It should not be said that to have a decent quality of life you have to model-thin, or even very thin, but if you are concerned about your weight, your self-image, or even spending a lot of time getting on and off the scale, weight loss can make an appreciable improvement in your quality of life. That is if it is done safely and healthily. Starving yourself will only cause more problems in the long run.Even a small amount of weight loss can...more
Many apartment renters assume that they're out of luck when it comes to home security. Though you won't be able to install a whole house security system, there are dozens of other options for protecting yourself if you live in an apartment. Ensuring that your apartment is safe starts not when you move it, but while you're searching for a place to rent. It should go without saying, but always look for an apartment in an area that looks safe and a...more
Sprains, strains and other common athletic injuries can be treated with some common sense and some basic supplies. With a doctor's assistance, most basic injuries will heal within a matter of a few weeks, allowing you to get back to your regular level of activity. Neglecting common injuries can lead to chronic problems, something no athlete wants.Sprains and StrainsThere is no better first aid for a sprain or strain than RICE. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation are the standard of care for these minor injuries that most people sustain either at the gym or during their day-to-day existence. The protocol is relatively simple.Rest: During the first couple of days, you want to avoid using the injured area as much as possible. Giving a muscle time to rest can go a long way towards healing.Ice: Apply ice to the area for 15-20 minutes several times a day. This helps to control inflammation. Inflammation is not just uncomfortable, it slows healing, so preventing the swelling is good two fronts.Compression: By wrapping an injured area, you not only help support the injury, you help prevent additional inflammation. Too much compression can restrict blood flow, so use some common...more
There are a ton of lotions out there that claim to help prevent stretch marks, such as scar serum, cocoa butter or Maderma. Make sure your skin is always moist, this helps in stretching the skin and not tearing it. There are new discoveries every day, ask your doctor what he/she recommends. Try them out yourself first and see if...more
The big battle going down on late night TV right now is Jay Leno vs Conan O'Brien. In 1992, Johnny Carson said goodbye to a faithful audience that had watched him for 30 years. Jay Leno hosted the Tonight Show for only 17 years before handing the reins over to Conan O'Brien last may. NBC and television and media in general are in a...more
Fibreglass is an essential ingredient into the makeup of a Formula 1 car. It is an extremely heat resistant and strong product which features several beneficial aspects to any team looking to use it. It was initially thought that the introduction of the testing ban would see a reduction in costs and there for an reduction in product production.If anything the case has been quite the opposite, because some Formula 1 teams have been so desperate to catch up with the leaders of the series in the form of Brawn GP and Red Bull Racing, there has been an increase in the amount of fibreglass production taking place inside the paddock, which has been good news for fibreglass manufacturers in the UK.With a host of the current Formula 1 teams including Brawn, Williams, Force India, Red Bull Racing and McLaren all residing in the UK and the prospect of further teams like Lotus and Manor joining the championship in 2010, things are starting to look slightly more optimistic for the struggling fibreglass industry within the UK.Brawn has been one team who has had to continually develop their car to maintain their impressive form. Although the team entered the season with a fantastic package that...more
If you want to get rid of your tough schedule and want to obtain utmost enjoyment then nothing is perfect than very funny comedy show like God of Carnage. When you will be watching the show, you cannot control yourself from laugh out loud. You will...more
Kitchen light fixtures can be a real hassle when it comes to finding one for your home. Whether you're remodeling or just starting from scratch with a brand new home, it's important to take advantage of all your options and look at all...more
There are so many things we as smokers have to worry about that most of you might have tried to stop using them. As you know, with most of you, this has not worked and you are still smoking those dangerous cigarettes. You worry about the harm that...more
Although the popular song proclaims, "I like big butts," there are a lot of people who feel bashful about their generously sized rumps. A good number of women in America experience that they have more fat around their derrieres than they wish they...more
First...I will lay down the facts. There are more than just A FEW people in this world who have a little thing called CALLER ID. A huge amount of those people will screen their calls and not answer if they do not know who is calling...more
To many car enthusiasts a "Ford " is a "Ford" and a "Dodge" is a "Dodge" and certainly a "Chrysler" can only be that brand of vehicle and product. Simple as that. Yet it amazes many and many vintage automotive and truck SUV enthusiasts to...more