For many individuals, massage has evolved from a periodic indulgence to a key component of an overall health and fitness regimen. The ability of massage to reduce stress and remedy various physical ailments has convinced many to include a massage therapist on their list of health providers. But the art of massage takes many forms. Typically, a visit to a spa or an independent massage therapist will include some form of Swedish massage or deep...more
Your metabolism is the rate at which your body burns calories. The faster you burn calories the more weight you can lose even if you eat the same amount, so it makes sense to do everything you can to boost your metabolic rate if you're trying to lose a few pounds. You use about 60% of the calories you need each day just by being alive. That's your basal (or resting) metabolism. About 30% of the calories are accounted for by how much you move...more
In order to make the most of your weight loss program, finding the most effective ways to burn fat will maximize your results and minimize your waistline! Follow these 10 tips for fat burning if you want to lose weight and lead a healthier way of life.1.) Drink More WaterOne of the best weight loss secrets is to ditch the sodas and stick to water! Experts say you should drink approximately eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated and healthy. Instead of turning to calorie-laden or sugar-rich drinks, grab a refreshing glass of water. In addition to flushing toxins out of your system, drinking water encourages you to build muscle.2.) Eat More MealsA traditional three-meals-a-day plan just will not cut it if you are in the market to burn fat. Your body is not able to metabolize large meals and will quickly turn any excess into fat. Many experts believe you should eat six small meals a day. Be sure you cut back on your food consumption at each meal, or else you will be doubling your intakeand doubling your fat storage!3.) Work Out with WeightsOne great way to maximize the amount of fat you are burning is to add a weight program to your work out routine. Weight training will not...more
Here comes Halloween... and the start of the "season of feasting" for a lot of folks around here.It's become a sort of time-honored "tradition" for Americans to put on weight between Halloween and New Year's Day. Some would even say it's to be expected -- "After all, it's the holidays!", they say.Now, I love the holidays. And I bet you do too. ...more
Mesothelioma cancer is currently treated through three treatments, depending on the cancer location, the disease stage, and the patient's general health and age. These treatments are surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which sometimes are combined to fight the disease in so far as possible.In a surgery, one of the most common treatments...more
Way back in 2003, the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine's Oct. 9th issue reported a study finding that Tai Chi "could decrease blood pressure and results in favorable lipid profile changes and improve subjects' anxiety status. Therefore, Tai Chi could be used as an alternative modality in treating patients with mild hypertension, with a promising economic effect." This study laid out a way to save our society, perhaps billions of dollars annually, and possibly save some patients with mild chronic hypertension the potential negative side effects of chronic lifelong medication. However, this largely hasn't occurred.I caught a glimpse why when I was staying in the beautiful mountain town of Otavala, Ecuador, with a woman known for her knowledge of traditional Indian medicines. A tour of young American medical students stopped here to listen and learn from the Indian woman's tour of her herbal gardens. As I followed them, I asked a group of young bright medical students if they were aware that Tai Chi was found to reduce high blood pressure. One lovely young woman replied, "Oh, yes, I've heard that, but I would never prescribe it."I asked why, and she responded...more
Author: Belinda BryantIn the UK and Ireland, Mothers Day, originally known as Mothering Sunday, always falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent which is exactly three weeks prior to Easter Sunday. The tradition of taking an offering to your mother on...more
Author: Tiffany NelsonPresident Obama is well aware that education is the best weapon in the fight against poverty. When scholarships for moms help a mother return to school, it does more than help someone fulfil their dreams and aspirations. It...more
Author: Richard ChapoToday, Microsoft’s Xbox and Sony’s Playstation lead the pack in the battle for the most powerful game platform, but Nintendo has decided to take a different turn. Wii Games Secrets Click here With the introduction of...more
Author: The Gun Guy OnlineFor the Patriot operating with just one firearm, the shotgun can handle it all as long as the right varieties of shotgun shells are kept on hand. In my opinion a good supply of #6 and #7.5 sizes shot for hunting squirrel’s...more
Author: Mike ClayMeals are critical for families ; they nurture not simply the bodies but also the hearts. Mealtime isn't just an opportunity to relax and eat a hot, filling dinner, but also a time to be filled in on the stories that each relation...more
There are so many gift ideas out there to choose from but what should you be getting if you still havent got your Christmas Present?GlassesThere are so many types of glasses out there ranging from the normal kind of Gucci glasses to the strange ones...more