By : Jharna Bhatnagar
If you have found a job in the Gulf and are looking to relocate soon, there would be many things that you need to sort out before you pack your bags and board a flight to the Gulf. Apart from your accommodation and family needs there, you would also need to look at one of the most important concerns of expatriates- healthcare insurance. A good healthcare insurance scheme is a must when you move to the Gulf. While there have been efforts to make healthcare insurance compulsory for all expatriates coming in to the region for Gulf jobs, there are still some hurdles that one might experience.
For most jobs in the Gulf, generally the employer will arrange your health insurance cover. For most companies, there is the group insurance scheme that will cover you too once you become an employee. Or, if not, the employer will ensure that you get a health insurance scheme when you relocate. It would be advisable if you ask all about this to your recruitment officer when you accept the offer. Ask about the scheme, the insurance cover, the benefits that it gives, the premium that you would have to pay, the medical treatments that are covered under it, etc.
If you want to avoid any hassles on this front later, the best thin to do would be to research and find out details about it before relocating. You can do online research, talk to friends, if any, in the Gulf or talk to your prospective employer. You must know all the essential details of the healthcare insurance scheme before you arrive in the host country. Some consider it an ancillary thing and do not pay much attention to it beforehand. That is a mistake and you should research about it thoroughly before relocating for your and your family’s benefit.
For different Gulf States, the working, procedure and the benefits of the healthcare system may be different. So, you must find out how it operates in your host country. At some places, there are special health care covers for expatriates. At other places, it is obligatory for the employer to cover all expatriate workers in the company healthcare scheme. At some places, you may find that there is no distinction between the locals and the foreign workers. In some cases, there may be a requirement for specific documents to procure the insurance cover. And every time, you use the healthcare facilities, you might be required to show a proof of your insurance cover.
Across the Gulf, there are varied standards of health care systems. You must ascertain what the health care standard in your host country is. If you have particular health problems in your family, do ask specifically about the standard of health care offered by the states where you are relocating. You must ensure that all health care concerns of your family will be taken care of at the new place. It might be possible that there are excellent general healthcare facilities in that state but not good arrangement for specialized treatments. You can discuss this with the human resources department of your company or the company health practitioner. Other than this, you should find out what the insurance cost is. This will also be different for different Gulf states and different insurers. Also, make sure that your healthcare scheme in the Gulf covers the repatriation or evacuation costs in case of emergencies.
Other than this, you need to find out the language of communication of the medical practitioners in the host country. Although most of them would speak in English, you should not make any assumptions. There might be cases where the doctors prefer talking in the native language as compared to English.
Even when your employer I staking care of your healthcare insurance needs, there are a few things that you need to understand on your own. You must find out the formalities regarding getting yourself registered with a doctor or a dentist. You should check if your healthcare insurance scheme limits your choice of doctors or dentists. How your insurance cover works in case of emergencies is also important to know. These are small things but extremely essential when you move to the Gulf for a job. Thus while you enjoy your stay in the Gulf, you can also be sure that your healthcare needs are taken care of.
About The Author-- Geetika Jain writes on behalf of NaukriGulf.com, a leading job portal for jobs in Gulf Region, Jobs in Dubai, Middle East jobs. Naukri.com's foray into the Middle East is an Endeavour to provide established client base with services that best meet their international requirements as well as expand our operations on to a global arena.
What are the Symptoms of Swine Flu H1N1?
By : Nick Mutt
Swine flu (also known as swine influenza) is referred to as H1N1 virus of A type. This is the recent strain of flu which has affected people all around the world. This virus is a combined effect of bird flu, swine flu and human flu. This new strain is highly infectious and has become the most talked and seen news on television. It is a pandemic disease and people are really scared of it. H1N1 virus spreads out to other countries by way of people travelling from one country to another.
For the first time, humans have been exposed to this form of influenza and hence there is no specific medicine for this. This is the reason that has made the 2009 swine flu so dangerous. At present, there are no preventative drugs which can be taken so as to prevent it. Hence, children, elderly people and people who have a weak immune system should be cautious so that they do not get attacked by the flu. Swine flu was initially originated in Mexico and later the virus has spread all around the world. Cases of swine flu are starting to get visible in US. It has now been specifically renamed as H1N1 influenza or H1N1 flu to avoid people thinking as it has some connection to pigs.
People with 65 years and older, children younger than five years old, pregnant women, and people with weak immune system are at higher risk of getting affected with swine flu virus. The symptoms of swine flu are similar to normal seasonal flu, so to make difference between them is a tough task.
The common symptoms are high fever and chills in the beginning, severe fatigue and body aches. Other symptoms like cough, cold, sore throat, difficulty in breathing, headache, weakness and general discomfort are also present. Some people experience diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
You are contagious if you have the above symptoms. So you should stay home unless you are going to hospital for treatment. It is important that you consult your physician for the swine flu tests if you notice any of these symptoms. If it is diagnosed in early stage, there is a good chance of making a quick recovery.
To prevent from getting in contact with the virus, cover your nose from a mask. If you have symptoms of cold or flu, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough and sneeze to prevent other people from getting infected. Wash your hands often with antibacterial soap. Avoid touching your nose, eyes or mouth since viruses spread that way fast. Avoid going to school, office or anywhere outside.
To learn more about H1N1 flu symptoms, prevention and treatment, you need to know complete information on H1N1 flu. Be sure to pick up the book on swine flu to keep yourself and your family away from this pandemic disease.
About The Author-- Get the complete information on swine flu symptoms, prevention and treatment through Swine Flu H1N1 Books. Read simple and effective Home Remedies for Influenza and herbal treatments. Know the herbal treatments and Home Remedies for Cough.
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Swine flu (also known as swine influenza) is referred to as H1N1 virus of A type. This is the recent strain of flu which has affected people all around the world. This virus is a combined effect of bird flu, swine flu and human flu. This new strain is highly infectious and has become the most talked and seen news on television. It is a pandemic disease and people are really scared of it. H1N1 virus spreads out to other countries by way of people travelling from one country to another.
For the first time, humans have been exposed to this form of influenza and hence there is no specific medicine for this. This is the reason that has made the 2009 swine flu so dangerous. At present, there are no preventative drugs which can be taken so as to prevent it. Hence, children, elderly people and people who have a weak immune system should be cautious so that they do not get attacked by the flu. Swine flu was initially originated in Mexico and later the virus has spread all around the world. Cases of swine flu are starting to get visible in US. It has now been specifically renamed as H1N1 influenza or H1N1 flu to avoid people thinking as it has some connection to pigs.
People with 65 years and older, children younger than five years old, pregnant women, and people with weak immune system are at higher risk of getting affected with swine flu virus. The symptoms of swine flu are similar to normal seasonal flu, so to make difference between them is a tough task.
The common symptoms are high fever and chills in the beginning, severe fatigue and body aches. Other symptoms like cough, cold, sore throat, difficulty in breathing, headache, weakness and general discomfort are also present. Some people experience diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
You are contagious if you have the above symptoms. So you should stay home unless you are going to hospital for treatment. It is important that you consult your physician for the swine flu tests if you notice any of these symptoms. If it is diagnosed in early stage, there is a good chance of making a quick recovery.
To prevent from getting in contact with the virus, cover your nose from a mask. If you have symptoms of cold or flu, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough and sneeze to prevent other people from getting infected. Wash your hands often with antibacterial soap. Avoid touching your nose, eyes or mouth since viruses spread that way fast. Avoid going to school, office or anywhere outside.
To learn more about H1N1 flu symptoms, prevention and treatment, you need to know complete information on H1N1 flu. Be sure to pick up the book on swine flu to keep yourself and your family away from this pandemic disease.
About The Author-- Get the complete information on swine flu symptoms, prevention and treatment through Swine Flu H1N1 Books. Read simple and effective Home Remedies for Influenza and herbal treatments. Know the herbal treatments and Home Remedies for Cough.
Article Source: Articles island - Free article submission and free reprint articles
An American Universal Health Care System
By : Hugo Gallegos
Real health care reform is a complex issue; therefore it's not possible to cover every aspect of universal health care or reform of the current system in this short article. However we will cover as much ground with the limited space available.
Health Care System Needs Reform, Not a Government Takeover
Believe it or not, America boasts some of the world’s best doctors, the most advanced health care system, and the most technically superior resources in the world, bar none. Those who travel globally and have gotten sick know that their first choice for treatment would be in the U.S. Though health care in America is, more expensive than any other country, many of the worlds wealthiest come to the U.S for surgical procedures and complex care, because it holds a worldwide reputation for the gold standard in health care.
To examine the complex health care issue, a small research study was conducted from randomly selected doctors in mdnationwide.org's best doctors database. We ask 50 top doctors, located in different states and who practice different specialty fields, " Is a universal health care plan good for America?" Forty-eight of these doctors essentially responded that it was a "bad idea" that would have negative impacts on the quality of our nation’s health care.
Social Engineering Your Health Care
One of the greatest mis-conceptions some people have relied on with regard to the health care debate is that, given a universal health care system, every person in the U.S. would receive the highest quality health care - the kind our nation is renowned for and that we currently receive. However, unlike some public amenities, health care is not a collective public service like police and fire protection services, therefore the Government cannot provide the same quality of health care to everyone, because not all physicians are equally good orthopedic surgeons, internists, neurosurgeons, etc, in the same way that not all individuals in need of health care are equally good patients.
As an analogy - stay with me - when you design a software program, there are many elements that are coded on the back-end, and used to manipulate certain aspects of the software program, that your average "John Doe" who uses the software (the end user) does not understand or utilize, nor do they care about these elements. Certain aspects of the program are coded, so that when one uses that portion of the program, other elements of the program are manipulated and automatically follow the present or next command.
Likewise, once a universal health care plan is implemented in America and its massive infrastructure is shaped, private insurance companies will slowly disappear, and as a result, eventually patients will automatically be forced to utilize the government’s universal health care plan. As part of such a system, patients will be known as numbers rather than patients, because such a massive government program would provide compensation incentive based on care provided, patients would become "numbers," rather than "patients." In addition, for cost savings reasons, every bit of health information, including your own, will be analyzed, and stored by the Government. What are the consequences? If you're a senior citizen and need a knee replacement at the age of 70, the government may determine that you're to old and it's not worth the investment cost, therefore instead of surgery, you may be given medication for the rest of your life at a substantial cost savings to the government, and at a high quality of life price to you.
Solutions:
Fixing the current U.S. health care system might require that we;
1. Encourage prevention and early diagnosis of chronic conditions and management.
2. Completely reform existing government health care programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.
3. Forgive medical school debt for those willing to practice primary care in under-served areas.
4. Improve access to care, provide small businesses and the self-employed with tax credits, not penalties for providing health care.
5. Encourage innovation in medical records management to reduce costs.
6. Require tort reform in medical malpractice judgments to lower the cost of providing care.
7. Keep what isn’t broken-research shows 80% of Americans are happy with their current insurance, therefore, why completely dismantle it?
8. Reimburse physicians for their services.
9. Innovate a system in which Medicare fraud is dramatically decreased.
Devil In the Details
Socialized medicine means:
1. Loss of private practice options, reduced pay for physicians, overwhelming numbers of patients, and increasing burn-out may reduce the number of doctors pursuing the profession.
2. Patient confidentiality will need to be compromised, since centralized health care information will be maintained by the government and it's databases.
3. Healthy people who take care of themselves will pay for the burden of those with unhealthy lifestyles, such as those who smoke, are obese, etc.
4. Patients lose the incentive to stay healthy or aren't likely to take efforts to curb their prescription drug costs because health care is free and the system can easily be abused.
5. The U.S. Government will need to call the shots about important health decisions dictating what procedures are best for you, rather than those decisions being made by your doctor(s), which will result in poor individualized patient care.
6. Tax rates will rise substantially-universal health care is not free since citizens are required to pay for it in the form of taxes.
7. Your freedom of choice will be restricted as to which doctor is best for you and your family.
8. Like all public programs, government bureaucracy, even in the form of health care, does not promote healthy competition that reduces costs based on demand. What’s more, accountability is limited to the budgetary resources available to police such a system.
9. Medicare is subsidized by private insurers to the tune of billions of dollars, therefore if you take them out of the equation, add a trillion dollars or more to the current trillion dollar- plus cost estimates.
10. Currently, the government loses an estimated $30 billion a year due to Medicare fraud. Therefore, what makes anyone think that this same government will be able to run & operate a universal health care system that is resistant to fraud and save money while doing so?.
About The Author-- Hugo Gallegos a health information technology expert, author, software architect, and founder of MDNationwide.
Real health care reform is a complex issue; therefore it's not possible to cover every aspect of universal health care or reform of the current system in this short article. However we will cover as much ground with the limited space available.
Health Care System Needs Reform, Not a Government Takeover
Believe it or not, America boasts some of the world’s best doctors, the most advanced health care system, and the most technically superior resources in the world, bar none. Those who travel globally and have gotten sick know that their first choice for treatment would be in the U.S. Though health care in America is, more expensive than any other country, many of the worlds wealthiest come to the U.S for surgical procedures and complex care, because it holds a worldwide reputation for the gold standard in health care.
To examine the complex health care issue, a small research study was conducted from randomly selected doctors in mdnationwide.org's best doctors database. We ask 50 top doctors, located in different states and who practice different specialty fields, " Is a universal health care plan good for America?" Forty-eight of these doctors essentially responded that it was a "bad idea" that would have negative impacts on the quality of our nation’s health care.
Social Engineering Your Health Care
One of the greatest mis-conceptions some people have relied on with regard to the health care debate is that, given a universal health care system, every person in the U.S. would receive the highest quality health care - the kind our nation is renowned for and that we currently receive. However, unlike some public amenities, health care is not a collective public service like police and fire protection services, therefore the Government cannot provide the same quality of health care to everyone, because not all physicians are equally good orthopedic surgeons, internists, neurosurgeons, etc, in the same way that not all individuals in need of health care are equally good patients.
As an analogy - stay with me - when you design a software program, there are many elements that are coded on the back-end, and used to manipulate certain aspects of the software program, that your average "John Doe" who uses the software (the end user) does not understand or utilize, nor do they care about these elements. Certain aspects of the program are coded, so that when one uses that portion of the program, other elements of the program are manipulated and automatically follow the present or next command.
Likewise, once a universal health care plan is implemented in America and its massive infrastructure is shaped, private insurance companies will slowly disappear, and as a result, eventually patients will automatically be forced to utilize the government’s universal health care plan. As part of such a system, patients will be known as numbers rather than patients, because such a massive government program would provide compensation incentive based on care provided, patients would become "numbers," rather than "patients." In addition, for cost savings reasons, every bit of health information, including your own, will be analyzed, and stored by the Government. What are the consequences? If you're a senior citizen and need a knee replacement at the age of 70, the government may determine that you're to old and it's not worth the investment cost, therefore instead of surgery, you may be given medication for the rest of your life at a substantial cost savings to the government, and at a high quality of life price to you.
Solutions:
Fixing the current U.S. health care system might require that we;
1. Encourage prevention and early diagnosis of chronic conditions and management.
2. Completely reform existing government health care programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.
3. Forgive medical school debt for those willing to practice primary care in under-served areas.
4. Improve access to care, provide small businesses and the self-employed with tax credits, not penalties for providing health care.
5. Encourage innovation in medical records management to reduce costs.
6. Require tort reform in medical malpractice judgments to lower the cost of providing care.
7. Keep what isn’t broken-research shows 80% of Americans are happy with their current insurance, therefore, why completely dismantle it?
8. Reimburse physicians for their services.
9. Innovate a system in which Medicare fraud is dramatically decreased.
Devil In the Details
Socialized medicine means:
1. Loss of private practice options, reduced pay for physicians, overwhelming numbers of patients, and increasing burn-out may reduce the number of doctors pursuing the profession.
2. Patient confidentiality will need to be compromised, since centralized health care information will be maintained by the government and it's databases.
3. Healthy people who take care of themselves will pay for the burden of those with unhealthy lifestyles, such as those who smoke, are obese, etc.
4. Patients lose the incentive to stay healthy or aren't likely to take efforts to curb their prescription drug costs because health care is free and the system can easily be abused.
5. The U.S. Government will need to call the shots about important health decisions dictating what procedures are best for you, rather than those decisions being made by your doctor(s), which will result in poor individualized patient care.
6. Tax rates will rise substantially-universal health care is not free since citizens are required to pay for it in the form of taxes.
7. Your freedom of choice will be restricted as to which doctor is best for you and your family.
8. Like all public programs, government bureaucracy, even in the form of health care, does not promote healthy competition that reduces costs based on demand. What’s more, accountability is limited to the budgetary resources available to police such a system.
9. Medicare is subsidized by private insurers to the tune of billions of dollars, therefore if you take them out of the equation, add a trillion dollars or more to the current trillion dollar- plus cost estimates.
10. Currently, the government loses an estimated $30 billion a year due to Medicare fraud. Therefore, what makes anyone think that this same government will be able to run & operate a universal health care system that is resistant to fraud and save money while doing so?.
About The Author-- Hugo Gallegos a health information technology expert, author, software architect, and founder of MDNationwide.
Why Exercises are Necessary for Good Health?
By : Nick Mutt
Exercise is necessary for good health. It makes you active and alert in your day to day activities. Exercise promotes digestion, lightness of the body, sturdiness of the body, reduces fat in the body and increases capability to do work. It increases the tone of the muscles, balance of autonomic, voluntary and involuntary muscles, increases the metabolic rate. Exercise makes lungs to function properly and also the decrease of gastrointestinal accumulations.
Exercise makes the body to sweat, and indirectly the function of the kidney is reduced. It helps eliminate toxins out of the body. Daily exercise will increase hemoglobin and alkalinity of blood and total protein is increased and also red blood corpuscles. Exercise promotes the physical and mental strength and will power and self-control and thereby the entire development of body will take place.
Exercise increases resistance of the body. It also increases caloric value in the body. It plays prominent role in the treatment of depression. It increases the hormones of beta, endorphins which promote and regulate the mood. In diseases also some sort of physical exercise is advised. Doctors advocate a sort of mild exercise in arthritis. Even in accident cases and fracture of bones and paralysis of body some types of exercise are used.
Exercise should be done early in the morning on an empty stomach. As soon as you feel tired then it is better to stop it. Exercises must be done only to get refreshed and relaxed. First start exercise lightly and increase it gradually and slowly in stages, so that your body must be adjusted to the changes in the body environment.
Exercise must be regularly and systematically practiced. Yoga, walking, swimming, cycling, horse riding and tennis etc are also a type of exercises. Exercise makes the person to live long in health and happiness.
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.
Exercise is necessary for good health. It makes you active and alert in your day to day activities. Exercise promotes digestion, lightness of the body, sturdiness of the body, reduces fat in the body and increases capability to do work. It increases the tone of the muscles, balance of autonomic, voluntary and involuntary muscles, increases the metabolic rate. Exercise makes lungs to function properly and also the decrease of gastrointestinal accumulations.
Exercise makes the body to sweat, and indirectly the function of the kidney is reduced. It helps eliminate toxins out of the body. Daily exercise will increase hemoglobin and alkalinity of blood and total protein is increased and also red blood corpuscles. Exercise promotes the physical and mental strength and will power and self-control and thereby the entire development of body will take place.
Exercise increases resistance of the body. It also increases caloric value in the body. It plays prominent role in the treatment of depression. It increases the hormones of beta, endorphins which promote and regulate the mood. In diseases also some sort of physical exercise is advised. Doctors advocate a sort of mild exercise in arthritis. Even in accident cases and fracture of bones and paralysis of body some types of exercise are used.
Exercise should be done early in the morning on an empty stomach. As soon as you feel tired then it is better to stop it. Exercises must be done only to get refreshed and relaxed. First start exercise lightly and increase it gradually and slowly in stages, so that your body must be adjusted to the changes in the body environment.
Exercise must be regularly and systematically practiced. Yoga, walking, swimming, cycling, horse riding and tennis etc are also a type of exercises. Exercise makes the person to live long in health and happiness.
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.
Summer Sanity Tips for Work at Home Moms
By : Kim DeYoung
Here we are in the middle of summer and there are moments when I'm really enjoying myself and others when I'm really stressed. If you're like me I swing back and forth between the two. There are moments with my kids where I wish summer would never end and there are those times when school can't start soon enough!
Every mom can appreciate the extra stress of summer vacation but for work at home moms it can be even more challenging. Most of us can't afford to put our businesses on hold for three months. So what can help us manage our business while we still enjoy the summer with our kids?
Here are some summer vacation tips that I've found helpful:
Banish Guilt - Don't waste your summer feeling guilty. You can't do it all (be it every work project and every activity with your children) so for your own sanity stop expecting yourself to. Focus instead on being grateful. The gratitude stems from acknowledging your opportunity to work from home and run a business that brings your joy and income while spending quality time (even if it's not tons of quantity) with your children.
Focus on Your Priorities - Since you can't do it all it's important to have real clarity about which projects you're going to focus on, so your work is streamlined. Personally, I'm using the summer to focus on two key projects - my new Get It Done Coaching program and my Telesummit Blueprint System. With my kids at home much more than during the school year, my focus is either on them or one of those projects. Summer's not a good time to take on other activities that don't matter. Wait until fall, set clear boundaries for yourself, and say NO to what doesn't support you.
Plan Activities -Take a look at classes and camps that are available during the summer. I'll be honest here, I've usually sent my children to camp but this year, with my husband being out of work, the decision to send them to camp had us in a quandary. Can we afford to send them to camp? Can we afford NOT to send them to camp since we got a lot less work done with them at home during the day? (We opted for sending them a little less than previous years).
If you decide to forego a summer camp, there are usually activities in your local area like swim, tennis or art classes. This does require driving time but it will give you and your kids a little break from each other. You may also want to trade play dates with other moms or get grandparents to take the kids on some special outings.
Develop a New Routine - Figure out what work schedule supports you best during the summer. Maybe you'll want to get an earlier start or stay up late so you take advantage of the time your kids are sleeping later (if they do that). I've been bringing my laptop onto my porch so I can watch them outside when they play. Kids are more likely to cooperate if they know what to expect ahead of time. For example, will your kids cooperate if they can count on you working just until noon everyday and taking them swimming afterwards?
Put Them To Work - Get your kids involved in your business. This is a special advantage for work at home moms. Kids think this is fun and they're more likely to be supportive of your business if they're involved! My kids help ship out my monthly membership CDs and absolutely love using my postage meter. It's all just a matter of thinking what tasks are age appropriate and fun for them.
Limit Screen Time - Be strategic about screen time - which includes TV, movies, computer and video games. Sometimes it's okay... but it shouldn't be the only option available to your kids. Instead make a visit to the crafts store for art supplies or go to the library so everyone always has something new to read. For littler kids, find or buy some building toys (like Legos) and make a "dress up box" with some of your old clothes.
Let Them Be Bored - Finally, resist the temptation to rescue the kids when they say they're bored. In our busy on-the-go world we sometimes forget that boredom often leads to creativity. Let them know you have confidence in their ability to figure out how to spend their time.
I hope you find these summer vacation tips helpful. As hectic or frustrated as you might feel, summer usually flies by! Be grateful for the flexibility you have as a work at home mom and enjoy this special time to bond with your kids. Jump in the pool with them, ride bikes or grab a book and read under a tree!
About The Author-- Kim DeYoung is the original Metromom—a driven, evolving woman committed to her family, her career and achieving success on her own terms. Also known as the “Get It Done Girl”, Kim is the dynamic and creative force behind Metromom.com, a comprehensive resource for the busy mom entrepreneur, providing solutions on marketing, money, mindset and motherhood. Order your own FREE CD - "5 Surprising Secrets Every Mom Entrepreneur Must Know" and learn more at www.metromom.com. To see if you’re in fact a Metromom, check out her 3-minute video at http://TheMetroMomMovie.com.
Here we are in the middle of summer and there are moments when I'm really enjoying myself and others when I'm really stressed. If you're like me I swing back and forth between the two. There are moments with my kids where I wish summer would never end and there are those times when school can't start soon enough!
Every mom can appreciate the extra stress of summer vacation but for work at home moms it can be even more challenging. Most of us can't afford to put our businesses on hold for three months. So what can help us manage our business while we still enjoy the summer with our kids?
Here are some summer vacation tips that I've found helpful:
Banish Guilt - Don't waste your summer feeling guilty. You can't do it all (be it every work project and every activity with your children) so for your own sanity stop expecting yourself to. Focus instead on being grateful. The gratitude stems from acknowledging your opportunity to work from home and run a business that brings your joy and income while spending quality time (even if it's not tons of quantity) with your children.
Focus on Your Priorities - Since you can't do it all it's important to have real clarity about which projects you're going to focus on, so your work is streamlined. Personally, I'm using the summer to focus on two key projects - my new Get It Done Coaching program and my Telesummit Blueprint System. With my kids at home much more than during the school year, my focus is either on them or one of those projects. Summer's not a good time to take on other activities that don't matter. Wait until fall, set clear boundaries for yourself, and say NO to what doesn't support you.
Plan Activities -Take a look at classes and camps that are available during the summer. I'll be honest here, I've usually sent my children to camp but this year, with my husband being out of work, the decision to send them to camp had us in a quandary. Can we afford to send them to camp? Can we afford NOT to send them to camp since we got a lot less work done with them at home during the day? (We opted for sending them a little less than previous years).
If you decide to forego a summer camp, there are usually activities in your local area like swim, tennis or art classes. This does require driving time but it will give you and your kids a little break from each other. You may also want to trade play dates with other moms or get grandparents to take the kids on some special outings.
Develop a New Routine - Figure out what work schedule supports you best during the summer. Maybe you'll want to get an earlier start or stay up late so you take advantage of the time your kids are sleeping later (if they do that). I've been bringing my laptop onto my porch so I can watch them outside when they play. Kids are more likely to cooperate if they know what to expect ahead of time. For example, will your kids cooperate if they can count on you working just until noon everyday and taking them swimming afterwards?
Put Them To Work - Get your kids involved in your business. This is a special advantage for work at home moms. Kids think this is fun and they're more likely to be supportive of your business if they're involved! My kids help ship out my monthly membership CDs and absolutely love using my postage meter. It's all just a matter of thinking what tasks are age appropriate and fun for them.
Limit Screen Time - Be strategic about screen time - which includes TV, movies, computer and video games. Sometimes it's okay... but it shouldn't be the only option available to your kids. Instead make a visit to the crafts store for art supplies or go to the library so everyone always has something new to read. For littler kids, find or buy some building toys (like Legos) and make a "dress up box" with some of your old clothes.
Let Them Be Bored - Finally, resist the temptation to rescue the kids when they say they're bored. In our busy on-the-go world we sometimes forget that boredom often leads to creativity. Let them know you have confidence in their ability to figure out how to spend their time.
I hope you find these summer vacation tips helpful. As hectic or frustrated as you might feel, summer usually flies by! Be grateful for the flexibility you have as a work at home mom and enjoy this special time to bond with your kids. Jump in the pool with them, ride bikes or grab a book and read under a tree!
About The Author-- Kim DeYoung is the original Metromom—a driven, evolving woman committed to her family, her career and achieving success on her own terms. Also known as the “Get It Done Girl”, Kim is the dynamic and creative force behind Metromom.com, a comprehensive resource for the busy mom entrepreneur, providing solutions on marketing, money, mindset and motherhood. Order your own FREE CD - "5 Surprising Secrets Every Mom Entrepreneur Must Know" and learn more at www.metromom.com. To see if you’re in fact a Metromom, check out her 3-minute video at http://TheMetroMomMovie.com.
For your health
These are the ingredients in my favorite pick-me-up drink.
Combine :
- Ginger
- Oranges
- Parsley
and a liquid in a blender, drink, and feel good!
Add green tea too if you can handle the caffeine
Combine :
- Ginger
- Oranges
- Parsley
and a liquid in a blender, drink, and feel good!
Add green tea too if you can handle the caffeine
Three Useful Essential Oils with Healing Properties
Barbers' Garden, July 2008: Dorothy Perkins Rambling Rose
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Due to the natural healing properties of essential oils, they are widely used to treat number of ailments. This article focuses on three commonly used essential oils with their remedial properties.
1. Benzoin
Benzoin is actually a tree resin which is processed to turn it into a liquid.
Benzoin essential oil is helpful for:
1. Coughs colds and flu: Try steam inhalation
2. Itchy skin, dermatitis: Mix into a carrier oil or a perfume free cream and apply to the affected area.
3. Nervous exhaustion, tension: Mix into a carrier oil and use for massage particularly around the neck and shoulder area.
4. Stiff or aching joints: Mix into a carrier oil and massage into the problem area, or use on a compress.
5. Sore, dry skin: Mix into a carrier oil (wheatgerm oil is good) and apply to the affected area at regular intervals. You can also add it to your bath.
2. Geranium
There are many varieties of geranium. Geranium oil can uplift or have a relaxing effect and is particular good for menopausal problems.
Geranium essential oil is helpful for:
1. Dry eczema and dermatitis: Mix into a carrier oil. If the problem is severe on the hands, try massaging with the blend, put on cotton gloves and wear overnight.
2. Menopausal bleeding: Mix into a carrier oil and massage into the lower abdomen and back. Or use a compress soaked in warm water with the geranium oil added.
3. Nervous tension and anxiety: Use in an aromatherapy bath, or mix into a carrier oil and massage into neck and shoulders.
4. Sluggish skin: Mix three or four drops into a carrier oil and use to massage the face and neck.
5. Sore throat: Add two drops to a glass of warm water and use as a gargle.
3. Hyssop
Hyssop is an ancient herb which was cultivated for its medicinal as well as romantic properties. The oil is extracted from the leaves and flowers by distillation. It is beneficial for all respiratory problems and can help relieve hay fever.
Hyssop essential oil is helpful for:
1. Bruises: Use as a compress or gently rub over the bruised area.
2. Eczema: Use in carrier oil at regular intervals.
3. Hay fever: Use on handkerchief or in a vaporizer, or blend and use for facial massage.
4. Rheumatism: Use in the bath or as a massage for the affected area.
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.
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Skin Tonic - Get Natural Glow with Homemade Skin Tonics
By : Nick Mutt
Our skin is always exposed to heat, cold and other environmental changes, so it is very important to take care of it. In this article we have included various natural skin tonics for you that are homemade but are very useful to nourish your skin.
Skin tonics have two effects on your skin after cleansing.
• They remove the last trace of cleansing milk or cream.
• They help to restore the skin’s natural proactive mantle.
Our skin is always exposed to heat, cold and other environmental changes, so it is very important to take care of it. In this article we have included various natural skin tonics for you that are homemade but are very useful to nourish your skin.
Skin tonics have two effects on your skin after cleansing.
• They remove the last trace of cleansing milk or cream.
• They help to restore the skin’s natural proactive mantle.
Detox Facial Cleaning Services
By : Jaffara Ashik
All these are stored mainly in the fatty tissues of the body and can play havoc with your health if they build up to excess or if you have sensitivity.
We are aiming here to rid the body of garbage therefore it is important to make the diet as light and healthy as possible but to have something you can live with for at least 2 weeks. If you suffer with acne, or if your skin is dull, rough or blotchy, a Detox Facial could be exactly what you need. Detoxing will not only help your skin but the other major elimination organ, the liver.
If you have digestive problems, a good detox for you may be cutting out all dairy and wheat products. Try soy milk or rice milk and breads made out of other flours such as rye, rice and soy flours. Start with just one teaspoon and if that causes no bloating or discomfort, increase it gradually.
Plenty of fruits and vegetables, as well as recommended daily amounts of water, are very important in detox diets. Some consist of only fruit juices for two days, while others consist of eating organic foods and drinks. Organic foods, such as organically grown grains, contain no chemicals or preservatives and are unprocessed. Finding organic food is easier now that many grocery stores carry organic food, such as organically grown fruits and vegetables and organic soy milk.
Most holistic physicians advise patients to build up to a detox diet. It is important you ease your way into it. For example, if you are a heavy coffee drinker, try to reduce your caffeine intake for several days before you actually start your diet. If you are going on a very restrictive detox diet, consider limiting your physical activities.
You may find your skin will get worse before it gets better, but soon you will see a clearer more radiant complexion. Acne will improve, your eyes will look clearer and, as a bonus, you may find your appetite decreases and sugar cravings diminish. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before attempting detox. Young children or sick people should not radically alter their diet in any way. Seek medical advice first. For more details http://www.ayurvedasbeautycare.com
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All these are stored mainly in the fatty tissues of the body and can play havoc with your health if they build up to excess or if you have sensitivity.
We are aiming here to rid the body of garbage therefore it is important to make the diet as light and healthy as possible but to have something you can live with for at least 2 weeks. If you suffer with acne, or if your skin is dull, rough or blotchy, a Detox Facial could be exactly what you need. Detoxing will not only help your skin but the other major elimination organ, the liver.
If you have digestive problems, a good detox for you may be cutting out all dairy and wheat products. Try soy milk or rice milk and breads made out of other flours such as rye, rice and soy flours. Start with just one teaspoon and if that causes no bloating or discomfort, increase it gradually.
Plenty of fruits and vegetables, as well as recommended daily amounts of water, are very important in detox diets. Some consist of only fruit juices for two days, while others consist of eating organic foods and drinks. Organic foods, such as organically grown grains, contain no chemicals or preservatives and are unprocessed. Finding organic food is easier now that many grocery stores carry organic food, such as organically grown fruits and vegetables and organic soy milk.
Most holistic physicians advise patients to build up to a detox diet. It is important you ease your way into it. For example, if you are a heavy coffee drinker, try to reduce your caffeine intake for several days before you actually start your diet. If you are going on a very restrictive detox diet, consider limiting your physical activities.
You may find your skin will get worse before it gets better, but soon you will see a clearer more radiant complexion. Acne will improve, your eyes will look clearer and, as a bonus, you may find your appetite decreases and sugar cravings diminish. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before attempting detox. Young children or sick people should not radically alter their diet in any way. Seek medical advice first. For more details http://www.ayurvedasbeautycare.com
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A Cancer Survivor Story: Meeting Other Cancer People
By : Gregory Drambour
You meet a stranger and for some reason in that moment you mention you are cancer survivor and find out they're also a survivor or presently going thru treatment. Cancer survivors and patients have a way of running into each other. I would encourage you to focus on conveying hope in those moments. And also, to be careful not to judge their treatment options or push them with your ideas of post-treatment choices. If they are doing something that is different than your approach, let it be; be grateful that you found each other.
Let them talk about their experience. You can get so excited about meeting another cancer person that you want to talk and talk! They want to be heard and identify with you just as much you do with them! If they are in the middle of treatment offer them all the encouragement you can give them. If they inquire if you got sick and you did, I would say, "Yes, but you know people who didn't, that every one has a different experience with chemo or radiation." Don't put in their head they are going to get sick. This is important.
Ask them questions about how they are feeling. Remember there are questions as cancer survivor that you would only know to ask. And there are answers you can give that only a cancer survivor can offer.
Remember to keep listening, feeling their heart. There is unspoken language between cancer people. The most powerful communication is always non-verbal. At the end of your talk, if it feels right, give them a hug. And if it feels appropriate give them some pamphlet or phone number on a referral to other modalities. Give them your email in case they need any support. Email is always a good option; it's easier to contact someone this way.
When its time to say goodbye to another cancer survivor sometimes I hear myself saying, "We made it, brother/We made it, sister!" And then I think that's right, I did! If they are in treatment I say, "When I get up in the mountains on my next hike, I will say a big prayer for you." Then without intending it, I find myself holding their eyes with mine for a long moment. I think in that split second, I am conveying to them,"You can do it. Don't give up. Be tough. You're not alone. I understand. I understand."
About The Author-- Gregory Drambour is the author of THE WOODSTOCK BRIDGE, the well-acclaimed book about Native American Spirituality. He is the owner of Sedona Sacred Journeys and guide on your Sedona Retreat or Cancer Retreat For more inspirational stories go to: Sedona Sacred Journeys
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You meet a stranger and for some reason in that moment you mention you are cancer survivor and find out they're also a survivor or presently going thru treatment. Cancer survivors and patients have a way of running into each other. I would encourage you to focus on conveying hope in those moments. And also, to be careful not to judge their treatment options or push them with your ideas of post-treatment choices. If they are doing something that is different than your approach, let it be; be grateful that you found each other.
Let them talk about their experience. You can get so excited about meeting another cancer person that you want to talk and talk! They want to be heard and identify with you just as much you do with them! If they are in the middle of treatment offer them all the encouragement you can give them. If they inquire if you got sick and you did, I would say, "Yes, but you know people who didn't, that every one has a different experience with chemo or radiation." Don't put in their head they are going to get sick. This is important.
Ask them questions about how they are feeling. Remember there are questions as cancer survivor that you would only know to ask. And there are answers you can give that only a cancer survivor can offer.
Remember to keep listening, feeling their heart. There is unspoken language between cancer people. The most powerful communication is always non-verbal. At the end of your talk, if it feels right, give them a hug. And if it feels appropriate give them some pamphlet or phone number on a referral to other modalities. Give them your email in case they need any support. Email is always a good option; it's easier to contact someone this way.
When its time to say goodbye to another cancer survivor sometimes I hear myself saying, "We made it, brother/We made it, sister!" And then I think that's right, I did! If they are in treatment I say, "When I get up in the mountains on my next hike, I will say a big prayer for you." Then without intending it, I find myself holding their eyes with mine for a long moment. I think in that split second, I am conveying to them,"You can do it. Don't give up. Be tough. You're not alone. I understand. I understand."
About The Author-- Gregory Drambour is the author of THE WOODSTOCK BRIDGE, the well-acclaimed book about Native American Spirituality. He is the owner of Sedona Sacred Journeys and guide on your Sedona Retreat or Cancer Retreat For more inspirational stories go to: Sedona Sacred Journeys
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A memorial Mass for Arturo Gatti, the boxer who called Jersey City his adopted hometown, will be said Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church, Ferry Street, Jersey City. His brother, Joe, will attend. Uploaded by pmarella on 25 Jul 09,
How to Give a Relieving Back Massage
By : Nick Mutt
Our back represents a large part of the body, and is a very common place to accumulate tension. Back massage is extremely soothing and relaxing and great for relieving stress and tension. This article discusses how to give a back massage that gives relief from back pain naturally.
Steps for back massage -
Uncover the back to just show the buttock crease. At this point it is good idea to place a small rolled up towel under your partner’s forehead otherwise he or she will have to turn his or her head sideways or end up with a squashed nose through which it is difficult to breathe.
1. Starting at the lower back effleurage oil using both hands. Work slowly up the back to the shoulders, pressing gently on the upward stokes, releasing the pressure as you come back down.
2. Starting at the base of the spine work up on either side, using gentle thumb pressure or little thumb circles. Repeat five or six times.
3. With reinforced hands (one on top of the order) sweep up the spine then work around the shoulder blades in a figure-of-eight movement. Repeat the figure-of-eight four or five times.
4. Now work around each shoulder blade individually, still with reinforced hands, in a circular motion. Repeat four or five times each side. You may feel knots (little bumps) around the shoulder blades. These are an indication of tension and massage here gives great relief.
5. Work around the shoulder blades with your thumbs, helping to break down the knots and bumps. Allow your partner to be your guide as these areas can be tender.
6. Squeeze along the top of the shoulders from the neck out, using your fingers and thumbs. Repeat four to five times on each side.
7. Stroke up the back of the neck and out to the ears, using your thumbs.
8. Stand at your partner’s head and sweep your hands down the centre back, across the top of the buttocks, then firmly pull up at the sides. Repeat five times.
9. Move to your partner’s side and rub backwards and forwards over the whole back with frictions to warm the area.
10. Make thumb circles out from just above the buttock crease round towards the hips. This area can often be tender and massage here is soothing. Repeat several times.
11. Effleurage the whole back.
12. Gently stroke up the spine, hand over hand, several times, allowing your touch to get lighter and lighter.
13. Finish by gently holding your partner. Place one hand at the base of the spine, the other at the base of the neck. Hold this position and feel the warmth build up under your hands. After approximately one minute gently lift your hands off. Cover your partner over.
Note: Use massage oil to decrease the friction created on the skin and to prevent the pulling of hair.
Use slow movements for a soothing or calming response and fast movements for a stimulating effect.
Do not put any direct pressure on the spine. Avoid any broken skin, blisters or areas of possible infection.
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.
About The Author-- Looking for some Home Remedies for Backache? Check out the biggest Home remedies website and find some effective natural Home Remedies for Headache - natural pain relief methods to use at home.
Our back represents a large part of the body, and is a very common place to accumulate tension. Back massage is extremely soothing and relaxing and great for relieving stress and tension. This article discusses how to give a back massage that gives relief from back pain naturally.
Steps for back massage -
Uncover the back to just show the buttock crease. At this point it is good idea to place a small rolled up towel under your partner’s forehead otherwise he or she will have to turn his or her head sideways or end up with a squashed nose through which it is difficult to breathe.
1. Starting at the lower back effleurage oil using both hands. Work slowly up the back to the shoulders, pressing gently on the upward stokes, releasing the pressure as you come back down.
2. Starting at the base of the spine work up on either side, using gentle thumb pressure or little thumb circles. Repeat five or six times.
3. With reinforced hands (one on top of the order) sweep up the spine then work around the shoulder blades in a figure-of-eight movement. Repeat the figure-of-eight four or five times.
4. Now work around each shoulder blade individually, still with reinforced hands, in a circular motion. Repeat four or five times each side. You may feel knots (little bumps) around the shoulder blades. These are an indication of tension and massage here gives great relief.
5. Work around the shoulder blades with your thumbs, helping to break down the knots and bumps. Allow your partner to be your guide as these areas can be tender.
6. Squeeze along the top of the shoulders from the neck out, using your fingers and thumbs. Repeat four to five times on each side.
7. Stroke up the back of the neck and out to the ears, using your thumbs.
8. Stand at your partner’s head and sweep your hands down the centre back, across the top of the buttocks, then firmly pull up at the sides. Repeat five times.
9. Move to your partner’s side and rub backwards and forwards over the whole back with frictions to warm the area.
10. Make thumb circles out from just above the buttock crease round towards the hips. This area can often be tender and massage here is soothing. Repeat several times.
11. Effleurage the whole back.
12. Gently stroke up the spine, hand over hand, several times, allowing your touch to get lighter and lighter.
13. Finish by gently holding your partner. Place one hand at the base of the spine, the other at the base of the neck. Hold this position and feel the warmth build up under your hands. After approximately one minute gently lift your hands off. Cover your partner over.
Note: Use massage oil to decrease the friction created on the skin and to prevent the pulling of hair.
Use slow movements for a soothing or calming response and fast movements for a stimulating effect.
Do not put any direct pressure on the spine. Avoid any broken skin, blisters or areas of possible infection.
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.
About The Author-- Looking for some Home Remedies for Backache? Check out the biggest Home remedies website and find some effective natural Home Remedies for Headache - natural pain relief methods to use at home.
Tips On Laser Hair Removal
By : pedersenm
You know that wearing bikinis needs confidence. And so, finally, you decided to undergo laser hair removal procedure. Now, you want to know how much would that going to cost you. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says that you must be prepared to pay out $429 that's the national average cost for this cosmetic treatment.
That amount could go up or down, depending on several factors such as the treatment clinic's reputation, extent of hair removed, and the clinic's payment policies. Before you take the plunge, so to speak, you have to know the following details regarding the cost.
Laser Hair Removal Clinic - Is It Legit?
This should be your first consideration. Do extensive research on the clinic whose services you want to avail of. Because the procedure is delicate one, with possible risks to your health, choose legitimate practitioners. There would be poseurs, people who would pretend to be professional technicians and estheticians.
How would you know if the clinic is legitimate and qualified to carry out treatment? Again, you do some research. If you knew of someone who's been a past customer, ask her or him about the clinic. Also, if offering unbelievably low pricing you must think twice before availing of their procedure.
Extent Of Hair Removal
When you talk about the extent of the treatment procedure, you refer to the body area where hair is to be removed. Generally, the larger the body area involved the higher the cost.
It would also depend on which part of your body would be treated. For example, the bikini area would cost slightly higher than the underarms.
Payment For Hair Removal
There are treatment clinics that offer discounts for those who pay in advance. You could do some research before deciding on where you're going to have your laser hair removal. Scout for clinics in your area, or do research online to know about their discount policies.
Also, the cost would also largely rely on the clinics location. If the clinic is located in city's downtown area and caters to high-end clientele, then most likely it would charge higher than the one located in your town.
There would be variations on the pricing of treatment clinics depending on their internal policies. Most clinics base their rates on case-by-case basis. These laser hair removal clinics consider each customer unique, thereby requiring unique treatment procedure and varied pricing schemes.
It's advisable for you to consult with your prospective clinic first for you to have a realistic cost estimate of your laser hair removal procedure.
About The Author-- For more information on laser hair removal bikini, visit the bikini hair removal site.
You know that wearing bikinis needs confidence. And so, finally, you decided to undergo laser hair removal procedure. Now, you want to know how much would that going to cost you. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says that you must be prepared to pay out $429 that's the national average cost for this cosmetic treatment.
That amount could go up or down, depending on several factors such as the treatment clinic's reputation, extent of hair removed, and the clinic's payment policies. Before you take the plunge, so to speak, you have to know the following details regarding the cost.
Laser Hair Removal Clinic - Is It Legit?
This should be your first consideration. Do extensive research on the clinic whose services you want to avail of. Because the procedure is delicate one, with possible risks to your health, choose legitimate practitioners. There would be poseurs, people who would pretend to be professional technicians and estheticians.
How would you know if the clinic is legitimate and qualified to carry out treatment? Again, you do some research. If you knew of someone who's been a past customer, ask her or him about the clinic. Also, if offering unbelievably low pricing you must think twice before availing of their procedure.
Extent Of Hair Removal
When you talk about the extent of the treatment procedure, you refer to the body area where hair is to be removed. Generally, the larger the body area involved the higher the cost.
It would also depend on which part of your body would be treated. For example, the bikini area would cost slightly higher than the underarms.
Payment For Hair Removal
There are treatment clinics that offer discounts for those who pay in advance. You could do some research before deciding on where you're going to have your laser hair removal. Scout for clinics in your area, or do research online to know about their discount policies.
Also, the cost would also largely rely on the clinics location. If the clinic is located in city's downtown area and caters to high-end clientele, then most likely it would charge higher than the one located in your town.
There would be variations on the pricing of treatment clinics depending on their internal policies. Most clinics base their rates on case-by-case basis. These laser hair removal clinics consider each customer unique, thereby requiring unique treatment procedure and varied pricing schemes.
It's advisable for you to consult with your prospective clinic first for you to have a realistic cost estimate of your laser hair removal procedure.
About The Author-- For more information on laser hair removal bikini, visit the bikini hair removal site.
How Yoga Helps To Improve Lovemaking?
By : Nick Mutt
Yoga helps in a number of ways. It relieves stress and gives mental peace. It keeps us fit and healthy. It also helps in improving lovemaking. Our great ancient yogis, sages and seers have recommended the sensible blending of sex and yoga to experience the divine ecstasy. There is no sex stimulant or aphrodisiac as efficacious and regarding as the yogasanas. For prolongation of sexual union and ecstasy the following asanas and bandhas are of special interest –
Padmasana (Lotus pose) - The padmasana is a basic and versatile pose symbolizing man’s spiritual growth, evolution, purity and peace. Padma means lotus. It is called padmasana because it is in imitation of lotus more in nature than in appearance. This posture is classic for meditation and pranayam.
Techniques –
• Sit erect on the floor with both your legs stretched in front.
• Bend the right knee folding the leg and put the foot high on the left thigh.
• Bring the left foot similarly and place it high on the right thigh.
• Both the knees should touch the ground and keep both the heels near navel. Keep the soles of the feet up turned.
• Spread out the arms and place the palms on the knees. Make a loop of the index fingers joined and stretched.
• Change the legs after some time. Now, keep the left leg first and then the right leg. It helps in developing the legs evenly.
• In the beginning you may feel pain in your knees and ankles, but practice makes it comfortable even for longer sessions.
Effects
• In this posture pelvis gets richer blood supply and tones up coccygeal and sacral nerves.
• It keeps the mind alert and steady and ankles and knees supple.
• For pranayama it is the best and the mind grows calm and clear.
• The erect spine makes one’s concentration strong and lasting. It helps in the awakening of Kundalini as it can be maintained for hours at a stretch without any discomfort.
• This pose also helps in removing constipation. During this meditative pose the production of carbon dioxide is reduced to the minimum.
Mula bandha - Mula literally means the root, source, foundation of the basis. In it, the portion between anus and scrotum is contracted and raised. This prevents apaana escaping from the lower body and draws it up to unite with prana.
Techniques –
• Sit in padmasana or siddhasana. Stretch your hands and fingers in Gyana Mudra
• Inhale deeply and retrain it. Press the chin against the chest in chin lock.
• Contract the region of lower abdomen between the anus and the navel towards your spine and pull it up towards the diaphragm.
• Now, contract and pull upwards the abdominal muscles and remain in the posture for a few seconds.
• Release the grip and sphinec and abdominal muscles, remove the chin lock. Exhale slowly and evenly.
• Repeat the cycle 3-5 times.
Effects
• It prevents apaana escaping from the lower body and draws it up to unite with prana.
• It increases sexual retention power and gives a person of great moral and spiritual power.
• It helps much in awakening the dormant kundalini by preventing the dissipation of pranic energy and changing it into a physical force.
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.
Copyright © Nick Mutt, All Rights Reserved. If you want to use this article on your website or in your ezine, make all the urls (links) active.
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Yoga helps in a number of ways. It relieves stress and gives mental peace. It keeps us fit and healthy. It also helps in improving lovemaking. Our great ancient yogis, sages and seers have recommended the sensible blending of sex and yoga to experience the divine ecstasy. There is no sex stimulant or aphrodisiac as efficacious and regarding as the yogasanas. For prolongation of sexual union and ecstasy the following asanas and bandhas are of special interest –
Padmasana (Lotus pose) - The padmasana is a basic and versatile pose symbolizing man’s spiritual growth, evolution, purity and peace. Padma means lotus. It is called padmasana because it is in imitation of lotus more in nature than in appearance. This posture is classic for meditation and pranayam.
Techniques –
• Sit erect on the floor with both your legs stretched in front.
• Bend the right knee folding the leg and put the foot high on the left thigh.
• Bring the left foot similarly and place it high on the right thigh.
• Both the knees should touch the ground and keep both the heels near navel. Keep the soles of the feet up turned.
• Spread out the arms and place the palms on the knees. Make a loop of the index fingers joined and stretched.
• Change the legs after some time. Now, keep the left leg first and then the right leg. It helps in developing the legs evenly.
• In the beginning you may feel pain in your knees and ankles, but practice makes it comfortable even for longer sessions.
Effects
• In this posture pelvis gets richer blood supply and tones up coccygeal and sacral nerves.
• It keeps the mind alert and steady and ankles and knees supple.
• For pranayama it is the best and the mind grows calm and clear.
• The erect spine makes one’s concentration strong and lasting. It helps in the awakening of Kundalini as it can be maintained for hours at a stretch without any discomfort.
• This pose also helps in removing constipation. During this meditative pose the production of carbon dioxide is reduced to the minimum.
Mula bandha - Mula literally means the root, source, foundation of the basis. In it, the portion between anus and scrotum is contracted and raised. This prevents apaana escaping from the lower body and draws it up to unite with prana.
Techniques –
• Sit in padmasana or siddhasana. Stretch your hands and fingers in Gyana Mudra
• Inhale deeply and retrain it. Press the chin against the chest in chin lock.
• Contract the region of lower abdomen between the anus and the navel towards your spine and pull it up towards the diaphragm.
• Now, contract and pull upwards the abdominal muscles and remain in the posture for a few seconds.
• Release the grip and sphinec and abdominal muscles, remove the chin lock. Exhale slowly and evenly.
• Repeat the cycle 3-5 times.
Effects
• It prevents apaana escaping from the lower body and draws it up to unite with prana.
• It increases sexual retention power and gives a person of great moral and spiritual power.
• It helps much in awakening the dormant kundalini by preventing the dissipation of pranic energy and changing it into a physical force.
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.
Copyright © Nick Mutt, All Rights Reserved. If you want to use this article on your website or in your ezine, make all the urls (links) active.
About The Author-- You can get powerful super strength Herbal Male Enhancement Pills which can give you a stronger erection. Also get powerful Male Semen Volume Enhancer to boost semen production naturally. Reignite your libido by taking Libido Enhancers to revitalize your love life.
Moving On After Breast Cancer
By : Trish Powell
Breast cancer affects everyone in different ways and depending on the severity of each case, the recovery period varies greatly.
Breast cancer is a life-threatening disease and some very good work is being done to raise awareness and explore preventative measures. Unfortunately, there is still a downside.
This is the fact that these two words "breast cancer" strike fear into the hearts of most women. We all know that it is these dreaded words that sets the alarm bells ringing. The psychological aspect of this means that when a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer her stress levels skyrocket, putting an extra load on the body when she can cope with it the least.
It is of course her attitude towards these words that could be the greatest influence in her recovery.
Having survived breast cancer myself, I feel that some of the healing process is in part how you view the disease itself. As anyone who's read any of my previous articles will know, I did make considerable lifestyle changes to facilitate recovery. I'm also convinced that a big part of the process was down to the attitude I adopted towards cancer.
I had great faith in my surgeon and after the operation when he told me he had removed the cancer I believed him; totally. However, I also understood that the surgeon had done his part, now it was down to me to make sure the cancer didn't come back.
During the recuperation period there is plenty of time to think. It was during this time, that I was able to work out what I think was the cause of my breast cancer. It is a good time to find a strategy for post-breast cancer lifestyle. I had several challenges on a personal level; self-confidence being one of the issues. So I bought several books on the subject that were a real help in getting me back on track.
I've never liked the word remission, because it always seems to me that when someone says they are in remission, it is as if they expect the cancer to come back. The Law of attraction states that you will attract what you think about the most. If you spend your time expecting the cancer to come back, the odds are pretty good that it will. Of course I have absolutely no medical qualifications, and I don't profess to know the answers, I can only say what has worked for me.
I've always believed that stress caused my breast cancer, and part of the changes I've made to ensure the cancer didn't return was to eliminate as much stress from my life as I could.
For my part, I felt the best thing was to move on as soon as possible. So after a few mammograms and checkups that put me in the clear, I cut all ties with the breast cancer episode and got on with my life. I don't think about it very often, and I'm inclined to treat it as just another surgical procedure. It was a necessary procedure such as my appendectomy, but by not giving it too much credence, it means my breast cancer remains low on my list of things to think about.
Overcoming breast cancer is not easy, but advances in medical science help surgeons work miracles. Then it's down to the individual to decide what part their attitude can play in effecting a lasting cure.
My last piece of advice would have to be, set your self up to enjoy life. You know what they say, this isn't a dress rehearsal. This is it the real thing. Enjoy it now.
About The Author-- Trish is a Life Coach specializing in health wellness and relationships. She has a very informative and authorative site on how to become Fit For Life. Visit her site now. http://www.wellbeing-information.com
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Breast cancer affects everyone in different ways and depending on the severity of each case, the recovery period varies greatly.
Breast cancer is a life-threatening disease and some very good work is being done to raise awareness and explore preventative measures. Unfortunately, there is still a downside.
This is the fact that these two words "breast cancer" strike fear into the hearts of most women. We all know that it is these dreaded words that sets the alarm bells ringing. The psychological aspect of this means that when a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer her stress levels skyrocket, putting an extra load on the body when she can cope with it the least.
It is of course her attitude towards these words that could be the greatest influence in her recovery.
Having survived breast cancer myself, I feel that some of the healing process is in part how you view the disease itself. As anyone who's read any of my previous articles will know, I did make considerable lifestyle changes to facilitate recovery. I'm also convinced that a big part of the process was down to the attitude I adopted towards cancer.
I had great faith in my surgeon and after the operation when he told me he had removed the cancer I believed him; totally. However, I also understood that the surgeon had done his part, now it was down to me to make sure the cancer didn't come back.
During the recuperation period there is plenty of time to think. It was during this time, that I was able to work out what I think was the cause of my breast cancer. It is a good time to find a strategy for post-breast cancer lifestyle. I had several challenges on a personal level; self-confidence being one of the issues. So I bought several books on the subject that were a real help in getting me back on track.
I've never liked the word remission, because it always seems to me that when someone says they are in remission, it is as if they expect the cancer to come back. The Law of attraction states that you will attract what you think about the most. If you spend your time expecting the cancer to come back, the odds are pretty good that it will. Of course I have absolutely no medical qualifications, and I don't profess to know the answers, I can only say what has worked for me.
I've always believed that stress caused my breast cancer, and part of the changes I've made to ensure the cancer didn't return was to eliminate as much stress from my life as I could.
For my part, I felt the best thing was to move on as soon as possible. So after a few mammograms and checkups that put me in the clear, I cut all ties with the breast cancer episode and got on with my life. I don't think about it very often, and I'm inclined to treat it as just another surgical procedure. It was a necessary procedure such as my appendectomy, but by not giving it too much credence, it means my breast cancer remains low on my list of things to think about.
Overcoming breast cancer is not easy, but advances in medical science help surgeons work miracles. Then it's down to the individual to decide what part their attitude can play in effecting a lasting cure.
My last piece of advice would have to be, set your self up to enjoy life. You know what they say, this isn't a dress rehearsal. This is it the real thing. Enjoy it now.
About The Author-- Trish is a Life Coach specializing in health wellness and relationships. She has a very informative and authorative site on how to become Fit For Life. Visit her site now. http://www.wellbeing-information.com
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Three Basic Options Of Breast Cancer Treatment
By : Alex Olson
Breast cancer has been deemed as the most common type of cancer among women today. There are many documented cases of men experiencing this condition as well. Normally, this specific type of cancer is related to normal changes that occur within the breast of a female on a monthly basis. While these changes are normal, it is important to understand that the growth, or tumors, that can develop may prove to be cancerous. It is also important to remember that not all growths in the breast area are cancerous.
Cancerous growths that occur as a result of breast cancer can quickly spread to other locations throughout the body. This is why medical professionals stress the importance of conducting basic self-examinations of the breast on a monthly basis. If this disease is discovered in the early stages of development, there are a few basic treatment options available. If it is discovered in the later stages, there is still hope for successful treatment. Here, you will learn about these treatment options.
There are a few basic breast cancer treatment options. Before selecting a treatment for this condition, it is important for you to understand the ultimate goals behind them. The first goal, naturally, is to eliminate all traces of breast cancer in the body. The second is to ensure that the effective steps have been taken to reduce the possibility of the cancer returning. The determination of the treatment normally depends on the extent of the cancer, as well as the areas of the body that are affected.
Surgery is a common treatment option when it comes to breast cancer. Medical professionals will examine the type of cancer that is being experienced, as well as the progression of the disease before suggesting surgery. If a person is suffering from a growth in the breast area that is cancerous, they may need to participate in a surgery that works to save the breast. This type of breast cancer surgery results in the lump, growth, or 'cancer' to be extracted from the breast while the breast is kept in place.
Many individuals who experience breast cancer may have a large amount of cancerous cells in the breast itself. These cancerous cells may be so immense that they are starting to spread to other areas in the body. Many professionals who deal with this type of breast cancer will suggest a 'mastectomy'. This is a surgery that requires the entire breast to be removed from the body. This is normally performed in the advanced stages of breast cancer. However, if it is deemed as an appropriate procedure in the early stages of breast cancer, it will be done then too.
Many medical professionals have found that by providing a person who is infected with breast cancer various types of hormones, the cancer is stopped. This is a very productive treatment when it comes to preventing this type of cancer. As a matter of fact, if an individual has breast cancer surgery, most doctors will implement the treatment of hormone therapy in order to ensure that the cancer does not return. If you suffer from this type of cancer, it is important to discuss this option with your physician.
Radiation is also a common treatment for breast cancer patients. This is an important procedure for sufferers because of the fact that this treatment can effectively eliminate the amount of cells that are cancerous in the body. Many times, this procedure is most commonly used after an individual has had breast cancer surgery. This treatment will work to destroy any lingering breast cancer cells after surgery has been concluded.
As you can see, there are a number of treatment options available for those who experience breast cancer. If you suffer from this devastating disease, it is important that you learn as much as you possibly can about the condition.
You should work closely with your doctor to ensure that you experiment with a treatment that will be most effective for your specific needs when it comes to breast cancer. For individuals with this disease, there is a lot of hope. Most treatment methods are effective, and many will recover from the disease successfully.
About The Author-- Alex Olson is a professional journalist. Many of her articles are written about health issues. If you want to find out some information on cancer and breast cancer in particular, you can find it at in her articles.
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Breast cancer has been deemed as the most common type of cancer among women today. There are many documented cases of men experiencing this condition as well. Normally, this specific type of cancer is related to normal changes that occur within the breast of a female on a monthly basis. While these changes are normal, it is important to understand that the growth, or tumors, that can develop may prove to be cancerous. It is also important to remember that not all growths in the breast area are cancerous.
Cancerous growths that occur as a result of breast cancer can quickly spread to other locations throughout the body. This is why medical professionals stress the importance of conducting basic self-examinations of the breast on a monthly basis. If this disease is discovered in the early stages of development, there are a few basic treatment options available. If it is discovered in the later stages, there is still hope for successful treatment. Here, you will learn about these treatment options.
There are a few basic breast cancer treatment options. Before selecting a treatment for this condition, it is important for you to understand the ultimate goals behind them. The first goal, naturally, is to eliminate all traces of breast cancer in the body. The second is to ensure that the effective steps have been taken to reduce the possibility of the cancer returning. The determination of the treatment normally depends on the extent of the cancer, as well as the areas of the body that are affected.
Surgery is a common treatment option when it comes to breast cancer. Medical professionals will examine the type of cancer that is being experienced, as well as the progression of the disease before suggesting surgery. If a person is suffering from a growth in the breast area that is cancerous, they may need to participate in a surgery that works to save the breast. This type of breast cancer surgery results in the lump, growth, or 'cancer' to be extracted from the breast while the breast is kept in place.
Many individuals who experience breast cancer may have a large amount of cancerous cells in the breast itself. These cancerous cells may be so immense that they are starting to spread to other areas in the body. Many professionals who deal with this type of breast cancer will suggest a 'mastectomy'. This is a surgery that requires the entire breast to be removed from the body. This is normally performed in the advanced stages of breast cancer. However, if it is deemed as an appropriate procedure in the early stages of breast cancer, it will be done then too.
Many medical professionals have found that by providing a person who is infected with breast cancer various types of hormones, the cancer is stopped. This is a very productive treatment when it comes to preventing this type of cancer. As a matter of fact, if an individual has breast cancer surgery, most doctors will implement the treatment of hormone therapy in order to ensure that the cancer does not return. If you suffer from this type of cancer, it is important to discuss this option with your physician.
Radiation is also a common treatment for breast cancer patients. This is an important procedure for sufferers because of the fact that this treatment can effectively eliminate the amount of cells that are cancerous in the body. Many times, this procedure is most commonly used after an individual has had breast cancer surgery. This treatment will work to destroy any lingering breast cancer cells after surgery has been concluded.
As you can see, there are a number of treatment options available for those who experience breast cancer. If you suffer from this devastating disease, it is important that you learn as much as you possibly can about the condition.
You should work closely with your doctor to ensure that you experiment with a treatment that will be most effective for your specific needs when it comes to breast cancer. For individuals with this disease, there is a lot of hope. Most treatment methods are effective, and many will recover from the disease successfully.
About The Author-- Alex Olson is a professional journalist. Many of her articles are written about health issues. If you want to find out some information on cancer and breast cancer in particular, you can find it at in her articles.
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Recommended Anti-Aging Skin Care Regimes
By : Christopher Buckley
There are a multitude of anti-aging techniques and methods offered by experts, and many anti-aging skin care products available on the market. However, the key to avoid undesirable wrinkles and aging of the skin is to follow a strict personal routine related to your nutrition, exercise, and hygiene etc. Some of these basic steps and practices will be useful while taking care of your skin in order to prevent aging.
Creams and lotions are quite helpful in moisturizing the outer skin but they hardly penetrate the pores. Water naturally hydrates the skin from within and prevents drying of the skin. Therefore, you need to drink at least eight to ten glasses of water in order to maintain supple and well-hydrated skin.
When handling detergents, do not use products containing harsh chemicals such as Lauryl Sulfate, as they can strip oil and moisture from the skin. Chlorine, as found in tap water, can also cause oxidative damage on your skin. The best way to avoid harm from chlorine is to avoid washing your face more than once a day, take less frequent showers, and decrease the temperature of the water.
Premature skin aging can also be the result of excessive exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun. Always apply sunscreen lotion on your face and body when exposed to the suns rays, this can be highly effective in protecting your skin from sunburn, skin aging and serious conditions such as skin cancer. Sunglasses will protect the skin around your eyes from harmful UV light so always remember to wear them when out in the sun.
Regular exercises of the face stabilize the flow and circulation of blood and oxygen in the skin. They also assist in the regeneration of collagen (fibrous protein constituent of bone, cartilage, tendon, and other connective tissue) giving the skin its elasticity, thereby preventing wrinkles and revitalizing your facial skin.
Lack of sleep often results in the creation of dark circles and puffiness around the eyes, eventually leading to wrinkles. Sleep helps you to relax and naturally revitalizes the skin, so you should aim for a minimum of eight hours of sleep per day. Remember to remove all makeup thoroughly before going to bed, and always sleep with the face up thereby minimizing the stretching effect of gravity on your skin.
Do not smoke. It contributes to premature wrinkling and sagging of the skin. One study showed that some forty to fifty year olds who smoked only during their teens and twenties, later experienced excessive wrinkling. Smokers who quit did regain the color on their cheeks but never lost their wrinkles. It is also believed that smoking activates genes involved in the destruction of collagen.
About The Author-- Christopher Buckley is the webmaster of Anti-Aging Access, a site devoted to Anti-Aging Skin Care.
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Green Tea - Natural Cure for Damaged and Aging Skin
By : Nick Mutt
Green tea is growing popularity day by day and people now prefer to take green tea as compared to old traditional tea or coffee. It has now become the first choice of the youngster because of its ability to fight number of health problems including strokes, cancer etc. Green tea is famous for being a strong antioxidant that exonerates toxic substances from the body.
Green tea is a valuable natural cure for damaged and aging skin. It has also brought to light the fact that when applied correctly on the skin, that it can boost the skin in many ways and the way it looks. It will provide smooth supple glowing skin that will look and feel younger and fresh. That is why Green Tea is now useful to so many people, in many of the products for skin care that are bringing in billions of dollars on the market.
Anti-aging products are very famous today. Green tea can definitely fill those demands. It is natural, herbal and 100% free from side effects. Anti-aging is the reward to using green tea that anyone could get from it. If applied regularly on the body for cleaning the skin, green tea can give the skin a look of energetic.
Green tea is a powerful antioxidant. It cures skin naturally from any free radicals that can cause harm to the skin. Green tea is a natural cure for damage and aging skins, caused by the ultraviolet rays. Some cleansing face toners, mask, beauty oils are using green tea which will give the natural balance to the skin. Regular uses of this toner will result in smooth and healthy skin. You will feel fresher than before.
Green tea will not effect quickly, but after regular use of it you will feel healthy, fresh and younger skin. Green tea is the best natural cure for damage and aging skins.
I think with this short and snappy article on the benefits of green tea, you must be thinking of giving a try to a sip of green tea the next time. Have a healthy and happy herbal health!
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.
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The radiance of yoga
This person was practicing yoga during the sunset. The glow around his face gives this composition a divine element.
This is one of my favourites from the Goa Trip.
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Treatment for Lymphoma Cancer
By : James Hunt
Lymphoma is a deadly form of cancer that causes a disease in your body's cells. Once the cancer grows, it makes your cells abnormal and may become a tumor. Lymphoma is named after the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is your body's main defense against disease because it contains glands and vessels.
Hodgkin's disease is a part of lymphoma cancer and is very well known. The risks for getting this disease are due to lifestyle, genetic or environmental factors. Males that contract Hodgkin's are usually in the age group of 15-40 or after the age of 55. Brothers and sisters of people with Hodgkin's have an above average chance of getting the disease as well.
There is no way to prevent lymphoma from occurring unfortunately. But, there are many ways and treatments to help you cope with it. Your treatment depends on where the lymphoma is in your body, how progressed it is, your health status and age. Your doctor will be able to determine all these factors and devise a plan to keep your health at a maximum and your cancer at bay.
Like other cancers, Hodgkin's is treated with chemotherapy and radiation. The main purpose of these treatments is to kill the cancer completely. Sometimes, more than one type of drug is used to try and eradicate all of the cancer. This can be a very trying and painful process for the patient but it is necessary for their recovery.
Surgery is used only in Hodgkin's to determine how advanced the cancer is. Hodgkin's lymphoma doesn't require a surgery as treatment like other cancers do. The one good news you'll receive about Hodgkin's is that 90% of people diagnosed with it are cured. It is known as the most curable cancer but a few thousand people will still die per year from it. Early detection is key, so see your doctor regularly.
About The Author-- James Hunt has spent 15 years as a professional writer and researcher covering stories that cover a whole spectrum of interest. Read more at www.lymphoma-help.info
Women Who Have Been Active Early in Sexual Activity Can Have A Cervical Cancer
By : Anne-Lie Karlsson
Studies reveal that cancer of the cervix occurs more often in women who become sexually active in early life. Cervix cancers may cause by a human papilloma virus (HPV). This virus is spread through sex and it can cause infection in the cervix or any part of woman sex organ. However, this virus never last long because the body can fight this virus (HPV), unlike the HIV. But if the body can't fight the virus it will affect the cervix and turns into pre- cancer cells.
As of now most cervix cancers can be prevented and can be cure if diagnosed earlier through the use of Pap smear test. During the test, if the doctor can detect the abnormal cells she will recommend directly a medication so that the women can recover easily or if the cancer its already in full bloom operation would be a good option.
Cervix cancer may not cause any symptom or symptom less in its early stage. But in time, it too usually cause abnormal bleeding or increased vaginal discharge. Women who have cervical cancer can feel moderate pain during sexual intercourse. The years of greatest risk for cancer of the cervix are when the women reached the age of forty to forty- nine years old.
To avoid the risk of cancer of the cervix physician advise the women to have a pap smear once in every two years. Pap smear is done by using the metal instrument speculum to open the vagina and examine the cervix. A cotton wool is used to rub off in the surface of the cervix to get the sample cells to be used in laboratory. The sample cells will be examine under the microscope to determine the presence of pre-cancers cells that may develop into cervix cancers.
Women who have cervix cancer may experience loss of appetite, fatigue pelvic and back pain. They also have a heavy bleeding during their monthly period.
The causes of cervix cancer may either from chlamydia infection, dietary factors, hormonal contraception, multiple pregnancies, uses the hormonal drugs diethylstilbestrol (DES). It also happen to a woman who have had many sexual partners, or whose partner with many sexual contacts. More cases of cervical cancer occur among women who use oral contraceptive than among those who rely on diaphragm.
Today Papanicolau test or pap smear for cervical cancer screening has been credited to increase the awareness of women about cervical cancer and it also reduce the incidence rate of this kind of cancer in some developed countries. Collopscope is also used to detect the cancer cells presents in the cervix it is the magnifying instrument to examine the cervix if it shows inflammatory changes or any abnormal cells.
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How To Stop Getting Old
By : Chris J. Meagher
We think that this is the biggest breakthrough EVER in anti-aging - does MORE than tens of thousands of dollars in plastic surgery, every known spa treatment and personal trainers combined. Scientists have been formulating a new product to help replenish your body's lost levels of youthfulness, vitality And attractiveness! This formula works to stimulate your own production of human growth hormone, which is a naturally occurring substance that helps the body to:
* Decrease fat, while increasing lean muscle;
* Improve the look and feel of your skin;
* Prevent age spots;
* Increase bone density, and even reverse osteoporosis;
* Power up your brain, and maintain memory even as you age;
* Boost your sex drive;
* Maintain good vision and hearing;
* Tone up and improve overall physical and mental well being;
* Sleep better;
* Improve your mood, and banish depression and fatigue.
Aging and the deterioration of the body are facts of life. Scientists have correlated the signs of aging with the loss of human growth hormone in the body. Much work has been done to isolate the control for nearly all of the effects of aging. The aim is to achieve effects that seem to stop and even reverse aging through stimulating the body's own secretion of HGH. HGH injections cost up to $15,000 and are available only to the super-rich! But now there is a product that can achieve the same results, simply and more affordable.
Human growth hormone is the naturally occurring substance from the human pituitary gland that plays a key role in young, active function of body, brain and sex organs. Once you lose HGH, you age... and the signs of aging show clearly on your face and body. Right this minute, your levels of human growth hormone are going down. That's just a FACT of life, right? Well, it once was. Used to be that after age 25, your HGH would start declining. By middle age and beyond you'd hardly have any HGH at all! You'd go from a high of 600 µg at age 25 to 90 µg or less by age 60. The reason this is so troubling is that the lower your HGH levels, the more you're hit with the things we associate with aging: weight gain, loss of interest in sex, sagging skin and muscles, wrinkled skin that lacks good tone and texture, loss of memory, insomnia, brittle bones… whew, getting old really is a drag! Or... WAS.
While the uber-wealthy use injections to restore their HGH levels, now you can do something about it as well - to stay young and vital! This new product may be the very best overall anti-aging and revitalizing tonic ever! No matter what your age…it's time you learned about human growth hormone and why it matters!
Scientists have known about human growth hormone (HGH) for a long time. That part isn't new. They've studied HGH for almost 60 years, and have discovered that there is a direct link between declining levels of HGH and the undesirable effects of aging. But in the presence of high levels of HGH, the body, mind and energy levels remain like those of a teenager! Trouble is, HGH molecules are very large and can't be absorbed into the bloodstream from the digestive tract, that is, you can't just swallow HGH and expect it to work. Research has already shown that HGH can be put back into the bloodstream via injection.
Everyone has been looking for a breakthrough technology that would mean no more injections! A HGH release formula has been developed to replace injections of donor HGH and stimulate your own body to actually produce more of its own. The new formula is a simple once-daily soluble caplet that aims to restore your youthful levels of HGH: no injections, no doctor's office visits, no painful blood monitoring, no unpleasant side effects! Want to fight off aging? Don't let your HGH levels drop.
OK. So now you know that when HGH decreases, AGING speeds up! With the toxins in the environment, unhealthy diets, stress, overuse of alcohol or medications, HGH is depleted faster, and aging is accelerated. Many people start to bottom out on HGH levels by the time they are only 40 years old - and they look it. Turns out that HGH actually prevents biological aging. If you can keep those levels up, you show little or no sign of the passage of time. Even if you already have aging skin, loss of memory, age spots, hair loss or graying, and age-related weight gain, HGH can reverse it!
Like a young person's body. If you have increased levels of HGH: You become better at fighting diseases, like stomach and lung conditions or even high cholesterol and high blood sugar. Your sex life and sexual response are reinvigorated. You shed extra body fat in the belly, butt and legs. Your skin tone, texture and elasticity improve. HGH has so many positive effects that it sounds too good to be true. But the fact is, HGH helps do all this:
* Increase energy levels.
* Improve immune system strength.
* Strengthen nails and hair.
* Decrease body fat.
* Improve cardiovascular.
* Restore hair condition and color.
* Elevate mood and improve sleep.
* Improve vision.
* Increases bone density.
* Improve cholesterol level.
* Equalize blood pressure.
* Give your body super healing power.
* Improve respiratory functions.
* Reduce wrinkles and age spots.
* Improve memory.
* Increase cardiac output and stamina.
* Enhances effects of exercise.
* Lowers blood pressure.
Tell you what - when I can find some of this new formula stuff, I do not care how much money it costs. The overall benefits to my sense of well being, and yes, my vanity, far outweigh any monetary outlay. Here's a tip, too, I have 'heard' that it won't be all that expensive anyway.
Lets hear it for affordable Anti-Aging .
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Stretching Will Prevent Injury Before Exercise
By : Rob Ryan
You don't want to start stretching until you have been loosened up with some low intensity activity, such as light aerobics or some brisk walking.
As we get older we will naturally start to lose our flexibility and increase the chances of injury, whether it is exercise or normal physical activity. Stretching will increase your flexibility and help prevent injury, so it's a good idea to make it part of your lifestyle, especially if you have been inactive.
Be sure to always begin slowly and find how far you can gently stretch your muscles and tendons without any kind of discomfort or pain. When done properly, it will actually feel good. Completely stretch the muscles by holding at the end of the stretch for about ten to twenty seconds.
* Begin by slowly rolling your shoulders and neck. Now swing both arms separately and gently in a windmill type motion which will bring your arm past your hip each time to make the full large circle. Do it both forward and backwards. Then put your arms straight out from your sides and rotate your arms in a tight softball size circular motion.
* With both hands on your hips while standing straight, slowly bend to the left and right without bending forward, keeping your shoulderblades even with your buttocks while your leaning. Hold each bend for 5 to 15 seconds.
* You perform this one the same as the last with hands on hips, only you are now going to rotate your upper body in a full rounding type motion including a downward motion toward your knees. Slow and easy works best.
* Stand with a straight posture and lift your arms above your head. Raise yourself up onto the tips of your toes and stretch it. Try to hold it in the up position for a period then lower yourself down and repeat.
* While standing erect and hands on hips, slowly go down and touch your toes. Hold, or make a small up and down like pumping motion toward your toes. Then go back up, touch your hips and raise arms over your head, then bring them back down to hips and toes in a fluid type manner and always hold or pump gently.
* Find a solid hard surface where you can comfortably place one of your palms on surface at waist level. With one of your hips facing the surface, place a straight arm palm down on top. Now take your other arm and lift up and over your head while raising up onto your toes leaning towards the other arm and surface top. While doing this you should be in a balarina like stance or C shape. Do enough of these and you can reduce love handles and build your calves. Do both sides and repeat.
When you are finished stretching out your tight muscles and tendons you are ready to begin your fat reducing exercises or muscle building program safely. Be patient but persistent and you will reap great benefits, so don't try and do to much at once.
Apply these stretching routines before all your activities, including normal physical activity. You should be feeling more nimble and healthy especially if you've finally made the decision to include exercise or physical activity routines into your daily life. Quality exercise combined with a quality diet program will give you the best chance possible to get to the proper weight and fit look you've been seeking.
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How To Gain Weight And Build Muscle Mass Fast
By : Jeff Foster
Millions of people struggle to gain weight and build muscle. Underweight issues are a real concern for a large part of the population. Everybody wants the perfect body and muscle tone although some have an extremely difficult time gaining or even maintaining body weight. The challenge of adding muscle can be overwhelming and confusing. There are any number of fitness magazines claiming to have found the quickest, easiest way to pack on muscle. Don't fall for it! If it were this easy, millions of people would have already reached their goal and there would be bodybuilders on every street corner.
If you are serious about weight training and building muscle, the best way to gain weight fast is to: 1) Learn the proper diet and exercise methods needed to force your body to add muscle.
2) Formulate a plan that fits in with your lifestyle and goals 3) Follow your plan consistently until you reach your goal. Whether you have an extremely fast metabolism or are simply unable to eat enough calories to gain weight, determination and persistence will lead you down the path to new muscle tissue and an increase in body weight. Even if you have always been skinny, gaining weight is not impossible if you follow your weight gain plan to the letter and have a little patience. EAT MORE If you want to gain weight, you must consume substantially more calories than your body burns. You will need to eat large amounts of protein and increase your food intake each and every day. If you are too skinny, start by eating several meals each day consisting of protein, carbohydrates, and fats in larger quantities than you normally eat. This is very difficult for some people, so dividing your food intake into 6 meals per day instead of 3 very large ones may make it easier for you to consume the necessary calories.
START LIFTING WEIGHTS Exercise is crucial if you want to add muscle as well as body weight. The body needs stimulation in order to build muscle. A weight training routine done several times per week will stimulate your body to respond by adding new muscle tissue. You sholud also be sure to get plenty of rest. Adequate rest after a workout will give your body time to recuperate and build new muscle. If you train too often, or do not get enough rest between workouts, you can actually hinder results due to over-training. Over training and improper food consumption are the major reasons most people never reach their goals. Motivation and the right information can help you succeed in gaining weight and building muscle.
Of course, these are general suggestions and will need to be adapted to meet your personal goals. If you are more advanced in your weight training you can tweak and change your workout routine to get the optimal results for your body type.
About The Author-- Michael is a former "skinny guy" who managed to pack on over 20 lbs of muscle. He attributes most of his success to the information about how to gain weight he learned from fastmusclegain
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Health - Your Most Valuable Asset
By : John Mac
Your health is undoubtedly your most valuable asset. So with that in mind how do you protect your health ?
Yes you probably have health insurance to look after your health if you become ill and car insurance to take car of you should your health suffer as a result of a car accident. But isn't that paying someone else to look after your health after things go wrong ? A bit like closing the stable door after the horse has bolted ? What are you doing, or, what should you be doing to look after your health right now ?
Do you get regular health check ups ? Do you exercise & eat all the right foods that are beneficial to your health ? Do you use health care products such as health supplements ? Do you smoke, drink or take drugs ? Are you aware of how these habits affect your health ?
I'm willing to bet that you make darn sure you look after your children's health, making sure that they are not doing anything that is going to cause long term damage to their health ? But who is watching your health ? Who's making sure you are not doing anything to damage your health ?
Health is probably something we all take for granted & only realise how important our health is when we are ill or someone close to us is suffering from ill health. However if we all do nothing in regard to our health now, waiting until we begin to suffer from ill health & then trying to do something about it may be too late as we may have already done irreparable damage to our health. If you could do something now to prevent one of your assets diminishing, such as your bank balance, your home or your car would you ? Yes of course you would, so what about your most valuable asset, your health ?
Well it's about time that someone took control of your health, and that someone is you ! Take control of your health now and make sure that valuable asset, your health, is well and truly looked after. Here are some suggestions that might help you to look after your health:
1. Get regular health check ups. If you have a good health insurance these are probably insisted upon. After all we all give our cars regular "health" checks, isn't our health more important than the health of our vehicles?
2. Make sure you eat a healthy diet. Even if you don't need to loose weight the right diet can help to improve your health.
3. Take regular exercise. 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week, even if it's just a couple of 15 minute strolls, that's not to great a chore to protect a valuable asset - your health.
4. If you smoke, stop now ! This is probably the best thing you can and ever will do for the sake of your health.
5. Cut down on your alcohol intake. Stick to the recommended guidelines for sensible drinking - for your health's sake.
About The Author-- John Mac is the owner of fitnessdiethealth.com a website aimed at people looking to improve their fitness diet & health
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Finding Time for Your Personal Fitness Plan
By : Michael Greeves
Forty-hour work weeks, cooking, cleaning, driving the kids to basketball and band practice, taking classes, and that little thing called sleep all combined, can eat up a 24-hour period. How can anyone find the time to workout?
Squeezing in a jog during the week is a constant struggle for many. Luckily, there are ways to fit in some physical activity in your jam-packed week.
Schedule time for yourself: If exercising has become a goal and priority of yours, then make time in your schedule for it. Mark in your planner three or four times a week you want to set aside for just yourself and hit the gym or track.
After a few weeks, you will be in the habit of going to the gym. Exercising will become part of your routine like brushing your teeth in the morning.
Wake up early: A way to make more time in your day is to wake up earlier. Instead of hitting the snooze button five times, wake up the first time the alarm goes off and go for a jog. You will find yourself having more energy throughout your day when exercising becomes part of your daily routine.
The buddy system: Having a friend to exercise with in the morning will help motivate you to get out of bed. You will not want to let your workout buddy down by canceling your morning run because you decided to sleep in longer.
Stairs are your new friend: If the elevator is something you see on a daily basis, it might be time to say goodbye to it. Using the stairs instead can help burn many more calories than pressing that button to the fifth floor.
At the mall, there are escalators that do the work for you. Instead, walk up the escalator just as you would a set of stairs.
TV time can be useful: If the 11 o'clock news is in your daily routine, then make that time useful and burn those extra calories from the baked potato you had at dinner. While watching the news you can do a number of different abdominal workouts, push-ups or stretches.
Make lunch and coffee breaks count: At work, instead of taking that extra-long lunch or coffee break with co-workers, go for a walk instead. You won't be too exhausted or sweaty when you come back to work, and you will feel better about burning those extra calories instead of having that doughnut on your break.
Add more to errands and chores: There are numerous times during the day that you probably find yourself just standing around. You stand in line at the store, waiting for the bus, or at the stove sauteing. Well, use that time to burn calories and tone your muscles.
While in line at the store, you can stand with your feet together and lift both your heels up and down working your calf muscles. Raising your legs to the side can help work your outer thighs as well. Also, you can pick something out of your grocery cart and do bicep curls with it.
At home, you can do jumping-jacks or run in place while you wait for the water to boil on the stove.
The kitchen table chair is a wonderful way to help tone your arms. While you are waiting for your dinner to heat up, place a chair behind you and squat down in front of it. Place your palms on the seat of the chair with your fingers facing away from you and push yourself up and down. This will help strengthen your triceps.
There is no one, simple way to fit exercising into your unique schedule. Find what best suits your lifestyle, family, career and social life and it will soon become part of your daily routine.
About The Author-- Michael Greeves, CEO and founder of Hyperstrike, wanted to develop an affordable fitness program for individuals and athletes that could be customized to their personal abilities and goals, and be delivered to any one, any where, any time. Learn more about the HyperStrike Workout.
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Treating Female Infertility Symptoms - Are We Able To Do It
By : Eddy Kong
There are many couples that are may looking healthy and perfectly well, and the thought of female or male infertility never crosses their minds.
What is actually infertility?
An infertility problem is defined clinically as the inability to have babies or carry a child to full term during the pregnancy period. If you have had a year of unprotected sexual intercourse or are over 35 years of age and can't conceive, you may have this problem.
There are many women that after been diagnose of having infertility problem by their medical doctors, could not accept the fact as explained by their doctors. It is not the end of their planned chapter on parenthood; it was just the beginning of a different chapter.
Doctors will take a look at their medical and family history to uncover other symptoms of infertility. Symptoms found are:
1) Having irregular menstrual cycle. It is less likely for women to have a perfect 28 day cycle and there are many having their period only once a couple of months. Any cycle less than 24 days or more than 35 days is considered irregular and can lead to a meeting with a reproductive endocrinologist. By knowing this before hand, you can treat infertility problem
2) Are you having not constant ovulation?
There many women out there assumes that if they are have period regularly, they must be ovulating. In fact, not all women ovulate every cycle.
Since there is usually a 24 hour window where she is most fertile, calculating when she ovulates is crucial to eliminate female infertility. This method is one of the oldest method to curb this problem.
3) What about your family history?
You need to know if your mom had trouble conceiving you and your other family members having problem conceiving babies. This will give you an indication on how answer screening questions.
4) Does age also play a part in female infertility?
Women above the age of 35 may not automatically be infertile, in fact 40 something women also could get pregnant. The reason may due to the number of eggs a woman produces each cycle diminishes in her mid-thirties.
Therefore the chances of getting pregnant become less in comparison to someone in their early twenties with all other factors being constant. After knowing this, you should take having early medical checkup to undercover the symptoms before planning a baby.
5) Are you stress out?
There are lots of medical research that stress is one of the symptoms that causes female infertility. Stress management by controlling your emotional and mental pressures may able to prevent infertility issues.
Fear not medical science is so advanced and there lots of miracle babies being born everyday.
Once you are aware of the symptoms of infertility, and take some measures to prevent it, and at the same time having the faith of having a baby will overcome any fears of infertility.
About The Author-- Eddy Kong WW is the author of this site. If you have already started on to get yourself pregnant, your search for solutions may end here. I recommend you visit his site, Signs of Infertility Symptoms. It is one of his sites and he will be personally maintaining it for the latest findings and recommedations from doctors on increase pregnancy. Drop by at his site now for more information and updates.
Stretching Will Prevent Injury Before Exercise
By : Rob Ryan
You don't want to start stretching until you have been loosened up with some low intensity activity, such as light aerobics or some brisk walking.
As we get older we will naturally start to lose our flexibility and increase the chances of injury, whether it is exercise or normal physical activity. Stretching will increase your flexibility and help prevent injury, so it's a good idea to make it part of your lifestyle, especially if you have been inactive.
Be sure to always begin slowly and find how far you can gently stretch your muscles and tendons without any kind of discomfort or pain. When done properly, it will actually feel good. Completely stretch the muscles by holding at the end of the stretch for about ten to twenty seconds.
* Begin by slowly rolling your shoulders and neck. Now swing both arms separately and gently in a windmill type motion which will bring your arm past your hip each time to make the full large circle. Do it both forward and backwards. Then put your arms straight out from your sides and rotate your arms in a tight softball size circular motion.
* With both hands on your hips while standing straight, slowly bend to the left and right without bending forward, keeping your shoulderblades even with your buttocks while your leaning. Hold each bend for 5 to 15 seconds.
* You perform this one the same as the last with hands on hips, only you are now going to rotate your upper body in a full rounding type motion including a downward motion toward your knees. Slow and easy works best.
* Stand with a straight posture and lift your arms above your head. Raise yourself up onto the tips of your toes and stretch it. Try to hold it in the up position for a period then lower yourself down and repeat.
* While standing erect and hands on hips, slowly go down and touch your toes. Hold, or make a small up and down like pumping motion toward your toes. Then go back up, touch your hips and raise arms over your head, then bring them back down to hips and toes in a fluid type manner and always hold or pump gently.
* Find a solid hard surface where you can comfortably place one of your palms on surface at waist level. With one of your hips facing the surface, place a straight arm palm down on top. Now take your other arm and lift up and over your head while raising up onto your toes leaning towards the other arm and surface top. While doing this you should be in a balarina like stance or C shape. Do enough of these and you can reduce love handles and build your calves. Do both sides and repeat.
When you are finished stretching out your tight muscles and tendons you are ready to begin your fat reducing exercises or muscle building program safely. Be patient but persistent and you will reap great benefits, so don't try and do to much at once.
Apply these stretching routines before all your activities, including normal physical activity. You should be feeling more nimble and healthy especially if you've finally made the decision to include exercise or physical activity routines into your daily life. Quality exercise combined with a quality diet program will give you the best chance possible to get to the proper weight and fit look you've been seeking.
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