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UTEP All-American Aaron Jones Selected by Green Bay in NFL Draft

UTEP All-American Aaron Jones Selected by Green Bay in NFL Draft

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The Green Bay Packers drafted former Miner Aaron Jones on Saturday afternoon. The running back was drafted with the 36th pick in the fifth round (182nd overall).

The last time a Miner was drafted was in 2008 when a trio was selected.

Tackle Oniel Cousins was selected by the Baltimore Ravens (third round, 36th pick, 99th overall), free safety Quintin Demps was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles (fourth round, 18th pick, 117th overall) and running back Marcus Thomas was picked by the Dallas Cowboys (fifth round, 31st pick, 166th overall).

Aaron Jones set multiple school records during his prolific junior season including earning AP All-American third team and All-Conference USA first team honors. The El Paso native rushed for a single-season school-record 1,773 yards, while climbing his way to the top of the program’s career-rushing list with 4,114 yards, breaking John Harvey’s 28-year old record.

The three-time letter winner averaged 7.7 yards on 229 carries and scored 17 rushing touchdowns (third most in program history). Jones added three more receiving scores, while tallying 2,006 all-purpose yards (fourth best single-season performance in school history).

Jones capped the 2016 campaign with a career-high 301 yards and a career-best four rushing touchdowns against North Texas. Jones’s 301-yard effort is the second most yards rushed in a single contest in UTEP history. He finished the season ranked third in the nation with his 147.8 rushing yards per contest.

UAB Downs UTEP 5-0; Senior Weekend set for May 6-7

UAB Downs UTEP 5-0; Senior Weekend set for May 6-7

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BIRMINGHAM, Al. – UAB (19-29, 10-9 Conference USA) poured on five runs in the first inning to take an early lead against UTEP (11-34, 5-16 C-USA) on its way to a 5-0 victory. The contest was called in the fifth inning after heavy rainfall on Sunday at Mary Bowers Field.

The Blazers jumped on the Miners early when Joanna Fallen put her squad on the board first with a RBI single to right that scored leadoff hitter Destini England. Molli Garcia put two more runs with a single through the left side, while Amy Waters drove in the fifth run on a double to left field.

Cortney Smith and Kiki Pepi led off the fourth with back-to-back singles, while Smith advanced to third and Pepi to second on the throw. But the Miners couldn’t sustain more offense to punch the runners across the home plate.

UTEP recorded five hits on the day as Brianna Red reached base twice (walk in third inning, single in fifth).

Kaitlin Ryder and Lindsey Sokoloski each went 1-for-3. Kaitlin Fifield (2-9) got the start and Erika Harrawood finished the contest, throwing 4.0 frames.

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UTEP will finish out the 2017 season by hosting defending C-USA champions Florida Atlantic on Senior Weekend (May 6-7). The Miners and Owls will play a doubleheader on Saturday starting at 3 p.m. Sunday’sSenior Day contest will start at 1 p.m.

Seniors Kaitlin Fifield, Taylor Grohmann, Miranda Gutierrez, Erika Harrawood and Kiki Pepi will be honored following the contest. Part of the Senior Day festivities will include the fathers of each senior throwing out the first pitch.

6 Steps to Heal Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Disease Naturally

6 Steps to Heal Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Disease Naturally

Leg discomfort might slip up quietly or may hit abruptly. Regardless of how it is got by one pain may become worse fairly rapidly. No further nowadays a disease that inflicts just the aged, leg discomfort is becoming typical for individuals of ages. Several natural home remedies have been outlined by us for knee-joint pain that may give respite from the discomfort to you. #HomeRemedies

This Is a Must Read Before Ever Using Turmeric Again

This Is a Must Read Before Ever Using Turmeric Again

Turmeric is widely popular, but it really deserves its popularity because it offers countless medicinal benefits thanks to the content of its active ingredient, curcumin.

Namely, turmeric and its primary polyphenol curcumin containover 600 potential health benefits confirmed by the study abstracts from the National Library of Medicine�s bibliographic database MEDLINE. So, if you include it to your regular diet, you will gain an outstanding health benefits.

Prior its use, you need to know several things about this spice:

As mentioned before, curcumin is the active compound which offers the amazing health properties of turmeric, yet you need to know that it is not easily absorbed.

According to many performed animal and clinical studies it was revealed that curcumin concentrations in blood plasma, urine, and peripheral tissues are very low no matter of the dosage size.

Nevertheless, there are natural ways to enhance the bioavailability of turmeric.

  1. Mix it with Black Pepper

Black pepper is also a powerful natural medicine, and when mixed with turmeric, it acts as an adjuvant. This is what Nutrition Facts states regarding the combination with black pepper:

 �If people are given a bunch of turmeric curcumin, within an hour there�s a little bump in the level in their blood stream. We don�t see a large increase because our liver is actively trying to get rid of it. But what if the process is suppressed by taking just a quarter teaspoon�s worth of black pepper?

Then you see curcumin levels skyrocket. The same amount of curcumin consumed, but the bioavailability shoots up 2000%. Even just a little pinch of pepper�1/20th of a teaspoon�can significantly boost levels. And guess what a common ingredient in curry powder is besides turmeric? Black pepper.�

According to a study having the title �Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers �reveals that once piperine is administered alone with turmeric, it enhances the curcumin bioavailability by 2000%.

  1. Heat Enhance Turmeric�s Bioavailability

Dr. Sukumar says that when it is used in cooking particularly when you heat oil and add turmeric to it, it becomes completely bioavailable.

Furthermore, he maintains:

�The potent ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, which, despite its power, is not easily absorbed by the body without assistance. This is where the saut� pan and a little warm oil come into play. I use it [turmeric] in every saut�, just a quarter teaspoon, a half teaspoon is enough. But you don�t have to use it sparingly � use it lavishly.�

  1. Combine Turmeric with Healthy Fat

This amazing spice is fat-soluble, and because of that it needs to be mixed with a healthy fat so that you can boost its absorption rate. Once is mixed with healthy fats such as coconut, ghee, or olive oil, curcumin goes directly to the bloodstream through the lymphatic system while partially bypassing the liver.

Regarding this matter, Dr. Nibber states:

� This is very important because less curcumin is exposed to metabolic enzymes and remains in a free form allowing it to stay in the body longer. �

Therefore, in order to enhance the effectiveness of turmeric and gain every health benefit of it, you need to memorize the following things:

  1. Mix it with fresh ground black pepper and hence boost turmeric�s absorption by 2,000%.
  2. Heat it up so that you can activate turmeric.
  3. Combine it with some healthy fat to bypass the liver.

NOTE: Prior use you need to be familiar with the dosage guidelines prepared by the University of Maryland Medical Center:

  • Dried, powdered root: 1 to 3 grams a day.
  • Cut root: 1.5 to 3 grams a day

Via: Go Healthy Food

Eye Nutrients Improve Stress Levels

Eye Nutrients Improve Stress Levels

Two nutrients long associated with eye health, lutein and zeaxanthin, are also good for the brain, say researchers at the University of Georgia. Known as the macular carotenoids, they have been proven to enhance vision and to reduce the risk of vision loss in people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Researchers found that lutein and zeaxanthin improved psychological stress levels and reduced levels of cortisol — the stress-related hormone — in the blood.

Fifty-nine healthy, young adults aged 18 to 25 participated in the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. At the beginning, all had blood cortisol levels measured as well as psychological stress ratings, behavioral measures of mood, and symptoms of sub-optimal health.

Volunteers were then given a daily supplement of 10/2 or 20/4 milligrams of lutein/zeaxanthin, or a placebo. They were tested again at 6 and 12 months.

The results show that supplementation of both doses for 6 months significantly improved psychological stress, serum cortisol, and measures of emotional and physical health compared to placebo.

“This compelling research demonstrates the expanded benefits of supplementing with lutein and zeaxanthin isomers to help address the huge public health concern surrounding elevated stress and cortisol levels,” said Abhijit Bhattacharya, President of OmniActive Health Technologies Ltd., producers of Lutemax 2020, the supplement used in the study.

Both lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids, which are the pigments that give some foods such as carrots their bright color. They function as antioxidants and numerous studies have found they may lower the risk of many diseases, including heart disease and cancer.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in dark green, leafy vegetables and yellow and orange produce. One of the best food sources of both lutein and zeaxanthin is cooked spinach.

Many Exercise Options Enhance Aging Brains

Many Exercise Options Enhance Aging Brains

Older adults who want to get moving to help boost their brain function have a wide variety of workouts to choose from, a research review suggests.

Among the many options for working out over 50, tai chi may have the biggest effect on cognitive function, but aerobic and resistance exercises may also have some benefit, the review found.

“Age is a risk factor no one can avoid when it comes to cognitive decline and other neurological disorders such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease,” said lead study author Joe Northey of the University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise in Australia.

“As our study shows, undertaking just a few days of moderate intensity aerobic and resistance training during the week is a simple and effective way to improve the way your brain functions while also reducing the impact of other risk factors for cognitive decline such as obesity and diabetes,” Northey said by email.

Some previous research suggests that heart-healthy lifestyle choices like avoiding cigarettes, eating a balanced diet and getting plenty of exercise may help stall the cognitive decline that happens with age, but these studies offer a mixed picture of what type of activity is best.

For the current review, Northey and colleagues analyzed data from 36 previously published studies looking at how much the intensity and frequency of different types of exercise was associated with improvements in cognitive function in people 50 and older.

Studies in the analysis were controlled experiments that randomly assigned some participants to specific exercise interventions to assess how activity influenced cognition.

While researchers included people with varying levels of cognitive ability, they excluded patients with a history of stroke, depression or other mental illnesses.

Across all the studies, they compared the average amount of improvement for different types of exercises and found the largest gains associated with tai chi, a Chinese meditation practice that combines deep breathing and slow, fluid movements.

Aerobic exercise, resistance training and workouts that blended different types of physical activity were also associated with gains in cognitive function, but didn’t have as much of an effect as tai chi, researchers report in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

In particular, working memory improved with tai chi and resistance training, which was also associated with gains in executive function.

Yoga had a slight impact on brain function, but it was too small to rule out the possibility that it was due to chance.

Workouts of 45 to 60 minutes were associated with significant improvements in cognitive function, which weren’t seen with shorter or longer exercise sessions.

As for the intensity of workouts, light exercise didn’t have an effect on cognitive function but both moderate and vigorous exercise was associated with similar and meaningful gains, the study found.

Exercising more often was associated with bigger gains in cognitive ability, but there was still an improvement with no more than two workouts a week, the study found.

One limitation of the study is that the analysis focused on supervised exercise interventions, which might not reflect what people would do in the real world, the authors note.

Still, the study offers fresh evidence that the biggest benefits of exercise on brain health are expected with higher amounts, like 45 minutes or more multiple times a week, said Dr. Jeffrey Burns, co-director of the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Kansas City.

“More exercise is likely better for driving brain benefits than modest amounts but we also know that some is better than none, especially for other physical benefits,” Burns, who wasn’t involved in the study, said by email. “So the key message from this study is don’t just exercise for heart health, exercise also to promote your brain health.”

Leaky Gut

Leaky Gut

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins—the “bricks” that build your entire body: organs, bones, hormones, skin, hair, nails, etc. If you imagine yourself as a brick house, the busier you are (i.e., long work days, exercise, late nights, etc.), the more bricks you wear out and thus the more you need to replace.

Your body can make most of the 20 amino acids from its own internal machinery, except for the essential amino acids, which must be obtained from the food you eat. However, the rules of the game change under one particular circumstance… stress!

There is a group of amino acids called conditionally essential; under times of stress, they become essential. You’re probably wondering what qualifies as “times of stress”? In today’s 24/7 society of constant connectivity, fewer hours sleep, and nutrient-poor, calorically-dense Western diet, you could make a strong argument that we’re constantly in this state and thus would benefit from taking in more conditionally essential amino acids, especially one in particular called glutamine.

What Is Glutamine?

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body. It is considered conditionally essential, meaning your body can make it from its own internal machinery, but under times of stress (i.e., if you’re training for a marathon, working long hours, struggling with cold or flu), it’s required in much greater amounts.

Your body needs glutamine in times of stress. In this day and age, it you could be in this state fairly often!

Glutamine is also a primary fuel for your gut and immune system, and it supports healthy brain function (one of the few amino acids that can cross the blood-brain barrier), helps to clear waste products like ammonia from the body, and accelerates healing from trauma or intense exercise.

7 Glutamine Benefits

1. Promotes Weight Loss

If you’re stuck on a weight loss plateau, amino acids like glutamine can be very supportive for weight loss because they can be converted to glucose in the kidneys and used as a fuel source for the body, without the blood sugar and insulin spike typically caused by processed carbs and simple sugars. (1)

Glutamine can help you lose weight by converting stored glucose to an immediate fuel source.

2. Fights Leaky Gut

Sugar consumption is ubiquitous in our environment today, and, combined with stress and lack of sleep, can easily lead to dysbiosis or too much “bad” bacteria in the gut. This is very common today and when it persists, it can lead to chronic inflammation and damage to the lining of your intestinal tract. This damage can result in a leaky gut, where food particles are able to pass through your gut wall (when normally they shouldn’t be able to), which in turn leads to food allergies and increased risk of autoimmune reactions. (2) Glutamine is one of the primary fuels for your gut cells, thus helping to maintain the integrity of the gut wall and prevent leaky gut.

3. Improves Skin Tone

Keeping your glutamine intake sufficient is crucial for keeping your skin firm and supple. If you don’t eat enough protein, your body breaks down muscle to tap into your body stores, leading to the loss of protein, thinning muscles and skin potentially sagging more easily. (3) Animal protein is the best source of essential and conditionally essential amino acids, making the Paleo diet a great platform for meeting your requirements.

4. Boosts Brain Function

If you’re run down, not sleeping well or generally exhausted from too many late nights, you’re likely experiencing some brain fog. When your brain has a deficiency in glutamic acid (precursor for glutamine), you cannot produce adequate amounts of GABA (gamma-amino butyric acid), the body’s natural “relax” neurotransmitter. This can lead to increased tension, brain fog, anxiety, or sleep disorders. (4) By topping up your glutamine intake, you provide your body the building blocks for GABA and better brain function.

5. Helps Post-Workout Recovery

Exercise is a stressor, so you would think that the addition of conditionally essential amino acids like glutamine would enhance athletic performance. While many websites will cite studies that claim there is a benefit from glutamine supplementation and performance, the overall data don’t support this claim.

Try supplementing with glutamine right after a workout to help you bounce back quicker.

However, there is some good evidence that added glutamine increases glycogen resynthesis after exhaustive exercise, which means adding it would be a nice addition to your post-training shake if you’re following a keto or low-carb diet. (5)

6. Boosts Immunity

Glutamine does indeed support improved immunity during times of stress, but the therapeutic dose you need to consume is quite high: 20g per day for a sustained period of time (i.e., weeks). (6) This could be divided up into 5g doses throughout the day. Before jumping into a plan like this, talk to your doctor or naturopath.

7. Supports Cancer Therapy

Cancer therapy, while essential for eliminating cancerous cells in the body, is intense and takes its toll on the patient’s overall health. Supplemental glutamine has been shown to be an effective adjunct treatment, supporting the patient’s metabolism while not increasing tumor growth. (7) It can therefore be considered, with the agreement of your doctor, as a support for patients going through radiation or chemo.

How Can You Get Enough Glutamine?

Glutamine is naturally found in abundance in animal protein. Paleo diet staples like grass-fed beef, wild game, pastured eggs and poultry, wild fish, seafood, and organ meats are all phenomenal sources of glutamine.

Leafy greens, such as spinach, cabbage, parsley, kale, beets, are also a nice source of glutamine. The tricky part is you’ll maximize your intake by eating these vegetables raw, so including these veggies in salads, juicing, or adding into smoothies is your best bet.

Natural Sources of Glutamine

  • Grass-fed beef
  • Wild game
  • Pastured eggs and poultry
  • Wild fish
  • Organ meats
  • Leafy greens, i.e., spinach, cabbage, kale

You can also supplement with glutamine to increase your daily intake. While it’s important to remember that glutamine is made inside your body, if you’re under stress (i.e., really busy, training hard, not sleeping well, sick, etc.), glutamine becomes essential, so adding more into your diet can be highly beneficial. All of the benefits listed above are the result of supplementing with the natural form of the amino acid (called L-glutamine).

Glutamine Powder

Supplemental glutamine is relatively inexpensive and tasteless, which means it’s quite easy to add into your nutrition arsenal. I typically suggest that my clients add 5g daily in their breakfast smoothie, mixed into water while they eat breakfast, or added into afternoon tea or before bed.

Add glutamine powder into your breakfast smoothie or add it to your tea before bed.

If you have a more long-standing complaint of low immunity, digestive problems, inability to recover from exercise, then it’s possible to increase your daily dose to 0.2 grams per kilogram body weight. However, I suggest you work with a functional doctor or naturopath in your area to discuss this in greater depth.

Bottom Line

If you feel like you’re constantly sick, struggling with chronic gut problems or just feel rundown, then getting the right amount of amino acids—the building blocks of your body—is critical to getting your health on track. Today, if you’re like most people, you’re busy and constantly on the run, making amino acids like glutamine really important to keep your immune system strong, digestive system healthy and overall resiliency robust. For many, it’s a great addition in the winter months to increase your resiliency so you can keep up with the pace at work and play.

(This article originally appeared @Paleohacks.com)

Dr. Marc Bubbs ND, CISSN, CSCS

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