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Monday, December 26, 2011

Aloe Vera for Health and Wellbeing

Aloe Vera for Beauty
Aloe Vera has a long history dating back to the ancient Egyptians some 3500 BC it was used by the ancient Chinese and Indian cultures too. Dioscorides and Pling the Elder, Greek and Roman physicians both used Aloe to great effect. Legend has it that Alexander the Great was persuaded by Aristotle to take control of the Island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean to use its rich supply of Aloe plants to heal wounded soldiers and maintain their health and wellbeing whilst returning from a campaign into Persia in 333 BC. It is also noted that Egyptian Queens Nefertiti and Cleopatra rated Aloe Vera as a beauty therapy.



There are over 200 species of Aloe however only four or five have any medicinal properties with Aloe Barbadensis Miller being the most potent and is known as True Aloe.

Aloe Vera is a succulent which could be mistaken for a cactus however it is actually a member of the Lily family. Once the plant is mature the inner gel of the leaf can be harvested to produce a product that is as close to the natural plant juice as we can get.

The best ways to benefit from Aloe is to drink the gel for its anti-inflammatory and nutritional properties as well as its immune balancing effect. By using it with other ingredients topical creams and lotions can also be produced to help improve the quality of and nourish the skin.

However before you rush out to your nearest health shop always make sure you read the label because Aloe Vera needs to be the principal ingredient of the product. Whatever you purchase always look for a product with a substantial Aloe content.

Aloe Vera gel contains a minimum of 75 known ingredients with possibly even more yet to be discovered. Some of these include Vitamins C, E and Beta-Carotene the precursor of Vitamin A. It also contains Vitamin B12 and is only one of a few plants in the world to contain this.

So, what Aloe Vera products does one buy?
First of all always look for the International Aloe Science Council seal of approval, secondly if it is a health 'juice' it will probably contain about 15% Aloe Vera whereas a drinking gel will contain around 85%. Any creams and lotions should always contain Aloe Barbadensis Miller.

After using several Aloe Vera products we realised just how good they really are and so decided to join the business and become Independent Distributors for Forever Living Products. We now have a thriving business with a growing team bringing us ever closer to our dream of financial independence.



Natural Weight Loss for Good Health and Well Being

Natural Weight Loss
Weight loss is becoming an unhealthy obsession dealing with body images, but in some cases can improve health and fitness. When weight loss is a result of eating healthy, exercising and/or taking natural weight loss supplements in contrast to synthetic prescription drugs with the risk of harmful side effects, weight loss can be effective, rewarding, and greatly improve overall health.

Extra weight, especially extra fat on a person's body, applies significantly increased stresses on the heart, joints and back. These stresses can be extremely detrimental to one's health. Healthy weight loss can reduce the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, arthritis and other health problems, as well as generally extending an otherwise average life span. Recently, the scientific root cause or explanation of obesity has been revealed as being part of one's physiology. The internal functions of an obese person are different than those of a healthy person, and cause intense hunger pains and food cravings.


Natural weight loss supplements can help counteract this constant hunger and lead to healthy weight loss. Unbalanced hormones are a common cause of weight gain, therefore taking natural hormone balancers and herbal supplements would help to create a healthy weight loss regimen. Restoring your health allows you to lose weight naturally, without excess frustration and effort. It's all about losing weight from the inside out.

Emotional issues always accompany change, especially changes in our bodies e.g. natural weight loss. Weight loss affects our perception body image, our sense of identity i.e. who am I?, and how we feel about ourselves in general. Weight loss also effects our social relationships in that there may be people in our family or social contacts that are emotionally invested in our remaining the same i.e. overweight with all that it symbolizes e.g. friendliness, non-threatening, protective, jovial, helpful, etc. Beyond our physical health, it can be said that "size matters" cognitively and emotionally to ourselves and others. Eating and food have come to symbolize being accepted, being cared for and comfort. Having the support of others in our efforts to naturally lose weight and regain our health is a huge advantage.

We have been "conditioned" to fear any kind of loss, including weight loss. Especially if what we may lose is something with which we identify i.e. use to tell us who we are.

The emotions of fear, anger, anxiety and depression effect our weight. We often tend to "stuff our feelings" or numb these emotional feelings or stress by overeating. We may even overeat, thinking that will ease the physical discomfort caused by excess weight e.g. physical pain, lack of sleep, and lack of energy caused by moderate depression. To improve our overall health and support us through the process of natural weight loss and the emotional dynamics around it, we can take advantage of natural sleep aids, natural depression relief and natural pain relief health care products.

Our weight and health is greatly dependent upon our having a healthy digestive system or metabolism. Our digestive system converts, on a cellular and muscular level, the foods we eat, eliminates toxins, and uses and stores glucose for energy. Natural enzymes trigger hunger signals and facilitate absorption of nutrition. Good digestion with the help of natural enzymes aids in the conversion of fat to muscle.

Allergy and sensitivity to food, parasites, yeast overgrowth and emotional stress are signals of digestive disruption and inflammation. Natural essential fatty acids work to reduce intestinal inflammation, decrease harmful acids, help the liver process proteins that grow muscle, balance hormones and facilitate the elimination of toxins. Natural essential fatty acids help clear our digestive system of heavy metals, harmful bacteria, pesticides that we are increasingly encountering in our environment. Essential fatty acids along with natural fiber help us clean out the intestinal debris that harm our health and often lead to weight gain. Essential fatty acids also help our brain's neurotransmitters to function properly in order to deal with stress, emotions, and cravings that can lead to overeating and weight gain.

Natural amino acids are the building blocks that make up proteins. Next to water, protein makes up the greatest part of our body weight. Amino acids help increase metabolism, build muscle, ease moderate depression, and help burn fat. Natural antioxidants help carry more oxygen to cells and muscles to help increase energy, burn fat, build muscle and process the foods we eat.

Hormone balance is essential for natural weight loss. Our metabolism slows as we get older because of the decrease or imbalance of hormones. This contributes to weight gain. Hormone balance also helps us deal with stress that leads to weight gain. Proper hormone balance helps to decrease cravings and binge eating. There are many natural hormone balancing products available, e.g. natural progesterone, promensil, soy isoflavones, essential fatty acids and hormone balancing formulas.

Our metabolism's primary task is to nourish our brains. We need healthy neurotransmitters to help us curb craving, ease depression, and deal with stress that lead to weight gain. Balancing our natural brain chemistry has a calming effect and allows us to feel a sens of well being and safety. There are many natural health care products to help balance brain chemistry, e.g. essential fatty acids, natural depression relief products, natural products to increase serotonin, and more. When our brain feels well and safe, it is prone to change our metabolism from calorie saving to calorie burning.

Our bodies were designed to move and be active. Movement requires muscle activity. Muscle activity uses the glycogen supply found in our muscles. When this glycogen supply stored in our muscles is used, our body is forced to use stored fat as an energy source. Using this stored fat through movement and exercise, results in natural weight loss. There is no reason for us to become athletes to accomplish natural weight loss. Low impact exercise like swimming, walking, etc, can be done slowly and without strain. In order to lose real weight rather than "water weight", it is important to drink extra amounts of water when exercising. Drinking more water will also help our digestive system and metabolism to use and eliminate extra weight.

Remember, the first objective, accomplished through natural weight loss, is to improve our physical and emotional health. This involves having a healthy digestive system, a healthy emotional system and a healthy nutritional system. We can build these healthy systems with natural vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants, natural digestive aid, pain relief aid, natural sleep aids, natural emotional and mood aids, essential fatty acids and many more helpful natural health care products. We need to concentrate on improving our general health, feeling good, and living well through natural weight loss, rather than constantly comparing ourselves to someone else's idea about appearance from some magazine. Physical and emotional health is primary. Appearance may be important to us, but it is secondary. Through natural weight loss, we can live well and live long.



Sunday, December 25, 2011

Why You Want to Avoid Genetically Modified Food

Genetically Modified Organisms
More than ten years ago the consumers of Europe eliminated GMO foods from being sold. There was no government ban. People quit buying the anything genetically modified so there was no profit. Instead they lost money. Why do the people in Europe believe Genetically Modified food to have such major negative health consequences? If these substances are that bad, why does the US still allow them?




What's Wrong with Genetically Modified Organisms?

The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) has major concerns about the safety of food and animals which have DNA that has been tampered with. To those of us who don't have training in genetics, substituting a small gene for another may not seem major until you realize that humans and apes have about 98% similarity in their genes. There are just a few genes, comparatively speaking, which make a huge difference between a monkey and a human.

Here are some of the problems found with genetically modified food the bio-tech industry doesn't want you to know about:
  •     Mice who ate GM corn as a staple of their diet had fewer and smaller babies.
  •     In rats fed GM soy, more than half the babies died by the time they were three weeks old. The cells in the testicles also changed.
  •     When hamsters were fed GM soy for three generations, most of those in the 3rd generation could not reproduce.
  •     Taking larger animals, in India, thousands of sheep, goats and buffalo died after eating genetically modified cotton. True, we don't eat cotton, but there is something dangerous going on.
  •     Other problems include greatly elevated levels of allergies, pre-cancerous cell growth in the lining of the stomach, lesions or sores in various organs, changes in the cells of the pancreas and liver among other problems.

Follow the Money

If this stuff is so bad for humans, why would the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allow it? The answer, I'm sure, doesn't surprise you. It is simply money. The bio-tech industry is huge. The FDA ignored their scientists, the ones they hired to advise them, who told them there needed to be long-term studies. Their very own scientists said you can't know what happens over the years when genetically modified organisms are introduced into the food chain.

The bio-tech industry pulled out its muscle well supplied with money and the FDA caved in. They essentially said, "Of course our scientists don't know as much as these wealthy corporations."

What You Need to Do

You need to avoid putting anything genetically modified into your mouth. Unfortunately, almost all the corn and soy in the US is GM. Protect yourself and your children by not buying it any more unless the label says "Non-GMO." Eat organic meat and drink organic milk. You want food and drink to be raised in organic hormone free and antibiotic free conditions.

Read, become informed and say "No" to drugs in milk, meat, eggs and chicken as well as any other food which is genetically modified.



Genetically Modified Foods - Americans Should Be Very Concerned

Genetically Modified Foods GMO
Genetically modified foods, or Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO'S) are now a very real part of your diet whether you know it or not. If you eat corn, cornmeal, cornstarch, corn oil or other corn based ingredients, soybeans, soy milk, tofu, soybean oil, and other soybean based products, canola oil, cottonseed oil, sugar beets, papaya from Hawaii, and some zucchini, and yellow squash, then genetically modified foods are making up a significant percentage of your overall food consumption.




 

Over half of all Americans who were polled said that they were not aware that they were ingesting these GMO's and if they knew it, they would not do so. Many even expressed shock over the fact that they were not the slightest bit aware that they had been ingesting this very questionable and probably downright unhealthy stuff. The simple reason that we were not aware is because in the USA manufacturers and producers of such (food?) are not required to let us know that the food has actually been altered at the level of the DNA. In contrast, many other countries demand that GM foods be clearly labeled as such.

Genetically modified foods are produced by inserting genes from some other species into the very DNA of the food. Almost two thirds of all products on the shelves of your local grocer contain at least one element that has been genetically engineered (altered). When engineers manipulate food crops in order to make them produce their own insecticide, or make them resistant to chemical herbicides that kill other plants, a genetically modified organism which would never occur in nature is created.

The question is: Are these GMO foods safe for human consumption? The common sense answer to that question as far as this writer is concerned is NO. At the very best, it should be noted that nobody has any idea as to the potential health problems associated with eating such food. Despite many warnings of health dangers from its own scientists, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration decided to allow genetically modified foods into the marketplace without labeling or safety testing. The genetically modified seeds that are a product of such manipulation are now planted commercially so that at this writing the majority of the soybeans, corn, cottonseed (oil), and canola (oil) that you buy are actually genetically modified, and you would have no way of knowing which products are and which ones aren't since there is no law that requires that they be labeled as such.

Studies conducted on rats have produced evidence that should alarm consumers as to the possible dangers associated with GM food. Rats which were fed genetically modified corn were compared to their parents who had been fed non-genetically modified corn. Rats that had been fed the GM food produced signs of kidney and liver problems, as well as problems associated with the heart and spleen. The parents who were not fed the GM food did not seem to have any significant rate of problems in these areas. Other studies conducted on test rats which were fed GM food have produced evidence of various health related problems. At this juncture we really can't tell all of the health related problems that these foods might cause, since we ourselves are the rats in which the experiments are being conducted.

In my personal opinion, apart from mounting evidence that we have been heading down a very slippery slope, is the innate sense that is resident in me that anytime scientists alter a God given resource such as food, that this manipulation carries with it a host of problems. I personally am fully persuaded that a Creator God made all things perfectly, but suppose you are one who believes that all things have evolved naturally, then even if that were true, scientist have no business altering that which nature has produced. In my opinion and based on my firm beliefs, scientists certainly cannot now, nor will they ever improve on God's creation and we have no business manipulating the food we eat at the level of DNA. Certainly from a health perspective nothing good can come of this.

Steps To Avoid GMO's
1. Only buy products labeled 100% organic, or products which are certified organic since these products cannot knowingly contain any GMO ingredients.

2. Find products that carry a "Non-GMO Project Seal."

3. Avoid products such as corn and corn based products, soy beans and soy based products, canola (oil), cottonseed (oil), sugar beets, Hawaiian Papaya, zucchini and yellow squash if they do not boast the 100% organic label or do not carry the NON-GMO Project Seal.

4. Do not consume dairy products from cows injected with bovine growth hormone.

In the end it is up to individual consumers to recognize this dangerous problem and take precautions to insure that they and their families are not placed at risk by this genetic engineering of our food supply. It only takes a small percentage of people who refuse to buy genetically modified foods to effect a change at the level of the largest food companies. When major food business begins to see that offering GMO's does not pay, they will begin to pull these dangerous foods off of the shelves, or at least begin to clearly label foods that have been thus modified.

Since there is absolutely no regulation in place regarding the disclosure of GMO's in the marketplace, nor any regulation regarding their sale, we as consumers must take the initiative and effect a radical change in big food business as usual. Greed and the bottom line will continue to be the only concern of major food companies and the government is historically very easy to buy off, so your health and the health of your family will continue to be the least of their worries. By realizing the sad truth that big food business and the government are willing to sell your health for their gain, we must stand up and say NO to genetically modified food in the marketplace. Make your voice heard by refusing to buy the above listed products if they are not clearly labeled organic or if they are not carrying the Non-GMO Project Seal. We must stand together and stop this madness before it progresses even further. Please do your part and make your voice heard.

I am passionate about health issues, and the state of the health of our wonderful America. I believe the American diet is literally killing us and that a steady flow of money and perks from the meat, egg, and dairy industries to the U.S. government is the reason we have had a long sustained brainwashing campaign that has precipitated the shift from a predominantly plant-based diet to an animal-based diet. The result has been an unprecedented increase in heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancers of all varieties. I believe Americans are suffering from a lack of truthful information concerning our diets. I enjoy writing motivational articles that will help to correct the problem regarding this lack of information and also examine the prevailing misinformation in the light of truth.



Monday, December 19, 2011

P90X System is a Complete Home Fitness Workout Program With Amazing Results

How do all weight lose commercials start? Well, most of them just start of by showing fat, bouncy, over sized, over the pants bellies. Is this really what being out of shape is? Is it really that simple that all we have to do is target our abs? If you want to lose real weight, form muscles, gain flexibility and strength, target every part of your body then you need p90x.

Weight Loss P90X




Unlike old conventional methods of losing weight, P90X is different. If you are serious about getting back into shape and transforming the flab into hard core muscle then P90X is your answer. With P90X you will not starve or have to step a day in the gym, your home is your gym! Getting ripped and losing weight is not as easy as eating a piece of pie. Getting fit means working out, eating right and having the right tools to succeed. With P90X you will get this and so much more.

Why gym simply does not work as same as the p90x system

Many people believe that if they eat somewhat right and go to the gym at least three times a week they will have the beach body of their dreams. The solution is not as simple as that. Our bodies are complex robots that adjust to our needs. When you went to the gym the first few times, you saw a change and you loved it, but now you feel and see nothing. The answer is simple; your body has now adjusted to the gym and sees is as part of your daily lifestyle.

What P90X does is it changed the way your body works. With P90X your body will work like it has never worked before. With 12 different and intense workouts, your body will be confused and will never know what is coming next. This is called 'muscle confusion' and with P90X you will see how fast and how this really works. With 'muscle confusion' you will burn fat fast and turn it into pure muscle.

P90X- Your Home Extreme Fitness!

In 90 days P90X will transform you into a new muscle, abs loving machine. Unlike years or dieting or months at the gym, P90X will change your body in only three months! With P90X you don't have to step outside, get in your car, and make sure you have your gym membership card, waste gas and your precious time. With P90X you will be working out from the comfort of your own home changing your body, one workout at a time!

P90X was created by a fitness professional, Tony Horton, who will push you to the extreme! The P90X home fitness system comes with 12 DVDs that will make you swear and target every muscle in your body. With P90X you will go from yoga to cardio and everything in between. With P90X you will shed pounds and create them into muscles in a fast, safe and healthy way!

Pros of P90X

· Fast! It only takes 90 days for you to get amazing result!
· Comes with a nutrition guide full of delicious meals.
· Achievable! Fallow the DVDs and do them at your own pace, you will see results.
· Beach Body is there for additional support
· Will target every part of your body, abs, legs, arms, and everything in between.
· No need for a gym membership or crazy machines
· No diet! You will get to eat five times a day, for some of you, that's more then what you eat now.
· Risk free! If you are not satisfied with the results, you will get your money back!

So what are you waiting for? Stop dieting and start living! Let P90X help you achieve your goal and let you be in the best shape of your life. P90X is here to stay and change the world a person at a time.

I was researching into the p90x system and have read many reviews on different websites about the p90x system and the results other users had. There is a lot of p90x reviews on the web about the p90x workout program. These links are 2 websites I used to get more info on the p90x program. I think the p90x program is going to get more popular and at same time people will lose more wright. I hope my you enjoyed reading my article on the p90x system.

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Building Your Muscles Fast With XtremeNO Muscle Builder

Many people all around the world want to have great muscles. This is a much discussed topic among men. Men have always wanted a great muscular body and in the past it was very hard to achieve it. Long hours in the gym or hard dieting may be of no help when it comes to muscle building. This is because muscles may be tired and therefore not grow. Also, if you eat a lot of proteins and lesser carbohydrates, you may have serious health problems in the future.

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One of the best supplements when it comes to men bodybuilding is XtremeNO Muscle Builder. It has proven its effectiveness since it has got out on the market. It will certainly help you achieve the muscle mass you have always dreamed of. One great thing about this supplement is that it can help you have a great muscle mass in a short time. You will not need to wait for years in order to look great.

If you will work out hard without a supplement to sustain the muscle growth, chances are that you will work out for nothing. XtremeNO supplies your body with the right nutrients in order to stimulate the muscle mass grow faster. You will not have to extend your work out or eat foods that may harm you on the long run. All you need to do is to feed your muscles with this key supplement.

One great thing about this product is that you can try it for free without sharing any risk. The official website of XtremeNO Muscle Builder gives you a free trial as they are so sure you will buy the product for its great results in the testing period. You may try and test it and if you are satisfied with the results, you will buy it.

Another great advantage of this supplement is that it is no addictive like other supplements of this type are. Also, it has no side effects and therefore it is safe to use. However, if you are suffering from certain conditions you should talk to your doctor and ask for his advice on the matter of taking supplements. This is the safest thing to do as you should not mix this supplement with other medicines without the knowledge of your doctor.

The active ingredients contained by this Muscle Builder are L-arginine and nitric oxide. These ingredients have a great effectiveness at healing muscle wounds and increasing the muscle mass. However, you should not expect miracles as you will have to work out while taking this great supplement. It will not help you gain muscle mass while you are sitting on the couch and watching TV. Hard work and XtremeNO will certainly help you have a great body in a short period of time.

In conclusion, many athletes and bodybuilders recommend XtremeNO Muscle Builder for its high effectiveness level at healing muscle wounds and increasing muscle mass. If you are looking for a good bodybuilding supplement with no side effects attached you should try XtremeNO Muscle Builder as it is one of the best on the market today.

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Breast Implants and Breast Feeding

A lot of women ask if they can breast feed after Breast Augmentation Surgery. The answer is a resounding yes. For the vast majority of women who have a BA breastfeeding is no more difficult with implants than without. In fact, some women who have breast fed with and without implants say that breastfeeding with implants is easier! 







Breastfeeding is a growing concern with patients who have had Breast Augmentation surgery. In previous years, women who received implants were married and had already finished with childbearing. However, more and more single women, and women who have not finished or even begun childbearing are having the surgery.

In 1992 the first report of a Silicone Illness hit the media. At that time there was fear that breastfeeding with silicone implants would endanger the child. There has been studies performed to show this not to be the case. The main reason being that the silicone molecule is too large to pass into the milk ducts.

Later, Silicone was removed from general use, and Saline implants were the only available devices on the market. Even if the saline did leach into the milk, it is an inert substance, with no harmful effects on mother or baby.

Some concerns are placed on implant placement, and incision site. It is said to be more optimal to have the implants placed under the muscle, and to avoid the peri-aerolar incision. The reasons are simple, using those guidelines, there is less interference with the milk ducts which reside directly under the skin and in the tissue above the muscle of the breast. However, as with everything in science, this is not guaranteed. There are many women who have had placement of implant and incision in sub-optimal locations, and are still very successful with breastfeeding.

It is very important to discuss your plans of breastfeeding your baby at the time of your consultation. Your surgeon will be able to work with you, to get the best possible results, even if you are not planning on having children anytime in the near future.

Breastfeeding is still the preferred method of feeding a baby by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Monday, December 5, 2011

Shake Weight for Men (review)

The Shake Weight For Men is the male version of the internationally successful Shake Weight fitness product. You've probably had a chance to see the infomercial for the product and may be intrigued as to what it is and how it works.

shake weight fitness product

Well, the Shake Weight For Men is basically the same product as the original version but it's been redesigned for males.

The main difference is the weight of the product. This is a 5 lbs product while the original version was only half that.

The fitness claims of the product are simple: workout with it for just minutes a day and you will build size, muscle definition, and strength in your biceps, triceps, chest, and shoulders.

You use the Shake Weight For Men by holding it in one hand or both and shaking it fast. The spring in the product causes the weights at either end to vibrate forwards and backwards. This sends a vibration through your muscles and causes them to contract rapidly up to 240 times per minute (according to the official site). As you can't get as many contractions with a regular workout, the suggestion is that this product is more effective.

However, you should note that the range of contraction with the Shake Weight is pretty limited as you're only making very small movements by shaking the weight back and forth.

A new study which was done by a fitness simulation company based in California did show that the Shake Weight For Men outperformed regular dumbbell exercises in terms of total energy consumption and other criteria.

However, it is unclear whether this test proves that you will achieve great muscle growth, more definition, and greater strength by working out with the Shake Weight than by doing traditional strength exercises.

The good thing about the product is that it comes with a solid refund offer that also includes shipping costs. This is impressive because it allowes you to try the product out and, if you're not satisfied with it, send it back for a full refund. They even pay for the shipping back. This is impressive.

There is still some doubt about the effectiveness of this product though it seems not to be as useless as some people have made it out to be when it was first introduced on the market.

However, I recommend to not neglect traditional workouts even if you do choose to use this product as well.


Shake Weight for Women (review)

The Shake Weight For Women is still one of the most intriguing as seen on TV fitness products of all time. Why? Because this thing is so silly but it happens to be one of the only pieces of at home gym equipment that really seems to work.

Shake weight for women

From the first moment I saw it featured on the Ellen Show I wanted one. So Forget about all the jokes, and there are quite a few. Well, maybe we can't forget about the jokes but let us try to look pass them for a moment and discuss this product.

Besides seeing every major celebrity guest on Ellen being with a shake weight and put on the spot to try and find some clever way not to shake it on national TV, this item is certainly more than a gag. If you use it correctly, it will work for some things.

However, I do not like the way it is pitched on TV. Sure the commercials are hilarious but they imply that you will loose arm fat by using this just a few minutes a day and that isn't true. No exercise can spot reduce arm fat so the marketers should not allude to that. But, it will strengthen your arm muscles which will lead to better definition and also a better appearance. If that arm fat melts away it will be due to the increased calorie burning from exercise and help from a sensible diet.

Having said all this, if you use the shake weight for women to build strength and muscle, you are going to be very pleased. This device will absolutely burn your arms, shoulders and even chest like crazy. You will definitely feel like you are accomplishing something if you use this thing regularly.

I realize the commercial refers to this concept of dynamic inertia to explain this, but I've never heard of it and I suppose most people out there haven't either. I just call it working your muscles and this product does it well. There are two versions so if you want to try it make sure you get the shake weight for women because it is much lighter than the men's.

I've finally started seeing this item in stores but it is certainly not everywhere yet. If you are interested in purchasing one it may be easier to order online but you better prepare for a shipping charge. Expect to pay right at $30 when all is said and done but if you are going to really use this diligently, then it is well worth it.

I also have to assume a lot of people are looking to buy this as a gag gift and I hear they are quite a hit at bachelorete parties, but this really is a terrific fitness product.




Sunday, December 4, 2011

Easy Diets - Diets So Easy You Can Do It!

There are many people who want to lose weight; the problem is that many diets look so difficult. Some diets require you to count points, some ask you to avoid your favorite foods altogether and there are others that have you counting every single calorie you eat. If you have a busy lifestyle, many of the diets out there just don't fit into your life. However, there are some easy diets out there that are so easy that you can fit them into your life. Here is a look at several of the easy diets available that you can use to lose those extra pounds.

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The Half Diet
One of the easy diets you may want to try out is known as the Half Diet. This diet is based around the fact that most Americans today eat double the amount of calories that they should be eating. This is one reason so many people end up dealing with obesity. The principle of this diet is very simple. You start by eating only half the amount you would normally eat. If you usually eat two sandwiches for lunch, cut back to eating one. Do you eat seconds for dinner? Cut back to eating one portion. Do you snack on a whole bowl of chips while watching television? Then cut back to half a bowl or less. All you do is cut in half the amount of food you eat. This is a diet that is easy for anyone and it really works too.

The Fiber Diet
Another of the easy diets to try is the Fiber Diet. Most people today don't realize how important fiber is. It helps with digestion and also makes you feel fuller when you eat. Diets that are high in fiber can help you to lose weight, but for the most part people don't even eat half the fiber they should each day. This diet is based on adding more fiber to your diet and getting the recommended 35 grams of fiber that you should each day. Good sources of fiber include vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains. You can also take supplements of fiber if you don't think you can eat it all.

The Replacement Diet
Last of all is the Replacement Diet. Once again this diet is based on the fact that most people eat more calories than they should. Many people eat better than 1000 calories in one meal. Some people think that if they skip meals they can lose weight, but this is not healthy and won't provide you with long term results. This diet focuses on replacing two of your meals with a meal alternative that is lower calorie, ad then you can eat a regular third meal. The goal of a "replacement meal" is to make sure it is less than 500 calories. This is easy to do. Consider having a salad and soup, cereal and skim milk, or even some toast and fresh fruit.

Easy diets are out there. You can lose weight without having to drastically change your lifestyle. Even if you are a busy person, with one of these diets, you can easily make some changes and lose that weight for good.

Lucy Moreno


Monday, November 28, 2011

Healthy Eating Tips For Any Diet Plan

Healthy Eating Tips For Any Diet Plan
Feeding your family a healthy diet can be a daunting task. There are so many different ways and ideas to eat healthy that it can be difficult to decide what path to take. Regardless of what eating plan you choose to follow, here are some healthy eating tips that are simple to accomplish and will work for whole family.

1. Eat From Small Plates Such as a Salad Plate.
When my little children started eating table food, I brought plastic kid size plates to preserve my china. What I did not realize is that I would also eventually be eating on the adult version of the small plate. It can be hard to put too much food on a small plate. Because I do not like eating from plastic or paper plates, my husband and I eat from the salad plates that are part of our everyday dish set. Of course this smaller plate idea may be a ploy from my husband to do less clean up work after dinner.

2. Easily Measure Your Portion Size Using Your Hands.
I admire people who weigh and measure their food to ensure they have the right portions. If I had a food scale in my kitchen, my five year old would use it for a science experiment involving wooden blocks, a stuffed animal, and some maple syrup. I'm not the type of person who has the time, energy or inclination to measure food portions, so I use the following system: A serving is the size of my fist, and an ounce of something such as cheese, is approximately the size of my thumb. I use these guidelines to help me understand what makes up a reasonable portion of food, but I don't ever believe this type of measurement is an exact science. Beyond that, if the food can't fit on my plate, then I probably don't need it.

3. Clean the Kitchen As You Go.
After I finish my food and think that I might still be hungry, I sit for a few minutes just to be sure. Some nutritionists suggest it takes 20 minutes for your body to feel full. I tried to sit this long this once while my five year old kept asking, "Are you done yet? How much longer? Are three minutes up yet? Mommmmm, why are you just sitting there?"

Since the recommended 20 minute meal time is out of the question, I adopted the "clean as I go" food preparation strategy. I fix the appropriate portion of healthy food, and then put the food away. If I really am hungry after I finish my first serving, I'll take the food out and prepare some more. Chances are I am not hungry and I don't want to clean the kitchen again just to overeat. Being tidy can have its role in keeping you fit and healthy.

4. Listen to Your Body.
On days when I feel life is spiraling out of control, and I am on the brink of not keeping it together, I want to just sit. And eat. But I learned to ask myself, "Am I really hungry?" Ask your body if it is really full, and listen to its response. You might indeed be hungry, or you just might want a cold glass of mineral water and five minutes to yourself with the newspaper. Or maybe you are nervous or anxious and just need to sit and breathe.

5. Eat in One Place In Your Home.
But back when I was first married, I ate in all parts of my house and left a trail of crumbs everywhere I went. My husband banished me to the kitchen table to sit down with a napkin in my lap. But I realized that by eating in one place, I was actually eating less and enjoying it more. I now eat by myself or with my family at our kitchen table. I sit in a chair, put my fork down between bites, and place a napkin in my lap and a glass of water on the table. How civilized.

6. Turn off the Television to Foster An Emotionally Healthy Environment.
After we had our second and then third child, my husband and I were both tired at the end of the day. I convinced him that if I was really careful I could enjoy healthy meals on the sofa while watching television. We began to park ourselves on the family room sofa and have dinner in front of the television. We did some work on our house, and we were forced to disconnect our television for several weeks. And back to the dinner table we went.

Our conversations at the dinner table became longer and more interesting. We ate more slowly and enjoyed our food. As a mother I realized my family bonds when we eat together at the table. I know television is not good for small children, but I never realized how much turning off the television could foster an emotionally healthy environment for my whole family. To this day, I still believe that turning off the television is of the best healthy eating tips around.

Mary Rentoumis writes about her humorous adventures in feeding her family a healthy diet on her website, http://www.healthy-diet-mom.com Although Mary cannot cook, she endures kitchen disasters and grocery store mishaps to create a healthy diet program that can be adapted to fit a whole family, or just a single person. With an Ivy League degree in History and Chemistry, Mary Rentoumis is comfortable understanding on a molecular level why some foods are not healthy choices. Mary regularly uses her scientific background to explain to her youngest son why he can't have candy bars for breakfast.

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Friday, November 25, 2011

FREE NATURAL BEAUTY TIPS

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In today's world, any ugly ducking can transform into a beautiful swan with the right dress, make-up, accessories and such. But, these are only temporary beauty. As soon as the woman washes off her make-up, her real ugly face comes to the fore. Hence, the woman has to take the help of relentless make-up at all possible occasions to prevent others from seeing her real persona. But, a natural beauty needs no make-up or accessories. Even if she uses some accessories, they only work to enhance her natural appeal. Therefore, people look out for makeup beauty tips to increase their attractiveness. With the help of these natural beauty tips for face any ugly duckling could convert into a beautiful swan by the natural way.

Beauty tips for face are beauty secrets that have seen the light of several centuries. They are time tested beauty formulas that naturally increases the beauty of each aspect of your personality. These all natural beauty tips provide you with secrets of increasing the appeal of the more popular aspects of your body like the face, the neck, the hair and the hands, and they also give you tips to increase the attractiveness of your other neglected parts like the feet, the elbow and the knee. Health and beauty tips have a remedy for all types of problems. They give you solution for your damaged hair and also to deal with your cracked feet.

The tips for natural beauty consist of natural products. You can find all the ingredients used in the natural beauty care tips in the kitchen area of your home. Health beauty tips make an extensive use of herbs in their products. You can grow these herbs in your kitchen garden or you can also buy the herbs from the market. Different herbs have different properties for enhancing the beauty of a person. Hence, one should make an effort for some study before indulging in the products made from these herbs.

One advantage of beauty secrets tips is that they give tips on use of natural product; therefore there is no danger of getting a side effect. If you are using cosmetics and other such synthetic market products to enhance your beauty, somewhere or the other you are exposing your body to the onslaught of chemicals. Therefore, there is a danger of harming the skin. But, natural health and beauty tips offer you beauty tips in a natural way therefore; you succeed to increase the quality of your skin in the long run.

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Monday, November 21, 2011

Best Diet Solution - Avoid These 3 Terrible Diet Mistakes

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Despite the fact that there is so much more information accessible today about weight loss, the identical dieting errors are being made over and over every single day. We are not talking here about little slipups where you ate a piece of cake which was definitely not on the plan, but huge mistakes that cause a failure to get rid of the weight that you want to lose. Knowing these errors will allow you acquire the mind-set that will bring about permanent weight reduction for you.

1. The Everything Or Nothing at all Mind-set

Everything or nothing dieters will frequently choose a difficult diet plan that is almost unreal for them to sustain. Before starting, they will survey the kitchen for every product that does not go with the program and chuck it in the trash. They are preparing to be the ideal dieter, and so they will be, for a single day, or three, maybe even seven or possibly a couple of weeks. After that, usually, something takes place that inevitably means they are not able to keep to the diet plan even this one time. Right away the whole situation is destroyed in their eyes and the healthy eating plan is over. They go to the shop and find all the things that were tossed into the trash a week ago and start to regain most of the unwanted pounds that they shed, as fast as imaginable.

If you are this sort of individual you have to stop and ask yourself a few hard questions. Do you seriously want to lose your unwanted weight permanently, or just drop a couple of pounds so you are able to enjoy adding them back on all over again? The solution is to set up little modifications to what foods you consume so you obtain a slow but steady weight loss.

2. The Feeling Of Giving Up

Another typical error is to look at your diet as a time of giving up all that you enjoy. You do not permit yourself the meals that you relish the most when you set out on your path to your goal weight. You can choose a proven diet plan and often be really triumphant in shedding weight, however how are you affected when you achieve your target? You have not learned to only have 'wrong foods' infrequently so the moment you begin, you are in danger of losing control. It is healthier to allow for a little of everything in your diet and learn to cherish it in modest amounts. Yes, including chocolate!

3. Failure To Reach Your Target

Laying down attainable targets is vital in any plan to lose weight. Goals need to be clear, sensible and put down in writing. Even though you certainly do have an ideal body weight in mind, unless you are just a little overweight it is possibly too far in the future to be attainable. A much more sensible target should be to shed two pounds each week for the initial five weeks and then one pound each week from then on. Some of the weeks you will lose measurably more and some less, there will be the odd week every now and then where you will even gain weight, but if you create a record of your success on a chart you will discover that these falls and gains are normal and will not stop you moving slowly towards your main objective.

If you have made any of these errors, you should not panic. The essential purpose in dieting as in lots of other tasks is to continue on. Take strength and learn from these setbacks as much as your successes and do not start using a minor slip-up as a reason to quit. The one way to realize your objective for permanent weight loss is to make a solemn promise to yourself to see it through to the end and become a much healthier human being. Don't forget that a normal diet consists of sometimes eating extra and other times less.

Avail yourself of the most successful diet for permanent weight loss and finally get off the dieting see-saw. In an effort to help struggling dieters better understand the very best diet program, read more articles at hCG Diet For Weight Loss and find out how to promote healthy, natural weight loss!

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Important Information
Ingredients
Amino-blend: L-arginine, L-gLutamine, L-vaLine, L-Leucine, L-isoLeucine, L-cystine, L-Lysine, L-threonine. Viri-blend: Saw Palmetto, Powdered (Berries), Damiana, Powdered (Leaf), Korean Ginseng, Powdered (Root), Pygeum Africanum, Powdered (Bark), Gingko Biloba, Powdered (Leaf), Raw Oyster Concentrate, Nettles, Powdered (Leaf), Pumpkin Seed. Phyto-blend: Citrus Bioflavonoids (Fruit), Deodorized Garlic, Powdered (Bulb), Green Tea Powder, Grape Seed Extract (Vitis Vinifera) (Seed) (Standardized to 95% Polyphenols), Blueberry Powder, Pineapple Powder, Spinach Powder, Carrot Powder, Papaya Powder, Orange Fruit Powder, Spinach Powder, Elderberry Fruit Powder, Bilberry Fruit Powder, Black Currant Fruit Powder, Cauliflower Powder, Kale Powder, Brussels Sprouts Powder, Broccoli Powder, Apple Fruit Powder, Kiwi Fruit Powder, Grapefruit Powder. Other Ingredients: Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Croscarmellose Sodium (Disintegrant), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Pharmaceutical Glaze.






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Review product by: Mr. Walker
I have been a user of Optimum Nutrition's protein powders for many years. They usually have a good flavor, and mix well. I used to really like the dutch chocolate flavor of their "pro complex" formulation, since the early 90's or so.

Well, lately have been trying some new flavors to see how it goes, you get tired of just chocolate and vanilla. Well, just tried this Chocolate Malt, it is good! It tastes like the Whoppers candy does. Good taste, and not aftertaste.

Also very good is the extreme milk chocolate. I like these 2 chocolates better than the "double rich" chocolate, maybe am just getting tired of that one after several years.

Cookies and cream sounds good but is not. Good at first, but odd aftertaste. Same thing with Rocky Road, I just didn't like the taste.

Vanilla ice cream is very good. I like to add protein to some milk and take it with me in my lunch. Also good is the "Cake Batter" - funny name, but tastes good.

My wife says the Caramel Toffee is a good choice too, it smells very good at least.

The strawberry I've tried in the past, that was a good flavor too. Have not tried banana, coconut, etc.

So in summary there are some good flavors Optimum makes, and it is cheaper to order online vs. the retail store. Oh yes - and get a good shaker or too. My favorite is the smaller sized (16 oz?) "Blenderbottle" - it is sturdy, mixes things smoothly, and is easy to wash out. And here on Amazon it is around $6. Order a couple so you have a backup. Also great to take when you travel. Also like the Tupperware shaker bottle, that is around $10.

So I hope this is helpful info to the reader. My newer policy is to try a new flavor in as small a container as you can order. Then if it is crap, you can try to give it away, or throw it away, and you are not out so much $$. :) 

Review Product by: Emmanuel Goldstein
I like this product. Let me first start by saying that I do not think this is "the BEST" protein product ever. However, I've tried many protein products and this comes rather close.

In my honest opinion, "the BEST" protein product out there would have to be "Profect" by Protica Research. It's actually the stuff used by gastric bypass patients. It's 25 grams of high-absorb protein in only 2.7 fluid oz that literally tastes like fruit candy. But, it's way too expensive and a two-months supply can set you back a couple of hundred bucks easily. Because of this, it's better suited strictly toward its medical purposes.

This product is also not the "most cost-effective". There are plenty of other whey products out there that are much much cheaper and have just as much protein content, but they all pretty much taste like doo doo. What's the point in torturing yourself to save a few bucks? Cost is definitely an important factor, but not the most important.

Apart from all of the hype and apart from all of the hate, I would say that I really do like this product. It tasted a bit gross with just plain water, but when I added it to a cup of enriched soymilk, I couldn't tell the difference between it and a regular kid's chocolate milk shake. That is amazing. And this product did mix pretty well. I usually have problems with that when it comes to powdered shakes and it's always great when you can get a shake that doesn't just sit on the bottom of the cup and cement while everything else just floats to the top. I even added a serving of Benefiber fiber supplement, and it still didn't clump up.

One problem that I have with this product is that it does use artificial sweeteners, but I'll let that slide for now, since I don't intake too many products with them anyway. Still, it is a cause for concern for those you who want to avoid such things in your diet entirely.

Overall, 4 of of 5 stars. I'm pleased but not impressed. This product is definitely one of the superior brands out there but most definitely not a "gold standard". A lot could be done to improve it.