Aromatherapy Candles

Aromatherapy candles are the answer to our constant desire for peace and tranquility in this fast paced life. It satisfies our thirst for balance and harmony in our very existence and brings about a warm change to the mundane environment we live in. Play some music of your choice along with it and there is nowhere else that you would want to be at that moment.
The world witnessed its first scented candles in the year 1928; candles have since changed in form, shape, size and color and created all together different space for itself in our life. It is no longer used just for light and has become a reflection of art and science which brought forth the ancient knowledge of our sense of smell and amalgamates the knowledge to create a scent which transports our soul to different world altogether. The manner with which it changes the mood of our entire living space is an experience in itself. It is this control over what mood we desire to have in our rooms that makes the experience all the more wonderful.

Vanilla, Rose, Lavender, Cinnamon, Ginger, Citrus scents and many other different varieties of Aromatherapy candles adorn the market shelves today, so we have to determine which suits our lifestyle and our mood. It’s important for us to first understand the uses of Aromatherapy scents and then decide on what reflects our need the best. It is this control over what mood we desire to have in our rooms that makes the experience all the more wonderful. When in need to relax your body and soul, Lavender is your choice and the choice of thousands of massage and meditation professionals around the globe and is known to be a powerful sleep aid. When searching for a boosting our Energy levels we can choose to envelope ourselves with the fruitiness of Orange and Grapefruit or the sweet reflection of Vanilla, rose or Peppermint. Combine vanilla with floral scents of your choice and see your room transform into the most cheerful and comforting spaces to spend your time. Bring focus to your thoughts with Orange or Sage and feel better when suffering from headache or nausea with a Eucalyptus candle lit around you. Nothing relieves you like the aroma of Eucalyptus. When holidaying try the cinnamon or ginger especially if you are traveling to colder destinations. Cinnamon helps you calm your nerves and relive you of your exhaustion making you more aware of your surrounding and bring about a more relaxing period. Combine it with ginger and experience the soul cleansing effects of Ginger.

Aromatherapy candles are a fantastic solution to many of your troubles. Light a candle to create a pleasant and cheerful mood to your entire room anytime during the day. No matter what the occasion is, alone or with company, engrossed in an intimate conversation or a private bubble bath or even a holiday, Aromatherapy candles will just transform everything around you and give you a space of your own which you rightfully own with the choicest of scents.

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Goal Setting : Why There Should be an Aim for Life

Two thousand years ago, the Roman philosopher Seneca said that no wind will be useful to us if we do not know where we want to sail .

And you know what?

He was right ...

We do not have much choice when it comes to the direction of our lives. On the other hand, we will be the ones who will drive the direction of your life, or somebody else will do it for us! There is not something in between.
Unfortunately, it seems to me that only a few people manage to understand. They allow to be taken anywhere and everywhere without any goals and they do not understand why they have to experience things they do not want to.

Living without clearly defined goals is to live without any direction in it. Such a life literally resembles to a ship without a captain left in the mercy that floats on the high seas.

However, when it comes to goals, it is necessary to deal with the phenomenon that is the key factor to success in all areas of life.

It is taking over full responsibility for all our life experiences.

Only when we agree with ourselves, in some way, draw a line and take full responsibility for our life, we will be able to start setting goals and achieve them the proper way.

I understand that that is not an easy thing to do but in fact, it is something that is inevitable.

When it comes to taking responsibility for our lives, we just do not have much choice.

Why?

Because everything that happens in our reality and the result of our choices - whether consciously or unconsciously. Every choice we make is determined by how we think. The way we think depends solely on us and no one else. We are free to choose the way we think.
Whit our thoughts we create our own reality - the message that was left to us thousands of years ago.
If you want to change your reality, it is necessary to start with, changing your thinking

.Conscious change of thinking does not mean anything other than deliberately taking responsibility for your life. Thought is the cause, and circumstances of your life are just a consequence of thinking about the things you are most concerned with.

Change your thoughts, and your circumstances will change.
So we are always responsible for everything that happens in our lives - the only question is whether we want to accept that responsibility or not.
Those who do not want to accept responsibility for their experiences and continue to navigate life without any goal waiting and hoping for flowers to blossom will spend their lives waiting. Unfortunately, that day will not come because we did not come to this planet without purpose and trusting in a higher power that will do that job for us , but we came with the intention to consciously create what we want.
However, to be able to consciously create our experiences, it is necessary to have goals. Those who choose to take full responsibility for their life experiences, bring in an excellent position from which you can begin to create a life in accordance with their true desires.
So take your time and think carefully what you want. Do you want to be like a ship without direction and float on the high seas, and every time you hit the shore or cliff, blame someone else for what happened or perhaps you want to take control of the direction in which you sail and navigate to where your heart desires?

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Emotions

The newborn child carries within him certain inherited traits. As he grows, these traits develop into elaborate and complicated patterns of reaction to the stimuli he encounters. These patterns are called Emotions. Examples of emotions are love, anger and fear.
Emotions are an important part of a person and aid in this survival. They are the spark which can serve to mobilize his psychic and physical resources. Emotions may be used constructively in dealing with oneself and with others. However some emotions are not used constructively, but are given full rein or are unduly suppressed they may become destructive to the personality.

Positive Emotions 

The following emotions are constructive in their effect upon a person.

Love

An essential emotion in every person is love. It is one of the first needs a child has and is the basis for his physical and emotional security. Without love, the child, who must rely upon others for his needs, has no assurance of life. Children need the love of parents and of other children in the family. Parents need the love of each other and of their children. Adults need the love of their associates. In order for love a flourish there must be a setting of kindness, sympathy, unselfishness and tolerance. The absence of love in a person’s life can lead to unpleasant reactions on his part, such as daydreaming, cruelty or aggressive actions toward other people.

Faith

A belief in and reliance upon some power outside oneself is another basic emotional need. Although individuals conceive this outside power in different ways. It is important for people to believe that the universe and the life in it exist for some useful purpose. The acceptance of this idea becomes an important element in maintaining emotional stability.

Achievement

A sense of personal worth and ability to perform as a useful person in society is another emotional need. Depending upon the situation, one attempts to satisfy this need by performing well scholastically, by doing a job well, by establishing a good home for one’s family or by taking part in activities that are of service to other people. Failure to satisfy this need can lead the person to feel depressed and rejected by his family, friends or colleagues. A person will commonly find more satisfaction in one type of work than in another. Thus the area of endeavor to which he gives himself is of great importance. Various occupations have high social prestige at any given time. Others less prestigious may offer great satisfaction through their contribution to social welfare or to art. Each individual should try to choose an occupation in which he has special interests and abilities.

Negative Emotions

If the person has emotional needs which go unsatisfied, he has to try to make adjustments for them. All of us at times fail to make sufficient adjustment and frustrations and unhappiness result. We react to these unsatisfied emotional needs with various negative emotions.

Anger

Although a normal response to frustration, anger represents a primitive response. It is a “fight” instinct and represents the desire and perhaps the attempt, to aggressively settle an issue by destroying it, attacking it, killing it or in some other way trying to neutralize it. Although all human beings feel angry at times, it is necessary that angry reactions be controlled. If repressed, the anger may afflict us in some other manner. Thus it is important that we learn ways to direct those energies aroused by feelings of anger into constructive activities. A minor irritation may be “worked off” by playing a hard game of tennis, cleaning house or vigorously mowing the lawn.

Fear

Another reaction to emotional frustration is the “flight” instinct or fear. Fear may be resorted to as a way of survival or it may represent the decision to try to evade an issue. Fears, if allowed to develop uncontrolled, can lead to over or under response to a situation-to panicking or to freezing up.

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Taking Care of your Oral Health: Proper Brushing

They say prevention is better than cure. It is true, considering that it is less expensive to maintain your health and prevent yourself from catching diseases, compared to purchasing expensive medications just to cure your ailments.  Your oral cavity, which includes your teeth, gums and tongue, is as important as the rest of your body. Taking good care of your oral cavity may prevent complications: from a simple yet annoying toothache, to unpleasant broken-down teeth. The keys to keeping your oral cavity healthy and preventing these abnormalities from happening are simply by performing proper brushing.

PROPER TOOTH BRUSHING

How long does it take to brush my teeth properly?

      The ideal time for proper tooth brushing takes about two minutes. TIP: Singing two “Happy Birthday” songs in your head would determine the ideal duration of proper brushing.

What type of toothbrush should I use?

      Choosing the right type of toothbrush for your teeth is a step closer to achieving proper brushing. A soft-bristled brush is definitely the best for removing food debris and plaque from your teeth. Brushes with small heads are also preferable, which has better navigating capabilities needed for those hard-to-reach teeth at the back.

How long before I change my toothbrush?

      The advisable time to replace your toothbrush is after 3 months. When the toothbrush shows signs of wear, it must be replaced even if it hasn’t been 3 months yet. 

Is there a particular brand of toothpaste I should use?

      It doesn’t matter what brand of toothpaste you use as long as it contains fluoride. Check the labels of each brand and look for this ingredient.

How do I brush my teeth the right way?

     

It is advisable to perform short, gentle strokes while brushing as to avoid hitting and irritating the gums. Keep in mind also that you not only brush the teeth that are showing externally, but also those hard-to-reach back teeth called molars. Crowns, fillings, and other restorations are required to be brushed as well.Divide your oral cavity in to 4 quadrants(Upper Right, Upper Left, Lower Left, Lower Right) then follow these steps:

1. Clean the outer surfaces of your upper right teeth, navigate the toothbrush towards the upper left side in doing so. Keep in mind that the stroke for back teeth or molars should be in circular motion, while the front teeth or incisors should have an up-and-down motion. By doing the said strokes, you are minimizing the chance of having teeth abrasion caused by faulty brushing techniques.
2. Repeat step 1, this time from the outer surfaces of the lower left side towards the lower right.
3. Clean the inner surfaces of each quadrant of teeth in the same manner as Steps 1 & 2.
4. Clean the chewing surfaces to remove food particles stuck in pits and fissures of the teeth.
5. Brush your tongue to rid off debris and bacteria. This will surely result to a much fresher breath.

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Health Food Passion or Dangerous Obsession?

With all the size zero spree on, there is a major portion of people who have made eating healthy their obsession. The print media, social media along with the television always promote beauty in such a way that everybody aspires to have it, many people start eating healthy to look good and maintain themselves. This is good but when it goes beyond just passion and starts falling into the category of obsession that is where the real worriment and bothering really begins. The obsession for healthy food is not just a little problem that could be looked away or given a blind eye. This is something serious, though the numbers of people who develop a bizarre fetish with this often require special care and counseling.

Health Food Passion and Social Life

Health food passion might be slightly different from the obsession of being thin. People who develop health food obsession often infatuate themselves to just one kind of food. For instance a vegetarian who do away with any sort of meat even in small portions might be thought of a person with an obsession of healthy food.
Considering the fact that our body needs proportioned, well-balanced and nourishing portions of food that give right amount of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and fats. Any of these if remain absent from our diet for a long time may develop a deficiency in our body causing various diseases and this might be perilous for our body. The issues are not just tangible, these also include psychological acuteness. A person that develops obsession to only one kind of food may feel guilty after eating something else, refusing to stray from that fixated diet distresses them and puts them through great mental anxiety. Often the people become sensitive about the things they eat, this might make them anti-social, they might also avoid being in gatherings where dine outs are involved, such behavior make them alienated. These people pose a danger to not only their physical health but also have adverse affects on their social well being.

Passion or Obsession

It is often difficult to even single out a person with health obsession. With all the hype on being thin, slim and looking good, many times people overlook the obsession that a person might have developed which is often looked at as the passion. The passion over casts the obsession, so the person himself might not know it what to talk about others.

A Specialist Should be Consulted

Eating healthy is in no way dangerous to health but to fixating yourself to only one kind of food might be dangerous is many ways. Sometimes it’s important not to have a lot of information but to have the right kind of information that directs you. Reading pages over pages of diet books, magazines and articles on internet might not help you, all the information is not authentic and many times the written information might not suit your body type and lifestyle. It is always important to seek some professional help. A dietitian and nutritionist must always be consulted. A specialist could help you with your physical needs allowing you to have a balanced life.

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How Raw Food and Alkaline Dieting cures Acne

For many years in the past now, the health of the western civilization citizens is considered very poor, weak, and declining every year. On the other side, many cultural groups, that are not a part of this western World, are known to have much better, stronger health in every way.
The focus of these studies revolves around the differences in the way of life between these cultures and the western World. Particularly, the foundation of good health is often, if not every time, directly connected with dietary habits and foods used by a certain population.

Now, to get to the matter at hand, the human skin is nothing more than just another organ. But, the obvious difference is of course that it is on the outside.
Something people often miss out is the fact that the skin is directly connected to many of our inner organs, and as such mirrors the condition and health of them, in many various ways.

Something a lot people in the World have in common is acne.

• Acne, or acne vulgaris, is a skin disease that manifests itself through seborrhea(scaly red skin), comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules (pinheads), nodules (large papules), pimples, and possibly scarring. Acne affect mostly skin with densest population of sebaceous follicles, such as: the face, the upper part of the chest, and the back. 
• Many dermatologists and doctors are not aware or directly reject the notion, that acne are directly the result of inner health problems, and that they in fact mirror and suggest internal problems. They instead treat only the symptoms of these diseases, mentioned before.  
• Acne develops as a result of blockages in the follicles. Various plugs are formed this way, from many different reasons, leaving the dermatologists dealing with the current problem, and not focusing on what could cause it.
• The first focus of the studies is the fact that people living in cultural groups from the third world, or tribal or even barbaric, do not have these skin problems and diseases. 
• It is with that fact that the research for food related causes began in the first place.
• The most correct theories would possibly be those who suggest that a person should take care both internally and externally, in dealing with acne. Of course, in practice, this has a 80 to 2- percent ratio, 80% being in favor of foods, because let’s face it, there are only so much you can do for your skin externally.

In my experience, I found that the previous combination of the two ways is the best, with a natural focus on the internal and the foods.  I was never too  susceptible to acne, but I had my share during puberty.   My dietary habits were those of a western civilized man, and somewhere during high school, I started exploring the various different national cuisines and diet programs. I had no problem with my weight, but the health in general was in need of discipline. And so I had luck to be pointed in the right direction, and start to think about foods and my diet.
Ofcourse, it was always the common knowledge that fast food and junk food were bad, and I even remember some theories linking them with acne, even back then.
Changing my diet affected me in so many ways, many of witch I haven’t even notice then. I started eating foods that were closer to their own natural form, with as less processing as possible, often with none.
This is where alkaline foods came into play. Alkaline foods include fruits, vegetables, greens, and sea vegetables. Now eating all this raw, with little or no processing,  changed the whole pallet of my dietary picture. I was immediately without white sugar, without saturated fat, without gluten, hormones… Infact, many of the things that were dominant were now gone, replaced by the pure content of naturally determined proportions in raw foods.
Junk food, fast food, and all these groceries that we are eating today are all loaded with those mentioned components, and on top of that, all foods today have a high number of artificial components, chemicals used for better growth, longer lasting, storing etc…
Eating all that stuff leaves all that toxic waste inside of the human body, even after human metabolism. A lot of these toxins remain in the body and form a kind of slime, that can be concentrated in various places. For instance, if it concentrates in the lungs, that person suffers from asthma, or if it’s in sinuses they are inflamed, etc… So, the question now is, doesn’t our organism have the means to expel all these unwanted matters. It does of course, but not all of them can be dissolved or handled by our organism, in fact, a lot of them can’t, and the rate in witch our organism responds and cleanses it self from them is much slower and it is hindered by the constant consuming of these foods, often in very large quantities.
So, now since this slime is rampant in our organism, the body is looking for all ways to expel or burn it. That’s why those people often have short term inflammations, increases in body temperatures,  sweat, and of course acne.
Somewhere during this process, when the body needs cleansing and it starts doing it through the skin, our pores and all those channels  become plugged and inflame. It can be caused by the excessive mass of toxins wanting to get out, or maybe the person simply has tightened skin, or maybe both.
So now you have toxic matters plugged somewhere in your skin, close to the surface.
Now one other thing many doctors miss out on is that these toxic matter, this slime, thought poisonous to us, is a feast for various parasites and bacteria or viruses. In fact, this is how we attract them in the first place, we carry their food inside of us, sort to say. When these microorganisms start doing their part, that’s when the real problem occur. That’s where you get your scars, large inflammatory acnes and various terrible problems.

So, by stopping the intake of toxic foods, and by eating natural and healthful groceries, I’ve managed to free my organism of all those substances, and make my life easier in many ways. And my skin also showed a 100% recovery. Now all I need to do is to take moderate care of it, and I never have problems with acne.
I hope my experience will help anyone who needs it, best of luck!

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The Master Cleanse Diet - Best Way to Lose Weight

The Master Cleanse diet, even though many perceive it as a diet that helps them to get rid of excessive pounds, it is actually a body detox diet, but which, being a diet with a low number of calories will also help you lose weight.

 Lemon detox diet

The lemon detox diet, as this diet it is also known, is a diet in which you literally do not eat any solid foods, is a diet in which you are allowed to consume only liquids, more precisely lemonades with various ingredients that are supposed help at the elimination of toxins associated with consumption of alcohol, tobacco, coffee, or drugs. Considering that this diet is not easy, you have to be convinced that you are able to follow it for a period of at least 10 days, so to be sure that its effects are going to be visible. You need a lot of ambition and determination, but at the end of the cure, you will be pleased with the results, and your body will be invigorated.

How Master Cleanse Diet works

Lemonade ingredients in this diet are water, the element found in 80 per cent in the human body; lemon juice, rich in nutrients and minerals, which stimulates the stomach to produce gastric juices, and the liver to remove biliary juice, an important element in emulsifying the fat in inside your body; fructose, a sugar substitute; and cayenne pepper, rich in vitamin A, is an ingredient that prevents stomach ulcers.

The first three days of the diet are the most difficult, these are the days when you will feel hunger, because the body no longer receives the same number of calories that the body was used until now, there is also the possibility to feel tired due to the low blood sugar, but these symptoms will disappear after the three days and your body will get used both with low intake of nutrients and low glucose level.

Celebrities used Master Cleanse Diet

Many famous people have appealed to this diet for detoxification and even to get rid of some extra pounds. An example is Beyoncé Knowles who managed to lose 22 pounds for her role in the movie “Dream Girl”, where she had to interpret the role of a teenager whose age was 16.

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Appendicitis

What is appendicitis?

Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is located in the right lower abdomen at the lower end of the colon. (See Figure 1) To this date, researchers still have not found the purpose of the appendix.

Figure 1: The Appendix

Photo Courtesy of: colonista.com

The appendix is a small sack like structure that protrudes from the colon wall. This sack can become filled with debris and colon material and become inflamed and infected. This can cause intestinal blockage and the infection can spread to the entire abdomen.

This condition is most common among older children and younger adults between the ages of 10 and 30 years of age. The symptoms can often mimic other conditions and are hard to diagnose. Many appendicitis sufferers will put off treatment too long and the complication of untreated appendicitis is sepsis, where the infection enters the bloodstream. This complication requires extensive antibiotic treatment in the hospital and can be fatal.

Any infection or inflammation in the appendix is an emergency and anyone with signs or symptoms of appendicitis must be evaluated right away. This will prevent serious complications and the spread of the infection to other parts of the body. The pus resulting from appendicitis can also spread throughout the abdominal cavity, resulting in a condition called peritonitis. (See Figure 2)

Figure 2: Inflamed Appendix

Photo Courtesy of: WebMD.com

What causes appendicitis?

It is not completely understood why appendicitis occurs. The condition may be the result of a secondary bacterial infection after someone has had a virus. Viral infections of the abdomen can cause the intestines to slow down and become blocked preventing the appendix from emptying itself. The contents then become stagnant and allow for bacterial growth. This is where many people may avoid medical care, thinking they just have a stomach virus.

Normally the appendix is able to clean itself out periodically with normal bowel movements. If the opening to the appendix becomes blocked then it can become infected quickly and the infection can spread in a matter of hours. (See Figure 3)

Figure 3: Intestinal Blockage

Photo Courtesy of: Pennmedicine.org

On rare occasion, intestinal tumors or cancer can be the cause of appendicitis. Also, abdominal surgery in other areas of the abdomen can cause scar tissue that can constrict and block the area of the appendix. This is why post-surgical patients are encouraged to stay on a clear liquid diet until bowel sounds fully return after surgery. Eating with a “sleepy” bowel can cause obstruction.

What are the symptoms of appendicitis?

Appendicitis symptoms can come slowly and be vague. This is why many people delay evaluation and treatment. The first symptom is usually pain around the belly button. Some people also experience pain in the left lower abdomen, leading them away from the thought of appendicitis. This is called referred pain. Other symptoms can include;

• ·         Pain in the lower right abdomen 12 to 24 hours after belly button pain starts
• ·         Minimal or no appetite
• ·         Nausea
• ·         Vomiting
• ·         Low grade fever 99◦ F to 101◦ F
• ·         Pain with coughing or sneezing
• ·         Chills
• ·         Diarrhea
• ·         Constipation
• ·         Pain on rebound when the abdomen is pressed
• ·         Not passing gas
• ·         Sudden pain and then relief (In cases of rupture)

These symptoms are especially serious if they follow recent abdominal surgery. This could indicate an intestinal blockage and appendicitis is a secondary infection. If you have any symptoms of appendicitis, it is extremely important not to have anything to eat or drink on the way to the hospital. They will want you fasting in case you need emergency surgery.

How is appendicitis diagnosed?

Appendicitis can be diagnosed with imaging studies such as; CT scan, abdominal x-ray and ultrasound. The doctor may also order these lab tests to check for infection and electrolyte loss due to vomiting or diarrhea:

Complete Blood Count Checks for the amount of white blood cells in the bloodstream and is a strong indicator of infection in the body. This test will help the doctor make the decision if the patient needs antibiotic treatment in the hospital prior to surgery.

Renal Panel Checks the electrolytes in the body such as; sodium and potassium. These electrolytes are lost from vomiting and diarrhea resulting in dehydration. People who lose these electrolytes need to have them replaced quickly.

Urinalysis Appendicitis and Kidney stones or bladder infections can mimic each other. The doctor will run a urinalysis to help confirm that the symptoms are truly appendicitis and not a urinary cause. This can also help the doctor see the degree of dehydration in a patient.

How is appendicitis treated?

Uncomplicated appendicitis is treated with surgery as soon as the patient is stable. If the infection has not spread to other areas of the abdomen or the bloodstream, a surgeon will remove the appendix. This is usually a quick procedure and the patient is released from the hospital within one day.

If the appendicitis becomes complicated by the spread of infection, the patient will need to be hospitalized on intravenous antibiotics until the infection is cleared. This could take days and up to weeks depending on how bad the infection became. This is usually the result of delaying evaluation and treatment.

The surgeon will remove the appendix after the infection has cleared, possible in the same hospital stay but sometimes the surgeon will allow the patient to completely recover and schedule the surgery for a date in the near future. The patient is then sent home on a clear liquid or soft diet to recover until surgery is performed.

Other reasons the surgeon may delay surgery is when the diagnosis of appendicitis is questioned. This is especially common in young children where appendicitis can be difficult to diagnose. The structures in and around the area of the appendix are so tiny that it may be hard to see on ultrasound or CT that the appendix is actually inflamed.

How can appendicitis be prevented?

The only preventative measure with appendicitis is complying with bowel rest after surgery or during a viral abdominal infection. If you have either of these conditions, it is extremely important to take only clear liquids and advance the diet slowly as bowel function returns. (See Figure 4)

Figure 4: Clear Liquid Diet

Photo Courtesy of greatredsharkblog.com

In cases where the cause of appendicitis occurs without explanation, there is no prevention. Researchers still cannot explain why many cases of appendicitis happen; therefore it is not completely clear what can be done to prevent them.

Conclusion

Appendicitis is a dangerous condition and anyone with signs or symptoms of this condition needs to be evaluated immediately in the emergency room. The appendix can rupture and cause severe complications very quickly if left untreated.

Always follow your doctor’s orders and stay on clear liquids until the bowels are functional to prevent intestinal blockage, prior to appendicitis and after having the appendix removed. With good compliance, the complications of appendicitis can be minimized.

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Best Ways to Lose Extra Pounds

Many of us have had weight problems at least once in the life. When the extra pounds become a problem, each of us is trying to get rid of them and we search for the best weight loss program. We all know very well that the extra pounds influences our lives, make us lose confidence in ourselves, be ashamed of the way we look.

Nowadays there are many methods of weight loss, from food diets to slimming exercises and pills that promise to do wonders for your body. In many commercials companies promote their products as the best solution to get rid of extra pounds in no time. The temptation is great and many people get to use all sorts of products and keep all sorts of very severe food diets hoping for miraculous results. Some of these methods indeed give the desired result, making people happy at the moment because they have managed to lose weight, but after giving up the product they are amazed to notice that as quickly as they got off those pounds, they start again taking weight, sometimes more than the loss weight.

Before you decide which method you will follow to get rid of extra pounds you must be informed about that method, and nowadays information became easily accessible through the internet, with a few clicks you can find information about the results of each method and even opinions of those who used that method. It is true that every body is different and not all react the same way, but if a product is really good you will surely find more positive opinions than negative ones.

Besides the fact that you may regain the pounds that you struggled to get rid of, many of the products available on the market contain chemicals harmful to the body, so that in time may appear different diseases caused by them, or in the worst case, they can contain addictive substances. Therefore you must be very well informed about the product you want to use.

Besides this, before starting a weight loss program, you should first check which is the cause that led to weight gain because it can be a health issue and then you first have to solve this problem and then have to worry about losing weight. In addition, you can spend money on all sorts of products that should help get rid of extra pounds, but that have no effect because of the disturbance you suffer . Weight disorders may have more health-related causes such as stress or hormonal disorder caused by thyroid disease, so be wise to do some analysis before you start any weight loss program.

If you have done this, and you have no health problem, then you can search for a weight loss program that is suitable. Do not be impressed by the methods that are supposed to wonder would you get rid of a lot of pounds in a little while because as I said is not always so. The safest and surest way to get rid of extra pounds remains changing your diet and lifestyle, and of course the exercises play a very important role in this process, so if possible try to do some exercise every day, regardless if you go jog in the park or prefer to go to the gym.

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Importance of Healthy Food Consumption to Lose Weight

Even if you don't have problems with weight, to keep you in shape and to be healthy, is good to have an exercise program for at least three times a week and have a diet that comprises a wide range of nutrients. Although everyone knows that the foods we eat are directly related to our weight and our health, not everybody knows how to combine foods so as to bring the daily intake of elements that our body needs to function at maximum capacity.

To achieve this, we must learn to eat healthier, and eliminate from our diet foods that are not beneficial to our body, and also must take care that the intake of calories is not to low or to high, calories in a maintenance diet should not exceed 2000 calories per day. If you are overweight and want to get rid of extra pounds, it is recommended that the number of calories to be about 1500 calories per day, which is sufficient for the body to function at normal parameters. You should not starve yourself in the hope that you will easily get rid of extra pounds, because it would be a shock to your body to not receive the necessary nutrients, and when you will eat something it will begin to transform food into fat deposits to prepare for the period when it will again not receive the necessary elements. So starvation is the worst thing you can do when you want to lose weight and then maintain your desired weight, because the body will fight back and when you will begin to eat normally, the extra pound that you lost till that moment, will be submitted in a greater number intro a very short period of time.

So if you want to be sure that the pounds you lose don't came back , you must have patience and try to change your eating lifestyle and not just for a short period of time but for life. Many regard this thing as a dramatic one but it is not true, you can still enjoy the small pleasures such as chocolate, but you just have to make sure the amount you eat and do so as not to exceed the recommended number of calories a day, for example, if you eat chocolate intro day, you can opt out at dinner when you can have a fruit or a yogurt, foods with a very low calorie content.

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Dry Skin Type and Essential Oils – Moisturize Your Skin without Chemicals

Your skin is the primary line of defense of your body against bad elements and infections. If these walls of defense will fail, you’ll giving passages for those harmful infections to get in. By letting your skin dries and hydrated, you are also letting those bacteria that carry infections to get in and cause further serious problem.

Dry skin is a common skin problem in which your skin loses its fatty substance or natural lipids that gives moisture to your skin leaving it unprotected.

This may be due to the winter season, steamy showers, harsh bath soaps or the rubdown or scrubbing skin while taking a bath. However, there are some ways you can do to treat and prevent your skin from drying without using products with chemicals. Skincare products contain chemicals in it that your skin don’t need such as mineral oils and alcohols. It can clog pores that can cause skin rashes and allergies and it can also strip off your skin’s natural lipids.

Dry Skin Type and Essential Oils

 Essential oils do more than just what other skin care products do. More often than not, they have regeneration properties that stimulate cell growth which then help damage tissue to heal, nourish and moisturize, improve firmness and tighten skin. Probably reverse aging for healthy and young looking skin. The main essential oils that best do this naturally and safely are as follows:

Sandalwood Oil

Sandalwood essential oil has both antiseptic and astringent properties. It relieves itching from your dried skin and for further inflammation of it. It is also effective and in great use in treating dehydrated skin. Additionally, as an astringent, it has an effective toning effect while fighting eczema away. Leaving your skin soft by restoring its ability to retain and gives moisture.

Rosewood Oil

Rosewood oil as therapeutic properties that best use in skin care. It has balancing properties that sorts out dull, dry and oily skin. Anti bacterial property of Rosewood oil speeds up damage cell tissue healing process. It also has a cell stimulant that promotes cell regeneration process, allowing cell tissues to replace and prevent further damage on skin. This gives your skin the needed tone and softness.

Frankincense Oil

This essential oil, though one of the most expensive oil, yet it has been an important tissue healer. It can act as an anti inflammatory that reduces skin irritation such as skin rashes and further inflammation of the skin if it dries. Also, it has a soothing effect on overly dry, “flaking” skin while reducing skin redness and scaling. It improves dry patches on your skin through its rejuvenating characteristic which enhances cell production to replace damaged ones. This will make your skin nourished and healthy to look at.

 Jasmine Oil

Jasmine oil, considered to be the King of the essential oil, is suited for skin care which is ideal for all skin types. This oil is good for dry or aggravated skin. It can treat dermatitis and eczema and then offers hydration to your skin while helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Jasmine oil can increase your skin’s elasticity thus giving your firm, younger looking skin. 

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Before and After Sun Care using Essential Oils

Whatever outdoor events you would like to do, either from simple gardening to adventurous vacation, most likely you will spend quite some time under the heat of the sun. Whatever season there would be, the sun is always shining brightly presently. The heat of the sun is important to our body, it stimulates the hormonal system and metabolism and good source of Vitamin D however it also can be a cause to any skin damages. Because of this, everybody else aims to protect their selves and their respective family from the damaging unhealthy effect of the sun’s heat.

As we always claim, prevention is better that cure. So, natural ways or steps are taken seriously before and after sun exposure to prevent further damages on the skin.

The light of the sun is believed to produce harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Exposure from this radiation is the main cause of fast skin aging, skin wrinkles, patched and dry skin, or worse, skin cancer. Ultraviolet radiation has two types, the type A and type B. The UVA radiation penetrates to skin more deeply compared to UVB and it can contribute to any skin problem and deficiency such as premature skin aging and wrinkling. On the other hand, type UVB can cause sunburn and has a big effect in the production of skin cells and melanoma. To somehow avoid these problems, the use of natural remedy such as essential oils are needed to be considered.

Before and After Sun Care using Essential Oils

Different essential oils can be used as an alternative pre- and post-natural sun protector due to their therapeutic properties that prevents oxidation, inflammation and yet heals the damage skin tissue speedily. Some of these best recommended essential oils to use during summer are Lavender Oil, Rosehip Oil and Seabuckthorn Oil .It is good to take note that these essential oils, aside from being blended with a carrier oil, must be used before and after sun exposure for better result.

Lavender Oil

Lavender oil is the most useful essential oils. It has a wide range of application, from its soothing and relaxing effect emotionally down to more physical benefits. It can also provide relief to damaged skin from the burning heat of the sun such as burns even without mixing it with another carrier oil. It contributes to fast regeneration of cells, thereby also promotes healing and decreases pain in the skin. Lavender oil can apply to oil type of skin and is gentle. It gives back moisture to your skin and help to retain it for a healthy looking skin without any red spots from burns.

Rosehip Oil

Rosehip essential oil is rich in essential fatty acids that help fast regeneration of skin cells and repair damaged skin cells thereby enhancing the unpleasant appearance of burns, wrinkles, marks and scars. Exposure of your skin from the sun can increase the amount level of enzymes which breaks down the collagen and elastin. However, this Rosehip essential oil is also a rich source of vitamin A or trans-retinoic acid which reduces the level and activity of these enzymes, and likely reduce the damage you get from the heat of the sun. Additionally, not only a good source of vitamin A but also a good source of antioxidants. Based on this, Rosehip essential oil protects your skin and repairs it from premature aging caused mainly by the sun. For this reason, this oil is very useful in natural skin care.

Seabuckthorn Oil

The content of Seabuckthorn essential oil is very rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin E or tocopherols, carotenes and phytosterols which are all necessary for maintaining healthy skin and body organs. These therapeutic properties made the ability of Seabuckthorn oil to rejuvenate, restore and anti age possible. This essential oil is widely used for centuries to promote recovery of several skin problems such as burns, eczema, bedsores as well as damaging effect of the radiation by the sun into your skin. The UV spectrum of Seabuckthorn oil shows that it can accommodate moderate absorption of the UVB radiation. That is why it is very important in skin care products for sun protection. It also helps prevent and repair wrinkles, any premature aging skin while making your skin nourished and revitalize.

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Essential Oils for Immune System - Boost your Resistance Power

Immune system, specifically is a structure, and not a single unit . Further, it protects our body by blocking off some different illnesses. To be able to function well, it needs stability and harmony. Since the immune system is generally essential to the body when it comes to restrain diseases, what's more is that, if the immune system is weak chances are it raises you of becoming unwell with some form of diseases.

Because of having a deprived diet, and while living in a contaminated atmosphere surely the strength of our immune system will reduce. Still, when we stress our immune system’s capacity to fight off microbes is reduced. That’s why we are more subject to infection. Good to know that essential oils have a substance composition that is related to that originate in human cells and tissues, that causes essential oils well-suited them to be enthusiastically recognized and acknowledged by the body.
Essential Oils know how to enhance the immune system by inspiring the invention of the white cell that fights virus. However, several oils can promote new cell development, which accelerate the method of medicinal and revival. In addition, the recreation brought on while applying the oils during massage or bathing alleviate anxiety and develops sleep, which is useful in developing resistance as well. So, there are various types of the best essential oil for boosting immunity.

Tea Tree Oil

A very wide variety as an antiviral/antimicrobial, it has a definite properties related to as what they call it as “challenging” benefits. These benefits are so dominant that they can facilitate boost immune system by fighting and defending your body from intruders. In addition, it hinders and destroy the expansion of bacteria, as for that reason, wounds have been manipulated with this ordinary source and remains to be successful at curing bacterial diseases. Nevertheless, it’s an outstanding basis of aid while your body’s own immune system is doing its own job and has a fundamental capability to recognize among responsive bacteria that are vital to our bodies and the bacteria that are unhelpful to our health. What's much more interesting about this oil is that it can be used while taking antibiotics.

Lavender Oil

Supports immune system capacity that’s why it is identified as “Immune Booster”. It reduces anxiety and cools us behind. Aside from being elastic and practical of all the herbs, too it has an extended record of therapeutic properties , though lots of the verification that supports the remedial use of lavender is unproven however, many found out that lavender has an antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. Even if it has so many remarkable benefits for one’s health nonetheless, using it frequently helps improve immune system and help defy diseases and ailments.

Boswellia Carteri Oil

Considered as a “Holy Oil”. It motivates the part of the brain that manage emotions and besides it helps the pituitary glands that construct many of the significant hormones in our body. However, this kind of oil is generally used in aromatherapy and is believed to present a range of health advantages. Other than that it possesses immune-stimulating properties that could serve as defense against cancer.

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Ashwagandha – The Wonder Plant

Ashwagandha is a plant originating in India which has been widely used by Africans and Native Americans for treating a multitude of diseases. Ashwagandha and its secret benefits have been known for 5000 years in India and have been incorporated into an ancient system of medicine from India – Ayurveda – a holistic system of medicines which does not treat the symptoms (as most forms of medicine do) but, treats the underlying causes.
Ashwagandha is a short shrub growing 35 to 75 centimetres tall growing in and around the Indian subcontinent. It is also native to Northern Africa and the Middle East. As the growing benefits of the plant are becoming known, it is cultivated in temperate climates the world over including the United States of America. Although all parts of the plant are used for medicinal purposes, the roots and the stems are the main components of most medicines.

Why is it called Ashwagandha

The name Ashwagandha derives from Indian language of Sanskrit is a combination of two words, “Ashva”, meaning horse, and “gandha” meaning smell. The root, which is primarily used to prepare the medicine, has a smell akin to that of a “sweaty horse”. Ashwagandha is known to the scientific world by the name Withania somnifera. Commonly known as Indian Ginseng, Ashwagandha is a plant in the Solanaceae family ( a family which also includes the tomato)

Uses of Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is one of the most widely used herbs in Ayurveda and Unani medicines and is beneficial in a wide range of ailments. Ashwagandha is considered to be a Rasayana Drug – that which rejuvenates the body. Ashwagandha is also known for enhancing the, “Dhi, Dhriti and Smriti” – the cognitive functions. It is used for treating fertility problems in both males and females and also as a mild aphrodisiac. A preparation of Ashwagandha in honey, sugar and ghee is widely used in premature ejaculation, low libido and erectile dysfunction with good results being reported.

Properties of Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has four main properties, growth promoter, adaptogenic, anti-stress and an immunostimulant. Ashwagandha when taken with milk increases the haemoglobin content and also increases the absorption of Copper, Zinc and Potassium. Ashwagandha also increases the body weight and energy especially in emaciated children

Recent clinical trials have shown that Ashwagandha prevents the degeneration of neurons and nerves and thus should be helpful in Parkinsonism and Alzheimer’s disease. Of even greater significance and interest are some other studies on experimental animals which have shown the potential of Ashwagandha to stop cancer cells in their tracks. It is being concluded on the basis of these studies that Ashwagandha is more effective than doxorubicin in inhibiting breast and colon cancer growth. Another exciting finding is the ability of Ashwagandha to enhance the survival rates and life span of cancer patients.

Ashwagandha is Anti Aging

Another aspect of Ashwagandha which deserves a special mention is its anti-aging property and its ability to fight cold and cough. Ashwagandha is used as a topical application in conditions like skin ulcers, carbuncles, tumours etc with good results.

Diseases cured by Ashwagandha

Studies are also underway to evaluate the performance of Ashwagandha in Diabetes, impotency, cancer, rheumatism and arthritis, loss of memory, neurological problems and in constipation among other diseases.

As modern lifestyle changes and dietary imbalances play havoc with both the mental and physical health of the suffering masses, Ashwagandha with its multi-faceted uses is the focus of a slew of research activities aimed at discovering the uses of this hitherto neglected plant in attaining “Ojus” – a subtle and refined level of the human body which is the end result of properly digested and assimilated healthy food which in turn is responsible for physical and mental strength, a lustrous complexion, a strong and vibrant immune system and what we all crave the most – a sense of well being.

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Learn How to Buy Zolpidem Online Today

Shopping is hard enough. However, shopping for essential goods like drugs can even be more frustrating. If you experience such difficulty; yet you constantly battle with sleeping disorders, you have to learn how to buy zolpidem online.

Rare Tips on How to Buy Zolpidem Online

Learning how to buy zolpidem online is useful, but Insomnia victims should seriously consider the following tips first. First, seek expert advice from a doctor and then, get a valid prescription. Note that zolpidem is the basic ingredient in an array of drugs that treat the same thing; insomnia. Many brand names exist for this drug. Ensure that the brand you buy contains zolpidem in prescribed amounts.

Talk To Your Online Pharmacist

Present your prescription to an online pharmacist. This is to enable you get a feel of the cost of your prescription drugs. Be sure to check for`` prescription only’’ tag on the online pharmacist’s page. Since this involves money; and is therefore risky, you may consider starting your journey on how to buy zolpidem online by visiting safer sites such as The National association board of pharmacies.

Breaking from Tradition Is Your New Freedom 

Read more details on how to buy zolpidem online. Zolpidem is a medicinal formula developed to help insomnia cases. Insomnia is a physiological condition affecting many people around the world. The exact causes of insomnia are not definite; but there has been a lot of literature pointing at stress. Although this condition has been a concern for researchers in the medical fraternity for a long time, it has been a mystery until recent inventions raised hope for the victims of the condition. One such development is the advent of zolpidem. This hypnotic drug is popularly sought after. Therefore its availability is scanty. However, with modern and innovative ways of solving problems on the internet, you probably have no easier option than to learn how to buy zolpidem online.

Quick Safety Tips for Zolpidem Users

The drug is formulated to act on your muscles, induce sleep and ultimately lead to relaxation. Consequently, anxiety levels drop significantly. It is expected that after mastering how to buy zolpidem online, you will access it easily. You must not misuse it, over use it, or even abuse it. This may happen consciously; but there is a real possibility to act out of ignorance. It should be noted that zolpidem is formulated for a specific effect. It works on your muscles; sedates and relaxes you. Therefore, you are advised to observe the following:

• The drug must be used for a short period of time(less that ten days for one treatment season)
• Do not operate machines while on Zolpidem or any other drug with sedative effect.
• You should only use zolpidem on prescription by a qualified doctor
• Call your doctor immediately you discover an allergic reaction

Side Effects and Allergic Reactions

Although this article intends to help you learn how to buy zolpidem online easily, it is important that we look at some of the side effects of the product you seek to buy. Users should note that Zolpidem is a highly addictive drug. It also leads to allergies in some users. The following list includes some of the common allergic reactions observed in users of this drug: restlessness, tantrums, confusion, listlessness, strange behavior change, suicidal thoughts, constipation, dizziness poor vision hallucinations and sore throat. Remember these are simply the most common ones. Other possible allergic reactions exist.

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Get better Abs with a Chin Up Bar | How to do it

Most athletes and bodybuilders do not know that doing certain unconventional ab workouts will help them to achieve their fitness goal quickly. Doing leg raises while hanging on the chin up bar for example can help you to work out your abs in a more effective way. So, you should consider including unconventional ab workouts in your fitness session. They will do you some good. 

Unconventional ab workouts like leg raises can be performed while hanging on a chin up bar. You can increase the strength of your abdominal muscles through these exercises. However, it may be difficult and more challenging to perform leg raises and other unconventional ab workouts while hanging on a bar. Below are some of the benefits of doing leg raises on a chin up bar.

• Leg raises increases the abdominal and core muscles.
• It reduces the risk of lower back injuries, back strain and back pain.
• Doing leg raises while hanging on a chin up bar increases your grip strength.
• It also increases your hip flexors’ agility, flexibility and strength. 

Incorporating leg raises in hanging ab workouts is a veritable means of involving the entire body in the workout.

Doing leg raise on the bar

There are several ways of doing leg raises. It all depends on the hanging ab workouts that you are doing. You can do it in the bar or at home. If you do not have any chin up or pull up bar at home, you can use any sturdy bar that can bear your weight and will also allow you to hang on it.

First grasp the bar tightly. Keep your body and legs straight. Now raise your body up until you get to the chin level. Hang on the bar and raise one of your legs until it is parallel to the floor. Bring it back to the starting level and raise the other leg. Bring it down and continue raising them in turns for 4 to 5 times or until you are tired. 

You may experience some difficulty at the beginning. Your legs may not be parallel with the floor initially but with time, it will be easy for you.

There are other unconventional exercises that you include in hanging ab workouts in order to achieve better result. They include:

• bicycle
• knee lifts
• upside-down crunch
• advance leg lift

All these exercises will give different results but all will help you to work out your abs and hip flexors.

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A Natural Diet vs. Supplements | Which One is Better for Health

There are a lot of commercials nowadays on dietary supplements. Each of these commercials made a lot of promises to the consumers such as quick weight loss, money-back guarantee and many more. In reality, some of the promises in these commercials are empty claims. Unfortunately, many people believe them and they consume more of dietary supplement instead of natural diet. Before you abandon naturally produced foods in preference to chemically produced supplements, it is important that you know more about the pros and cons of both organic dietand dietary supplements. This will enable you to make an informed decision.

Foods that are produced following a natural process without the inclusion of any bio-engineering process or chemicals are known as natural foods. This type of food is also known as organic diet. All the nutrients and substances in these foods are naturally available in them. This is the major difference between natural diet and processed dietary supplement. Dietary supplements are made with synthetic chemical compounds. Some of them may contain organic nutrients but chemicals are added to boost their nutrient contents and for preservative purpose.

Dietary supplements are available in many forms such as capsules, gel tabs, pills, extracts, tinctures, liquids and powders. They give quicker results than paleo diet. However, they have higher negative side effects. The quick fitness outcome they give may be regarded as a mirage. Some dietary supplements can cause serious illness. This is why FDA has banned some of them. A typical example of such supplement is androstenedione. Even though, androstenedione can improve athletic performance and increase the level of testosterone in the body, it can lead to impotence and breast development in men, blood clots and liver disease.

Paleo dietlike game meat, vegetables, nuts, eggs, wild fruits, fish and many more are rich in fat, vitamins, minerals, protein and carbohydrates. They have little or no side effects. Some of them are highly medicinal and improve the immune system of the body. Some fruits contain anti-cancer substances. Today, dieticians and physicians recommend the consumption of organic diet as a lifestyle and not just for achieving a specific fitness goal.

Consuming paleo diet is living in harmony with nature. Our genes are naturally adapted to be nourished by them. But chemically produced supplements are alien to our genes. This is why they cause metabolic syndrome such as diabetes, coronary disease, obesity, Alzheimer, auto-immune diseases and many more. 

A naturally produced food contains different phytonutrients in varying degree. Some may be there to balance or neutralize the effects of others while others prepare the ground for the action of others. But most dietary supplements contain a higher amount of one nutrient. In addition, this nutrient may not be bio-identically with its natural type. Consuming one nutrient in large amount may have some terrible health consequences.

In summary, you may achieve your specific fitness goal quickly by consuming dietary supplement. However, consuming natural foods gives you more health benefits. You will also achieve your fitness goal by eating natural diet even though it may take time before it is achieved.  

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