Sore after that hard workout? A little nauseous? This could be a sign of muscle and general dehydration. We all know that fluids such as sports drinks are a terrific way of getting fluids into your system, but how about aiding those sore muscles. Glutamine taken as a supplement can be just the ticket to avoiding muscle atrophy and pain as well as increasing muscle gains from your workout.

Glutamine is one of the 20 non-essential amino acids that are found in the human body. Non-essential means that the body can produce this amino itself, not that it isn't important. Quite the contrary, 60 percent of the amino acids found in skeletal muscles are glutamines. Glutamine is also an important part of the cell structure of the intestines and stomach.

Glutamine is important in facilitating the absorption of protein into muscles. This process is also known as protein synthesis. Muscles that are fatigued and dehydrated from an intense workout have a hard time absorbing the necessary protein to heal themselves and become larger and stronger. Glutamine taken as a supplement after a workout will assist in elevating muscle growth and prevent muscle deterioration or atrophy.

Also, glutamine is a growth hormone elevator so maintaining appropriate levels is essential if you want to see solid results from your fitness program .. Glutamine given as a supplement has been been credited with improving brain function as well as aiding in general mood improvement. As glutamine is strongly represented in the digestive tract, it has shown success when given to patients with colitis and Crohn's Disease as well as patients undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. Its ability to prevent muscle atrophy has also led to glutamine supplements being given to burn victim, trauma victims and those recovering from surgery.

Glutamine supplements are produced in both powder and capsule form by a large number of manufacturers including the following:

Optimum Nutrition
American Bodybuilding
ISS Research
Universal Nutrition

When a person is healthy and fit, we visit him often and ask him if he needs any help. But if the same person suffers with ill health, we don't even approach him; let alone rendering help. Why does this happen in the world? It is because we are selfish. It is this selfishness which makes us smile at person of sound health and turn back at a person of ailment. When the real time of need comes, we slowly escape from facing it with the fear of lack of time, money, care or love. Above all it is because we lack the humanitarian aspect in us. But what if we continue this fancy trend even in the case of elders or our parents who are old and thirsty for love and care?

'Isn't it their inbound responsibility to look after and raise their children?' so ask so called logical minds. Yes, our parents bore this responsibility with Love, not out of coercion. But when they attain old age how do we exhibit our responsibility when it comes to taking care of them? Firstly, the moment they become old and when they stop squeezing their nerves in order to earn a living, it is then that we start ignoring them. The instant they are ready to depend on us who are their children, we start to feel they are a big burden to our lives. This crooked thought continues till they leave this earth plane. What ever they say, we make sure we always oppose it, be it good or bad. We talk in a brutal manner to them but do we realize if they ever say a word against us, how quickly and negatively we react? We make them cry every moment that they themselves wish to leave this earth as soon as possible. Why do we neglect such noble souls?

If our parents are rich and wealthy, we children will be wealthy too. But if the children are wealthy, parents still remain poor. It is because they love to share their positive things in life with us where as, we love to receive only that which is pleasing and good and we in turn love to hate them in their times of sorrow. Isn't this awful?

We make them cry while they are alive but once they are no more, it is then we repent at their absence and start crying all our lives. Why don't we try to realize their worth when they breathe and in turn stay guilt-free all our lives? At least once in a while, let us convey our 'Thankfulness' to our parents for what they are, for what they have sacrificed and for their constant thoughts of blessings on us.

We think they deserve our negligence for their awful behavior surrounded with their old age. How many times did we rupture their heart with our sword like words? How many times did we act as per our selfishness? We do not have the right or the age to pin point their mistakes as their little mistakes fade away before our greatest sins. When we are capable of conveying our love towards our family in some way or the other, why can't we show and shower little love to those old people in need? At this age, they need love and care more than this materialistic 'money'-the energy which is the root cause of differences and chaos in the world of relations. Let us crush our so called 'Ego' and say sorry to our parents at least once in our lives. The gratefulness their eyes dispense at such times is awesome. Our caressing words build permanent 'Love' with in their hearts of 'nests' which are as momentary as ours.

"Shred your selfishness but never your relation of 'Love' with parents and elders." – Sharmila Sanka

What do you do when exotic plant species are soaking up your water supplies due to their thirst for water? We know the precious commodity is needed for human populations and when the exotic species grows out or control it threatens to strangle the regions water supplies. Well some had considered harvesting the plants and turn the cellulose content into ethanol, which in theory is a good idea? Only there are a few problems with this;

• There is a whole lot of this plant
• It is growing in an area not near any ethanol processing plants
• Ethanol processing plants also use water, but the region has little extra
• The Cellulose content is not that high
• Transporting the water logged plant is unworkable
• Harvesting the plant would mean expensive equipment
• The problem is real and it is in crisis situation right now

So what is the answer to get this exotic plant (Saltcedar or Tamarix) out of there? Well in East Asia where the plant is from there is a beetle which eats it, so the Aggies over at Texas A and M are working with the Texas Riparian Invasive Plants Task Force to bring un this Asian Beetle to eat it.

Why is this such a big issue you ask? Well simple really the plant takes about 4 feet per year off the river water levels of the Pecos River and along the West Texas banks of the Colorado. Why is this plant species even here? Well originally it was used to prevent erosion of the banks, but if it is not stopped it will own the water and the river.

One more lesson that everything in nature is inter-related and linear solutions lead to the law of unintended consequences so maybe this Asia Beetle will now complete the food chain loop and complete the cycle. Consider all this in 2006.

The soul is the place where the life force resides, from the first life breath that began our lifetime to the moment our last and final breath is expelled. This is the most sacred place in the human body; yet all too easily its existence is ignored as it thirsts for the best we can become to materialize. A thirsty soul is the result of ignoring and failing to cultivate the traits that set us apart from other life forms. Compassion, empathy, kindness, sympathy and even remorse for wrong actions all provide the nourishment that refreshes our soul. Our highest consciousness exists within our soul. Ignoring these traits effectively burns our soul, leaving a seared consciousness that has no conscience. No integrity, morality, principles or ethics exist in the person with a seared conscience; the very best any person could be becomes buried in the rubble of resistance to those higher traits.

It is against human nature to violate the behaviors that set us above the animal kingdom. Our instincts are to first survive and then to thrive in our environment. We were all born with the ability to dream bigger dreams, to believe in things we could not see and to achieve what appeared to be an impossible dream. Only when we have lost our way do we reach a state of seared conscience. If you think all is lost, take counsel; your cries are heard, passing through the darkness, filtered by the clouds they mingle with starlight and find their way to the touch of the Master’s hand. Be at peace; be calm.

Though you have no memory of the hand that was placed on your soft brow as you inhaled your first breath of life, know that dreams and seeds of great hope accompanied that first breath. The child who was you was uncorrupted by failure and knew it was all possible. It was this which inspired you to lay your head on a soft field of grass, look into the fluffy clouds above you and see what no one else could. This was dreaming, the earliest from of seeing what could be.

Where did it all go, the grace that was your style, the agile figure, the precision of your movement, the clarity of your mind, the brilliance of your words? It was not a thief who stole these treasures from you but you and you alone who bartered them for something far less than you ever dreamed of. Doubt, fear anxiety and hate fill a life corrupted by failure; one that is filled with quick fixes, an easier path, greed and a thirst for power become the foundation for these losses that result in a thirsty soul. There is no room for those joyful memories where these emotions reside. This is a dark path filled with sorrow. The path back to your own personal greatness requires new choices.

Only when you are willing to relinquish these human traits of failure can you return to the dreams and promise that was instilled in your first breath. These learned habits, like every human habit, must be replaced with a healthy and joyful one to release the control they hold over you. It is a return to the light of your existence. Is it possible? Light always overcomes darkness. It is the reason a single candle light can be seen on the darkest night up to three miles away. We were created to see the light!

Most of us, especially those of us who have debtor’s disease (if you have it you know what it is!), have commented or at least thought, “If I could just win the lottery, or sweepstakes, everything would be better.” Unfortunately, even if that big dream did come true things probably would get worse instead of better.

It’s a strange phenomenon. It seems the more money you have, the more you need. It makes perfect sense. Given more money, most people would increase their standard of living. My question is, “If you haven’t properly managed the money you have now, how do you expect that you’ll be able to properly manage two, three, four, five or hundreds of thousands times more money?” A good question, huh? Food for thought. Maybe you need to start learning to properly manage what you have now while it’s on a much smaller scale. Then you’ll be prepared when that big lottery win, or sweepstakes, comes through!

Now you may think this is a crazy, nonsense theory. Surely a million is enough for anyone to be on easy street! I’m sure you have at some time heard rumor about people who fall into great wealth by some means or another, and just a short time later are back where they started or in even worse financial condition. Many of these instances end in bankruptcy.

Not convinced? Let me tell you about my own, smaller scale, experience with this strange phenomenon. Once upon a time, I was a single parent raising four children on an income of just under $20,000 per year. My children did not do without, and while I did begin my journey into debtors demise during this time, I had everything under control. Or so I thought.

By my understanding now, I certainly was not managing my money well. I was not properly preparing for variable expenses or emergency expenses that were sure to arise. Thank goodness for a great family infrastructure that gave help and support when needed! My monthly payments were well within my income, including debt payments. I monitored my debt to be sure I maintained a comfortable debt to income ratio. I felt that I had the proper perspective on my finances.

It was not until the household income increased due to marriage that I somehow lost that perspective and my real problems began. I blame a good deal of this accelerating financial ruin to “over confidence.” This “over confidence” lead to an arrogant disregard of proper money management. Looking back, you know hind sight is 20/20, if I knew then what I know now, I would be way ahead of the game!

Since my new husband earned more than twice the income I had, I quit work to become a stay at home mom. I’ve been working since I was fourteen years old (and I’m no spring chicken now) so when he expressed the desire for me to stay at home with the kids, I jumped on it! But, this was not a contributing factor to my financial demise. It was the mindset I acquired when the household income increased.

My mindset was this, “If I took care of a family of five on my near poverty level income, surely I have no financial worries now.” Life was good! At least for a while. Our standard of living changed of course. Typically, my cup runneth over……and I thirsted for more. Now we could afford to charge those things we “needed?” (I question it because, my definition of this word has greatly changed) and wanted without fear. I had that fear before. The fear of not being able to pay back the debt. I believe that’s why I kept it under strict control. With that fear now gone and a new sense of false security replacing it……..debtor’s demise set in quickly.

Before I knew it we were living paycheck to paycheck. Sometimes, I even found myself juggling funds around to make the budget balance. It didn’t seem like so much money any more. I can laugh at myself now that I understand exactly how it happened. That delusion of grandeur mindset I had let little ol’ me fall into. After all my research, I now know that I am not unlike millions of other people in this world. It’s an easy mindset to get into. This is why more money will never make everything better until you learn to manage first and then spend.

Your best preparation for that big winning day is to start planning now. Even if that big money dream never comes true, you may be surprised what a little forethought and planning can accomplish. A good debt free spending plan and monthly budget that encourage frugal living will, at the very least, provide you with more financial security and independence.

Why heck, if you’re young enough, you can plan your way into millionaire status. It can be done. It has been done! It’s the guy next door who you may not even be aware classifies as a millionaire. He or she probably doesn’t brag about it, and their lifestyle doesn’t hint of it. But I bet that’s one happy, stress free, millionaire who has everything he needs and wants. He’s probably just about the nicest person you ever want to meet. Simply because he manages his money and refuses to let his money manage him!

So what are you waiting for? Quit wishing for more money and make a plan to manage and take control of what money you have!

Good Luck and Success

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