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Important Decisions a Woman Must Make When Having Breast Enlargement Procedure

Mon, 11/17/2008 - 18:04
Important Decisions a Woman Must Make When Having Breast Enlargement Procedure

Among all the cosmetic procedures available today in the
United States, breast enlargement is arguably the most
sought for. Many women from different backgrounds and walks
of life wish to go through this procedure. From A-list
Hollywood stars, to run in the mill women from your
neighborhood, there is a significant number of them who
wish to have breast implants done on them.

Breast enlargement procedure is even more popular in big
cities such as New York. This may be attributed to the
city's known advancement in cosmetic surgery, among other
things like art, fashion, aesthetics, medicine and
technology. Many notable cosmetic surgeons and other
medical practitioners are based in New York City due to
this reason. That is why many women from all over the
country go to New York City for their breast augmentation,
breast lift, breast reconstruction and other similar
procedures. Their main reason is to have one of the best
doctors in the country to do their respective surgeries.

Before any woman decides to undergo breast enlargement
procedure, however, she must be aware of the surgery, its
processes and every single detail involving it. Breast
augmentation is a major surgery and, whatever personal
reason a woman has for opting to go through the procedure,
she should treat it as such.

Breast augmentation is done by inserting prosthesis, more
popularly called silicone bag, either under the breasts or
under the breasts and chest muscle. The silicone bag is
filled with salt water to make the prosthesis expand, which
then results to fuller breasts, increased cup size and more
cleavage.

Ultimately, the size of the implants is a personal choice
left for every patient to decide. It may sound like a
simple matter, but those who want to have breast
augmentation should take it seriously. In fact, one of the
most common mistakes women make when going through breast
enlargement procedure is deciding on the wrong breast
implant size.

One thing a patient can do to avoid choosing the wrong size
of breast implants is to look at before and after photos of
previous patients who have undergone the procedure. These
photos are available almost everywhere - magazines, the
Internet and your doctor's office. It is best to check on
the available before and after photos from your doctor's
office so you can discuss your options and concerns
directly to your doctor. Asking for photos of surgeries
done by your chosen surgeon is recommended since it is a
way for you to see his or her successful surgeries.

Another way to figure out the size of breast implants right
for you requires a little simple experiment. Although this
test is not officially endorsed by medical groups and has
not gone through any scientific test, it is said to be the
most accurate method in estimating the appropriate implant
size for a woman. There are some women who have taken this
test and claim that it has greatly helped them in coming up
with their decisions on breast implant sizes. The test is
very simple. All you have to do is to fill a zip-lock
plastic bag with measured amounts of water. The measurement
of water depends on the desired size of implants of the
patient. Place the water-filled plastic in a well-fitting
sports bra or a regular one in your desired or "goal" size.
Wear a thick shirt or a sweater to have a preview of the
final result. Since the water may leak from the zip-lock
bags, there are other alternatives you can use for this
test such as uncooked rice, instant mashed potato flakes or
oatmeal. You may also use pre-made sizers, which are sold
commercially for this purpose.

Many cosmetic surgeons may suggest a breast lift with your
breast augmentation procedure. A lot of women who have gone
through the surgery say breast enlargement procedures done
with breast lifts have better results. More often than not,
patients coming in for breast lift are women who have been
pregnant and nursing.  Breast implants inserted in
conjunction with breast lift surgery can increase the
firmness and size of the breasts.

Whatever you wish to do for your surgery - the implant size
or inclusion of breast lift - give yourself enough time to
think it through. Be sure to gather as many information as
you can about the process and, most importantly, discuss
your thoughts and desired outcome with your physician.
Avoid getting influenced by the opinions given by your
family and friends. As already stated, breast enlargement
is a major surgery and result satisfaction is best when the
patient herself makes the decisions.


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York (NYC) with hundreds of successful breast enlargements.
Please visit our website to learn more about breast
augmentation as well as similar cosmetic procedures such as
breast lift, breast reduction, and more.
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A Big Waist Raises Women's Death Rates

Sun, 11/16/2008 - 19:46
A Big Waist Raises Women's Death Rates

Having a big waist may raise women's death rates, even in
women who aren't overweight. The results of a recent study
of 44,600 female nurses who were enrolled in a long-term
health study showed that large waists were worse for you
than being overweight. Being in the normal weight range was
less important than having a waist less than 34.6 inches
and a waist-to-hip ratio of less than 0.88 .

To calculate your waist-to-hip ratio, divide your waist
measurement by your hip measurement. "Although maintaining
a healthy weight should continue to be a cornerstone in the
prevention of chronic diseases and premature death, it is
equally important to maintain a healthy waist size and
prevent abdominal obesity," the researchers reported in the
April 1 edition of Circulation.

When the nurses were 40 to 65 years old, they measured
their waists and hips for the study. At the time, none had
had heart disease or cancer. Every two years, they updated
their health and lifestyle records for the study, including
their physical activity, smoking, alcohol use, and
menopausal status.

The nurses were followed for 16 years. During that time, a
total of 3,507 of the nurses died, including 751 who died
of heart disease and 1,748 who died of cancer. Regardless
of other factors, including BMI (body mass index, which
relates height to weight), women with larger waists and
greater waist-to-hip ratios had higher death rates from all
causes, including heart disease and cancer, which are the
top two killers of U.S. women. For example, among women of
normal weight, those with a waist larger than 34.6 inches
were three times as likely to die of heart disease,
compared to women with smaller waists. Large hips weren't a
problem, if the waist wasn't also large. In fact, having
large hips and a small waist was associated with lower risk
of death from heart disease.

Simply measuring the waist is all that's needed. The
researchers found that waist-to-hip ratio wasn't a better
predictor of death rates and was more effort.

Cuilin Zhang, MD, PhD, of the National Institute of Child
Health and Human Development used the definitions for
abdominal obesity recommended by the American Heart
Association and U.S. Department of Agriculture. Those
cutoffs are waist circumference of 34.6 inches for women
and 40 inches for men.

The study doesn't necessarily prove that abdominal fat is
lethal. Observational studies like this one don't prove
cause and effect.


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5 Tips to Tailor Your Body Cleanse

Wed, 11/12/2008 - 21:03
5 Tips to Tailor Your Body Cleanse

Doing a body cleanse can have many benefits from anti aging
effects to weight loss.  The key is to do the right body
cleanse to match your goals.  You can design your own
program tailored to your personal needs.  In order to do
this, it is essential to learn a little about body
cleansing basics.

A body cleanse can mean many things.  It can mean cleansing
your colon, your blood, your lymph, your liver or your
kidneys.  You can do this in many ways from fasting or a
simple change in diet to using body work such as massage or
colonics.  Here are some tips that will help you achieve
your desired benefits from your personal body cleanse.

Tip #1 - If weight loss is your goal, a change in diet
might be your first body cleansing step.  This isn't as
easy as it sounds and it takes time.  But the results can
be phenomenal.  Other results that are most reported are
more energy, healthier skin and even an anti aging effect.

This is because junk foods and processed foods contain many
chemicals that can harm our health.  The more processed a
food is - the less real food and nutrition it contains.
The excess chemicals and lack of nutrients makes these
foods more difficult to digest, which can cause your
metabolism to become sluggish.

Eliminating these junk foods from your diet means less free
radicals that can cause oxidative damage, which prematurely
ages your skin.  You also eliminate the chemicals that can
build up on your thyroid or even imitate hormones which can
drastically slow your metabolism.  This makes weight gain
too easy and weight loss too hard.

Eating healthy cleansing foods such as fresh, whole,
organic fruits and vegetables, organic whole grains, gluten
free, organic grains and fresh unprocessed proteins helps
your body function the way it is supposed to.  These foods
are far easier for your body to digest, which quickens your
metabolism.

Tip #2 - Add supplements to your diet to enhance the power
of your cleanse and even help your body heal itself.  These
may include nutritional supplements that cleanse and some
that add nutrition.  Some of these can absorb toxins,
making it easier to get rid of them.  Others add nutrition
so your body's own systems that detox and cleanse can work
better.

Supplemental, nutritional fibers help absorb toxins while
clearing waste.  They have the ability to soften old build
up in the intestinal tract so your body can eliminate it.
Some fibers, such as psyllium, also feed your good
bacteria.  These bacteria are part of your immune system,
so you want them strong.

Green superfoods and whole food vitamins add real nutrition
to your diet.  If you have health issues, extra nutrients
are necessary for healing.  This is because it takes ten
times the amount of nutrition to heal than it does to just
function on a day-to-day basis.

Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) are another nutrient
essential for healing and body cleansing.  They reduce
inflammation which, when out of control, can lead to
chronic disease.  EFA's also help your cells eliminate
toxins that can cause health problems and make you fat.
Adding a supplement can give your body the extra it needs
to reverse problems.

Tip #3 - Some people cleanse their bodies for better
health, stronger immunity and to handle stress better.  Use
massage and lymphatic drainage to help your body cleanse
and eliminate toxins and waste quicker.  Both of these
literally push toxins out of the muscles and can have
numerous health benefits.

Massage helps relax you, which results in fewer stress
toxins circulating through your body.  It increases blood
flow so your blood then carries more oxygen and nutrients
throughout your body.  Both of these actions enhance a body
cleanse and can help you cleanse faster.

Lymphatic drainage is said to break up crystallization that
can accumulate in your lymph fluid, causing it to become
sluggish.  It may also enhance the flow of lymphatic fluid.
 Your lymph is responsible to carry your protector cells
through your body and carries waste out of your body.  If
it is not in good working order, sickness and disease can
set in easier.

Tip #4 - Colon therapy can help those with chronic
constipation, or other health issues.  It is a type of
hygiene practice that can enhance your body cleanse.  It is
said to help clear the intestinal tract and restore
tonality to the muscles that are involved in the movement
of this tract.  This ensures that waste moves out before it
can cause problems.

Many people have reported weight loss when this practice is
done properly.  If your colon is not working properly, your
entire body can back up.  Toxins will get stored in fat
cells, muscle tissue and where ever else your body can
find.  Opening up your channels of elimination can help
your body work the way it was intended, by constantly
eliminating waste instead of storing it as weight.

Tip #5 - Many people use saunas as a way of body cleansing.
 They are proven to safely increase circulation which is
important for transporting nutrients in and waste out.

Proponents of sauna therapies report clearer, healthier
skin.  This is due to the increased circulation.  Saunas
are also said to help your body remove harmful chemicals,
pesticides and metals.  This may also be due to increased
circulation.  An interesting noted benefit is mental
sharpness while feeling relaxed at the same time.

Be sure to educate yourself regarding any of these
practices.  They are extremely beneficial, but only when
done properly.  If not done the right way, you can waste a
lot of money and time.  When done right, a body cleanse can
be tailored to suit your needs and your lifestyle.


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The Evidence Why HIV Does Not Cause AIDS

Tue, 11/11/2008 - 20:25
The Evidence Why HIV Does Not Cause AIDS

Contrary to popular belief, there is no evidence to show
that HIV is the harmful virus it is said to be. It is one
of over a hundred odd retroviruses. So called a retrovirus
because of the way in which it invades the host cells in
the body it infects. The host cells are called the T-cells
(or T-helper cells) a type of white blood cell involved in
providing immunity; the body's natural defence against
disease. During the early stages of infection, heavy cold
or flu-like symptoms manifest. About 10-14 days later the
individual returns to being healthy again.    Take the
story of Dr Robert E. Willner. So convinced that HIV is A
harmless virus and wanting to prove it to the public at
large,he injected himself with the blood of an HIV-positive
haemophiliac on a live Spanish television chat show! Yes,
he was okay and deemed HIV negative after!

Another piece of evidence exposing the absurd idea that HIV
is Harmful comes from a random sample of Japanese people.
AIDS was unknown in this country. It was found that 25% of
a random sample was found to be HIV positive.

Here are the bullet points that are well supported with
evidence that HIV does not cause AIDS.

*HIV does not destroy the T-helper cells it invades.

*The number of infected T-cells are too low to cause AIDS

*There is no convincing evidence to show that there is such
a thing as a 'latent period', the time lapse before HIV
causes infection

*To this day, the HIV virus has never been isolated and
therefore there is no empirical proof of its existence.
There have been many wagers offered to the person who can
successfully isolate and identify the HIV virus. So far
there have been no takers.

*No one has ever shown that there is a gene in HIV
responsible for giving rise to AIDS.

*The laboratory test method for HIV is greatly flawed and
unreliable. If you are finding all this too hard to
accept,then take a look at the disclaimers that comes with
the various test kits. You will clearly find that
basically, they echo what I have been saying: that they are
unreliable.      -The punch line to all this lunacy should
be made loud and clear.

Don't take the ''HIV'' test. If you are offered it then
refuse at all costs!

-Don't play Russian roulette with your life.


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I, Paul Phillips am a health writer researcher. I graduated
in 'Biological Sciences' which includes biochemistry,
physiology and nutrition. I have worked in various related
research and development labs. I am always willing to give
advice and help people in my field. For a free ebook and
much more information please try the link below
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Uterine Fibroids the Diagnosis and Treatment

Tue, 11/11/2008 - 03:19
Uterine Fibroids the Diagnosis and Treatment

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors found in the womb or
uterus. They are composed of dense fibrous tissue and can
cause a variety of symptoms including excessive menstrual
bleeding, pain, abdominal swelling and infertility.
Fortunately, there is a wide range of effective treatments
for fibroids.

The medical term for uterine fibroids is leiomyoma. A rare
cancer of the uterus is called a leiomyosarcoma, but having
fibroids does not lead to this tumor or increase the risk
of it. However, fibroids can have serious impact on a
woman's health.

No one knows for sure what causes fibroids but there are
risk factors that make them more common, obesity being one
of them. They are also more common in women in their 30's
and 40's although they often shrink after menopause.
African American women are more likely to have fibroids and
so are women with a family history of the condition. While
the causes of fibroids are not known, the risk can be
decreased by avoiding obesity and the consumption of a
healthy diet rich in vegetables.

From 20% to 80% of women will develop fibroids in a
lifetime. It is known that diet can have an influence on
the development of fibroids with the consumption of lots of
vegetables and fruits being protective while large
quantities of red meat seem to encourage fibroid growth.

Some fibroids cause no symptoms at all, even when sizeable.
Common symptoms of fibroids are heavy menstrual periods,
heaviness in the lower abdomen and pelvis, urinary symptoms
and painful sexual intercourse. Fibroids can complicate
pregnancy and greatly increase the chances of requiring a
cesarean delivery.

Fibroids are classified by where in the uterine wall they
occur. Submucosal fibroids grow into the uterine cavity
while intramural fibroids are contained inside the muscle
wall and subserosal fibroids grow on the outside of the
womb. Pedunculated fibroids grow on a thin stalk and look
something like a mushroom.

There are many different means of treating fibroids when
they require treatment at all. Asymptomatic fibroids only
require watching for problems and are common. When symptoms
cause a great deal of pain or anemia from heavy bleeding,
there are surgical and nonsurgical options. Size and
location of the fibroids may dictate the types of therapy
available.

For women who do not wish to preserve childbearing,
hysterectomy or removal of the uterus is a direct solution.
It is also often possible to remove just the troublesome
fibroids by a procedure called myomectomy. Conception may
be possible after that option. Another option is uterine
lining ablation which is done with a variety of techniques.
After ablation, conception is not possible.

Medical control of fibroids may be as simple as the use of
NSAIDs or acetaminophen for discomfort or may use hormones
and anti-hormonal drugs to control symptoms. Low dose birth
control pills may work for some women while others require
hormone suppressing drugs such as Lupron or mifespristone.
The problem with these drugs is that the fibroids may grow
again when the medication stops.

Women with fibroids may not even know they are present or
may have significant symptoms, but modern treatments make
this diagnosis one that should not be terrifying. Diagnosis
can usually be made by imaging with X-ray, ultrasound or
MRI but occasionally is done by inserting a special scope
into the uterus through the vagina (hysteroscopy) or
through the abdominal wall (laparoscopy.) Biopsies can be
taken to confirm the diagnosis in this way.


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great resource to start with. This web site also displays a
photo (www.brooklyngynplace.com/graphics/fibroids.jpg)of
several Uterine Fibroids that you are welcome to use with
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Losing Weight After Having A Baby!

Fri, 11/07/2008 - 18:57
Losing Weight After Having A Baby!

Okay so you've had a baby, Now What? You enjoyed the last
nine months so much that you gained a lot of extra weight
that you were not anticipating. So the question now
becomes, how do I begin losing weight after having a baby?

This is a problem so many new mothers encounter after
giving birth to a baby so it is crucial to find some kind
of remedy that will be easy, not take up a lot of time, and
can be done right at home. Who wants to go to a sweaty gym
every night and have to pay for child care and maybe even a
personal trainer?

I guess there are ways of losing weight after having a baby
at home that you can do together with your newborn. You
might consider going for a weekly hike using a baby
Stroller which would help the little one get used to motion
as well as you losing some pounds. A nice wide path with
maybe some inclines would be ideal for this.

You might be a gardener or just like to putt around in the
dirt planting some flowers. This is good for you as this
activity can burn off as many as 145 calories in 30 minutes
of fun in the garden. Tour child will also like to dig in
the soil looking for worms, eating vegetables and smelling
the roses.

These suggestions will help some for losing weight after
having a baby, but what about if the weather is not
conducive for activities outdoors? What do you do then?

You find a program that will provide you with the complete
workout. A workout that can be done in your own home at a
time that suits your schedule. A workout where you can
regulate the length of each session. Also this complete
workout plan would have suggestions for a proper diet so
you would end up having the whole package at your
fingertips.

It is imperative that every woman losing weight after
having a baby wants to look as good as they did prior to
being pregnant in as short a period of time as possible.

No young first time mother, or any mother for that matter
wants to feel ashamed as to the way they look now that they
have had a baby. Who wouldn't want that fit slim looking
body back that they were so proud of before having this new
child which they love with all their heart?

Sure it takes work and a commitment to a goal, but losing
weight after having a baby is something that all women can
achieve if they just set their minds to it and find the
right program that will give them the necessary tools to do
the job effectively.


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How to Build the Ultimate Circuit Training Workout for Rapid Fat Loss

Fri, 11/07/2008 - 18:55
How to Build the Ultimate Circuit Training Workout for Rapid Fat Loss

In the past, the cornerstone of most resistance training
workouts has been performing exercises in a straight set
format. Essentially, this means you perform a certain
number of reps for a given exercise or as many reps as
possible for a given exercise and then you rest anywhere
from 30 seconds to five minutes based on your training
goals before repeating this set a certain number of times
based on your goals. For more of a fat loss and lean muscle
gain emphasis shorter rest periods are ideal. For more of a
strength or power emphasis, longer rest periods are
prescribed.

So, what's the problem with this format?  Well, though
straight sets are extremely easy to comprehend for people
new to fitness, they are also an extremely inefficient way
to order your exercises. In most commercial gyms you'll
typically see someone perform three sets of 10 reps for
let's say the bench press. They pump out 10 reps go to the
water fountain, talk with some buddies, watch a couple of
highlights on ESPN, and then gingerly walk back to the
bench area to hit up their second set. In general, most
people, guys in particular, tend to take at about 3-5
minutes between sets. In the case of three sets of 10 on
the bench that means it would take up to 15 minutes to
complete only one movement pattern (a horizontal push).
That means you'd need at least in hour to perform four
different exercises!

A much more effective and time-efficient approach to
ordering your exercises is utilizing the alternating set
format. Here you'll perform one exercise, rest for a short
period of time, then perform another non-competing
exercise, rest for a short period of time, and so forth.
Alternating sets allow you to work different areas of your
body when you would otherwise be resting with the straight
set format. Plus, by working another area of your body with
a non-competing exercise you allow your body to recover
from the previous exercise(s). The result is improved
training economy and density: more work accomplished in
less time, the cornerstone of any sound fat loss program.
There are several ways to perform alternating sets outlined
below:

1.) Supersets: Alternate between two different
non-competing exercises (e.g. upper body and lower body
such as push-ups and lunges)

2.) Trisets: Alternate between three different exercises
(e.g. push, pull, and lower body such as push-ups, rows,
and lunges)

3.) Circuits: Alternate between four or more different
exercises

Though supersets and trisets are excellent alternating set
options, I believe circuit training is by the far the best
option time and time again. To demonstrate why, let's
examine my favorite circuit training template using timed
set intervals:

The 50-10 Five Exercise Circuit: You will alternate between
50 s of work and 10 s of rest for all five exercises in the
following 5-minute circuit:

Exercise#1- Squats

Exercise#2- Dips

Exercise#3- Single-Leg Hip Extensions

Exercise#4- Pull-ups

Exercise#5- Leg Raises

Perform this circuit up to four times for a 20-minute total
body fat burning workout.

Basically, in the same 15 minutes that it took to get in
three sets on the bench you could have gotten in three sets
of five different exercise for a staggering total of 15
work sets! Plus, the intensity on each exercise will be
just as high as in the straight set format because in this
five exercise circuit you will have full recovery with over
four minutes before you return to any given exercise (just
as you did with the straight set format described earlier).

To recap, the key to creating the optimal hormonal
environment for fat loss is to perform each exercise with
maximal intensity while separated by brief rest periods in
order to accumulate a high volume of total body work in the
shortest amount of time possible. Circuit training provides
for the best of both worlds and is thus simply unmatched
for simultaneously maximizing fat loss and lean muscle
gain. Use the following template I use with my many boot
camp clients for some killer, yet simple fat loss circuits:

Exercise#1- Double-Leg

Exercise#2- Push

Exercise#3- Single-Leg

Exercise#4- Pull

Exercise#5- Core

So follow this really simple template for some killer fat
loss workouts that can be completed anywhere in 20 minutes
or less. Now it's time to crank it!


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camp instructor and real world fat loss expert. For a FREE
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The Best Perfume Bedtime Story. It Can Happen to You Too

Tue, 11/04/2008 - 14:17
The Best Perfume Bedtime Story. It Can Happen to You Too

Spending his mid afternoon at the promenade was a usual
thing for him to do. The warm breeze flew by carrying the
orange maple leaves along. It whirled into the air and
levitated freely. The earth was soft and marigolds and
chrysanthemums were at its full bloom. The smell of these
flowers made his heart melt - so sweet and yet so delicate.
He sat on the wooden cedar bench and felt the air touch his
skin. It brushed his cheek back and forth. One couldn't
help but admire the beauty that mother earth hath made. Now
that he was settled, he looked into the lake right ahead.
Two lovely swans were floating nearby pecking each other's
beak as if they were exchanging smooches - they were truly
a match made in heaven.

On the other hand, he wished someday someone would come and
share his cedar bench with him. He pondered on what those
who had cometh before he had shared - "When you meet your
real love you can tell that it's her when everything feels
like magic!"

When the wind blew in the opposite direction, he had
nothing left to hug turning a colorful autumn afternoon
into blue. Lovers walked by and right in front of him.
Their hands entwined and their lips were curved with a
smile. You couldn't help but eat your heart out.

Suddenly a gust of wind came by - bringing about a
perfume-like smell that he couldn't resist. He could almost
taste the bursting fragrance of fresh orange flower and
pink grapefruit. Then it stroked his cheek once again with
a scent of sexy rose, sandalwood and soft amber. Finally,
the last flow caught him by surprise as it sent out a clean
note of jasmine, vanilla and musk. The scent indeed had
made him dumbfounded and since he didn't want to laze on
the bench all day, he stood up and followed the trail where
the scent came from.

The path led him to the southwest tip of the park where
most of the park goers were basking in the sunshine. As the
wind blew harder, he knew he was getting closer to that
irresistible perfume-like smell. A young woman in her
twenties was engrossed holding her voile dress as the wind
tried to blow it away. A spun of the moment made him stare
at her with delight. It was love at first sight! She was
like an angel and she had that smile that radiated kindness
and purity. He stood still amidst the green grass that
danced gracefully. Now the air was filled with so much love
and enchantment. He definitely knew that her perfume sent
out that hypnotizing flair.

He motioned himself closer to her. She had the most
tantalizing blue eyes that one can ever find. She gazed
back at him and everything was just like magic! She smiled
back at him with her most kissable lips. For a moment, they
exchanged glances and she said "My common scent is telling
me that you could be my destiny."

Perfumes are magical concoctions that are not only made to
merely make us enjoy its wonderful smell but these
creations are meant to touch lives. True, we don't need our
mind to dictate our emotions since using our "common
scents" instead is what matters most. Men and beasts are
alike - we thrive for love, comfort and a sense of
belonging. Do you know that even animals like fishes need
their sense of smell to locate their mate? Have you been
informed that even buzzing bees use their sense of smell to
communicate?

Remember the day that your mother baked a cake? The
redolence of vanilla, chocolate, and mocha made your mouth
water. You thought you had the keenest sense of smell. But
oh no, you don't. Men and women by far have the poorest
sense of smell in the Animal Kingdom. But with sprits of
your favorite perfume, you can send out an indication to
your partner that you are in need of love.

A perfume can denote a lot of things. A modern day perfume
creation such as Glow by J Lo was the culprit that sent out
that fresh-sexy-clean scent. It sure made sense; blue-eyed
women's secret is actually spraying a hint of perfume
fragrance to send out a signal to you.

Furthermore, using Britney Spears' Perfume would be as
invigorating as it could be. The perfumes top notes of
sweet loquat fruit, midnight orchid, crème brulee,
tonka crystals, signature musk, vanilla bean, and sugared
sandalwood can send out signals to a man that you are
waiting for him.

Still baffled on what she last said, he retorted "How do
you know?" She said "When the wind blew hard to this
direction, I smelled a sheer hint of Bergamot, Lavender,
Peppermint and Patchouli. Your cologne smelled like as if
you were someone who needed someone to share your day at
the park with" he smiled and said "wearing a cologne
perfume by Angel Men is definitely an answered prayer".
Amen!

Splashing with any of your best-loved perfume would mean
that you not only need your "common sense" but your "common
scents" to find what you are truly looking for. Let men
fall to their knees. Let him hold on you tight. Sweep men
and women alike. With a splash of perfume, you'd be able to
lure your crush closer to your heart. Start spreading the
good news and captivate anyone using your "common scents."


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Lose Weight Fast With A No Starvation Diet

Mon, 11/03/2008 - 21:06
Lose Weight Fast With A No Starvation Diet

If you want to lose weight quickly and safely you need a
really good diet program. You should try one of the new no
starvation diets,which are resaearch based. You need a low
cost diet that does not require you to be an expert cook.

You  definitely do not need expensive foods and/or diet
supplements. Actually you can choose the foods you like
eating rather than having to eat from a list you don't want.

You could try one of the new research based no starvation
diets. All these diets are new on the scene and you should
seriously consider them since they are all proven top
weight loss programs.

So you might ask what is new with this type of diet and how
does it differ from all the other weight loss diets being
promoted everywhere? The secrets and methods of these diets
are very simple.

They operate on the idea of shifting calories and adjusting
the ratio of nutrients in the kind of food you consume. The
foods you eat actually speed up your metabolism. This helps
to use up a lot of calories and fat which you have
accumulated in your body over a period of time. In addition
these new diets help you keep your metabolism steady so as
to burn up fat.

These modern research based programs provide you with fast
weight loss at a safe and healthy rate.  Don't be fooled
into the idea that you could lose 30 pounds in a week or
so. There are many ads out there that make ridiculous
claims of this kind. It just ain't so as the saying goes.

Total starvation will obviously bring a lot of weight loss
but it is extremely dangerous. These new diets provide you
with a way to lose weight safely by eating fat burning
foods rather than by eliminating important foods from your
daily diet.

Pleasant and enjoyable exercise such as a walk every day
will help to hasten your weight loss. These programs have
online forums on their websites. Here you can discuss your
weight loss problems or share your opinion,which can be of
great help. One of the unusual ideas is that you should eat
four meals daily,at intervals of least 2 1/2 hours between
meals.

Many nutritionists and diet experts suggest that you should
have six small meals per day to keep your blood sugar count
steady. However this will not help you to shed pounds. With
the normal three meals per day your blood sugar level may
vary widely during the day. Eating four meals per day evens
out your blood sugar level. This is beneficial and you will
not be hungry.

Another new idea is rotating your meals. You will have a
carbohydrate  rich meal for breakfast. Then later you have
a meal which is rich in protein. you repeat this throughout
the day. The digestive system is believed to digest the
meals more quickly in this way.

All these diets have been demonstrated to work well. So
which should be your choice? Really it boils down to
personal choice.Take a look at what the individual programs
have to offer and decide which one is most appealing to you.

Are you really tired of being overweight? You can lose the
excess fat now if you get on on one of these new research
based diets. In a very few weeks you can be a new thinner
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Brain Age Mythology Compared to What Really Improves Cognitive Health

Fri, 10/31/2008 - 21:18
Brain Age Mythology Compared to What Really Improves Cognitive Health

Many people have been asking us recently about whether we
all have a "Brain Age" and how we can reduce our "brain
ages". This concept is a myth, fueled by the (very fun)
Nintendo game and a recent PBS campaign promoting a program
produced by Posit Science.

The concept of having a "brain age" is, itself, profoundly
unscientific, despite the radio ads for the PBS program
titled Brain Fitness Program, where listeners of all ages
get the impression (as many friends and colleagues have
reported) that, should they buy the Posit Science Brain
Fitness Program, they can expect their brains "rejuvenated"
by 10 years. This, I hear often, must be true, coming from
PBS.

Unfortunately, it isn't. And it isn't because the claim is
founded on the same faulty premise of having a "brain age".

What is going on?

First, the good news. Today we know today that the brain
retains lifelong plasticity (the ability to change itself
through experience). Aging does not mean automatic decline.

Furthermore, we know that a variety of lifestyle factors,
including physical and mental exercise, can influence how
our mental abilities evolve as we age. We can delay or slow
down age-related decline. Not only that, we can improve our
abilities, and a number of computer-based programs have
shown how they can help specific groups of people train and
enhance specific cognitive skills.

Now, what is important to recognize is that there is not
one overall "brain age". We can view our brain functions or
cognitive abilities as a variety of skills, some more
perception-related, some more memory-related, some more
language-related, some more visual, some more
abstract-thinking and planning oriented. All science-based
brain fitness products in the market today target specific
cognitive skills. The research that has been published
shows how specific brain functions can be improved. But
there is no general "brain age" that can be measured or
trained in a meaningful way.

Let's analyze the PBS Posit Science-related message: you
can rejuvenate your brain by 10 years. What would this
mean, were it to be true? perhaps that ALL cognitive
abilities would go back to where they were 10 years before.
and that this would happen for individuals of all ages: in
our 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and so on. It would also mean
that, given that rejuvenated "brain age", our risk of
developing Alzheimer's symptoms would be adjusted to
reflect our "new" brain age. And that the evolution of our
cognitive abilities over the rest of our lives would
reflect our new-found "brain age".

Has this been shown?

Unfortunately, not. The "10 years" claim seems based on one
published study, and several unpublished ones, where
individuals with an average age of around 70 years take on
a very intense auditory processing training program that
enables them to improve related auditory cognitive skills
by a significant percentage. Whereby, on average, and on
those specific skills, they reach a level comparable to
people 60 years old.

But this doesn't say anything about other cognitive skills.
Or Alzheimer's related risks. Or the cognitive trajectories
that will follow.

Just think about this: if, by attending an intensive tennis
camp, you were able to serve at a level comparable to
people 10 years younger than your age...would you say that
your body is now 10 years younger? Probably not. You'd say
that now you play tennis better. Which is a significant
benefit in itself if that's what you are after.

Recent studies have shown a tremendous variability in how
well people age and how, to a large extent, our actions
influence our rate of brain improvement and/or decline. The
earlier we begin the better. And it is never too late.

What can we do to maintain our brain? Focus on four pillars
of brain health: physical exercise, a balanced diet, stress
management, and brain exercise. Stress management is
important since stress has been shown to actually kill
neurons and reduce the rate of creation of new ones. Brain
exercises range from low-tech (i.e. meditation, mastering
new complex skills, lifelong learning and engagement) to
high-tech (i.e. using the growing number of brain fitness
software programs).

In summary, the great news is that there are more tools
available than ever before to assess and train a variety of
cognitive skills, in what is still today a very small, but
growing market. Nintendo, Posit Science, and others are
offering valuable products and services.

The bad news (is this really news?) is that we shouldn't be
expecting magic pills and that "brain age" is a fiction.

In case you wonder...I do have and enjoy my copy Nintendo
Brain Age, and appreciate it as a stimulating game. I
simply don't outsource my brain fitness to Dr. Kawashima...


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SharpBrains.com, which reviews resources for cognitive
health and links to free brain exercise. SharpBrains has
been recognized by Scientific American Mind, Newsweek,
Forbes. Alvaro holds MA in Education and MBA from Stanford
University, and teaches The Science of Brain Health at
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Five Easy Weight Loss Tips

Fri, 10/31/2008 - 19:30
Weight loss is a huge struggle for a massive amount of
people. Obesity is extremely prevalent in today's society,
and so many people battle with weight issues on a daily
basis. Obesity is also the main cause of many other
diseases as a result of the unhealthy condition of the
human body in an overweight state. Heart disease, diabetes,
strokes, and high blood pressure among other issues plague
the obese. Battling to lose weight can not only improve an
overweight person's life, it can save their life.

Although losing weight can seem a tremendously difficult
task for most people, there are a lot of methods that can
make weight loss easier. The following five easy tips can
make a huge difference in any weight loss plan, and can
assist in the battle to lose weight.

Do not eat emotionally. Junk food is not a cure for
depression or an aching heart and eating a pint of ice
cream after a tough day at work will not make your idiot
boss resign. All that eating emotionally will solve is
temporarily dulling your feelings by burying them in food,
and will make you feel much worse about yourself in the end
despite the fact that you probably started eating to feel
better. This accomplishes nothing but weight gain. Find
another coping mechanism. Exercise works wonders for
relieving stress and helps you to lose weight!

Don't eat when you are full. Many people eat mindlessly,
out of habit, or beyond their limits because something is
so delicious. Gorging on food is bad for the body, and
overloads a person on unnecessary calories. Listen to what
your body tells you. Eat slower, this helps you to
determine when you are full. When you feel fullness or
satisfaction (when the hunger urge is gone), STOP EATING.
Get a to-go box, or pack up the rest of your meal for lunch
the following day. Left-overs are a good thing.

Drink more water. Many people eat because they think they
are always hungry, but it is actually the body
communicating thirst, the need to hydrate. Water, in
addition to hydration and cleansing benefits, also fills up
the stomach and can help to curb hunger. Drink a full glass
of water BEFORE every meal to feel full faster, and you
will notice this will help to cut back on meal portions.

Have a positive mindset. Getting defeated easily and giving
up will only increase your misery and send you swirling
back to your previous bad habits. If you look positively at
a weight loss plan and understand that you will encounter
challenges, but you can work through them; you will
accomplish your goals. Keep dedicated and commit with
positivity that you can do anything you put your mind to.
This will give you strength in your battle against
obesity.

Do not deprive yourself. Deprivation or starvation tactics
lead to cravings and binge eating. If you want something
that you know is not the best for your diet, have some of
it. This doesn't mean if you want six layer chocolate cake
or caramel cream cheesecake to buy an entire cake and eat
it in one sitting just because you want to; that is binge
eating. Not depriving yourself means allowing yourself to
have what you want within the means of your healthy
lifestyle plan. Order the dessert you want, but only have a
few bites. Satisfy the craving, but don't ruin your whole
day or week's efforts by going crazy. Then understand that
since you had something outside of your weight loss plan,
you need to compensate with how the rest of your day goes.
Get an extra 30 minutes of exercise in or have an all
steamed vegetable meal for dinner or cut out that nighttime
snack. Evolve with your needs.

These five tips can go a long way when incorporated into
your weight loss plan. Make sure your plan fits you and
your lifestyle. True success in weight loss is most
certainly possible. Stay committed to what works for you,
and understand that it is a long journey, not a sprint, and
there will be challenges along the way.

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Daily Discovery 695

Thu, 10/30/2008 - 12:43
  1. Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week.
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11 Questions About My Hospitalization

Thu, 10/30/2008 - 05:19
11 Questions About My Hospitalization

You, or a loved one, may need to be hospitalized in the
near future.  This can be a time of confusion and extreme
stress, and not only for the patient.  But with some
planning and recordkeeping prior to, during, and after
release from the hospital, you can make the whole process
easier on everyone.

There will be questions that you need to ask so that you
can effectively participate in decisions about your health
and treatment.  Also, consider keeping health care planning
information with your general financial and investment
documents.  This will help you to have a clearer and more
complete picture of your overall plan for the future.

1.  Do I need an advocate?

By using this article as a guide, you can list questions
you need to ask, when to ask them, what information you
need to record, and note if follow-up information is
required.  If you are the patient, have someone act as your
advocate or at least have someone who will keep track of
the information that needs to be gathered.  Oftentimes, the
patient is not in the condition to ask questions or record
answers, and may not have the energy to be an advocate.
Having an extra set of eyes and ears available, and someone
who can ask questions on your behalf, can often make a big
difference in the course of the patient's treatment.

2.  What will I bring to the hospital?

When initially planning for a hospital stay, consider what
items you want to bring to the hospital to make your time
there more comfortable.  You may want to bring things from
home, such as books, slippers, and a robe.  You may want to
bring a 2- or 3-day supply of your prescribed medications
so that there is no lapse in medication while you are
waiting for re-fills at the hospital.  You also may want an
eye mask so you can sleep during the day, and ear plugs for
blocking out the extraneous noises that are ubiquitous in
hospitals.

3.  What information do I need to record?

You will want to note the names of the doctors that have
treated you in the hospital; tests that were performed and
with what results; the diagnosis, in medical and
layperson's terms; the prognosis for your condition or
disease; any new medicines that are prescribed; possible
side effects of proposed treatment; what you need to do in
order to be able to leave the hospital; and information
about any appropriate clinical trials.

4.  How do I keep track of medicines?

It is especially important to keep track of medicines
prescribed before, during, and upon release from the
hospital.  Keep an ongoing list of all of your medicines,
including when the medicines are first prescribed, when
dosages are adjusted, and when medicines are discontinued.
An accurate list will help protect you from
over-medicating, under-medicating, or having ineffective
combinations of medications.  Have your doctor review your
medication list before you leave the hospital to be sure
that it is accurate.

5.  What is a discharge meeting?

Prior to your release from the hospital, there will be a
discharge meeting.  The discharge planner coordinates
ordering equipment, home health services, outpatient
therapy, and many other services.  The planner will make
sure that the doctor has issued prescription orders for all
services you need.  It is a good idea to attend the
discharge meeting (or have someone attend on your behalf)
so that your needs may be more fully addressed.

6.  Will I go to another facility when I am released from
the hospital?

Also at the discharge meeting, it will be decided if you
will go home, or to some other facility.  You may be placed
in a rehabilitation hospital, a skilled nursing facility,
an assisted living residence, or home with help from a
caretaker, family member, or friend.

7.  What about accessibility and mobility?

Issues of your mobility can be assessed at the hospital,
especially if you request it.  Many people leaving the
hospital will have specialized equipment for their recovery
period.  Beyond a wheelchair and walker, there are other
items of "durable medical equipment" that help with
accessibility and mobility, such as grab bars, raised
toilet seats, and railings for the bathroom.  If you are
going to a rehabilitation hospital, skilled nursing
facility, or assisted living facility, many of these items
are provided for you while you are there.

8.  How well do I have to be before I am discharged?

Also, prior to your release from the hospital you need to
be able to accomplish certain tasks.  These can include
getting out of bed by yourself; being able to walk to the
bathroom; having a bowel movement; and/or being hydrated to
a certain level.

9.  What physical or other restrictions will I have?

When you are released, it will be important to understand
what restrictions you will have relating to food, drink,
and physical activities.  For example, will you be able to
take a shower, drive, drink alcohol, and/or eat normally?
This information will help your caregivers take better care
of you and help to speed your recovery.  It is also
critical to confirm which medications you are to take once
you are released.  Double-check to see what medications
have been added or removed during your hospital stay.

10.  Will I go to a rehabilitation hospital or a skilled
nursing facility?

If you are in need of intensive therapy before you can
return to your home, you may be released to a
rehabilitation hospital.  A rehab hospital will often
provide several hours a day of therapy for the patient.
This is a place for patients that are too "well" for the
hospital but not yet strong enough to return home.  Another
option for care between the hospital and the home setting
is a skilled nursing facility, which will usually offer
some rehabilitation services.  At times, you will need more
help than you can get at home, and you will be released to
an assisted living facility.

11.  What do I need to consider if I am to return home?

Additional details are needed if you are going from the
hospital to your home.  Will your necessary equipment be
there already?  What parts of the home will or will not be
accessible to you?  What needs to be done to make your home
more comfortable and accessible for you?  If you ask
questions in advance, adjustments can be made so that your
return home goes more smoothly.

While a hospital stay is never looked forward to, with some
planning, asking the right questions, and recording
information, the stay may be less stressful.  Further, when
you have adequate information about your health and your
treatment options, you can make more informed decisions and
feel more in control of your life and your health.


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The Need For Speed!!!

Thu, 10/30/2008 - 05:17
The Need For Speed!!!

What Every Athlete needs to apply to their training in
order To enhance their sport specific speed

I've got the need...The NEED FOR SPEED!!! And you should
too. Every athlete needs to realize that they should always
be searching for new ways to improve their speed. That's
because in sport speed kills.

You can never be fast enough. However, it's not just how
fast you can run from point A to point B. You have to be
able to be as fast as possible while moving in various
directions, starting and stopping constantly. After all,
what sport do you know of where change of direction doesn't
happen? Not Many.

So let's cut right to the chase...

Here are the top ways to enhance your sport specific speed
for any sport:

1.) Be specific - to the demands of what type of speed you
need in order to excel at your respective sport. For
example, the type of speed needed for a football defensive
lineman is totally different than the speed needed for a
midfielder in lacrosse, or a forward in basketball. So your
speed training must reflect the demands of your specific
sport.

2.) You won't get faster by simply running around a track -
A major misconception to speed training has been to just
run like a maniac around a track and expect to get faster.
The problem here is that you may need other methods of
training such as stretching, strength training, core
training, balance and/or stability training in order for
you to get faster.

Maybe it's a lack of flexibility that's slowing you down

3.) Stop training like a body builder - Instead of training
on that hamstring curl machine, try some multi-muscle
movements like Olympic lifts (snatch / Cleans), squats, and
dead-lifts. Not only are these exercises better than any
kind of isolation based exercise (hamstring curls and leg
extensions), they actually strengthen your leg muscles (and
entire body) and train them to work together as a unit.
While you're at it incorporate some single leg exercises
such as lunges, and single leg deadlifts. By doing so you
will further mimic your body's running actions.

Add some cleans to your sports training program for some
serious improvements in speed & power

4.) Find your weak links, and correct muscle imbalances -
You are only as strong as your weakest link, and muscle
imbalances will always lead to weak links in your body.
Take 2 to athletes that are the same speed. Athlete 1 has
poor hip flexibility and weak abdominals, while athlete 2
has weak hamstring muscles, and tight quads. If all these
athletes did was work on hip flexibility and core strength,
Athlete 1 may get faster, while athlete 2 may actually
decrease performance. So getting faster isn't a one size
fits all approach - you need to focus on the individual
first.

If you're not assessing, you're just guessing!!!

There you have it, 4 easy ways to immediately increase your
speed through proper training and smart programming. The
only thing left to do is 'Just Do It'!

Yeah, Yeah, I know what you're saying, "But how do I know
what my weak links are, and what the best exercises for me
to do?"

The easiest way is to seek the advice of a highly qualified
professional who has experience assessing and training
athletes. Visit, our website, and sign up for our free
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sports performance enhancement, and info about all programs
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located in Rockland County NY. He specializes in Athletic
performance training for athlete ranging from the pee-wee
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Wed, 10/29/2008 - 13:02
  1. You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself.
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Breaking Through your Weight Loss and Body Transformation Plateaus

Sun, 10/26/2008 - 20:22
Breaking Through your Weight Loss and Body Transformation Plateaus

The biggest challenge when starting any Nutrition & Fitness
program is learning how to Break Through Plateaus. Plateaus
are a natural part of the process, so you will experience
them, the key is to understand & implement the necessary
tools to overcome them when you do. Through my years of
coaching I have heard 4 main Questions and Statements from
Clients:

1.  "When do you think I will Plateau?"
2.  " I can always get an initial result, then my body
stops progressing."
3.  " I cannot seem to lose these last 10 Pounds."
4.  " I cannot seem to put on any muscle."

Most people will come upon a Plateau like those just
described. I would like to share the 5 tools that will
enhance your education and provide you with the necessary
strategies to Break Through these Plateaus. The 5 tools
consist of:

Tool 1: Accept that Plateaus will occur

Plateaus happen in all aspects of life, nothing can
progress at the same pace forever. Sometimes, they must
slow down. For example, take a look at the growth of a
child, the process of building a business, or the deepening
of a relationship... They all possess moments of
progression followed by moments of maintenance. Accepting
that plateaus will happen is part of the process. I will
explain below how to break through them.

Tool 2: Understand Your "Set Point"

Your body has an Internal Mechanism called a "Set Point" -
similar to the temperature on a Thermostat. Your genetics,
gender and the choices you make determine what that set
point is. When anyone starting a nutrition program
initially gets a result, the most common reason is that
their body is above their "Set Point". Imagine setting your
home's thermostat to 80 Degrees. If the temperature is at
85, the air conditioning will switch on. However, once the
room reaches 80, the cooling will stop. Your body works in
a similar fashion. Once you reach your Set Point (like the
temperature on a thermostat), your body will also stop
progressing, unless you have the proper foundation. The key
to Breaking through your Plateaus is to Reprogram your "Set
Point" (adjust your Thermostat).

Tool 3: Create a Foundation

Your foundation is the key to your success. The only way
your body will reprogram its set point is if it achieves
Homeostasis (internal Balance). When people "Diet", they
cut & restrict food intake, leading to an initial result,
unfortunately dieting does not create Homeostasis in your
body, so the result is followed immediately by an
unbreakable Plateau. This leads to the "YO-YO" dieting
syndrome. The same issue is also relevant to individuals
who're looking to put on Muscle. "Hard Gainers", most times
will attempt to gain muscle mass by overeating, but they
come up short as well - they haven't achieved Homeostasis.
The key for Weight & Body Fat loss as well as Increasing
Muscle Mass is to Stabilize your blood sugar levels; this
is the only way to create Homeostasis and provide the body
with the proper environment in which to reprogram its set
point. When the body is in balance (has Stable Blood Sugar)
it has all the proper nutrients and an ideal environment to
achieve any goal.

Once your blood sugar is stable, what else is needed for a
solid foundation? The answer is a Health Structure. There
are six main components which when looked after, will
provide optimal balance for the body: Sleep, Nutrition,
Exercise, Supplements, Water intake, and the separate
component which combines aspects from all of the others -
Stress Management.

By implementing a Health Structure you now have a
foundation to build from and a reference point to work
from. This foundation will provide your body with a Stable
Platform to overcome any plateaus you might face.

Tool 4: Increase Efficiency

With a foundation in place, you have now created the
ability to Break Through all Plateaus. Please remember, you
WILL face Plateaus, so now you've got to focus on staying
ahead of the curve. I suggest enhancing your foundation
(Health Structure) by improving the quality of each
component of your Health Structure - becoming more
efficient. Breaking through plateaus is not necessarily
about doing more; it's about doing better, becoming more
efficient and diversifying what you do.

Tool 5: Stay Consistent

Consistency is the X factor that will provide you with the
ability to accomplish all of your Health and Fitness goals.
As long as Tools 1-4 are being implemented, you will
continue to make progress. The closer you come to your
goals, the more resistant and slower the process will be.
This is a natural defense mechanism of the body. However,
as long as you stay the course, and implement these
strategies, you will Break Through all of your Plateaus.

In Conclusion... I think we all can agree that Plateaus are
extremely frustrating, and what is even more frustrating is
not having the tools to Break Through them. You now have
the tools, formula, education and vehicle to achieve all of
your Health and Fitness goals as well as Permanently
Breakthrough your Plateaus.


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The Difficulties of Losing Weight

Sat, 10/25/2008 - 01:21
The Difficulties of Losing Weight

Many people, both men and women, struggle with controlling
weight and maintaining good health. Often diets can be a
hard course to stick to proving extremely stressful and in
some situations even making you depressed. It's hard to
simply stop eating your favorite foods even when you're
overweight. In spite of the fact that many people know they
will put on more weight if they continue with the same
eating habits, it is common for them to carry on regardless.

Obviously it seems difficult to suggest that everyone can
stick with diet plans or serious exercise regimes. It is a
truly difficult and unenviable task to persevere with a
major exercise regime for fighting weight gain or even
losing weight. If you feel that it's not really possible to
get anywhere through diets or exercise then no doubt you'd
be grateful to hear some actual success stories.

If you inquire about methods of weight loss which are
effective you will often hear mention of the Atkins diet,
and serious long-term exercise plans are also a common
suggestion. Of course, the problem with this is that these
aren't guaranteed solutions for everyone a hundred percent
of the time. Indeed, sticking to long-term exercise plans
which seem to have almost no effect can be a real test
which many people can't pass. A lot of people simply find
that they cannot handle such exercise programs, and the
same is also true of diets.

The market for diet pills is growing every day and the
amount of choice is huge now. However, these pills are far
from guaranteed success so don't believe that they're an
easy way out. Whilst some pills seem to increase the
metabolism and rate at which fat is burned off, the results
are not certain.

It is clear that in many cases one woman may lose weight
considerably more quickly than others. This may not be
entirely due to her diet or exercise plans either, some
people simply lose weight more easily than others. It may
be that the woman in question has worked really hard at
careful diet management, and been on a serious exercise
program which has resulted in a lot of weight loss
relatively quickly so when asked, she recommends some
aerobic exercise regimes or other forms of serious exercise
which have proven to work well for her.

When other women who struggle with weight take this advice
and start taking aerobics classes they will in fact find
that it is a lot tougher than they expected. Although they
may experience good results at first, the rate at which
they achieve their goals may get slower and slower, and
without quick results they may well become frustrated and
give up.

It can take months or even years of an exercise program for
you to finally lose all the weight which you want and the
process may prove too frustrating to work. So is there a
better solution? There are now a huge number of weight loss
systems online which can offer all sorts of different
approaches to battling weight and help reduce the amount of
time you need to stay out of the gym as well as removing
the need for strict diets.


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12 Questions: From Hospitalization to Home

Sat, 10/25/2008 - 00:54
12 Questions:  From Hospitalization to Home

If you are ready to return home from the hospital to
recuperate from treatment for a disease or injury, there
are 12 questions you need to consider.  You will want to
address issues of accessibility, mobility, and the amount
of assistance and outside care you will need.

1.  Who decides when I can return home?

While you are in the hospital, the medical staff considers
your needs and decides to which setting you will be
released.  If you are able to recover without a lot of
extra assistance, you are returned to your home.  In
situations where more care is needed, a patient may be
moved to a rehabilitation hospital (where intensive therapy
is available) or to a skilled nursing facility (where some
therapy is available).

2.  How do I know if the rooms in my home will be
accessible to me?

In planning for your release to your home,  the home
setting needs to be evaluated to determine which rooms are
accessible and which are not.  You may need for a therapist
on staff to inspect your home for safety and suitability
before you return there.  For instance, the number of steps
into the house is important to know and, also, if there is
a second floor.

3.  Will a wheelchair or a walker fit through the doors in
my house?

If you are using a wheelchair, the width of the chair needs
to be measured against the width of the doorways to the
rooms that you will use.  Each doorway needs to be
measured.  Even though you may have a single-story home,
you may find that there are some rooms you cannot get to if
the doorframes are not wide enough to accommodate a
wheelchair.  You may find that you are able to get into the
rooms you need (bathroom, kitchen or dining area, bedroom,
and perhaps the living room), even if you are not be able
to access the whole house.

4.  What changes in my house do I need to make to use a
wheelchair or a walker?

Have someone do a walk-through to see if there are any
obstructions that would impede getting from room to room.
Check for throw rugs or mats that would slow down a
wheelchair or a walker, or that might make it a little more
difficult if you are still a bit unsteady on your feet.  If
you need a wheelchair, make sure that at least one side of
your bed has enough room between the bed and the wall so
you can park the wheelchair next to the bed for easier
transfers between chair and bed.

5.  Do I need to make changes to my bathroom?

If the bathroom is not wheelchair accessible, you may need
help from someone in order for you to walk from the doorway
to the toilet, or you may need to rent a commode chair and
place it in another area of the house until you are
steadier on your feet.  It may be that the bathroom is
accessible, but you need a raised toilet seat and grab bars
next to the toilet so you can get off the toilet safely.
You may need a chair for inside your bathtub or shower.
Find out if you will be able to reach the bathroom and
kitchen sinks in the house or if you will need assistance.

6.  Will I need a hospital bed for use at home?

If your bedrooms are on the second floor, you may need to
use a hospital bed on the first floor until such time that
your mobility improves and you can handle the stairs.  The
fact that you can adjust the height of the hospital bed may
make it more comfortable for you to get in and out of the
bed.

7.  How can I use my telephone and television?

You will need to be able to reach the telephone, so you may
need a longer cord and a lower table for the telephone.
The television needs to be in a location where you can
watch it, so it may need to be moved and you may want to
find an easy to use (larger numbers and buttons) remote
control.

8.  What kind of activities can I continue to do?

There are other issues having to do with mobility and
accessibility that will depend on your particular
lifestyle, so think of what a typical week or month would
be like for you.  Figure out who will be able to help you
get to appointments, if necessary.  If you attend religious
services and you need help getting there, find a friend who
will pick you up and bring you back.

9.  What if I need extra help with bathing, for instance?

Depending on your needs, you may have someone stay with you
to provide help.  A home health care aide may be available
through home health services to come in and help with
bathing, grooming, and dressing.  Check to confirm to what
extent these services are covered by your insurance.  You
may also receive physical, occupational and/or speech
therapy through the home health agency.

10.  Can I get someone to help me prepare meals?

In addition, you may need help with chores, meal
preparation, and shopping.  You will need to find out who
can help you with these tasks.  In some areas, your county
may have in-home help available if you meet the income
requirements.  The discharge planner at your hospital will
know about resources available in your local community.
Also, you may be eligible for Meals-on-Wheels for a period
of time:  confirm how many meals per day and for how many
days you can receive this service.  Please remember,
Meals-on-Wheels is usually an out-of-pocket charge, meaning
you pay for this service without reimbursement from your
insurance company.

11.  My finances are a mess.  What can I do?

You will need to take care of your financial issues and
money management.  If you are not able to handle the mail,
paying bills, and banking, find someone who can help you.
It may be a family member, a friend, an attorney, or other
fiduciary that you choose.

12.  Will I be able to keep my pets at home?

If you have pets dogs and cats are especially good
for promoting one's well-being and recovery be sure
to have details available regarding your veterinarian,
boarding facility, and who will pet-sit in an emergency or
as a favor.  Your favorite pets by your side may be the
best part of being home.  Be especially careful navigating
around your house if you are using a wheelchair or walker
and your pets tends to get underfoot this could cause
an injury to you or to your beloved pets.  Also, you need
to store the pet food where you can reach it if your
mobility is impaired.

Remember, planning ahead will made your recovery go more
smoothly and you will experience less frustration if you
have planned for your particular needs and restrictions.
Your home may not be fully accessible to you right away,
but with modifications and planning, you may have the
comfort you need to help you feel much better.


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Hormone Replacement Therapy - PART II

Thu, 10/23/2008 - 03:39
Hormone Replacement Therapy - PART II

It is generally agreed by many physicians that the primary
reason for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is symptom
relief from menopause, with less emphasis on using hormone
therapy for disease prevention.  It is important that the
woman know all risks and benefits associated with HRT and
reminded that the risk for breast cancer does increase
naturally for all women as they age, as does the risk of
heart disease and osteoporosis.  "Women with a uterus who
are currently taking estrogen plus progestin should have a
serious talk with their doctors to see if they should
continue it.  If they are taking this hormone combination
for short-term relief of symptoms, it may be reasonable to
continue, since the benefits are likely to outweigh the
risks.  Longer term use or use for disease prevention must
be re-evaluated, given the multiple adverse effects noted
in Women's Health Initiative (WHI)."

One physician associated with the WHI says, "always
cautions patients about the potential for increased breast
cancer risks."  First, she rules out women who are not
candidates for HRT - those with bleeding problems  of an
unknown cause, suspected breast cancer or history of breast
cancer, history of endometrial cancer or certain cancers of
the uterus, chronic liver disease such as cirrhosis or a
history of blood clots.

She further tells her patients who want to stop HRT that
they can certainly quit anytime.  First of all, with
menopause, we're not treating a disease, and stopping HRT
has no major consequences, except perhaps a return of the
original menopausal symptoms.

For both women who want to stop taking HRT and for women
who choose not to start HRT, there are alternative
therapies. For almost everyone, there are other treatment
options. For instance, women they can reduce their risk of
heart disease by stopping smoking and by keeping their
weight, cholesterol levels and blood pressure under
control.  Prozac and some other antidepressants can relieve
hot flashes.  Prescription drugs such as Fosamax help
protect against osteoporosis.  Also, the drug Evista
(raloxiphene HCI), prevents osteoporosis and further claims
to lower total cholesterol and prevent breast cancer.
However,  because women on Evista may experience more hot
flashes, it raises questions about how that might affect
the brain.  Research now suggests a link between hot
flashes and Alzheimer's.  Evista belongs to a class of
drugs called SERMs, or Selective Estrogen Receptor
Modulators.  A SERM being used in Europe Tibolone, may be
more effective without the side effects found in Evista.


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Hormone Replacement Therapy and Black Cohosh

Thu, 10/23/2008 - 03:38
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Black Cohosh

Modern experience with Black Cohosh dates back to the
mid-1950s. In Europe, doctors concerned with finding an
alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which
even then had recognized unwanted side effects, reported
success surrounding the treatment of menopausal symptoms.

In the early 1960s many medical reports (although not
controlled clinical trials) involving over 1,400 women were
published in Germany. Health care practitioners documented
benefits in premenopausal and menopausal symptoms including
reduction in hot flashes and improvement of "depressive
moods."

Furthering the advancements, five clinical studies since
1979 have compared Black Cohosh extracts with placebo and
estrogen replacement in the treatment of menopausal
symptoms. One study that was done in several clinics with
information on 629 patients reported favorable results in
more than three quarters of the participants after six to
eight weeks of treatment. Improvements included relief of
stereotypical problems: hot flashes, sweating, headache,
dizziness, and rapid heartbeat. Some side effects that were
not documented were reported in less than 10% of
participants, but were not significant enough to stop
taking.

Black Cohosh was actually introduced into medicine by
Native Americans, who placed a high value on it. American
Indians boiled the roots in water and drank the beverage
for a variety of conditions ranging from rheumatism,
diseases of women, and the pain of sore throats. It's
subsequently used, especially by the Indian medicine man,
for all these conditions but mostly for so-called uterine
difficulties (regularity of cycles).

Scientific studies have shown that a methanol extract of
black cohosh contains substances that bind to estrogen
receptors of rat uteri. Cohosh extract also causes a
selective reduction in luteinizing (luetinizing is a female
hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary
gland) hormone levels in rats. These results are generally
universally interpreted to mean that this herb possesses
some degree of estrogenic (stimulating and leveling) power.

A 1991 study confirmed an LH secretion inhibitory effect in
both ovariectomized rats and in 110 menopausal women,
demonstrating that the extract selectively suppresses
luteinizing hormone secretion in menopausal women.

A recent Asian study reported positive effects of two Asian
Cohosh species, on calcium and phosphate levels plus bone
mineral density in rats. The findings concluded that these
extracts have potential for the treatment of osteoporosis,
particularly in menopausal women. It is recommended in
Europe for various conditions, including symptoms
associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), dysmenorrhea,
and menopause. Reported activities include an estrogen-like
action, binding to estrogen receptors, and suppression of
luteinizing hormone. Occasional stomach pain or intestinal
discomfort has been reported.

In North America, it is thought that Black Cohosh balances
estrogen by stabilizing it. In European herbalism it is
thought to have an estrogenic action, which actively works
to reduce progesterone and promote estrogen levels in the
body. It is therefore used where there is a lack of
estrogen and an excess of progesterone. In the
musculoskeletal system it is used as an anti-inflammatory
in arthritic conditions. Its sedative qualities have
applications in other systems, for example in lowering
blood pressure, in reducing spasm and tension, and in the
respiratory system.

Native Americans used the rhizome of this cohosh as a cure
for rattlesnake bites (hence its common name, rattle root)
and for menstrual and labor pain. The root was also chewed
as a sedative and to alleviate depression. A tea made with
the herb was sprinkled in rooms to prevent evil spirits
from entering. In herbalism, the root is still used as a
diuretic, a cough suppressant, and to reduce inflammation
and rheumatic pain.

Black Cohosh is native to Canada and the eastern states of
the US, growing as far south as Florida. This herb prefers
shady spots in woods and shrubby areas. The herb is now
grown in Europe and can be found in the wild, having
self-seeded from cultivated plants. It is grown from seed,
and the root is harvested in autumn.

Female applications - Native Americans have long used Black
Cohosh for female problems, for which it was also known as
"squawroot." It is used today for menstrual pain and
problems where progesterone production is too high and for
menopausal symptoms, especially hot flashes, debility, and
depression.

Inflammation - Black Cohosh is useful for inflammatory
arthritis, especially when it is associated with menopause,
and it is also an effective remedy for rheumatic problems,
including rheumatoid arthritis.

Sedative properties - the sedative action makes it valuable
for treating a variety of conditions, including high blood
pressure and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). It is also
valuable for whooping cough and asthma. More and controlled
studies are warranted on Black Cohosh. A health care
practitioner should be consulted prior to administering any
herbal products.


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