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Walk Your Way Fit!

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:35:42 +0000

“It requires a direct dispensation from Heaven to become a walker.”

~Henry David Thoreau

Have you been looking for an easy, fun way to get fit? One that doesn’t involve costly equipment or a ton of time?

Would you like to:

Lose weight?
Improve endurance?
Tone muscles?
Enjoy long range health?

Did you know that you can reap these benefits (and more) just by walking? You can! But, what most people don’t know: in effort to achieve a certain result, you need to use a specific program (or a combination of them).

When first making the commitment to a walking program, you’ll need to establish your goals–ask yourself: “What’s my main fitness priority?”

Next, you need only match up your goal to one of these five programs. Choose from: weight loss, cardio conditioning, muscle toning, long term health or a combination of all of these.

Here’s a thumbnail sketch of each simple program:

* Weight Loss

Benefits: Flatten tummy, shrink hips, tighten thighs, reduce excessive fat.

Type of walk: Moderate; 45-60 minutes, daily.

Calories expended: 2,000-2,500 per week.

*Cardio Conditioning

Benefits: Strengthens heart, improves aerobic endurance, helps you perform better during other aerobic activities, and helps you recover more quickly from physical exertion.

Type of walk: High intensity, brisk pace; 20-30 minutes 3-4 days per week.

Calories expended: 800-1,000 calories per week.

* Muscle Toning

Benefits: Improve muscle strength, endurance, body firmness and increase metabolism.

Type of walk: Moderate, with resistance; 20-70 minutes 2-3 days per week.

Calories expended: 500-3,000 calories per week.

Notes: Use hand weights-light hand or wrist weights and swing them in a controlled manner. When doing so, flex your arm muscles, keeping them as close as possible to your trunk.

* Long Term Health

Benefits: Done consistently, this walk will increase energy, reduce stress and fatigue,

improve risk of heart disease, improve mood, improve self-esteem and ad years to your life.

Type of Walk: Consistent walks; 30+ minutes, daily.

Calories expended 2,000 per week.

* Have it all! Mix up all four.

Type of walk: Choose one program each day, 4 times per week or check out some of the great walking videos here: http://www.collagevideo.com!

My Mom’s story: When I was a teen-ager my mother and I used to exercise together. After some years, however, my Mom’s priorities changed and she found herself about 30 pounds overweight. Once she made the commitment to make a change, she used the combination of a daily walk and a sensible diet. The result? She lost one pound per week for 30 weeks and is back to her thin self once again!

A couple things before you begin. Most importantly, before you begin any fitness program, check with your doctor. Also, to make your walking workout a positive experience, invest in proper footwear. You will want to have flexible sneakers, walking shoes or (what I usually recommend) “cross-trainers.” They are available at all sporting goods stores: make the investment, you’ll be glad you did!

And speaking of proper form, most people also do not realize that there is a “way” to walk for the greatest benefit. It’s easy: first, strike the ground with your heel, rolling your foot to your toe. Then, push off with your toe. Repeat this with your opposite foot.

Thats all there is to it! With a little effort and your new flexible shoes “made for walkin” you are well on your way to walking yourself fit!

Laura Turner, Certified Personal Trainer has developed a series of health, fitness, and nutrition tips available at http://www.1brand-new-body.com. In 21 days you can create healthy new you,let her show you how! Get her free report: 7 Steps to a High Performance Body by sending a blank email to: mailto:hiperformbody@getresponse.com.

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A Musicians Advice

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:21:57 +0000

There must be a million articles on how to choose the right DJ or Band for your celebration. However, I feel a musicians perspective is unique because we focus on sound, how its delivered and DJ stage performance. Too many DJs truly have no clue on how to adjust the EQ to the room or the difference between a Mambo and a Polka.

When I started my DJ Company I went to bridal shows posing as a bride. I was really amazed that the “shows” were nothing more DJ propaganda. There were these very good-looking men on stage in tuxedos doing their best impression of George Hamilton. They reminded me of over the top TV evangelists who can speak for hours without taking a breath and say absolutely nothing. Lights were flashing, the music was blaring and tee shirts flew threw the air. People were eating it up! Little did they know the real good-looking guy doesnt do their party, the inexperienced 19 year old laky does. The point I am trying to make is for you not to fall into the hype trap. Do your homework because your DJ can make or break your party.

There are many ways to find DJs and the Internet is an excellent source. But no matter how you gather your potential list of DJs remember to ask these important questions:

1. How long have you been working in the music and entertainment industry? (If the DJ is 20 and says 10 years than he probably is including elementary school chorus)

2. What equipment will you be using? (Have them name the types of speakers and other sound related equipment. Make sure its professional audio equipment. There are DJs who will show up with a home stereo system.)

3. Do you

have back up equipment and if so what type? (A boom box is not a back up system.)

4. What format (CDs, MP3s etc.) is your music in? (The snap crackle and pops from old style vinyl may not be acceptable to you.)

5. Are you willing to get together and go over the music and specifics of the party? (If a DJ is not willing to get together and review important issues with you, dont hire him/her.)

6. What is your DJ attire?

7. Do you have give-aways and organized games for the children? (Almost all pro DJs have give-aways and party games for the kids.)

8. Do you have music in all Genres (40s-2004)? (I went to a party were the DJ only played Rap because he had no other music.)

9. Do you have a microphone for speeches? (Preferably a cordless.)

10. (Most important) Can I come see you perform at your next party? (References and videos are not reliable, go and see them with your own eyes!)

If you decide to use a big agency make sure you know what DJ you are going to get and speak to him/her yourself!
Do your homework and you will have a fantastic celebration. You shouldnt have to worry about the pros you hire so make sure you hire a pro!!

Good luck and have a great celebration!!

About the Author: Dee Murphy of http://www.nassyjs.comPromoted by http://www.longislandguide.com

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Post-Nasal Drip and Its Effect on Bad Breath

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:45:35 +0000

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Post Nasal Drip and Nasal-Sinus Congestion Will Transform
a Case of Normal Breath into BAD Breath and Bad Breath
into HORRIBLE Breath!
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Bad Breath is very closely related to post nasal drip,excess mucus, sinus problems, your tonsils, and
tonsiloliths.

The bacteria which cause bad breath and sour/bitter/metallic tastes are anaerobic (live without oxygen). Their goal in life is to break down the proteins in foods that we eat. However, under certain conditions, they will also start to break down the proteins found in mucus and phlegm.

Therefore, those people who suffer from post nasal drip, sinus problems, and other such ailments are more prone to bad breath and lousy tastes because the bacteria use the mucus as a food source and start to extract sulfur compounds from the amino acids that make up the proteins found in all this excess mucus.

Scientifically, the anaerobic bacteria that cause bad breath “love” the amino acids Cysteine and Methionine, which are the building blocks of the proteins that are found in mucus (and phlegm) and in dairy foods, too. In fact, many people notice that when they drink too much milk or eat too much cheese they end up with more mucous or phlegm in their throat. This is a natural reaction for many people and unfortunately, ends up causing more bad breath and lousy taste.

If you still have your tonsils, you may be harboring a higher number of the bacteria which can lead to an
“interesting” and very often misunderstood phenomenon, called TONSILOLITHS. Literally translated, they are “tonsil stones” produced by the conglomeration of mucus draining down the back of the throat and the volatile sulfur compounds created by the bacteria which easily end up in the “nooks and crannies” of the tonsils, every time one swallows. I cant tell you how many stories Ive heard from my patients who asked their dentist what these objects were, and more often than not the answer was food particles. This couldnt be further from the truth!

Medication and Drugs MAY help Prevent Post-Nasal Drip, But At What Cost?

There are dozens of different over-the counter nasal decongestants and antihistamines you can use to help relieve congestion and dry up excess mucus, and some of them are very good at what they claim

Are you in search of the best sourced advice regarding learning disabilities.

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:18:09 +0000

Are you in search of the best sourced advice regarding learning disabilities.
When you are trying to find top advice concerning learning disabilities, it will be intricate extricating the best information from ill-advised learning disabilities submissions and support so its astute to know ways of judging the information you are offered.

Heres a few guidelines that we believe you should use when youre searching for information about learning disabilities. You need to understand that the advice we are giving you is only applicable to internet based information regarding learning disabilities. We cant offer you any assistance or guidance when you are also conducting research offline.

Find learning disabilities
Your relevant result is a click away!

A terrifc piece of advice you can follow when offered information and

suggestions on a learning disabilities web page is to find out who owns the site. This may divulge who is behind the site learning disabilities integrity The quickest way to work out who owns the learning disabilities web site is to find the sites about page.

All decent sites providing information on learning disabilities, will almost certainly provide an about or contact page which will list the people behind the site. The fine points should tell key points about the site owners capability. This enables you to make an assessment about the vendors insight and appreciation, to offer assistance with learning disabilities.
About the author:

Heath Macanally is the webmaster for http://www.learning-disabilities-review.info

How to look younger without botox or surgery

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:14:56 +0000

The fountain of youth. That seems to be what so many beautifulpeople seem to be grasping for. The ability to look trapped intime. Wrinkle free faces. The body of a 60 year old that lookslike a svelte twenty year old. You see that quite a bit inHollywood.

Plastic surgery has been around for ages. Face lifts are thelast resort where skin is pulled back to tighten the skin,eliminating wrinkles.

Now there is botox. Where a toxin is injected into your face toparalyze your facial muscles, to erase the lines on your face.

Scary isnt it? Then again, if you were gorgeous in your youth,if your face were your fortune, wouldnt you do everythingpossible to preserve your youthful appearance for as long aspossible.

Time is relentless. You get older every year. Your face and yourbody will age. But you can age beautifully. If you keep fit,exercise and watch your diet, your body can still be svelte latein life. It would get harder with time, but with enoughdiscipline and effort, you can still keep your figure.

It is harder when it comes to your skin. Sure, there is botoxand plastic surgery. An alternative you can turn to when nothingelse works. Until then, there are less invasive, needle freemeans to erase wrinkles, or at very least to appear younger thanyou really are.

Have you ever tried clinical microdermabrasion. It is like afacial where the doctor blasts tiny crystals onto your face, tosmooth your skin. You have to go for a few treatments but it iseffective. Lines diminish. Even acne prone skin improves withthis treatment. Best of all, the treatment does not burn yourskin with acid and you dont look like an escapee from a horrormovie during recovery

time.

These days, you can even do that at home. There are even home microdermabrasion kits you can use in the comfort ofyour own home.

Another line eraser is a well known stretch mark cream.Originally created to erase stretchmarks but is so effective inerasing facial wrinkles as well, that this product is frequentlyout of stock. That stretch mark cream that women apply on theirfaces is strivectin.

Other than physically erasing the lines on your face, you canappear younger if you dress, and act younger. An exuberantwoman, full of life looks years younger than she actually is.Look at Diane Keaton, born in January 5, 1946 which makes heralmost 60 years old. She certainly doesnt look her age.

A young vibe makes you appear younger. A young fragrance makesyou seem much younger than you really are. In a study, women whowore pink grapefruit perfumes appeared, on average, 6 yearsyounger than their actual age according to the men who weresurveyed.

Finally, the lighting you appear in can make you look older oryounger than you really are. In harsh bright, unflatteringlight, you could look years younger. In soft, gentle, flatteringlight, you look younger. Everyone looks better by candle light.Installing lightdimmers on every light in your home allows you to lookyounger at home.

About the author:

The writer is the webmaster of www.getyouthful.com whichhas tips on how you can look and feel young regardless your age.

Got a Cold - Should You Work Out?

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:41:39 +0000

A recent study sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine indicates that exercising moderately while you have a common cold doesnt affect the severity or duration of the symptoms.

Its a widely excepted notion that exercising and keeping in shape will reduce your risk of getting sick, but nothing has been previously documented to demonstrate whether working out while suffering from a cold would reduce or intensify the symptoms.

The common cold affects us all, with the average American getting sick up to six times a year, but will exercising when youre not feeling well, increase or decrease your ability to battle the illness, and reduce symptoms?

The study, headed by Thomas G. Weidner, Ph.D., Ball State University in Munice Indiana, involved 50 moderately fit student volunteers, who were divided randomly into two groups: exercising and non-exercising. Each volunteer was injected with the cold germs, and tracked for a ten-day period.

The subjects all kept a daily log of physical activity. The exercise group worked out either by running, biking or using a step machine for 40 minutes every day, at no more than seventy per cent of their maximum capacity (measured by heart rate reserve).

Upon completion of the study and after analysis of exercise data, symptom severity, and actual mucous weight measurements, there was shown to be no significant difference in

symptom severity or duration in the exercise group or in their inactive counterparts.

The study revealed that exercising at a moderate intensity level does not intensify cold symptoms or compromise the immune system. It seems that a moderate level of intensity is not enough to alter immune response.

Reader beware, high intensity exercise such as heavy weight lifting or high intensity aerobic training has been shown to have a negative impact on the immune system during a cold or any respiratory infection.

Symptom to Exercise Guidelines:

Runny nose, sneezing, scratchy throat only Safe to exercise at low intensity levels.

Fever, dry cough, sore muscles, vomiting, diarhrea Exercise not recommended, resume more intense physical activity when cold, or infection is gone.

About The Author

Michael Stefano is a captain on the New York City Fire Department, as well as author of The Firefighters Workout Book, The 30-minute-a-day, Train-for-life Program for Men and Women. He is also managing editor, and writer of many articles on health and fitness at www.firefightersworkout.com, (where you can sign up for a FREE Train For Life Newsletter). Michael Stefanos articles have appeared on such internet giants as America On Line, Yahoo!, and eDiets.com

Benefits of Chair Yoga - Part 1

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:38:45 +0000

In comparison to many forms of exercise, the benefits of Chair Yoga far outweigh the risks. The therapeutic exercises work the body, from head to toes, to the best of any clients ability.

Therefore, the method used, addresses the whole body in a single routine. This is an amazing feat, for a low-impact exercise program, where the average session lasts 45 to 60 minutes. The following information will highlight some of the many benefits of regular participation in a Chair Yoga class.

Increased circulation is a result of movement and every body part that can move is used in a typical Chair Yoga class. For many of us, we think of cardiovascular heath first, and this is right fully so, but Chair Yoga helps many other forms of circulation, within the body, as well.

To sit still for days on end, we invite diseases of many kinds. Diabetics need movement to keep sugar levels in “tolerance zones.” Chair Yoga also has routines for the feet, toes, hands, and fingers, so there is no part of the body left out. Due to this whole body approach, the immune system is also stimulated by regularly attending Chair Yoga classes.

The many movements, bending, and twisting, in a regular Chair Yoga session, stimulate the elimination of toxins, within the body. Every time you bend the waist in one direction or another, the stomach aids in digestion and the lower back is gently stimulated.

Now, back to cardiovascular benefits - There seems to be a lot of confusion about what is classified as aerobic exercise.

One of the definitions for aerobic exercise is: Any exercise that would increase circulatory and respiratory ability. When the heart and lungs have to work harder to keep up with the bodys need for oxygen that is aerobic.

In fact, gardening and housework are also aerobic exercise that most seniors routinely do. This is not to say that gardening and housework are complete health maintenance systems, but they do burn over 200 calories per hour, for the average person, and meet the aerobic definition.

Much of this mentality stems from the “No pain - No gain” era. Most of the original advocates of this theory are now “nursing their own wounds” and practicing gentler forms of exercise. After all, none of us are immortal, and the body can only take so much abuse over time.

May I remind anyone, who is left standing, from the No pain - No gain era, that walking is also classified as aerobic exercise. So, whether you walk or run a mile, aerobic benefits are gained and significant calories are burned.
About the Author

Paul Jerard, is a co-owner/director of Yoga teacher training at Aura Wellness Center. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org

How Advice Columns Build Loyal Readers

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:21:52 +0000

Last year while researching a book on memorable speeches and essays, I stumbled across an ageless writing technique that continues to captivate readers.

Advice articles first appeared several hundred years ago. Some were submitted to papers and magazines anonymously. The question-and-answer format probably appeared a little bit later.

While opinion articles have been around for years, few develop the loyalty and following of advice columns.

Test this for yourself by gathering newspapers and magazines from the last several decades. My guess is: you’ll find the old question/answer columns still ageless and vibrant.

Advice features generate return readers. Why? Maybe it’s because people love to share problems and possible solutions.

Want to start your own “advice” column for a magazine or newsletter? Here are three simple steps to get started:

Survey your readership for the two or three industry issues perpetually discussed.
Find out all you can about those issues, and experts in those areas with whom you can consult.
Prompt questions from readers about those issues, and answer them regularly in a column.

Current popular syndicated features, for

instance, offer advice on personal relationships, do-it-yourself projects, and travel.

In a professional or trade magazine or newsletter, your question/answer feature might cover the history of your profession, provide an open forum where readers share information, or follow a how-to format. That’s your decision.

One lesson Ive learned: If I dont know the answer, I generally admit that right away, and consult an expert in the area with more expertise than I. Also, I state that the opinions I express are subjective, and invite others to share their opinions, too.

Bottom line: If you want to connect better with your readers, you must also give them the opportunity to reach you.

About The Author

RIX QUINN wrote the new book “Words That Stick”, which offers lots of writing tips for professionals who hate to write. The book’s available at your local bookstore, or Amazon.com.

Rix can be contacted directly at 817-920-7999. His web site is http://www.rixquinn.com

rixquinn@charter.net

How to keep your skin clean by brushing and keep acne away

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:15:09 +0000

The skin is the largest of the elimination channels. Through the skin toxins are eliminated which are brought to the skin surface from the blood. When the regular elimination channels are sluggish or partial plugged up such as your colon being constipated, not all toxins move out through your feces.

Toxins that accumulate in the colon tend to move into the blood, when colon walls have been weaken through constant constipation or abused through eating excessive junk food. Once in the blood they move into the liver for detoxification.

If you are frequently constipated, than your liver will be overworked and unable to detoxify all of the colon toxins. The liver will store a lot of these toxins in its own tissue and else where in your body’s tissues, joints, organs, cells and skin.

When you have excessive toxins and your immune system is not able to detoxify them, these toxins will moved to the skin surface through the blood where they are enter the hair pores - follicles - and try to move to the skin surface. When your pores are not working properly, excessive toxins in the pores can lead to acne.

Body odor is also a result of toxins coming out through the skin that should be moving out through the other elimination channels.

If your body skin is clean and its pores are open and unclogged, toxins will move out through the pores without creating pimples or eruptions. The skin normally moves 1-2 pounds of toxins out of your skin daily.

You can tell when your pores are open. You sweat freely during exercise. If you do not sweat much during hot weather or during exercise, then your skin pores are probably

plugged.

To keep your skin active and serving as a good channel of elimination you need to brush your skin daily before you shower or during your shower. When you brush your skin, brush in one direction, starting from your feet towards your heart.

In her book, Detox For Life, 2002, Loree Taylor Jordan, C.C.H., I.D. says,

“One of greatest gifts of health that you can give yourself is the gift of skin brushing. Dry skin brushing in one of the finest of all baths. No soap can wash the skin as clean as the new skin you have under the old. You make new skin on the body every 24 hours. The skin will only be as clean as the bloodstream. Dry skin brushing removes the top layer. This helps to eliminate uric acid crystals catarrh, and various other acids in the body. The skin should eliminate 2 pounds of waste acids daily.”

Understanding how your skin lives will help you keep it clean. Brush your skin daily and bring toxins to the skin surface where you can get rid of them during your shower.

Rudy Silva has a degree in Physics and is a Natural Nutritionist. He is the author of Constipation, Acne, Hemorrhoid, and Fatty Acid ebooks. He writes a newsletter call “natural-remedies-thatwork.com.” More acne hints and information on his acne e-book can be found at: http://www.acne-remedies.for–you.info

About the Author

Walking to Become a Slimmer You

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:35:53 +0000

Weve got to increase our activity level if we want to become a Slimmer You and keep the pounds off permanently. Walking is my number one recommendation for increasing your activity level. There are other more subtle ways to increase your activity level. Im not talking about joining a high impact aerobics class or jumping out of bed and doing 200 push-ups as my son the Army captain does. Start with simple things at first, such as parking at the far end of the parking lot instead of sitting comfortably behind the wheel of your car circling around for twenty minutes waiting to park as close to the entrance as possible. Try taking the stairs once in a while instead of the elevator or escalator.
My sister works on the fifth floor at a California hospital. She always takes the stairs. She uses the stairs when she arrives at work, when she takes a lunch break, and whenever she runs errands. She didnt just start doing that as part of an exercise program. She has always taken the stairs. She has never had a real weight problem. If her weight ever goes up five or ten pounds, it comes right back off quickly. Her and her husband also take a class in country line dancing and she plays womens softball.
Im telling you all this because Im trying to impress upon you the need for physical activity. It doesnt have to be boring. Make it fun. Find an exercise that you like. Once you get involved in some sort of activity you really enjoy, you wont quit so easily. Youll look forward to it. My husband and me like to play handball. Him and my grandson like to go swimming together. Exercise does a lot more than just burn

calories. Exercise increases your metabolic rate, strengthens your musculoskeletal system, improves your circulatory system, helps you to sleep better, and alleviates stress. What I really want to talk about though is walking…walking…walking.
Getting right to the point - you should walk no less than thirty minutes per day four times each week. Thats 30 minutes each day 4 times each week. Fitness gurus recommend any aerobic activity for twenty minutes each day, three times each week. Possibly that is a good recommendation for those who want cardiovascular fitness. But we are talking about weight loss here.
To reiterate - you should walk no less than 30 minutes each day 4 times each week. Forty minutes five times each week would be better. Your ultimate goal should be one hour six times each week. Dont set your aim that high at first. Gradually work up to the ultimate goal. Dont set yourself up for a let down. For now, set your sight on walking thirty minutes, four times each week.

30 minutes each day, 4 times each week

You might be thinking to yourself, “She sure repeats herself a lot.” I repeat the formula of walking thirty minutes each day, four times each week because I want you to get it. I want it to sink in to your subconscious.

About the Author

Writing health and weight loss articles for over twenty years, Bette has become an author in demand.

Bette is a Certified Medical Assistant and Natural Health Consultant with special studies in Nutrition. For more information on walking, fitness walking, racewalking, and hiking, visit http://www.slimmer-fitness.com/walking.html