Do we really need a home water filter? Can't we just
assume the water that flows from our kitchen and bathroom tap is sufficiently
treated for contaminants by our municipal water facility? In order to answer
these questions, we need to obtain a little more background information.
Next
to air, water is the most important element for our survival.
Water
is an integral part of our life and we use it for many household tasks
throughout the day, such as: drinking and brushing our teeth, steaming fish and
vegetables, washing salad greens, face and hand washing, showering and bathing,
feeding the pets and watering our plants.
Most
of us take it for granted that our tap water is safe to drink and use for
common household tasks. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
however, estimates that 45,000,000 people drink tap water that is polluted with
chemicals, lead, germs, parasites and other impurities.
A
large majority of the major U.S. cities still employ the same basic water
treatment technologies that have been used since before World War I. In cities
such as Atlanta, Boston and Washington, D.C. consumers are relying on pipes
that are, on average, over a century old. Many people don’t realize that our
municipal water treatment plants are not designed to remove synthetic chemicals
and as a result we find traces of health threatening contaminants in most of
our public water supplies.
Situations
arise when our tap water is polluted with more than the usual amount of
contaminants. Municipal treatment plants have breakdowns that take time to
repair. Lead leaches into our drinking water from old pipes and private wells.
Smaller water-supply sources can become contaminated from agricultural and
other environmental pollutants.
It is
difficult to be sure of the exact amount of toxins in our water supply. The EPA
has estimated that, in our modern society, we use in excess of 75,000 toxic
chemicals and more than 1000 new chemicals are developed each year. The Ralph
Nader Research Group‚ after reviewing thousands of pages of EPA documents
acquired through the Freedom of Information Act‚ concluded that to date more
than 2100 toxic chemicals have already been detected in U.S. water supplies.
Our
planet earth reuses the same water over and over again, which means there is no
"new water". Every single chemical used in our society, eventually
winds up in our water supplies. As the use of synthetic organic chemicals
increases, so does the toxicity of our water. The earth's natural filtration
process is not effective at removing these toxic synthetic organic chemicals.
The
human body is made up of over 70% water. The proper function of each organ
system, as well as every healing process that happens inside our body, takes
place with water. Optimal functioning is only possible when water, our body's
transport medium is clean. Wastes form during the body's metabolism and if
these wastes are allowed to accumulate through insufficient water intake,
fatigue and even illness results.
If we
drink water that contains chlorine or other organic and inorganic chemicals, we
force our liver and kidneys to act as a filter for these contaminants. The
liver purifies and detoxifies the blood of waste products and toxins. In
addition to regulating the body's water balance and maintaining optimal pH, the
kidney also removes metabolic waste products from the bloodstream.
By
providing the liver and kidneys with water, a universal solvent and transport
medium, they are assisted in their role as a natural body filter. Bombarding
these organs with water that contains traces of additional toxins only hinders
the body detoxification process and delays waste removal.
Water
may not cure every ailment, but it is a primary ingredient that allows our body
to dilute and eliminate toxins that have accumulated over time.
What Can We Do To
Provide Healthy Water For Our Family?
The
simplest, most effective and also the most economical way to treat municipal
tap water is a home water filter. Multi-media water filters that combine
activated carbon with iron exchange media such as KDF are an excellent choice.
Carbon
and KDF work together to remove or reduce traces of contaminants such as
chlorine, lead, Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts, synthetic chemicals,
volatile organic compounds (VOCs), MTBE, pesticides (lindane, atrazine),
chemicals linked to cancer (benzene, TTHMs, toxaphene) and hundreds of other
chemical contaminants that may be present causing bad taste and odors in your
drinking water.
The
result is healthy, great-tasting water that still contains natural trace
minerals that are beneficial to optimal wellbeing and health.
©
Copyright 2005 Andie Klein
About
the author:
Andie
Klein is a Registered Nurse and webmaster of http://www.home-water-filter-guide.com,
where you can get the answers you need about drinking
water contamination, comparing water filters, the health benefits of
drinking water and more.
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If you have tried every so-called healthy diet plan
on the planet and every exercise program from the latest fitness guru and
repeatedly failed to achieve your weight loss goals, you probably need a
“healthy diet check up...from the neck up.”
There's
no such thing as a healthy, fast, weight loss diet plan. Successful weight loss
doesn’t just happen. It took more than a few days to reach the point where you
are at right now. Give yourself a break and expect it to take awhile before you
see measurable results. Take a leap of faith and follow some basic principles
in your diet plan.
Begin
with your “self talk.” This is the conversation that runs through your brain
continuously. What kind of conversation do you have with your self talk? What
type of negative self talk has kept you from reaching your weight loss goals in
the past?
If
you had a chance to do it over again, would you change the dialogue? That’s a
no-brainer isn’t it? Well, the good news is that you can turn the tide of
negative self talk beginning right now. It’s never too late to begin and you
start by reprogramming your self talk and beginning a whole new weight loss
diet plan.
A
good starting point is to begin with positive affirmations. Positive
affirmations, spoken aloud with authority and belief, positively affect your
attitude, focuses your thinking and lead to a course of action that will help
you become the person you want to be and have the things that you want to have.
Begin
by writing your weight loss affirmations on paper. You can begin with something
like, “I want to lose 25 pounds before Christmas.” That’s a worthy goal and
attainable, but we need to put some work into structuring the affirmation.
First
of all, “I want” gives the impression that what you desire is always in the
future. In order to re-program your self talk, you need to trick your mind into
believing that you have already achieved weight loss success. This is how your
subconscious mind functions.
Your
subconscious mind has no capacity for understanding the concept of time.
Everything is in the moment. . .here and now. When you tell your subconscious
mind that you “want”, that is exactly what you will get. . .want. . .without
ever achieving fulfillment. Unless you change your mental tape recorder, you
will achieve exactly what you are telling your subconscious, that you “want to
lose 25 pounds.” You will “want to lose 25 pounds” for the rest of your days
unless you change your self talk.
If
your weight is 150 pounds and you desire is to weight 125 pounds, then you need
to “be” 125 pounds from the moment you make the decision to change your self
talk. What if you write your affirmation to read something like this: “I am
healthy and fit, weighing 125 pounds.”
It is
extremely important that your affirmation is crystal clear because what you
affirm is exactly what your subconscious mind will bring you.
You
needn’t limit yourself to one affirmation either. Write another one that
reflects your new exercise program. “I enjoy my healthy new diet plan,” or, “I
love the healthy foods I eat.”
Write
and rewrite until you are absolutely certain that you have written your weight
loss goals “in the here and now” AND represent precisely what you desire. Only
then do you begin to speak it aloud and do so several times a day.
Remember
to use the present tense. “I acknowledge achievement in all my weight loss
goals.” “I have the skill and talent to exercise every day.” “I am a winner.”
“I am grateful for all of my accomplishments no matter how small.”
At
first you will feel awkward and uncomfortable and you may not feel or believe
what you are saying. It doesn’t matter, continue to speak them aloud with as
much conviction as you can muster. It’s taken a long time to train your
subconscious to use negative self talk. If you will persevere with speaking
your affirmations aloud, firmly and confidently, you will be amazed at how
quickly you can turn your thoughts around.
You
didn’t hop on a bicycle the first time and just take off down the street. It
took practice to train your body to balance on those two wheels. This will take
some practice as well. Continue to repeat your affirmations aloud, several
times a day for the next 30 days and you will be amazed at how much you change
your thinking and attitude.
Above
all, take action. Do nothing and nothing gets done. Do something and many
things are placed in motion.
Regardless
of what you are doing in life, you need to take action. Do something every day
to put your plan into motion.
About
the author:
Jill
Miller is the Founder of the Fit4Life Club.
Discover
the perfect diet for picky eaters. Get your free copy of the ExpeDiet ebook
now.
http://www.fit4lifeclub.com
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Within the last 10 years the field of teeth
whitening, both in the dental office and at home, has changed immensely.
Essentially, there are two different methods to get whiter teeth: dental
(in-office) whitening, and an at home treatment. Discover a few secrets about
teeth whitening that your dentist hopes I'll never tell you!
METHOD
#1: DENTAL (IN-OFFICE) TEETH WHITENING
I can
tell you from first-hand experience, dentists LOVE the patient who wants to
have a teeth whitening procedure in the dental office. Back in the early '90's
there was only one option available.
Your
dentist would make molds of your teeth, send them off to a lab, and in 5-10
days receive back your custom fitted teeth whitening mouthpiece. Then you would
sit in the dental chair for 1-2 hours, with these plastic teeth whitening molds
filled with peroxide (at a very low concentration) pressed against your teeth
and gums.
After
3-4 visits, your teeth would be officially declared whiter (and usually they
were), and you would be sent home with a nice $500 - $1,000 bill to pay. And
with whiter teeth of course.
I'll
be the first to admit, dental office teeth whitening has come a long way in the
past 10 years. Now the most popular teeth whitening dental office procedure
known as Laser Bleaching (or Power Bleaching, Argon Bleaching, etc.) is a
shorter process. Basically this teeth whitening procedure consists of the
application of a concentrated peroxide gel onto your teeth, then for the next
hour you sit in a dental chair with your mouth wide open, while a special light
(usually argon) is shined onto the teeth whitening paste that in turn
chemically reacts with the peroxide to complete the teeth whitening process in
as short a time period as possible.
This
teeth whitening procedure does work. Although, many dentists say that you get a
whiter smile by repeated tray applications because the teeth whitening peroxide
stays in contact with your teeth for longer periods of time. The downside is
that you still get stuck with that fat $500 - $1,000 bill (at least for the
good teeth whitening procedure).And you still need to either come back 6 months
later for another teeth whitening (excuse me - a touch up!), or you're given
some take home whitening items. Why then did you spend $500 - $1,000 dollars
for an in-office teeth whitening procedure?
Fortunately,
as most other things in life, technology stepped in to make teeth whitening
easier and more affordable!
METHOD
#2: HOME TEETH WHITENING
I'll
say this once just to get it out in the open, it's now possible (in almost all
cases) to achieve "dental office" quality teeth whitening, from the
comfort of your own home! "At-Home" teeth whitening has taken a bite
out of (sorry for the pun) the "in-office" power bleaching systems,
where millions of corporate advertising dollars now compete with the comfort of
teeth whitening at home.
And
rightly so...
Up
until a few years ago, teeth whitening was a fairly complex process. The hard
part was making those fitted mouthpieces for each patient, for this reason
alone, home teeth whitening was not an option for most people.
ESSENTIALLY,
THERE ARE 3 DIFFERENT HOME TEETH WHITENING OPTIONS AVAILABLE
TEETH
WHITENTING OPTION #1 - BRUSH-ON WHITENING
Brush-on
teeth whitening in principal is a great concept, just brush on the formula,
allow it to dry on your teeth, and let is stay on your teeth overnight. Sounds
simple, right?
In
reality, brush-on teeth whitening is designed for the segment of the public
that is in love with shortcuts (in other words, for those people who don't want
to spend the time to do it right the first time). Brush-on teeth whitening has
TWO MAIN FLAWS:
1.
When you brush on the teeth whitening formula, it relies on the premise that it
will dry on your teeth. This is great in principle, but if you get the teeth
whitening formula wet (i.e. from saliva or from licking your teeth) then it
becomes REALLY easy to rub off parts of the formula. And guess what happens if
you rub off only part of the teeth whitening formula? You got it - you don't
get an even whitening result! It turns out patchy and blotchy.
2.
The second flaw with most brush-on teeth whitening as I see it, is the
ingredients. If you look at the ingredient list of the leading brush-on
whitener, you'll see the first ingredient is alcohol. If you've read my ebook
"The Bad Breath Bible"
(http://www.TheraBreath.com/web/art/l/badbreath.asp) then you already know that
alcohol is terrible for your breath! Actually, I'm sure the reason why they've
added alcohol to their teeth whitening formula is because it's needed as a
desiccant (something that dries out the formula so that it supposedly stays on
your teeth at night). However, that still doesn't diminish the effect it can
have on your gums and your breath. Also, most of these brush-on teeth whitening
formulas contain glycerin which literally sucks the moisture out from the
enamel of your teeth and it's the primary cause of most tooth sensitivity from
teeth whitening.
TEETH
WHITENING OPTION #2 - STRIPS YOU STICK ON YOUR TEETH
The
second most common type of home teeth whitening is using whitening strips. The
main lure of this home teeth whitening option is the strips' simplicity of use,
they're easy to apply and no preparation is necessary. Again, everybody loves
shortcuts, right? Unfortunately, once again that's exactly the type of teeth
whitening you end up getting! Let me explain...
Strips
that stick on your teeth usually consist of an upper strip and a lower strip
each pressed against the outer surface of your teeth. Now think about this for
a second...Are your teeth completely flat? Of course not - they have recesses
and grooves, particularly between each tooth. Well imagine you're painting a
fence, and you just slapped paint on the outside, without taking the time to
paint in the grooves between each wooden board. That fence would look pretty
funny wouldn't it? Nicely painted on the outside, but in the grooves between
each wooden board, still dark and dingy, with all of the old paint showing.
When
you use teeth whitening strips, the same thing can easily happen to your teeth
if you're not careful. The whiter your teeth become, the more pronounced those
dingy cracks seem! Eventually it can end up looking like you have small gaps
between your teeth. Definitely not the desired result!
TEETH
WHITENING OPTION #3 - TRAYS WITH BLEACHING GELS
Trays
with bleaching gels still provide the best combination of the most affordable
and most efficient teeth whitening available. Since I'm a dentist, I can let
you in on a few little secrets (some secrets which most dentists would shoot me
for telling you since it costs them thousands in lost income)!
First,
most of the teeth whitening gels available at your dentist are exactly the
same. There is very little difference from one dentist to another, that's
because the gels are formulated by a small number of manufacturers.
Second,
most of the teeth whitening gels available at retail stores are of very poor
quality. They've been sitting in a warehouse or on a truck for who knows how
long, and because they are designed to be "low cost" they have very
low concentrations of active ingredients. Older teeth whitening gels use a
concentration of only 16% of carbamide peroxide.
Third,
the one thing in common between dental office and "store" teeth
whitening gels is that they both use glycerin as a carrying agent. Now there is
nothing wrong with glycerin by itself. It is not dangerous in any way. However,
when mixed with carbamide peroxide, the glycerin is used to draw water out of
the enamel in order to speed up the whitening process. This is what causes the
most common side effect of teeth whitening - sensitive teeth! Therefore, you're
going to want to find a teeth whitening product that does not use a glycerin
base.
ARMED
WITH THIS NEW TEETH WHITENING KNOWLEDGE, NOW WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
There
are four key components I recommend for making sure you get the best possible teeth
whitening results every time.
1.
Immediately before whitening, brush your teeth for two minutes with an
oxygenating toothpaste combined with the finest natural polishing agents AND
aloe vera to strengthen your gums and prevent any sensitivity. This way you're
sure that the whitening gel directly contacts your tooth enamel (instead of
dental plaque).
2.
Use form-fitting mouth trays that are fitted to your specific bite. Make sure
they fit snugly around each tooth, and at all points they press firmly around
the sides of your teeth and gums. The best home teeth whitening systems use a
moldable tray system that contains mouthpieces which you can actually fit to
your mouth. You mold them by soaking them for a few seconds in warm water, then
you press the plastic up (or down) against your teeth and gums. When the
plastic cools you have a nice soft plastic mouthpiece that is fitted to the
curves of your particular smile.
3.
You should use as strong of teeth whitening gel as possible to ensure that the
time your teeth are in contact with the whitening gel is well spent. Use a 21%
carbamide peroxide concentrated teeth whitening gel that is formulated
specifically to reduce the sensitivity to your teeth and gums, (in other words
- NO glycerin!). This percentage of concentration also means a whiter result in
a shorter period of time. Finally, a flavored teeth whitening gel helps - why
not make the experience as pleasant as possible? No need for it to taste bad!
4.
Immediately after your teeth whitening treatment, enhance the effect by using
an oxygenating oral rinse. Remember, make sure not to use a mouthwash that
contains alcohol, as this can actually chemically curtail the bleaching effect,
not to mention it dries your mouth out!
I
recommend following this teeth whitening system for 5 days in a row. You can
even do the top and bottom arch separately for comfort if you prefer. After
that...you'll have a noticeably whiter smile - GUARANTEED!
About
the author:
Dr.
Harold Katz, founder of the California Breath Clinics, is the leading expert on
the topics of bad breath and teeth whitening. For your FREE 4 page, color guide
to teeth whitening visit: http://www.TheraBreath.com/web/art/l/teethwhitening.asp
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Are you looking for a diet plan that helps you lose weight,
then you should look for the help of a diet buddy. A diet buddy is a friend or
co worker who your partner with to help each other lose weight. Many fitness
experts know that if you have to account for your actions to a friend and
yourself you are much more likely to stick to it and successfully lose weight.
Picking
a diet buddy isn’t hard but it isn’t easy either. You need to find someone who
you can trust and who is honest with you. You need someone who will tell you
the two big Macs you had for dinner last night wasn’t a good choice, but won’t
tear you apart either. You should find a person who has similar weight loss
goals. If you want to lose 15 pounds and your buddy wants to lose 65 you aren’t
that compatible. You should avoid choosing someone you live with if possible.
The constant interaction and monitoring will make you feel like your every move
is being watched. Instead try to choose a co worker or close friend to help you
out.
You
should also choose a diet buddy who you will see regularly. A really great
strategy is to meet at the gym every morning and go for breakfast afterward.
This way you can compare and talk about what’s going on and how you are
progressing. If breakfast doesn’t work lunch is another good alternative. If
you have a regular lunch date it will be much easier for you to say no when the
office goes for Buffalo wings and nachos every Friday.
You
and your diet buddy should set goals and rewards for each other. When you hit a
weight goal go out and celebrate. Celebrate by shopping for a new outfit that
shows off your weight loss, not by going out for a cheeseburger and milkshake.
Remember you and your buddy are working together to help each other reach your
goals you aren’t competing with each other. If you can shop for a new dress
size or bathing suit don’t be smug about it to your diet buddy. Be supportive
and help them, realize everyone’s body is different and some people take longer
to lose weight.
About
the author:
This
article was written by Allison Preston who is the webmaster of http://www.Fitness-Web.com,a
website with diet, health, fitness, and exercise articles and reviews of
fitness infomercials. NOTE: You’re welcome to "reprint" this article
online as long as it remains complete and unaltered (including the "about
the author" info)
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Acne is a non-lethal but very uncomfortable skin
condition that mainly effects people aged between 12 and 24 but which can
effect adults also. It is the most common skin affliction in the United States,
it has strong psychological effects as it is highly visible and can cause
permanent scarring.
Acne
is most common among teenagers. It is caused when excess oil on the skin (which
is ordinarily absorbed or let out of the pores) clogs the pores causing sores
which are often called pimples, zits or spots. Teenagers often suffer from
hormonal imbalance in the oil producing glands during puberty, this can cause
too much oil to be produced leading to acne.
Unfortunately
acne is most likely to occur on the face, where is very visible and often
embarassing. However it also occurs on the neck, back, chest and shoulders.
It is
not clear what combination of factors play role in developing acne and why some
people never have it, while others seem "subscribed" to it. The main
reason for acne is the increase in androgens (male sex hormones), which occurs
naturally in both boys and girls during puberty. Pregnancy and contraception
pills also affect hormones and can cause acne.
Hormones
are not the only factor present in acne formation.
Surpisingly,
while not really inheritable, acne can be traced along hereditary lines. So a
family history of acne can raise the chance of young people in that family
contracting it at some point in their puberty. One good measure you can take to
prevent acne is to ensure you keep clean. Uncleanliness can be a factor in acne
development (although by no means is it the only factor). Humidity and
pollution can lead to acne also by blocking pores.
On
the other hand, there are many popular myths and delusions about what causes
acne. Acne does not occur as a result of stress, or of eating chocolate and
greasy food.
Also,
acne is not an infectious disease, i.e. it cannot be transmitted by touch or
through a sexual intercourse (like Chlamydia ~ which is also a skin disease but
is transmitted sexually).
There
is no real way to prevent acne -- if it's going to form, it will. Generally all
one can do is take steps to stem its development. A visit to a dermatologist is
crucial, they can prescribe a solution (which may or may not involve
medication).
There
are a few rules for coping with acne, firstly it is crucial to keep your face
and indeed any areas afflicted by acne clean. It is also important not to
squeeze the pimples that form. It may seem like this removes them, but it does
not remove the cause of the acne and in fact it leaves the lesions open to
infection.
As
already mentioned, hygiene is very important for keeping acne under control.
When skin is dirty, this places an additional burden on the pores, thus making
oil secretion even more difficult. Therefore, it is recommended always to use
clean towels (preferably paper ones, since they cannot have been used by
somebody else before you) to wipe one~s face. Also, often change your
pillowcase, because it is another item that frequently comes into contact with
the face.
Using
specially designed cleaning lotions can help to remove oil, sweat and
acne-producing bacteria from the face, just take care not to scrub your face
too hard as this can irritate any pimples on your face and make the acne worse.
About
the author:
David
Perzman is the webmaster and operator of ACNE
Life -- lots of information and resources on Acne containing articles and a
free newsletter.
For
all the information you want, go to:
http://www.acnelife.com
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Want to get rid of those zits in your face but you
are currently low on budget? How about looking for acne control to avoid the
sudden appearance of acne in your skin? So how do we do this?
First,
what is acne? Acne is a skin disorder caused by the hormones action on the oil
glands of the skin which is called the sebaceous glands. The excretion of oils
from this glands can lead to congested skin pores. This is when acne occurs.
The face, neck, chest, back and shoulders is where the glands are most profuse,
that is why most acne are found on this locations. People who are with this
kind of disorder often tends to be depressed, and humiliated.
There
are a lot of factors that can generate acne to transpire. First is our Genes.
Genetics can't be changed but other factors like our daily routine and the way
we take care of our skin can be improved to make acne control no problem at
all. Don't feel so sad about your acne because there's lots of things you can
do. This acne control tips will help you say bye-bye to those zits.
1.
Include Fruits and Vegetables in your daily Diet. A healthy diet consists of at
least four to five servings of fruits and vegetables. Acne control will be a
lot easier if you start including this in your daily habit.
2.
Rose water can be used as a facial cleanser. Dipped in a cotton, clean your
face using this everyday for at least two to three times each day.
3.
Don't wait for your pimples to form. If you see a bit of it in your face, do
something. Acne control is best done early. Pat some ice on the affected area
for this will make it less swollen.
4.
Acne control is easier when accompanied with multivitamins. Start taking
vitamins that contains zinc supplement. Zinc helps in making your skin stronger
and acne resistant.
5.
Cucumber can help in acne control. Blend it with some water to form a mask. Put
it in your face and leave it for about half an hour before rinsing it off. This
is a good and affordable acne control remedy that can also refresh your skin.
6.
Use only mild soaps and avoid soaps that contains petroleum based products and
animal based ingredient for this causes your skin to get dry and irritated.
7.
Using alcohol free facial cleansers makes Acne control trouble-free. Alcohol
tends to dry your skin more.
8.
Makeup also prompt the occurrence of acne. Choose your makeup wisely. Most of
the makeup available contains petroleum based ingredients that makes skin dry.
An all natural makeup helps acne control become more effortless.
9.
Lastly, Drinking loads of water is very important. It flushes out the dirt in
our body, Making acne control more natural.
Now
you have a list of some helpful tips in acne control. It is your choice if you
are to do these methods. There are lots of ways in acne control, be it
naturally or by technology. Skin products are always around for you to pick
your choice. The thing is, these products are very costly. If you are the
innovative type of person, better try this methods in acne control. It is all
natural and wont do any harm in your body. No side effects of course! Plus, you
can really save a bunch out of this. There's no harm in trying! Saying goodbye
to those acne is just a step away!
About
the author:
Kirsten
Hawkins is a freelance writer specializing in skin conditions such as acne and
rosacea. Visit http://www.acnesolution411.com/for
more information on acne and acne treatments.
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Saturday night is coming and you are planning with
your friends what to do during the weekend. You don't know if you go to the
movies or if you go to that brand new dance club in that fancy neighbourhood.
The thing is that all of you have plenty of things to study and because of that
you decide to go to the movies. However, the cutest guy from the football team
comes to you and asks you out. It is obvious you accept that invitation that
you have been waiting for so long.
You
and your friends spend the rest of the week planning this date. Everything
seems to be ready and perfect. Saturday finally comes. You wake up happy and as
soon as you got up and walk to the bathroom... Ahhhhhhhh! A big pimple is
there! In the middle of your forehead! And you are not havig a nightmare: the
pimple is really there.
Just
who had been through something like this can describe the feeling. That's why
learning about acne is so important. Keeping skin healthy can be the difference
between being gorgeous on the date of your life or being noticed due to
something on the forehead.
But
acne doesn't have to be a nightmare. If everyone learns about this skin
condition, many problematic stuff can be avoided. And every body will be able
to live their dream life without worrying if a flare up will occur.
An
important thing about acne is anxiety. It's not that you'll have acne everytime
you get anxious, but this can increase the chances. Since acne is related to
stress, it sounds common that it is also related to anxiety, which is a sort of
stress manifestation.
Many
are the option for someone to treat acne. However, nothing is more important
than knowing how it develops and why are some people more affected than other.
And it is not just a matter of poor higyene as many people think. Acne is far
beyond that. In fact, hygiene does not play a major role when it comes to acne.
A
healthy diet habits is another thing that should be taken into account. Some
people say that "we are what we eat" and if it is true and since skin
is considered to be the largest organ of human body, it is not impossible nor
abnormal that a lack of nutrients can be noticed by a sign on the skin. This
sign can be acne.
Squeezing
your pimples is not the right way to get rid of that. In fact, when you squeeze
you may help o spread the inflammation over the skin. It is not necessary to
say that it can get worsen acne.
Besides
all of these, some extra care are needed, some products have to be used in
order to keep acne under control and to restablish the skin balance and health.
About
the author:
I am
not a dermatologist. I am just a person, just like you, who has acne. All I
write here are results of reading and my own experience. That's why everyone
can identify with the articles: because they're written by an ordinary girl to
ordinary people.
http://www.acne-treatment-solution.info
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Remedies For A Smoother Skin.
Do
you have acne ? Acne maybe the scourge of adolescent years, but it can follow
people into middle age and beyond.
Acne
is really a catchall term for a variety of symptoms such as pimples,
whiteheads, and blackheads. It's a condition where the pores of skin become
clogged and the person gets inflamed and non-inflamed lesions.
So
what's the cause of all the clogging ?......
Heredity
- at least for the most part. Acne is genetic - it tends to run in families, it
is an inherited defect of your pores. If both your parents had acne, three out
of four of your brothers and sisters will get it too.
Factors
that can aggravate an acne outbreak are :-
Stress,
sun exposure, seasonal changes, and climate can all precipitate an acne attack.
Certain types of makeup and taking birth control pills can also cause a
breakout.
Change
Your Make-up
In
adult women, make-up is the major factor in acne outbreaks, especially oil
based products. It's the oil that causes the problem. The oil is usually a
derivative of fatty acids that are more potent than your own fatty acids. Use a
non-oil-based make-up if you are prone to acne.
Read
The labels.
Cosmetic
products that contain lanolins, isopropyl myristate, sodium lauryl sulphate,
laureth-4 and D & C red dyes should be avoided. Like oil, these ingredients
are too rich for the skin.
Wash
Properly.
Wash
your make-up off thoroughly every night. Use a mild soap twice a day and make
sure you rinse the soap entirely off your face. Rinse six or seven times with
fresh water.
Use
Less Make-up.
Whatever
make-up you use, try to cut down on the amount you put on.
Leave
Well Alone.
Don't
squeeze pimples or whiteheads. A pimple is an inflammation, and you could add
to the inflammation by squeezing it, which could lead to an infection. A pimple
will always go away in one to four weeks if you leave them alone.
Know
When To Squeeze.
Most
pimples are best left alone, but there is one kind that you can squeeze to help
get rid of it. If the pimple has a little central yellow pus head in it, then a
gentle squeeze will make it pop open very nicely. Once the pus pops out, the
pimple will heal more quickly.
Attack
Blackheads.
You
can also get rid of blackheads by squeezing them. A blackhead is a very blocked
pore, and a gentle squeeze will help rectifty this.
Give
Dry Skin Extra Care.
Dry
skin can be sensitive to some over the counter skin treatments, so please use
these treatments with care. Start with the lower strength products first, and
then increase the concentration slowly.
Stay
Out Of The Sun.
Acne
medications may cause adverse reactions to the sun, so minimize you exposure
until you know what the reactions going to be.
Use
One Treatment At A Time.
Don't
mix treatments, use only one at a time because they may cause an adverse
reaction if mixed together.
Stop
The Spread Of Acne.
Apply
acne medication about half an inch around the affected area, to help keep the
acne from spreading. Acne moves across the face from the nose to the ear, so
you need to treat beyond the inflamed area. Most people make the mistake of
treating only the pimples and not the outlaying areas of skin. This is wrong.
If
you are an acne sufferer, then I trust this information will be very helpful to
you. Thanks for reading my article.
http://www.acne-information-guide.com
About
the author:
Author
John Moore..please use my link
http://www.acne-information-guide.com
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Do you want a rewarding career that also lets you
work with a lot of people? Do you enjoy sports and physical activity? Do you
want to be a doctor? If you answered yes to any of these then you may be
interested in a career in sports medicine. A career in sports medicine has many
advantages for you. Not only is it an excellent career, but people educated in
sports medicine are always needed. You know you will always have a job in the
field of sports medicine.
Sports
medicine has two fields of expertise. Sports medicine first focuses on injury
treatment and injury prevention for athletes. The second focus of sports
medicine is to provide an athlete or athletes with performance enhancement.
This can be for any type of athlete. In sports medicine you can treat: runners,
bicyclists, football players, soccer players, hockey players, baseball players,
and many other types of athletes. Sports medicine is open to many fields. The
goal of a person who works in sports medicine is to make sure the athletes he
or she treats achieve top performance and optimal health at all times.
There
are many careers in sports medicine. One is called a sports medicine physician.
A sports medicine physician goes through medical school first and then gets
educated in sports medicine. This is when they learn to diagnose and treat
sport related injuries that athletes have incurred. A second career in sports
medicine is called a sports medicine physical therapist. A sports medicine
physical therapist works with athletes to rehabilitate them from sports related
injuries, muscle problems, joint problems, etc. For A career as a sports
medicine physical therapist you will need to get certified as a physical
therapist after your initial medical school training.
Many
college campuses offer courses in sports medicine. Some even have job placement
for people that wish to start a career in the field of sports medicine. One
great school to look into is The American College of Sports Medicine. They
offer certification in this field and are world renowned. For more information
about sports medicine you can check out a book called The American Journal of
Sports Medicine. It has details on sports medicine education and articles about
sports medicine.
This
career is an excellent choice for many of you out there. It's great to know
when you are the one that helps an athlete perform his or her best. If you are
really good at it you may even get to treat the athletes that are in the
Olympics! Perhaps you will get to treat some of the world famous basketball
stars or football players! Then you too can world famous!
About
the author:
Jay
Moncliff is the founder of http://www.buy-meds.infoa
blog focusing on the Medicine, resources and articles. This site provides
detailed information on Medicine. For more info on Medicine visit: http://www.buy-meds.info
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Ever wanted to achieve more sexual pleasure for you
and your partner?
Have
you ever felt like your sexual patterns are preventing you and your lover from
experiencing sex as blissfully as you know it can be?
Does
the prospect of having sex sometimes seem too daunting just because of a
history of unsatisfying experiences?
Changing
your sexual patterns may be a burning issue for you, a passing curiosity or
perhaps you know someone that could benefit from this information.
In
any case I am sure you will find the following informative and interesting.
1.
Slow down.
It
may seem obvious, but the number one way to make sex last longer is to do
everything slower.
Breathing,
feeling, foreplay, kissing and intercourse are all parts of the sex act that do
not need to be rushed.
2.
Give everything time.
Every
moment in sex is worth experiencing fully.
Let
things unfold in their own time and you will be rewarded with richer
experiences during sex and more learning and satisfaction from sex.
3.
Deepen your breathing.
Our
breath connects us deeply to our body and its rhythms, as well as the rhythm of
other bodies near us.
Focusing
on breathing also helps to quiet the mind and sooth any internal dialogue that
may be interfering with our natural enjoyment of the sex.
Here's
a hint, try synchronising your deep slow breathing with your partner's.
4.
Let go of expectations.
Without
expectations around sex, we are free to more naturally savour the experience …
however it is!
We
can be more open to the experience and learn more as a result.
Without
expectations we free ourselves from disappointment.
Here's
a trick … see if you can implement these techniques to improve your sex,
without caring whether they work!
5.
Focus on pleasure in sex rather than the sex act or outcome.
Regardless
of certain ideas of sex perpetuated in the world, sex is not about the ending,
it is about the whole experience.
Getting
the girl, having an orgasm, giving an orgasm … these are all important aspects
of sex.
But
the most important element of sex is pleasure!
When
you start enjoying every moment of sex … it will go on as long as you want!
6.
Increase knowledge of your body.
Take
the time to understand what brings you pleasure and learn how to pleasure
yourself better. Don't forget to share your new knowledge with your partner
too.
Read
up about anatomy. The human body is amazing!
7.
Increase knowledge of your partner's body.
Don't
be afraid to ask questions and always be open to trying new things in bed.
Explore every part of your partner's body like you have never seen or touched it
before.
Every
time you engage in sex it is a perfect opportunity to expand your sexual
knowledge.
You
can learn a lot about the human body by asking friends about their experiences
too.
8.
Reframe sex as a nurturing healing act.
When
we attach shame and guilt to sex it is no wonder that it doesn't flow
naturally. Adjust your mindset around sex to reflect only positive aspects.
Sex
feels so good, how could a gift like this be anything other than healing!
9.
Let go of performance anxiety.
Performance
anxiety is unnecessary. Be kind to yourself. Learn to forgive yourself if
things don't go perfectly, and then learn to stop caring about perfect anyway.
10.
Feel your body from within.
Our
sensual experience can be deepened dramatically by focusing on our experience
from within our body.
Get
out of your head and let your consciousness move to the centre of your body.
11.
Be present.
Don't
let the mind wander or engage in pointless internal chatter. Don't let your
fantasies and thoughts take you further from the experience at hand.
Be in
the present experience and the present moment.
So
there you have it. Any of these tips individually can start to impact on your
sexual performance right now. If you learn them all, you will be a master of your
body in and out of the bedroom.
Don't
be daunted if it takes a little time though … these are life changing
techniques and may take a bit of practice.
And
most importantly of course, enjoy yourself practising!!
Love,
Mukee
About
the author:
Mukee
Okan is a world renowned sexual therapist and spiritual guide. She is based in
Phoenix and keeps herself busy running workshops and sessions in Europe, North
America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Visit http://www.masterejaculation.comand
sign up for Mukee's inspirational free online newsletter, and download free
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Being lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives.
We get sad when we fail in our exams, when we're rejected by
the
person we love, or when someone very close to us passes away.
Depression,
however, could be more fatal
than
just plain loneliness. It could render life-long consequences that could ruin
your self-esteem, health, and well-being.
Here
are some superb tips to conquer the mood and get the most bliss out of your
daily activities.
1)
Get Enough Light and Sunshine.
Lack
of exposure to sunlight is responsible for the secretion of the hormone
melatonin, which could trigger
a
dispirited mood and a lethargic condition.
Melatonin
is only produced in the dark. It lowers the body temperature and makes you feel
sluggish. If you are always cooped up in your room (with the curtains
closed),
it would be difficult to restrain yourself from staying in bed.
This
is the reason why many people are suffering from depression much more often in
winter than in the other seasons. It's because the nights are longer.
If
you can't afford to get some sunshine, you can always lighten up your room with
brighter lights. Have lunch outside the office. Take frequent walks instead of
driving your car over short distances.
2)
Get Busy. Get Inspired.
You'll
be more likely to overcome any feeling of depression if you are too busy to
notice it. Live a life full of inspired activities.
Do
the things you love. If you're a little short on cash, you could engage in
simple stuffs like taking a leisurely stroll in the park, playing sports,
reading books, or engaging in any activity that you have passion for and would
love to pursue.
Set a
goal - a meaningful purpose in life. No matter how difficult or discouraging
life can be, remain firm and have an unshakable belief that you
are
capable of doing anything you desire. With this kind of positive attitude, you
will attain a cheerful disposition to beat the blues.
3)
Take a Break.
Listen
to soothing music. Soak in a nice warm bath. Ask one of your close friends to
massage you. Take a break from your stressful workload and spend the day just
goofing around. In other words, have fun.
4)
Eat Right and Stay Fit.
Avoid
foods with lots of sugar, caffeine, or alcohol. Sugar and caffeine may give you
a brief moment of energy; but they would later bring about anxiety , tension,
and internal problems. Alcohol is a depressant. Many people would drink alcohol
to "forget their problems."
They're
just aggravating their conditions in the process.
Exercising
regularly is a vital depression buster because it allows your body to produce
more endorphins than usual. Endorphins are sometimes called "the happy
chemicals" because of their stress-reducing and happiness-inducing
properties.
5)
Get a Social Life.
No
man is an island. Your circle of friends are there to give you moral support.
Spending time and engaging in worthwhile activities with them
could
give you a very satisfying feeling. Nothing feels better than having group
support.
Insomnia
is a feature of depression but the consequences brought about by this disorder
may not be as ordinary as
it
may seem. Of course people may have sleep problems and not have depression at
all.
6)
Wake up and go to bed at the same time everyday, even during the weekends. Some
insomniacs tend to sleep at any time of the day to catch up on some sleep they
lose
during
the night. Now this is the biggest mistake you can make. It ruins your body
clock and will only worsen your insomnia. If you can't sleep one night, get up
the
usual
time the next morning. You'll be sleeping soundly like a baby the next night.
7)
Don't eat within 4 hours before you go to bed. If in case you went hungry, try
some crackers or light snack. But don't indulge in an
"eat-all-you-can"
feast
right before bedtime. Your food won't be digested well, resulting in poor and
uncomfortable sleep.
8)
Don't drink caffeine or alcohol. Caffeine can obstruct your ability to sleep.
Alcohol can make you drowsy, but it can wake you up in the middle of the night
and bring you side effects that will hinder a continuous sleep process.
9)
Relax and stay fit. Avoid having a stressful lifestyle. Exercise daily to
release tension. Engage in breathing exercises to relax your body. Most
important of all, don't carry your problems or emotional baggage to sleep with
you.
Forget
about it for the mean time. You can go back and solve your dilemma better the
next day after a restful sleep.
10)
Never force yourself to sleep. Trying your best to sleep requires some work.
You don't want to work when you want to doze off.
Sleep
comes best if you are in a relaxed and comfortable state. Just lie down, relax,
and let the sleeping fairy cast its
spell
upon you.
About
the author:
For
more related information visit:
http://www.DepressionSymptomsTreatment.com-
a site that offers advice for avoiding, coping with depression. Get
professional
knowledge
on dealing with symptoms, drug side effects and improving your life!
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Sadly more and more children are suffering from
allergies, and there are certain signs that indicate when allergies are causing
or significantly contributing to health problems. Here's a short checklist of
what to look out for. The more of these your child has the more likely they are
to be suffering from allergies:
1.
Dark circles or bags under the eyes making the child look permanently tired. In
Chinese medicine this area of the face is linked to the adrenal glands. The
adrenal glands are one of the main organs of the body involved in stress
reactions, and exposure to allergens certainly produces stress in the body.
Sometimes there is also a crease seen under the eyelids.
2.
Dry, flaky lips Often the edge of the lip is an indistinct blur rather than
there being a definite line between it and the rest of the face. Michio Kushi
in his book Oriental Diagnosis says that different parts of the lip correspond
to different parts of the digestive system. The upper lip represents the
stomach. The lower part corresponds to the intestines. These parts of the body
are often involved with allergic reactions particularly if the problem is with
foods.
3.
Sweaty feet The liver is the main detoxifying organ of the body. When it is not
functioning properly or has to work overtime then the feet tend to be very
sweaty. In allergic reactions the liver is coping with an overload of toxins.
4.
One or both ears sometimes red and/or burning The reaction usually starts about
one and three quarter-hours after exposure to the offending substance and lasts
for about half an hour. I do not know whether it is significant if it is one
ear or both ears, but the timing seems very precise. The redness usually lasts
for about half an hour. This particular reaction can become a very useful
self-help diagnostic technique if you pay attention to your child's ears!
5.
Children with a tendency to allergies are often blond hair. They are usually
pale; in fact so pale that sometimes they are suspected of suffering from
anaemia. In some children this paleness is not at first sight evident, because
they have very rosy cheeks either all the time or some of the time. Sometimes
if you feel the child’s cheek it will be hot and burning, or papery and dry.
6. A
child with a lot of food sensitivities will often be a fussy eater. The parent
will often say: ‘My child would be happy if he could live on X.’ The child is
probably allergic to X, whatever that is. Frequently they become irritable and
bad-tempered if they have to go without their favourite food for even a short
period of time Breast fed babies are either difficult feeders or need to be
constantly fed both day and night and may be difficult to wean.
7.
Babies and children with food allergies are usually either very good tempered
or very bad tempered first thing in the morning.
8.
Very often there is a family history of allergies with near relatives suffering
from eczema, hay fever, etc.
9.
Allergic children (and adults) often like peculiar smells: they sniff felt tip
pens or enjoy the smell of petrol (gas) at petrol stations. They are nearly
always allergic to the smell they like so much and, like a drug addict, are
seeking out a fix!
So
what to do about it? Try visiting a therapist with a particular interest in
allergies. I particularly recommend health kinesiology, which has a lot of
success not only detecting allergies but also correcting them, so the child
does not have to avoid the things he/she is allergic to.
About
the author:
Jane
Thurnell-Read is an author and researcher on health, allergies and stress. She
has written two books for the general public: "Allergy A to Z" and
"Health Kinesiology". She also maintains a web site http://www.healthandgoodness.comwith
tips, inspiration and information for everyone who wants to live a happier,
healthier life.
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1. When you have finished your meal, say an
affirmation out loud several times. Here’s some suggestions: “I’ve now finished
eating till lunch/dinner/6.00 pm.” (whatever is suitable given the
circumstances) or “I have eaten enough food to last me till ….” or “I’m full
and do not need to eat till …” Experiment to find the format that's right for
you, and then say it with conviction several times preferably out loud at the
end of the meal.
2. If
you comfort eat to suppress emotions and stay cheerful, take the Bach flower
remedy Agrimony. These simple, safe remedies based on flowers have been in use
for over fifty years. They're safe to take even if you're taking medication.
3.
Put your fork or your sandwich down between mouthfuls. This way you are likely
to eat less and enjoy your food more - your stomach has time to register that
it's full, which it doesn't have if you gobble your food down.
4. If
you crave chocolate, try taking a zinc supplement or eating foods that are rich
in zinc (e.g. seeds, leafy green vegetables and seafood). This is a magical tip
for lots of people who thought they would never master their desire to eat
chocolate.
5.
Sit at the table to eat, but clear the table of bills, things to do, etc. It
doesn’t help you to control what you eat if you’re looking at unpaid bills.
6.
Drink more water – we often misinterpret the body’s thirst request as a food
request. When you feel hungry, drink some water and wait a while to see if you
really are hungry.
7.
Use a smaller plate, so that it looks as though you have more. We eat with our
eyes as well as with our mouths and stomachs.
About
the author:
Jane
Thurnell-Read researches and writes on health & happiness: unbiased information,
working with you where you are now. No faddy diets, extreme recommendations,
product hype. Just simple, easy to use information and ideas that you can apply
immediately in your life. Her web site is http://www.healthandgoodness.com
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So, you’ve decided to lose weight. You're changing
your eating habits, you began to exercise... But do you know what the most
difficult part is?
It's
ability to stay on track. Here are few tips that will help you to stay on
track:
1.
Remind yourself about your reasons.
Write
down all the benefits of loosing weight and review it on a daily basis. It
doesn't take long, and it will keep you motivated through the day.
2.
Use affirmations
Repeat
the positive phrase to yourself whenever you have chance to or if you need
inspiration.
3.
Use visualization
Visualize
yourself being slim. Imagine how you feel… Imagine what your friends will say…
Use the power of your imagination to stay on track.
4.
Form a success habit.
First,
ask yourself what habits it will take to lose weight. Exercising on a daily
basis? Cooking healthy food?
It is
the fact that in 30 days you can turn almost anything into a habit!
ALL
of our habits are formed the same way. By doing something over and over again
until it becomes second nature. So all you have to do to form a new habit is to
repeat the same action over and over again every day during 30 days. After 30
days it will become a habit.
But
here is a catch: you can't afford to skip a single day. If you do you'll have
to start over again. During first thirty days, if you miss even a single day of
practice reset your 30-day clock to Day One and start from the beginning.
5.
Find more time for cooking and exercising
If
you think you don't have time for loosing weight, think again. Do you have time
for watching TV? Reading newspapers or magazines? Chatting with friends? Well,
if "yes" than you definitely have time for weight loss.
You
don't have to eliminate all your activities; you can just cut back on them.
Just trim by 10% the amount of time you spend on each of your daily activities.
And invest the extra time in loosing weight.
6.
Fight the temptation.
It is
really very easy. All you have to do is prioritize. For example, if you see a
pack of delicious cookies in the store and suddenly start craving one, ask
yourself: "What do I want more: to eat this cookie or to have a beautiful
slim body?" Listen to yourself. Is this cookie really so important to you?
If
you're still craving it use the 10 minute rule. Take your mind off food for the
next 10 minutes. If you're in a grocery store go to the book section and pick a
very interesting book instead. Most of the time your craving will stop.
If
not, you can take one serving and give the rest of the cookies to your
neighbor. Or put them somewhere where it would be a problem for you to get
them.
About
the author:
Arina
Nikitina is the owner of a Free-Weight-Loss-Zone.com website where you can find
free weight loss guide, weight loss myths, and a collection of diet and fitnes
articles. Visit: http://www.free-weight-loss-zone.com
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