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“Functional Strength”: a matter for Bodybuilding By : Scott Abbett “Functional strength”: There are those words again. They rank right up there with “quality muscle” when it comes to people in the fitness industry uttering meaningless jargon that sounds profound on the surface. Of what part of my weight lifting-built strength isn’t functional? At the risk of sounding like a macho jerk; if I wanted to, I could probably slam my fist through the wall that’s behind my computer monitor. That’s pretty functional. Zenerex and how it changed me By : Roman Semko I don’t believe in miracles. There is no shortcut for quality or a quick-fix for a golden-age problems like mine. But as I saw the changing effects of Zenerex (or Zenerx, the commercial name) I had to express my gratitude by writing about it. Youth and Beauty in a Neck Lift By : Plastic surgery channel Aging can be a hard process, and the dreaded “turkey neck” is one of the most humiliating aspects of aging. As people age, the facial and neck skin loses its elasticity and begins to sag, forming folds at the face’s lower edges. As excess fat accumulates underneath these loose folds of neck skin, the flaps known as wattles are produced. Your Yin and Yang Health By : Stephen Lau Chinese health is based on the philosophy of "yin" and "yang", which originates from the principles of the Five Elements: fire, wood, metal, water, and earth. These elements control and complement each other for balance and harmony. In addition, these elements relate to different colors in vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, beans, and grains. A balanced diet requires eating daily all these different colored foods. Your Smoking Addiction can be Un-hooked and Un-trapped By : Megan Carter Hooked, trapped, desperate - Oh these words are so heart wringing. Are those that utter these soul-searing cries being tied up by their thumbs? Or have they fallen down an old mine shaft? Your Right to Heal By : Merrill Noreen What we want to focus on here is the act of curing illness and disease in the human body through the use of natural means as opposed to the use of drugs and other not-so-subtle means such as chemotherapy, radiation treatment and surgery. Your Quick Guide To Tips Facts And Shopping For Discount Contact Lenses By : Before you buy contact lenses from anyone other than your eye care professional, it pays to be a wise consumer. Your Quick Guide To Tips And Facts About Contact Lenses By : You'll want to take simple precautions to make any lens purchase safe and effective. Your Personal Health Information - It Could Be A Matter Of Life Or Death! By : Wendy Blair The importance of creating and maintaining a comprehensive personal health information record for oneself and ones family in a world where family doctors are less available and global travel is commonplace. Knowing and not knowing can literally determine the course of the rest of your life. Your Natural Eczema Solution By : Robert Thomson Eczema can be a real problem in your life, it can have profound effects and literally stop you living your life how you would like to. Your Must-Know Guide To Discount Contact Lenses By : Before you buy contact lenses from anyone other than your eye care professional, it pays to become a wise, inofrmed consumer first. Your Muscles Are Your Bodies Armor and Defense By : Gen Wright Because we cannot really see our muscles we tend to forget about their importance and most of us have no idea of how much they can affect our health and wellbeing especially as we get older... Your Mother Was Right By : Jim Brown Although we hated being corrected as children, our mother was right. Good posture is the key to a healthy life and work environment. Your Milk on Drugs By : Milk is considered a traditional symbol of purity and nutrition, especially for children. But some milk has undergone a radical change. This altered milk can cause cancer and other serious health problems. Your Mesothelioma Diagnosis: What's Next? By : In order to cope with a diagnosis of Mesothelioma, it is crucial to know three important facts about this disease. Your Liver, a Quiet Hero By : Robert O. Davis This is a motivational self help article, that inspirers us to take better care of our liver. Your Lifestyle Changes and Your Family By : Ainsley Laing What happens when one person in a relationship decides to get fit and the other doesn't share their enthusiam? Find out more. Your Life Style - Is it Causing Hypothyroidism By : Zandra Jones Hashimoto's disease is the most common condition that leads to hypothyroidism. Failure of the pituitary gland resulting in reduction or loss of thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) secretion can also cause an underactive thyroid. Your Homeopathic Medicine Questions Answered By : MIKE SELVON Homeopathic medicine is a widely used form of treating illnesses and disease, next to man-made medications. Many physicians are skeptical of homeopathic treatments because they feel they have more of a placebo affect on patients instead of curing ailments. Your Heart Needs A Regular Beating To Stay Healthy By : Gen Wright They carried him out on a stretcher. The doctor said it was a heart attack; nothing anyone could do. Aged 61 recently retired... Your Healthy Eating Cubicle Kit By : Monica Shah Do you have trouble figuring out healthy snacks during work hours? If you can resonate with any of the above situations than you definitely need a healthy snack cubicle kit. Your Health Should Be Top Priority By : Gen Wright As little as one hundred years ago people were much more physically active on a daily basis than we are today. With modern technology and automation there is little opportunity to do anything remotely resembling vigorous activity either at our work or at home... Your Health and Air Purifier Filters By : Jerry Cahill Do you suffer from asthma or allergies? You may need to purify the air you breathe. Your Functional Capacity Depends On You By : Gen Wright When a person turns 65 years they can expect to live another 10-20 or more years. Just how enjoyable and vigorous those years can be depends largely on how well we take care of ourselves in the years... Your first step to vibrant health and life energy! By : Ursula Knecht How can we influence our Energy? How does the lack of energy result in lack of success? Energy is the key factor to success in every area of our lives. Somebody who feels tired, worn out and has depressing thoughts is more likely to avoid action and be underperforming. Your Family Is In Danger Without Anger Management By : Dan Farrell Uncontrolled anger can be a danger to you and your loved ones. Your Eyes Are Precious - Take Care Of Them By : Gen Wright Eyes are perhaps the most sensitive of the various sensory organs residing in our body and it is imperative that they are properly taken care of. It is hard to imagine the life that we may lead without our eyes. Your Expectations for Laser Eye Surgery By : Nicky Pilkington Laser eye surgery is one of those elective surgeries that you may have your own ideas of what the outcome will be that may not necessarily be the true outcome. As with any type of elective surgery you must realize what your expectations, ideas, and hopes are for the outcome of the surgery. Is it your expectations that your vision will be 20/20 as it was when you were a child? Your Exercise Response By : John Perry This article discusses the proper mindset for achieving winning fitness results. Focusing on the right outcome makes all the difference with fitness success. Your Contraception Options By : Peter Gallacher In this interview we talk to GP Dr Rosemary Leonard about the variety of contraception options available from the coil, pill and injections. Your Child and Computer Vision Syndrome By : Maureen Cook It's ironic, isn't it, that as a parent you know, without good vision, your child can be severely disadvantaged educationally, but the very thing you imagine will help them to learn can damage your child's eyes? Your Body Image, Your Self-Esteem By : Randy Siegel When we respect ourselves we communicate with power, and our strong presence will prompt others to pay close attention to what we have to say. Your Best Friend The Disinfectant By : James Monahan Everywhere there are hidden dangers waiting to spring at the unsuspecting. The good news is that if one keeps mindful, these dangers can be kept at bay with the proper lifestyle, armed with one's favorite disinfectant. Your Best Acne Treatment In The Least Amount Of Time By : winjen Acne is a problem that can be a short term problem or last for much longer. What you do for your acne treatment may shorten its duration. Your Baby Wants To See You! By : Ben Franklin Two weeks after conception, the eyes begin to develop. Over the next four weeks all of the major eye structures form. During this time the eye is particularly vulnerable to injury. Your Atlanta Cosmetic Surgery Center Options By : Roland Parris Jefferson III ...However there is the process of having to decide on one of these Atlanta cosmetic surgery options, and there are a few steps that you are going to have to take in order to... Your Anabolic Steroids Buy Products Online Order! By : iSteroids You can enhance your strength, stamina and performance levels with the anabolic steroids. There are a number of anabolic steroids available on the market. You may buy your anabolic steroids either from your local land based pharmas or online. Your Allergies Question Answered By : MIKE SELVON This article will address some of the common questions about allergies that you might have. You Will Never Stop Smoking Until You Read This By : Taff Martin This article is not about taking the moral high ground and preaching about the benefits of giving up smoking. It is just a simple article about what worked for me - a 47 year old guy who had been smoking for over 30 years and ended up on 60 cigarettes a day. I reckon if I can do it then perhaps this article will help others to seriously consider giving up. You Want To Be Around To Meet Your Grandchildren Don't You? By : Gen Wright To many people the very idea of having firm and toned muscles make them cringe. Yet whether you like them or not they are essential to each of us to even exist... You Teach Infant Massage - NOW WHAT? By : Tina Allen, LMT, CPMMT, CPMT, CIMT So, you have taken the Certified Infant Massage Teacher Course, finished your practical work, and received your certification - now what? You may have come into the course with an idea of what you wanted to do with your certification when you completed it. You knew you could use the CIMT certification within your existing work or by starting out on a new career path, but now your eyes have been opened to so many more possibilities. You Only Have One Heart By : Lakeisha Ford The importance of getting a blood pressure checkup, the consequences of not monitoring your blood pressure, what normal blood pressure is, and ways to prevent high blood pressure from getting severe. You Need Your Strength To Keep You Healthy By : Gen Wright It's a fact, our busy modern day lives are so filled with busyness we want everything fast and convenient to fit into our busy schedules. You Need To Take Responsibility For Your Own Health By : Gen Wright The probability that you know of people suffering from poor health is high. The facts are there are millions of people around the world suffering from chronic sickness... You Need Strength to Really Live the Last Third of Your Life By : Gen Wright Many of us do not feel we have a good working knowledge of what it takes to maintain good health and feel it is out of our control. We have always been encouraged to remain ‘doctor dependant' so we rely on them to cure us when we are ill. You Need Strength As You Grow Older By : Gen Wright A common misconception is that as we get older it is normal to ‘slow down' reduce physical activity and to ‘take it easy'. But this has now been proven to be the absolute worst thing we can do... You Must Manage Your Stress to Improve Your Eyesight By : sarah john Researchers define stress as a physical, mental, or emotional response to events that causes bodily or mental tension. Simply put, stress is any outside force or event that has an effect on our body or mind. You May Face Uncertain Risks With a Gadolinium Injection By : If you or a loved one have any history of kidney problems and were recently injected with gadolinium for an MRI scan, you have a right to file a lawsuit with an appropriate attorney. You May Be Shocked With This Laser Eye Surgery Roadmap By : If your surgery has brought to you decentration especially after undergoing laser eye surgery. Probably, it might not be unrelated to the fact that the line of your visual axis is not located in the right place. As it is not concentrated in this place, definitely lights going through the eyes from the laser would not be on focus as you would not have that ability to fix your eyes on a light. You Know You Want To Quit Smoking By : Joanne Fallwater Why quit smoking, anyways? If you're seeking motivation, this article provides a whole plethora of reasons to ditch the habit. You want to quit, here are the reasons why. You Have To Do The Diet And Exercise For Them To Work By : George Best Effective natural weight loss depends heavily on a commonly-overlooked factor, namely, one's mental ability to stick to a diet and exercise program. You Have To Choose The Right Yoghurt To Treat Your Yeast Infection By : Chris Haycock I'm sure you all know that there are many natural treatments for this condition, but it's still the case that yoghurt remains one of the best natural cures. However, to be effective you have to use the correct type of yoghurt. This is important, so here's some stuff that you need to know. You Don't Have To Suffer With A Pain Killer Addiction By : Physical dependence on a drug suggests that the sudden stopping of the drug may result in negative consequences. You Diet Could Be Causing Your Anxiety By : Michael Stone You've probably heard that you are what you eat. This is especially true in regards to controlling your anxiety and depression. A lot of people who are depressed feel the same way because of the diet that they are on. You Could Be On Drugs And Not Know It By : The drugs found in drinking water is swimming around our blood stream and is harmful to our health over time.Find out how you can solve this problem for good and live a healthier life. You Can Look Great Without Spending A Fortune By : cas This article is about homemade skin care treatments that women can use especially those with a limited budget. You Can Heal Your Life By : Colleen Lilly The book that changed my thinking about health and our ability to heal our bodies is the classic from Louise Hay " You Can Heal Your Life." This is the single greatest book on the power of our emotions and thoughts on our overall health. You Can Easily Be Sleeping Insomnia Away The Natural Way By : Abbas Abedi Learn how you can beat insomnia naturally. You Are Responsible For Your Health By : Gen Wright How would it make you feel if you were told that you are responsible for your own health and wellness? Would it scare you or would it maybe even motivate you... Yogurt and Yeast Infection By : Paula Adams You've heard people talk about it but you wondered if it's just a myth. You don't feel like going to the store and spending more money on creams so you ask yourself can you really treat yeast infections with yogurt? Yoghurt - The Coolest Sparkler By : Kevin Pederson Yoghurt - The very word cools you down, especially in the warm summer months, when the heat is full on. Yoghurt is yummy, thick and creamy. It a virtual treasury of zinc, calcium, Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B12, protein and yeast. Yoga For Asthma Cure By : Kevin Pederson Yoga has helped in curing and preventing many diseases. The poses and asanas stimulate the required organs and help you with your ailments. Asthma is a very common problem. Yoga Breathing Exercise Fundamentals By : Jeff Smith Yoga breathing exercise, also called pranayama, is not only the basis of benefiting from yoga and meditation, but also gives you the most immediate, satisfying, joyous and energizing experience you may have ever uncovered. Here are the fundamentals for getting the most out of your yoga breathing techniques. Yes… You can Build Muscle/Lose Fat at the Same Time By : Scott Abbett Muscle building enthusiasts are repeatedly told that they can't build muscle and lose body fat simultaneously. The experts say they need to stuff down excess calories and "bulk up" in order to build the muscle - then go through a calorie-cutting phase to lose the fat. But I say this erroneous notion is just another indication of the prevalence of haphazard training methods. Yes or No to Massage? By : Robert Ryles This article discusses the pros and cons of massage from a professional Chartered Physical Therapists point of view. Yeast Infections Just Love This By : Chris Haycock The human body is a wonderful thing. For the staggering complexity of it, the times something goes wrong with us is thankfully pretty rare in the scheme of things. Yeast Infections And Garlic By : Chris Haycock You know, very often when we have a problem, the answer can be really so simple that we tend to overlook it. Or, if we are aware of it we dismiss it along the lines of "it can't be that easy." Yeast Infection ... 10 Ways To Prevent It By : Mike Howell Looking for a remedy for a yeast infection? If you already have a yeast infection (or even SUSPECT that you have a yeast infection), this article was written for you. Y A forward sloping seat By : greg usher Greg Usher has compiled a brief outline of the work of Dr. A. Mandal of Denmark in the 1970's following his observations of the unusual posture of schoolchildren sitting on their chairs with the seat tilted forward. This seating position allows you to maintain correct posture and reduce pressure on the spine. Comments on some of the drawback of the early kneeling stools, the Balans chair some drawbacks and finally introducing the Kneelsit chair which appears to have overcome these early problems and provides real relief of pain, improved posture and superb comfort to users worldwide. Xango - The Sensational Juice? Better Than Efusjon? By : Gen Wright Xango juice is possibly the most refreshing and most nutritious juice that is being sold in the market today. Xango is made with a whole-fruit formula which that has a high amount of antioxidants and xanthones, which are considered as the phytonutrients of the next generation. Would You Eat From A Toilet? So, why are you eating at Your Desk! By : Robert Thomson Discover what bugs and bacteria live where you eat. Would Laser Hair Removal Be Effective For You? By : Bill Urell Excess body hair can really be annoying although it is a usual problem. It is actually one of the greatest sources of fuss among women when it comes to beauty. Workout With a Purpose By : John Barban Anything you do in your life that provides a sense of gratitude and is really worth something is usually done with a sense of purpose behind it. Things of little or no value have no purpose behind them and are literally wasted time you can never get back. For example sitting on couch watching an hour of rerun's you've seen before probably has little or no purpose and most likely doesn't give you any sense of gratitude afterwards. Working Through Step 10 of the 12 Step Recovery Program By : Christine OKelly The tenth step of the addiction recovery process is about constantly seeking deeper experiences in the moment. Working Out Like Tom Brokaw By : Bryan Thompson Taking the stairs and lifting your body against gravity to climb them is one of the best exercises you can do for your heart, muscles, and bones. Working And Playing In Heat By : ABB Safety Net Heat can be harmful to your health. Know what to look for when working and even playing outside in hot, sunny conditions. Words Do Hurt. Stop Bullying from Affecting Your Health By : Ainsley Laing Bullying affects everyone's health: the recipient, the bully and even witnesses. Find out what to do if it happens to you. Wonderful Water: An A-Z Health Guide! By : The human body contains about 70%water. Our bodies are bio-electrical systems and are dependant on a good quality water supply for optimum physical and psychological states... Women’s Natural Health By : Jennifer Kays This article describes the benefits of all natural health care for women. Women’s Health: Endometriosis By : Bruce Kevin The uterus is lined by a tissue called the endometrium. This lining is inside the uterus normally. But in some women, it grows outside the uterus too. In such cases, it grows on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, intestines, rectum or the bladder. This is known as endometriosis. This condition is one of the major reasons affecting women’s health. Women’s Health Services: The Need of the Day By : Roland Parris Jefferson III Women are naturally the caregivers. This happens to a woman by instinct, and this role usually allows them to slip into personal neglect. It so happens that women are the stronger of the two sexes when it comes... Women’s Health Magazine: A Good Source of Information By : Roland Parris Jefferson III I was about 15 years old when I first learned about masturbation. I was always curious about my bodily functions and sex, but I was also extremely shy to ask my mom or grandmother about it. My friends and I discussed these topics a lot... Women’s Health Information for the Heart By : Roland Parris Jefferson III When you think of heart disease, you probably think of a risk of death for men. However, since 1984 more women have died from cardiovascular disease than men. While more men are at a greater risk of having a heart attack than women, women are only half... Women, Listen to Your Body... It Might Save Your Life! By : Katt Mollar Heart attack and ovarian cancer no longer need to be such aggressive killers of women. So why do we want to shine a special light on heart attack and ovarian cancer? Both can be fatal without early detection. Both have sneaky symptoms, mimic lesser d Women's Health: Problems and Solutions By : kieron mcfadden A quick look at some of the health issues that most trouble women - and how to prevent them. Women Fitness Fashion- What Should You Wear. By : Jess Harley If the only time you dance is at weddings, you have no idea what you are missing out on. First of all not only is dancing fun, it is also exercise! Think about your moving your feet, your arms, your twisting away Women At Risk Of Heart Stroke Due To Panic Attack By : jm A study of more than 3,000 older women reveals that rapid pulse and shortness of breath of a panic attack can feel like a heart attack, and may signal a brewing heart trouble. “It does tie together very well with what we know about the biology and physiology of the stress hormones,” Manson said. “I think it does suggest that this is something to discuss with your doctor, ” Manson said. Women Are More Into Natural Lifestyles By : Many wonder why there are more women shopping in any given natural foods store at a certain moment than there are men. Women and Wealth By : Pam Kennett Women are the fastest growing category of wealth builders globally. Yet financial service and other professional service companies are slow to respond to their needs. This article identifies how women build their wealth, how they view money and what they spend their money on. Understanding this provides insight to marketeers to develop services and offerings in this lucrative market. Women and Coffee By : Kadence Buchanan I do not know about you, but for me, coffee drinking, especially in the morning or early evening, is more than a simple habit or cultural characteristic. Actually, it has become a necessity without which I cannot open my eyes and stand on my two feet all day. Women and Body Sculpting: How To Get Started By : Machelle Lee Women and body sculpting can add up to increased levels of fitness. With these proven strategies, women no longer have to wonder if that new workout is effective – they’re going to know from their own hard work. Wobbly Ankles? There is Hope For Chronic Instability By : Dr Marybeth Crane Ankle instability is a common long-term condition that stems from an initial ankle sprain. This can be corrected even years after the initial injury. If you have wobbly ankles, seek help today! With All These Aids To Stop Smoking Why Do People Still Smoke? By : Mike Singh Smokers today have access to different types of stop smoking help: nicotine replacement therapies; drugs, such as Zyban; counseling; and self-help materials. Read on to find out more ... Winterize - Prepare Your Skin For Winter By : Kevin Pederson Dry, itchy and cracked skin goes hand in hand with winter season. Change in temperatures and humidity, indoor heating, hot showers and bath remove important oils and moisture from the skin causing dryness, flakiness and cracking of the skin. Win the Battle against Bacteria: Use Your Mouthwash Properly By : Jason Uvios After a good night's sleep, when we wake up in the morning, we experience a physical and mental freshness. But does you mouth feel fresh too? No! Most of us wake up in the morning with a foul odor in the mouth. Will You Be One of the 3 Out of 10 People That Will Enjoy an Increased Life Span? By : Gen Wright In the last century, higher living standards and better public health have played key roles in increasing our life expectancy by another 30 odd years. For many these extra years are not a time of vitality, abundant energy and strength. Will Stop Smoking Aids Really Help? By : Pavion Jordan Now there are so many diverse kinds of smoking ending aids available. Will Omega III's Help You? By : Chuck Arnone What can Omega 3 fatty acids do for you? What are the potential benefits of omega 3? Published studies show the biggest selling brands of omega-3 fish oil supplements had only a 38% average of the EPA and 85% of the DHA that was claimed. Will I Gain Weight if I Quit Smoking? By : Sonia Devine Debunk the myths about quitting smoking and weight gain Will Depression Lead to Chronic Depression Problems? By : Jerry Cahill Do you know what the blues are? No not the music the depression type? Did you know you should not ignore them?
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