<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901</id><updated>2011-10-10T16:50:04.914-07:00</updated><category term='สุขภาพ'/><category term='health insurance'/><category term='health center'/><category term='health ins'/><category term='health'/><title type='text'>Healthy</title><subtitle type='html'>Live and Learn for a good healthy</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>92</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-1413715065882691932</id><published>2011-02-17T07:21:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2011-02-17T07:45:28.311-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='สุขภาพ'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='health center'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='health ins'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='health'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='health insurance'/><title type='text'>Cold improvement in 1 Day !!!</title><content type='html'>Average cold in adult three times per year, each time takes about 9 days totally around 1 month per year! But there are ways to relieve the boredom within one day only. When I wake up with symptoms, if you drink water or fruit juice a lot. It's will help to prevent a sore throat or nose.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Try to take a medicine within two hours.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Visit the pharmacists to provide medication to find the right diagnosis and to protect the spread out or take two spoon of honey or mixed it into the tea. Symptoms will improve.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Six hours after symptoms begin to relax at home. To prevent the spread of infection and the body will relax. During the period try to drink lots of water in case need to take a bath and shower should be warm instead of cold water.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When better then go to exercise gently to build immunity. 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However, drinking water, most people understand that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Need to drink at least 7-8. Glasses per day to fit the needs of the individual body weight difference, Is that true?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;span class="rg_ctlv"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.google.co.th/imgres?q=%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B3&amp;amp;hl=th&amp;amp;client=firefox-a&amp;amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;amp;gbv=2&amp;amp;tbs=isch:1&amp;amp;tbnid=7pdxbDCQWGj2AM:&amp;amp;imgrefurl=http://learners.in.th/file/sudawan_goi/view/43202&amp;amp;imgurl=http://learners.in.th/file/sudawan_goi/preview/%2525E0%2525B8%252594%2525E0%2525B8%2525B7%2525E0%2525B9%252588%2525E0%2525B8%2525A1%2525E0%2525B8%252599%2525E0%2525B9%252589%2525E0%2525B8%2525B3&amp;amp;ei=yqRUTYuEDZHSsAOFyKSLBg&amp;amp;zoom=1&amp;amp;w=335&amp;amp;h=262&amp;amp;iact=hc&amp;amp;vpx=359&amp;amp;vpy=342&amp;amp;dur=1025&amp;amp;hovh=198&amp;amp;hovw=254&amp;amp;tx=116&amp;amp;ty=80&amp;amp;oei=ZqRUTZm4LM_nrAePz_3tBg&amp;amp;page=4&amp;amp;tbnh=155&amp;amp;tbnw=198&amp;amp;start=59&amp;amp;ndsp=20&amp;amp;ved=1t:429,r:7,s:59&amp;amp;biw=1280&amp;amp;bih=633" class="rg_hl" id="rg_hl"&gt;&lt;img src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSduO_Bj1CHKsIPSCBIWSYNKzZiDBrFFmHncxw997KCTbFCivHy" style="width: 254px; height: 198px;" height="198" width="254" class="rg_hi" id="rg_hi" width="254" height="198" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The doctor said the quantity that suitable with each other can be calculated easily from the formula weight (in kilograms) multiplied by 30 should be drinking water ml.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For example, weight 50 kg to 50 x 30 = 1,500 ml or 1.5 liter, Right now you know how much water to drink. It should drink the amount that has to stay healthy.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-5579182938915202643?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/5579182938915202643/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=5579182938915202643' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5579182938915202643'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5579182938915202643'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2011/02/drinking-water-by-weight.html' title='Drinking Water by Weight'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-2352299517353307585</id><published>2011-01-11T07:10:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-01-11T07:11:54.385-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Why You Should Stop Smoking</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Most people find that trying to stop smoking is a very difficult task. And it’s an extremely difficult task because this addiction is multifaceted, meaning that not only you experiment the addiction to nicotine, but a psychological component is related to it since cigarettes are legal and accepted in many social situations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The indicator that will tell you if your attempt to stop smoking will be successful is how well prepared you are mentally. You really need to want to stop smoking if you want to succeed, and if you try without being convinced in your mind, you will likely fail. One of the best ways to make you get that mental attitude that tells you that you want to quit is to think about what health risks you face if you continue with that addiction and of course what benefits you’ll get if you stop smoking.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The many risks you can face are known by almost everybody, and if you forgot them for some reason, we can review them so you can start to see the risks and benefits that stop smoking offers. When you are smoking, your chances of getting lung cancer and heart disease increase enormously. Breathing difficulties and even premature death are also associated with this addiction to the nicotine. And don’t forget that if you smoke, you affect to your love ones or other people around you since the effects of the cigarette will be passed to those people and is believed that the effects are even worse. The truth is that if you keep smoking around someone, they will be affected sooner or later.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Now, if you try to quit this addiction, you’ll get feelings of anxiety, sleeplessness or more, however the benefits can also be felt almost immediately, things like your sense of smell, which will increase almost instantly and of course your sense of taste will be automatically improved since they are closely related.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Another benefit is that you will save a lot of money. Cigarettes might be very expensive depending on where you live and the good news is that cigarettes tend to increase their prices regularly. I’m saying that it’s good news because that way you’ll see that your savings will increase too. One way to motivate yourself is to put the money you had destined to buy cigarettes that day in a jar. When you see how much money you save in a week, you’ll start to get motivated to keep strong in your fight against this addiction.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Thinking constantly about the benefits you’ll get when you quit smoking is a great way to keep your state of mind that will make you to succeed and when you think about the risks that you and the people around you get into with your addiction will trigger that desire to try really hard to keep going until you fulfill that dream.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;credit:articlet&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-2352299517353307585?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/2352299517353307585/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=2352299517353307585' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2352299517353307585'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2352299517353307585'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2011/01/why-you-should-stop-smoking.html' title='Why You Should Stop Smoking'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-6161369137810810732</id><published>2010-08-21T01:53:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-08-21T01:54:29.115-07:00</updated><title type='text'>5 Adult Hormonal Acne Remedies For Women</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;The so-called acne hormones are a group of hormones called androgens of which testosterone is generally considered the main connection between hormones and acne. Almost everyone has at least a little of it at one point or another in their life. Though acne is supposed to go away after the teens, it can persist for many years. There is a strong tie between hormones and acne. Teens suffer acne partially because the hormones that trigger the changes in their bodies also lead the oil glands to produce more oil. One study has shown that unemployment rates are higher in both women and men with acne, showing that people with acne are discriminated against. Though our society has been learning not to discriminate against  people who are physically challenged, no one speaks up for the miseries of acne.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;When acne is more severe it should be regarded as a pressing medical problem, because permanent scarring may result. A few acne scars may not show, but an accumulation of scars over time can cause considerable damage to the complexion. If acne is enough to cause distress, it is best to get it treated promptly to minimize scarring.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;1. Should you be after more of a holistic technique you then ought to attempt a few of the essential oils that are proven to deal with a breakout, such as tea tree, bergamot, clove, lavender and rosewood. The assorted oils are generally utilized to make your skin soft and smooth, improve your texture and reduce redness.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;2. Good skin care is particularly important for women with acne. However, good hygiene, though it will help to control acne, is unlikely to take it away. For that, medication is needed as will be discussed later.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;3. Cleansing is considered by many naturopathic and alternative health doctors to be a great way to control hormonal imbalances and acne. This is partially because, according to naturopathic doctors, hormonal imbalances and acne are caused by a buildup of toxins in the body that come from undigested refined sugars and starches. Drinking infusions of herbs such as the kind found in green tea, golden seal, burdock and dandelion will help to detoxify the liver, kidneys, colon and blood to regulate hormones and help to clear up acne. Typically, two cups of tea a day is enough to help naturally cleanse the body.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;4. Retin-a tends to be an additional tactic that a lot of folks declare provided them an antidote they needed to be able to remove their breakouts. Also, Retin-a is utilized in regards to scarring, wrinkles, stretch marks, skin discoloration plus other various sorts of skin situations. It tends to be a widely used antidote that is prescribed by your medical doctor. This is one of the best natural acne treatment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, drinking water can help to dilute the effects of hormones and help you to regulate them. Raspberry leaf tea is another popular tonic given for women who suffer from acne, even during pregnancy, to help regulate hormones. Ginseng, a popular tea used in Chinese medicine has the same effect.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;credit:articlebase&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-6161369137810810732?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/6161369137810810732/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=6161369137810810732' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6161369137810810732'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6161369137810810732'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2010/08/5-adult-hormonal-acne-remedies-for.html' title='5 Adult Hormonal Acne Remedies For Women'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-5294680460251581243</id><published>2010-05-21T18:53:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-05-21T18:54:28.848-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Women healthy tips</title><content type='html'>In today's modern world, women and healthy diets don't seem to be making time for each other. Whether women are busier now or diets are simply more complicated, that may never be fully understood. What people do understand right now is that women and healthy diets are connected in ways that will affect their future health.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Excuses that Women Use... All the Time&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you were honest with yourself, the link between women and healthy diets is something you already know. However, you might be suffering from these normal excuses:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- I just don't have the time to (insert healthy habit here)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- I'm working longer hours&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- I'm too tired to cook&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- I deserve some 'naughty' foods for working so hard&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- I don't want to make separate foods for myself and for my family&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Healthy food doesn't taste good&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But with each excuse, you are pushing yourself further and further away from health and fitness. This is the time to realize that excuses are just that... excuses!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Creating New Habits Instead&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What most women don't realize is that good health doesn't have to take up a lot of time. By simply looking for ways to increase the nutrition in each day, women and healthy diets can work together – without being inconvenient.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Try adding a multivitamin to each day to ensure you're getting the nutrition you need&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Add one piece of fruit as an afternoon snack&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Add vegetables to every meal&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Cut down to one drink a day&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Try to drink more water each day&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Let yourself cheat once a week, or have a smaller treat everyday&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you begin to look at your health as being a series of small steps in the right direction, you can see that it's not that hard or time consuming to start looking after yourself.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Convenience Will Win in the End&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many healthy women and healthy diets they choose are based on convenience. Here are some ways that you can add convenience to your menu:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Try healthy frozen dinners when you don't have a lot of time&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Cook once a week, freeze the meals in single serve portions and reheat as needed&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Try prepackaged salads and sandwiches&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Pack your foods the night before&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Only go to restaurants with healthy choices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Good and healthy doesn't have to mean that you're sacrificing the rest of your life. These changes can apply to all women and healthy diets can affect all women's lives.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-5294680460251581243?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/5294680460251581243/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=5294680460251581243' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5294680460251581243'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5294680460251581243'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2010/05/women-healthy-tips.html' title='Women healthy tips'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-3923689903079578167</id><published>2010-05-05T01:32:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-05-05T01:36:49.125-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Coffee May Be Healthier Than You Think</title><content type='html'>There has been a lot of talk recently about how coffee seems to raise our cholesterol levels. And I am referring to the LDL (aka ‘bad’) cholesterol levels. After doing some research on my own I have found some pretty interesting things as well as some tips on how to lower your risk of heart disease and/or higher cholesterol levels due to coffee. First thing’s first, research has shown that it is not just any cup of coffee that raises a person’s cholesterol levels, but it is mostly due to unfiltered coffee such as French press coffee and espresso.&lt;br /&gt;Many people may choose to automatically blame this issue on the caffeine in the coffee, but that would not be the right assumption. The reason coffee has the ability to raise our cholesterol levels is because of oils called terpenes found in coffee. These oils are easily filtered out with our normal paper filters. However, just make sure that those filters are not the ones with extra ‘aroma’ holes plugged throughout them as these will raise your chances of consuming the terpene oils that can potentially be harmful. Now, all of this at first seemed very disappointing as I personally have always consumed my coffee in the form of espresso. Not anymore, I like it iced, so rather than an Americano I get an iced coffee.&lt;br /&gt;Another thing to point out are the other factors that also may contribute to higher cholesterol levels and those could be genetics, sugars in the coffee drinks and other habits such as smoking. All of these factors would have to be considered as well if a person was going to do an in-depth analysis on whether or not they should give up coffee versus smoking or something. The frozen coffee beverages, to me, resemble a dessert in many cases. On top of it all they contain espresso, which by the way does not use a paper filter. Espresso uses a steel filter in many cases so a lot of the oils will be pushed right through when preparing that heavenly brew. So, one thing to remember from all of this is that if a person would like to lower their chances of raising their cholesterol due to coffee, then stick to filtered coffee and try best to avoid the unfiltered coffees and, unfortunately, the espresso beverages.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;credit:articlebase&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-3923689903079578167?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/3923689903079578167/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=3923689903079578167' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/3923689903079578167'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/3923689903079578167'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2010/05/coffee-may-be-healthier-than-you-think.html' title='Coffee May Be Healthier Than You Think'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-7694285885134917737</id><published>2010-05-03T05:25:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-05-03T05:27:30.359-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Weight Loss for the Inactive Person</title><content type='html'>&lt;!-- /Block_Adsense --&gt;Weight loss must be a lifestyle, or so they say. "They" being the folks in the media and the ones in the local gym. It simply must be a lifestyle, as weight gain can more often be attributed to the life one leads rather than of life itself; as not everyone has the luxury to be overweight. But plenty of people&lt;span id="tagcloud"&gt;&lt;/span&gt; out there view the "active" lifestyle as tedious and demanding. This article hopes to remedy that by highlighting the criteria of a casual life, and downplaying them to suit a healthful&lt;span id="tagcloud"&gt;&lt;/span&gt; lifestyle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p style="margin: 4px;" class="ArticleText"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Being healthy stems from doing healthful things (and not "healthy" as the papers frequently say), like a proper diet combined with good rest. Before any unconventional weight loss strategy can be implemented, the basics must be in proper play. A balanced&lt;span id="tagcloud"&gt;&lt;/span&gt; diet consists of nutrients the body needs; as to what it needs depends on the individual. And sleep. The body will always require balanced sleep, as sleep on its own is not enough. And a balanced diet can equal a balanced night's rest, and vice versa.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cardio. Cardiovascular exercise must be considered separate from all anaerobic activity, such as weight lifting and body building. A cardio&lt;span id="tagcloud"&gt;&lt;/span&gt; workout involves traditional aerobic&lt;span id="tagcloud"&gt;&lt;/span&gt; exercise, like running and doing jumping-jacks. This kind of activity&lt;span id="tagcloud"&gt;&lt;/span&gt; increases the heart rate, which in turn will "burn the fat" as the saying goes. While this article does not necessarily endorse the aerobic method, it addresses the sharp contrast between anaerobic and aerobic; where the former builds body mass, and the latter sculpts away fat. Needless to say, one more than the other is preferable for weight loss.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And coffee can hinder weight loss. Not directly so, but indirectly nonetheless. For people of certain types, the properties found in coffee can affect their bodies in such a way as to give them a sort of beer belly. The LDL fatty acid is especially high in certain coffees, and is considered to be one of the more notorious fatty acids the human body can commonly ingest. Heavy reliance on coffee, with an intake of more than one cup a day, can result in unexpected weight gains. It can also be said that caffeine interferes with the body's metabolism, thereby speeding it up physiologically and raising one's appetite. Another thing must be said about those who prefer heavy cream and sugar...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The matter of "night eating" touches on coffee, diet, and good sleep. Studies have not proven that meals late in the night will cause a person&lt;span id="tagcloud"&gt;&lt;/span&gt; to substantially gain weight; as it has more to do with the quantity of meal, and less about when it is eaten. But night eating&lt;span id="tagcloud"&gt;&lt;/span&gt; of itself is not a proactive habit for a healthful lifestyle. Small snacks are fine, and may even prove to aid in sleep, but combined with excess coffee, a bad diet, and a case of insomnia, night eating can become a very adverse enemy. The body burns fewer calories at night as opposed to day, when people are usually more active. A heavy meal followed by very little activity, and eventual sleep, negates any real benefits.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Attention to cardio activity, a balanced diet, less reliance on coffee, and a consistent sleep schedule may not be the hardcore way to beat the fat, but it's a plan that can stick for the person too weary to be more than they want to be. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Source:&lt;/b&gt; Free Article &lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-7694285885134917737?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/7694285885134917737/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=7694285885134917737' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/7694285885134917737'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/7694285885134917737'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2010/05/weight-loss-for-inactive-person.html' title='Weight Loss for the Inactive Person'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-6002334003860333320</id><published>2010-04-24T04:25:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-04-24T04:27:11.096-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Panic Attack Tips</title><content type='html'>&lt;span id="syndicate" style="display: none;"&gt; &lt;div class="box_title" style="margin-top: 10px;"&gt;   &lt;div class="box_title_left"&gt;     &lt;input id="facebox_text" value=""&gt;Why Syndicate our Articles?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;At ArticlesBase we offer you the reader content for your websites, newsletters or ezines for free.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;By using our daily fresh content you can keep your blogs up to date with the latest content without the hassle of writing it yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please make sure you have read our &lt;a href="http://www.blogger.com/%22/terms-of-use%22" target="&amp;quot;_top&amp;quot;"&gt;Terms of Use&lt;/a&gt; before syndicating our content.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;" type="hidden"&gt;     &lt;a href="javascript:void(0);" title="Whats This?" onclick="javascript:jQuery.facebox($('#facebox_text').val());"&gt;Syndicate this Article &lt;img src="http://images.articlesbase.com/help.gif" alt="" /&gt;     &lt;/a&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;   &lt;div class="box_title_right"&gt;     &lt;a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/mental-health-articles/jQuery.copy%28jQuery%28%27#texttocopy%27%29.html%28%29%29;" onclick="alert('Text copied to clipboard');/*pageTracker._trackEvent('Articles', 'CopyClipboard');*/ return false;"&gt;Copy to clipboard&lt;/a&gt;   &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;script&gt; if(navigator.appName=="Microsoft Internet Explorer") {   $('.box_title_right').show() } &lt;/script&gt; &lt;div class="container" style="margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt; &lt;textarea rows="4" cols="30" id="texttocopy" onfocus="jQuery('#texttocopy').select()" style="direction: ltr; display: block;"&gt;&lt;h1&gt;Panic Attack Tips: Why Early Treatment Is Important&lt;/h1&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;By: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/steve-watts/263889" title="Steve Watts's Articles"&gt;Steve Watts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;!--articlecontent--&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Author&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Click here for more about &lt;a href="http://quitpanicattacks.com/tips-for-panic-attacks/"&gt;Panic attack tips&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Click here to ready my &lt;a href="http://quitpanicattacks.com/"&gt;Panic Away Review&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Steve Watts got tired of not knowing how to treat his anxiety without drugs or medication. These articles and QuitPanicAttacks.com were the result. Cheers!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="tracker"&gt;(ArticlesBase SC #2214823)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/"&gt;http://www.articlesbase.com/&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/mental-health-articles/panic-attack-tips-why-early-treatment-is-important-2214823.html" title="Panic Attack Tips: Why Early Treatment Is Important"&gt;Panic Attack Tips: Why Early Treatment Is Important&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/textarea&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="article_cnt KonaBody"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Coping with panic attacks is extremely hard because the whole experience can be extremely scary and miserable, definitely not something that people want to go through. Panic attacks can get so severe that they completely throw off someone's whole life and lead to interference with everyday activities and embarrassment. Therefore, it's a good idea for panic attack sufferers to learn ways to deal with panic attacks for whenever they arise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Panic Attacks: A Hereditary Issue? &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;First, it is important to realize that anxiety attacks can possibly be hereditary. See if any members of your family have ever suffered from anxiety attacks and attempt to seek medical attention.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some additional tips for panic attacks include meditation as well as herbal remedies. Coping with anxiety attacks can certainly be done without prescription drugs. Using natural methods like getting enough sleep, exercise, stress relief, practicing meditation are definitely superior to resorting to medications.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The issue with experiencing panic attacks is that anxiety and panic attacks can happen at any time, so it becomes hard to counter the episodes. Panic attacks can actually happen due to the fact that once someone experiences one, they become terrified that they'll have more. This fact makes it that much more important that you use and learn about any tips for panic attacks available so that you can prevent more attacks from arising.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most of the time, anxiety attacks are the result of changes in the person's body's brain chemistry. Another helpful reason to learn anxiety and panic attacks is that they can also be caused by phobias.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Be careful though, because if left unchecked, panic and anxiety attacks can make the issue go from bad to worse and cause to severe insomnia and depression . When these issues strike, they make the patient|person|individual] incapable of normal function.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most importantly, it is crucial to get suitable treatment once you have a panic attack for the first time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;credit:articlebase&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;          &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-6002334003860333320?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/6002334003860333320/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=6002334003860333320' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6002334003860333320'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6002334003860333320'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2010/04/panic-attack-tips.html' title='Panic Attack Tips'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-1706709253896628202</id><published>2010-04-24T04:14:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-04-24T04:20:31.304-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Snoring Cures</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class="article_cnt KonaBody"&gt;               &lt;p&gt;Snoring is often poked fun at and laughed about but for many people snoring is no laughing matter. The spouse who hasn't been able to get a good night's sleep in months probably isn't laughing. Neither is the person snoring who awakens to an empty bed, another figure in a statistic that suggests that 80% of couples end up sleeping in separate rooms because of one's snoring.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Approximately 45% of adults snore. 25% of that number claims that their snoring is habitual and considers snoring a major problem in their life. Snoring can be embarrassing and it can also strain a relationship. Snoring can also be attributed to a potentially fatal sleep disorder known as sleep apnea.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;People with apnea will momentarily stop breathing while they are asleep. Apnea sufferers are said to be more prone to heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and sudden death. Worst yet, not only is snoring a symptom of sleep apnea but there is some suggestion that untreated snoring can actually cause sleep apnea!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Each day people are turning to books and online resources for snoring cures. The good news is that once you've consulted with a physician, who has ruled out a serious condition like sleep apnea, snoring cures are relatively simple, inexpensive and readily available. It just may take some experimentation to determine what snoring cures work best for your particular case. Results will vary from individual to individual but effective snoring remedies don't require prescription medications. There are some relatively simple and effective snoring cures right around the corner at your local drugstore.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;For instance, snoring relief can sometimes come in the form of a good humidifier or warm mist vaporizer. These are great for putting moisture back into the air. Particularly during dry months since a dry nose will likely be accompanied at night by snoring. Some people notice snoring being more of an issue during the wintertime when the air is dryer.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Vaporizers have gained popularity in recent years as an effective cure for snoring.  A vaporizer will let you use herbal snoring cures, essential oils like Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Anise and Lavender that promote relaxation and help keep nasal passages clear and your throat coated.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Anything that helps your nose and throat will likely be effective in treating snoring. Snoring is often the result of blockages in the nasal passages, a deviated septum for example, or enlarged tonsils, enlarged adenoids, a thick soft palate, and a swollen uvula Allergies are a common culprit. Whatever the cause is, the tissues in the back of the throat are now more likely to vibrate as we sleep, resulting in snoring.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Nasal strips, just like you see worn by popular athletes during sporting events, can also be an effective remedy for snoring. Yeah, they look funny but it's bedtime and you can cast aside your vanity for the sake of a restful sleep for both you and whoever shares a bed with you.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Nasal strips, available at any drug store, work by lifting the sides of the nose and increasing airflow. When someone has clogged sinuses they are more likely to breath out of their mouth, especially during sleep, resulting in snoring. So anything that opens nasal packages should help.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The use of a decongestant as a snoring remedy is generally frowned upon. Medications and sedatives -- ranging from sleeping pills, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety drugs, muscle relaxers and even alcohol -- may actually promote snoring.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;To help relieve issues from allergens like mold, dust, pet hair, etc. It is suggested that you make a habit out of routinely changed bedspreads, sheets and pillowcases. You should also vacuum the floor frequently.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Sleep position is also crucial. Sleeping flat on your back is strongly discouraged if you have a problem with snoring. Your tongue will fall backwards into your throat and further hinder airflow.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Try using a few extra pillows to keep your head elevated while you sleep. It is sometimes suggested that you manually raise the head of the bed by four inches. Placing blocks, wedges, flat boards or old books underneath the legs at the top of the bed can accomplish this.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;One of the best cures for snoring is to just take better care of yourself. Overweight people tend to have a lot of issues with snoring. Extra body weight can suppress the respiratory system and reduce airflow. Throat tissues become flabbier, lose firmness and end up vibrating as we sleep, causing the sound of snoring. It is often said that losing roughly 10% of your body weight will make a difference with snoring.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Regular exercise during the day can also be a cure for snoring. The tie-in between cardiovascular health and snoring is pretty logical. Better breathing and overall health will limit snoring.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;It is also recommended that you quit smoking or at least refrain from smoking three to four hours before bedtime. Tobacco smoke has irritants that can swell throat tissues and cause snoring.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;So, when it comes to snoring, just remember that you aren't alone.  And keep the faith because there are many snoring cures out there. Sure, the results will vary from individual to individual but these snoring cures are inexpensive, not very complicated and definitely worth a try!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;credit:articlebase&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;          &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-1706709253896628202?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/1706709253896628202/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=1706709253896628202' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/1706709253896628202'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/1706709253896628202'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2010/04/snoring-cures.html' title='Snoring Cures'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-1667589114267789568</id><published>2009-11-28T20:07:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-28T20:10:08.169-08:00</updated><title type='text'>How To Get A Better Sleep</title><content type='html'>Everyone looks forward to a better sleep and a complete rest. For we all know that sleep is quite relevant endeavor to us persons. We might sometimes neglect on things that we are supposed to do but the body really acts for it. If we are already immune to having a complete sleep and rest then our body will automatically ask for it. For those people whom really find it difficult to sleep here is how to get a better sleep review for you to be guided and helped.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is a sure guide of the things that you should be doing and should not be doing in order for you to get enough sleep and complete rest. You have to follow this guide and check on the review for you to be able to achieve the exact and enough sleep you wanted to have. There are instances that no matter how tired our body is, our mind is at its peak of tiredness but then we still can't sleep.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are so many reasons behind that, one would be because of the vices that we have and the perverse problems we encounter. We get too stressed out that we can't even sleep just thinking about it. So we have to avoid those kinds of instances. Give time to sleep and rest mind and body. Pamper yourself and spend time on reflecting on things that you should do.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This review would be giving you several options of techniques and strategies that could really give you so much benefit. Take time on checking the review for your own benefit. It is for you to know how to get a better sleep.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Go grab your mouse and check on our website, for you to be able to see the review and know on how it could help you with the strategies that it might give you. Live with it and give time to it for you to be able to know what it can really do for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;credit: Matt Simpsons&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-1667589114267789568?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/1667589114267789568/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=1667589114267789568' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/1667589114267789568'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/1667589114267789568'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-get-better-sleep.html' title='How To Get A Better Sleep'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-6406895485609163330</id><published>2009-08-15T02:29:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-15T02:31:59.220-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Causes and Non-Causes of Acne</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class="KonaBody"&gt;&lt;p&gt;So you want to prevent acne, or if you have it, figure out why. There are several causes of acne that effect people of ages up to 40. There are also several myths about acne that perpetuate society.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Factors that Don’t Cause Acne&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Food – you might have heard or been told to avoid junk food if you want to avoid acne. While these foods might hurt your overall health, they don’t contribute to your acne problems. Some recent studies have shown that milk and dairy products aggravate acne, however.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dirt – Acne blackheads are caused by oxidized oil, which isn’t present in dirt. Sweat also isn’t a cause of acne, so the feeling that you must rush to the shower after a workout isn’t a real one. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stress – Stress might cause high blood pressure and bad health, but it does not cause acne. Unless, of course, the stress of your acne causes you to pick at them.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cosmetics – Most cosmetic products don’t clog pores. However, to stay on the safe side, it is advisable to look for oil free or water based products.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Heredity – Besides very severe acne, very few people inherit traits that cause acne. The reality is that almost everyone has had acne at some stage in their life.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Factors that Do Cause Acne&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pressure – If you wear things that crowd or press on you face like chinstraps, helmets or collars, you can aggravate the skin and cause or grow acne.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Occuptations – Some jobs may cause exposure to products, like cutting oils, that are a leading source of breakouts.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Drugs – Many drugs may worsen or cause acne, such as steroids, iodides, and bromides. Lithium, which is used to treat bipolar disorder, is also known to cause acne.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Most of your fears aren’t reality. A lot of the time, acne is just something that happens. Keeping your face clean and avoiding rubbing your face or taking unnecessary drugs will go a long way to preventing skin problems.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-6406895485609163330?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/6406895485609163330/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=6406895485609163330' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6406895485609163330'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6406895485609163330'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2009/08/causes-and-non-causes-of-acne.html' title='Causes and Non-Causes of Acne'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-504769445910880289</id><published>2009-08-15T02:25:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-15T02:27:41.460-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Secret of Anti Aging Hormones - HGH Anti Aging</title><content type='html'>&lt;strong&gt;The secret of anti aging hormones&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hormones really do contain the essence of life - in control of growth and cell activity hormones play a major role in the process of aging and in the anti aging battle. Think back to your youth, you probably felt at your best when you were in your early twenties. Hormone levels were at their peak so your body was able to send messages easily in response to any damage to cells.&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HGH Anti Aging Supplements Review&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HGH&lt;/strong&gt; is produced in the human brain by the pituitary gland, it is produced in greatest amounts in adolescence. As we age, the production of HGH (Human Growth Hormone) diminishes. By the age of 60, HGH levels decrease by 80% from adolescent levels. Depletion is marked by the familiar signs of aging, such as increased body fat, lack of vitality, decreased muscle mass, and poor general health.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HGH (Human Growth Hormone)&lt;/strong&gt; is believed to be the controlling hormone of many functions and benefits associated with youth, such as vitality, smooth skin, energy and resilience. HGH is naturally produced in the pituitary gland of the brain. As people move past age 30, natural levels of HGH drop off dramatically, about 14% per decade. Lower levels of HGH are associated with the aging process.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As &lt;strong&gt;HGH levels&lt;/strong&gt; continue to drop, the aging process accelerates. Research indicates that by increasing the natural amount of HGH in the system, the body may be able to reverse some symptoms associated with aging, like weight gain, loss of lean muscle, wrinkles, bone density, sexual drive and more. HGH Plus is a non-prescription daily supplement that supplies your body with the nutrients it needs to combat the unwanted effects of aging, and boost the body's own HGH production naturally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It has been discovered that by useing a formula consisting of certian Amino acids and herbal extracts its possible trigger and stimulate the pituitary gland to produce and secrete more HGH itself naturally just as it did when you were in your 20s!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HGH Plus&lt;/strong&gt;, will start working immediately . Results vary depending on your existing level of HGH when you begin, so for instance, people who have very low levels of HGH (usually older people) have more immediate results. Most people regardless of current HGH level report feeling better, sleeping better and having more energy right away, with improvement in appearance and muscle tone and other benefits generally becoming more pronounced over the first 3 months.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Each HGH Plus capsule contains&lt;/strong&gt;: L-Arginine, L-Glutamine, L-Lysine, L-Ornithine, Panax ginseng, Schizandra chinensis, Saw palmetto, Gotu kola, Tribulus terrestris, Ginkgo biloba, Mucuna prurien (L-dopa), Niacin.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Generally you should not experience any side effects if used as directed, however if you are on medication or suffer any health problems consult your doctor before use.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;This products have been proven effective when taken as directed. If for any reason customer is not completely satisfied with purchase, they can complaint. Customer satisfaction is their highest priority.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-504769445910880289?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/504769445910880289/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=504769445910880289' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/504769445910880289'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/504769445910880289'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2009/08/secret-of-anti-aging-hormones-hgh-anti.html' title='The Secret of Anti Aging Hormones - HGH Anti Aging'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-8366504594778281951</id><published>2009-08-15T02:20:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-15T02:23:15.453-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Eyeglasses - Tips to buy</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Purchasing eyeglasses is nerve wracking! Everyone has questions that run through their head when buying eyeglasses, like "are these frames too big for my face?" and "plastic eyeglasses or metal?" Ladies seem to have it a bit easier because they have a wider selection of sizes, shapes, colors, styles, and patterns. The larger selection may seem easier but in fact, it makes things a little more complicated. In the past, men had two different types of "fashion" eyeglass styles: metal and thick plastic. Talk about bland! We are not in high school and your parents don't help you buy your eyeglasses. Eyeglasses should help enhance your look not make you look more harsh.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;So, how can you break from the mold and choose prescription glasses that make you look like a chic individual with style and class? It's easy. Stick to this guide and you'll pick the best eyeglasses for you!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://images.google.co.th/imgres?imgurl=http://www.brandeyeglasses.com/images/EyeglassesWoman.jpg&amp;amp;imgrefurl=http://www.brandeyeglasses.com/Before-you-buy.php&amp;amp;usg=__n-67mFTproRvA9rrt2m3XGyxyZM=&amp;amp;h=360&amp;amp;w=300&amp;amp;sz=51&amp;amp;hl=th&amp;amp;start=7&amp;amp;sig2=rkS4WyRY2vo6MSBYqwS8mA&amp;amp;tbnid=S4NtVsGOu0tdEM:&amp;amp;tbnh=121&amp;amp;tbnw=101&amp;amp;prev=/images%3Fq%3Deyeglasses%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Dth%26sa%3DG&amp;amp;ei=NH6GSorHO5Hs7AOui83OAw"&gt;&lt;img style="border: 1px solid ; width: 213px; height: 253px;" src="http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:S4NtVsGOu0tdEM:http://www.brandeyeglasses.com/images/EyeglassesWoman.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://images.google.co.th/imgres?imgurl=http://margotmystic.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/eyeglasses.jpg&amp;amp;imgrefurl=http://margotmystic.wordpress.com/2009/03/14/how-to-get-started-learning-psychometry/&amp;amp;usg=__vt0ctPtvsjAvvV5retDgK2ebYlU=&amp;amp;h=360&amp;amp;w=360&amp;amp;sz=20&amp;amp;hl=th&amp;amp;start=2&amp;amp;sig2=wgj4sflpSY7FLwaDGBdLVg&amp;amp;tbnid=eqZq7zgv8J7Z-M:&amp;amp;tbnh=121&amp;amp;tbnw=121&amp;amp;prev=/images%3Fq%3Deyeglasses%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Dth%26sa%3DG&amp;amp;ei=NH6GSorHO5Hs7AOui83OAw"&gt;&lt;img style="border: 1px solid ; width: 215px; height: 215px;" src="http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:eqZq7zgv8J7Z-M:http://margotmystic.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/eyeglasses.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Grab your friend for help...&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Your friends are generally pretty open and honest with you when you buy clothing so they can be just as helpful when you are looking to buy eyeglasses so make your best friend sit with you while you look at eyeglass frames. Really, make them sit with you through the whole process! You want their honest opinion and they will openly and honestly tell you if you look like a nerd or if the eyeglasses are fashionable on you- even when looking at them online.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay in line with your normal style&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Everyone gets the urge to try something new and what that's great, try choosing new colors - like choosing black over silver or gunmetal over &lt;a id="KonaLink0" target="undefined" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/vision-articles/top-tips-for-buying-eyeglasses-1121396.html#"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:#009900;" &gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;"&gt;gold&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. However, do not deviate from your own style when it comes to eyeglasses. If you normally wear simple, silver metal frames - do not step too far away from this and go for big, bold plastic frames. This will make you a VERY unhappy person not to mention an aggravated customer. If you still want a different look, shop online and save yourself some money while you are at it.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stick with your fashion taste&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Do you prefer the casual jeans and a t-shirt as opposed to wearing business wear all day? Aim for dual-toned plastic frames, or even black frames with thinner plastic to spice it up a bit as opposed to keeping things very simple. If you prefer the posh styles - try the more simplistic frames like silver or gold metal frames that will not overpower your look.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Take your time&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Never feel rushed to make a decision when it comes to buying eyeglasses. It seems like a simple idea but regardless of price, eyeglasses are a huge investment. If you do not have that "I must have them" feeling - don't buy them! However, much like buying a great pair of jeans - you'll know instantly if you love them. If you love 'em, buy 'em!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Shopping for eyeglasses should not be a mission! They should be an asset to your wardrobe and a positive aspect to your appearance. Eyeglasses are THE "hot" accessory!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-8366504594778281951?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/8366504594778281951/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=8366504594778281951' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8366504594778281951'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8366504594778281951'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2009/08/eyeglasses-tips-to-buy.html' title='Eyeglasses - Tips to buy'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-5864782621295350284</id><published>2009-08-15T02:10:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-15T02:15:41.907-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Breast Cancer</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;The best way to deal with breast cancer, both before being diagnosed and after, is to be completely knowledgeable about it. Educating yourself about its symptoms, signs and causes can help you detect it early and also avoid it. With every one woman in eight being at the risk of getting breast cancer, it is the best thing we can do for ourselves.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;To understand breast cancer, it is important that you understand its signs and symptoms so you can detect it at an early stage and prevent any further harm.&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Signs &amp;amp; Symptoms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;The first subjective sign or first symptom of breast cancer is a lump that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue. As per the Merck Manual, more than almost 80 percent of breast cancer cases are detected by a women when she feels a lump through a breast self examination. The American Cancer Society states that the first medical sign of breast cancer is detected by the physician when he discovers it through a mammogram. Another indication of breast cancer is the detection of lumps in the lymph nodes located in the armpits, as the first area it starts spreading to is the lymph nodes there.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;There are other signs or symptoms as well, like:&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Change in the size of the breast,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Change of the shape,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The skin of the breast starts dimpling,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;There is nipple inversion,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spontaneous single nipple discharge,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pain in the breast (mastodynia) is not a reliable symptom, but can also be indicative of other breast problems.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;p&gt;When breast cancer cells spread to the dermal lymphatics, that is, the small lymph vessels present in the skin of the breast, it can resemble skin inflammation and thus is known as Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). The symptoms of this kind of breast cancer include pain, warmth, swelling, redness throughout the breast and an orange peel texture to the skin, which is referred to as peau d’orange.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Paget’s disease of the Breast&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Another complex symptom of breast cancer is the Paget’s disease of the breast. In this syndrome the skin presents changes as eczematoid skin changes. It shows redness and mild flaking of the skin of the nipple. It is said that as Paget’s advances, the symptoms may change to redness, itching, tingling, burning, increased sensitivity and pain. Around half of the women diagnosed with Paget’s syndrome have also had a lump in the breast.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Metastatic Breast Cancer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Sometimes breast cancer presents itself as metastatic disease, which means the cancer that has spread from its original organ, the breast. The symptoms of metastatic breast cancer depend upon the location of the metastasis. Common sites where metastasis occurs is the bone, lung, liver and the brain. Unexplained weight loss can be a sign of an occurrence of breast cancer, as can fever and chills. Pain in the joints can be manifestations of metastatic breast cancer. Jaundice and neurological symptoms, too, could point towards this. These symptoms are non-specific; that means they could be the symptoms of any other illness.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Many times the symptoms of a breast disorder do not turn out to represent breast cancer. There are benign breast diseases, like mastitis and fibrodenoma, which can be the causes of the symptoms, though any symptom should be considered seriously at all times by both patients and doctors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-5864782621295350284?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/5864782621295350284/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=5864782621295350284' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5864782621295350284'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5864782621295350284'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2009/08/breast-cancer.html' title='Breast Cancer'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-6643356742460538016</id><published>2009-04-18T18:50:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-04-18T18:51:06.807-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Skin Care For Your Pretty Looks</title><content type='html'>Who doesn�t want to look beautiful? Everybody wants to look pretty and fresh. Taking care of your skin is one way to achieve what you hope for. Whether we like it or not, beauty does seem to affect the ease and success of an individual's life. That�s why no body wants to look pale, unhealthy and dull.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Perfect beauty is absolutely what you and all women desire. You can feel good about yourself if you have good look. Thus, skin care, hair care, and other beauty treatments should be on your program then. You will need some tips in order to make them successful. Here are some skin care treatment tips, given free just for you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tips for Perfect Beauty&lt;br /&gt;There is no doubt that your skin needs special treatment since it is the body�s largest organ. You may not know how to take good care of your skin, how frequent you should do it, and so on. Keeping the skin moist, elastic, and smooth is one of the best ways of skin care treatment. Look at these helpful tips below:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. The first thing you must know about skin care treatment is to do it regularly. You can start it from the very easy way, like washing your hands and face with a natural soap or cleanser.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Which type of skin do you have? Dry, normal, or oily skin? Get to know your type and use appropriate skin care products for the treatment. Consult with your beautician if you�re not sure about it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. Eat lots of healthy foods, namely fresh fruits and vegetables which act as great antioxidants. They are substances that prevent damage in the body caused by free radicals. Strawberries, cranberries, blueberries, tuna, and mostly seafood, as well as onions, garlic, and broccoli are great sources of food high in antioxidant.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. Avoid smoking and stay away from alcohol. They are real skin enemies since they create wrinkles to your skin and making it dry.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5. Carry out proper treatments for your skin: clean your skin with water and free-chemicals cleansing products everyday, scrub your skin regularly to remove dead cells and smooth the skin, and moisturize it with skin lotion and cream containing high amount of vitamin E.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Those tips above are actually only a few of numerous skin treatments. You should maintain your youthful looks by always giving good care of your skin. Consuming vitamins and supplements is also a good way to do it. Don�t forget to drink a lot of water and exercise regularly! Have a healthy skin, and of course a healthy living!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-6643356742460538016?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/6643356742460538016/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=6643356742460538016' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6643356742460538016'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6643356742460538016'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2009/04/skin-care-for-your-pretty-looks.html' title='Skin Care For Your Pretty Looks'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-6284889291037935361</id><published>2009-03-21T16:49:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-03-21T16:50:38.617-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Effective Fat Burning</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Most people who want to burn off some excess pounds and tighten and tone their bodies simply don’t have 2 hours each day to spend in the gym performing the bodybuilding style workouts that most “fitness experts" recommend. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, these workouts consist of exercises and techniques that do not exercise the body in the way it is normally used so they end up building a somewhat unusable strength. In my opinion, most people, unless their main objective is body building, shouldn’t perform the traditional style workouts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While I do still believe that machine and free weight strength training is the best choice for body building, it is NOT the best choice when it comes to general fitness goals like strength, flexibility, endurance, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I don’t know about you, but I can barely fit in 15 minutes for exercise let alone 2 hours… and I personally am not interested in muscle size alone (which doesn’t mean strength and usually leaves you stiff and inflexible)! I’m sure your schedule is probably the same. The good news though is you don’t have to… you can burn fat, increase flexibility, build unbelievable strength and endurance, reshape your body, and build a level of fitness that is truly functional.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want to share with you a workout that I do personally that delivers a great combination of strength, flexibility, cardio and muscular endurance, and fat burning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;WARNING: The following workout will not only surprise you, but it will likely go against everything you ever thought to be true about fitness. Also, it is recommend you consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you ready? Good, here it is:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The following exercises should be performed with little or no rest between and you may need to adjust the number of repetitions or time depending upon your current fitness level.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jumping Jacks –1 minute&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bodyweight squat (one-leg squat for advanced) – 15-20 reps&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Push-ups (slower reps for advanced) – as many reps as possible&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kick butts (jog in place and kick your rear with both heels) – 1 minute&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hamstring floor bridge (use swiss ball or one leg for advanced) - 15-20 reps&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Superman (lying on stomach w/ arms out to side, lift legs and chest off floor) – 15-20 reps&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;High knees (jog in place lifting knees as high as possible) – 1 minute&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stationary lunge – 15-20 reps&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Torso rotations/twists – 20 reps each direction&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Side bends/reaches – 20 reps each direction&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mountain climbers – 1 minute (if you can J)&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Wall sit – as long as you can hold it&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dips (use chair/bench/stairs) – as many reps as possible&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;There you have it… sounds easy, right? That couldn’t possibly do anything, right? I personally challenge you… try it… no, try it right now! Drop what you are doing and give it a shot and see for yourself. If you find it a bit easy, which I doubt, perform it 2-3 times thru without rest.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This workout will deliver more usable fitness results and benefits than any traditional gym or health club workout. Now, you can of course implement this type of workout in the gym and make it even better, but the beauty of this is you can do it anywhere!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, this is just one example and as you can imagine, there thousands of other exercises you can add or replace… I actually recommend switching the exercises every 2-4 weeks or even better is to put together 3 or 4 different workouts and then rotate them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are not familiar with one of the exercises just replace it with one you know that works the same part of the body. You can also learn all of these exercises along with dozens of others in my soon to be released video which will consists of several workouts like this that you can do anywhere to build and maintain awesome levels of fitness, even workouts with dumbbells, swiss balls, medicine balls, and more… watch for it in coming months.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-6284889291037935361?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/6284889291037935361/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=6284889291037935361' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6284889291037935361'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6284889291037935361'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2009/03/effective-fat-burning.html' title='Effective Fat Burning'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-3193653296521810984</id><published>2009-03-12T06:35:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-03-12T06:39:40.047-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Weight Come Back Again?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="window.open('http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/building/alphabet2/Ba/')"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Before many Australians recently, a devastating story unfolded on a popular current affairs program.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="window.open('http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/street/alphabet2/U/')"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;We watched with compassion as the fattest man in Australia told of his most recent, serious attempt to lose weight. Approximately 12 months earlier and weighing close to 300 kilos, he under went surgery and had his stomach stapled. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I doubt there would have been one person watching not moved by this man's depression and plight. Despite undergoing the surgery, today he could barely get through each day, both physically and mentally. He shared with us his sense of hopelessness and wanting to end it all&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was not only his size that was causing his depression. He had to deal with a heart broken by disappointment.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You see, the stomach stapling had been a success.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He soon lost well over 50 kilos post operation and he and his family rejoiced. But then the unthinkable happened.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The weight came back. Today he weighs well over 300 kilos - more than before the stomach stapling.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is an extreme case, but nonetheless raises a question that so many people continue to battle with.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After a diet, why does the weight come back so quickly?  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To answer this we need to understand how much energy a body requires. For each pound you weigh, each day you need 12 calories to maintain your body weight. If you weigh 120 pounds you will need 120 x 12 calories, that is, 1440 calories per day to maintain that body weight. If you eat or drink more calories than your body requires, the excess energy is stored as fat. It takes 3,600 excess calories to make one pound of fat. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="window.open('http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/building/alphabet2/V/')"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;In this example, if your typical daily calorific intake is 2000 calories, in around 30 days you would put on between 4-5 pounds of fat! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let's say, you then decide to go on a restrictive diet and halve your calorific consumption to 1,000 calories per day. You stay on this diet for around a month and lose 10 pounds and now weigh 110 pounds. You feel fantastic about losing the weight but can't keep up such a restrictive regime because you are irritable and have no energy. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So you go off your diet and go back to your usual routine of 2,000 calories a day. Remember you are lighter now and your body requires less energy to maintain its new weight. You would now require 110 x 12, that is, 1320 calories per day. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this instance, by consuming 2000 calories daily, because you are lighter than before, you would put the weight back on in just 24-25 days! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;to keep the weight off you must develop a consistent change in eating habits to ensure you do not consume more than your body requires. You cannot continue to eat the same quantities and/or combinations of foods that caused you to be overweight in the first place. This will require developing an understanding of the nutritional content of food and raising your body's metabolism through increased muscle mass and exercise. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-3193653296521810984?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/3193653296521810984/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=3193653296521810984' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/3193653296521810984'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/3193653296521810984'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2009/03/weight-come-back-again.html' title='Weight Come Back Again?'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-8710496329422491484</id><published>2009-03-07T22:51:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-03-07T22:54:26.489-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Better Sleep</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;We all need some help now and then in getting to sleep. Rather than just popping a pill which can be habit forming and lead to more sleep problems in the long term, try these sleeping tips. One or more of them will surely help. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have a hot bath &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not hot enough to make you uncomfortable though. The heat of the water relaxes the muscles and also causes the core body temperature to drop afterwards which sends a sleep signal to the brain. This is great for children too. It only works for baths though, not showers! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get more light during the day &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This sounds strange, but its vital for good sleep at night. Our brains are hard wired to go to sleep when it's dark and wake when its light. Not getting enough light during the day will deprogram our biological clock. Once our circadian rhythm has been upset, our brain won't receive the sleep signal when we're ready to go to sleep. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Even if you are working long hours try to get outside into the sunshine for a while at lunchtime. If you live in a part of the world which has short days in winter, install a bright light at home and sit under it for at least 30 minutes. This should be enough to keep that biological clock ticking! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a good reason not to watch TV in bed. Even if the program is dull, the bright flickering light of the TV screen will be working against your natural sleep patterns! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don't lie in bed and worry about not sleeping &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This will only cause stress and make sleep even harder to achieve. If you find yourself becoming concerned about not sleeping, get up and make yourself a drink (not coffee!) Find something to read. Stay up until you feel sleepy again and only then go back to bed. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Go to bed at the same time every night and get up at the same time every morning. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This reinforces the natural biological rhythm and helps your brain send a sleep signal. It also reinforces a habit. Habits are an important part of better sleep. Obviously you won't be able to do this every single night, there will be nights where you might go out to a show or out on the town with friends! However if you manage most nights, this will still work well. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don't go to bed until you are tired. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yes I know! This sound like a direct contradiction of the previous tip! The logic behind this is that is you are not sleepy you will lie in bed awake and will start worrying about not being able to go to sleep. The most important part of all this is to get up at the same time every morning no matter what time you went to bed the night before. Eventually you will feel very sleepy at your normal bedtime. Getting up in the morning when you are still tired is not easy to do but it will help in the longer term. Stick with it! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep a sleep diary &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This, while rather tedious, will give you an excellent idea of your sleep patterns and will be a necessary record if you ever decide to visit a sleep clinic for help. Some people have done this and found their sleeping problems disappeared of their own accord! A sleep diary should note the following: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What you had for dinner &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What drinks you consumed after dinner &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Any naps taken during the day &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What time you went to bed &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How long it took you to fall asleep &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you woke during the night &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What time you woke up in the morning &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How you rated quality of sleep (1-10) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Any further observations &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do this every days for a few weeks and you should see a pattern emerging. This will give you invaluable information on your personal sleep habits and patterns. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Develop an evening ritual. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do the same things at the same time each night. This programs the unconscious mind that you are preparing for sleep. Brush you teeth, put the cat out, check the locks on the doors. Do each step in the same order. It may sound simplistic but it can work really well. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Exercise more during the day. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Exercise relaxes the body and mind as well as being good for your health and helping with weight loss. Even walking just 30 minutes a day will help. If walking’s not your thing try Yoga or Qigong. Both are soothing and will relax you totally. If there are no classes near you, videos or CDs are easily available. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Practice muscle relaxation. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can do this during the day or after going to bed. Practice tensing and relaxing each muscle group in turn, starting at the top of the head and gradually working down to the toes. This relaxes the body and also distracts you from any worrying thoughts while you are performing it. Visit the page on relaxation techniques for some easy to follow techniques. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Write down worries before going to bed. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There’s always something to worry about isn’t there? These are the things that can keep you awake when your mind won’t let go. Solution? Have a worry time before going to bed. Think of all the problems that are currently in your life and write them down. Make a decision to do something about them the following day. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are tempted to think about any of those things while you are trying to sleep simply tell yourself, “its ok, I’ve made a note of it and I’ll handle it tomorrow" &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sweet dreams! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-8710496329422491484?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/8710496329422491484/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=8710496329422491484' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8710496329422491484'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8710496329422491484'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2009/03/better-sleep.html' title='Better Sleep'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-5735568046802212376</id><published>2009-01-14T05:12:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-14T05:14:26.688-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Lasik Surgery - Is it right?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;The subject of LASIK is a very interesting one. There is a lot to investigate and understand about the process of getting your vision corrected through laser surgery. I hope this article helps to point you where you need to go to do the best research. There are both pros and cons to consider before submitting to this type of surgery. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;First, if you are already firmly set in your decision to have LASIK, read these pointers:  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. Make sure you go to a doctor who uses the new Interlase laser for making the corneal flap.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why? Because the Interlase is 100 times more precise than the 'old fashioned' method of using a microkeratome to cut the initial flap. Many speculate that most of the problems that come from Lasik Surgery&lt;a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="window.open('http://www.streetdirectory.com/businessfinder/company/2907/LASIK_Surgery/')"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; have been due to the impreciseness of the microkeratome device used to cut the cornea.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. Most definitely insist on a custom wavefront laser to do the actual reshaping of the cornea.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why? Because the custom wavefront can get rid of what is called higher order aberrations.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What does this mean to you? It means much sharper vision after the surgery and a significantly reduced chance of having halos, starburst and other 'complications' from LASIK. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Repeating: Make sure you go to a surgeon who is using both Interlase and Custom Wavefront technology to do LASIK surgery. Relatively few practices have these new technologies. Consider that surgeons who invest in these technologies may have more of your interests at heart. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of the top 5 LASIK surgeons lives in Kansas City is durrievision.com. You should be aware of the potential problems of LASIK surgery. Common problems always relate to procedures that didnt use up-to-date technology such as interlase and custom wavefront technology. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of the problems with LASIK, has been the LASIK 20/20 phenomenon. Some people do technically see 20/20 after the procedure but it is not normal. Instead, it is hazy or blurred. This is probably due to the higher order aberrations mentioned earlier. That is why it is important to get custom LASIK done. The custom wave front lasers can remove those aberrations, hopefully allowing you avoid the LASIK 20/20 phenomenon. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your doctor says that you dont need the custom treatment, I would ask him if he has a custom wave front machine. There may be a few legitimate reasons to not have the custom procedure done, but I seriously doubt there are many. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If he doesnt have such a machine, I would wonder if his recommendation is based on the best thing for you as the patient. It always pays to get a second opinion anyway and in this case, you should. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These are your eyes that we are talking about and you owe it to yourself to get educated on every aspect of this surgery before undergoing treatment. The surgical eyes web site mentioned above is worth investigating. You need to know what could go wrong and how to choose a doctor and equipment that will allow you to avoid problems. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I will say it again. Try to go with Interlase to cut the corneal flap and try to go with a custom wavefront laser to reduce your risk of complications! I cannot stress this enough. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I went through a screening process to get LASIK done and was categorized as an excellent candidate. They even wanted me to participate in a study program that would save me about $600. I still turned it down. In the end, I decided that I didnt want to get my eyes lasered. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Of course, there is something to be said about not wearing glasses or contacts anymore and there are many happy patients out there. I just want you to be aware of both the pros and the cons. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you really need to have LASIK done? I think its worth it to investigate natural vision therapy and see what you can do about correcting your vision naturally before permanently etching your current prescription into your cornea. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Many people have gotten results from vision therapy. A few have even gotten rid of their glasses and /or contacts forever. An industry insider has informed me that this does happen but not very often. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are a couple of books to check out on natural vision improvement if you are interested in that alternative. Relearning to See by Thomas Quakenbush is one that comes to mind. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The original pioneer in vision improvement was Dr. Bates. He was an early 20th century ophthalmologist who really stuck his neck out to go against the prevailing theories of the day (that still persist). Many of the people who he helped were very grateful, Im sure. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have dabbled with naturally improving my vision. I have experienced a decrease of tension, but I have not recovered 20/20 vision. This type of improvement does take work and determination. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That is why there is LASIK today; everyone is different in their wishes and expectations. If you are in a hurry and you dont mind the permanent etching of a prescription in your cornea, LASIK might be for you. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I hope this helps you on your quest to learn more about Lasik Surgery and point you in the right directions to gain more information so that you can make an informed decision before deciding to undergo this often expensive elective procedure. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This article is for informational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or suggest treatment for any health condition. Please consult a health care professional if you have or suspect you have any health related problem for proper diagnoses and treatmen&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-5735568046802212376?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/5735568046802212376/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=5735568046802212376' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5735568046802212376'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5735568046802212376'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2009/01/lasik-surgery-is-it-right.html' title='Lasik Surgery - Is it right?'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-8530601997381667010</id><published>2008-12-24T01:03:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-24T01:04:46.115-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Starting on diet</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;It's no secret that the key to a healthy life is an adequately balanced diet. Keeping an unhealthy, unbalanced diet leads to several disorders, the most frequent of which is obesity. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;As you may know if you already tried one or more diets, the first couple of weeks are the hardest; starting a new diet on the wrong foot may not only be useless, but it may also lead you to eat even worse than before. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Here are some tips that will help you start a new diet and successfully keep following it. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Don't even try a new diet without asking a professional: Although some diets are often advertised as very effective and very fast ways to lose weight, keep in mind that every body is different from each other, and consequently so are their needs. Always ask your physician or nutrition professional about which diet suits you best, for he will always look for your wellness above all. After checking certain things like your lifestyle, your ideal desired weight and the overall health status of your body, he will be able to carefully plan a step by step diet for you, based on your body's actual needs. If you think a diet plan you saw somewhere may be useful, show it to a professional and ask him to make any changes necessary to make it fit you. For instance, if you see “Angelina Jolie's new amazing diet" on a magazine and you think it may be useful for you, get a professional to evaluate it first. Chances are that the perfect diet for some people is harmful for others. Besides, a diet that is too hard will end up frustrating you, and a diet that is too easy will be quite ineffective. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Complement your diet with physical activity: Unless you have a very physically active lifestyle, obesity is not the effect of consuming an excessive amount of lipids, but of accumulating them. The key is to burn that fat as well as reducing its consumption: both must be done together. The best way to get rid of that excess of undesired fat is to complement a healthy diet with everyday exercising. A daily walk, playing a sport or doing aerobics may be suitable companions for your diet. But, again, ask your physician or professional personal trainer, he will tell you the right amount of physical effort your body can sustain, and set a plan to make it fun and useful for you. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;Avoid temptations&lt;/u&gt;: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;When you have just started on a diet, it may be hard to follow it. That is because your body is used to eat disorderly, and it takes some time to get rid of that habit. It is a good thing to keep all that “forbidden" food out of your fridge, at least until your body gets used to your new eating habits and you are fully confident in being able to have access to that food and yet not take it. Let's be realistic; it is way harder to get on a diet if you have that piece of chocolate cake in your kitchen! &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;Get busy&lt;/u&gt;: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Try to find a hobby or activity that keeps your mind away from food, especially at the beginning of a diet. Reading is a good activity to accomplish this, because it's fun, useful and a great way to get the time flying until dinner time. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;These are just simple tips, but I hope they prove to be beneficial for you. Good luck on your new, healthy life! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-8530601997381667010?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/8530601997381667010/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=8530601997381667010' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8530601997381667010'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8530601997381667010'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/12/starting-on-diet.html' title='Starting on diet'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-3929744692125110920</id><published>2008-12-12T18:08:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-12T18:15:10.276-08:00</updated><title type='text'>How to burn fat? lose weight and be healthy</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;For about 50 years now, Americans have been eating low fat (some no fat) diets and the funny thing is we have gotten progressively fatter and less healthy. Who ever said low fat diets were healthy, and more importantly, why does eating less fat mean you’ll be less fat? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In attempt to keep this easy to understand, as most of what you read and hear is complicated, confusing, and contradictory, I’m going to be direct, to the point, and explain things in a way that most people can understand. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Where to start??? Well, I’ve done some research on this and have found very little science to back up the claims that eating less fat will keep you trim. I have also found many examples that totally dismiss this idea. For example, the French eat significantly more fat than we do here in the US while there obesity AND disease and illness rates are quite a bit lower. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another example is the Alaskan Eskimos. They consume as much as 70% of their calories from fat (whale blubber and fish) and they have one of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world – until they come to the US and eat like us! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Before I cover other examples I’d like to talk about some the reasons why the “low fat diet" is not only making us fatter, but also killing people faster than you can imagine! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Does that shock you? If so, do I have news for you!  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ok… here are just a few reasons:  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eating less fat means you have to eat more protein or carbs and most people end up eating more carbs (and the wrong type!)  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dietary fat is very slow burning in the body so when you replace the fat with faster burning carbs you tend to feel less energetic, risk burning muscle tissue, and wreak havoc on your metabolism and hormones because your energy levels (blood sugar) are like a roller coaster. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dietary fats supply some of the best, and most stable sources of energy. So if you want to feel good all day long, you need to make sure you are getting enough fats, and the right types. I’ll touch on which types to avoid and which to include in your diet later in this article. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The human body needs fat just to function properly, let alone optimal health  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Certain amounts of fat are necessary for proper hormone production. If hormone production is off so will your metabolism be. Hormones regulate many things in the body including your ability to build and maintain muscle tissue, which is responsible for a large portion of your energy expenditure. In simple terms, muscle burns calories 24 hours a day and if you eat a low fat or no fat diet you will have a hard time building and maintaining muscle. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here are some facts:  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Obesity increased from 14% of the American population in 1960 to over 22% by 1980  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Harvard Nurse’s Health Study which ran well over 10 years found that not only did low fat diets not decrease the risk of heart disease but also that saturated fat wasn’t so bad after all, and that too little was just as harmful &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To read more of the facts about dietary fat and health check out these great resources:  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="window.open('http://www.gunnarlindgren.com/nutritionx.pdf')"&gt;http://www.gunnarlindgren.com/nutritionx.pdf&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="window.open('http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/1898.html')"&gt;http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/1898.html&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="window.open('http://www.drlam.com/A3R_brief_in_doc_format/2002-No3-FatandCholesterol.cfm')"&gt;http://www.drlam.com/A3R_brief_in_doc_format/2002-No3-FatandCholesterol.cfm&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So to sum things up…  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to lose weight and be healthy – DON’T eat a low-fat diet! You would have to be absolutely insane to after learning the truth about dietary fats. If you have doubts or questions please do some research and you will be amazed at what you will find out. In the meantime, go eat some healthy fats! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-3929744692125110920?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/3929744692125110920/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=3929744692125110920' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/3929744692125110920'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/3929744692125110920'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/12/how-to-burn-fat-lose-weight-and-be.html' title='How to burn fat? lose weight and be healthy'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-941574268873283380</id><published>2008-12-12T18:02:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-12T18:05:04.297-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Why Fruit is important for your life?</title><content type='html'>One thing that everyone has to do in order to survive is eat food and drink water. Along with air, food and water are the two other key elements that we need in order to allow our bodies to function. There is plenty of choices when it comes to food. However, it is well recommended that you eat a very nutritional balanced mean so that you can let your body work to full capacity. One essential area you should always keep track of is fruits.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fruits are some of the best items we can eat because they contain so many good vitamins and minerals that our bodies thrive on. In all reality, fruits are pretty delicious, yet many people avoid them for one reason or another. The following will go over the nutritional facts of different popular fruit that we all have tried at least once unless your allergic to fruit or something like that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The first fruit that will be discussed is the almighty apple. The famous quote goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." This is a scientifically proven fact but it is definitely a good idea to eat an apple a day just for the good natural nutritional ingredients that are associated with an apple. An apple contains about forty nine calories and consists of about eighty four percent water. It also has 2.3 grams of fiber, 0.4 grams of protein, 11.8 grams of sugar, 2 grams of vitamin A, 15 milligrams of vitamin C, 0.02 milligrams of vitamin B1, 0.01 milligrams of vitamin B2, 0.05 milligrams of vitamin B6, and 0.05 milligrams of vitamin E. All these thing are essential in order for our bodies to work properly. Apples may not seem like a super essential staple of someoneÂ´s diet but if eaten on a consistent basis, they can really make your body feel good.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another popular fruit we all chew on from time to time is a banana. Bananas are really good to eat for several reasons. They are good for your skin and for your internal body as well. A banana contains about eighty eight calories and consists of about seventy six percent water. In addition, bananas also contain 2.7 grams of fiber, 1.2 grams of protein, 20.4 grams of sugar, and also has a small amount of other essential vitamins such as vitamins A, B, C, and E.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Those two fruits are the most popular fruits that people eat on a more regular basis then other fruits. However, all fruit is good for you in one way or another. One fruit can be better for you in one area of your health, while the other fruit is good for you in another area. All fruit is made up with a high level of water and almost all of them contain essential vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. Eat as much fruit as possible as well as the other vital things on the periodic food chart in order to be healthy and feel super good.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-941574268873283380?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/941574268873283380/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=941574268873283380' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/941574268873283380'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/941574268873283380'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/12/why-fruit-is-important-for-your-life.html' title='Why Fruit is important for your life?'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-7993689156895283826</id><published>2008-11-30T02:34:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-11-30T02:36:45.448-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Lasic Surgery</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;The subject of LASIK is a very interesting one. There is a lot to investigate and understand about the process of getting your vision corrected through laser surgery. I hope this article helps to point you where you need to go to do the best research. There are both pros and cons to consider before submitting to this type of surgery. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;First, if you are already firmly set in your decision to have LASIK, read these pointers:  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. Make sure you go to a doctor who uses the new Interlase laser for making the corneal flap.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why? Because the Interlase is 100 times more precise than the 'old fashioned' method of using a microkeratome to cut the initial flap. Many speculate that most of the problems that come from Lasik Surgery&lt;a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="window.open('http://www.streetdirectory.com/businessfinder/company/2907/LASIK_Surgery/')"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; have been due to the impreciseness of the microkeratome device used to cut the cornea.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. Most definitely insist on a custom wavefront laser to do the actual reshaping of the cornea.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why? Because the custom wavefront can get rid of what is called higher order aberrations.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What does this mean to you? It means much sharper vision after the surgery and a significantly reduced chance of having halos, starburst and other 'complications' from LASIK. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Repeating: Make sure you go to a surgeon who is using both Interlase and Custom Wavefront technology to do LASIK surgery. Relatively few practices have these new technologies. Consider that surgeons who invest in these technologies may have more of your interests at heart. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of the top 5 LASIK surgeons lives in Kansas City is durrievision.com. You should be aware of the potential problems of LASIK surgery. Common problems always relate to procedures that didnt use up-to-date technology such as interlase and custom wavefront technology. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of the problems with LASIK, has been the LASIK 20/20 phenomenon. Some people do technically see 20/20 after the procedure but it is not normal. Instead, it is hazy or blurred. This is probably due to the higher order aberrations mentioned earlier. That is why it is important to get custom LASIK done. The custom wave front lasers can remove those aberrations, hopefully allowing you avoid the LASIK 20/20 phenomenon. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your doctor says that you dont need the custom treatment, I would ask him if he has a custom wave front machine. There may be a few legitimate reasons to not have the custom procedure done, but I seriously doubt there are many. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If he doesnt have such a machine, I would wonder if his recommendation is based on the best thing for you as the patient. It always pays to get a second opinion anyway and in this case, you should. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These are your eyes that we are talking about and you owe it to yourself to get educated on every aspect of this surgery before undergoing treatment. The surgical eyes web site mentioned above is worth investigating. You need to know what could go wrong and how to choose a doctor and equipment that will allow you to avoid problems. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I will say it again. Try to go with Interlase to cut the corneal flap and try to go with a custom wavefront laser to reduce your risk of complications! I cannot stress this enough. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I went through a screening process to get LASIK done and was categorized as an excellent candidate. They even wanted me to participate in a study program that would save me about $600. I still turned it down. In the end, I decided that I didnt want to get my eyes lasered. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Of course, there is something to be said about not wearing glasses or contacts anymore and there are many happy patients out there. I just want you to be aware of both the pros and the cons. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you really need to have LASIK done? I think its worth it to investigate natural vision therapy and see what you can do about correcting your vision naturally before permanently etching your current prescription into your cornea. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Many people have gotten results from vision therapy. A few have even gotten rid of their glasses and /or contacts forever. An industry insider has informed me that this does happen but not very often. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are a couple of books to check out on natural vision improvement if you are interested in that alternative. Relearning to See by Thomas Quakenbush is one that comes to mind. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The original pioneer in vision improvement was Dr. Bates. He was an early 20th century ophthalmologist who really stuck his neck out to go against the prevailing theories of the day (that still persist). Many of the people who he helped were very grateful, Im sure. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have dabbled with naturally improving my vision. I have experienced a decrease of tension, but I have not recovered 20/20 vision. This type of improvement does take work and determination. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That is why there is LASIK today; everyone is different in their wishes and expectations. If you are in a hurry and you dont mind the permanent etching of a prescription in your cornea, LASIK might be for you. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I hope this helps you on your quest to learn more about Lasik Surgery and point you in the right directions to gain more information so that you can make an informed decision before deciding to undergo this often expensive elective procedure. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This article is for informational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or suggest treatment for any health condition. Please consult a health care professional if you have or suspect you have any health related problem for proper diagnoses and treatmen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;credit:David Snape&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-7993689156895283826?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/7993689156895283826/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=7993689156895283826' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/7993689156895283826'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/7993689156895283826'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/11/lasic-surgery.html' title='Lasic Surgery'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-5402113794041078957</id><published>2008-11-28T19:24:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-11-28T19:28:33.618-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Easy Loss Weight</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Whoever told you that weight loss was difficult never read this article! &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Weight loss is a hot topic among people today, especially considering the fact that more than half of us are overweight. As we get older we often get busier, and before we know it, find ourselves in the prime of our lives and packing a few extra pounds. With so little extra time in our lives it is impractical to join the latest diet fad or commit to sweating in the gym for hours at a time. Are we all destined to grow outward with each passing year, or is there a simple way for us to reclaim our healthy figures?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you struggle with your own battle of the bulge read on for five sure-fire ways to drop a few of those unwanted pounds, and more importantly learn how you can prevent packing them in the first place! &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TIP #1: Burn it in the AM&lt;/strong&gt;  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What is the first thing you do when you wake each morning? Hit the snooze button for an extra ten minutes of sleep? What if I told you that taking those ten minutes to strap on your sneakers and walk briskly around the block would result in weight loss? It has been proven that aerobic activity done on an empty stomach forces your body to recruit energy from storage. This energy is stored in the form of fat on various parts of your body. Starting tomorrow take ten minutes out of your morning to walk briskly around the block before breakfast. Do not sprint or try to walk as quickly as possible, simply walk at a pace that you could comfortably hold a conversation. This seemly small activity, when done consistently, will produce surprising weight loss results!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TIP #2 Forget Your Late Night Snack&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="window.open('http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/search_map.php?alp=1&amp;amp;streetname=Val')"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I know I am not the only one who enjoys eating a snack after dinner! Although comfort food seems to taste better right before bed, it is also more prone to stick with us when eaten late at night. It has been proven that not eating three hours before bed reduces fat storage throughout the night.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you go to bed at 10pm, finish eating for the day no later than 7pm. Once you have made this a habit you will be ecstatic over the long term weight loss!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TIP #3 Kiss that Frappuccino Goodbye&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What tastes better than a frothy, venti frappuccino smothered in whip cream and chocolate syrup? While blended coffee beverages have rapidly gained popularity with the masses, their caloric tallies have been all but ignored. Whether you are an avid Starbucker, or only wander in for an occasional treat, it is important to know the truth about what you are drinking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The average Venti sized frappuccino weighs in at 530 calories. This staggering number equals 2.5 bagels, or one third of the recommended daily calories for an average woman. Not only is this an extreme amount of calories to be consumed in a beverage but the calories come purely from sugar, which is easily stored as fat. Next time you are in line at the coffee shop and find yourself eyeing a sugary beverage, redirect your attention to the tea selection, or stick with an old fashion cup of coffee.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TIP #4 Fuel Your Fire&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Have you ever tended a campfire? You probably remember continuously adding sticks and branches to keep the fire from running out of fuel. Your body’s metabolism is similar in its need for constant fuel. Eating a small meal every three hours is a great way to keep your metabolism high all day long. When your metabolism is high you burn more calories throughout the day and are less likely to store fat. Rather than eating 2 or 3 large meals a day, and allowing your ‘fire’ to go out, giving way to hunger pains, try eating a small meal every three hours and be amazed at your weight loss results.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TIP #5 Curb Your Carbs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I’m sure sometime in the past year you have found yourself subjected to the testimony of a converted ‘low-carb’ enthusiast. While these people may look great it is definitely not the right diet for everyone. Extreme fatigue, crankiness and downright impracticality are what make this diet a tough cookie to swallow. Cutting one or two carb-filled items out of your daily diet can make a huge difference in meeting weight loss goals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While I wouldn’t recommend throwing out your bread basket entirely, consciously cutting carb-filled items out of your daily food intake is a great idea. If you normally have a sandwich for lunch make it open-faced, thus cutting out half of the bread. If you enjoy eating pasta for dinner reduce your pasta portion and add extra vegetables. These minor changes to your daily diet will prove themselves priceless when you step onto the scale! &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;It is you against the bulge, and now that you are armed with these 5 tips for easy weight loss, I am confident that you are going to win! Keep in mind that consistency is the key. The more effort that you put into implementing these 5 tips into your daily lifestyle, the quicker the unwanted pounds will disappear!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;credit:Diana Keuilian&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-5402113794041078957?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/5402113794041078957/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=5402113794041078957' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5402113794041078957'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5402113794041078957'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/11/easy-loss-weight.html' title='Easy Loss Weight'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-2157989407515265416</id><published>2008-11-09T04:54:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-11-09T04:56:32.745-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Asbestos is something very dangerous</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class="article_text"&gt;Asbestos is something very dangerous and a lot of people are still unaware of that. Asbestos surveys need to be carried into buildings if it has not be done yet in order to identify if asbestos was used or not in the building.&lt;p&gt; A recent survey carried out actually indicates that the highest risk of asbestos related lung illness in fact arises from insulation work in the United Kingdom. Epidemiologic work done by a professor called Peto has shown that in the first few years of the twenty first century we can keep on expecting a rise in the number of new cases of mesothelioma in Great Britain mainly due to asbestos. Mesotheliome really is a horrible cancer with a very long latency period.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; In the United Kingdom, it presently causes more deaths than road traffic accidents and epidemiologists predict that a further one hundred thousand individuals would die from one type of asbestos cancer called mesothelioma in the coming years. When all types of asbestos-related diseases are gathered, the final death toll could be even higher than that previous number which is shocking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Research into the treatment and care of this aggressive cancer in the United Kingdom is apparently in bad shape due to a lack of government help over the last years. In 2007 there was just one project dedicated to mesothelioma research funded by Cancer Research UK, but nothing by the Medical Research Council, despite the fact that between 1995 and 2004 the incidence rate of this disease in United Kingdom grew faster than any other cancer. Improvement have been made though with the availability of support for people suffering from mesothelioma by cancer charities throughout the United Kingdom. Any delay in diagnosing mesothelioma can impact negatively on treatment options, since an early diagnosis is a key to achieving a better cure for the patient. With the fact that patients are now getting older and are often diagnosed at a late stage of the disease. It becomes more and more urgent to use asbestos surveyors to carry out asbestos surveys. It seems that other countries like Australia have done things differently when it comes to deal with asbestos related diseases. The Australian government actually committed millions of pounds for a research program which would help people suffering from those diseases.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; It is very easy to find a company specializing in asbestos management. They would usually also do legionella risk assessment and asbestos awareness training.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;credit:&lt;span style="font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Phil Phlorum&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-2157989407515265416?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/2157989407515265416/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=2157989407515265416' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2157989407515265416'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2157989407515265416'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/11/asbestos-is-something-very-dangerous.html' title='Asbestos is something very dangerous'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-9036189431378684063</id><published>2008-10-26T01:54:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-10-26T01:58:10.552-07:00</updated><title type='text'>High blood Pressure Caused of Heart Attack</title><content type='html'>High blood pressure is the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. For example, currently, over forty-three million Americans suffer from high blood pressure. It has also been said that something like ninety per cent of Americans who haven't got high blood pressure soon will unless the appropriate lifestyle changes are implemented. 'These facts and figures generally reflect the rest of the western world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are three reasons for high blood pressure:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1.Atherosclerotic plaque; fatty deposits lining the inner walls of the arteries, which obstruct blood flow cause high blood pressure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2.Acid wastes deposit on the inner walls of blood vessels. Because the vessels become narrower, blood pressure has to increase in order keep the same vital blood supply as before.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3.Because of too much acid waste, high blood pressure is caused by a lack of oxygen supply.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sadly, the above root-causes are not addressed by orthodox medicine. High blood pressure patients are given drugs like lotensin, mevacor or procardia... These drugs work by inhibiting calcium channels. This weakens the heart. In effect, less blood is then pumped out: Hence the blood pressure gauge reads lower than before. But the weakened heart muscle is less able to give vital blood supply to areas of the body: The target organs get less oxygenated blood than before, so side effects start to kick in such as dizziness, sluggishness, fatigue, impotence, loss of memory, mood changes, and depression...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However, with a real commitment towards a healthier diet and lifestyle, this condition may be reversed. 'This is where the underlying root-causes of high blood pressure can dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are my Seven Steps For Lowering High Blood Pressure: They have no order. As long as all are implemented then success will be yours.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1.Eliminate or reduce acid causing foods from the diet. Certain foods, when eaten, give rise to an acid ash residue when absorbed into the body. There is much information online that distinguishes these foods.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2.Eat more alkaline ash foods. Information on these types of foods can be found online. Alkaline water is also a good option. 'These factors alkalise the body.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3.Garlic, onions and beetroot are excellent blood pressure lowering foods, which indeed, can be eaten regularly. Other foods include those containing vitamin C and folic acid.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4.Get plenty of vitamin D. Sunlight is an excellent form and pays dividends...about twenty minutes a day will suffice.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5.Exercise. About half-an-hour a day. This lowers high blood pressure, improves cardiovascular function as well as loses weight.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6.Learn to handle stress. For example, meditation has shown to significantly lower blood pressure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;7.On perhaps a more miscellaneous level, get electro-acupuncture. This has shown to greatly reduce blood pressure. Chelation therapy is also effective.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;credit:articlebase&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-9036189431378684063?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/9036189431378684063/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=9036189431378684063' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/9036189431378684063'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/9036189431378684063'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/10/high-blood-pressure-caused-of-heart.html' title='High blood Pressure Caused of Heart Attack'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-5975763292966151048</id><published>2008-10-22T06:34:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2008-10-22T06:37:27.117-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Easy Steps to Prevent  Wrinkles and the Aging of Skin</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;However much we take care of our skins, the dreary 30's bring with them the unmistakable signs of aging -- wrinkles, laugh lines, creases on the forehead, and crow's feet below the eyes. For some of us blessed with better skin, it will come later than the others, but there is almost no way we can prevent our age from showing on our faces. What we can try to do is preventing wrinkles, leading us to have a graceful and unblemished complexion as we grow older through our 30's, 40's and even 50's.&lt;/p&gt;Wrinkles are not the only signs of people growing older. There are other physical changes, unnoticeable at first but they gradually become more and more prominent. Skin becomes less elastic with age, and the earth's gravitational pull duly plays its role in making these factors show on the body. These include the drooping of eyelids and the weakening of the corners of the mouth. The tip of the nose starts pointing ever so slightly downwards and the ears lengthen and are pulled lower. By the time a person reaches his or her 70's, the skin has become much thinner and the fat beneath the face has already disappeared. So is it any wonder that the wrinkles that start appearing on our skin around our 30's are only a precursor to all these processes?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Indeed not! But there are ways for preventing wrinkles from taking away the natural beauty of your skin. Proper application of an anti aging&lt;a id="KonaLink0" target="undefined" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/anti-aging-articles/five-simple-steps-for-preventing-wrinkles-and-the-aging-of-skin-612488.html#"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static;color:#009900;" &gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; anti wrinkle cream helps a lot to make the wrinkles fade, but there are also some other precautions you must take alongside. Follow these simple rules to minimize or delay aging of skin as far as possible:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. Stay protected from the sun! The sun is one of the most important factors that clock the aging process of skin. Wear sunscreen religiously on every part of your body being exposed to sunlight, even before you reach the age when you should start worrying about wrinkling. A good sunscreen does not only slow down the process of wrinkling but also protects your skin from the UV rays of the sun that causes skin cancer&lt;a id="KonaLink1" target="undefined" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/anti-aging-articles/five-simple-steps-for-preventing-wrinkles-and-the-aging-of-skin-612488.html#"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static;color:#009900;" &gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. While buying your sunscreen, make sure you check the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) value of the product - the higher the SPF, the better suited is your sunscreen for protecting you from the harmful effects of sunlight. If you can, try to avoid going out between 10 o'clock in the morning and 2 o'clock in the afternoon, since this is when the sun's rays are the strongest.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. Use a good moisturizer&lt;a id="KonaLink2" target="undefined" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/anti-aging-articles/five-simple-steps-for-preventing-wrinkles-and-the-aging-of-skin-612488.html#"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static;color:#009900;" &gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;! One of the biggest factors for wrinkling is the loss of moisture from the skin. An effective moisturizer will penetrate into your skin and lock its natural moisture, slowing down the process of wrinkling to a considerable degree.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. Quit smoking! Studies have found that smoking is almost directly proportional with getting premature wrinkles. This is not only because of the nicotine damage to health but also because of the facial actions required for the act of smoking. Puffing a cigarette gives you vertical lines around your mouth, and squinting to avoid the smoke from getting into your eyes will almost certainly give you excessive crow's feet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4. Modify your sleeping posture! The ideal position to sleep&lt;a id="KonaLink3" target="undefined" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/anti-aging-articles/five-simple-steps-for-preventing-wrinkles-and-the-aging-of-skin-612488.html#"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static;color:#009900;" &gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is on your back. If you sleep on your side or on your stomach, your face is pressed against the pillow for hours. This may result in the natural contour of your face being disturbed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5. Also modify your facial expressions! Try to frown as little as possible, or laugh too hard, as these deepen the wrinkles around your face.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So a few simple steps, along with the use of anti aging anti wrinkle cream, will help you preserve your youthfulness much longer than your friends. Try these, and be surprised to experience the magic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-5975763292966151048?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/5975763292966151048/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=5975763292966151048' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5975763292966151048'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5975763292966151048'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/10/easy-steps-to-prevent-wrinkles-and.html' title='Easy Steps to Prevent  Wrinkles and the Aging of Skin'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-4888432370222217964</id><published>2008-10-11T20:13:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-10-11T20:17:48.357-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Why you should NOT "go" on a Diet</title><content type='html'>The only thing growing faster than the $65 billion diet industry is the American waistline. If one of your New Years resolutions was to Go on a Diet, the only place I guarantee you will go....is up in weight.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It's a Fact - Diets will only make you fatter.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When it comes to the latest in Diet fads, we are quite gullible and easily tempted by a Diet's empty promised. Reason being....the diet industry KNOWS we are in search of the "quick fix" and will only play with our emotions - our desperation for the quickest way to relieve looking and feeling fat.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Diets are nothing more than Temporary Solutions with many lingering, negative side effects.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are the Top 10 Reasons Why you should NOT "go" on a Diet&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. Diets do NOT work.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Diets have a 99% Failure Rate. Have you noticed a pattern yet? Lose weight....quickly regain it? Over time, studies show if you diet you are more likely to be overweight than people who eat normally and make small gradual changes to their lifestyle. No, the Law of Averages does not apply to this faulty system.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Dieting can be Dangerous.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Any time you severely restrict the amount or types of foods you eat you put your health and life at risk. Dieting has been related to injuries and sudden deaths from electrolyte imbalance, malnutrition, and heart arrhythmia's. Weight cycling, or yo-yo-ing weight, is associated with higher death rates - especially if some type of pills are being used. At no point should you ever place weight loss above your health.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. Dieting Destroys your Metabolism.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Diets will cause your weight to quickly cycle up and down. Sure, you may lose weight quickly because you are simply not eating enough. In the initial stages, the first seven to nine pounds lost are water, presenting a real danger of dehydration and mineral deficiencies. Even more terrifying ins the break down of lean muscle due to inefficient nutrients and calories. If you are losing more than 3-4 pounds a week, you can be sure this is what is happening - very little fat is lost this state.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now, any muscle loss will cause your metabolism slow to a crawl. The cumulative effect takes place for you cannot survive very long on very low calories (1200 or less) and you will eventually eat more - on top of a slower metabolism. All those excess calories will be stored as fat - causing rapid weight gain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. Dieting is Exhausting.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Diets are just reduced calorie Fads disguised by a clever gimmick. "Lose weight while you sleep" "Eat all you want and still lose weight" Not eating enough or cutting out certain food groups means your body may not be getting the energy it needs, or may lack certain nutrients. You will feel exhausted, light headed and experience some not-so-fun mood swings.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5. Dieting is Disruptive.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Dieting negatively affects your normal eating patterns. Diets can lead to binge eating, overeating and chaotic eating. When you diet, it is common to override your internal signals telling you to eat. You end up trying to use willpower or resist hunger signals and may even go as far as taking appetite suppressants. This results in being unable to know when you really are hungry or wore....when you're full.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6. Dieting can lead to eating disorders.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Experts state that the high rates of eating disorders in the U.S. are due in part to people dieting, losing weight, rebounding, and becoming chronic dieters.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;7. Dieting Causes Food Obsessions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you spend a large amount of time and energy depriving yourself of food or certain types of food - you will spend more time thinking about food and become obsessed attempts to control your weight by what you choose to eat or not eat. How long do you want to live like this?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;8. Dieting Diminishes Women.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There is way too much attention focused on our appearance and an arbitrary number on the scale. In the midst of this focus - we end up avoiding what really matters to us - our dreams and ambitions. Even worse, it erodes our confidence and self-respect.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;9. Dieting Intensifies Negativity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you diet, you are more judgmental and critical of yourself and others. Once again, wasted time and energy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;10. Diets Put Your Life on Hold.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Does this sound familiar...."I'll be happy when I weigh "x pounds." Guess what, the issues in your life are not related to your weight. Take responsibility and take back control of your life. Decide to be happy now and do what it takes to live a lifestyle that reflects your priorities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So this year resolve to NOT go on a Diet. Set Yourself Free from this miserable, guaranteed to fail weight loss cycle. Do NOT let the diet industry make money by taking advantage of you. It is time to stand up for yourself and take control.&lt;br /&gt;credit:&lt;span class="author"&gt;Holly Rigsby&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-4888432370222217964?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/4888432370222217964/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=4888432370222217964' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4888432370222217964'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4888432370222217964'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/10/why-you-should-not-go-on-diet.html' title='Why you should NOT &quot;go&quot; on a Diet'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-8421884436073626322</id><published>2008-10-02T07:58:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-10-02T08:00:21.169-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Genetic link between obesity and the risk for colon cancer</title><content type='html'>&lt;h1&gt;&lt;a name="up"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;    &lt;div class="subtitle"&gt;  &lt;div class="box"&gt;  &lt;div class="imgwrap"&gt;&lt;table width="200"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td align="center"&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;div class="img"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.global-report.com/pattaya/images/en/342224.jpg" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img style="width: 375px; height: 301px;" src="http://www.global-report.com/pattaya/images/en/342224_a.jpg" alt="Gene Could Link Obesity, Colon Cancer" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;p&gt;Researchers have uncovered a genetic link between obesity and the risk for colon cancer. The discovery could lead to greater accuracy in predicting who is at risk for the disease, experts say.&lt;/p&gt;Research has suggested that colon cancer risk rises with increasing weight, but this finding points to a genetic reason for the link.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div id="artbody" class="artbody"&gt; &lt;p&gt;"We have discovered that a genetic variant of the adiponectin gene, called ADIPOQ, is associated with colon cancer risk," said lead researcher Dr. Boris Pasche, director of the division of hematology and oncology at the Comprehensive Cancer Center of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. "This genetic variant may identify individuals who have a higher risk to develop colorectal cancer," he said. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The report was published in the Oct. 1 issue of the &lt;i&gt;Journal of the American Medical Association&lt;/i&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;For the study, Pasche's team focused on ADIPOQ. This gene promotes the formation of a fat hormone called adiponectin. People who inherit a common variant of the gene have up to a 30 percent lower risk of colon cancer compared with people without this gene variant, the study found. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Read more on &lt;a href="http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2008/09/30/gene-could-link-obesity-colon-cancer.html"&gt;U.S. News and World Report&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2008/09/30/gene-could-link-obesity-colon-cancer.html"&gt;credit:&lt;strong&gt;Steven Reinberg&lt;/strong&gt;  U.S. News &amp;amp; World Report&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-8421884436073626322?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/8421884436073626322/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=8421884436073626322' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8421884436073626322'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8421884436073626322'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/10/genetic-link-between-obesity-and-risk.html' title='Genetic link between obesity and the risk for colon cancer'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-8668982144102192192</id><published>2008-09-26T22:06:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-26T22:12:30.973-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Your Lifestyle and Breast Cancer</title><content type='html'>Though it is still the active inquiries field, the lifestyle and environmental factors for breast blight have been identified and are being studied. Luckily, most of them can be controlled if an individual needs to optimize his or her fitness. Even men can get breast blight, but it is at a relegate pace than women, occurring in only 1 out of 133.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Women who have had no children past to age 30 are at a vaguely superior jeopardy. The instigate of the encourage is probable to be twofold: the number of menstrual periods experienced and the allied dynamic of the total of estrogen in the body. Hormones, particularly estrogen and progesterone, play a character in sect swelling and bane is a state in which cells grow in abnormal shapes and records.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Having had compound pregnancies previous to the age of thirty reduces an individual's endanger of contracting breast blight. Pregnancy itself carries its own risks even in the fresh medical settings vacant nowadays. Using this approach to offset the danger of breast menace is not recommended. Nevertheless, if you propose to uphold children, it should be comforting to understand this flank payment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It has yet to be determined about whether there is a venture of contracting canker through taking oral contraceptives or if the attempt of contracting evil is compact. Women who have blocked using birth inspect for more than ten existence do not show any increased chance. Because most women who develop breast bane don't do so awaiting they are in their 50's or later it is thorny to isolate the contribution.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Diet is a more outspoken contributor, but here again explore is ongoing and the closing answer is far from gain. What is known, however, is that a wholesome diet in broad is a source. Obesity almost certainly raises the gamble of breast melanoma since fat cells save estrogen. They also engender a small total on their own, the ovaries generated while.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The rigorous contribution of an individual's diet is still anonymous. For a time cycle it was admired for individuals to assert that a high character diet could almost act as a preventive. Research does not support that notion, but it is a distinct that a diet superior in roughage is healthful for man reasons. Even if diet doesn't check the arrival of breast caner maintaining good wellbeing and well-being is very important when it comes to any sort of conduct and diet is a foremost part of that effort.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Including with diet, age and body type appropriate train is a major factor in contributing to one's largely shape. Moderate activity for an hour a day can help in charge the muscles toned and leaving the body in whole good figure. The faithful amount that the aids in the bargain of breast blight is unknown. One examine was able to correlate 1-2 hours of sharp walking per week with an 18% lower stake of breast scourge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Unbelievably, there are many factors that are regularly said to escalate the imperil of breast pest. These risks are not supported by contemporary inquiries finings according to the American Cancer Society. Smoking is one of the risks. No network has been made between cigarette smoking and breast growth. Lung evil however, is a completely different buzz. In general, no environmental pollutants have been deemed to cause breast canker.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Because these are obviously not well lifestyles choices, the goal of optimizing one's inclusive strength and well-being would thickly weigh against them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Alcohol that is consumed in moderation is considered strong. Nevertheless the use of alcohol sturdily has definitely been correlated to intensify the chance of breast bane. An individual's expose is increased by 10% with every daily gulp of hard alcohol an individual consumes. And because it also causes damage to the liver and contributes to an individual's scanty shape whole, it is not considered a shrewd amount.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Individuals are urged to sustain a convinced attitude and a good health syllabus to reduce their stake of breast menace .&lt;br /&gt;credit:articlebase&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-8668982144102192192?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/8668982144102192192/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=8668982144102192192' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8668982144102192192'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8668982144102192192'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/09/your-lifestyle-and-breast-cancer_26.html' title='Your Lifestyle and Breast Cancer'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-88583402183684585</id><published>2008-09-26T22:06:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-26T22:12:15.974-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Your Lifestyle and Breast Cancer</title><content type='html'>Though it is still the active inquiries field, the lifestyle and environmental factors for breast blight have been identified and are being studied. Luckily, most of them can be controlled if an individual needs to optimize his or her fitness. Even men can get breast blight, but it is at a relegate pace than women, occurring in only 1 out of 133.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Women who have had no children past to age 30 are at a vaguely superior jeopardy. The instigate of the encourage is probable to be twofold: the number of menstrual periods experienced and the allied dynamic of the total of estrogen in the body. Hormones, particularly estrogen and progesterone, play a character in sect swelling and bane is a state in which cells grow in abnormal shapes and records.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Having had compound pregnancies previous to the age of thirty reduces an individual's endanger of contracting breast blight. Pregnancy itself carries its own risks even in the fresh medical settings vacant nowadays. Using this approach to offset the danger of breast menace is not recommended. Nevertheless, if you propose to uphold children, it should be comforting to understand this flank payment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It has yet to be determined about whether there is a venture of contracting canker through taking oral contraceptives or if the attempt of contracting evil is compact. Women who have blocked using birth inspect for more than ten existence do not show any increased chance. Because most women who develop breast bane don't do so awaiting they are in their 50's or later it is thorny to isolate the contribution.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Diet is a more outspoken contributor, but here again explore is ongoing and the closing answer is far from gain. What is known, however, is that a wholesome diet in broad is a source. Obesity almost certainly raises the gamble of breast melanoma since fat cells save estrogen. They also engender a small total on their own, the ovaries generated while.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The rigorous contribution of an individual's diet is still anonymous. For a time cycle it was admired for individuals to assert that a high character diet could almost act as a preventive. Research does not support that notion, but it is a distinct that a diet superior in roughage is healthful for man reasons. Even if diet doesn't check the arrival of breast caner maintaining good wellbeing and well-being is very important when it comes to any sort of conduct and diet is a foremost part of that effort.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Including with diet, age and body type appropriate train is a major factor in contributing to one's largely shape. Moderate activity for an hour a day can help in charge the muscles toned and leaving the body in whole good figure. The faithful amount that the aids in the bargain of breast blight is unknown. One examine was able to correlate 1-2 hours of sharp walking per week with an 18% lower stake of breast scourge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Unbelievably, there are many factors that are regularly said to escalate the imperil of breast pest. These risks are not supported by contemporary inquiries finings according to the American Cancer Society. Smoking is one of the risks. No network has been made between cigarette smoking and breast growth. Lung evil however, is a completely different buzz. In general, no environmental pollutants have been deemed to cause breast canker.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Because these are obviously not well lifestyles choices, the goal of optimizing one's inclusive strength and well-being would thickly weigh against them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Alcohol that is consumed in moderation is considered strong. Nevertheless the use of alcohol sturdily has definitely been correlated to intensify the chance of breast bane. An individual's expose is increased by 10% with every daily gulp of hard alcohol an individual consumes. And because it also causes damage to the liver and contributes to an individual's scanty shape whole, it is not considered a shrewd amount.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Individuals are urged to sustain a convinced attitude and a good health syllabus to reduce their stake of breast menace .&lt;br /&gt;credit:articlebase&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-88583402183684585?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/88583402183684585/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=88583402183684585' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/88583402183684585'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/88583402183684585'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/09/your-lifestyle-and-breast-cancer.html' title='Your Lifestyle and Breast Cancer'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-8129265826771023456</id><published>2008-09-26T22:02:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-26T22:05:01.710-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Massage Techniques For Headache Problem</title><content type='html'>Ninety seven percent of people have had a debilitating headache at one point or another and over seventy percent of us suffer from chronic headaches. Interestingly enough, there are many techniques that we can use - whether they are self massage techniques or techniques used by registered massage therapists.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are five techniques that are most common in the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches, these are; temple massaging, forehead massaging, forehead pulling and tapping on the forehead and manipulating the nose and cheekbones. Further, I will explain each of these techniques and the benefits that come with each of these, below.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When suffering from a sinus headache you can fare well by starting with fingers applying pressure, using the thumbs to apply pressure outwards, towards the cheekbones. This should be done with sides at once, starting at the nasal passage and moving out towards the cheekbones. This stimulates the sinuses, and can decrease the pain and pressure felt by sinus headaches. As well, this can stimulate the nasal passage, and increase production from the sinuses, assisting in clearing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Should a headache reside in the temples it can be helpful to apply direct pressure with the thumbs. This is varied in using circular motions throughout the temples, and should be used for as long as seven to ten seconds. You can use the thumbs, or three of the fingers to apply direct and even pressure. This is one of the most popular self massage techniques for headaches, and has the best results.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;   &lt;div class="rv_item"&gt;  &lt;div class="rv_thumb"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/videos/5min/12424"&gt;&lt;img src="http://thumbnails.5min.com/249/12424_8.jpg" width="75" height="50" /&gt;&lt;span class="playitem"&gt;Play&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;  &lt;div class="rv_info"&gt;   &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/videos/5min/12424"&gt;Techniques of Massage: Shoulder&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;p&gt;From www.Free-Massage-Videos.com: Techniques of Massage: Shoulder&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;  &lt;div class="rv_item"&gt;  &lt;div class="rv_thumb"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/videos/5min/12423"&gt;&lt;img src="http://thumbnails.5min.com/249/12423_2.jpg" width="75" height="50" /&gt;&lt;span class="playitem"&gt;Play&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;  &lt;div class="rv_info"&gt;   &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/videos/5min/12423"&gt;Techniques of Massage: Leg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;p&gt;From www.Free-Massage-Videos.com:  Techniques of Massage: Leg&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;    &lt;div class="rv_thumb"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/videos/5min/12393"&gt;&lt;img src="http://thumbnails.5min.com/248/12393_14.jpg" width="75" height="50" /&gt;&lt;span class="playitem"&gt;Play&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;  &lt;div class="rv_info"&gt;   &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/videos/5min/12393"&gt;Back Massage Techniques 2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;p&gt;From www.Free-Massage-Videos.com: Back Massage Techniques&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;By manipulating the skin that is under the eyebrows you can change the face of a headache. Use your thumb and forefinger to pull the skin that lies under the eyebrow away from the face. This assists the blood flow to be removed from where the headache resides, decreasing in the pounding sensation. Do not pull too hard, as this could irritate the headache - hold for four to six seconds for optimal results.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apply steady pressure to the bridge of the nose, where the nose meets the forehead. This steady pressure assists in decreasing the pressure on the head. As with many other techniques, firm and steady pressure is important in this massage for headaches technique.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At a retreat last year, I was taught a new technique for dealing with a headache. I had a terrible headache at the retreat and it seemed to be right in the front of my head. An elderly man consulted me and began to tap my forehead, gently. This gentle tapping with his index finger soothed my headache instantly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With these natural self-massage techniques the statistic of every ten seconds an adult within the United States arrives at the emergency room with a headache can be decreased, as well as the dependence on medication for headache pain. Decreasing stress and tension within the body and the spine as well as maintaining correct posture can assist in the prevention of tension headaches. It is time that we, as a population began to see the value in holistic health methodology - and stopped the reliance on pain medication.&lt;br /&gt;credit:articlebase&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-8129265826771023456?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/8129265826771023456/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=8129265826771023456' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8129265826771023456'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8129265826771023456'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/09/massage-techniques-for-headache-problem.html' title='Massage Techniques For Headache Problem'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-2145682373467132226</id><published>2008-09-21T01:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-21T01:25:30.058-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Vitamins And Minerals - Another essential part of you diet</title><content type='html'>It is well known and scientifically proven that vitamins and minerals are not only an essential part of our diet, but help prevent all kinds of health problems. A deficiency of vitamins or minerals can lead quickly to a variety of alarming illnesses. &lt;p&gt;Multi vitamins can provide a convenient way to obtain a good range of supplemental nutrients from a single source, which could prevent vitamins or minerals deficiencies, as well as to attain higher intakes of beneficial nutrients.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Another factor that is important to take into consideration is poor nutrition. Poor nutrition can actually lead to a variety of problems into the digestive system. It is important to meet the standard recommended daily amount of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that your body needs. It is also a good way to help you have a better digestion, which leads to an improved assimilation and a superior health.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Making sure that you are achieving the recommended daily intake of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients is one of the best things that you can do for your overall health and well being. Naturally, paying close attention to the amounts of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that you consume daily is crucial. Trying to develop good nutritional habits is highly important for keeping your body and mind functioning well.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Not being informed is no excuse nowadays. Information is everywhere and it takes only a few minutes, a little bit of motivation and willpower to find it. Libraries are a great place to discover information about vitamins but sadly they are kind of deserted these days. Indeed, where is your library card? Luckily, the Internet offers a nice alternative. But you have to invest a bit of time. It is your health after all. You are the one that should take this matter in your own hands. Prevention is the key.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that we consume daily support all the processes of the body and the mind. You have to eat a balanced and a quality diet to achieve maximum effectiveness.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Vitamins of the B and C complex are water-soluble and are not stored in our body organs and usually pass through our bodies very quickly, in the form of urine. B complex vitamins have an important role in the production of red blood cells including: Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, Vitamin B9, also called folate in its natural form, Vitamin B12, which is also called cobalamin due to its cobalt content. The vitamins that make up the powerful and very important Vitamin B complex are a major factor in the production of red blood cells in the body. This is why it is important to eat fresh food to get those vitamins.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Antioxidant vitamins such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E are very important to healthy skin. The vitamins share the function of controlling the damage that free radicals, by-product of energy, produce within the body. We sure can include the environmental contaminants, such as air pollution, as a threat to our health. Vitamins certainly help a lot, while being surrounded by pollution, to keep us healthy.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Children may not always eat right, especially with all the easy fast food access. An effortless way out would be giving them vitamins without improving their diet. It may offset some of the problem or lack of vitamins, however, it is better to be safe and use caution. It is always better to check with a pediatrician before making any adjustments to your child's diet.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;What about liquid vitamins? There is no doubt that there are certain questions raised against the effectiveness of liquid vitamins. They do not carry enzymes in a viable form for more than a day, which, as a result, reduces their potency as compared to pills.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Vitamins and minerals are a part of good health. But remember that there is also exercise and a good attitude towards life, which can bring a lot of benefits to your health. Don't rely solely on vitamins and minerals to solve all your problems. The secret is to be well balanced in all area of your life.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The better way to attain balance in your life and your health is by being well informed first. Welcome to the Information Age!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;credit:Isnare&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-2145682373467132226?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/2145682373467132226/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=2145682373467132226' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2145682373467132226'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2145682373467132226'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/09/vitamins-and-minerals-another-essential.html' title='Vitamins And Minerals - Another essential part of you diet'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-7018647182066240679</id><published>2008-09-21T01:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-21T01:24:15.194-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Key To Good Health " MSM"</title><content type='html'>Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is essential in maintaining optimum health. It nourishes our hair, skin, muscles, joints and nails; it can reduce pain and inflammation; it also has been shown to increase blood circulation, strengthen capillary walls and thus heal varicose veins; and it can be helpful in treating many other conditions such as arthritis, asthma, emphysema, tendinitis, diabetes, acne, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, constipation, digestive disorders, parasite infestations, allergies, toxic build-up and ulcers. &lt;p&gt;One well-known advocate of MSM, Stanley W. Jacob, M.D., co author of "The Miracle of MSM," records having cared for over 18,000 patients with MSM. Some of the conditions that he claims to have successfully treated with MSM include myasthenia gravis, lupus, fibromyalgia and snoring. Another prominent spokesperson for MSM, Robert M. Herschler, Ph.D., has found MSM to be an effective "ameliorating agent" against many of the physiological responses to stress.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In experiments that have been performed with mice, MSM effectively reduced arthritis related joint deterioration, deformities and swelling. Other animal studies have shown that MSM has a potential for treating breast cancer, colon cancer and anemia. Studies done on humans showed MSM comparing favorably against a placebo when tested for effectiveness against such ailments as osteoarthritis of the knee and also hay fever.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;MSM is a naturally occurring organic sulfur compound. It is present in fresh fish, meat, plants and fruit. That being the case, is there any need for MSM supplementation? Herschler states that the MSM that is in those substances is lost with even a modest amount of processing such as drying or heating. Since most people who live in North America rely heavily on processed foods, there may be little or no MSM in their diet. And as it is a crucial component in one’s health, the need for supplementation becomes clear.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Why is MSM so conducive for good health? It is a sulfur compound and sulfur is an essential mineral for the body. Sulfur is a component of bones, teeth and collagen (the protein in connective tissue.) The sulfur mineral is needed in the manufacture of many proteins, including those that form hair, muscle and skin. Thus all of those body parts are strengthened through the use of MSM.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;How much MSM does one need to take and how often? Some of the research that has been conducted on MSM indicates that one needs to take a steady supply of it for it to help maintain one’s health. Phyllis and James Balch, in their book "Prescription For Nutritional Healing," recommend that one should start with a dosage of 1,000 milligrams of MSM a day. That should eventually be raised to 2,000 milligrams a day. There has been no evidence of any toxicity build up or harmful side effects from the regular use of MSM at those dosages. However, it is generally advised that pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid MSM.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;MSM is available for use in capsules and tablets. It is also available for application to the skin as a lotion, cream or gel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;credit:Isnare&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-7018647182066240679?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/7018647182066240679/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=7018647182066240679' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/7018647182066240679'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/7018647182066240679'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/09/key-to-good-health-msm.html' title='The Key To Good Health &quot; MSM&quot;'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-9072789511420933879</id><published>2008-08-23T20:45:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-23T20:49:11.439-07:00</updated><title type='text'>10 ways for being good healthy</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Geneva;font-size:100%;"  &gt;&lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;1.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Move More&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;              Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb               stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators.               Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the               lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool,               it's a stress buster. Think 'move' in small increments of time. It               doesn't have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute aerobic dance               class or tai chi or kickboxing. But that's great when you're up to               it. Meanwhile, move more. Thought for the day: Cha, Cha, Cha….               Then do it!&lt;br /&gt;             &lt;br /&gt;              &lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;2.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Cut Fat&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;              Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty               meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Dairy               products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be               eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise,               margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts.               Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute               butter, fat free cheeses and mayonnaise. Thought for the day:               Lean, mean, fat-burning machine…. Then be one!&lt;br /&gt;             &lt;br /&gt;              &lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;3.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Quit Smoking&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;              The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when               the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful to your               health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products               that kill. Just recently, we've seen a surge in smoking in               adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood influence? It               seems the stars in every movie of late smoke cigarettes. Beware.               Warn your children of the false romance or 'tough guy' stance of               Hollywood smokers. Thought for the day: Give up just one               cigarette…. the next one.&lt;br /&gt;             &lt;br /&gt;              &lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;4&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Reduce Stress&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;              Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. Some               techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts.               Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e.,Soak in a               hot tub; walk on the beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a               friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing music; watch a               funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count               to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid               difficult people when possible. Thought for the day: When seeing               red, think pink clouds….then float on them.&lt;br /&gt;              &lt;br /&gt;               &lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;5&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Protect Yourself from Pollution &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;              If you can't live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid               smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes               and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise outside when the               smog rating is low. Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air               quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It's a good               pollution and dirt from the street deterrent. Thought for the day:               'Smoke gets in your eyes'…and your mouth, and your nose and your               lungs as do pollutants….hum the tune daily.&lt;br /&gt;              &lt;br /&gt;               &lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;6.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Wear Your Seat Belt&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;              Statistics show that seat belts add to longevity and help               alleviate potential injuries in car crashes. Thought for the day:               Buckle down and buckle up.&lt;br /&gt;             &lt;br /&gt;              &lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;7.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Floss Your Teeth&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;              Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity and               teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it's because               people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who               don't? Thought for the day: Floss and be your body's boss.&lt;br /&gt;              &lt;br /&gt;               &lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;8.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Avoid Excessive Drinking&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;              While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day (two               for men) can help protect against heart disease, more than that               can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney disease               and cancer. Thought for the day: A jug of wine should last a long               time.&lt;br /&gt;             &lt;br /&gt;              &lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;9.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Keep a Positive Mental Outlook &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;              There's a definitive connection between living well and               healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life. Thought for the               day: You can't be unhappy when you're smiling or singing.&lt;br /&gt;              &lt;br /&gt;               &lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;10.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Choose Your Parents Well &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;              The link between genetics and health is a powerful one. But just               because one or both of your parents died young in ill health               doesn't mean you cannot counteract the genetic pool handed you.               Thought for the day: Follow these basic tips for healthy living               and you can better control your own destiny.&lt;br /&gt;credit:health-fitness-tips&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-9072789511420933879?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/9072789511420933879/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=9072789511420933879' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/9072789511420933879'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/9072789511420933879'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/08/10-ways-for-being-good-healthy.html' title='10 ways for being good healthy'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-4363163796627910578</id><published>2008-08-03T07:38:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-03T07:39:52.689-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Diabetic retinopathy - protect yourself</title><content type='html'>There are of course numerous complications resulting from diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy is one that directly effects your vision. It happens because the eye's retina is damaged because of the diabetes. So let's take a closer look, starting with an explanation of what the retina is.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We don't need a detailed explanation here. You just need to understand that the retina is simply a group of nerves that sits in the back of your eyeball. Think of them like a digital camera. They give your brain a picture of what you see. It's a simple process that people without vision problems can take for granted. But retinopathy interferes with this process.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Blood vessels in the retina are sensitive, and can split. If this happens, fluid from those vessels drip into the eye's compound. And that's when the problems begin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Frequently the first noticeable change will be what look like and obstruction in your sight. Scar tissue starts to form in your eyeball and all around it. As it progresses, the retina becomes detached, and no longer sits in the position it should.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So how does this relate to diabetes? Well high levels of sugar in the blood can cause the damage we just talked about to occur. But the bigger problem is that all too often the noticeable symptoms happen only after the problem damage has become extremely severe. The result is that frequently you may not even realize the problem exists until it is too late to correct. This means that regular eye checkups from a doctor are essential. In the case of diabetics, you'll need to visit your eye doctor a minimum of every year. Discovering a problem in the early stages makes it much easier to correct.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And between visits, always be on the lookout for symptoms or any changes in your vision. Things like black or white spots, called floaters, that appear without reason. Weak and blurry vision can also be a sign of diabetic retinopathy. Double vision too can be a sign. Even if these problems seem mild, they need to be taken seriously. And that means getting in touch with your eye doctor immediately.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Catch it early enough and there are several good treatments available. Options include prescription medications, laser surgery or a more invasive surgery. Discuss each of these options with your doctor to determine the best choice for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But again, don't wait until you have symptoms. Have your eyes checked regularly. Then your doctor can begin any treatment for your diabetic retinopathy before the problem becomes too severe. credit:articlesnatch&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-4363163796627910578?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/4363163796627910578/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=4363163796627910578' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4363163796627910578'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4363163796627910578'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/08/diabetic-retinopathy-protect-yourself.html' title='Diabetic retinopathy - protect yourself'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-8584377892295297390</id><published>2008-08-03T07:35:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-03T07:36:47.497-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Diabetes - Foods for Diabetic People</title><content type='html'>&lt;script type="text/javascript" src="http://ads.pubmatic.com/AdServer/js/adtrackJ.js"&gt; &lt;/script&gt;&lt;div id="beacon_42a31c9b6a" style="position: absolute; left: 0px; top: 0px; visibility: hidden;"&gt;&lt;img src="http://d.openx.org/lg.php?bannerid=862&amp;amp;campaignid=389&amp;amp;zoneid=440&amp;amp;channel_ids=,&amp;amp;loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.articlesnatch.com%2FArticle%2FThe-Foods-Diabetic-People-Can-Eat---Plan-Your-Meals-Accordingly%2F357477&amp;amp;referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.articlesnatch.com%2FCategory%2FDiabetes%2F30&amp;amp;cb=42a31c9b6a" alt="" style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" width="0" height="0" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;       Diabetes is one of those diseases that can be controlled and held in check through the right diet and through increased physical activity. This does not mean that the diet will be monotonous - there are plenty of foods diabetic people can eat. In fact, there are recipes specially designed to make diabetes-friendly foods without sacrificing taste.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While Type I Diabetes is usually diagnosed in children, now we know that it does not affect only them. Type I diabetes, unlike Type II diabetes, is an autoimmune disease. When the beta cells, which produce insulin, in the pancreas, are damaged, the individual suffers from Type I diabetes. When the body becomes resistant to insulin, the patient suffers from Type II diabetes. Both can be combated through proper eating, which includes a varied diet consisting of foods like fat-free, sugar-free and fibrous food items.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Diabetes is, unfortunately, hereditary. However, if you watch what you eat and exercise properly, you can stave off diabetes, even if there are people in your family who have it. Once you do have diabetes, though, you will have to regularly take medicine that regulates the insulin level of your body. One other way to control diabetes that doctors frequently recommend is that you should be careful to eat foods that are highly nutritious and watch your diet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just making sure that you eat foods diabetic people can eat is not enough, though - you have to stay active, and do some sort of exercise, whether it is jogging or dancing or walking or swimming, for minimum half an hour every day. The diet is important, though - it should be full of non-fat and unsweetened foods and completely without with sweets, alcohol and high-fat foods, including whole milk products.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are plenty of foods for the diabetic person and these must be included in their daily diet. The nutritional requirements of the body must be met - proteins, minerals, vitamins, fibrous carbohydrates and lots of water are essential. The fibrous carbs can come from excellent sources like wholemeal bread, whole grains and oats. Lean meat, legumes, seeds, nuts and fish are great sources of protein, and minerals and vitamins are both taken care of by fresh fruits and green, leafy vegetables. Plenty of water, at least eight glasses a day, is also necessary.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most recipes for diabetic diet plans are prepared without creams and sauces, because these are often heavily loaded with sugar and fat. Sweet and sour, teriyaki and barbecue sauces are to be avoided at all costs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are other favorites that you will have to steer clear of now - eggs, mayonnaise, red meat, butter, cheese, carbonated drinks - and foods that you must accept as staple, such as those with unsaturated fat and are unsweetened. Since it is your responsibility to stay healthy, to understand more about foods diabetic people can eat, you must talk to your nutritionist or your doctor, and come up with a diet plan you will be comfortable with for the rest of your life. credit:articlesnatch&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-8584377892295297390?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/8584377892295297390/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=8584377892295297390' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8584377892295297390'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8584377892295297390'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/08/diabetes-foods-for-diabetic-people.html' title='Diabetes - Foods for Diabetic People'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-857938322258716087</id><published>2008-07-27T05:06:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-07-27T05:07:02.744-07:00</updated><title type='text'>MSM A Good For Health</title><content type='html'>Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is essential in maintaining optimum health. It nourishes our hair, skin, muscles, joints and nails; it can reduce pain and inflammation; it also has been shown to increase blood circulation, strengthen capillary walls and thus heal varicose veins; and it can be helpful in treating many other conditions such as arthritis, asthma, emphysema, tendinitis, diabetes, acne, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, constipation, digestive disorders, parasite infestations, allergies, toxic build-up and ulcers. &lt;p&gt;One well-known advocate of MSM, Stanley W. Jacob, M.D., co author of "The Miracle of MSM," records having cared for over 18,000 patients with MSM. Some of the conditions that he claims to have successfully treated with MSM include myasthenia gravis, lupus, fibromyalgia and snoring. Another prominent spokesperson for MSM, Robert M. Herschler, Ph.D., has found MSM to be an effective "ameliorating agent" against many of the physiological responses to stress.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In experiments that have been performed with mice, MSM effectively reduced arthritis related joint deterioration, deformities and swelling. Other animal studies have shown that MSM has a potential for treating breast cancer, colon cancer and anemia. Studies done on humans showed MSM comparing favorably against a placebo when tested for effectiveness against such ailments as osteoarthritis of the knee and also hay fever.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;MSM is a naturally occurring organic sulfur compound. It is present in fresh fish, meat, plants and fruit. That being the case, is there any need for MSM supplementation? Herschler states that the MSM that is in those substances is lost with even a modest amount of processing such as drying or heating. Since most people who live in North America rely heavily on processed foods, there may be little or no MSM in their diet. And as it is a crucial component in one’s health, the need for supplementation becomes clear.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Why is MSM so conducive for good health? It is a sulfur compound and sulfur is an essential mineral for the body. Sulfur is a component of bones, teeth and collagen (the protein in connective tissue.) The sulfur mineral is needed in the manufacture of many proteins, including those that form hair, muscle and skin. Thus all of those body parts are strengthened through the use of MSM.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;How much MSM does one need to take and how often? Some of the research that has been conducted on MSM indicates that one needs to take a steady supply of it for it to help maintain one’s health. Phyllis and James Balch, in their book "Prescription For Nutritional Healing," recommend that one should start with a dosage of 1,000 milligrams of MSM a day. That should eventually be raised to 2,000 milligrams a day. There has been no evidence of any toxicity build up or harmful side effects from the regular use of MSM at those dosages. However, it is generally advised that pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid MSM.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;MSM is available for use in capsules and tablets. It is also available for application to the skin as a lotion, cream or gel. credit:isnare&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-857938322258716087?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/857938322258716087/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=857938322258716087' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/857938322258716087'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/857938322258716087'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/07/msm-good-for-health.html' title='MSM A Good For Health'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-4877600228177643628</id><published>2008-07-20T03:58:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-07-20T04:00:18.447-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Get Free Tip For Beauty Skin Care</title><content type='html'>If you are looking for free beauty skin care tip, than you have come to the right place. Today, having a nice looking body shape is not enough. You must also have a healthier body and tighten skin in order to achieve the highest level of beauty for your body. Read the rest of the article for more free beauty skin care tip you can try right now.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You may take a lot of time to take good care of your body and this steps may have become a routine for your daily life. But nowadays, with just several minutes per day, you can can actually change your skin to a much healthier look. This is good since you probably don't have the time that much to make yourself look more beautiful.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The first free beauty skin care tip that you must know is that the level of your beauty starts from the within. The normal way that you probably do right now is wash your face with some beauty cleansing foam and apply a toner to your face to reduce pore. What you do for extra is take some kind of beauty pills product that can produce more nutrient to your skin from the inside. This can actually help you in the long run.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The second free beauty skin care tip you can do is to use soap that have a lower pH value and alkali level. This method can easily be done since you will take your bath anyway every morning and before you go to sleep at night. If you are taking a bath using a shower, it is best to apply soap to your body not more than five minutes. Your skin will lose its moisture if you are taking a long bath.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next free beauty skin care tip is to use a brush or sponge when taking a bath. When you use a brush, it will make your blood flow more efficiently and more nutrient will spread to your skin. After doing this for 3 minutes, you will be surprise to feel that you are more energetic as if you are doing some exercise. This brushing exercise will remove dead skin cell and replace it with a new skin cell naturally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As you can see, it is very easy to apply the free beauty skin care tip as mentioned above. You don't have to spend a lot of money, in fact, the tips will not cost you any money at all. So, there is no reason for you not to do it everyday. credit:articlesnatch&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-4877600228177643628?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/4877600228177643628/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=4877600228177643628' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4877600228177643628'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4877600228177643628'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/07/get-free-tip-for-beauty-skin-care_20.html' title='Get Free Tip For Beauty Skin Care'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-669448437871195828</id><published>2008-07-20T03:58:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-07-20T03:59:06.479-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Get Free Tip For Beauty Skin Care</title><content type='html'>If you are looking for free beauty skin care tip, than you have come to the right place. Today, having a nice looking body shape is not enough. You must also have a healthier body and tighten skin in order to achieve the highest level of beauty for your body. Read the rest of the article for more free beauty skin care tip you can try right now.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You may take a lot of time to take good care of your body and this steps may have become a routine for your daily life. But nowadays, with just several minutes per day, you can can actually change your skin to a much healthier look. This is good since you probably don't have the time that much to make yourself look more beautiful.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The first free beauty skin care tip that you must know is that the level of your beauty starts from the within. The normal way that you probably do right now is wash your face with some beauty cleansing foam and apply a toner to your face to reduce pore. What you do for extra is take some kind of beauty pills product that can produce more nutrient to your skin from the inside. This can actually help you in the long run.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The second free beauty skin care tip you can do is to use soap that have a lower pH value and alkali level. This method can easily be done since you will take your bath anyway every morning and before you go to sleep at night. If you are taking a bath using a shower, it is best to apply soap to your body not more than five minutes. Your skin will lose its moisture if you are taking a long bath.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next free beauty skin care tip is to use a brush or sponge when taking a bath. When you use a brush, it will make your blood flow more efficiently and more nutrient will spread to your skin. After doing this for 3 minutes, you will be surprise to feel that you are more energetic as if you are doing some exercise. This brushing exercise will remove dead skin cell and replace it with a new skin cell naturally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As you can see, it is very easy to apply the free beauty skin care tip as mentioned above. You don't have to spend a lot of money, in fact, the tips will not cost you any money at all. So, there is no reason for you not to do it everyday. credit:articlesnatch&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-669448437871195828?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/669448437871195828/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=669448437871195828' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/669448437871195828'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/669448437871195828'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/07/get-free-tip-for-beauty-skin-care.html' title='Get Free Tip For Beauty Skin Care'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-7806761353568491129</id><published>2008-07-18T06:27:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-07-18T06:29:06.683-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How 2 Foods Burn Fat - Lose 3 Inches?</title><content type='html'>&lt;div id="body"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here are a few important foods that burn fat from your body. You can easily lose 3 inches by eating these foods regularly over the next few weeks. These are "belly shock" diet foods.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Foods that Burn Fat - Lose 3 Inches&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. Apples&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why the apple is so overlooked, I don't know. But it's just about the perfect food for any weight loss program. It's low in calories so you end up burning up almost all the calories just digesting it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But besides that, it's high in water content which helps boost your metabolism. Another thing, each apple has about 5 grams of pectin fiber in it. This helps you to feel full and eat less.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The best way to use apples to lose stomach fat is to eat them as snacks on their own or eat them RIGHT BEFORE meals. 3 times a day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. Black Beans&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now, these don't "burn fat" literally, but they help you to burn off fat faster because of the high amounts of protein and fiber in them. If you want a simple overall tip to lose weight, just add an extra 25-40 grams of fiber to your diet each day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anyway, a can of black beans... it has 25 grams of fiber. Not to mention that it also has 25 grams of protein. With all that nutrition, it's unbelievably cheap at 50 cents a can.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So back to the fiber. Eating 1 can of black beans each day will get you that extra 25 grams of fiber you need to kickstart rapid weight loss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Easy enough since you can add black beans to just about any meal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Those are the 2 main foods I want you to concentrate on to lose inches and pounds from your waist. But here are a few more so you don't feel so limited in your options.... lentils, bananas, blueberries, black olives, dill pickles, broccoli, and cottage cheese.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So if you want to lose 3 inches within weeks, add in these foods that burn fat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you're SICK and TIRED of getting the same old boring weight loss advice... you know, like "Eat more fruits and vegetables, drink 8 glasses of water, jog, and blah blah blah", then... credit:ezinearticles&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-7806761353568491129?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/7806761353568491129/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=7806761353568491129' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/7806761353568491129'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/7806761353568491129'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/07/how-2-foods-burn-fat-lose-3-inches.html' title='How 2 Foods Burn Fat - Lose 3 Inches?'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-1550575543439235482</id><published>2008-07-18T06:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-07-18T06:26:00.482-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Lose Weight Within 5 Days!!!</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Here's how to lose weight in 5 days. You'll lose fat from your thighs, butt, belly, and hips. I'll spare you the common-sense advice such as eating lots of fruits and vegetables... drinking a lot of water, and exercising more. I'm going to give you specifics.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lose Weight in 5 Days&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. Eat a big breakfast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I prefer you'd eat eggs, but if not, just eat a big breakfast anyway. Researchers have proven that those who eat a big breakfast and follow it up with smaller meals for the rest of the day lose a lot more weight than people who either skip breakfast or eat a light breakfast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. Eat an apples before your meals and a banana after your meals&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This allows you to eat your comfort foods so you don't feel deprived. However, the apples and bananas crowd out how much of the foods you eat. You'll eat less.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is an easy way to diet since you can still eat the foods you're use to. You don't even have to try eating less of them. The apples and bananas will do that for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. Do deep breathing for 5 minutes a day&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It's been shown that deep breathing helps with weight loss due to the added oxygen intake from taking bigger breaths. Why? Well, because oxygen is the enemy to body fat. The more oxygen you get into your body, the more fat gets burned off through oxidation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you combine these 3 tips, you'll lose weight in 5 days without much effort or willpower needed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you're SICK and TIRED of getting the same old boring weight loss advice... you know, like "Eat more fruits and vegetables, drink 8 glasses of water, jog, and blah blah blah", then... credit:ezinearticles&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-1550575543439235482?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/1550575543439235482/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=1550575543439235482' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/1550575543439235482'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/1550575543439235482'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/07/lose-weight-within-5-days.html' title='Lose Weight Within 5 Days!!!'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-8697434064395844437</id><published>2008-07-14T07:11:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-07-14T07:13:31.320-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Sensitive Skin - Best Advice Skin Care</title><content type='html'>&lt;div id="body"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here's a little guide to appropriate skin care for sensitive skin. There are many harsh and abrasive compounds that you should avoid putting on your face or anywhere else, for that matter. If you avoid those compounds, then your skin's health will improve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Probably the most important ingredient to avoid is alcohol. It changes the natural pH balance that normally protects the skin's cells. It is very drying and irritating, but is a common ingredient in lotions, splashes and shower gels.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is normally present in shaving creams and after shave lotions. It is the primary ingredient in most perfumes and colognes. As long as you continue to expose yourself, the health and appearance of your face will not improve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So, after you finish reading this article, go in the bathroom and read the labels of all the products that you are applying to your body. Throw away anything that contains ethanol, ethyl, methanol, benzyl, isopropyl or other alcohols. That will be the first step towards appropriate skin care for sensitive skin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fragrances are a real detriment when it comes to your skin's health. When listed on the label as "fragrance", a company could mean any one or more of 4000 different synthetic chemicals, some of which are toxic. Some cause cancer. Others affect the central nervous system and can cause depression, hyperactivity and irritability.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They can cause itching, which leads to scratching and that of course scrapes off your protective outer layers. They can cause rashes, because they are common allergens. They can cause sneezing, coughing and itchy throat. So, avoiding added fragrances is your second step in skin care for sensitive skin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is one more group of common ingredients that should be avoided because they are damaging. Liquid paraffin, paraffin wax and petrolatum or mineral oils are by-products of petroleum, as in petroleum jelly, and though they have been used for years, we know now that they are a bad choice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chap-stick for example is paraffin wax. Some lipsticks contain it, as well. If used occasionally, it might not be a problem. But, if used on a daily basis, it will strip the natural oils found on your lips and increase dryness and peeling. Mineral oil and its derivatives are found in most lotions and creams. So, your third step towards better skin care for sensitive skin is to avoid them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now, let's look at some ingredients that are beneficial. Honey has been used for thousands of years to help heal injuries and protect them from infection. Only recently did researchers discover that compounds in honey have an antibacterial and antiseptic effect, so it actually does promote healing. It's not just a folk remedy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today, the right type to look for is called Active Manuka Honey. It's from New Zealand and has been shown to soften and protect, without stripping or damaging. Olive oil is another ingredient that is very beneficial. Of all the vegetable, animal and mineral oils in the world, olive oil most closely resembles that of human skin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are many other natural ingredients that may be beneficial. Avocado, Jojobo, Grape seed, vitamin B5, COQ10 and vitamin E are some of them. But, the manufacturing process must be excellent for them to be effective. Those are your beginning basics in skin care for sensitive skin. Hopefully, it will get you started in the right direction. credit:ezinearticles&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-8697434064395844437?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/8697434064395844437/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=8697434064395844437' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8697434064395844437'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8697434064395844437'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/07/sensitive-skin-best-advice-skin-care.html' title='Sensitive Skin - Best Advice Skin Care'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-7787224014165284866</id><published>2008-07-12T20:09:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-07-12T20:11:00.139-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Diabetes - A Hidden Danger of Your Life</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose (sugar) for our bodies to burn to create energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, produces a hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the cells of our bodies. When you have diabetes, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't use its own insulin as well as it should. This causes large amounts of sugar to build up in your blood. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The actual cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity appear to play major roles. Diabetes can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower-extremity amputations. According to the Center for Disease Control, diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. As of 2002, 18.2 million people in the U.S.--6.3 percent of the population--had diabetes, with 1.3 million new cases being diagnosed each year. The National Institutes of Health also estimate that an additional 5.2 million people have diabetes without actually being aware of it. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are two main types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, which was previously called insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile-onset diabetes, accounts for about 10% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, which was called non-insulin-dependent or adult-onset diabetes, accounts for the remaining 90%. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that only pregnant women get. If not treated, it can cause problems for both the baby and the mother. Gestational diabetes develops in 2% to 5% of all pregnancies, but usually disappears when the pregnancy is over. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Diabetes is a serious disease and phrases such as "a touch of diabetes" or "your blood sugar is a little high" tend to dismiss the fact that diabetes is a major killer of Americans. In addition to the lives that are lost, diabetes has a tremendous economic impact in the United States. The National Diabetes Education Program estimates the cost of diabetes in 2002 was $132 billion. Of this amount, $92 billion was due to direct medical costs and $40 billion due to indirect costs such as lost workdays, restricted activity, and disability due to diabetes. The average medical expenditure for a person with diabetes was $13,243, or 5.2 times greater than the cost for a person without diabetes. In addition, 11 percent of national health care expenditures went to diabetes care. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In response to this growing health burden of diabetes, the diabetes community has three choices: prevent diabetes; cure diabetes; and improve the quality of care of people with diabetes to prevent devastating complications. All three approaches are being actively pursued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Many government agencies, at all levels, are involved in educational campaigns in an attempt to prevent diabetes, especially type 2. Several approaches to "cure" diabetes are also being pursued: pancreas transplantation, islet cell transplantation (islet cells in the pancreas produce insulin), the development of an artificial pancreas, and genetic manipulation where fat or muscle cells that do not normally make insulin have a human insulin gene inserted and are then transplanted into people with type 1 diabetes. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While there is yet no cure for diabetes, healthy eating, physical activity, and insulin injections are the basic therapies for type 1 diabetes. For those with type 2 diabetes, treatment includes healthy eating, physical activity, and blood glucose testing. Many people with type 2 may require oral medication to control their glucose levels. People with diabetes must take personal responsibility for their day-to-day care, and keep blood glucose levels from going too low or too high. The key to living a long and healthy life with diabetes is to learn about the disease, exercise daily, follow a diabetes food plan (right portions of healthy foods, less salt and fat), stop smoking, take prescribed medications, get routine medical care, brush your teeth and floss every day, monitor your blood glucose the way the doctor tells you to and remain positive. Using the correct routines, thousands of people with diabetes have lived long, happy and productive lives. credit:&lt;span class="author"&gt;Larry Denton(articlecity)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-7787224014165284866?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/7787224014165284866/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=7787224014165284866' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/7787224014165284866'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/7787224014165284866'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/07/diabetes-hidden-danger-of-your-life.html' title='Diabetes - A Hidden Danger of Your Life'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-2387644657101475891</id><published>2008-07-08T07:50:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-07-08T07:51:01.529-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Healthy Weight Loss For Unhealthy Person</title><content type='html'>&lt;div id="body"&gt;&lt;p&gt;The most important fact about losing weight the healthy way is believing in yourself. Second is proving it to yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Prove It!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To obtain healthy weight loss, you have to start with a healthy lifestyle. Exercise is key to that lifestyle. As small as parking farther from the door at the grocery store may be, it is a big step in proving to yourself that you have what it takes to help your weight loss goal. Some people may not be able to afford a gym membership. Invite a friend or even your spouse to walk around the neighborhood during the evenings. The small things you do will be big strides in maintaining your healthy weight loss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Healthy weight loss needs to start by detoxing your body and filling it with the healthy ingredients that are vital for your body to function correctly. Your body stores toxins and makes it harder to run properly. Getting rid of those toxins will help your body change and produce better results. You will notice the change as you detox and nourish your body with the right ingredients. You need a way to detox your body. Wrap away your toxins. Start over with a toxin free body. This is an alternative to your healthy weight loss approach.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Changing your eating habits is the last and maybe most important step to healthy weight loss. Remember, you are what you eat! Do you really want to be that fat overweight fast food burger, or rather that lean piece of home grilled chicken? If you continue to eat healthy, your body will produce healthy results. Take your vitamins, eat your vegetables, exercise, and stay away from fatty fast foods. This is the best way to obtain healthy weight loss. credit:ezinearticles&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-2387644657101475891?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/2387644657101475891/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=2387644657101475891' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2387644657101475891'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2387644657101475891'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/07/healthy-weight-loss-for-unhealthy.html' title='Healthy Weight Loss For Unhealthy Person'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-4839143848068382086</id><published>2008-07-08T07:45:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-07-08T07:47:41.447-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Get Easy Answer of Fast Weight Loss</title><content type='html'>&lt;div id="body"&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want easy and fast weight loss and were wondering if calories to lose weight matter, then this article will answer the question for you. Are you wondering if you need to count calories?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read on to find out the surprising answer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Calories to Lose Weight&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do they matter? The answer is YES AND NO.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Obviously it's not wise to stuff down 10,000 calories and eat like a pig. But guess what... if you're eating sensibly and still having a hard time losing weight... the calories play VERY LITTLE as to why you're not losing weight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The reason...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are 3 other major factors (besides diet and exercise) that play a key role as to if you're going to lose weight or not. I could give you the same diet and exercise program today, 1 year from now, and 2 years from now...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of those times you may lose 10 pounds in a month, the other you may not lose or gain any weight, and the 3rd time you may actually gain 10 pounds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Well, those 3 other factors I just mentioned. So what are they? They're lack of sleep, high stress levels, and taking medications.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Those 3 things will play a major role in whether you lose or gain weight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lack of sleep increases your cortisol (stress hormone). High stress levels do the same. Both force your body into a kind of "mini-fight-or-flight mode of operation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When that happens, your body retains fat as a "safety mechanism" since it may need your body fat for energy for it's "fight for survival".&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now with medications, they simply mess up your natural hormones since they're powerful drugs. With unbalanced hormones, it's very hard to lose weight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So if you want easy and fast weight loss and were wondering about calories to lose weight... they might not because of those 3 factors. credit:ezinearticles&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-4839143848068382086?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/4839143848068382086/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=4839143848068382086' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4839143848068382086'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4839143848068382086'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/07/get-easy-answer-of-fast-weight-loss.html' title='Get Easy Answer of Fast Weight Loss'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-6223506475669897193</id><published>2008-06-21T05:54:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-21T05:56:38.965-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Massage, For Leisure Or Health?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p class="ArticleContentText_new" style="margin: 3px; padding: 0px;"&gt;       &lt;i&gt;You may think that of massages as primary a leisure activity, and consider them to be an extraneous luxury expense. While many people do enjoy their relaxing effect, massage is actually a way of helping the body heal itself and improving overall health.&lt;/i&gt;      &lt;/p&gt;            &lt;p class="ArticleContentText_new" style="margin: 3px; padding: 0px;"&gt; You may think that of massages as primary a leisure activity, and consider them to be an extraneous luxury expense. While many people do enjoy their relaxing effect, massage is actually a way of helping the body heal itself and improving overall health. There are a variety of different types of massages and techniques used at Olivers Salon and Day Spa, and each is centered around the process of kneading and moving the soft tissues in the body. By doing this, a massage therapist assists the body's circulation system, leading to a number of positive health benefits for the massage recipient.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1) Psychological improvements. Massage is an excellent way to treat psychological disorders, in conjunction with other professional behavior therapies. The power of human touch contributes to a general feeling of nurturance and well-being in an individual. Over time, regular massages gradually lessen feelings of anxiety, depression, and anger, and lead to an overall increase in self esteem and sense of self-worth.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2) Pain regulation. By manipulating a person's muscles, a massage therapist helps to promote the release of natural painkillers within the body. These relieve the pain experienced as a result of soreness from physical activity, labor pains felt during maternal pre-birth and delivery, female menstrual cramps, and a variety of different muscular spasms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3) Improved immune system. Because massage aids in the healing of the body, the immune system does not have to work as hard to get rid of illnesses and toxins. Less stress on the immune system leads to improved immune response and functioning.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4) Cancer treatment. Massage is often prescribed as a treatment to cancer, in conjunction with other pharmaceutical therapies. Regular massage sessions have been shown to reduce cancer symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and concern for one's physical condition.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5) Healthy pregnancy. Healthy mothers give birth to healthy babies. Children born to regular massage recipients were larger in size, and also spent less time in the hospital following birth as a result of medical complications.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6) Diabetes. Individuals who get regular massages were shown to be more encouraged to treat their diabetes symptoms properly, in terms of diet, exercise, and drug treatments. This leads to an overall reduction in diabetic symptoms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;7) Improved lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is the human body's method of excreting waste. Massage-induced increase in blood flow leads to a boost in lymphatic system functioning, and more efficient waste removal. Individuals are often advised to drink plenty of water following their massage session to further promote this particular health benefit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To maximize the health benefits of massage, be sure to accurately fill out the required physical forms upon your arrival to the massage parlor. It is advisable to have a short session with your therapist at Olivers Salon and Day Spa before disrobing and beginning your massage treatment. During this time, you can communicate your particular ailments and concerns, and develop a customized massage plan to meet your needs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Once the massage begins, clear your mind and let yourself become immersed in the experience. The health benefits of massage are best achieved by being totally present in the moment and allowing your body to receive the healing. After your session, drink plenty of water as mentioned earlier, and try to maintain the sense of peace you have achieved. You will begin to notice some health benefits immediately, and with more long-term benefits to look forward to in the future. credit:1888articles&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-6223506475669897193?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/6223506475669897193/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=6223506475669897193' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6223506475669897193'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6223506475669897193'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/06/massage-for-leisure-or-health.html' title='Massage, For Leisure Or Health?'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-5974714085541144059</id><published>2008-06-14T18:43:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-14T18:44:39.631-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Cholesterol and Vitamins for Cholesterol</title><content type='html'>Cholesterol is used to build cell membranes and hormones and is made by the liver. The body can produce all of the cholesterol that it needs, so we don’t need to ingest it. It is possible however to have too much cholesterol in the blood stream if the died includes foods that are high in saturated fat. This can block the flow of blood and increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not all cholesterol is bad however. Cholesterol attaches itself to lipoproteins to travel through the bloodstream. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) is said to be the ‘bad’ cholesterol that clogs up the arteries. High density lipoprotein (LDL) however is referred to as ‘good’ cholesterol because it helps to take the LDL out of the blood stream. It’s important to keep overall levels of cholesterol low and ensure that there is a much higher ratio of HDL to LDL.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is recommended that total amounts of cholesterol do not exceed 5.5mmols per litre. The best way to do this is to avoid foods that are high in saturated fats including full cream dairy products, fatty meats and snack foods to name a few. Alcohol should also be limited to two standard drinks a day and smoking should be avoided. It’s also important to exercise and to maintain a health weight. There are also some foods including legumes, nuts, cereals, fruit and sunflower seeds which have been shown to reduce levels of LDL.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sometimes diet and lifestyle changes are not enough and individuals with high cholesterol may need to turn to vitamins or medication. A few vitamin supplements have been said to help reduce cholesterol including Policosanol, Omega-3s, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Policosanol is made from the waxy coating of sugar cane. When 5-10mg of Policosanol is ingested each day, it has been shown to reduce overall cholesterol by 8-18%, reduce LDL by 11-28% and increase HDL by 17-29%.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Omega-3s are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are found in large amounts in Flaxseed Oil. Studies have shown that a diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids may help lower LDL and increase LDL cholesterol levels. The suggested amount of flaxseed oil for individuals with high cholesterol is 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil 2-3 times a day with meals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Vitamin C and Vitamin e are both antioxidants which are said to help protect the body from the effects of LDL cholesterol oxidation. Recommended dosage is 60mg of Vitamin C and 10mg of Vitamin E per day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whilst these nutrients are said to have benefits for cholesterol sufferers, you should never substitute qualified medical advice with information found in this article. Credit:articlebiz&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-5974714085541144059?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/5974714085541144059/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=5974714085541144059' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5974714085541144059'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5974714085541144059'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/06/cholesterol-and-vitamins-for.html' title='Cholesterol and Vitamins for Cholesterol'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-7738980905590047840</id><published>2008-06-14T18:41:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-14T18:42:02.235-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Body Detox To Have Full Body Cleansing And Total Mind Rejuvenation</title><content type='html'>The word toxin is always mistakenly thought of as poison in a labeled bottled. When we live our everyday life, minute and invisible microbes can penetrate into our body through our pores. Think about that everyday you will be in the street exposing yourself to all sorts of air pollution.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You might not think anything bad about being polluted with all the toxins. But do not think that it's as simple as that you will only fall sick. As pollutants block or slow down the delivery of needed nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body, mind processing is significantly affected. And since the brain is the major consumer of oxygen, it has the tendency to be damaged. Have you tried jogging in a over polluted area and feel terrible after that? It is because the air you breathed in can stop your body to function properly because the blood did not carry fresh oxygen throughout the body.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In fact, it's extremely difficult to ensure us that we are free from disease throughout our lifetime. Even though the body can heal by itself, we would need to take care of it and detox our body of the excessive toxins. Detoxification helps in rejuvenation of the mind as much as it cleanses the body.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the safest ways to detoxify your body is through proper diet. While you are detoxifying your body, you should reduce your intake of junk habits. This means that you must avoid products that obstruct your filtering system like fats, alcohol, caffeine, and food additives. While you stay abstinence from these foods, you can nourish your body with easily digested fruits and vegetables. This is extremely important in the period of detoxification. They are not only rich in vitamins, but they supplement the body with energy boosting nutrients. In addition to that, the fibers in fruits and vegetables toss the toxins out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In detoxification, fasting for a short period of time will catalyze the process. You should always start detoxification under the supervision of your nutritionist or doctor. During the process, you would need to avoid solid foods. You should only consume fruit juice and herbal teas. Research is made to prove that fasting decreases the stress on the digestive system. By emptying the stomach, toxins are also flushed out of the body. And the liquids that you take keep you away from starving. Nevertheless, fasting is quite critical so it is advised that a physician must be consulted first. Preferably, fast during the weekends when your time is allotted merely to relaxation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Besides drinking fruit juices, additional supplements can be recommended for nutrients and safety. Some of the common examples are the fermented soybeans and algae powder. Fermented soy beans support the colon function and can help produce the good intestinal bacteria which are major proponents of the inner cleansing process. In parallel, the algae powder gives you the feeling of being full. It supplies ample protein to ease the fatigue that some people experience during fasting.&lt;br /&gt;Credit:articlebiz&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-7738980905590047840?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/7738980905590047840/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=7738980905590047840' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/7738980905590047840'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/7738980905590047840'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/06/body-detox-to-have-full-body-cleansing.html' title='Body Detox To Have Full Body Cleansing And Total Mind Rejuvenation'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-3010966795482659982</id><published>2008-06-14T18:38:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-14T18:39:04.544-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Natural vitamin supplements</title><content type='html'>Science has proved repeatedly that synthetic products are not as well tolerated as natural vitamins supplements. Unlike the ones extracted from various herbs, pharmaceutical compounds sold under the name of mineral and vitamin supplements require a high effort on the part of the body for adequate and healthy processing. Moreover, the assimilation rate of synthetic compounds is a lot lower than that of natural vitamin supplements, which is why the latter are usually favored when it comes to diet support. Presently, it is beyond any doubt that the best source of vitamins and minerals is Mother Nature, and this "nature-oriented" trend is gaining prominence.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Natural vitamin supplements do not overload the body and immediately pass into the blood flow, once they are identified as easy to process. Many people have actually taken the habit of administrating the natural vitamin supplements during meals because of the widespread belief that they will be better absorbed. As a matter of fact, natural vitamin supplements do not depend on specific times of the day in order to have an optimum action, they can be taken with or without food, any time you like. The general recommendation is that you administrate the supplement in the morning, so as to benefit from the boost of energy throughout the entire work day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Plenty of herbs, fruits and vegetables lie at the basis of the manufacturing process of natural vitamin supplements. Lemons, limes and kiwis for instance provide a great source of vitamin C, but little do people know that the wild rose extract is even richer in vitamin C. Hence, don't be surprised to read the name of such a herb on the natural vitamin supplements you are taking. Over the last decade, there has also been an upsurge in the interest shown towards the great benefits of certain seaweed and algae for human health. As an added benefit, these natural supplements can greatly assist in the weight loss process actiing like a natural diet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Natural vitamin supplements that include high concentrations of spirulina, chlorella and other green-blue algae are totally positive in the action they have on the body. Unlike any other vitamin and mineral supplement, they have absolutely no side effects, allowing long-term or indefinite administration. Actually, in certain parts of the world, such seaweeds are part of the regular diet of native African tribes that prepare them in bread-like food items. All in all, the popularity of such natural miraculous remedies can definitely mean one thing: people are every day more preoccupied with the return to natural vitamin supplements.&lt;br /&gt;Credit:articlebiz&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-3010966795482659982?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/3010966795482659982/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=3010966795482659982' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/3010966795482659982'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/3010966795482659982'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/06/natural-vitamin-supplements.html' title='Natural vitamin supplements'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-5871309001472356569</id><published>2008-06-14T18:32:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-14T18:33:53.221-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Weight Loss Without Workouts</title><content type='html'>Reducing excessive flab? No sweat!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the most painful sights to a woman is that of a bulging tummy in a tight-fitting dress. That’s the moment when you realize that you are not fit for your stylish wear. This knowledge is so devastating that you can become depressed and distressed. But is distress any remedy for your flabby tummy? Of course not! You must look for better and more available options. Instead of going into vigorous exercise sessions, you can reduce your weight by simply maintaining and keeping track of your diet and caloric intake. This is the best weight loss tip you’ll ever receive.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Eat as much as you like, but not what you like&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s not necessary that you cut down on your meals in order to promote weight loss and to flatten your bulging belly. What you need to do is to eat healthy food, which reduces fat. Make sure to eat green salads and fresh fruits daily so that you get all of the necessary nutrients and your health remains in order. The first thing to consider when adopting a weight loss regimen is to incorporate foods high in fiber into your diet, which will not only cut down on the fat, but detoxify your system as well. High fiber foods keep the digestive system and intestinal functions intact, ensuring a healthy body. Fiber-rich foods mainly consist of polysaccharides, pectin, glucose, gums, hemicelluloses, lignin, and mucilage. These constituents help to lubricate the digestive system and break down the food in the stomach until it is digested completely. Moreover, they are very filling and you won’t get hungry every few hours. Fiber helps in enlarging the inner lining of the large intestine, which facilitates the easy process of waste.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;More nutrients, fewer calories&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;High fiber foods are the only foods that do not have many calories and, above all, they increase the capability of chewing and help to purify the intestinal system. A diet high in fiber will satiate your hunger and spare you from a continuous craving for food. It is this craving for food after short intervals of time that leads you to consume many more calories than your body requires. This adds extra pounds, which are responsible for the fattening of your body and the loosening of your skin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The best part of a high fiber weight loss diet is that you take longer to eat these fiber-filled foods and, as a result, your stomach gets filled quickly with low-calorie, nutritious foods that will leave you feeling satisfied for hours. The result is a drastic reduction in calories, which does not leave you feeling weak or without energy. Although you eat less, you never feel like you’re starving. This is beneficial because after eating fiber-rich food, the time period between meals is increased because you do not feel hungry.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Your diet should consist of two kinds of fibers: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Foods that contain soluble fiber include oat products, legumes, fruits, and seeds. Foods high in insoluble fiber include green vegetables, breads, whole grains, and cereals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As active and hard-working as ever&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So switch over to foods rich in fiber, high in nutrients, and low in calories. This is a very effective weight loss diet and you will start losing the excess weight that you have put on due to a high intake of fatty acids. But remember that as you did not accumulate extra pounds very rapidly, don’t expect to lose them very quickly either. Your weight loss diet will work wonders, but in a slow and steady manner. An important aspect is that it will neither make you less energetic nor disrupt your busy working schedule. You’ll remain as active and hard-working as ever.&lt;br /&gt;Credit:articlebiz&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-5871309001472356569?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/5871309001472356569/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=5871309001472356569' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5871309001472356569'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5871309001472356569'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/06/weight-loss-without-workouts.html' title='Weight Loss Without Workouts'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-2322107463536704427</id><published>2008-06-08T07:54:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-08T07:56:08.803-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Top 10 Foods You Should Start Eating Now-Part 2</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;"  &gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" &gt;#6  Broccoli.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Broccoli is one of those “super” vegetables &lt;a href="http://glampress.glam.compg/"&gt;&lt;img src="http://images.glam.com/glampress/health/tenfoods/10_foods_broc_Sally_Scott.jpg" align="right" border="0" height="155" width="172" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;because it has so many powerful components, each offering wonderful health benefits. But recent research suggests that several of those components are working together too. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign discovered that crambene, one of the phytochemicals in cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli), is more active when combined with another better-known cruciferous phytochemical, indole-3-carbinol. There’s also evidence that components in broccoli have synergy with components in other plant foods. For example, subjects in lab studies fed a combination of tomatoes and broccoli had markedly less prostate tumor growth, compared with groups who ate either food alone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" &gt;#7 Beans. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Beans offer an amazing package of nutrients—every piece is important—but the beauty is in the balance. This plant food is uniquely high in protein and bursting with beneficial phytochemicals, many of which have antioxidant power. You get some good-quality carbohydrates that interact with lots of fiber to be digested slowly. Beans have been shown to result in relatively small increases in blood glucose levels following meals in people with and without diabetes. &lt;p&gt;Beans and soy are two of 11 plant foods that the American Institute for Cancer Research recently named as “foods that fight cancer.” The active ingredients in beans that seem to play a protective role include three phytochemicals (saponins, protease inhibitors, and phytic acid). They are thought to protect cells from the type of genetic damage that can lead to cancer. Beans may also help reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease too.&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: none;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" &gt;#8 Yogurt.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Bet you never thought bacteria would be a good thing! Well, your body actually needs a healthy amount of “good,” or beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract. We can promote the activity of these beneficial bacteria by eating probiotic foods. Most major brands of yogurt contain probiotic bacteria.  Yogurt with active cultures may help stimulate the immune system, according to several recent research reviews, although more research needs to be done using well-designed human studies. Yogurt with active cultures may prove helpful for certain gastrointestinal conditions, including lactose intolerance, constipation, diarrheal diseases, colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and Helicobacter pylori infection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: none;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: none;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;#9 Apples. &lt;/strong&gt;Eat an apple a day to help keep breast cancer away? In a recent lab study at Cornell, researchers found that breast tumor incidence was reduced by 17 percent when rats &lt;a href="http://glampress.glam.comg/"&gt;&lt;img src="http://images.glam.com/glampress/health/tenfoods/10_foods_app_Alex_Kotlov.jpg" align="left" border="0" height="112" width="170" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;were fed the human equivalent of one apple a day over 24 weeks and 39% when fed the human equivalent of three a day. Actually numerous population studies have linked eating apples with a reduced risk of some cancers, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and diabetes. And in the laboratory, apples have exhibited very strong antioxidant activity to inhibit cell proliferation (the type of rapid multiplication that occurs in tumors), decrease lipid oxidation (when fats in the body combine with oxygen), and lower cholesterol.  Simple phenolics and flavonoids represent the majority of antioxidant activity found in apples, and it’s the phenolics in apple peel specifically that account for the majority of the antioxidant and antiproliferating activity. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: none;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" &gt;#10 Almonds (and other nuts).&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Nuts in general contain a combination of various cholesterol-lowering plant food components. Here’s the fact that got my attention, though: In virtually all studies that examined the impact of nuts in our diet, nut consumption has been associated with a reduction in coronary heart disease risk. Each nut contains its own unique profile of phytochemicals, types of fatty acids, and types and amounts of fiber.  Almonds and most nuts contain large amounts of oleic acid (a monounsaturated fat), which may help raise HDL “good” cholesterol levels and lower LDL “bad” cholesterol. Plus, almonds contain a vegetable protein that may also lower LDLs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Credit:health.glam.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-2322107463536704427?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/2322107463536704427/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=2322107463536704427' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2322107463536704427'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2322107463536704427'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/06/top-10-foods-you-should-start-eating_08.html' title='Top 10 Foods You Should Start Eating Now-Part 2'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-4524846978643273560</id><published>2008-06-08T07:49:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-08T07:53:18.942-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Top 10 Foods You Should Start Eating Now-Part 1</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-size:100%;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;If you want to take a step towards eating more consciously, add these 10 foods to your grocery list now. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;These incredible edibles pack a nutritious punch with vitamins and natural compounds that don't just taste good, they can  help prevent disease. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong style="font-family: georgia;"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Elaine Magee, MPH, RD will advice for these.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;"  &gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#be4093;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://glampress.glam.comppe.jpg/"&gt;&lt;img src="http://images.glam.com/glampress/health/tenfoods/10_foods_berries_raychel_deppe.jpg" align="left" border="0" height="150" width="200" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;#1  Berries.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Berries are brimming with nutrients and phytochemicals and have &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;"  &gt;been named a “food that fights cancer” by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;"  &gt;They're also loaded with vitamin C, and fiber -- both substances have been consistently linked to lower cancer risk. But they also contain ellagic acid that laboratory studies have shown may help prevent cancers of the skin, bladder, lung, esophagus, and breast. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;"  &gt;And blueberries contain a family of phenolic compounds called anthocyanosides, which seem to be among the most potent antioxidants yet discovered.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;"  &gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"&gt;#2 Garlic &amp;amp; Onions.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Loaded with phytochemicals, onions and garlic are members of the allium family of plants (other members include scallions, leeks, and chives), which produces organosulfur phytochemicals, including allicin and diallyl disulfide (DADS). It’s probably not one component in garlic and onions that holds the wealth of health benefits, either, but a combination of substances.  &lt;span&gt;A recent review of garlic research by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City concluded that garlic does indeed have modest lipid-lowering effects when consumed for 6 months. Onions are one of the richest sources of quercetin on the planet. This potent antioxidant is suspected of helping protect against heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" &gt;#3&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Oats.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;There’s a lot more to oats, nutritionally speaking, than fiber (4 grams per 1/2-cup). You also get some protein; smart fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat); and a host of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals to boot!&lt;span&gt; Oats can block harmful effects of “bad” cholesterol. Oats contribute two important antioxidant phytochemicals to your diet: avenanthramides and phenolic acids. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;More needs to be known on this but researchers from Tufts University completed a clinical trial using an evenanthramide-rich oat extract and found that the oat phytochemicals worked synergistically with vitamin C to protect LDL cholesterol from oxidation. (Oxidized LDL becomes a lot more harmful and more likely to encourage plaguing in the arteries.) In many studies, eating oats have been shown to help reduce blood pressure too. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;"  &gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;"  &gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://glampress.glam.cominer.jpg/"&gt;&lt;img src="http://images.glam.com/glampress/health/tenfoods/10_foods_tomato_Klaudia_Steiner.jpg" align="right" border="0" height="143" width="209" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;#4 Tomatoes. &lt;/strong&gt;Tomatoes first grabbed headlines when researchers discovered that it’s loaded with lycopene (thought to have the highest antioxidant activity of all the carotenoids), which has synergy with vitamin E and other food components. But upon closer inspection, it’s a standout among fruits and vegetables because it actually contains all four major carotenoids (alpha- and beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene) and all three high-powered antioxidants (beta-carotene, vitamin E, and vitamin C), also thought to have synergy together.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;#5 Soy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Soybeans are a unique member of the legume family: They contain a large amount of natural plant estrogens (Isoflavones), as well as all the essential amino acids and a number of antioxidant phytochemicals. Genistein, the main isoflavone in soy, has possible antitumor activity, but soy possesses other cancer-fighting components. Researchers suspect that these powerful anticancer components work at different stages of the cancer process. This means there is value in eating your soy in close to whole form so you are sure to get all of the aforementioned components versus just one in a soy supplement. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s also probably better to get your soy in food form to fully benefit from the cholesterol-lowering properties of its protein. Processing can also reduce the isoflavone content of some soy protein products by as much as 80%. According to soy expert Mark Messina, PhD, conceivably isoflavones and soy protein work cooperatively to reduce cholesterol. Here’s one more reason to eat your soy in close to whole form: Soy contains “inactive” components along with the “active” ones we’ve just discussed. It’s possible that some of these inactive components are required for the active ones to be useful.&lt;br /&gt;Credit:health.glam.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-4524846978643273560?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/4524846978643273560/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=4524846978643273560' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4524846978643273560'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4524846978643273560'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/06/top-10-foods-you-should-start-eating.html' title='Top 10 Foods You Should Start Eating Now-Part 1'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-4267294574129176720</id><published>2008-06-08T06:17:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-08T06:20:17.137-07:00</updated><title type='text'>10 Slimming Wardrobe Tricks &amp; Tips</title><content type='html'>&lt;span class="DescList"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;!--span class="DescList"&gt;Channel: &lt;/span--&gt;&lt;!--span class="DescListLink2"&gt;Spot Three&lt;/span--&gt;                                      &lt;!--StartUserContent--&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Trying to slim down for summer? Forget about logging time at the gym: According to Bobbi Schwartz, founder and CEO of The Bobbi Schwartz Group, a Dallas-based personal styling company, achieving a long and lean silhouette comes down to dressing to compliment your figure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“Boot-cut or flare-leg pants are more flattering than narrow-leg pants, for those with hips. And, believe it or not, wide-leg pants are very flattering to the backside, no matter what size or shape your hips are,” says Schwartz. “Somehow, they make the backside look small and shapely. Go figure!”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;a href="http://fashion.glam.com//"&gt;&lt;img style="width: 210px; height: 139px;" src="http://images.glam.com/glampress/fashion/articles/silhouetteistock.JPG" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Clothing style makes a big impression on how someone looks, yet many people end up choosing items for the color or style, rather than finding something that will help create a more flattering image. Here are some simple tips for using clothing to your advantage, this summer:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;· For those with a tummy, there are t-shirts that are cut in an A-shape that will help hide and distract. Eileen Fischer is a designer that offer such shirts in a variety of colors, with a high-quality fabric and cut. “The t-shirts will take pounds off those that are thicker in the middle,” adds Schwartz.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;·        Another notable designer that creates a figure forgiving line is Eskandar.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;·        V-shaped necklines help many women to get a quick slim look.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;·        For those with a long waist, opt for shirts or dresses that have a belt, to help with waist definition.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;·        Women can help keep larger hips in proportion by opting for a slightly flared skirt.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;· Find a swimsuit that accentuates your better features and downplays your less flattering ones. Many swimsuit product lines offer such information right on the tag. There are suits today that look good on all body shapes and sizes such as Calving Klein and Magicsuit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“Longer shorts are very flattering to almost everyone, especially those baby boomers who want to wear a more flattering length and yet something that allows for a little air conditioning,” says Schwartz.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When choosing shorts this summer, those who would like to hide their hips should opt for a slightly wider leg. Those with thinner legs and hips will look nicer in the narrow-cut shorts, creating a long and lean look.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“If you are doing the short, however, unless you are really tall and thin, stick to wearing at least a short-heeled sandal, to really make the look flattering,” adds Schwartz.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Credit:Susan C-fashion.glam.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-4267294574129176720?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/4267294574129176720/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=4267294574129176720' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4267294574129176720'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4267294574129176720'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/06/10-slimming-wardrobe-tricks-tips.html' title='10 Slimming Wardrobe Tricks &amp; Tips'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-1707161043323456709</id><published>2008-05-31T06:06:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-31T06:12:18.376-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Stay Forever Young Tips</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;A healthy, balanced diet has lots of benefits, including feeling better and looking better. Many fruits and vegetables, including berries, tomatoes and broccoli, contain phytochemicals, which improve cognitive functions and prevent disease. And vitamin C, found in citrus fruits, helps us to handle stress better in addition to helping us fight colds. Breathe-exhaling relieves stress, clears the lungs, increases mental focus and contracts the abdomen. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You can actually tone the belly by learning to breathe properly. Drink in excess-water rinses cell wastes, blood poisons and environmental toxins from the body. Try flat mineral water, or organic herbal teas. For an electrolyte boost, try wheat grass juice. Take calcium with magnesium in a 1 to 1 ratio daily. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Middle-aged weight gain, which tends to settle around our middle, is particularly dangerous because it increases the risk of stroke and heart disease. Stop over-exfoliating-peeling, burning, and abrading the skin refines its appearance, but it can also weaken the skins immunity. Calcium is important for more than just strong bones. Strength training is particularly beneficial to us. At age 40, we begin to lose muscle mass each year, slowly becoming weaker. But strength training can rebuild lost muscle mass and make bones stronger, which is particularly important for post-menopausal women. It also improves your balance, helps you to sleep better and helps your heart. Taking steps to reduce stress also will help to keep your brain functioning well as stress affects our memory and ability to learn new things. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay Forever Young &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Eat a balanced, healthy diet, including five helpings of fruits and vegetables a day.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Don't consume "empty" calories from snacks like chips and candy bars.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Shed extra weight.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Never skip a meal; distribute calories equally among meals.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strength train to rebuild your muscle mass and keep your bones strong.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Adopt healthy habits; it's never to late to stop smoking.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Drink alcohol in moderation.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reduce stress; it accelerates the body's aging process and kills memory.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Credit:healthguidance.org&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-1707161043323456709?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/1707161043323456709/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=1707161043323456709' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/1707161043323456709'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/1707161043323456709'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/stay-forever-young-tips.html' title='Stay Forever Young Tips'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-8292411285097600822</id><published>2008-05-26T08:19:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-26T08:21:54.553-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Learning Yoga Online</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;The yoga is definitely a spin off or a branch out of a series of spiritual activities or practices that originated from India. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Yoga has become a vibrant tradition over the years. At the same time, for fanatics and practitioners, the set of exercise has become a great and reliable source of enlightenment. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Relaxation and a quick in touch with the mental and spiritual aspect of one’s personality and life makes yoga a worthwhile and distinct type of exercise done by people of all ages around the world. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Yoga has previously been exclusive to the Hindu and other Indian religion. But nowadays, it is to be noted that the practice has also become very popular to everyone worldwide.&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/SDrVYf_24kI/AAAAAAAABf4/GXfBBcip6fE/s1600-h/imadges.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/SDrVYf_24kI/AAAAAAAABf4/GXfBBcip6fE/s400/imadges.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204706936262943298" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learning the yoga online&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;That is why various and numerous health clubs and fitness membership organizations across all parts of the world are now offering yoga sessions and exercises. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;It is to be noted that the enrollees for such classes are rising very rapidly nowadays. But because there are more people who do not have the luxury of time to spend freely on the exercise, it is imperative that yoga be offered through different venues and portal. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;To cater to the numerous people who are too busy at work and only find a little time after office hours to spare for such relaxing tasks and exercise, there are a number of Web sites now that offer yoga classes and instructions online. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Online yoga sites are so helpful and have been greatly patronized and visited. That is because some people are almost always too busy at work during daytime and cannot really rush to their gyms after work hours. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;It is only after dinner time or before going to the bed that these people are able to fully relax and focus or spare some time doing the unwinding exercise called yoga. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Thus, there are various yoga Web sites that proliferate and abound through the Internet nowadays. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;One of these Internet sites is the Animated yoga postures that can be accessed at hathayogalesson(dot)com. The Web site would be so helpful to beginners and non professionals who are not yet exposed to different and correct posture or position in doing the yoga activities. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Another online yoga site can be found at yogaholidays(dot)net. The online site provides articles, features, tips, simple exercise and various insights about the basics of yoga and the overall disciplinary set of exercise. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Yogalearningcenter(dot)com on the other hand, stands out among the rest of the online yoga sites because it provides simple videos and demonstrations about the exercise. It is actually an online yoga class that can be very helpful and beneficial to busy people who rarely find the time to spend on yoga activities. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Overall&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Moreover, yoga helps people achieve the overall strength, agility and peace that they deserve, Because of such, it is ideal and highly rightful that yoga be offered and taught online. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The proliferation of yoga classes and lessons online is really timely and beneficial.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Credit:healthguidance.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-8292411285097600822?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/8292411285097600822/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=8292411285097600822' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8292411285097600822'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8292411285097600822'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/learning-yoga-online.html' title='Learning Yoga Online'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/SDrVYf_24kI/AAAAAAAABf4/GXfBBcip6fE/s72-c/imadges.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-8644490396425224873</id><published>2008-05-26T07:56:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-26T08:01:19.198-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Seven Tips for Staying Sniffle-Free This Winter</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Summer’s fun has faded and now it’s time to crank up the heat, grab a cozy throw, wrap your cold hands around a cup of hot tea and perhaps curl up with a good book. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Well, that would be nice in a parallel universe. The thing is, you have to jump up early, make sure the family has a healthy breakfast, and get everyone out the door in one piece. And… you’re faced with frigid weather conditions. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The last thing you need to worry about is the oh-so-dreadful sniffles, which then turn into a sore throat, accompanied by a nasty cough&lt;a id="KonaLink0" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/8254/1/Seven-Tips-for-Staying-Sniffle-Free-This-Winter.html#"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:#006699;" &gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 102, 153); color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static; padding-bottom: 1px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and fever, which inevitably represents lost wages you were counting on. Let’s not even talk about the growing pile of dirty laundry you can‘t bring yourself to do. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;So, how do you stay sniffle-free? What can you do to increase your chances of breezing through the winter healthy and strong, immune to the sea of sickness&lt;a id="KonaLink1" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/8254/1/Seven-Tips-for-Staying-Sniffle-Free-This-Winter.html#"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:#006699;" &gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 102, 153); color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static; padding-bottom: 1px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; surrounding you? &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;I’ve decided to share what works for my family. Following are seven ways to keep your body’s defenses on the up and up. These tips will help keep you on your feet performing all the duties beckoning to you. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"&gt;1. Take probiotics&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt; Available at your local health food store, this supplement&lt;a id="KonaLink2" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/8254/1/Seven-Tips-for-Staying-Sniffle-Free-This-Winter.html#"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:#006699;" &gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; boosts your immune system’s defenses. Swallow a capsule or two each morning before you head out the door. It’s a simple and quick way to help fight the flu by preventing it. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"&gt;2. Add a teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar to a glass of water, 1-3 times a day.&lt;/strong&gt; The vinegar kills the bacteria that can make you sick. It also has been known to give one an overall feeling of increased energy and well-being. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"&gt;3. Eat garlic.&lt;/strong&gt; A natural antibiotic, this often-avoided food has medicinal value that will not only keep the vampires away, but the doctor, too. The body doesn’t become immune to garlic as it would a prescription antibiotic, therefore you can reap the positive benefits continually. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"&gt;4. Take a good multivitamin.&lt;/strong&gt; Provide your body&lt;a id="KonaLink3" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/8254/1/Seven-Tips-for-Staying-Sniffle-Free-This-Winter.html#"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:#006699;" &gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; with all the ammunition you can to combat the germs it will come into contact with. In our polluted environment, we need all the help we can get. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"&gt;5. Make healthy food choices.&lt;/strong&gt; Fuel your body with balanced nutrition so it will be strong and function properly. The more nutrition you consume, the stronger your immune system&lt;a id="KonaLink4" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/8254/1/Seven-Tips-for-Staying-Sniffle-Free-This-Winter.html#"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:#006699;" &gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; will be. Treat your body well and it will do the same for you. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"&gt;6. Wash your hands!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Germs are on the rampage these days and cleanliness is vital to your health. You never know what illness&lt;a id="KonaLink5" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/8254/1/Seven-Tips-for-Staying-Sniffle-Free-This-Winter.html#"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:#006699;" &gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; lurks on doorknobs or shopping carts. Keep a big bottle of hand sanitizer in your car as well as a small one in your purse or pocket. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"&gt;7. Rest.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Get to sleep early and stay well rested. Enough sleep cannot only enhance your immune system, but give you that extra ‘pep in your step’ you need to make it through the day. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;These seven suggestions should carry you through winter’s cold and flu season&lt;a id="KonaLink6" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/8254/1/Seven-Tips-for-Staying-Sniffle-Free-This-Winter.html#"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:#006699;" &gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 102, 153); color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static; padding-bottom: 1px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 102, 153); color: rgb(0, 102, 153) ! important; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static; padding-bottom: 1px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; sniffle-free.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Credit:healthguidance.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-8644490396425224873?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/8644490396425224873/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=8644490396425224873' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8644490396425224873'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8644490396425224873'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/seven-tips-for-staying-sniffle-free.html' title='Seven Tips for Staying Sniffle-Free This Winter'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-5065400454711681831</id><published>2008-05-24T05:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-24T05:25:23.648-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Lasik Vision Surgery - Is It Safe?</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-size:100%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;"&gt;     About the time that people hit middle age, they start noticing a number of changes in their bodies and one of the changes that will often motivate people to see a doctor is when their vision is compromised. Considering that the baby-boomer generation has hit middle age and beyond, it is no wonder why Lasik laser eye surgery has become increasingly popular in recent years, as a way to counter the effects of vision deterioration. &lt;p&gt; Lasik vision surgery is a specialized procedure that provides vision correction for certain types of vision problems and conditions. Lasik is the term that is used as a "shortcut" for the full name of the operation, which is otherwise known as "Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis." Other commonly heard terms for corrective eye surgery that is accomplished through the use of lasers instead of scalpels are: PRK, LASEK, custom Lasik, and Epi-Lasik. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; There are three main vision problems that are easily corrected through Lasik laser eye surgery. These are near-sightedness, farsightedness, and forms of mild to moderate astigmatisms. With Lasik vision surgery, people are able to toss their eyeglasses, and the chance of losing or breaking them, into the trash forever. It can also eliminate the need for contact lenses. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; A qualified and professional Lasik eye doctor will always make sure that a patient has a full and complete understanding of the process, before it is done. This gives them an advantage of not only being a patient but of being an informed consumer who has made a decision regarding their eye health and care. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; While the risks of laser eye surgery are minimal, especially when compared to older methods of corrective eye surgery, it is in the best interest of the person considering such surgery to fully understand the possible complications and potential risks, as well as the cost of Lasik surgery. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; The greatest advantage of a laser eye surgery procedure is that it is minimally invasive and does not involve the cutting of the covering of the eye, or cornea, with any type of surgical instrument. Instead, a thin layer of the cornea is cut with a laser beam and then gently pulled back, giving the laser eye surgeon the ability to then "sculpt" the corneal tissue to improve the vision. The thin flap is then replaced and the procedure is over. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; After the Lasik laser eye surgery, patients notice an almost instant improvement in their eyesight. They can very quickly get back to their normal, everyday routines in almost all cases. Also, with Lasik there are no stitches to be concerned about and the patient will not even have to wear bandages. With all of this, some recipients of Lasik eye surgery even claim that the whole procedure could even be characterized as a &lt;span name="KonaFilter"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:85%;"&gt;divine wonder.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span name="KonaFilter"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:85%;"&gt;Credit:www.amazines.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-5065400454711681831?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/5065400454711681831/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=5065400454711681831' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5065400454711681831'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5065400454711681831'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/lasik-vision-surgery-is-it-safe.html' title='Lasik Vision Surgery - Is It Safe?'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-2083491720430663508</id><published>2008-05-22T07:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-22T07:26:33.001-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Consider Advantage Flea and Tick</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-size:100%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;" name="KonaFilter"&gt;&lt;span&gt;     With new advances in science and chemistry being made almost on a daily basis, it comes as no surprise that ridding your pet of fleas and ticks is easier than it has ever been before. The fact is that there is an ever expanding selection of highly potent flea medications available that will kill the fleas on your pet quickly and effectively. &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  Harsh Inorganic Chemicals Enter Your System&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; However; it is important to bear in mind that you and your children are also going to be sharing in these chemical treatments, by virtue of the fact that your pet shares your home with you. Also, when you and your kinds pet and scratch your beloved pet, these chemicals are going to be entering all of your systems as well. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  Natural Flea Medications Do Work&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Fortunatly, there is now a wide assortment of natural flea medications available on the market that when used properly are just as effective as harsher and more dangerous chemical treatments. Your pet will sure thank you when you opt for them, because with their heightened sence of smell, chemical treatments can be sheer torture for them. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  A Multi Faceted Treatment Regimen&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; It is important to remember that a flea treatment course for your pet should also include more then just the application of an anti flea medication to the pet itself. You are also going to have to treat their bedding also and if they have spent any amount of time on your carpet it should be treated and vacuumed also. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  Play it Safe With Natural Flea Medications&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Fleas have a life span of two to there years, so just because you have won the first battle, doesn't mean that you have necessarily won the war. A diligent anti flea campaign must be conducted and if you are using natural anti flea medication to do it, it will be safer for you, your pet and your entire family in the long run. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-2083491720430663508?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/2083491720430663508/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=2083491720430663508' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2083491720430663508'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2083491720430663508'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/consider-advantage-flea-and-tick.html' title='Consider Advantage Flea and Tick'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-4773982968060020206</id><published>2008-05-22T07:17:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-22T07:21:06.714-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Master Cleanse Detox The Most Popular Diet Program</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"  &gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"  &gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dual Cleanse Colonic While our livers can still function despite a lot of damage once you've started feeling sluggish digest poorly have dull skin and start developing dark eye circles it's time to reward it for its hard work by undergoing a detox phase. These processes work together to detect harmful chemicals in our blood and body fluids and expel them, and diet with Master Cleanse. Medical practitioners have found many peolpe that may have an 80-pound mucus and rubber like solid waste that are found on the walls of the colon. The air we breathe, the water we drink, even the food we eat is polluted in one way or the other. This is because the air we breathe has carbon byproducts and the water we drink has heavy metals and the food we eat is not as natural as it should be. Most of it is chemically enhanced or genetically modified one way or the other. You regular detox diet offers you fruit rice fish vegetables herb teas and a lot of water.Excess mucus and clogging of the eliminative systems constitute the basic process of congestive diseases; deficiency problems result from poor nourishment or ineffective digestion/assimilation. Any deficiency of these in the diet causes problems removing toxins. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Does Detoxing Work This very second your physical body is mysteriously functioning internally exactly the way human bodies functioned 10. Master Cleanse program is highly popular with celebrities in Hollywood. These chemicals in small amounts are harmless, which is the reason why you must be on the Master Cleanse Sometimes these side-effects are enough to put people off a detox program but often the worse the reaction the more pertinent the detox is for the body. There are a few levels of detoxification ranging from beginner to advanced. The beginner can do a simple one or two day fast on fresh vegetable juice and water once a month supplementing with a Toxin Absorber made of bentonite clay apple pectin and psyllium seed which draw out and eliminate toxins from your intestines. Given the rather toxic environment we live in today and the plethora of unknown substances and chemicals that are included and lodged in the things we eat the water we drink and the air we breathe. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Detox Kit Medical treatment may include all of the following: Antibiotics (oral and inhaled) to treat respiratory and other infections; Inhalants to assist with breathing; Physiotherapy to help patients move mucus out of the lungs and other organs; Additional feeds by mouth or tube particularly when the patient has to be hospitalized; Supplementation of digestive enzymes Diet therapy in cystic fibrosis is one of the most important aspects of treatment to ensure normal growth and development. allowing the toxins and bacteria to re-enter the circulatory system instead of total elimination through feces urine or sweat. So how does one detoxify? It can't be done overnight. You took time to build those toxins up. One common detox diet is the combination of nothing but fruits and water for a given period. The promotion of chemicals being metabolized by our bodies can be helped with certain vitamins, herbs and supplements. Some supplements will help the mobilization of toxins in our fat and other toxin deposits located throughout the body. Since our bodies rid themselves of chemicals through sweat, sauna therapies can also provide a great benefit. There are many other diets and detox therapies, these are just a few common methods. Regular body detoxification is a good preventative action and promotes a healthier present and future! Juicing is an easy way to get those servings in. Adding some raw beet juice and green bitter vegetables will stimulate the gall bladder to get things moving. See more on Master Cleanse at homemade liver cleanse recipes This method involves the use of radiant energy at a lower temperature to generate heat within the body. The radiant energy has the ability to penetrate deeper into the skin and the underlying subcutaneous layers. the water we drink and even the air we breathe. Hair analysis is perhaps the best method for analyzing the presence and amount of toxins in the body this is because the protein in the hair fiber tends to retain the composition of the body tissue for a longer period of time. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Master Cleanse Benefits: When lotion is applied to the skin these chemicals are also absorbed through the skin. These and many other toxins are floating around in our blood streams stored in our fat clogging up our livers and causing problems with our elimination (resulting in constipation or diarrhea). The transit time in a normally functioning digestive system should be less than 21 hours. The average person eating a normal western diet will have eight full meals of undigested food and waste matter within their digestive system. It is estimated that 3800 calories are now produced for every American man woman and child. We have evolved from a world of feast or famine but we're in a state of perpetual feast although our bodies have not changed. Although detox is primarily thought of as a treatment for alcohol or drug dependence the term is also used to refer to diets herbs and other methods of removing environmental and dietary toxins from the body for general health. More on Master Cleanse Diet at rapid detoxification body detoxification best Because many rely on aggressive laxatives these diets can also get pretty messy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span name="KonaFilter"&gt;&lt;span&gt; Detoxing Feet Coffee enema detoxification is a natural way of detoxifying the body and it is mostly regarded to be general in action that is it cleanses the body of all forms of toxins. Master Cleanse is the world most popular diet program. Credit: www.amazines.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-4773982968060020206?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/4773982968060020206/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=4773982968060020206' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4773982968060020206'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4773982968060020206'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/master-cleanse-detox-most-popular-diet.html' title='Master Cleanse Detox The Most Popular Diet Program'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-4824434426118378039</id><published>2008-05-20T15:01:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-20T15:05:51.053-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Yoga Pose - An Introduction to Various Beneficial Poses</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-size:85%;" &gt;&lt;span name="KonaFilter"  style="font-family:georgia;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;h1   style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: normal;font-family:georgia;font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;span name="KonaFilter"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;     Yoga has been practiced by various sages since ancient times. Today, you would see the rage that has been created for this age-old form of exercise. Yoga has cultivated its’ niche in the modern society from the old to youngsters, children and celebrities, everyone is into the yogic passion. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt; Most consider is just a fad and for some it is a passion and a regular form of exercise one cannot live without. There are several benefits of performing yoga. From reducing fat from the body to controlling blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels, yoga provides immense health benefits. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt; If you are interested in doing yoga and want to get benefited from the immense health benefits it provides, here are some of the poses you can try:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  a) Tadasana Mountain Pose -  Steps:&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  1. Stand erect with feet together    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  2. Spread toes    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  3. Lift knee caps    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  4. With thigh bones back and tail bone in, lift sternum from the base of spine.    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  5. Make sure that shoulder blades and arms extend downwards.    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  6. Now breathe and hold the position for about 20-30 seconds.&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  b) Balasana Child’s Pose - Steps:&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  1. Open up your heart and relax    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  2. Breathe and elongate the spine    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  3. Breathe again and hold for about for 40-60 seconds.&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  c) Uttanasana Forward Bend - Steps:&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  1. Exhale forward and bend into wall    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  2. Align your feet under each hip    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  3. The hands should be in level with hips    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  4. Inhale and lift sitting bones    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  5. Now exhale and lengthen elbows, spine, elbows, arm pits ribs and sitting bones    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  6. Breathe and hold for 30-60 seconds.&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  d) Varkasana Tree Pose - Steps:&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  1. Hug your left muscles to the bone     &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  2. Bend right leg    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  3. Now press foot and thigh into each other    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  4. Take bent knee back and down for balance&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  e) Marjarasana Cat cow - Steps:&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  1. Take your hands under shoulders and put knees under hips    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  2. Now inhale and lift head and tail bone. Concave the back    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  3. Exhale and tuck tail bone under, round back upward and head down.    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  4. The movements should be flexible without any restrictions.    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  5. Start from the pelvis always.    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  6. Breathe and repeat the asana for about 10 times.&lt;/span&gt;     &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  f) Pavana Muktasana little boat pose - Steps:&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  1. Exhale knees to chest    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  2. Rock side to side and massage your back     &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  3. Breathe and hold on to this position for about 40-60 seconds.&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  g) Vajrasana Extended puppy pose - Steps:&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  1. Start with hips over your knees and arms extended.    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt; 2. Now draw buttocks halfway backwards towards calfs when you resist with the palms whole pressing into the floor in order to elongate the spine as well as back muscles. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  3. Breathe and hold on for 20-30 seconds.    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  4. You need to maintain stretch in back when you gradually move towards the child’s pose.&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  h) Jathara Parivartanasana Reclining twist (Crocodile twist) - Steps:&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  1. You need to lie on left side and place your right foot on left knee    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  2. Now hop left hip back in order to align hips.     &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  3. Inhale and take right arm over your head and exhale while twisting to right.    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  4. Maintain equal distance between knee and shoulder from floor.    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;  5. Take long smooth breaths in order to open ribs and elongate spine.    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt; 6. Breath and hold on to the position for 40-60 seconds. Repeat on second side&lt;/span&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-4824434426118378039?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/4824434426118378039/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=4824434426118378039' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4824434426118378039'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4824434426118378039'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/yoga-pose-introduction-to-various.html' title='Yoga Pose - An Introduction to Various Beneficial Poses'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-5353254566864112750</id><published>2008-05-20T15:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-20T15:00:43.476-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Aromatherapy Massage</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-size:100%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;" name="KonaFilter"&gt;&lt;span&gt;     An aromatherapy massage can be great way to relax and to relieve tired, sore muscles and a stressed out mind. The practice of aromatherapy involves using essential oils from plants to heal the body, decrease pain and help keep one’s moods in check. It can help in decreasing depression, increase focus and provides a “pick me up.” Essential oils come from roots, flowers and plant extracts. Aromatherapy massage utilizes these essential oils for all of these benefits. They can also be used for other spa-like treatments, for example facials and hydrotherapy baths. &lt;p&gt; To prepare essential oils for a aromatherapy massage, they should be combined with a carrier oil such as grapeseed or sweet almond oil. The oils that you use will depend on how you are feeling, what you are looking to accomplish or what ailment that you are trying to treat. If you are feeling sad, or stressed, lavender oil is a good essential oil to use. If you need to treat tired and sore muscles, then you may opt for peppermint oil. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; A massage therapist can mix up to five essential oils to create your massage oil. You want to make sure that you work with an aromatherapist who is qualified and that knows how to properly mix and use the massage oils so that you don’t suffer any skin irritations or other negative reactions. Many store brought products claim to use aromatherapy. However, it most cases, these include little more then perfumes and fragrances. These do not quality as aromatherapy. Real aromatherapy involves the use of essential oils, which most of these products do not contain. Instead, most of these use chemicals and not essential oils. So don’t be fooled. You won’t get the same benefits that essential oils provide. If you are interested in creating your own aromatherapy massage blend, you may want to try the following recipe. 8-10 drops of your favorite essential oil blend, or single essential oil &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; 1 ounce of carrier oil You will need to mix the oils. The mixture should be stored in a cobalt glass or amber bottle or container. You can use this blend whenever you get your next massage. An aromatherapy massage can be great way to relax and to relieve tired, sore muscles and a stressed out mind. If you plan on creating your own massage oil, be sure to mix your essential oil blend with a carrier oil so that you do not irritate the skin. You should not place essential oils directly into the skin without a carrier oil. Also, be sure to only use safe oils that will not negatively react to the skin. This may require that you do a little research to determine which essential oils are not safe for human use. Also never use essential oils on babies or young children. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-5353254566864112750?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/5353254566864112750/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=5353254566864112750' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5353254566864112750'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5353254566864112750'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/aromatherapy-massage.html' title='Aromatherapy Massage'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-1096916923991235878</id><published>2008-05-19T15:32:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-19T15:35:20.800-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to Stop Smoking Easily-Quickly &amp; Effectively?</title><content type='html'>Are you one who is addicted to smoking but want to quit it? This article is for you. Keep reading it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Arguably the most critical aspect to succeed in quit smoking is your determination. Once you’ve determined to give up this habit, everything will be easy to tackle. After that it’s time to find tips and methods to quit smoking and the variety of resources and support available to you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; You may find some of the tips on how to quit smoking given below useful.  &lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Tips to Quit Smoking&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; • Have faith in yourself. Be confident that you can quit smoking. Be determined and promise to yourself. To have such determination, believe that you have such guts and willpower to quit smoking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; • Write a plan for quitting according to your nature and way of doing things.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Make a list on why you want to quit smoking. Notice which desires and factors inspire you most: Health factor --live longer, feel better; to enhance look and personality; for your family; to save money etc.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; • Seek support from family members and friends; let them know that you are going to stop smoking from a certain date.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Talk to your doctor about your decision and ask for guidance about side effects of quitting it and other likely circumstances.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Start some exercise regimen. As exercise is incompatible with smoking, it will help you relieve stress as well as helping your body to recover from damages caused by smoking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Do meditation or deep breathing exercise daily. Such breathing exercise will help you to reduce stress, enhance working of lungs and other organs, and divert your mind from smoking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Self visualization: Visualizing yourself as a non-smoker is one of the most powerful technique to reprogram your subconscious mind.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Quit smoking completely at once. Instead of trying to quit smoking slowly, as quitting slowing doesn’t work in most of the cases; quit it completely at once.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Drink minimum of 2-3liters of water. It will help detoxify your body by flushing out nicotine and other chemicals from your body.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Learn what triggers your urge for smoking--such as stress, when wake up, the end of a meal, entering a bar, arrival at work etc. It’s very critical to avoid such triggers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; • Find some replacements. Things to hold in your mouth, such as chewing gums etc. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Now that you are determined enough, if you follow these quit smoking tips with that determination, you shall definitely quit it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Good luck!&lt;br /&gt;Credit:www.articlesbase.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-1096916923991235878?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/1096916923991235878/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=1096916923991235878' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/1096916923991235878'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/1096916923991235878'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-to-stop-smoking-easily-quickly.html' title='How to Stop Smoking Easily-Quickly &amp; Effectively?'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-6992638871114959100</id><published>2008-05-19T03:53:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-19T03:55:13.791-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Easy Tips to Aging Gracefully</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;1. Have a purpose in life.&lt;/span&gt; Women who enjoy long, fruitful lives inevitably feel that they have a reason to live and a purpose that they are meant to fulfill. This is different for every woman, because each of us is unique. If you are not clear about your purpose in life, begin by following what brings you joy and helps you to feel a part of the whole. Know that it is never too late to begin doing what you love and to cultivate listening more to your inner wisdom than to external "shoulds."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;"&gt; 2. Accept and love yourself. &lt;/span&gt;There is no one quite like you in this world, nor is there likely to ever be again. Focus on appreciat­ing the incredible gift of life that you have been blessed with, and remind yourself daily that you have something special to offer to the world. Loving and accepting yourself just as you are will free your energy to care for yourself in healthy ways.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; 3. Learn to relax.&lt;/span&gt; Learning to flow with life is essential for your well-being. No matter how healthfully you eat or how much you exercise, if you are chronically stressed your body and your mind will suffer, and your enjoyment of life will be dramatically dimin­ished. Stress literally attacks your body and your brain by creating cell-destroying free radicals. Nourish a sense of physical and emo­tional calm through relaxation exercises, meditation, yoga, and other practices that you find balancing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; 4. Eat a diet of whole, natural foods.&lt;/span&gt; Forget restrictive diets and focus instead on nourishing your body with a wide variety of deli­cious, fresh, whole, nutrient-dense foods. In addition, supplement your diet with extra vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and other nutrients that are known to support health and longevity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; 5. Move your body daily.&lt;/span&gt; Regular exercise strengthens your car­diovascular system, muscles, and bones, keeps you flexible, improves your circulation, brightens your mood, and helps you to maintain a healthful weight. Develop an appreciation and enjoyment of moving your body and experiment with different forms of exercise to find what is right for you.&lt;br /&gt;6. Avoid exposure to toxins. Chemicals in foods and water, poi­sons in household and garden products, and environmental pollutants are major causes of free radicals, which damage your body's cells, cause degenerative disease, and accelerate the aging process. Make a deliberate effort to eliminate these harmful substances from your life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; 7. Cultivate joy. &lt;/span&gt;Your mind plays a critical role in not only your mental health, but in your physical well-being. There are many ways to nourish a positive attitude, including consciously cultivating gratitude. The healthiest people are those who see challenges as opportunities for growth, instead of as obstacles. Feed your spirit daily in simple ways such as spending time in nature, being with family and friends whom you enjoy, and meditation. Discover what feels good to you, and do it every day. Credit: www.articleclick.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-6992638871114959100?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/6992638871114959100/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=6992638871114959100' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6992638871114959100'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6992638871114959100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/easy-tips-to-aging-gracefully.html' title='Easy Tips to Aging Gracefully'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-7793895383290908427</id><published>2008-05-19T03:50:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-19T03:51:22.747-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to keep yourself Young and Healthy</title><content type='html'>The aging process is for the greater part no mystery anymore. It consists for a great part of daily damages done on the macroscopic, tissue, cellular and genetic levels. These add up as the years are passing. These damages have specific causes like oxidizing agents, sun beams, mechanical wear and tear, psychological stress, lack of some nutritional components and too much of others, like fat.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another component of aging is the reduction of the telomere chains at the chromosome ends, as each cell division occurs. When these are shortened enough, cells stop dividing. However, the body has means to repair these ends again, with an enzyme called telomerase. The rapidity of the aging process depends on lack of efficiency in this repair process. The above mention aging causes also slow down this repair process.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The factors causing aging, also causes other diseases like cancer and coronary heart disease. Both aging and these diseases can in great extend be prevented with the knowledge possessed today, and the damages can in great extend be reversed. The components to achieve this are:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-You should keep an adequate daily diet containing whole cereals, peas, beans, vegetables, fruit, fish, mushrooms, fouls and seafood, and with just a moderate amount of red meat.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Consume just a moderate amount of fat. In order to avoid a too high fat consume, you should use just a little amount of fat or oils in your cooking. The food in a varied diet already contains fat.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Ideally much of the fat one eats, should be of the type mono-unsaturated. One also needs some poly-unsaturated fat of the types omega-3, and omega 6, but not too much of omega-6. The consumption of saturated fat should be very little. In order to achieve a right fat balance, you should combine fat sources from 3 groups in your diet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Group 1&lt;/span&gt; consists of sources of mono-unsaturated fat like: olive, canola, rape, almonds, peanuts, cashew pecan, hickory, hazel nuts, pistachio, macadamia, filbert, avocado and oils form these sources. Much of the oils you add to the food or use in warm cooking should come from this group.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Group 2&lt;/span&gt; are sources of omega-3-fat like: fat fish, seafood, flax seeds and perilla. You should add some oils made from this group to your dishes in order to get enough omega-6, but these oils should not be used for frying or warm cooking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Group 3 &lt;/span&gt;are good sources of omega-6-fat, like: sunflower, safflower, grape seed, cotton seed, soy, walnut, corn, sesame and wheat germ. You can also add oils from these sources to your diet, but only a little. They should not be used for frying.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Do not use high amounts of soy oil, margarine, corn oil or palm oil in your diet, as many do. A high consumption of these fat sources gives you too much saturated fat and poly-unsaturated omega-6-fat.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-You should consume just a very moderate amount of sugar, refined flour or refined cereals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Do not add more salt to the food than you need. Most people consume too much salt. However, some salt is needed. If the weather is warm and you are in high activity, you need more salt than by cold weather and low activity. Prefer sea-salt, because of its content of valuable minerals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Your use of tranquilizers/stimulants as alcohol and caffeine should be moderate, but in moderate amounts these help slowing down the aging process.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-You should absolutely not use tobacco in any amount. Nicotine and tobaco has shown to effect distinct damage, even in moderate daily doses.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-You can benefit form supplements of specific nutritional components like vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, lecithin and some essential fatty acids.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-You should keep a regular training program that both gives a muscular load, work up your condition and stretches out your body. To stretch out, yoga-exercises are ideal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Every day you should get adequate rest and stress-reduction. Daily meditation is a method of achieving this. Natural relaxing agents or specific tools for meditation or relaxation may also be useful.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-You may benefit from supplements of specific anti-aging agents like anti-oxidants or human growth hormone releasers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Your skin may benefit from use of specific anti-aging agents to apply upon the skin surface. These often has natural oils as important constituents. Small amounts of olive oil can be used alone upon the skin for this purpose.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-You should protect your skin against excessive sun exposure, but moderate doses of sun rays are healthy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The amount one needs of nutritional supplements, like vitamins and minerals, differs very much according to a person’s health condition, work load and exposure to environmental stress. A person having a poor digestion, doing high performance sport or being exposed to a high amount of environmental stressors, may need more than a person in an average situation.&lt;br /&gt;Credit: www.articleclick.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-7793895383290908427?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/7793895383290908427/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=7793895383290908427' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/7793895383290908427'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/7793895383290908427'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-to-keep-yourself-young-and-healthy.html' title='How to keep yourself Young and Healthy'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-6948350627520848666</id><published>2008-05-19T03:45:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-19T03:46:34.201-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Combination Skin Products – How To Regain That Youthful Look</title><content type='html'>Combination skin care is necessary when a face surface has areas that are oily and other spots that are dry. Quite often in combination skin, the forehead, nose and chin will be oily. These areas will look shiny and be prone to develop black heads, acne or some other skin problems. After taking a bath the face might feel tight and dry suffering from roughness and a flaky look. There are various combination skin products that can help.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Combination skin skin care may be achieved in several ways. After you have established what is the skin type of your face, you may take measures to find the proper combination skin product and care for your skin. It may even be that you have combination skin during certain seasons, such as summer. Your skin may be normal during other parts of the year. Some people, who spend much time outdoors, might experience a dry skin all year round.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;"&gt; Step 1 &lt;/span&gt;- Look for combination skin products and use it 2 times a day. This will help combat the oily skin on the forehead, nose and chin and help keep other parts of the skin healthy. Make sure that you keep your face clean and free of residues at night.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Step 2&lt;/span&gt; - When you have combination skin, some parts of your face might be oily, and other parts are dry and flaky. You cannot ignore the dry skin when treating the oily skin. The answer is to use moisturizer on the dry skin only. Products made for dry skin will assist hydrate the dull and flaky skin. Try to keep the moisturizer off of the oily skin. That will only make it worse.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;"&gt; Step 3&lt;/span&gt; - There are several products that can assist normalize your skin. Look for those that have alpha hydroxy acids, or retinol, which is a vitamin A product. Also, use a toner on a daily basis to help keep the skin in balance. Steer clear of products that have alcohol because that can irritate dry skin. Use toner at least once a week to combat combination skin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Step 4&lt;/span&gt; - When you execute a healthy diet, you can take a big step in controlling the quality of your skin. Fatty and greasy foods are not good for any kind of complexion. Eat many fresh fruits and vegetables and try healthier oils. In taking water will as well assist by hydrating your skin the natural way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Step 5 &lt;/span&gt;- Make up that contains oil-absorbing properties will assist your appearance. Oil-free make up and make up that is labeled as non-comedogenic will assist by minimizing the chances to pimples and black heads. Another essential part of skin care is to make sure make up is thoroughly cleared each night before bed. Never go to bed with make up on because it can cause skin irritations.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Step 6&lt;/span&gt; - Seek sunscreens with SPF of at least 15. Using on a daily basis sunscreen will aid ensure that your skin doesn't become sunburned, which leads to dry skin. In addition, look for moisturizers and make ups that already contain sunscreen for added value. Using sunscreen on a daily basis, even in the winter, will help ensure that you have a healthy glow to your skin. Combination skin care is crucial for those suffering from it, but with these 6 steps lies the answer. Credit: www.articleclick.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-6948350627520848666?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/6948350627520848666/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=6948350627520848666' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6948350627520848666'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6948350627520848666'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/combination-skin-products-how-to-regain.html' title='Combination Skin Products – How To Regain That Youthful Look'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-5555250501148063766</id><published>2008-05-18T17:34:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-18T17:34:39.814-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Real Truth About Nutrition And Health Supplements</title><content type='html'>A health supplement is a unique way to enhance the energy levels of the human body without the utilization of illegal or banned substances such as ephedrine. Athletes, as well as the general public who are looking for "an edge" in performance and acquiring lean body mass and alertness can benefit from this.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Health is not just the absence of disease - it is empowering of our body to perform at its optimal level. As it is known "health is wealth," and this well known proverb says if you are healthy then, there is nothing to stop you from getting wealthy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you take care of your body well, it will serve you excellently. Achieving something significant such as finishing an education, excelling in or expanding your present career, making a career change, starting a business, raising children, requires you to be in the best physical condition. All you need is a good health supplement which is rich in nutrients.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Good health nutrition is the key to remain looking younger. If your body is getting all of its nutritional needs and lead balanced lifestyle with minimum stress and regular exercise, then you can expect better looks than the majority of people who don't manage any of those aspects of their life very well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nutrition means developing the body to keep it healthy and functioning. We must provide our body with the best food, vitamins and minerals, which is needed by our body to fight against diseases. Nutrients that are important for energy production, tissue oxygenation, neurotransmitter production and carbohydrate metabolism include Vitamins B2 and B6.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nutrition represents an important concept that should be given more attention in the educational system. Our ability to recognize nutritional requirements and to find the foods that meet those requirements is a critical part of good health. We need to learn the difference between healthy eating and unhealthy eating habits, if we want to live long and healthy life. We need to incorporate good nutrition into our lifestyles.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are various types of health supplements that can help you to maintain different aspects of your body health in a proper condition. Other type of health supplements that are meant to improve your body are physical exercises, running, lifting weights etc... These work in a different way. Another useful form of exercises that you can perform to maintain a healthy body includes strength building and deep breathing. These will help your system absorb fatty acids, transport fat and boost your immunity.&lt;br /&gt;Credit:www.articlesbase.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-5555250501148063766?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/5555250501148063766/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=5555250501148063766' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5555250501148063766'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5555250501148063766'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/real-truth-about-nutrition-and-health.html' title='Real Truth About Nutrition And Health Supplements'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-2411083165718479157</id><published>2008-05-18T17:30:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-18T17:31:17.684-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Causes of Low Sex Drive</title><content type='html'>In some cases, a couple’s failure to enjoy sex can result from a woman’s ignorance and upbringing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"Sometimes a woman fails to discuss her potential in sexual relationships because of inadequate knowledge of her anatomy, of the importance of timing during the sex act, or of the need to communicate her needs to her partner,” explained Dr. David E. Larson, editor-in-chief of the Mayo Clinic Family Health Book.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“Gradually, as a consequence of bland or unsatisfying sexual experiences, she can sometimes lose interest. Worse, such an absence of desire is sometimes reinforced by the 'common wisdom', from an earlier era, that is it unseemly for a woman to experience desire or to continue experiencing it after childbearing years; such attitudes are wrong today as they were then," Larson added.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Traumatic events such as rape or incest may cause low sexual drive in both men and women. Homosexuals, for instance, may suffer from selective impotence - they can only be aroused by members of the same sex. Likewise, some transsexuals are repulsed at their own sex organs and find any sexual activity disgusting or shameful. This may explain why certain individuals are not interested in sex.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A strong religious upbringing where the enjoyment of sex is forbidden and the genitals are viewed as dirty can also translate into guilty feelings and later lead to lack of interest in sex. The problem, however, is not always psychological. It is also important to consider physical factors in assessing a person's sex drive. This is because many diseases can affect one's libido.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"The cause of a (person's) inability to have sex may be organic (that is, there is a physical reason for the dysfunction). For example, diseases such as diabetes and multiple sclerosis cause nerve damage which may prevent you from becoming sexually aroused. Similarly, pelvic infect¬ions or endometriosis can make intercourse painful," Larson revealed.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Another thing to check is your medicine cabinet since many medications can suppress sexual feelings. Drugs routinely prescribed for hypertension, heart disease, elevated blood cholesterol levels, stomach ulcers, anxiety and depression can all affect one's libido or impede a man's ability to have an erection.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The same is true with cigarettes, alcohol and other recreational drugs found in so-called "aphrodisiacs" which are not only ineffective but dangerous to health.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fortunately, most of these problems are transient and easily reversible. For people with medical problems, libido can be restored with the right treatment. Medications that blunt or deaden sexual desire may be substituted or altogether stopped with a doctor's supervision, while psychological problems can be resolved with the help of a trained sex therapist. These simple measures can solve the problem of low sexual desire.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What about old age? Are we doomed to suffer from a low sex drive due to the aging process? Find out in the third part of this series.&lt;br /&gt;Credit: www.articlesbase.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-2411083165718479157?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/2411083165718479157/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=2411083165718479157' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2411083165718479157'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2411083165718479157'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/causes-of-low-sex-drive.html' title='Causes of Low Sex Drive'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-2631475823370292530</id><published>2008-05-18T17:26:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-18T17:28:08.704-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Sleep Techniques That Soothe Your Senses</title><content type='html'>Would you like to know how to sleep better at night without getting hooked on prescription sleeping pills? Wouldn't it be great to fall asleep quickly at bedtime and then awake feeling rested and recharged in the morning? Getting a good night's sleep is not a pie-in-the-sky goal. Deep, restful, effective sleep is possible without drugs. In fact, if you implement the following sleep techniques, you may not need to take anything at all.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You may find this hard to believe, but most sleep problems can be fixed without medication. Many people find that making changes to their sleeping environment can make a major difference in the way they sleep at night. Let's review the five physical senses--sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste--to see how you can make our sleep better.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;"&gt;  Sight&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our physical bodies are genetically engineered to take their cues from the amount of light. More light means wake up, less light means go to sleep. Trying to fight this biological imperative is doomed to fail. To promote sleep, you need to make your room as dark as possible for the time you plan to sleep. If you are on a regular work schedule, this should be fairly simple, but if you work at night or have rotating shifts, you'll have to be more creative. Room-darkening blinds and curtains are where you should start.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;"&gt;  Hearing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This might seem obvious, but you'd be surprised how many people try to sleep in noisy environment. You'll face extra challenges if you have a roommate, older children or a snoring spouse. But eliminating disturbing noises is essential if you want to be able to fall asleep, and achieve deep, restorative sleep.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  Touch&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sleeping on a worn-out or cheap mattress can make it difficult to sleep well. If you can't replace your mattress right now, try adding a pillow top to make it softer. Breathable cotton sheets are a good choice for sleeping. Look for a higher thread count when purchasing sheets--they'll be softer and last longer. Also, keeping the room cooler will help you sleep.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  Smell&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lavender is well-known for having relaxing properties. Try using a lavender scented spray before bedtime. Another option is to put a few drops of lavender essential oil on a cotton ball, then sleep with the cotton ball near your pillow.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  Taste&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Try some chamomile tea before going to bed. There are several teas that include chamomile to promote relaxation and drowsiness. These are perfectly safe and many people find them very effective.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That's a quick look at sleep techniques that act on all of your senses to promote a restful overnight experience. Most of them are easy and inexpensive to try, and you may find that they make an incredible difference in your quality of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;Credit:www.articlesbase.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-2631475823370292530?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/2631475823370292530/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=2631475823370292530' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2631475823370292530'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2631475823370292530'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/sleep-techniques-that-soothe-your.html' title='Sleep Techniques That Soothe Your Senses'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-6376443556552466038</id><published>2008-05-18T17:17:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-18T17:19:41.729-07:00</updated><title type='text'>5 Healthy Ways to Lose Weight</title><content type='html'>Need healthy ways to lose weight?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Below are 5 sure fire tips to help you slash the weight and keep it off.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Healthy Ways to Lose Weight&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;"&gt; 1. How to reduce overall body fat by realizing that food is not your enemy is a wise decision.&lt;/span&gt; Without food, our body cannot function for very long. It is what you were eating and how much of it that led you to gain the weight. Healthy natural weight loss is not about giving up food, rather it is about eating&lt;br /&gt; sensibly to control your cravings and feeding your body.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;"&gt; 2. Intervals and circuits vastly reduce boredom. Traditional long steady state cardio training and/or weight lifting can become quite boring.&lt;/span&gt; Interval training and circuit training adds more variety, intensity and excitement to a workout. More importantly, it burns more calories during and after a workout&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;"&gt; 3. Drinking an energy drink after sweating from a good workout may make sense&lt;/span&gt; - but drinking them throughout the day will only have you riding a roller coaster of highs and lows from constant spikes in blood sugar levels and adrenaline. The long-term consequences can leave you fatigued, run-down, and possibly a few pounds heavier.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So look at cutting down on the sugary drinks, including the diet kinds - instead drink more of the free calorie drinks like water.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;"&gt; 4. Keep track of everything you consume &lt;/span&gt;- what you eat and what you drink. On a weekly basis review the journal, especially taking note of any emotional eating. If so, look at getting healthy low fat snacks that can substitute for those bad eating binge, or find distractions that can get you that outlet like going for a run.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A food journal is a great way to phase out your bad eating eating habits and lose the body fat.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;"&gt; 5. Take a day off&lt;/span&gt; - It's important to reward yourself with small servings of foods you love once a week. If you don't, all you think about are those off limit treats.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With fat loss, it is all about making changes - eating better and getting more active. It's as simple as that. So start your plan of action and follow the above healthy ways to lose weight now!&lt;br /&gt;Credit: www.articlesbase.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-6376443556552466038?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/6376443556552466038/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=6376443556552466038' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6376443556552466038'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/6376443556552466038'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/5-healthy-ways-to-lose-weight.html' title='5 Healthy Ways to Lose Weight'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-5002262569115400717</id><published>2008-05-18T17:11:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-18T17:13:15.795-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Questions To Ask When Buying Contact Lenses</title><content type='html'>Buying contact lenses is a big deal because they affect how it is you see the world around you. Since eyesight is very important, it is important to make sure that no harm can be done to our vision and that nothing occurs that can negatively compromise our vision. However, when buying contact lenses, many are not sure what to look for and there are certain things that should be evaluated before contact lenses are considered. Do you have allergies? Do you work in an environment where particles of materials and fumes can get in your eyes? Are you able to properly take care of the contact lenses? These are just a few questions you should ask yourself when bringing the issue of having contact lenses to the table with the doctor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Once you answer the above questions and you determine that allergies, work, and proper care of the lenses are not an issue; then it is time to ask the doctor questions. Learn as much about your contact lenses as possible. Even if you are using an online service to order your contacts, get on the phone or e-mail them a bunch of questions. You want to know what your choices are and how those choices will affect your ability to see. You want to be able to see the best you can and be comfortable while doing it, so don't be afraid to ask these questions:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; - What do the markings on the box mean? &lt;/span&gt;You should ask this question, especially if you will be ordering contacts from a source other than your doctor. The markings are your measurements such as "sph" meaning the spherical power of the lens. A negative before the number means that you are myopic, or what many call nearsighted. The "BC" is the curvature of the back of the lens and the "Dia" is the diameter of the lens. These are just a few examples of what you may see on the box.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; - What are the different materials that I have to choose from?&lt;/span&gt; You want to know this because different people may require different materials. Some even have to try different contacts before they find one that fits them well, so don't get discouraged if this is you. This is why the doctor may offer you a trial pair. If that doesn't work, then he may offer you another until you can find one that is comfortable enough for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; - Are soft contacts or hard contacts better for me?&lt;/span&gt; Hard contacts are hardly used nowadays, but there are those who wish to continue wearing them. The doctor may suggest soft lenses, but an exception may be made if you wore hard lenses in the past and liked them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; - Why is my contact lens prescription different than my glasses?&lt;/span&gt; The distance the lens is from your eye can have an impact on this. It also depends on what degree of astigmatism you have. Astigmatism may be corrected on one or the other.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; - Can my astigmatism be corrected with my contacts?&lt;/span&gt; It is possible for low astigmatism to be corrected with contacts, but it is fair to say that those with severe astigmatism may find that they see better with their glasses since astigmatism can only be corrected so much with contact lenses.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And so these are questions that you must ask of your doctor to learn a little more about these very small and clear circles that correct vision for millions of people. It is important to know this information because it allows you to know more about what you're putting in your eyes and helps you make more informed decisions when choosing the contact lens that is right for you.&lt;br /&gt;Credit: www.articlesbase.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-5002262569115400717?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/5002262569115400717/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=5002262569115400717' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5002262569115400717'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5002262569115400717'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/questions-to-ask-when-buying-contact.html' title='Questions To Ask When Buying Contact Lenses'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-998867090175589140</id><published>2008-05-18T06:38:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-18T06:40:17.787-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Acne - Find Best Products for Acne Treatment</title><content type='html'>Acne has become a very common problem for most people across the globe. This is the reason that the market is flooded with a number of products claiming to treat acne. However, lack of knowledge among people usually ends up in purchasing a wrong product. This worsens the problem and another product takes place. People change too many products too often and get disappointed when there is no result. Choosing a wrong product may even result in side effects.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The best way to treat acne is to educate yourself about the kind of products available on the market, the ingredients present in them, their functions and last but not the least which product will best suit your skin type.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Here are some of the most common acne treatments available on the market for use:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  a) Proactiv&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This medication can be easily obtained without prescription. It provides good results. The medication contains benozyl peroxide that is regarded as a boon for treating acne.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  b) Accutane&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is an effective drug to deal with severe forms of acne. However, this drug should be taken with care as it causes several side effects such as problems in liver and the pregnancy period.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  c) Retin A&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; It is a period drug to remove scars, stretch marks and wrinkles caused by acne.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  d) Products with salicylic acid&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;These are considered as the best acne products for killing acne. These work towards exterminating excessive cells that causes clogging of pores.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  e) Acezine &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is a naturally clear skin. It works towards clearing your complexion. It is a natural product and specifically formulated to best acne from the inside out. The ingredients present in the medication are natural and do not have any side effects.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  f) Clear pores &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;It is rated as number one acne product by American doctors. It has got some great reviews by medical professionals. The product is a unique combination of cream, topical washes and herbal supplements that fight acne bacteria in every way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  g) Exposed &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The exposed acne skin care is the first full spectrum acne treatment system that effective treatment and prevents acne in different ways. It does not fight with you skin as other solutions do by using overly harsh medicines. It uses a good combination approach that makes your skin feel natural and healthy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  h) Zenmed Derma cleanse system&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The product is a great option for mild, moderate as well as severe type of acne. This product will work really well for clearing your complexion. This is a natural product formulated specially for treating acne from the inside-out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  i) Vilantae acne treatment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is a whole new category in skin care process. It is a revolutionary method to fight acne. Experts have rated this product as the best acne preventing method. The American medical community and the public have also recognized the effects of Vilantae.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All the above mentioned products for acne prevention are tested under different condition by medical experts. All these products are excellent in performance. All you require to do is to decide which particular product will suit your skin type prior to using one. Consult a dermatologist for the same. 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This leaves a painful impressions on the patient, people genuinely try to get rid of these scars. They try everything from topical creams, to gels, pills and lotions to remove these scars. Everyone wants flawless skin. However, acne marks may make you feel like hiding your face inside a pillow.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a id="KonaLink1" target="_new" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/how-to-get-rid-of-acne-scars-384754.html#"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static;color:#009900;" &gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 153, 0); color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static; padding-bottom: 1px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 153, 0); color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static; padding-bottom: 1px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Acne scars&lt;/span&gt; develop as soon as you pop pimple&lt;a id="KonaLink2" target="_new" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/how-to-get-rid-of-acne-scars-384754.html#"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static;color:#009900;" &gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; or squeeze it out. Popping or squeezing results in a permanent mark at the affected area. The deeper you have peeled the skin, the darker is the mark. Most of the times this action leaves a scar and it gets very difficult to get rid off this scar.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t panic if you have already developed an acne scar. There are some home remedies that will help you eliminate these scars on your face.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Here are some tricks to solve your problem:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; a) Take fresh juice of lemon. &lt;/span&gt;Now dip a cotton ball in it. Pat your face with the cotton ball and let it dry naturally. Some people may find this a little irritating. You may dilute the lemon juice with some rose water or plain water. Let the surface dry naturally for 15-20 minutes and wash your face with water after a while. Repeat this process at least four times a week and you will see a remarkable change in your skin structure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; b) Prepare a paste with some sandalwood powder and rose-water. &lt;/span&gt;Now add 2-4 drops of lime juice to it. Apply this paste on your face and neck. Now, let the solution dry naturally. After that, you need to rinse your face and neck thoroughly. Do this on a regular basis to get best results.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; c) Applying cucumber juice on your face with cotton wool. &lt;/span&gt;This should be your daily regime during summers. This will help cooling off the skin and tighten the pores. Cucumber juice is extremely helpful in making your skin glow and makes it feel fresh.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; d) Another popular homemade remedy for removing acne marks into make a paste of apple and honey.&lt;/span&gt; First, make apple paste and then add about 4-6 drops of honey. Apply this mask on your face.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  e) Wash off after 15 minutes.&lt;/span&gt; This paste helps tightening pores and also makes complexion lighter.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; There are some technical procedures that will help you get rid of acne scars:&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  a) Dermabrasion&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is different from micro-dermabrasion that removes top layer of dead surface skin cells from the face. Dermabrasion is actually a coarser method that removes further layers. The dermatologist will numb your face and then remove layers. The recovery time takes about a couple of weeks. Your skin will scab. Once the scab falls, you will get fresh and glowing skin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  b) Laser resurfacing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is a method that cleans away pimples and get rid of acne scars. The use of laser is prominent in this method. CO2 laser and YAG laser are the two lasers used commonly in this procedure. This procedure removes the top layers of the skin that has been damaged. The recovery time is a couple of weeks. Your doctor may also apply a topical ointment for speeding up the recovery process.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  c) Augmentation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here, the dermatologist injects fillers usually collagen under the skin. This smoothens acne scarred area. The doctor may take fat from other places in your body and inject instead of collagen. The recovery period is fast.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Always consult a dermatologist prior to deciding on a treatment for acne.&lt;br /&gt;Credit: www.articlesbase.com&lt;a id="KonaLink3" target="_new" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/how-to-get-rid-of-acne-scars-384754.html#"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static;color:#009900;" &gt;&lt;span class="kLink" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 153, 0); color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static; padding-bottom: 1px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-897962186666076687?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/897962186666076687/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=897962186666076687' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/897962186666076687'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/897962186666076687'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-to-get-rid-of-acne-scars.html' title='How to Get Rid of Acne Scars'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-3935554262922939920</id><published>2008-05-18T06:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-18T06:26:43.922-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Foods and Herbs That Help Cure Acne</title><content type='html'>Looking into more natural ways to help cure acne can sometimes be much better than taking medication due to the side-effects associated with prescription drugs. Foods and Herbs that help cure acne can be a very effective means of dealing with this condition. Because they are natural, they do take longer to work, but by being faithful and utilizing all your resources, you can cause your acne to clear up.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Foods and herbs that help cure acne include carrots, ginger, garlic, and papaya.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Carrots &lt;/span&gt;contain a lot of fiber, Vitamin A, as well as quite a few other vitamins and minerals. The fiber in carrots can help detoxify the body. The huge amounts of Vitamin A found in carrots are very helpful in curing acne. When you body gets enough Vitamin A, you will notice that your acne will begin to clear up.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Ginger and garlic &lt;/span&gt;the world's best natural antibiotics. They improve your body's immune system. Ginger and garlic also have wonderful anti-inflammatory properties that help with the swelling of acne and the redness that comes with it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Papaya &lt;/span&gt;is a wonderful fruit to eat when you are trying to fight acne. It helps with digestion, allowing your body to remove those toxins that can wreak havoc in your system. Papaya also contains papain, which is an enzyme that is used to fight inflammation. By consuming more papaya, you cause your acne to resist swelling, and be rid of the redness that accompanies acne.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Herbal remedies&lt;/span&gt; for acne are very easy to do at home, and you don't have to worry about multiple visits to the dermatologist or pay the huge costs of visiting them as well. Also, some of the treatments that you go through when you visit a dermatologist can be quite painful. These herbal remedies can be taken as simple supplements that can be taken with a meal, or another option is buying a topical application that can be applied twice a day. When deciding to go with an herbal remedies that help cure acne, be sure to do your research to find out exactly how the herbs are going to effect your body, or may interact with other medication you may be taking. Herbal treatments can be harmful to people who are pregnant, have kidney conditions, and diabetes, so talking with your physician is always best. Another thing to consider when using an herbal supplement is the fact that some herbs work well in others, while you see no improvement. You will have to find the right herbs that work for you, and that can take time and effort. Some herbs that people have found to work well are, Milk Thistle, Red Clover, Licorice Root, and Echinacea.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Milk Thistle&lt;/span&gt; protects and regenerates the liver. Toxins in the body that can overwork your liver will cause build-up of toxins that will not be processed in your intestines, but your pores, leaving you with acne.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Red Clover&lt;/span&gt; is a legume and, just like soy, contains phytoestrogens, which are plant based chemicals very close to human estrogen. Red Clover has been used for many ailments, such as blood flow, diabetes, menopause, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, cancer, and acne. Studies have shown that when estrogen levels are increased, you mood changes, your hormones balance out, and oil production slows down.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  Licorice Root&lt;/span&gt; is an anti-inflammatory. It is used to keep swelling down, as well as treat the symptoms of red, raised bumps.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Echinacea&lt;/span&gt; has been used to treat colds and flu because of its boost to the immune system. Having a healthy immune system allows your body to fight off bacteria and infections that cause acne.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As with any food or herb used to help cure acne, be sure to talk to a physician before beginning any diet changes, or adding herbal supplements to your system. Credit: www.articlesbase.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-3935554262922939920?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/3935554262922939920/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=3935554262922939920' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/3935554262922939920'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/3935554262922939920'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/foods-and-herbs-that-help-cure-acne.html' title='Foods and Herbs That Help Cure Acne'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-5631850784058533089</id><published>2008-05-18T06:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-18T06:21:37.748-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Vitamins Aiding in the Cure of Acne</title><content type='html'>Vitamin A strengthens the protective tissue of the skin and prevents acne. It helps reduce sebum production. This vitamin is essential for the maintenance and repair of the tissue which the skin and mucous membranes are made of. Vitamin A is also a powerful antioxidant needed to rid your body of toxins.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; The B vitamins&lt;/span&gt; help to maintain healthy skin tone. They are also helpful in relieving anxiety and stress. Stress can be a major player in causing acne. The B vitamins should always be taken together. The vitamins in the B complex are Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin (Nicotinic Acid, Niacinamide), Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine and Cyanocobalamin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Apply Tea Tree Oil&lt;/span&gt; to pimples about three or four times daily. Tea Tree Oil will help to dry the abcess and allow it to heal. Do not get Tea Tree Oil in the eyes or take internally. Try not to pick or scratch your acne. Scratching and picking acne can cause an increase in acne throughout your body.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;"&gt; Vitamin C &lt;/span&gt;is needed for the production of collagen (connective tissue in skin and bones), it also aids the absorption of iron and speeds up healing. The body uses more vitamin C if you smoke or take antibiotics or oral contraceptives. Found naturally in blackcurrant, blackberry, grapefruit, lemon, oranges, brussel sprouts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Vitamin B6&lt;/span&gt; is essential for the antibody production and the proper functioning of the immune system. Lack of this vitamin can cause acne. It is advised to take 100 mg three times daily as a dose directed by the doctor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This vitamin is helpful in tissue repair and healing and prevents the excess fats accumulation in the body, cell damage and the formation of the free radicals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Vitamins for acne control garner noteworthy success for many acne sufferers. Acne is often an outward sign of internal conflict. Your body is literally crying out for what it needs. The implementation of a consistent program to introduce vitamins for acne treatment can dramatically increase your chances of defeating acne.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Vitamin E&lt;/span&gt; is also an antioxidant. Although not as strong of one as Vitamin A, Vitamin E still does help to rid the skin of toxins which can lead to acne and helps to clear up existing acne. Vitamin E also promotes tissue repair and healing of the skin, two important aspects that help to both strengthen the skin and also to prevent damage caused by acne to become permanent. Additionally, Vitamin E prevents cell damage by inhibiting the oxidation of lipids (fats) and the formation of free radicals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The main cause of acne is not that little amount of dirt you see when you wipe your face with a medicated pad. Hormonal imbalance is the real culprit behind most break-outs. Clear5's vitamin B5 acne formula works to counteract this imbalance (fast!) and speeds the elimination of current acne by enhancing the circulation of cells involved in healing. Furthermore, vitamin B5 also has a powerful effect in tightening your pores, transforming oily skin into smooth, healthy skin, and evening your skin tone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)&lt;/span&gt; - Riboflavin is essential for maintaining healthy skin, hair, and nails. It helps to strengthen and repair the skin and helps to prevent acne from forming. In addition, Riboflavin also works with Vitamin A to promote a healthy digestive tract.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; Vitamin E&lt;/span&gt; is wonderful because it gives a boost to the immune system which will certainly aid in the overall health of your whole body and by default your skin. It also regulates vitamin A which is essential in keeping the skin healthy. Credit: www.articlesbase.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-5631850784058533089?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/5631850784058533089/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=5631850784058533089' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5631850784058533089'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5631850784058533089'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/vitamins-aiding-in-cure-of-acne.html' title='Vitamins Aiding in the Cure of Acne'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-4183278996565336342</id><published>2008-05-18T06:11:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-18T06:15:42.817-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Look Ten Years Younger by Following These Six Easy Steps</title><content type='html'>You really do not have to spend too much in order to become younger-looking. In fact, you do not even have to suffer the risks of undergoing cosmetic surgeries and other procedures just so your skin will look firmer and your breasts a bit perkier. With just simple changes, you can actually shave about ten years from the way you look.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are six simple steps that will surely make you look more fit and young:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  Get Some Beauty Sleep&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wrinkles and skin discoloration around the eyes will surely make you ten, even twenty years older than you truly are. If you want to look youthful and more vibrant, you have to make sure you sleep soundly for at least seven hours a day. Some celebrities even sleep a lot longer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sleep is important not only in preventing formation of eye bags and raccoon eyes, but also for making your mind more alert. It is during your deep sleep that your mind sorts things out and files the information it gathered for the day. If you don't get enough sleep, most information (such as names, meetings, and telephone numbers) will not be properly stored by the brain and so you will find it difficult to remember them when you need them. Thus, you end up feeling and looking older than you are because you already have fuzzy episodes and memory lapses.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  Flash Your Smile&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Take one picture of yourself smiling and another one frowning. If you compare the pictures, you will see that you look a lot younger and better when you were smiling than when you were frowning. A smile is an inexpensive way to lift your face, so your wrinkles and other blemishes are not that conspicuous. Furthermore, studies have shown that when you smile certain brain chemicals responsible for happy mood are released. So the more you smile, the more you will be happy and less stressful.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  Have Your Eyes Checked&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Since there are thousands of hip and funky eyeglasses available in the market, you do not have to worry about looking old when wearing glasses. Thus, when you feel that you are already having difficult reading the papers or seeing the signs on the street, you better head to your eye specialist and have your eyes examined. Wearing eyeglasses is way better than squinting because the latter could further exacerbate your wrinkles in the eye area.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  Do Some Weight Training&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Have you noticed that people who are older have flabbier arms? As you get older, your skin's elasticity is diminished so your skin becomes loose and sagging. The best way to counter this effect of aging is to lift some weights. If you do not know how to lift weights, it would be better to enroll in a gym for a while and learn from a certified instructor. Another benefit of weight training and exercise is the strengthening of your bones and muscles.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  Cut Your Hair&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Even if you look stunning in a Dallas-inspired coiffure, you will still look old because of your 80's hairstyle. Go to your stylist and ask him or her for an updated hairstyle. Usually, a shorter cut makes people over 50 look younger. Follow the lead of Hollywood stars Sharon Stone and Shirley McLaine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;  Keep Your Skin Moisturized&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The first thing that you need to do to help moisturize your skin is to drink ample amounts of water. A person who is dehydrated usually has wrinkly skin and you do not want to have that. Water is important not only in getting rid of toxins, but also from moisturizing your skin from within.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is also important for you to use moisturizing creams to help fight the signs of skin aging. For maturing skin, a moisturizer that targets wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and blemishes is needed. One anti-aging skin product that is effective in keeping your face hydrated, soft and wrinkle-free is Dermaxin. 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You don' like the dents on your  stomach, back,...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This 4 steps will &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=";font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"  &gt;&lt;span style="font-family:georgia;"&gt;bring your body in better shape:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=";font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"  &gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;1. Endermology enhances the production of collagen and elastin. &lt;/strong&gt;The vacuum-suction-massage treats even the deeper layers of tissue. The special massage head with rollers is combined with a computer-operated suction system. It increases the circulation and fat metabolism, detoxifies and tightens the connective tissue. You can relax during the treatment.&lt;br /&gt;        &lt;strong style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;2. Injection Lipolysis or Fat-away-Injection acts againt the fat cells &lt;/strong&gt;with a substance extracted from soy beans which will be injected into the tissue. It has a permanent effect on treated fat cells.&lt;br /&gt;           &lt;strong style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;3.  Liposhifting will balance out asymmetries of your body   silhouette&lt;/strong&gt; gently. Fat cells are moved within the tissue using special cannulas. Your silhouette will be shaped to the optimum. If you have extremely flat buttocks, they can be increased in size, volume and shape! This is made to contour body irregularities such as dents, lumps or bumps.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;4. Therapeutic Creams will tighten your skin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Credit to : &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=";font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"  &gt;Dr. Hajnal Kiprov,  specialist for aesthetic dermatology&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=";font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"  &gt;&lt;span style="font-family:georgia;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-2514451950799015606?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/2514451950799015606/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=2514451950799015606' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2514451950799015606'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2514451950799015606'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/bring-your-body-shape-ready-before.html' title='Bring Your Body Shape Ready Before Bikini'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/SCzzH_mCLmI/AAAAAAAAAxA/X05QwIeQt9Q/s72-c/kiprov4-2007.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-1668206495154866237</id><published>2008-05-15T18:57:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-15T18:59:51.491-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Tips For Skincare Knowledge of Bioenergetics</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"&gt;Lancaster has developed this new “electro” therapy skincare on the knowledge of bioenergetics. Japanese women have been using "good vibrations" in their daily skincare routines for years.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;img style="width: 156px; height: 319px;" src="http://www.beautyme.com/skin/2008/lancaster1-2008b.jpg" align="right" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;         &lt;br /&gt;         &lt;br /&gt;              &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.beautyme.com/skin/2008/lancaster1-2008.jpg" align="left" height="155" width="471" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;                  &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;         &lt;br /&gt;         &lt;br /&gt;         &lt;br /&gt;         &lt;br /&gt;         &lt;br /&gt;         &lt;br /&gt;         &lt;br /&gt;        &lt;span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;        This new tool is handsome like a  mobile phone!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;        &lt;span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"&gt;You can find two sides: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;          &lt;span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;          &gt;the &lt;strong&gt;first side (left)&lt;/strong&gt;: scrub with the sponge and the applied Micro-Exfoliation cream your skin. Afterwards it will look more radiant and feel smoother.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;          &lt;span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"&gt;&gt; &lt;strong&gt;the other side (right)&lt;/strong&gt; re-dynamizes your skin with the help of an elixir which supports DNA repair. The low direct micro-currents and gentle magnetic impulses of this side bring the elixir deep into your skin. This beauty session in two steps lasts 5 minutes! (Make it once, twice or three times a week…) &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.beautyme.com/skin/now.htm"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;         &lt;br /&gt;          &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;          &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;         &lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-1668206495154866237?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/1668206495154866237/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=1668206495154866237' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/1668206495154866237'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/1668206495154866237'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/05/tips-for-skincare-knowledge-of.html' title='Tips For Skincare Knowledge of Bioenergetics'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-8147319265328460839</id><published>2008-04-30T08:16:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-30T08:17:33.428-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How To Look Young Without Beauty Products!</title><content type='html'>The regular use of anti-ageing skin care products is becoming normal these days; this is due primarily to the fact we are all living longer and want to continue looking younger as we age. This group of beauty products generally works by enabling the synthesis of collagen, the main protein of connective tissue in animals and the most abundant in our body; almost 25 percent of the protein in skin is actually collagen. Collagen is related to other anti-ageing substances found in the body and other substances; known as antioxidants, they are the body's method of slowing down the ageing process.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You probably know many anti-oxidants by name, including vitamin C, the use of which is still, even now, hotly debated in the science and nutrition community. Unfortunately all skin care treatments that use vitamin C have the problem of atmospheric oxidization to contend with once the product is exposed to the air.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Other skin care treatments which mimic the effects of vitamin C are being tried all the time which are hoped to be more stable in the atmosphere and also cheaper to produce. These new anti-oxidant products are not quite as good as vitamin C although other naturally occurring compounds, vitamin E and lipoic acid can achieve the same effect.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Vitamin E is an antioxidant and component of human blood whose purpose is to help increase the body's immune system; one particular disease it may help to prevent is certain types of cancer. Lipoic acid is found in every single human cell and helps provide energy; an additional function is to repair skin damage caused by the normal aging process.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Phytochemicals form the other category of anti-ageing skin care products which are special chemicals that are extracted from plants with a variety of that are used in skin care today. Phytochemicals prevent occurrence of certain types of cancer; examples of these are:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;*Cancer that attacks the Prostate &lt;br /&gt;*Breast Cancer in Women (and occasionally men) &lt;br /&gt;*Cancer of the Colon &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All of which are on the increase globally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Surprisingly, the group of vitamins; B5, B6, and B12 have also shown that they can be used to help reduce the effects of ageing. The field of anti-ageing skin care products is vast and needs a great deal more research. Although current regimes are quite effective, there are many ways to combat the effects of time; with the number of genetic discoveries made in recent years, it is only a matter of time before conquering the effects of age is commonplace.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In time it is hoped that less expensive and more reliable anti-ageing skin care products will become available for a larger number of people to use. A person should never accept that everything science devises in relation to skin care and anti-aging is always going to be the best; in some respects the real way ahead lies in our own hands as there are many things we can do to reduce the signs of aging - naturally. Natural methods are known, but few people actually follow them; what proportion of the population actually eats healthily, takes plenty of exercise, drink sufficient water and obtain restful and regular sleep?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Besides all These great methods for anti-aging there is now an easier solution. The new "AGELESS EXTRA" from Univera is the new health product of the century. Backed-up by science driven research and a mission to help lives in all ages, the company Univera is quietly making it's mark in the "wellness" industry. The "Ageless Extra" has the most "ORAC" score content comparing to any product on the market right now.&lt;br /&gt;Credit to : Steve Davidson&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-8147319265328460839?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/8147319265328460839/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=8147319265328460839' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8147319265328460839'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8147319265328460839'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-to-look-young-without-beauty.html' title='How To Look Young Without Beauty Products!'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-5549976382215409147</id><published>2008-04-30T08:07:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-30T08:10:42.941-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Top High Fiber Foods And Health Drinks Are Not In Stores</title><content type='html'>Consuming fruits, vegetables and water every day is important, and now, superior fitness can be achieved with high fiber foods and health drinks not found in grocery stores. Even if you can digest the recommended 25-35 grams of fiber in food and half your body weight in ounces of water every day, as experts recommend, you may not be getting the best nutrition available. Most people find this prospect hard to swallow, and give up quickly on ever reaching perfect health and fitness. It takes too much time, effort and energy to buy, prepare, and devour that much produce, and who can guzzle that much water every day without craving some kind of flavor or enhancement?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The good news is that there are now some very beneficial high fiber foods and health drinks, which are concentrated, so that small amounts help you reach those powerful fiber and water amounts. You won't find these concentrated health foods and drinks on the shelves at your local grocery store, and certainly not in the refrigerator section of the convenience store. We're not talking about so-called "enhanced vitamin water" beverages that are filled with fructose and isolated vitamins, or energy drinks boosted with caffeine and sugar. Instead, we are referring to naturally produced health drinks, concentrated with real whole food sources such as cocoa, strawberry, lemons, peaches and raspberries. These health drinks are loaded with natural antioxidants, complex carbohydrates, and some have several grams of soluble fiber, plus protein from plants. Your body understands how to process these natural drinks better than man-made chemically produced, artificial drinks being sold in stores, and you achieve better results.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The best way to get ample amounts of fiber each day is to eat raw fruits and vegetables. The challenge, though, is how to eat 25-35 grams of fiber in five servings of raw fruits and vegetables every day. Fortunately, you don't have to consume mass quantities of plants to achieve the results that high fiber can offer for keeping your digestive system running smoothly. There are now some delicious high fiber foods available in natural, tasty shakes that you can mix with water or other liquids for much of the fiber you need. Throw in a few frozen banana pieces or berries to mix with the powdered shakes and you are quickly on your way to the fiber and nutrients you need each day with all the complex carbohydrates and essential vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables Best of all, the shakes taste good, and some contain FOS, fructooligasacharides, a pro biotic soluble fiber found in foods like garlic, onions or barley. Who wants to have garlic or onions for breakfast when it is easier to have a quick, tasty shake made with real strawberries or cocoa? That makes it so easy to get more essential fiber, complex carbohydrates and natural antioxidants for breakfast than most people get all day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Drinking diet sodas or high fructose, caffeine and sugary energy drinks to get fit is like lifting 12 oz cans of beer to build muscle up. Those types of drinks only tear your body down, while health drink formulas made from all natural ingredients give your body the nutrients it needs to keep going strong. Water is good, but if you find it incredibly tasteless and boring to drink half your body weight in ounces of plain water every day, look for some new ways to make your water wetter and better. When you can drink a quart of water enhanced with all natural antioxidants and complex carbohydrates for better taste and more benefits, why wouldn't you? It makes no sense to spend more than a dollar for a bottle of sugar water when you can spend the same to super boost that water with natural energy, fat flushing and anti aging properties. Again, we're not referring to loading up on caffeine, sugar, or vitamin water beverages with isolated vitamins and minerals. Instead, we are talking about enhancing your beverages with natural fruits and whole vitamins and minerals from real foods found in nature. It is so easy now to find these carefully produced, powerfully charged health drink formulas that you don't need to shop every health food store or grocery store. You won't find them there, but you will find them on the Internet. You have to step out of your comfort zone, change the way you think about nutrition, and change the way you shop for high fiber foods, health drinks, and other essential nutrition.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some people think juicing is the best way to get fiber from fruits and vegetables. However, many people find it difficult and disappointing to spend hours cleaning and preparing the piles of produce needed for a small glass of juice. While juicing may have been good for Jack Lalanne, it is not necessary today in order to consume enough high fiber foods and health drinks. Again, you just have to search the net for all natural high fiber foods and health drinks that are not sold in stores. You will find that there is an easier way to get complex carbohydrates, natural antioxidants and soluble fiber, just as you would from a glass of fresh juice, but without the expense or hassle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Changing my diet to a more contemporary way of eating high fiber foods and increasing the benefits of drinking water with super concentrated health drinks has worked quite well for me. I lost thirty pounds in the first month of my new diet without even trying very hard, and I have easily kept that weight off for more than six years by using the same high fiber shakes and health drinks referred to in this article. I hardly ever shop at the grocery store and get more nutrition for about three dollars from a quickly made, concentrated, all natural shake than most people get in a week. When you find the keys to perfect health you will wonder how you ever lived without them, much the way we wonder how we ever lived without computers and cell phones. So, get out of the kitchen, get on the net, get your nutrition, then go out and live life to the max!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Credit to : Cliff Smith&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-5549976382215409147?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/5549976382215409147/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=5549976382215409147' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5549976382215409147'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/5549976382215409147'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/04/top-high-fiber-foods-and-health-drinks.html' title='The Top High Fiber Foods And Health Drinks Are Not In Stores'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-4619352889948489441</id><published>2008-04-30T08:03:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-30T08:03:49.907-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How do you attain weight loss through fasting?</title><content type='html'>Fasting, when done properly, can be a basic part of a solid weight loss plan. If done correctly it can be a great start to your new way of living. On the other hand, you might be so ravenous after fasting for a long time that you might just pounce upon all those goodies you have not eaten during the fast. Willpower, willpower!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When I first started my weight loss program, I began with a fast. I have fasted for 2-7 days on a few different occasions. The reason that fasting can be such a great way to start a weight loss program is because you can see results immediately.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It will also make it very easy to stick to your diet for the first week. After not eating for a few days, your food will taste better. This is a great time to go a few days eating only fruits and vegetables. This can easily turn your two day fast into a 7 day, full body cleanse.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fasting can make you look much thinner in only a couple days. You may not lose a significant amount of weight, but it will look like you have. It can make your waist noticeably thinner and clear up blemishes or skin problems.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although I do not think fasting is to be used specifically for weight loss, I think you can do it to get your body ready for a healthier way of living. Use it as a way to cleanse your body out and get rid of all the toxins clogging your system.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I suggest drinking fruit and vegetable juices while fasting. I have read that you should do a water fast, but it can be a miserable experience if you have never fasted before. So stick to natural juices.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the better results I saw from my fasting experience was that I have more self control over my eating habits. I have always been a binge type of eater. After my fast, I felt like I could restrain myself easier. It is probably a mental attribute. I mean if I can go without eating for 7 days then I can sure keep myself from eating something I should not.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So although I do not think you can use fasting as a diet or weight loss program, I do feel that it can be a great start to a proper weight loss diet and exercise program. I think it is definitely something that everybody should do at least once a year.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you have any health problems, you should consult a physician before starting any weight loss program. And, if you absolutely cannot go without food then simply try going a few days eating vegetables and fruits only. This will give you most of the same results as the fasting will. However, I recommend the fast over the fruits and vegetables because of the confidence and control you will begin to enjoy as a result.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Did you find this article useful? For more useful tips, hints, points to ponder and keep in mind.&lt;br /&gt;Credit to :  Chander kamal&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-4619352889948489441?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/4619352889948489441/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=4619352889948489441' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4619352889948489441'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4619352889948489441'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-do-you-attain-weight-loss-through.html' title='How do you attain weight loss through fasting?'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-302369026973598285</id><published>2008-04-29T15:53:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-29T15:54:41.272-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What You Need To Know About Online Medical Resources</title><content type='html'>Medical advice online is available via a variety of sources. These sources range from commercial, to non-profit, and governmental. We'll examine a few of the major players in each sector.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After a shakeout in the commercial medical websites (remember DrKoop.com?) there are a number that have emerged with viable financial models that can also be useful for preliminary medical information. The leader in the industry is WebMD, a site that has shown sufficient success that it can afford to engage in broadcast advertising. A recent start-up that made a lot of noise when its doors opened is Revolution Health, a company that hopes to compete with WebMD and others; among their plans are kiosks in retail stores that will provide a sort of hybrid service. Revolution Health was founded by Steve Case, the man who brought us AOL.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Other strong contenders include MedlinePlus; a well organized site that includes, among other informational sources, 165 tutorials using slides and/or video. This site contains the health database produced by NIH's National Library of Medicine. eMedicine.com started out as a professional resource for those in the medical profession. According to their website, "Nearly 10,000 physician authors and editors contribute to the eMedicine Clinical Knowledge Base, which contains articles on 7,000 diseases and disorders. The evidence-based content, updated regularly, provides the latest practice guidelines in 59 medical specialties." In 2003 they launched a consumer version at eMedicineHealth.com.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MedHelp.org, despite its org. designation, is a commercial online healthcare destination. They claim to be the sixth most visited healthcare website. Medem is a hybrid website, designed to provide an online location for personal health records. The site combines its physician-oriented service with some consumer information. It's the online version of a medical health records third party administrator. It is also recognized as an excellent resource for information by other information providers in the field.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From the U.K. comes NHS Direct located at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/help/. The service began as a telephone consultancy for health issues and is now more than a telephone health line - along with their website; they have added a digital TV service that is interactive. The home page has a couple of excellent tools for assisting in analyzing symptoms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For a vetted list of informational sites visit healthweb.org/. This site simply lists medical issues in clickable form. Click on diabetes, for instance, and you will be given a page with several medical schools and affiliated research organizations that have specialty information on the topic located on their websites. Another fine compendium of information is posted by the Department of Health and Human Services at consumer.gov/health.htm. This site provides a list of issues and illnesses to choose from and has in its database a great deal of specific material from such resources as the National Institutes for Health.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Medical Library Association has a top ten list of sites that they have identified on the basis of credibility, content, purpose and links. Those include cancer.gov; familydoctor.org; the Mayo Clinic (mayoclinic.com) and kidshealth.com which is sponsored by the Nemours Foundation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Other highly recommended non-profit sites include the University of Pittsburgh's Health Information for the Consumer at www.hsls.pitt.edu/guides/chi/. This site is another well organized consumer site that provides basic information on health problems and suggests a path for finding treatment. Aetna provides the support for InteliHealth (intelihealth.com) a site that utilizes Harvard Medical School's consumer health resources.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you're looking for a family orientation, there's medFamily at: medfamily.org. This site contains sections on women's health and children's health along with the standard collection of encyclopedic material and featured articles. For general information and recommendations, the large organizations such as the American Medical Association and the American Cancer Society have large databases. The AMA in particular tries to provide localized information for people seeking medical help.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Credit to : Madison Lockwood&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-302369026973598285?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/302369026973598285/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=302369026973598285' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/302369026973598285'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/302369026973598285'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/04/what-you-need-to-know-about-online.html' title='What You Need To Know About Online Medical Resources'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-4079709970789474118</id><published>2008-04-29T15:47:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-29T15:48:18.726-07:00</updated><title type='text'>MSM - The Key To Good Health</title><content type='html'>Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is essential in maintaining optimum health. It nourishes our hair, skin, muscles, joints and nails; it can reduce pain and inflammation; it also has been shown to increase blood circulation, strengthen capillary walls and thus heal varicose veins; and it can be helpful in treating many other conditions such as arthritis, asthma, emphysema, tendinitis, diabetes, acne, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, constipation, digestive disorders, parasite infestations, allergies, toxic build-up and ulcers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One well-known advocate of MSM, Stanley W. Jacob, M.D., co author of "The Miracle of MSM," records having cared for over 18,000 patients with MSM. Some of the conditions that he claims to have successfully treated with MSM include myasthenia gravis, lupus, fibromyalgia and snoring. Another prominent spokesperson for MSM, Robert M. Herschler, Ph.D., has found MSM to be an effective "ameliorating agent" against many of the physiological responses to stress.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In experiments that have been performed with mice, MSM effectively reduced arthritis related joint deterioration, deformities and swelling. Other animal studies have shown that MSM has a potential for treating breast cancer, colon cancer and anemia. Studies done on humans showed MSM comparing favorably against a placebo when tested for effectiveness against such ailments as osteoarthritis of the knee and also hay fever.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MSM is a naturally occurring organic sulfur compound. It is present in fresh fish, meat, plants and fruit. That being the case, is there any need for MSM supplementation? Herschler states that the MSM that is in those substances is lost with even a modest amount of processing such as drying or heating. Since most people who live in North America rely heavily on processed foods, there may be little or no MSM in their diet. And as it is a crucial component in one’s health, the need for supplementation becomes clear.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why is MSM so conducive for good health? It is a sulfur compound and sulfur is an essential mineral for the body. Sulfur is a component of bones, teeth and collagen (the protein in connective tissue.) The sulfur mineral is needed in the manufacture of many proteins, including those that form hair, muscle and skin. Thus all of those body parts are strengthened through the use of MSM.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How much MSM does one need to take and how often? Some of the research that has been conducted on MSM indicates that one needs to take a steady supply of it for it to help maintain one’s health. Phyllis and James Balch, in their book "Prescription For Nutritional Healing," recommend that one should start with a dosage of 1,000 milligrams of MSM a day. That should eventually be raised to 2,000 milligrams a day. There has been no evidence of any toxicity build up or harmful side effects from the regular use of MSM at those dosages. However, it is generally advised that pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid MSM.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MSM is available for use in capsules and tablets. It is also available for application to the skin as a lotion, cream or gel.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Credit to : Jacob Mabille&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-4079709970789474118?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/4079709970789474118/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=4079709970789474118' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4079709970789474118'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4079709970789474118'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/04/msm-key-to-good-health.html' title='MSM - The Key To Good Health'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-222607085825844466</id><published>2008-04-28T05:55:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-28T05:56:28.521-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Share Information on Lung Cancer</title><content type='html'>When you breathe in, air passes from your nose or mouth through the windpipe (trachea), which divides into two tubes (airways), one going to each lung. These are known as the right and left bronchus and they divide to form smaller tubes called bronchioles, which carry air through the lungs. At the end of the bronchioles are millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli. In the alveoli, oxygen is absorbed from air breathed in and passes into the bloodstream to be circulated around the body.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. The lungs are a pair of cone-shaped organs situated inside the chest, they bring oxygen into the body and take out waste carbon dioxide. There is a strong link between smoking and lung cancer. There are two main categories of lung cancer; Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) , and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). World-wide over 1 million people are diagnosed with lung cancer each year.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sometimes the instructions to a cell go haywire and that cell and its offspring reproduce wildly, without regard for the shape and function of a lung. That wild reproduction can form tumors that clog up the lung and make it stop functioning as it should. Because of the large size of the lungs, cancer may grow for many years, undetected, without causing suspicion. Lung cancer can spread outside the lungs without causing any symptoms.Adding to the confusion, the most common symptom of lung cancer, a persistent cough, can often be mistaken for a cold or bronchitis.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The main types of lung cancer are small cell lung carcinoma and non-small cell lung carcinoma. This distinction is important because the treatment varies; non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is sometimes treated with surgery, while small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) usually responds better to chemotherapy and radiation.The most common cause of lung cancer is long term exposure to tobacco smoke. The occurrence of lung cancer in non-smokers, who account for fewer than 10% of cases, appears to be due to a combination of genetic factors, radon gas, asbestos, and air pollution, including second-hand smoke.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. It is a leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. Cigarette smoking causes most lung cancers. The more cigarettes you smoke per day and the earlier you started smoking, the greater your risk of lung cancer. High levels of pollution, radiation and asbestos exposure may also increase risk.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cancer of the lung, like all cancers, results from an abnormality in the body's basic unit of life, the cell. Normally, the body maintains a system of checks and balances on cell growth so that cells divide to produce new cells only when needed. Disruption of this system of checks and balances on cell growth results in an uncontrolled division and proliferation of cells that eventually forms a mass known as a tumor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yet most lung cancer deaths could be prevented. That's because smoking accounts for nearly 90 percent of lung cancer cases. Your risk of lung cancer increases with the length of time and number of cigarettes you smoke. If you quit smoking, even after smoking for many years, you can significantly reduce your chances of developing lung cancer. Protecting yourself from other risk factors for lung cancer, such as exposure to asbestos, radon and secondhand smoke, also decreases your risk.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Credit to peterhutch - 1articleworld.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-222607085825844466?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/222607085825844466/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=222607085825844466' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/222607085825844466'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/222607085825844466'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/04/share-information-on-lung-cancer.html' title='Share Information on Lung Cancer'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-8317785021148599243</id><published>2008-04-28T05:46:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-28T05:48:03.909-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How To Avoid Fats In Healthier Eating</title><content type='html'>While some fat in the diet is necessary, and it would be a mistake to try to eliminate all fat from the diet, most people simply eat too much fat. Cutting back on fat is an important part of creating a healthier diet and lifestyle. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are a number of good reasons for cutting back on levels of dietary fat. Those reasons include: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Lowering levels of dietary fat helps in weight loss and weight management. Fat contains twice as many calories per gram as protein and carbohydrates, so eating less fat usually means consuming fewer calories. &lt;br /&gt;- Lowering fat has been shown to decrease the risk of heart disease. Dietary fat, particularly saturated fat, has been implicated as a factor in heart disease and elevated cholesterol levels. &lt;br /&gt;- A low fat diet may help to reduce the risk of some forms of cancer. Although this matter has not been totally settled, there have been a number of studies which indicate that a diet low in fat can keep certain cancers at bay. &lt;br /&gt;- And of course eating fewer high fat foods means that you will be able to enjoy many more low fat alternatives, such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Since these types of foods tend to be nutrient rich and low calorie, they can be enjoyed guilt free. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course cutting back on dietary fat is easier said than done, so we have compiled the list of tips for low fat healthy eating to help you get started. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- In place of spreads like peanut butter and full fat cream cheese, use lower fat alternatives such as low fat cream cheese, jellies, jams, fruit spreads, apple butter, mustard, low fat margarine, or low fat mayonnaise. &lt;br /&gt;- Use high fat foods as an occasional treat, not as a dietary staple. &lt;br /&gt;- Use reduced fat or nonfat salad dressings whenever possible. When eating out, request the salad dressing on the side so you can compare the amount used. &lt;br /&gt;- .Instead of butter or sour cream, top baked potatoes with plain nonfat or low fat yogurt. Other delicious baked potato toppings include steamed broccoli, cottage cheese, salsa, low fat cheese and low fat or nonfat sour cream. &lt;br /&gt;- Get creative with seasonings to add flavor without adding fat or calories. Garnishes like lemon juice, herbs, salsa or green onions are great toppings for vegetables and salads. &lt;br /&gt;- Use high fat toppings sparingly. For instance, instead of using a tablespoon of blue cheese salad dressing, try using only a teaspoon. &lt;br /&gt;- Avoid full fat dairy products whenever possible. Using skim milk or 2% milk instead of whole milk can make a huge difference in your daily fat intake. Likewise, low fat alternatives to ice cream, such as frozen yogurt, provide all the flavor and none of the fat. &lt;br /&gt;- Low fat cheeses also provide a great alternative to full fat varieties. Most varieties of hard cheeses are available in low fat versions. &lt;br /&gt;- Use low fat varieties of popular snacks. Ginger snaps, angel food cake, vanilla wafers, fig bars, jelly beans, hard candy and gum drops are all excellent choices for a sweet treat. &lt;br /&gt;- Instead of potato chips, which are very high in fat, choose pretzels, unbuttered popcorn and other healthier alternatives. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In addition to choosing the right foods, the preparation of the foods you buy is very important to keeping fat levels as low as possible. Proper low fat food preparation starts with buying the leanest cuts of beef, pork, fish and chicken, and removing the skin and fat from chicken breasts, legs and thighs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Broiling, backing and grilling are generally the lowest fat methods for preparing the meats and seafood you buy. Try to avoid frying foods, and if you must fry, try to use a pan that allows the excess fat and oil to drain off easily. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Healthy, low fat cooking does not have to be boring or unappetizing. There are great many excellent recipes for low fat, healthy meals that are easy to make. The most important thing is to be an educated consumer and shop carefully for the healthiest produce, meat&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Credit to Preet - 1articleworld.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-8317785021148599243?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/8317785021148599243/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=8317785021148599243' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8317785021148599243'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8317785021148599243'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-to-avoid-fats-in-healthier-eating.html' title='How To Avoid Fats In Healthier Eating'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-1765867128524152220</id><published>2008-04-28T05:39:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-28T05:40:55.556-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hemiplegic Migraine – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment</title><content type='html'>A migraine headache is a form of vascular headache. Migraine headache is caused by a combination of vasodilatation (enlargement of blood vessels) and the release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil around the blood vessels. During a migraine attack, the temporal artery enlarges. (The temporal artery is an artery that lies on the outside of the skull just under the skin of the temple.) Enlargement of the temporal artery stretches the nerves that coil around the artery and causes the nerves to release chemicals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Headache and hemiplegic migraine sometimes go together, and sometimes don't. Hemiplegia is simply paralysis on one side of the body. Someone with hemiplegic migraine has, as one of their symptoms or perhaps their only symptom, trouble moving one side of their body. Since this is a common stroke symptom, it can be frightening. The symptoms usually occur during the migraine attack and sometimes for a while afterwards.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hemiplegic migraine is actually a vary rare kind of migraine and it is also supposed to be a very serious kind of migraine, and after multiple attacks, the results could make the patient become extremely weak and thus he or she must be closely observed. Among the symptoms of hemiplegic migraine, you can include the tiniest of head injuries, paralysis that affects any single part of the body in which there are sensations of needles and pins as too numbness. In addition, the headaches may disappear once the person becomes paralyzed, and there is also weakness on one part of the body including the leg, arms and even face. Finally, there is another symptom of hemiplegic migraine and that is that it causes you to experience difficulty while speaking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Causes of Hemiplegic Migraine&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hemiplegic migraines are often caused by an inherited gene, but they occur in people with no family history of migraines. Hemiplegic migraine may be autosomal dominant. In about 50% of these families, a chromosome defect may be found on chromosome 19 or on chromosome 1 and involves abnormal calcium channels. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Symptoms&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Symptoms of hemiplegic migraine are as follows:&lt;br /&gt;Can be brought by a slight head injury&lt;br /&gt;Paralysis of one body part followed by needles or pins sensation and numbness.&lt;br /&gt;Headaches which usually disappear on the onset of paralysis.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;FHM signs overlap significantly with those of migraine with aura. In short, FHM is typified by migraine with aura associated with hemiparesis and, in FHM1, cerebellar degeneration. This cerebellar degeneration can result in episodic or progressive ataxia. FHM can also present with the same signs as benign familial infantile convulsions (BFIC) and alternating hemiplegia of childhood. Other symptoms are altered consciousness (in fact, some cases seem related to head trauma), gaze-evoked nystagmus and coma. &lt;br /&gt;Treatment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Abortive and Pain Relief: Migraine-specific abortives, the triptans and ergotamines, are currently contraindicated in the treatment of Hemiplegic Migraine because of their vasoconstrictive properties and concerns about stroke. One small study was conducted, safely using triptans with patients with Hemiplegic Migraine, but more trials are needed before they're considered a safe option.2 Since the triptans and ergotamines aren't options, other treatments such as NSAID's, antiemetics, and narcotic analgesics are generally used for relief of Hemiplegic Migraine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Credit to peterhutch - 1articleworld.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-1765867128524152220?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/1765867128524152220/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=1765867128524152220' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/1765867128524152220'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/1765867128524152220'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/04/hemiplegic-migraine-causes-symptoms-and.html' title='Hemiplegic Migraine – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-4539863856251852262</id><published>2008-04-27T09:01:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-27T09:02:53.151-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Men Makeup Tips and Tricks</title><content type='html'>Men are now wearing makeup. Even men want to know how to get the closest shave possible and about massage oils that can help them relax after that strenuous workout. According to a well known cosmetics buyer, although there have always been men who have taken great care of their appearance, the strategy is to now appeal to the wider, men’s market - in particular to young men - a market that drives most of the growth in this industry. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don't be surprised if very soon your toiletry kit contains not only shaving cream, deodorant and toothpaste, but concealer, oil-absorbing face powder and brow gel. The men's market is particularly tempting to large cosmetics companies, which have seen sales at department stores plateau in recent years. Although still a niche market, retailers say men's cosmetics can only grow, given an aging population with the money and motivation to keep their youthful looks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That's because guys are relying on an increasing number of made-for-men products like these to put their best face forward. uys have gone from secretly filching some of their girlfriends' moisturizers, to owning enough beauty products to make most drag queens blush. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So are we ready to embrace makeup on men? After all, the Beatles' long-ish hair was once considered an affront to modest '60s sensibilities. Or will men's makeup go the route of the men's skirt trend circa 2003 that never quite took off? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The purpose of wearing face makeup, like cover-up and powder, is to hide blemishes. If you have perfect skin, I envy you and you can skip this and the next paragraph and go straight to nail polish, lucky jerk . &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Well-known cosmetic empires along with the smaller, up and comers are introducing skin care, fragrance and even makeup product lines targeted to men who have a penchant for primping.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many male celebrities, actors, and models sit in a makeup chair before making a public appearance. It's no surprise that with modern society's emphasis on youth, perfection, and physical attraction, women aren't the only ones who want to accentuate their best facial features and hide blemishes and scars. Makeup for men is one of these double-edged things for women – yes, we would like men to look better, but how far do we want them to go, and do we want to know exactly how they got there? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Even in the metro age, dabbing concealer on a blemish is seen as an emasculating activity. American ambivalence about men's makeup seems to run pretty deep, as GQ fashion editor Brian Coats can attest, "I just think it can be a scary thing for guys to wear makeup. I kind of understand that." Coats believes makeup on men is not a good idea for the general population. "A guy should look like a guy. I think in general, guys just look better natural." &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To reduce blister of eyes, grate a potato and tie in a cloth and place the cloth over eyes for about 15 minutes. Add a little pinch of salt in water and wash for bright and radiant eyes. Mix tomato juice and lemon juice in equal measure and apply around the eyes, after 30 minutes wash it off with cold and hot water alternatively. Make a mixture of sandal wood and nutmeg. Apply it around the eyes previous to sleep and wash it off in the morning.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For the final touch of any masculine handsome routine, I recommend you get some good cologne.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Credit to Rachel Broune&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-4539863856251852262?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/4539863856251852262/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=4539863856251852262' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4539863856251852262'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4539863856251852262'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/04/men-makeup-tips-and-tricks.html' title='Men Makeup Tips and Tricks'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-4059621134670231411</id><published>2008-04-27T08:36:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-27T08:37:14.301-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Anti-Aging and the Air We Breathe</title><content type='html'>The quality of the air that you breathe will affect your health and in doing so have a direct bearing on your lifespan.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Everyone knows of the damage that cigarette smoking can do to a person's health and similarly by breathing in the second hand smoke from other smokers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you are a smoker then quitting smoking will help to reduce the damage that has already been done from the smoking and will certainly help to extend your life. If you are living or working in an environment where there are other people smoking then you need to decide what you can do to ensure that you are breathing fresh air all the time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You should do all you can to encourage other members of the household to quit smoking or if not make them smoke outside so they aren't polluting your living space and effectively reducing your life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you are working in an environment where there are pollutants in the air then you should consider looking for a different job that won't kill you as one that has bad air will do.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Even living in or near to major cities will probably mean that you will be breathing air that is full of pollutants for much of your life and a change to a location where there is no pollution will do wonders for your health as well as helping you to live longer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If some of these suggestions aren't possible at the present then you will have to make the most of your current situation until you can make changes and you should at least get out and about in the weekends to places that are more environmentally friendly where you can breathe some fresh air and restore a little health to your body.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Walking, exercising or just sitting amongst trees will help to improve your well-being and the more you can do that the better.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Credit to Carson Danfield&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-4059621134670231411?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/4059621134670231411/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=4059621134670231411' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4059621134670231411'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/4059621134670231411'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/04/anti-aging-and-air-we-breathe.html' title='Anti-Aging and the Air We Breathe'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-8408469169479353606</id><published>2008-04-16T20:41:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-16T20:42:51.806-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Facial Yoga, Is This The New Face Lift?</title><content type='html'>While it is undeniable that the benefits of yoga are endless and far reaching many are still skeptical of a new trend being called yoga facial toning. The yoga element will definitely produced positive results but does it actually give you a face lift without the surgery? This may indeed be one of those things you may just have to tryout to find the answer for yourself.&lt;br /&gt;Yoga facial toning is considered to be a specific exercise program which stimulates, firms, and lifts every muscle of the face and neck. The claim is that by exercising these muscle there will be a reduction of sagging skin and the disappearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Many also believe the stimulation of the facial muscles will also lead to a clear complexion.&lt;br /&gt;During a yoga facial toning class the face is ultimately the focus but be aware of the fact you will not just be sitting in a chair making faces at your instructor, it is generally believed that proper form involves your heart being higher that your head. The facial poses are often combined with yoga body poses and breathing techniques to allow for an increased flow of oxygen and nutrient rich blood to all parts and aspects of the head including the face, neck, scalp and brain.&lt;br /&gt;The facial poses are very precise as technique and form are considered key. In general terms some of the facial expressions utilized are looking surprised, puffing out your cheeks, looking like you are kissing someone, and wagging your tongue. The premise is that exercising the muscles of the face and neck will result in drastic improvements of an aged face and also prevention of further damage. All muscles in your body regardless of where they are located will experience atrophy when not used and stimulated.&lt;br /&gt;There are additional side effects of facial yoga that may indeed lead to a younger appearance. Yoga is centered around the body, mind and spirit connection and the balance of ones vital force. When you leave a yoga class you will definitely experience an unexplainable combination of feels including increased energy, at peace, free of stress, and a sense of clarity which leads to a shift in awareness. If you feel more vibrant you will most certainly look more vibrant. In addition, we most certainly wear stress on our faces, therefore it stands to reason we should also see in the face when this stress is alleviated.&lt;br /&gt;Whatever the reason, many people swear by facial yoga toning so it may require some experimentation on your part to determine for yourself if this is a trend you want to be a part of. If yoga facial toning does indeed return the toted results it is definitely a great alternative to the cost and risk that surgery offers. At the very least it would offer the proven benefits of total body yoga not to mention laughs and good hearted fun, where else can you stick out your tongue and not get a disapproving look. (The article was submitted by Katie Carwell)&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-8408469169479353606?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/8408469169479353606/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=8408469169479353606' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8408469169479353606'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/8408469169479353606'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/04/facial-yoga-is-this-new-face-lift.html' title='Facial Yoga, Is This The New Face Lift?'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-2351037615264811280</id><published>2008-04-16T04:09:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-16T04:10:18.290-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Do Not Fear Of Getting Older</title><content type='html'>Some people are afraid what may happen as they get older. Some worry about their health and others wonder about other things that might happen. There is nothing wrong as we age if you look at the positive side of things. Here is a list on how to manage the fear and anxiety of getting older.&lt;br /&gt;The first step in not getting stressed as you get older is to get some exercise and eat a lot of healthy foods. Before exercising, you should talk to your doctor to make sure you do not hurt yourself. A common way to exercise is to take walks around your neighborhood or local park. This is also a good way to meet people.&lt;br /&gt;Make sure you go to your regular doctor appointments to make sure that nothing is wrong with you and your health. A lot of things can be prevented if you get a early diagnosis. This will help you to remain healthy without the fear of old age.&lt;br /&gt;Another way to not getting stressed as you age is to keep your mind active. Do some crossword puzzles or other thinking games to keep your mind sharp. Play some chess or some game that requires a lot of thinking. The more you use your mind the better off you will be as you get older.&lt;br /&gt;Learn effective ways to reduce the stress in your life. Stress is not good for you and it is important to know how to relieve tension and stress. There are counselors that you can talk to if you have trouble dealing with anxiety.&lt;br /&gt;Remain positive and avoid negative thoughts. Also read some self help books that have a lot of positive affirmations and statements. Reading these statements can help you to remain positive and replace negative thoughts. If you still have trouble then see a counselor who can teach you different ways to remain positive and reduce worry and stress.&lt;br /&gt;Develop a network of friends and get involved in different social groups will help you as you get older. Friends can reduce loneliness and also makes us feel better. If you do not know anyone then join a local church or social group. Another idea is to volunteer. There are many people who need help and volunteering will keep us active.&lt;br /&gt;Finally, prayer is a great way to reduce the fear and anxiety of getting older. We are unable to control the events that may happen down the road, however God has the power to take care of you. It wouldn’t hurt to include God in your life and say some prayers occasionally. Prayer is a great way to reduce stress and to remain positive.&lt;br /&gt;Again there is nothing to worry about as you get older if you take things in stride. Everyone ages and is a part of life. If you still have trouble dealing with anxieties of getting older then you should talk to a clergyman or counselor. They can provide additional advice on how to reduce your anxieties. Most of the time, things take care of themselves (The article was submitted by Stan Popovich).&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/482475867718443901-2351037615264811280?l=learn4healthy.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/feeds/2351037615264811280/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=482475867718443901&amp;postID=2351037615264811280' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2351037615264811280'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/482475867718443901/posts/default/2351037615264811280'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://learn4healthy.blogspot.com/2008/04/do-not-fear-of-getting-older.html' title='Do Not Fear Of Getting Older'/><author><name>Okidoki</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Oe6HoBSq23M/STjtcJiGyFI/AAAAAAAACeA/VgjH8CLGpzo/S220/Bug_emo_red.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-482475867718443901.post-2946133995572083955</id><published>2008-04-16T02:14:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-16T02:17:18.551-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Skincare : Prevention For The Ages</title><content type='html'>It's never too late to get serious about skincare. However, skin care needs change as we age. Therefore, if you want to fight the effects of aging, it's imperative to change your skin-care regimen through the aging process.&lt;br /&gt;In our 20s and early-30s, skin is firm and glowing, thanks to an abundance of collagen and elastin. However, many don't realize what they had until it's gone. Appreciate your youthful skin and pledge to care for it by sticking to a solid care routine, choosing products that prevent wrinkles, and applying sunscreen religiously on a daily basis.&lt;br /&gt;One of the biggest skin care mistakes younger women often make is not using sunscreen as part of the daily routine. It's also important to use appropriate sunscreen, with ingredients that protect from UVA short and long rays and UVB rays. Women in their 20s should choose a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or greater and one that includes UVA/UVB protection with titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, or avobenzone. Wearing sunglasses can also be hugely helpful in preventing aging of the sensitive undereye skin. Women should choose sunglasses that provide at least 98 percent protection from both UVA and UVB rays.&lt;br /&gt;Adult acne can also be troublesome during this time. Again, one of the biggest mistakes young women often make is going to be bed with their makeup still on. Habits like these can add years to the skin down the road. Make sure to always remove makeup at the end of the day before bedtime. Use products that kill bacteria, and exfoliate and unclog pores without over-drying. Cleanse and moisturize on a daily basis and exfoliate twice a week to promote cell renewal.&lt;br /&gt;For those in their 30s, topical retinoids derived from vitamin A can minimize appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Sleep deprivation, drinking and smoking can also be skin robbers. Exercise is also a great way to beat stress and give a boost to your youthful appearance.&lt;br /&gt;Around 40, the aging process begins to take hold. Thanks to the laws of nature - gravity, genetics and sun damage - women become more aware of the effects of aging. Fine lines, pigment discoloration, age spots, and loss of elasticity are just a few of the culprits of the aging process. Issues such as rosacea, blotchiness, and adult acne can also set in. For women in their 40s, now is the time to invest in topical creams that target aging with glycolic acid, retinol and Vitamins A and E. These nutrients have shows to subtly improve the skin's condition and tone with regular use.&lt;br /&gt;In our younger years, we soaked up the rays at the beach, the ballpark and in our own backyards. For those sunbathing in the 1970s and '80s, many of us used baby oil and reflectors to really take advantage of the rays. Unknowingly, we took advantage of our skin's health and vitality. More and more women in their 40s are turning to a combination of medical treatments and cosmeceuticals to use at home. Microdermabrasion, photofacials, and chemical peels help to induce collagen production. Increasing the production of collagen helps achieve the fresh-faced look all women desire. Products such as Obagi C-Clarifying Serum penetrate deep beneath the skin's surface, helping to correct damage in all layers of the skin. Injectables have also become an easy option for women seeking a little instant gratification. Botox, Restylane, Radiesse, and Juvederm all work to smooth away lines and plump up skin.&lt;br /&gt;At 50, the skin is considered mature. Biological and hormonal changes can lead to adult acne and new hair where that was none before. Crow's feet may become more visible and the skin above the eyes and around the throat and cheeks start to become limp.&lt;br /&gt;To battle those pesky problems, some women turn to AFT, or Advanced Flourescence Technology, the latest development in pulsed light technology. The higher concentration of AFT wavelengths target only affected areas and minimize the risk of injury to the surrounding tissue. Vitamin C is also a powerful fighter in the aging process. The vitamin penetrates beneath the epidermal layer and builds and plumps up collagen. It can also be effective in clearing up adult acne.&lt;br /&gt;The 50s are also a time when it's important to stop using pore-clogging make-up. As aging proceeds, the pigment in the skin ages too, which means dense foundations and powders can actually make the face of a woman in her 50s appear ashy and dull. Swap out old blush, powders and shadows with mineral essential-based products.&lt;br /&gt;If Diane Keaton, Sophia Loren, and Susan Sarandon can look marvelous in their 60s, surely there's hope for the rest of us. Women in their 60s want to look at their best, even as decreased hydration, sagging skin, and lower estrogen levels become the adversaries.&lt;br /&gt;By this stage of the game, simply being informed on good skin care isn't enough. It's time to use a collagen-inducing product that also produces elastin - an effective fighter of those annoying crow's feet. Choose moisturizers that pack soy, green tea, retinol, and alpha hydroxyl acids. Use sunscreen with nothing less than 30 SPF daily, and seek treatments and products that encourage collagen and elastin stimulation.&lt;br /&gt;When it comes to makeup, less is more for a woman in her 60s. Cosmetics should not be used as something to hide behind, rather makeup and skin care should be used to enhance and accent mature beauty. Choose cosmetics that contain nourishing ingredients such as aloe, emollients, Vitamin E and natural minerals, which aide in improving the health and texture of skin. 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