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Weight-Loss and Stress–and the power of getting into Pleasure!

2011-01-14T00:55:00.000+07:00

Have you found a correlation in your life between feeling stressed out and gaining weight?

When you’re stressed, your body releases a hormone called cortisol which slows down your metabolism, causing you to gain weight. And when you are stressed, this same hormone triggers you to reach for fattier, saltier and sweeter foods.

Chocolate is comforting in the first few bites, but emotional eating to comfort stress can lead to adding on extra pounds, which is not comforting and only adds to the stress in your life.

What’s a girl to do? There is one sure-fire remedy for stress, and that’s PLEASURE. And by it’s very definition, it means feeling good.

When you are in PLEASURE, or what I like to call Body Joy, you release neurotransmitters called endorphins― and your body feels light and beautiful, happy and free, and naturally high! Endorphins are those natural body messengers that make you feel SO GOOD after taking a brisk walk, or dancing in the living room, or running down the beach with a dog or child. Endorphins are your body’s natural reward system for taking the actions that are the most healthy and truly comforting for you.

You have to understand that getting into PLEASURE is essential in your ability to lose weight.

You know, in our cultural learning of the best ways to lose weight–we are usually trained that we need to suffer to do it. Things like working out and dieting are very hard to maintain because of the energy of depriving yourself, of not following your body’s natural design of feeling good to lose weight.

One of the best ways to tap into your natural PLEASURE and your natural sensual self, is to DANCE. Dancing and rocking your hips to the beat and shaking your delicious booty, is a sure fire to activate your Pleasure center.

Women’s pleasure center is in their hips–it is where the core of our movement comes from, we feel things in our gut, being tapped into our sensual selves makes us feel overflowing and creative in every area of our lives.

Shaking your hips and booty just feels so good! And tapping into your natural wellspring of creativity, pleasure, sensuality, and power gets you on your way to feeling great in your body and knowing that anything, and everything, is possible.

It’s not about grueling workouts or riding an exercise bike for an hour–which just conditions you to believe in the necessity of struggle, it’s about getting into joy and play and being “in” your body.

If you are ready to experience sustained weight-loss through the power of pleasure, then you have to check out Theresa Stevens’ free training on the power of pleasure and happiness to help you lose weight. Visit her website here: Loseweightbydancing.com

Tapping into your body’s natural pleasure, beauty, and energy is deeply satisfying in every area of your life. Visit Loseweightbydancing.com to learn more today!

Theresa Stevens

Inspirational Dance Teacher and

Founder, Lovelight Samba

Protecting Your Teeth with Dental Sealants by: Meredi Wagner-Hoehn

2010-11-20T19:49:00.000+07:00

Because our teeth are at their most vulnerable during childhood, children and teenagers can benefit greatly from extra protection against the build up of bacteria and plaque. Sealants are a widely used, accepted, and worthwhile preventive dentistry tool that can provide this protection.

What Are Dental Sealants?

Sealants are clear or light plastic composites used to help protect teeth from the constant onslaught of bacteria. Your San Antonio sealant dentist targets hard-to-clean areas such as molar pits and fissures and strategically places sealant in the grooves of teeth to make them less accessible to bacteria. These areas are very difficult to clean no matter how well you brush and floss. Cavities that appear during childhood typically surface in these hard-to-reach pits so filling them with sealant is very helpful in preventing cavities and keeping their mouths healthy.

How Is Sealant Applied?

Your dentist will determine whether or not a sealant the proper option for you or your child. If it is determined to be beneficial, sealant can be applied swiftly and painlessly in one appointment. A dental hygienist or dentist will clean and dry the teeth. The sealant is then applied and cured with a special light. Some sealants self-cure via a chemical process. The patient is able to resume normal eating habits immediately after the appointment.

How Long Do Sealants Last?

Depending on your eating habits and oral hygiene, sealants may last 5 or 10 years. Your dentist will check the sealant during routine dental appointments. If they appear to be showing too much wear, your dentist may opt to reapply.

Which Teeth Benefit Most from Sealant Application?

Molars and premolars benefit the most from sealants due to their hard-to-clean pits and crevices. However, your dentist may opt to target different teeth for more effective coverage.

What Does it Cost to Have Sealants Applied?

Although the price will vary depending on your dentist and community, sealants are relatively inexpensive compared to other dental procedures. And they offer tremendous savings in the long term given that they effectively prevent cavities. Many insurance companies cover sealants as they are considered a preventive dentistry procedure.

For expert cosmetic, general and family dentistry in San Antonio, consult with one of the professional dentists at Culebra North Dental Care. Drs. Quillian and Sproull have provided families in Texas with quality dental services for over 30 years.

About The Author

Meredi is a Texas writer who cares about her dental health. For more personalized dental care options, consult with a professional San Antonio dentist:http://www.invisiblebraceplace.com/contact-us/

CALCIUM TIANSHI

2010-08-02T01:40:00.003+07:00

CALCIUM

Calcium is an essential mineral for humans, among others for the body's metabolism, a liaison between the nervous, cardiac work, and muscle movement. Calcium is a mineral that is needed and most important in our body, the most mineral in the body, found in some foods, added to others, is available as a dietary supplemen, and be present in some drugs (such as antacids).

Calcium is needed for muscle contraction, blood vessel expansion and contraction, the release of hormones and enzymes, and the transmission of impulses throughout the nervous system.The body attempts to maintain a constant concentration of calcium in the blood, muscle, and intercellular fluids, although less than 1% of calcium the body that is needed to support these functions. The remaining 99% of the body's supply of calcium stored in bones and teeth where they support the structure. which are themselves continuously renovating, with constant and pervasive deposition of new bone calcium

After the age of 20 years, the human body will begin to experience shortages of calcium as much as 1% per year. And after the age of 50 years, the total content of calcium in the body will shrink as much as 30%. Losing will reach 50% when they reach the age of 70 years and so have problems of calcium deficiency.

The initial symptoms of calcium deficiency is like a listless, much sweat, anxiety, shortness of breath, decreased endurance, decreased appetite, constipation, defecation, defecated, insomnia, cramps, and so forth.

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Tips For Healthy Eyes

2009-03-19T12:24:00.002+07:00

by Ys.Waluyo

1. Eat at least 5 kinds of fruit and vegetables a day, food that is rich with LUTEIN and ZEAXANTIN such as:

• Vegetables: Spinach, celery, broccoli, and others green vegetables, allegedly to protect and prevent damage to the back of the eye, which is usually caused by the sun.

• Fruit: Orange, Wine, pineapple, sweet potato rich in vitamins C, E, B, Betakaroten and minerals that act as anti oxidants the useful to disable free radicals cause cell aging, so useful to prevent cataracts.

• Sea Fish: sardine and Tuna source DHA (DOCOSAHEXAENOID ACID), one type of omega 3 fatty acid, which plays an important role in the formation of the retina.

2. Use of sunglasses to prevent ultraviolet rays A and B.

3. Visit the eye doctor regularly at least 1 or 2 years.

4. Prevent activities that worsen nerve eyes (watching TV, in front of the computer too long without a safe distance of approach distance for you.

5. Consumption of additional supplements to meet the nutrition

What's the Best Way to Quit Smoking? by Pat Lowe

2009-02-21T15:52:00.002+07:00

There are countless techniques that claim to help you quit smoking. But are any of them for real? Here's a look at a few popular approaches. Find out for yourself if they can live up to their promises. Medications
Nicotine patches are a popular method for quitting smoking. They work by slowly decreasing the amount of nicotine that you ingest each day. This helps to ease the symptoms of withdrawal once nicotine is gone from your system completely.
A hot new pharmaceutical product is Chantix, a quit smoking pill. This medication causes the release of dopamine, a feel good chemical in your brain. The brain experiences the same effect as if nicotine were present in your bloodstream. Using this form of treatment, withdrawal symptoms are virtually nonexistent.
It's important to note that using medications to help you stop smoking isn't always the complete answer. That's because it's not just a chemical addiction you're dealing with. Smoking is also psychologically addictive, which is equally difficult to deal with.
Quitting Cold Turkey
Most people will try this method first when they decide it's time to stop smoking. This is a rather brutal approach that means just stopping; no medications and no slowly tapering down. Although it's popular, it's not necessarily the most successful method.
Most people who smoke are addicted to the large quantities of nicotine that are contained in cigarettes. It's an extremely addictive substance, and if you don't get your fix, you'll exhibit withdrawal symptoms right away. Quitting cold turkey heightens the withdrawal effect, and your symptoms will go on for at least two weeks.
The hard part is to learn how to take your mind off these symptoms when they come over you. Many people find this too difficult and eventually give in to their cravings.
Substitution
This technique involves replacing smoking with some other activity or behavior. Some people pop a candy in their mouth or chew some gum whenever they feel the need for a smoke. Sometimes this will help to satisfy the oral fixation by giving your mouth something else to do.
Other people substitute exercise for smoking. If they feel they need a smoke, they choose instead to hit the gym or go for a walk.
Any ex-smoker will tell you how hard it is to quit. Those who have managed to stop smoking will likely agree that it took more than one try before they were able to quit smoking for good. However, it's important that you don't give up. Your life might depend on it.

About the Author

Smoking is an addiction that is hard to overcome, as any smoker will tell you. Some smokers try for years to quit and are still unsuccessful. Learn more about the techniques that will make you a success at Stop Smoking for Good.

5 Easy Ways To Quit Smoking by George Yeo

2009-01-15T16:01:00.002+07:00

As you know, giving up smoking is not as easy as it is. But you CAN give up smoking if you set your heart to. Most people are unable to quit the bad habit because they are not 100% willing to! Here are some quick fixes that will help you stop smoking altogether.
1. Start exercising. Exercising takes your mind off smoking and helps to keep you healthy and alert. When you exercise, your body will perspire and flush out those toxins that have accumulated in your body over the years. some people smoke because they feel that they have nothing to do. Exercising will be a good alternative. Some of us will also experience an increase in appetite once we stop smoking, so we tend to eat more. Exercise helps to keep your weight in control.
2. Brushing your teeth before you sleep. If you have the habit of smoking before you go to bed, try brushing your teeth before you retire for the night. It works for me. You will not feel the urge to smoke after that because you feel that there is a 'need' to keep your mouth clean and fresh. Or it could be partly due to the mint toothpaste that has the same cooling effect as the menthol in cigarettes.
3. Avoid situations that will trigger your smoking mind. If you have friends who smoke, avoid them until you feel that you can resist the temptation when they offer you a stick. Or if you lunch together with your colleagues who smoke, avoid hanging out with them after lunch. If possible, persuade your buddies to quit together. If you have a habit of smoking at certain places, avoid visiting them for now especially pubs.
4. Reminding yourself first thing when you wake up & last thing before you sleep. You can say things like 'Today is a brand new day & I am not going to spoil it with a smoke' or 'Tomorrow shall be the best day ever because I will not touch a stick'. By repeatedly reminding yourself everyday, you are putting new beliefs into your subconscious mind, which will become a reality over a period of time.
5. Reward yourself. Buy yourself a new gadget. Treat your friends to a nice dinner. Splurge on new clothes. Remember, you are spending money that would otherwise be spent on burning useless cigarettes. And when you see more & more luxury items entering your life,you know that you have made a wise decision to quit smoking then. By rewarding yourself, you tend to feel more positive and giving up smoking will not seem as painful as before.
I hope you have found these few tips useful. It's the beginning of 2009 and I hope you have listed 'quit smoking' as one of your new year's resolution. Giving up smoking can be an intimidating process. But if you decide to quit smoking , you have to be serious and disciplined enough. Only then will you see results. All the best!

About the Author

George is the owner of AskGeorgeYeo.com, a Q-&-A-based information portal. You can find more stop smoking tips here. Feel free to drop by and post questions or add a link back to your own site.

10 Tips for Women to stay fit and healthy by aye b.

2009-01-15T15:57:00.000+07:00

Fitness for Women- Stay Fit and Healthy! Here are 10 tips for women to stay fit and healthy:
1.Staying fit and healthy starts with a balanced diet. Know and monitor the right weight for your age. Consult your doctor to learn what food you should avoid and follow your eating discipline routines. If you are trying to lose some weight, foods with high calories should be omitted from your meals. Food with high fiber and low fat should be included a priority in your grocery list instead of red meat, sugars and fats.
2.Drink plenty of water. Drinking at least eight glasses of water everyday. This cleanses the body from impurities. It is also advised for lactating women to increase water intake to keep the body hydrated.
3.Take Vitamins and Supplements. Do not forget your Calcium supplement. Sufficient Calcium intake is beneficial for women of all ages. This has been proven to prevent having cramps and Pre-Menstrual Period (PMS) Symptoms. It also prevents Osteoporosis especially for menopausal women. Vitamin E boosts strong immune system. Women who undergo menopausal period should take Vitamin E-400 as it stops night sweats and hot flashes. Also, Vitamin E is said to be best in avoiding wrinkles when aging.
4.Quit smoking. If you are smoking, stop. It is also a big "NO" for pregnant women, as this will affect the health of the baby. Pregnant women who smoke may pass the harmful content of cigarettes to babies through the bloodstream. Recent studies have shown that women smokers are more prone to diseases than men smokers. Women who smoke have a high risk of getting breast cancer. Also limit your alcohol intake.
5.Incorporate exercises in your daily routine. Take a walk after work, use stairs instead of elevator or play with your kids when you are at home. Home exercises are also effective especially when you do not have time to go to the gym and would like to lose some weight. Yoga and Pilates are only a few of the many effective exercises you can do at home. Exercises help in limiting the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
6.Avoid stress. Many women are prone to too much stress. Stress has been known as cause to many sicknesses. As much as possible take time to relax. Read a good book, hang out with friends and engage into sports. Pamper yourself by going to parlors or you can do some shopping. And do not forget to get enough sleep to revive your energy.
7.Use sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Wear hats when under the sun to protect your skin. Too much sun is bad for your skin. The skin is prone to cancer when exposed to too much sunlight. It also speeds up the aging of skin cells, which causes wrinkles to women.
8.Make sure to visit your dentist to keep that beautiful smile. Always have it cleaned to prevent cavities and bad breath.
9.Visit your Gynecologist. Women who are eighteen and above should have their Physical Examination annually especially for the Pap Smear test. Women who are forty and up should have their mammograms and the Breast self-exam is encouraged once puberty has been reached and should be a habit as they mature
10.Safe sex is strongly recommended. Use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
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About the Author

Aye B writes regularly about Persuasion techniques related topics. I hope you enjoy these articles.For more information you can visit mi site Persuasion Techniques How to Be an Expert Persuader in 20 Days or Less!!

Avoid The Stress To Keep Your Healthy

2008-12-23T09:08:00.000+07:00

By Ys. Waluyo

The activity that we have been doing everyday as of jobs until housekeeping desk, actually it has been making us susceptible of the stress,the stress can influence our relationship with another person, influence our healthy accordance with totality, more over if doing a less good way of living and unhealthy, so the stress will be difficult to avoid.

Although the stress is difficult to avoid but we can prepare ourselves to against it, so that we can most enjoy life well, healthful and stress free.

The statistic of The US Centers For Dis case Control and Prevention known that 75% of some healthy problem cause of stress has been around someone, begin of sweaty palms, insomnia, gastric disturbance, headache, hypertension and coronary.

Some effect of the stress weakening of the body endurance and that's mean had an influential to the productivity.

The fulfillment of nutrition as vitamin B complex, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium is very needful, the vitamin C useful to upgrade of the body endurance, magnesium useful to prevent long drawn out of the stress, calcium useful to keep the heartbeat regularly.

Expect of the fulfillment of nutrition in a balanced manner, something to avoid of the stress is relaxation, recreation, meditation, always thank God in living and always draw near to God, so that would created a good mood, halcyon and stress free.

Vitamin E and Lecithin For Healthy Skin

2008-12-11T09:56:00.001+07:00

By. Ys. Waluya

Vitamin E is an anti oxidant that quite strong to give protection to body, especially for skin, it can repair the blood circulation system, and the most important one is to prevent of oxidative destruction because of the effect of free radical influence.

The effect of free radical is not good for the skin integrity, Vitamin E has an important function to increase the powerful of the under skin network and the quality of skin cells.

Lecithin is a material which has powerful as vitamin that can repair the metabolism inside of the heart, Lecithin has an important function to keep the integrity of cell membrane, in those cells will be stand or fix completely and it will not easily get degeneration

Apart from that, lecithin also has activity to do the detoxification process inside the body through the heart.

Crucial Reasons to Stay Motivated to Lose Weight

2008-12-03T15:58:00.000+07:00

by Todd Hicks

Are you overweight and constantly out of breath? Do you often get sick or feel bad physically? Have you started a weight loss regimen to eliminate your physical burden but quit out of a lack of motivation? Becoming lighter should not be your only goal to lose weight. You will probably possess a higher desire to lose weight and stick to a plan that focuses on losing weight for good once you learn the bigger picture. You will learn the various reasons you should stay motivated to lose weight. Weight loss leads to better health. Obesity causes numerous diseases and cancers. If you eat foods that contain too much fat and cholesterol and you are too heavy, you will probably develop clogged arteries and consequently suffer heart disease or a heart attack. Stay motivated to lose weight to live a longer, healthier life.
Another reason you should stay motivated to lose weight is to have more energy. If you become slim and fit by eating properly and exercising regularly, you will be able to do physical activities and move around well for long periods of time because you will increase your blood flow, circulation, lung capacity and endurance.
You should stick with a weight loss plan to develop your self-esteem. Think about it. You will feel good about yourself and have pride when you become trim, fit and healthier.
Maintain a desire to lose weight to gain more strength. You will definitely become emotionally stronger as you shed pounds and you could become physically stronger too, especially if you incorporate strength training into your weight loss regimen.
If you lose enough weight, you might increase your pay or get a promotion. People who are considered attractive earn more money and consideration for a promotion than those who are not considered attractive.
You should stop eating too much to have fewer stomach aches. If you eat too much grease or fatty foods, you are likely to have an upset stomach and possibly experience the flu at least once or twice a year.
Stick with losing weight to move faster. Having too much weight will slow you down.
Picture yourself becoming a better athlete, especially if you are young. You will be able to play the sports you love better and maybe become good enough to become a well-paid professional athlete.
Avoid quitting your weight loss plan to find a mate if you are single. Many singles probably prefer a mate who is slim.
Continue to lose weight to inspire others. If you stick with your goal, you will probably encourage others to lose weight or do something else they want to accomplish.
Another reason you should stay motivated to lose weight is to draw praise. Others will congratulate you.
Keep all these benefits in mind to stay motivated to lose weight and live a more rewarding life!

About the Author

Todd Hicks owns Skill Development Institute, an enterprise that provides a keyboard typing lesson and academic study guide. To become a great typist or student, visit Skill Development Institute. http://sdinst.blogspot.com

Are You Fasting for Health or For Weight Loss?

2008-12-03T15:44:00.000+07:00

by Aaron Patterson

Fasting has become increasingly popular as of late. There are a few health benefits to be gained from fasting, but often times I wonder if some people are fasting because they hope to lose weight. Fasting for health is fine, but fasting for weight loss is not such a great idea, for several reasons. Fasting for weight loss doesn't work as well as you'd hope. To begin with, many people don't realize that a large percentage of their daily water intake comes from solid foods, not liquids. (For example, an apple is 80% water by volume.) When you fast, by definition, you're eating little or no solid food. You can try to drink more water to compensate, but how do you really know how much more you need to drink?
You can probably see where this is going. If you're consuming less water, the first type of weight you'll lose during your fast... is water weight. And guess what happens when the fast ends? That water weight comes right back.
Even if you get your water intake right, you are fighting your body's natural inclinations if you fast for weight loss. Fasting causes the body's metabolism to slow down. The slower your metabolism, the harder it is to actually burn fat (or any calories you consume, for that matter). So while it's true that you can't really gain weight during a fast, it's pretty hard to lose it and keep it off, too.
Fasting for health is perfectly fine. But if your goal is weight loss, consider calorie shifting instead of fasting. Calorie shifting (sometimes called calorie cycling) is a unique dieting technique that varies the content and size of your meals in a manner that maximizes your metabolism. The result is that it becomes easier than ever to burn calories just by going about your regular, daily activities.
The most popular calorie shifting diet plan on the market is FatLoss4Idiots. When I posted a FatLoss4Idiots review to my dieting advice site, I almost immediately started receiving testimonials from people who have used this diet with success.

About The Author
The author, Aaron Patterson, went from couch potato to kickboxer in less than a year! His favorite passion is helping people get off their butts and start leading healthier, more active lives through his Website, Eliminate the Weight.

What You Need When Looking for the Best Energy Drink

2008-11-30T10:08:00.000+07:00

by Park Hou

Today's hectic world, require people to be more active. With this, people tend to go for health supplements that promise to provide the vitamins that a restless body needs. But the question is, do these supplements really provide them the daily requirements of our body? Some maybe but you'll never really know until you've tried one. So, what can you do to achieve a more active daily life regardless of how hectic your schedules are? Among the best options is to drink energy drinks? So, how will you know if you are drinking the best energy drink?Well, the answer really depends on you. One person might prefer only a specific type of energy drink while others go for expensive drinks, thinking that these are the best in the market. As long as the drink satisfies your needs and suits your budget, then, you've got just the right drink right in your hands. The selection of energy drinks available today are countless but only of those are effective when it comes to providing the oomph you need daily. So, how would you know which energy drink is best for you? Firstly, look into its contents. What nutrients will you get from it? The more nutrients you can get the better. But wait, before you get carried away choose the one with lesser sugar content. This way you won't get too worked up because of low stamina. Caffeine in the content is also a big no-no for this might cause nervousness or worst sleeping difficulty. And lastly, check if it fits your budget because if it doesn't, well, you better start looking for some other option.
So, what is the ideal choice as the best energy drink? Some might actually prefer water than the rest. But you see, drinking water all day long can get very dull. What you need is a little bit of change. How about vitamin water? This healthy drink contains vitamins that are most essential to the body. It's not as expensive compared to other energy drinks, but it is as effective when it comes to providing the energy you need every day. So, if you're after the best energy drink, choose what's really good and not just base your choices on the price.

About The Author

Park Hou is a health expert.He had been doing this since he was twenty years old.He had been through many health organizations and affiliations that help him to become successful individual on his chosen career.

3 Breast Cancer Treatments Explained

2008-11-30T10:01:00.000+07:00

by Tom Parker

Approximately 44,500 people contract breast cancer every year in the UK. It is not yet known what causes this condition but it develops when breast tissues become cancerous. This causes them to multiply in a rapid and uncontrolled way which leads to a tumour forming in the breast. Fortunately, there are treatment options available and in this article I will be discussing three of these.

1) SURGERY:- There are two types main types of surgery that your doctor will recommend. The first is breast conservation which involves the removal of any lumps and the surrounding breast tissue. There may be mild scarring following this type of surgery but overall the appearance of the breast should be similar post surgery.
The second type of breast cancer surgery is masectomy which involves the removal of the whole breast. This surgery is generally recommend if breast conservation surgery does not successfully eliminate the cancer or if the tumour has become very large. After this type of surgery your doctor is likely to offer you breast reconstruction, a treatment allowing you to get back the shape of the original breast.

2) RADIOTHERAPY:- This type of treatment involves aiming high energy radiation beams at the breast cancer cells in an attempt to destroy them. It is normally used before surgery (to shrink the tumour) or after surgery (to reduce this risk of the cancer coming back). However, it may also be used as an alternative to surgery when the tumour is small enough.

3) HORMONE THERAPY:- Certain breast cancers are sensitive to the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone. Your doctor will be able to perform tests to see how these hormones affect the tumour. Based on these tests they may then recommend hormone therapy. This involves preventing oestrogen or progesterone from reaching the cancer cells either by using drugs or via surgery which stops the ovaries from producing these hormones.
Whilst breast cancer is not a condition that anyone would desire contracting this disease is not the end of the world. Treatment is a very real possibility. I hope this article has provided you with an introduction to some of these but to get a full picture you need to go and visit your doctor. They have professional knowledge and will be able to help you choose the treatment that is right for you.
Whilst every intention has been made to make this article accurate and informative, it is intended for general information only. Breast cancer is a very serious, life threatening condition and you should discuss any concerns, treatments or lifestyle changes fully with your doctor.

About The Author

Tom Parker owns and operates a number of useful fitness resources and websites. If you visit Tom's websites today you can learn more about the various breast cancer treatments and sign up for a daily free Fitness Tip

3 Interesting Facts About Ayurvedic Skin Care

2008-11-20T14:12:00.000+07:00

Author: Ray A. Rubio

In this fast moving world, we often find it difficult to stand back and take good care of ourselves. However, we are obsessed with the idea of looking good. Ancient ayurveda, one of the oldest disciplines of medication, tells us that we can have good-looking skin only if our insides are pure and free from any kind of impurities. Thus, before you start external polishing, take an inward look, and go for ayurvedic skin care.

The blemishes, pimples, eruptions, or spots on your skin that irritate you are merely a result of certain lifestyle or diet disorders. If you can go for a skin friendly diet, you can ensure that you have great and healthy skin.

Always try to have food that is good for your body. Have meals that are light and healthy. Go for fruits and vegetables that make your insides clean and healthy. If you follow a healthy diet for some time, you will see the results yourself. The result will be healthy skin that looks young and fresh.

Given below are certain dietary tips that will help you get healthier skin:

1. For ayurvedic skin care, begin your day with a mug of hot water that has the juice of half a lemon. Lemon is very good for the skin and since it is anti bacterial, it helps your body to flush out the toxins and keep your body clean from within. In case you have very oily skin, you can go for another glass of lemon water later in the day. Those who have regularity problems can start the day with raisins that have been soaked in water overnight.

2. Herb tea is another thing that forms an important part of ayurvedic skin care. You can go for fennel, mint, aniseed, cardamom, rosehips or cinnamon tea about twice or thrice a day. The herbs that are very good for cleansing include neem, turmeric, Sarsaparilla, marshmallow root, and Indian madder. All these herbs are great for your body because they purify the blood and clean the toxins in your body.

3. Raw salads are also great for your health but you can reap the maximum benefit of eating raw food only when you have a strong digestive system. In case your system is not very strong, you will not be able to digest the raw food. For ayurvedic skin care, you need to consume vegetables that have high water content. Carrot, lettuce, daikon radish and tender asparagus are vegetables that are very good for your health and your skin. In Ayurvedic jargon, these vegetables are called tridoshic, which means that they are suitable for individuals with any kind of skin.

Another group of vegetables that is very good for your skin. These are cruciferous vegetables. However, you must have these vegetables only after you steam them because they are slightly difficult to digest. If you have vatta skin, avoid these vegetables. But if you have Pitta or Kapha skin, have steamed broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.

For complete ayurvedic skin care, avoid bad fats and oily food. For those who have dry skin, consumption of ghee is prescribed. If you follow these diet tips for ayurvedic skin care, you will see the difference in a few days when you get healthier skin.

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Alternative Approaches to Mental Health Care

2008-11-19T16:33:00.000+07:00

An alternative approach to mental health care that emphasizes the interrelationship between mind, body, and spirit can play an important role in recovery and healing. Although some people with mental health problems recover using alternative methods alone, most people combine them with other, more traditional treatments such as therapy and, perhaps, medication. It is crucial, however, to consult with your health care providers about the approaches you are using to achieve mental wellness.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the alternative therapies that are getting a lot of attention for mental health. In this practice, your body is regarded as a system of energetic pathways. When one of these pathways is disrupted, it can cause mental health problems. When the acupuncturist identifies the blocked pathway, however, and then inserts a needle into the area, they can help to improve the energy movement, reducing the mental health symptoms. Though this was once dismissed as a false science, more studies are showing that these needle treatments do work - and they can work in the long term. You can find acupuncture practitioners in nearly every city by heading to your local phone book.
Exercise and Diet

While this may not be considered alternative, most people wouldn't think that lifestyle changes could contribute to their mental health. But it's true. Since your body is comprised of a vast number of systems that require the proper nutrition and blood flow in order to work properly, it stands to reason that taking on healthy habits will allow you to also improve the mental health of your body. Nerve cells that are well-nourished may be better able to stay balanced. An attempt to add thirty minutes of exercise to every day and eating a healthier diet is a great start.

Meditation

Used for centuries, the practice of meditation is still considered a great way to calm the mind and often still any mental health disorders. By sitting in a comfortable position and simply trying to clear the thoughts from your mind, people have noticed they feel more centered and serene. A person does not have to sit in a lotus position or even chant in order for this practice to work. Take about ten minutes a day to sit in a quiet place in your home (wearing headphones to drown out noises if you can't find peace and quiet) and simply let any thoughts that enter into the mind out again. Whenever you begin to think about something, just let it go and focus on your breathing. In time, you will have fewer and fewer thoughts, helping to relax your body as well as your mental issues.

Massage therapy: The underlying principle of this approach is that rubbing, kneading, brushing, and tapping a person's muscles can help release tension and pent emotions. It has been used to treat trauma-related depression and stress. A highly unregulated industry, certification for massage therapy varies widely from State to State. Some States have strict guidelines, while others have none.

Prayer

When you believe in something greater than yourself, research is shows that you might have a smaller chance of mental health issues. There seems to be something about recognizing the idea that you aren't in control of everything, so when you give that control to someone or something else through prayer, you can begin to find balance in life. By simply sitting down and praying each day, you can begin to establish your place in the world.

Music/Sound Therapy
It is no coincidence that many people turn on soothing music to relax or snazzy tunes to help feel upbeat. Research suggests that music stimulates the body's natural "feel good" chemicals (opiates and endorphins). This stimulation results in improved blood flow, blood pressure, pulse rate, breathing, and posture changes. Music or sound therapy has been used to treat disorders such as stress, grief, depression, schizophrenia, and autism in children, and to diagnose mental health needs.

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Mental Relaxation and Your Mental Health

2008-11-19T16:20:00.000+07:00

By Expert Author: Stephen Lau

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Stephen Lau

Relaxation is important to both physical and mental health. Mental relaxation benefits not just your mind but also your body.

Stress is part of life; it is almost impossible to avoid stress. In fact, attempting to avoid stress is enough to create stress. Stress is what you experience emotionally and internally in response to a given situation with which you are incapable of coping. However, stress, ironically enough, may also be beneficial in that it teaches you about how to handle difficult situations in life. Learning to deal with demands in life keeps your mentally healthy, just as exercise keeps you physically fit.

Stress is related to your feelings, which signal that "something is not in order." Stress, therefore, requires expression of these emotions in an appropriate way - in the form of mental relaxation.

Mental relaxation is possible only when you have a plan for a balanced lifestyle, including regular bedtime, even on weekends and holidays. The reason is that your body's biological clock plays an important role in regulating your sleep patterns, which are critical to your mental well-being. Plan your daily routine and pace your life.

Take full responsibility for you own stress. This is the key to managing stress in your life. Never say, "You give me stress!" Nobody gives you stress but yourself. You are responsible for your own feelings. Otherwise, you would be passing the responsibility to others - that does not work in real life.

Change your attitudes and perceptions of what you experience in your life. Events that happen to you remain the same, but your perceptions may vary. Change your attitudes and perceptions to change the way you think about your experiences. Learn to laugh at others as well as at yourself. According to studies, children laugh 40 to 50 times a day, and that is why they are happy; adults, on the other hand, laugh only 10 to 15 times at the most. Do not take life too seriously, develop and nurture a sense of humor, which is a component of mental relaxation.

Enhance your physical capabilities to cope with difficulties encountered. These capabilities include physical fitness, good nutrition, and deep sleep without sleeping aids.

Change the environment that gives you stress. If your job gives you stress, change the job or take a vacation to de-stress yourself, although this may be a passive way of dealing with your stress.

Life is full of problems. Understanding yourself and the things that trouble you most is an important step in solving your life's problems, thereby eliminating much of the stress. Your mental health is determined by the way you work with and relate to others. In other words, you may have behavioral problems that create stress for you at work and in relationships. Isolating yourself in order to avoid these behavioral problems only makes you more difficult to enjoy good mental health.

To deal with any behavioral problem, you must learn how to communicate easily and clearly with others. You must be a good listener. You must be assertive without being critical or aggressive. You must learn to trust others, and see the good, instead of the bad, in others.

Eliminating stress is not equivalent to producing mental relaxation. To help your mind relax, you need to give it "a break." When you are asleep, your mind remains very active and does not "rest." When you are awake, your mind is preoccupied with mostly past and future thoughts. Nearly all your thoughts, including your desires and fears, are based on either the past or the future. Your desires are no more than recollection of the past pleasure and hope of repeating them in the future. Fears are also memories of past pain, and your desire to avoid them in the future. To give your mind the rest it rightfully deserves, help your mind focus on the present moment. Meditation does just that: it enables your mind to focus only on the present moment to the exclusion of past and future thoughts.

In meditation, you focus on your breathing, noticing your inhalation and exhalation, directing your mind to the present, thereby shutting off wandering thoughts of the past and future. In meditation, you are essentially giving your mind a period of relaxation. There is no other way as effective as meditation in giving your mind total relaxation. Modern medicine is beginning to use meditation to cure mental disorders because it works at your subconscious level. In Buddhist meditation, you experience "nirvana" only through meditation, in which you empty your mind of impure thoughts to arrive at a mental state of enlightenment.

Meditation, in conjunction with self-effort in changing attitudes and lifestyle, provides the best mental relaxation for your mental health.

About the Author/Author Bio

Stephen Lau is a researcher, writing synopses of medical research for scientists. His publications include "NO MIRACLE CURES" a book on healing and wellness. He has also created several websites on health and healing. www.longevityforyou.com, www.zenhealthylifestyle.com, www.chinesenaturalhealing.com

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Natural Foot Care for Diabetics by Cheryl Beasley

2008-11-13T12:46:00.000+07:00

Because of the disease diabetes, damage can be caused to blood vessels and nerves in the feet, then circulation may be impaired and infections can form on the feet without the person realising. This can ultimately cause major complications and even amputation. Diabetes also impairs the immune system so diabetics are more prone to infection. Those who suffer from the disease should have regular foot examinations by their doctor and should know whether or not they have nerve damage. To prevent and check whether there is injury to the feet you should get into a routine of checking and caring for your feet, this is especially important if you already have nerve or blood vessel damage or current foot problems. Here are twenty important natural tips for keeping your feet healthy: 1. Inspect your feet thoroughly every day. 2. Clean your feet daily in lukewarm water (test this with your hands) with a natural soap, dry them thoroughly to prevent fungal infection. 3. Protect your feet constantly by wearing well fitted, comfortable but sturdy shoes. 4. Never walk around without some kind of footwear to protect your feet. 5. Clean, dry cotton or wool socks are also a good way to protect your feet from pressure points and bacteria caused by sweat. 6. Always apply a little amount of a natural foot cream that contains antibacterial agents to the soles of your feet after bathing, avoiding the skin between the toes. Diabetics can find that the skin on their feet dries and cracks easily which can potentially leave them open to infection. 7. When cutting toenails always soak the feet in a good foot soak that has antibacterial properties in it to soften the nails and cleanse away any bacteria and grime from the nails. Remember to cut the nail straight across with a nail clipper, since curved nails are more likely to become ingrown. 8. Using a gentle natural foot scrub can smooth any small rough areas before they become a problem. 9. Exercise promotes good circulation so walk daily and don't sit in one spot for too long. An easy exercise is to make circle with your feet ten times in each direction, keeping your leg as still as possible. 10. Sitting with your feet elevated for 10 minutes will also help your circulation. 11. Regularly massage your feet, this will also stimulate the circulation. 12. If you do notice a sore or any type of infection, see your doctor for treatment. 13. Stop smoking. It's awful for the circulation and your health generally. 14. Have any bunions and corns removed by a professional to avoid infection 15. Regularly clean the shower with a natural cleaner and spray a little diluted tea tree oil around the drain. 16. To keep your feet warm in bed wear loose, comfortable cotton or wool socks. 17. Always make sure your feet are kept at a comfortable temperature, avoiding cold feet. 18. If you have any pain in your feet see a podiatrist or your doctor immediately. 19. Use foot powder. 20. Follow a healthy diet and lifestyle; this will help prevent problems and complications.

About The Author

Cheryl Beasley is the founder of LanaB Skin Care, an online natural skin care business that produces fresh and pure products as ordered. She contributes skin care articles regularly to several magazines and produces a monthly newsletter pertaining to the industry.Cheryl has over twenty years experience producing skin care products. http://www.lanab.com.au

How to deal with having a stroke by video.marketiwek

2008-11-13T12:02:00.000+07:00

It is not always easy to deal with someone that has gone through a stroke in your life. If you or someone that you know has been the victim of a stroke, then you must know that this is one of the hardest times that a person can go through. It is very unpredictable and there are no side effects that will be the same. It is important to make sure that you are giving the right amount of support and care to anyone that has known the devastation of a stroke.
There are negative emotions that a person is going to have to go through when they are the victims of a stroke. Feeling sad about the ability to do something that you once could do so well is torture for some. This is going to be a normal emotion and one that many people will go through. You need to learn how to accept this and anyone that is helping a stroke victim out should also know that this is a sensitive area that has to be dealt with the right way.
The following will be some of the emotional feelings that a person can go through when they are trying to help someone get over a stroke. You should pay attention to these problems and treat them as you can with each person that you are dealing with.
* Emotional stability, sudden laughing or crying
* Anxiety
* Grief at the loss of mobility
* Humiliation
* Depression
* Memory loss
* Confusion
A person that is suffering from a stroke will have different on the area of the brain injury. People who have had a strong on the right side of their brain will tend to experience memory problems, time disorientation and emotional highs and lows. They may also be less able to use abstract thinking and talk too much.
People that have had a stroke on the left side of their brain may have more problems with their speech and reading abilities as well. They will also be more cautions and get frustrated a lot easier. The left-brain injuries are more often from depression. This is not exact but it is a good theory for why people that are depressed go through such a terrible time with their physical and emotional pain.
Remember to have compassion, love and understanding when it comes to helping someone that has dealt with a stroke. This is the best way to get them back on track and keep them motivated for a fast recovery. You want to get them through the hard times and keep them ready for the better times that are coming.

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Calcium Plays an Important Role in the Way Our Body Functions

2008-08-11T11:03:00.001+07:00

By Steve A Johnson
Growing up we probably all have been told at one time or another to drink our milk and to eat low fat dairy products. The reason we were told this is because our parents and caregivers knew that by consuming calcium rich foods our bodies would greatly benefit and our bones and teeth would be healthy and strong.
They were right as it is true calcium plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. However, calcium not only helps to keep our bones and teeth strong and healthy it is a very important and essential nutrient for the entire body. Calcium also plays a very important part in keeping our heart muscles healthy, it helps to control and regulate our heart beat and it help our nerves function and assists with many other bodily functions.
Everybody needs calcium in their diets. Young children and teenagers need sufficient calcium in their diets so they can take full advantage of the calcium storage in their bones. As we age, we need to get sufficient dietary calcium to help us minimize the loss of calcium from our bones because the majority of the body's calcium, approximately ninety-nine percent, is stored in your bones. We also need an adequate amount of calcium in the body because the other one percent is stored in the rest of the body and is for all other bodily functions.
Some good sources of calcium are low fat dairy products, fruits, and fortified cereals and grains. However, due to processing and manufacturing the majority of the nutrients in the food we eat are depleted. So, it is sad to say, we really are not getting as much calcium from our diet as we think we are. It is safe to say that it makes a lot of sense to take calcium supplements along with eating a healthy diet to make sure that our bodies get what it needs.
Even though supplementation is a good idea you should know that not all calcium supplements are created equal. One such calcium supplement that is well absorbed by the body and is very beneficially all bodily functions is called coral calcium. But what is Coral Calcium? Simply put, Coral Calcium is just calcium. However, coral calcium benefits have an advantage over other types of calcium. Marine coral calcium has a wide range and optimal mix of major and trace minerals. It contains calcium, magnesium and trace minerals, and the ratios of these minerals match the human body's ratio perfectly.
Some forms of coral calcium supplements are inferior because some of the other vital nutrients have been lost since they have been baked by the sun for thousands of years. Marine grade coral calcium is harvested miles away from shore below sea level. All of the essential minerals are preserved by nature and made available by carefully removing them from the sea floor away from the live reefs as not to disturb them. Coral Calcium Supplements also contain over seventy other trace minerals and are essential to good health. Preferred Coral Calcium Plus contains nature's balance of 2 to 1 ratio of calcium to magnesium. Any form of land grade calcium does not have this ratio. Magnesium is critical for the absorption of calcium. Land grade or fossilized coral contains only about 1% magnesium.

Steven Johnson is committed to helping people maintain healthy and effective lifestyles. For more information on any other health supplements please visit his website Alternative Health Supplements at http://www.alternative-health-supplements.com/coral_calcium_page.html

Vitamin D to a healthy heart

2008-08-11T10:28:00.001+07:00

Vitamin D - A Protector of the Heart
By Dr. Martha Castro, M.D.

We all know the benefits of vitamin D, don't we? We know that vitamin D is good to maintain an excellent bone strength, and now, the University of Michigan Medical School scientists have finished a medical research that link vitamin D to a healthy heart. The study reports that vitamin D protects the heart from heart failure and the cloistral in it makes the hypertrophy (excessive growth of cells) of the heart to actually slow down significantly.
Interesting, isn't it? They don't know yet, however, how exactly this happens, I mean, chemically, but this is only the beginning of more research so they can tell us in the near future exactly how much vitamin D we need to take a day in order to prevent a heart failure, especially amongst people who are at risk of developing cardiomegalia (big heart aka hypertrophy of the hear) like patients with high blood pressure and people who do sports daily, like cyclists, runners, swimmers, etc., since we do tend to have a big heart due to the intense heart beat we require in order to accomplish a well fit physical condition, so we can call ourselves athletes to compete in amateur or professional races or just for the fun of it.
The daily requirements of Vitamin D are 200 mgs a day up to the age of 50. After that, 500 mgs a day are needed.
We can get the most vitamin D from:
1) Sun rays
2) A proper diet rich in vitamin D
3) A daily vitamin supplement of 500 mgs of vitamin D

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I am a Medical Doctor and General Surgeon. I specialize in medical and clinical diagnostics, and subspecialize in Ischemic Cardiopathy. I have been practicing medical science for 22 years. In my private life I am a cycling fanatic. I love everything about cycling, road cycling, MTB, cyclocross, cyclo-commuting, extreme cycling, spinning, tandem cycling, and of course, I love and admire Lance Armstrong with all my heart.
I have been enjoying the beautiful sport of cycling for 9 years already. I am 46 years old and very well fit. I am short, 5.2 mts, but you know what they say: "Good perfume comes in small bottles".
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