Saturday, February 28, 2009

Looking For A Spinal Decompression Specialist

By Dr. Randall Pruitt

Are you suffering from chronic back pain? You might need a spinal decompression specialist to help you out. Here are some tips that will help you find a spinal decompression specialist in your city.

In order to determine whether you need the care of a spinal decompression specialist, there are several different things that you are going to have to do. The first thing that you are going to have to do is contact your doctor or medical health professional. Spinal decompression is a non surgical process that helps to relieve pain that is associated with degenerative and herniated discs.

The best person to give you an advise if spinal decompression will be beneficial for you is your doctor. Try to ask for all your options including other non-invasive procedures that will benefit your condition.

If your doctor's suggest that you will benefit from spinal decompression then ask for recommendations. Your doctor may have a few contacts that are specialist in spinal decompression. It is important that you choose a trustworthy spinal decompression specialist. This will ease out your worries of meeting a new doctor.

Good News is there are tons of spinal decompression specialist to choose from. It is best if you ask for resources from the authorities that regulate these medical industries. They will be able to provide you a list of registered specialist in your area.

It helps ease the doubts and fear if you know your specialist is certified and registered. Make an appointment with different specialist. This way you will be able to choose which specialist you are most comfortable with. This will allow the two professionals to work together to come up with a plan for your recovery that will be ideal for your specific condition. - 15343

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3 Ways To Look or Appear Taller

By Rodney Williams

For the most part, growing taller is out of our hands, coming down to many factors which we have little to no control over. While some steps to make small height gains can be undertaken, these may not be possible for everyone, and even then, you still may be looking to appear a little taller than you are. Or perhaps you simply want to appear taller for certain occasions only, without actually getting taller.

No matter the circumstances, there are three methods in particular that can quickly and easily give the appearance to others that you're taller than you actually are.

1) The first, and probably most obvious way to look taller is through the use of footwear, be it insoles inside your currently existing footwear, or a new set of footwear designed to leave you higher off the ground.

There are plenty of specially designed shoes on the market which can give you a height gain of two inches, while still being completely discreet. Insoles on the other hand are generally limited to a height gain of one inch, lest they not properly fit within the desired footwear.

2) Perhaps not as obvious as footwear, clothes too can be used to make you appear taller. With clothes, it's simply the illusion of being taller rather than with footwear, which does actually make you taller while you're wearing them.

Wearing tighter fitter clothing should be your first priority, as loose or baggy clothes give you a more squat appearance. Vertical lines on shirts are another great way to give off the illusion of being taller. Women should wear compact dresses or skirts, and no-waste pants. Men should also stick to wearing their pants as low as possible (within reason), and wearing cuff-less pants is also advised.

3) Lastly is your hair, which of course is somewhat up to the whim of the Gods, at least as far as whether or not you have any. This shouldn't of course be an issue for women, but balding men may want to consider getting a hair piece, or trying out hair renewal products.

No, we're not advocating you sporting a high rise Mohawk, but even shortly cut hair, slightly spiked at the front does an excellent job of making you look taller. Women should avoid having long hair which hides the neck, instead styling it upward if they do wish to maintain their hair's length.

These are three useful techniques for gaining height that can easily be made use of, and combines, could add plenty of actual and perceived height to your appearance. - 15343

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Having Fun with Free Online Dress Up Games

By Vlad Stivenson

If you have a small girl, then chances are you know who the Bratz is and maybe even their individual names. If your girl likes them and has talked to you about them, then you can tell Cloe from Yasmin, know whos nicknamed Bunny Boo, and of course, know they are the girls with a passion for fashion. The Bratz have been so successful that all sorts of products with their image and name have been produced, including free online games. Its no wonder that Mattel, the company that produces Barbie, has tried to legally stop the Bratz mania.

We know you love your child, and you would like to buy her whatever her heart desires, but as you know, there are things that take priority, like school materials and doctor bills. Have you considered getting them to play Bratz dress up games? I suggest you give it a try. There are hundreds of sites with dress up games featuring the Bratz characters, where your daughter can pretend to be one of the Bratz girls or her fashion designer. In addition, your child will practice eye-hand coordination as she visualizes, compares, clicks, and moves things around.

Not only online dress up games are friendly to your wallet, they also avoid cleaning and sorting after play. No tripping and falling due to dolls forgotten on the floor, or tears from your girl because some minuscule shoe got lost or broke. All you need is a computer and internet access, and if youre reading this article, you have them already.

Just what kind of games do these sites have? Well, theres actually quite some variety on the activities that these games propose.

Aside from the dress up games, which are basically a virtual version of the paper dolls you used to play with, there is a theme party game. Your child has to help one of the Bratz girls sort out the most appropriate outfit for a given party theme. There is a time limit, so the child has to make quick decisions.

There are also makeover games. Some versions will also feature arranging the Bratz dolls hair and surroundings. You will even find some that let your daughter give the Bratz characters a facial. Just like the Bratz themselves, its all about passion for fashion.

Then, there are other games that have a more arcade feeling to them. For example, youll have to send Sasha through a mall that looks like a labyrinth and get that one special pair of shoes under a certain amount of time. Or you might have to help Jade organize a fashion show with a limited budget. Some of these games let you carry a scenario from one game to the next, so, for example your character will have a slightly bigger budget each game.

Of course, you can always play one of these games yourself. Just to supervise what your little girl is doing, of course. Just dont forget that you have to work the next day. - 15343

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Review about the Sanyo DR6700 Massage Chair Recliner

By Steve Esquire

There are many massage chairs on the market today and you have more choices on the types of features and functions. We will provide a product review of the Sanyo DR 6700K massage chair. This is a higher end massage chair from Sanyo. Our product review will cover the more important features of the massage recliner. We will also touch on the warranty included with the Sanyo DR 6700 massage recliner.

We will start with the warranty coverage. We always advise to go with a recognized massage chair brand. These national brands will have adequate warranty coverage and will be quick and responsive if an issue were to arise. You do not want a no-name brand that then does not stock parts and provides poor service, if at all.

Sanyo provides the warranty coverage for the DR-6700 massage chair. The warranty coverage is as follows: You get three years coverage for the roller mechanism. This is the device that provides the massage for your back, neck and shoulders. Otherwise, the rest of the chair gets 1 year for both parts and labor. One good part of the coverage is the one year of in home technician service.

What kind of massage therapy do you get with the DR6700? The DR-6700 comes with four pre-programmed programs. Sanyo has developed themed massage programs which consist of Fine, Recovery, Stiffness and Relax. These programs are well designed and provide for effective massage therapy depending on the focus selected.

Manual massage techniques are also available in the DR6700. These manual treatments use one particular technique like kneading which can then be used to cover a particular spot or region of the body. These techniques are great where you want a specific type of relief. The other manual massage techniques include Shiatsu, Grip, Kneading, Tapping and Combination Kneading/Tapping.

There are many adjustments you can make with the in the manual massage mode. You can select the roller width adjustment. The rollers in the chair back can be set at a wider or narrower depending on where you would like the massage to penetrate. Also, you can adjust the intensity of the massage. You can make it softer or more vigorous. If you are tender, then a softer mode may be appropriate, whereas if you want deeper penetration you can set it stronger.

There are even more options on the area of your back that you would like to target. Choose from neck and shoulders, lower back, lower body and quick course. You can select the massage technique that you wish and then have it focus in these regions. This is very helpful if you have stiffness in a particular area.

Sanyo is know for its advanced electronics, are any integrated into the DR-6700 massage chair? Yes, there are some very interesting electronics, such as a stiffness detector. The stiffness detector is based on lie detector technology. It monitors your pulse rate and also your perspiration level. It then feeds this data to the computer which then can identify where then tension is residing in your body and adjusts the massage program.

The lower body also needs some attention and the DR6700 has just the answer. An air compressor has been installed underneath the seat which activates air bags in the chair. The air bags provide a soothing compression massage. The air bags are specifically designed for each major muscle group in the legs to provide effective relief.

If you are considering a high end massage chair, then you may want to check out the HEC-DR6700 from Sanyo. It has many advanced electronic features that can automatically identify trouble areas of tension and stiffness. There are many relieving massage programs built into the recliner. You also have many manual options to target exactly where you need the attention the most. The Sanyo DR-6700 is certainly a solid massage chair for your long term needs. - 15343

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Meditation - An Effective Weapon Against Anxiety and Panic

By Stephen Jablonski

A simple description of meditation would be to say it's a technique we can use to focus our attention away from the random thoughts that fill our daily lives and onto the truly meaningful parts of our lives. Through meditation, one can achieve great tranquility. This tranquility is very useful to us as we fight against the stress, anxiety, and panic that face us every day.

And while the tranquility meditation offers us is a powerful tool, it is also a tool that goes widely un-used. That's because a lot of people are intimidated by meditation. They think it takes years of "monastery training." Or they think you need to have a natural talent for it. But that's not true of meditation at all.

Basically, meditation is extremely simple to begin. You don't need a lot of time, and you don't need much more than a quiet place to practice. Then, once you've gone through a short session or two, you'll actually begin feeling the benefits. It's actually pretty remarkable.

When beginning something new, it's always best to have some guidance. That's why I suggest starting out with a meditation class if you can. There are usually some great beginning classes available through your local YMCA or other community organizations. They're a great low-cost way to get started.

There are also plenty of books on meditation in your local library or bookstore. A good, short book can give you the basics and get you started quickly. It can also give you more background on the art of meditation. What books can't do though is give you any strong feedback with your practice. It's for that reason that I'd recommend more than just a book.

Audio CDs and DVDs are an excellent way to get started with meditation. They provide more guidance by actually leading you into and through each meditation session. This gives you a more "full-bodied" experience and leads to a deeper practice and understanding which leads to more anxiety relief benefits.

Breathing meditations are the usual first meditations learned by beginners. These are easy to learn and they give you a quick understanding of what meditation feels like. Depending on your desire, you can move into more advanced forms of meditating like full-body meditations or conceptual or emotional meditations. The more time you spend in meditation, the more tranquility you feel.

The practice of meditation is a very old and studied art. It's been around for 1,000's of years because it yields real benefits. It's a truly effective method for dealing with stress, anxiety, and even panic attacks. So I'd recommend that you give it a try. After all, it's easy to do, doesn't cost much, and it could mean a great difference in your life. - 15343

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Colon Cleansing Reviews - Total Cleanse

By Peter Wood

Total Cleanse is another colon cleanse product that has gained quite a bit of attention (or at least that has been heavily marketed on the internet) lately. So naturally it was on my list of colon cleanse products to review. As you'll soon find out, the Total Cleanse review started out neutral and went south real quick. This is a brief version of my full review that you can find on my website.

When I review colon cleanse products I almost always start with the ingredients. Total Cleanse gave me some difficulty in these regards since they don't list their ingredients anywhere on the website. They do state how important it is to consume dietary fiber, so I think it's safe to assume that it at least contains fiber of some sort. Obviously, the fact that they don't disclose the ingredients is a bit of a red flag.

Since I couldn't review the product itself for effectiveness, I moved on the busines practices. Staring at me in the face was a big offer to accept their free trial. I clicked on it and was immediately asked for my credit card information to pay for the shipping. Not big deal. But what was a big deal is that in fine print below you'll see that by accepting a free trial you are enrolling in their autoship program. In a nutshell, if you don't cancel within 15 days, they will start mailing you monthly supplies of Total Cleanse and charging your card $78.84 plus shipping!

Oh you didn't know that the product costs $78.84? Well that's because they only show it in the fine print that they hope you will skip over. I don't have a problem if a company wants to ship you your order every month as long as you are aware of it. But what does bother me is that most companies that do this (including Total Cleanse) try to hide the facts about you enrolling in such a program in their terms and conditions or fine print. They are clearly trying to scam you by luring you in with the free trial. Don't fall for it!

But it doesn't stop there. They're money back guarantee is anything but friendly. You have a mere 15 days from the time it ships to decide if you like it. If not, you have to call them and get a 'Return Merchandise Authorization.' And even if you do end up being able to return it, they charge you a 30% restocking fee. Ouch! I don't know about you, but this is looking like a classic scam to me.

It appears that all of the above mentioned concerns are quite real. ComplaintsBoard.com had numerous complaints that confirm that many of these things are taking consumers by surprise. You may also find it interesting that the Better Business Bureau rated them at an 'F.'

So in summary: the price is very high, we don't know what ingredients it contains, their guarantee isn't very good, and they use shameful marketing and sales tactics to seemingly take advantage of consumers. I don't know about you, but it doesn't seem too enticing to me. - 15343

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How To Save On Health Care When There Is An Economy Crisis

By Alexandra Vrugt

Despite the economy crisis that many are experiencing today, there are ways for your family to save on health care. It's not as difficult as it may seem. Your family can have their health care needs met at a lower cost just by employing some of the same cost saving strategies that you currently use for managing your household's budget. Here are some ways to make health care more affordable for your family:

It pays to know people! Believe it or not some medical practices offer discounts or special services for referrals. Financially, it makes lots of sense for them. If one patient brings another, then, that's more money that they make. So, it's nothing for them to toss you a freebie or a co-pay reduction. Imagine the finances that they rack up for all of those visits, tests, and of course referrals! But more importantly, if you trust your health care provider, then it's good to tell others about them. Why not do it and get a little financial break along the way?

Making the effort to avoid those high priced designer drugs! Buy generic drugs whenever possible. You will get the same results and the price for a 30-day supply could be as low as $1. If you run after the higher priced, name brand drugs you can expect to pay lots of money, sometimes more than $200 for the same or less! There is usually lots of medical research to support the fact that generic drugs are the same as the designer ones. They simply are there for saving cost conscious people money!

Keep an eye out for those eyeglass sales! Every year, at the start of the back to school season, many eyeglass stores and superstores such as Walmart have incredible sales on eyeglasses. Some will offer discounts of 50-75% off or buy one, get one free sales. This is not only a great time to get glasses for your children to use for going back to school, it is also a perfect time to pick up a spare pair for each member of your family. In addition to the discounts at the popular stores, some may actually participate in eye care programs for those with low to moderate incomes. With these programs, which are usually in partnership with a local hospital or health care company, children can get their eyeglasses completely free!

Grab those gift cards! Many drug stores offer actual money or store gift cards when you transfer your prescription to them. Unless you are in a deep relationship with the pharmacist, you could get lots of cash and gifts just by switching stores! For many people, this is a no-brainer and they do it every time they get a new prescription.

Clipping those coupons! Check the local circulars, the in-store flyers, and the Sunday newspaper for coupons for different health care services and products. You may be surprised at what you can actually get for free. From exams to drug samples, these coupons may end up being a lifesaver for you or someone in your family.

These are a just a few simple ways of saving money while doing your best to provide your family with great health care services. Take advantage of what's out there. Do it as if your family is counting on it. - 15343

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What is Oolong? Can It Make Your Skin More Youthful?

By Caitlin Ryan

Have you ever noticed how Asian women seem to have gorgeous, youthful skin well into their latter years? Do you not wish you knew their secrets? I know one! Would you like to know about oolong tea?

There are a plethora of reasons behind their youthful appearance. They tend to live more cleanly than we do in the Western world consuming cleaner diets and being exposed to less environmental toxins.

We should all strive for a better diet full of fruits, veggies, whole grains and lean proteins; however, we cannot do much to escape environmental toxins from industrial facilities, car exhaust and chemicals. This is where oolong tea can help fight the damage, prevent premature aging and improve the youthful appearance of your skin!

Tea differs in its preparation, but it all comes from the same plant called camellia Sinensis. Some tea goes through a fermentation process and others do not which is what alters the flavor and color of tea.

Fermenting is the oxidation process that turns the leaves a darker shade. Whether tealeaves are fermented or not and for what length of time lends to the different flavors, aromas and coloring of the tea. Black tea is fermented the most whereas green tea is not fermented at all. Oolong tea is in between and has an interesting background.

Wu Liang was picking tea leaves when a deer interrupted him. He left to hunt the deer and the picked tea leaves were abandoned in the sun. They began to ferment.

The harvested leaves sat in the sun for a few days before Wu Liang returned to find them partially oxidized (fermented). He could not waste the tealeaves, so he prepared them anyway and found them to have a wonderful flavor. The tea was called oolong and is now very popular.

Oolong tea, green tea and white tea are the most beneficial teas to fight the signs of aging, but oolong tea has a nicer flavor because of the semi-fermentation process. Tea is capable of fighting aging and restoring more youthful skin due to its phytochemicals, which is a fancy name for antioxidants.

This is because of the role antioxidants play in fighting free radicals. At the root of premature aging, free radicals affect our health and appearance at the cellular level. Chemicals, pollutants, UV rays and a host of other environmental factors produce free radicals in our bodies.

Aging makes it more difficult to fight free radical damage, and they are allowed to destroy cellular membranes and alter genetic material. We also cannot regenerate cells at the same rate as we did when we were younger.

Not only does this process affect our overall health, but it also damages our skin. We wind up with wrinkles and sagging skin. Our skin becomes more fragile.

The antioxidants in oolong tea can fight free radicals by stopping the oxidation process that takes place when free radicals steal the electron from healthy molecules in our bodies. Antioxidants are also imperative for repairing the damage already incurred and regenerating cells. Drinking oolong tea on a daily basis can improve you skin health. Healthy skin is beautiful skin!

Moderately priced and wonderful in flavor, oolong tea is one of the best! - 15343

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Who is David Tutera?

By Rebecca Odenkirk

With one customer, David Tutera opened his first event planning business at the tender age of nineteen. He was mentored by his grandfather who was a successful florist.

As his reputation grew, he began appearing on television. You might have seen him on The View, The Today Show and Oprah, or read his entertaining tips in Town and Country, Cosmopolitan, and Redbook.

As the author of "America Entertains", "Big Birthdays", "The Party Planner", and "A Passion for Parties", David tackled the next step of his career. Many parties have been planned from these books.

David has offices in Manhattan and Mamaroneck, New York. He has planned events for Barbara Walters, Oprah, and Susan Lucci. The post Grammy Parties and several Charity events have been planned by David Tutera.

David has received awards from Modern Bride Magazine as one of the Top Twenty-five Trendsetters of the Year and from Life and Style Magazine for being the Best Celebrity Wedding Planner of the Year.

As a professional speaker David has lectured for Conde Nast on weddings, lifestyle, design, and more.

David has hosted The Party Planner for the DIY channel and My Fair Wedding on We T.V.. With sensivity and great imagination, he helps the bride create the wedding of her dreams.

Floral Design- by D.T. STEM is David's latest venture. This full service retail floral and gift boutique is located in The Plaza Retail Collection on 5TH Avenue. He has a second Location at Spice Road at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.

David's reputation for excellence and creativity has given him a great career. We are fortunate to have his advice. - 15343

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Different Methods To Fight Pain

By Kurt Naulaerts

Pain is a sensory and often emotional experience as a result of damage to a part or parts of the body. The experience of pain differs from one person to the next and a low tolerance to pain does not make you a week person compared to someone with who feels less pain. The science of pain relief is called pain management and an area of medicine that is growing in importance especially with the number of complaints that leave a person in continual distress.

Medication can provide some pain relief provide it is prescribed by medical staff but there are an increasing number of occasions where normal methods do not work or are of little use. With acute pain for example which is usually the result of some trauma is relatively easy to control once the cause has been dealt with. Diagnosing and treating chronic pain becomes more problematical as the underlying cause may not be apparent as with cases in which there is nerve damage, pain in a site that is unrelated to the injury location or with many types of cancer.

In these situations the pain may be considered to be a symptom of the disease or condition that is being treated and will be looked at as a separate item. Owing to the nature of pain relief, it has been necessary to bring together professionals from different medical areas to work together for a broader approach.

This method of pain relief also includes psychological techniques for biofeedback, cognitive therapy and the use of yoga and meditation for example. Sometimes pain pathways are set up that continue to transmit the sensation of pain even though the underlying condition or injury that originally caused pain has been healed; this pain is usually treated separately for the condition.

There are a large number of distinctly separate medical disciplines that make up this relatively new field of pain management including psychiatrists, anesthesiologists, neurologists and psychiatrists. A number of these come from areas where the use of drugs is used to help provide pain relief. Still others use interventional methods in the pursuit of managing pain.

While this is still a relatively new area of medicine, it is expanding rapidly; the results of which are being watched with anticipation by health care workers everywhere. Pain management is found to be the central focus in the treatment of diseases, like cancer, tumors, serious accidents and long term illnesses. It is the responsibility of nurses, healthcare providers and other pain management practitioners to educate the patients on the management of pain relief in their individual cases. - 15343

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Women's Tuxedos Inspired by Men

By Victor B. Sancharo

Making incursions into men's domain by their female counterparts does not raise eyebrows anymore. Women have started generating interest in men's wears and donning them too. You will find more women rummaging through men's items, not for their men but for themselves! Nobody is complaining here, but the concepts are changing and preferences are being revamped. If you asked me, I would prefer women to look feminine and men to look like men. In simple words, go back to conventions.

The tuxedo is by excellence a male piece, being worn in the past at official ceremonies, galas, balls etc.. The tuxedo is a jacket (usually black), short and with the lapel dressed in brown, and sometimes with two pockets with fancy edges, with one button done up.

If you are a keen follower of old movies, you would not have forgotten Marlene Dietrich in 'Morocco', made in 1928, the hero complete with tuxedo, white shirt and tie, something that has floored both the sexes.

In the'60 (specifically in 1966) Yves Saint Laurent reinvents the way in which a woman has to dress introducing the tuxedo in they're wardrobe.

Tuxedo has made a smart comeback this year, in more ways than one, with varied designs being introduced by designers for presenters on the podium or even red carpet stars like Diane Keaton, Madonna, Kate Moss, Jessica Simpson and Ashley Olsen being seen in them. These stars using tuxedo, is not a shot in the dark, but it appears a revival of interest.

Variations of the female tuxedos do not stop at only stylistic re-interpretations but go further, approaching new materials and textures. Very elegant evening wear has become the velvet tuxedo(red, blue, etc.) with a backhand in contrasting shade.

Designers are endeavoring to get the tuxedo into general use by those trudging the streets, although so far it has made its foray in the night or cocktail party circuit only.

There is no rule which says that tuxedos go with pants only. With experimentation in fabrics and designs occupying the center stage, they are preferred any time of the day. To impress the wearer, an array of accessories is a must that compliment the outfit, in order to win the approval of the onlooker as well as the wearer. Stay with the changing times and stay trendy. - 15343

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Menopause and Weight Loss Products, Estrin D

By Ricardo d Argence

Many women are concerned about gaining weight after menopause. Adding extra pounds is unhealthy as well as unattractive.

The latest researches have established that the risks related to high blood pressure increase by at least five percent per two pounds increase in the weight! The decreasing estrogen levels also cause a decrease in the metabolism, which causes the body to hang on to its fat resources more tenaciously.

This weight-adding reacts on other health issues too. Weight gain caused by menopause has been linked to an increase in the risk of heart disease, a variety of cancers and type II diabetes.

The modern science with help of pharmacy industry has made a product, which helps women with menopausal weight loss problems. Since menopauses increases a womans appetite, the claim is that using these weight loss products may help regulate your metabolism. They also state that they can aid women in handling menopausal symptoms as well as protecting them with nutrients.

One of the newest menopausal weight loss products on the market today is a product called Estrin D. It claims to have ingredients like caffeine, guarana, yerba, matte and herbal constituents like damiana, ginger, schisandra and Tibetan ginseng. Fluctuations in hormone levels will result in appetite changes, increased metabolism and mood swings, are some issues these ingredients will help to control. They are all known to increase the basal metabolic rate in a person. The caffeine present in the product is a natural stimulant as well. But people want to know whether this is an appropriate product for menopausal females.

Medical research informs us that ingesting caffeine during menopause is a poor idea. Caffeine in normal circumstances can cause an increase in the heart rate, increase blood pressure, sweating. Sometimes women going through menopause may feel some bad effects from ingesting caffeine. To reduce the common symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, insomnia and night sweats, women are urged to avoid food and beverages with caffeine. Fro women going through menopause caffeine can be a cause for osteoporosis.

User reviews indicate that the product contains high levels of stimulants, and this is not something that women who are experiencing menopause should be exposed to. These stimulants may cause nausea, anxiety and jitters in women. Besides, stimulants do not guarantee sustained weight loss. There also appear to be no appetite suppressants in it's formula. Caffeine will not produce any significant fat loss when compared to a patented fat burner. Despite how much it costs, there is no guarantee of getting your money back.

Instead of relying on these supplements, proper diet and exercise can be the solution to menopause problems. Frequent exercise and the elimination of fatty and/or fried foods from your diet is all you need. - 15343

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Discovering the Best Way to Lose Weight

By Titania Cole

Different experts have different opinions on whether or not there is a real best way to lose weight. Experts would agree though, that some programs and strategies that are better than others when it comes to weight loss. A technique that you may be interested in using is eating. You got that right. With the right tips and techniques to follow, eating can be a weight loss solution.

Plotting Daily Meals

Food should not be seen as the dieters number one enemy. The true reason behind weight gain is not food per se but the way you eat food. What you need to do to lose weight is to make the right food choices and to schedule when to eat them. With proper food planning you will be able to limit your intake of certain food items. For more effective planning, put up a kitchen calendar with your daily meal plans.

Taking Note of Calories

Although counting calories has always been a top weight loss recommendation, not every dieter however has been doing so. It is possible that you may find counting calories a real chore. Aside from taking note of the calories in food items, you also need to take note of what activities burn calories fast. If you dont want to go through the effort of manual counting, you can use free online counters.

Portion Management

A good weight loss technique or strategy should include portion control. Eating foods in portions is a no-brainer. It does not however simply mean eating food items in small amounts. Proper portion control involves finding out just how much of a certain food item is safe to eat. The good thing about it is that the concept of portion control does not involve banning some types of food. You can even eat food that contains fat as long as it the right kind of fat and corresponds to your recommended daily amount.

Water Solution

Water has more benefits than most people would admit. Water is one of the best natural substances on earth. Drinking it in the right amounts can help keep you hydrated and can aide efficient waste disposal. Moreover, water can be a good weight loss solution. Water can aide in digestion and fat metabolism, thereby making weight loss possible.

Sufficient Exercise

Eating right can help you maintain your recommended body weight. The best and fastest way to lose weight however is to pair correct dieting with exercise. Aside from fat-burning aerobic exercises, you should also consider adding muscle strengthening routines to your program. These can help shape your body and limit the unsightly appearance of fat.

Taking Food Notes

To specifically keep track of your food intake, keep a food journal. You will find this particularly useful if you have just begun your weight loss campaign. A diary or journal can keep you on the look out for stuff you shouldnt be eating.

As strange as it may sound, eating can be the best way to lose weight. The only thing you have to make sure of is that you eat and manage your intake in the right ways. - 15343

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Advance Wellness Research Acai Berry Offers Information

By Linda Kemp

Imagine never missing taking a dose of your favorite health supplement because you ran out and forgot to get some more. Advance Wellness Research knows how frustrating that can be, which is why they offer a convenient auto-ship program. With auto-shipping, you choose what product you want and when you want to receive it.

Then, Advance Wellness Research delivers it to your door according to your schedule. AdvanceWellness Research offers a variety of products designed for your health and wellbeing. Products like: Acai Berry and the Bright Teeth Whitening are just a few.

What about safety? Advance Wellness Research puts every product they offer through a strict screening process to ensure their high quality and safety. They promise never to sell anything that they wouldn't give to their own families. If you're still not sure,

Advance Wellness Research offers all of their products on a risk-free trial basis. This ensures that you're getting only the products that benefit you the most.

Your Health - Your Schedule - If you're using health supplements to lose weight, feel better, look better or have more energy, then you know how frustrating it is when you get off schedule because you're supply is out.

Getting to the store can be tough with a hectic lifestyle, and ordering online can take weeks for delivery. Advance Wellness Research, Inc. wants to be sure that you get your health products when you need and according to your schedule.

You can choose to receive your products once a month, once every other month, or whatever suits you best. And, you can cancel the shipments any time you want.

Most health experts agree that whatever you do for good health, it's best to stick to a schedule. Advance Wellness Research will make sure that you do. Start now. Find out what you have been missing. - 15343

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Diamond Jewely for Men Can Be a Good Choice

By Ernst Ralborg

The ladies have it easy when it comes to choosing diamond pendants and necklaces. There are very few designs that are out the window when it comes to jewelry for women, and there are tons of designers out there that are lined up, waiting to cater to women.

But what about the men who want to get in on the diamond action? What designs options do they have? There are some men's jewelry stereotypical pendants, like crosses and nuggets, but when a man wants to step out of that territory, what kind of options do they have? Where can they find operational men's jewelry?

Custom Jewelry Designs for Men

The answer that men may be looking for to solve their jewelry dilemma may be custom jewelry design. By going to a custom jewelry designer, men can get exactly what they want, exactly how they want it. Designs are limited only by the man's imagination, from a simple bezel cut setting that holds his mother's diamond to something else entirely - they can be as unique and as wild (or not) as the man wants them to be.

Another great thing a specialist jewelry designer can do is to take a pre-existing symbol that has some meaning for the man, like a symbol of the company for which he works or some organization to which he belongs and then incorporate that into a jewelry design. From geometric shapes and freeform shapes to pre-drawn designs, custom made jewelry has very few limits. Maybe he would like something to match his betrothal's vintage engagement rings. If you are a little short on ideas, get some input from the jewelry designer, who should be able to give you some great inspiration for putting the piece together.

Picking the Right Stone

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but there is no reason men can't enjoy keeping the company of a nice looking diamond. If the traditional white diamond feels a little too girly for a guy, go for a colored diamond. Although these colored diamonds are called browns and blacks, you can find them in any color under the sun. A non white diamond may be just the ticket for adding a little bit of masculinity to your jewelry design.

More and more men are wearing jewelry these days, and there is no reason why you can't be one of them. There is lots of jewelry that is created with men in mind, and if you can't find exactly what you want, you can always use one of your own custom designs. Why should the girls have all the fun? - 15343

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Valentines Day Jewelry Shopping 101: Survival Guide for Guys

By Art Barron

Most men find it frustrating to shop for Valentine jewelry for their girl, and you are likely to be one of them too. Lots of questions come up. What does she like? Where to shop? How do you know if you're buying the right piece? So many questions, and there seems to be no straight answer for each one.

There's no need to worry. It is not a shame to perplexed. To make you feel better, most men do find it challenging to shop for jewelry.

Your pre-Valentine jewelry store visits don't really have to be disastrous. Here are a couple of points to lead you to the right direction:

Do some recon first; figure out what she likes.

It doesn't mean that because it's the latest fashion trend and it's mighty expensive your girl will adore it. There are some women who prefer small and subtle baubles; there are others who go for huge and flashy ones. There are some women who prefer the more reserved and elegant; there are others who go for daring and playful ones. Still, there are others whose preferences include materials. Some love gold, others silver. There are even a number of women who are obsessed over specific stones.

How would you know what she likes? Don't depend merely on the shop owner because he certainly doesn't know your girlfriend! Begin by noticing what she likes to wear every so often. Take a peek inside her jewelry box. Take a photo of her in full get up, and show the sales person. You can even ask her best friend for advice. If you can, go with her when she shops and try to notice which jewels she is mostly drawn to.

Selecting a design. With hearts or not?

Hearts can be commonly found on Valentines Day and it is a surefire choice. It perfectly conforms to the occasion, plus it can be worn all-year round. The heart also signifies the emotion being felt along with the gift. By picking out a heart-shaped jewel, you are clearly sending out your message of love.

Please do remember that you can choose not to buy heart-shaped jewels on Valentines Day. And, there are also some women who are not interested in wearing jewels with hearts on them. If you find that your girl is one of them, look for something else. There's plenty of flexibility when it comes to Valentines Day jewelry gifts. There's no obligation to stay with the concept.

Try picking out something that's useful like a pair of silver earrings that she can wear regularly. Or go for something that would represent your girl's personality like a violin pendant if she's into the musical instrument. You can even pick out a design that would share the story of your relationship together just like journey pendants that can be engraved with initials. The options are endless.

Look around

You don't have to buy from the first store that you find. The more stores you check out, the better are your chances of finding something that's a good match to her taste (and your wallet!). It's always a good idea to shop ahead of time; it gives you the liberty to be choosy.

Be limitless and don't just settle for shops in the malls. Go and search for antique shops, shop online, or look for family-owned establishments that create custom-made jewelry settings and art forms. While being on a budget, you can easily check out pawnshops as well. Try checking for family heirlooms to be resized or remodeled, as well.

Just remember that, wherever you buy your jewelry, you make sure to ask for a certificate of authenticity. At least then, you'll know you'll be spending your hard-earned cash on something worthwhile!

If all else fails, let it to those who know:

And who knows better than your girlfriend herself, right? You can always make it LOOK like you're not panicking and you don't know which one to choose. It's all in how you present it.

Here's a tip: Befriend the jeweler or shop owner before hand, and let him know your price range. That way, he can arrange a private viewing of the jewels that fit that range for you and your lady. And if you think about it, you, your girl, and a nice, quiet, cool room filled with sparkling jewelry and other baubles does seem romantic, don't you think? - 15343

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Review Ahava Power Essentials for Men Gift Set

By Alia Jae

This is a great gift for men, because with this gift set comes with a sports stop watch! This is a mineral based product that will nourish skin that has just been freshly shaved. The nutrients are ginger root extract, gingko bilboa and ginseng root extract. It will cleanse, soothe and also moisturize your skin.

It has been tested and approved for sensitive skin. It is hypoallergenic and is safe to use on all skin types. It includes Soothing Aftershave Moisturizer, Men's Minerals Shower Gel, Men's Mineral Hand Cream and a Men's Sport Watch.

The products in this gift set were specially formulated with sun filters, Dead Sea Minerals and Dead Sea water. This is all good stuff that really nourishes the skin. I really don't know of any other product for men like this on the market. The emollient in this product soften the skin and provides nourishment on a daily basis.

The lotions are made to protect the skin from sun damage. It has been formulated with SPF 4. What I really like about this lotion is that the smell is very delicate. You know some times when you use lotion with SPF at any level it has that smell that makes people think you have been hanging out at the beach or by the pool; well this is not the case with this lotion.

I would also recommend that you try some of Ahava's exfoliating products. Their exfoliating products work great for men and women. This will really help to prep the skin for using the rest of the products in the kit. The thing about this kind of high quality exfoliator you only need to use it a couple of time a week. The rest of the products in the set you can use on a daily basis.

Actually, I would advise you to use the products on a daily basis because then you will see greater benefits and changes in the health of your skin. Apply these products daily after showering. Also, when you have had long exposure with the sun be sure to lather these products on your body after you spent hours in the sun.

Give this product a try. It does cost more than what you spend if you just went to Longs Drugstore and picked up something. I think it is worth though because you are getting higher quality ingredients, which you will see better results. - 15343

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All About Liposuction On Love Handles

By Corey Namesse

Weight loss is one of the most talked-about topics today. Because of this, there are already several weight loss methods and training techniques coming out in order to reduce unwanted fats. But for those who don't have the patience for it, liposuction can be the only option. This is a surgical cosmetic procedure to remove excess fats usually around the waist area. This section is also referred to as love handles. Many people prefer the liposuction on love handles because it's a faster and easier method.

The procedure is done by inserting a tube-like, blunt-tipped instrument called cannula, into the incised portions of the belly. The location of the incisions is determined by knowing where the fat deposits in the body are. Or sometimes the patient instructs the surgeon which areas should be scraped off from fats. The cannula is connected to a suction device. You can now imagine how the liposuction on love handles is being set up for you.

Liposuction is a scientific approach and often, it helps to know some facts. Here are some of those facts that matter:

- Adipocytes. These is where the body's fats are stored and released. When these cells are fed with fats, they inflate like how a balloon does. When this happens, you get flabby skin. These cells cannot be removed. Theoretically though, removal of adipocytes can be done by liposuction.

- Liposuction techniques. Basically, liposuction on love handles is like pumping out the fats in your belly. But science will tell you that this is not as easy as its concept. Special tools and equipment are used and techniques are being developed. These are two liposuction methods that are common today; (1) Tumescent Liposuction technique, and (2) UAL or Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction.

- Tumescent Liposuction. This method is traditional and is similar to regular surgery where local anesthesia and incisions are made. Also, the procedure includes the use of numbing agents and solutions that reduces blood flow.

- Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction. To remove excess parts from an area, the UAL passes through an incision and uses a cannula. The difference is that it uses an ultrasound technology. Adipocytes are subjected to a frequency sound wave causing it to rupture. This new method of liposuction on love handles makes it easier for fats to discharge.

- The procedure is practical. Liposuction on love handles can be done in almost anywhere. Some conduct this surgery in free-standing surgery centers and even in a physician's office. The best place of course should be the hospital.

So how much it would cost you? Liposuction is done only in specific areas so the rates vary depending on how many portions are to be treated, how much fat you want discharged, and doctors' fees. One thing you should know though is that the rates are based in thickness of fat layers and not by weight or volume. Lastly, it is very important to understand that liposuction on love handles is not to be taken as a substitute for a balance diet and regular fitness training. Because generally speaking, there is no real shortcut to a better life. - 15343

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Women's Leadership Programs

By James Gilbert Pynn

At George Washington University, the Women's Leadership Program has been helping women develop leadership skills through a cross-pollination of academic and intellectual fields. Inspired by the exploits of the suffragette, Elizabeth J. Somers, the WLP is a yearlong, residential program wherein selected students participate in social, political, intellectual, artistic, and technological courses.

Located at the Mount Vernon campus, the WLP encourages students to explore the political and economic history of Washington D.C. Moreover, they are encouraged to observe the machinations of government and discuss their significance in light of the role women have played in politics, culture, art, and academics. The program is a means to explore and promote leadership skills as they relate to women not only in politics, but also in every sphere of gainful pursuit. Accordingly, students are required to participate in humanities and writing classes to ensure optimal communication skills.

The WLP supplements its curriculum with a series of guest lecturers chosen to inspire and engage the students. It is crucial for students to interface with women in pivotal roles. The program also uses hands-on activities to further engage students to interact with one and other in the pursuit of developing well-rounded leadership skills.

In addition to the WLP faculty, the university assigns one graduate student to advise and interact with students, giving them an involved intermediary should they need further assistance from the faculty. All WLP students are housed in the same residence hall at the Mount Vernon campus, where an in-house graduate student supervises them. Students are encouraged to live, study, and explore the city together. Most students enjoy the camaraderie and friendships that are forged during their time in the WLP.

The inspiration for the program is Elizabeth J. Somers. Ms. Somers began her career as an educator, but soon began to teach women how to participate in the political process. She founded the Mount Vernon Seminary in 1875 and was a stern advocate for women's suffrage. While the program itself is relatively small, it is located in one of the most influential and culturally diverse metropolitan areas in the country. Students who choose the WLP program will be assured an exemplary education and all the tools necessary to pursue leadership roles in business and politics. - 15343

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Getting a bargain antique jewelry plate.

By Anne Stone

Antique jewelry plate is in general very valuable, and buying such jewellery costs a lot of money. Simply, it's conceivable to buy jewellery plate wholesale also " if you know where to look.

It's crucial that you not look too closely at the jewellery when you're buying it. If the piece is of value, you dont want the seller to know how valuable it is! It Is not your fault that they didnt get onto appraising it " but you will as soon as you leave!

Keep a flat face, keep your happiness and delight to yourself, and pay up the few bucks that they desire for the piece, get in your car and head up to a entrusted jeweller for an appraisal!

Keep an eye on your newspaper for advertised estate sales and yard sale. Commonly, at these sales, the people holding the sale really dont know the value of what they have.

You'll be able to virtually buy hundreds or thousands of bucks worth of jewelry plate for just a few dollars on a typical Saturday morning.

It is possible that the jewelry plate piece isnt worth anything " but at times, you will stagger across some real finds! Even if the piece isnt worth anything, if you make jewellery, you possibly be capable to dismantle it for the parts.

Finding jewelry plate wholesale is very exciting. In fact, spending those Saturday mornings at the yard sales and estate sales may even become addicting! Yard sales and estate sales, particularly estate sales where grandchildren are not interested in their grandmothers stale despicable jewelry are the best sources for antique jewelry at wholesale prices or under wholesale prices.

Almost all people think that internet auctions, such as eBay is the way to go. Although this is true from time to time, you'll commonly find that the seller knows the value of what they are selling, and the Cost is quite high. In that respect is other means to find jewellery plate at wholesale prices - or below.

This does not imply that at that place arent a few real bargains on eBay as well, so dont dismiss it. Keep an eye on the jewellery categories, as well as the antique or vintage categories. Sometime you do encounter something you would like to bid on, make sure that the vender has a good report.

Also talk to the seller quite a bit without doubt that you realize exactly what is being promoted! - 15343

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Fitness Tips - Your Weight Loss Surgery Options

By Marius Hagen

For instance, you can go about losing weight naturally, with the use of exercise and healthy eating. You can also lose weight with the assistance of weight loss products, like diet pills. Another option that you have is weight loss surgery. Although all of the previous weight loss methods are popular, weight loss surgery is rapidly increasing in popularity.

As previously mentioned, weight loss surgery is increasing in popularity. If you have never considered weight loss surgery before, you may be wondering what all of your options are. While there are a number of different weight loss surgical procedures that you can undergo, you will find that there are two main procedures. These procedures, which include gastric bypass surgery and lap-band surgery, are outlined below.

Gastric bypass surgery is a weight loss surgery that involves the stapling of the stomach. That is why this procedure is also commonly referred to as stomach stapling. When undergoing gastric bypass surgery, your surgeon will portion off some of your stomach, making a smaller pouch. Your intestine will then be rerouted, making it so that your food consumption only impacts a portion of your stomach. This is what makes it doable for you lose weight with gastric bypass surgery.

Most physicians require their patients to be around eighty pounds or more overweight. In some rare instances, those who are less than eighty pounds overweight are able to undergo gastric bypass surgery if their health is at risk or if they have other medical problems, such as diabetes. As previously stated, lap-band surgery is another weight loss surgery that is increasing in popularity. Lap-band surgery is similar to gastric bypass surgery. When undergoing lap-band surgery, your stomach pouch is made smaller. One of the few differences is that your stomach is not stapled, but an adjustable band is used. That is one of the reasons why lap-band surgery is so popular, as the band used can be completely removed or easily adjusted.

Lap-band surgery and gastric bypass surgery are not the only weight loss surgeries available to you, but they are two of the most popular. Thousands of Americans have undergone these two weight loss surgeries. For many individuals, weight loss surgery is a last resort. Many who undergo weight loss surgery have not had success with losing weight any other way. If you are interested in undergoing a weight loss surgical procedure, you will want to speak with your physician.

One of the many reasons why it is important to speak with your doctor or another healthcare professional is because weight loss surgery isn?t right for everyone. In addition to being at the ?right,? weight, you also need to have the willpower to reduce your food consumption. If you take too much food, videlicet too much food for your stomach to hold, you can not only harm your weight loss progress, but you can also place your health at risk. That is why your weight loss surgery decision is not one that you can make alone; it is one that must be prefabricated in conjunction with a healthcare professional. - 15343

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Male Laser Hair Removal

By Fiona Fidelis

When it comes to hair removal for men, the standard used to be shaving cream and a razor. Laser hair removal, in Atlanta especially, once just a service for women, is quickly becoming the norm for plenty of men everywhere. Its not a complicated procedure, and is quick and ideal for anyone who wants a permanent solution to any body hair.

Laser hair removal treatment does exactly what the name suggests: a laser beam prevents hair from growing again. It does this by emitting an invisible light which penetrates your skin, and is absorbed by the hair follicle. The follicle is damaged as a result, and is no longer able to grow more hair.

Usually a laser hair removal session is quite quick. A single session lasts no longer than an hour, but it greatly depends on the size of the area being treated. A larger area can take up to 50 minutes while facial hair might take as little as 5 minutes. The larger the area, however, the more sessions youll need to attend in order to completely prevent the hair from growing back. After youve completed your sessions though, youll only have smooth skin left over.

Unfortunately multiple sessions are one of the downsides of laser hair removal. While the sessions are quick, they can also be expensive. Just 5 sessions might set you back a few hundred dollars. However since laser hair removal is becoming more popular, the procedure is becoming more and more affordable. Check your local listings for various clinics " youll probably find some competitive prices.

Keep in mind some of the risks of laser hair removal treatment before going through with it. Some of the side effects include white patches on the skin; people with tanned or darker skin are more prone to this than those with lighter skin, but it can affect anyone. These are minimal risks, though, and some people may deem it worth the risk. What is the reward? Permanently smooth skin. - 15343

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Everyday Stress may be causing you Heart Problems!

By Allie Hart

Stress in day to day living can build up to the point it creates anxiety attacks. These attacks can be very serious and can cause not only heart problems, but also stroke and low blood pressure. If you think about it, it's no wonder stress heart problems are among the leading causes of heart attacks or other cardiovascular problems in the western world.

Anxiety attacks affect the heart as well as other organs. How? Well, all of our body's systems are controlled by the brain. When you suffer the overwhelming fear that accompanies an anxiety attack, your brain tells your body it is in danger. You are familiar with the expression "frozen by fear?" The brain prepares the body to fight or run!

You have no doubt heard the expression "frozen by fear." Anxiety attacks normally cause feelings similar to that and give danger signals to the brain. This, in turn, directly effects the heart. How so? First off, all of our organs and internal systems are connected. And all of these systems react in a certain way when the brain tells them there is imminent danger. We call this the "fight or flight" mode.

All of us have felt the adrenalin rush of a dangerous situation. But such periods of danger are normally short. And it is a good thing, because the body cannot continue to stay on full alert constantly. With stress induced anxiety, however, it tries to do just that. The brain continues to yell: Danger!

The body works and works. One half of the brain realizes that this is too much work, and so gives the slow down signal. But the anxiety breeds fear and the other half of the brain is yelling to speed up. Everything is racing, slowing down, racing, slowing down. The body will finally just stop.

When you suffer panic and anxiety, here are some of the things that happen:

Here are some effects of a an anxiety attack:

* Feeling cold * Nervous trembling * Irregular or fast heart beat * Breathing difficulties * Blood pressures goes up or down

When you understand the mixed signals sent to your heart, and the rest of your organs, it is easy to understand why stress causes heart disease. - 15343

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Will Hoodia Gordonii Be a Great Appetite Suppressant for YOU?

By Caitlin Ryan

Can you picture yourself being able to achieve weight loss? Can you see yourself avoiding temptation and achieving the body of your dreams? Weight loss is a difficult path, but there are natural ways to control your appetite without worrying about side effects.

Though hoodia gordonii has helped tons of people lose weight and achieve a slender body, there are still plenty of other diet aids and appetite suppressants on the market, which can make it difficult to choose the right one. There are strong appetite suppressants and cheap appetite suppressants. Is hoodia gordonii better?

There are certain things to consider when looking for an appetite suppressant. Once you understand what goes into the efficacy of an appetite suppressant, you will be able to choose which one is best for your needs.

Strong appetite suppressants often contain stimulants such as caffeine or ginseng. If you are at all sensitive to caffeine, you may not feel very well if you take these types of weight loss aids. Many people feel jittery effects. If you have any heart problems, stimulant appetite suppressants may not be the best choice.

Fortunately, hoodia gordonii is okay for most people. It has no known side effects, but diabetics should avoid hoodia. This is merely because the active ingredient in hoodia behaves like glucose in the body and therefore limits hunger. When our blood glucose drops, the brain sends out those familiar hunger pangs. Hoodia mimics glucose, so the brain thinks you have had enough to eat. You will eat less and feel satisfied sooner!

If you are not diabetic, this is precisely what makes hoodia such a good appetite suppressant. It does not rely on stimulants to control appetite and produce a jittery or nervous sensation.

Cost is yet another consideration. Because of the popularity, there are plenty of choices when it comes to the cost of hoodia gordonii. Expensive hoodia products are a bit much, but worse is to spend too little on cheap hoodia.

Hoodia is a cactus that grows in South Africa. Due to its popularity, restrictions had to be placed on the sale of hoodia and it is now only legally sold to companies who have obtained a CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) certification. This guarantees that the hoodia you are using is pure hoodia and that it was not purchased on the black market.

This of course would be a huge waste of money, cheap or not. As well, companies may use hoodia in their product a bit too sparingly to increase their profit margin. Unfortunately, if the product contains too little of this expensive cactus, it will not be effective and your gorgeous body may remain a dream!

If you want fast appetite control to obtain your dream body, you may not find this option with diet pills. Hoodia gordonii can be found in liquid and pill format. Liquid supplements are more effective because they work more quickly in your body. - 15343

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Easy Ways to Find Kid's Clothes at Discount Prices

By Katie Wilber

While shopping for clothes for your children, you've likely resigned yourself to the inevitable. There's a good chance that by this time next year they either won't fit into the clothes, or they will have ripped, stained or otherwise destroyed them.

It's hard to drop a load of cash on clothing that will be virtually unusable inside of a year. If your kids are babies or toddlers, chances are the clothes won't even be used for six months. It's important to shop around for the best possible deals available. Luckily, the internet has become a great place to find the steepest discounts.

There are many perks to shopping from the comfort of your home computer. You don't need to rally the troops for a ride to the store. With that, there's no need to worry about keeping an eye on them while shopping for the right clothing and the right price. If the kids get out of control, you're the only one who will know. On top of that, you don't have to deal with traffic, long lines, or rude shoppers. The best part about shopping online is that's where you'll find the best deals around.

Start by making a habit of picking up the local Sunday paper, if you don't do that already. Browse through the major retailer's ads. Then head to their websites. Most of the time you will find those same sale prices online. Furthermore, they usually have special clearance and sale priced items listed on the website, sometimes things that are not even available in the store.

Don't underestimate the power of coupon codes. Coupon codes can be used for something as simple as free shipping, or something as major as $50 or more off purchases. Sometimes retailers will include coupon codes in the catalogs they send you. A search on Google or Yahoo for the term "coupon codes" will help you find others.

To use a coupon code, simply shop online as usual. When you reach the checkout on the website there should be a section to enter the coupon code. Additionally, some retailers will let you enter more than one coupon code. This adds up to even bigger savings for you.

It's also a good idea to sign up for email newsletters from any retailer you like to shop at. The newsletters usually include coupons and/or coupon codes for discounts when shopping online.

Shopping on eBay is also another great way to save on children's clothing. Don't fall into the trap of thinking that eBay means "used." There are plenty of brand new items available on the website. A general search on eBay is not the best way to go. If your kids need something specific, it's a good idea to check it out. You may very well end up picking up clothing for your children at less than half the normal price.

Shopping for clothing for your kids does not have to break the bank. You can save a significant amount of money if you're willing to navigate the web for discounts. - 15343

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Almost Everyone Can Benefit From A Low Fat Diet

By Haiyan Lai-Heskin

400,000 deaths each year may be attributed to obesity. Studies have shown that obesity and heart disease are inevitably linked. You also have a higher chance of getting diabetes Type 2 when you are obese.

One of the reasons people are encouraged to lose weight, exercise regularly and make wiser food choices is to avoid obesity. Therefore, losing weight is not just for beauty purpose, it actually will save your life.

The the three most common causes of death and disablement is heart attack, heart failure, and stroke, and the worst thing about these is that people can go decades without any sign or symptoms until suddenly happens or drop dead.

Diet and weight are two powerful forces for health that you can control. If you are currently overweight, you should do something about diet. And you can lose excess (unhealthy) weight easily, safely by eliminating certain foods from your diet, by including others in the right amounts, and by the use of nutritional supplements, you can achieve at least a 50 per cent protection against heart attack.

Butter, eggs, whole milk, cream, meat, fish and poultry fats, and cheese in various combinations is the outstanding fats are being eaten daily in the United States and Europe.

These fats, at 9 calories per gram, contain more than twice the amount of calories than protein or carbohydrate does at four calories each per gram.

By reducing the fat intake will dramatically help you to lose weight. Researchs show that the reduction of fat content in the national diet have many effect on the number of deaths from heart attack.

Medical researchers, pathologists, doctors have found that when the blood levels of fat were low, the damage to heart and brain was also low. The strong evidence shows that when blood cholesterol and fats are high, the arteries were correspondingly high in the degree of damage or destruction by atherosclerosis.

There is only one safe and effective way to achieve the correct poundage and to keep it at that figure. That way is to follow a correct nutritional program, and to follow it consistently, one might almost say religiously.

The low-fat way of life can be followed by anyone, anywhere, and it is simple, safe, effective. And it holds great promise for everyone, whether the person has atherosclerosis or not. So Let us "eat to live, not live to eat. - 15343

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The Length of your Curly Hair

By Cynthia Ramona

Finding the best hair length is not always that easy. Whether you are a male or female, some lengths will look great and some just won't work. Whenever you find the right length, you wait a little too long and end up with a desperate need for a haircut. Deciding on a good hair length can be even harder if you have curly hair. You don't want it too long or too short.

Keeping curly hair short can be difficult yet easy. With short hair, no more than 5 inches long, can be easy to take care of for several reasons. First of all, because it's so short, it's always the healthiest hair possible. With less than 5 inches you are constantly getting new growth. This helps your hair to behave better.

Also, short hair tends to curl better. There is less hair there to weight it down. This can be a problem to get it just right though because you don't want it to end up looking like an afro.

If you are considering cutting your hair really short, talk with your hairdresser about exactly what you want. Make sure it's something that you can easily maintain and that will look right. Be careful cutting it too short make sure you want to because even though you can grow it again, there will be that awkward in between stage.

Shoulder length or medium length hair is a very popular way to wear curly hair because it almost always looks great. It's not so short that it will curl too much but it's not so long that the hair will weigh it down and pull out the curls either. Try out different lengths and shapes to get your hair where you want it.

Long curly hair can be very beautiful, but it is also much harder to get where you want it and maintain it. As your hair gets longer, the ends get older and older. You should stay away from heat and dye as much as possible and get a balance between growing it out and trimming off the dead ends.

Make sure you give your curls as much moisture as possible, especially if you are trying to grow it long. Keeping it moisturized will keep it healthy and looking its best. Trim off the split ends and the dead ends to keep it looking beautiful.

Also, with long curls, the weight of your hair can weight it down, pulling out the curls. Or, if your hair is really frizzy and curly, you could have a huge poof for hair. If you want more tamed curls and your hair works this way, then by all means, grow it long. If you get a poof, your hair probably doesn't get the right moisture and needs some extra care. Use a good conditioner and add an antifrizz serum. - 15343

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Find Out What Causes Acne And How To Get Rid of It

By Dan da Silva

Acne is an extremely prevalent skin condition affecting many people globally but does not just affect the young. In fact nearly 90 percent of people suffer from acne sometime in their lifetime and while acne is dreaded, it usually shows up during our teenage years and fortunately, many people outgrow it.

While the naturally occurring oil we produce called sebum does in fact clog the hair follicles, it is not the only substance to blame for the condition of acne and neither is oily skin either. The oil clogged inside the pore, not on the outside of the skin is what makes a pimple although acne is more of a contemporary problem and not a condition people in the past generally had to worry about.

Although it is possible that clogged pores that cause acne might be due to the hormone changes every teenager faces or even from cosmetic products that have not been removed fully from the skin. Other causes that have been discovered are the reprocessed foods we eat and the high level of sugars that re contained in almost everything we consume.

For a recurring or severe case of acne, many sufferers turn to a dermatologist for a more aggressive treatment and in most cases, a prescribed routine and medication can help to treat acne. Usually, follow-up visits will be necessary to that the acne is being cured without further intervention being required. The fingernails are the acne sufferer's biggest problem as bacteria can cause further infection of the already sensitive area so it is important that the acne is not aggravated any further.

This means that fingernails need to be kept clean and not dismissed because they look clean as almost all bacteria and germs are invisible to the naked human eye. To be on the safe side it is always wiser for an acne victim not to touch any of their pimples with their hands just in case.

As very few people have completely blemish free skin, there is a good chance that if you haven't had acne that you may well experience it at some stage especially if your parents suffered with it as well. The most likely scenario is that you will contact acne while you are young probably around puberty.

While opinions vary on the subject, it cannot hurt to contact a dermatologist if you are having a problem with acne or other skin complaint. The information here is not designed to replace the advice given by a doctor, dermatologist or other medical professional. - 15343

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Balancing Exercise And Weight Loss

By Kim Masterson

With more than 1 billion over-weight people across the globe, obesity is definitely a problem. Many know they are obese, but they aren't sure what to do. Regular excercising and reducing excessive calories intake with help of proper weight loss medicine can help a person get on track.

Many people complain of gaining weight despite daily exercise. How does this occur? There may be various reasons of gaining weight even when doing exercises in daily routine. This article will discuss the most common reasons that normally occur in such situations.

Some of you may have even experimented with fast or crash diets. Crash diets don't always work, and if they do, it is often short term. If you want to lose weight, the most important thing you need to know is a healthy way to weight loss. Crash diets and weight gain sometimes actually go hand in hand. This is also known as yoyo dieting. You lose some but gain more.

Weight gain is actually a mathematical situation. Basically, a person takes in more calories than they burn. Exercise will not help you lose weight if you do not change you eating habits. You assume that just because you are exercising you will automatically lose weight. But even if you do several hours of vigorous exercise everyday, and eat more than you burn, you will still gain weight. This is really imporant to remember.

Starting with a good sensible diet to match your caloric needs is a good place to start making a difference. If you do things the right way you can have a healthy life lead to style and look great without having to suffer or starve. One thing that is recommended is to actually do the math. You can figure out how many calories you are using per day. All you need to do is figure out how many calories you can eat. Make sure the math adds up to burning more calories than you are consuming.

Another problem is you may be going to the gym, but not really doing the work. You might think you are getting the exercise, but it is not uncommon to have your time wasting away. You cheat yourselves by not giving your all when you exercise. You spend a lot of time in a gym but most of the minutes are spent chitchatting! How often have you found that you are in the gym and realize that you have been there for 20 minutes and have not actually done anything yet? If you are not giving yourself a good rigorous work out, you are wasting your time. Make the time count and get to business.

It is possible to become smaller in measurements but gain weight on the scale because you are losing fat and gaining muscle. This happens especially when you do weight training. Remember, muscle protein weighs more than fat. So, you could actually be losing fat, but gaining muscle, and looking like you are not really losing any weight. But some people are so weight conscious that even if they lose inches, they are not happy because they weigh a few pounds more than others. You need an attitude adjustment: otherwise, you may quit exercising, thinking it is not worth it when you are really on the right track.

Losing weight is as simple as normally advertised on the internet, newspapers and TVs. The problem is that while it is simple, it is not easy. It takes self discipline and real commitment. You need to follow a planned diet program, workout routine to burn stubborn body fat. Apart from these, you also need a careful selection of a weight loss diet pills that can elevate your effort of losing weight. Here in this article, you will find some useful tips on how to lose weight. - 15343

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Yeast Infection and Candida Diet

By Sam Smith

One of the strict diets recognized by the natural health world is the Candida diet. This had been identified as a diet that requires discipline. It could transform ones diet significantly.

Here we discuss 3 main foods or food ingredients that must be avoided when you are into Candida diet. The following must be avoided:

Sugar

Avoiding any food products that contain sugar is the critical part of the diet. Since foods such as white bread and white flour are converted into sugar in your body, it's recommended to avoid them as well. Regular servings of fruits are good for your health. But fruits also contain sugar. Therefore, you should avoid fruits until the yeast infection is healed.

Yeast

Candida is a classified as yeast. So it just makes complete sense that having yeast in your diet can actually aggravate the infection. Yeast encourages the growth of Candida so it is best to eliminate yeast from your diet. This is attributed to the fact that Candida is capable of assimilating other forms of yeast and uses them in order to grow and multiply.

Alcohol

People suffering from yeast infection often complain of feeling like they have a hang-over. This is because of the by-product, acetaldehyde, produced by Candida in the body everyday. Alcohol is the third most important thing to avoid, since it encourages the process of fermentation. When on Candida diet, you should avoid alcohol.

If you wanted to avoid Candida from developing in your body, follow the strict Candida diet or at least take these foods in complete moderation. - 15343

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7 Mens Gift Ideas That Always Work.

By Peter Albonich

I spend my time writing about mens gifts and mens gift ideas. I get asked a lot about "what gift do I buy for the man who has everything". He has lots of money so anything he wants he buys.

Now of course there's lots of men with enough money to buy whatever they want, and when birthday time or Christmas time comes he's got it all. Men like this don't drop hints about what they would like because if they want it they buy it. Whatever he wants he's got.

Now of course there's always men who buy whatever they want up to a certain cost. But over that they can't afford it. So if your man is like that you need to find out what it is he wants and see if YOU can afford it, often if he can't you can't either. But if there are things he wants that he can't quite afford he will probably drop hints.

But lets assume that he's got all he wants, and maybe it's his birthday coming up, or Christmas. What hot mens gift ideas are there that will set his juices going anyway?

Here's 7 ideas for gifts for him. He may love all of them, he may love none of them, but I doubt it. There'll be at least one gift for him there that he'll love. Some are extremely expensive and some aren't.

1. Lingerie. Now it isn't entirely a unique gift idea but it's one that is almost guaranteed to work. Men love lingerie. Worn by their women of course. I have seen lots of lists of favorite gifts for men and there is one common gift theme. Lingerie is always up there.

A women can't ever have enough hot lingerie as far as her man is concerned, more is always fine. It's a can't fail mens gift idea, as long as you wear it for him.

And you can get lingerie in all sizes, so girls you have no excuses to say that you can't find your size. If your man loves you large he'll love you large and wearing hot lingerie too.

2. Buy him an adventure gift. Not all men love adventure, but most do. And believe it or not there are companies that cater directly to that with all sorts of adventure. Things that a man with a death wish will love right down to subtle adventure like a romantic spa for 2 at a beautiful remote location.

So would your man love to try white water rafting? How about parachute jumping? Or maybe he'd love to try a Zero-G ride like the astronauts do? Perhaps drive a supercar or a tank? There's so many different options.

3. An eco holiday. There is a growing worldwide movement to charity and volunteer and ecological work and travel. Rather than just buy him a holiday in Europe, which is a little ho hum, why not buy him some volunteer travel with a difference. There are lots of companies which offer adventure travel with a twist, volunteer work that helps out those less fortunate than ourselves, both people and animals and the environment.

Perhaps he'd like to be in the wilds of Africa working with animals or maybe on a research vessel off the coast of Mexico counting turtles? It's fun, it's really exciting and it's very different. It helps those less fortunate and it's a great holiday and gift idea for him (and why not you too)?

It isn't cheap, but it's a wonderful holiday and one he won't forget for a long time.

4. Chinese art. I love Chinese art, I have a stack of it at home, but then I lived in China for while. Yixing teapots for example are wonderful and very different. Not expensive but unlike anything that he's probably seen before. Chinese art makes any house look great.

And it's so cheap. For the man who loves his art, Chinese art is a gift of art with a difference.

5. An elephant painting. Another one for the man who likes his art. Painted by a real Asian elephant on paper which is made from elephant dung. Now before you wonder if I've gone mad check it out. The elephants really do the painting, I have a video of it on my website. And believe it or not they paint recognizable objects. The paintings look great, are extremely inexpensive, and would make a great artwork to hang near the table to stimulate some evening conversation with his friends.

6. And for the man who has absolutely everything and who won't like anything at all from number 1 to 6, then buy him a whale. It is perfectly possible to do. He doesn't actually get a whale wrapped in paper to unwrap on his birthday. However there are organizations like the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin trust that track and identify individual whales and dolphins, and allow you to name his own whale or dolphin. There is a real whale or dolphin out there that is named for him.

It's a unique mens gift idea and on top of that the money goes to help protect the whales.

So there you have it, 6 suggestions for great gifts for the man who has everything. Ranging in price from $50 or so, to seriously expensive.

No more excuses, no reason to say "I have no idea what to buy him for his birthday" now. - 15343

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