badshah.net Health & Wellbeing

Thoughts on Cortisol

2011-12-19T13:13:00.000-08:00

Thoughts on Tribulus

2011-12-18T11:12:00.000-08:00

I get mine from Myprotein.co.uk for first time buyers here's a discount code MP88929

Smell to Change Frame of Mind

2011-12-07T07:55:00.000-08:00

In my current life redesign I'm attempting to increase energy levels and focus through a change in diet, rest patterns and a few other tweaks. I also will be touching on the subject of smells (aromatherepy). we've all experinced a time when a wif of somthing (a particular perfume or baking apples) to have our minds rush back to a memory/ a moment of our life linked to such a smell.

For me it is my experience with Oud (more here). I was first was exposed to this strange oil about 15 years ago. It was dabbed onto the back of my hand by J.B and as I rubbed it into my skin it smelled to me of damp leather. I found it of horrid, but as I attempted to rub it off my hands the musky smell opened and I had fallen for it head over heels.

Every time I smell it on some one I pause and smile. I've got some at home and use it on teh odd occasion. My wife is not keen of it. She states it smells like cow manure.

To conclude, find the smells which make you happy, and use those smells to make you happy again.

Projectile vomiting on MMS

2011-09-05T11:19:00.001-07:00

So I pushed the dosage to far to quick. I got to about 4 drop dosage per hour, and just after my tea I hurled from the depths of my being. I feel much better now it's out. Will be cutting dosage back to 2 drops per hour for this week.

MMS as an alternative medicine

2011-09-04T08:06:00.001-07:00

Today I've started using MMS. I'll be updating the results of this alternative to pharmacy medication. I've had some bad long term experience with anti biotics. Mainly Candida and misdiagnosis.

Here's an intro into MMS http://www.themiraclemineralsupplement.com/

Fluoride Free

2011-08-03T02:56:00.000-07:00

While on my Permaculture Design Course (June 2011 - Norfolk), Richard covered the ill effects of fluoride. I’ve done my due diligence and now have switched to fluoride free toothpaste. For those in U.K Holland & Barret will have a few brands.

As for my drinking water I’ve switched to only drinking and cooking with rain water I’ve collected and put through a filter jug to remove any small particles of dust etc.

Here is an extract from Mansfield P. 2010. Fluoride consumption: the effect of water fluoridation.
Fluoride 43(4): 223-231.

‘Over-consumption of fluoride is an issue of concern worldwide, as fluoride has been linked to adverse health effects such as dental fluorosis, reduced thyroid function, weakened bones, skeletal fluorosis, and reduced intelligence.’ Mansfield (2010)

Source - http://www.fluoridealert.org/fan.2010.review.html

Popping bones back into their place.

2011-02-01T13:18:00.000-08:00

Five years ago while cycling to work I was hit by a van. after being x-rayed and given a prescription for pain killers I was released from hospital. When the swelling in my shoulder area had subsided I noticed my collar bone being out of place. I went to see a physiotherapist who recommended massage as a means of pain relief but stated surgery would be needed to correct the problem. I wasn't happy with the answer and decided to visit a chiropractor/ osteopath (can't remember which).

At my first visit he examined my shoulder and collar bone. After some vigorous massage he just popped the displaced bone back into place. I was in awe at the instant non invasive cure.

While rolling with larger guys, especially being stacked, I've had my ribs/ spinal vertebrae displaced at least on three occasions.

The man I visited who worked his magic is Torben Herborg, located at the Central London Osteopathy and Sports Injury Clinics.

Torben is a black belt Judoka, so he understands the vigour's of combat sport. Next time something feels out of place book a session with him.

Skipping isn't Just for Little Girls

2010-11-23T17:02:00.000-08:00

When I was a kid and had stumbled into my local boxing club (Ruskin ABC then, Fairbun ABC now) and had started training there. One of the first things I was taught was how to skip like a fighter and not how a little girls skips in the play ground. This is how Winston the head coach for the juniors had described my first attempts. Where am I going with this trip down memory lane? Skipping is easy. Easy to learn and easy to do. A speed rope will cost you about £3 delivered to your door. All you need is a little space and to make thing interesting sight of a clock.

Currently I try and get at least one 30 minute session (5x 5 min rounds with 1 min intervals for breaks) in as I'm leaving work in the car park. Then wrap up and get on my bike to get home.

Here's a Vid of Ross showing us how it's done

For much more details on the benefits of skipping (jumping rope) here's and article by Ross Boxing

Coconut Oil on the Skin

2010-11-19T10:19:00.000-08:00

I've used coconut oil after showering for my skin and hair for over a decade. I use on my skin and hair right after I shower while my skin and hair is still wet.

I get mine from Mother-Natures-Goodies (1 litre for less then £15, right to my door)

Here's what the interweb says...

Light Therapy

2010-11-11T12:58:00.000-08:00

Coming to work in the dark and going home also in the dark, not only is depressing, but for me once the clocks change and sunset gets to around 5pm or earlier, my sleep patterns become absurd. To combat the ill effects of the winter blues I use light therapy.

No longer angry at the world

2010-08-06T13:14:00.000-07:00

To cut a long story short I was in a very angry and demotivated place a few months ago. Through work I was referred to counseling. In one of these sessions I admitted to being angry with all the injustices I see around me. In response my councilor asked me 'what good does it do you, being angry at the whole world?' I couldn't answer the question. After this session I stumbled upon the following video on you tube.

After this I've decided to accept, forgive and love in my life. With this new outlook and change in lifestyle some very positive things have occurred. Holding onto anger has a very similar negative effect on heath, as high cortisol levels do. More on these positive outcomes in my next installment.

Green Tea, the super beverage.

2010-04-14T12:42:00.000-07:00

I’m an out and out caffeine junkie. From triple espresso to ridiculously big lattes I love me a good coffee. Along with iced coffees, cola’s and energy drinks. I even have gurana in powder form which I’d add to my pre work out shakes. And right next to my bed is a plastic bottle filled with caffeine capsules at a whopping 200mg a pop (Proplus only packs a measly 50mg per tab). I set my alarm clock an hour before I need to be up and down one of these. Not really a morning person me. Well after many years of heavy caffeine usage, my sleep pattern is wrecked and I’m not to keen on the increase in cloistral levels. I researched away and came to the conclusion of switching to green tea. It’s way lower in caffeine content, high in anti oxidants (helps decrease muscle soreness after heavy work outs) and a great teromogenic. I even found a green tea with a lower then normal caffeine content. I just mix a small spoon full in a shaker with warm water some times ice water after each meal.

Badshah's message to Mathematist

2010-04-03T09:48:00.000-07:00

HMR HIIT (Horse Manure Relocation High Intensity Interval Training)

2009-10-11T12:39:00.000-07:00

Just like many others who part take in any amateur competitive sport. I have limited time to put towards training, more so for conditioning. As it’s not as enjoyable as the skills based training sessions. Also requires a higher level of motivation as seldom is it done in a group environment. My personal solution was to combine some manual labour required on my allotment plot and some HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)

This is how HMR HIIT was invented. It allowed me to stock up on the horse manure just outside the allotment site and place it on my own plot. Armed with a wheel barrow and spade I jog to the manure site load up the wheel barrow and jog back pushing the loaded barrow. Tip out the barrow on my plot and hand over the barrow and spade to my brother who’d then do the same while I jog in front to ensure the narrow path way is free from by passers. After thirty minutes of this we relocate six wheel barrows full of manure. Great work out.

This morning we knocked up the first bed and the horse manure was shoveled on.

Getting about town

2009-09-14T16:14:00.000-07:00

Cycling to work has been my main form of transport for about five years. I was using a road bike (Cougar). Which I'd brought of a friend. It had served me well.

But it wasn't the low maintenance commuting machine I desired. When my work place finally started the cycle to work scheme I decided to get the Trek Soho S. Roll VT.