain nutrients help prevent cancer. I’ve put together some of the top cancer blockers: