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Nutrition and Enhanced Sports Performance: Muscle Building, Endurance and Strength, Second Edition, includes comprehensive sections on the role of nutrition in human health, various types of physical exercises, including cardiovascular training, resistance training, aerobic and anaerobic exercises, bioenergetics and energy balance, and the nutritional requirements associated with each. Other sections cover sports and nutritional requirements, the molecular mechanisms involved in muscle building, an exhaustive review of various foods, minerals, supplements, phytochemicals, amino acids, transition metals, competition training, healthy cooking, physical training, and lifestyle and dietary recommendations for sports performance. This updated edition includes new chapters on mood, alertness, calmness and psychomotor performance in sports, extreme sports, natural myostatin inhibitor and lean body mass, the benefits of caffeine in sport nutrition formulations, the role of vitamin D in athletic performance, probiotics and muscle mass. Provides a comprehensive appraisal of the nutritional benefits of exercise in human health Compiles chapters reviewing the nutritional prophylaxis in human health Addresses performance enhancement drugs and sports supplements Presents various types of physical exercises and addresses exercise and nutritional requirements in special populations Discusses sports nutrition and the molecular mechanisms involved in muscle building Contains an exhaustive review of various food, minerals, supplements, phytochemicals, amino acids, transition metals, small molecules and other ergogenic agents Highlights the aspects of healthy cooking, physical training, lifestyle and dietary recommendations for sports performance

The aim of this book is to inject more intercultural understanding and education into people's lives. This is achieved by focusing on key aspects such as geography and culture, geography and citizenship, pedagogic implications and future directions for inter-cultural learning, understanding, and education. This publication demonstrates how the study of geography can assist people in different social and cultural groups to sustain their lifeworlds, and improve them for future generations of citizens.

This A-to-Z guide features dozens of powerful herbs, nutrients, and natural hormones that increase stamina, sensation, and libido for both men and women.

Herbal Medicine in Andrology: An Evidence-Based Update provides a comprehensive overview of ethnomedical approaches in andrology, including ethnopharmacology of plant extracts and relevant bioactive compounds. It highlights information on the availability of medicinal plants and the legal and procedural processes involved in developing a marketable product. This reference helps clinicians and scientists develop an understanding on how herbal medicine can be used to treat andrological patients in practice. Only a limited number of journal articles are available on this topic, making this reference a valuable source of information for a large audience, including urologists, andrologists, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists and basic scientists. Provides essential evidence-based information about herbal medicine Offers an ethnopharmacological background on bioactive compounds in certain plant extracts Educates the basic scientist and clinician on the use of herbal medicines in andrology Provides an update to recent advances on herbal medicine in andrology from world experts

In the wake of Viagra's enormous popularity, the international market has been inundated by a blizzard of purported natural sex enhancers. Some of these products are nothing but hype, yet others contain proven agents that enhance libido, improve sexual function, and increase pleasure. These bona fide sex-boosters can be found in Hot Plants. From the ancient rainforests of Malaysia, to remote mountains in Siberia, medicine hunter Chris Kilham has scoured the globe in search of effective, sex-enhancing plants. Hot Plants, Nature's Proven Sex Boosters For Men And Women, contains a lively account of those adventurous travels, with valuable information that you can use to boost your sex life. These natural agents of desire include Tongkat Ali, maca, yohimbe, catuaba, ashwagandha, horny goat weed, zallouh root, Rhodiola rosea, Red ginseng, Siberian ginseng and chocolate. Medicine Hunter Chris Kilham draws upon history, legend and keen research, as he weaves tales of remarkable people, exotic locations, and his extensive investigations into the science and uses of the hot plants. Learn which plants increase libido in both men and women, improve erectile function in men, put more fire into your sex life, and significantly boost your pleasure.

MASTERING RELATIONSHIPS, DESIRE, LOVE, ATTACHMENT AND LOSSBASED ON THE TEACHINGS OF DR. ANDREW HUBERMANUNDERSTANDING THE SCIENTIFIC ROOTS OF EMOTIONAL BONDSWRITTEN BY: COMPANION BOOKS PUBLISHING(Not written by Andrew Huberman)CONTENTPART I: CORE MECHANISMS OF DESIRE, LOVE, AND ATTACHMENTCore Mechanisms Of Desire, Love, And AttachmentInfluence Of Menstrual Cycle On AttractivenessThe Role Of Olfaction In AttractionDefinitions Of Love, Desire, And AttachmentHistorical Perspective On Love And DesirePhds And MarriagesPART II: ATTACHMENT STYLES AND EARLY INTERACTIONSAttachment StylesThe Strange Situation TaskNeural Circuits And Biological MechanismsAutonomic ArousalImpact On Romantic RelationshipsComplexity Of EmotionsAutonomic Nervous SystemAutonomic Tone And Seesaw AnalogyInfluence Of Early Interactions Between Child And CaregiverInfluence Of Early Interactions Between Child And CaregiverImpact Of Stress On Children And Caregivers During World War IiAutonomic Nervous Systems Of Children Mimicking Primary CaregiversAllan Schore's Work On Autonomic Nervous SystemsTools And Techniques To Adjust The Autonomic Nervous SystemAttachment Styles And Autonomic Nervous SystemPART III: NEURAL CIRCUITS AND NEUROCHEMISTRY OF LOVENeural Circuits Associated With Desire, Love, And AttachmentDopamine's Role In Desire, Love, And AttachmentSerotonin And Oxytocin In Love And AttachmentNeural Circuits For Empathy And Emotional MatchingSympathetic And Parasympathetic Nervous Systems In MatingAutonomic Regulation And Pair Bonding In Humans And AnimalsPART IV: INTERACTIONS IN ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPSThe Role Of The Insula In Interoception And ExteroceptionThe Coordination Of The Autonomic Nervous Systems During Mating And Romantic InteractionsCommunication In Romantic Interactions Through Words, Sounds, Touch, And Subtle CuesEmpathy And Autonomic Matching In Romantic RelationshipsThe Neural Circuits Associated With Desire, Love, And AttachmentPositive Delusion And Its Significance In Romantic RelationshipsThe Stability Of Relationships Over Time And Predictors Of Lasting RelationshipsThe Four Horsemen Of Relationships: Criticism, Defensiveness, Stonewalling, And ContemptThe Work Of The Gottmans In Predicting Relationship OutcomesDr. Helen Fisher's Observations On The Phases Of Romantic RelationshipsThe Role Of Sex Drive And Desire In Foraging For Potential Love PartnersDr. Fisher's Categorization Of Individuals Based On Neurochemical And Hormone SystemsPART V: RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS AND RESEARCHAutonomic Nervous SystemRelationship DynamicsPsychological CategorizationsStudies And ResearchPART VI: INFIDELITY, SELF-EXPANSION, AND ATTRACTIONInfidelity And CheatingInfluence Of Dopamine And Sensation Seeking On CheatingLack Of Solid Evidence For CorrelationsLack Of Solid Evidence For CorrelationsSerotonergic Phenotype And CheatingInsecure Attachment And CheatingNeuroimaging And Subjective Measures In Studying AttractionRelationship With Self And Its Impact On RelationshipsSelf-Expansion Model In Close RelationshipsMotivation To Enter Relationships For Self-EnhancementPleasure, Arousal, And Excitement In Self-ExpansionInfluence Of Partner's Actions And Statements On Self-ExpansionLove Languages And Autonomic Nervous System ResponsivenessStudy On Self-Expansion And Attractiveness Of OthersThe Role Of Self-Expansion In Perceiving Attractive Alternative PartnersLinking Autonomic Nervous Systems In Stable Romantic PartnershipsPART VII: EXPLORING LIBIDO AND SUPPLEMENTSIntroduction To Maca And Its Effects On LibidoDifferent Variations Of Maca (Black, Red, Yellow) And Their EffectsMaca's Impact On Sexual Desire And Its Use In Offsetting Ssri-Induced Sexual DysfunctionThe Study On Maca For Managing Ssri-Induced Sexual DysfunctionMaca's Effects On Serum Testosterone Levels In Healthy MenOther Substances/Supplements For Libido Enhancement: Tongkat Ali And Tribulus Terrestris

Commonly called Natures Viagra, Ali's staff, or Alis walking stick, the herb Euryocoma longifolia has had a clear impact on male virility. This potent aphrodisiac is derived from the roots of the E. longifolia tree, which grows deep within the jungles and rain forests of Borneo and other areas of Indonesia. In Vietnam it is known as the tree that cures a hundred diseases because of the extracts abundant medicinal properties, which include antimalarial effects, relief from fatigue, and treatment of migraine headaches, fevers, and arthritis. For thousands of years, the E. longifolia root has been a central part of jamu, an ancient Malay medicinal practice and remedy. These venerated traditions still exist in Malaysia and throughout Southeast Asia and are only now sending waves through the Western world. This book provides is the most comprehensive guide available, covering relevant research, the herbs actions, and proper use of this amazingly beneficial, muscle-building aphrodisiac.

He has shown us how to smooth our wrinkles, and helped us slim down without feeling deprived. Now #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Nicholas Perricone gives us an anti-aging program that unveils the miracle of cellular rejuvenation. These seven powerful strategies are not only easy to follow but present a plan for total health designed to help us look and feel great by age-proofing us from the inside out. Taking a holistic approach that taps into cutting-edge science, Dr. Nicholas Perricone reveals how to rev up our cellular metabolism so that we can stay healthy, strong, and energetic, while keeping our skin soft, smooth, and supple. These strategies will help us reverse osteoporosis, restore bone structure and muscle mass, revitalize brain cells, reduce the chances of heart disease and cancer, elevate mood, manage blood sugar, and slim down and stay trim. Inside Dr. Perricone’s 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health, and Longevity you will discover • the six kinds of food you need to eat every day, as well as healthy and delicious snacks–including a vegetable that both suppresses appetite and builds muscle • new findings about the best nutritional supplements to win the fight against aging • revolutionary skin rejuvenating secrets for radiant, toned, and youthful-looking skin • the role of pheromones in curbing depression, boosting self-confidence, triggering weight loss, and improving libido • the essential oil that is more powerful than antibiotics • an exercise plan that will shape your silhouette and strengthen your bones in as little as ten minutes a day • delicious recipes, easy shopping lists, and a guide to safe cookware so that you can create your own anti-aging kitchen • Dr. Perricone’s trademark tips about new products that really work–and where to find them Whether your aim is to look younger, improve your health, or just feel great, you’ll see fast results by following Dr. Perricone’s simple program. These seven indispensable secrets will keep you beautiful, healthy, and young all through life.