So what about a holistic or natural approach? Many medical professionals will tell you that natural treatments are based on old wives’ tales, but there are many shortcomings of common acne drugs that are swept under the rug. Here are five concerns about conventional acne medications that are causing more and more people to seek holistic acne cures:

1. Meds often prescribed for acne likesulfur-based drugs and antibiotics don’t always work. This is probably the biggest frustration for patients. They finally take the step of getting medical help, but their zits and pimples don’t go away. Doctors might want patients to take a drug for three or four months before concluding that it isn’t working.

2. Conventional medications for acne can make your skin much worse,especially in the short term. Common side effects of these acne treatments are burning, stinging, redness, and the peeling of skin.

3. Prolonged usage can lead to other serious health problems. A man in New Jersey recently was awarded $25 million because his acne medication gave him a bowel disorder that resulted in having his colon removed. There are strict warnings that women who are pregnant or who might become pregnant should not use the drugs, and other side effect warnings include psychosis, blindness, and cardiovascular issues.

4. Antibiotic resistance: this is an under-the-radar medical problem that is gradually getting more attention. Because of the widespread (and sometimes unnecessary) use of antibiotics for acne and other conditions, bacteria are developing that are resistant to the most widely prescribed antibiotics. This leaves patients susceptible to infections that are nearly untreatable.

5. Even when conventional medications are effective, they are simply covering up the symptoms of a more widespread imbalance within the body. Most acne sufferers are understandably so desperate for results that they are unconcerned about this, but holistic acne treatments take the entire body into account.

Therefore, while a conventional treatment might try to eliminate an unwanted condition like acne, it often does so at the expense of other bodily processes (which is why acne drugs can have horrific side effects). Meanwhile, people undergoing a holistic acne treatment can get clear skin while also experiencing a broader range of health benefits like weight loss, increased energy, and a stronger resistance to illness.

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1. Forearms – It’s erroneously assumed that forearms get enough of a workout while performing biceps curls and deadlifts. I put the emphasis on enough because they DO get some sort of work out. It’s just not a thorough one. In my personal experience, forearm growth is largely genetic. Some people just seem to have huge forearms despite rarely being in the gym. Some of us have to work for them. Unfortunately, people prefer biceps curls to forearms curls. They are neglecting a muscle group that not only improves your lifts by giving you a greater grip strength, but one that also makes you arms look all the more impressive.

Best exercises: Farmer’s Walk, Static Holds, Hammer & Reverse Curls

2. Neck – The neck is another set of muscles that gets no love. While an overly thick neck really ruins your proportion, a wiry, skinny neck can achieve the same effect. Strangely, bodybuilders favor this as it gives the illusion of width. It also looks unnatural and weird. Working the neck to a nice solid thickness gives the impression of power. In fact, a thick neck and large traps give that ‘power’ look that is favored by pro-footballers. And since most of us want to look good and not compete as bodybuilders, having a set of thick neck muscles is in your favor.

Best exercises: Neck Curls, Neck bridge

3. Gluteus Maximus – The glutes or gluteus maximus are a set of aesthetically beneficial muscles normally referred to as the buttocks. Granted, if you squat reasonably heavy weights, then your gluteal development will be pretty good. Sadly, most trainees avoid squats in favor of the leg press and leg extension. Glutes give that sculpted ‘greek god’ lower body profile that is coveted by many competitive bodybuilders. They are a muscle group you do NOT want to neglect. Also, did you know that working your glutes may enable you to run faster? If you’re a track and field athlete, it wouldn’t hurt to include these in your routine!

Best exercises: Barbell Squat, Glute ham raise

Ultimately, neglecting these muscle groups is only to your detriment. Taking time to focus on gluteus maximus exercises, forearm workouts and neck exercises will change your physique for the better and you’ll find yourself being the center of attention in the gym. Stay consistent and determined and you’ll yield results far better than you could ever expect.

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Collagen is the most abundant protein found in the body and by the time you reach forty you have lost 20% of your natural collagen store. This is our ‘glue’ and studies show that women, particularly after the menopause, lose it in their skin more rapidly than men.

I was suffering from angry rosacea on one cheek for a few years, and after numerous creams I was put on mild antibiotics by a doctor. As someone who doesn’t even like taking mild painkillers I wasn’t pleased and after two months there was still no change. It was at this time Sue told me about something she had found and was researching, she was trying these collagen capsules and had found that her rather small breasts were growing slightly. While I can’t vouch for that (no change in my already ample ones, thank goodness), I found after approximately 6 weeks that my rosacea had disappeared, and it has never returned.

I was always a ‘spotty’ sort of person with little dry bits of skin here and there, and my hair, due to my mother’s genes, was rather thin. But after starting to take these collagen capsules regularly I realised that all my little dry bits had healed up, my spots had gone and my hair was thicker! I also started noticing if i got paper cuts etc. that my skin healed up far quicker, my nails were in better condition and my skin felt more moisturised.

I loved the fact that it is a British brand which has gone through vigorous testing and licensing and as I had a ladies sports shop I began to stock it. I now have many customers and friends taking the product all with their own ‘success stories’. Recently I decided to send my sister, who has suffered for years with psoriasis, 3 bottles to try, and voila, all cleared up! What a shame we didn’t think of that before. As well as another customer who has found it has helped with her fibromyalgia.

I feel proud to have been able to recommend my ‘magic pills’ which have solved their problems of hair loss and bad skin, amongst the other annoying things which come with passing the age of thirty-five. At fifty seven I love my clear complexion and thick hair and cannot imagine not having my bottle beside my bed for my little beauty routine last thing at night.

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Graying hair or the tendency to baldness is mostly genetic and hereditary. You can pin the blame on your forefathers but by large, the health of your hair depends on good nutrition and proper blood circulation.

Hair loss

Hair is made up of protein and without proteins you hair will not grow. A low protein diet will cause your hair to change its color, texture and thickness. When you enrich your diet with protein, your hair will start looking thick and lustrous again. Dairy products like milk, soy milk, cheese, yogurt, peanut butter, eggs, chicken, fish, lean meats, legumes, lentils, beans, grains, nuts and seeds are protein rich foods.

If you have an iron deficiency, your hemoglobin levels will consequently be low, reducing your blood’s capacity to supply oxygen to all the parts of your body, including your hair follicles. Beef, liver, steak, eggs, clams, spinach, potatoes, dry fruits, whole wheat and broccoli are rich sources of iron.

Lack of vitamin B like vitamin B6, folic acid, irregular thyroid levels, diabetes, lupus, poor blood circulation, chronic ailments and diabetes are all causes for hair loss. Liver, beans, legumes, dark leafy veggies, cereals, pulses, cereals and citrus fruits are high sources of folic acid.

Some women lose a lot of hair soon after childbirth on account of hormonal fluctuations and calcium deficiency in the diet. Lack of vitamin A can make your hair dry and brittle. All dairy products are rich in calcium. Sardines, salmon, broccoli, greens and corn bread are other rich sources. An adult woman must consume 1000 to 1200 mg per day.

Acute dandruff from an unhealthy scalp on account of infrequent hair wash can lead to loss of hair. Excessive consumption of refined flour based foods like cakes, chocolates, pizzas, pastries, burgers, sugary products and soft drinks can trigger an unhealthy scalp and cause dandruff. You can get rid of dandruff with healthy foods like whole grain cereals, all berries rich in antioxidants like vitamin A, C, E, selenium and zinc and all veggies rich in vitamin B.

Grey hair

It is possible to prevent grey hair with adequate consumption of foods rich in antioxidants as supplements or in the natural form like fruit and vegetable juices, dry nuts like walnuts, almonds and cashews. Supplements of zinc, Folic acid and vitamin B can also help prevent grey hair.

Although early graying of hair is hereditary or genetic, it can also be caused due to intense stress and a poor diet lacking in nutrients.

Oily hair

Your hormones and genes are one of the contributing factors for oily hair. Additionally, hair treatments like coloring, perming, straightening, bleaching and excessive brushing can damage your hair and cause hair fall. However, you can control the oily condition of your hair with supplements of B6. Moreover, oily hair must be washed regularly in order to keep it clean from dirt and dust, which could cause dandruff, if neglected.

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Regimen to lose 3 pounds a week

Well, here’s a simple and easy-to-use “triple regimen” that will not only help you lose 3 pounds a week but will also enable you to maintain it afterwards as well.

Remember, there’s no point in losing weight in the first place if you are about to get it all back in the next few months or so. Therefore, weight loss experts and obesity specialists have attributed the following salient features to any idea weight loss goal:

1- Weight reduction should be progressive

2- Weight reduction should be permanent

3- Weight reduction should be maintainable

The triple regimen to lose 3 pounds a week or even more simply consists of the following three factors:

i) By performing an intense workout schedule

ii) By following a recommended diet

iii) By using anyone of the recommended natural weight loss pills

Let’s discuss each of these, one by one:

1: Perform an intense workout schedule

Choose any fat blasting workout of your choice such as swimming, brisk walking, running, jogging, cycling, doing cardio on treadmill etc., While you do have full freedom and flexibility in choosing any of your favorite workouts, you do need to remember that you will need to perform it for at least 30 to 50 minutes a day. Also, you should do it before having a breakfast or evening dinner. You should perform it only daily basis, for seven days a week to get the maximum results.

2: Follow a recommended diet

There are several proven and much-talked-about diet plans that could easily help you lose 3 pounds a week or even more. All you need is proper guidance and motivation on how to utilize any of those diet plans. Some examples of such diet plans or programs include Diabetes diet, Mediterranean diet, South Beach diet, Cabbage soup diet, One-week-diet and other famous diets. However, you must chose your menu wisely and carefully to get the maximum effect of these diets. Above all, it must be based on your lifestyle, dietary habits and workout schedule.

3: Use a safe and recommended weight loss supplement

With literally hundreds of weight loss supplements, drinks or even patches available in the diet market, finding the best suitable supplement that is not only effective and safe but also affordable is never an easy task. Therefore, utmost importance should be given to the criteria of choosing the recommended weight reduction pill or supplement. Fortunately, there are quite a few good, recommended supplements or diet pills that can efficiently help you lose 3 pounds a week or even more.

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1. Rather than giving up your favorite fast food restaurant meals, recreate them in your own kitchen with healthier ingredients. There are always healthier substitutions for ingredients in a burger or chicken sandwich, and you have control over what goes into the food when you make it yourself.

2. Get others involved in your weight loss plans. Tell those who are close to you what your goals are and what you are doing to reach them. They can give you subtle reminders and friendly encouragement when it is needed. It is much harder to quit when you know others are watching and rooting for you.

3. Do not tell your goals and plans to those who tend to compete or fight against you. If you have someone in your life that seems to sabotage your efforts to lose weight or meet other goals, do not even tell them what you are doing. Do not give them the chance to sabotage.

4. Do not drink your calories. Stick with water and watch the sodium content on other drinks even if they do not have calories. Drinks loaded with calories have no nutritional value and deliver more energy than your body can use at a time. This simply means they make you fat!

5. If you cannot commit to a regular exercise program, commit to adding more movement into your daily life. For example, if you sit at a desk all day make it a point to get up and walk around the last five minutes of every hour while sitting. Anything you can do to place a higher demand for energy on your body will help.

6. Train yourself to fidget. Studies have shown that many people who naturally stay thin have a tendency to move their bodies in fidgety ways, such as tapping their feet.

7. Stop relying on others to do little things for you. Get rid of the remote control so you have to walk across the room to turn the channel. Get your own water rather than asking your child to get it for you. This will gradually lead you to a more active lifestyle where you do for yourself and get healthier.

8. Rather than sitting on your couch or in a chair watching your favorite television shows, march in place. You can really work up a sweat and get in a great workout during a half hour show. You may also want to lift dumbbells to gain strength while watching television.

9. If you cannot afford to purchase exercise equipment or join a gym, use what you have available in your home or office. For instance, there are a variety of bodyweight exercises that can be just as effective as lifting weights. You can also use canned goods as dumbbells. Your front yard can be a walking or jogging track.

10. Focus your mind on positive affirmations that make you believe in your ability to reach your goals. Weight loss is just as much a mental process as a physical process.

These are just ten of the simplest weight loss tips you can embrace right now to reach your goals. Some of these are so simple that you cannot even wiggle out of them with your usual excuses. If your excuse is that you don’t have time to exercise, then you can start exercising while working at your desk or while watching television. If your excuse is that you don’t have the money to pay for a personal trainer or expensive DVD programs, you can use canned goods and your own body weight to start working out at home.

Do not try to push yourself too hard. Be honest with your physical condition right now, and then take steps to work with what you can do. If you can only walk for five minutes, then walk for five minutes each day this week and make it seven minutes next week. It is not about your starting point. It is about your final destination and what you do to make the journey.

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Over the last 10 years, the relatively new industry of dental tourism has boomed. Whether it’s Central America, Eastern Europe or the Far East; low cost countries have seen affluent western patients flock to their shores in search of elusive quality affordable dental treatment. Dental treatment is traditionally very expensive in countries like Ireland, UK, America and Australia. And unlike other health problems it’s not always covered by insurance. That is what has led so many people to see cheaper dental treatment abroad. In fact its estimated about forty million people annually seek medical treatment abroad. So, what are the pros and cons of dental tourism?

Pros

Cost savings: The biggest pro (and main reason for the exponential growth) is the cost savings. Dental treatment in places like England and Ireland can be very expensive. Implants can cost upwards of £1000. If you multiply that by 4 or 5 teeth you are soon up to very large quotes. Substantial savings can be made by travelling to countries in Eastern Europe. Places like Poland, Romania, and Slovakia all have lower costs of living, lower wages and lower dental rates than Western countries. These lower costs are passed onto patients. It’s not possible to give an exact figure but comparing like for like treatment you could save between 50% – 70% on the cost of your treatment. And if your treatment in your home country runs to thousands of pounds/dollars then that adds up to substantial savings.

Easy to organise: With the huge growth in this area many companies have sprung up to help you organise your treatment and trip. This range from individual dentists in the host country, to full service travel agencies who book the treatment, arrange your flights, arrange accommodation and take care of everything in between. No matter what level of service you are looking for there will be a company who can meet your needs.

Explore and travel: Most people like to travel and explore new places. Depending on the type of treatment you need, you may need to spend a few days in the host country while moulds are made or crowns cast. This gives you a perfect opportunity to travel and enjoy a holiday where you are having treatment. You can choose relaxing or cultural experiences or go wild and have yourself an adventure holiday – just be sure to be careful with your teeth! And the best thing is, if you go there for low costs on dental treatment, chances are that your holiday activities will work out pretty cheap too.

Cons

Distance: one of the main cons is the distance you have to travel for treatment. This isn’t a problem if you are a “proper” dental tourist and you have integrated a holiday into your treatment plans. The problem arises if something goes wrong or you need a check up. You can’t just take an hour out and pop into your local dentist. It requires planning and organising and usually a flight.

Perceived risk: the “risk” associated with dental treatment abroad is often referred to. However it’s not so much the risk as it is the perceived risk that’s the problem. Statistically it’s no more dangerous to have dental treatment abroad than it is at home. Standards are just as high in places like Eastern Europe and practising dentists must be registered with the National registrar responsible for dentists in that country. Sometimes you will even find the treatment of a higher standard that at home. However, the negative connotations that treatment abroad has in some parts of the media is still hard to dispel.

Relationships: Some people like to have a personal relationship. They like to go to the same dentist who they know and who knows them. While this is possible with dental tourism it’s not always practical.

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The number one thing you need to get in order to live healthfully is a proper nutrition. I cannot stress this enough: if you continue to eat junk your system would turn into junk. The human system is a high functioning machine and you ought to place the correct fuel into that machine. Eating a lot of fruits and vegetables along with getting the correct nutrients is extremely critical. You ought to be sure you have plenty of lean protein in your diet. This can come from non-fatty animal meat, peanut butter, almonds and even low fat dairy such as milk and yogurt.

You should additionally be sure you drink plenty of water in order to not only remain hydrated however to also promote healthy skin, cleanse your digestive system, give you additional energy, and to assist with weight control. When you drink plenty of water each day you will be additionally likely to consume less since you will feel fuller and not think that you need anything to eat. Water is very important to the body and the old recommendation of eight glasses per day is not very right as each individual. A better calculation would be to drink half of your body weight in ounces a day. So if you weighed 140 pounds you ought to be drinking 70 ounces of water a day.

A number of other tips for healthful living include making sure you receive a lot of exercise as well. The lazier you become without getting any regular exercise, the worse your system will get. You will lose muscle strength and energy. By implementing a basic daily workout routine you will be able to increase muscle strength, energy levels and maintain a healthy weight.

Nutrition and exercise should be done in combination with each other. Although you could do each separately it is impossible to outwork a bad eating habit. And even if you are eating right, the regular physical activity will allow you to help maintain your weight and will prevent any decrease in muscle strength.

These excellent tips for healthy living could help you produce a better life while feeling more confident about yourself. Getting started today with living healthy is extremely critical and is never something that should be put off until a future point in time.

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One theory for the causation of acne is that it is related to increased sebum production and abnormal skin cell growth caused by a hormonal cascade triggered by elevated insulin levels. Foods such as refined grains and refined sugars have been shown to promote elevated insulin levels in the body. These ingredients are generally found in the nutritionally deficient, manufactured foods which have been becoming more prevalent in the diets of people from developed nations over the past 50 or so years.

Researchers have found that acne is non-existent in non-westernised societies, where refined carbohydrates and sugar are rarely consumed. In one study, researchers found no cases of acne among sample natives on the Pacific island of Kitava, Papua New Guinea, or Ache hunter gatherers in Paraguay, in contrast to the 80-90% of American adolescents who suffer with acne. Researchers concluded that these differences could not be attributed to genetics alone.

Another study by RMIT University Melbourne has shown that a diet of high protein and low GI foods with minimal processed food can reduce acne by 50% in only 12 weeks. Young men age 15-25 were split into 2 groups and prescribed a diet for 3 months. One group followed the typical Western diet containing highly processed and refined foods. The other group mirrored the hunter-gatherer diet of higher protein and low GI foods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, seafood with processed foods kept to a minimum.

The young men on the anti-acne diet experienced a reduction in insulin levels and insulin resistance and decrease in available testosterone, leading to a 50% reduction in facial acne after 12 weeks.

By far the healthiest way to improve insulin resistance is through diet, diets using low GI foods have been shown to reduce fasting glucose and testosterone while improving insulin metabolism. These endocrine changes are known to reduce sebum production and promote normal skin cell growth, the processes implicated in the cause of acne. That isolated people who consume traditional diets are free of acne indicates that a diet of unprocessed foods, free of refined sugars, fats and grains would be very beneficial to acne sufferers.

Recipe for clear skin:

- Eliminate sugar and sugar products (soft drinks, lollies, ice cream, chocolate bars, etc)
- Eliminated refined grain products (white bread, cakes, biscuits, doughnuts, packaged breakfast cereals, etc)
- Eliminate the ‘bad fats’: refined vegetable oils (canola, soybean), margarines and foods containing hydrogenated oils and trans-fats.
- Avoid or restrict high GI grains, fruit and vegetables.
- Increase consumption of foods high in omega 3: deep sea oily fish (sardines, anchovies, herring, and wild salmon), flaxseeds and free range eggs.
- Have protein with each meal.
- Increase consumption of fermented and cultured foods (sauerkraut, Kim chi, kombucha, kefir)

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For over 6 years, I’ve been involved in running on both the runner and running store side. During this time you get to see a lot of the industry trends first hand. Here are some of the trends I’ve seen and my take on their longevity.

Music

I started my running career with an “old school” MP3 player and couldn’t bear the thought of running without it. Once my races started to become longer and I found myself training in groups, I’d find myself leaving the headphones behind. I don’t think I’ve used them on a run in over 4 years.

Races continue to prohibit the use of headphones in their races (at least on paper), but I do not believe that listening to music while running will go away. Commonly, those running with music are individuals that run exclusively on their own or are very new to running. Music players are also becoming more integrated with actual training gear. Newer versions of GPS units for instance will be able to play music as well.

Minimalist Footwear

Less is more has certainly been the forefront of the running footwear industry for the past year or so. It seems however for every person who swears by the ability of their foot glove to solve their running “issues”, you will find another hobbling around swearing that the damn things caused a stress fracture.

While I’ve dabbled in the land of next to nothing on my feet, I wasn’t as dedicated to the art to allow for the proper ramp up period. I was pressed enough to find time to get in the actual necessary miles for races, yet alone set aside time to run 1 mile workouts. I have however; found a very nice compromise in running with Performance Neutral shoes. These tend to combine the flexibility and lightweight benefits along with providing some cushion, durability and protection from the terrain.

I believe that you will tend to see more people walking in their 5 fingers than running in them. Since most people will be looking for quick fixes to running issues, the discipline required to go truly minimal will not be a good adjustment. The Performance Neutral shoes will work much better for many of those thinking of tossing their Stability or Motion Control shoes aside.

Compression Gear

You’ve surely seen the tight sleeves around the calf or the knee high socks many athletes are wearing now. Well these items are generally compression gear. The theory behind compression is that it helps blood flow (allowing more oxygenated blood to the muscles) and quickens recovery periods. Compression is what the “C”, in the old acronym R.I.C.E, stands for.

Compression gear is really not that new. Nurses have worn compression hosiery for decades to help with lower leg fatigue. Many of their patients suffering with circulatory issues were even fitted with special compression garments. Leave it to athletes looking for an edge to use the existing medical application for enhanced sports performance. Even one of the first medical manufactures (Medi – CEP) followed the trend and started making compression gear for runners and triathletes. Along with other top manufactures like 2XU, 110% (also integrate ice therapy) and Zensah, you can find compression socks, tights, shorts, leg sleeves, arm sleeves, shirts and more.

While the benefit of wearing compression gear is proven, it doesn’t always translate for every athlete that wears it. Many prefer to only wear while active, others for the recovery and still more for both. As with most things you get what you pay for in good “graduated” compression garments. Even then the best compression gear only keeps it factory compression ratings for about 6 months with continued use.

For the most part compression gear looks good and does provide the user with the feeling of increased capabilities. In my opinion, it is here to stay as long as people can afford it.

Self Massage – The Stick & Foam Rollers

If you’ve ever been to a race expo, you must have run across the vendor carrying The Stick Massage Tool. It basically resembles a rolling pin that you use to roll/massage your legs, back, arms, etc. The Foam roller is surely the #1 recommend item for those that get the dreaded IT Band injury. We tell you to roll on it and warn you “it’s gonna hurt”. These are both examples of self massage or a bit of Rolfing (vigorous massage) providing myofascial release.

The big names in this field are The Stick, Trigger Point Performance Therapy, TheraBand and OPTP. While I think all these items are great tools to have and use, the vast majority will use only when an injury has occurred or they feel it is coming. Those people are sometimes too late to get the greatest benefit that comes with continuous maintenance.

The Stick, aka the toothbrush for muscles, is by far the best selling gift I’ve seen for runners and triathletes. Since these tools are generally inexpensive and last for many years, they will continue to be mainstays in virtually every athlete’s toolbox.

Supplements

In the endurance world, supplements sometimes get a bad rap. They are usually associated with bodybuilding or the doping you read about in professional sports. The truth is, even your gel pack can be considered a supplement (in broad terms). This broad definition would be anything consumed outside of your normal diet, which either provides nutrition or stimulation (thermogenic/caffeine).

Most of the time supplements are used because they are convenient. Carbohydrates are quite easy to find in just about everything you eat, but that doesn’t mean that your grilled cheese should be placed in a zip-lock baggie for mile 10 of your half marathon. Gels, chews, beans and sport drinks make it very easy to drink or eat your carbohydrates (usually a combination of 2 or more types of carbs) with minimal effort. Many gels, chews and beans on the market are more than carbohydrates. Some will also contain caffeine and/or amino acids to help aid performance. This is where the line blurs for most as amino acid supplements are/where the holy grail of weight training recovery.

It is true that research and testing is finding that nutrients like amino acids are an aid to endurance athletes, both during and post training. But beyond your mainstream carbohydrates, proteins and caffeine you can find many other products marketed to endurance athletes to either “stop lactic acid burn” or “increase oxygen utilization”. While many manufactures have sound science behind them – CarboPro Systems, First Endurance, Kona Endurance, Hammer, etc. they mostly using the same playbook of ingredients. Concentration of ingredients, quality of raw ingredients and proprietary combinations/ratios will all affect the pricing of these items.

Again my personal opinion is that you will get less results from the majority of these items during your initial “get in shape phase”, as opposed to using them when you are hitting plateaus in your training. During your start you will/should see plenty gains on your own as your body (the greatest tool you have) is adapting to the new stresses you are placing on it. Each training session is a process of breaking your body down and then allowing it the time and nutrition to repair stronger.

Nutrition and supplements are nothing new as a whole. The packaging is going to evolve as we get tired of the old and ratios are going to change as science improves. As more of the population takes up endurance training (running, triathlons, cycling, crossfit, etc.) there is going to be more of a desire to compete and do so legally, but with an edge. Legal endurance enhancers will continue to gain momentum, become more mainstream and may even be the next big thing.

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