Chiropractor - How to become one

By Kiiera Success Group

A chiropractor is considered a health care provider with chiropractic care as an alternative health care option. Many people are not fully aware of the requirements involved in becoming a chiropractor. It takes a great deal of hard work and determination.

A chiropractor diagnoses and treats health problems that involve your muscular, nervous, and/or skeletal system. A chiropractor must pass several National Board exams and then an exam to be licensed in the state that he is working in. Medications and/or surgery are not used in the chiropractic care treatment. A chiropractor will direct you to a physician if he or she feels that it is necessary for your treatment.

A chiropractor aligns everything up in your system as before and when it is properly done the remainder of your body should return to its prior condition. He or she does this with manipulation, massage, and/or stretching techniques. The goal is to put everything back into place and this is most commonly achieved through realignment.

A chiropractor uses force to a joint with his or her hands. In addition to the previous stated treatments, a chiropractor will instill other therapies as well, such as the use of heat, cold, physical therapy, electrical stimulation, braces, and/or exercise.

To become a chiropractor you must have a degree in the science of chiropractics. As there are not many schools that offer this education in the United States and that are also accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education you might very well have to travel to another state to obtain your education.

A chiropractor is a doctor therefore he or she must complete many years of undergraduate studies in addition to hours at an accredited college for chiropractics. A student in the field of chiropractics will have to study courses such as anatomy, biochemistry, public health, physiology, pathology, and microbiology.

In addition, they must be completely trained on how to use sophisticated medical equipment, examination techniques, x-ray equipment and procedures, and the technology involved in chiropractics. To obtain the expertise involved this usually requires going to college for approximately four years. If you desire to specialize in one area, such as neurology, orthopedics, or sports, you will find that additional education is necessary.

A licensed chiropractor can expect his or her to be in the area of approximately $80,000 a year. This would, of course, depend on several factors, such as working in a private office or having an associate in the business with them. If working privately, of course, the salary would generally be in the higher income range as opposed to working with an associate. If you are a newly qualifying chiropractor and just starting out you will be on the lower end of the income range as you are not as experienced as someone who has been practicing for several years. - 16083

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This article is presented by Kiiera Success Group, Independent Affiliates for Kiiera VIV. For further information about Kiiera or VIV visit their website.

Treatment Process For Chronic Back Pain

By Dr. Randall Pruitt

There are many different options that are available to people that are suffering from chronic back pain. This is why you are going to want to make sure that you follow a certain procedure in order to find the best options that are available for you. There are also many considerations to be made due to the fact that the type of care you receive should be personalized to your specific condition. This is the best way of treating these types of problems and by far the most effective.

Fist step in finding the treatment is to consult your doctor. Your doctor will help you distinguish what your condition is. A series of tests or examination might be conducted to assess your condition.They will have to know the amount of pain that you are going through in order for them to know the severity of your condition.

If you want to continue and carry out your daily activities, you may ask your doctor for pain relievers. This will help reduce if not eliminate the pain that you are going through. This will help you carry out normal tasks on a daily basis. However this will not have any long term effect in your body.

Patients who are suffering from chronic back pain will first resort to non-surgical procedures. There are a lot of various therapy that a patient can choose from. It is important to know all the options before deciding. Most of these therapy procedures are effective and successful.

One kind of non-surgical treatment is spinal decompression therapy. This method utilizes machines that are effective in treating chronic back pain and utilizes traction. Perhaps the best part of this treatment option is the fact that it allows you to be treated effectively for little money.

Spinal decompression therapy is available among most cities. Rates may vary per city however it ranges from $35 - $100. It is important that you try and hunt for a specialist in your area. If there's none, then you might also try to consider going out of town. This procedure is proven to be highly effective. - 16083

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Randall Pruitt, DC,DACNB, DAAPM is a board certified chiropractic neurologist and an authority on spinal decompression for back pain. Click here to learn more about Spinal Decompression In Phoenix Arizona You can also Order a copy of his Herniated Disc Guide.

Forget about being Clich: Give Jewelry on Valentines Day!

By Art Barron

When it comes to romantic relationships, jewelry is a standard. Jewelry is ever-so-present, especially when the lover is proposing, giving appreciation, or even asking for an apology. This practice just never goes out of style! The reason isn't even surprising. This is one area where going with tradition doesn't equal as second rate.

But before you go thinking if a visit to the jewelry shop will ultimately brand you as a walking clich, here's a list of reasons why you should give jewelry on Valentines Day.

Reason # 1: They last forever. Yes, your five dozen roses can sweeten up the bedroom---but only for a few days! If you want something that will exclaim that your love is eternal, try a diamond or sterling silver. One of the sweetest things about being a couple is being able to say ten years from now "hey, this is the ring he gave me Valentines Day a decade ago!" Now can you say the same about chocolate?

Reason 2: Make them custom-made and say what you want to say. Contrary to rumors, buying jewelry doesn't instantly mean last-minute. Go personalized and let your beloved know how much thought you gave when choosing your gift. You can have the pendant engraved with his name or pick out charms of her favorite pastimes for a bracelet. If met in a ball game, why not pick out earrings shaped into a baseball? Let your gifts speak for you!

Reason # 3: Value just goes up. If you use gold or silver, then you're sure to have two things: A beautiful gift and a smart investment. Gold and silver are two metals that never lose their value. For an extra special touch (and value), why not add precious stones? It's tantamount to saying that your lover is as precious to you as this piece of jewelry, and that will last as long.

Reason # 4: They are well-accepted symbols of relationship ideals. Commitment. Love. Beauty. Authenticity. Rarity. Endlessness. Strength. Need we say more?

Reason # 5: Accessories ARE important, after all! The great thing about jewelry for girls is that they pretty much go with anything and everything. Color, style, shape - beauty can be achieved more easily once they have jewelry on. For guys, you won't have to wait as long for them to get ready. Too much jewelry is another problem altogether.

Reason # 6: It's a way of proclaiming you match! Some couples tattoo their partner's name on their arm or ankle; others wear matching tees. But if you want something more subtly classy than an "I-belong-to-Eric" shirt, have rings that match or pendants that complete each other. It's a way to express that you belong to one another--- minus the cheesiness.

Reason # 7: You'll have a piece of each other near you always. A very romantic notion about giving gifts is that the person who gives also gives a small part of himself or herself, and what better way to always keep that part with you than to wear it? Even if you're a thousand miles apart geographically, it helps knowing that you've got a small part of your lover with you wherever you go.

Reason # 8: So many options, so little time. No matter what your needs or wants, there's always something out there that can answer it. If you're on a budget, many stores offer quality jewelry for a fraction for the cost, and birthstones are beautiful but not budget-busters. If you're out to burn money, well, Cartier always has his doors open.

Reason 9: Best friends never leave the other! Last but not the least, diamonds and girls are still best of friends. There are plenty of surveys that polls which women prefer more: chocolates, flowers or lingerie, but women still choose jewelry over any other. It's a good thing that men are catching up to this trend. It's a real winner! - 16083

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Rid Of Constipation - Constipation Treatment

By Haiyan Lai-Heskin

Constipation affects almost everyone at one time or another. Constipation is common, yet clearly there is a need for better understanding of this condition, and for improved treatments.

Constipation?is a warning sign from your body to let you know that changes need to be made. Finding the causes of constiption is very important in prevention and elimination of constipation.

Constipation may effectuate from a poor diet which is low in fiber, poor bowel habits, or problems in elimination of stool, whether physical, functional, or voluntary. Drinking too much milk for system to handle) is heavily associated with having constipation.

Pregnant women also suffer from constipation as a result of a change in hormonal balance in the body and also because of the pressure of the now occupied uterus on the intestine. Stress is also seen as a possible cause of constipation.

A lack of exercise will cause you constipated as well. People who don't take care of themselves physically, tend to easily develop constipation as a result of the fact.

The common treatment for constipation methods and preventative measures including diet, exercise, hydration, medications, laxatives, herbal remedies, improving bowel habits, and colon cleansing.

Dietary changes - such as increasing the amount of fibre (which is also known as bulk forming laxatives) in the daily diet. Foods that have special recognition as laxatives include almonds, apricots (dried), avocados, chicory, coconut, dandelion (yes get out in your garden and eat those dandelion leaves, so long as they have no chemicals on them.

In some cases however, some individuals may find it hard to cope with the bulk of fruits needed. When this occurs, it is best that fiber supplements such as wheat bran, oat bran, psyllium seeds be added to the daily diet.

Insufficient intake of fluids can result in constipation as well. Drink plenty of liquids (1 to 2 quarts daily), unless you have heart, blood vessel, or kidney problems. Drink it on an empty stomach stimulates peristalsis by reflex.

Physical activity nudges the bowels into action, regular exercise such as walking or swimming everyday can help to both prevent and relieve constipation.

Laxatives can be used for short term constipation relief but for most people who are mildly constipated do not need laxatives. They are also safe to use during pregnancy include the bulk-forming laxatives lactulose, and macrogols.

Getting up and walking around the block in the morning is good enough to get your bowels moving. Developing a good diet habit will pay a large contribution to prevent and eliminate constipation. - 16083

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3 Neck and Shoulder Exercises That Will Improve Your Posture

By Rodney Williams

Poor posture is not really something that people worry about, and in fact the majority of people living with poor posture are completely unaware of it. Ailments that may be caused by poor posture such as increased tension in the back and shoulders are often passed off as being caused by other conditions.

Poor posture is easily remedied, which makes taking care of it a real no brainer. We cover 3 specific posture exercises that can be used to help limber of tight shoulders and back muscles, stretching out the muscles, and in the case of the spine, increasing height as a result.

1) Shoulder Release - Get yourself relaxed in a comfortable chair, with your arms hanging loosely down by your sides, back straight. Slow your breathing, then as you take a large breath, raise your shoulders up at the same time, as high as they can comfortably go. Release them as you exhale, after holding that position for a few seconds.

Using this stretching exercise is great for targeting your shoulders and back, and you should feel the results, as your back and shoulders some of their tension and feel looser and more flexible. Perform this posture exercise at least a few times during each sitting.

2) Turkey Stretch - Taking up the same position as the last routine, keep your head held high, and this time hold a hand beneath your chin to steady your head and make sure it doesn't waver while performing this. Take a deep breath, keeping your hand pressed against your chin as your head rises up. Do this a few times to really stretch out that spinal cord.

3) Turkey Stretch and Turn - This one is similar to the last, with some slight variations. You should be in a similar sitting posture. This time you want your chin tucked down to your neck. Inhale deeply in this position, and as you exhale, turn your neck to the right, while keeping your shoulders as still as possible.

Holding this through your next breath, release your neck and head back to a forward facing position on your subsequent exhale. Repeat this to the other side and back again, and do this whole routine 3-4 more times each sitting. This is particularly good for stretching out the neck and shoulders.

Easing tension and stretching out the muscles of your shoulders and back are the hallmarks of these relaxing posture exercises. If you make it a habit of performing at least one of these each time you're sitting down, you'll blessed with the results very quickly and for years to come. - 16083

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What Laser Eye Surgery Procedure To Select?

By Tina Grande

Undergoing surgery on eyes is not as easy as doctors say. First of all, we think of our eyes as being very delicate. And that's the reality. There are so many accidents that can cause, that everybody ought to carefully consider what clinic they choose to treat their sight.

PRK basically means photo-refractive keratectomy. The procedure implies the ablation of a small fraction from the cornea, resulting in reshaping it. In this way vision defects are corrected, permitting to give up the prescription glasses for a lot of people.

Lasik and PRK are in fact similar procedures, but the fraction removed from the cornea is not superficial, but a deeper portion. Then the upper portion of cornea is set in its original position, enabling the eye to start the healing process.

Lasik and PRK are both operated with excimer lasers. All lasers for PRK or for any other medical surgery must be FDA approved. This is how patients safety is secured. This is how the government is a signal they are preoccupied to have a healthy population.

Vision defects can be fixed through any of the two types of eye surgery. The physician will observe each candidate individually, then indicating one operation or another. Every now and then, they may even settle that the subject should not be exposed to any kind of eye surgery at all.

Faults in laser eye surgery may cost a lot, as they may impair the person who suffered the surgery irreversibly. Choosing doctors only after deeper research will diminish the risk of exposing ourselves to human errors from the medical staff.

Some surgeons say that patients heal faster after Lasik than after PRK. They may know what they are talking about, but there are no studies to support this evidence. Each patient is unique, so healing is a personal process. It can go well, but it also can go wrong. Only time can tell. - 16083

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What Are The Benefits of Taking Acai and Are They Worth It

By Kevin Schmidt

What are the benefits of taking Acai as a weight loss supplement?

Okay, first things first...Acia berry is not a magical weight-loss pill like many people seem to believe. It's also not some untold secret from the Amazon that causes you to lose 40 pounds in two months as many hyped up marketing campaigns try to make you believe.

The truth is Acai berry has been around for centuries without anyone in the states knowing about it until recently when it was mentioned on the Oprah Winfrey show. It was then that the product exploded in popularity and became the latest craze in the weight-loss industry.

Don't get me wrong, this stuff works, it's just not the "easy button" everyone is making it out to be. You have probably seen the claims that are all over about so-and-so losing 50 lbs in 2 months from Acai supplementation but guess what....it's just marketing hype. There is nothing out there that will do that and not severely damage your health.

Of course, while there are bogus claims out there just to sell a product there are also the real claims as well. The real ones are more along the lines of people losing anywhere from 10 - 15 lbs in a few months while on the supplement. Those are the results you can expect if you use the supplement, and use it properly.

The proper way to use this new supplement is with the good old fashioned way added to it, Diet and Exercise! Yes, you cannot and most likely will not ever escape that hard truth. If you want to be healthy you need to keep in shape..no pill will get you in shape and they are not made to do that either. These health products are made to enhance your health regime not be the sole part of it.

Let's get into what Acai berry does and how it helps you when you add it to a solid exercise routine. . .

What Are the Benefits of taking Acai Berry? Let's take a detailed look. . .

Acai is an all natural fruit that when consumed helps your body function better. The reason for this is the powerful mix of essential fatty acids, amino's, and antioxidants that are in the fruit. When you body is healthier it tends to do things better and more efficiently, things such as thinking, working, and yes losing weight.

Here are all the ways that these products help you:

Acai Berry Speeds Up Your Metabolism

The many fatty acids in the supplements, such as Omega, flaxseed, and olive oil have the effect of increasing your metabolism which is what makes you burn calories faster. This is why you will see yourself start to lose weight more rapidly, as long as you are not eating too much to counteract this!

Acai Helps With the Digestion Process

The fiber found in the product is essential to the digestive track and helping it to digest food easier.

Your Daily Energy Will Improve

If you find yourself lacking in energy throughout the day that won't be the case when taking this product! All the nutrients give your body that extra boost you need to wake up and get moving.

Makes You Eat Less

So your metabolism is running faster and now all the fiber is making you feel more full throughout the day, great! What this does is help you lose weight even faster now, can't argue with that right?!

Acai Helps You Build and Tone Muscle

Since Acai is rich with amino acids and speeds up your metabolism it helps you burn fat faster while also increasing the speed at which to recover from exercise. With a faster metabolism your body can repair and recover your muscle fibers faster than it normally could without supplementation.

So What Are The Benefits Of Taking Acai?

Let's see, helps you lose weight by boosting your metabolism and giving you more energy while making you eat less food during the day....sounds pretty good doesn't it? Just remember if you want to really get the results you are hearing about then you must add a good diet and exercise! - 16083

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Shopping For Boutique Clothes Online

By Johan Santana

If you are interested in buying the style and quality of clothing that you find in boutiques, but don't want to spend a great deal of money, there is a solution for you. You can now buy boutique clothing online at a substantial discount and a great amount of convenience and ease. There are some thing s that you should do, however, when you are shopping in this way.

Looking for sites online that will offer you the style of boutique clothing that you want at a price that you can afford is your first goal. There are so many sites out there that you will have to make sure that you are dealing with the very best for your needs. Take some time to look at the cost of shipping and how the site handles returns.

Your research should include a look at the shipping costs and the return policies of the site. You want to be sure that you can return merchandise easily if there is a problem when you receive your clothing. Read over the policies of each site carefully and choose the ones that have the best terms. It's a good idea to pick a couple of sites to find the biggest variety of clothing online.

Once you have your sites picked out, you should try to determine how well their customer service support is on the site. If you place an order, are you able to track it to determine when it will arrive? If you have questions about any of the merchandise, how responsive is the customer service to your questions? It's okay to ask a question or two before you buy on the site.

Read the item descriptions on the boutique clothing very carefully so that you can make a good decision on your purchase. If there is information on the site about sizing for their clothing, you should make sure that you read it carefully. Many times sizing is different from brand to brand and while you may order the size that you typically wear, it may not fit if the sizing is different for the particular clothing site that you are using.

While it is easier and much more convenient to buy your boutique clothing online, you will not be able to try the items on before you buy. This is why you have to be more aware of the information that the site is giving you about their clothing. The styles that you can find online are truly amazing and the savings that you will get will keep you going back again and again. - 16083

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Some Tips on Bodybuilding Supplements

By Allen Brian

Want to know which one is the best bodybuilding supplement? You can find hundreds to thousands supplements that claim they can enhancing your working out. But, how to choose? It is a troublesome work. What we talk about here is selecting the muscle building supplements, which could help us to achieve the best results.

The very first body building supplement you should take into account is protein. Most muscle building experts agree with that. Protein is important for muscle building because they help carry all the required nutrients to the place to work functional. To have more muscle building exercises, you need protein to enhance your energy level.

Whey protein can help you a lot in your muscle building process and it is also one of the best protein supplements. The right dosages and amounts of whey protein are crucial for having good results of muscle building.

For muscle building, you can also consider creatine supplement. Creatine can let you have improved working out exercises and stay energized. The level of creatine is important for your workout results. You can improve your muscle building results by taking extra creatine supplements.

Stressed or pressured will occur in your muscle while doing the weight training exercises provided by muscle building program. Your body will generate NO (nitric oxide) against this stress or pressure. While executing highly tensional weight training exercises, remember to take some supplements to supply nitric oxide to your body. Nitric oxide supplements are considered to be the best supplement on the market, but is has side effects with sexual health. If you don't mind, you can choose it.

Glutamine is another body building supplement that is considered one of the best for the maximum results. Glutamine helps to transfer the bodybuilding nutrients to muscle and make it growth faster and bigger.

It is really hard to tell which muscle building supplement is the best. Taking your goals into account while choosing supplements. Select one can help you realize your goals. Because each supplement has different functions. And this is important to select a right supplement to help you do the most effective working out exercises.

It is important to research brands of supplements and choose one has proven results. The supplement companies usually provide wrong information and supply supplements, which have nothing to do with muscle building. User reviews are very important before making any supplement purchase. Choosing the right muscle building supplement can really enhance your working out routine and help you have a better body shape. - 16083

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IPL in Cosmetic Dermatology

By Jai Barson

Medical Spas have embraced the IPL device to treat a variety of skin and aging conditions, from acne to wrinkles to age spots.

IPLs deliver energy in a burst of light that differs from a laser. (Think of IPL as a bell curve and laser as a light switch.) This gives the dermis a longer time period to absorb the energy, resulting in a less painful treatment and some 'feathering' of the effects.

IPLs are a preferred technology for many skin pigment and coloration treatments by cosmetic dermatologists, plastic surgeons, aesthetic physicians and medical spas.

The IPL is a non-laser flash lamp light source which has the ability to emit a broad spectrum, high-intensity visible and infrared light and is used to treat a wide variety of conditions from hair removal/reduction, to Rosacea and acne therapy, removal of dyschromias and telangiectasias, and softening of facial lines and creases. The desired wavelength is chosen by either selecting a particular wavelength filter or attaching a specific treatment head or hand piece that is configured with the filter attached.

IPL treatments in general, provide less remarkable visible improvement than treatments with ablative lasers, but significant improvements can be seen in the treatments of erythema and dyschromias and this, combined with less pain and other benefits, generally result in overall satisfaction by the patient.

Shorter wavelengths in the visible spectrum are used to target hemoglobin (red conditions like acne and Rosacea) and melanin (brown spots). Longer infrared (IR) wavelengths target water in the skin and can treat other conditions. Since IPL devices use a 'pulsed' light instead of a high-intensity focused beam like a lasers do, IPLs emit more scattered light (feathering) and are less selective in an absolute sense than a laser. With IPL devices there are often additional treatments needed to achieve optimal results than with lasers.

Intense Pulsed Light Devices (IPLs) are not perfect and don't treat many cosmetic dermatological conditions but for a growing number of plastic surgeons, dermatologists and medical spas, they're a important tool.

IPL technology manufacturers include companies like Palomar, Cutera, Lumenis and Sciton. - 16083

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Facts Aboust Spinal Decompression

By Dr. Randall Pruitt

There are a lot of reasons why people patronize spinal decompression therapy. A lot of people are suffering from spinal and back problems. 80% of North Americans have suffered from neck and back pains. This makes spinal decompression therapy interesting to a lot of people. This is what urged us to put together some information about the facts of spinal decompression.

There are many problems that spinal decompression therapy is used to treat. Some of them include degenerative and herniated discs, and bulges and herniations causing back and neck pain. The fact of the matter is that many of the surgical procedures that have traditionally been used to treat these types of problems often cause many problems. In fact, many people that go through with surgical procedures to correct these problems end up having other problems related to the surgery such as stiffness, reduced mobility, and continuing pain.

This is the reason that many doctors, medical health professionals, and patients suffering from these problems have been searching for alternative, non-surgical methods of treating these types of problems. The good news is that there are many options for treating these problems with the use of spinal decompression therapy.

Spinal decompression therapy is basically a more advanced process that utilized techniques that are similar to traction. Traction is defined as application of continuous or intermittent force along the long axis of the spine. This procedure attempts to elongate the spine by different techniques of traction that pull and stretch the joints and muscles.

Comparing the two, traction and spinal decompression therapy is very different from each other. When traction techniques are applied to the spine, the body incurs a natural action to start to move or pull in the opposite direction. Traction has other negative effects and reduce overall effectiveness of the procedure. With spinal decompression, it aims to correct the problem and utilize machine that will reduce the occurrence.

Spinal decompression therapy is proven to be more effective because it utilize computer feedback mechanisms are used to monitor and combat the natural process of the body pulling in the opposite direction of traction being applied.

A lot pf patients is still unfamiliar with spinal decompression therapy compared to other treatment procedures. But with the success rate of spinal decompression therapy, patients and medical professionals alike recommends it before resorting to surgery. Consult your doctor about all of the options that are available to you for different types of spinal decompression therapy. - 16083

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Randall Pruitt, DC,DACNB, DAAPM is a board certified chiropractic neurologist and an authority on spinal decompression for back pain. Click here to learn more about Spinal Decompression In Phoenix Arizona. You can also Order a copy of his Herniated Disc Guide

Get Great Looking False Eyelashes

By Gwen Payne

The eyelashes perform a very practical function in that they protect the eye from being injured. They also add to the beauty of the eye as well as the appearance of the face as a whole. While you may think that they are subtle in their importance, sparse eyelashes stand out more than you would think.

False eyelashes are a shortcut to actually achieving longer lashes. This is something that mascara can not do alone. To improve the effect, cut the fake eyelashes down so that they match the width of the eye. You can also cut the length of the lashes a bit, but be careful not to leave them with an unnatural appearance.

Recently I discovered tightlining as a technique to make my lashes appear longer than they really are. I use my eyeliner to line my eyes tighter than normal. The effect appears more natural as it is pushed onto my lashes.

After they are on, you can apply mascara. Use a gentle pressure so that you do not undo the glue. If there are any gaps from the false eyelash not lining up with your own lash, use eyeliner to fill them in.

If you have completed all the steps properly, your eyelashes will appear fuller and darker. When I am all done, I can actually see my eyelashes which is saying a lot for me.

The improvement in the look of your eyelashes can do wonders for your self-confidence. This is particularly true if you have been feeling at all insecure about them. If something as simple as this makes you feel better about yourself, then more power to you. There is no reason why you shouldn't take advantage of it. - 16083

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Breast Cancer and Another Risks of Gaining Weight After Menopause

By Ricardo d Argence

Some women think that gain weight during menopause is ok. Even if it just occurs naturally, it is not something you want to do.

There are a lot of women who face weight loss challenges during this part of their life but it is important to tackle that issue head on. Leaving it alone and allowing yourself to gain the weight without doing anything about it is putting your health at risk more then you know.

During menopause, your breast cancer risk increases as your weight increases. You must be alert to the health risks that could be possible if you pack on the pounds at this time of your life. The risk level is reversible though. You lower your breast cancer risk when you loose weight.

It has in fact been found by researchers from the Harvard Medical School of Public Health that women who have gained fifty-five pounds or more since they were eighteen are forty five percent more likely to develop breast cancer compared to women who did not put on that much weight. By using postmenopausal hormones you can actually increase your risk of cancer as well.

The best thing to do is to make sure that the weight is not put on to begin with. Sometimes things in life happens though and if you have found yourself in a position where you need to lose some weight then you can do just that. The sooner you act the better. The quicker you get that extra weight off the less likely you will end up with breast cancer.

Proper diet and exercise is very important. You want to make sure that you are doing everything in moderation. It's important to maintian a balanced diet to make sure you are still getting enough protein and everything else you need to function properly. Changing your diet and exercise will help you lose the weight.

Dropping about one to two pounds a week is the healthiest way to go about it though. Insisting on faster results could not only damage your system but also almost guarantee that you will regain the weight in the near future. Slow and steady is the way to go when trying to lose weight.

Even though there is the fear of breast cancer you could damage your body in other ways by not taking care of yourself when dieting and exercising. Know the facts and get yourself in action and you will be on the path to a healthier and better looking you. - 16083

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Guardians of Evil (A New Classic Biker Movies Idea)

By LJ James

GUARDIANS OF EVIL (LJ's Biker Movie Idea)

I have been writing about Biker rights andunity for years. I have a few Biker book, Movie and even Biker Cartoon ideas. (Don't forget my Biker radio Show at BikerLowdown.com) Because I have to be careful about posting them on-line so they do not get stolen I haven't posted any. This is a very small part and just the beginning of a story I have been working on. It takes place in a world where the Government and the Police have become completely Corrupt. All the Motorcycle Clubs had been framed and blamed by the police for all the Crime and problems to cover and shift everyone's attention from what our Government had been up to. When everything had fallen apart and America had fallen into the hands of the corrupt and Criminals where now running everything, There was no one left to turn to. The Bikers the world had been told to fear, Who had been shown as the ones who where evil, Decided it was time to turn the tables, The became the Guardians of the innocent and started the Motorcycle Club GUARDIANS OF EVIL in order to start to bring Justice back to the world. The idea of the character of Kyle is something along the lines of a mix of Dartanian in the three Musketeers and a young Bruce Wayne from Batman . He will become one of them, But first he must learn, And the Adventure Begins!!!

GUARDIANS OF EVIL:Scene 1 The Sky was dark and cloudy and a slight mist of rain started to fall on Kyle Star Jr's face mixing with the tears that fell freely from his dark brown eyes, How appropriate though Kyle as he looked over the freshly dug hole that his fathers casket had been lowered into just hours before. With no raincoat or umbrella He was soon soaked and his shoulder length brown hair clung to his face. Everyone else had left long ago, his and his fathers, Friends Family and Fans had Hugged him and said things to Kyle to comfort him but they where like ghosts to him an he felt and heard nothing of what they said. Kyle looked around the cemetery and saw there where still 3 News vans there waiting. He knew they would want to talk to him, After all he was the son of the worlds greatest Motorcycle racer an at 6ft 160 lbs he was the spitting image of his late Father. He knew now that his Father was gone all everyone wanted to know was if He would be taking his Fathers place on the Race Track! Let them wait though Kyle, as he could not bear to leave his Fathers graveside yet. He knew that when he left the graveside the life he had once known would be gone forever. His father had been everything to him. His best Friend, his Mentor and his Hero. Kyle had never known his Mother an now at just 18 years old he found himself alone and on his own. The whole World had seen his Father die on the racetrack that day as he raced that one last time. He was far ahead in the lead and no others in the race where even close to him when He suddenly "lost control" of his motorcycle Crashing into the wall at close to 200 Miles an hour. Kyle had ran to help his Father but there was nothing he or anyone could do, A legend was gone Kyle Star Sr had died instantly!

Kyle Heard a voice whisper his name bringing him out of his dream like state. He looked up to see the Reporters face; he had seen her many times before on TV. She was not just any reporter but some well known big shot. She had interviewed Kyle's Father more then once over the many years of his racing career, but at this moment she was just another Ghost to Kyle. What do you want he asked her? Kyle I'm sorry to bother you at this very sad time She said. But the world wants to know what you are going to do next after your father's accident, Will you take his place? Will you race? Kyle's faced turned red his eyes grew wide, he looked different even his voice seemed to change as he looked at her and said. The crash was NO Accident My Father was Murdered and I Know who is responsible! As Kyle looked straight into the Camera he spoke words that he would live to regret, "I will be coming for you!" Turning and looking at the reporter Kyle shouted "How's that for an exclusive" Then he turned and walked away as the sky opened up and the rain started to come down hard!

Scene 2 The Taxi Pulled up in front of the bar and Kyle threw a handful of cash at the driver not even Bothering to count it. It had been six Months since his fathers Funeral and the man who stepped out of the Cab looked very little like the Man who had cried for hours by his Fathers graveside. Kyle now looked mean and rough a short beard on his face and his uncombed hair was covered by a Black dew-rag. The suit he had worn at his fathers funeral was now replaced with a t-shirt, leather vest, Blue jeans and work Boots. Kyle looked at the run down looking bar on the corner called "The Hoggs Penn" A clever play on The old Harley Nic Name, He though to himself. He saw about 20 Bikes parked out front, Most of them where Harley's But he could see a few other Brands mixed in with the pack. This is it he though my fathers Killer is inside and soon one of us will be dead. He could hear the song Welcome to the Jungle By Guns an Roses blasting from the Juke box inside as he walked up to the door, opened it an walked inside. There was a large dirty looking Biker working the door in a cut off T-shirt with some Bike shops name on it. The Guys arms where Huge and covered in Tattoos. You got some ID there boy? He asked Kyle. How's this? Kyle asked as he Placed a one Hundred dollar Bill on the table next to the Man. Looks good to me he said with a Smile as he put the cash in his pocket. Have fun JR he laughed as Kyle looked around the loud Smokey bar. The walls where covered in Biker posters and Hundreds of different stickers from Bike Shops, other Bars and Club Support stickers. The place was packed with many large Bikers; some had patches on their back showing they belonged to one club or another. There where five really great looking girls in very tight skimpy outfits Dancing on the Bar, on a different night in a different time I might have really enjoyed this place he though, as the first smile in a long time crossed his face. The smile only lasted a second as some drunk walked into him growling "watch where I'm walking boy" as he went past walking to the back of the bar heading towards the bathroom.

Kyle started thinking maybe I'm in over my head here as he saw most of these Bikers where much larger then him. One large Biker standing by the corner of the bar really stood out to Kyle, The guy had to be at least 6'ft 10in tall and over 300 lbs all of it muscle, he was wearing a long Black leather trench coat that went to about an inch from the floor, He had long golden blond hair that made him standout even more in the dark bar. Kyle felt as if this man was trying to warn him with his eyes. Kyle suddenly felt a hand on his shoulder and was spun around, he felt the wind get knocked out of him as he was punched in the gut harder then he had though possible. Four large Bikers grabbed him and pulled him towards two large doors in the back of the Bar. One of the Men kicked open the doors that lead to an alley out back. They dragged Kyle threw the doors and then tossed him to the ground. As he looked up he saw a large muscular Bald Black man about 6ft 2inches tall, wearing a black leather vest way to small for him. He had no shirt on underneath showing the world just how many muscles he had, lighting a cigar. He smiled at Kyle and then kicked him hard in his gut knocking the wind out of him once more. Boy you are about to learn a very valuable life lesson, unfortunately you isn't going to live long enough for it to do you no good! Boy you never tell your enemy you are coming for him! An you go an do it on National TV. What was you thinking? Yeah said Kyle while trying to catch his breath. I realized that was probably not a good idea about two seconds after I did it. Kyle got a very serious look on his face as he said; I'm here to kill you Bob! You know that Right? Kyle stood up and pulled out a gun with the speed of an old west gun fighter. Badass Bob huh? How bad you feel right now with a Gun pointed at your head? Actually Boy I feel just fine! A split second later before Kyle could pull the trigger he found himself back on the ground with a large throbbing bump on the back of his head, one of Bob's men had hit him hard with a crowbar. Kyle felt himself slowly passing out and the world going black around him, He could see Bob and his men standing over him smiling, they all had Guns in their hands. This is it Kyle though to himself now I die and my Fathers killer goes free! Just don't seem right, where is the Justice in this world? Just Before the world went completely black and Kyle passed out, He could have sworn he saw a streak of Gold pass overhead and heard the sounds of someone fighting!

Scene 3 As Kyle woke he could feel a throbbing in his head,He could feel a large bump with his hand on the back of his head where he had been hit. He was laying on a couch in a room that was very bright. As he rolled over to look around the room he spoke the words "Where am I". He was Surprised when he got the answer, Your still in the land of the living, So I would not worry about anything else right now! As Kyle looked to see who had spoken the words, he could see it was the large Golden haired man he had thought was warning him at the Bar. As Kyle looked around the room he could see there where other people in the room with them, They all looked like hardcore Bikers and on one of the walls he could see a banner hanging, on it where the words GUARDIANS OF EVIL MC .....

Who are the Guarddiand of Evil MC? What is their story? Where did they come from? Is a Motorcycle Club really the only hope for a world gone mad? If you want to find out then help me promote this Movie Idea ! feel free to Contact me at AmericanBikerX@Yahoo.com There are many Questions , Do you want to know the Answers? L.J. James AmericanBikerX.com . LJ's Radio Show can be heard at BikerLowdown.com

This is just the beginning I hope, I'm looking to see if there is any Studio's, Publishers excreta.... looking to fund this project!!! - 16083

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Best Way to Lose Weight Easily

By Titania Cole

It's probably one of the most difficult task to be searching for the best way to lose weight. After all, not everyone agrees that there is one. There are however, a couple of strategies that can get you to the path of weight loss faster. Surprisingly, the best method has something to do with eating.

Meal Planning

Contrary to common belief, food is not the main reason why you are putting on weight. The truth is that it may be your eating habits that may be the real culprits. The key is not to stop eating but to control what and when you eat. A good meal plan can be your best defense against weight gain. Your plan should be able to limit your intake of foods that can increase your weight when eaten in large amounts. To make planning easier, you can use a food calendar that you can display on your kitchen wall.

Counting Calories

Counting your daily calorie intake is a technique that has been around for a very long time. Not everyone however has been taking advantage of this valuable tip. This is perhaps because calorie counting can take some effort. Fortunately though, there are ways to make your counting easier. There are a couple of free internet-based counters that can do the work for you. These help you find out how much you should be eating of certain foods and how much youll be burning through various activities.

Limit Meal Portions

Every book or theory on the best way to lose weight will always tell you to make portion control a habit. This strategy is quite simple. You simply have to take note of your recommended daily allowance of certain nutrients and food types. Once you know what they are, you just have to set portion limits on certain foods. This means, you dont have to stop yourself from eating anything including fats and carbohydrates. You can eat these in the appropriate portions.

Drink Water

You should listen to all that advice about drinking water. In a way, it is a true wonder fluid. Aside from helping you wash out waste and digest food, water can also help your body keep hydrated and burn fat. In other words, water has a role to play in weight loss. While it is never good to drink too much water, it is always a good practice to drink at least eight glasses a day.

Scheduled Exercise

Then there's exercise. Exercise is another crucial weight loss solution. While you can eat nearly anything within limits and still lose weight, you can ensure even more weight loss by exercising. Keep a regular weekly schedule and get into both aerobic and muscle exercise for optimum weight loss.

Food Journal

Most people underestimate the advantages of keeping a food journal. This is a simple but effective way of spotting food items that shouldn't be in your meal plan. Moreover, a food journal can also function as a repository for inspirational blurbs for you to reread when you need a confidence boost.

So what is really the best way to lose weight? Eating in the right way is really the best way to lose weight. With the right strategies, you never have to keep away from food. - 16083

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Are you drinking enough water?

By Jeff Cline

In the classroom we learn all kinds of interesting facts about water. Molecules, atoms and how much oxygen and hydrogen is in it. But, I don't remember learning about how good it is for us and how much we should drink.

Maybe we learned, but did we pay attention? Water regulates our body temperature. It delivers nutrients to our organs. Organs such as lungs, brain and muscles can not survive without water. Our blood carries nutrients through out our bodies and our blood is mostly water.

It makes since that when we sweat due to exercise and urination that water is continually needed. We must replace the water that is depleted from our bodies. It is important for these reason to keep your body hydrated

You should look for signs of dehydration. Some signs are subtle others are obvious. One less obvious sign is muscle cramping. But, with mild dehydration you can also get joint, back pain and headaches. It also causes constipation and amber colored urine.

Now we know how important it is to get water so let's talk about how much we need to drink everyday. You should take you current body weight and divide it by two. This is how many ounces of water you should be taken in each day.

Most people do not like to drink that much water. You do not have to get it all from tap or bottled water. Some of the water will come from foods we eat, about 20%. We can drink decaff teas and flavored water for more. Sports water and Kool-Aid is fine also.

There are many ways we can track our water consumption. It is hard with our busy lives. Some people keep a daily log, some keep a water bottle full all the time and some go as far as keeping rubber bands around their wrist, removing them each time the have 8 ounces.

So now that you understand that water is very necessary be sure you drink plenty. Do not ignore the signs of dehydration, better yet do not let yourself get dehydrated. Make it a goal to get your daily amount of water and see what a difference it makes. - 16083

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Easy Recipes For The South Beach Diet

By Cathy Maree

Popular diets like the South Beach diet are certain to have many South beach diet phase 1 recipes. There are many delicious low-carb foods that suit on the diet. There are South beach diet phase 1 recipes for every traditions of food. Read on to find out a few.

Chicken Marcela is on the listing of South Beach diet phase 1 recipes. Add chicken broth, minced parsley, half cup of Marcela wine, olive oil, mushroom slices to boneless, skinless breast of chicken. Flatten chicken and cook it in the oil until it's done.

Cook onions and mushrooms until they're soft, then add the wine and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. If you need additional liquid at this point add a little bit of the broth. Cover the chicken with the sauce. It's low calorie and low carbohydrates 336 calories, three grams of carbohydrates

Another of the fantastic South Beach diet recipes takes us to the east, in Thailand. This is Thai style chicken salad. It's a combination of chicken breast with a variety of vegetables and spicy Thailand sauce. Straightforwardly add the chicken to the other ingredients and toss it like a salad. It makes four platefuls and has 8 g of carbohydrates in 297 total calories. It really looks delicious.

How about we depart south of the border with South Beach diet phase 1 recipes? One Mexican cook says add soy sauce to fajitas. The ingredients are an onion, chili powder, wine juice, bell peppers, soy sauce and two pounds of skirt beef or chicken cut into strips.

Marinate the meat in the liquids. Cook the meat until brown and the vegetables to choice. Talk about low calorie and carb 307 and 4.5 g respectively.

With South Beach diet recipes like those mentioned, and for those that are creating them you may as well not even be on a diet with such great tasting ways to create your meals. - 16083

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Looking For Clothes Online

By Kelie Ceasre

When you browse online, you will find a number of websites that offer great clothes online that are available at your fingertips. It is all about convenience when you are shopping online and there are a number of reasons why you should consider this option when you are looking for some new clothes. Consider how great it is to find the latest fashions all without dealing with the crowds in the stores.

The very first reason that you will enjoy shopping for clothes online is the ease of it all. You can sit in your own home and enjoy shopping through the sites without ever setting foot outside your door. Unless you like crowds and dealing with driving all over town to find the deals that you need, shopping for clothes online is the way to go. There is a great variety of clothing available online that will let you find just what you are looking for from your own living room.

The cost of the clothing is another reason that many people choose to shop online. There are some great items available online for a very reasonable price. It is possible to find a great price on some of the best looking clothes that are available.

It is harder to comparison shop in this way when you are in your car out shopping in your town. You will find that online shopping is cost effective for a variety of reasons and its not just about the price of the item. You will be saving gas in your car, your time and your money when you buy your clothes online.

The variety also make this a great way to shop for clothes. The clothes online that you will find are from all parts of the world. The variety online is astounding. The materials are of the highest quality and you can find some of the high end fashion items available at your fingertips without even going outside. Now you can wear the latest trends, even if they are not available in your local stores.

Follow some steps to make sure that you shop for clothes online in the safest manner. Make sure that the sites are secure and that all of your financial information is safe from others. The cost of shipping and the terms for the site are also an important consideration. The return policy on the sites should be a main concern for you as well. A good return policy is important because you will not be able to see and touch the items firsthand before you buy. Also, you will not be able to check the fit of the items, so look for a sizing chart on the site. A good return policy will save you money and aggravation when shopping for your clothes online. - 16083

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Accessories Are The Way To Further Your Fashion Budget

By Jason Rice

Doesn't everyone want a great wardrobe that helps them look great all the time? Well, when you consider the costs of buying all new clothes every time the season changes, you might be looking for a better way. Accessories are the solution that you have been looking for to build a great closet without going broke in the process.

When you buy the main clothes in your wardrobe, it is a good idea to stick with the classically designed pieces that will never go out of style. Take a look at fashion trends through the years and you will see some items that just return year after year and always look good. If you have a number of these items in your wardrobe, you can keep your staple items for a long time and simple use accessories to spice up the look.

One good example of accessories that you can include in your wardrobe for a brand new look are belts. Adding new belts to your wardrobe can give your older pieces a more modern look. When you choose the right accessories for your clothing, you can make your whole wardrobe look as though it is brand new every year. Hats, belts, shoes and jewelry are all items that can give you a stunning new look with the classic items that you already have in your closet.

It's okay to add a few of the trendy items to your wardrobe every season to give some spice to your wardrobe. These items along with accessories will give you a fashionable look without costing you a whole lot of money. Jackets are a stunning way to add to your wardrobe that can give your older clothes a brand new look. In fact, sometimes one single jacket can make you look as though you have all brand new clothes in your closet.

No one wants to spend their entire budget on a brand new wardrobe. Today it is important to find ways to save money and stretch the budget even further than ever before. When you choose accessories for your wardrobe, you will be building a wardrobe that looks much larger than it really is and saving a considerable amount of money. Accessories are the way to go to give your wardrobe a lift and keep you looking in style and well dressed every day.

Once you start thinking of ways to change the look of your clothing, you will be surprised at how easy it is. You can look well dressed without having to buy a whole new wardrobe every time the season changes. One pair of adorable shoes or a new jacket can have a dramatic effect on the clothing that you already paid for in your closet. - 16083

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Products to Lose Weight During Menopause

By Ricardo d Argence

Apart from the bothersome indication of menopause, weight gain in women during this span is very usual. This weight gain is often an accident, and will happen, even in women who had not made any changes in diet or reduce their level of activity.

There are number of menopausal weight loss products that are marketed to women as effective aids in fighting weight gain during menopause,as you might imagine. But are these products really worth it? Let's discuss the mechanisms of weight gain during menopause, and the associated risks of being overweight during menopause before delving further into the various products and their pros and cons.

Gaining weight during menopause is common for several different reasons. One is sluggish and inadequate digestive function that is the result of aging. More nutrients in your body is processed when food is kept in your digestive tract longer, ensuring that you absorb more nutrients from your food, including fat and calories.

The alterations in hormones that accompany menopause, primarily lowered concentrations of estrogen, additionally lead to increased weight. This is because estrogen and fat production are linked, fat cells help regulate estrogen production. As concentrations of estrogen lessen due to menopause, the system might attempt to store the greatest amount of fat it can to counter the plunge in hormone amounts. Hormones along with fat stored in the body perform in conjunction in a complex cycle of biofeedback that impacts hunger, metabolic rate, and deposit of fat.

The risks of weight gain are amplified for menopausal women. Being overweight at any stage of life carries risks, like increased risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, breast and reproductive cancers, diabetes, and heart disease. Since estrogen is a protective factor against cardiovascular disease, risk of heart disease increases when estrogen levels drop, even when menopausal women don't gain weight. For women who are overweight after menopause, the risks of these health problems are compounded.

So, should you use menopausal weight loss produces to control weight gain in menopause? Let's examine a few of these products:

Estrin-D: This product contains a number of metabolism-increasing stimulants. These are xanthine (caffeine) derived formulations like yerba matte, caffeine, and guarana, along with some other innocuous herbal ingredients. While the product does indeed rev up metabolism, there are many risks associated with stimulant-based products. Also, the high levels of caffeine and other stimulants in this formula can cause tachycardia, high blood pressure, a feeling of 'edginess', and excessive perspiration. Caffeine is also thought to contribute to hot flashes during menopause. These considerations make Estrin-D a less-than-ideal choice for menopausal weight loss.

Zalestra: Zalestra includes a far safer array of herbal ingredients that are designed to create a more gentle increase in metabolism, while treating some of the unpleasant symptoms of menopause. This product does not have the negative health risks of caffeine-containing products.

Estrolean: This product is similar to Zalestra, with a low amount of thermogenic ingredients. It does contain natural estrogen, which is thought to help control some of the hormonal imbalances that often accompany menopausal weight gain.

While some of these preparations may have benefit in reducing menopausal symptoms, they will not cause you to lose weight without eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise. At best, they might help a little with weight loss, and at worst they can have dangerous and unpleasant side effects.

Eating healthy during menapause will help you from putting on the pounds. A wholesome diet includes vegetables, fruits, lean proteins in addition to rich nutrients that include vitamin D, calcium and omega-3 fats. It is the best way to lose weight during menopause. - 16083

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What To Expect From Beauty Supply?

By Dennis Durrell

Keeping your appearance together takes work, and it can be quite expensive. You need supplies to take care of your hair, nails, and skin.

All of these beauty sets fee a pretty penny. So when you are looking to acquire the supplies that you require to maintain your seem you might intend to seem into purchasing them from a Beauty Supply store .

A beauty supply store is a store that has all sorts of beauty products. Typically, you can find various hair products in a beauty supply store. You can find everything from combs to hair color to styling products.

Nail products are any often obtainable in a beauty supply shop. There are typically another nail polishes accessible in the store, and maintenance products. A beauty supply shop is even a great place to achieve professional grade styling sets alike curling irons plus hair dryers for your own personal handle.

The top thing about products from a beauty supply store is that they are deeply reduced for the qualifieds who commonly shop there. By shopping there, you could obtain the same caliber of products for the same price that your individual hairdresser might get. - 16083

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How To Reduce Your Back Pain With Minimal Investment

By Chris Channing

With the majority of the workforce involving jobs that require intensive labor or jobs that force poor posture, back pain is becoming a universal problem. Luckily for such people, the health industry has a large amount of solutions to remedy common back pains. Do note, however, that chronic back pain may be a sign of a more serious problem and that seeing a physician is always a good route to take.

The first thing we reach for when experiencing pains of any sort is the medication in pill form. Pain relief pills are good for temporary relief, but only on a short-term basis. Using pain pills on an extended basis will lead to further health problems. Instead of reaching for pain relief pills, consider checking into massage therapy. This is the most common of all the solutions, but it will be expensive if you don't have someone special willing to do it for you.

Some experimental techniques in medicine have resulted in some odd yet dependable methods in reducing back pain. Acupuncture is a good method of reducing back pain, although it requires seeing a specialist who will apply pressure to certain points of the body to induce back pain relief. This is another rather expensive option as compared to other cheaper solutions.

A good alternative to investigate that is fairly inexpensive is to buy a special bedding or pillow unit. Special bedding that contours to the body of the sleeper has shown to decrease back pains dramatically. Special pillows can help alleviate pressure on certain parts of the body that would elicit back pains. Since these are usually one-time investments, they are good solutions to consider.

Taking a strong offense is sometimes the best defense a body has in repairing itself and protecting from damage. Try taking health therapy classes or getting plenty of aerobic exercise. Certain types of equipment such as an exercise ball can be purchased to carry out such plans on an extremely low budget. Of course, getting a gym membership and talking to a trainer would be the best solution if one is serious about exercising one's way out of a back pain problem.

Circulation is sometimes the answer to a back pain problem. An inversion table is one way to get circulation going without going forth with strenuous exercise. Inversion tables range in pricing, but are typically a couple of hundred dollars at least. Don't let this deter you, however, since they are long-term investments that can be used time and time again.

Final Thoughts

Medical problems should never be self-diagnosed. If you seem to be having a serious problem with back pain, it may because of an issue only a doctor can diagnose and treat. For chronic back pain sufferers, the best bet is to go to a doctor first and investigate pain solutions later. - 16083

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Wet Suits

By Ed J Price

The wetsuit is the accessory that symbolizes today's scuba diving, along with fins and a tank. They have come a long way since their earlier days of suit pioneers like the O'Neill brothers and their Santa Cruz surf suits to being made from a combination of neoprene rubber and synthetic fabrics. Wetsuits today contain a combination of a wide variety of fabric weaves, designs, colors, and different types of material densities. There are loads of brands to choose from, each offering their own unique properties on one of the most important parts of the scuba divers outfit, especially if diving in temperate or moderately deep waters is planned.

History of Wetsuits

Wetsuits were first made from rubber skins and were worn to keep in heat and for skin protection. More advanced suits made of neoprene, whose cellular construction traps air and water to be heated better than simple rubber. These more advanced suits were made possible by early designs of the rubber suits. However, although neoprene is more flexible, the earlier versions of wetsuits made from it were easy to rip and very hard to put on, putting it on often required applying talcum powder to the inside of the suit. As several generations passed, new breakthrough lines such as the Sharkskin and Turtleskin brands added a whole new layer of nylon sheeting to the inner suit and a textured surface which increases strength and durability.

Modern wetsuits use combinations of Lycra or other synthetic materials to replace nylon sheeting. Some brands, such as the Pinnacle Aquatics lines, feature combinations of titanium weaves and natural Merino wool to increased durability, warmth and to reduce odors. These modern suits also use layers of thicker materials to protect sensitive spine and neck areas, and have reinforced knee and elbow pads to protect the diver against chafing against rocks and coral heads.

How They Work

Water flows into the small pores of the neoprene foam of the suit where it is trapped and warmed by the body heat and exertions of the diver. The layer of warm water keeps the cold water from reaching the divers body by acting as a thermos bottle. The wetsuits are designed to let water come in contact with the skin. This is in contrast to the dry suit which keeps all water out. Wetsuits are usually used in waters whose temperatures range from 40 to 60 degrees. Dry suits are used in waters whose temperatures are much lower.

Wet Suit Types

Besides the well known full suit, there are many different types of wetsuits available. The Shorty suits do not cover the entire leg and arm areas but only the torso. These suits are best for warm water conditions. The "Farmer Johns" has a thickened "pants" layer that goes up around the shoulders, but doesn't cover the arms; this type is good for surfing applications where knee protection is important. Now there are specialized "thin suits" for competition swimming and light dive applications. These suits offer streamlining and abrasion protection more than they do temperature control.

The Hoods

Over 25% of body heat is lost through the head; this is why hoods are a very important accessory to a full wetsuit. The same materials that make up the wetsuit are often used to make the hoods, but the hoods are thicker to prevent loss of heat around the head. To protect against a gush of cold water down the beck most hoods have long bibs that tuck within the neck of the wet suit.

Booties

Even though some wetsuits commonly have built-in feet, most use separate booties. These booties are drawn up over the legs of the wetsuit. To facilitate standing or pushing off against the bottom of rough surfaces booties are usually reinforced and corrugated.

The Gloves

Another important addition is the Gloves. They must not only protect against cold water but must also stop sharp coral and rocks from damaging the skin. Diving gloves also have textured fingertips to help in handling gear or other objects during a dive.

Summing Up

As you can see, wetsuits have come a long way since the early primitive rubber casings of the early 1950's. With new materials and special computer-aided designs, wetsuits will continue to improve and offer the divers of the 21st century many new options for their diving experience. - 16083

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A Choice Of Weights: Free Or Machine Weights?

By Lizzy

For years, those doing strength training have been debating which method works better-working with free weights or machine weights. There are those that say that working with free weigh is better, while there are those that claim that machine weights are more effective. Suffice to say, enough arguments have been raised regarding this issue.

In this case, there are no right or wrong answers. While each method may have it's pros and cons, both still are just as good in improving your muscle strength. It really all depends on ones personal preferences, and the amount of training one puts in. So let's look at the positives and negatives of working with both free and machine weights.

Benefits of Working With Machine Weights: Since they are safer and generally easier to use, machine weights are perfect for beginners, allowing to build strength while doing basic movements. Machine weights are also ideal if you only want to work on a specific muscle group.

Not only that, but it also gives you enough support when doing the proper movements, allow you to keep the perfect posture when lifting, even when your muscles start to tire. Something which is hard to do when working with free weights. Adjusting the resistance in most machine weights is also easier, since you have to do is simply key in a code or insert a pin.

The Disadvantages of Using Machine Weights: The disadvantage of machine weights is that it's good for only one kind of exercise, since it gives you a limited range of movement. So if you're bigger, or more petite, then it may be harder to recalibrate the machine weights to suit your particular body type.

And since the machine aids you in having perfect balance, your stabilizer muscles may not be able to get the maximum workout due to the added support.

The Benefits of Using Free Weights: Free weights not only offer a wider, more natural wave of movement, but they also make your stablilizer muscles work harder since you still have to balance yourself.

Free weights also allow you to work different muscles groups, since you can do an unlimited number of exercises just by switching positions. They're also cheaper, and are a lot more compact, so you won't have a problem with storage.

The Disadvantages of Using Free Weights Using free weights can be difficult, since it's hard to balance, and offers no support. If not correctly, working with free weights may cause injuries, especially for exercises that call you to lift it over your head. Working out specific muscles can also be a bit of a challenge, as certain motions and techniques need to be applied, movements that a beginner may not quite know.

When trying to build muscles, you need to lift the weights instead of swing them, which is what happens when you're working out with free weights.

So now that we've discussed the pros and cons of machines weights versus free weights, which one do you think fits you? For beginners, machine weights are a lot more intiuitive and safer to use, something which you'll need during your first three months of training.

Free weights would be more suitable if if you're already in a more advanced strength training program, since it teaches you how to balance and gives you a wider range of natural movements. Still, there's nothing wrong with using both machine weights and free weights. Who knows, it may even make your work out sessions a lot more motivating. - 16083

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The Healthy Way to Lose Weight Before Your Wedding

By Ricardo d Argence

Every bride wants to look perfect on her wedding day and there is no better feeling than losing those unwanted pounds so that the dress fits perfectly. If this explains you here are tips to help you out.

First of all, you can't expect to get to your desired weight in just week or two. Just as planning the wedding itself takes time, so does preparing your body. Fast weight loss is usually not healthy weight loss and the pounds usually return within a few weeks.

Magic pills that guarantee 20 pounds gone in one week are unrealistic, expensive, and possibly even harmful to your body. Weight loss is like marriage; it's a life-time commitment. You don't want to lose the weight just to balloon up in a few months for your new husband! So, it's imperative that you look at life changes to your diet and lifestyle, rather than temporary adjustments.

Wedding planning is stressful enough, don't add to your stress by trying to starve yourelf. Therefore, it is important not to deprive yourself of food. Starvation diets are counter-productive, they will slow down your metabolism and make you hungry and irritable.

The last thing you need while planning a wedding is to be completely without any energy! It can be hard to have regular mealtimes when you're busy, but avoid snacking on the run. Eating healthy meals at regular intervals is much better for you and will keep your energy up.

Drink water instead of sodas. You should be drinking 8 glasses of water a day. This helps you be less hungry making your meal needs smaller than before.

Cut down on your sugar and salt intake. This can be especially hard if you're a junk food addict. Salt can cause bloating and also makes it harder for the body to get rid of harmful toxins. Replace these foods with high fiber, low fat items. Whole grains, low-fat dairy products, lean protein, and skinless poultry can make a huge difference in your calorie intake and subsequent weight loss.

You don't have to deprive yourself all the time. Choose one day per week that you can have some of your favorite foods. Hopefully, this will boost your metabolism, and you will lose even more weight the next day when you return to your normal eating habits.

Even though you are planning your wedding, you still have time to eat healthily and to exercise. You don't have to work out at the gym every day, you can find your exercise in other ways, too. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. So, your destination is only several blocks? Walk, don't drive. These may take more time, but the results are totally worth it. - 16083

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Are You A Coffee Lover?

By Jaime Elin

Does it seem as though you can not get your day started without drinking that first cup of coffee? Maybe you can not seem to get going unless you get that second cup of coffee. Well you are not alone it seems that millions of americans enjoy drinking coffee.

You can easily take your pick on the type of coffee that you want to drink. Studies have shown that millions of americans choose to get their days started with a cup of coffee. As a matter of fact people who drink coffee; always say that they can not function during the day unless they get their day started off with their favorite cup of coffee.

People who do not enjoy coffee; have no idea what a coffee lover goes through on a daily basis. I know this because I live with someone who can not stand the taste of coffee. He always wonders why it is that I can not get the day started without my favorite cup of coffee. With all the flavors of coffee on the market; there is absolutely no reason that you can not find one that you enjoy drinking.

You do not even have to drink the type of coffee that most people prefer; as a matter of fact you can easily choose to drink any type of coffee that you love without anyone saying anything to you.

Of course you will notice a difference in the way the coffee tastes depending on the type of coffee beans that you choose from. The main thing that you want to consider when you are shopping for your next coffee flavor is to ensure that the beans are fresh.

Avoid getting your beans from a bin that allows air to enter into it. I have personally found that if you take the time to grind your own beans then the flavor that you receive from the fresh ground beans is almost untouchable. Of course you can easily join a coffee club that will ship you different flavors of coffee each month so that you can decide which flavor you prefer.

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Discovering What Cybex Treadmill Is Offering Online

By Chloe Adisson

Apart from the many models that Cybex treadmill is offering in the market, it has other services online as well. Cybex is a manufacturer or brand of high quality treadmills. Just recently, the company re-manufactured the Trotter Elite model and is not retailed at $5000 and up.

Innovatively designed, the brand combines technology with equipment performance. It also claims that it is more user-oriented and is more durable. Aren't all treadmills practically claiming the same thing?

Generally speaking, Cybex creates beautifully structured treadmills that are perfect for training serious and dedicated runners. This is also a good workout tool for recreational walkers.

Some of its offerings are detailed in their online Cybex web pages. Their website accommodates operational and service concerns. It also displays recall alert and certificate declarations.

- The Cybex Treadmill Operations. In this section of the website, it explains how the Cybex equipment should operate. This page is outlined and written in an FAQ format. It's supposed to answer questions related to motor speed, power supply, console functionality, heart rate monitor, and more.

- Cybex Treadmill Services. Generally, this page explains anything that concerns your treadmill maintenance. If you happen to read through, you'll find that the topic revolves mostly around the treadmill belt, lubrication, and other considerable maintenance concerns.

Cybex Recall Alert

This is a special feature in the cybex website. The recall alert is that page in the website that declares the pull out of the Trotter model. The product in question caused injuries to its many users. There are a couple of facts you can find here.

- The recall alert was conducted by the manufacturer alongside the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission or CPSC.

- The company declares its sincere and ethical gesture saying that their own product is not safe.

Cybex Certificate Declarations

These are certificate declarations of each Cybex treadmill model, are in PDF files, and are made available for public download. This is a good and ensuring way of building trust with their users.

In this page in the website, you will find the following certificates that you can download. These are: Cybex 530C and 530R Cycle Declaration, Stepper CE Certification Declaration, Cross Trainer, Cybex Eagle, Cybex VR3, Treadmill CE Certification Declarations, Cybex Trazer Declaration, and the Cybex Total Access Declaration.

Other Features

- The treadmill product from Cybex is generally easy to use and includes PDA programs.

- There are workout programs directly from the Cybex treadmill website that you can download.

- The equipment includes a CD ROM tutorial service.

- It also adds more fun to your Cybex experience. It makes workout designs and program download easier and quicker.

These treadmills are designed for cardio-vascular and weight loss exercise. What make it expensive are the features and other extras that become a highlight most often in sales pitch. Investigate the treadmill of your choice.

If you can afford a Cybex treadmill, then it is best to get this equipment. It's expensive but if you think about it, it's because of the many features that add to its advantages. - 16083

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Weight Loss Products for Menopause, Estrolean

By Ricardo d Argence

Weight gain, as a result of entering menopause, is probably a major issue (among others) which is always there on your mind if you are a woman approaching menopause.

As a woman, when you discover that your hormones recalibrate while you are in menopause and realize that you are facing a possibility of weight gain, you will surely start thinking on what supplements can help you in dealing with this issue. One supplement that gets talked about a great deal is Estrolean. What is it, and what can it really do or you?

When you are looking at the diet supplement of Estrolean, make sure that you look at the ingredients. You will find that the average dose of Estrolean contains primarily amylase, apple extract, pomegranate extract, sea vegetable extract, lipase, protease, guarana, green tea, yerba mate and ginger. Essentially, with these ingredients, Estrolean says that it can solve the problem of weight gain through changing hormones. Interestingly, it is one of the first of the supplements out there that was designed to tackle weight gain in menopausal women.

With that in mind, what does Estrolean do? Essentially, you will find that the enzymes in the supplement are designed to help the dieter by improving your digestion and helping you process food better. The amylase is intended to help you break down the starch in your food, while protease helps you with your overall health.

You'll find yourself in a place where you are having unusual food cravings and where you are going to need to learn to regulate your appetite all over again. And right in that moment you will realize that Estrolean does not have an appetite suppressant component.

Estrolean mostly works through the stimulants it contains. Yerba mate, green tea and guarana all figure heavily into the ingredients list of this supplement, and you will find that upon further reflection, they are stimulants. When you use this supplement, you will acquire a sudden burst of energy which will be very effective in getting you to do some physical activity. However, keep in mind that this kind of stimulant isn't perfect in every case for every woman.

Take some time and really consider your weight loss goals. There are many out there that you are going to need to think about, and you will find that overwhelmingly, they can be met through good diet and good exercise. Take some time to really take stock of what is going on in your life and how you can make sure that diet and exercise play a part in that. - 16083

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