Kinesio Taping And Why It Is Popular

By Bart Icles

Injuries involving muscles and joints are unavoidable, especially if you are an athlete who is always undergoing some training of sorts and is always participating in different sporting events. No matter how rigid your training is, you will never really get used to it to the point that you are no longer prone to muscle and joint injuries. People from all walks of life experience muscle and joint soreness at one point or another, even athletes who are used to their overexertion. This is just simply how our body works.

Unlike other types of taping methods that help relieve the pain brought about by muscle and joint overexertion, kinesio taping is able to give support and stability without affecting the circulation as well as the range of motion of the injured area. Kinesio taping is most commonly used for maintenance and pain management.

The natural healing processes of the body was taken into account when the kinesio taping process was invented by Dr. Kenzo Kase of Japan in 1973. Kinesio taping is very efficient since it is able to activate the tissues and the nerved of the neurological and the circulatory system even during injuries. It is based on the concepts of Kinesiology, the discipline that deals with human movements, hence, it is body-friendly and is safe to use anytime. It reduces the manifestation of negative symptoms whenever a person gets injured.

The kinesio tape and the kinesio taping method is the preferred treatment for muscle and joint injuries due to lifting heavy objects or overexertion that leads to the injury of different muscular tissues of a lot of medical practitioners nowadays, like chiropractors, acupuncturists, orthopaedics, and therapists. This is because it can be used for around 3-5 days without having having to change it, it is cost effective, has the thickness and the weight similar to that of human skin, and can do the job better than any other tapes.

To date, kinesio taping is being widely used due to the myriad of benefits that it can offer as compared to standard taping methods. It enables the healing process to go about naturally, conforming to the needs of the human body without restricting any type of movement, hence, making it possible to still be able to become effective even during injured moments. It is a revolutionary approach to treating muscle and joint injuries that will surely stay on for a very long time. - 17274

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Review Of The Sanyo HEC-SR1000K Massage Chair Recliner

By Susan E Esquire

Sanyo has developed a full line of massage chairs. The entry level Sanyo massage chair is their model SR 1000K. The SR-1000K has some very unique features. It also comes with some features that Sanyo has in some of its luxury models. We will point out some of the more important features and functions and touch on the warranty of the SR1000K massage chair by Sanyo.

What about the warranty coverage provided by Sanyo for the SR-1000K? The SR 1000K comes with three year coverage for the roller mechanism. This is the mechanical system that performs the massage functions for the back, neck and shoulders. Sanyo will also cover the parts for one year and the labor for year. One of the more generous elements of the warranty is providing in home repair for the first year of ownership.

The SR 1000K has some very unique and interesting features. We will start with the massage therapy features. This massage recliner comes with 2 automatic programs which include relax and recovery. You first select the auto button and then the massage therapy program. You can then select the area to massage. Your choices are neck/shoulder, upper body, or waist.

On the advanced electronics side of the equation, Sanyo has borrowed some technology used to make its lie detectors. The technology is used in its Stiffness Detector. The Stiffness Detector is used to locate areas of tension build up or muscle stiffness. The chair takes readings from your finger and then targets those areas for relief.

Would you enjoy a good leg stretch now and then? In addition to the manual massage techniques, Sanyo has built two different stretches into the chair. You can select the manual massage technique and then select stretch 1 or stretch 2 and the chair will seamlessly integrate the stretching into the massage program.

The SR1000K also comes with a unique leg rest massager. The leg rest can be used to target the following areas: calves, back of the knees, sole of the foot and the Achilles tendon/heal. The leg rest contains a roller mechanism that massages the calves and the back of the knees. You can flip down the unit and then put your feet on it. This allows you to target the soles of your feet for a nice soothing massage. You can vary the speed of the massage and also the direction of the rollers.

The remote control is corded to the massage chair. It has a nice gradient light structure that shows you the intensity setting of the massage and also the roller with of the roller mechanism. The remote is well laid out and is fairly simple to use for even first time users of the massage chair.

The design is different than most massage chairs on the market. We like the fact that the leg rest does not look like the typical massage chair. It looks more like a recliner. The feet can be massaged and this part can be hidden from view. The only strange part of the design is the remote control holder is mounted on the sign and kind of an eye sore. We do like the wood accents and that the chair is fairly thin. Overall, the SR-1000K provides thorough and effective massage therapy. It comes with a great warranty for this price level. If you are shopping for a massage chair recliner, then the Sanyo SR1000K is one to take a serious look at. - 17274

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The Avraham Karadi Diet: Common Sense Accelerated

By Avraham Karadi

The "Avraham Karadi" diet might just be the absolute craziest diet you will ever encounter, but it certainly WORKS if you are hard to the core! Remember that ITS ALL IN YOUR MIND and so pain itself is just a passing thought. So put aside your hunger and have faith in what you are about to learn.

What does common sense accelerated mean? It means not only do you work to get to your ideal weight you will also learn easy tips to help you stay in shape during the long run. The key to success for any diet plan is dedication. To succeed with us you will have to devote your energy to keeping the diet going.

Those specifically trying to lose weight should not go on the Avraham Karadi diet. It is designed to manage weight, not lose it. If you are already over weight and need to lose some serious pounds, you should look elsewhere. But if you are in good shape and already participate in physical activity or any athletics this is a good diet to help you keep at a constant weight. Weight trainers could benefit from going on this diet.

For those on the Avraham Karadi diet or anyone else managing weight this means you are not cutting back on your food intake. Quite the contrary, on this diet you actually increase the amount of meals you eat from 3 normal sized meals to about 8 small meals which are eaten sporadically throughout the day.

What we do is to EAT SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. Yes, you read that right: eat several times a day, up to eight meals daily! The trick is to keep each meal small: for example, a shish-kebab would constitute one whole meal; a bowl of soup another whole meal; a small package of cookies (say, ten) would be yet another. The trick is to keep your body nourished throughout the day so that its ALWAYS BUSY DIGESTING! Yet the meals are small and light enough so that you are still able to be physically active if need be " and being small and light also ensures that digestion wont ever interfere with your normal everyday routines.

On the Avraham Karadi diet you can eat whatever you want, literally. As long as you eat it in the form of a small meal go ahead and consume all your favorite foods. There are no restrictions on salty snacks, sugary treats, and fatty foods you can eat. Just use moderation, which is learned by following our common sense accelerated teachings.

If you are looking to manage your weight then the Avraham Karadi diet is perfect for you. With our common sense accelerated program you are guaranteed to see results. - 17274

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This article was written by Avraham Karadi. He writes about the new and effective Diet plan the Avraham Karadi diet. The best diet for managing weight and staying fit.

How To Find Fast Weight Loss Specialist

By Robert Hudak

Being hypnotized is a common cure in the modern world. The practice itself is well documented, and used for a broad range of applications including weight loss and smoking cessation. Many people are turning to hypnosis for fast weight loss. Hypnosis has also been effective in treating phobias and addictions.

No doubt you have heard of the treatment options, but have you tried to find a hypnosis center that offers such a service. So where do you find a fast weight loss center? The Internet is one of the places to start. There are many hypnosis websites to explore. All hypnotist, unfortunately are not created equal. With each center there is a big difference in what they have to offer.

In helping you make a good decision, here are some helpful guidelines. It is absolutely imperative that you find a hypnotist that does not have a weight problem. How can an overweight hypnotist help you? They cant. Because fast weight loss is what you are yearning for, then your hypnotist has to be a role model of his or her work.

To make a proper decision, there are some important details you need to find out. For instance, check to see if the person is just starting out or have they been in practice for a long time. Make sure that you check to see if they have documented results of fast weight loss. Although hypnotists claim that their programs are proven effective, you need to ask to see proof of success. Start by asking to see before and after photos, line endorsements, which include first and last name, city and state. If you are provided with a couple of endorsements with only city and state without a last name of the person then it is not believable.

The job of your hypnotist is to help you understand that fast weight loss is a mindset. In order to ignite change that is required to lose weight quickly, your hypnotist must direct, motivate, and inspire you. You cannot be in charge of the behavior to lose at your own pace . Your previous weight loss efforts are not important. Given the proper hypnotic suggestions, you can lose weight in the shortest amount of time, with the least amount of effort.

Be sure that the hypnosis center offers a free hypnotic evaluation. This is an important thing to consider. Reason being it will allow you to feel more comfortable to meet your hypnotist. The hypnotist should get some background information and give you a series of tests to see if their services are available to you if you regain your weight. They must provide you with an ongoing support system.

In order to be comfortably hypnotized, you have to attend sessions in an environment that is fun and exciting. Most people have been programmed to believe that fast weight loss has to be hard, difficult and pure non-stop drudgery. Nothing could be further from the truth. Losing weight with hypnosis can be fast, easy and exciting. With effective programming, losing weight can be one of the easiest things that you have ever done.

You can spend some time surfing hypnosis websites and find the one that you feel would fit your needs as well as your budget. Doing some research can go a long ways in helping you find a fast weight loss specialist. Think about how much time you spent on researching a new car, or planning a vacation.

Now that you have some guidelines in finding the right hypnosis center offering fast weight loss, it will make your search easier. Find a hypnosis center that you feel will provide you with the type of service that will help you lose weight quickly. I wish you success with your weight loss experience. - 17274

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Poppy Seeds: All the Great Recipes You Can Enjoy

By Krishna Cooke

Poppy seeds are not like any ordinary seeds that you usually either throw away after you have eaten the whole fruit or vegetable or set it aside for cultivation purposes. The seed is used as an ingredient in lots of recipes and is often used as a topping or filling in various baked goods. It is like a tiny kidney that can be used either whole or ground. The size of the seed is less than a millimeter in length and is so small that 3,300 poppy seeds are needed to make up a gram. For a pound, between one to two million seeds are needed.

The seed has a scientific name of Papaver somniferum. The seeds are being harvested from the seed pods of a plant called opium poppy. This type of plant has been known and cultivated by various ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians that rose from Mesopotamia now known as Southern Iraq and the Minoan that emerged form the island of Crete. poppy pods were popularly known with the ancient civilizations as a common health remedy in various illnesses and diseases. But now, poppy seeds are more adored for the joy it brings in home cooking. Worldwide, poppy seeds have been playing a vital role in a lot of delicious dishes.

In most cases, poppy seeds are used as a dressing for various meals and salads on fruits and vegetables. One delicious example is a poppy seed dressing with mixtures of white sugar, mustard powder, cider vinegar, onion, and vegetable oil. This dressing is considerably perfect over fresh fruits or shredded cabbage and halved grapes. Another desirable poppy dressing is with the perfect mixture of a fat-free creamy salad dressing like Fat Free Miracle Whip, milk, white sugar, and distilled white vinegar. Such dressing is a perfect match on any vegetable salad and you can easily make the dressing to have in on hand in the fridge for lots of purposes any time you want.

Another unique application of poppy seeds is on tasty breads such as the poppy seed cranberry bread that is popularly known through its unique and delicious taste. Baking such bread is easy and simple like with other ordinary types of bread only that it comes perfect with two table spoons of poppy seeds and chopped and thawed fresh cranberries. Such bread comes with a sweet creamy icing on top making a mouth watering appeal on it, perfect for snacks and breakfast. But if you still need more, then lemon poppy seed muffins can be a perfect choice. Such muffins emphasize full lemon flavor, with a delicious taste. Other ingredients needed for lemon poppy seed muffins aside from the poppy seeds are the lemon juice, non fat lemon yogurt, lemon extract, lemon zest, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, milk, vegetable oil, confectioners sugar, and salt. The muffins need 10-12 minutes of baking time and then you are set for a flavorful taste of lemon poppy seed muffins.

For most people, cakes are the most preferred type of dessert set on dinner tables. With a sour cream poppy seed cake, you will feel like wanting more even after you have just had your meals. To bake such a cake, youll require a yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, poppy seeds, and orange juice. A pre-heated oven under 175 degrees Celsius of heat is needed to successfully bake the cake. After 50 minutes, youll be savoring the unique sour cream taste of a poppy seed cake. - 17274

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Reishi Alcohol Extract vs. Hot Water Extract

By Dr. Markho Rafael

For two millennia, medicinal mushrooms have been mainstream in Asia. Now, America is taking notice and interest is rapidly "mushrooming." With the sprouting of this new industry follows issues of ethical quality claims between competing brands.

This information applies to all species of medicinal mushrooms. For practical purposes, this article will focus on the most popular medicinal mushroom species, red reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), over which the most intense battle of conflicting claims is being fought.

An obvious caution is to stay away from cheap, mass-produced reishi. It may be merely dried and pulverized. In order to be medicinal, the mushroom cell-wall has to be broken down. Mass-produced reishi may be mostly inert and ineffective.

But even among the truly effective therapeutic brands, which are plentiful, there are important differences. Each seems to claim superiority over other brands, not surprisingly, because why else would anyone buy them? This article aims to clarify the confusion of conflicting and sometimes misleading information that is out there.

There are primarily three ways to extract the medicinal compounds from red reishi. Each method pulls out different compounds, all of which have been proven by scientific research to be therapeutically important.

1. Hot Water Extraction (polysaccharides, etc.)

2. Alcohol/Ethanol Extraction (triterpenoids, etc.)

3. Fermenting (arabinoxylanes, etc.)

The water soluble compounds, primarily polysaccharides, are powerful anti-tumor agents, immune enhancers and strong antioxidants. [1]

Triterpenoids include a large number of related medicinal compounds whose proven effects include stabilization of blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood clotting. But most importantly, the triterpenoids are the anti-inflammatory compounds of reishi. [1] Inflammation is a serious component in asthma, allergies, arthritis and many more conditions.

And then there are the new and unique medicinal compounds that get created when reishi is fermented. These "secondary metabolites" have their own therapeutic properties, different from the first two groups, including anti-tumor, immune support and blood-sugar balance. [2]

Since this article is not intended to elevate any one brand over another, no brand names will be mentioned. Nevertheless, the author does know of two highly reputed brands (American and Japanese) that claim only hot water extracted red reishi is of any value and that alcohol extracts are useless.

Naturally, the reason they say so is because they want to sell their own brand. However, those statements are scientifically untrue. Hot water and alcohol extractions both contain critical compounds.

To determine if a brand of reishi (or Ganoderma) contains all the important medicinal compounds from the mushroom, find out if it utilizes both alcohol and hot water extraction. An additional plus would be if it also includes fermented reishi.

Last but not least, remember to look at the form the reishi comes in. If the reishi is able to dissolve completely in water-based drinks like coffee, it's a safe bet that it only contains the water-soluble polysaccharides. An excellent choice as far as coffee goes but an incomplete reishi supplement because it does not include the anti-inflammatory triterpenoid compounds.

On the other hand, alcohol tinctures can actually contain both water soluble polysaccharides and alcohol soluble triterpenoids. The way you know is that the polysaccharides will fall out of solution because of the alcohol, and will make the tincture cloudy. That's alright though; you just need to shake before you take. Capsules and tablets may be one or the other or both. The only way to know is ask the manufacturer or read their information.

[1] Boh B, Berovic M, Zhang J, Zhi-Bin L, 2007. "Ganoderma lucidum and its pharmaceutically active compounds." Biotechnology Annu Rev 13:265-301.

[2] Tang YJ, Zhang W, Zhong JJ. "Performance analyses of a pH-shift and DOT-shift integrated fed-batch fermentation process for the production of ganoderic acid and Ganoderma polysaccharides by medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum." Bioresour Technol. 2009 Mar;100(5):1852-9. - 17274

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Dr. Markho Rafael has worked with natural health since the early 90's, currently specializing in medicinal mushrooms. He partners with Davida Sara on premium reishi extract and cordyceps extract plus the increasingly popular mesima mushroom and more.

The Marvels Of Mediterranean Seasoning

By Ferdinand Emy

As in any type of cooking in Mediterranean cuisine people use seasoning, Mediterranean seasoning really. Mediterranean cuisine is the food of the areas around the Mediterranean Sea, evidently. The truth is that the Mediterranean cuisine contains foods from several cultures. These nation-states have influenced each other in time and the process of cooking evolved into sharing common rules. Flexibility and a broad range of ingredients and many regional varitions characterised the Mediterranean cuisine. The area inclined to favor goats and sheep rearing.

Fish dishes are also very popular, although today much of the fish is imported since the fisheries of the Mediterranean Sea are no longer what they used to be. Seafood is still prominent in many of the standard Mediterranean dish recipes. It is quite clear that certain kinds of fruits and meats or vegetables, which is the case in Mediterranean cuisine, ask for specific and typical seasoning, and in this case Mediterranean seasoning. Mediterranean foods and dishes include barbecue or grilled meats, pita bread, hummus and falafel which usually demand for special seasonings which are to be found in the area of Mediterranean seasoning obviously.

Speaking of Mediterranean seasoning you must know that olive oil, though not necessarily a condiment, is made in the Mediterranean countries " Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Italy and Spain, as well as others. Garlic is a representation of a vital ingredient in the Mediterranean seasoning, which is used a lot throughout in the Mediterranean cuisine. Both the olive oil and the garlic applied in Mediterranean seasoning and cuisine in general, add to the distinctive taste of food. Besides, it is unanimously believed that the ingredients in this kind of cooking and in Mediterranean seasoning, and we have in mind particularly the olive oil, are a major contributor to the longevity and good health state of the Mediterranean people.

You will no doubt require Mediterranean seasoning if you are interested in making Mediterranean dishes, or you will not achieve real Mediterranean food. You can simply purchase various products which are labeled Mediterranean seasoning, from the stores across the country. Nonetheless, my suggestion is for you to try to make your own Mediterranean seasoning as it is not trying at all.

You only require the right ingredients and a true Mediterranean seasoning recipe in order to achieve a good Mediterranean seasoning. I call this combo Mediterranean seasoning. It doesn't matter how much you use " just combine the ingredients in the following proportions in a bowl, whisk, and pour into a shaker. Put it in a container and place it in the fridge and there it is when you want to employ it for a quick dusting on grilled meat, or for a marinade: one part coriander, 1 part cinammon, 1 part cumin, 1 part dried mint, and 1 part Italian seasoning or oregano; Besides, add 1 part onion powder and 1 part garlic powder. - 17274

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Strategies for Curing Acne

By Gail Jones

Most people with acne try to treat their itchy skin with astringent creams, fruit washes, special soaps, lotions and treatments. However, the easiest way to cure acne is by changing your diet and shunning acne-causing items like fried food. A healthy diet, comprising organic unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, grains and beans is the first bit of advice for treating acne.

Foods with trans-fatty acids, milk, milk products, margarine, shortening and synthetically hydrogenated vegetable oils, as well as fatty foods, should not be eaten. It seems that the prevalence of acne in the United States is made worse by the average American diet. Americans typically eat fried food in great quantities, usually cooked in the most damaging of fats and oils.

However, not all fats are bad, but the fats that average Americans eat make them more susceptible to get acne and other skin problems. Items that can irritate are ice cream, cheese, bacon, chocolate and milk. Furthermore, acne can't really be treated using creams and soaps because the root cause of the condition is beneath the skin.

Pimples, spots or zits and blemishes are caused by bacteria and other irritants lying below the skin's oil glands and hair follicles, which are generally produced by improper hygiene, scratching or squeezing and poor diet.

This poor diet could be caused by too high a proportion of such items as processed, fatty, fried and sugary foods in your diet. A diet that is healthy for your skin emphasizes raw and lightly cooked vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables that contain valuable trace minerals and are rich in fibre. Fresh green vegetables are essential. You should also include in your diet lean protein sources and complex carbohydrates, such as rice, whole-grain bread and potatoes.

These fibre-rich foods should help ensure a healthy gastrointestinal tract, which is so important in the control of acne. Eat three healthy meals every day in order to provide you with sufficient vital nutrients and to decrease your desire for sugary or greasy fried foods.

You should consume much more food that is rich in vitamin A, like apricots, watermelons, and broccoli, along with lean beef, nuts, lentils and whole grains, because they are rich in zinc, which should also be useful in curing acne breakouts. It's also vital to drink plenty of water to help flush the toxins out that encourage acne. - 17274

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Why People Prefer Using The Kinesio Tape

By Bart Icles

Sore muscles and sore joints are normal complaints of people from all walks of life. This is because at one point or another, we do activities that strain our muscles, causing them to over-extend and to over-contract. This happens when we lift an excessive amount of weight, especially if we are usually frequenting gyms and other forms of workout areas. Laborers who are constantly exposed to lifting heavy objects and to doing routinary tasks are also prone to constant muscle and joint pains.

Relieving muscle pains is all that he had in mind when Dr. Kenzo Kase of Japan developed the kinesio tape in Japan in 1973. He has been trying to find a new treatment to assist healing traumatized tissues, but he dismally found that the existing taping techniques, although they provide muscle support, greatly reduces the range of motion of athletes and in many cases, inhibits the healing process of the injured tissues. He deemed it a need to develop a new approach to the matter, and so he developed the kinesion tape.

The kinesio (short for kinesiology, meaning the science of human movement) tape is developed to ensure that the injured tissues are not inhibited in their healing process and, at the same time, provide all the benefits that standard taping procedure does. Here are the qualities of the kinesio tape that aids in the speedy healing of muscle pains:

1. It is made of 100% cotton and is latex free.

2. It is elastic, expanding to about 30-40 percent of its actual size.

3. It is heat sensitive and acrylic adhesive.

4. It is medical grade.

5. Its thickness and weight is almost the same as the normal human skin.

6. It does not prohibit or restrict movement unlike the conventional tapes.

7. Its elastic nature reduces muscular fatigue.

8. It improves lymphatic flow which, in turn, reduces the pain and the swelling of the affected tissues.

9. It can be worn for days (around 3-5 days) without changing it.

10. It is very cost-effective since a standard roll of it can last until about 6-10 applications depending on the extent of the injury.

The kinesio tape has been proven to treat a wide variety of muscular illnesses relating to pain. It reduces inflammation of the affected tissues, relaxes the muscles and the joints, and makes the healing process faster. Having the kinesio tape is like an assurance to all athletes and other people who are constantly experiencing muscle and joint pains all around the globe. - 17274

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15 Quick Weight Loss Tips to Get the Body You've Always Wanted

By Thong M. Dao

Wish to slim down quickly? It is simple to say bye to uninvited pounds with these easy dieting tips. Just keep an eye on what you consume and make certain to eat fine tasting, refreshing and wholesome foods including snacks, go crazy on veggies and keep your tastebuds pleased with fruit.

Your dieting doesn't need to become a sacrifice. With these easy tips, you'll provide your fitness plan a supercharge. You'll be able to utilize this flexible program instantly, for as long as you wish.

1. Observe your foods and drinks. It's not actually essential to count calories. Simply observe what you consume and how much. It is apparent that if you know what you have, you will go a long way to installing a sound dieting program.

2. Cut back on fats, particularly bad ones. Do not use as much butter on your potatoes or toast, or mayo on your salad or frying oil.

3. Do not eat sugar-coated treats more than three times per week: cake, ice cream, chocolate, that sort of things.

4. Consume a low-fat protein source at each meal: beans, fish, chicken, etc. You could have egg yolks from time to time.

5. Design your meals with vegetables, fruits and whole grains to boost fiber consumption and lessen fat.

6. Cut the fat content in your dairy products. If you're presently having whole milk, cut down to 2% fat, then 1%. Select low fat yogurt and cheese. Whenever you purchase yoghurt, also check that it doesn't have sugar.

7. Target at two fruit portions every day at a minimum. Snack or dessert, your choice.

8. Replace sodas and alcohol with water. Diet soda does you no good as its sweet taste makes you crave for sugar. Try hot lemonade in the morning.

9. Have veggies at lunch and dinner. They will make you feel full faster.

10. Chew slow. It does take time for the body to recognize if you have had enough. When you eat too quickly, you will incline to gorge.

11. Consume grated carrot for your snack. You will not believe me, but it is more fulfilling than a whole one.

12. Choose whole grains as much as possible. The fiber will not only give you a fuller feeling but also do good to your digestion.

13. Choose chewable food. Whenever you chew, you will feel more fulfilled. Prefer fresh fruits rather than juice, and make your soup chunky.

14. Design your dieting beforehand. Compose a list prior to shopping and adhere to it. When you shop emotionally, chances are you will pick some junk food.

15. Do not watch television within meals, and snacks, as well. It is thought that we will consume more in front of television, reason being that we might become less conscious of what's passing our mouth. Savor your meals, and nothing else.

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Pregnant Women and Acne

By Gail Jones

Treating acne is usually the right move when you have it, but not at all times. There are stages in a person's life when you can not treat acne just because you want to. During pregnancy is one of those times. As everyone knows, this is a delicate stage in a woman's life and it is that phase of a woman's life that she must take extra care of herself. If she feels the need to treat her acne, she must see to it that she arms herself with the right information.

This must also be remembered by those women who may become pregnant. The following are some treatments for acne that are not good for use during pregnancy because they may be harmful to the fetus:

Hormonal Treatment which can contain estrogen, flutamide or spirolactone. They are definitely not allowed, because they are harmful and could cause complications for both the mother and her child. It is better regard it as a danger.

Isotretinoin treatment is something else that could put a pregnant woman's life at risk. Isotretinoin can have negative effects as well, especially for pregnant women and breast-feeders. It could cause severe health hazards in both the mother and her unborn baby. Therefore, it is advised that a woman who is taking Isotretinoin should be checked by an expert. Women who want to get pregnant must avoid taking Isotretinoin, since it could trigger negative issues not only for mother but most especially for the child.

Oral tetracyclines, which could be made up of|of] doxycycline, tetracycline or minocycline, must not be an option on any account, because it is harmful. It has been shown that pregnant women or those who are breast-feeding should avoid the use of this drug at all costs, because it may produce side effects that are nothing short of a danger to the life of you and your baby. However, the most common side effect is the permanent discoloration of your teeth or / and bone weakness.

Topical retinoids, such as tazarotene, adapalene and tretinoin, is another group that must be totally avoided. Just like the afore-mentioned treatments, topical retinoids may be a hazard to you and your foetus. No matter whether you are pregnant or not, it is just not wise to use any of the treatments mentioned above.

For those women, who are pregnant and have acne, it really is best to stay away from the heavy treatments mentioned here. Instead, why not settle for traditional remedies, like keeping your hair off your face, washing your face three-four times a day, changing your pillow cases every day and eating more fruit and avoiding fatty, oily and spicy food. - 17274

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Sports Massage Benefits

By Jim G Knowlen

If you participate in sports of any type then sports massage therapy should play and integral part of your regimen. This should be done whether or not you are injured. There are numerous benefits to receiving frequent sports massage therapy. Most frequently cited is maintaining the body in better condition, boosting performance, increase flexibility and extending your sporting career.

Sports massage grew up around professional sports franchises. There was a need to find ways to reduce injuries and extend careers. Massage therapy was applied and evolved as effective methods were developed. Many benefits for athletes include a reduction and blood pressure and heart rate. Increased flexibility is another vital benefit of massage to help minimize injury when the body is being pushed to its limits.

It is interesting that massage treatments have been used since the days of the Romans. The Romans used these treatments to help reduce fatigue, muscle pain and improve flexibility. Many distinct massage techniques have been involved in different parts of the world.

Different massage therapy is applied in different areas depending on the needs of the athlete. Certain muscles or areas of the body may be targeted depending on the type of competition. The massage technique may be more subtle and superficial or could be deep and penetrating.

Some of the physical effects of receiving regular treatments include greater flexibility, increases in performance, maintaining better physical condition and increased career spans. These benefits are when sports massage is obtained on a regular basis.

Greater flexibility can be gained for the muscles and joints with regular treatments. Searching techniques are used to stretch the muscle tissues. These types of stretching can not be accomplished through normal stretching routines. Elasticity of the muscles is also increased with regular stretching.

Sports massage also helps to increase performance. It helps the muscles to be more flexible during competition. Competition tends to push the boundaries of peoples physical limits. Having extra flexibility is important to avoid injury.

Maintaining your body in prime physical condition is another benefit of frequent sports massage. It helps to increase blood and lymph flow, decrease muscle tension and relieve pain. It accomplishes this through natural methods.

Sports massage when used as part of the normal training regimen helps to extend the athlete's career. The benefits of these treatments are when they are obtained on a regular basis. This helps to keep the muscles flexible, enhances blood flow, removes toxins and relieves swelling.

Athletes also report physiological benefits from periodic treatments. Many indicate that it helps their muscles relax as well as their mind. They report that they have greater awareness and receive pain relief from the release of endorphins. Waste products are also removed from the muscles and flushed out of the body.

Sports massages came as a necessity for me professional athletes. The teams that require top performance have full time masseuses on their staff. They are able to deliver periodic massage to the athletes on the team. If you are unable to get regular massage from a masseuse then a practical alternative is using a massage chair.

If you participate in regular competitive sports, then you should check out how you can boost your performance with a massage chair. Massage chairs provide you with the convenience of access based on your schedule. It is much easier to fit in a massage during your warm-up routine or after your competition. Get the benefits of frequent sports massage treatments. They are important part of your training regimen and a massage chair is ready when you are. - 17274

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