Sunday, November 30, 2008

Infos - pH miracle diet critics

By Amanda Marlenti

When something becomes popular, it invites criticism from other sources. The recently popular pH miracle diet is no different. As the program has gained followers, it has gained just as much criticism from different individuals.

The main criticism of the diet is that it encourages people to become vegetarians and vegans. Critics say this diet, in particular, with its omission of dairy products (a vegetarian source of protein), is dangerously low in protein. However, this criticism comes from the mistaken idea that human beings common need large amounts of protein. The recent popularity of diets low in carbohydrates (which are really only a diet of high protein content) has again cemented this myth in the minds of many people. Health has become equivalent to eating red meat and dairy products.

However, there are many sources of protein and healthy natural acids that have no harmful effects of red meat and dairy products. The truth is, most people are too much protein and not too little. Women need about 45 grams of protein per day, and men have 55 grams. Once single cup tofu (which is acceptable in the diet miracle pH), contains 20 grams of protein. Beans contain at least 8 grams of protein per half cup. Therefore, it is really easy to get enough protein in a vegetarian diet.

Another criticism related to this issue is calcium. Many people equate milk with strong bones. However, American women consume an average of two kilograms of milk per day, and yet 30 million of them to develop osteoporosis. If the milk helped make bones stronger, then the opposite would be true. A study by the Cornell-trained nutritionist Amy Joy Lanou showed that there was no specific link between dairy products and bone health in children and young adults. There are plenty of sources of calcium available in alkalinization categories of foods which provide protection against osteoporosis.

Many critics also argue that the emphasis on vegetables and fresh food is the real reason behind the success that people receive from the diet. The pH miracle diet suggests eating almost 70 percent of vegetables and fruits acceptable. Critics ignore the importance of the pH balance of the diet.

However, there have been many people who have experienced great results after elimination of wheat, a food acid. Wheat is not a food that one normally associates with health problems; however, the elimination of wheat has been a blessing for many people who have experienced symptoms of over-acidification of the diets. The amount of alkalizing vegetables in the diet definitely good to anyone, whether or not they have on the rest of breast feeding. From feeding the list of foods alkaline, it improves their health no matter how strict you are on the diet.

This leads to another popular criticism of the book. Many people claim that the pH miracle diet program is too strict for daily life. The elimination of common foods like animal protein, milk and wheat seems overwhelming for people. They cannot fathom going through a whole day without eating something from one of these foods groups. The idea of sticking to a diet that is primarily plant based seems too rigid and strict. However, many people who use the pH miracle diet have seen beneficial results without being 100% strict with the rules of the diet.

As with many other diets, diet miracle pH outlines steps towards better health. The emphasis here is on action. It is unreasonable to expect anyone to make a complete 180 degree change in their eating habits overnight. Taking a slower approach to the changes in their diet will create more long and successful results. If the diet is followed word for word, it is difficult at the beginning because people are so used to eating a certain way. With time and practice, however, we can move towards better health and a more pH balanced diet. because people are so used to a certain way of eating. With time and practice, however, you can move towards better health and a balanced diet, plus pH. - 16004

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Acai Berry Antioxidant Supplements

By Pam Holder

There are very few foods in the world that can claim to be superfoods. Superfoods must have many more benefits besides just providing enough calories and some nutrition. However, there are some foods that are able to be elevated to superfood status because of the incredible benefits they can deliver.

Acai berry is one of these foods. With its ability to do everything from increase weight loss to fighting off disease, acai berry can provide you with better health without any effort.

What makes Pure Acai Berry such an incredible food is the fact that its nutritional content is as close to perfect as possible. First of all, it is absolutely filled with antioxidants. Click here to find more information about Acai Berry Antioxidant Supplements.

As you probably know, antioxidants are necessary for slowing down the effects of aging and for fighting disease. The berry also has monounsaturated fats, which are the healthy type also found in olive oil.

Fiber and phytosterols are also part of the package, as is a well balanced amino acid complex. In all, this food is a very complete way of getting energy, nutrition, and antioxidants all in one package.

Because of its extremely complete nutritional content, the acai berry has the potential to provide tons of benefits for your body. Among the most popular reasons for people to use the product are to increase energy, maintain better health, and to lose weight.

You can expect to have more energy when you use the acai berry because of its combination of carbohydrates and fats and its high concentration of antioxidants. All of these things combined make it a very good source of energy and a great way to increase your stamina during the day. Because you are likely to feel and be healthier while taking it, this will also increase your energy.

The antioxidant levels of this berry are more than five times as high as in blueberries and other such foods. This makes them very powerful in terms of fighting aging and bodily damage. Many people rely on this berry to fight off the free radicals that can be implicated in everything from cancer to wrinkles.

Antioxidants have the amazing power to neutralize free radicals, which can help you feel younger and healthier than ever before. By using foods with high levels of antioxidants, you can experience great health and fend off the damaging effects of pollution, UV light, aging and more.

Pure Acai Berry can also help you with your weight loss goals as it has the ability to help your body burn fat more efficiently and to increase your metabolism. In addition, because it can help your body work more efficiently in general, you can expect losing weight to be easier.

For instance, the ability of the berry to increase your stamina will make it easier for you to exercise, and the berries perfect amino acid complex will allow your muscles to function properly during exercise. The berry even provides digestive support so that you can use your food more efficiently.

The benefits of the acai berry are hard to beat and it is a great addition to any diet. Since it is not a local crop, the best way to get the benefits of this berry is in the supplement form offered by Pure Acai Berry.

Since this is the most concentrated and purest way of getting the incredible benefits of this berry, you will be able to reap the benefits of this berry much sooner. Begin now and you can even get a Free Trial of Pure Acai Berry to see the benefits for yourself! Click on Acai Berry Antioxidant Supplements to find out more. - 16004

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Muscle Building Supplements and Vitamin C

By Ricardo d Argence

If attempting to stay healthy, a balanced diet and proper exercise is required. Good nutrition is crucial for healthy living. Developing good eating habits helps people remain healthy for many years.

The modern day lifestyle, which leaves little time for healthy meals, often leads to poor health due to improper nutrition. Fortunately this may be overcome by taking supplements that compensate for what our diet may lack.

One such vitamin that is essential for good health is Vitamin C also known as 'Ascorbic acid'. Vitamin C helps in reducing oxidative stress that is caused by rigorous training during body building sessions and workout routines. Many animals produce their own vitamin C but unfortunately, primates and humans are unable to manufacture it. So, humans need their daily dose of Vitamin C from their diets, therefore, it is necessary to include food items in your diet that are rich in Vitamin C.

There are many positive benefits of Vitamin C, such as the protection of cells it also helps your body to absorb iron more efficiently from the foods you consume. Vitamin C is also considered capable of fighting common cold. This even aids in the process of collagen formation, which is a factor in many things including veins, teeth, bones, muscles, cartialge, and capillaries.

Most importantly, Vitamin C plays a vital role in supporting and maintaining your body and helps keeping it in tiptop form. Another supplement that aids in natural bodybuilding, as well as keeping body and bones strong, is Vitamin C.

Vitamin C can be found in many citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruits. Food items like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, peppers, kiwi fruit, sweet potatoes etc. are good sources of Vitamin C as well. In order to get enough Vitamin C in your diet each day, you should include these types of food.

Vitamin C can also improve your exercise routine. Vitamin C supplements help to boost your ability to prevent sickness, and can reduce the length of time that you are sick. Vitamin C is known to suppress a type of hormone called 'cortisol', which has been shown to encourage the body to build fat and to inhibit muscle growth. You can take Vitamin C on a regular daily basis since it is water-soluble and will not build up in your system.

If you want best results, it is advisable to consume 1000 mg of Vitamin C an hour before you begin your workout session. This would help reduce the muscle soreness and you would be able to recover faster at the end of the workout.

No other vitamin has such benefits on the body as Vitamin C. While there are many different types and kinds of Vitamin C available to you they all are efficient. If you are a bodybuilder or just work out regularly, youo will find that Vitamin C supplements will help you be healthier and more fit. - 16004

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Twelve Pack Beer Belly To Six Pack Abs

By Ryan L. Freeman

I know it's quite disappointing to see an annoying bulging belly in the middle. There may be various reasons why people get a fat belly, the most common being excess consumption of alcohol or other sugars. And I'm sure the term 'beer belly' isn't a very appealing designation. Therefore, in order to lose the fat gut requires you to bring healthier changes in to your lifestyle. In recent times, it has been observed that looking good has become almost a necessity and a bulging belly does not help in anyway. Today, when the in trend is to develop 6-pack abs, you just can't afford to maintain a beer belly.

It is true that six-pack abdominals look very cool, but that doesn't mean everyone has to have them. A healthy flat stomach is just what you need if not 6-pack abs. This article focuses on all those people who are faced with oversized guts and, yet have the dream of developing 6-pack abs. Here in this article we have discussed a few points that will help you transform your dream into reality. But let's take one thing at a time. First, you need to lose the beer belly and in order to achieve that we need to work on your diet plan.

Following instructions will help you a great deal to lose your beer belly. Once you see your body losing that unwanted fat and toning up, you know you are half way through. Now, you can take your next step towards developing your long desired tight abdominals.

If you ask me, I genuinely don't think 6 pack killer abs are required; being in shape is more important than having six-pack abdominals. However, if you still think developing killer six-pack abdominals is what you want; then let me warn you beforehand, it won't be easy like popping some diet pill. Prepare your mind and body accordingly and set off from the mark towards your goal.

Let's take a quick peek at just a few items that it takes to get to your goal:

Bring healthy changes in your daily life, drink enough water every day, and follow a proper workout program.

There are some specific exercises that you should follow to lose your big belly and work towards tight abdominals or at least flattening your stomach.

Of course, having 6-pack abs is always desirable but do not overstress yourself to get to that ultimate situation. The basic point to lose the beer belly is to be healthy and to look good; and in order to achieve these, tight abdominals aren't required. Having a lean well-toned belly is what your goal should be. Still, if you think tight abdominals are a must then going through the rest of our information (you'll find the link to below), is sure to do you some good. So, go ahead and take your first step towards a leaner and healthier body. - 16004

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Get a Breathe of Fresh Air! - Air Filters Rock

By William Shnarr

Did you know that up to 80 per cent of the dust in the air you're breathing right now (assuming you are sitting inside) is made up of dead skin? Human flesh is the most common form of dust in the air, and makes up the bulk of what's known as "indoor air pollution". So far, over 350 different types of indoor air pollution have been identified. Some common ones include pet dander, viruses, molds, pollen, cleaning chemicals, and solvents from furniture, construction, and clothes.

Experts say that when children are exposed to large quantities of this dust at an early age there is a spike in the instances of asthma and allergies. In fact, indoor air quality has become a hot topic over the past couple years with the discovery of "sick building syndrome". This is a term used to describe the effects that molds, viruses, and gases have on people who spend all their time in offices or otherwise indoors, and is responsible for all kinds of maladies.

Ultimately, the only real cure for sick building syndrome is a good dose of clean, fresh air. Barring that, there are many different Ionic air filtration and air purification devices on the market these days, each meant to eliminate the threat that indoor air pollution poses.

But just what is the difference between an air filter and an air purifier? The basic home or office air filter is simply a panel that fits over the intake of the buildings furnace or air vents. Simple ones are made from fibreglass or polyester, and allow for the passage of air but trap large particles of dust. These filters are often placed in front of fans because the large particles of dust can accumulate over time and eventually clog up the machinery. These basic filters serve no real protection, but they do protect the machinery from burning out.

Some types of filter can be washed and reused, but the majority of them are meant to be thrown away after they become too dirty to use anymore. Then they are simply replaced with a new one.

The problem with these basic filters is, of course, that they are meant to mainly protect the furnace or air conditioner that they are used on. They may collect dust and smoke, and pollen (also good if you want to live an allergy-free lifestyle), but they do nothing against harmful moulds and bacteria. They are equally useless against airborne viruses.

Giving Dust a Jolt of electricity is another form of air filtration system is the needle ionizer and the plate ionizer, also known as Electrostatic Precipitators. These devices use electricity to filter out all of the smoke and dust out of the air. Plate ionizers use electricity to give the incoming air a static charge. The air then is passed through a series of metal "plates" that contain the opposite charge of the air surrounding it. This causes all of those charged particles to be attracted to the plates, and in this way the air is effectively purified. This can be a very effective way to clean the air. Many plate ionizers are small and quiet enough that they can be installed in several rooms of your house. They are also good for furnaces and cooling systems as the do not impede the flow of air the way traditional filters do.

Needle ionizers use high voltage electricity to create negative electrons. These electrons run up the length of a pointed spike, or needle, where they stream into the air and attract oxygen molecules. At this point, they become negative ions. Negative ions occur naturally in the air we breathe, and they are quite harmless. These negative ions attach themselves to airborne particles. When enough negative ions attach to a particle, it gets too heavy to float in the air and drops to the ground (a process known as agglomeration), effectively getting it out of regular air circulation.

Both plate and needle ionizers use high voltage to clean the air, which causes an inherent shock danger for anyone who needs to work on it. Also, in the case of plate ionizers, the collecting plates can be a breeding ground for moulds and bacteria, and should be cleaned fairly regularly.

Needle ionizers also have the additional problem of their negative ion field. They cause the surrounding air to carry a negative charge while the walls and furniture around it still carry a positive charge. Essentially, it uses any surrounding surface as a plate ionizer, causing particles to stick to any surface. This effect is known as "black wall", and it can be frustrating to keep the area around the needle ionizer clean. In both cases, electrostatic precipitators do nothing for odours and merely serve to collect airborne viruses and bacteria instead of killing them.

The corona discharge purifier is another way to purify the air. These air purifiers use electrically created ozone to purify the surrounding environment. One way that ozone is created is when electricity is used to bond oxygen molecules together. In its natural state, oxygen atoms will pair up to form molecules (O2).

Ozone is created in nature by lightning. You may have been near a lightning strike at some point in your life and smelled the fresh, clean smell that lightning leaves behind. That smell is actually ozone that was created by the static discharge. Ozone carries a highly unstable bond and reacts with nearly everything it encounters. In the case of ozonating air purifiers, most of that interaction takes place with indoor air pollution. Ozone molecules float in the air until they come in contact with a foreign particle. At that point, the extra oxygen atom splits off and attaches itself to the particle.

The introduction of this new oxygen atom causes a tiny cellular explosion, transforming the foreign particle into hydrogen and carbon dioxide. The remaining oxygen molecules are left as pure oxygen (O2).

There are literally thousands of different pollutants that ozone will react with to duplicate this process. It is one of the only purification systems that actually dissolves odours (as opposed to simply masking them) and can render microbial bacteria, moulds, and viruses sterile. Once sterilized, the colony is greatly reduced within a matter of hours.

Ozone has even been proven as an effective food preservative! A corona discharge air purifier uses electrical blasts of 5,000 to 10,000 volts in order to create ozone. The ozone then cleans the air and makes everything smell fresh and clean. The drawbacks to a coronal discharge purifier are that they are expensive to run and they can cause black wall. It takes a lot of electricity to create your own little thunderstorm!

Additionally, the amount of ozone they create fluctuates depending on the amount of oxygen in the air, and several harmful compounds can also be created when ozone is produced. Substances such as nitric oxides have been shown to irritate the respiratory system, and that's not what someone hoping to live allergy-free wants at all. Another air purifier that creates ozone is the ultraviolet air purifier. These devices use shortwave ultraviolet light to bombard oxygen molecules in the air. These molecules, once exposed to the UV rays, quickly reform themselves into ozone molecules.

UV light is an effective method for air purification because the ozone obliterates most of the contaminants in the air. Also, harmful microbes, spores, and bacteria that are exposed to UV light become unstable and mutated. These mutated creatures are unable to reproduce, making them short lived.

Again, there are drawbacks to this type of air purifier. Many of the dangers associated with coronal discharge air purifiers are also related to UV air purifiers. They can create fluctuating amounts of ozone, and the bigger lamps used in large rooms can create far too much ozone.

One of the most widely used filters on the market for the home or office filtration system is the HEPA filter. Used for decades by the military and medical professions, HEPA filters have become synonymous with clean air. HEPA stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air. HEPA filters were originally developed by the military during The Manhattan Project (the US military program during World War II that developed the atomic bomb). HEPA filters are basically made up of a special paper-like glass fibre sheet pleated in a "V" pattern with corrugated aluminium separators between the pleats. This is bonded onto a sturdy base, forming the core of the filter. HEPA filters can filter out 99.7 per cent of all particulates in the air. They effectively capture all large particles and many of the small ones. In fact, a HEPA filter is designed to capture particles in the air no smaller than 0.3 microns in diameter.

However, it is important to note that a HEPA filter is just that-a filter. It is not a purifier. Although it may capture some spores, moulds, and viruses, it will not neutralize them. HEPA filters also cannot be re-used. They must be replaced, and that can be an expensive prospect. HEPA filters also rely on motorized fans, and that can make them noisy. Since they need to make air flow through them to filter it, they are fairly ineffective in large spaces. The filters themselves are also brittle, and can easily be damaged during installation. Despite its drawbacks, the HEPA filter is the best air filter on the market and easily out-performs its competitors.

The Air Filter and Purification markets are expected to skyrocket in the coming years with the sharp increase in terrorist attacks around the world. Some analysts predict that the "clean air" market could be worth $6.2 Billion by 2006. Good news indeed for the makers of these products. It is also good news for the consumer, as constant competition can only serve to improve these products.

Hopefully, this article will do its part by helping you decide what kind of filter or air purifier is right for you. - 16004

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A Look at Bollywood Stars Diet and Fitness

By Louis Soul

Even though the average weight of the population in the Western world continues to rise, this seems to have fueled the interest in health and fitness products. In addition to that, these people are having the desire to sculpt their bodies to achieve that magazine-cover look. Consequently gyms, health spas, fitness clubs and equipment manufacturers are all doing very well with what everyone hopes is not just another fashion.

Although to be honest, trying to avoid the subject is not easy with amount of advertising that goes on to promote diet fitness. The way we eat and the types of food we consume also play a major role in our overall health and fitness so the two should really be emphasized as a joint effort.

We need to remember that our bodies require a certain level of nourishment if they are going to be able to repair themselves and stay healthy and diet and fitness go hand in hand. With the popularity of keeping fit, many different opinions, methods, programs and dieting strategies have been formulated by numerous professionals, among these are high-carb diets and high-fat diets but which one is more effective and which one should you choose?

The first thing you need to know would be the fundamental differences between these two diet approaches because as the name implies, high-carb diets concentrates on taking in carbohydrate-rich foods while high fat diets endorses fat-rich foods. The more traditional high-carb diet camp says you need to have carbohydrates because the glycogen or glucose is stored in the muscles ready for use when performing anaerobic or what we term, short and rapid exercise.

Whereas, fat is a rich source of calories with two and a half times more than proteins and carbohydrates whilst fat metabolizes in an eighth of the time it does for carbohydrates. So a person can follow a high-carb and low fat fitness diet or the other way around but it is not recommended to follow both at the same time; unless of course if you want to gain body fat.

If your aim is to lose body fat then you will need to stick to a diet fitness routine but remember this is not just a short term goal. Research shows that sustainable loss of weight can only be achieved on a diet which suits the individual food preferences, lifestyle and medical profile.

Just losing weight is not the issue as many overweight individuals manage to do this but if the diet doesn't suit them they pile it all back on, so the trick is to organize a diet that exactly fits your needs and maintain a moderation to what you eat. Having made that point, it is only fair to say that as part of a healthy diet, certain vitamins and other nutrients essential for good health must still be taken if the body wants to remain strong.

The important message here is experiment until you find the diet fitness method that suits you and then staying fit and healthy will be much easier and probably enjoyable. - 16004

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Strengthen Your Body And Mind With Pilates

By Judy Smith

Pilates is good for the body, mind and spirit. By focusing on breathing and concentrating on specific muscle groups you are able to lower your stress. Many people find that they are constantly ill due to too much stress and not enough exercise. Pilates can help with both of these problems.

The Pilates exercise regimen unites your body and mind and also gives you discipline. All these will have positive benefits to your health and well being. Stress brings many chemical changes to your body. It increases blood flow to the larger muscles and slows digestion as it prepares the body for "fight or flight" mode. Your blood vessels restrict and sugar rises. Many hormones are switched into off position. If this were primitive times and there was real danger than this would be a good thing. However much of todays stress has more to do with day to day living such as problems at work or debt piling up.

Many people end up in the hospital from stress related diseases. Stress wreaks havoc on your immune system as it slows healing and most of all prevents wellness. Wellness is not the opposite of illness. It is more than just the lack of sickness; it is an overall well-being that affects both the mental and the physical aspects of life. Many adverse habits develop because of stress and lack of wellness.

The use of focus in Pilates develops the mind to a point that it stops the cycle of worry and stress. Much like any exercise for the mind that allows the individual more control of thought patterns, Pilates offers a way to change your focus and relieve the stress.

The exercise from Pilates releases the body from the flight or fight mode by mimicking the activity of both. Exercise is a proven method of stress control, when combined with the activity of mental control and focus on breathing, the quick return of stress is unlikely and the cycle is broken for that period.

It is no surprise that studies link a reduction of disease with exercise. A study at the University of Calgary and the University of Ottowa showed a decrease in blood sugar when patients with type two diabetics exercised. The decrease translated into a reduction of heart attack and diabetic kidney and eye disease. Other studies show a reduction of 40 percent in mortality rate for diabetics. Lack of activity is one of the biggest risk factors in heart disease. Being overweight is another. Pilates reduces both risks and is a heart healthy activity. Stress is also linked to tumor growth in cancer victims. While there is no study that shows psychological stress creates cancer, there are many that shows it impairs the immune system and creates an environment conducive to cancer.

It seems pretty simple. Take a Pilates course, work out three times a week, live not only longer but also better. The activity is good for the body, the training is good for the soul and the results on appearance are fantastic for the spirit. Devote a small portion of time to exercise and regain hours in healthy stress-free living. You'll find that the day's stresses melt away and you feel better than you ever felt before, after just a few months of training. - 16004

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Advantages of Organic Shampoo

By Amy Nutt

Contemporary consumers are a bit more social conscience than they have been in the past. Whether the gas and energy crisis or the hole in the ozone layer is the catalyst, more and more people are looking for eco friendly products.

Today, unlike the merely functional farm grown products of old, today's green products have to be both environmentally friendly and perform just as well as mainstream products.

There used to be a time when lets say, an organic shampoo may not have produced the same results of regular on-the self varieties found in popular stores. No longer the case, you can use an all natural grooming product and still have luscious, soft and shiny hair!

Locating a shampoo that is truly organic however, is the real challenge.

Defining organic As most of us know, the Food and Drug Administration handles most over the counter merchandise, however, organic skin care items are often overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This makes the rules of engagement a bit different and some companies are taking advantage.

For instance, a manufacturer who uses only two natural ingredients can state that their product is "organic", even if 90 percent of it is synthetically altered by chemicals.

Emerging regulations that safeguard the interests of customers are slowly turning this tide. Until this happens, be sure to do some investigative sleuthing of your own. Read the labels on the back of the organic shampoo-if you are uncertain about a particular ingredient, look it up.

Truly organic shampoo will be free of chemical pesticides that have been shown to be harmful to health. Organic products use all natural pesticides, like citrus and are fertilized with substances lacking irritants.

You can research the maker of any product online or call the company itself and ask about their process.

Dangers of non-organic shampoos and products Most people are blissfully unaware of the fact that common personal grooming items, like shampoos and soaps, are chock full carcinogenic chemicals. While manufacturers promise that these substances occur in small dose that are harmless to human beings, one has to wonder about the long term effects of prolonged use.

The harsh reality is that the any product that is transdermally applied ( i.e. placed on and absorbed by the skin) is more thoroughly ingested than when it is swallowed. This means that deadly synthetic ingredients can wreak havoc on your system far faster by being rubbed into the skin.

This makes it especially crucial to identity any potentially lethal ingredients in your shampoo-or better yet, one should avoid synthetic products at all costs.

Organic Shampoo: Good for the environment and the skin Because organic shampoos have unadulterated natural ingredients like aloe vera, hemp, honey or citrus, they are often very good for the skin. Makers of true eco friendly shampoos have learned how to create excellent products that are preservative free but maintain a shelf life due to creative green engineering.

Once again, this fact is beneficial because it lessens the chance of exposure to compounds that would cause harm to the skin or health.

How to find Organic shampoos

Many health food and holistic goods stores carry natural skin care products, but as more and more consumers scream for environmentally safe goods, manufacturers are creating them and placing them within easy reach of mainstream stores.

Online homeopathic and green living websites also offer organic shampoo at bargain basement prices.

Do your homework and make sure that the product you choose is primarily herbal in makeup and/or organically grown. In this way, you'll be assured that you have a shampoo that performs as promised while protecting your skin and your family's health. - 16004

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Killer Ab Workouts You Can Do At Home

By John Alvino

Most trainees who are attempting to train their abs either at home or with little or no equipment, usually engage in a floor session of endless crunches. Regardless of how many sets and reps you perform, this approach will never lead to well-balanced six pack ab development.

First of all, the basic crunch will only provide a marginally positive training effect for beginners. Once you get strong enough to crank out sets of 50-100 or more, the resistance the crunch provides is simply too little to provide a training effect.

And secondly, the crunch only works the abs in one movement pattern: trunk flexion. Trunk flexion is just one of the many different abdominal functions that must be developed in a good ab routine. Therefore, you can't achieve a complete ab workout by using a single exercise, like the crunch, in isolation.

What you need to do is perform several different ab exercises, with each on working your abs in a different plane of motion. This is not as confusing as it may sound. With a basic understanding of how your abs work, this concept is quite simple.

Don't worry, I'm not going to bore you with a lesson in anatomy. Instead, I'm going to lay out a complete, ready to use ab workout for you. The following workout contains only exercises that require no equipment whatsoever, making them ideal for a home training session. Here it is:

1a) Reverse Crunch On Floor 3x20-25 30 sec rest 1b) Straight Body Side Crunch On Floor 3x12 (5sec hold) 30 sec rest 2a) Plank 3x60 sec 30 sec rest 2b) Seated Russian Twists With Leg Cycle 3x20-25 30 sec rest

Here is a description on how each exercise should be performed for maximal results:

Reverse Crunch On Floor- Lie on your back on a mat. Flex both knees and hips to 90 degree angles. Bring knees toward chest by flexing abdominal muscles, raising butt from floor while maintaining a constant knee angle. Return until hips and knees are again extended to 90 degree angles. Repeat for the prescribed number of reps.

Straight Body Side Crunch On Floor- Lie on your side on the floor. Keep your arms straight out above your head, in line with your body. Your legs must remain straight. Lock your hands together. This is the starting position. Now simultaneously raise your arms and legs up so that neither are in contact with the floor. Hold this position for 5 seconds. Return to starting position and repeat.

Plank- Get on the floor in a push up position. Support your body on just your forearms and your toes. Be sure to keep the abs flexed and hold your body in a perfectly straight horizontal line. Do not let hips drop or raise them up at all. Hold this position for the prescribed number of seconds.

Seated Russian Twists With Leg Cycle- Sit on floor and cross your arms across your chest, grabbing the opposite shoulders. Lean back until your upper torso makes a 45 degree angle to the floor. Rotate trunk to the right while simultaneously bringing your right knee towards your chest. At this point your left elbow will be touching your right knee. In a fsmooth motion rotate to the left and repeat on the other side. Continue to alternate until you finish the prescribed number of reps. One full rotation equals one rep.

There it is folks! You now have a simple yet effective ab workout you can perform anywhere/anytime. Use this three times per week for up to one month. After completing this outine, you will be ready to move on to a more advance workout.

A nice set of abs is in YOUR future! Begin this routine and start getting results today! - 16004

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The Biggest Secret of Successful Weight Loss

By Melissa Moore

When it comes to weight loss, most people just don't know how to get started. That is the biggest hurdle that people face. If you are one of these people then this article is for you! It doesn't really matter whether you want to lose ten or hundred pounds, the tips I am going to share with you in this article are going to help you anyway!

The first step to successful weight loss is to set some goals. Goals should be used in the same way as milestones are used on highways. Without any milestone, you will have no idea of where you are going. As such, you do not have any idea what you will need to do to lose those unwanted pounds if you do not have weight loss goals.

In setting goals, you should ask yourself some questions:

1. How much weight you want to lose?

2. When do you expect to lose all the weight?

Don't just think about the answers, write them down. Oh yeah, before I forget, let me tell you that writing your goals actually helps in achieve them. It also is one of the best ways helping you remember them! So do it now. Write out your weight loss goals on a piece of paper, then make copies of them and put them in places were you will see them throughout the day.

Place them on your refrigerator and elsewhere in your kitchen. These are important areas, since these places are the ones where you may be most tempted to stray from your diet and ruin your efforts to achieving successful weight loss.

Lastly, it is very critical that your goals be achievable. By this, I mean that they must be REALISTIC goals. Setting a goal to lose sixty pounds in a couple of weeks will not be accomplished and will only nullify the very powerful effect of goal setting in the first place.

Unrealistic goals will result in failure and you will just end up disappointed and frustrated with yourself and your weight loss efforts.

Ideally, no matter what you do, you would be able to lose no more than 3-4 pounds per week. So create your goals accordingly. If you want to lose sixty pounds, it will take you at least five months to achieve!

So, to for successful weight loss, be sure to set small and achievable goals for yourself so that when you achieve them, you will feel more confident to move forward and continue to achieve your ideal weight. - 16004

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Get Treatment for Your Back Pain with a Massage Chair

By James Knolan

Back pain affects 8 out of 10 people during the course of their lifetime. You may only be experiencing the early stages of back problems. You owe it to yourself to find treatment options now. The best way is to check with your doctor or chiropractor. They can evaluate your situation and advise you on courses of action to take. Back pain treatments range from surgery to natural remedies. Many treatments include massage therapy. Massage therapy can ease aches and pain while inducing relaxation. Massage therapy is best delivered with a professional, but other options do exist. Massage chairs have been developed to provide an effective arsenal of treatments.

There are two major causes of back pain. Either it just happens, like an accident, which is most unfortunate. Or it creeps up gradually on us as we go about our routines. A traumatic injury is usually a sharp pain which needs immediate attention. The more subtle, gradual pain build up may from our sitting, posture, pregnancy or even from stress. This more subtle pain is nonetheless painful. We need to think prevention and start to seek treatment while it is in its early stages.

Getting diagnosed is the first step. Your health care professional can chart out a plan of action for you. Following the treatment is important to actually achieve progress in healing your condition. Minor back pain can cause considerable discomfort. These back pains are accumulating and tend to build through time. The result is minor back pain that can be uncomfortable. On the treatment side, unfortunately, treatments require time. The healing process is not overnight. New routines may need to be established. These new routines are to correct the causes to stop the damage.

Usually one needs to takes some form of corrective action to start to correct the problem causing the back pain. In the case of minor back pain, changes in sitting position may be required. Posture may require holding your shoulders back and not slouching. Stress may require more resting and decompression time. In any event, your doctor or chiropractor can help set you on the right course for treatment. Then the healing process needs to get established.

In many cases of back pain, there is physical therapy, change of habits and tension relief. Tension and anxiety can be effectively reduced with massage therapy. Massage therapy is wonderful to help relax the mind and work out the stress that has accumulated in the body. There are many massage therapies to assist your recovery. One option you many not be aware of is massage chairs. Massage chairs offer a vast selection of effective massage therapies.

If you have gradual pain and discomfort get some professional attention. You owe it to your family and yourself to not live with the pain. How happy can you be if your back hurts? Life could certainly be better. Check with your doctor and find a course of action right for you. Most likely massage therapy will be a part of our curriculum. If so, explore your options with both massage therapists and massage chairs. Both have advantages and disadvantages, but finding a healthy treatment to get you back to normal is the most important concern. - 16004

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Shoulder Physiotherapy

By Jonathan Blood Smyth

The shoulder, or more strictly the glenohumeral joint, is a major and important joint in the upper limb, responsible mostly for placing the hand in front of the body where the eyes can see it as it performs tasks. To allow this ability the shoulder has a very large range of movement, moderate strength and limited stability. This makes the shoulder a "soft tissue joint", where the stability and satisfactory function depend on the function of the soft tissues, the ligaments, tendons and muscles. For physiotherapists the shoulder is an important joint, with much treatment and pre- and post-operative rehab required.

The gleno-humeral joint is made up of the ball of the humerus and the socket of the shoulder blade which is called the glenoid surface. The top of the arm bone, the humeral head, is large and carries many of the tendon insertions for the stability and movement of the shoulder. The socket or glenoid is a relatively small and shallow socket for the large ball but is deepened slightly by a fibrocartilage rim called the glenoid labrum. Above the shoulder is the acromio-clavicular joint, a joint between the outer end of the collar bone and part of the shoulder blade, a stabilizing strut for arm movement.

The glenohumeral and scapulothoracic joints of the upper limb are acted on by large, strong, prime mover muscles as well as smaller stabilisers. The major back and hip muscles keep the shoulder stable to allow strong movements, the thoracic stabilisers keep the scapula stable so that the rotator cuff can act on a stable humeral head. The deltoid can then perform shoulder movements on the background of a solid base and allow precise placement and control of the arm for hand function to be optimal.

Around the shoulder all the muscles narrow down into flat, fibrous tendons, some larger and stronger, some thinner and weaker. All these tendons are anchoring themselves to the humeral head, allowing their muscles to act on the shoulder. The rotator cuff includes a group of relatively small shoulder muscles, the subscapularis, the supraspinatus, the infraspinatus and the teres minor. The tendons form a wide sheet over the ball, allowing muscle forces to act on it. The rotator cuff, despite its name, acts to hold the humeral head down on the socket and allow the more powerful muscles to perform shoulder movements.

As a person ages, the rotator cuff develops degenerative changes in its tendinous structures, causing small tears in the tendons which can enlarge until there is no continuity between the muscles and their attachments. This leads to loss of normal shoulder movement and can be very painful but is not always so and "Grey hair equals cuff tear" is a common saying. Physios work at rotator cuff strengthening, whilst in massive tears the main shoulder muscles can be progressively strengthened to improve function. Surgery is possible for massive, moderate and small rotator cuff tears and physiotherapists manage the post-operative protocols.

Osteoarthritis (OA) does not commonly affect the shoulder but there is a group of patients who develop severe arthritic problems in the shoulders, whom physiotherapy can help by maintaining joint ranges and muscle power. Once conservative treatments are exhausted then total shoulder replacement (TSR) is possible, either replacing the ball and socket with new components or reversing the combination. Physiotherapy post-operative management is very important as the shoulder is a "soft tissue joint" in the sense that the strength and balance of the shoulder muscles and other tissues is vital for good outcome.

Many other shoulder conditions are managed by physiotherapists, such as hyper-mobility, dislocations and fractures, impingement and tendinitis. Physios manage shoulder hyper-mobility by patient education and stability training and abnormal muscle activity by teaching correct patterns by repetition and biofeedback. Physiotherapy for impingement involves rotator cuff strengthening, sub-acromial injection or surgical management by acromioplasty and tendinitis by local treatment and strengthening. Dislocations and fractures are managed according to the type and severity of injury and according to the trauma surgical and physiotherapy protocols. - 16004

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Lose Weight Fast

By Keith BL Mallinson

There is no such thing as a perfect and easy weight loss system, but many good ones do exist and it will depend on the user as to how effective any system will ultimately be. Being overweight is the cause of many medical conditions which require long term attention but obesity also affects the way we see ourselves as well.

There are plenty of easy weight loss methods available on the Internet, but what you don't realize is that you are the person who is going to make it easy. to remain healthy, or is it because someone else wants you to lose weight.

Many people forget that a number of factors must be included in any weight loss program from the amount of physical activity involved down to the type of food eaten, when, and how often. Don't be too ambitious and set yourself impossible tasks like losing 30 pounds in less than a month; this is not sensible because it can have a vast impact on the entire body bringing about other health problems like anemia or heartburn.

To keep it simple, consider that a pound in weight is generally believed to be 3,500 calories and then it's easy to break down into daily reductions of 500 calories, meaning you can lose a pound in weight each week. Too many people are consuming large amounts of unhealthy food because they enjoy eating but there is no need to force-feed yourself just because you enjoy particular foodstuffs.

Of course we often eat more when we do not feel very good about ourselves or are depressed about our lives, which is often called comfort eating. It is nonsense to believe that continued eating and weight gain will not have serious consequences to your health as we now see in the increase of conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart conditions and cancer. If the psychological aspect of using easy weight loss methods and weight gain is not considered as part of the overall cure, but if we just rely on dieting then we will not be addressing the real issues of obesity.

Studies have shown that people who have started weight loss programs with a light-hearted determination are more likely to accomplish the looked-for results. A positive attitude and open mind are very often the keys to improving life style and eliminating the bad habits. Most people that loss those extra pounds claim they have more energy and are able to do things that their weight had stopped them from enjoying previously.

Many easy weight loss programs are far from it as they actually test the person using them but the pain barrier does not last long and once through it, the whole system becomes more pleasant. - 16004

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Acai Berry Antioxidant Supplements

By Pam Holder

There are very few foods in the world that can claim to be superfoods. Superfoods must have many more benefits besides just providing enough calories and some nutrition. However, there are some foods that are able to be elevated to superfood status because of the incredible benefits they can deliver.

Acai berry is one of these foods. With its ability to do everything from increase weight loss to fighting off disease, acai berry can provide you with better health without any effort.

What makes Pure Acai Berry such an incredible food is the fact that its nutritional content is as close to perfect as possible. First of all, it is absolutely filled with antioxidants. Click here to find more information about Acai Berry Antioxidant Supplement.

As you probably know, antioxidants are necessary for slowing down the effects of aging and for fighting disease. The berry also has monounsaturated fats, which are the healthy type also found in olive oil.

Fiber and phytosterols are also part of the package, as is a well balanced amino acid complex. In all, this food is a very complete way of getting energy, nutrition, and antioxidants all in one package.

Because of its extremely complete nutritional content, the acai berry has the potential to provide tons of benefits for your body. Among the most popular reasons for people to use the product are to increase energy, maintain better health, and to lose weight.

You can expect to have more energy when you use the acai berry because of its combination of carbohydrates and fats and its high concentration of antioxidants. All of these things combined make it a very good source of energy and a great way to increase your stamina during the day. Because you are likely to feel and be healthier while taking it, this will also increase your energy.

The antioxidant levels of this berry are more than five times as high as in blueberries and other such foods. This makes them very powerful in terms of fighting aging and bodily damage. Many people rely on this berry to fight off the free radicals that can be implicated in everything from cancer to wrinkles.

Antioxidants have the amazing power to neutralize free radicals, which can help you feel younger and healthier than ever before. By using foods with high levels of antioxidants, you can experience great health and fend off the damaging effects of pollution, UV light, aging and more.

Pure Acai Berry can also help you with your weight loss goals as it has the ability to help your body burn fat more efficiently and to increase your metabolism. In addition, because it can help your body work more efficiently in general, you can expect losing weight to be easier.

For instance, the ability of the berry to increase your stamina will make it easier for you to exercise, and the berries perfect amino acid complex will allow your muscles to function properly during exercise. The berry even provides digestive support so that you can use your food more efficiently.

The benefits of the acai berry are hard to beat and it is a great addition to any diet. Since it is not a local crop, the best way to get the benefits of this berry is in the supplement form offered by Pure Acai Berry.

Since this is the most concentrated and purest way of getting the incredible benefits of this berry, you will be able to reap the benefits of this berry much sooner. Begin now and you can even get a Free Trial of Pure Acai Berry to see the benefits for yourself! Click on Acai Berry Antioxidant Supplement to find out more. - 16004

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On Average Women Apply 175 Chemicals Daily in the Name of Beauty

By Jemma Rivera

A lot of women do not realize the amount of toxic chemicals that they place on their skin every day. What is worse however is that it is happening several times daily. You may not know that many beauty and health products that you have used since you were a child might actually be harming you.

Did you know that many beauty products that are used every day could be dangerous or cause skin damage? There are even toothpastes manufactured with such poor ingredients that they have been shown to be a health risk.

All of the above-mentioned products enter your body through your skin just as medicinal patches do. When you apply skin cream, it slowly seeps through your skin and enters your blood stream and this is why you should be very careful with which products you use on your entire body.

If you examine the chemical make-up of some of your products you may be shocked, especially knowing what you know now. Some of the components of the chemicals responsible for scenting a product have been shown to be harmful to some. Various ailments have been reported such as rashes, hyperactivity and irritability.

There are some who have reported nausea, upper respiratory problems and dizziness. And these complaints just stem from the fragrance causing chemicals; imagine what you might find when examining the side effects of main ingredients.

When you think about the side effects from simple ingredients in a regularly used lotion or beauty aid, you can see why there has been a shift toward more natural products. When everything in your facial cream is natural, you have far less to worry about.

Your skin will be much healthier and you will be happier when you eliminate the chemicals from your cleansing regimen. You will also find that your skin will have a healthy glow and acne or breakout problems may start to clear up.

The companies who make your favourite products have begun to see the move from chemical based creams to natural ones, and they are paying attention. Many new productions are coming out with natural elements added to them. Switch to all natural products for a healthier body and better skin. - 16004

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Saturday, November 29, 2008

Ready for the white tea revolution?

By Jack Robbins

Green tea and white tea both originate from the eastern country of China. Over the past number of years, green tea has become very popular in the west due to its unique aid to weight loss.

Green and white tea are both seen as great natural remedies, however they are quite different. White tea is plucked form the plan when the leaf only a bud, while green tea is plucked after the leaf has been left to grow and ferment a little. This create a difference in their taste and benefits.

There are a number of reasons that White tea is more beneficial than green tea. It won't be long before White tea replaces green tea as the tea for weight loss and anti aging enthusiasts.

White tea contains three times more antioxidants than green tea. Antioxidants have a lot of benefits particularly to people trying to lose weight. Antioxidants increase the metabolism rate which in turn lets you lose weight almost without effort. Antioxidants also help kill free radicals in the skin which are responsible for aging.

White tea has a much more mellow and sweet taste as compared to green tea. Its delightful taste alone caused Chinese people to treat it as a delicacy available only to the upper class families. It makes it much easier to stick to a diet that includes white tea as more often than not you won't be able to wait for your next serving.

The caffeine levels in white tea are much less in comparison to green and black tea. Now, you can enjoy a cup of tea without having to worry about the side effects of caffeine.

White tea and cancer are two words you will hear a lot over the next few years. White tea has the unique ability as an alternate therapy towards cancer as it can inhibit cancer cells using the antioxidants present in it.

Green tea has had its days, watch out for a new form of tea taking over the herbal tea arena by storm. - 16004

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What Is The Best Ways To Lower Cholesterol?

By Andy Austim

It may sound difficult to find foods that taste great but are low in cholesterol when you first ordered to find ways to lower cholesterol. The truth of the matter is that resources abound that can make planning a low cholesterol diet easier. Work with your doctor and a nutritionist to determine what the best ways to maintain healthy cholesterol levels are given your particular situation.

Each and every person has cholesterol in his or her body. This is perfectly normal and necessary as cholesterol has its significant function. However, trouble arises when the level of cholesterol gets too high and you find yourself needing ways to lower cholesterol. If cholesterol remains high and you neglect it, chances are that heart disease can develop and then you will be facing the many problems that will accompany it.

To control your cholesterol, a change in lifestyle is a necessary step. Although it is not easy to change life long habits suddenly, following a few simple dietary guidelines can be one of the easier ways to lower cholesterol without resort to expensive prescription medications. The changes needn't be so complicated as to discourage you. You can start by looking for resources that teach you how to select and prepare dishes that not only help lower cholesterol but are tasty and nutritious.

Once you've made the decision to bring the level of your cholesterol lower, it is best that you take the time to consult a nutritionist and plan a diet that is suitable both for your health and your personal taste preferences. This way, you can enjoy a diet that will be healthy yet include some of your favorite dishes. Having a diet plan that is specifically designed to meet your needs is one of the better ways to lower cholesterol.

If you opt to use a general food plan created for people who need to lower cholesterol, make sure your diet contains foods you enjoy eating. A general diet plan can be full of foods you do not like. This of course creates a situation where you will be more likely to go off the diet and is not a particularly effective way to lower cholesterol.

Keep in mind that moderation is the key to lowering your cholesterol when you are dieting for health benefits. You will still be able to eat most foods, but you should consume higher quantities of heart healthy foods and avoid foods with little nutritional value that are high in sugar and fat content.

Maintaining a healthier diet is one of the different ways to lower cholesterol. You can help to control your cholesterol if you reduce the amount of high cholesterol foods that you eat. You will probably notice that they're not as tasty as they once were. Most likely, you will soon get used to and enjoy the taste and flavor of healthier, low-cholesterol foods. - 16004

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Belly Fat, Why Does it Happen?

By Ricardo d Argence

If you have been carrying those extra pounds and struggling to slash that belly fats, but it's something that have been striding you out, then you're not alone. A lot of people are experiencing the same thing. Having a nice and flat belly is a sign of a good and healthy body.

There are no miracles when it comes to shedding off stubborn belly fats, but there are blasting tips on how to shrink them off. But before going to that, it is important that you should know what caused them so that you won't find yourself wondering why you have been suffering from the bane of your belly fats.

Most of us would think that alcohol is the main cause of having belly fats due to the fact that alcoholics have big bellies. For one reason, it is, since it lowers down the body's metabolism. But alcohol is not the only culprit for belly fats, in fact, the true contributor is the amount of calories that you take in each day. Extra calories will just end up being stored in your belly as fats.

Stress and lack of exercise are another important factors. Stress levels can cause an increase in bodz fat, though you might not notice it directly. The liver secretes additional unnecessary sugar when the body produces cortisol. Stress also tends to make us eat more. Also, your body's metabolism will be lower than someone who exercises a lot. We easily plunge into these perils so this is where most of us fall.

Two things that seem to be a knock off for belly fats are thyroid disorders and hereditary factors. They could turn out to be your greatest enemy if you fall under this category. Our thyroids have a big impact since it is like a cruise control that keeps our body's metabolism running at the right speed. Same is true with hereditary factor.

Whatever the cause is, you can still do something about it. Here are some tips on how to successfully bid your belly fats goodbye.

The way you eat, perhaps is the very first thing that you should address. It is important to avoid processed, fast, and junk foods as they are very high in calories. Minimize the use of fatty ingredients such as oil, butter, margarine, and cream. A better choice for a healthy diet are fresh fruits and home cook meals high in fiber, lean fat, protein and whole grains.

The point of regular exercise is the benefit of engaging in a scheduled routine; not how extreme or difficult the workout is for you. You need to start your exercise regimen at a slow pace. It would be wise to alternate it with other sports.

Most important you will find that lifestyle changes will help you a lot. Cut down on alcoholic beverages most especially beers. It is also important to take some time to wind up. Everyone needs some relaxation in their life.

We may be living in a fast paced world but don't be drastic about getting results overnight. There are probably no quick fixes but it's worth it in the long run. - 16004

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Fourteen Reasons Why Diet Is Hard For Your Health

By Ada Denis

1. The lighter the calories taken per day, the poorer it is for you to get your daily essentials of proteins and vitamins.

2. Dieting gets your body think it is starving so it starts to save fat, as this is its best way to store vigour.

3. Losing weight thinks digesting your individual body tissues instead of food and unluckily, dieting does not tell your body what characters it needs to digest or which functions to save.

4. Severe dieting causes muscle loss and if you are unhappy the loss may be from your heart with severe consequences.

5. Dieting will make you tough to live with and your family may want to kill you.

6. Dieting exchanges your body chemistry and one essence may be bad breath.

7. If you're a smoker you may smoke even more to small the hunger pangs.

8. Binge eating, mostly with very tough foods frequently follows diet.

9. Diet makes you food haunted.

10. Breaking a diet often results in guilt, terrible self admiration and despair often pursued by comforter eating.

11. Dieting accents food as a pay back or compensation - so called 'comfort eating' where food is utilized to cheer us up or because it's down we are somehow entitled to eat lots of sweets or cakes.

12. Dieting lowers the bad metabolic rate which stands for you can live on less food, so when you give to your regular food intake which was already too high, you put on weight down even smoother than before and will belike end up heavier than before the diet.

13. Dieting does nothing to teach you to eat healthily. Healthy eating does not mean going hungry.

14. Dieting a great deal causes constipation and this centralise toxins and carcinogens within the bowels and they are instant for a easier period. Fruit and vegetables have a positively positive set up on the settled running of your digestive scheme. - 16004

Simple Secrets yo Achieve Fast Weight Loss

By Ricardo d Argence

Take time to consider how long it took to put the weight on, before you start your weight loss marathon. While it would be wonderful to lose weight instantly the only safe and practical way is to take your time. Even so, there are a variety of things you can try to start losing weight. Some of these ideas may work more quickly than you initially thought.

What I am saying and suggesting might sound odd, but if you listen for a minute, I think I can make myself understood. Reduce as much stress as possible by meditating, resting, reading, taking time for yourself, or whatever works to help reduce your sensation of stress. Our bodies naturally decrease metabolism when we are suffering from stress because stress-related things typically occur when food is scarce.

Healthy and nutritious food should be eaten constantly throughout the day. You should consume a minimum of six small meals spaced out evenly over the day. The last meal rather than storing it up, not quite sure when the next meal will be coming that this will trigger your body in to a faster metabolism because it wil get in the pattern of expecting another meal very soon , so it will feel comfortable metabolizing.

Proper absorption and digestion of food is inhibited because human bodies contain toxins, fecal matter, and other unnecessary junk. To quickly reduce your weight, give yourself more energy and a healthier physical appearance, try a complete body cleanse.

I am certain that you are not drinking enough water. Do you know how much you should be drinking? Using this calculation, if you weigh approximatey 180 pounds then you would want to consume at least 90 ounces of water each day. According to the formula, the correct number of ounces of water you should drink each day can be calculated by taking your weight (in pounds) and dividing by two. Note: tap water is not an option. You are best off switching between drinking water filtered with reverse osmosis and water that has been distilled. If you can't stand the taste of water, then add fresh squeezed lemons, but no sugar or sugar substitutes.

Even a thirty minute brisk walk will do wonders for your weight, with forty-five minutes to an hour of aerobic exercise being ideal for overall health.

Most of us do not get balanced nutrition in our diets. It would be hard to eat enough food to give us what we need, so add supplements to your diet. Be careful to not be tempted to get them from Wal-Mart or a chain vitamin outlet like GNC. If you want results, go to a natural health food store and ask a knowledgeable clerk for recommendations.

Tell everyone you can that you are losing weight and feeling great. Don't wait until you have results. Just say it. Talk to yourself about the success you are experiencing and expecting, never about your fear of failure and any negative self-image that you have. Bottom line: If you can BELIEVE IT, you can ACHIEVE IT!

You should determine how much weight you need to loose in order to be in optimal health. Then with a child of proportionate weight in your arms, walk for five minues. If you can't find a child, fill up a gym bag with books until it weighs the same amount that you want to lose. When you finally put it down, it will be a great relief, so just imagine how amazing it will feel to lose that much of yourself!

So many areas of your life being overweight is bead for you. The biggest concern regarding your weight is your health, but it can also leed to relationship problems, as well as social and psychological problems. Don't you deserve better than that? - 16004

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Build Muscle Up with Simple Lifestyle Changes

By Jared Conley

If you want to get 100% better at something, how would you approach it? I can think of two primary approaches. The approach you select will be somewhere along this continuum: performing one activity twice as well (or 100 percent better), or performing 100 activities 1 percent better. I think that most people attempt the first approach, but the latter is much easier to implement.

Taken a step further, to make each of these small building blocks more effective, you could also focus on things that occur outside of your workouts. So you concentrate on modifying your habits and making tiny improvements in many areas that will stack on top of one another to bring you massive benefits.

So here are 5 simple lifestyle changes you can make to help you build muscle up.

1) Replace Traditional Cardio with HIIT

Aerobic exercise has a negative impact on muscle gaining because it burns branched chain amino acids (BCAA) and glycogen. Rather, concentrate on HIIT sessions for fat burning, e.g. a 400-meter sprint followed by a 400-meter recovery jog, repeated for a total of four times.

2) Increase Total Time Under Load (TTL)

Instead of focusing on the number of reps, concentrate on the total time your muscles are under load. Try spending 2 seconds on the negative contraction, 1 second at neutral (bottom of the exercise), and 1 second on the positive contraction. Emphasizing the negative is an easy way to overload muscles and promote muscle weight gain.

3) Eat More Fish

Not only is fish high in protein, it is also a natural source of essential fatty acids, which are vital for both your overall health and your muscular health. Essential fatty acids make your muscles more sensitive to insulin, so they aid glycogen storage and increase the absorption of amino acids into your muscles, while also preserving glutamine storage.

4) Recovery

Your body will only build muscle up by repairing it in response to your workouts. When your muscles are repaired, they are made stronger than before to respond to the higher stress levels put on them. If you don't allow your muscles time to recover, they can never rebuild.

5) Try Something New

If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got. Commit to yourself to read a new (as in current and scientifically backed) exercise book every six months. You'll pick up new approaches and new tips to add to your workouts. - 16004

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The Benefits of Using Steam for Acne

By Alex Morgan

Acne is a skin condition which affects around 80% of teenagers to some degree. It most often commences during puberty and can continue well into adulthood, it's course and duration being unique to each individual sufferer. Despite it's widespread occurrence, there is no definitive cause of acne and to date no universal cure. However there are known factors which contribute to the outbreak of acne and many treatments available which may help.

So, what exactly is acne? Basically acne is a disease which causes spots and redness on the skin, most often on the face, neck, chest and back. These spots can be either whiteheads, blackheads, red or yellow spots or hard red swellings just below the surface of the skin. It occurs when the little glands below the surface of the skin produce too much sebum. This is an oily substance, used to keep the skin soft and supple. However if much sebum is produced it tends to clog up the tiny pores through which hairs grow out of the skin and this causes blackheads and whiteheads. To make matters worse, this build up of oil creates a perfect environment for a bacterium (Propionibacterium acnes) to grow. Your bodies immune system tries to fight this growth in bacteria causing the redness and inflammation which often comes with spots.

There are many myths surrounding the causes and treatment of acne. For example, acne is not caused by poor hygiene or a diet high in fats and sugars. nor is it contagious. Some things however do seem certain about the condition. High levels of some hormones, especially testosterone seem to cause acne, or at least make it worse. Increased stress levels too are known to exacerbate acne, although the exact reason for this is unknown but it may be because people under stress touch their face more often and so help to spread bacteria. There also seems to be a genetic link, since parents who are suffers tend to pass the condition on to their children.

There are many effective treatments for acne and your doctor will be able to prescribe the most appropriate one for you. There are also a number of self-help treatments which you can try. Basic hygiene is important to get rid of bacteria on the skin, so you should wash twice a day with a gentle cleanser and try to wash your hands before you touch your face, for example when applying make up.

Steaming the face or other affected parts can be a useful addition to your acne treatment programme. Steaming opens up the pores and at the same time increases sweating and so helps to flush impurities out of the skin.Since sweat is salty, it can also act as an antimicrobial agent, killing some of the bacteria found on the skin. Steaming also increases blood circulation, bringing greater amounts of oxygen and nutrients to the skin.

Adding herbs and essential oils to your steamer just before use, can bring many additional benefits for your complexion. Lavender is held to aid relaxation and can a very effective way of reducing stress, which is a known contributor to acne outbreaks. Mint too can be used to dissolve the grime clogged in facial pores and make it easier for it to be flushed away. Other herbs and oils provide more general benefits, like rose hips which is great for skin regeneration.

While it is possible to steam your face at home over a bowl of very hot water, there are a number of facial steamers available to buy which make the job less messy and are often more effective to use. The come in a variety of designs and price ranges, so you should be able to find one which suits your needs. Portable steamers, for example, are relatively cheap to buy and very convenient to use - you just fill up the reservoir with water, add a few drops of essential oil if required and turn the control to mist or steam. Other facial steamers can be used with a gas called ozone which dries and acts as as antibacterial agent on the skin. Facial saunas too are an effective way of improving your complexion.

For those with problem areas on the back or chest, using a steam room in addition to a facial steamer can bring noticeable benefits, although you will need to regularly use the steamer for a few weeks to see the best results. Which ever kind of steam treatment you choose, it is vital to wash your face or shower immediately afterwards, in order to remove all the dirt and grime which has been drawn out by the steaming process. If left on the skin this can actually make the condition worse. - 16004

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Product Review of Panasonic EP 1273 Massage Chair

By Steve Esquire

The Panasonic EP-1273KL shiatsu massage chair is the subject of this product review. Panasonic is an electronics company and has a massage chair line. The EP-1273KL is a midrange model. The midrange is the $2,000 to $3,000 price range for massage chairs. Let us take a look at some of the advanced features for the Panasonic EP-1273KL shiatsu massage chair.

Panasonic is a giant in the field of electronics and has been making massage chairs for quite some time. Panasonic has wide distribution of their massage chairs and can be found in many stores across the country. When seriously looking at massage chairs, it is important to find a reputable manufacturer. There are many choices of massage chairs on the market, but most unknown brands put a lot of risk on the buyer. Buyer beware! Panasonic is a Fortune 500 company and should be with us for quite some time.

Out of the box warranty coverage for the EP-1273KL massage chair is basic by industry standards. Of course for additional expense, you may and should purchase the extended warranty which will bring you up to other manufacturers standard coverage. Without the extended warranty, Panasonic covers has very basic coverage. The EP 1273 is covered with 1 year parts, 1 Year shipping, 1 year labor, and 1 year in-home technician service.

The Panasonic EP-1273KL shiatsu massage chair uses interesting design aesthetics. There is a distinct modern, industrial look to their product line. The design comes with comfortable armrests which are pleasant to the touch. The back pads and pillows are well designed and outfitted for long term use. There is a designer touch with some platinum colors front and back of the chair base. The chair is relaxing to rest on.

The Panasonic EP-1273KL massage chair has quite a number of manual massages including Shiatsu, Swedish, Hawaiian, tapping, rolling, kneading, compression and percussion. The back rollers have four firm rubber massage heads. These rubber massage heads are controlled by Panasonics Swede-Atsu massage which simulates the stroking with the palm of the hand or the pressing with the heel of the hand. The kneading massage is firm with the rubber massage heads feeling like strong pressure with the thumbs. Choose from four automatic programs with the EP-1273KL shiatsu massage chair. The 4 auto programs include Shiatsu, Deep, Gentle and Refresh and are 15 minutes in duration. There are 3 manual courses for the neck and lower back. The manual massages are thorough and help to relieve tired or aching muscles.

Air compression technology is advancing and Panasonic has included a calf air massage in the EP-1273. Target both the calf muscle and the feet. Gentle air pressure will squeeze, hold and release those areas. Get stretched out with the automatic leg rest with this massage chair recliner. Lower body muscles can be extended with the leg rest. The stretching function is built into the auto programs.

Panasonic does a terrific job with the EP-1273KL shiatsu massage chair. They include some higher end technology with the leg rest stretching system and their Swede Atsu massaging functions. This is reliable massage therapy administered at the touch of a button. Panasonic has basic warranty coverage from the factory, so consider getting the extended warranty. If you are looking at the midrange price level, then the Panasonic EP-1273KL massage chair should be on your short list. - 16004

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Estimates For The Cost Of Laser Hair Removal

By Katrina Pells

Laser treatment has become a common method for hair removal. People would rather pay once than have to go to the salon every week for waxing.

The acronym laser comes from Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiance. The laser light method works by using a concentrated beam of light used to stop the growth of hair from its roots without damaging the skin. The wavelength of the laser will depend on its color and the longer the wavelength the better because it can reach even the deepest of hair.

It is important to note that there is more than one kind of laser light system. It is best that you get to know the different devices before choosing the one that will best suit you because the cost of laser hair removal is not cheap at all.

The first laser system to come when with hair removal treatments is the Ruby type. This type of laser does not work well on tanned skin and it is no longer commonly used because it can only treat a small area of skin at a time.

The Alexandrite type of laser is that fastest working device and it works on almost all skin types. This laser is usually used when treating a large surface area. The most effective laser for dark skinned individuals is the Diode laser. Although it can treat a large area fairly quickly, this type of device will not be very effective on lighter and finer hair.

There is also another laser type that can remove hair as well as treat tattoos and pigmented lesions. This type is called the Nd Yag. This device is perfect for all skin types and makes it more advanced in comparison to other systems because it has a longer wavelength.

The Intense Pulsed Light Device is not a laser, but it still uses light to remove hair. However if you still want to undergo this type of treatment, make sure that the therapist you go to is very skilled and experienced in using this device because it is a machine that is difficult to operate.

The different laser light systems being used might contribute to the differences in the cost of laser hair removal but it is safe to make estimates on their prices because the different devices and their costs do not veer too far away from each other. The maximum cost of laser hair removal for your upper lip might run up to two hundred dollars per procedure.

Hair removal for the chin might cost one hundred fifty dollars per session and double that price for the treatment of a full-faced beard. The price for a hair removal session on the chest or the back of the neck will also cost you three hundred dollars. The price range for underarms can reach to two hundred seventy-five dollars and treatment for the full back can set you behind for about a thousand dollars.

These prices are just estimates. Factors such as skin color, hair type and time duration of treatment can still affect the total cost. Thus, it is best to consult with your therapist before starting the treatments and to ask questions regarding the cost of laser hair removal. - 16004

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Hair Growth After Hair Transplant Surgery

By Gugu Martini

Because of increasingly improving methods, it is becoming far more common for people to have hair transplant procedures. Many people feared getting the procedures in the past, because they were not well done and you could see obvious hair plugs on people who had undergone them although this is rarely true anymore. The process is still not widely understood however and only a few facts are known to people.

For men over 50, baldness is a serious issue. There are many options for men who must deal with this type of severe hair loss and one such option is the avenue that many men take - complete shaving of the head. Others take the exact opposite route and have hair transplant surgery. Though those that accept their baldness may have a healthy outlook, they are out of step with what the rest of society is doing to combat hair loss.

The procedure is permanent: If you decide you do not like the results, it is not as simple as taking off a wig to change your hair. For the individual that is planning one of these treatments, they should understand that they will change the look of their head forever and they will also require many surgical treatments to get the desired look. The hair transplant surgery is not a procedure you can try out on a "see if you like it basis," and you should be wary of any doctor that promises a trial basis.

It is not true that you can immediately return to your old active routines after hair transplant surgery and many people do not realize this because the surgery is so simple to endure. You might also think that it is just your scalp after all, not muscle or bone. What you must realize is that the protection factor following such a surgery - that causes a large number of tiny wounds - is immense.

Hair transplant surgery is a process that takes up to two years and this time expenditure should be considered prior to surgery. There are mega-sessions where thousands of grafts are done in one sitting to help reduce that amount of overall time. Naturally, these sessions are quite long and frequently very taxing on the patient.

Normal treatment is not always available to everyone and some people do not have enough hair to undergo hair transplant surgery. Also, there are other procedures that can be done to help stimulate hair growth along with the main treatment. The difference is that these procedures are generally more painful.

Though there are few surgeons that will tell you, you should be aware that the grafts you have in hair transplant surgery may not all survive. The hope is that only a few will be lost and the overall result will not suffer. In reality, despite all efforts, often grafts simply fail to thrive.

A reasonable amount to spend is 12,000 dollars. This is only 25 dollars per month! If you are trying to save money on your hair loss treatment, you should be aware that your low cost treatment will cost more than per month. Thus, you would actually save money by having the surgery done in the first place. - 16004

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