The Secret To Get Taller Today

By Shaun Davids

If you are frustrated with your height and want to get taller, don't lose hope. There are thousands of people around the world that believe that they're stuck with the height they're with.

There are various useful techniques to increase height and make your bones stronger. In fact, these two aspects go hand in hand.

First, let us talk about the growth of our bones. As infants, most of our bones are in fact cartilage. That is why babies have more bones than adults.

As we are growing taller, much of the cartilage in our bodies shifts and ossifies, becoming hard, adult bones. Cartilage growth plates are what causes much of our growth when we're going through puberty-exercise and a good diet can help your bones lengthen considerably during this crucial time in your life.

Why is exercising when you're young important? For one thing, it releases height growth hormones, which makes you get taller faster and more effectively. Just as important, though, is that it keeps your bones healthy and strong by allowing them to grow to the most of their potential.

A healthy diet is also extremely vital to grow tall. Many people don't realize that when they have poor diets, they actually risk stunting their growth. When you're young, it's important to have a steady intake of calcium, protein, amino acids, and calories to ensure that you have the energy to grow and move.

These substances also help our bodies replace old, dead cells with new ones. And when we hit puberty, our bodies work overtime and require more nutrients to get taller.

But even during adulthood, what we eat and how often we work out, still play a crucial role to increase height and stay taller. But, do not believe anyone that tells you certain exercises or stretches will make your bones longer even after can no longer grow. This is not possible. Nevertheless, a good diet and exercise keeps you fit and lean, making you look taller when you're dressed up.

A good diet that's rich in calcium in particular will help keep your bones strong and even prevent shrinkage when you grow older.

And those are just 2 of the steps you can take to get taller. The sooner you take action, the sooner you will get taller, so get started now! - 17274

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What is the most fibre rich, gut health super food? Acai berries, hands down.

By Jeremy James Liddle

Eat more fibre?. Easy to say but hard to do? So why is fibre so good?

The risk of chronic disease such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease can be reduced by maintaining a high fibre diet (approximately 30-40g per day). It is also a great way to help feel full quicker and lose weight.

Fibre comes from plant foods: whole grain cereals, vegetables, legumes, fruit, nuts and seeds, and is necessary for the gut to function properly. However, it is important to drink plenty of fluids in order for the fibre to swell and act as a sponge and regulate gut movement.

Due to the fact that Fibre acts like a sponge, it soaks up sugar in the foods eaten, and releases it slowly, helping control blood sugar levels. It also reduces cholesterol absorption and excretion, therefore reducing blood cholesterol and the risk of heart disease.

That's not all. Foods that are high in fibre expand in the stomach and intestine like a sponge to help the feeling being full, and these foods tend to be those low in energy. These foods are said to have low energy density. If compared to a bag of lollies, there is no fibre in lollies and they are very high in energy, and they don't act like a sponge and expand in the stomach to help the feeling of being full, thus preventing more eating.

Acai berries can help bulk up the diet with fibre, and therefore decrease its energy density. This can help prevent weight gain and risk of obesity due to eating less energy for the same weight of food.

Most organic freeze dried acai has a relatively high fibre content of 1.4g (per 5g serve) compared with an apple (1.8g) or a weetbix (1.8g). In an Acai smoothie with 3 scoops of organic freeze dried A?a? powder, there is around 4g of dietary fibre! The new recommended intake for Australia and New Zealand suggest we consume 30g of fibre per day. - 17274

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Facts About Cellulite

By El Bilson

It can be hard to tell facts about cellulite from cellulite myths. This is mostly because cellulite is not very well studied. However based on what we do know about cellulite, there are dermatologists and plastic surgeons that can agree on things such as the causes of cellulite and which treatments work best. Even still, more needs to be known about cellulite before we can eliminate it for good.

A cellulite fact that is generally agreed on by doctors is that cellulite is not so much a fat problem as it is a skin problem. The reason for this is because cellulite is made up of fat that resides directly beneath the skin. The elasticity of your skin can have an effect on the appearance of cellulite.

Physicians also agree that cellulite is found mainly in women over 35 years of age. But age is not believed to be the primary factor in the development of cellulite. Women of all ages are affected by cellulite including girls in their teens.

Doctors also agree on the fact that there are a few key reasons why some people develop cellulite while others do not. The three key reasons for this are hormones, genetics and anatomy. The anatomy of the septa plays a role in the development of cellulite.

It is important to know a little bit about our skin in order to understand cellulite. Septa are the fibrous bands of connective tissue that surround fat cells in the skin to help keep them in place. In men the septa run in a diagonal pattern while in women their pattern is vertical. A person's genetics play an important part in determining how many septa are found in the body and thus how much cellulite they may have. Doctors feel that our circulatory systems are affected by hormones or may become damaged over time, allowing cellulite to become more apparent.

While opinions of how well they work may vary, experts do agree on four treatments for cellulite. The four treatments doctors recommend are creams and lotions, cellulite diet and supplements, light devices such as lasers, and high-tech massages techniques. These treatments will provide varying degrees of improvement in the appearance of cellulite.

These treatments come with varying degrees of commitment. Changing the diet is a long term commitment to a lifestyle change. Creams and lotions require regular and repeated applications. The use of mechanical devices as in Endermologie or the use of light devices such as laser offer more lasting results but can be expensive.

One of the treatments that doctors can't seem to agree on is Mesotherapy. While many physicians are using this technique to treat cellulite, others express concern about it. Mesotherapy is among the most controversial of cellulite treatments. Developed in France in the 1950s, it combines a mixture of off-label FDA approved medicines to make an injectible solution. Patients often experience mixed results as well.

The types of medicines used in this cocktail can vary. The injections are given rapidly over the course of 30 to 60 minutes. Some doctors and surgeons question the effectiveness of the ingredients of the cocktail. There is also questions as to how well the body is able to get rid of the toxins that mesotherapy releases - do these toxins just get stuck in the liver, or is the body able to process them?

These facts about cellulite are generally agreed upon by most physicians but you should always contact your own doctor before undergoing any treatments. Beware of doctors that seem to be just pushing products and treatments. If you're going to spend the money on cellulite treatments, make sure they are done by someone you trust! - 17274

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David Wolfe And His Latest Product, Longevity Now

By Michael Torc

David Wolfe's most recent creation, Longevity Now, is expected to drastically reduce the costs of buying organic from your local health food store.

Known as being one of the world's premier authorities on nutrition, David is author of Amazing Grace, Naked Chocolate, Eating For Beauty and The Sunfood Diet Success System.

His academic caliber includes degrees in political science and environmental engineering. Among the institutions he has studied at is Oxford University. In addition, he contributes as professor of nutrition for thet Dr. Gabriel Cousens' Masters Program.

Being the son of two medical doctors, David has a unique advantage among experts on nutrition. From 1995 he has delivered over a thousand lectures and seminars throughout the world.

He works in conjunction with Sunfood.com for the development and marketing of unique organic food items. You might know Sunfood.com by its former name, Nature's First Law. They were the first to introduce organic items like cacao beans, goji berries, powdered encapsulated mangosteen, maca extract and cold-pressed coconut oil to health food stores in North America. The company has received multiple awards for its extraordinary record in ethical business practices.

Each year, Wolfe organizes at least six health-related retreats at various centers around the world.

David is the leading contributor of The Best Day Ever, his own online magazine on nutrition and peak performance. He also founded the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation, a non-profit organization, that aims to plant over 18 Billion fruit trees world wide.

David's spare time is usually occupied with hiking, yoga, hot springs soaking, planting fruit trees, literature, writing, alchemy, chemistry and spending time with loved ones. Many remember him from his participation in Mad House, a 2004 reality show, as "Avacado".

Longevity Now, a multimedia product that reveals cutting edge "longevity technology" will be released on June 24, 2008. It recommends simple additions to our every day lifestyle that are also delicious and exhilarating. Be certain to bookmark Longevity Now so that when you purchase the multimedia product from this site you can receive the Longevity Now Bonus that includes a rebate. - 17274

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Michael Torc is a member of Mensa, a reader of nutrition journals and an avid cyclist. He considers David Wolfe as being one of the world's leading experts on longevity and recommends Longevity Now to anyone.

Resveratrol Clinically Proven To Help You Lose Weight Quick

By Jake Lesous

In the media as well as the news, resveratrol has been making a huge splash.

It has been covered extensively by the media and has been featured on shows like Oprah and Dr. Oz who frequents her show has even recommended it to users at home to take on a consistent basis.

Resveratrol was first investigated on television about 17 years ago on the show, 60 Minutes, where it was looked into why the French were able to stay so thin despite a diet high in foods like cheese. Red wine, in particular, was shown to show a very large role. As it has been found today, red wine is a huge source of resveratrol.

Scientific studies also have proved this. For example, in one study, two mice were raised with the same high carb diet except one was given a resveratrol supplement while the other one did not receive such supplement.

After an extended period of time, the body masses of the two mice were measured and then compared. Amazingly, the mouse that had been consuming the resveratrol supplement was 30% thinner!

About 40-50% of the nutrients in food is asorbed by our bodies when we eat. The excess is stored in fat cells for example. This often results in toxins being present in our bodies.

Resveratrol is an anti-oxidant and so it is able to get rid of these toxins in our bodies and make us healthy and thin again. Even after only a short time of use, resveratrol can have these great effects.

So, if you want to get the great benefits from resveratrol, I recommend trying out a resveratrol supplement like Miracle ResV. Miracle ResV is even being offered for a free trial now so that you can try it and see the results for yourself before having to spend any money. - 17274

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Review of Sanyo SR1000 Massage Chair Recliner

By James Knolan

This product review is going to provide an evaluation of the Sanyo model SR-1000 K massage chair. This is the lowest priced Sanyo model in their product range. We will put this massage recliner through the test of five different categories and rigorously evaluate it. See how the SR-1000 from Sanyo rates.

Warranty Coverage & Customer Service: We start with the warranty coverage because this is your long term protection. Massage chairs are complex machines and obtaining sufficient warranty coverage is always advised. Sanyo covers the SR-1000K recliner with the following warranty: You get 3 years coverage for the roller mechanism, 1 year labor coverage, 1 year parts coverage and 1 year in home service coverage. This is a great warranty for an entry level massage chair. Sanyo also has moved to a national call center which has also improved customer service. We rate the warranty coverage and customer service a 19.

Comfort & Ergonomics: The science of ergonomics is the study of things can be designed to fit the human body. In other words, we have natural ranges of motion and buttons, controls, etc. need to be within those ranges. The buttons on the remote are a decent size for most fingers. The main power is located on the side of the chair which is ergonomic but you still have to remember. The leg rest has a foot extension that needs to be flipped by your feet. Sanyo could work these things out a little better in our opinion. We give it a 17 overall.

Ease of Use: This is perhaps a category because it is a pet peeve of ours. Let's face it our world is getting more complex and so are the devices in it. It is the responsibility of the maker of these items to keep it simple. We found the remote to have too many steps to get what you want compared to other massage chairs. This was surprising given that it was a Sanyo. But nevertheless, it is what it is. We rate the SR-1000 a 16 for ease of use.

Key Features: One of the interesting things with this model is that it has many technologies handed down from the higher level massage chairs in the Sanyo line. This is great for an entry level massage chair. Take for instance, the stiffness detector. The stiffness detector is found in Sanyo's high end model. This device is gripped with the hand. It monitors your pulse and sweat. It knows (somehow) where these changes are coming from and it actually targets those areas. Another electronic gadget integrated is the shape sensor. The shape sensor checks your body position in the chair and changes the massage to where you are. Interesting stuff, we give it an 18.

Massage Therapy: The SR-1000 comes with automatic and manual massage techniques. The automatic massages are named Recovery and Relax. Relax is a soothing type massage and Recovery is more vigorous for after more strenuous activity. The manual massages come with 3 massage techniques but also have two stretching capabilities. The stretching can be used in combination with the 3 massage techniques. The leg rest is capable to massage both the calves and the feet providing virtually a full body massage capability. The SR1000 earns a 17 for its massage therapy.

So how does the Sanyo SR1000K rate overall? In our review it gets an 87/100 points. We like the warranty and that gives you confidence that it will last. The electronic features are interesting, but they seem to be at the expense of more massage treatments. There are only 2 automatic programs, which seem a bit light compared to other massage chairs. The look of the chair is a little different, because the main power is located on the side. The aesthetics are nice otherwise. This is an interesting massage chair and is worth checking out. - 17274

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Gout Food To Avoid To Stay Healthy

By PJ Easton

Since you are looking up gout food to avoid, we assume you or someone close to you has gout.Gout is a form of arthritis that affects many things in you body. It affects the tendons, joins and other tissues in your body. It is more common amongst the men that are over thirty years of age, but many women are known for getting it during post-menopause. People of all ages can get this problem and it is not something that is fun to deal with. There are a number of risk factors that higher the chances of getting gout. With that said, you should start looking into gout foods to avoid.

If you have gout right now, then you should make sure you do not have much foods in your diet that are high in protein. The foods you consume should be low in protein. That means you will need to avoid those big amounts of red or dark meat or seafood.

When you eat foods that are high in protein, you will higher you chance of getting a gout attack. Those foods you should avoid are seafood, dark meat, red meat and fish. You will also need to stay away from animal organs, such as mussels, liver, heart and even sausages.

Foods that are high in purine could cause a lot of pain. Would you like some examples of foods that are high in purine? Here is a list of food that is high in purine: Veal, Salmon, Turkey, Trout, Liver, bacon, Goose, Pheasant and Yeast.

This next one we have for you is not exactly a food, but it is more of a beverage. You should avoid alcohol. If you are a drinker, then this may send you into a panic, but in the end, it will help you out. This is because alcoholism can cause many health problems. However, we are not going to get into that right now, that can be found in a whole other article. Anyhow, avoid the alcohol as much as you can as it could make your problems of gout worse than they already are. You should especially avoid beer as it is higher in yeast content. Yeast is also something that you should avoid. Any type of food that has yeast in it, stay away from.

In the end, the list of gout food to avoid is very long, but we have covered some of the basic, everyday food that you should stay away from as it will only make your problems worse. - 17274

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The Antioxidant Source Acai Berry

By Carter Sinclair

Acai berries are grown in Central and South America on the acai palm tree. They yeild about two crops each year. The acai berry appears a lot like a grape in size and color except that the color is darker. They grow in clusters of three to five berries. Acai berry is a great source of antioxidants.

Free radicals can cause aging and cellular mutation as well as other diseases. Antioxidants are what protect the body from these free radicals. The main antioxidant in acai berry that does the protecting is anthocyacin. This powerful antioxidant fights off free radicals.

Acai berry contains 33 x the amount antioxidants found in grapes. Acai berry also contains polyphenols which is another powerful antioxidant.

These antioxidants, along with the other nutrients in acai berries, not only can slow the look of aging, but can help repair tissue damage, fight bacteria, and even boost your cardiovascular system.

In addition to an antioxidant, the berries are used as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antimutagenic. And these are just a few of the great benefits!

Acai berries are very powerful in what they do. They make the body healthier with all their amazing vitamins and minerals they contain. By drinking acai berry juice you are fighting off free radicals and making your body healthier. - 17274

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Make a Great Weight Loss Shake

By Jay NaPier

If you're working on losing weight, you might have decided to use a protein shake to help you feel full and get the nutrients your body requires. They all promise results, but many fail in the end.

If you read the label, you'll see many have high amounts of sugar and a low calorie count. While lower calories are a quick way to lose weight, you are also restricting your intake of calories, which is bad for your metabolism. Fat is also a good thing in your shake as it is necessary for your body to burn excess fat.

You can make your own weight loss shakes at home. Be sure to you are getting the right balance of nutrients first. These shakes will cost less than the commercial weight loss shakes. These weight loss shakes that you make are of ingredients you choose. Adding your favorite fruits and vegetables to make a great tasting weight loss shake! Using your own fruits and vegetables will ensure that you have your essential daily minerals and vitamins. Fruits are very high in fiber. The fiber is absorbed in your body when the fruit is well mashed. It breaks down the nutrients throughout your body and it flushes the toxins out as well.

Start with a protein powder. They come in Whey, egg, or soy protein. This will help you stay healthy and build muscle. Protein powder can boost your immune system and help you keep lean muscles.

Low-fat or non-fat milk can be used for your weight loss shake. Milk is a great source for calcium and Vitamin D. Other types of liquid you can use for your shake: Coconut oil speeds up the metabolism and Yogurt is enriched with calcium. Milk should always be used when you are on your journey to weight loss. The milk's calcium will accelerate your metabolism and the fat will burn off quicker.

Pick some great fruit and then get out the blender. Fresh fruit is best, cut them into pieces and get ready for the fun. Organic is better as it's not been treated with chemicals, but you can also get a good fruit and vegetable wash to help out.

Now let's add the protein powder. Read the instructions on the powder as you don't want to over or under do the product. Be flexible as it might take more or less to make the product the way you want it. Add ice to make your shake more like a thick milk shake. While milk is better, juice can be used to give your shake a unique taste.

There are alot of options that make a weight loss shake the perfect meal replacment. Ask your friends who are also into health what they use in their shake, you'll be surprised how great they taste and how they are a great option. - 17274

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Jay NaPier is a Internet Marketing Coach and an Independent Representative with Visalus. NaPier resides in White House, Tn and recommends Vi Shape