How To Burn Fat Fast
How to burn fat fast? If you are looking for some magical pill to lose fat fast good luck with it.
Perhaps it doesn’t exist but at this moment I don’t know anyone who has found it.
However there are pills and supplements who helps you with it.
If you want to burn fat fast you will have to do exercises for it.
In order to lose body fat you must find a balance between dieting and exercises.
Look if you take a look on the internet or in your library you can find hundreds of books about this topic in
order to help you out I give you four tips that will help you to burn fat fast.
Tip 1 # Water
If I drink two litres of water in a day will I lose weight?
No, sorry you won’t lose weight with drinking water alone.
But drinking a lot of water is essential if you want to burn fat.
Drink at least six glasses of water each day.
Tip 2 # Eat fruit
You should eat a least five different pieces of fruit every day.
Not only has fruit the potential to lower your cholesterol level
but it is good for your health in general.
There are different kinds of fruits but you should eat least one apple and one orange in a day.
Tip 3 # Don’t skip breakfast
The most stupid thing you can do to burn fat fast is skipping your breakfast.
The breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
If you haven’t eaten breakfast you are more likely to eat high fat and sugar snacks.
Tip 4 # Exercises
You will not burn fat if you don’t do exercises.
It helps you to speed up your metabolism.
The best fat burning exercises are the cardio exercises.
Do exercises for at least thirty minutes, doing it less means no results.
Weight training is also very efficient your body will “eat” a lot of body fat in order to build muscles.
Remember every person is build different so always ask your doctor for advice if you change your eating patterns.
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Proper Eye Nutrition
Introduction-
For example, half a fresh carrot a day will give you the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A, which is very well known for being good for your eyes. There are many other examples of everyday food stuffs that are also beneficial for you and easily obtainable in any supermarket.
The recommended daily allowance:
In Europe the daily allowance for certain vitamins is measured in International Units [IU] and the vitamins extracted from either animal or plant sources vary. In the U.S, the recommended daily allowance- [RDA in its shortened version] for vitamins that are essential to healthy eyes is measured in Retinol Equivalents -RE. This daily allotment of vitamins is different for men and women; in the U.S.A the RDA for women is 800 RE a day and for men it is 1000 RE a day. To compare between the European and the American measurements, one American RE is equivalent to 3.3 European units that come from animal sources and one American RE is equivalent to 10 IU for plant products. Some vitamins, such as vitamin C, aren’t measured in RE units, but in milligrams per serving.
The role of antioxidants
Antioxidants are useful in preventing muscular degeneration and eye diseases. Vitamins C, A and E are all antioxidant vitamins important to eye-care. They are also beneficial in preventing cataracts or reducing cataract deterioration, as the antioxidants play a vital role in reducing the levels of protein buildup in the eyes that lead to cataract development. They are found either in meat products and various vegetables. Meat and vegetables hold the optimum amount of vitamins when they are fresh and as a general rule, the consumption of alcohol reduces the body’s effectiveness in absorbing these nutrients.
1. Vitamin A:
Vitamin A is found in meat, especially in the richly blooded internal organs, such as the liver or in dairy products that are rich in natural fats. Chicken liver, for example, contains over six thousand RE units in a 100g serving. This is six times a man’s recommended daily allowance and even a small portion of that serving would be greatly beneficial to maintaining the health of your eyes. Beef liver contains even more RE units if vitamin A- atleast 10,500 in a 100g serving. Vitamin A deficiency is the prevalent source of blindness in developed countries, where malnutrition and famine are a constant reality. Even in developed countries lack of proper nutrients in your food can lead to vitamin A deficiencies; leading to the development of cataracts or night blindness. Ongoing malnutrition or just bad eating habits can deteriorate simple night blindness to full onset of blindness if left untreated and if the diet isn’t corrected to include vitamin A-rich foods. Furthermore, cigarettes and alcohol both reduce the body’s ability to absorb nutrients and these unhealthy habits deplete the body’s ability to hold on to already digested vitamin A-rich foods.
2. Carotenoids:
A second, powerful antioxidant is carotenoid. Certain types of carotenoids are more beneficial for the eyes than others. Certain carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, which one of the most commonly found carotenoid types, also help the body break down vitamin A in the food. Lutein and Zeaxanthin are closely related carotenoids found most frequently in green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, and studies have shown that both these types are advantageous in preventing cataracts and muscular denegation. They are also found in yellow vegetables such as corn. The body doesn’t produce either of these carotenoids, so it’s doubly important to include green vegetables in your diet.
The best values of carotenoid-rich food sources are in fresh, uncooked vegetables. Cooking reduces the vitamin values and so every healthy diet should include a daily dose of fresh salad and fruits. If fresh produce isn’t available the frozen packets can substitute, as the freezing process reduces the vitamin content only marginally as long as the vegetables themselves were frozen still very fresh. Canned produce is never recommended, as canned goods are invariably suffused with chemicals and preservatives, deteriorating the vitamin value greatly.
Carrots, for example, are bright orange in color because they contain carotenoid, which is an antioxidant found in brightly colored fruits and dark green, leafy vegetables. Carrots contain almost three thousand RE units per 100g. and a single, average-sized, fresh carrot contains over 2000 RE. Carotenoid colors the vegetables red, yellow or orange and has been found to reduce the risk of all sorts of eye diseases. Carotenoid-nutrient foods are easily distinguishable because of this characteristic that provides pigment and allows for easy absorption in the body. A single medium sized mango contains 800 RE, a single sweet potato [also called yams] contain 2,660 RE units, a red bell pepper contains about 500 RE and a cantaloupe contains 320 RE for every 100g serving.
3. Vitamin C:
Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons, also in tropical fruits [pineapples, papaya, etc’], berries, every kind of pepper [red, yellow and green], potatoes and green, leafy vegetables. An important supplement that accompanies vitamin C is the group of bioflavonoids that appear in all the same fruits and vegetables. Bioflavonoids are chemical compounds that give certain foods their color and help the body absorb vitamin C. Though they are not vitamins themselves, they act as antioxidants in the body. Buckwheat is a good source for this compound, as are grapes, plums, cherries and the pith of citrus fruits. Bilberry is also an excellent source of bioflavonoids, but they are seldom seen in the U.S
Vitamin C should be consumed in produce as fresh as possible, as heat and light reduces it potency. Vitamin C-rich foods should be kept in a cool, dark place and even orange juice is better stored in an solid, enclosed container rather than a translucent container such as clear glass. The RDA [recommended daily allowance] for vitamin C is sixty milligrams for both women and men. One single orange contains 70 mg, one mango contains 57 mg, grapefruits contains 90 mg, one cup of raspberries contains 31 mg and one cup of strawberries contains over 85 mg of vitamin C. Green vegetables contain slightly less per weight- one cup of chopped broccoli contains 82 mg and one cup of chopped green peppers contains 133 mg.
Like Lutein and Zeaxanthin, the human body doesn’t produce vitamin C naturally and foods rich with this vitamin are vital to general good health and certainly eyesight. In fact, vitamin C isn’t stored for very long in the body’s reserves and daily doses are required. Like other antioxidants, this vitamin reduces the risks of various eye ailments, especially cataracts and muscular erosion. It is especially important for people aged 50 , as the body retains less vitamin C as the years progress, leading to the onset of age-related diseases.
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Vitamin E for eye-health-
The best and most obvious source of vitamin E is in nuts and this vitamin is another preventive measure against muscular degeneration and the development of cataracts. Almost all nut types contain great amounts of this vitamin. It is the important third vitamin for eye health after vitamins A and C. The recommended daily allowance in the U.S for vitamin E is 8 mg for women and 10 mg for men. Sunflower seeds are the richest in vitamin E and half a cup of sunflower seeds contains 36 mg of vitamin- which is four and a half times the daily allowance for women. Peanuts are also good for you and half a cup contains 7 mg, while the same amount of blanched or untreated almonds contains 17 mg and in hazelnuts its 16 mg.
Minerals-
Minerals are inorganic substances, which mean that they are not formed by living matter and contain no carbon. We require very tiny amounts of minerals in our diet and minerals in general comprise only four percent of our body’s weight. Minerals have several functions in the body;- they are cofactors in various metabolic reactions, they are electrically charged elements in the body that make movement of cell membranes and muscles possible and they comprise part of the balance between enzymes, hormones, vitamins and other factors that are the result of our diet.
Selenium- Some minerals help the body absorb vitamins that are necessary for eye-health, such selenium, which helps with the absorption of vitamin E. Selenium is required to break down fats and other body chemicals and it also helps he body make its own antioxidants. It is found in yeast, whole-grain cereals, Brazil nuts, all seafood that comes from the sea and not freshwater, egg yolks, whole milk and fresh garlic. The estimated daily recommendation for selenium is about 5 mg to 20 mg for adults and this trace amount of mineral should already be present in your normal diet. There is definitely no need to take any supplements in this case.
Zinc- Zinc has a whole array of functions in the body to do with general good health. Zinc deficiencies are quite common and can lead to a plethora of physiological problems.
It is vital for the development of certain white cells in the immune system, it helps gastrointestinal function and it encourages healthy skin and growth during childhood and adolescence. In the case of eyesight and eye-health, zinc is important in the development of certain eye tissues that enable vision in dim light, and subsequently lack of zinc in your diet will encourage night blindness. This mineral helps your body absorb the all-important vitamin A and reduces the number of free radicals in your system, protecting against muscular degeneration. The recommended daily allowance for both men and women is 15 mg and it can be found in red meat, liver, poultry, various whole-wheat grains, oysters and nuts. “Junk food” is virtually lacking in zinc and fast-food hamburgers don’t come close to filling the RDA for this mineral.
The role of fatty acids in your diet-
Fat is certainly a controversial issue in the field of nutrition today, though the importance of some level of fat and cholesterol in the body for maintaining good health is undisputed. Fat is the most concentrated source of dietary energy at our disposal and it certainly makes food taste better. Its function is to store energy, standing as reserve for times when we cannot eat regularly, it enables the body to absorb and utilize vitamins, such as vitamins A, E,D and K [which are all fat-soluble] and it provides linoleic acid, which is known as an essential fatty acid. Fatty acids have been proven to be indelibly linked to visual development in infants, and deficiencies can to impaired vision. It adults it can lead to retinal damage and even blindness. Linoleic acid is a component of fat found in corn oil and other vegetable oils and though it is vital to the body’s functioning, only a small amount is required for good health. Unlike butter, which has a very high percentage of saturated fats, corn oil is composed mainly of polyunsaturated fats and this is a far healthier alternative in any diet. Ideally, it shouldn’t exceed two percent of person’s daily calories, which can be obtained from a single tablespoon of soybean, corn or any other vegetable oil.
Omega-3 EFA:
Essential Fatty Acids [EFAs] are divided into two categories- the first is omega-3 EFA and the second is omega-6 EFA. Both make up polyunsaturated fats in the body, and both are necessary to good health. The first type, omega-3, is an alpha-linoleic acid [LNA for short] and it helps the body convert prostaglandins, which moderate the pressure inside the eye. In the August 2001 ‘Archives of Ophthalmology’ a published article came out claiming that a link had been found between omega-3 and it ability to prevent the deterioration of severe muscular degeneration.
Omega-6 EFA:
Omega-6 is a linoleic acid [LA for short] and studies have shown that while most Americans don’t consume enough omega-3 in their diet, they certainly do consume enough omega-6. Like omega-3, this acid plays a part in maintaining and regulating the eyes internal pressure and thus reducing muscular problems and the development of problems related to high intraocular pressure. However, unlike the more beneficial omega-3, this acid has been found to increase the potential for eye problems if it is too present in your daily diet. You should be consuming about equal amounts of each and current studies have shown that most Americans should cut down on omega-6 rich foods.
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Summary-
As you can see, there are many different factors that go into good eye care and balancing a healthy diet that will not only protect the body from various ailments, but also especially the eyes. This is particularly important as we age and the eyes begin to retain higher levels of protein in them, clouding vision and inducing cataracts. However, so many easily accessible foods contain all that we need to stay healthy and maintain good eyesight that sustaining health should be no problem. Vitamin A reduces the risk of night blindness, dry eye syndrome, blindness, the development of cataracts and muscular degeneration. Vitamin C and bioflavonoids also protect against cataracts and other age-related diseases and carotenoids are generally beneficial to the eyes, while also helping the body to break down and absorb vitamin A. And so the recommended diet for good eye health should always include brightly colored vegetables and fruits, such as carrots and sweet red peppers, citrus fruits like oranges, green leafy vegetables such as parsley, broccoli or spinach and various nuts and seafood, especially cold-water fish from the sea or oysters.
Andi Panenberg
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Rituals - Anxiety & Panic
I’d like to tell you about a little learning curve I experienced in my Anxiety & Panic days.
I was doing a lot of thinking this one particular day, and this one particular day, it actually turned out to be quite constructive thinking for a change.
I realized that I actually had little “rituals” that I would do in order to stop myself from panicking. This may sound quite odd to you, but I believed that if I sat lower to the ground I
thought I was able to breathe better.
I had quite a few little things that I would do like that. Even by taking comfort in being in my own home was another, I felt
safer. I’d also play my guitar and in that moment I wouldn’t feel these sensations, it had completely left my mind.
And I then thought to myself, hang on a minute, if I can do these little “rituals” and it can stop some of my sensations then I really can’t be dying here. If I was truly dying of something deadly then this wouldn’t be able to take away that feeling. Think back to when you had a severe flu or stomach bug… Sure some drugs could lessen the severity, but you actually couldn’t do a darn thing to stop that sick feeling could you?
THAT became quite a therapeutic thought for me. And helped with the healing process. Maybe it can help you too?
Note: Never self diagnose. Make sure you visit your local GP first. All material provided is for informational or educational purposes only. No content is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your doctor regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your symptoms or medical condition.
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Gazelle Equipment 101
If you are looking for a fun, effective and inexpensive piece of fitness equipment for your own home, then the gazelle may be right for you.
Advertised on TV, endorsed by fitness professional Tony Little, this machine is similar in design and motion to the animal it’s named after. It is a simple and effective tool that is low impact and easy on the joints. It’s easy to use and does not take too much time to learn.
The way it works is simple - standing on the foot pedals and grasping the handles at about chest level, pushing and pulling your arms and sliding your feet back and forth is the way to start. The gazelle will glide with your movements, creating a simple, yet effective workout targeting mainly your legs, lower buttocks, and waist yet at the same time, offering a complete aerobic cardiovascular workout.
You will be hard pressed to find a machine that is simple, fun and effective like this one.
Personally, I like the natural, flowing motions will help you get on track and moving towards your exercise goals, whether it’s a slimmer waits, stronger legs, or even just a healthy heart. It is inexpensive, efficient in terms of space and very effective. It is available, usually on a discount at most local sporting good stores and can be used by all members of the family.
The low cost of the gazelle is what makes it a great home exercise option. It comes in different models, allowing you to select one that has the right features for you. You can also purchase exercise videos, that offer variety, and inject a sense of enthusiasm and fun into the workouts. Many exercise variations are possible with this machine.
At the end of the day, remember that this is just one tool among hundreds. While it’s definitely something to consider not only price, but also in convenience and effectiveness, you must do your research and consider other equipments too.
Try making the gazelle a part of your daily routine, while watching TV, enjoy your favorite sitcom at the same time. This makes the experience fun and convenient.
For best results, include some aerobic exercise and weight training along with the gazelle. When used properly, this is a good option and can be exactlly what your body needs to get you back on your feet and motivated to keep you on track with your workout routine.
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Acid Reflux Diet
I won’t write you a long list of what you shouldn’t eat. Everyone has something specific that triggers heartburn. But I think there are generic guidelines which you can follow. Below are several tips which can help you adjust your diet to acid reflux disease:
Do not eat highly acidic food. Actually let’s say it this way. NO ACIDIC FOOD. Any acidic food that gives you a burning sensation is going to make your heartburn worse. I know that it is hard to part with orange juice and kiwi but you have to if you want to make heartburn disappear.- Avoid very spicy food. “Very spicy” is a bit tricky to define but you should feel a limit after which you will have a guaranteed heartburn.Do not overeat. You can manage this by trying to avoid cases when you have to force food into your stomach. Sometimes it is very hard to do because all restaurants in US are designed to make you do it. But remember: putting too much food in your stomach will cause your stomach to stretch and esophageal valve to relax. And you’ll get heartburn as a result.Do not eat too fast. Again you should define it for yourself. But the faster you eat – the more air you swallow. And if you don’t chew your food enough your stomach will have too much work to do and more acid to produce.Cut on drinking caffeine containing drinks like coffee, coke, green tea. You may be surprised by the results. For me heartburn is guaranteed if I have more than one cup of caffeinated tea a day. If you cannot live without tea try Rooibos tea It is very tasty and it won’t give you heartburn. You can find caffeine level of each drink at the following page about manageyourheartburn.com/heartburn-caffeine-acid-reflux.php” target=”_blank coffee and heartburnCreate a log where you write what food you ate and what level of heartburn it caused for you. Keep a list of recipes which work the best for you and try to stay with them for some time. Here is an example of such manageyourheartburn.com/acid-reflux-recipes.php” target=”_blank heartburn recipes list.Sticking with these advices for 3-6 months produced tremendous results for me. But if your heartburn symptoms are severe and not becoming better visit your doctor as soon as possible. There are lots of medical ways to treat acid reflux disease.
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How Important Is Diet Food For Weight Loss?
The weight of a person usually depends on the type and amount of food one eats. The most essential part of any weight loss program is to find the right diet food to help lose weight. There are many elements to be taken into account in considering diet food.
Nutritional Value
Amount Control
Calorie Density
Balanced Food
There are many diet programs that have created their own diet food products that are high in nutritional value and can be bought at grocery stores and nutritional centers. In case the dieter is confused in deciding which diet food to buy at the grocery store, these products offer an easy alternative method for them to continue to follow their diet.
Good diet foods include fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, nuts, olive oil and grains. You can follow this diet for lifetime since they encourage healthy eating habits that can become a lifestyle for healthy weight loss. This also involves the burning of calories for effective weight loss.
Ensure that while you are on diet food, you eat the right balance of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in every meal which will help you to achieve the best hormonal balance which would in turn help you to lose weight, revitalize yourself, avoid energy lag and achieve many more significant health benefits.
For diet foods that replace sugar with lower substitutes of calories, there is a controversy based on the possibility that the sugar substitutes that are used to replace sugar are themselves harmful. In many fat free and low fat foods, the fat is replaced with sugar, flour and other complete calorie ingredients and the reduction in calorific value is small.
A low carbohydrate diet is based on limiting the intake of carbohydrate. It is a long-term weight loss and maintenance program. It is found that many dieters limit their carbohydrate intake and find it very difficult to stick with the programs and end up quitting since the variety of diet foods is very restricted with the constraint on carbohydrates.
Try visiting good-infos.com/health/weight-loss/diet-food-that-burns-calories/ good-infos.com/health/weight-loss/diet-food-that-burns-calories to get all the latest information about burning the body fat and food that proves to be a negative calorie diet for long-term weight loss.
Bodybuilding Supplements - What You Should Know Before You Take Them
Everybody needs a different amount of nutrients in their diets. These nutrients include vitamins, minerals and proteins. The body needs these nutrients every day in order to function correctly and to defend itself from various kinds of diseases. Sometimes a balanced diet is not sufficient enough to fulfill all of your body’s needs, especially when it needs an extra boost of energy like in the case of bodybuilding. There are many different kinds of nutritional supplements that are available to help with bodybuilding and they are becoming increasingly popular these days. They are all useful for people who want to build strong muscles and want to improve their overall muscular physique. Some of them are NO2 supplements, Hi Protien Supplements and Weightlifting supplements.
Bodybuilding supplements are usually composed of a blend of some vitamins, minerals and natural energy vitalizing substances. These substances are useful to promote the growth of muscles and tissues that have been broken down from hard workouts. Fat burning pills are another important supplement in this category and they help to speed up the process of metabolism in order to release energy. Bodybuilding supplements are sometimes referred to as energy boosters or mass builders. NO2 supplements help to bring the bodies blood flow and oxygen to the worked out areas at a greater pace insuring that the body is able to recuperate faster. NO2 supplements also give you that “pumped” up feeling long after your workouts are over.
Creatine is also a kind of bodybuilding supplement. Creatine will not only assist you in exercising longer but will also help in quicker restoration of strength after program sets.
Normally a nutritional supplement like Creatine is made by combining several different substances that work better and faster when combined than individual substances. Creatine enhancers are used to increase its effectiveness. Creatine phosphate is the energized form of creatine and functions as an energy storage reserve. Supplements rich in nitric oxide (NO2) also work well as bodybuilding supplements. They usually come in the form of tablets and capsules, but some are also available in liquid form.
When exercising it is possible that you will cause damage to your joints. Unfortunately, like the wearing of tires on a car, the connective tissue that cushions our bones will continue to wear out as we get older. There are certain supplements that are capable of preventing joint injury. They usually consist of Chondroitin sulfate and Glucosamine and sulfate. Glucosamine is an amino sugar derived from the chitin of shellfish and is used by the body to support healthy joint structures. Chondroitin complements Glucosamine and works synergistically to provide optimal nutritional support..
Muscle building and energy boosting drinks are readily available are very easy to consume and equally effective. Although there is no real alternative to eating a proper balanced diet, sometimes due to a lack of time we are not able to include all the natural nutrients in our everyday meals. To address this deficiency, you can take nutritional supplements. Testosterone boosters, growth hormones and a blend of herbs and vitamins just to name a few are also very effective bodybuilding supplements
Meal replacement supplements are normally found in the form of powdered material and more commonly known as meal replacement powder or MRP. These are rich in protein and fatty acids, so that they can provide the necessary energy boost required by the body. MRP can be mixed in water or milk before consuming. They also have RTD or Ready To Drink versions which are readily available and are more for the “on the go” type person. .They This way they are easier to take and provide the instant energy boost needed just like energy boosting drinks. MRP is recommended for bodybuilders who require large quantities of a Hi Protien Supplement to keep them in an anabolic state.
Nutrition bars, commonly known as meal bars or protein bars are also important to mention when considering body building supplements. Before using any kind of nutrition bars, don’t forget to consult a health expert because sometimes these bars contain additives that might be harmful to some people. If you are on any other medication to treat a disease, for example if you are an insulin-dependent diabetic patient then you should always ask your doctor before consuming any type of nutritional supplements. Hi Protien bars can be eaten just before working out to give your body some extra pre-workout energy.
Some natural substances like probiotics are also used in bodybuilding nutritional supplements. These are healthy bacteria that are naturally found in the digestive system, these help with the proper digestion of food. Eating a prescribed amount of these supplements daily helps to speed up the digestive process. If you don’t know where to start then you can search for bodybuilding supplements on the Internet including fat burning pills and energy boosting supplements, but make sure you talk to your Doctor before you consume any of these supplements.
A healthy diet and exercise program will ensure that you live a healthier and longer life. Always remember to research any nutritional supplement and talk to your doctor before taking anything. How you take care of yourself today.
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Collagen - the Science of Looking Younger
Though many things contribute to a younger, healthier appearance, one of the most important is an amazing molecule called collagen. About 80% of your skin is made from collagen, giving the skin its basic structure. Collagen makes skin stronger, thicker and more supple, which is what makes skin smooth, firm and strong - and young looking. But unfortunately as we age the skin loses collagen and your body gradually produces less and less.
Scientists now understand that the gradual loss of collagen with age results in the fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and other blemishes associated with looking older. This process is further accelerated by exposure to the sun and elements. As collagen gets depleted, skin begins to weaken, getting thinner, less supple and prone to fine lines, wrinkles and other blemishes.
Some skin care products have collagen in them. Unfortunately, collagen is an extremely large molecule - way too big to be readily absorbed though the skin. These high-priced concoctions do not even contain actual collagen - they use partially hydrolyzed proteins and vitamins that supposedly help stimulate collagen production by the body.
Doctors also now inject collagen directly into the skin. This is a painful and costly process that can cost up to $1,200.00 per injection. Of course, since it doesn’t help your body produce new collagen, it is an expensive temporary solution. Now some doctors also inject a toxic substance known as Botulinum Toxin A (derived from the Clostridium Botulinum bacterium) into facial skin to create a temporary paralysis, thus reducing wrinkles. In addition to being expensive and uncomfortable, these injections may actually be dangerous. Side effects from these so-called treatments may include severe facial damage and allergic reactions that can cause immobility in other body muscles, as well as major allergic reactions.
Despite all these costly efforts, as far as we know the cosmetic industry is still looking for an anti-aging breakthrough.
Look no further - microdermabrasion IS the miracle breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. Professional microdermabrasion is a more natural approach. Instead of ineffective creams, costly surgery, dangerous chemicals or painful injections, microdermabrasion removes a layer of dead and damaged skin cells by “abrading” the skin with aluminum oxide crystals. Doctor’s and aestheticians use an expensive medial-grade machine to “sand blast” skin with the crystals.
This process of abrasion not only enhances the surface of the skin, reducing many blemishes, it goes much deeper, stimulating your body to actually produce more collagen and elastin. This makes your skin thicker and stronger naturally -from the inside out. Now your body is making more collagen like it did when you were younger.
In fact, a study by a well known cosmetic surgeon found that a series of six microdermabrasion treatments definitely increased collagen production and thickening of the skin. This is what makes professional microdermabrasion the most effective, and most popular non-surgical procedure for the treatment of aging, wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, age spots and other blemishes. As the skin gets stronger, thicker and more supple it gets firmer, smoothing out the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and other blemishes.
Now, thanks to home microdermabrasion, you don’t need an expensive sand blasting machine - you can do it yourself at a price everyone can afford! Until home microdermabrasion, a series of six professional microdermabrasion treatments could actually cost you several thousand dollars. Now home microdermabrasion lets you safely, effectively do it yourself in the comfort and convenience of your own home.
Kathleen Williams is the developer of the economical Dermanesse Professional
Your Body Is Designed to Heal Itself
Holistic Healthcare practitioners are being utilized in greater numbers, specifically since the Human Genome Project results completed in 2003 completely undermined the long held concept of genetic determinism.
Once thought to be in the domain of the genes, the control of health and behavior are now dynamically linked to the environment, and more importantly, our perception of the environment.
Holistic Healthcare practitioners believe you need to pay attention to the body, the mind, emotions, and the spirit. The techniques differ and the emphasis will differ depending upon the person’s needs.
• “Americans make more visits to holistic health care providers (some 600 million a year) than to M.D.s and spend more money out-of-pocket to do so about $30 billion a year by recent estimates.” Newsweek, 12/2002.
• “A recent study performed by the American Massage Therapy Association revealed that 28 percent of people received a massage from a massage therapist in the past five years, up from 17 percent in 1997. Eighteen percent said they had a massage in the past 12 months. That’s 10 percent higher than was reported in 1997.” American Massage Therapy Association, 8/2002.
The body is designed to heal itself provided it has the proper support to do its job. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is based on a concept of balanced qi (pronounced “chee”), or vital energy, that is believed to flow throughout the body. Qi is proposed to regulate a person’s spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance and to be influenced by the opposing forces of yin (negative energy) and yang (positive energy). Disease is proposed to result from the flow of qi being disrupted and yin and yang becoming imbalanced. Among the components of TCM are herbal and nutritional therapy, restorative physical exercises, meditation, acupuncture, and remedial massage.
Holistic, Metaphysical, Energy or Mind, Body, Spirit healing has existed since the beginning of time amid religious beliefs and practices, along with the mystery, superstition, fear, and misunderstanding. Holistic Healing is now becoming recognized regardless of what anyone chooses to believe or think. Ask almost anyone about their spiritual well-being and they will probably tell you, “Yeah, I am a spiritual person, I go to church frequently.” Therein, the confusion arises out of the association of healing with religion. The majority of people, including religious leaders, do not understand the difference.
Definition: “HEAL” 1. To restore to health or soundness, 2. To set right, repair, 3. To restore a person to spiritual wholeness, 4. To become whole and sound, to return to health.
Definition: “SPIRIT” 1. The vital principle or animating force within living beings, Incorporeal consciousness. There are about twelve more elaborations mostly to do with various religious implications.
The techniques in Holistic Healthcare are un-invasive and unlike traditional medicine seldom have side effects. We recommend that if you break a leg or have a deep laceration to find an emergency hospital room for setting the broken bone and fitting a cast or suturing a laceration.
Another difference among Holistic Healthcare practitioners is the length of treatment. Some will be able to almost work miracles in a single session. Other times it might take a lifestyle change on your part to gain any benefit, which might require more sessions to discover what lifestyle change is best for you. Holistic Healthcare practitioners foster a partnership with the person to effort the unique and highly effective healing process.
Licensing and certification of practitioners varies from state to state. Check your state for licensing and certification requirements.
Holistic Healthcare practices include:
• Acupuncture
• Aromatherapy/flower essences
• Ayurvedic medicine
• Bio-feedback
• Chelation therapy
• Chiropractic
• Essential Oils
• Guided imagery
• Herbology/Herbal remedies
• Homeopathy
• Hydrotherapy
• Hypnosis/Regression
• Iridology
• Massage
• Meditation/visualization
• Mind, Body, Spirit healing (using the unconscious mind)
• Movement and exercise therapy
• Naturopathy
• Nutrition therapy
• Osteopathy
• Reiki/energy medicine
• Relaxation response
• Reflexology
• Therapeutic touch
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
How does one find Holistic Healthcare practitioners? Every community has resources: Natural food stores, natural vitamin and supplement stores: Hi Health, Vitamin Shoppe, Whole Foods, Wild Oats Market, Trader Joe’s, AJ’s Fine Foods. These stores frequently have Free publications, which have Holistic Healthcare provider information. Also, Internet directories are great resources. A few directories are listed below.
• Metaphysical Healing—Mind, Body, Spirit, Genesis Consultants, Inc. www.gen-assist.com,
• Holistic Health Care provider directory - New Holistic Health Care Products Directory. holisticseek.com
• Holistic Junction: Business Directory Holistic Junction, your pathway to Holistic Practitioners, Massage Therapy holisticjunction.com
• Holistic Healthcare online: A search directory for reputable practitioners by state, country, city, holistichealthcare.com
• Florida Health & Fitness Directory … Holistic Health Care: Natural Healing and Preventative Medicine Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Homeopathy, Shiatsu, … floridasmart.com/business/health/index.htm
• Holistic health links and new age links from Share Guide. … Healthlinks.net - Healthcare portal and directory with over 70200 unique links. … shareguide.com/links.html
• American Holistic Health Association (AHHA) - Resource Lists. Members who work in partnership with their patients, and encourage a holistic approach to wellness. … ahha.org/ahre.htm
Last, but not least do not allow traditional medical doctors, pharmacists or your family and best friends to intimidate you into believing your life is in jeopardy if you use Holistic Health care remedies or practitioners.
Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, author, metaphysical healer and inspirational leader specializes in: Mind, Body, Spirit healing and Physical/Sexual Abuse Prevention and Recovery. Dr. Neddermeyer empowers people to view life’s challenges as an opportunity for Personal/Professional Growth and Spiritual Awakening. drdorothy.net drdorothy.net
Calcium Tablets for Additional Supplement
Need strong bones and teeth? Take enough calcium.
What is calcium?
Mainly, calcium is the most common mineral in our body. Calcium comprises 99% of the structure of your bones and teeth, while the remaining 1% is found in your blood and soft tissues. Calcium provides the needed strength and stiffness to the skeletal system so as to keep you around and to protect the internal organs as well.
Without enough calcium, your body would not be able to keep its constant cycle of rebuilding and growing of the bones so as to provide the required strength to hold up your body. Your body’s need for the required calcium level changes very fast as it goes through different levels from childhood to adolescence stages.
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, the recommended calcium intake for adults over the age of 31 must consume 1000 mg everyday and this will go up to 1200 mg everyday for adults over 51 years of age.
Furthermore, if you have an insufficient intake of the required calcium level from foods, it is advised that you must take additional calcium. You can ask for an advice from your personal physician on how to get other calcium supplements. It’s is proven that by taking the additional amount of calcium may decrease the risk of having osteoporosis, bone loss-in elderly men and postmenopausal women, and increasing the bone mineral density to children, adolescents, and adults.
You can get calcium in ample quantities in different kinds of food and other supplements like calcium tablets that can be purchased in drug stores. But before purchasing any calcium tablets for your calcium needs, better consult first a doctor.
Calcium tablets can help in adding the required calcium levels to your body as the National Institute of Health Consensus Panel is recommending the calcium intake as follows:
• The 1,000 mg per day must be consumed by men who are 25-65 years old, women who are 25-50 years old, and to women who are 51-65 years old that take estrogen.
• The 1,200 to 1,500 mg per day must be consumed by persons who are 11-24 years old and to pregnant and lactating women.
• The 1,500 mg per day is needed to those women who are 51-65 years old that is not taking estrogen and to everyone who are more than 65 years old.
So in taking your calcium tablets as additional supplement, your body structure will be as strong as ever.
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