Herbs and Supplement

The herbs are traditionally used in various countries either in cooking, in some diseases and others. The herbs are commonly called the plants that are valued for their qualities like medicinal properties, flavor, and scent.

The herbs are quite useful as some people use it for medicinal purposes while some are used for culinary purposes. In various parts of the world, there are various types of herbs that grow. Today, most of the people are in favor of using herbs, and herbal treatments and in some cases the herbs are used for spiritually too.

The best think about the herbs is that it has no side effects and so people mostly prefer it. In case of medicinal herbs the shrub or woody plants are used while the culinary herb is the non woody plants. Mostly the roots, flowers, seeds, root back, inner back, berries, and sometimes the pericarp and leafy parts are also used. There are so many sites that offer information various herbs that are used for medicinal spiritual or culinary purposes. The bets thing is ask any expert before using the herbs as it is better to be careful. Some herbs are used in making some fermented beverages too.

There are so many books that are written about various herbs and their uses. The proper knowledge is very important whenever you plan to try any herb. The aroma of the herbs and the flavors are used for so many purposes. Doe che

One can also find the list of the various popular herbs on the web and even about their qualities. he use of herbs is considered as one of the bets alternative treatment. In asian culture the use of herbs is quite common in culinary and cooking. Whenever you plan to buy any herb, make sure that you are getting what you actually want.

The herbal products are also in high demand these days, take for example of herbal shampoos and herbal beauty creams and now even the herbal toothpastes. Most people prefer these herbal products as they want to avoid the use of harsh chemicals which can have harmful effects. Due to increase in the demand of the herbal products more and more companies are offering their range of herbal products especially in the category of beauty. You will find so many herbal beauty soaps, herbal hair and skin products and much more. Some of these products are homemade too, and some people use their own methods to utilize the herbs.

Take for example the aloe vera which is a leafy plant, the gel inside its leaf is used in making various products. Some people apply it on burns to get rid of the burnt scars if applied properly and regularly. Similarly, some people grow some herbs in their own garden and use then in cooking too.

There are some sites that offer information on how to use the herbs in various forms. Always make sure that whenever you plan to buy the herbal products make sure that you are getting really the best quality. There are some companies that offer good quality herbal products while some also offer bad quality herbal products to. The best nail polish brands out there are OPI nail polish as well as Creative Nail.These brands are perfect for women who want creative nail designs for their elegant fingers because these are quality polishes.

Here some Popular Herbs:

• Chamomile
• Anise Hyssop
• Lady Mantle
• Onions
• Garlic
• Chives
• Bugle
• Aloe Vera
• Lemon Verbena
• Marsh Mallow
• Dill
• Angelica
• Chervil
• Horseradish
• Arnica
• Southernwood
• Wormwood
• Tarragon
• Orach
• Black Horehound
• Borage
• Calamint
• Incense Plant
• Marigold
• Caraway
• Balm of Gilead
• Good King Henry
• Chicory
• Lily of the Valley
• Coriander
• Pinks
• Foxglove
• Horsetail
• Vipers Bugloss
• Salad Rocket
• Meadowsweet
• Fennel
• Wild Strawberry
• Sweet Woodruff
• Liquorice
• Curry Plant
• Sweet Rocket
• Hops
• Henbane
• St Johns Wort
• Hyssop
• Elecampane
• Iris
• Juniper
• Bay
• Lavender
• Lovage
• Honeysuckle
• Mallow
• White Horehound
• Lemon Balm
• Mint
• Pennyroyal
• Bergamot
• Sweet Cicely
• Myrtle
• Catmint
• Basil
• Evening Primrose
• Oregano and Marjoram
• Poppy
• Scented Geraniums
• Parsley
• Jerusalem Sage
• Poke Root
• Solomons Seal
• Jacobs Ladder
• Cowslip
• Primrose
• Prostanthera
• Self Heal
• Lungwort
• Rosemary
• Sorrel
• Rue
• Sage
• Elder
• Salad Burnet
• Cotton Lavender
• Soapwort
• Skullcap
• Savory
• Houseleek
• Goldenrod
• Betony
• Comfrey
• Alecost
• Pyrethrum
• Tansy
• Feverfew
• Dandelion
• Wall Germander
• Wood Sage
• Thyme
• Nasturtium
• Nettle
• Valerian
• Red Valerian
• Vervain
• Heartsease
• Violet
• Tropical herbs
• Propagation
• Planning your Herb Garden
• Herb Gardens
• First herb garden
• Herb bath garden
• Aromatherapy herb garden
• White herb garden
• Salad herb garden
• Medicinal herb garden
• Cooks herb garden
• Natural dye garden
• Potpourri garden
• Roman herb garden
• Herbs in Containers
• Harvesting
• Herb Oils Vinegars and Preserves
• Herbal Medicine
• Healing with Herbs
• Value of Using Whole Plants
• Aromatherapy Soothing Scents
• Bach Flower Remedies

Carb Refeeding and Weight Loss

Part of the allure of the Primal eating plan is that it’s effortless. There’s no calorie counting, no stressing over macronutrient intakes – eating PB simply means choosing to eat real, whole foods that man has been eating for tens of thousands of years. You can go higher carb or lower carb (I initially recommend low carb, just because it makes losing weight and stabilizing your metabolism incredibly easy, especially for folks coming off the SAD), and as long as you’re eating real foods you’ll be getting healthier and losing body fat.

This isn’t enough for everyone, though. To go back to yesterday’s “hormones as software” analogy, some people are hackers who relish digging deep into the fine print of software manuals discussing human nutrition and hormonal responses. Others – the bulk of my readership – are cool with using their standard-issue, factory Mac or PC to reap the basic benefits of Primal living, while others prefer learning Unix and taking night classes in comp sci down at the local community college after work. They’re the ones who spend the time to fiddle with the programming language of our bodies in order to become real hormonal hackers. I get that. I love that stuff, too, if only to able to take the information and distill it for a large audience. Though one can see tremendous results with minimal effort following the simple principles of the Primal Blueprint (i.e. how I approach my own eating habits and how I recommend others do as well) digging deeper into the science of leptin and how carb refeeds impact leptin levels can unlock an entirely new level of fat loss (and understanding of why that fat loss is occurring).

All this leptin and carb reefeeding stuff was prompted by reader questions; I get a fair amount of questions about carb refeeds, and, because the PB is a moderate to low-carb plan, people (understandably so) tend to assume that carbohydrate refeeding contradicts its basic tenets. They make an incorrect assumption.

As mentioned earlier, the Primal Blueprint is the simplest, most enjoyable, most sustainable way to normalize your weight, a description borne out by my own experiences and the experiences of my readers. If you don’t want to fret over every last macronutrient as you lose weight steadily, a low carb, high fat, moderate protein Primal eating plan will do the trick. That said, I am not overly concerned with getting folks to 6% body fat, nor am I interested in producing champion body builders. I have nothing against getting as lean as possible; it’s just not my focus. Turning the Primal Blueprint into a super-leaning out program would mean changing its inherent nature as an effortless system without weighing and measuring. You see, I’m concerned with helping people reach their natural genetic potential through sustainable lifestyle behaviors. And for most people, their natural genetic potential is pretty damn good – lean, strong, fit, healthy. Very few people can achieve that ultra-ripped, Men’s Health cover model look without significant, painstaking adherence to a strictly regimented program.

Carb loading or carb refeeds can be used, quite effectively, by those interested in dropping the last couple body fat percentage points. I wouldn’t recommend it for overweight individuals. For them, sticking with a low carb, Primal eating plan is the easiest, safest way to drop the pounds. And you can do it with Primal foods.

The purpose, as I see it, of carb refeeds is the restoration of leptin levels in the dieter. As we know, caloric restriction reduces leptin levels. With lower leptin comes increased hunger and reduced adherence to a diet. Cravings arise. Energy wanes, immunity suffers. The lack of leptin elicits the cascade of hormones that down regulate metabolism and energy expenditure. Your muscles use less energy and become more efficient – but weaker and less effective. Menstruation and fertility become issues. Dropping calories even more just makes the problem worse. You need to restore leptin, at least for a bit, to right the path. A carb refeed can help you achieve this.

Who needs to reefed? No one “needs” a carb reefed, especially if he or she is feeling good, looking good, and continuing to lose weight with plenty of energy. I never consciously stuff myself with carbs, and I’m doing okay. Remember, too, that a low-carb eating plan doesn’t equal a low calorie eating plan. If your weight loss has stalled, however, and hunger is a constant issue, no matter the depths of your caloric restriction, it may be wise to consider a periodic carbohydrate refeed. If you lack energy throughout the day and your immune system is suffering, you might need to restore your leptin levels with a carb refeed.

Here’s the quick and dirty Primal way to do it:

On your heaviest training days (heavy lifting, sprinting, anything that results in glycogen depletion), increase your carbohydrates and limit your fat intake. Yes, limit your fat intake to around 50g (eyeball it – don’t demolish that stick of butter today). Don’t cut it out altogether, mind you, but emphasize carbs over fat. Fat doesn’t have much of a short-term effect on leptin, and, since we want to increase leptin in the short-term without gorging on overall calories, limiting fat and emphasizing carbohydrate is the way to go. Don’t do much to your protein intake. Just keep it relatively normal. Limit your refeeds to once, maybe twice a week, and always after really big workouts, but really go for it. Eat a lot of yams, sweet potatoes, fruit, plantains, squash – any Primal source of starchy carb will do the trick (grains and legumes are still problematic, so keep away). Eat more total calories than you’d normally eat and way more carbohydrate calories than you’d normally eat – at least 250 g-300 g worth. Finish your refeed day with a decent chunk of lean protein (chicken breast, cottage cheese).

You’ll probably get that bloated, water-weight feeling the following day, especially if your diet is relatively low-carb, but that will go away after a day or so. Leptin will rise (independent of fat storage), glycogen will replenish, and your appetite will normalize. Since you’re already fairly lean with low circulating leptin (and, remember: you should be relatively lean before employing refeeds), your leptin senstivity will be high. The leptin bounce won’t be enough to dull your leptin receptors; that generally only happens with the obese, who have chronically elevated leptin.

There are other methods. Some experts recommend two or three day-long carb binges. Others say a week long refeed works best. I don’t know about you, but that seems like too much work. I honestly can’t see myself giving up pastured butter and ribeyes for a week straight. Starch without fat gets real old, real fast.

I may not find refeeds necessary for my goals, but I recognize that they can help people reach their goals. Everyone’s different. I can’t guarantee my way will work – you may have to get super strict and follow Martin Berkhan’s or Lyle McDonald’s methods to reach your desired level of leanness. Still, the Primal refeed is worth experimenting with, especially if you’ve reached a plateau lasting a month or more. I’m a big fan of steady, gradual weight loss, and the leaner you get the slower it gets, but it’s not for everyone. The above recommendations simply represent a way you can adhere to the Primal eating plan and still tinker with carb refeeds without overly disrupting your usual diet.