Human growth hormone, also called somatotropin, is a protein hormone of 190 amino acids (building blocks of protein) that is created and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It has two types of effects, both of which are highly beneficial to the vital, active human body.

One main type of action of the HGH is its direct effects on other kinds of cells. The growth hormone binds to its receptor on target cells, then creates some particular action. Fat cells, for example, are the target cells of HGH, so they have growth hormone receptors. Once bonded there, the growth hormone causes them to break down triglyceride and suppresses their ability to take up and accumulate circulating lipids — in other words, fat storage is prevented! Read the rest of this entry »

There are two major ways in which to heat the muscle tissues and relax the body, mind and soul. Those are the hot tub, or whirlpool, whichever you prefer to call it, and the sauna. Which you prefer really depends on whether you prefer wet or dry heat, but there are some additional pros and cons that you may not be considering when deciding between the two for your personal home spa. Read the rest of this entry »