tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75587934629576334242024-03-08T00:02:05.420-08:00Health and FitnessKucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-64933818158553673642012-09-23T20:11:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:06:51.983-08:00Why Weight Loss Food Programs Encourage Success<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Weight loss food programs make it easier on the individual to
start seeing success and pounds drop. When an individual has a procedure
that changes the inner workings of their body to encourage weight loss,
it can be hard to stick with an eating plan that allows them to remain
healthy. The problem is, food is limited, especially after the procedure
for a few weeks. Yet, that does not mean you have to go without good
tasting foods that cannot only help you to reach your goals but also
help you to quench cravings. The key is to turn to a third party for
help.<br />
Balancing the Cravings<br />
One
of the best reasons to use weight loss food programs is because they
provide you with a range of food choices within your specific goal
range. Your doctor may tell you how many pounds you can drop weekly. He
or she may also state how many calories you need to consume as well as
how much needs to come from protein or other components of nutrition.
Following these guidelines at home may seem difficult, but doing so
through a program like this is easy.<br />
Even better, when you use
this type of program, you get plenty of options. If you are craving
something sweet, you can find it available to you. If you want something
that fits within your plan, such as a snack, it is available, too. You
can get those cravings met so you do not feel deprived. If you do feel
deprived, your chances of succeeding at this type of goal are
significantly less than if you are able to meet those cravings with a
healthier option.<br />
Balanced Easily<br />
Perhaps the hardest part
of any plan like this is being able to count calories and to meet
nutritional requirements on your own. The problem is this is not easy to
do especially for those with a busy lifestyle. If you do not have time
for counting calories, this type of program can help. You get to select
what you want to consume and the calories and nutrition is already
balanced for you. There is nothing to think about. There are no mistakes
to make here. You get what your body needs for nutrition but also for
your goals without having really to think about how to get there.<br />
Are
you ready to make this change happen in your life? Weight loss food
programs enable you to have that level of success you have been dreaming
about. Some programs can help you to lose five pounds a week or more.
That is outstanding for those who want to finally turn the corner to
achieve their health goals for good.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-74844930646004389902012-09-22T20:12:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:06:42.197-08:00When Sudden Tooth Aches Arise, Find An Emergency Dental Clinic Fast<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Most people can take a headache or muscle ache. They will just
sleep it off. Some even say that they will endure labor and childbirth
because once it is done, the pain is gone. But with a toothache, the
pain is recurring and for some, unbearable. One cannot sleep well, eat
right and function properly if suffering from a toothache. That is how
destructive it can be for a person suffering with one.<br />
Causes of Toothaches<br />
There
are many reasons for Odontalgia or toothache. Tooth decay is one such
reason. When we eat, the acids attack the teeth which eventually leads
to cavities. Another reason is sensitive teeth - when we eat hot or cold
beverage, there is a pain reaction. The third common reason is gums
which are receding. If you use a hard-bristled brush, sometimes, the
gums are affected and this causes the pain. A cracked tooth and a tooth
with abscess completes this causes of toothaches list.<br />
How to Prevent Toothaches<br />
You
can do so many things at home to prevent a toothache. First and
foremost is dental hygiene. You need to clean your teeth every after
meal, if you can. Flossing is also a very helpful act in maintaining the
healthiness of your teeth.<br />
Sweet tooth equals Toothache. You have
to reduce your sugar intake. The less you eat those sweet and savoury
snacks, the less toothache occurrence you will have. And if you notice,
your teeth is sensitive to some foods. Refrain from eating them and you
will have no toothache problems.<br />
But the best toothache prevention
you can do is to see a dentist regularly. These doctors are
well-equipped in oral hygiene and maintenance. Before a big problem
occurs, they will nip it from the bud. With regular check up, tooth
decay and cavities will be stopped at once. It is advisable to see your
dentist and have regular cleaning every six months.<br />
You have to
make time to see your dentist. If you have children, you also have to
instill to them that taking care of their teeth is important. It is very
embarrassing if you will be caught with bad breath or rotting teeth. So
as early as possible, keep your teeth in check.<br />
For Emergency Situations, Go to an Emergency Dental Clinic<br />
There
are times when you have tooth emergencies. In the event that you do,
the only place you can go to for immediate action is an emergency dental
clinic. How can you find in your area? You will have to endure a little
for a few minutes to search online the nearest emergency dental clinic
in your locality. Just type: emergency dental clinic (your city) and all
will appear before you.<br />
Some emergency clinics are open for 24
hours, Sundays and Holidays. In case you have a troubles, just go one
and have it fixed quickly. Do not self-medicate. Instead, trust in
dentists at emergency dental clinics to provide you toothache relief.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-62446158387260332462012-09-21T20:13:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:06:28.834-08:00New Treatment for DVT and Tips on How to Avoid One<div style="text-align: justify;">
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
recently issued its final appraisal determination on the use of
Rivaroxaban (also known as Xarelto) as an alternative to Warfarin for
the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and the prevention of
recurrent DVT.</div>
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Up
until now, Warfarin has been the standard treatment, but it requires
regular monitoring by blood tests (INR), dosage adjustments and people
taking Warfarin need to careful about their diet, because Warfarin can
interact with certain foods. Rivaroxaban does not require regular
monitoring and it represents a potential benefit to people who have had a
DVT.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Rivaroxaban is recommended as an option for treating DVT and
preventing recurrent DVT and Pulmonary Embolism Thromboembolism (PET)
after a diagnosis of acute DVT in adults.</div>
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In relation to DVT, prevention is better than cure so here are my tips for DVT prevention.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Tips for avoiding a DVT</div>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li>Maintain an active lifestyle and exercise regularly -- daily, if
possible. Walking, swimming, and bicycling are all great activities.</li>
<li>Manage your weight with exercise as well as by eating a healthy diet.</li>
<li>If you smoke, quit!! Nicotine therapy (in patches, gums, or sprays) and support groups can make this much easier to do.</li>
<li>Get your blood pressure checked regularly; take steps to lower it, if necessary.</li>
<li>Report any family or personal history of blood-clotting problems to your doctor.</li>
<li>Discuss alternatives to the contraceptive pill or hormone-replacement therapy with your doctor.</li>
<li>If you are on a plane for more than 4 hours, either walk or do leg
stretches in your seat and also stay well-hydrated and avoid alcohol
consumption.</li>
<li>If you are going into hospital, make sure you have a "risk
assessment" and that you are considered for anti-thrombosis socks and
blood thinning injections.</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Clinical-effectiveness data from a trial comparing
Rivaroxaban with Enoxaparin and a vitamin K antagonist in people with
venous DVT and PET was applied in the NICE decision-making as was
Enoxaparin and a vitamin K antagonist as the key comparator. The NICE
Committee concluded that the difference in dosage did not appear to be
clinically significant and was satisfied that the comparators used in
the trial represented routine and best practice in the NHS.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-47020547136377551372012-09-20T20:13:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:06:19.671-08:00Know The Safe Ways To Solve Acne Problems Using Herbs<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
One of the options available to you, as a person trying to get
rid of acne, is that of leveraging on the power of herbal remedies.
There are fewer safety testing for the herbal treatment options, though,
unlike the pharmaceutical formulations that are currently being sold.
It is therefore upon you, as the person who is keen on using them, to
ascertain their safety. You can try the following three options to find
out about the safety level of herbal treatment for acne problems.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The
first way in which you can tell if these remedies for acne are safe is
by talking to people who have gotten to use them in the past. They might
have experienced side effects from these remedies and you can know
about them through discussing the matter with them. You need to know the
actual remedies as well as the side effects of it for acne. If the side
effects of a herbal remedy is negligible, it can be termed as a very
safe option. Of course, it would be up to your personal evaluation in
the end if the treatment is going to be safe for you or not. But you
need to consider one thing when you read about the side effects and
safety nature. Every person will react in a different manner for each of
the herbal remedy. That is because not every person is the same as the
others. Some remedies might harm you, while it might be very safe for
your friend. In contrast, a remedy could work wonders for you, but once
your friend tries it, she may be experiencing severe side effects. But
it is also true that any given acne herbal remedy can be termed as being
relatively safe, if most of the people who have used it seem not to
have experienced major side effects.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
When you learn about the
ingredients used in the herbal treatment, you can be sure about its side
effects and have an overall judgment on how safe it is. There has to be
some sort of chemical (natural chemical) in every herbal acne remedy,
if the remedy in question is to have any efficacy. The best way to judge
the safety level of herbal remedies is to find the active ingredient.
If you know the active component, then the next step will be to prove
its safety nature, and that could be done by doing some research on your
own and reading up on them.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
When you know the working mechanism
of the herbal remedies for acne, you can easily know whether they are
safe or not. The third way to learn about the safety level of herbal
remedies is to check out the actual effect created by the treatment on
the skin and if it makes it less oily, the treatment option can be
followed. Some herbal remedies will work out by directly attacking the
acne vulgaris bacteria. Do you know that herbal remedies for acne can
even affects its texture? What is important for you, in this context, is
to understand exactly how each of the acne herbal remedies under
investigation works. You can prove whether the herbal remedy is safe or
not, using the knowledge about the mechanism.</div>
</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-32930991376547086192012-09-19T20:14:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:06:11.709-08:00Top 10 Useful Substitutes for Harmful Foods<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Unfortunately our lifestyle prevents us from eating healthy.
Problem reflects badly not only on health but also on our figure. Here
are 10 useful foods that you can choose to replace 10 proven harmful
foods. Here is a detailed list:<br />
<b>1. Apple sauce instead of oil, butter and sugar</b><br />
Apple
sauce is the best friend of a healthy diet. It not only adds sweetness
to prepared, but contains significantly fewer calories than sugar. Added
instead of oil in cakes or chocolate cakes, it can save you all those
extra calories which are then converted into fat laid.<br />
<b>2. Nonfat yogurt in place of mayonnaise and sour cream</b><br />
It
contains much less fat and calories than mayonnaise and cream, but the
texture is almost the same. The next time you prepare something that
requires milk sauce, use nonfat yogurt. Feel free to mix it with herbs
and seasonal vegetables, thereby replacing the calories with a huge
serving of protein.<br />
<b>3. Mashed avocado instead of butter or oil on the stove</b><br />
Not
all fats are bad for your body: those containing avocados are "highly
qualified" and help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels and prevent
any heart problems.<br />
<b>4. Mashed bananas instead of sugar, oil and grease</b><br />
Pieces
of banana are delicious addition to morning oatmeal or porridge. You
can give them a much more important role in your kitchen, replacing them
with sugar and butter. Bananas are high in potassium, which helps lower
blood pressure. Another plus is that well maintained your digestive
system.<br />
<b>5. Nuts such as croutons in salad or chips in milk</b><br />
Unsalted
nuts to fresh salad will add a solid dose of protein to your meal.
Also, instead of dense, salty croutons or super sweet pellets in your
milk, you can use a handful of nuts. Walnuts and almonds are the most
beneficial for heart health. Just do not overdo it - even a small
handful of nuts contain a lot of calories.<br />
<b>6. Oatmeal instead of breadcrumbs</b><br />
You
eat fried chicken? Replace fairly salty breadcrumbs with oats and a
little spice. They are rich in fiber and healthy carbohydrates. Like
most whole grains, they contain nutrients such as vitamin B and iron.<br />
<b>7. Soda, tonic substitute</b><br />
Here
is a suggestion for a healthy return when you are outside. While
drinking cocktails, ask the bartender for a soda, not tonic. It has high
sugar content but no soda. Also a little juice and soda most of your
cocktail will reduce the sugar in it. Maybe you will not feel the change
of tonic and soda, though toner is much sweeter than soda.<br />
<b>8. Whole wheat flour instead of white flour</b><br />
Most
grain products we consume daily are defatted. This means that you
should start buying whole grains, wheat and cereals and breads and tones
replace pasta in your kitchen. If the meal includes white flour, use
whole wheat or at least make it 50/50. It is absurd to make a difference
and will significantly improve the health of your kitchen.<br />
<b>9. Pumpkin bars successfully replace pasta</b><br />
Use
a vegetable peeler to make long, thin slices of zucchini. They jump
when boiling with pasta and simply bake or sauté cook for a few minutes.
It is possible to use as a substitute vegetables and other high
cholesterol food such as lasagna. This is one of the easiest ways to
reduce calories in your kitchen to enhance the presence of vegetables.<br />
<b>10. Mashed potato cream soups</b><br />
Autumn
is the season of soups. There are many ways to insert more nutrients in
them, adding soup with sweet potatoes instead of cream, for example.
Not only will you have fewer calories, but the potassium content in
sweet potatoes will lower your blood pressure and risk of stroke. Also,
if you purchased a semi soup shop, be sure to check the content of
sodium and always choose those with less.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-86538081595842899012012-09-18T20:16:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:06:02.289-08:00Exploring Better Ways To Maintaining Your Youth And Staying Healthy<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
We all want to look our best, no matter our age. In fact, the
struggle to look good begins once we hit our thirties and forties. This
is the time when our youthfulness starts to fade out in so many ways. In
the physical sense, we would notice changes with our skin. Wrinkles
start to form and our skin loses its natural tautness. Our face becomes
adorned with crow's feet and laugh lines. That's not the worst of it. If
we already have skin problems, they can become even more enhanced.
Moreover, we also start losing stamina. You will notice your energy
levels dropping faster in a day's time.<br />
For
these reasons and more, we try our best to find ways to keep our youth.
It's not just all about vanity. It's also all about keeping ourselves
in the best of health conditions. However, some of us end up quite
desperate and try all sorts of stuff out. This would include anti-aging
products that we know nothing about. It's especially true if a product
receives a lot of media hype. But instead of relying on these artificial
methods, there are better solutions to our dilemma. We can use natural
means to age gracefully. Let's sort out a few crucial steps.<br />
Number
one, assessing your lifestyle and adjusting it is one of the greatest
factors to maintaining your youth. A healthy and balanced lifestyle will
let you live longer, look younger, and feel happier, too. This simply
means you have to strike a balance with every day activities. Have
enough time for work, family, exercise, and sleep. You also need to work
in much-needed rest and relaxation periods. It's a fairly simple
procedure, but it's not easy. But remember this. If you can succeed in
balancing your lifestyle, you drive away stress. Stress is one of the
biggest causes of aging.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-51272088886811561162012-09-17T20:16:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:08:45.810-08:00Oral Care in Summer<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
The hot weather in summer in some way has facilitated the
breeding for all kinds of bacteria. For those who pay much attention to
their oral health, we have some tips to offer in the oral care in summer
time. Now let's take a look at them.<br />
1. Pay attention to oral hygiene<br />
The
temperature is very high in summer. Some people don't pay enough
attention to oral hygiene after eating some spicy food, which makes it
easier to appear a large number of dental plaques on the tooth surface,
as time passes, they will become dental calculus. If there are plaques
and dental calculus on the tooth surface which haven't been removed in
time, it is likely to cause gingivitis, periodontitis and a series of
oral diseases. Appear finding the dental plaque or dental, one should go
to a normal hospital timely for cleaning which is very important to
protection of oral cavity and prevention of periodontal disease.<br />
2. Form good eating habits<br />
In
summer, one should note not to eat much spice or deep-fried food in
order to reduce the stimulation to the gums; barbecued kind of food will
directly stimulate the periodontal mucosa, causing congestion and edema
which should also be eaten less. Eat more fresh vegetables, fruits, and
other food which helps to clear the heat in the stomach, such as green
tea, chrysanthemum tea and green bean soup etc. Reduce the number of
times of eating sugar, avoid the erosion that the residual bacteria
caused to the teeth in order to avoid tooth decay. After drinks like
carbonated beverage or orange juice, one should go and gargle with water
in time to avoid that the acidity materials it contains damage tooth
hard tissue.<br />
3. Pay special care to the teeth<br />
To strengthen
the protection for the teeth, such as timely removal of residual crowns
and roots, reparation of tooth decay, regular cleaning of the teeth and
so on; People who are equipped with false teeth should wash the teeth
every now and then and it is better to take off the denture for cleaning
and gargle with pure water or brackish water. If there are herpes,
gargle with water which contains disinfection substances, no less than
five times a day. Of course, the fundamental measure is to have a good
arrangement for the summer life. Combine proper work with proper rest,
eat less cold food, and pay attention to supplement of nutrition. In
doing all this, we can improve the body disease-resistant ability and
take good care of our teeth.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-11385384899401463542012-09-16T20:17:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:08:23.603-08:00Can You Treat Yourself Safely For Recurrent Thrush?<div style="text-align: justify;">
Recurrent thrush is a very common disease which most people self
diagnose and self treat. But the question has been raised "Can you treat
yourself safely for recurrent thrush?"</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Recurrent
or chronic thrush has a devastating affect on a person's life in terms
of discomfort, emotional stress and relationship embarrassment.
Treatment of thrush with antifungal pharmaceutical creams and
medications gives immediate relief but within a short amount of time the
symptoms often return for no apparent reason.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
If you have
recurrent thrush it is important to at first seek medical advice to
ensure that the diagnosis of thrush is correct and that there are no
other underlying medical reasons why you are susceptible to thrush.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
There
are other infections which can cause symptoms similar to thrush, or
thrush can be secondary to other infections. A doctor may want to take a
swab or scaping of the infected area and send it to the laboratory for
testing. It may take several days to get the results so treatment is
usually started before the results come back.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Laboratory tests
include looking for the typical yeast cells under the microscope and
culturing onto specific agar for 24-48 hours and looking for the typical
yeast colonies of Candida albicans, which is the most common cause of
thrush.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
If you have recurrent thrush symptoms it is important to
determine what the underlying cause may be and rule out things like
diabetes. Most people become aware of what triggers their thrush e g.
tight jeans or certain washing powders or douches, so it is important to
avoid these triggers.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Superficial symptoms of yeast infection are
usually so typical that it is easy to diagnose. Many people are well
aware of their own symptoms and self diagnose and treat and provided you
are sure that your symptoms are typical and the same as before it is
safe to treat yourself for recurrent thrush.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Candida albicans, the
causative organism of recurrent thrush lives normally on the body and
when the body's defences are lowered it can overgrow and cause
infection. It is important for you to determine what the conditions are
that cause your yeast infection to flare up. Some of the things to
consider when you have recurrent thrush symptoms are:</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
&bull;
The symptoms may not be due to thrush. There are other causes of a
vaginal discharge and skin rashes. Thrush can also occur at the same
time as another infection so you may need tests such as vaginal or skin
swabs to clarify the cause of your symptoms.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
&bull; Most cases
of thrush are caused by Candida albicans. However, about 1 in 10 thrush
infections are caused by other strains of Candida species such as
Candida glabrata which may not be so easily treated with the usual
anti-thrush medicines.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-91683609395012552532012-09-15T20:18:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:05:40.264-08:00Getting Fit Is All About Mind Over Matter - Get Fit From Home!<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
More than half of the population is suffering from obesity. Many
people who are health conscious have already started working on their
body to get leaner and stronger body. They are indulged in workouts and
fitness drills through gyms. Here comes the biggest issue, there are
people like you who are health conscious but they cannot be benefitted
by gyms' and they cannot afford home gyms. They are looking for some
expert solution to their health.<br />
<b>Common issues with gyms</b><br />
Numerous
issues are concern with gyms and fitness clubs. You might get late for
your gym or fitness class that they would not repeat for you. The moment
you got free from your daily work, you dressed-up in rush and reach
your gym to see that your are late and gym are closed. If you want to
try multiple equipment like treadmills and chest press machine etc you
have to pay extra amount for that. If you want to have a trainer to
guide you, you are charged additionally. Finally, the management or
guide at fitness clubs and gyms would not guide you about eating healthy
because they are not nutritionist.<br />
<b>The home gym dilemma</b><br />
People
think that it is better to get fit from home when they faced any of
above gym issues. When it comes to setting up a gym at home, you need a
free space to carry out your gym activities. If you are lucky enough to
have one then you are faced with another problem i.e. you will find gym
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Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-57266084682743705892012-09-13T20:19:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:04:37.526-08:00Types of DNA AnalysisA process of conducting a study about genetic sequences, DNA analysis
is being used by medical personnel and law enforcement agencies to
identify a particular species or person. It can even be used to
determine specific diseases and cancers. At one point, this process
becomes very limited. However, DNA is now analyzed using numerous
processes.<br />
The
forensic DNA analysis comes in three different types: Y-Chromosome, STR
or Short Tandem Repeats (uses PCR or Polymerase Chain Reaction), and
mtDNA or Mitochondrial DNA.<br />
Y-Chromosome Analysis<br />
The Y
chromosome is very useful in forensic applications as it helps identify
the suspects. This chromosome can only be found in males and can only be
passed down from a father to a son. Hence, analyzing this chromosome
separates the female DNA and identifies familial relationships. Another
advantage it offers is its ability to limit the pool of potential
suspects even if there are numerous male contributors found in the
biological sample. With the latest advancements, the process of
extraction that is used to separate the vaginal cells from the semen
prior to the DNA analysis becomes unnecessary.<br />
Short Tandem Repeat or STR Analysis<br />
Short
Tandem Repeat or STR analysis examines the particular areas or loci in
the nuclear or normal DNA. Each person comes with a distinct region of
DNA. This process improves the difference of one DNA profile from the
others. In cases of identical twins, the chances of two people sharing
similar 15-loci profile is still one in a
1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.<br />
The FBI (Federal Bureau of
Investigation) set a standard of 13 STR loci for the STR analysis and
for DNA databases. This is to ensure that all forensic labs will have
the ability to share and use the same forensic information. The CODIS
database for unsolved cases creates profiles using the STR process,
according to the 13 STR loci guideline set by the FBI.<br />
Mitochondrial DNA Analysis<br />
The
mtDNA or Mitochondrial DNA analysis is used to examine samples that
cannot be analyzed through an STR analysis due to non-availability of a
nucleic DNA material. This type of analysis uses a DNA that is taken out
from the mitochondrion. Unlike the STR analysis that uses the cell's
nucleic DNA, the mtDNA extracts DNA from old sample evidence such as
bones, teeth, and hairs that no longer have any nucleic DNA material.
The mtDNA analysis is an extremely beneficial process to help solve
unidentified remains and cold cases.<br />
Though the STR analysis can
also be used in creating DNA profiles from an old evidence, but the
sample materials like semen or blood are sometimes destroyed in the PCR
testing while generating an accurate profile. Nonetheless, the
Mitochondrial DNA analysis can be used to examine an old sample material
like a hair shaft and eventually helps solve the case. Furthermore, the
mitochondrial DNA is only passed down from the mother to all of her
offspring. Hence, everyone related to the mother has the same
mitochondrial DNA.Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-33153713168352840302012-09-12T20:19:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:04:26.293-08:00 Do You Know the Eight Benefits of Saliva?<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Most of time we don't think of our saliva as we have got too used
to it and it is with us all the time. Saliva is an indispensable part
of us and there are a lot of benefits it has.<br />
1. Anti-cancer effect<br />
Japanese
researchers found that saliva can eliminate the superoxide free
radicals produced by carcinogens. The disinfection process of saliva is
not only in the mouth, but also in the stomach for 30 minutes. Chew
every mouthful of food for 30 times can make the saliva and food fully
mix. The free radicals get cleaned in the maximum degree, and the
anti-cancer effect will be the best.<br />
2. Teeth protecting effect<br />
Saliva
contains sodium, potassium, phosphate, calcium, protein, glucose which
can maintain and adjust oral PH value. The dissolution and deposition of
enamel on the tooth surface are a dynamic process, the calcium ion,
phosphate ion and fluorine ion in the saliva can play an important role
in protecting the enamel.<br />
3. Digestion effect<br />
Saliva can
"bind" the food being chewed into a "food group", which facilitates the
swallowing process. Saliva contains amylase which can decompose the
starch down into maltose, which will not only give you a sweet taste,
but also put the food in the digestive process while it is in the mouth.<br />
4. Anti-aging effect<br />
Saliva contains a kind of "saliva parotid gland hormone" which can keep people young and smart.<br />
5. Antiphlogistic effect<br />
Saliva
contains antibacterial compositions such as lysozyme and secretory type
immune protein A which can restrain or destroy hemolytic streptococcus,
Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli and staphylococcus, etc., thus help
prevent inflammation in the gum, oral cavity and throat.<br />
6. Cleaning effect<br />
The
average daily saliva secretion per capita can reach 1000-1500 ml. The
oral cavity will be stored up with food residue, creating conditions for
bacteria breeding. Saliva keeps flowing continuously in the mouth which
can timely clean the teeth and keep the mouth clean and healthy.<br />
7. Being used in medical examination<br />
Scientists
can use saliva samples to examine the drug content in the patients.
Saliva has also substituted blood as the sample to inspect AIDS.
Scientists have also begun to detect diabetes, heart disease, cancer and
other diseases through saliva.<br />
8. Healing<br />
Dutch researchers
found that histones in the saliva can significantly shorten the wound
healing time. Therefore, mouth can help stop the blood for inside and
outside injury or dental bleeding. In cleaning inconvenient case,
accidental injury be put on some saliva.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-82551521350189747482012-09-11T20:20:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:04:19.222-08:00Eleven "Mores" and "Lesses" in Health Keeping<div style="text-align: justify;">
Eating too much will cause higher risk of diabetes. Eating more
fruits can reduce the risk of stroke and help prevent and fight against
cancer.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
More tea, less smoke</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Tea
is very beneficial to the human body. It can quench the thirst,
eliminate fatigue, brighten the eyes, prevent cancer, delay aging and
prolong the life. Smoking can cause a variety of physiological and
biochemical changes in tissues and organs, reduce the blood oxygen
content, increase blood pressure, affect the immune and cause a variety
of diseases.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
More water, less wine</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Drinking boiled water can
promote metabolism, increase blood hemoglobin content and improve
immune function. People who are used to drinking boiled water have
higher deoxidizing enzyme contain and less accumulation of lactic acid
in muscle tissues and will not feel tired easily. A cup of water every
morning for the old people produces magical efficacy for longevity
enhancement. Large amount of alcohol drinking can damage
gastrointestinal mucosa, causing gastric ulcers, gastric hemorrhage and
inducing heart disease, stroke and fetal deformity or low intelligence.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
More vegetables, less meat</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Eating
too much meat can lead to increases in blood fat, blood viscosity and
weight. Vegetables are not only tasty, but also they can soften blood
vessels, enhance blood capillary elasticity, clear away the internal
heat and toxic materials.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
More chewing and less food</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Chewing
can help digestion, reduce the risks of suffering from diseases. Less
food volume means we can appropriately increase the times diet, reduce
the amount of food to reduce the burden of the stomach.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
More vinegar, less salt</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Eating
too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, stroke and kidney
disease, etc. Proper amount of vinegar every day can be very conducive
to hypertension and atherosclerosis.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
More smile, less anger</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Anger
is likely to cause brain nerve disorder, bad mood and disturbance of
the human body balance. Anger can cause toxins accumulation inside the
body and shorten the life.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
More sleep, less worries</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Sadness
and worry can't do anything but affect balance regulating system. Lack
of sleep can affect the body's immune function, making the person
vulnerable to diseases. It is advisable to sleep 8 hours every day.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
More baths, less clothes</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Proper
reduction of clothes can adapt the body to the environment, enhance the
contraction and expansion function of the subcutaneous capillaries,
improve the resistance to diseases. A bath can give the skin an
appropriate message, smoothen blood flow, eliminate fatigue and refresh
the mind.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
More practices, less medicine</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Good health relies
on proper self care, but not only the doctor's prescription. Apart from
doing regular exercises, we should develop an optimistic attitude and
cheerful outlook on life.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
More movements, less laziness</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Life
is all about exercise. Exercise helps regulate the balance of the body
and enhance immunity. Laziness is likely to cause retard in thinking,
decline in body quality and mental illness.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-65676537357639610862012-09-10T20:21:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:04:11.354-08:00Off-Season Strength and Conditioning Programming<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
As winter winds down and turns to spring (hopefully), it's that
time of year again for off season training to begin for a lot of sports.
I figured now would be a good time to throw a few things out there to
help you better prepare your athletes for next season.<br />
1.
While a lot of people think that their sport is "different" and has a
totally unique way in which to train for it, they are generally
misinformed. Sports need a lot of qualities developed in various
quantities, but your job as a strength coach is to improve their general
physical preparedness. That is, get them stronger, more powerful, and
more resistant to injury. The qualities they develop in the weight room
will be used when they practice their sport. Don't get carried away and
sucked into the "sports specific" idea. Mimicking sports movements in
the weight room won't typically get you very far. In fact, you generally
want to do a lot of the opposite of what they do in their sport, in
order to get the body more in balance so they are less likely to get
hurt down the road.<br />
2. Start planning your off season training
program backwards. Start at next year's preseason, and write your phases
out backwards. You need to know where you're going if you want to get
there as efficiently as possible.<br />
3. Focus on strength and power
improvements, but don't disregard conditioning. There's no reason to be
out of shape just because it's the offseason, but you don't have to have
them in peak game shape either. Progress their conditioning as you
would progress their other qualities.<br />
4. If the athletes need to
add mass, then they have to eat more. Just loading on a ton of extra
volume without eating more will just beat them up, not make them better.
If you put an emphasis on getting stronger on the big compound
movements and they eat right, the mass will come. Guys that move big
weights look like it for a reason.<br />
These are just a few things
that I had bouncing around in my head, and there are obviously other
things to take into consideration when planning your off season strength
and conditioning programs. If you train more than one sports team,
remember, the programs for the different sports should look a lot more
alike than different-as in 90-95% alike. This is a crucial time of the
year that will help prepare your athletes for the rigors of their sport
next season, and a lot of injuries that occur during the season are able
to be reduced by proper off season training. Plan correctly and give
your teams a head start on the competition.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-44144434761975234102012-09-09T20:22:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:04:04.309-08:00How Can There Possibly Be A Conspiracy Theory About Yeast Overgrowth?<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
A number of alternative medical advocates believe that yeast
overgrowth is a systemic disease and the cause of many diverse, and non
specific symptoms other than the apparent, typical symptoms of vaginal
thrush, oral thrush and yeast skin infections. They have postulated the
conspiracy theory relating to yeast overgrowth syndrome.<br />
The
collective name given to this group of non specific symptoms is yeast
overgrowth syndrome, Candida hypersensitivity syndrome, yeast allergy,
or gastrointestinal yeast overgrowth.<br />
People who suffer from yeast
overgrowth are most likely to be affected by toxins released by the
yeast itself. Such toxins include ethanol and acetaldehyde which have a
mild narcotic effect. These toxins, while produced in the bowel, can be
absorbed into the bloodstream and affect the brain function, causing a
variety of symptoms such as memory loss, a feeling of vagueness,
irritability, moodiness, dizziness, spots in the vision or ringing in
the ears.<br />
These toxins negatively impact our cells by making it
difficult for the white blood cells to fight infection, resulting in
rashes, acne and the slowing of the healing process. It also affects the
red blood cells ability to flow into capillaries, resulting in
migraines, fatigue and muscle aches.<br />
The following list includes many non specific symptoms thought to be caused by yeast overgrowth syndrome:
<br />
• abdominal bloating
<br />
• reflux and gas
<br />
• diarrhoea
<br />
• constipation
<br />
• migraines
<br />
• headaches
<br />
• asthma
<br />
• ADH
<br />
• bad breath
<br />
• premenstrual tension
<br />
• muscle pain or stiffness
<br />
• fatigue
<br />
• depression
<br />
• psoriasis
<br />
• sexual dysfunction
<br />
• food intolerances
<br />
• and much more<br />
Often these symptoms appear even when there is
no clinical sign of Candida albicans, the most common cause of yeast
overgrowth. While these subclinical infections and symptoms are not
medically recognised conditions, treatment for systemic yeast overgrowth
in these individuals has lead to permanent relief from symptoms.<br />
Keep
in mind that just because you do not have the symptoms of obvious yeast
overgrowth such as thrush, that this does not imply that you do not
have yeast overgrowth. Thrush is just an external symptom, and you may
be affected in other areas.<br />
Some people become allergic to yeast
and an allergic response can be triggered by the low number of yeasts
which reside normally on your body. This is called Candida
hypersensitivity syndrome or yeast allergy. Just if you had a allergic
reaction to strawberries or penicillin your body will react by setting
up either local or systemic inflammations causing any number of symptoms
such as redness, itching, rashes, swelling or more serious symptoms.<br />
With
the Candidasis now affecting up to one third of the population, and the
majority of the population at risk with up to 80-90% harbouring the
yeast Candida, why don't doctors diagnose yeast overgrowth syndrome as a
cause of many common symptoms and illnesses? Because there has been no
action, the alternative medical proponents have suggested the
possibility of a conspiracy theory.<br />
There are many conspiracy
theories about the subject of yeast overgrowth syndrome but these have
not been readily accepted by the medical fraternity. There has not been
sufficient medical research done on this matter. This has lead to the
conspiracy theory related to yeast overgrowth especially since medical
universities and medical reviews that bring doctors up to date are
funded and controlled primarily by the large pharmaceutical corporates
who are focussed on the profits from the sale of their medications. If
you look at an average medical review you will see that up to two thirds
is dedicated to pharmaceutical products.<br />
By prescribing a
pharmaceutical cream or ointment for a yeast overgrowth infection such
as thrush, doctors see immediate results with their patients. But if
treatment fails to cure the symptoms or if the symptoms recur, then the
doctor may take samples to confirm the diagnosis and to check that the
patient is not suffering from a more serious underlying disease such as
diabetes. There is an issue with treating the symptoms and not finding
out what the root cause of the infection is, because the yeast infection
will come back in time. If you use the same medication again and again,
the Candida may mutate and become resistant to the medications
prescribed.<br />
In a number of countries several of the medications
available for yeast overgrowth can be bought over the counter and this
has set up a culture where people self diagnose and treat their own
Candida infections. There is a risk that the yeast infection is not
properly diagnosed and treated correctly. It has also lead to commercial
advertising of pharmaceutical medications to treat yeast overgrowth
infections.<br />
Most doctors know about the alternative methods of
treating and controlling yeast overgrowth such as thrush. However they
have been trained to follow standard protocols for the treatment of
yeast infections. These propocols, in the main, have been established by
the medical fraternity and have been confirmed by scientific
research.That does not imply that doctors will not assist you to find
some natural treatments for controlling recurrent thrush.<br />
If you
believe you are suffering from yeast overgrowth syndrome it is important
to do research to find out more about this disease and the rationale
behind the conspiracy theory suggested by these alternative medical
proponents. You can talk to your doctor or do research on the internet.
However the best proof is in the cure. Treat your Candida infection and
see if your other non- specific symptoms disappear at the same time. It
cannot hurt you and may even do you some good.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-42733797037146486202012-09-08T20:23:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:05:02.747-08:00Three Things You Need To Pay Close Attention To When Learning How To Remove A Mole At Home<div style="text-align: justify;">
There are some three important things that you need to pay close
attention to, when learning how to remove a mole at home. This applies
to whatever mode of studying you are doing. Maybe you are learning how
to remove skin moles using internet references, or maybe you are getting
firsthand information from another person. The bottom line is that you
fully understand everything there is to understand about the whole mole
removal procedure. But the only way you can have a mastery over the
topic of mole removal is if you take note of the three things that we
are going to discuss later on in this article. Once you have a proper
understanding of the three things we are just about to look at, you can
remove skin moles effectively and safely. Let us now get to discussing
those three things that you must take note of when you are trying to
learn how you can get rid of those moles yourself even from home.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Firstly,
when learning how to remove a mole at home, you need to pay close
attention to mastery of the relevant safety precautions. Ideally, there
should be nothing complicated about having your skin moles removed.
Non-observance of certain safety precautions are most likely to lead to
bleeding and other problems. That is when things get a bit tricky and
convoluted. Most people focus on the technical aspect of the entire mole
removal process so much that they fail to take into account the
procedures they should perform in observance of safety. It actually
makes more sense to concentrate more on the safety procedures than the
actual procedure of removing the skin moles. That is because it would be
very inadvisable to attempt to remove a mole at home if you are not
conversant with the safety procedures, because doing so can lead to
major problems - especially if unexpected things occur in the course of
the mole removal procedures.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Of course, before you proceed with
removing moles, you have to make sure you are fully aware of all the
options available to you when it comes to home remedies for mole
removal. We're not talking just one or two treatments here; we're
talking about ALL the available treatments you can try out. You will be
able to use all those comparative information you have accumulated to
come up with an informed decision on which treatment you should apply.
It is not enough that you educate yourself about the theory of the
procedures; knowledge of their practical application would also be
required, so you have to make sure you have a complete understanding of
both sides.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-2176543437027944132012-09-07T20:24:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:03:19.290-08:00Warning Signs Of Anxiety And Panic Attacks In Men And How To Deal With Them<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Panic disorders in men are really emotional conditions which
often can take control of your daily life. They are able to render you
helpless leading you to always ask yourself whether or not the next
panic or anxiety attack is on its way. This anxiousness can make the
sufferer become worried to even leave his house believing he may have a
panic or anxiety attack where people might see.<br />
Signs and Symptoms<br />
The
symptoms of panic attacks will differ from one individual to another.
On top of that, it's most important to understand that the symptoms
could be different from one anxiety attack to another. It truly is more
than likely that the guy undergoing a panic or anxiety attack could
encounter one set of signs for one episode as well as others for the
upcoming one.<br />
Social anxiety signs and symptoms are really
prevalent in people that suffer from anxiety disorders. These issues
include horrors, nervousness in social events, obsessive compulsive
tendencies and many more.<br />
Panic and anxiety attacks may occur from
different occurrences and lots of reasons which may include things like
driving a car, flying in an airplane or being in a crowded area and
even when they sleep. This assault could also come about as soon as the
individual is in a scenario that he believes that he cannot avoid such
as public gatherings or business meetings, that are really important and
also quite irritating and uncomfortable.<br />
Anxiety and panic
attacks that face men are known as social anxiety disorder syndrome and
is a much more serious medical condition that can affect your way of
life tremendously. It may not just have an affect on you but also on the
folks near you. If you are afflicted with this, you should seek medical
assistance as early as possible.<br />
Treatment solutions<br />
Drugs
will only be helpful so long as you take them. As soon as you quit
taking them, you'll end up as sick as you used to be to begin with.
Medicine only deals with the symptoms of your episodes, however trying
an all natural treatment solution can help you eliminate these attacks
entirely.<br />
1. Antidepressant could also help people in getting rid
of these anxiety attacks. However, you have to first talk to your health
care provider before you take antidepressants. If you are having heavy
anxiety and panic attacks, a quick treatment of this type will help you
limit the impact from the symptoms.<br />
2. Yet another form of
treatment is inspiration and motivation. This actually works by training
the person that these kinds of attacks do not possess the capability to
hurt them or anyone they love and help them recognize that anything
they might be thinking or feeling may well be a sign of a panic attack.<br />
Behavior
therapies is a process which has taken center stage fairly recently in
dealing with panic disorders that face men. This therapy primarily
specializes in changing those specific behaviors and tendencies in a
person's life that could possibly trigger an anxiety attack. It involves
many steps that minimizes or can stop the habits. Behavior therapies
has proven invaluable with many panic and anxiety attacks.<br />
Dealing
with panic attacks is different from one person to another, nonetheless
one important thing is constant, is that you never need to feel like
you need to be alone. One secret is to surround yourself with cheerful
and optimistic people. Nothing can beat an excellent bunch of people who
always look at the brighter side of things. They are there to help
remind you that this problem will pass and that there are actually
reasons to look ahead to another day. These folks probably won't supply
you with the fast solution that you desire at this point nevertheless
they will provide you with the necessary support as well as some happy
smiles.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-2715290054907740712012-09-06T20:25:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:03:08.143-08:00Flu Shots for Children - Necessary or No Worry?<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Each year, flu season brings with it a plethora of runny noses,
aches, fever, and chills, with all responsible for lost days at work.
Many cautious adults attempt to avoid this dreaded down time by
increasing their vitamin C and hand washing, using both to prepare their
immune system in defense against the first signs of a common cold
circulating around their offices. Although, healthy adults typically
have less to worry about when it comes to the flu; it's people much
younger and much older that have more cause for concern.<br />
Among
the populations most susceptible to colds and flu remain young children
and the elderly, with immature or weakened immune systems to blame. As
such, many doctors insist people in these age groups get vaccinated
against the flu before catching the virus that can be devastating to
their health. While there are usually no restrictions on vaccinating the
elderly, many parents wonder how young is too young for a flu shot, and
if their child really needs to get one every year. Such questions have
become commonplace for doctors and pharmacies, with many offering
informational brochures that explain the reasons behind their
recommendations.<br />
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly
urges parents to "get all children aged six months and over immunized
in preparation for the coming flu season." This group recently pointed
out that the risk of the flu to young children is much worse than in
other high-risk groups such as the elderly, and as such, children should
be immunized every year. In addition, the AAP also suggested that
people who care for young children should also be immunized as a
precautionary decision, one that will help further protect children
against contracting the flu. Recent figures show an average of 20,000
children under age five are hospitalized every year because of the flu,
with a small percentage of flu-related deaths reported.<br />
Influenza
immunizations are usually administered to children either through a flu
shot or a nasal spray, depending on age; however, there are additional
factors to consider, such as existing/typical health and/or any prior
allergic reactions. As such, all children under the age of five should
be immunized as soon as possible when flu season arrives. Because as any
parent knows, the minimal side effects of an immunization are far more
tolerable than full-blown flu symptoms when it comes to the continued
health of a young child.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-3809852002541445482012-09-05T20:26:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:02:58.682-08:009 Ways To Get A Better Butt<div style="text-align: justify;">
If you want to have a better rear view, there are some exercises that you can use to give your butt a natural make over.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The
shape of your buttocks is determined by the muscles of the butt namely,
the gluteus maximus, the gluteus medius, and the gluteus minimus, in
combination with the overlying fat. If you can make use of exercises
that target and develop these muscles, you will build a tighter and more
rounded buttock.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Some of these good buttock shaping exercises that you can do include the following:</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
1-Strenght training exercises like walking, running and climbing.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
2-The squat and tone exercises</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
This routine works directly on the gluteus muscles and you can really increase the bulk of these muscles with this exercise.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
You can follow these steps to carry out this routine:</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-Stand and position your feet parallel to each other. Keep your feet shoulder width apart.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-Lower
your hips slowly as if you are sitting on an invincible chair. After
this, stand up slowly and do not push your knees beyond your toes. Make
sure that your torso and back are straight.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-Repeat this routine around 15 times at once and carry out three different sets of these repetitions in a day.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
3-The forward lunge routine</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
This
exercise builds up the muscles of the buttocks as well as those of the
thighs and calves. It also helps to burn up some calories. This routine
involves the following steps:</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-With your feet parallel to each other and hip distance apart, take one giant step forward.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-Bend
both knees and lower your body slowly, then return back to standing. Do
not bend your knees by more than 90 degrees with your front knee placed
directly in front of your ankle.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Make sure that your back knee is not resting on the ground.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-Repeat this routine on the other side</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
4-The backward lunge routine</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
This
routine builds up your gluteus and promotes hip flexibility and proper
alignment of the back. To carry out this routine, you should apply the
same steps of the forward lunge but you must step backwards to position
your lower leg.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
5-The side lunge routine</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
This routine works
on the muscles of the hips, the gluteus, and the inner thighs. You can
carry out this routine via the following steps:</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-Bend one knee while you position your feet wide apart.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-Make
sure that the shin bone beneath that knee is vertical to the floor. You
should use a shorter stance if the knee falls inside the foot.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-Keep your shoulders behind your knee as you lean forwards slightly.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-Maintain a hand position that aids your balance.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
6-Leg lift with exercise ball</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
This
form of exercise helps to strengthen your gluteus muscles in addition
to your shoulder and abdominal muscles. You can carry out this routine
via these steps:</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-Lie on an exercise ball facing down with your stomach lying directly on the ball. Keep your hands on the floor.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-Squeeze your gluteus muscles while you raise up one of your legs without using the muscles of your lower back.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-Repeat the routine on the alternate leg.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-After
practising this routine for some time, you can then raise up both legs
simultaneously to improve the toning of your butt muscles.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
7-Hip lift on the exercise ball</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
If
done carefully, this routine works exclusively on the gluteus maximus
muscle which is the largest muscle in the body. You can carry out this
routine via the following steps:</div>
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-Lie stomach down on the exercise ball and place your forearms on the floor.</div>
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-Position your hips and your upper thighs on top of the ball.</div>
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-Bend your knees 90 degrees while keeping your feet together and use your arms and trunk muscles as support.</div>
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-Move
your thighs slowly off the ball by squeezing your gluteus. You should
be able to make a small and controlled 2 inch movement off the ball.</div>
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8-Brigdge floor work routine</div>
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This
workout is a good workout for your gluteus, hamstrings and hip muscles
and you can carry out this routine via the following steps:</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-Place your back on the floor and bend your knees with your feet hip width apart.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-Slowly
raise your spine off the floor starting from your tail bone and raise
your back slowly by pulling up one vertebra at a time by tightening your
gluteus and hamstrings.</div>
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- Raise your back up to the level where you can create a diagonal line from your shoulders to your knees.</div>
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-After this lower your back slowly, lowering one vertebra at a time.</div>
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9-Side leg raising floor work</div>
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This
exercise works mainly on the small gluteus medius and gluteus minimus
muscles of the butt. You can carry out this routine via the following
steps:</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
-Lie on your side and lift up your leg. Make sure that your
hips are stacked with your torso in a still position. Both of your
knees must be pointing forwards.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-38907971528579169482012-09-04T20:28:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:02:49.298-08:00Tips in Applying Tanning Creme For A Competition<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Some tanning products are applied through spraying or
airbrushing, but these don't get you a deep enough tan. If you're
competing in a bodybuilding event or a bikini competition, then you'll a
tanning creme that won't melt under the heat of the spotlights and
still look dark and even under the brightness of the flood lights. One
of the most recommended skin care products for fitness buffs and
athletes is an instant coloring creme called Dream Tan, which was
developed by Mohamed Mohsen. The following tips should get you started
in turning your pale or uneven skin tone into a lustrous bronze that
gives you an edge over your competitors.<br />
<b>Apply Tanning Cream an Hour before a Show</b><br />
First
of all, a tanning creme is simply body makeup to make your musculature
stand out under the glare of the stage lights. It doesn't promote
tanning itself and it's not for everyday use like a moisturizing lotion.
When applying this cream, you'll need the help of someone who knows how
to use it efficiently on hard-to-reach areas of your body. Ordinarily, a
two-ounce tub is enough to evenly cover the whole body.<br />
<b>Tips to Remember While Getting an Instant Tan:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Commonly
dry skin is found on your arms, thighs, lower legs, and sides of the
abdomen, if not the whole tummy area. These spots need generous amounts
rubbed into them because the skin absorbs more of the cream. A tub
contains moisturizing agents, such as lanolin, glycerin, beeswax, and
mineral oil.</li>
<br />
<li>Dot the target areas before spreading them out evenly. Women often
apply foundation on their faces this way to efficiently make use of the
liquid makeup. Don't just scoop an amount and slap it all over your
chest. This usually leads to drops of cream staining the carpet or to
getting an uneven skin tone.</li>
<br />
<li>To create an even skin color, pat the areas with your palm or ask
your assistant to use his or her palm. Tapping your stained fingers
leave lines or streaks on the surface. Some people use the specially
designed glove made from microfiber material. It's washable and
stretchable and won't smudge other surfaces not intended for the tanning
creme application.</li>
<br />
<li>The cream sticks more effectively onto skin pores when they're dry.
If you or the body builder you're helping has just come out of an
invigorating shower, then ask him or her to not leave any beads of
moisture on skin. You may apply a base tan that dries up quickly into
matte, but most of the time, a moisture-rich formula like Dream Tan
doesn't need a foundation.</li>
<br />
<li>Wear dark trunks or swimsuits to avoid smears on your costume before
a competition. Although the tanning cream doesn't feel greasy after
application, it doesn't dry up as quickly as other skin care products.
It has oils that lend to its luminous appearance when the competitors go
through their poses on-stage.</li>
</ul>
<b>Warnings and Notices About Instant Tan Creams</b><br />
There
have been reports that local and international competitions banned
tanning creams during the event. The reason they gave is the difficulty
of getting out the stains from walls and floors or from the chairs and
tables in the contestants' waiting area. However, self-tanning sprays
are still allowed in competition and application of skin coloring cremes
must be done outside of the competition venue and an hour or so before
it starts. Some people prefer to put on a dream tan in the morning or a
day before the event.</div>
Kucorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697294892017544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558793462957633424.post-25563645251119683172012-09-03T20:29:00.000-07:002012-11-16T21:02:39.946-08:00When to Find a Personal Care Assistant<div style="text-align: justify;">
There are a lot of senior citizens living in the world and it is not
always in the minds of their children to have them sent to a senior
citizen's home. However, over the course of time it is likely that
senior citizens will require some form of personal care in order to make
it through the day. Having someone available to assist with caring for
your aging parents is therefore something that you might find necessary
in the near future. When you do so, it is important to take the time to
find the right personal care assistants.</div>
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Choosing
a personal care assistant is not that difficult but there are a few
things you should keep in mind before you do so. One thing you should
know is that most agencies that help to set people up with personal
living assistants will go out of their way to ensure that you are happy
with the services provided. If you are not happy with your personal care
assistant then you can simply choose to have another one sent in. The
freedom to choose the personal care giver that you like the most will
help to ensure you end up satisfied with the services provided to you by
these kinds of agencies.</div>
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What you can expect to receive in terms
of the services offered by personal living assistants depends on the
needs of the elderly person who needs to be cared for. In most cases,
cleaning, meal preparation, bathing, and other services will be offered.
Take the time to let the agency in charge of finding you an assistant
know exactly what it is that you need, and you will be well on your way
to finding the best deal possible.</div>
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It is also a good idea to find
out more about the agency in question and make sure that you are
comfortable with the rates that they are asking for. While it is true
that there are some less expensive rates out there, in some cases you
may be expected to pay a lot more money to have a personal care
assistant in the home. This is why you may want to spend some time
searching online for a good deal and hope that one comes through. With a
bit of research and a mind for special deals it might not be long
before you are able to set up a good arrangement that will leave both
you and your personal care assistant happy.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
With an assistant
there to help the elderly there is a good chance that they will not have
to be sent to any special senior citizen homes. This is a benefit for
you and for the senior citizen in question, because it means that they
get to stay in your home or in theirs without having to worry about
living with a lot of other people in a crowded senior citizen's home.
All in all, finding a good personal assistant could help to provide an
excellent solution for the problems that senior citizens often face in
their day to day lives.</div>
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