Monday, March 29, 2010

Olive Oil Cleanse

The website www.mydetoxfood.comreports that our bodies naturally detoxify everyday as part of a normal body process. Detoxification is one of the body’s most basic automatic functions of eliminating and neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin.

Unfortunately in this day and age, with the pollution found in the air, water and unhealthy food we eat, our bodies have a hard time keeping up. Our chemicalized diet with too much animal protein, too much saturated and trans fats, too much caffeine and alcohol radically changes our internal ecosystem.
For this you need to detoxify your system on regular basis which is not only necessary but also crucial. Olive Oil can help you out.

If you experience at least one of these symptoms below cleansing may be right for you. Below is a list of some of the symptoms that a person who is due for a cleanse will experience.

• Frequent fatigue
• Low energy
• Flatulence, gas & bloating
• Excess weight
• Food allergies
• Impaired digestion
• Irritability, mood swings
• Bad breath & foul-smelling stools
• Parasites in stool
• Frequent colds
• Recurring headaches
• Chronic constipation
• Diverticulitis
• If you drink alcohol regularly
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Protruding belly ("pooch")
• Powerful food cravings
• Skin problems, Rashes, Acne etc.
• Metallic taste in mouth
• Chronic Diarrhea
• If you Smoke
• Mental Fog
• Colon Cancer
• Inflamed Joints
• Have taken prescription drugs
• If you eat a diet high in processed foods, saturated fats, and inorganic foods
olive-oil-lgeYou have a wide range of methods to cleanse your body like dieting, drinking cleansing drinks and even medical methods. But of all these Olive Oil Cleanse is simplest of all. Regular use of the method helps you overcome the problems mentioned above.

Olive oil is oily and lubricating. It lubricates the internal system and thus helps in easy motions further regulates our bowel movement. It is advisable to take olive oil twice a day, in the day and at night, only once a week. If you take it daily it can lead to loose motions or diarrhea. This helps to flush out the harmful toxins stored in our body and thus cleansing our liver too.

You can adopt several methods to gulp, one of it is:
The day when you have thought to detoxify your system, no eating after 4 o clock in the evening before. Late in the evening at around 10:30 take ¾ cup of a grape fruit juice, mix this to ½ cup of Olive Oil, stir and keep it aside for half an hour. After half an hour drink this mixture and go to bed instantly. Next morning, help yourself by doing a sea-salt water flush and to balance this have a glass full of fiber drink. This is the efficient way to cleanse your body.

Olive Oil is extracted from Olive fruit and primarily has 3 main acids that are oleic, palmitic and fatty. It not only has low amount of saturated fats but also serves as an antioxidant and is rich in medicinal uses. To cleanse the entire internal body system even gall bladder and liver, doctors usually recommend this technique. Intake of Olive Oil helps to prevent Asthma, gall-stones and lethargy.

To look slim, perfect and confident, you are just a few steps away. Olive, rich in fiber content helps to detoxify your body, cleanses your internal system and also prevents you from health hazards like asthma, gas, acidity etc. caused by unhealthy eating habits. So your wait is over, be fresh, live fresh and stay healthy.For more information go to
www.mydetoxfood.com

Jennifer Aniston Workout Secret

jennifer-aniston-09Everyone knows how Jennifer Aniston loves yoga. She has been practicing yoga for few years now and that is part of the reason she looks as great as she looks at 40. Recently thought she has been introduced to a new exercise routine that she has incorporated into her fitness. It was recommended by her best friend, former Friends co-star Courteney Cox. Read on for the details.


Late last year Jennifer Aniston started working out with trainer Cameron Shayne, who describes himself as a martial arts master, yoga teacher and lifestyle coach, is a Budokon expert. "By exploring the physical, emotional and spiritual body through movement, diet and meditation, the student works toward achieving truly sustainable health, wellness and personal power."

He adds of Aniston: "She started with me last summer. But she's a busy woman so she tries to get in when she's in town.

"Because Jen's very laid back. It's good for her to get some of that fire energy out."

jennifer-aniston-topless-428x600Who is Cameron Shayne?


A high-ranking black belt in both Olympic-style taekwondo and Okinawan Karate-Do, Cameron Shayne was a martial arts trainer for Renee Russo in the “Lethal Weapon“ series and the fight scene choreographer for Chris Tucker in the “Rush Hour” series. The website www.howcelebritiesloseweight.com
reports that he has trained for more than 20 years in the martial arts, and for nearly a decade in hatha yoga and meditation techniques.

Bullied as a kid and inspired by episodes of Kung Fu on TV, Cameron was drawn early to the martial arts — beginning (against a friend's advice) with taekwondo and its explosive, spinning kicking techniques. His diverse study, practice and competition in the Eastern arts includes training under the legendary Rickson Gracie in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, yoga training under OM Yoga founder Cindy Lee and Ashtanga teachers William and Patti Asad, and extensive studies in Eastern philosophies and holistic nutrition. His studies inspired him to synergize yoga, martial arts and meditation with whole-foods nutrition and self-mastery coaching to create his holistic Budokon training system.

Now a highly sought-after personal trainer to Hollywood celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox Arquette, David Arquette, Meg Ryan, Renee Russo and Amber Valetta, and athletes including U.S. Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh. He has worked as a personal bodyguard for entertainers including Sean Penn and Charlie Sheen, and has been sought after by top athletes for peak performance training, working with Sugar Ray Leonard, Carolina Panthers Quarterback Rodney Peat and volleyball pro Cassey Jennings.

What is Budokon?


Budokon is a physically challenging fitness regime with aspects of yoga and meditation. Budokon is designed to “create balance and permanent change in the entire system,” according to Cameron Shayne, the founder of the system. Budokon is influenced by the Japanese martial arts - the name budokon can be translated as “the way of the spiritual warrior” - bu (warrior) - do (way) - kon (spirit).

Budokan is very intensive - it is not uncommon for people to burn up to 900 calories in a session, which is 50% more than a spinning session. And unlike spinning classes, Budokan is dynamic, exciting and far more socialable, like many other martial arts.

Every class involves three disciplines: meditation, martial arts and yoga. The order varies depending on the day, as Ryan believes in working with the mood of the class. This is actually how all good martial arts instructors teach. A class can be planned, but the students’ needs can change from week to week, and a flexible teacher makes a more engaging class. It is inspired by the centuries-old training systems of Buddhist monks and it offers an emotional, physical and spiritual work out. Really Budokon has a very similar philosophy to Tai Chi Chuan and Bagua.

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Budokon has not only impressed celebrities, but also professional athletes, including Kerri Walsh, who won an Olympic gold in women’s beach volleyball.

A Budokon warm up is again similar to a martial arts warm up - the joints are loosened and stretched - this helps prevent injury. Then a series of yoga postures, often incorporating elements of the sun salutation routine, are done to help warm the body up.

Budokon has gradings, like many other martial arts, so students can progress. The main thing that makes martial arts such a good way to get fit is that the grading system keeps students motivated and competitive. Healthy competition is essential to avoid becoming bored with a fitness regime.

Budokon has recently started to become more popular in the UK, and Cameron Shayne is aiming for it to become a leading fitness regime in the Britain. “I’d like to see British cities becoming thriving hubs for Budokon. My sense is a lot of people in the UK are like: get up, go to work, go to pub, go home, then get up and do it all again. There’s so much more to life.” Read more in www.howcelebritiesloseweight.com

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Usher’s Abs!

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Usher is the men! The website
www.howcelebritiesloseweight.com reports that he approaches everything he does the same way. It has to be perfect!

His interview with Men's Health magazine gives us an insight into his exercise routines but also in the way he lives. Read on to get all the details.


Usher's Philosophy


Usher On . . . Work
"Imagine working in a studio till 4 o'clock every morning. You sit on a couch and waste energy. You eat a million and one

things. So we built a gym in the studio, where I go pump some iron with Cliff [Boyce, his trainer]. Everyone looks at us

like we're crazy, but when I go back into that booth, I'm pumped."

Usher On . . . Stress Relief
"My life is work, work, work, work, work. So, naturally I have to have some moment for myself at the end of the day. Most of

the time, I'll add a workout because it's something I want to do for myself physically, or I'll go and read a book,

meditate, or whatever it may be, just to keep myself sane."

Usher On . . . Health
"At the age of 18 or 19, I broke down a lot. I'd get colds, catch the flu, 'cause I just wasn't taking care of my body. I

wasn't eating right. I wasn't taking vitamins. I wasn't sleeping, which I still don't do. That's part of my problem--not

resting."

Usher On . . . Fitness
"If you take care of your body, it'll take care of you. The benefit obviously is that I'm protecting my body from being

harmed. I did my best to prepare and condition my body over time. If I didn't do this, I'd look a mess because of the

lifestyle I live. I mean, the moment you go off, you notice the difference. You move slower."

Usher On . . . Looks
"Part of the selling of an artist is how you present yourself. If you look the part, people will believe you."

usher2Usher's Exercise Routine


Here are some exercises he does. Sitting toe-to-toe with a partner, legs spread in Vs, launching that medicine ball at each

other. When one catches it, he lowers his back to the floor, then fires back up to a sitting position and returns the throw.

Brutal. "Watch your breathing," warns Usher. "When it's burning, you can't give up. You don't pay attention to pain. Just

breathe through it."

He continues with some wild moves, including a snakelike variation of the pushup. What is that, you say? Usher's legs are

straight and spread wide, hips high, forehead hovering just above the floor. He swoops down so his body is flat and just

above the floor, then comes up into a cobra, all in a fluid motion. Not only does it look cool, it works almost every muscle

in his remarkable body. He also does an intense 5-minute circuit of Arnold presses, V presses, modified lateral raises, and

pushups -- all part of a routine he's using to build a back as ripped as his trademark abs. He stretches for 10 minutes

before and after every workout and employs a combination of Pilates, yoga, and massage to loosen himself up for dance moves.

He boxes and break-dances for speed and agility, lifts and runs for strength and endurance.

What about the Abs?
And for his abs.... he eats.
"If you eat clean, you get better results," he says.

Usher is dialed in -- using advice from his trainer, Cliff Boyce, to achieve the body a millennial music star requires, and

also to stay healthy as life's pace quickens. We've adapted his plan, plus those of the Pistons' Ben Wallace,

actor/adventurer/seducer-of-fine-women Matthew McConaughey, and six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, and we've

added in a strength and conditioning plan from Mark Verstegen, whose programs have fortified professional athletes at his

Arizona gym. In short, we took elements of all-star workouts and built them into a program any man can follow.

Usher's Workout Plan


Under the eye of his trainer, Cliff Boyce, Usher combines moves for body, mind, and voice. Here's a typical workout:

Meditation and visualization: 20 minutes

Static stretching: 10 to 15 minutes

Intervals: 30 minutes on a treadmill or bike

Strength: 60 minutes of supersets and circuits

Abs: 10-minute circuit

Static stretching: 10 to 15 minutes

Steam-room intervals: 5 minutes in steam, 5 minutes in a cold shower, 5 minutes in steam (The contrast of hot and cold

stimulates bloodflow to help his muscles recover; the steam keeps his voice smooth and his skin toned.) For more

informmation go to www.howcelebritiesloseweight.com

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Natural Remedies for the Flu

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What is the Flu?

Influenza is more commonly called the flu, is an acute viral infection in the upper respiratory tract. The difference between the common cold, and the flu are that a cold is usually restricted to the chest, neck and head, and come on slow. While the flu on the other hand strikes fast, and causes symptoms all over the body.

Who Gets the Flu?

The website www.ifoundthecure.com reports that there are three classifications for the influenza virus, A, B, and C. A, is the most common virus, which usually occurs in the late fall r early winter. School children account for the highest population who get the flu. This is because of the highly contaminated areas at school which the children come in contact with.

What are the Symptoms of the Flu?

Symptoms of the flu usually appear within forty eight hours after exposure to the virus. The most common symptoms are; sore throat, dry cough, fever, muscle, and joint aches, fatigue, and weakness. Less common symptoms are; sneezing, runny nose, insomnia, swollen glands in the neck, and depression.

What are the Root Causes of the Flu?

If your immune system is taxed you are more likely to get the flu. This would be caused by a number of factor such as; stress, a poor diet, lack of sleep, or another illness. Contact with the influenza virus is the cause of the flu.

Natural Remedies.

Even if you have lost your appetite, you want to do your best to keep eating. It is a good idea to stick to soups, and give your body a break from digestion. Eat as much fruit, and vegetables as possible.

Increase your consumption of garlic, ginger, and onions. Sip on hot water with lemon, cinnamon, and honey. Avoid sugary, refined products, as these foods tax your immune system for hours after you consume them.

If you are just starting to feel some symptoms of the flu coming on start the remedies below as soon as possible, and you may be able to divert the virus from manifesting into the full blown flu. I have done it many times myself, and it works.

Lomatium Dissectum Lomatium Dissectum- Take 2 to 4 ml in liquid form four times a day. Lomatium is known for it’s strong anti-viral effects. It has been used for centuries as an herbal remedy for the flu.
Reishi Mushroom Reishi Mushroom - Take as directed. Reishi mushroom boosts your immune system and also is an adaptogen, which will give you a much needed boost of energy.
Echinacea and Goldenseal Combination Echinacea and Goldenseal Combination- Take 400 mg in a capsule form four times a day. Both of these herbs increase immune function, and Echinacea has potent anti-viral properties.
Vitamin C Vitamin C- Take 1,000 to 2,000 mg three to four times a day. Reduce this dosage if diarrhea occurs. Vitamin C is great for supporting the immune system.
Oregano Oil Oregano Oil - Take this in a capsule form, as it doesn’t take very good. Take 500 mg four times a day, or as directed on the label. Oregano has incredible anti-viral properties.
Ginger Ginger- Take 500 mg four times a day. Ginger will help with a sore throat, and also a fever.
Traditional Medicinals “Throat Coat Tea” Traditional Medicinals “Throat Coat Tea”- Brew as directed, and leave your tea-bag in the cup as long as possible. This tea is excellent for soothing a sore throat. I usually just leave mine in, this allows the herbs to steep really well. Sip this tea as needed. It is the best sore throat remedy I have found, and is used quite often by professional singers. Throat coat contains licorice and slippery elm which coat the throat and soothe inflammation. This tea is very sweet tasting.

*Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements, and also read the warning labels on each product, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Also read the labels carefully when giving your child any natural supplement, to ensure that it is safe to give a child. For more information Please visit
www.ifoundthecure.com

Fatigue or Feeling Tired


tired1Everybody from time to time has felt tired after a long day or a long week. Usually after a nice rest, that feeling goes away. Few of us thought, feel that way, day in and day out. Few of us cannot get rid of that tired or fatigue feeling no matter what we swimmingly try to do. There are certain things that can be done sometimes to remedy the situation! Let’s look into some of the reason that create this feeling.

Types of fatigue or feeling tired

The website www.ifoundthecure.com reports that there are 2 types of fatigue: emotional and physical. Emotional fatigue is when the mind is tired. This is usually associated with stress in our every day life like, having to meet multiple deadlines at work or worrying about finances or dealing with the unexpected death of someone we love. Physical fatigue happens when you spend the day working really hard doing physical activities and at the end of the day you absolutely exhausted. Both types of tiredness can cause you to feel lethargic. And they both require rest and relaxation.

How do you know which applies to you?

So how do you know which applies to you, after all for the most part we do a lot of different physical activities throughout the day and for the most part we have some level of stress in our lives. How do you know what type of tired you’re experiencing? Here is the test. If you wake up tired in the morning after at least a 7-8 hour sleep but start feeling better as the day goes on , you may be suffering from emotional fatigue. The reason for your fatigue may be in your head. If you wake up in the morning energized and ready to go, but you start to lose your spark as the afternoon appears, you’re probably dealing with a physical problem.

Here are some of the reasons for emotional fatigue:

  • You have a lot of stress in your life.
  • You are doing too much. The day is filled with constant activity and people or situations demand all your time and attention.
  • You are bored. Sometimes if we do not do enough we get tired due to being bored.
  • Some mental condition such as being depressed or being lonely causes being tired.

Here are some of the reasons for physical fatigue:

  • Not sleeping enough. As simple as that. Some people only need 6-7 hours of sleep every day to feel rested and refreshed, but other need 9-10 or anything in between. You need to determine how much sleep does your body require to feel rested.
  • Not eating well. If you do not have a balanced diet or skip meals, or not providing enough nutrients to your body, then you will feel tired.
  • Not drinking enough water.
  • Not exercising.
  • Toxins. Your body if full of toxins and you need to detoxify.
  • Have taken a lot of antibiotics which have harmed a lot of beneficial organisms like flora.

Ongoing fatigue could be a symptom of a disease like:

  • anemia
  • arthritis
  • a slower-than-usual thyroid
  • a sleep disorder
  • cancer
  • chronic fatigue syndrome
  • diabetes
  • heart disease

If you feel fatigue for a while or have severe symptoms you should see your doctor. For less severe cases, try some of the following products.

Natural Remedies

A good diet goes a long way to help. Include more fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, and nuts in your diet. Eat less red meat and more white fish. Avoid energy robbers like sugar, fats, alcohol, caffeine, white flour products and highly processed foods. Get regular exercise and adequate rest. If you are overweight, lose some weight.

If fatigue is persistent, consult your health care provider to determine whether some underlying health problems may be the cause.

Essential Nutrients and Herbs to Take:

beepollen1 Bee Pollen – Bee pollen is a powder like material that is produced by the anthers of flowering plants and gathered by bees. It is useful for combating fatigue. Many athletes use it for extra energy. Take few granules daily for 3 days, then slowly increase to 2 tsp daily.

Caution: It may cause an allergic reaction to a very small percentage (0.05% estimated) of the population. Discontinue using if rash, wheezing, discomfort, or other symptoms occur!

vitamina4 Vitamin A – Beta Carotene-Beta Carotene is converted into vitamin A in the body, mainly the liver. Vitamin A helps in many different areas like night blindness and other eye problems, some skin disorders such as acne. It enhances immunity, protects against polution and cancer formation. Dificiency of vitamin A can cause fatique, insomnia, sinusitis and frequent cols!

Take 25,000 IU daily.

vitaminb Vitamin B Complex – B vitamins help to maintain the health for the nerves, skin, eyes, hair, liver. B-complex vitamins are coenzymes involved in energy production and may be useful in alleviating depression or anxiety.

Take 100 mg 3 times a day with meals.

brewersyeast Brewer’s Yeast - Great source of many vitamins and minerals whose deficiencies have been associated with lack of energy and fatigue.

Start with 1 tsp daily and work up to 2 tbsp daily over a 2 -week period.

Helpful Nutrients and Herbs to Take:

vitaminc1 Vitamin C- Take 3,000 to 5,000 mg daily. Spread out to 3 times a day after eating. Reduce this dosage if diarrhea occurs. Vitamin C is great for supporting the immune system and stress.

Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements, and also read the warning labels on each product, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Also read the labels carefully when giving your child any natural supplement, to ensure that it is safe to give a child. For more information Please visit www.ifoundthecure.com

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

How to Find and Keep the Best Contractors

Choosing the right Contractor is the most important aspect of any home construction project. You must take your time and do your research to find a good qualified contractor if you want excellent quality at a fair price.The website www.fliphousesnow.com discuss How to Find and Keep the Best Contractors.


Determine exactly what you want done and write it down. This may sound a little basic at first but it is important. Remember what is not well defined is easily manipulated. If it is not in writing, it can be disputed. You do two things when you define your project in detail, and in writing. You find any missing aspects that you may have overlooked and you have good definition and expectations for your contractor.

Get three (3) bids for each trade that you will hire. Never rely on one bid, and always meet the contractor face to face at the site where the work is to be done. If you are uncomfortable with the contractor when they are bidding the job then it is going to be difficult when the two of you have to work out the details of your project. Remember cheaper is not always better!

Ask each contractor for references and make sure they are bonded and insured. Check their references and call the BBB (Better Business Bureau) in your area to see if they have any outstanding complaints.

Make sure they don’t sub the work out to a contractor that is not insured or bonded. Another danger of the contractor subbing work out is if they don’t pay their sub, the sub can put a mechanics lien on your house and you will have to pay even if you have already paid the contractor.

Set a definite timeframe for the work to begin and for completion and get it in writing. Nothing is worse than to have a project drag on not knowing when they are going to show up and finish.

Never pay for the entire project in advance. If you do, the contractor has no incentive to finish or even start. When you no longer have the money, you are no longer in control! Most contractors will require that you make some kind of a payment before they start the job. On a large project, hold back as much money as you can until the end. The incentive to finish must be motivated by the cash at the end of the project.For more information please visit
www.fliphousesnow.com

Staging Can Make All the Difference

The website www.fliphousesnow.com reports that the real estate market is competitive by nature, especially during current economic times. Homeowners interested in selling their properties quickly and profitably need to take advantage of every opportunity to make their property stand out from the competition. One way to accomplish this is through the proper staging of the interior of the home. Infact, staging is very important.

Staging =Removing extra items from the house


Decorations in the home should be attractive, yet minimal enough to avoid a cluttered appearance. Potential buyers are more likely to purchase a home if they can envision their own belongings within the space. Too many extra items are a distraction. Remove items that have not been used within the last three months. Remove also items that are too personal so that potential buyers do not feel uncomfortable.

Staging = Fixing any minor problems


The majority of buyers want to move into their home and enjoy their new space without the added stress of having to perform immediate home improvements. Address any minor problems in the home before showing it to potential buyers. If the home appears complete and move-in ready, it will quickly move to the top of a buyer’s list of considerations.

Staging = Arranging the furniture


Thin out overcrowded rooms and create a welcoming space that compliments the openness and flow of the home. A good furniture arrangement can give the illusion of a larger space and thus make buyers feel they are getting more square footage per dollar.

Staging = Hiring professionals


Professional home stagers can provide the direction needed to create the overall effect. They can see the entire vision from a higher level and use their expertise to create the most appealing space possible.

Following these basic steps will result in a neat, stylish living space and drastically increase the likelihood that the home will sell faster and for more money.For more information Please visit www.fliphousesnow.com

Friday, March 19, 2010

Diabetes: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Complications!

diabetes1Diabetes is a very serious ailment and there is an awful lot important information that you need to know, so we will provide the information to you in TWO different posts. For more information please visit the Mayo Clinic website where some of this information was taken from.


The website www.ifoundthecure.com reports that the World Health Organization says that 90 percent of the estimated 171 million diabetics in the world are type 2 diabetics. A diabetic dies every 10 seconds, according to WHO.

Post 1 of 2

How Big Of A Problem Is it?

The World Health Organization says that 90 percent of the estimated 171 million diabetics in the world are type 2 diabetics. A diabetic dies every 10 seconds, according to WHO.

Definition: What is Diabetes?

The term “diabetes mellitus” refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood glucose, commonly called blood sugar. Glucose is vital to your health because it’s the main source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. It’s your body’s main source of fuel.

If you have diabetes, no matter what type, it means you have too much glucose in your blood, although the reasons may differ. Too much glucose can lead to serious health problems.

Chronic diabetes conditions include type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Potentially reversible diabetes conditions include prediabetes — when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes — and gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy.

Symptoms: What you should be looking for!

Diabetes symptoms vary somewhat, depending on what type of diabetes you have. If you have prediabetes or gestational diabetes, you may not experience symptoms. Or you might experience some or all of the symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes:

* Blurry vision
* Excessive thirst
* Fatigue
* Frequent urination
* Extreme Hunger
* Fatigue
* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Weight loss in spite of increased appetite
* Slow-healing sores
* Frequent infections, such as gum or skin infections and vaginal or bladder infections

Although type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, it typically appears during childhood or adolescence. Type 2 diabetes, the most common type, can develop at any age and is often preventable.

When to see a doctor

* If you suspect you may have diabetes. If you notice any possible diabetes symptoms, contact your doctor. The earlier the condition is diagnosed, the sooner treatment can begin.
* If you’ve already been diagnosed with diabetes. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you’ll need close medical follow-up until your blood sugar levels stabilize.

What Causes Diabetes?

To understand diabetes, first you must understand how glucose is normally processed in the body.

diabetes-causes-pictureHow glucose normally works
Glucose is a main source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and other tissues. Glucose comes from two major sources: the food you eat and your liver. During digestion, sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream. Normally, sugar then enters cells with the help of insulin.

The hormone insulin comes from the pancreas, a gland located just behind the stomach. When you eat, your pancreas secretes insulin into your bloodstream. As insulin circulates, it acts like a key by unlocking microscopic doors that allow sugar to enter your cells. Insulin lowers the amount of sugar in your bloodstream. As your blood sugar level drops, so does the secretion of insulin from your pancreas.

Your liver acts as a glucose storage and manufacturing center. When you haven’t eaten in a while, for example, your liver releases stored glucose to keep your glucose level within a normal range.

Causes of type 1 diabetes

In type 1 diabetes, your immune system — which normally fights harmful bacteria or viruses — attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This leaves you with little or no insulin. Instead of being transported into your cells, sugar builds up in your bloodstream.

Causes of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes

In prediabetes — which can lead to type 2 diabetes — and in type 2 diabetes, your cells become resistant to the action of insulin, and your pancreas is unable to make enough insulin to overcome this resistance. Instead of moving into your cells, sugar builds up in your bloodstream. Exactly why this happens is uncertain, although excess fat — especially abdominal fat — and inactivity seem to be important factors.

Causes of gestational diabetes

During pregnancy, the placenta produces hormones to sustain your pregnancy. These hormones make your cells more resistant to insulin. As your placenta grows larger in the second and third trimesters, it secretes more of these hormones — making it even harder for insulin to do its job.

Normally, your pancreas responds by producing enough extra insulin to overcome this resistance. But sometimes your pancreas can’t keep up. When this happens, too little glucose gets into your cells and too much stays in your blood. This is gestational diabetes.

Risk factors

Risk factors for diabetes depend on the type of diabetes.

Risk factors for type 1 diabetes

Although the exact cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown, family history may play a role. Your risk of developing type 1 diabetes increases if you have a parent or sibling who has type 1 diabetes. Other factors have been proposed, as well, such as exposure to a viral illness.

Risk factors for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes

Researchers don’t fully understand why some people develop prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and others don’t. It’s clear that certain factors increase the risk, however, including:

* Weight. The more fatty tissue you have, the more resistant your cells become to insulin.
* Inactivity. The less active you are, the greater your risk. Physical activity helps you control your weight, uses up glucose as energy and makes your cells more sensitive to insulin.
* Family history. Your risk increases if a parent or sibling has type 2 diabetes.
* Race. Although it’s unclear why, people of certain races — including blacks, Hispanics, American Indians and Asian-Americans — are at higher risk.
* Age. Your risk increases as you get older, especially after age 45. Often, that’s because you tend to exercise less, lose muscle mass and gain weight as you age. But type 2 diabetes is increasing dramatically among children, adolescents and younger adults.
* Gestational diabetes. If you developed gestational diabetes when you were pregnant, your risk of developing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes later increases. If you gave birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds (4 kilograms), you’re also at risk of type 2 diabetes.
* Polycystic ovary syndrome. For women, having polycystic ovary syndrome — a common condition characterized by irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth and obesity — increases the risk of diabetes.

Other conditions associated with diabetes include:

* High blood pressure
* High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad,” cholesterol
* Low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good,” cholesterol
* High levels of triglycerides, another fat in the blood

When these conditions — high blood pressure, high blood sugar and abnormal blood fats — occur together with obesity, they are associated with resistance to insulin.

Risk factors for gestational diabetes

Any pregnant woman can develop gestational diabetes, but some women are at greater risk than are others. Risk factors for gestational diabetes include:

* Age. Women older than age 25 are at increased risk.
* Family or personal history. Your risk increases if you have prediabetes — a precursor to type 2 diabetes — or if a close family member, such as a parent or sibling, has type 2 diabetes. You’re also at greater risk if you had gestational diabetes during a previous pregnancy, if you delivered a very large baby or if you had an unexplained stillbirth.
* Weight. Being overweight before pregnancy increases your risk.
* Race. For reasons that aren’t clear, women who are black, Hispanic, American Indian or Asian are more likely to develop gestational diabetes.

Complications, How Bad Can It Get?

Diabetes complications vary depending on the type of diabetes you have.

Complications of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

diabetic_neuropathy1Short-term complications of type 1 and type 2 diabetes require immediate care. Left untreated, these conditions can cause seizures and a state of unconsciousness (coma).

* High blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Your blood sugar level can rise for many reasons, including eating too much, being sick or not taking enough glucose-lowering medication.
* Increased ketones in your urine (diabetic ketoacidosis). If your cells are starved for energy, your body may begin to break down fat. This produces potentially toxic acids known as ketones.
* Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). If your blood sugar level drops below your target range, it’s known as low blood sugar. Your blood sugar level can drop for many reasons, including skipping a meal and getting more physical activity than normal. However, low blood sugar is most likely if you take glucose-lowering medications that promote the secretion of insulin or if you’re receiving insulin therapy.

Long-term complications of diabetes develop gradually. The earlier you develop diabetes — and the less controlled your blood sugar — the higher the risk of complications. Eventually, diabetes complications may be disabling or even life-threatening.

* Cardiovascular disease. Diabetes dramatically increases the risk of various cardiovascular problems, including coronary artery disease with chest pain (angina), heart attack, stroke and narrowing of arteries (atherosclerosis). If you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to have heart disease or stroke.
* Nerve damage (neuropathy). Excess sugar can injure the walls of the tiny blood vessels (capillaries) that nourish your nerves, especially in the legs. This can cause tingling, numbness, burning or pain that usually begins at the tips of the toes or fingers and over a period of months or years gradually spreads upward. Left untreated, you could lose all sense of feeling in the affected limbs. Damage to the nerves related to digestion can cause problems with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. For men, it may lead to problems with erectile dysfunction.
* Kidney damage (nephropathy). The kidneys contain millions of tiny blood vessel clusters (glomeruli) that filter waste from your blood. Diabetes can damage this delicate filtering system. Severe damage can lead to kidney failure or irreversible end-stage kidney disease, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant.
* Eye damage. Diabetes can damage the blood vessels of the retina (diabetic retinopathy), potentially leading to blindness.
* Foot damage. Nerve damage in the feet or poor blood flow to the feet increases the risk of various foot complications. Left untreated, cuts and blisters can become serious infections. Severe damage might require toe, foot or even leg amputation.
* Skin and mouth conditions. Diabetes may leave you more susceptible to skin problems, including bacterial infections, fungal infections and itching. Gum infections also may be a concern, especially if you have a history of poor dental hygiene.
* Bone and joint problems. Diabetes may put you at risk of bone and joint problems such as osteoporosis.

Complications of gestational diabetes

Most women who have gestational diabetes deliver healthy babies. However, untreated or uncontrolled blood sugar levels can cause problems for you and your baby.

Complications in your baby can occur as a result of gestational diabetes:

* Excess growth. Extra glucose can cross the placenta, which triggers your baby’s pancreas to make extra insulin. This can cause your baby to grow too large (macrosomia). Very large babies are more likely to become wedged in the birth canal, sustain birth injuries or require a C-section birth.
* Low blood sugar. Sometimes babies of mothers with gestational diabetes develop low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) shortly after birth because their own insulin production is high. Prompt feedings and sometimes an intravenous glucose solution can return the baby’s blood sugar level to normal.
* Respiratory distress syndrome. If your baby is delivered early, respiratory distress syndrome — a condition that makes breathing difficult — is possible. Babies who have respiratory distress syndrome may need help breathing until their lungs become stronger.
* Jaundice. This yellowish discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes may occur if a baby’s liver isn’t mature enough to break down a substance called bilirubin, which normally forms when the body recycles old or damaged red blood cells. Although jaundice usually isn’t a cause for concern, careful monitoring is important.
* Type 2 diabetes later in life. Babies of mothers who have gestational diabetes have a higher risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes later in life.
* Death. Rarely, untreated gestational diabetes results in a baby’s death either before or shortly after birth.

Complications in you can also occur as a result of gestational diabetes:

* Preeclampsia. This condition is characterized by high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine. Left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to serious or even life-threatening complications for both mother and baby.
* Subsequent gestational diabetes. Once you’ve had gestational diabetes in one pregnancy, you’re more likely to have it again with the next pregnancy. You’re also more likely to develop diabetes — typically type 2 diabetes — as you get older.

Complications of prediabetes
Prediabetes may develop into type 2 diabetes.

Tests and diagnosis

Tests for type 1 and type 2 diabetes
In June 2009, an international committee composed of experts from the American Diabetes Association, the European Association for the Study of Diabetes and the International Diabetes Federation recommended that type 1 and type 2 diabetes testing include the:

* Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test. This blood test indicates your average blood sugar level for the past two to three months. It works by measuring the percentage of blood sugar attached to hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells. The higher your blood sugar levels, the more hemoglobin you’ll have with sugar attached. An A1C level of 6.5 percent or higher on two separate tests indicates you have diabetes.

If the A1C test isn’t available, or if you have certain conditions that can make the A1C test inaccurate — such as if you’re pregnant or have an uncommon form of hemoglobin (known as a hemoglobin variant) — your doctor may use the following tests to diagnose diabetes:

* Random blood sugar test. A blood sample will be taken at a random time. Regardless of when you last ate, a random blood sugar level of 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) — 11.1 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) — or higher suggests diabetes.
* Fasting blood sugar test. A blood sample will be taken after an overnight fast. A fasting blood sugar level between 70 and 99 mg/dL (3.9 and 5.5 mmol/L) is normal. If it’s 126 mg/dL (7 mmol/L) or higher on two separate tests, you’ll be diagnosed with diabetes.

Tests for gestational diabetes
Screening for gestational diabetes is a routine part of prenatal care. Most health care providers recommend a blood test known as a glucose challenge test between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy — or earlier if you’re at particularly high risk of gestational diabetes.

You’ll begin the glucose challenge test by drinking a syrupy glucose solution. One hour later, you’ll have a blood test to measure your blood sugar level. A blood sugar level above 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) usually indicates gestational diabetes, but you’ll likely need a second test to confirm the diagnosis.

For the follow-up test, you’ll be asked to fast overnight. Then you’ll drink another sweet solution — this one containing a higher concentration of glucose — and your blood sugar level will be checked every hour for a period of three hours.

Tests for prediabetes
The American College of Endocrinology suggests prediabetes testing for anyone who has a family history of type 2 diabetes and for those who are obese or have metabolic syndrome. Women with a personal history of gestational diabetes also should be tested.

The primary test to screen for prediabetes is the:

* Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test. This blood test indicates your average blood sugar level for the past two to three months. It works by measuring the percentage of blood sugar attached to hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells. The higher your blood sugar levels, the more hemoglobin you’ll have with sugar attached. An A1C level between 6 and 6.5 percent suggests you have prediabetes.

If the A1C test isn’t available, or if you have certain conditions that can make the A1C test inaccurate — such as if you’re pregnant or have an uncommon form of hemoglobin (known as a hemoglobin variant) — your doctor may use the following tests to diagnose diabetes:

* Fasting blood sugar test. A blood sample will be taken after an overnight fast. A blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L) is considered prediabetes.
* Oral glucose tolerance test. A blood sample will be taken after you fast for at least eight hours or overnight. Then you’ll drink a sugary solution, and your blood sugar level will be measured again after two hours. A blood sugar level less than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) is normal. A blood sugar level from 140 to 199 mg/dL (7.8 to 11 mmol/L) is considered prediabetes. This is sometimes referred to as impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). A blood sugar level of 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) or higher may indicate diabetes.

Please read post 2of2 where we discuss how to naturally fight Diabetes! For more information Please visit www.ifoundthecure.com

Lose Your Cellulite in as Little as 4 Weeks!

The website www.ifoundthecure.com presents this letter

Dear Friend,My name is Susan Wilkins. I am a woman just like you and I really care about you! You see, I want to help you banish cellulite forever! I am your typical forty something woman, and like many of you I had been struggling with cellulite for years. I didn’t want to go to the beach, wear shorts, or even be intimate.

I was so sick of ducking out of going to the beach with my husband. And then always having to wear a wrap to hide my nasty cellulite if I did get guilted into it.

You can feel sexy and confident at the beach, cellulite free!

Like you have, I tried creams, exercise, I got down to my ideal weight, I seemed to have tried everything under the sun to get rid of my cellulite. I was searching for a cure to cellulite. But nothing worked and I was totally fed up! My husband didn’t understand why I had spent literally hundreds and hundreds of dollars on every cream or product that claimed it delivered results, but I know that you understand as you have probably done the same thing yourself.

Men don’t usually get cellulite (the reason why I will explain in the ebook) so they just don’t understand. My husband would always say I looked fine. Well, who wants to look fine! I wanted to look sexy, and feel confident. We all do right?

I was totally frustrated, and was ready to visit a plastic surgeon that my friend recommended. The plastic surgeon explained that the treatment was not a guarantee that my cellulite would go away! I hardly want to tell you how much he was going to charge me too!

So I made up my mind that there had to be a natural solution to cellulite, to get rid of my cellulite. Around this time I began working as a Naturopathic Counselor.

Testimonial

“I just wanted to say thank you and encourage women to buy this ebook. You won’t regret it. I used it, then I bought it for my daughters, and it worked on all of us! This is the cure to cellulite! Now I have all the women at my church using the secrets.” -Sherry

I Discovered the Solution

I studied under my mentors two women with a combined experience specializing in Natural Medicine for women of fifty years.

As I studied I learned why we have Cellulite.. and guess what, it starts on the inside. Through our collaborative research we tried and tested several ancient secrets, herbs, vitamins, minerals, and techniques, until we found what we deem the natural cure for cellulite.

I applied the natural remedies myself, and I was SHOCKED to find that my Cellulite was diminishing after the first day of treatment! I repeat my cellulite melting away the first day of treatment!!!!
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My mentors had their cellulite diminish in a matter of weeks and a short while after that it was gone! Now we are all cellulite free! This will help you get rid of cellulite!

I was so excited I shared the remedy with all of my girlfriends, and basically everyone woman I know, since we all seem to have cellulite. It worked on everyone! They all got rid of their cellulite!

All my friends were saying that I have found the cure to cellulite. Then, one morning my friend was talking about some of the ancient secrets we use to cure cellulite, and she said “you should write an ebook.” Well with the help of some great people “The Natural Cellulite Solution” is here.

If you are my age it’s not too late to get sexy, and be cellulite free. If you are a young woman there is no reason to suffer with embarrassing cellulite another day.

The cellulite industry makes millions of dollars every year selling us all a bunch of crap that they know doesn’t work.

cellulite-factsFact: Over 90% of Women Have Cellulite!

cellulite-factsFact: Smoking Cigarettes is Linked to Cellulite!

cellulite-factsFact: You Need Certain Fats to help you Burn Cellulite Fat!

cellulite-factsFact: Your Birth Control Pills Might be Giving you Cellulite!

What is the Cellulite Solution Susan?
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“The Natural Cellulite Solution” is an ebook which reveals the specific natural remedies Specific Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements, and Techniques to get rid of cellulite.

I know there are other ebooks, and websites just saying take this herb or that potion, but in order to truly eliminate cellulite forever you need to use a specific combination of things! It is the Only way to lose cellulite forever!

This ebook is the result of over many years of experience specializing in Natural Medicine for Women. Inside the ebook I will dispel common cellulite myths.

I will explain to you why you have cellulite and why your husband doesn’t. I will tell you what specific topical products actually do work, and why they work! And much, much more!

Through my own research, and trial and error I have designed a foolproof and easy to follow plan which will undoubtedly get rid of your cellulite for good! This is the best and easiest Nautral Cellulite Remedy Available. And if you buy “The Natural Cellulite Solution” today I will include two free bonuses!
You can be cellulite free in as little as four weeks, Believe it!

Because the natural remedies are so powerful, and so good for you, you will most likely lose a good deal of weight as well! I lost ten pounds the first month I applied the treatment! Nearly every women that I know loses anywhere from 5-20 pounds in one month!

Check Any One or More that apply to YOU!

Are you ready to get rid of cellulite forever?

Have you wasted tons of money on so-called cellulite cures?

Have you tried cellulite creams, and didn’t experience any results?

Do you want to feel confident and sexy at the beach, or in shorts?

Is your cellulite affecting your intimate relationships?
If you answered yes to any of the following questions then “The Natural Cellulite Solution” is for you!

Testimonials

“I am one of those women that is naturally thin. I am 5′2 and weigh one hundred pounds. Most women are always jealous of me, because I can eat whatever I want and still be tiny. But, what they didn’t know was that naked I had cellulite all over my upper thighs, and butt! This was horrible for me. I was just about to have a consult with a plastic surgeon when I stumbled upon this site. I am so glad that I did. It wasn’t about my weight. This ebook explains it a lot better than I could, but trust me, if you have cellulite this book will tell you how to get rid of it.You should have called this the Natural Cellulite Cure, because it really does get rid of cellulite! “-Bobbi

“The Natural Cellulite Solution cured my cellulite, and it was really easy. I called my girlfriend after I had been secretly applying the secrets for two weeks and told her I have found the cure to cellulite! This program is awesome. I also lost six pounds! My boyfriend keeps telling me how sexy my legs look. I love it! if you want to get rid of cellulite naturally you have to get this ebook you won’t be disappointed. ” – Clare

Tips

I know that you are anxious to get started, here are some tips from the “Natural Cellulite Solution”.

TIP #1

Don’t Do Too Much Tanning “Tanning, and specifically UV rays have been proven to contribute to cellulite. So keep your sunbathing to a minimum.”

TIP #2

Use Essential Oils “Apply essential oils to the affected areas. Such as; Peppermint Oil, Juniper Berry Oil, Rosemary Oil, or Thyme Oil. Theses oils stimulates circulation and get the blood moving in those areas ridden with cellulite.”

TIP #3

Take a Seaweed Bath “Soaking in a Seaweed bath for at least ten minutes will help to firm cellulite areas, and also to release toxins.”

You May Be Asking Yourself, Will This Really Work???
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I know, I know. Like me you have wasted a lot of money on so-called cellulite cures. Trying everything to Get Rid of Cellulite. Trust me, this is the truth. I know why you have cellulite, and I want to help you get rid of it!

Although we have never met in person, I feel that I know you because I understand what it’s like to have cellulite. I also know how it was for my two daughters who are in their twenties to struggle with embarrassing cellulite. These Natural Remedies really work. that is why they have been used for centuries, by thousand of women.
I know that you want to know these ancient secrets! I want to be your personal Naturopathic Counselor and help you get rid of your cellulite!

I consider myself a very honest person, and I work in the healing industry, so you can trust that I want you to succeed and feel good about the way that you look! I really care about you, and I want to help you lose your cellulite for good. You can get rid of cellulite. There is a nautral and effective treatment.

Testimonial

“This ebook makes so much sense! Why don’t the doctors tell you this stuff!! The author understands how it is to suffer with cellulite, and that comes through in the book. If you follow the plan correctly, you will lose all of your cellulite, and it won’t come back. I am Cellulite Free!! Thank you!!” -Kathleen

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Just Think…

1 Week From Now, Your Cellulite Could Be 40% Less Visible!

2 Weeks From Now Your Cellulite Could Be 50% Less Visible!

3 Weeks From Now Your Cellulite Could Be 70% Less Visible!

And in as little as 4 Weeks You Could Be Cellulite Free!

You’re probably thinking “Four weeks come on Susan this can’t be true.”

I’m telling you yes it is true! And the reason that it works so quickly is because you are working on the inside and the outside of your body in a very specific way.

Nothing makes me happier than all the letters I receive every day, from women just like you, thanking me for sharing the cure. I am so excited to be able to share this information with you. I know that you are going to be thrilled with the results!

I know that you want to feel sexy again, and feel confident going to beach, or being intimate. We all do! And now you can. It’s so easy! Right now I am running a Special, so the Natural Cellulite Solution is $10 off! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.

I am here in my small corner of the world telling as many women as I can that there is a way, and the best part is that it is all safe, easy, and natural! The Ancient Secrets that I reveal have been used for centuries by thousands of women all over the world.

Testimonials

“There are natural remedies to get rid of cellulite, and they are all in this ebook. The knowledge and years of experience Susan, the author has are evident in my result. I would have spent 100 times what I paid for this ebook had I known that this was actually the cure!” -Shensa

“I bought another cellulite ebook online a few months before I found “The Natural Cellulite Solution” and followed their recommendations to the letter, and you guessed it, it didn’t work at all. But, I hadn’t lost all hope, and when I came across your website, I just knew that this was it, this was the real deal solution to get rid of my cellulite. In two weeks I could see a hug improvement, and in four weeks, I was at the beach for the first time in ten years! Don’t waste any more time hiding yourself because of your cellulite. If I can do it, anyone can. It’s so easy.”-Janet, MI

“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am on week five using the remedies and I have lost ten pounds, and I feel great. My cellulite is literally melting off my thighs!! I am forever indebted!” – Leni ,CO

“I lost twenty pounds and still had cellulite. I needed to do something fast. MY wedding was a month and a half away. I was thin enough to look great in my dress, but naked, or on the beach on my honeymoon. I thought no way! I was in tears and the lady at the health store recommended this ebook to me. I trust her, so I bought it. And well I was on my honeymoon in Hawaii in a black two piece enjoying time with my new hubby, not spending any time worrying about my cellulite, because it was gone!!!!!!!”- Megan , FL

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Natural Remedies for Depression

depressionWhat is Depression?

It is estimated that 10 percent of American experience depression severe enough to seek medical attention. According to the World Health Organization, depression is the most costly of all diseases because people who experience depression are often disabled and not able to be as productive as they would be if they didn’t struggle with depression.

The website www.ifoundthecure.com reports that although it is a common to experience sad mood, or have episodes of depression after a loved one passes, or after a tragic event, sadness that is prolonged and is disruptive to your life, your job, and daily activities may be a sign that you should seek medical attention.

What are the Symptoms of Depression?

Some of the symptoms of depression are; fatigue, prolonged sadness, inability to enjoy things, mood swings, unexplained weeping, and crying, feelings of worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, loss of appetite, thoughts of suicide, decreased sex drive, and increased anxiety.

What are the Root Causes of Depression?

Many cases of depression are cause by a neurotransmitter imbalance. This can be caused by poor diet, taking drugs, smoking cigarettes, and drinking alcohol for example. Because these things mess with your brain chemicals, and often times your body becomes adjusted and dependent on these substances, your brain doesn’t produce and distribute the correct balance of serotonin, and dopamine. Hormonal imbalances, lack of sunlight, and unresolved emotional issues are also contributing factors to depression.

Natural Remedies.

Seeking the attention of a doctor or Mental Health professional is always advised. If you have unresolved emotional issues, a Mental Health professional may help you clear up, and go through these issues.

Eating a proper diet rich with vegetables, fruits, legumes, and cutting out foods high in sugar and saturated fats may help. Practice meditation, and deep breathing techniques to reduce stress. Qi-Gong is a great exercise to get your energy moving properly. In Eastern medicine it is often believed that depression is an energetic imbalance. Qi-Gong will help rebalance your energy, and also provide many other health benefits. Getting some form of daily exercise will produce endorphins which will aid in depression. As I am sure you have heard of the “runner’s high.” This is a good example of the mental health benefits of exercise. Below I have listed some Nutritional Supplements that I have used, and have seen work wonders on others.

5-HTP (5-hydroxtrytophan)

5-HTP (5-hydroxtrytophan) - Take one 50 mg Tablet a half hour before bed once a day. 5-htp helps to regulate sleep cycles, and will help you fall asleep as an added benefit. 5-htp is an amino acid that is necessary for serotonin production. Serotonin gives you the feeling that everything is right in the world, or centered calmness. You can increase your dosage to 100 mg a night, and even take 50 mg three times a day.

L-Tyrosine

L-Tyrosine- Take 500 mg first thing in the morning. L-tyrosine can be converted by neurons in the brain to dopamine and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), hormones which are depleted by stress, overwork and certain drugs. Dopamine basically gives you motivation, that get up and go feeling.

Essential Fatty Acids - Fish Oil

Essential Fatty Acids – Fish Oil- Take as directed on the label. Make sure that the fish oil you chose is molecularly distilled, and pharmaceutical grade, so you aren’t getting high amounts of heavy metals and mercury.

Vitamin B Complex

Vitamin B Complex- Take as directed on the label. I like to use “B 100” by “Now Foods.”

Vitamin D

Vitamin D- Take at least 1,000 iu a day. You can increase the dose to 2,000 if you live in a climate where you do not get a lot of sunlight. This is more than the fda recommends but in the natural medicine school of thought this is what is recommended.

*Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements, and also read the warning labels on each product, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Also read the labels carefully when giving your child any natural supplement, to ensure that it is safe to give a child. For more information Please visit www.ifoundthecure.com

Major Points of Professional Home Inspection

As an investor, the importance of a Professional Home Inspection cannot be emphasized strongly enough. First and foremost, seek out the most reputable Inspector to which you have access. Jimmy-Bob down the road may have built a house or two on his own, but that by no means makes him an expert. The website www.fliphousesnow.com reports that an Inspector with experience and knowledge will always be your best bet and will give you honest and reliable information. A reputable Inspector will also be willing to provide references on his previous work.

A Professional Home Inspector will cover several major areas for any home being bought or sold. Several are as follows:

Routine interior inspection

This will generally cover the basics of appliance function, water fixture function (in bathrooms this will include seeking out mold and/or mildew), searching for leaks or evidence of previous water damage, and operation of doors and windows. A check of the level of the house is also included in this, as a problem with doors or windows can be a sign of sinking.

Basic electrical inspection

This will cover obvious problems, but the inspector will be aware of code violations and alert you to any present.

Heating/Cooling inspection

Proper operation of each unit, your Inspector will tell you if the unit can expect a long life or is nearing a necessary replacement, and if the unit present is rated as an adequate size for the square-footage it is servicing.

Plumbing inspection

Does the installation meet code requirements and is it in good working order? The Inspector will test for leaks and visual signs of pre-existing leaks or faulty fixes.

Actual construction of the home inspection

An Inspector will alert you to any shoddy construction shortcuts. The roof/roofline will be checked for proper installation, which will include flashings to keep water away from potential leak areas, the actual roofing materials’ condition and will the particular material need to be replaced soon.

Foundation inspection

This will depend on whether you have an actual basement or crawl space. In either case, an Inspector will be looking for dampness, leaks, cracks, molds and mildews and pest infestations.

As a home seller or buyer these areas are of the utmost importance in a smooth transaction. A Professional Home Inspection fee has a wide range, but whatever the fee, it is well worth your peace of mind. For more information Please visit
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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Here Is Your Fitness Plan. We Start With Stomach Exercises!

The website www.howcelebritiesloseweight.com reports that having 6 pack abs is beyond what most of us think is attainable. When we straggle with just keeping our weight or losing the last 10 or 20 pounds, it is hard for a lot of us to think that we can actually get to the point where in few months we can actually have a 6 pack. I am having second thoughts after seeing the transformation that Taylor Lautner created over a period of about nine months with his body. He went from being a skinny 16 year old teenager to a hunk. We can all utilize some of the exercises that his expensive personal trainers devised for him to get these amazing results in such short period of time! No need for expensive fitness equipment or expensive fitness training. Correction, we will get the benefit of expensive fitness training for free right here at www.HowCelebritiesLoseWeight.com. Here is your fitness trainer at work trying to make you an admired sculpture yourself!

Fitness Formula

“A lot of guys hit their abs every time they hit the gym,” says Jordan Yuam, NCEP, who helped actor Taylor Lautner pack on 30 pounds of lean muscle (and a monster six-pack) for New Moon. “Your abs are like every other muscle in your body, and the same rules of muscle-building apply.”

In practice, that means targeting your core no more than three days a week (on non-consecutive days), and hitting it with a variety of exercises that work every muscle between your hips and chest. Check out the moves that helped Taylor Lautner land the number one spot on Access Hollywood’s “Top 5 Hollywood Abs” list in the following five slides. Weave them into your own workouts for similarly impressive results. You do not need expensive exercise machines or exercise equipment. The only thing you need to do these great stomach exercises is a physioball. These will also help you burn the fat and lose weight now. These type of exercises are the best weight loss program as long as you are consistent with them!

swiss-pike Physioball Pikes

Assume a pushup position with your arms completely straight (your hands should be slightly wider than, and in line with, your shoulders). Rest your shins on a physioball, so that your body forms a straight line from your head to your ankles. Without bending your knees, roll the physioball toward your body by raising your hips as high as you can. Pause, then return the ball to the starting position by lowering your hips and rolling the ball backward. Do three to four sets of 8 to 12 reps.

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Reverse Crunches

Lie face up on the floor with your palms facing down. Bend your hips and knees 90 degrees. Raise your hips off the floor and crunch them inward. Pause, and then slowly lower your legs until your heels neatly touch the floor. Do three sets of 15 reps.

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Physioball Leg Curl

Lie on the floor with your calves on a Swiss ball and your arms at your sides. Squeeze your glutes to raise your hips off the floor so your body is in a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles. Pause for a second, and then bend your legs to roll the ball toward your butt. Straighten your legs to roll the ball back out away from you, and then lower your body to the floor. Do three to four sets of 10 to 12 reps.

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Hanging Leg Raises

Grab a chin-up bar with an overhand, shoulder-width grip (or use elbow supports, if available), and hang from the bar with your knees slightly bent and feet together. Simultaneously bend your knees, raise your hips, and curl your lower back underneath you as you lift your thighs toward your chest. Pause when the fronts of your thighs reach your chest, and then slowly lower your legs back to the starting position. Do three to four sets of 8 to 12 reps.

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Prone Cobra

Lie facedown on the floor with your legs straight and your arms next to your sides, palms down. Contract your glutes and the muscles of your lower back, and raise your head, chest, arms, and legs off the floor. Simultaneously rotate your arms so that your thumbs point toward the ceiling. At this time, your hips should be the only parts of your body touching the floor. Hold this position for 60 seconds, then rest one minute. Repeat three times. For more tips Please visit www.howcelebritiesloseweight.com

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