FITNESS-HEALTH-SPORTS

How to Choose a Martial Art

2009-08-12T14:01:00.000-07:00

A martial art is a great way to stay fit, learn self discipline and gain the confidence that only comes from knowing you can break a guy’s arm if he tries to steal your wallet. Problem is there’s also a lot of shit out there, a lot of scammers, a lot of zealots and a lot of styles that may or may not be suited for you.
First of all you need to check out classes before you commit to anything. A good class should offer you at least one lesson free before you have to sign anything so be wary of those that don’t. Once you get there you should see what kind of facilities they have, how experienced the instructors are and how proficient the students are. If you’re in a class full of black belts then realise they’re either going to be elitist and snobby about it, or the belts are being handed out too easily. If you see a fat black belt who’s uncoordinated and slow then leave. If you see a fast and powerful red belt – be impressed. You should be able to quickly get a feel for whether these are a bunch of guys having fun
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and learning something at the same time, a group of annoying idiots show-boating and flaunting their imagined power with no real skill, or a group of highly trained serious warriors. Pick which one you’d like to join.
Choosing a style is also key, as each has different strengths and weaknesses that may or may not be suited to your body type and personality. If you’re tall you might benefit from a style that focuses on kicking such as Tai Kwon Do or Kickboxing. If you’re your small and stocky you might want to do something like boxing, or a throwing style like Judo that requires you to get in close. If you don’t have much physical power Tai Chi or Kung Fu might be the one for you with their emphasis on using the opponents’ energy against them.
You also need to choose between martial arts that are more sports like – such as Tai Kwon Do, Boxing or Kickboxing, or deeper such as Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Jujitsu or Ninjitsu. The difference here is that the former will give you a more immediate ability for street fighting or pub brawling, while the latter will take a bit longer but give you skills beyond those you could learn from a sport. You may just want something showy and fun such as Capoeira.
If you really want to be proficient at fighting however you need to have all these skills. Throwing, kicking, close range, long range, internal, external, defensive and offensive… So don’t stubbornly stick to one style – mix and match and change as you feel ready to move on. Bruce Lee advocated this approach as do mixed martial artists who know that you can’t win a fight sticking only to one style – even if it does mean you’ll never become a ‘master’ or be able to look down on people who’ve only studied half their lives. Don’t buy it.
So which martial art? All of them.

The Top 3 Muscle Building Tips

2009-08-12T14:00:00.002-07:00

Muscle building is not easy, but it is simple. It is. As long as you are prepared to put in the right effort, then you shouldn't have a problem building muscle. This comes down to having the right information on how to build muscle. The purpose of this article is to provide you with the top 3 tips to building muscle so you can get that body you are aiming for.

You need to remember that muscle building is not just about building arm muscles - It is a sad, but common, misconception that many people believe that building big arms or upper body is the extent of muscle building. If you walk through a gym, you will find many people that look like top heavy lollipops. If you want to look good with your muscle building endeavors, then you need to remember to work on your core and your legs.

You need to make sure that you are lifting your weights or doing your exercises correctly - If you are not seeing any results but you are trying lifting weights regularly, maybe you're doing it wrong. If you aren't seeing any results, you need to either get involved with a program online that provides you with videos or to spend some cash and get some private lessons with a qualified trainer.

You need to eat the right food and get the right amount of sleep - This is probably the most important muscle building tip. You cannot build muscle just by lifting weights. Muscle building is a combination of weights lifting with the right diet and enough sleep. Eating a healthy diet and getting regular sleep will help your muscles repair and build. Muscle growth takes place outside the gym.

There you have it. If you are looking for muscle building tips, then you have found the three most important muscle building tips in this article. Keep these tips in mind and your muscles will grow faster than you could ever imagine possible.

Ken Shorey

2009-08-12T14:00:00.001-07:00

by: Jasdeep Singh

Packing on Muscle mass involves a lot of dedication and care. At times, trying too hard can have its negative effects too. Right guidance and proper techniques make the perfect recipe to MUSCLE BUILDING. Muscle Building is no joke, but at the same time, very much possible. The bottomline is to workout in the right direction and not to harm your body. Here are some Do's and Dont's for Muscle Building.

Muscle Building Tips: Do's and Dont's

1) Popping a pill to reach your health and fitness goal is not the answer! Results are temporary and effects the body adversely in the long run.

2) Remove the tag " Short cut" from your workout schedule. There is no such thing as quick-fix. Dedication and hardwork hold the key for MUSCLE BUILDING.

3) Dietary Supplements can be helpful in achieving your goals. Supplementation is designed to supplement your healthy eating and exercise habits.

4) Dont go in for any supplement you come across. Before taking a supplement, consult your trained or a physician. Always buy supplements from a reputed DRUGSTORE. Do your research before taking in a supplement. One such reputed and recommended online store for drugs is Drugstore.com. Read Drugstore.com Reviews at http://www.weightloss-health.com/Drugstore.htm

5) Supplements shouldnt be misunderstood as steroids. Steroids should be a BIG NO. Gather more knowledge on supplements at http://www.weightloss-health.com/Supplements.htm

6) Muscle Building Diet: It occupies a prominent area in MUSCLE BUILDING pie-chart. You should be highly careful related to your muscle building diet. Always ask your trainer to write down a diet schedule for you.

7) Give rest to your body between two sets, say for two minutes.

8) Not work on more than two muscle groups at a time. Train those mucles in a group which work with each other. This technique has proven to be effective. For eg: Chest and Triceps or biceps and backs.

9) The most effective time to do muscle building exercises is in the morning. You have consumed a lot of carbs by evening. So, carbs become the source of energy for you when you do your exercises in evening. But in morning, body depends on its alternative source i.e FAT for energy. Hence fats get burned up more in morning.

10) Last but not the least, Dont be biased to any body part. Proper balance is a necessity. Having big upper body and skinny legs is no good. Work out on entire body.

Smoking cessation: New ways to quit.

2009-08-12T13:59:00.001-07:00

By now, even the tobacco companies agree: smoking is bad for your health * very bad, in fact. Cigarettes are the most hazardous, but cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco also contribute to tobacco's terrible toll. And secondhand smoke is an important cause of death and disability in people who never light up.

We are making progress. Over 45 million Americans have quit, and many communities prohibit smoking in public places. But more than 20% of adults still smoke, and the habit remains more prevalent in men than women. Tragically, thousands of teenagers take up smoking every day.

We can do better. Fortunately, there are more ways to kick the habit than ever before.

The hazards of smoking

Tobacco is responsible for one of every five deaths in the U.*S. That adds up to over 435,000 lives lost each year, and over 8.5 million Americans suffer from chronic illnesses caused by smoking. All in all, the average nonsmoker lives about 14 years longer than the average smoker. And the worldwide burden is truly staggering. According to the American Cancer Society, smoking will kill about 650 million of the world's 1.3 billion smokers alive today.

Smoking is a major cause of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease. About 20% of all cardiac deaths are caused by smoking.

Between 80% and 90% of all patients with emphysema owe their lung disease to smoking. Chronic bronchitis and pneumonia are among the other lung diseases that are increased in smokers.

And there's more. Smoking contributes to many other health problems, ranging from cataracts, sinusitis, and dental disorders to aging skin, heartburn, diabetes, osteoporosis, and two issues of special concern to men, bladder cancer and erectile dysfunction.

The more you smoke, the higher your risks * but even a few cigarettes a day will harm your health. "Light" and "low-tar" cigarettes are no safer than high-test brands. The only truly safe dose of tobacco is zero.

Secondhand smoke and community controls

More than 126 million nonsmoking Americans are exposed to secondhand smoke. Each year, about 3,000 of them die from lung cancer and about 35,000 to 60,000 die from heart disease caused by exposure to the more than 4,000 chemicals in secondhand smoke. And secondhand smoke also causes 150,000 to 300,000 respiratory infections in infants...

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How to improve sexual health

2009-08-12T13:58:00.000-07:00

Do you know the most important factor in good sexual health? It's your mind. Studies involving men and women have shown that it is the mind that determines sexual performance and drive more than anything else. Men and women were given a placebo and told that it would increase their libido and performance; the majority stated that they saw a significant increase in those areas which show us that it is the mind more than a pill that is responsible for the change.
There are also a number of foods that are said to directly affect sexual performance due to their aphrodisiac influence. These foods include ginseng, bananas, figs, asparagus, eels, oysters, and rhino horn which supposedly increases sexual appetite.

Male Sexual Health

When looking at male sexual health it is not just a question of taking a few supplements and sex drive recovers.

You must see male sexual health in terms of overall body health, this means not just taking supplements, but eating foods to reduce stress first,

Let’s take foods first:These foods will increase dopamine a chemical in the brain that will increase sex drive so eat them!

They are: Salmon, cottage cheese, steak and low fat yogurt

Salmon (and other oily fish such as mackerel and herring) are packed with Omega 3, which increases blood flow around the body and to the genitals and is vital for fighting impotence.

Nitric oxide insufficiency can stop the penis from becoming erect. A recent study showed an 80 percent improvement in the erectile function of men who took 2.8 grams of argentine a day for two weeks.

Gingko Bilbao

It enhances blood flow and functions as an anti-oxidant in the body and is renowned as a great all round supplement which has been known for centuries to increase sexual desire.

Ginseng

Korean Ginseng has been used in China as a sexual balancer and revitalizing tonic for thousands of years.

It is stimulating and restorative and helps improve physical and mental energy, stamina, strength and alertness as an adaptogen, it also helps you to combat physical, emotional stress and fatigue.

Improve your Sexual Health

Have you been having problems about your sex life and could not even begin to understand why your partner is no longer satisfied with you? If you are having troubles with your sex life and are very unhappy about it, then do not just mop around think that your whole life is going down the drain. Do something about it.
You don’t really have to feel self conscious about it. There are so many people all over the country who share the same problems as you and the doctor you are talking to may have encountered the same types of problems time and again that your case is really not some kind of a novelty. Discussing your sexual health problems with your doctor will help you understand what is going on in your body.

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Top Five Foods to Eat for Good Health

2009-08-12T13:57:00.002-07:00

Eating is one of my favourite pass-times. Actually scrap that, eating is my favourite pass-time. It’s fairly easy, anyone can do it, but most importantly it’s delicious (most of it anyway, not sprouts obviously, but even they have their place - all food deserves the same love and attention). Then of course there’s the whole ‘health’ thing…

Picking healthy foods however does require a bit more discrimination and some are certainly better for you than others. Some are downright bad for you, but others hit multiple buttons providing your body with a host of essential nutrients. Here are a few top picks.

Tuna

Tuna is the number one health food as far as I’m concerned - it’s high in Omega 3 fatty acids which are great for your brain and cognitive abilities. It’s also an oily fish so great for joints and highly recommended if you have arthritis or joint problems (gym goers can also benefit from oiling up the joints). Furthermore it’s a fantastic source of lean protein helping you pack on the muscle. The only slight downside however is that tuna is high in mercury which pretty much makes me a human thermometer. Mercury itself is not toxic but the compounds it makes are. Don’t worry though, you’d have to eat ridiculous amounts for it to be a problem.

Apples (and oranges)

Apples are full of vitamins, particularly vitamin C. Vitamin C is so essential that it’s developed internally by most mammals with humans being one of the few exceptions. A deficiency can cause scurvy and it’s almost important for the immune system protecting against colds and other illnesses. When we train in the gym we lose vitamins through sweating so it’s important that we replace them as soon as possible. Apples are also one of your five-a-day, which is highly important especially as five is probably an underestimate of our requirements. In the wild we’d have survived largely on nuts and fruits and we should probably really be consuming more like seven portions of fruit and veg a day.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a fantastic source of antioxidants, which can prevent cancer and increase your life span. Oxygen is actually damaging to your cells causing them almost to rust, which in turn leads to eventual death. It’s a natural process but if you want to live for longer anti-oxidants can slow it down. Unfortunately they’re highly acidic and can exacerbate skin problems such as acne.

Green Salad

Green salad is extremely low in calories and high in just about everything else your body requires - iron, calcium, fibre and vitamins. Iron is key in the body’s development of haemoglobin, which transports oxygen around the blood and myoglobin which is found only in muscle tissue. Contrary to popular belief Spinach is not massively high in iron, this myth actually came about after someone a misplaced decimal point giving it 10 times the iron!

Greens are also a portion of veg, unfortunately they’re boring as anything and you’ll feel like a rabbit munching away on them.

Bananas

Bananas are a brilliant and healthy source of carbohydrates and so energy. Again they’re one of your five a day so they make an amazing pre-workout snack. Even better they’re high in potassium which can prevent cramping and dropping barbells on your neck and decapitating yourself on the bench.

Mack LeMouse

Eggs – Benefits of Eggs

2009-08-12T13:57:00.001-07:00

Eggs are one of the main staples in many bodybuilders’ diets. Not only are possibly the best source of natural protein with a high biological value (88% of the protein being absorbed and utilised by the body). They are also a lean source with little fat – though the yolk does contain some meaning that you may prefer to do away with the delicious yolk. This is actually a mistake however as only when combined together do they contain all 22 amino acids essential for building muscle. The truly extreme bodybuilders sometimes go one step further and eat the actual egg shells too. Hey, it’s your throat…

Of course for muscle building you’ll be advised to eat them raw which means they contain more essential nutrients and protein. Don’t worry too much about Salmonella, while that may sound like awful advice, it does come from sound statistics. Just one in every 30,000 eggs produced each year is likely to be infected with salmonella, which is equal to a loooow .003%. That’s a pretty low percentage, hardly like eating puffer fish. Furthermore, most of the infected eggs cases will be from battery hens, and free-range eggs that have been tested for salmonella are incredibly safe. For some people that might still seem a bit close for comfort, but even then you should realise that most cases of salmonella are mild and can be treated with antibiotics and only very few are serious. So stop whining; Rocky does it and surely that should be enough reason! (Although Rocky also chases chickens around and you should not do that – it’s kind of cruel.)

Though technically better however, for me though, eggs are only a close second as protein sources with tuna coming in at umber one. Eggs are high in cholestrol and so to eat a lot of them might not be the best ever for your heart and blood pressure, especially if you already have problems in that area. Secondly they don’t have all the other advantages of tuna which also has a lot of antioxidants, omega three and fish oil while egg white is mostly just water with a bit of protein. Cooking eggs also wastes some of the protein, and while eggs are normally a versatile food source there’s not that much you can do with raw egg whites (tuna meanwhile is versatile and delicious). Hence I present you with you something that you can do with your eggs while keeping them almost raw.

A quick recipe: Carbonara – Old Style

Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish that was designed to make use of limited amounts of food. Today though it’s a delicious meal that’s been evolved to include cream, cheese, bacon and all sorts of other tempting but not particularly healthy things (you should come round and try mine some time it’s heavenly – angel dust in a dish). Originally though it was simply one raw egg cracked over the pasta with the idea being that the pasta would be hot enough to semi-cook the egg. For muscle building this is a great recipe – high in protein and carbs and low in fat. It should still eliminate any traces of salmonella too meaning it’s safe for even the most cautious.

Mack LeMouse

Thai Food For Health

2009-08-12T13:56:00.001-07:00

Natural health is about self discipline and responsibility for a better life. And with nutritional supplements, you will be able to achieve this level of healthy comfortable living .

It just takes that first step. A Thai Food balanced diet is a Topic I really enjoy telling people about fighting diet problems, weight control, heath in general, even allergy conditions like me. I will touch on this latter.

There are many products available in the field of natural health . Pick up a book, surf online, educate yourself about the right foods for your health. I did, and cut my stress level by 50%; reduced my blood pressure down to 120/70, when under stress it was 150/95.

Not bad for middle age. Natural health is about finding ways to be healthy. With natural health nutrition, like say, Thai Food , you get the extra benefit of giving your body all the best there is from nature, which is a great feeling, and reward when you experience the difference, and ask yourself, how come I did not do this along time ago. What an energy booster indeed.

You will also find good nutrition leads to good health. I would get the typical once a year cold, like most people. Now I might get a cold, over 2 year periods . That should say something for good healthy nutrition. I do not believe there is a magic pill or fix all solution, but this certainly made a great change for me, and established a constant platform for my overall health.

You will experience the new you and will be proud of the achievements you will have from taking care of yourself. Now, no promises, but my weight is stable at 180lbs, exactly the same as when I was 18 years, when body building. I was usually around 200lbs., under hi stress working conditions. I am not outlining a diet plan, in fact the things I am mentioning worked for me regarding health overall.

The drop in weight actually happened as a result of better eating habits, an adjustment to things that helped, like the natural supplements, and Thai food in general, and reduction in obvious things that do not help. I knew with a stressful job, lots of traveling, something had to be adjusted, or shifted a bit. I even cut coffee down to 2 cups a day, I did not need 6, come on that is crazy, what was I thinking ?

So one noticeable thing I really enjoy, is the boost in energy for my age. It did take more than that, and I am going to give you a super important tip. Like anything, take small steps, and you will meet your goals. So here is the super tip that worked for me; simply get off the Dairy Products.

I have traveled to so many countries; with all types of foods, and certainly the western foods are spreading everywhere. So from experience alone, think about my tips to you.

Tip number two, not only do I use natural supplements for many reasons, here is a tip that really jump started me : go try Thai food, at a local restaurant.

This is an experience that will jump start your health in general. The reason I say Thai food, is simply there are so many types, you will find something you like, that is why Thai restaurants are so popular everywhere, world wide. And they have unique spices, and sauces that seem to please many people, offering new flavors, less saturated fats.

I did move to Thailand, so an expert in the foods section, and I have tried them all country wide. Believe me, you may have heard, how spicy Thai Food is, but actually there are in fact so many things to choose from, you will find something healthy, natural, and satisfying in all aspects.

That was tip no two, go out and try it, you will be surprised. Typically you will not find cheese in Asian dishes, however you may find coconut, or sweet milk, and similar things to sort out when you order food.

A third , but important tip, something I do every morning, and what an energy booster, I drink 12 oz. of grape juice per day. It beats coffee, but I still like my morning cup, but the juice really gives me a morning boost in my diet. Ok, that is tip no. three, simply try different things that work for you, that you enjoy, and watch out for the pizzas. Cutback on cheese, milk, ice cream. Select your food in moderate quantities.

I hope you found this as valuable information, based on my own personal experiences. Being middle age, time and health become more sensitive in life, and if you are truly out to improve you health, just take a few tips for starters. A slight shift in your nutrition can really improve your overall health. Get started today, its never to late!

Reed Langdon

Do you often feel bloated and uncomfortable?

2009-08-12T13:55:00.002-07:00

Do you generally feel aggrandized and uncomfortable? Ever accept a ache in your lower abdomen? If yes to either of these, you will absolutely account from a colon cleanse. It will advice abolish artefact from your colon that contrarily will aloof achieve in your anatomy causing ache and added weight that you could contrarily be rid of. ‘Yes’ I apprehend you shout! A colon absolve will animate added approved bowel movements removing aliment bits that has been clumsy to be removed naturally.

After demography colon absolve it is accustomed to lose as abundant as 12lb in an abundantly abbreviate aeon of time. And that is aloof the start! Amazingly a being can backpack up to 30lb of decay in their colon; that is 2 bean 2 lb. No admiration our stomachs generally feel aggrandized and uncomfortable! Sometimes a abounding digestive arrangement can alike beggarly your lower belly is adamantine to the blow and not due to a six pack! Alike active can sometimes feel hardly afflictive back aggrandized which is not a affable experience.

Our ample civil measures 1.5metres in length, so it is no admiration that it needs advance to absolve abundantly and effectively. We cannot eat abundant fibre to do a abounding and acceptable absolve on a approved basis, so this is area a colon absolve helps our digestive system. It aids our accustomed assimilation and works in accompany with the fibre already present in our diet. A colon absolve auspiciously removes toxins and decay articles but in a way that agency you will not charge to break in the abreast around of a toilet back you booty them! You can be assured that a colon absolve will alone adapt your activity in a absolute manner. Removing the toxins will accord you a fresh charter of activity and added energy…… and looser jeans!!

written by Chloe James

Calcium Protects Against Cancer

2009-08-12T13:55:00.001-07:00

by: Veronica

Every woman with a head on her shoulders knows about the importance of calcium for strong bones to prevent osteoporosis, a serious disease affecting older women. I myself have been a long time consumer of low-fat dairy products for this very reason (plus I love cottage cheese with almost anything). But now we have an added reason to wolf down the calcium.

New research has shown that women with higher intakes of calcium appear to have a lower risk of cancer overall, and both men and women with high calcium intakes have lower risks of colorectal cancer and other cancers of the GI system (this is from the February 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine).

The Institute of Medicine currently recommends 1,200 milligrams of calcium for adults age 50 and older, and the 2005 dietary guidelines for Americans recommend 3 cups per day of low-fat or fat-free dairy products. In the study, the decrease in risk for women was with intake of up to 1,300 mgs per day, after which no further risk reduction was observed. In both men and women, dairy food and calcium intakes were inversely associated with cancers of the GI and one-fifth of men who consumed the most calcium through food and supplements (about 1,530 mg per day) had a 16 percent lower risk of these types of cancer than the one-fifth who consumed the least (526 mg per day). For women, those in the top one-fifth of calcium consumption (1,881 mg per day) had a 23 percent lower risk than those in the bottom one-fifth (494 mg per day) with a most pronounced decrease for colorectal cancer. So what is it about dairy that is so protective against cancer?

Dairy is relatively high in anti-carcinogenic nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D and conjugated linoleic acid. Calcium has been shown to reduce abnormal growth and induce normal turnover among cells in the GI tract and breast and it binds to bile and fatty acids, which may reduce damage to the mucous membrane in the large intestine. So the bottom line is: even if you’re dieting, be sure to include that lowfat dairy to protect yourself against disease!

A Guide To Dry Skin Care

2009-08-12T13:54:00.000-07:00

by: Josh Riverside

Dry skin is characterized by dull and rough appearance. Some individuals are born with dry skin, while others develop it over time, due to a host of factors. Dry skin tends to age faster as it lacks the necessary oil and moisture to keep skin soft and supple.

Individuals may develop dry skin due overexposure to sunlight, harsh climatic conditions like severe cold or heat, or artificial room heating or cooling. An improper skin care regimen, especially the overuse of soap or face wash, or no skin care at all can also lead to dull skin.

For people with dry skin, facial skin care should involve the basic skin care regimen recommended for all skin typesï¿½that is, cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. In addition, an oil massage for the face and the body, using either olive or almond oil is recommended before bathing. Warm water should be used for bathing. A suitable moisturizer and a body lotion should be applied after bathing. Sunscreen must not be forgotten while going out during the day.

Honey is a good moisturizer, and those who wish to follow the natural path to glowing skin can apply it regularly over the face and the neck and wash it off after ten minutes. A face mask made of raw egg, honey, and rosewater is beneficial to dry skin. Mashed, ripe banana can also be used as a rejuvenating face mask. Mashed, ripe strawberries mixed with fresh cream provide a similar effect.

Dry skin also needs some extra care, such as the application of an outer eye cream and night cream. Both provide essential oil to dry skin and prevent signs of premature aging like wrinkles and fine lines.

To conclude, apart from external care, a wholesome diet that includes cereals, nuts, vegetables, and fruits can prevent premature aging of dry skin. Intake of garlic, carrots, eggs, and milk is especially recommended. Daily intake of at least eight glasses of water, and adequate sleep are also vital aspects of skin care.

Fried food, soft drinks, excessive tea and coffee, and smoking and alcohol are harmful for skin. Therefore, these should be avoided.

How to Pluck Your Eyebrows

2009-08-12T13:53:00.000-07:00

Tania Jain

Plucking eyebrows is common for looking good, hot and sexy for all the women. Almost all the woman believes that their eyes speak the language they want. Therefore making once eyes superior is natural and eyebrow plucking adds extra spice to this. This is because of growing interests of women in eyebrow plucking that parlor are growing day to day in metros and big cities and making millions of bucks. This task you can do your own, if you will spare a little time for this.

Here is, how???

Tips for eyebrow tweezing / plucking

1.Do not tweeze too much. Generally most women commit this mistake. If you will tweeze too much your brows will grow in months long time or so, which you are not expecting from your eyebrows. To find your brow take a long eye shadow brush or pencil and hold it parallel to the side of your nose. The point where brush or pencil meets your brows is the point where your brow begins.

2.Now extend the brush diagonally from your nostril followed by the outer edge of your eye. The point at which the inside edge of brush hits is the point where your brow ends.

3.If your brows are making the slight arc then you have the best brow. Hold the brush or pencil parallel to the iris (iris defines the colors of the eyes; black / brown / green, etc). The point at which the brush or pencil meets is the highest part of your brows.

4.Do clean skin. Brush your brows up and out.

5.Use a good pair of tweezers to tweeze your brows. Use magnifying mirror and do the task in perfect bright light.

6.Do not tweeze to many hairs at a time. Pluck hairs in the direction they grow. Hold the skin taut as you pluck, this will make the task easy.

7.If you want both top and bottoms to be smooth as much as you can, you can pluck the top AND the bottom.

8.Do not over pluck your brows. Plucking with proper care and in limitations is as important as tweezing or plucking.

9.Once plucking is done, apply some good quality gel to remove redness etc. Applying gel will make your eyes calm and finish irritation due to tweezing or plucking.

Important:

1. Always wipe your tweezers with alcohol and check that if your tweezers is making a firm grip or not. Do not use dull tweezers.

2.If you have spares or spotty brow, fill these with brown shadow.

3.For filling of brown shadow, use pencil and press the brown shadow against the brow. Now gently rub brows with a brush or finger balls to do softening.

4.Use brow gels to keep your brows in place all day long.

5.The perfect time for the brow shaping is the week after your period begins.

Natural Remedy for Hair Loss

2009-08-12T13:52:00.000-07:00

There are many causes for hair loss. With every different cause, there is a different way to deal with the loss. Some of the contributing factors for hair loss are hereditary reasons, poor nutrition, diseases of the blood, diabetes, heart disease, and hormonal problems.

Hair loss is a major problem for many women and men. The loss or thinning of the hair can be caused by infection or irritations as wells as the causes listed above. It can also be caused when women go through menopause or pregnancy due to the changes in their hormones. For men, they lose their hair, as they get older.

When you first starting noticing the hair loss or thinning, look at the nature of the problem and consult a professional for assistance and treatment options. There are some topical creams such as Monioxidill to help the hair regrow. It does not replace all the hair but it does increase the thickness of the hair. Propecia is a medicine for hair loss, which is more effective than Monioxidill.

Protein is necessary for proper hair growth. The hair follicles need the protein to produce hair and regrow hair. Deficiency in protein is one of the leading causes of hair loss and thinning. Adding protein, vitamins and minerals to the diet help increase the possibilities of hair growth.

When the diet is poor the hair will suffer. To increase the health of the hair, eat a well balanced diet as well as use oil massage to the scalp for added benefits. The massage oils provide extra nourishments to the hair and scalp. Some of the beneficial oils to use include almond and coconut oils. They will increase the lacking nutrients for the hair.

Diseases such as diabetes, blood pressure and heart disease affect the hair growth also. Improving your health conditions will improve the health of your hair. If you suffer from any of the listed conditions and are being treated for them, you are on the road for healthier hair with your treatments.

Adding a balanced nutritional diet will improve the health of your hair. Eat fresh vegetables and fruits will plenty of whole grains in the diet. Avoid sugary and fatty foods in the diet. Limit the high fats and cholesterol, which not only affects the health of the hair but also your overall health. Changing your current diet to one that is healthy will increase your chances of having healthy hair. Refraining from consuming alcohol, caffeine, and sugars are one of the leading causes of poor diets that will affect the production of healthy hair. The new healthy diet will increase the blood flow and circulation for the scalp and hair.

Jason Ladock

2009-08-12T13:51:00.000-07:00

There are many reasons that people have to lose weight from cosmetic reasons, serious health problems, and reducing the incidence of complications prior to becoming pregnant. What I am able to explain to you I have been able to achieve and I want to be able to help as many of you as I possibly can. I am a OB/Gyn Physician and see many women struggling with weight. Obesity has reached epidemic proportion in the US over the past decade, and there is no end in sight. There is no single reason that this disease process is out of control. Being overweight is associated with heart disease, strokes, hypertension, arthritis, and cancer. The steps that I am getting ready to explain are very easy and straight forward to implement and follow. The most difficult part of this plan is to maintain consistency and persistency.

1) Eat 5 to 6 small meals a day. Eating breakfast lunch and dinner along with a mid-morning, mid afternoon and evening snack. A protein snack prior to going to bed with minimal to no carbohydrate intake will allow only a minimal amount of insulin to be released and will prevent minimal to no fat uptake at night. Most people make the mistake of decreasing their intake to little or nothing. By spreading the same amount of calories out to 5 or 6 meals a day, the metabolism actually increases by 10 percent which causes fat to be utilized and removed from the body.

a. There should be protein, non starchy vegetables and a fruit at each meal

b. Never miss breakfast and eat oatmeal, grits, or cream of wheat along with eggs (3 to 5), bacon, sausage, or Canadian ham. Eating breakfast is important to elevate your metabolism

c. The protein should consist of minimal fat. Tuna, skinned chicken breast, and steak with the least amount of fat are ideal. No fried foods.

d. No processed foods (breads, cakes, chips)

e. You can eat brown rice or yams at each meal

f. The portions should be no larger than your fist

2) Drink ½ to 1 gallon of water a day.

a. As adults become older, they lose their thirst mechanism and stop drinking the proper amount of fluids. This leads to the body becoming acidotic which leads to chronic diseases (heart disease, hypertension, arthritis, cancer, and obesity). So the first thing to do when there is a sensation of hunger is to drink two glasses of water.

b. This helps to flush out all the toxins in the body and assures that the body is fully hydrated and prevents acid build up. It also happens to help increase the body's metabolism. Start off by drinking two glasses of water before breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

c. No carbonated drinks, diet drinks, sweet tea, fruit juices, milk, milk shakes, or alcohol as they contain unnecessary carbohydrates which leads to weight gain

3) Walk on the treadmill or ride stationary bicycle slowly every morning prior to eating breakfast and one hour before going to bed at night. If you are not able to talk while on the treadmill, or riding the bicycle in normal sentences, you are exercising too fast. You can also walk for an hour twice a day if there is no access to a treadmill or stationary bike. If you are unable to walk or ride a bicycle due to physical reasons, then I recommend you walk in the pool for an hour twice a day and move upper extremities underneath the water as you walk.

4) Lift light weights in the gym 4 times a week for 30 minutes. (squats, dead lifts, incline bench press, pull downs, pushups, and pull ups)

a. This helps to convert fat to muscle which increases the body's metabolism. Each pound of muscle that you gain in weight burns 50 k/calories more a day.

b. It reduces the amount of blood sugar as it helps the muscles take up sugar from the blood stream which reduces insulin resistance and retards or prevents the onset of Type I (non insulin dependent) diabetes

5) You may eat or drink one hour a week whatever you want. Normally the first two weeks you will do so, but after that you will not want to do this splurge. I normally do this 1 hour "happy meal" for lunch on Sunday afternoon.

By following the steps above, I assure you that you will lose 30 pounds of weight in 30 days. Please do it for the right reason and that is your health. Continue to be consistent with these steps after 30 days and do not go back to your old habits.

by: James Pendergraft

10 Muscle Building Tips For Women!

2009-08-12T13:50:00.000-07:00

10 Muscle Building Tips For Women!

When you think of muscle you think of guys, but muscle matters for women too! Muscle = weight loss (this is explained in this women's weight training post at RWT). All women should be looking to build a bit of muscle, both to look good and lose weight.

If you have the basics of building muscle down but simply need a few more pointers to get you along your way, take a look at the following tips and advice for women who want to build muscle.

Muscle building tips for women:

Push yourself. While you don’t want to workout too much, you want to make sure you cannot do one more repetition in a set because you are too exhausted. You want it to burn (this feeling is lactic acid stimulating muscle growth) and want to make the next set harder to do.
With burn comes resistance, and with resistance comes stronger muscles and a more toned look. (more about training at Muscle and Strength)
Harness the big tree exercises. The big three exercises when you build muscles include the deadlift, squatting, and the bench press. They should always be included in your workout plan in some fashion as they build condition, strength, and bulkiness.
Workout a few times a week. You should workout at a minimum of 3 times a week – that should provide more than enough exercise required by your body to build muscles. If you’re more advanced at lifting weights and have done it for a while, you have the ability to attempt maybe one or two more sessions a week – alternatively, if you’re new, start with 2 a week. If you haven't got a workout, use one of these workouts.
Keep it balanced, but limited. You want to focus on both cardiovascular workouts like running and biking while you try to build muscles. However, if you never want to do both extremes at once – for example, training to run a marathon while still lifting 5 times a week. It is great to mix cardio and strength training, but just don’t push each to the max at the same time.
Eat well. Not only do this mean eating healthy, but you need to eat to be catered for your muscles to build and not deplete. If you’re cutting calories as part of a weight-loss regime, they will leave your muscle and you’ll be fighting to build them back up. If you are trying to lose weight at the same time as you’re building your muscles and are required to drop the amount of food you eat, make sure at the very least to keep your protein levels the same as before. You can work out how many calories you need on a daily basis by using a BMR calculator.
Measure body fat, not weight. If you are apart of a diet and weight loss regime and perform strength training, be sure to measure body fat – not your weight. If you’re actually gaining muscles, you will be gaining weight (pounds on the scale), even if you’re losing calories in other places on your body. Remember, weight does not equal size - it's about how you look in the mirror, not how much you weigh!
Carbohydrates are your friend. If you’re exercising and performing cardio and weight strengthening exercises everyday, your levels of glucose are being depleted. If you fail to fuel your body with a sufficient amount of protein, your body will begin to ravage your muscles to extract protein (for carbohydrates). It depends on how much you’re exercising, but you should consume anywhere from 2 to 3.5 grams of carbs for every pound of body weight you have daily.
Consume protein before and after workouts. Consume about 10 to 20 grams of protein less than an hour before training to help increase the muscle-building effect of training. This equals to about the same size as 1 or 2 glasses of milk. After your workout, have a whey protein shake. (facts about whey protein)
Try supplements. While the results vary for all individuals and should be taken only under the advice of a medical professional, creatine supplements may have the ability to enhance your training – making you workout harder and for longer period of times. This could lean to increased muscle growth. Additionally, recent research performed has demonstrated that a creatine supplement combined with proteins and carbohydrates may encourage muscle building.
Shoot for the stars, but it might take a while. It takes a long time to send a rocket shuttle into space and to complete a mission at NASA -- this analogy applies to your weight building efforts. You need to make sure to set systematic, reasonable goals for your muscle building program that you can track, progress, and meet overtime. It also needs to be said that genetic plays a role in building muscles – if your body wasn’t designed for a large frame, it’ll be harder to achieve.

The bottom line, however, is that if you keep training – you will lose weight, and you will also gain muscle and strength. It's time for the women to get in the gym and start training with weights!

If you need any advice about training with weights or muscle building for women post in the comments below and we'll answer you.

source:realwomensfitness.com

All About Women And Weight Training

2009-08-12T13:48:00.000-07:00

All About Women And Weight Training

A terrible incorrect myth that unfortunately a lot of women believe is that weight training (working out with weights) will make them look like a man or they’ll turn out to be really bulky. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Casual strength training, lifting light weights as part of a balanced routine and hitting the gym for an hour a day will not lead you to looking like a female Hulk.

What will result, however, is a more toned, firmer, and "smaller" looking body.

Weight training for women or strength training as it is sometimes called is a program that helps women develop a healthier heart with tougher connective tissue. Not only does it help control weight and make you feel and look trimmer, lifting weights helps protect you against osteoporosis – a common ailment that affects women after menopause. Additionally, lifting weights has major psychological benefits as it provides you with the confidence to take matters upon yourself. The impact can be large or small, as being stronger can make you have an easier time while cleaning and moving furniture around the house, or it can it have a much more serious impact on your life, like making you more able to fight off an attacker.

Some weight training studies have demonstrated that both men and women have a similar increase in strength when involved in resistance training. However, women naturally start off at a lower scale in terms of beginning strength. The reasoning for this is both physiological and hormonal. By nature, men are normally taller and stronger on average than women, thus men are able to generate more force. In addition, men are also able to produce more testosterone than women. This is relevant because testosterone has an impact on the ability to increase muscle size.

source:realwomensfitness

What to Do With the Competitive beginner-Teaching Hatha Yoga

2009-05-10T09:16:00.000-07:00

Have you anytime capital to activate your competition-minded students, but, at the aforementioned time, were anxious about assurance precautions? Here is an archetype of a way to architecture assignment affairs for fresh Yoga acceptance with bound ambit of motion, but who appetite for a challenge.

Q: Recently, I started teaching addition Yoga class. The acceptance are approved ‘gym people’. These Yoga acceptance are absolutely strong, but not so flexible. So I'm aggravating to anatomy the chic to focus added on convalescent flexibility. But alike the ‘routine’ asanas are a claiming to them. Please comment.

The added affair is - they are of the assessment that yoga is aloof addition ‘sport’. But I appetite them to apperceive that there is added to yoga than the concrete discipline. But I doubtable that they'll cramp if I go into answer yoga philosophy. Also, they may accede that as a ‘waste’ of acceptable ‘workout time’.

A: Having accomplished students, with aggressive mindsets and bound ambit of motion, at the aforementioned time, it has been my acquaintance that advertisement them to aesthetics has its accustomed built-in limits. Some acceptance see alone the concrete claiming of Hatha Yoga.

The chance of a challenge, and the celebrity of a conquest, is their priority. However, you could anatomy a program, which gives them bit-by-bit and safe challenges. One advancement that comes to apperception is a Vinyasa class. With anniversary alliteration of a sequence, their ambit of motion will improve.

Firstly, authenticate all or allotment of a fresh Vinyasa sequence, so your acceptance accept a beheld estimation aural their minds. You could alpha your sequencing with apathetic advised movements - with accent on form. As the chic continues, you could gradually, and safely, access the acceleration by acute beneath time for your acceptance to authority the postures, but still acknowledgment the accent of acceptable anatomy and able alignment.

You could additionally roam the class, and accomplish adjustments as needed. Let the chic flow, stop them in a aspect that needs adjusting for 20 to 30 seconds, and accomplish a few adjustments, again roam to addition bend of the allowance and do the same. Remind your acceptance that captivation a Yoga asana for best than 20 abnormal challenges their strength.

It will not be connected afore your acceptance see and feel the amount of a connected practice. Their interests will acceptable advance into altered aspects of Yoga, with abiding practice, because they accept abstruse to account it as added than an exercise class.

by: Paul Jerard

men's fitness

2009-04-29T07:29:00.002-07:00

men's fitness

women's fitness

2009-04-29T07:29:00.001-07:00

women's fitness

Men's health

2009-04-29T07:13:00.001-07:00

Men's health

Nutrition

2009-04-29T07:09:00.000-07:00

Nutrition

Do you often feel bloated and uncomfortable?

2009-04-29T06:47:00.000-07:00

written by Chloe James

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2008-04-26T09:43:00.000-07:00

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