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		<title>The Top 10 Reasons to Cleanse the Body</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 16:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all the impurities and toxins not only in the air we breathe but in the food we eat, it’s important to take a time out every 3 months or so for a total body cleanse. This not only removes &#8230; <a href="http://supplementrxblog.com/the-top-10-reasons-to-cleanse-the-body/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With all the impurities and toxins not only in the air we breathe but in the food we eat, it’s important to take a time out every 3 months or so for a total body cleanse. This not only removes impurities from your body, but also promotes weight loss! Sometimes people have been known to carry as much as 5 pounds in waste just in their intestines.</p>
<p><strong>1. Hit the “Reset” Button.</strong> Combined with nutritious foods and lots of water, a cleanse can help your body hit the “reset” button and start repairing, rebuilding, and revitalizing itself. The Ultimate Cleanse by Supplement Rx is not in fact, a colon cleanse, but a full body lymphatic cleanse. It is designed to remove the impurities and clean the receptor cites, so that the body can more effectively absorb the nutrients it needs.</p>
<p><strong>2. Restore Adrenal Gland Function.</strong> Do you ever feel sluggish? Constantly increasing the amount of energy drinks or caffeine? Blame it all on burned out adrenal glands. Over time, energy drinks, coffee, and other stimulants can place a huge burden on the adrenal glands. Now you can restore those adrenal glands back to optimal function with a simple cleanse. Then you will notice a quicker absorption pattern without using more stimulants.</p>
<p><strong>3. Repair, Rebuild, Revitalize.</strong> The Ultimate Cleanse supplies essential vitamins and minerals needed for energy production, maintenance of muscle tone, and antioxidant protection. As the body is cleansed and toxins are removed, the nutrients need to repair, rebuild, and revitalize are immediately available.</p>
<p>In addition to detoxification, the Ultimate Cleanse supplies some great nutrients that may:</p>
<p><strong>4. Increase the ability to withstand stress</strong>, increase mental alertness and work output, improve quality of work under stressful conditions, and improve athletic performance (Eleuthero).</p>
<p><strong>5. Help metabolize sugars</strong> as well as provide antioxidant protection (Alpha-lipoic acid)</p>
<p><strong>6. Enhance energy</strong>, increase blood flow to the brain, and improve transmission nerve signals as well as antioxidant activity (Ginkgo extract)</p>
<p><strong>7. Fuel the brain</strong> <strong>and reduce cravings </strong>for sugar, carbohydrates, and alcohol (Glutamine)</p>
<p><strong>8. Lower elevated cholesterol</strong> and triglycerides as well as reduce body weight (Gugulipid)</p>
<p><strong>9. Build strong protective effects</strong> against macular degeneration, and cancer of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, and prostate (Betatene®)</p>
<p><strong> 10. Reduce allergic inflammations</strong>, inhibit certain viruses, and help with rheumatoid arthritis (Quercetin)</p>
<p><a title="Frequently Asked Questions" href="http://www.supplementrx.com/index.php?option=com_blank&amp;view=blank&amp;page=detail&amp;lay=ms&amp;pid=2000017&amp;Itemid=3#6" target="_blank"><em><strong>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</strong></em></a></p>
<p><em>These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Supplements are not intended to cure, treat, diagnose, or prevent any diseases.</em></p>
<p><em>References:</em></p>
<p><em>1. Nutrition Search, Inc., Nutrition Almanac, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, 1984.</em></p>
<p><em>2. Werbach M, Nutritional Influences on Illness: A sourcebook of clinical research, 2nd Ed., Third Line Press, Tarzana, CA, 1993.</em></p>
<p><em>3. Carper J, Stop Aging Now!, Harper Collins, New York, NY, 1995.</em></p>
<p><em>4. Atkins R, “Health Goldmine in Glutamine”, Dr. Atkins’ Health Revolution, September 1995.</em></p>
<p><em>5. Satyavati G, “Gum guggul (Commiphora mukul)&#8211;The success story of an ancient insight leading to a modern discovery”, Indian J Med Res, April 1998.</em></p>
<p><em>6. Werbach M, Murray M, Botanical Influences on Illness: A source book of clinical research, Third Line Press, Tarzana, CA, 1994.</em></p>
<p><em>7. Majeed M, et al, A Revolutionary Herbal Approach to Weight Management, New Editions Publishing, Burlingame, CA, 1995.</em></p>
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		<title>Burning Point &#8211; A Powerful Fat Burner</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Science To lose fat, a person needs to be in a calorie deficit.  This means a person is burning more calories than they are taking in.  This is a fundamental rule called the Law of Thermodynamics.  So, the best &#8230; <a href="http://supplementrxblog.com/burning-point-a-powerful-fat-burner/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Science</span></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>To lose fat, a person needs to be in a calorie deficit.  This means a person is burning more calories than they are taking in.  This is a fundamental rule called the Law of Thermodynamics.  So, the best plan of action is to move more and eat less to maximize calorie deficit.  However, you still have to eat enough calories to maintain health and lean body mass.  <strong><em>Burning point is specifically formulated to help support fat loss goals, and increase the rate at which fat is lost.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Burning Point&#8217;s Purpose:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Maximize calories burned</strong></li>
<li><strong>Support breakdown of fat           </strong></li>
<li><strong>Appetite control</strong></li>
<li><strong>Increase energy</strong></li>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Burning Point‘s Key Ingredients</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Caffeine</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Caffeine helps promote weight loss by acting as an appetite suppressant and a thermogenic agent. Anyone who has experienced a reduction in appetite after drinking of coffee can personally attest to the efficacy of caffeine for this purpose.  Research also supports the value of caffeine on the central suppression of appetite.  In addition, caffeine works as a thermogenic agent, meaning it helps burn fat and increase in metabolic rate. Early research demonstrated that caffeine in tea and coffee could have a profound effect on metabolic rate.  Since then, various studies have clearly indicated that caffeine is effective in increasing metabolic rate and acting as a thermogenic agent. This effect was not only seen in caffeine by itself, but in combination with other thermogenic agents as well. However, it should be noted that a potential negative aspect of caffeine is that it acts as a central nervous system stimulant, and as such may contribute toward increased blood pressure, anxiety, and the “nervous jitters”.  Sensitive individuals should avoid supplementing with caffeine.</p>
<p><strong>Chromium </strong></p>
<p>Research suggests that suggests taking chromium (as picolinate) daily in conjunction with resistance training can support body composition by increasing weight loss, body fat loss, and lean body mass. This was seen in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study that lasted for 16 weeks, in which the subjects using chromium lost a modest amount of weight and body fat compared to the placebo group. In another double-blind, placebo-controlled study, subjects lost significantly more weight and fat mass, and had a greater reduction in percent body fat without any loss of fat-free mass compared to the placebo group. Also, chromium picolinate supplementation was shown to help produce modest weight loss compared to placebo over 72-90 days.</p>
<p><strong>Pyruvic Acid </strong></p>
<p>Pyruvic acid (pyruvate) is a by-product of glucose metabolism (glycolysis). Clinical research suggests that supplementing with pyruvate and in combination with a low calorie diet helped increase weight loss and to decrease body fat. For example, in one study, pyruvate promoted 37% greater weight loss and 48% greater fat loss in subjects following a low-fat diet vs. subjects who didn’t use pyruvate while following a low-fat diet.</p>
<p><strong>Green Tea Extract</strong></p>
<p>The active principles in green tea are its polyphenol catechins and caffeine.  Research has demonstrated that green tea is capable of stimulating thermogenesis and promoting fat oxidation; in other words, it helps burn body fat. In one three-day study, subjects given green tea daily experienced a significant increase in energy expenditure (i.e., calories burned).  In a three-month study, subjects given also tea decreased their body weight by 4.6% and their waist circumference by 4.48%.  In another three-month study, subjects given green tea found that after their initial weight loss, they were able to maintain their weight loss and continue losing weight.</p>
<p><strong>Nopal (Opuntia ficus)</strong></p>
<p>Nopal is a species of cactus. In one study, Nopal was given to normal and diabetic individuals.  In the normal individuals, cholesterol and triglycerides decreased significantly. In diabetics, there was a beneficial effect on both glucose and cholesterol. In another study, Nopal was given to normal subjects.  The results were that the Nopal lowered glucose when given after a load of 74 g glucose. In other research, Nopal given to non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients had a statistically significant glucose-lowering effect hypoglycemic effect. A reduction in glucose levels means less glucose available to convert to fat and fill up fat cells.</p>
<p><strong><sup>References </sup></strong></p>
<p><sup>Trent LK, Thieding-Cancel D. Effects of chromium picolinate on body composition. </sup><sup>J Sports Med Phys Fitness 1995;35:273-80. Kaats GR, Blum K, Pullin D, et al. A randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study of the effects of chromium picolinate supplementation on body composition: a replication and extension of a previous study. Curr Ther Res 1998;59:379-88. Pittler MH, Stevinson C, Ernst E. Chromium picolinate for reducing body weight: meta-analysis of randomized trials. </sup><sup>Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 2003;27:522-9. Stanko RT, Tietze DL, Arch JE. Body composition, energy utilization, and nitrogen metabolism with a 4.25-MJ/d low-energy diet supplemented with pyruvate. </sup><sup>Am J Clin Nutr 1992;56:630-5. Stanko RT, Reynolds HR, Hoyson R, et al. Pyruvate supplementation of a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet: effects on plasma lipid concentrations and body composition in hyperlipidemic patients. Am J Clin Nutr 1994;59:423-7. Kalman D, Colker CM, Wilets I, et al. The effects of pyruvate supplementation on body composition in overweight individuals. Nutrition 1999;15:337-40 Dulloo A, Duret C, Rohrer D, et al. Efficacy of a gren tea extract rich in catechin polyphenols and caffeine in increasing 24-hour energy expenditure and fat oxidation in humand. <em>Am J Clin Nutr</em> 1999; 70:1040-5. Chantre P and Lairon D. Recent findings of green tea extract AR25 (Exolise) and its activity for the treatment of obesity. Phytomedicine 2002; 9:3-8. Westerterp-Plantenga MS, Lejeune MPGM, Kovacs EMR. Body Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance in Relation to Habitual Caffeine Intake and Green Tea Supplementation. <em>Obesity Research</em> 2005; 13(7):1195-1205. Frati-Munari AC, Vera LO, Ariza ACR. [Evaluation of nopal capsules in diabetes mellitus] Evaluacion de capsulas de nopal en diabetes mellitus. </sup><sup>Gaceta medica de Mexico 1992; 128(4):431-6. Frati-Munari AC, de Leon C, Ariza-Andraca R, et al. [Effect of a dehydrated extract of nopal (Opuntia ficus indica Mill.) on blood glucose] Influencia  de  un  extracto  deshidratado de nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica mill.) en la glucemia. Archivos de investigacion medica 1989; 20(3):211-6. Frati AC, Jimenez E, Raul Ariza C. Hypoglycemic effect of Opuntia ficus indica in non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients. Phytotherapy Research 1990; 4(5):195-197. Astrup A, Breum L, Toubro S.<strong> </strong>Pharmacological and clinical studies of ephedrine and other thermogenic agonists. Obes Res 1995; 3(Suppl 4): 537S‑540S. Henry CJ, Emery B. Effect of spiced food on metabolic rate. Hum Nutr Clin Nutr 1986; 40(2):165-8. Bracco D, Ferrarra JM, Arnaud MJ, et al. Effects of caffeine on energy metabolism, heart rate, and methylxanthine metabolism in lean and obese women. Am J Physiol 1995; 269(4 Pt 1):E671-8. Koot P, Deurenberg P. Comparison of changes in energy expenditure and body temperatures after caffeine consumption. Ann Nutr Metab 1995; 39(3):135-42. Fukagawa NK, Veirs H, Langeloh G. Acute effects of fructose and glucose ingestion with and without caffeine in young and old humans. Metabolism 1995; 44(5):630-8. Tagliabue A, Terracina D, Cena H, et al. Coffee induced thermogenesis and skin temperature. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 1994; 18(8):537-41. Astrup A, Toubro S, Cannon S, et al. Caffeine: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of its thermogenic, metabolic, and cardiovascular effects in healthy volunteers. Am J Clin Nutr 1990; 51(5):759-67. Dulloo AG, Geissler CA, Horton T, et al. Normal caffeine consumption:  influence on thermogenesis and daily energy expenditure in lean and postobese human volunteers. Am J Clin Nutr 1989; 49(1):44-50. Jung RT, Shetty PS, James WP, et al. Caffeine: its effect on catecholamines and metabolism in lean and obese humans. Clin Sci 1981; 60(5):527-35. Horton TJ, Geissler CA. Post-prandial thermogenesis with ephedrine, caffeine and aspirin in lean, pre-disposed obese and obese women. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 1996; 20(2):91-7. Astrup A, Toubro S. Thermogenic, metabolic,and cardiovascular responses to ephedrine and caffeine in man. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 1993; 17 Suppl 1:S41-3. Astrup A; Toubro S, Christensen NJ, Quaade F. Pharmacology of thermogenic drugs.  Am J Clin Nutr 1992; 55(1 Suppl):246S-248S. Sidlo J, Zaviacic M, Trutzova H. Brown adipose tissue. III. Effect of ethanol, nicotine and caffeine exposure. Soud Lek 1996; 41(2):20-2. </sup></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:07:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At some point during the week or even on a daily basis, many of us just don’t “feel” it.  You know, that feeling of tiredness or perhaps lack of focus that can creep up on us during the day or &#8230; <a href="http://supplementrxblog.com/not-feeling-it-then-feed-it/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At some point during the week or even on a daily basis, many of us just don’t “feel” it.  You know, that feeling of tiredness or perhaps lack of focus that can creep up on us during the day or during the week? Let’s be real, we live in a fast-paced, busy world.  Chances are, if we aren’t feeling that energy in the day with everything that needs to be done…Then how are we going to feel when its time to squeeze in that workout or some other activity that&#8217;s as simple as walking the dog?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://supplementrxblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/LackofExercise.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-95  aligncenter" src="http://supplementrxblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/LackofExercise.png" alt="" width="572" height="367" /></a></p>
<p>For many of us,  the picture above illustrates how we feel at the end of the day. So, what can be done? Perhaps a couple cups of coffee or energy shot? Sure, many find this helpful, but only for a short time. So, what&#8217;s another strategy? &#8220;FEED IT.&#8221; Feeding your body nutrients every 2-4 hours is key to having consistent energy and focus throughout the day. You need energy to burn energy efficiently! One great option to make this easy and convenient, while nourishing the body with high quality nutrients, is RX MEAL. Incorporate the shakes and bars into your busy day for the ultimate convenience and you’ll notice a difference in your energy levels. Plus, chances are you will be full of great energy and focus that make the choice to workout easier. No more sitting down after a long day! Feed the body and feel the difference!</p>
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		<title>Is Constantly Being Hungry Destroying Your Success?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is Constantly Being Hungry Destroying Your Success? The next series of blogs are going to look at the powerful benefits of eating more frequently during the day using a simple solution like the Rx Meal line. A Common Battle There &#8230; <a href="http://supplementrxblog.com/is-constantly-being-hungry-destroying-your-success/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Is Constantly Being Hungry Destroying Your Success?</em></strong></p>
<p>The next series of blogs are going to look at the powerful benefits of eating more frequently during the day using a simple solution like the Rx Meal line.</p>
<p><strong>A Common Battle</strong></p>
<p>There are many reasons why people find it difficult or nearly impossible to sustain their results.  One common battle faced by many is constantly being HUNGRY.  Many try dieting only to find it hard to follow a specific and most often<strong>, </strong>unrealistic plan.  Most likely<strong>,</strong> these diets are super low in calorie intake,<strong> </strong>or restrictive on the food choices available.   Also, daily work and life demands can often lead us to big gaps (6 to 8 hours) between meals.  The result is people find themselves ravenous with HUNGER.   Being constantly hungry can destroy a day, week or entire plan to achieve weight loss goals.  This can easily leave many feeling defeated or unwilling to continue on the same path.   Let’s be honest, if you’re hungry<strong>,</strong> the drive-thru super-sized meal is attractive and will quickly satisfy thegrowling stomach.  Or perhaps after a long day, you find yourself raiding the pantry for snacks while cooking dinner to help satisfy that raging emptiness inside.   Often the outcome is too many calories at once and a nice bulging happy belly no longer growling at you.  A long<strong>-</strong>term sustainable plan that works should manage hunger and leave people consistently feeling satisfied.</p>
<p><strong>Controlling Hunger</strong></p>
<p>Everyone at some point has been told or heard that eating balanced meals (5-6) throughout the day is important for reaching fitness goals.  Eating frequently like every 3 to 4 hours not only provides nourishment but   we are less likely to become ravenously hungry. Realistically, this can be a big challenge.  To make it easy and convenient to do this, you need a bit of planning and strategy.   You could spend every night preparing all 6 meals and snacks for the day ahead of you or you could take a meal replacement.  However, not all meal replacements are the same.</p>
<p><strong>A GREAT SOLUTION: The Satisfying and convenient Rx Meal Line </strong><strong><em></em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Rx Meal shakes and bars are the perfect meal replacement for people on-the-go.</strong> They are perfectly balanced portions of carbohydrates, protein and fat. Stash some Rx Meal bars in your glove compartment, desk drawer, gym bag, briefcase or purse. Or pour some of the Rx Meal powder in a shaker cup and mix it up with milk or water, and ice, if available. You will have a perfectly balanced &#8220;meal&#8221; in a matter of minutes and it can be consumed just as quickly.</p>
<p>But does it taste good? It just so happens that the <strong>Rx Meal has won awards for the taste</strong> of the shake powders and the bars. The <strong>Rx Meal Vanilla Ice Cream and the Rx Meal Chocolate Milkshake</strong> taste as good as they sound! Formulated with unique flavor extracts, you will be amazed that they are l<strong>ess than 170 calories and 22 grams of protein</strong>! The <strong>Triple Chocolate Fudge Rx Meal Bar</strong> is made with Hershey’s® chocolate and the<strong> Peanut Butter Chip Rx Meal Bar</strong> is made with Reese’s® peanut butter. The bars <strong>taste like candy bars</strong>, but with only 190 calories and 12 grams of protein!</p>
<p><strong>The Rx Meal products can be used as meal replacements for breakfast, lunch, or dinner or as an in-between meal snack. Plus, they contain medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) as their healthy fat source so they will help you feel fuller longer.</strong></p>
<p><strong>And if you ever want a different twist on your protein shake, visit <em><a title="Supplement Rx" href="http://www.supplementrx.com/" target="_blank">www.supplementrx.com</a></em> and click on “Recipes” for more ways to enjoy your protein shakes at home.</strong></p>
<p><a title="Rx Meal Shake Powders" href="https://www.supplementrx.com/index.php?option=com_blank&amp;view=blank&amp;page=detail&amp;lay=ms&amp;pid=2000038&amp;Itemid=3" target="_blank"><em><strong>To learn more about the Rx Meal shake powders, click here. </strong></em></a><em> </em></p>
<p><a title="Rx Meal Bars" href="https://www.supplementrx.com/index.php?option=com_blank&amp;view=blank&amp;page=detail&amp;lay=ms&amp;pid=2000039&amp;Itemid=3" target="_blank"><em><strong>To learn more about the Rx Meal bars, click here.</strong></em></a></p>
<p><em>All information in this article is provided for your information only and may not be construed as medical advice or instruction.</em></p>
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		<title>The Case for Supplementation with a Multi-Vitamin</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why Do I Need a Multi-Vitamin? The majority of Americans do not have a good diet. According to the USDA, only 10% of Americans have a “good diet.” Americans have continually failed to meet the RDA for several key nutrients, &#8230; <a href="http://supplementrxblog.com/the-case-for-supplementation-with-a-multi-vitamin/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p><strong><em>The majority of Americans do not have a good diet.</em></strong> According to the USDA, only 10% of Americans have a “good diet.” Americans have continually failed to meet the RDA for several key nutrients, including calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc. Other research shows that more than half of all Americans consume significantly less than the recommended intake for calcium, chromium, copper, folic acid, vitamin B6 &amp; vitamin E. The rest needs improvement. For example, only 17% of the people consumed the recommended number of servings of fruit per day. In short, we cannot get all of the nutrients that we need on a daily basis through consumption of healthy foods, let alone the average American diet.</p>
<p><strong><em>Nutrition &amp; supplementation affects susceptibility to disease.</em></strong> Every year there are: 14 million cases of preventable heart disease, 1.2 million preventable cases of cancer, more than half a million preventable strokes, and thousands of babies born with neural tube defects that could have been prevented with a simple vitamin. The best offense is a good defense. Supply your body with the nutrients it needs to build up its immune system, the real power to fight off <em>any</em> disease.</p>
<p><strong><em>The soil has been depleted of all its nutrients</em></strong>. From 1909 to 1994, a 3-7% decrease of Vitamin B12, magnesium, zinc and potassium levels occurred in our food supply. Growing conditions, agricultural technologies and nutrient content of the soil can reduce some nutrients in some crops by as much as 20%. Food preparations and storage methods can decrease some nutrients by as much as 30%!</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><em>Who Should Take a Multi-Vitamin?</em></strong></span></h2>
<p><strong><em>All adults should take a multi-vitamin whether active or not.</em></strong> In the Journal of American Medicine on June 19, 2002, they cited “…suboptimal intake of some vitamins is a risk factor for chronic diseases and common in the general population… Most people do not consume an optimal amount of all vitamins by diet alone…it appears prudent for all adults to take vitamin supplements.” The Council for Responsible Nutrition advocates “the regular use of multi-vitamins and a few other nutritional supplements can measurably improve the nutritional status and lifelong health of the American public.”</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><em>What Should I Look for in a Multi-Vitamin?</em></strong></span></h2>
<p><strong><em>Therapeutic dosages.</em></strong> The recommended daily values (RDA) are reflective of the requirements to merely prevent deficiency diseases, not promote a healthy lifestyle. These RDAs do not take into the effects of lifestyle, stress, environment, pollution, or other nutritional needs associated with other disease processes. Increased intake levels of nutrients, above and beyond the RDA levels demonstrate a clear benefit in disease prevention, wellness, and vibrant good health, just to name a few.</p>
<p><strong><em>Pharmaceutical grade and manufactured in a FDA registered lab. </em></strong>Despite popular belief, the FDA does not “approve” or “disapprove” vitamins and supplements. However, they do make unannounced quality control inspections to labs that are registered with the FDA. So choose a vitamin that’s been manufactured in a FDA registered lab and meets the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification. This is your best bet to ensure quality manufacturing has taken place on your vitamin. It’s your body. Make sure that you are only putting high quality nutrients into it so you get maximum performance out of it.</p>
<p><strong><em>Time released for maximum absorption. </em></strong>The best absorption rates take place when the vitamin bypasses the stomach and slowly breaks down in the small intestine. This provides all the nutrients your body needs throughout the day instead of a surge at first then a crash later.</p>
<p><strong><em>More natural and organic ingredients. </em></strong>Your body will have an easier time breaking down and utilizing minerals and nutrients that naturally exist in nature as opposed to synthetic compounds made in a lab. Ask a sewer technician how many un-dissolved vitamins he sees in his line of work or search for the “Dead Doctors Don’t Lie” story made popular by Joel Wallach. <strong><em> </em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Supplement Rx provides the Daily Essentials Multi-Vitamin in custom formulations for Men and Women.<br />
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		<description><![CDATA[Our products are pharmaceutical grade and market tested in FDA-registered labs. We offer time released, chelation formulas built into customizable “Nutrition Systems” to help clients meet their personal fitness goals. After all, 70-80% of reaching fitness goals is based on &#8230; <a href="http://supplementrxblog.com/opportunities-with-supplement-rx/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our products are pharmaceutical grade and market tested in FDA-registered labs. We offer time released, chelation formulas built into customizable “Nutrition Systems” to help clients meet their personal fitness goals. After all, 70-80% of reaching fitness goals is based on the correct nutrition and supplementation.</p>
<p>Easy, accurate product orders and efficient deliveries are ensured with our strategic partnership with Lone Star Distribution and Lone Star Fulfillment.</p>
<p>And you don’t have to go it alone. We offer comprehensive training and certification programs with the National Academy of Fitness and Sports Nutrition (NAFSN) and Huntington College.</p>
<p>We also offer online meal planning, personal trainer pages, corporate wellness programs, and a complete online supplement store to extend your reach far beyond the four walls of your gym.</p>
<p>Backed by 20 years of industry experience, Supplement Rx is one of the fastest growing nutritional companies with hundreds of accounts in the fitness and healthcare industry and we’re constantly seeking new innovations. With that, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Supplement Rx Smoothie Bar powered by City Blends. This Smoothie Bar offers low sugar protein smoothies made with the high quality Supplement Rx protein. What a great way to introduce members to the Supplement Rx line of products than with a great tasting (and healthy) smoothie!</p>
<p>Contact us today and let us know when we can meet via webinar to show you the full scope of our program!</p>
<p>Email: info@supplementrx.com</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[See your exact daily calories, plan meal portions, all with our innovative web tools and extensive database of foods. Don’t just guess how many calories you eat. Track to see exactly what you are eating each day, while interacting with &#8230; <a href="http://supplementrxblog.com/online-nutrition-fitness-planner/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>See your exact daily calories, plan meal portions, all with our innovative web tools and extensive database of foods. Don’t just guess how many calories you eat. Track to see exactly what you are eating each day, while interacting with an online trainer to achieve your results.</p>
<p>Supplement Rx supplements are built right into consumer’s pantry of foods! Plus they can buy right from where they enter their foods so it makes it easy and convenient to purchase their supplements.</p>
<p>Online Tools: Personal trainers could communicate with the members via email and journal communications with online scheduling, shared databases, build out nutrition templates, and track sessions.</p>
<p>Gym members &amp; PT clients will be using the Supplement RX products more consistently and they will have the ability to order supplements from YOUR club every day when they are logged in using the food tracking journal. All you need to do is promote the site to the members so that they can get started, we can handle the rest and you get paid every time they order product.</p>
<p>Lone Star Distribution fulfills the online orders for Supplement Rx products along with 4,000 other items they carry. These items would be shipped together from any of their strategically placed warehouses (Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta or Connecticut) to the client’s home address, work address or to whatever address they choose.</p>
<p>The objective is that the member or client never has to leave the gym website to shop anywhere else. Whether a client needs supplements, home workout items, or to find a personal trainer, this easy-to-use, pre-built online platform has it all.</p>
<p>Set aside a few minutes and try a demo. Email or call and we will be happy to show you the FREE member nutrition journal, and set up a trial account for you to use. The setup is minutes on our end, the benefits are incredible to your club members and supplement users.</p>
<p>For more information visit us at www.srx360solutions.com</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[How often have you heard someone &#8211; maybe even you &#8211; complain that they have gone on a diet, and even lost a bit of weight, but don&#8217;t think that they look any better and still don&#8217;t have a lot &#8230; <a href="http://supplementrxblog.com/creating-a-routine-just-for-you/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>How often have you heard someone &#8211; maybe even you &#8211; complain that they have gone on a diet, and even lost a bit of weight, but don&#8217;t think that they look any better and still don&#8217;t have a lot of energy? This is probably because even though they&#8217;ve stuck to their diet, they haven&#8217;t been exercising as well, which is extremely important if one really wants to lose weight.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve been on diets that didn&#8217;t work very well, maybe you weren&#8217;t getting enough exercise. So maybe you should try it just one more time? And this time, put a bit more effort into it and get some exercise. Create a special exercise routine for yourself, especially if you have particular areas of your body that you would like to work on.</p>
<p><strong>Setting Up an Exercise Routine</strong></p>
<p>If you aren&#8217;t used to exercising at all, you should start off with relatively simple exercises. Set aside a certain time period every day to do stationary exercises at home. And if you have an exercise bike or a treadmill, add it to your routine for a better cardiovascular workout, not to mention for strengthening and shaping up your legs and buttocks. You might even want to add in a few weight training exercises as well, to really get your muscles toned.</p>
<p>When creating your exercise routine, remember to include exercises that work all your muscles, and make sure that you&#8217;re able to do the movements properly. Don&#8217;t be too physically demanding at first, especially if you have physical limitations. You might want to find a trainer or other fitness professional to help you create your routine, especially if you are a beginner. This way, you&#8217;ll be certain that the exercises you are doing are going to benefit you and help tone up those problem areas on your body.</p>
<p><strong>Make Your Exercise Routine a Part of Your Work Day</strong></p>
<p>You may think that you don&#8217;t have enough time to exercise, but once you set up a routine that works for you, you should have no problem finding half an hour to an hour a day for exercising. And you can even create a routine that works around your schedule. If you&#8217;re a morning person, you can always get up an hour early to exercise. Or you can go to the gym on your lunch hour or even after work for an hour or two. If you work in an office building, instead of using the elevator, use the stairs for a great cardiovascular workout, especially if you have many flights to climb. Find ways to build exercise into your day.</p>
<p>One important part of your exercise routine should be stretching. You can even do this at your desk while you are at work. In fact, it&#8217;s often recommended that you take a few minutes every hour or so to do some stretches in order to avoid the risk of repetitive injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. You can do arm and back stretches while sitting in your chair, and if you have a little bit of space you can stand up and stretch out those legs.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re a stay-at-home parent, there are plenty of ways to build an exercise routine into your daily activities. You can take your young children to the park in the morning and play tag and other games that involve running. Or, take your baby out for a stroll around the neighborhood. When your older kids get home from school, go out and play some basketball or soccer with them.</p>
<p>These are all great ways to get exercise, and because they are so much fun it won&#8217;t even seem like you&#8217;re exercising at all. You can even turn your housework into an exercise routine. Do deep knee bends and stretches while vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping. Reach high to clean windows and high shelves. Run up and down the stairs. Be creative and you will find all kinds of ways to exercise while doing housework, making it a lot more fun.</p>
<p><strong>Make Good Nutrition a Part of Your Exercise Routine</strong></p>
<p>But it&#8217;s not enough to exercise to lose weight. You need to follow a healthy diet too. You need to learn about nutrition, and why you need certain nutrients in your diet. For example, did you know that protein is necessary for the health, growth, and recovery of our muscles and other soft tissues, and that it provides a natural source of energy?</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re going to be dieting and exercising, you&#8217;ll need to make sure that you are getting plenty of low calorie, protein-rich foods in your diet to make sure your muscles are healthy and that you have enough energy to get through your day. You might even consider using protein supplements.</p>
<p>You can see what supplements fit you best by visiting us at www.supplementrx.com</p>
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		<title>Seamless Integration</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Benefits to Gym Owners Exclusivity- don’t compete with internet for product pricing or distribution Simplicity- complete training and education programs provided Online Tools- meal and nutrition planning and the Supplement Recommender are built into the Supplement RX website and Visual &#8230; <a href="http://supplementrxblog.com/seamless-integration/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p><strong>Benefits to Gym Owners</strong></p>
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<li>Exclusivity- don’t compete with internet for product pricing or distribution<strong> </strong></li>
<li>Simplicity- complete training and education programs provided<strong> </strong></li>
<li>Online Tools- meal and nutrition planning and the Supplement Recommender are built into the Supplement RX website and Visual Fitness Planner<strong> </strong></li>
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<p><strong>Our strategic alliances combined with our industry experience and online tools provide a seamless integration process that makes our program easy to implement and even easier to maximize profits.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Our Sales Process is Easy</strong></p>
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<li>You can be up ad running in as little as 24 hours<strong></strong></li>
<li>Choose to have products directly shipped to your clients from our warehouse or you can maintain a product inventory in house to sell directly to you club members.<strong></strong></li>
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<p><strong>Supplement RX has formed a strategic partnership with Lone Star Distribution and Fulfillment who are one of the largest distributors in the fitness industry to provide you with your products in a seamless and efficient manner!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>The Supplement Recommender</strong></p>
<p>We customize the supplement recommendations based on the answers given in the Supplement Recommender questionnaire. The Supplement RX recommender is built right into the Visual Fitness Planner and the Supplement Rx website. After the client answers a few questions on their health and goals, the program automatically recommends the supplements that are right for them. Visit <a href="http://www.supplementrx.com/">www.supplementrx.com</a> and click on “Customize Your System” to try the supplement recommender for yourself!</p>
<p><strong>Our Company Focus</strong></p>
<p>We choose not to focus on “selling supplements,” rather focus on meeting a need. Supplement RX has organized the confusing, chaotic world of nutrition supplements into a simple, sensible set of choices to help people achieve their personal health and fitness goals.</p>
<p>For more information visit us at www.supplementrx.com</p>
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		<title>Understanding Supplements</title>
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<p>The Supplement RX line is a group of pharmaceutical grade, market tested supplements. Each produce has been carefully formulated with individual components assayed for purity and potency in FDA approved labs. After the assure process, these raw materials are quarantined for two weeks and assayed again. Only then are these raw materials available for manufacturing. Supplement RX&#8217;s rigorous standards and manufacturing process bring superior quality products to the consumer.</p>
<p><strong>We believe a wide variety of nutrients in optimum levels are critical to a healthy body.</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>So why supplements?</em></strong><strong> Here are our six most compelling reasons:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Make up for what the diet is lacking</strong></li>
</ul>
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<li><strong>Help the body function at its highest level</strong></li>
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<li><strong>Compensate for problems with food production (soil depletion, food irradiation,  environmental pollution, genetically modified foods)</strong><strong> </strong></li>
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<li><strong>Replenish nutrients destroyed by lifestyle choices (smoking, alcohol consumption)</strong></li>
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<li><strong>Help the body cope with stress, as nutrients are depleted at a higher rate</strong></li>
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<li><strong>Supply nutrients as the level of natural production decreases with age</strong></li>
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<p>According to a new survey by Ipsos-Public Affairs (NYC) for the Council for Responsible Nutrition, almost 80% of US physicians and over 90% of nurses recommend dietary supplements to their patients. Additionally, the stymy reports that 72% of physicians and 82% of nurses use supplements themselves. Steve Mister, CRN CEO, commented that this survey- a first for the industry- reveals the important part supplements play in a healthy lifestyle. Consumers who currently take supplements as part of their wellness routine can feel good about a vote of approval from this respected group of healthcare professionals. Consumers who have not considered the role of supplements may want to reconsider.</p>
<p>For more information visit us at www.supplementrx.com</p>
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