What is Post Cycle Therapy and How is it Relevant to Travelers

What is Post Cycle Therapy?

When people who have spent a significant time at the gym show little results in terms of physical development due to low HGH or testosterone levels, they usually have to undergo post cycle therapy for physical development. Many of you may be wondering what is post cycle therapy and how it works. In this post we’ll give you a breakdown of these two question in a simple manner.

Post Cycle Therapy Overview

Post Cycle Therapy is a therapy that involves boosting hormone and estrogen levels in the human body with a combination of medication, supplements and other substances. This therapy is very sensitive as the previous medical records and the ingredients of the medications and supplements have to be kept in mind while formulating the therapy.

This is due to the fact that many of the compounds and ingredients in those medications and supplements have been found to react adversely with the human body and can cause more damage than good.

Elements of Post Cycle Therapy

In almost all cases, post cycle therapy comprises of the following elements:

SERM- SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator) is a compound that helps in controlling the estrogen levels of the human body. Without the stabilizing effects of SERM, the other hormones and supplements intake for the post cycle therapy can cause adverse effects such as man boobs. SERMS helps in boosting the body’s testosterone levels and maintaining muscle mass gained though workout. Commonly prescribed SERM medications include Nolvadex and Clomid. 

Aromatose Inhibitors- The human body is prone to naturally convert testosterone into estrogen. This is adverse for muscle and mass gain. To reduce this conversion, aromatose inhibitors are used in post cycle therapy. In mild and selective cases of hormonal disorders caused by supplements and medications, aromatose inhibitors can reverse the effect. 

Cycle support products- Post cycle therapy is not finished with just SERMS and aromatose inhibitors though they are the main components of the therapy. To successfully continue and complete the therapy, additional medications and supplements are required during and after the post cycle therapy period. This is to combat any side-effects caused by SERM and aromatose inhibitor intake.

In most cases post cycle therapy continue for up to a period of two months in average. By this period the results of the therapy are noticeable and if the gains are not enough, the therapy can be resumed after a short interval.

I’m Amanda and I’m a serial traveler. I love exploring and blogging about cultures, customs and the experiences I’ve been blessed enough to have abroad. I’m a lover of cats, the beach, and a nice Pina Colada. Nice to meet you! 🙂

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Diet Pills Abroad – Is it Safe?

Are Diet Pills Abroad Safe?

There will always be debates about the safety of pills. When you come to the world of weight loss, everybody knows that the best way to get those pounds off your body without any harm is to move or exercise more, while you eat less.

But the problem is that it is not really simple as it sounds. There are many things involved in exercising and eating well that makes it difficult for people to achieve. For us to achieve that perfect shape and delightful body we are looking for, it would normally take us months when we use the option of moving and eating less food.

Many people are looking for easy ways of achieving same or even better. That is why they would prefer to get the pills that are made to assist in the weight loss journey. But then, are these pills healthy and safe or not?

The truth still remains that these pills are not the miracle cure that people believe them to be. You can never achieve a complete or effective weight loss without putting in some work. You can never achieve a weight loss goal if you rely on the pills alone, while you continue to eat what you’ve been eating. 

What Are Diet Pills and How Do They Work

Many of the diet pills work in different ways. Some are meant to reduce your appetite, while some others work on your metabolism process by boosting them as supplements. All these are geared towards reducing the amount of food you take every day. When this is reduced, the amount of calories that go into your system is reduced. The simple work of the pills here is to send some signals to your brain that you are not hungry as you should be. By this, you eat just a small portion and feel full.

There are some that serve as supplements for meals. You take them instead of the meals. It may involve a timetable where you take two of these pills each day and take just one meal. They come in form of shakes or liquids.

However, when using any of these, you should do it under expert prescription and supervision. There is a particular amount of calories that your body needs every day. While taking the pills, ensure that this quantity is left for your body to function properly.

Doctors prescribe them to people whose weight is becoming problematic to their health, like people suffering from obesity. But this must be monitored. This is to prevent them from suffering diseases like stroke, heart attacks, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Before offering these to them, their past medical condition, family history, current mental health, diet and diet conditions, allergens and many other things may be considered.

So, weight loss pills could be safe when properly prescribed and administered under expert supervision.

I’m Amanda and I’m a serial traveler. I love exploring and blogging about cultures, customs and the experiences I’ve been blessed enough to have abroad. I’m a lover of cats, the beach, and a nice Pina Colada. Nice to meet you! 🙂

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Tips for Finding a Horse Riding Instructor Abroad

Tips for Finding a Riding Instructor

Whether it’s your first time riding a horse or you already ride but want to improve your mastery, finding the right instructor takes both time and effort. Having the right instructor is crucial for developing your riding skills as your riding performance depends on how well you are taught the basics. If you are as passionate about riding as I am, then finding an instructor/place to ride will be crucial abroad (styles differ greatly depending where you are, which makes it an awesome cultural experience as well!). Below I will go over a few tips I put together based on my experiences looking for a horse riding school Canberra.

Horse Riding Promo for Australia

Before the tips though, I wanted to show this awesome Australian riding promo, in case you’re ever in the area!

On to the Tips!

The safest choice for an instructor would be someone who is certified. Certified instructors have to go through various written and practical test before they can earn their certificate. So by getting a certified instructor, you are sure to get someone who knows what they are doing. But even when getting a certified instructor, you should ask questions like from which organization they got their certification from.

In case you are unable to find an instructor you prefer the only way to get a good instructor is to visit a facility, observe the instructors, ask a lot of questions and if possible get reviews from previous or current students.

If you are a first-time rider these are some key points that you should look for when getting an instructor:

Types of Lessons and Cost

The first thing you should evaluate is the lessons your instructor will provide. How long will be each lesson, how much time is spent on horseback, how many members are in a group (if you are getting a group lesson) are some of the most common questions to keep in mind when selecting an instructor. On top of these things, you should also look for what packages are being offered and if the lessons are fairly priced or not.

Riding Style

One of the major things to consider when getting an instructor is what riding style he teaches. Choose an instructor based on the riding style you want to learn or are most interested in.

Insurance

Insurance is a must and you must always check if their insurance is current. While injuries are not common, horseback riding and all equine sports inherently incur some risk. You don’t want to be caught with an instructor who lacks liability protection.

Stable and Horses

When choosing an instructor, you should always check if their horses and stables are in good condition and if the stables are clean or not. A clean stable and a healthy horse represent the instructor’s passion about for his profession.

Confidence

A very important characteristic you should look for in an instructor is his confidence because an instructor will only be able to increase a student’s confidence if he himself is confident.

I’m Amanda and I’m a serial traveler. I love exploring and blogging about cultures, customs and the experiences I’ve been blessed enough to have abroad. I’m a lover of cats, the beach, and a nice Pina Colada. Nice to meet you! 🙂

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