Sleep - Underrated Gem

It amazes me how powerful a good night's sleep is. Yet, say I get that great sleep. Then, the next night I don't get a good one. The past night's sleep is ancient history. It's an ongoing thing. But, it's perishable, expended quickly.

People put all this time and effort in chasing magic pills, philosophies, and the like. They pay little heed to the value of sleep. They should instead do diligent research and find out how to ensure high quantity and quality rest.



Personal development tips and articles.

Is Global Warming Real?

Is Global Warming Real?

Real, perhaps, but the question is: Is it MAN (and woman!) made or naturally occuring? Is it cyclical? Are we causing it (isn't that a bit arrogant to think we can alter nature?). Can we change nature?

 

If we caused it, can we fix it, too? So, we are so powerful we can affect nature, a nature that has existed for billions of years. And, we also can change it back to "okay".

 

Is it wise to spend resources of time, thinking, money, etc. in a futile effort and squander the opportunity to address real problems we can affect, and to a much greater degree? We have limited resources, we have to prioritize.

 

People are starving while self-proclaimed enviromentalists (a name that may imply that the rest of us are anti-environment) burn gas in leer jets, get carried about in limos and eat lobster... spending tons of mulah - money that can be better directed.

 

Btw, did those holier than thous in Copenhangen ever hear of VIDEO CONFERENCING? Would do the earth some good. Hypocrites! Practice what you preach OR, better yet, stop preaching and start doing something and stop being part of the problem!

 

One good act is more valuable than 1 million hypocritical soundbites!

 

I don't need to believe in global warming to be pro-environment. Believing it won't make me more environmental than I ALREADY am. In fact, it might make me be LESS environmental because, if the HYPE is legit, we can't change things so let's party it up!

 

Certain groups think they need to lie, propagandize and sensationalize to make a point. But, ultimately, it becomes a case of "the boy who cried wolf" and they lose credibility.

 

Be skeptical and demand facts.

We don't want to be hyped into things.

 

Simply observe good practices regardless. Walk when you can. Don't leave the light on. Same old stuff we knew before this global warming stuff hit the fan. We can't do anything more than we are already doing, anyway!

 

 

 

Concerned citizen seeking facts, not hype and propaganda!

 

Leave Anger Till Last

When someone insults you, the inclination is to strike back with fury. Or, get all flustered and just walk away.

 

In fact, the best thing to do is take a deep breath and wait a second. The power of the pause. See, there is no hurry. Yet, we think we have to be quick. We don't.

 

So, the first thing to do is take a deep breath and collect your thoughts.

Then, remember, there is no race to get the rebuttal in.

 

 

More on this issue next time.

 

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Conquer Fears

This morning I was awaken by a woman.

She was rattling on, "Someone is parked in the driveway! I've never seen the car before."

I was very tired. Why, it was 6 am and I had gone to bed late.

As such, I was in a tough mood. Without any weapons in hand, I thundered out the door. Half way there I noticed a vehicle. The windows were very tinted so I hurried back in the house for a flashlight.

As I approached the vehicle I was amazed at my bravado. I hadn't entertained the risk factor. Another emotion was firmly in control: Anger at being woken and the sense that my property had been violated.

It was pitch black and I could barely make out the car.

I yelled out, "What in the --- are you doing in my DRIVEWAY! You damn well woke me up!"

There was not a shred of fear in me. I was being fueled by other feelings that muscled out any sense of fear.

There was no answer.

I aimed the light in through the driver's seat window. Then I walked around the vehicle dousing it with light. But, I couldn't see a thing, they car's tinting was too great.

I then went in and grabbed some iron and brought out my 2 medium sized black dogs.

I hid the weapon nearby. I did not want to instigate anything, it was there as a backup.

Still no action from the car.

While I was pretty tough, I took no provocative actions such as attempting to open the door. It was enough to let them know I was there and was no easy prey.

Of course, I did not know if anyone was actually in the car, but I assumed as such.

I wrote down the license plate, with the aid of my flashlight. I felt like a cop.

I opted to go in the house and call the police.

Moments later I heard a door open. And then a slam. Then I saw the car start up and drive off down the road.

Now, I am not sure if they were in the car of had left it there and then went off somewhere else and returned.

Think of the fears you have. Then think about the actual risk I took. Yet somehow I managed to suppress any inkling of fear. I had it in me. Now, if I could handle such a situation without a morsel of fear, why would I fear other things?

Now, whether it was wise for me to do as I did is another matter. I had no clue who was in my car, it could have been a mass murderer on the run.

The point is that I was able to suppress any fear because I fixated on the objective and the sense that I was in the right. In addition, I was too tired to think "rationally".

So, each of us can in fact overcome our fear of doing whatever it is we are thinking of doing (say, starting a business), we just need to somehow conjure up the right mindset.

In addition, we have to put the fear into perspective. We are taking NO physical risk when we attempt something. In fact, we are taking no psychological risk - if we simply choose to NOT dwell on any negative outcome.

Yet... many of us have no fear in the face of real danger yet would get all nervous at the thought of taking some risk.

Perspective.

Then again, perhaps the creeps come back. Having thought about the incident, I now am significantly more apprehensive.

So, if something happens and we don't meet again... please just remember to put your fears into perspective when you take a risk that involves no true danger to life and limb.

Matt Carr
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To Net Success, Keep Pushing!

Sometimes it seems as if we are just spinning our wheels. We are trying to net success in our life, but are getting nowhere.

 

Well, now is no time to stop. Keep on keeping on.

 

Maybe you need to take a new approach.

 

Now, let me get this straight: You do not keep pounding your head on a wall. Find out the right path and keep at it. To net success one will have to have endurance and fortitude.

 

Now, I know you have it because you have everything anyone successful has.

 

So, to net success you have to keep at it.

Matt Goodson

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Depression In The U.S.A.

Roughly 10% of the American populace suffers from depression. Of course, few seek out treatment.

 

One treatment is to seek out a cognitive behavior therapist. Another is the medicinal route.

 

None of these are cheap, but this is a case where opening up the wallet is justifiable. It's a strange thing how people will spend big on things of minor importance yet be reluctant to seek out professional help, due to cost.

 

Sound mental health is utterly important... much more than status, excess materialism, etc.

 

Please note: Everything stated here is for entertainment purposes only. The hope is that you won't feel isolated, alone. The hope is it can spur you to seek out professional help.

 

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Home Self Defense

Don't wait till you are victimized to prepare! Protect your home, starting today.

 

Many think, "Gee, nothing has happened before so nothing will!" Remember, that is what every victim used to think! Not that you will become a victim of a crime if you think this. It's simply that it has no bearing. It's not like criminals are psychic and go after those who think they are invincible. It's largely CHANCE, location and opportunity. And those are not a function of your sense of odds.

 

A good self defense strategy is to have a weapon is every room. No, not a M16 or a machette, but anything that can function as a weapon, should you be confronted by an intruder.

 

Many things will suffice. That chair over there? The lamp Grandma Sue gifted you? The coffee stained cup on your table? That can be hurled at a thug, to at least send the message that you are no picnic. That can send them a packin!

 

Just look around your house. Sure, you love that chair! It's one of a kind. But, it could save your life, one day, and that supercedes it's intended value.

 

I have a baseball bat under my bed. And, in the living room, another one. In the kitchen is a steel bar. In the garage a multitude of potential weapons. Etc.

 

No. I'm not advocating that you adopt a survivalist mentality and live in fear. Though, if that's your bag...

 

I'm simply saying that self defense requires proactive planning and getting in touch with reality (i.e. just because it hasn't happened tells us nothing). As hard as it is for humans to understand, extrapolating the recent into infinity is ill-advised. The crook heeds not your predictions.

 

Matt Carr

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Eliminating The Danger That Stands On Your Door Step

I once had a young woman living next to me. She told me that the prior  night someone had banged on her door, late at night. So, she felt COMPELLED to open the door! Fortunately, the guy was just odd, rather than dangerous, and just looking for a prior resident. But, it could have turned out bad.

 

The moral of the short story is: Install a peep-hole in your door and use it. Never feel embarassed about not opening the door.

 

If you can't make out who it is, don't open the door.

 

If you hear a knock at your door late at night, the first thing to do is to take a deep breath.

 

Then grab a weapon. Some will say, "Don't do that, they'll use it against you!"

 

That's insane. Someone who would venture into someone's house late at night, knowing full well someone is there (car is a big hint and your actions), has evil intent to begin with.

 

Then, grab your cell phone and carry it with you.

 

Always have backup batteries! And backup of that. Be sure they are in your nightstand by your bed and have batteries in other places, as well.

 

I will give you many other tips, but I don't want to overwhelm you. That will serve little purpose.

 

If the person hovers around, call 911. Always be one step ahead of trouble.

 

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Time Management and Your Core Values

Values are a little mentioned term. However, they inately guide us, know it or not. An example of a value is freedom. Of course, to some degree or another we all aspire to be free, but it is the weight we assign to it versus other values. It is how seriously we take. Some adore freedom so much they would risk dying to maintain it. Give me liberty or give me death. Be free or die.

 

Through trial, error, and quiet contemplation we learn what we learn to prioritize our values. We figure out what we want to do with our life. 

 

As we age, time becomes an ever more valuable entity. With each passing year, the preciousness of 1 year actually goes up. When one is 20 and facing, say, 60 more years of living, 1 year is 1/60th of his remaining time. At 50, however, 1 year is 1/30th.

 

Morever, the QUALITY of life is key. Can one assign as much value to older years? Only to the extent of remaining TIME but not the actually quality. I mean if you were to stay at 30 or so, with bountiless energy and zeal, youthful looks... even if you would live the same quantity of years, life would be much better.

However, despite all the hype about medical advancements, old age is still no picnic.

 

Of course, we can't do much about that, so let's come back to down to reality.

 

It behooves one to spend time wisely. This encompasses what activities you engage in, what work you enter, who you interact with and how, etc.

 

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We're Back With More About The Back

The physical condition merges from a single tumor, which starts in the bone marrow and disseminates into the liver, lymph nodes, spleen, bones, and kidney. Tumors of this nature set up in plasma cells, which manufacture abnormal counts of immunoglobulin. The tumor then triggers activities, such as osteoblastic, which leads to destruction of bones and extends all through the body.

 

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Back Pain and Multiple Myeloma

Back Pain and Multiple Myeloma

 

Some of the common problems that cause back pain merge from musculoskeletal conditions and neurological conditions. However, back pain also arises from arthritis, muscle disorders, etc, including multiple myeloma. Muscle myeloma is abnormalities and proliferation of the plasma cells within the bone marrow. According to etiology aspects, doctors believe that multiple myeloma derives from genetics, environment, and unknown sources.

 

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Sleep and Aging

As we grow older, we need to stay active to keep our bodies and system in shape. The older a person gets the less our bodies want to function so keeping it in shape is very important for all of us, even the younger people.

 

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The Safe Way to Get Tanned with California Mystic Tan Booth

 

Booth California Mystic Tan makes use of an Ultraviolet-Free spray-on tanning booth that is designed to provide personalized sunless tanning application to customers regardless of their size, skin type and desired tan color. Booth California Mystic Tan is capable of providing natural looking tan for as short as 60 seconds.Tips for Successful Tanning Results

 

In order to get the best tanning results it is advisable to refrain from using oil based products. It would also help if you can exfoliate, moisturize and shave your skin before tanning. Likewise, the same care should also be practiced after tanning like avoiding getting wet for at least four to six hours.

 

Moisturizing the skin daily especially after taking a bath can also help to make the tan last longer. And as much as possible try to refrain from exfoliating your skin if you are not yet ready to get a tan again. However, if you no longer plan to get tan then by all means exfoliate. If you want to keep your tan try to avoid salt water and that means refraining from swimming in the beach. The same applies to chlorinated water you are also prevented from swimming in chlorine rich pools.

 

What to wear at Booth California Mystic Tan?

 

Most people prefer to wear nothing to get an even tan. Booth California Mystic Tan provides completely private tanning rooms giving customers the freedom to choose what they think is best for them to obtain the tan they want.

 

Although it is preferred to go naked inside the booth to get an even application of the tanning solution but you are not hindered from wearing your bathing suit or your underwear. However, there is the possibility that your underwear or bathing be stained during the spraying of the tanning solution. You see there are two types of tanning solutions that are used in the Booth California Tan Mystic Tan: the Bronzer is easy to wash out with water and the DHA, which often stain what you wear for the tanning session.

 

Important things to remember when using Booth California Mystic Tan

 

There are instances when tanning mist may get into your eyes. Do not panic. Booth California Mystic Tan has undergone thorough testing and the results showed that it does not cause eye or skin irritation. Plus there are still no documented incidents showing that Booth California Mystic Tan has caused harmful reactions to its users.

 

Another thing to remember in using Booth California Mystic Tan is the fact that there is the possibility of inhaling or ingesting the Mystic Tan mist. The DHA which is an active tanning ingredient used by Booth California Mystic Tan is a non-hazardous or non-toxic compound and therefore is not dangerous when ingested.

 

Aside from that DHA is known to be non-carcinogenic and even added in diet supplements for sports nutrition. Further tests also shows that DHA is less dangerous compared to aspirin and even less harmful than common table salt.

 

Research was also conducted on the maximum quantity of DHA that could be ingested or inhaled during a minute tanning session. And it was found out that only 0.05 milligrams or equivalent to one grain of table salt of DHA is actually ingested during a tanning session. Such minimal amount of DHA is not enough to cause any harm to users.

 

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Using Aikido in Combat

Everyone has the power of life or death in one's hands. It is the decision of the individual to slow down when pedestrians are crossing or whether to pull the trigger when going on a duck hunt.

 

Unfortunately, there are certain elements in society who will cause harm in order to get money instead of working for it. The person can become a victim when walking to the car after doing some shopping or when coming home late from work.

 

The police may not always be there to assist so it is best to be prepared always. One way to be prepared is learning a martial art. The individual does not have to be as good as Bruce Lee to kick butt but simply learn what it takes to deliver a good punch.

 

One of the more popular and yet very peaceful is aikido. This is because in combat, the person doesn't strike the opponent with the intent to injure or kill. The objective is merely to subdue the opponent with minimum force to be able to get to safety.

 

There are various Dojos all across the country that teach aikido. The person can sign up in one and then move up the ranks.

 

Beginners will first work use techniques based in the shape of a square. As the skills develop, the person will move up to triangle and then eventually circle. This will take months so the student must be committed throughout the entire process.

 

The objective of this is for the person to be able to the various techniques with the least amount of effort unlike before. This will give the person enough energy in combat should there be more than one opponent.

 

The things done in practice such as the holds, grips and falls can never be compared with what happens in the streets. This is because an inexperienced person may try something different so the individual should be prepared for anything.

 

It is a good thing though that various competitions are held regularly so that one's combat skills can be tested.  The student can sign up especially if the dojo usually participates in such tournaments.

 

While in practice or during competition, the person should lower the tempo to prevent injuring the partner. After all, the real battle is out there in the streets and should only be used as a last resort.

 

There may even come a time that the assailant could be someone also skilled in the martial arts. The only way to win will be to use the mind since this will allow the individual to react faster in the middle of a fight. 

 

There are various secrets in aikido. This can be from the hand to eye coordination, the flexibility of the wrist, the breathing and the speed. All of these things will count for something as the person is in combat struggling in a life or death situation. 

 

There is a line that goes, "no pain, no gain." Unfortunately, this will happen in order to be good at aikido since the one who has the competitive edge will be the victor in any battle. The person can do well in any combat situation as long as one is guided by senior students and the Sensei and believes in his or herself.  

 

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All About Smooth Elliptical Trainers

More then likely you have heard about Smooth elliptical trainers as the Smooth elliptical trainers are not only one of the best selling elliptical trainers over the Internet, but also are one of the highest rated manufacturers right now. Smooth elliptical trainers are made by Smooth Fitness, who added several more models to their Smooth elliptical trainers product line. We are going to help you find out all about Smooth elliptical trainers and what makes them so great, so you can see why Smooth elliptical trainers are one of the hottest products out there today.

 

The first thing that you will more then likely notice about Smooth elliptical trainers is the great price that they have for all that the Smooth elliptical trainers offer. Smooth elliptical trainers do not fit into a budget buy or expensive price range, but instead, the smooth elliptical trainers are actually mid priced. You will not find a Smooth elliptical trainer for over two-thousand dollars, however, you can compare the features of Smooth elliptical trainers to more expensive models form such manufacturers as Precor and see that despite the large price gap, they have many similarities. This is why you really get your moneys worth form Smooth elliptical trainers, because they can compete with other elliptical trainers that cost over three-thousand dollars.
 
Smooth elliptical trainers have patented technology as well. You can adjust your elliptical motion based upon your height. This might not seem important, however by not having your bodies motion correctly aligned with the machine can actually keep you form burning off more calories then if your body was properly aligned with the machine. Proper alignment with your bodies motion also decreases the risk of a possible injury which makes smooth elliptical trainers safer to use then most. These features also add to why Smooth elliptical trainers are so great and also gives Smooth elliptical trainers an advantage over other machines.

 

Some other useful features that you will find on  Smooth elliptical trainers are electromagnetic braking, upper body arms which will help give you a full body workout,  pulse sensors built into the hand grips, as well as having a high weight capacity. All of these features are what makes Smooth elliptical trainers so desirable by consumers. Another great feature is the noise control that smooth elliptical trainers have. There have been many satisfied customers who have claimed that the machine is completely silent. The reason for this is, is that Smooth elliptical trainers use whisper mechanics. The electromagnetic brake system also has no motor and less parts then regular brake systems, which means that the chances for the brake system to have problems is greatly decreased on the Smooth elliptical trainers.

 

Not only do Smooth elliptical trainers have a very good warranty, but because of all of the fantastic features and the use of up to date technology, the Smooth elliptical trainers have received very good ratings. Because Smooth elliptical trainers carry such a high value for such a low cost, Smooth elliptical trainers are recommended for people who cannot afford the high end elliptical machines and are on a slimmer budget. With the Smooth elliptical trainers, you can get a high end machine at the fraction of the cost.

 

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Overlooking Acid Reflux Disease in Children

An 11-year-old boy in Boston developed a Gastro esophageal reflux Disease (GERD). According to his mother, Cathy, it was the end of June in the year 2005 when his son developed a cough which usually happens during sleep, and even during daytime. It is only a short dry cough symptom. His pediatrician thought it was only allergy, however, when his son was tested, result showed that his son had no allergy. According to her, it was his son's asthma that relates to GERD.

 

Studies show that GERD is likewise normal to infants and children like in adults, though this fact is often times being overlooked. The symptoms come in continual sickness, coughing, and other respiratory trouble.

 

Children are vulnerable to GERD because of their immature digestive system. Truth is majority of the infants grow out of GERD once they reach the age of one year old.

 

The medical specialists further stated that symptoms for children may come in difficulty in swallowing foods, or failure to grow. The doctors recommended that in situation like this it is best to lessen the amount of acid in the children's stomach before it could lead to acid reflux, since this disease is not very curable in children.

 

However, the doctor suggested some approaches to avoid acid reflux on children; an example of these is burping the infant quite a few times during feeding, or letting the infant stay in an erect position for 30 minutes after nourishing.

 

Although, for a child ages three and up, doctors suggested to keep them off from sodas that includes caffeine like soft drinks, carbonated drinks,  spicy foods like peppermint, acidic foods like citrus fruits, too much chocolate, and fried and fatty foods. Ideally, establishing a healthy eating habit diet can really decrease the acid reflux in children.

 

It is also suggested that children will eat smaller meals before sleeping, if possible, do not allow them to eat two to three hours before sleeping, also, elevate the head of their bed for at least 30 degrees.

 

Further treatments include the use of H2 blockers; this is available in any drugs store. Prevacid, proton plump inhibitors, can also be used in treating acid flux for children.

 

However, if these treatments fail to stop the symptoms, other treatment method needs to be done. It is very atypical, but doctors' recommends surgery, this is so far the best treatment for relentless symptoms which do not anymore counter to other treatments.

 

The Esophageal reflux surgery for children is designated for children who have had unsuccessful medical treatments, and continuous surgery is essential as the child grows.

 

Now, if you get confused whether when is the time to consult a pediatrician regarding acid reflux. The answer is you observe, observe the amounts of vomiting of the child, if it already comes out in green or yellow or appears to be like blood or coffee grounds, there difficulty in breathing after vomiting, and there is pain in swallowing, immediately consult a pediatrician before the symptom gets aggravated.

 

So to prevent the occurrence of this disease, stay away from the habit of leaning forward after eating, or worse, sleeping after taking a large amount of food.

 

Take note, advanced acid reflux disease has a great possibility to end serious medical complications, and it may lead to hospitalization.

 

Be keen of the possible symptoms so will not overlook it. Take care of your kids.

 

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The Relationship Between Breastfeeding and Colic

When a newborn baby comes out of the womb, doctors encourage mothers to breastfeed the infant. This is because the milk that comes out has nutrients in the right concentrations. It also has antibodies, which becomes the first line of defense against harmful bacteria and viruses.

 

Studies show that a mother can continue to breastfeed the child until it reaches 4 years of age. But because the teeth have already been developed, many decide to use a pump or change this for artificial milk.

 

One of the first challenges parents will face in the first six months is a condition where the baby becomes colic. This is when the infant will cry for no reason at all that will take months to subside.

 

Some doctors believe that the reason why a baby will behave in this manner is due to the milk that is fed from the mother's breast.

 

There are two theories that explain this. The first is because babies who suck milk also take in a certain amount of air. Mother's are encourage to let the infant burp before going to sleep so he or she won't wake up later on.

 

The second is from the types of food that the mother eats. Gaseous foods, which are digested, are passed on to the infant in the form of milk causing the colic to happen.

 

Until now, there is insufficient proof to prove there is a relationship between breastfeeding and colic. Believe it or not, this happens more often to bottle-fed rather than breast fed infants. This means the mother should just watch out the food being eaten so this condition does not happen.

 

Those who are unable to do it can ask help from a dietitian so certain dishes can be substituted for something else.

 

Watching the food and making sure the infant burps are just two ways to handle a colic baby. The mother can also carry the child onto the shoulders or in a swaying motion. Some even sing a lullaby  making the infant go back to sleep.

 

The parents can also put a CD player near the crib that will play nursery rhymes. This will serve as background so the baby will not wake up from the sounds coming from outside the room or the house.

 

During the daytime, a colic baby can also be remedied with a warm bath or a massage. This is because adults who are stressed sometimes use this to release the tension in the muscles, which makes this also work for the child.

 

If the infant has grown some teeth already, perhaps giving a pacifier can help. Some babies' cry when he or she is not sucking onto something and this device can work as a substitute for the mother's breast.  

 

There is nothing wrong if the doctor classifies the baby as a colic. In fact, this is a blessing in disguise because this means that the little boy or girl is normal. The excessive crying or shouting are ways for the infant to ask for attention  that will serve as a wake up call for first time parents.

 

The parents should just persevere through this phase. After all, colic babies are hereditary which means the same thing happened to the mother and father many years ago.

 

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The Wonders of California Mystic Tan Booth

 

The vain ones would always take up the courses up to the extreme level simply for the sake of being beautiful. Who said only the women species are vain? In fact, a lot of men are also very much conscious with how they look! When summer approaches, both men and women prefer to get their skin tanned. They would go up to the extent of having to sunbathe near the beaches for a much effective tanned skin. But didn't you know that there is a much safer way of achieving a tanned skin? Yes, tanning lotions are already hitting its popularity scale.

 

By and large, the tanning lotions have a lot of benefits for the skin. But more so, its most recognized goodness is its capacity to provide a silky and natural look on the skin. It is able to particularly remove the dead skin and thus let it shine out a pretty and very natural glow.

 

Furthermore, there is what is known today as the California Mystic tan booth. For more details about the California Mystic tan booth, read on!

 

First and foremost, the California Mystic tan booth is one self-contained and private unit which utilizes a revolutionary spray procedure in the application of the even quantity of tanning solution all over one's body. The procedure only eats up a few seconds. After such tanning session, the person being tanned would just have to step out of the California Mystic tan booth, use a towel to remove the excess mists, dress up, and then leave. As easy as that! The output is a fine, natural, and smooth tanned skin.

 

In the California Mystic tan booth, a MagneTan technology is employed. This patented method is all about making use of the human body's very own magnetic properties that will exert a pull on the Mystic Tan tanning solution in all of the exposed parts of the skin. The Mystic Tan tanning solution goes through the nozzles of the spray inside the Mystic tan booth and in turn, it gets polarized or goes through the appearances of little magnets. 

 

It is one fallacy to believe that the Mystic Tan booths will leave one's skin colored orange. The technology employed in the California Mystic tan booths is certain to provide enough coverage all over the body.

 

The process is much different and reliable in contrast with using the lotions and creams which are applied through the use of the hands. So if you intend to try out one of the California Mystic tan booths, you must wear absolutely nothing so that all of your body will be covered by the tanning process. You need not worry about it since the booth is totally private. If you intend to wear something like a swimsuit, you must expect that it will get stained.

 

You should not also fear that you will go out of the California Mystic booth dripping wet because the tiny droplets of mist can be toweled off. Plus, the solution applied to your skin will not be wiped off as you towel yourself dry. It is important to note that showering after tanning must be done after four hours so that the DHA content will be allowed enough time to set fully onto the skin. Isn't it amazing to know that getting a tan is now made a lot easier?

 

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Cleanse the Body

Balancing Ph-ion and Detox to Cleanse the Body

 

Grow, glow, and go. These are three food types which a person should eat every day in certain amounts in order to eat a healthy and nutritious diet. This is the subject matter in one of the many lessons in science in the elementary grade which increases the awareness of children to eating a healthy and balanced diet.

 

From the very start, man has been used to eating different food products, as well as beverages. And without actually knowing it, these food products and beverages contain harmful chemicals. Although the body has its own way of removing unwanted toxins in the body, sometimes a build up of these harmful chemicals or acids are inevitable. And this is because of the enormous amount of chemicals or acids found in the body.

 

Different fluids are found inside the human body. The cells inside the body are often affected by the ph level. The ph level is the measurement of acid-alkaline in the body. The body has its own way of managing the so-called ph level; and when it is unable to do such thing properly, the imbalance affects the whole body.

 

If you experience stress, tiredness, excess weight, fatigue, aches, pains, poor digestion, and other serious disorders, the ph level inside your body may be too acidic.

 

The three things that might contribute more to the body to become overly acidic are ingesting acids, creation of acids, and improper acid elimination.

 

Ingesting foods which are considered acidifying foods as dairy, processed sugar, meat, alcohol, coffee, etc. overloads the ability of your body to neutralize all the acids.

 

Acidifying toxins are created by microforms and pathogens inside the body. If the body is too acidic, yeasts, microforms, and bad bacteria proliferate. These live organisms create even more toxins, and add up to the already acidic environment.

 

Some acids are strong, while some are weak. Acid build up occurs when the body systems which eliminate the acids are not functioning properly, and is compromised. Many systems in the body buffer acids which includes mineral reserves, breath, and fat.

 

Acids are considered toxins, and these toxins need to be removed through detoxification. You have to aid your body in the detoxification process especially when it is not functioning well.

 

If you want to obtain a well-balanced ph, you must have a proper diet and nutrition. It is wise to follow a detox plan which can greatly help you the detox process. A diet consisting of foods high in alkaline, proper supplementation, and hydrating the body properly can aid the body in detox.

 

There are also alkalizing products available in stores which augment the ph balance.  A well-maintained and balanced ph level will prevent acid build up in the body. If you think that, you're one the many people who has already formed an acid build up or are very acidic, start a detox program now.

 

A detox program will not only help your body in the detox process, but will also help in balancing the ph level inside the body.

 

Your body needs detoxification, and that can only be achieved through self discipline and determination. Changing certain things in your life will benefit you and your body more.

 

Remember, you must keep a balanced ph-ion. You will instantly know that you have an acid build up if you are too acidic, and that is the right time to consult your doctor for proper detoxification.

 

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Why watch Aikido clip video?

Aikido was developed by as a martial art by Morihei Ueshiba who studied several martial arts since 1912. Known to many aikido practitioners as "O Sensei" or the "Great Teacher," Ueshiba was able to develop the martial art based on a purely physical level using techniques and movements such those of "Jujitsu" and "Kenjutsu" called "aikido."

 

It is believed that aikido was first introduced to the Western culture way back in 1951 by a martial arts practitioner Minoru Mochizuki when he visited France. Then, he introduced aikido and several aikido techniques to judo students in different areas of France. After this introduction, Tadashi Abe, who cane as the official Aikikai Honbu representative in 1952, remained in France for less than seven years and continued the pursuit.

 

The following year, Kenji Tomiki conducted a tour along with various martial arts delegates in 15 continental states in the US. And in that same year, Koichi Tohei of Aikikai Honbu was sent by for a year to Hawaii just to set up a number of dojos. After invading the US, Aikido gained patronage in the UK, Germany, and Australia. Today, thousands of dojos are set up for those who would want to learn the practice of the martial art.

 

BITS AND PIECES OF AIKIDO

 

If you are interested with aikido but do not have the time and money to go to a dojo and enroll for an aikido class, then you should find other means to do so. One of the easiest ways to introduce yourself into the exciting world of aikido is to browse the Internet and look for aikido video clips.

 

Being a limitless source of any information, browsing the Internet for various aikido video clips can give you better options and the specific details you would want to learn. Today, there are so many websites that offer aikido clip videos for free for those who would want to learn the basics and for those who would want to get an idea how the martial art works before enrolling to it.

 

Usually, aikido video clips contain loose form training or popularly known as "ki nagare." Here, the aikido practitioners are just playing around even and after the martial art presentation. The most viewed aikido video clips are those of famous aikido practitioners while conducting their classes or during their practice. But since these are just clips, it is not possible for you to learn everything about the techniques of the martial art.

 

Amateurs who document the practitioner's lessons and stunts during practice usually take these aikido video clips. Since these are taken in impromptu, you cannot expect high quality resolution and sound. The most common problem would be is that the aikido video clip has a noisy background due to the noises created by people from neighboring gym hall or from the enthusiastic audience inside the dojo.

 

After filming, they upload these files into the Internet so others can see it. Although these are just short clips, there is a possibility that you pick up aikido techniques that you can practice. Unlike in full-length aikido videos, the variety of aikido techniques is limited when you watch an aikido video clip.

 

Aikido video clips are available in various aikido sites or from yahoo, google, and u-tube. There are many more websites that offer free aikido video clips but expect that limited amount of information can be gathered.

 

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Anger Management for Teens & Success

Anger Management for Teens & Success

 

As a teen, it must be rather difficult to always be positive in every situation. Growing up in society today is challenging and teenagers are often compelled to be defensive. Teenagers are not usually compassionate individuals. They are constantly in competition and jealousy is a huge factor. The fight to always be number one is very common in the teenage world. It is unfortunate and sad since these years ought to be the best years of their lives. Teenage children are forced to grow up long before their time because of the daily challenges and obstacles they are faced with. Some young people can handle adversity very well while others are quick to build a defensive wall. When faced with confrontation, many teens lash out and become reckless, often to the point of violence and nowadays, death.

 

Developing an anger management plan for teens could be difficult since teens are quick to resist advice and not always compliant with instructions. In order for anger management for teens to be successful, a program must be designed that will reach the targeted teen without being overbearing. Convincing a teenager that they have behavioral issues which need attention may be a challenge but it is essential to make them understand the importance of making a change.

 

If anger is not controlled, it can control the life of the individual affected. This is unfortunate in any life including that of a teenager. Teenagers with anger issues tend to yell and scream, say hurtful things, punch walls, push other people around and even hurt themselves. It may be difficult but important to convince these teenagers that everyone can change. With effective anger management for teens, they can be a success. They can make positive changes in their lives which will ultimately make their life easier and more enjoyable. Learning to control their anger is definitely a positive change.

 

Anger management for teens should teach teenagers to be self-aware, to evaluate their feelings in an attempt to understand the reasons for their anger. They should also learn to practice self-control, to pause a few seconds and think about the repercussions of their reactions to situations. After thinking about their options regarding reactions, they are taught to make a choice, pick an option which will bring about effective results. After acting on their feelings, teenagers are taught through anger management for teens, to review their progress, see what the outcome of the choice was. These steps might be considered an effective lesson plan for anger management in teens. If using this plan each time they are confronted with irritating situations, eventually the teenager will be capable of dealing with confrontations much better.

 

Teenagers have their own minds with their likes and dislikes. Suggesting techniques like exercising, listening to music or journaling might be good anger management for teens. Success will only be achieved when the teenager is able to accept responsibility for their actions and realize they need to make changes. Using their likes as distractions may be a good tool in anger management. These may be techniques which they are willing to try when they feel angry or threatened. Helping a teenager be successful in anger management may require hours of hard work and tears, but realizing that individual is being spared from a future of recklessness and avoidable challenges is worth every second.

 

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Back pain

Back Pain and Hypercortisolism

 

Hypercortisolism is a long medical term that defines Cushing's syndrome. Cushing's syndrome is a hyperactive disorder that affects the adrenal cortex and results in excessive secretion of cortisol, which is passed from Glucocorticoids. Cushing's syndrome can increase sex hormones and mineralocorticoids.

 

The pituitary glands are stimulated by hypothalamic. The pituitary glands are also affected by carcinoma and/or adenoma. As well, the adrenal glands are affected by hyperplasia when Cushing's syndrome is present. When Cushing's syndrome is present, exogenous secretes into the ACTH via the neoplasm, which is malignant. It continues onto the gallbladder and lungs. You will need to read the anatomy of the skeleton system to see how it affects the spinal column, which in turn causes back pain.

 

The disorder prolongs or submits excessive administration of ACTH and/or Glucocorticoids into the system, which transmits to the cortex. Since ACTH is secreted excessively into the system, it causes joint pain, edema, fragile skin, weight gain, hypertension, ecchymosis, fatigue, weakness, hirsutism, mood swings, and so on. The symptoms carry onto create acne, abdomen striae, slow healing, moon face, muscle waste, recurrent infections, buffalo humps, gynecomastia, truncal obesity, and so on. We see that obesity, joint pain, weight gain, edema, and other elements of the disorder causes back pain as well.

 

The symptoms are considered before diagnostics is conducted. Doctors will use a variety of tests to discover Hypercortisolism or Cushing's syndrome. In short, Cushing's syndrome is a condition set up by weak muscles and obesity, or abnormal conditions of the body's functions. The tests conducted to show Cushing's syndrome include blood chemistry, dexamethasone suppression, X-rays, GTT, CT scans, angiography, ultrasonography, and so on. During testing doctors will look for decreases in "17-OHCS," osteoporosis, tumors, especially in the pituitary glands and adrenal glands, decreases in potassium, increases in cortisol, sodium, Aldosterone, ACTH, etc. Doctors will also search for decreases in eosinophilis, red blood cells, and white blood cells.

 

When the condition is noted, doctors recommend management. Diets are instructed, which include low-calorie, sodium, carbohydrates, etc. The patient is ordered to take high-protein and potassium regimens as well. Activity is ordered, yet only as tolerated by the patient.

 

Once management starts, the doctor will monitor the patient. During monitoring your doctor will perform additional tests, which include UO, I/O, VS, glucose, ketones, and so on. Radiation therapy is prescribed in the worst conditions.

 

Cushing's syndrome can lead to further complications, including nephrosclerosis, insufficient adrenal, fractures, arteriosclerosis, infections, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, CHF, arrhythmias, psychosis, and so on.

 

If you are diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome, it is important to maintain your diet, balance fluids, rest, and limit intake of water. Your doctor will set up a regimen and/or management scheme, which you should follow accordingly to avoid further complications. Since this disorder affects the entire body and puts you at risk of fractures, peptic ulcers, etc, it is important to follow precise orders.

 

Fractures can lead to serious back pain. Fractures are outlined in medical terms as permanence breaks of the bones. Cushing's syndrome puts you at risk of fractures, which could include greenstick, avulsions, pathologic, depression, oblique, spiral, compound, compressed, etc. In addition to fractures, obesity will cause back pain. If possible, try to reduce your weight. You can ask your doctors about workouts suited for your condition, which you can act on to reduce weight. Your doctor may suggest some steps you can take to reduce weight as well.

 

Cushing's syndrome can cause back pain, yet various other diseases can cause pain to the back as well, including cholecystitis. Learn more about the inflammatory disease to see how it causes back pain.

 

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Detox Body in 7 Days with Internal Cleansers

Detox Body in 7 Days with Internal Cleansers

 

Awareness is one key factor to be able to stay away from illnesses and diseases. With today's medical costs soaring high, it is quite expensive to get sick. And for this reason, many people now are looking for ways to stay healthy. But the more important consideration is whether they are ready to make certain changes in their lives or not.

 

Staying healthy means that you should eat the right kinds of food at the right amount, avoiding harmful vices like smoking and excessive alcohol drinking, and most importantly, changing your life to the fullest. If you think you can keep up with all of these things, then you're sure to live a healthy and illness-free lifestyle.

 

Your body is susceptible to many illnesses and diseases probably because of the things (like food and certain beverages) that you take in. Even the environment that you live in can affect the level of toxins inside the body. When the toxins are too much for the body's natural detox process, the toxins build up. This build up can have certain harmful effects to the body which might cause a person to get sick.

 

The detox diet is very much popular nowadays, and the diet includes the use of different herbs and supplements. Other persons follow a certain diet which aids the body's detox process. These foods help in the excretion of toxins through your skin, lungs, liver, intestines, and kidneys. The lymphatic system of the body also helps in eliminating toxins in the body.

 

But before starting any detox diet or program, it is best to consult first your doctor; just to be safe and for you to obtain a correct assessment of your present health condition.

 

There is also toxicity symptoms which you might be able to observe if you already have excessive toxin build up. And once you start to detox your body, these symptoms will usually get worse. But after a few more days, they will eventually pass. It is a good sign because the toxins inside your body are eliminated in big quantities.

 

If you're still looking for an effective way to get rid of toxins in your body, why not try the detox body cleanser. It cleanses the internal parts of your body in just seven days. Yes, you've heard it right, seven days.

 

You can make use of this detox program for seven days, and eliminate those unwanted body toxins. The detox body cleanser usually comes in caplet forms, as well as in fiber packets. It consists of natural fiber and herbs. After seven days, you will feel detoxified, energized, and revitalized. There are even consumers who claim that they feel the great effects even on the first day.

 

Detox body cleansers are reasonably priced; in fact, you can get one at no more than $12. Price is not a very important consideration especially if you want to achieve healthy visible results.

 

Detox body cleansers are convenient to use, though it is made from herbs, these cleansers are usually great tasting which works naturally with the body's digestion. The entire formula is geared towards complete internal body cleansing.

 

Detox body cleansers are not hard to find. You can find them in leading drugstores, and even in online stores. Cleanse your internal body for only seven days, try it now.

 

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Heal Your Heartburn Through Acid Reflux Diet

Heal Your Heartburn Through Acid Reflux Diet

 

Acid Reflux, another term for heartburn, is a disease which is created by a simple imbalance of chemical make-up in the body--the attack of acid reflux in the esophagus when it is supposed to be in the stomach only.

 

The fact that Acid Reflux, the acid indigestion, affects not just adults but also infants and children, make it essential for everyone to be aware of its symptoms and how it can be prevented.

 

Since the Acid Reflux is triggered by various foods like chocolate, citrus fruits, spicy foods, including fried and fatty foods. Together with the time of day the foods are eaten and over eating which causes excessive weight. Therefore, the key to avoid the heartburning uneasiness brought by the Acid reflux also lies on the foods—a manage diet.

 

Truth in studies show that a specific food can head out acid reflux, so it is vital that everyone must take a careful observation of their eating habits.

 

Nevertheless, any person who is suffering from Acid Reflux needs a diet that would suit to treat the illness, the foods that should be taken and those which should not be.

 

Now, you might be wondering what could be the best diet to observe to avoid acid reflux, the heartburn-free recipes that are fitted to an Acid Reflux diet.

 

It was distinguished that drinking milk can be a speedy cure to alleviate acid reflux trouble. Although, milk produces an action and encourages discharge of more stomach acid, causing then acid reflux.

 

So, people affected by heartburn should follow a diet wherein they eat a small meal during dinner and follow it up with a small snack before they go to sleep, crackers for instance.

 

Likewise, they should make sure that they their meal are rich in complex carbohydrates. This includes breads, rice and pasta; this fixes the excessive acid in the stomach, hence, giving it an easy feeling.

 

Chew your foods well, do not rush on eating, 20 minutes for each meal will do. Extract all the nourishment that you can get in your food.

 

Along with the diet, it is also advisable to keep yourself in a straight position during and after eating, for least 45 minutes.

 

Remove from your diet high-fat foods, this will tend to stay in the stomach longer, with this, the stomach will be forced to produce more acids for digestion.

 

In addition, avoid eating large meals; this will also stimulate the stomach to produce more acids to digest them.

 

One the medical specialists' recommendations is to add more plant protein in your diet, like beans and lentils, in this process the animal protein that you have taken will be replaced.

 

Also, try to observe in your diet the time you spend for eating, the amount of your meal, your relaxation when you eat, and how thorough you chew your food. It is advisable that you take several small meals in a day, than you take large meals regularly, for instance six small meals a day will do than having three large ones. The procedure is simply breaking up the meal.

 

If you want additional information regarding proper diet to battle Acid Reflux, you can visit a nutrition-oriented health care practitioner like a dietician, naturopathic physician, or nutritionist. They can give you accurate dietary schemes that will fit your private health needs and objectives.

 

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Back Pain and Herpes Simplex

Back Pain and Herpes Simplex

 

What I am about to tell you will scare you into next year, especially if you have been diagnosed with herpes simplex? I want you to continue reading however before jumping to any conclusions. If you feel threatened at anytime, seek medical advice. Herpes simplex is not spelled out in doctors' offices. This is a serious nerve condition, which not only causes back pain, but…

 

The condition can lead to Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or what is commonly referred to as AIDS. The viral infection is not necessary transmitted through sexual engagements. Rather, the viral infection can develop from T-cells. The disease is a defect within the T-cells that mediate the immunity system and permits the development of this mortal opportunistic viral infection. The disease is life threatening when the immunity system is low, since it is characterized by microorganisms of a junior disease.

 

The disease is not necessary serious, yet it can become the cause, or pathogenic and/or life threatening when a host has lowered the immunity level.

 

HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) can cause herpes simplex to develop. If during testing doctors discover HIV viral infections, which co-exists with one or more pointer viruses, such as herpes simplex, mycobacterium, cytomegalovirus, and/or candidal viral infections, thus the condition is labeled deadly.

 

Herpes simplex causes lower back pain, since the disease erupts when the emotions and physical capabilities are put to the test. The musculoskeletal at this point is intensified and/or exacerbated. During testing experts search for dementia, wasting patterns, Kaposi sarcoma, and pneumoncystis. Dementia is an intellectual and cognitive deteriorating condition that progresses as it carries onto the brain where movement is controlled and senses are restrained. Memory loss occurs when dementia is present.

 

Blood transfusions, using contaminated needles, infected uterus blood, etc can cause HIV, or herpes simplex to emerge. Semen contact, secretions from the vagina, intercourse, and handling secretions from the vagina and semen can cause HIV.

 

Anytime a person is exposed to infected body fluids or blood it puts them at risk of HIV. HIV affects the lymphocytes, which travels in semen and secretions from the vagina. Blood carries the viral infection as well.

 

When HIV is, present it carries lymphocyte infections into secretions of the vagina and semen while transporting it to small breaks in the mucosa membrane and the skin. HIV travels and expands into retroviruses that infect selective cells, especially those that contain CD-4. Antigen carries CD-4, which rests at the surface. The lymphocytes are primarily T-4s. At this stage, HIV will reproduce within the T cells or lymphocytes and begin destroying the cells. The destruction of the T-cells damage muscles, joints, etc, which causes resistance abilities to drop. 

 

Symptoms:
Symptoms may include fatigue, anorexia, weakness, weight loss, fevers, recurrent diarrhea, pallor, malnutrition, night sweats, lymphadenopathy, dementia, confusion, and disorientation. When herpes simplex has not developed into AIDS (Not that it will in all cases), the outbreaks often occur sporadically, and causes tingling and burning sensations in the vagina or penis region. A greenish-yellow discharge will follow. The symptoms will start, skip a few months, and develop again if the patient is overly distressed. Doctors usually treat herpes simplex by using medications, such as acyclovir.

 

In extreme herpes simplex cases chronic pain occurs, which experts will inject a medicine into the body? (Transcutaneous) The action causes an electrifying nerve simulation (TENS), which relieves pain stemming from herpes simplex.

 

The pain sometimes is excruciating. If herpes simplex develops into HIV the pain can worsen still, since the red and white blood cells are affected, as well as transaminase, enzymes, and alkaline phosphatase. The disease herpes simplex can sometimes limit mobility due to excessive pain. In this event, you will need to rest your body, and visit your doctor as soon as possible.

 

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Astanga Vinyasa Yoga

Astanga Vinyasa Yoga

 

Astanga, or sometimes spelled ashtanga Yoga is actually taught today by a man named Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, in Mysore, India.  He has brought astanga yoga to the west about 25 years ago and still teaches today at 91 years of age.  Astanga yoga began with the rediscovery of the ancient manuscript Yoga Korunta.  It describes a unique system of Hatha yoga as practiced and created by the ancient sage Vamana Rishi.  It is believed to be the original asana practiced intended by Patanjali.

 

The Yoga Korunta emphasizes vinyasa, or breath-synchronized movement, where one practices a posture with specific breathing patterns associated with it.  This breathing technique is called ujayyi pranayama, or the victorious breath, and it is a process that produces intense internal heat and a profuse sweat that purifies and detoxifies the muscles and organs.  This also releases beneficial hormones and nutrients, and is usually massaged back into the body.  The breath ensures efficient circulation of blood.  The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body and a calm mind.

 

There is a proper sequence to follow when practicing Astanga yoga.  One must graduate from one sequence of postures to move onto the next.  The Primary Series (Yoga Chikitsa) detoxifies and aligns the body, purifying it so that toxins do not block. The Intermediate Series (Nadi Shodhana) purifies the nervous system by opening and clearing the energy channels, allowing energy to pass through easily. The Advanced Series A, B, C, and D (Sthira Bhaga) integrate the grace and stamina of the practice, which calls for intense flexibility. 

 

It is best to find a trained and knowledgeable teacher to assist you through this discipline.  It is an intense practice that is rigorous, six days a week. You are guaranteed to find inner peace and fulfillment with each breath you take.

 

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An All-Around Yoga Exercise: 12-Step Salute to the Sun

One of the all-around yoga exercises is the 12-step salute to the sun. Do it once or twice when you get up in the morning to help relieve stiffness and invigorate the body. Multiple repetitions at night will help you to relax; insomniacs often find that six to 12 rounds help them fall asleep.

 

1. Stand with your feet slightly apart, palms together, thumbs against your chest.

 

2. Inhale deeply while slowly raising your hands over your head, and bend back as far as possible, while tightening your buttocks. Hold for three seconds.

 

3. Slowly exhale and bend forward, keeping your knees straight, until your fingers touch the floor outside your feet. (If you can't touch the floor, go as close as you can.) Bring your head in toward your knees.

 

4. Slowly inhale, bend your knees, and if your fingertips aren't outside your feet on the floor, place them there. Slide your right foot back as far as you can go, with the right knee an inch or so off the floor, (a lunge position). Now look up as high as possible, arching your back.

 

5. Before exhaling again, slide your left foot back until it is beside the right one, and with your weight supported on your palms and toes, straighten both legs so that your body forms a flat plane. Make sure your stomach is pulled in.

 

6. Slowly exhale, bend both knees to the floor, bend with your hips in the air, lower your chest and forehead to the floor.

 

7. Now inhale slowly and look up, bending your head back, then raising it, followed by your upper chest, then lower chest. Your lower body - from the navel down - should be on the floor, and your elbows should be slightly bent. Hold for three to five seconds.

 

8. Exhale slowly and raise your hips until your feet and palms are flat on the floor and your arms and legs are straight in an inverted V position.

 

9. Inhale slowly and bring your right foot forward as in position 4. The foot should be flat on the floor between your fingertips. The left leg should be almost straight behind you, with its knee slightly off the floor. Raise your head, look up, and arch your back.

 

10. Slowly exhale and bring your left foot forward next to your right one. Straighten your legs and stand, trying to keep your fingertips on the floor, and try to touch your head to your knees as in position 3.

 

11. Slowly inhale, raise your arms up and stretch back as in position 2. Don't forget to tighten your buttocks. Hold for three seconds.

 

12. Slowly exhale, lowering your arms to your sides. Relax. Repeat the series.

 

 

 

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Obesity

Fighting Obesity to Live through Healthy Aging

 

Being over weight will hurt you if you let it and do not do something about it. It is not good to be over weight, obesity can cause your body harm.

 

What are something that can happen to me if am overweight?
If you are over weight there is many things that can happen to you. Obesity is responsible for heart attacks. Obesity is behind sleep apnea, strokes, diabetes and so on. When a person is overweight, they often hurt all the time. Sometimes it makes it difficult to breath. Obesity causes the heart to work harder. You may have a hard time walking across the floor. Obesity can make you feel depressed and not want to go anywhere or do anything. Being over weight is bad on your health.

 

What can I do to help myself?
You have several options, yet the first is to gain willpower to take control of your body. The next step is to start eating the right foods, getting some exercise and so on. If you can exercise like you want to that is great, take it slow and do a little at a time. Do not overdo it. If you over work your body, the body will let you know. Obesity prevents many from staying active. A persons emotions and mental state is affected by obesity, since you start thinking I don't want to do anything. You have to do something. Get out of the house and take in a movie. Perhaps you could visit some friends that you haven't seen in awhile. The more active you are, you will start feeling better about you and maybe you will lose some weight. You need to go see your family doctor to see if its ok to do this before you start. Your family doctor may give you a diet to go by and maybe recommend the exercises that will benefit you.

 

What should I eat?
I cannot tell you what to eat. I can however give you a few pointers. Instead of frying your food, bake it. Baking meats, veggies, etc will help cutback grease. Baking will help drain the fat out of the food rather than if you fried the food. Fried foods mean fat, fat, fat and can harm your heart. Eat three times a day breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Eat plenty of raw vegetables, and salads. If you enjoy chocolates or sweets, find substitutes. Yogurts may offer you a new taste as well as reduce your risks, especially if you choose the fat-free groups. Try to stay away from fast foods. Fast food has obesity written all over its menu. Heart attacks follow. If you enjoy dining out, then find family owned restaurants, since the family will serve you healthier dishes. When you sit down to eat at home, avoid eating in front of the television. You should avoid seconds as well.

 

Being over weight is hard on you both mentally and physical. If you have, will power then try to lose weight? Start out by taking it slow. Don't go hog wild since it will only make your heart race. You need to learn your limits to help you lose weight and take control of your health. If you find it still too hard to lose weight then maybe you should see if there is a local support group around so that you can join it and get the support that you need. You might want to stay away from people that do not give you support. You will need lifted up not let down.

 

 

 

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Cholesterol

Too much cholesterol causes many medical problems for one. Cholesterol is something that clogs the arteries in your heart. In addition, cholesterol when out of control could cause massive heart attacks, or series of strokes.

 

What can I do about my cholesterol?

 

If your body has too much cholesterol, it isn't good for you. You have the power within you however to take control. Failing to take control only leads to problems. The problems will accumulate; wear you down until finally abnormal aging takes your life. You can gain control by exercising each day and eating the right foods. Visiting your doctor regularly is another way to work toward healthy aging. Your family doctor will give you medication to take to help lower your cholesterol.

 

When you have high cholesterol, you have to eat right and exercise daily. To lower your cholesterol take action now. It will take some time to get your cholesterol at bay, but it will happen if you take action now. You also want to take time out for self, activities, socializing etc to keep your cholesterol at bay. When cholesterol is out of control, the cause comes to focus, which is arteriosclerosis. If you lower your cholesterol by taking action now you can avoid strokes, heart attacks, and even death. Learn more about statins to control cholesterol. You can also avoid smoking to lower your cholesterol. In addition, you can lower your risks of diabetes, heart attack, and obesity and so on by controlling your cholesterol.

 

Keep in mind that high cholesterol problems include the worst case scenario and the not so bad. The worst type is the LDL. HDL cholesterol at higher levels is a good thing. If these levels combined with triglycerides increase, thus your chances of stroke or heart attacks are high.

 

What kind of foods has cholesterol?

 

There is cholesterol in all foods in less it has cholesterol free on the package.  Some food has more in it then others. Like your cooking oils and grease has a lot of cholesterol in it, some of your bread has cholesterol. Eggs are very high cholesterol foods and so are your butters. You have to read the back of the packages to determine the level of cholesterol.

 

What can happen to me if my cholesterol is high?

 

The only way that you can tell if your cholesterol is high is to go to your family doctor and get a blood test. If you go to your family doctor like your suppose to you will have it checked in the blood they draw. However, some of the things that can happen to you if its high is that your arteries will harden. This means your body is building fats and too much cholesterol. The normal or average reading should be 140 or 130 over 200 mg/dl. If you can maintain this level, you will be ok.

 

If the cholesterol gets out of hand, it hardens the arteries. This means the blood will not flow through to the heart, making it to pump naturally. The heart will pump at unnatural rates, working harder to keep you alive.

 

High diastolic is high cholesterol that increases risks of heart attacks, since your heart doesn't get any blood to it due to clotting or breaking of blood vessels, then there is stroke which is when the brain don't get enough blood due to oxygen decrease to it because of clotting or broken blood vessels. High-cholesterol puts you at risk of diabetes also, since it affects the hemoglobin. To learn more, visit your doctor.

 

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Beauty and Fitness

 

Health is wealth. By being physically fit, it can make a person look lean both inside and out.

 

There is a lot a person can do such jogging or walking  in the morning, playing basketball or any other sport with friends but if a person wants to have muscles and look lean, the best thing to do will be to sign up and workout in a gym.

 

Just like taking any medicine, one should first consult the doctor before undergoing any form of exercise.

 

Physical exercise is beneficial because it helps maintain and improve ones health from a variety of diseases and premature death.  It also makes a person feel happier and increases ones self esteem preventing one from falling into depression or anxiety. It has also shown to make a person with an active lifestyle live longer than a person who doesn't.

 

The best exercise plan should have cardiovascular and weight training exercises. This helps burn calories and increase the muscle to fat ratio that will increase ones metabolism and make one either gain or lose weight.

 

A person who has never worked out before should do it gradually. Doing it too much for the first time can make one pull a muscle or have an injury making it worse. Endurance will never be built in a day and doing it repeatedly will surely be good to the person.

 

Focusing on certain portion in the body can help make it improve. A good example is going to the gym and doing a workout more often in a specific area such as the abs can give one a chest pack.

 

But beauty is not only about having muscles which is what people can see. It is also about enhancing the beauty within.

 

Here are some things one can do everyday to stay beautiful and healthy;

 

· Reading books and other reading material more often keeps the mind sharp just like working out keeps the body in shape.

 

· Work no matter what kind it is produces stress. One can reduce this by taking the time out to do something special like lying in a hot tub, shopping or watching a movie. Studies have shown it is reliever and helps one from looking haggardly.

 

· Pollution is something people cannot control given the size of the problem. When one goes out, it is best to put some form of protection such as beauty products that contain antioxidants that protect the skin from damage. There are also other beauty products available and choosing the right one with the help of a dermatologist can help the person.

 

· Another way to stay healthy is to give up some vices. Most people smoke and drink. Smoking has been proven to cause lung cancer and other diseases as well complications for women giving birth. Excessive drinking has also shown to do the same.

 

· For people who don't smoke, it is best to stay away from people who do since studies have shown that nonsmokers are also at risk of developing cancer due to secondary smoke inhalation.

 

· Lastly, it is best to always start the day with a positive outlook. Just as studies have shown that exercise makes a person feel happier, smiling produces the same effect. A smile can do a lot and it is contagious in a positive sense. It brightens the day of not only one but others as well.

 

 

 

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Keeping Pregnant Women Away From Acid Reflux Dilemma

Many women tend to experience heartburn symptoms when they are still carrying their babies, and this happens for several reasons.

 

One of these is the increase of hormones in the women's body while they are pregnant. The occurrence of this will result in softening the ligaments which function is to keep the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) firmly closed. When the LES rests at unsuitable periods, tendency is, this will let the gastric acid and food to reflux back to the esophagus and throat.

 

One more reason of experiencing heartburn during pregnancy is because the changes in the body and the development of the baby creates more pressure in the women's stomach. Therefore, the stomach contents are forced right into the LES, and then to the esophagus.

 

However, there are several methods that a pregnant woman can observe to lessen the discomfort brought by heartburn. The following are good advices, although this may not remove the heartburn totally:

 

• Avoid the food that triggers heartburn. Examples of this are chocolates, spicy foods, citrus fruits and juices, mustard, tomatoes and tomato based products, fatty foods, fried foods, and highly seasoned dishes. Try to refer to medical specialists to know the complete list of foods to avoid Acid Reflux. Also, for foods that you may take which contains little danger of causing heartburn.

 

• Get rid of drinks that have caffeine, like tea, coffee, and soda. Too much of these will cause the LES to relax and let the acid to return into the esophagus.

 

• Stay away from alcohol beverages. This, like caffeine tends to relax the LES thus, creating the same effect—triggering heartburn.

 

• Avoid eating large meals. It is suggested that taking numerous small meals throughout the day will be better.

 

• Avoid rush in eating your meals. Chewing food thoroughly will really help in avoidance of heartburn, so better take your time in eating.

 

• Rest for at least three hours after having your last meal before taking your sleep.

 

• A pregnant woman is advised to take more glasses of water a day, at least 8 to 10 glasses, though this must be taken not just during meals. Through this, the stomach will expand, and then the LES will be given more pressure, obliging it to open inappropriately. Hence, it is really recommended to drink more water and other fluids in between meals.

 

• When sleeping elevate the head of the bed for at least six to eight inches. Try to sleep with an elevated head and shoulders through a wedge pillow. Through this, the gravity will work as much that it will keep the acids in your stomach in their place—in the stomach, not in the esophagus. Try to consult physicians to gain additional knowledge on how to relieve nighttime heartburn.

 

• Don't wear tight fitting clothes. Tightness around the waist and stomach will trigger heartburn as it causes uneasiness.

 

• When bending, do it at the knees, not at the waist. This will avoid in creating too much pressure in the stomach.

 

• Don't slouch; rather sit erect in a relaxing chair.

 

• Maintain a sensible amount of weight, too much weight and fatness will give more stress in your stomach. As a result, this will force stomach contents throughout the LES and to the esophagus. Stay with your doctors guidelines.

 

• Avoid smoking. Doctors stated that smoking could cause several effects to a pregnant woman, much that it can add to the possibility of experiencing heartburn.

 

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Divorce - How to rebuild your life, color your hair and move on

 

Did you know that when you go through a life changing experience you are likely to go to the beauty salon before you do anything? Most women will actually seek a different hair style when something major happens in their life. You will want to quickly seek comfort for your divorce and then you have to stand on your own. You may want to go to the hair salon once you have made the announcement of the split and have faced the situation. Once you have recognized that you are going through a divorce you will need all the people who love you around so that you are able to get all the support that you need to help rebuild your life and move on.

 

The first step is to know who you can count on and who can't. This is when your real friends became noticeable. You need to have people who care to support your grieving and to help you find ways to move on. Most of your so-called friend will say everything will be fun, don't worry. When someone allows your feelings to be written off like that, they are not your friends at all. You will want to make sure that you understand the difference between real friends and people who claim to be your friend.

 

Once you have found the support and strength to move on, you will feel the need to make some drastic changes. You may want to change the color of your hair or you may just want to change your wardrobe or encourage a change in behavior. You should try things that you never would have gotten to do with your soon to be ex. You should also think about making changes about your appearance that they wouldn't necessarily encourage from you. You will want to do things like change your hair color, change your style of hair, or get an extreme haircut.

 

If you have never had short hair, you may want to try it. When you cut or when you dye your hair you will find empowerment. You will feel like you have control over yourself and your life. The truth of the matter is that you do have all the control. You have the right to change and you have the right to do whatever it is that you want or find that makes you happy.  Before you allow yourself to fall in depression, you may want to start thinking about what has happen, what has changes, and what you would like to do as a result of.

 

Obviously, there were many factors that made you and your partner to split, but you don't have to be someone that you aren't. Over the years or course of your marriage, you probably gave up a lot. You most likely changed because they encourages you to become exactly what they wanted, but you are no longer in that relationship and you can begin to do the things that you love once again.

 

Any woman that can go through a divorce and survive it is a very strong person. Some women will collapse and fall into a deep depression. Go out and do everything for yourself. If you have always wanted to be a blonde, give it a shot. If you have ever wanted to cut your hair, go for it. Once you begin to do things that you normally wouldn't do you will find liberation. You will have liberation from all the chains of marriage. You will have the freedom to be yourself and show your new freedom in anyway that you would like.

 

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