Dr Keith Scott's Articles - Physical Fitness Articles|Free Fitness Articles|Health and Fitness Articles|Conditioning|Diet

Dr Keith Scott's Articles

Display Category\|Title\|Newest\|Oldest
Nutrition For Endurance Athletes Should Include Antioxidants Endurance athletes such as cyclists, runners and triathletes should supplement their diets with a range of effective antioxidants, as prolonged exercise produces vast quantities of harmful free radicals. However, taking large doses of only one or two antioxidants, such as vitamin C, can be harmful. Spices have the highest antioxidant activity of all foods and provide the variety of antioxidants needed to protect athletes from oxidative stress. Metabolic Syndrome And Insulin Resistance: Causes And Treatments Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance are under diagnosed, yet prevalent problems in most Western nations. They are caused primarily by abdominal obesity and a diet high in refined carbohydrates. Spices are helpful adjuncts in the prevention and treatment of these conditions. Green Tea, Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Research has shown that people who consume significant quantities of green tea over long periods of time have lower incidences of several cancer types including cancer of the breast, prostate, lung, colon and bladder. One of the most important recent discoveries shows that green tea can protect those individuals whose genes make them susceptible to cancer. Causes of Muscle Twitching and Benign Fasciculation Syndrome Excessive muscle twitching may be due to either an annoying, yet harmless condition, called benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) or more serious neurological conditions. It is important to have a correct diagnosis as BFS can be treated successfully with antioxidant-rich food supplements.