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The Effects of DHEA

Purported to have many benefits and effects, dehydroepiandrosterone is most often referred to as a multifunction steroid. This compound is naturally secreted by the human adrenal glands. Being classified in the broader sense, it is a neurosteroid. While its effects are not entirely recognized or fully studied, it has been shown to help some individuals deal with systemic lupus erythemoatosus.

Other studied have made claims that DHEA, as it is commonly referred to, lowers cholesterol. Additional studies were done to see the results on Alzheimer’s patients, but the end results were found to be inconclusive and largely ineffective. Most commonly, however, DHEA is offered over-the-counter as a dietary supplement.


Posted by Shopping4Her  (June 19, 2009)    |    add comment    |    Comments (0)

Starting a Fire in Any Weather

One of the most frustrating parts about camping is getting stuck in the rain. Camping can definitely be a fun and rewarding experience, but if you spend the entire time sopping wet, it certainly has a way of putting a damper on the experience. And if it’s too wet, something as essential to camping as starting a fire can be extremely difficult. But savvy campers know that there are tricks to getting around even the foulest weather.

If you’re determined to have a fire, but the wind is howling and the rain is driving, just take a reliable fire starter. These are prepackaged packets that you can place on top of your stacked wood. You just have to light one corner with a match, and the packet will burn hot and slow, ensuring that your firewood catches. While some avid outdoorsmen might scoff at the use of this aid, it’s a great safeguard to have in case you’re actually stuck and need a quick and easy fire source.


Posted by Shopping4Her  (June 3, 2009)    |    add comment    |    Comments (0)