| Imagine you're crossing the street and a
speeding car almost hits you. Within seconds, you begin to sweat, your heart
pounds, and you feel almost out of breath. Your central nervous system has
kicked in, and your adrenaline is rushing. You basically have the ability to
do things physically that you couldn't have done just seconds before.
Ephedra produces a similar result.
EPHEDRA'S HISTORY
Historically known as a Chinese herb and
recently known as a powerful supplement, ephedra or ma huang, has made its
mark in recent history. Its uses are numerous and its effects are powerful.
Some swear by this powerful stimulant's ability to help them lose weight
because of its ability to temporarily suppress appetite and naturally help
them burn calories with its thermogenic characteristics.
A natural herbal supplement from a desert
shrub (the ma huang plant) that grows on the dry, rocky slops of Asia,
ephedra has proven itself in both the health and the athletic arenas.
PERFORMANCE USES: SHED FAT AND BUILD
ENDURANCE
Athletes use ephedra for its bodyfat
shedding and muscle-mass maintaining ability. Studies have shown that ma
huang help suppress appetites, stimulate the central nervous system, and
heat up the core body temperature. As your body's temperature increases,
your body naturally burns more calories for fuel, thus creating a greater
loss of fat. And that's why people from all walks of life are using it.
Recent research has led to the use of
ephedra with caffeine and aspirin to optimize its fat-burning and stimulant
effects. Researchers combine the natural herbal forms of gaurana (caffeine),
ma huang (ephedrine), and white willow bark (aspirin) to create a strong
supplement with a power-packed effect that helps consumers shed unwanted
body fat and boost their energy levels.
MEDICAL USES: ASTHMA, FLU, AND COLDS
Used for over 5000 years, ephedra can be
useful in the treatment of asthma and congestion because of its ability to
clear bronchial passages creating a larger airway for easier breathing.
Individuals have been using ephedra for years to fight fevers, flu's, and
colds as well. Its potential to promote sweating seems to flush the common
flu or cold away, and some experts suggest that it reduces the duration of a
fever or can even stop the flu or cold from arriving at all.
Ephedra's strong effects can help you make
desired dramatic changes in your physique by helping you lose fat while
maintaining muscle mass. It can give you the zip you need before a workout
on the days when your tail is dragging. It can even help you breathe easier
when you normally find yourself out of breath in those intense athletic
activities.
USE COMMON SENSE
Nonetheless, because of its powerful
effects, ephedra should be taken with caution. Those who take it should
consider the label's warnings and recommendations. Though ephedra accounts
for less than 1 percent of herbs sold, it accounts for up to 64 percent of
the negative reactions reported. Thus it is more than 220 times more likely
to cause problems than all other herbal products combined.
Use common sense'read the warnings before
taking ephedra, or don't take it at all.
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