S-adenosylmethionine is a nutritional supplement that has its origins in Europe. Experience there with conditions such as osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and even depression demonstrated encouraging results plus a surprisingly lack of significant side-effects. People particularly like SAM-e supplements because they don't have the gastrointestinal side effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or the sexual dysfunction, dry mouth and...more
In the fitness industry there is a joke that goes something like this: "The reason I decided not to become a personal trainer is that I had no table waiting experience and I didn't want to become an actor."This may sound humorous but, unfortunately, there is a core of truth there. Because there are no strict guidelines about who can call themselves a trainer, almost anyone who has a job or career aspiration that demands a high degree of physical...more
YOU DON'T HAVE TO SPEND A FORTUNE BE YOUNG LOOKING!As we age facial muscles weaken, and skin begins to sag. But just as gym workouts can promote the body's youthful strength and suppleness, facial exercise - based on the same principles of dynamic resistance - can strengthen facial muscles. If sagging muscles in your face chin and neck are aging you beyond your years there is a way to reverse the process and make you look healthier, more vibrant, younger.Facial exercise can transform your looks without cosmetic surgery. One thing facial exercises won't do is cause wrinkles, but some people think they do. This is absolutely wrong. Properly done facial exercise most certainly does not cause wrinkles. In fact, exercising the face helps to make women and men look younger for longer, by toning and tightening the facial muscles, just like toning the muscles of the body firms them up.But, don't make the mistake of thinking that all facial exercise programs are the same. Expensive devices will not give you better results. Electrodes are very hard to position properly and can be painful if you have sensitive skin.Sagging, bagging and deep hanging folds in older looking faces are, caused by...more
Information About Weight Training Routines For BeginnersSo you need to lose a few pounds? Perhaps you want to bulk up and strengthen and define your muscle tone? Maybe you just want to add a bit of variety to your exercise program? Weight training routines offer a great way to accomplish these goals. These types of training routines are used by...more
Home Exercise Equipment - Choosing the Proper Equipment For Your Workout RoutineThe fitness industry has become big business as more and more people work out to get in shape. Many companies have gotten onboard the bandwagon, and the number of different types and brands of home exercise equipment available is amazing. While it is great to have...more
Microwave ovens do have benefits. They are certainly convenient. They are more energy-efficient than other cooking methods. But are they safe? And do they produce food that contributes to the health of our bodies? While there is not enough evidence to require warning labels on microwave ovens, or to remove them from the market, there is concern both about the safety of our exposure to microwaves and the healthfulness of microwaved food. THE DANGERS OF MICROWAVES Even microwave ovens that are functioning perfectly emit microwaves. Safety standards set by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allow microwave emissions of up to one milliwatt per square centimeter (1mW/cm2) when the oven is purchased, and up to 5mW/cm2 after the oven has been in use. Studies on industrial exposure recommend that daily exposure should not exceed one milliwatt for more than one minute. Average home use of microwave ovens far exceed this. Workers who are exposed to microwaves on the job experience headaches, fatigue, irritability, sleep disturbances and other symptoms. HOW MICROWAVES AFFECT FOOD Advocates of microwaved food claim that it is healthier because it retains vitamins, but the University of...more
As a physician specializing in psychiatry, I know that many emotional conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders are true medical illnesses with a biologic (physical) origin. Psychiatry has become more and more "biological" in its diagnosis...more
There was a time in this world when the need to lose weight was completely unheard of. People ate well, but the worked well too. They woke up early in the morning and then engaged in a whole day's work. This work was mostly physical labor. People...more
Metabolism is essentially the speed at which our body's motor is running. The speed at which our body burns calories is called the metabolic rate. It's how fast your "motor" is running when you're still in a reclined position or sleeping. About...more
Are there any foods that burn body fat? If yes, how is it possible? It should be possible to lose weight by simply eating such foods. What are these foods?The fat burning foods are foods that burn more calories than the calorie content of the foods...more
Negative calorie foods are said to use more calories to digest than the calorie content of the foods themselves, resulting in a negative calorie balance. It is therefore natural to consider a diet containing these foods for weight loss.A diet is a...more
1. Three prudent meals a day at regular times and only one or two small non-sugary snacks. 2. Eat Breakfast everyday. 3. Get enough sleep (about 7 hours a night). 4. Never smoke and if you do try to stop. 5. Use alcohol only in moderation, if at...more