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Exercise a Chore? Not Anymore! [22 Aug 2008|07:18am] sophia_speaks [ mood | bouncy ] I, personally love working out. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE! Many of my friends and people I know, however, do not. Some do view it as a chore, with our busy lives and hectice schedules, adding exercise on your already mile long to do list, just seems like yet one more thing to do. We know we have to do it, for our physical as well as our mental health. It reduces stress, it slows down the aging process, and releases those feel good natural body chemicals into our system. One of my friends LOVES her Jazzercise class, because it is fun, she likes the instructor, and the instructor incorporates different types of exercise to make it fun, like yoga, strength training. My friend looks 20+ years younger as well. SIGN ME UP, right lol Well, these are 5 ideas I use to keep exercise fun and rewarding. I have found that by incorporating just these 2 elements that it increases the likelihood of success with any program/exercise/activity you decide to try and keeps you moving. http://buzz.prevention.com/community/sofiah/exercise-a-chore-no-more Enjoy! I would love to hear what you do to keep working out and if exercise was once a chore how you changed it around so it is not ANYMORE! 1 comment|post comment

Consejo sobre la eliminación de marcas de estiramiento [21 Aug 2008|06:09pm] 99loze Los millares de mujeres buscan la información sobre cómo disolver marcas de estiramiento. Son desagradable, desconcertando, y alteran su amor propio. Se desarrollan normalmente durante embarazo cuando los estiramientos de la piel más allá de sus medios del normal y de las rupturas dan vuelta en cicatrices blancas enterradas en el abdomen y bajan detrás. Encontrar un buen tratamiento de las marcas de estiramiento es dependiente sobre el impulso de la fuerza de la piel y quitando la existencia marca con una cicatriz. Afortunadamente para usted, las marcas de estiramiento de disolución acaban de conseguir una porción entera más apacible con un nuevo ingrediente biológico. Tratamiento de las marcas de estiramiento es muy difícil ser trastornado y deprimido cuando usted primero ve a su nuevo bebé pero cuando las mujeres miran su abdomen y el daño infligido por embarazo, son. No sólo las mujeres han estado viviendo con el urination y el dolor de espalda frecuentes, pero ahora tienen que ocuparse del aspecto molesto de las marcas de estiramiento embarazosas. En comparación con ir al lago con los juegos de la una sola pieza sus toda la vida, mujeres buscan para cualquier cosa que quita marcas de estiramiento. Desafortunadamente qué encuentran no es siempre provechoso. La reparación para la piel estirada Dermabrasion, los tratamientos del laser, e hidratar bate es los tratamientos populares para las marcas de estiramiento. Cada uno tiene abajo de un lateral y en conjunto, ninguno de él potente las marcas de estiramiento de la reparación. Dermabrasion es un procedimiento quirúrgico algo serio que implica anestesia local y una máquina que parezca una chorreadora. ¿Cómo esto parece hasta ahora? La máquina frota las capas externas de piel para darle un aspecto más suave. Esto puede eliminar la piel muerta, renovando la mirada de la piel pero no es eficaz en rasgones reduilding en la capa del dermis de piel. Puesto que las marcas de estiramiento son profundas enterrado, el retiro superficial apenas no hará el trabajo. Tratamiento de las marcas de estiramiento presa de la caída de muchos individuos a las mejoras en tecnología. El pozo me dejó decirle, lasers no es el tratamiento perfecto para las marcas de estiramiento. La sensación cualquier cosa de la gente tan progresiva tiene que ser constructiva pero usted apenas terminará pagar millares de dólares un tratamiento inútil. Para quitar verdad marcas de estiramiento, los elementos de la elastina y del colágeno se deben estimular y acometer en el sitio de la cicatriz que los lasers no hacen. Las cremas hidratantes y la manteca de cacao agregan brevemente la humedad pero no son provechosas en la difusión o la prevención de marcas de estiramiento. El tratamiento de las marcas de estiramiento depende pesadamente de tejido de disolución de la cicatriz y de componentes de renovación del colágeno y de la elastina en la piel. La manteca de cacao suena beneficiosa y provechosa pero no disuelve cicatrices o la proliferación del colágeno o de la elastina de la piel del disparador. Los métodos naturales para quitar marcas de estiramiento allí no son ninguna razón para perder toda la esperanza. Usted ninguna no necesidad de llamar una cirugía del doctor o del horario para librarse de marcas de estiramiento. Usted puede ahora alzar el proceso de renovación natural de su propia piel y debe las células y las cicatrices viejas, de muertes y deja los nuevos, sin defectos emerge para dar a la piel un aspecto más sano con un ingrediente biológico del cuidado de piel. Ayuda naturalmente a marcas de estiramiento de la reparación del interior sin efectos secundarios adversos. Cuando está aplicado a su piel, el ingrediente único se fundirá con sus propias células epiteliales y: * digiera suavemente las células y las cicatrices dañadas dentro de la piel y utilice los aminoácidos que las enzimas deshacen para activar las células de vástago del fibroblasto. Esto es importante para la fuerza de la piel y la renovación cada vez mayores de la piel. * supervise la evolución del fibroblasto de la piel y prevenga exceso de la formación del colágeno. Esto previene y reduce cicatrices anormales tales como queloides, marcar con una cicatriz hyperthropic, y marcas de estiramiento. Ayudas de esta las mismas acción se libran de cicatrices marcadas con hoyos del acné. * restaure la capacidad de la piel de permanecer hidratado promoviendo la biosíntesis de los glycosaminoglycans y de los proteoglycans, los elementos que dan a piel su capacidad de mantener humedad. Esto ayuda a solidificar la piel dando por resultado marcas y rasgones menos de un estiramiento. Sobre el autor: Si usted está buscando para un producto eficaz para quitar marcas de estiramiento o disolverlas, usted puede utilizar un elemento biológico único para tener la piel que usted desea tan gravemente. Amaríamos tenerle ir ahora a nuestro Web site y leer más sobre cómo nuestra crema tópica de la marca de estiramiento puede digerir suavemente sus cicatrices sumergidas y biológico eliminarlas. Mientras que usted está en nuestra página, usted puede leer sobre cómo el mismo elemento usado en el tratamiento de las marcas de estiramiento puede también ayudar con las lesiones del acné, rosacea, e incluso la quemadura marca con una cicatriz. Tarde algunos momentos ahora para chascar encendido el acoplamiento y para aprender todos sobre una crema biológica de la marca de estiramiento. ¡Su piel le agradecerá! Wow Mesothelioma Symptoms To Be Aware Of advice for a constantly itchy skin 2 comments|post comment

asthma and swimming [12 Aug 2008|11:44pm] ginasfs hello, i'm a competitive swimmer and have been most of my life. i have asthma. when i was a bit younger, i had less symptoms because i swam year round. but i took a few years off from swimming and had very little exercise during this time. i recently started back up on my high school swim team, and i'm a fast swimmer but asthma symptoms keep me from going very far and long. i had a few doctors visits, and she's put me on two inhalers, one i take in the morning and evenings, and one when needed. these aren't working very well for me. does anyone have any good tips for me? thanks 2 comments|post comment

Tips for De-stressing... [11 Aug 2008|11:54pm] hbowne [ mood | awake ] Do you ever feel like balancing all the different areas of your life is causing a big gigantic knot to form around your neck and shoulders?  (Kind of like I feel right now?)   It's like I know the right things to do to keep myself healthy and balanced, but sometimes I ignore that little voice giving me the good advice.  Well, no more!  If you're interested in some easy ways to refresh and rejuvenate, please check out a short article I wrote on that very topic for Prevention's online magazine:   http://buzz.prevention.com/community/holly-mom/ten-tips-to-untie-the-knots And take it easy! 1 comment|post comment

Diet Analysis Plus (Vista compatible) [08 Aug 2008|12:09pm] vigelunt Some were still having trouble downloading Diet Analysis Plus from the previous link (megaupload). Please make sure that you are logged into an account with administrator control to add programs on your computer. For convenience I uploaded it to another site that should be rather straight forward. http://www.sendspace.com/file/yge76y G'luck, and lemme know if you need any help guys! post comment

Seriously, you'll like this. [07 Aug 2008|09:21pm] vigelunt I just finished taking a Science of Nutrition course. Aside from it being a useful class, they gave us this program called Diet Analysis Plus. It has a database of almost every food, with all macronutrients listed: Carbs, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water. And of course, it logs calories. For anyone on a diet, knows someone who wants to evaluate their diet, or just see what the culprit is from getting their "washboard abs" I recommend this program. Uploaded for your fun. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YMHM2J6S Let me know if you like it/want some of your results interpreted. Just go to "make a profile" and skip the "register student" part. Seriously, this thing has to be as affective as weight watchers or at least a damn good supplement. Based on your anthropometric data it will let you know exactly how many kcalories/macronutrients you need to sustain your current weight. If you plan on dieting just rememember not to go below 1200 calories a day. Otherwise your metabolism just makes you burn less calories. Just unzip the file once downloaded and click the setup.exe file. Enjoy:) Protip: Click view profile once entered and look at the following: Macronutrient Ranges Fat Breakdown Intake vs. Goals (highly recommend) BTW, your body produces all of the needed saturated fat (and forget about trans fat). You don't need to worry about getting that at 100% obviously. The lower the better, just be concerned if you exceed it. *EDIT*: Some were confused on how to download once the link was open. You have to enter in the three letters at the top (a captcha) and hit enter. After that there will be a 45 second wait until you can click "free download." post comment

Can you make your own tonic water?? [05 Aug 2008|11:28am] diane3699 [ mood | giddy ] I have found a wonderful recipe sent  to me from one of my customers on how to make tonic water from Quinine all natural Amazon bark plant.  Let me share it with you! The problem with homemade tonic water has always been a flavor profile that was too esoteric for the general audience. This recipe takes some of the positive qualities people have come to understand from commercial tonic water and updated them with fresh ingredients. 4 cups water 1 cup chopped lemongrass (roughly one large stalk) ¼ cup powdered cinchona bark (quinine powder) zest and juice of 1 orange zest and juice of 1 lemon zest and juice of 1 lime 1 tsp whole allspice berries ¼ cup citric acid ¼ tsp Kosher salt Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Once mixture starts to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and strain out solids using a strainer or chinois. You’ll need to fine-strain the mixture, as it still contains quite a bit of the cinchona bark. You can use a coffee filter and wait for an hour or more, or do as I do and run the whole mixture through a French coffee press. Once you’re satisfied with the clarity of your mix, heat it back up on the stovetop or microwave, and then add ¾ cup of agave syrup to each cup of your hot mix. Stir until combined, and store in the attractive bottle of your choice. You now have a syrup that you can carbonate with seltzer water; I use my iSi soda siphon for some nicely-textured bubbles. To assemble a gin and tonic, use ¾ ounce of syrup, 1½ ounces of gin and 2 ounces of soda water over ice. Let me know how it works for you and enjoy!   post comment

Create Your Own Permanent Acne Cure [16 Jul 2008|09:44pm] urikes1983 Vitamin B5 also known as pantothenic acid is a commonly used vitamin to treat acne. It become widely popular after Dr. Leung a Hong Kong acne expert published a paper on its effectiveness. His paper was based on the theory that acne sufferers are deficient in vitamin B. The result is excess sebum production, the root cause of clogged hair follicles leading to acne. Even touching the face can worsen acne. Without realizing it, most of us touch our faces many times throughout the day. The problem is that our hands contain oils and bacteria that will increase the acne symptoms. In fact, all objects, including eyeglasses and telephone handsets, that make contact with the face must be clean. Hair, particularly long hair, also touches your face, so it is important to keep your hair clean and oil free. Fabric accessories such as hats and headbands should be avoided or used as little as possible. The most common form of acne is known as "acne vulgaris", which means common acne. Excessive secretion of oils from the glands combines with naturally occurring dead skin cells to block the hair follicles. Oil secretions build up beneath the blocked pore, providing a perfect environment for the skin bacteria Propioni bacterium acne to multiply uncontrolled. In response, the skin inflames, producing the visible lesion. The face, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms are especially affected. The typical acne lesions are comedones,papules, pustules, nodules and inflammatory cysts. These are the more inflamed forms of pus-filled or reddish bumps, even boil-like tender swellings. Non-inflamed 'sebaceous cysts', more properly called epidermoid cysts, occur either in association with acne or alone but are not a constant feature. Acne affects, according to some, up to 95% if teenagers at some time in their teen or early adult years. It can be serious and debilitating, mild and easy to control, or usually somewhere in between. The market for acne cures is huge, billions of dollars. There are many moisturizers available that are specifically designed to help with acne such as Cetaphil, Eucerin, and Neutrogena. Severe acne, or acne that has not responded well to over the counter products, can be successfully treated with the knowledge and expertise of a dermatologist. A dermatologist will consider many things before suggesting treatment. He will perform a thorough evaluation of the patient, considering things such as severity of acne, patient age, lifestyle, and co-existing conditions. The dermatologist then may suggest a combination of two or three different therapies for best treatment. Hormones (or a lack of them) during later years - especially for women - can play a role in acne flare-ups and prevention. One recent study showed that about 50 percent of women have acne, referred to as hormonal acne, problems during the week before their menstruation. Treatment options include topical retinoids, oral antibiotics and Benzoyl Peroxide for teen years. For adults oral contraceptives or hormonal birth control pills and hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) may be helpful for women, combined with systemic or topical treatments, prescription or over-the-counter products and medications. About the Author: The author, Sarah Rhodes, suffered from acne for many years before finally discovering a cure that works. You can read about her and learn the secret home acne treatment that is guaranteed to work without doctors, prescriptions, or over-the-counter products. Please visit Sarah's website: acnehomesolution.com or her blog: acnehomesolution.com/news Sav On Drug Store Chain is pain from monthly ovulation normal 1 comment|post comment

Breakfast question [06 Jul 2008|07:58pm] williamblair I'm trying to live a much healthier lifestyle and the best place I can think of starting with is what I'm eating. I usually don't eat breakfast but I would like to start and was wondering if this was a healthy breakfast I could try to incorporate into my life daily. Or maybe some kind of variation of it if you have any ideas. 1 hard boiled egg, half a bagel with a light spread of light cream cheese, some type of fruit (probably banana for potassium but depends on what I feel like that day), 1 glass of pomegranate juice. Is that good? Is there anything I should add or anything I should substitute with something else? 6 comments|post comment

heyy! [03 Jul 2008|09:07am] japanescapes Hi guys, This is only semi related, but.. I need some new workout music. any recomendations? thanks in advance! 2 comments|post comment

[01 Jul 2008|06:35pm] prettymuchjulia Hi there.  I've recently decided that I need to finally get serious about losing weight.  I've also decided to start back up with swimming, as I was in the best shape of my life when I was on the swim team. Does anyone have some links to, or ideas for basic workouts to get started up again?  i want to get back up to swim team caliper.  Thanks! 1 comment|post comment

new here [29 Jun 2008|03:55pm] mrsrobyn I'm robyn,overweight,and need motivation to exercise/diet to lose weight.I'm around 180 lbs,5'7.Are there other women stuggling too with the same isssues as me? 1 comment|post comment

[29 Jun 2008|04:28pm] helloalena Slimming into my YSL dress! My journey to slim back into my YSL dress, in time for the party season. roadtothedress a journey to fit into a dress for the party season. The Dress: So join if you are: -Also slimming and want to get some support etc - I will give people posting access if they want if they are also slimming - Not looking for criticism - only support so please only comment if you have something positive to say - I may ramble lots and repeat myself lots also! - Will have weigh in once a week, and will update each day. - Will post progress pictures as and when they are needed. - So come aboard! sorry if this isnt allowed mods, please let me know and I will delete it.

[29 Jun 2008|08:16pm] waveofsorrow hi everyone, I'm new here. I've been going on the exercise bike every day now for a few months, for about half an hour or more (but less if I;m feeling lazy). I;m trying to tone up, lose some fat ,etc, etc, but I;m wondering whether I should be getting more variety into the workout for it be effective. I've seen hardly any change in my appearance...should I be doing things other than cycling as well? If so, what are some good exercises that I can do without expensive gym equipment? 4 comments|post comment

my hair doesnt grow!!!!! [26 Jun 2008|02:05pm] linnierae22 Hey!!! I was wondering if anyone knew how to make hair grow faster.  I feel like my hair has been short for like 9 months... Does anyone know if prenatal vitamins help the growth rate? my toenails also do not grow..   thanks  4 comments|post comment

NEW MEMBER [25 Jun 2008|11:29am] lomeligirls [ mood | blah ] hi everyone, im new, ive been trying to lose weight for a couple years now, but never successful. my diet varies, sometimes im good, but other days i stuff my face with sweets. i recently gained about 6 lbs just by being on vacation in Mexico (darn cold beers and seafood!), i want to get under 150, thats my first goal. meaning i only have 8 lbs to go. doesnt sound like much, but i havent been under 150 in over 4 yrs. i just keep yo-yo-ing. whats different this time? im actually back at the gym more consistently. so far ive been doing spinning twice a week, and cardio/weight class about 1-2 times a week. im buying healthier snacks, and my main goal, look great for my 2nd upcoming trip to Europe. (last time i was chubby, so i hardly show the pictures) my BIGGEST change this time. add more fat burning walking! yes, walking thats right. "walk of life 10 week program": http://walking.about.com/cs/walkoflife/a/walkoflife.htm 2 comments|post comment

Healthy Meals? [20 Jun 2008|09:53am] carrottdipper hi everyone! i was wondering if anyone knew some good healthy snack recipes. also, does anyone know which sandwiches are good for you? i'm trying to get back in shape for sports and stuff, so im exercising, not very much, but some, and i figured that now is as good time as ever to establish health rules for myself.  6 comments|post comment

[17 Jun 2008|05:34pm] famness Hello. This is my first time posting here. I have a few questions~ I am pretty thin, but I really need to tone. My stomach is getting fat and my legs are really really flabby. It also appears that I am getting a double chin. What exercises can I do to help with this? I have an exercise ball, what are some things that I can do on it? What are some proper healthy meals? Recipes or anything, please? I always feel so lazy, a friend told me maybe it's because I don't eat properly. Which is probably true. I normally only eat supper, and I don't get the proper amounts of everything the body needs. I have three little sisters, two of them are very overweight. Ages 9 and 12. The 12 year old weighs 160 pounds. What is a good diet for children of such an age? Of course it's really hard to get them to eat proper dieting foods and all. They're just kids and they love their junk food. They do go outside to play alot, running around and all. So it must be the foods they eat? Any vitamins, maybe? For me and/or my sisters, that could help..? I hope this is the proper place to ask all of this... I would really appreciate any help I can get with all of this. Thanks so much in advance. ♥ 4 comments|post comment

Cystic Fibrosis Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment [08 Jun 2008|03:00am] lasto_boy124 The life expectation for people with cystic fibrosis has been steadily increasing over the past 40 years. Some people with CF have serious lung and digestive problems. Other people have more mild disease that doesn't show up until they are adolescents or young adults. CF is caused by a mutation in a gene called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). Respiratory failure is the most dangerous consequence of cystic fibrosis. Also, the secretions block pancreatic enzymes that help digest fats and proteins, and they prevent your body from absorbing key vitamins. Treatments for cystic fibrosis are aimed at relieving symptoms and complications. Causes of Cystic Fibrosis The common Causes of Cystic Fibrosis : Cystic fibrosis affects the mucus and sweat glands of the body and is caused by a defective gene . Other bacteria may be involved. Radiation, eg after radiotherapy to other organs in the pelvis. The main cause of cystitis fibrosis (and other urinary tract infections) is bacteria known as coliform bacteria, which are a common occupant of the bowel. Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis Some Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis : Weight loss, or failure to gain weight normally in childhood . Coughing or wheezing. Fatigue. Infants may have salty-tasting skin. Recurrent respiratory infections, such as pneumonia or sinusitis. Stools that are pale or clay colored , foul smelling, or that float. Diarrhea. Delayed growth . Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis Antibiotics for respiratory infections. Vitamin supplements, especially vitamins A, D, E, and K. DNAse enzyme replacement therapy. The medication dornase (Pulmozyme) contains an enzyme that thins the mucus and makes it easier to cough up. Postural drainage and chest percussion . Lung transplant may be considered in some cases. Pancreatic enzymes to replace those that are missing. Research has shown that the pain reliever ibuprofen may slow lung deterioration in some children with cystic fibrosis. The results were most dramatic in children ages 5 to 13. About the Author: Juliet Cohen writes health articles for health diseases and disorders. She also writes articles on women makeup tips. More and more - Medical Health Insurance A Social Necessity post comment

Question [17 May 2008|11:50pm] taelo So I did this real intense core work in a martial arts lesson I went to. I did high impact sit-ups and such. Ever since then (this was 2 days ago) my abs and upper chest have started to hurt a lot. I do a lot of backbends on my yoga ball to stretch it out, but I have read that muscle soreness is a result of the muscles tearing and not of lactic acid so stretching doesn't help. My real question is should I continue to do sit-ups and such, or let my body heal a bit first? I want my body to be ready for the next martial arts lesson I attend. 3 comments|post comment

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