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Honest Reviews of Some Leading Acai Berry Diet Supplements

September 11, 2009 By: Mr. Healthy Category: Antioxidants No Comments →

Acai berry supplements have become one of the most popular and controversial supplements of all time. Some people insist acai berries are nothing but a ripoff and some people say they are the greatest thing on the planet. I am not going to get into that argument today. I just want to tell you what my experiences were like when ordering several of the leading supplements.

The information below is from my one time, personal experience and no guarantee it will be this way every time. I spoke with customer service of most offers and never had an issue with rudeness or somebody not speaking English well. I also never had a hold time of more than a couple minutes. The key is to pay attention to the details of any offer you choose. Personally, I recommend just buying the supplement or going with the Buy 3 Get 2 Free type deals which don’t come with a recurring shipment.

Without further ado, here are my acai berry reviews.

Acai Burn Reviews (2 products)
There are two products made by the same company which are now called Acai Slim for women and Acai Force for men. They both contain Garcinia Cambogia, Green Tea Extract, Acai Berry, Chromium Polynicotinate, and Gymnema Sylvestre Extract, but the quantities differ a little. If you are unfamiliar with them, gymnema sylvestre and chromium are for blood sugar stabilization and the garcina cambogia is for appetite suppression and all are natural ingredients.

As far as ordering these products, there is a free trial available as well as deals like Buy 3 Get 2 Free. For the free trial, you have 21 days to evaluate from the day you order. I received both the men’s and women’s supplements 5 days after placing the order so I had over 2 weeks to evaluate. They were ordered on separate occasions several weeks apart. If you decide to cancel, you can do that by calling an 800 number or canceling through the online chat feature of the website so it was pretty easy both ways.

Acai Fire Review
This supplement is targeted specifically at men. This supplement contains acai berry extract, green tea extract, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, ginger root, and rhubarb root. This supplement is distributed as a free trial offer. They only give you 10 days to decide if you want to keep the supplement, but if you want to cancel it is super easy. You can cancel right there on the website where you place the order and never have to talk to anybody. You also get to keep the full bottle so you can cancel it first then evaluate it second if you choose.

These are only a few of the acai berry supplements available today. I would watch out for fake blogs when you are choosing supplements. If a site isn’t honest with you up front, you may be dealing with an unscrupulous company all the way around. Many of these sites are now being shut down by lawsuits, but you should be careful.

While there are no documented acai berry side effects, you should check with your doctor before taking any health supplements including acai berries.

Acai Diet Pills and the All Natural Ingredients They are Made From

September 05, 2009 By: Mr. Healthy Category: Antioxidants No Comments →

Acai berry supplements are all over the internet and TV. They are made from multiple ingredients in addition to acai berry and may help you get healthier and lose weight.

This article is going to go over what is in acai berry weight loss supplements. If you are looking for information on where to get acai berry supplements, there are some specific pages you can visit depending on where you live. If you live in Australia, visit the where to buy acai berry in Australia page. For those of you who live north of the US border, go to the where to buy acai berry in Canada page. And if you live in the United Kingdom, check out the where to buy acai berry in the UK page.

Let’s start with acai berries. Acai berries are loaded with antioxidants which lots of research has shown to be beneficial. There is also a healthy dose of dietary fiber and omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. The antioxidants, dietary fiber, and omega fatty acids all make acai berries very good for you if taken as a pure acai berry health supplement.

What many people are familiar with as acai berry is the many acai berry weight loss supplements that have other ingredients as well. Some common ingredients that are added to acai berry in these weight loss supplements are green tea, hoodia, resveratrol, garcina cambogia, gymnema sylvestre, and chromium polynicotinate.

It is thought that the mineral chromium is beneficial for helping to stabilize blood sugar levels.

The herb gymnema sylvestre grows in southern and central India where it has been used as a natural treatment for diabetes. It is included in weight loss supplements to help control blood sugar levels.

Green tea originates from China where it has long been thought to have many health benefits. It is used as a metabolism booster in some supplements.

Hoodia comes from the hoodia gordonii cactus that grows in South Africa and Namibia. It has been used for medicinal purposes by the native people to treat such things as indigestion and small infections. They also used it as an appetite suppressant on long hunting trips which is why it is included in many weight loss supplements.

Resveratrol is another antioxidant that has shown many potential health benefits. Research is being done to determine if resveratrol can cure age related diseases and initial findings are promising. Some weight loss supplements add this antioxidant to make the supplement even healthier.

Garcina cambogia is a fruit that is used as a traditional Indian medicine. There are reported appetite suppressant qualities for this fruit. Some weight loss supplements use this natural ingredient to improve the effectiveness.

The above information is provided so you know what ingredients are thought to do. The health benefits that are reported have not been verified or accepted by the FDA and should only be used for their potential benefits.

For the record, I am not a physician and have never had any formal medical training. I present this article for informational purposes only from my own personal research and experiences. You should check with your doctor before starting any new health and fitness program. You should also pay attention to your body whenever you start something new and keep an eye out for side effects or allergies. Good luck on your health and fitness quest!

What is Good to Know About Alkaline Water and Water Ionizer Machines?

September 02, 2009 By: Mr. Healthy Category: Antioxidants No Comments →

Water Ionizer Machines are becoming a popular health product in the United States and many other countries. In Japan, which ranks top on the list of countries for longevity, 20% of homes have a Water Ionizer Machine. Other countries do not have that same level of market penetration, but the news is getting out and health-conscious people everywhere are learning about Water Ionizers and using them to make healthy drinking water. Just about everybody these days is aware of the quality issues in the drinking water supply. What very few people are aware of is that almost all our drinking water has a positive ORP. That is the abbreviation for oxidative reduction potential. Just as oxidation is bad for a piece of iron that we leave out in the backyard because it will begin to rust as the oxidation process works away on it, oxidation is also bad for each of our trillions of cells in your body because oxidation breaks down our cells and causes the aging process. The higher the ORP measurement of the water we drink, the more it contributes to the oxidation, or aging process. The good news is, that with a high-quality Ionizer Machine like one that produce Kangen Water (tm Enagic), anybody can turn their tap water into a very healthy alkaline drinking water with a strong negative ORP. The stronger the negative measurement of ORP, the greater the effect of the water in fighting the oxidation process, or slowing down the aging process. Not all Water Ionizers can produce a water with a strong negative ORP. But fortunately there are Water Ionizers that do.

Another benefit of a high-quality Ionizer Machine — again, not all Water Ionizers produce this type of water — is that the water is referred to as being Restructured because the water molecules aggregate into groups composed of a smaller amount of molecules than is normally found in drinking water. This is sometimes referred to as Hexegonal water. This restructured water with the smaller aggregations of water molecules is able to fit through cell membranes more easily, therefore enabling the water to perform some of its most important functions better. Cells, for example, can become hydrated easier, nutrients can be delivered into the cells more readily, and toxins can be more readily removed from the cells. The net of all this is that people who begin to drink the water produced by a high-quality water ionizer machine often describe how quickly they feel healthier once they start drinking the water.

Water Ionizers are often sought out by people searching for a solution to their pH balance. A common challenge many people have today is that they are having too much acid accumulating within the body. Antacids, heartburn, acid reflux, and many other related conditions are all too common. Left untreated, an accumulation of acid within the body tissues can lead to a number of serious health conditions. While most people realize the importance of balancing their body pH, few people have the know how or the discipline to solve this serious issue successfully with diet and lifestyle alone. Fortunately, a high-quality Water Ionizer Machine will provide an unlimited supply of Alkaline Drinking Water which can help balance the pH within the body tissue.

It is no wonder Water Ionizers are becoming such a well-known health product!

Ways to Protect Your Credit Rating From the Acai Cleanse Scams

August 31, 2009 By: Mr. Healthy Category: Antioxidants No Comments →

The acai berry is getting a bad name because of all the acai berry cleanse scam websites out there. We have all seen the fake blogs with pictures telling you the owner of the blog is a 30 something mom that lost 30 pounds or more with free acai berry cleanse supplements. For the most part I think people know these sites are not real, but they want to believe that they can lose weight like the people in the pictures so they forget common sense.

Acai berries are very beneficial and I have written many articles about the benefits of acai berries. Unfortunately, when it comes to the acai berry cleanse scam there is nothing positive to say about it, but I will show you what to look for so you don’t get scammed too.

If you know what to look for, you can better prepare yourself to avoid falling victim to a scam.

A scam site will look like a blog. The supposed blog will be the personal story of the person that created the website. The story will talk about how she (it is almost always a female) had no energy until she found these free trials for a diet pill and a colon cleanse product.

Most of the time there will be impressive weight loss pictures showing before and after shots. The pictures are usually stock photos and cost $1 at www.stockxpert.com and they have lots of them. Using stock photos is not a bad thing in most cases, but here people are trying to deceive you.

After the story and recommendation to order specific weight loss supplements, there will be a comments section at the bottom. There will be fake testimonials from people that used the recommended products and lost weight. The comments section will be closed so you can’t leave a comment or if it allows you to put in a comment it will never be shown.

The easiest way to protect yourself from a scam is to ignore all the hype. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

You also need to pay attention to what you are signing up for. If you want a free trial, that is ok. You just need to realize you will be charged for future shipments unless you cancel. Some people have had problems with certain companies. If you want to take advantage of a free trial and don’t want to risk your credit rating, use a prepaid gift card.

If you want to avoid all the potential problems of free trials, there are lots of great deals out there. Many of the free trial supplements are also available in great deals like by 3 get 2 free. You can usually buy single bottles too and they will still be cheaper than the local health food store. Just do a little research and you will be ok.

I will say it one more time: if it sounds too good to be true it probably is. Read the fine print and you will know what you are signing up for.

Why Everybody Should Take Certain Supplements to Live Healthier and Live Longer

August 29, 2009 By: Mr. Healthy Category: Antioxidants No Comments →

From the beginning of time, people have tried to survive and they have been searching for ways to live longer or even forever. There are simple changes to our diet as well as some basic health supplements that can make a huge difference on our health and longevity.

Let’s start our discussion with what we eat on a daily basis. In today’s fast paced world, we have gotten away from preparing fresh meals and rely instead on prepackaged meals, fast food, and lots of processed sugars. Fast food is the most unhealthy, nutrient deficient food on the planet and if you think differently there isn’t much I can do for you. I would advise you to watch a movie called Super Size Me which chronicles a man who ate nothing but fast food for 30 days. As you can guess, it didn’t help his health any, but I don’t want to ruin it so go see what fast food will do to you.

Another area that probably needs changing is what you drink. This can be even worse than what you eat because you can drink hundreds of calories of soda, milkshake, or cappuccino without even thinking about it. Start drinking more water and less sugary drinks. Your dentist tells you these types of drinks eat holes in your teeth. Imagine what they do to the rest of your body.

One other thing you can do that is even easier than changing your diet is to start taking health supplements. With how nutrient deficient most of our food is, everybody should be taking a daily multi-vitamin. Another thing you probably want to supplement is with antioxidants. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals inside your body which destroy healthy cells. The acai berry is one of the best sources of antioxidants and you probably have already heard about them in the news or on a talk show. Another antioxidant that you may not have heard of is called resveratrol. Resveratrol supplements have started becoming very popular after being featured on news programs and talk shows. There is still a lot of research to be done, but early indications are that resveratrol can help cure many age related diseases and help you live a longer healthier life.

For the record, I am not a physician and have never had any formal medical training. This article is presented for informational purposes only from my own personal experiences and research. You should check with your doctor before starting any new health and fitness program. You should also pay attention to your body whenever you start something new and keep an eye out for side effects or allergies. Good luck on your health and fitness quest!

Water Ionizers - Get Helpful Information About ORP and Anti Aging

August 19, 2009 By: Mr. Healthy Category: Antioxidants No Comments →

Water Ionizers are speedily becoming recognized as one of the important health products in the U.S.A. market. In Japan where water ionization got its beginnings, approximately one out of every five homes owns a Water Ionizer. In the United States approximately one out of 18,000 homes owns a water ionizer. The Japanese are notorious for their healthy living and longevity. Perhaps there is a lesson for us in these statistics.

A water ionizer is an appliance slightly larger than a toaster that sits on the kitchen counter next to the sink. Some models now are designed to fit underneath the sink.

Water Ionizers should be considered as something every family ought to have in their home. Water Ionizers provide an impressive system for purifying drinking water and creating healthy Alkaline water that is loaded with Antioxidants and Minerals. As the term ionization suggests, the nature of ionized water molecules is altered or restructured. Water Ionizers change the molecular structure of water as the water passes through the water machine by applying electricity to the water as it passes over highly charged electrolysis plates where the electrical charge causes some of the water molecules to be separated from H2O into H+ and OH- ions. While there is only one source water supply leading into the water ionizer machine, there are two water outputs. One output has a predominance of H+ ions while the other output has a predominance of OH- ions. The water that is strong in H+ is acidic while the OH- water is Alkaline. Several types of ionized water can be created by a water ionizer.

High quality water ionizers can make water ranging from a strong Acidic pH of 2.5 all the way up to a strong Alkaline pH of 11.5. Alkaline water all the way up to 9.5 can be used for drinking water. The other varieties of water produced by the water ionizer can be used for cooking, cleaning, and external use like a Beauty Water of 5.5 pH for washing the face and hair. High quality water ionizers that produce Kangen Water (tm of Enagic) also produce an abundance of Antioxidants in the Alkaline water which will slow down the aging process for the reason that the Antioxidants neutralize the potentially harmful activity of Free Radicals in your cells.

High quality water ionizers also make a strong negative Oxidative Reduction Potential called ORP. The stronger the negative value of ORP the better the water will be in reducing oxidation. Because oxidation is the aging process, water with a strong negative ORP is better for good health. Because most of the types of drinking water usually found in homes, restaurants and stores have a positive ORP which indicates the water contributes to oxidation, a high quality water ionizer can be an important investment for your family as part of your anti-aging strategy. Not all water ionizers produce a strong negative ORP, so it is extremely important to check out the water ionizer specifications first before acquiring an ionizer. Sadly, many people quickly become disappointed when they procure a less expensive Water Ionizer only to find out their new machine is not reliable in producing alkaline pH water or a strong negative ORP, and the excellent results they were expecting to receive will not be realized without the correct water stats.

High Quality Water Ionizers can be found online.

Water Ionization is a Good System of Producing Alkaline Drinking Water for Great Health

August 16, 2009 By: Mr. Healthy Category: Antioxidants No Comments →

General Drinking Water Purification Methods

These days, people are doing something to improve the quality of their drinking water. Most people know they should do something to purify the water. But with all the numerous water purification alternatives available there is also much confusion about what ought to be used. There are many different types of water purification systems that are generally used in homes to furnish families with drinking water. Each has advantages and some have significant disadvantages. A common type of water purification is the use of a filtration system. Many water filter systems use charcoal, activated silver and fine mesh to eradicate chemicals and particles from the water and kill bacteria. Filtration does not remove everything from the water, and what remains with the water is determined in part by the size of the holes in the filtration mesh. Another type of water refinement is distillation which results in water that is practically void of impurities. In fact, distillation is void of just about everything whether bad like chlorine or good like minerals. A purification process known as reverse osmosis is often used in households to produce a water that is contaminant free and it also produces water that is mineral free.

A Better Method: Water Ionizer Machines

A form of water purification that is not yet as commonly recognized but that is very useful and is quickly becoming very popular as people learn how well it works is water ionization. The term ionization indicates that the nature of the water molecules is altered or restructured. Ionization occurs in a Water Ionizer machine that uses electricity. Water passes over highly charged electrolysis plates where the electrical charge causes some of the water molecules to be split from H2O into H+ and OH- ions. There is one supply hose leading into the water ionizer machine, but there are two outputs - one hose has a preponderance of H+ ions while another hose has a preponderance of OH- ions. The water strong in H+ has an acidic pH while the OH- water is Alkaline. Several types of water can be created by a water ionizer. A prevalent use of a water ionizer machine is to produce Alkaline drinking water. High quality water ionizers that make Kangen Water (tm of Enagic) also produce a great quantity of Antioxidants in the Alkaline water. Antioxidants slow down the aging process because they neutralize the potentially harmful activity of Free Radicals in our cells. High quality water ionizers also make a strong negative ORP or Oxidative Reduction Potential. The stronger the negative value the better the water is in reducing oxidation, and therefore the better the water is for good health. drinking water commonly found in homes, restaurants and stores have a positive ORP which indicates the water contributes to oxidation. Therefore, water ionizers that make a strong negative ORP can be an important tool for people looking for ways to improve their health, slow their aging process and enjoy safe, healthy, delicious purified water.

High quality Water Ionizers can be purchased online.

Wonderful Resveratrol Benefits You Might Not Know

August 10, 2009 By: Mr. Healthy Category: Antioxidants No Comments →

Are you in on the latest health industry buzz? Many think it to be the most revolutionary discovery. It can help you lose weight without having you alter your diet at all. It gets rid of rolls of flab just like that. You won’t feel so old any more.

Sounds too good to be true? Resveratrol benefits everyone, without a doubt.

What is resveratrol and why is it the best solution?

Red grape skins are used to get resveratrol. Red wine contains this substance in high concentrations. Everyone is aware of the benefits that red wine can give to your health. It is weird to think no one has thought of doing this before.

Resveratrol benefits you more than most medicines or supplements can ever do. Tests prove that resveratrol can repeal the effects of a lot of diseases. It has shown to repel the start of many diseases. This sort of pharmaceutical miracle should be taken everyday!

There have been numerous spin-offs of the concept that all have the same resveratrol benefits. These usually come in the form of pills, capsules and powders used for fitness, dieting, general well-being and cosmetics. There is a loyal market for all of this in Hollywood already.

The resveratrol benefits you can get are numerous. Check it out soon, my results were immediate and amazing.

Putting on pounds becomes impossible, as proven by research on resveratrol. In one experiment, researchers gave test subjects concentrated resveratrol to go with their diets. They also provided a large food supply. The results were amazing. None of the subjects got any heavier. Actually, a few even lost weight after the tests!

Not only is it good for your figure, but it’s great for your insides. This is a wonderful pre-emptive answer to cardiovascular diseases. It is great for diabetics. It has been discovered to stop the onset of cancer! It also aids in the relief from diseases that come with age, like arthritis and rheumatism. You won’t feel so old when you take advantage of these resveratrol benefits.

Look at how it has helped other people, try out these resveratrol benefits for yourself too. You may choose to join a community of people who appreciate the benefits of resveratrol. Find Out the Truth About Resveratrol Benefits for Your Health at http://resveratrolresearchlabs.com/

Bottled Water - A Waste Of Time

August 08, 2009 By: Mr. Healthy Category: Antioxidants No Comments →

For the past ten years or so, sales of bottled water have been steadily rising by 7 – 8% per annum. The level of consumption globally is estimated to have more than doubled between 1997 and 2005.

Approximately 200 billion bottles of water are consumed worldwide each year. The US market is the biggest by far, making up 25% of total sales.

Recently there has been a backlash against the use of bottled water. One of the main concerns is the environmental impact of bottled water. The actual bottles are typically made from Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is a recyclable material – but the actual level of recycling is believed to be less than 25%.

The energy used for production, transportation and disposal of the bottles is also a source for concern among environmentalists. In comparison with tap water, bottled water generates carbon emissions which are 5,000 times greater per litre.

In spite of the extremely effective marketing of the bottled water suppliers, there seems to be scant evidence that bottled water is, in developed countries at least, more beneficial for your health than standard tap water. Some bottled waters have been found to contain estrogenic chemicals and even uranium. Most bottled waters have some level of salt present – which is not good for your blood pressure.

In terms of taste there is little concrete evidence that bottled water is an improvement on tap water. In a blind tasting in the UK, London tap water came in third place from a selection of 24 different water varieties. In the USA, a 2007 screening of Penn and Teller (which might have been more entertaining than scientific – but is still worth mentioning) showed that diners could not tell the difference between bottled water and water sourced from a garden hose.

In terms of cost to the customer the exact ratio will vary depending upon the brand of water under consideration, but generally speaking bottled water is priced at several hundred times more per litre than tap water.

So, considering environmental impact, health, taste and cost, bottled water really doesn’t have a lot to recommend it. If you really dislike the taste of the water supplied from your tap then you might be well advised to think about some type of home filtration system. The cost will be higher than tap water, but much lower than bottled water. If you go for a solution such as the Brita water filter jug then you can be certain that it’s better for the environment as all parts of the filters are recyclable.

Of course, home filtration systems are great for when you’re at home – but if you like to carry water with you when you’re out and about then you could use and reuse a bottle which you fill at home, or the office, before you leave. Again, Brita water are a good example having combined with international designer Orla Kelly to produce the Wottle – which claims to be the world’s first designer reusable bottle and is made from 100% recycled material. Or you could just do a bit of recycling of your own and use an old soda bottle.

Acai Berry Weight Loss Pills May Help Guys Lose Fat

August 07, 2009 By: Mr. Healthy Category: Antioxidants No Comments →

If you are looking for a secret weapon in the fight against fat, you should consider using weight loss supplements. Men around the world are entering the diet supplement arena in search of help to control their increasing waist line. While most diet supplements are targeting women, there are several good weight loss supplements for men and if you know where to look, you can try them out for free.

Best Diet Pills for Men
One of the leading men’s weight loss supplements is Acai Burn Xtreme which contains acai berry extract, green tea, and chromium to help you lose weight. Acai Fire for Men contains organic acai, green tea leaf extract, vitamin B6 and B12, ginger root, and rhubarb root to help with weight loss. Acai Berry Blast also contains acai berry as well as resveratrol, noni, and green tea and is made for men and women who need help losing weight.

Acai Berry – the Number 1 Diet Pill
The supplements mentioned above all have acai berries as one of their main ingredients. If you haven’t heard of them before, acai berries grow in the Amazon rain forests of South America. There are tons of antioxidants in acai berries as well as omega fatty acids and dietary fiber. They have been harvested by the local people for centuries and have recently become popular around the world as a health supplement. To boost the effectiveness of acai berries, many supplements add other natural ingredients like green tea which has been shown to have a metabolism boosting effect. While this combination has worked for many people, there is no guarantee and you may have to try more than one diet pill before finding the one that works best for you. Use the free trials until you get the one that you like best.

Acai Berry Free Trials
When you sign up for a free trial, you are automatically enrolled in an automatic shipment program to make sure you never run out of supplements. You can cancel your auto-shipment at any time if you don’t want to continue receiving the supplements. Make sure you pay attention when you order so you know what to do to cancel as each offer is a little different.

Eating a healthy diet and doing a little exercise will help you get the most out of any weight loss supplement. If you are willing to make a few small diet and lifestyle changes, you will greatly increase your chances of success with acai berry or any health supplement.

For the record, I am not a physician and have never had any formal medical training. This article is presented for informational purposes only from my own personal experiences and research. Before starting any new diet or exercise program, you should check with your doctor. You should also pay attention to your body whenever you start something new and keep an eye out for side effects or allergies. I wish you luck on your efforts to improve your health and fitness!