Exercise

Exercise
Exercise is a key factor for anybody who wants to lose
weight. Exercise will substantially decrease the time for
you to reach your weight loss goals. However it doesn't
just stop there, exercising will enhance your life in many
positive ways. A lot of people have a dread about
exercising because it can be difficult at the start,
especially if you are not used to it. The key point to
remember is that it is only by doing the difficult things
in life, do we reap the greater rewards.

Weight loss is just one positive side effect you receive
from exercising, exercise will also:

Give you more energy. Make you fitter and stronger.
Increase your ability for utilizing more oxygen. Make you
more confident and increase your self esteem. Release
endorphins in your brain which makes you feel happier.
Increase your lifespan Allow you to be a role model for
people around you. Strengthen your heart. Decrease the
risks of major illnesses. Strengthen your immune system.
Boost your metabolism so it works more efficiently. Improve
your posture. Make you look and feel more attractive.
Improve your self image. Improve your ability to cope with
stress. Help you to look and feel younger. Compensate for
the natural muscle loss that occurs with age.

With all these additional benefits it would seem crazy to
avoid exercise, but so many people do, and do not realise
the major benefits that they are missing out on. Of course
exercise will be hard in the beginning and this will be
true for most people. What makes it hard is that your
muscles need to get used to being used in ways that they
are not accustomed to. This is what causes the aches and
soreness the day after an exercise session. At first glance
this may seem a bad thing but in reality it is a good thing
because you are waking up muscles that may have been asleep
for a long time.

Of course your muscles are going to complain when you first
start using them, this is because they are being taken out
of their comfort zone. The good news is that your muscles
learn to adapt pretty quickly to the stress that exercise
will place on them. They do this by becoming stronger and
by increasing their endurance capabilities. When you first
start out, just do enough exercise so that you are pushing
yourself just a little beyond what you think are your
limits. For the first few days you might feel a little
sore, but if you continue doing the same amount of
exercise, the soreness will stop after a week or so. It
stops because your muscles have adapted and when this
happens it is time to do a bit more exercise. Your muscles
will keep on adapting by becoming fitter and stronger, and
you just keep repeating the process.

The hardest part of exercising is the first few weeks. The
reason it's hard is because you are trying to introduce new
behaviours into your life, and your body is not a big fan
of change. Your body likes smooth sailing and doesn't take
kindly to change. The good news is that if you do something
often enough your body will not have any choice but to
change. Always remember that in the beginning; never overdo
it because doing more than you can cope with is going to
result in you giving up. Just do enough so that it is going
to test you a little. After a few weeks things will become
easier, and then you can increase in slightly larger steps
because your body will have come to terms with what you are
doing.

Never ever compare yourself with others when it comes to
exercise. You will be exercising in way that is going to be
challenging for you, it doesn't matter what anyone else can
do. Regardless of how much exercise you start with, always
keep in mind that if you continue, the improvements will
come, it cannot be any other way. Another thing to remember
is that whatever you are doing today is more than what you
were doing a few weeks ago, so you are already improving.

One final tip is that you should try not to think of
exercise. If you spend too much time thinking about it, it
will start to play on your mind during the day. It will get
to the point where you may start dreading exercising when
you finish work, and you would have talked yourself out of
doing it when the time comes. Try to avoid thinking about
it and just do it when the time comes. Most people spend
more time thinking about exercise than spending time
actually doing any, which really makes no sense at all.

There are countless methods of exercise, spend some time
figuring out what you are going to do. Read the benefits on
this page on a daily basis to help you keep motivated, and
be frightened of the potential risks you may place on
yourself if you don't exercise.

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Ten Important Steps to Prevent Foot Complications for People with Diabetes

Ten Important Steps to Prevent Foot Complications for People with Diabetes
There are an estimated 14 million people in the United
States with diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes! Many of
these individuals will develop foot or lower leg
complications at some point in their life. This can often
lead to hospitalization. The best treatment for such
conditions is prevention! The following is a list of
important steps in the prevention of diabetic foot problems.

1. Wear comfortable shoes preferably fitted by a foot care
specialist. Shoes should have more depth in the toe box and
a firmer outer sole. Higher heels should be avoided as they
place too much load on the ball of the foot.

2. NEVER walk barefoot or in stocking feet! Diabetic
individuals often will lose sensation in their feet. As a
result, if such an individual would step on a foreign
object such as a splinter, they often have limited ability
to feel it. This will allow the injury to go unnoticed
permitting the possibility of infection to occur. These
infections can lead to more serious complications and often
hospitalization.

3. Wash feet daily and dry thoroughly, especially between
the toes, it is best to use pressure rather than vigorous
rubbing when drying. Excessive dirt and debris especially
between the toes can lead to underlying bacterial and
fungal infections. If you cannot reach your toes, a soft
shower brush can be used for washing.

4. Apply a gently moisturizer to the feet once or twice
daily. Diabetic individuals are prone to dry skin. These
subtle scales and cracks in the skin can server as an
opening for bacteria invasion and lead to skin infections.
A gentle moisturizer to the feet will keep the skin soft
and supple. It is important to avoid applying the
moisturizer between the toes. Excessive moisture between
toes can lead to fungal infections.

5. Thick brittle toenails are often a sign of fungal
infection and should be treated by a physician. Having
toenails trimmed by a trained professional is often a
covered benefit with Medicare and most insurance companies
for people with diabetes and associated conditions.

6. Corns and calluses can be treated at home with the
gentle use of a pumice stone to the affected areas after
bathing. Avoid the use of sharp objects or blades.
Accidental cuts can serve as a source of bacterial
infection and more serious foot complications. Avoid the
use of commercial "corn and callous" removers. These are
often mild acids and can lead to open wounds if not used
properly.

7. Socks should be loosely binding and be comprised of
cotton blend material. Cotton serves to absorb moisture
while other materials such as acrylic will "wick" out
moisture. White socks enable on to visualize if there is
drainage or active bleeding from the feet and therefore are
preferred over colored socks.

8. Inspect your feet daily. Look or open cuts or wounds. If
you have difficulty seeing the bottom of your feet, hold a
mirror underneath the sole for inspection.

9. Avoid extreme temperatures------do not soak feet in hot
water or walk barefooted on hot surfaces. Diabetic
individuals will often have decreased sensation to
temperature changes and scalding injuries can go undetected.

10. Should you develop a wound cleanse the area and apply
topical antibiotic ointment with sterile gauze of band aid.
Consult your family physician or podiatrist immediately if
any signs of redness, swelling, or increased pain.

People with diabetes are at increased risk for skin
breakdown, foot ulceration and infection. A minor cut or
blister can have serious consequences. By taking these
necessary precautions, one can avoid injury and reduce the
risk of serious foot problems.

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Private Practice East Berlin Foot & Ankle Center
Board Certified Foot Surgeon By American Board Of Podiatric
Surgery
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Fellow American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management

How to Have Natural Weight Loss Quick

How to Have Natural Weight Loss Quick
When you think about it, what is the mystery about natural
weight loss - if you don't eat too much and have regular
physical activity you won't put on weight; most people
choose to ignore this advice. This should be an easy
concept for the many overweight people around the world;
with the number of overweight American citizens increasing,
this advice obviously doesn't work. Despite this, most of
these overweight people want to be trim again although it
is probably more for cosmetic reasons than those related to
their health.

The strange thing is though that it is so much easier to
stay trim than it is to lose weight because as soon as you
start putting on weight, many things become more difficult.
Subconsciously we all know that if we do not maintain a
healthy food program for ourselves, we will start to add
extra pounds. Apparently even if you have lost weight with
a calorie controlled diet, it doesn't take long if you come
off it to revert to your old ways and you can start
watching the pounds go back on again. There are many
reasons why you should follow a natural weight loss regime
and not become overweight, according to experts.

Most health experts contend that the significance of excess
weight is more than cosmetic as it takes a huge toll on a
person's physical health. The annoying thing is this isn't
rocket science, mankind hasn't always been this heavy and
we certainly aren't born that way so it means we need to
maintain a natural, healthy weight. Some people worry about
what foods they will eat on a natural weight loss program
but it is just a case of having a combination of, protein,
carbohydrate and fiber. A meal containing this group would
be something like a baked potato, vegetables and some meat,
lean of course but it would not contain gravy or sour cream.

Dietitians also say that the body has a capacity to retain
dietary fat more than calories for regular foods so weight
gain is more likely. Don't fall into the fat-free trap
where manufacturers keep coming out with low-fat or
fat-free versions of their best-selling foods despite the
fact that Americans are getting fatter anyway. One of the
greatest delusions of the 1990s was that no fat meant
non-fattening but the truth is you are often getting just
as many calories from these foods; the calories are just
not coming from fat.

This is a trap that many people fall into and forget it's
about eating from the correct food groups, and if you have
to snack make it a small healthy one. Health experts say it
would be better to try eating every three to four hours,
which may mean a nutritious low-fat snack between lunch and
dinner. Determination, will power and belief should be
aspects of your natural weight loss program if you really
want to look well and be healthy.

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Dean Calvert is a former chef and dietary expert and writes
articles on the subject

The Single Most Important Beauty Secret!

The Single Most Important Beauty Secret!
Are you doing enough to protect your skin?

Many of us prepare for time in the sun by grabbing a
swimsuit, a towel, and a tube of sunscreen from the
assortment on the bathroom shelf. But such an offhand
approach to sun exposure can lead to progression of a
sunburn, such as sun-damaged skin with serious long-term
consequences that include premature aging of the skin and
increased risk of cancer.

Protecting your skin can be as simple as good sunscreen,
great cover-ups, and knowing when to take a time-out. So
where does the confusion come from? First, you need the
right sunscreen. Sun protection is based on blocking out
as much of the sun's intense ultraviolet light as possible.
Sunburn is caused by ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which
mainly affect the topmost levels of skin. The sun
protection factor (SPF) you see listed on sunscreen bottles
is a measure of protection against these UVB rays. But
ultraviolet A (UVA) rays penetrate deeper, altering cell
structure, darkening skin, and weakening its immune system.

Sunscreens commonly promote the SPF factor. The higher the
number, the greater the protection against burning UVB
rays. And the high for UVB protection has just been raised
to 50+, which is good news. But it's also important to get
protection from damaging UVA rays. Now sunscreens will
also carry a one- to four-star rating system for UVA
protection.

But sunscreen is only as good as its last application.
Studies have shown that people apply sunscreen with a
dangerously sparing touch. The rule of thumb is an ounce
for the average adult. Work it in well before going out
into the sun and reapply every couple of hours — or
more often if you get wet or sweat.

I tell my clients sunscreen is not like plaster. It won't
just stay on your skin.

It won't last forever in storage either — sunscreen
can expire. Many sunscreens have a chemical base. Those
chemicals break down over time. So you may want to
reconsider the bottle that's been rolling around in your
trunk for a few years.

Even used properly, repeatedly and in a timely fashion,
sunscreen isn't an all-day pass to Sun City, and it can't
protect against all of the sun's harmful rays.

For the most complete sun protection, put on more clothes
— and not just any clothes. If your cover-up is an
over washed T-shirt or a wisp of gauze, don't assume it
will protect you; a cotton shirt rates only SPF4. Instead,
invest in some sun-protective clothing — look for the
ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) rating — and a
UPF laundry rinse to boost protection for other clothes. A
broad-brimmed hat will trump a baseball hat or golf visor,
and UVA/UVB-rated sunglasses will protect your eyes.

Finally, take a time-out. Because ultraviolet rays are
strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., even on overcast days,
schedule outdoor activities for other times of the day.
Seek shade. And if you can't avoid the sun, try to limit
the amount of time you're outdoors during peak hours.

Protect your skin, and your health, by playing it safe in
the sun.

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7 Fat Burning Foods That Helped Me Lose 5 Pounds

7 Fat Burning Foods That Helped Me Lose 5 Pounds
Let me share a short story with you, I have lost 5 pounds
of stubborn body fat by just eating these 7 foods that have
always been lying around in the fridge. I never took notice
of them and never in the world would have guessed that they
can help be get in shape.

If I had known earlier, I would have lost more body fat and
probably be parading on the beach topless by now. But never
mind that, it will soon come. You now have the excess to
the information on how I loss 5 pounds by just consuming
these 7 foods. They are not magical foods or foods that
contains dangerous chemicals that enhances the body. These
foods merely complement the weight loss program and get the
body into a fat burning mode.

Here are the foods that I have been secretly cooking in the
kitchen while my friends in the gym scratch their head
trying to find out what fat burners that I am taking!

Fat Burning Food 1: Eggs

Yeah, you have heard of this before. You probably heard of
eggs being the king of foods since the days of Arnold.
Unfortunately, eggs have been getting a bad reputation
lately for containing high cholesterol levels. You don't
have to eat like 10 whole eggs a day! Just eat one egg yolk
and eat as many egg whites as you can. The egg yolk is the
one that has all the cholesterol. The eggs whites are pure
protein. One egg white has 3 grams of protein and zero fat
and cholesterol.

So, for breakfast, fix yourself a one-egg yolk and 3 egg
whites. You can make it hard boil, fry it or steam it. It
does not matter that much.

Fat Burning Food 2: Oatmeal

That food up there in the title is the food for champs.
Yes, oatmeal is a must for any dieter's menu. It has many
goodies and makes you energetic. It is high in fiber, high
in vitamins and minerals. It is also low in fat and helps
fill your stomach faster.

But not oatmeal is really good for weight loss. If you see
some fancy oatmeal that is flavored and instant, don't buy
them. Get the ones that are at the bottom of the shelves.
Get the ones that are called rolled oats. They are hard,
does not taste so good and natural.

For today's breakfast, eat your oatmeal along with your
eggs. Cook your oatmeal in water or some low fat milk. Take
about 5 tablespoons of rolled oats. Together with the eggs,
you should be filled till lunchtime!

Fat Burning Food 3: Milk

Good old milk. Mums really know what is best. Milk can help
you in your weight loss efforts. There was an article
published by the Obesity Research and according to them,
females that consumed low fat dairy foods like low fat milk
at least three to four time daily burn 70 percent more body
fat compared to low dairy eaters.

There is another interesting study conducted by Purdue
University and their study shows that people that take 3
cups of fat-free milk put on less body fat over the course
of 2 years compared to those on low calcium diets.

These two reports alone can convince you enough to add some
dairy into your daily menu.

So, for your snack today, take a cup of low fat cottage
cheese or a cup of yogurt. Take this probably 2 hours
before lunch. You don't want to go for lunch with a hungry
stomach.

There is more! Now you need to find out about fat burning
food 4 for your lunch.

Fat Burning Food 4

How do a steak, some broccoli stir-fried with mushrooms, an
apple and a cup of no sugar coffee sound? I know, it does
not sound as exciting as a cheese burger and an up grade of
a serving of fries and large Coke but you know what, you
are on a diet and a mission to get lean! No complains now.

Anyways, I find that having a large steak as a treat.
Having steak is a good choice because it has a good amount
of protein. Beef is red meat and contains loads vitamin
B-12, iron and creatine. Just keep to portion small, about
a size of your palm. Bodybuilders in their contest
preparation stage really takes their body fat levels super
low and they still eat red meat till that day of
competition. This tells us something about beef and weight
loss doesn't?

Mushrooms and broccoli are great complement to the main
meal. These foods are slow release in energy and can
sustain your energy levels for a longer time before you
feel hungry again.

Apples contains chemicals called pectin and it helps the
body to slow down the absorption of foods including fat
plus they promote the water absorption from food which aids
in the releasing fat deposits from the body.

Coffee is a natural energy booster and it jacks up your
body metabolism.

There still more to it. The snack and dinner is what really
makes the difference. Plus, you need to add an important
factor to this menu to make it working! To be continued in
7 Fat Burning Foods That Helped Me Lose 5 Pounds Part 2

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What is Vitamin B Complex? Why is it so important to your health?

What is Vitamin B Complex? Why is it so important to your health?
The B-Complex vitamin is not a single vitamin, but rather
is a complex of eight different water soluble vitamins that
combine together to play a large role in your overall
health and well being. Each of these eight water soluble
vitamins plays its own unique role in your health and
wellness, and each individual vitamin can be found in
different whole food sources and synthesized through
different means as well.

This combination of different B vitamins plays an important
role in the metabolism of cells. While these vitamins may
coexist in many of the same foods, they are chemically
distinct vitamins that can be found separately in many
whole food sources as well. When all eight vitamins are
combined together, this is referred to as the Vitamin B
complex. The Vitamin B complex is always the combination
between all eight water soluble vitamins in their correct
dosages. Because these vitamins are water soluble, it means
that they must be taken regularly because the unused
vitamins are flushed out of the body via urination rather
than stored in the liver like fat soluble vitamins.

The eight vitamins that when combined make up the B-Complex
vitamin are Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid,
Pyridoxine, Biotin or Vitamin H, Folic Acid or Vitamin M
and Cobalamin. Not getting enough of these vitamins in your
diet can result in a number of deficiencies. The B-Complex
vitamin supplement is designed to deliver the right
vitamins in the right dosages to prevent these deficiencies
from occurring. Thiamine deficiency causes emotional
disturbances, weight loss, encephalopathy, irregular heart
beat and heart failure. Riboflavin deficiency causes
ariboflavinosis which has a number of symptoms including
high sensitivity to light and seborrhea dermatitis or
pseudo-syphilis. Niacin deficiency can cause pellagra, with
symptoms including dermatitis, insomnia and mental
confusion.

A Pantothenic acid deficiency can result in acne and a
disease called paresthesia, but both of these conditions
are rare. Anemia, depression, high blood pressure and
dermatitis can all result from a pyridoxine deficiency.
Macrocytic anemia is the most common result of a folic acid
deficiency, and birth defects are common in pregnant women
who do not get enough of this vital vitamin supplement.
Finally, a Cobalamin deficiency is also responsible for
Macrocytic anemia along with a number of problems related
to the brain, such as memory loss, peripheral neuropathy
and other cognitive deficits.

Because a deficiency in each of these vitamins can cause a
myriad of different health issues, it is vital that your
body receives enough of each of these vitamins. The
B-Complex vitamin concept allows for supplementation of all
eight vitamins simultaneously, as multiple deficiencies can
overload the body with a number of illnesses and ailments.
The B-Complex vitamin is a powerhouse of a vitamin
combination as all of these separate vitamins work hand in
hand to deliver powerful health benefits to the body. These
health benefits provided by the B-complex vitamin include
support of the metabolism and increase in the rate of
metabolism, maintenance of healthy muscle tone and skin and
enhancing the function of the nervous system and the immune
system.

The B-Complex vitamin also promotes the growth and division
of cells, including the red blood cells that are
responsible for preventing anemia. B-Complex vitamins also
have shown to significantly reduce the risks associated
with pancreatic cancer, which is surprisingly one of the
most deadly forms of cancer out there. This only applies to
B-complex vitamins when consumed in whole food sources,
however, rather than when ingested as a synthesized vitamin
supplement.

B-Complex vitamins can be found in many whole food sources,
and are also available in synthesized forms as tablets or
liquid vitamin supplements. Whole food sources for
B-complex vitamins include potatoes, lentils, bananas,
chili peppers, tempeh, liver, liver oil, tuna, turkey,
brewer's yeast, nutritional yeast and molasses. Vegemite
and Marmite are popular sources for all of the B-complex
vitamins, and beer is also a moderately useful source for
this vitamin complex because of the high content of
brewer's yeast found in most beers.

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The Benefits of Drinking Green Tea

The Benefits of Drinking Green Tea
Green tea is now used in many health products globally;
although primarily known for the benefits it provides as an
antioxidant, it has many other positive health properties.
As a liquid extract, green tea weight loss supplements can
be drunk like regular tea but however you take it, you will
burn calories more naturally. When used for extended
periods it helps to re-generate human body cells and as a
consequence actually slows down the normal aging process.

When used in weight loss products, it shows some amazing
qualities like helping the metabolism by ridding the system
of toxins and using the natural laxative quality it
possesses. To help stop fatty tissue from forming, products
using it increase the number of calories we burn by
speeding our normal metabolic rate. The wonders of green
tea weight loss health products will not work alone and
require the commitment of the user to exercise and eat
healthily. Many people seem to think that its use will
solve all their weight problems but the fact you are taking
the product implies you are trying to improve your health
by eating more healthily.

When prepared as infusion, green tea should be used in the
evening before going to bed. Although it may at first seem
a little scary, it has a strange effect on the body and as
a consequence the stomach and bowls may not work as they
should while you become accustomed to it during the first
few days. This is not something to be concerned about as it
only normally affects someone who has never taken green tea
weight loss products before and then because the tea is
improving the body's metabolism. Indications that it is
working can generally be seen within seven days of use
providing other aspects of the diet are followed like
drinking plenty of fluids combined with physical activity,
fruit and vegetables.

The attributes of green tea can be further enhanced when it
is used in combination with extracts from the root of
ginseng. Used in Asia for thousands of years ginseng is
well known and respected there and provides essential
vitamins and minerals for good health when combined with
those already found in the product. Getting back to a
normal weight can be stressful but the addition of ginseng
to the green tea helps provide extra energy and
fortification by assisting the body's own immune system.
Ginseng and green tea have an excellent safety record with
people using them for up to six months without incident.

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Dean Calvert a former chef that also deals with nutrition.
He writes articles on the subjects

Does Relaxing Actually Relieve Stress?

Does Relaxing Actually Relieve Stress?
Is simple relaxation an effective way to relieve stress?
Yes, up to a point. The problem is if you're still under
stress it doesn't work for long.

When you've been building up stress for a long period of
time simple relaxation relieves stress in the moment, yet
the slightest problem brings it right back to the surface.
Ever experienced or witnessed sudden road rage?

Have you ever noticed that when you're under a lot of
stress, you feel fine one moment and angry the next?
Sometimes you may even feel out of control. You might feel
this emotionally, you may feel this physically, or both.
Let's take a look at the physical effects. Unrelieved
stress shows up in our bodies through:

Tension headaches Stiff neck and shoulders Back pain
Stomach problems ... the list goes on and on There was a
revealing study about this very thing at the UCLA Center
for East-West Medicine. When average people with tension
headaches practiced tai chi for only 15 weeks they:

got significant relieve from tension headaches found they
had more energy experienced better emotional well-being got
along better with others experienced improved mental health
... in short, they were less stressed. Here's the excerpt
from the study:

"Researchers found that Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese
low-impact mind-body exercise, provided significant health
benefits for adults suffering from tension headaches.
Compared with a control group, patients who participated in
a 15-week Tai Chi program were helped not only with
headache pain, but also perceived improvement in other
areas, reporting increased energy, emotional well-being,
social functioning and improved mental health." April 2007
Los Angeles UPI release Why Tai Chi and Not Just Regular
Exercise? Tai chi is a uniquely active method for relaxing
both body and mind. Tai chi requires you to focus your mind
while consciously relaxing your body as you move.

In simple relaxation you let your mind wander aimlessly or
let it be led by someone or something else. When exercising
at the gym people have a strong tendency to tense parts of
their bodies not otherwise needed for the exercise they're
doing. Ever see someone bench pressing weights while they
lifted their feet, or even worse, arched their back? Have
you ever noticed yourself tensing your whole body while
opening a jar of jam?

Another important factor is that tai chi movements cause
your body's natural energy to flow more smoothly, and you
don't have to think about it for it to happen. Combined
these factors are incredibly powerful stress relievers that
relax your body and allow it to naturally heal itself.

What Happens if You Don't Deal With Stress? Stress is
recognized as one of the leading causes of disease and
pre-mature aging. If you're under 40 you probably don't
think much about premature aging. After all, why would you?
The worst thing about pre-mature aging is this: "Once
you're aware of it, premature aging can be extremely
difficult to reverse".

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How Much Is A Mommy Makeover?

How Much Is A Mommy Makeover?
What is a "Mommy Makeover?"

A mommy makeover is aimed at women of child bearing age and
focuses on the two body parts that are almost always
affected by pregnancy and aging, the breasts and abdomen.
Post-Baby Bodies is another term for the "Mommy Makeover."
It often includes a breast augmentation (with or without a
lift) and a tummy tuck.

The price of mommy makeover will vary due to several
factors including:

-The location of the cosmetic surgery clinic (city vs.
smaller town). -Where the surgery is performed (outpatient
vs. hospital). -The combination of which cosmetic surgeries
are being performed. -The surgeon's, nursing and anesthesia
fees.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons the
average cost of a mommy makeover averages between $12,000 -
14, 000 depending on the factors above. It is important
when you have a consultation with a Board-Certified
cosmetic surgeon that you know exactly what you are paying
for and what fee's are included in your quote.

There are many cosmetic surgery clinic's that offer
all-inclusive quotes, which means that there are no hidden
fee's and you pay only one fee for your surgery. Pain
medications to help control discomfort after surgery are
generally covered by insurance and not included in your
surgical quote.

Recent studies, by the American Board of Plastic Surgery,
have pointed out a high number of women and "moms" seeking
to reverse the impact of pregnancy and aging on their
bodies. Pregnancy affects each woman differently, with age
and genetics playing a role in how the body recovers or
ages.

With cosmetic surgery becoming a main stream phenomenon,
women no longer have to accept their deflated or sagging
breasts, and lose or stretched skin on their stomachs, from
having their children like the generations of women before.

We have found that the majority of women seeking cosmetic
surgery after pregnancy are in fact uncomfortable and
embarrassed with their bodies and just want to feel
"normal" again.

Twenty years ago, a woman did not think she could do
something about it, and she covered up with discreet
clothing. But now women don't have to go on feeling
self-conscious or resentful about their appearance. This is
because 20 years ago cosmetic surgery was only for the rich
and famous, considered vain and was not talked about.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
(ASPS) doctors nationwide performed over 325,000 "mommy
makeover procedures" in 2006. This is up 11% from 2005.

The majority of women do not view cosmetic surgery as the
easy way out of exercising or going to the gym. In fact,
many women have already spent months in the gym with a
trainer before they even seek out the opinion of a board
certified cosmetic surgeon. There are some things going to
the gym just can't fix.

When it can be done safely, the "mommy makeover" of a post
baby body offers many advantages. There is only one
surgery, therefore one recovery period, which means less
down time at home or away from work!

----------------------------------------------------
The Avalon Clinic for Cosmetic Surgery is located in
Lakewood and Olympia, Washington. Each of our surgeons is
Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
and has over 20 years of experience. Patient safety and
satisfaction is our #1 goal. Our art is to help patients'
look and feel their best. The Avalon Clinic wants you to
know that It Is Possible! Contact us at
http://www.avalonclinic.com or call 1-800-408-4444!

How Much Is A Mommy Makeover?

How Much Is A Mommy Makeover?
What is a "Mommy Makeover?"

A mommy makeover is aimed at women of child bearing age and
focuses on the two body parts that are almost always
affected by pregnancy and aging, the breasts and abdomen.
Post-Baby Bodies is another term for the "Mommy Makeover."
It often includes a breast augmentation (with or without a
lift) and a tummy tuck.

The price of mommy makeover will vary due to several
factors including:

-The location of the cosmetic surgery clinic (city vs.
smaller town). -Where the surgery is performed (outpatient
vs. hospital). -The combination of which cosmetic surgeries
are being performed. -The surgeon's, nursing and anesthesia
fees.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons the
average cost of a mommy makeover averages between $12,000 -
14, 000 depending on the factors above. It is important
when you have a consultation with a Board-Certified
cosmetic surgeon that you know exactly what you are paying
for and what fee's are included in your quote.

There are many cosmetic surgery clinic's that offer
all-inclusive quotes, which means that there are no hidden
fee's and you pay only one fee for your surgery. Pain
medications to help control discomfort after surgery are
generally covered by insurance and not included in your
surgical quote.

Recent studies, by the American Board of Plastic Surgery,
have pointed out a high number of women and "moms" seeking
to reverse the impact of pregnancy and aging on their
bodies. Pregnancy affects each woman differently, with age
and genetics playing a role in how the body recovers or
ages.

With cosmetic surgery becoming a main stream phenomenon,
women no longer have to accept their deflated or sagging
breasts, and lose or stretched skin on their stomachs, from
having their children like the generations of women before.

We have found that the majority of women seeking cosmetic
surgery after pregnancy are in fact uncomfortable and
embarrassed with their bodies and just want to feel
"normal" again.

Twenty years ago, a woman did not think she could do
something about it, and she covered up with discreet
clothing. But now women don't have to go on feeling
self-conscious or resentful about their appearance. This is
because 20 years ago cosmetic surgery was only for the rich
and famous, considered vain and was not talked about.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
(ASPS) doctors nationwide performed over 325,000 "mommy
makeover procedures" in 2006. This is up 11% from 2005.

The majority of women do not view cosmetic surgery as the
easy way out of exercising or going to the gym. In fact,
many women have already spent months in the gym with a
trainer before they even seek out the opinion of a board
certified cosmetic surgeon. There are some things going to
the gym just can't fix.

When it can be done safely, the "mommy makeover" of a post
baby body offers many advantages. There is only one
surgery, therefore one recovery period, which means less
down time at home or away from work!

----------------------------------------------------
The Avalon Clinic for Cosmetic Surgery is located in
Lakewood and Olympia, Washington. Each of our surgeons is
Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
and has over 20 years of experience. Patient safety and
satisfaction is our #1 goal. Our art is to help patients'
look and feel their best. The Avalon Clinic wants you to
know that It Is Possible! Contact us at
http://www.avalonclinic.com or call 1-800-408-4444!

3 Fat Burning Muscle Building Bodyweight Exercises

3 Fat Burning Muscle Building Bodyweight Exercises
Interested in finally geting in shape this summer? Don't
skip the barbecue's or the beach this summer.

Fit in that bathing suit hanging in your closet. Buy the
bathing suit you've been dreaming of.

Read the entire article and transform your body this Summer
from frumpy to fit.

Bodyweight exercises are multi joint movements which work
multiple muscles and burn a lot of calories which means
alot more fat.

Also by putting more muscle on your body you'll increase
your metabolism. This occurs because muscle is
metabolically active tissue. Muscle doesn't lay dormant.
Muscle burns calories even when you sleep, ensuring your
problem areas melt off leaving your body toned and
tightened.

This is in contrast to exercises that are single joint
movements which work one muscle at a time. If you're going
to work hard at the gym you might as well get as much bang
for the buck as possible Work multi joint movements and
burn more fat. Stay away from single joint movements such
as Bicep curls, Leg extensions(machines- that's a whole
other topic) e.t.c

Leave the single joint movements to bodybuildrs who are
only interested in building muscle at the expense of
function.

If fat loss is your ultimate goal then multi- joint full
body movements should be the direction you're moving in.

Here are 3 Muscle Building Bodyweight exercises

1. Push -Ups - This is a great upperbody bodyweight
exercise with emphasis on the chest shoulders and triceps,
with core involvement as well. This exercise is performed
with body off the floor lower yourself to floor and press
your body off floor. Can be modified by starting with knees
on floor.

2. Squats - great lower body movement which emphasizes
quadriceps hamstring and glutes does work the whole body
and is a great calorie burner.

Have your feet shoulder width apart look straight ahead
initiate movement by extending hips down and back to
parallel with the floor and return to starting position

3. Plank - this exercise is a full body movement with
emphasis on core. Perform exercise by lying face down on
floor and lifting body off ground with lower arms and feet.
Bridge the body off floor, weight from body will be
sustained with lower arms and toes.

These 3 exercises are a good start to a successful exercise
program.

Stick to the muti-joint movements.

Stay away from machines and single joint movements.

Enjoy your new body

----------------------------------------------------
Discover how to build muscle even if you're a hard gainer
or skinny guy or girl. http://www.buildmuscleburnfatfast.com

3 Fat Burning Muscle Building Bodyweight Exercises

3 Fat Burning Muscle Building Bodyweight Exercises
Interested in finally geting in shape this summer? Don't
skip the barbecue's or the beach this summer.

Fit in that bathing suit hanging in your closet. Buy the
bathing suit you've been dreaming of.

Read the entire article and transform your body this Summer
from frumpy to fit.

Bodyweight exercises are multi joint movements which work
multiple muscles and burn a lot of calories which means
alot more fat.

Also by putting more muscle on your body you'll increase
your metabolism. This occurs because muscle is
metabolically active tissue. Muscle doesn't lay dormant.
Muscle burns calories even when you sleep, ensuring your
problem areas melt off leaving your body toned and
tightened.

This is in contrast to exercises that are single joint
movements which work one muscle at a time. If you're going
to work hard at the gym you might as well get as much bang
for the buck as possible Work multi joint movements and
burn more fat. Stay away from single joint movements such
as Bicep curls, Leg extensions(machines- that's a whole
other topic) e.t.c

Leave the single joint movements to bodybuildrs who are
only interested in building muscle at the expense of
function.

If fat loss is your ultimate goal then multi- joint full
body movements should be the direction you're moving in.

Here are 3 Muscle Building Bodyweight exercises

1. Push -Ups - This is a great upperbody bodyweight
exercise with emphasis on the chest shoulders and triceps,
with core involvement as well. This exercise is performed
with body off the floor lower yourself to floor and press
your body off floor. Can be modified by starting with knees
on floor.

2. Squats - great lower body movement which emphasizes
quadriceps hamstring and glutes does work the whole body
and is a great calorie burner.

Have your feet shoulder width apart look straight ahead
initiate movement by extending hips down and back to
parallel with the floor and return to starting position

3. Plank - this exercise is a full body movement with
emphasis on core. Perform exercise by lying face down on
floor and lifting body off ground with lower arms and feet.
Bridge the body off floor, weight from body will be
sustained with lower arms and toes.

These 3 exercises are a good start to a successful exercise
program.

Stick to the muti-joint movements.

Stay away from machines and single joint movements.

Enjoy your new body

----------------------------------------------------
Discover how to build muscle even if you're a hard gainer
or skinny guy or girl. http://www.buildmuscleburnfatfast.com

A More Holistic Approach To Healing With Natural And Alternative Medicine

A More Holistic Approach To Healing With Natural And Alternative Medicine
From teeth whitening to cancer curing, more and more
consumers are flocking to alternative medicine and doctors
for a solution than ever before as the baby boomers catch
up with their age. Surprisingly, in this modern world that
we live in, more and more people are beginning to realize
the benefits of going natural or perhaps employ healing
methods that are less intrusive. As great as conventional
medicinal treatments are, nothing beats going natural. If
we can have organically natural cosmetics, we can have
natural alternative treatments for all types of ailments.

Alternative health treatments are not only less intrusive
but they're also more holistic. Treatment of one type of
condition using alternative treatment can benefit other
types of existing conditions in the body too. Today, the
healthcare industry continues to explore and develop new
chemicals and drugs to help sick people treat their
sicknesses but not all new drug-based treatment is good
news. And besides, the price connected to using these new
drugs are usually expensive and beyond the means of an
ordinary medium-income individual. And we've not even
mentioned the side-effects yet.

When a patient is told that usage of a particular drug
would produce side-effects, the patient would have to 'deal
with it' or 'accept it' or 'endure it'. But frankly
speaking, is this the only way to do it?

Using natural and alternative health treatments may be
slower and takes a longer time but with due diligence and
patience, a lot of people have benefited from the holistic
approach to treating problems. The great thing about using
alternative treatments and medicine is that it's natural
and that it is usually more preventive than other types of
medicine found in pharmacies.

People are luckier than they realize because if you'd have
asked a pharmacist or a doctor for herbs or natural
remedies, they would have scoffed at you. It's different
today as more people are accepting of and recommend the
usage of herbs as a treatment. You might even find a
medical professional recommend the usage of herbs like
sage, garlic, chamomile, flowers and leaves to relieve them
of pains.

Because alternative remedies are natural, the risk of
pumping more free radicals into our bodies is less. Even
serious conditions like high cholesterol levels or high
blood pressure can be controlled very easily if the patient
puts her heart into it. By consuming natural herbs, living
a better lifestyle or take Omega 3 fatty acids as a form of
supplement can help bring the cholesterol level down, hence
the blood pressure too. A change in lifestyle is often the
first point and it's also often the toughest. But if you
believe that a change in lifestyle and diet can help you
holistically, there's absolutely no reason why you
shouldn't.

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Paul is active in various social and community programs
aimed at providing equal opportunity to
education,health,jobs and business to all regardless of
race or religion. Paul has over 10 years experience in
managing a successful multi-million dollar advertising and
publishing company.Paul can be reached at :
http://www.worldhealthpages.com

Is drinking sabotaging your mini skirt dreams?

Is drinking sabotaging your mini skirt dreams?
Many women dream of fitting into that sexy mini skirt or
mini dress and having guys gawk over them. Other women
dream of just getting a compliment that they look great in
that mini skirt. Whatever your dreams or desires may be
this little tip could be the deciding difference between
mini skirt success or mini skirt failure. Don't let these
sometimes hidden and subconscious calories ruin your mini
skirt dreams. This mini skirt weight loss tip is easy to
follow and can make a world of difference with your weight
loss.

Avoid soft drinks, juices and other drinks loaded with
sugar. These types of drink are very high in calories. A
twelve ounce soda can contain 150 calories of almost all
sugar. Now you may be saying to yourself I drink diet soft
drinks. It isn't just soft drinks that lead to extra
calories. Juices, fancy coffees, ice teas, lemonades, etc
can all lead to hidden calories that are just sugar. A
standard serving size of orange juice is 4 ounces. That is
only half a cup of juice. Most people's glasses are 12-16
ounce glasses and they fill them up. This could mean an
extra 250 calories to your daily calorie intake just from
one drink. This will sabotage your sexy little mini skirt
plans in a hurry. Think outside the soft drink realm and
look at all your other beverage you drink to make sure you
don't have hidden calories that are sabotaging your mini
skirt or mini dress goals.

Here is how you rid yourself of calorie filled drinks.
First record everything you drink for the day. The reason
to record everything is because most people underestimate
their calorie intake by as much as 25%. That could mean
that you are overeating by as much as 400-500 calories
every day. Definitely not what you want to be doing to
make those mini skirt dreams a reality. So make sure you
record everything you eat and drink so you modify your
intake if you find that you are underestimating your
caloric intake. Once you have written down what you drink
look at what those beverages are and see if any have
calories in them. Your plan for the next day is to replace
as many calorie filled drinks with water or other
non-caloric beverages. Keep reviewing this every night and
planning for the next day until you have shed all calorie
filled beverages.

Focus on replacing calorie filled drinks with water. In
general we underconsume water and our bodies would function
more efficiently and burn more fat if we drank our share of
water. To enhance your mini skirt dreams you should be
drinking roughly 0.8 ounces of water for every pound of
bodyweight. This equals roughly 14-18 8 oz glasses of
water a day. One very important reason for doing this that
when your kidneys are not getting enough water your liver
has to kick in to help out. Your liver is responsible for
metabolizing fat and using for energy. If it has to help
out the kidneys then your body isn't going to burn as much
fat as it should. This lead to failure of your mini skirt
dreams.

Following through with this one simple mini skirt weight
loss tip could potentially save you hundreds of calories
and get you into that favorite mini skirt quicker than you
thought.

----------------------------------------------------
For women who want to look amazing in a sexy, little mini
skirt they can read even more great quick weight loss tips
by downloading a copy of my free "Rapid Fat Loss Starter
Kit" at: http://DramaticDressSizeReduction.com/

Is drinking sabotaging your mini skirt dreams?

Is drinking sabotaging your mini skirt dreams?
Many women dream of fitting into that sexy mini skirt or
mini dress and having guys gawk over them. Other women
dream of just getting a compliment that they look great in
that mini skirt. Whatever your dreams or desires may be
this little tip could be the deciding difference between
mini skirt success or mini skirt failure. Don't let these
sometimes hidden and subconscious calories ruin your mini
skirt dreams. This mini skirt weight loss tip is easy to
follow and can make a world of difference with your weight
loss.

Avoid soft drinks, juices and other drinks loaded with
sugar. These types of drink are very high in calories. A
twelve ounce soda can contain 150 calories of almost all
sugar. Now you may be saying to yourself I drink diet soft
drinks. It isn't just soft drinks that lead to extra
calories. Juices, fancy coffees, ice teas, lemonades, etc
can all lead to hidden calories that are just sugar. A
standard serving size of orange juice is 4 ounces. That is
only half a cup of juice. Most people's glasses are 12-16
ounce glasses and they fill them up. This could mean an
extra 250 calories to your daily calorie intake just from
one drink. This will sabotage your sexy little mini skirt
plans in a hurry. Think outside the soft drink realm and
look at all your other beverage you drink to make sure you
don't have hidden calories that are sabotaging your mini
skirt or mini dress goals.

Here is how you rid yourself of calorie filled drinks.
First record everything you drink for the day. The reason
to record everything is because most people underestimate
their calorie intake by as much as 25%. That could mean
that you are overeating by as much as 400-500 calories
every day. Definitely not what you want to be doing to
make those mini skirt dreams a reality. So make sure you
record everything you eat and drink so you modify your
intake if you find that you are underestimating your
caloric intake. Once you have written down what you drink
look at what those beverages are and see if any have
calories in them. Your plan for the next day is to replace
as many calorie filled drinks with water or other
non-caloric beverages. Keep reviewing this every night and
planning for the next day until you have shed all calorie
filled beverages.

Focus on replacing calorie filled drinks with water. In
general we underconsume water and our bodies would function
more efficiently and burn more fat if we drank our share of
water. To enhance your mini skirt dreams you should be
drinking roughly 0.8 ounces of water for every pound of
bodyweight. This equals roughly 14-18 8 oz glasses of
water a day. One very important reason for doing this that
when your kidneys are not getting enough water your liver
has to kick in to help out. Your liver is responsible for
metabolizing fat and using for energy. If it has to help
out the kidneys then your body isn't going to burn as much
fat as it should. This lead to failure of your mini skirt
dreams.

Following through with this one simple mini skirt weight
loss tip could potentially save you hundreds of calories
and get you into that favorite mini skirt quicker than you
thought.

----------------------------------------------------
For women who want to look amazing in a sexy, little mini
skirt they can read even more great quick weight loss tips
by downloading a copy of my free "Rapid Fat Loss Starter
Kit" at: http://DramaticDressSizeReduction.com/