Monday, April 30, 2007

New Ethical Shop

we've revamped the Health & Goodness shop, and will be adding lots more stuff over the next few weeks.

new things include:

a homeopathy kit for labour /childbirth - we already had a basic kit and a homeopathic hay fever kit on the site

some great natural skin care products

the bestselling (UK) range of self-help CDs

We give 12% of our profits to various charities, so with the relaunch of the shop there should be even more money to give away :-)

Do please take a look.

Monday, April 23, 2007

Acne Skin Care Before, During and After Acne Strikes

If you've never had acne before, you're luckier than I've been. My first bout erupted when I was a teenager. Thankfully, it was intermittent and never a real problem. If you're between bouts of it, there are steps you can take to help prevent it from recurring. If you're past the breakout, but have scarring or discoloration on your skin, you're in luck!

The best thing to do for acne is to prevent it before it ever occurs. A combination of diet, drinking plenty of water and regular exercise will go a long way towards prevention. In fact the fastest growing movement in acne prevention is the all-natural approach. The drug companies and sellers of topical treatments may not like it, but more and more people are taking action to keep their skin clear without taking medicine or applying creams, lotions or other "magic potions" to their skin.

If you're currently plagued by blemishes, don't poke at them. It's tempting to want to get rid of them as fast as possible, but you could do damage to your skin and make the breakout worse. Since acne is not caused by "dirty skin", more washing won't really help, either. Frequent washing, especially with soaps and chemicals, can irritate the skin. Go gently and be patient might be the best medicine you can apply to your face.

Chronic acne that simply won't go away, even if you've seen a dermatologist and/or other medical professional may not be hopeless. There are new ways of dealing with acne from the inside and outside that are natural, safe and have shown real results for people all over the world.

Acne scars, discoloration, pitting and rough skin can be effectively dealt with by skin care professionals using powerful technology and chemical treatments that actually remove the blemished skin. However, even if that's something you can afford, it may not be what you want to endure. Happily, there's a new way of dealing with scarring, wrinkles, burns and other skin problems that you can read about on my blog.

Are you suffering from acne? Have you tried all the “cures”, with no success? Worried about scarring? Find out about a revolution in natural acne remedies! Go to Tips for Eliminating Acne Without Acne Medicine for more free information and resources for you to finally CONQUER acne and nasty acne scarring naturally!

Effects of Laser Hair Removal on the Skin


We have always heard about laser hair removal treatment as an effective method in removing unwanted hair. The benefits of this hair removal procedure have been widely spread. And many people have been curious about it - and may have thought of trying it, to remove their unwanted hair found in specific parts of their body.
Learning the effects of laser hair removal on the skin is also as important as knowing the benefits of the laser hair removal process. It is necessary to find out the effects of laser hair removal on the skin before undergoing any laser hair removal procedures.
One of the effects of laser hair removal on the skin is the hyper-pigmentation. The increase of pigment deposits results in the darkening of the skin. Tanned or dark skin is usually more prone to develop hyper-pigmentation. However, this effect is just temporary and this can be immediately treated with bleaching agents.
Opposite to hyper-pigmentation, the lightening of the skin or hypo pigmentation is another result of laser hair removal on the skin. This is most common in darker skin type because of higher exposures to laser treatment. Occurrence of hypo-pigmentation is also temporary.
Continuous laser exposure would also result in the reddening of the skin wherein its duration depends on the degree and depth of the dermal wound. This complication has been reduced because of effective cooling devices and use of proper exposure time during the procedure.
Effects of laser hair removal on the skin include blistering. This is also caused by higher exposure of laser in a darker skin type. To protect and avoid blistering, tissue cooling should be done through a contact chill tip. This usual effect has already been controlled with new and efficient cooling devices that are now widely available.
A repeated over treatment with laser hair removal would result to crusting of the skin. The use of alexandrite and long-pulsed ruby lasers commonly result to this. Yet, laser hair removal is normally a safe procedure in taking out unwanted hair. It is important though that a person must be aware of the effects of this treatment on our skin - and especially on our health. These effects of laser hair removal on the skin are rare.
Having proper information and knowledge on these effects before undergoing treatment will greatly help in knowing the risks involved – and possibly reducing them. Patients must choose a well-versed physician who will use a laser machine that is best for their case - and will guide them every step of the way.

See also this Video about the Dangers of Laser hair removal...

Effects of Laser Hair Removal on the Skin


We have always heard about laser hair removal treatment as an effective method in removing unwanted hair. The benefits of this hair removal procedure have been widely spread. And many people have been curious about it - and may have thought of trying it, to remove their unwanted hair found in specific parts of their body.
Learning the effects of laser hair removal on the skin is also as important as knowing the benefits of the laser hair removal process. It is necessary to find out the effects of laser hair removal on the skin before undergoing any laser hair removal procedures.
One of the effects of laser hair removal on the skin is the hyper-pigmentation. The increase of pigment deposits results in the darkening of the skin. Tanned or dark skin is usually more prone to develop hyper-pigmentation. However, this effect is just temporary and this can be immediately treated with bleaching agents.
Opposite to hyper-pigmentation, the lightening of the skin or hypo pigmentation is another result of laser hair removal on the skin. This is most common in darker skin type because of higher exposures to laser treatment. Occurrence of hypo-pigmentation is also temporary.
Continuous laser exposure would also result in the reddening of the skin wherein its duration depends on the degree and depth of the dermal wound. This complication has been reduced because of effective cooling devices and use of proper exposure time during the procedure.
Effects of laser hair removal on the skin include blistering. This is also caused by higher exposure of laser in a darker skin type. To protect and avoid blistering, tissue cooling should be done through a contact chill tip. This usual effect has already been controlled with new and efficient cooling devices that are now widely available.
A repeated over treatment with laser hair removal would result to crusting of the skin. The use of alexandrite and long-pulsed ruby lasers commonly result to this. Yet, laser hair removal is normally a safe procedure in taking out unwanted hair. It is important though that a person must be aware of the effects of this treatment on our skin - and especially on our health. These effects of laser hair removal on the skin are rare.
Having proper information and knowledge on these effects before undergoing treatment will greatly help in knowing the risks involved – and possibly reducing them. Patients must choose a well-versed physician who will use a laser machine that is best for their case - and will guide them every step of the way.

See also this Video about the Dangers of Laser hair removal...

Effects of Laser Hair Removal on the Skin


We have always heard about laser hair removal treatment as an effective method in removing unwanted hair. The benefits of this hair removal procedure have been widely spread. And many people have been curious about it - and may have thought of trying it, to remove their unwanted hair found in specific parts of their body.
Learning the effects of laser hair removal on the skin is also as important as knowing the benefits of the laser hair removal process. It is necessary to find out the effects of laser hair removal on the skin before undergoing any laser hair removal procedures.
One of the effects of laser hair removal on the skin is the hyper-pigmentation. The increase of pigment deposits results in the darkening of the skin. Tanned or dark skin is usually more prone to develop hyper-pigmentation. However, this effect is just temporary and this can be immediately treated with bleaching agents.
Opposite to hyper-pigmentation, the lightening of the skin or hypo pigmentation is another result of laser hair removal on the skin. This is most common in darker skin type because of higher exposures to laser treatment. Occurrence of hypo-pigmentation is also temporary.
Continuous laser exposure would also result in the reddening of the skin wherein its duration depends on the degree and depth of the dermal wound. This complication has been reduced because of effective cooling devices and use of proper exposure time during the procedure.
Effects of laser hair removal on the skin include blistering. This is also caused by higher exposure of laser in a darker skin type. To protect and avoid blistering, tissue cooling should be done through a contact chill tip. This usual effect has already been controlled with new and efficient cooling devices that are now widely available.
A repeated over treatment with laser hair removal would result to crusting of the skin. The use of alexandrite and long-pulsed ruby lasers commonly result to this. Yet, laser hair removal is normally a safe procedure in taking out unwanted hair. It is important though that a person must be aware of the effects of this treatment on our skin - and especially on our health. These effects of laser hair removal on the skin are rare.
Having proper information and knowledge on these effects before undergoing treatment will greatly help in knowing the risks involved – and possibly reducing them. Patients must choose a well-versed physician who will use a laser machine that is best for their case - and will guide them every step of the way.

See also this Video about the Dangers of Laser hair removal...

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Laser Hair Removal: Competing for better laser hair removal costs

Laser Hair Removal: Competing for better laser hair removal costs

With laser technology aiding laser treatments these days, more and more people have availed of such therapy.  This is also, why many clinics or beauty salons have competed for these clients.  Because, laser technology uses the same technique, the clinics or salons must have an edge for clients to extend or offer their patronage to them; and to do so, they have to better with their practitioners and price ranges.  Of course, if clients were to choose between two clinics that have the same technology being used but the other one has a better doctor or surgeon with a lesser cost, then they'd surely go for it.

Let's take laser hair removal for an example, as this the most common laser removal done these days.  You have to consider the doctor's fee, the miscellaneous cost, and other treatment charges.  Indeed, before you decide to go for this therapy, make sure that you have also considered the laser hair removal cost.  Right now, the average laser hair removal cost is around $430, but this is just for the doctor's fee.  You still have to think of the miscellaneous expenses, the price range usually differ depending on the location --- whether it is an urban, suburban, or rural area.  Also, another important thing in laser hair removal costs is the area where the hair removal is to be done.  Lastly, remember that the prices are usually indicated in a per treatment basis --- the more sessions you need, the higher the laser hair removal cost.

Currently, the laser hair removal cost ranges from $250 to around $900 per treatment.  If we'll break it down per area, the cheapest would be the underarm areas ranging between $250-$350, followed by the chest, arm, and bikini areas ranging between $350-$600, and then the back, legs, face, and neck ranging from $600-$900.

Truly, laser hair removal costs are not quite cheap.  If you are really going for it, and you believe that it will make you feel and look good, then why not --- as long as you are willing to spend around $2,000-$5,000 for it.  Just make sure that if you go for it, you have to be ready physically, mentally, and financially, or else you will not find the satisfaction and fulfillment it should have given you once it is done.  Remember, it is you who will face the laser hair removal cost, therapy, treatment, and recovery, so you must be the one to decide for it.

Laser Hair Removal: Competing for better laser hair removal costs

Laser Hair Removal: Competing for better laser hair removal costs

With laser technology aiding laser treatments these days, more and more people have availed of such therapy.  This is also, why many clinics or beauty salons have competed for these clients.  Because, laser technology uses the same technique, the clinics or salons must have an edge for clients to extend or offer their patronage to them; and to do so, they have to better with their practitioners and price ranges.  Of course, if clients were to choose between two clinics that have the same technology being used but the other one has a better doctor or surgeon with a lesser cost, then they'd surely go for it.

Let's take laser hair removal for an example, as this the most common laser removal done these days.  You have to consider the doctor's fee, the miscellaneous cost, and other treatment charges.  Indeed, before you decide to go for this therapy, make sure that you have also considered the laser hair removal cost.  Right now, the average laser hair removal cost is around $430, but this is just for the doctor's fee.  You still have to think of the miscellaneous expenses, the price range usually differ depending on the location --- whether it is an urban, suburban, or rural area.  Also, another important thing in laser hair removal costs is the area where the hair removal is to be done.  Lastly, remember that the prices are usually indicated in a per treatment basis --- the more sessions you need, the higher the laser hair removal cost.

Currently, the laser hair removal cost ranges from $250 to around $900 per treatment.  If we'll break it down per area, the cheapest would be the underarm areas ranging between $250-$350, followed by the chest, arm, and bikini areas ranging between $350-$600, and then the back, legs, face, and neck ranging from $600-$900.

Truly, laser hair removal costs are not quite cheap.  If you are really going for it, and you believe that it will make you feel and look good, then why not --- as long as you are willing to spend around $2,000-$5,000 for it.  Just make sure that if you go for it, you have to be ready physically, mentally, and financially, or else you will not find the satisfaction and fulfillment it should have given you once it is done.  Remember, it is you who will face the laser hair removal cost, therapy, treatment, and recovery, so you must be the one to decide for it.

Laser Hair Removal: Competing for better laser hair removal costs

Laser Hair Removal: Competing for better laser hair removal costs

With laser technology aiding laser treatments these days, more and more people have availed of such therapy.  This is also, why many clinics or beauty salons have competed for these clients.  Because, laser technology uses the same technique, the clinics or salons must have an edge for clients to extend or offer their patronage to them; and to do so, they have to better with their practitioners and price ranges.  Of course, if clients were to choose between two clinics that have the same technology being used but the other one has a better doctor or surgeon with a lesser cost, then they'd surely go for it.

Let's take laser hair removal for an example, as this the most common laser removal done these days.  You have to consider the doctor's fee, the miscellaneous cost, and other treatment charges.  Indeed, before you decide to go for this therapy, make sure that you have also considered the laser hair removal cost.  Right now, the average laser hair removal cost is around $430, but this is just for the doctor's fee.  You still have to think of the miscellaneous expenses, the price range usually differ depending on the location --- whether it is an urban, suburban, or rural area.  Also, another important thing in laser hair removal costs is the area where the hair removal is to be done.  Lastly, remember that the prices are usually indicated in a per treatment basis --- the more sessions you need, the higher the laser hair removal cost.

Currently, the laser hair removal cost ranges from $250 to around $900 per treatment.  If we'll break it down per area, the cheapest would be the underarm areas ranging between $250-$350, followed by the chest, arm, and bikini areas ranging between $350-$600, and then the back, legs, face, and neck ranging from $600-$900.

Truly, laser hair removal costs are not quite cheap.  If you are really going for it, and you believe that it will make you feel and look good, then why not --- as long as you are willing to spend around $2,000-$5,000 for it.  Just make sure that if you go for it, you have to be ready physically, mentally, and financially, or else you will not find the satisfaction and fulfillment it should have given you once it is done.  Remember, it is you who will face the laser hair removal cost, therapy, treatment, and recovery, so you must be the one to decide for it.

Friday, April 20, 2007

Dental Teeth Bleaching - An Effective but Expensive Teeth Whitening Solution

Getting a professional help or asking for a professional advice is always a positive thing to do. If you don't want to go wrong or commit a mistake or misinterpret something, then be enlightened through the different experts, skilled professionals, masters, etc. of the various fields. When you want to be sure, do not assume, just ask --- but make sure that you know where to ask or from whom to seek help. Like the basic rule of thumb, when you aren't sure or you are in a dilemma, ask the higher authorities. They may not be able to completely or fully answer you but they can give you an idea to work on.

It's the same thing with your teeth, who's the best person or authority to ask about teeth problems, concerns, and issues --- the dentist. So, whatever teeth dilemma you have, consult a dentist first, and ask advice. Like one of the common and popular teeth concern today --- the discoloration and staining of teeth. If you are facing the same problem, what have you done or what did you do? Did you just decide to leave your teeth color like that or have you just bought whitening toothpastes hoping that it will somehow help? Of course, there's no huge dilemma or case in this one because teeth discoloration will not do any harm to one's body and doesn't need immediate medical or dental help. However, without beautiful white teeth, your appeal and beauty would decline a notch or two because you wouldn't have looked that beguiling anymore. It's not something that you would want to experience, right? So, face it, you want to do something about your teeth color. If you aren't comfortable yet about this treatment, try researching this via the internet or through your friends or visit your dentist. Maybe what's troubling you is the dental teeth bleaching cost that's too high, well, you don't have to worry, don't undergo that treatment yet, the first thing you want to do is just ask and gather information. Try to weigh all the pros and cons of having dental teeth bleaching or at-home whitening solutions. Get to know what this dental teeth bleaching is about --- what's it's advantages and disadvantages; the same thing with at home teeth bleaching --- what makes it popular and reasonable among other patients. You have to get details and facts before embarking on this. Once you've collected everything you need, try to compare and measure these ideas to your teeth, your budget, your time, your plans, etc. Once you decide on which is better for you --- dental teeth bleaching or at-home teeth whitening --- then, you start working on that. Do not let others decide for you, it's your teeth, it's your life, and it's your time, so you are the only one who can adjust and understand what is more important and what you need.

Know that what may be good for some people, may not really be beneficial to you. Dental teeth bleaching may score high in other people's charts, and at-home teeth whitening may do well in some people's lifestyles, but how about you? Learn to control and manage yours.

Another Question is:

Can Teeth whitening be done with toothpaste?

Watch this video to find out more:

Dental Teeth Bleaching - An Effective but Expensive Teeth Whitening Solution

Getting a professional help or asking for a professional advice is always a positive thing to do. If you don't want to go wrong or commit a mistake or misinterpret something, then be enlightened through the different experts, skilled professionals, masters, etc. of the various fields. When you want to be sure, do not assume, just ask --- but make sure that you know where to ask or from whom to seek help. Like the basic rule of thumb, when you aren't sure or you are in a dilemma, ask the higher authorities. They may not be able to completely or fully answer you but they can give you an idea to work on.

It's the same thing with your teeth, who's the best person or authority to ask about teeth problems, concerns, and issues --- the dentist. So, whatever teeth dilemma you have, consult a dentist first, and ask advice. Like one of the common and popular teeth concern today --- the discoloration and staining of teeth. If you are facing the same problem, what have you done or what did you do? Did you just decide to leave your teeth color like that or have you just bought whitening toothpastes hoping that it will somehow help? Of course, there's no huge dilemma or case in this one because teeth discoloration will not do any harm to one's body and doesn't need immediate medical or dental help. However, without beautiful white teeth, your appeal and beauty would decline a notch or two because you wouldn't have looked that beguiling anymore. It's not something that you would want to experience, right? So, face it, you want to do something about your teeth color. If you aren't comfortable yet about this treatment, try researching this via the internet or through your friends or visit your dentist. Maybe what's troubling you is the dental teeth bleaching cost that's too high, well, you don't have to worry, don't undergo that treatment yet, the first thing you want to do is just ask and gather information. Try to weigh all the pros and cons of having dental teeth bleaching or at-home whitening solutions. Get to know what this dental teeth bleaching is about --- what's it's advantages and disadvantages; the same thing with at home teeth bleaching --- what makes it popular and reasonable among other patients. You have to get details and facts before embarking on this. Once you've collected everything you need, try to compare and measure these ideas to your teeth, your budget, your time, your plans, etc. Once you decide on which is better for you --- dental teeth bleaching or at-home teeth whitening --- then, you start working on that. Do not let others decide for you, it's your teeth, it's your life, and it's your time, so you are the only one who can adjust and understand what is more important and what you need.

Know that what may be good for some people, may not really be beneficial to you. Dental teeth bleaching may score high in other people's charts, and at-home teeth whitening may do well in some people's lifestyles, but how about you? Learn to control and manage yours.

Another Question is:

Can Teeth whitening be done with toothpaste?

Watch this video to find out more:

Dental Teeth Bleaching - An Effective but Expensive Teeth Whitening Solution

Getting a professional help or asking for a professional advice is always a positive thing to do. If you don't want to go wrong or commit a mistake or misinterpret something, then be enlightened through the different experts, skilled professionals, masters, etc. of the various fields. When you want to be sure, do not assume, just ask --- but make sure that you know where to ask or from whom to seek help. Like the basic rule of thumb, when you aren't sure or you are in a dilemma, ask the higher authorities. They may not be able to completely or fully answer you but they can give you an idea to work on.

It's the same thing with your teeth, who's the best person or authority to ask about teeth problems, concerns, and issues --- the dentist. So, whatever teeth dilemma you have, consult a dentist first, and ask advice. Like one of the common and popular teeth concern today --- the discoloration and staining of teeth. If you are facing the same problem, what have you done or what did you do? Did you just decide to leave your teeth color like that or have you just bought whitening toothpastes hoping that it will somehow help? Of course, there's no huge dilemma or case in this one because teeth discoloration will not do any harm to one's body and doesn't need immediate medical or dental help. However, without beautiful white teeth, your appeal and beauty would decline a notch or two because you wouldn't have looked that beguiling anymore. It's not something that you would want to experience, right? So, face it, you want to do something about your teeth color. If you aren't comfortable yet about this treatment, try researching this via the internet or through your friends or visit your dentist. Maybe what's troubling you is the dental teeth bleaching cost that's too high, well, you don't have to worry, don't undergo that treatment yet, the first thing you want to do is just ask and gather information. Try to weigh all the pros and cons of having dental teeth bleaching or at-home whitening solutions. Get to know what this dental teeth bleaching is about --- what's it's advantages and disadvantages; the same thing with at home teeth bleaching --- what makes it popular and reasonable among other patients. You have to get details and facts before embarking on this. Once you've collected everything you need, try to compare and measure these ideas to your teeth, your budget, your time, your plans, etc. Once you decide on which is better for you --- dental teeth bleaching or at-home teeth whitening --- then, you start working on that. Do not let others decide for you, it's your teeth, it's your life, and it's your time, so you are the only one who can adjust and understand what is more important and what you need.

Know that what may be good for some people, may not really be beneficial to you. Dental teeth bleaching may score high in other people's charts, and at-home teeth whitening may do well in some people's lifestyles, but how about you? Learn to control and manage yours.

Another Question is:

Can Teeth whitening be done with toothpaste?

Watch this video to find out more:

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Safe Alternatives To HRT

HRT replacement therapy may have caused 1000+ women in the UK to die of ovarian cancer since 1991 says a study published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet. This is added to the risks of breast cancer and womb cancer.

Many women unfortunately believe that the only way to deal with the menopause is to take HRT or suffer the misery of hot flushes, low energy levels and more. But there are lots of safe alternatives. The study shows that the longer you are on HRT the more likely you are to get ovarian cancer, but it also shows that if you stop taking HRT your risk is the same as for women not taking HRT. So, if you’re taking it now, why not consider some of the safe and effective alternatives to menopausal medication.?

So what are the safe alternatives? Here are some ideas:

  1. Try taking vitamin E for hot flushes / flashes.
  2. Get fit and stay fit. Exercise stimulates endorphins (the body’s feel good hormones, revs up your metabolism, tones your body and gives you more energy)
  3. If you’re feeling miserable, old and without purpose try taking flower remedies.
  4. See an alternative and complementary therapist. Many can help and some even specialise in these sort of problems.
  5. Irregular or heavy periods? Then try Neways Wild Yam and Chaste Berry cream. It worked for me.


Don’t believe that the only solution is HRT. There’s a whole world of alternatives out there. Explore some of them first.

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Endurance Mountain Biking: Things to Know

Endurance Mountain Biking: Things to Know...
Apart from it being an option of outdoor fun and relaxation, mountain biking is a sport more and more people are turning to. In fact, many of its enthusiasts are practically from all walks of life; the young and old, men and women alike. There are actually a lot of activities and competitions that involve mountain biking and that involve endurance mountain biking.

Endurance mountain biking is a kind of competition that entails stamina and endurance as this kind of mountain biking competition takes to almost twelve hours, depending on certain categories that apply. Furthermore, because endurance mountain climbing needs a lot of energy, this is just intended for those professional mountain bikers and the likes. So how does endurance mountain biking go?

Basically, there are three known categories for an endurance mountain biking; the 12-hour race, the 6-hour race, and the 3-hour race. The 12-hour events can be of solo male, solo female, the solo singlespeed (one man or woman rider), duo (two riders either man or woman), woman team (all women, two-four riders), and an open team (a combination of both men and women, two-four riders). A solo man, a solo woman, or a duo can only join the 6-hour events while the 3-hour events are strictly for solo man and solo woman.

For the endurance mountain biking, the bikers are required to register to the proper organizers, along with some physical exams for some. More over, they are expected to provide themselves with the necessary standard equipments, i.e. helmets, gloves, and kneecaps. Proper mountain biking attire is also required in an endurance mountain biking competition, which includes a fully enclosed pair of shoes and the prescribed t-shirt. Safety is very essential with this kind of race that’s why the biker should be responsible in keeping their bikes in perfect condition including the tires, the brakes, and the handlebars. Kickstands as well as reflectors are strictly prohibited from the competition, as well as adjusted hubs, headsets, sound frames, and true wheels. Likewise, bikers are not allowed to bring personal sound devices like a Walkman and headphones.

If you need to learn more about endurance mountain biking, your local mountain biking organization and clubs are available to answer to your inquiries. There are actually a lot of things to learn about endurance mountain biking, starting from its basic rules, to its public access, schedules, and a whole lot more. Furthermore, visit Internet sites of mountain biking organizations. Who knows, you might one day be encouraged to join an endurance mountain biking team.

Endurance Mountain Biking: Things to Know

Endurance Mountain Biking: Things to Know...
Apart from it being an option of outdoor fun and relaxation, mountain biking is a sport more and more people are turning to. In fact, many of its enthusiasts are practically from all walks of life; the young and old, men and women alike. There are actually a lot of activities and competitions that involve mountain biking and that involve endurance mountain biking.

Endurance mountain biking is a kind of competition that entails stamina and endurance as this kind of mountain biking competition takes to almost twelve hours, depending on certain categories that apply. Furthermore, because endurance mountain climbing needs a lot of energy, this is just intended for those professional mountain bikers and the likes. So how does endurance mountain biking go?

Basically, there are three known categories for an endurance mountain biking; the 12-hour race, the 6-hour race, and the 3-hour race. The 12-hour events can be of solo male, solo female, the solo singlespeed (one man or woman rider), duo (two riders either man or woman), woman team (all women, two-four riders), and an open team (a combination of both men and women, two-four riders). A solo man, a solo woman, or a duo can only join the 6-hour events while the 3-hour events are strictly for solo man and solo woman.

For the endurance mountain biking, the bikers are required to register to the proper organizers, along with some physical exams for some. More over, they are expected to provide themselves with the necessary standard equipments, i.e. helmets, gloves, and kneecaps. Proper mountain biking attire is also required in an endurance mountain biking competition, which includes a fully enclosed pair of shoes and the prescribed t-shirt. Safety is very essential with this kind of race that’s why the biker should be responsible in keeping their bikes in perfect condition including the tires, the brakes, and the handlebars. Kickstands as well as reflectors are strictly prohibited from the competition, as well as adjusted hubs, headsets, sound frames, and true wheels. Likewise, bikers are not allowed to bring personal sound devices like a Walkman and headphones.

If you need to learn more about endurance mountain biking, your local mountain biking organization and clubs are available to answer to your inquiries. There are actually a lot of things to learn about endurance mountain biking, starting from its basic rules, to its public access, schedules, and a whole lot more. Furthermore, visit Internet sites of mountain biking organizations. Who knows, you might one day be encouraged to join an endurance mountain biking team.

Endurance Mountain Biking: Things to Know

Endurance Mountain Biking: Things to Know...
Apart from it being an option of outdoor fun and relaxation, mountain biking is a sport more and more people are turning to. In fact, many of its enthusiasts are practically from all walks of life; the young and old, men and women alike. There are actually a lot of activities and competitions that involve mountain biking and that involve endurance mountain biking.

Endurance mountain biking is a kind of competition that entails stamina and endurance as this kind of mountain biking competition takes to almost twelve hours, depending on certain categories that apply. Furthermore, because endurance mountain climbing needs a lot of energy, this is just intended for those professional mountain bikers and the likes. So how does endurance mountain biking go?

Basically, there are three known categories for an endurance mountain biking; the 12-hour race, the 6-hour race, and the 3-hour race. The 12-hour events can be of solo male, solo female, the solo singlespeed (one man or woman rider), duo (two riders either man or woman), woman team (all women, two-four riders), and an open team (a combination of both men and women, two-four riders). A solo man, a solo woman, or a duo can only join the 6-hour events while the 3-hour events are strictly for solo man and solo woman.

For the endurance mountain biking, the bikers are required to register to the proper organizers, along with some physical exams for some. More over, they are expected to provide themselves with the necessary standard equipments, i.e. helmets, gloves, and kneecaps. Proper mountain biking attire is also required in an endurance mountain biking competition, which includes a fully enclosed pair of shoes and the prescribed t-shirt. Safety is very essential with this kind of race that’s why the biker should be responsible in keeping their bikes in perfect condition including the tires, the brakes, and the handlebars. Kickstands as well as reflectors are strictly prohibited from the competition, as well as adjusted hubs, headsets, sound frames, and true wheels. Likewise, bikers are not allowed to bring personal sound devices like a Walkman and headphones.

If you need to learn more about endurance mountain biking, your local mountain biking organization and clubs are available to answer to your inquiries. There are actually a lot of things to learn about endurance mountain biking, starting from its basic rules, to its public access, schedules, and a whole lot more. Furthermore, visit Internet sites of mountain biking organizations. Who knows, you might one day be encouraged to join an endurance mountain biking team.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

South Beach Diet: The Meal Structure

I am testing right now the South Beach Diet. The meal structure is pretty simple: the standard three meals a day is recommended with snacks in between. This is an important note to remember for those still in their first two weeks on the South Beach Diet. Beyond that, there is almost no structure to follow.

The South Beach Diet does not cover measuring or weighing of foods. Neither does it require you to count carbs. As long as you keep to the rule of avoiding high GI carbs, then you should be okay.

There are lists of foods to include and to exclude and lists to avoid and to enjoy. But a lot is typically left to the individual in choosing what you want to eat within those lists.

South Beach Diet: The Meal Structure

I am testing right now the South Beach Diet. The meal structure is pretty simple: the standard three meals a day is recommended with snacks in between. This is an important note to remember for those still in their first two weeks on the South Beach Diet. Beyond that, there is almost no structure to follow.

The South Beach Diet does not cover measuring or weighing of foods. Neither does it require you to count carbs. As long as you keep to the rule of avoiding high GI carbs, then you should be okay.

There are lists of foods to include and to exclude and lists to avoid and to enjoy. But a lot is typically left to the individual in choosing what you want to eat within those lists.

South Beach Diet: The Meal Structure

I am testing right now the South Beach Diet. The meal structure is pretty simple: the standard three meals a day is recommended with snacks in between. This is an important note to remember for those still in their first two weeks on the South Beach Diet. Beyond that, there is almost no structure to follow.

The South Beach Diet does not cover measuring or weighing of foods. Neither does it require you to count carbs. As long as you keep to the rule of avoiding high GI carbs, then you should be okay.

There are lists of foods to include and to exclude and lists to avoid and to enjoy. But a lot is typically left to the individual in choosing what you want to eat within those lists.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Good Miles and Local Food

When you stop and think about the miles that food travels it's crazy:

Buying food from local farms and farmers’ markets is not just good for your taste-buds, health and wealth, there are wider benefits too. Comparing some foods which travelled from field direct to farmers’ market or farm shop with the same products air-freighted to reach UK supermarket shelves from overseas, Sustain’s researchers found that the carbon-dioxide emissions associated with distribution were 650 times lower when food was bought locally from a farmers’ market. The ingredients for an air-freighted Sunday lunch created 37 kilograms of greenhouse gasses but when bought from local farms only 58.2 grams of greenhouse gasses were released – a reduction of 99.8 per cent. (From
www.sustainweb.org)

I've written an article for Health & Goodness on seasonal food and food miles too.

Monday, April 9, 2007

Complaining

I really liked this from Charity Focus:

How long can you go without complaining? A few months ago, the pastor of a Kansas City church told people in his congregation he wanted them to test their limits. "The one thing we can agree on," said Rev. Will Bowen, "is there's too much complaining." And so he asked the group to give up complaining, criticizing, gossiping or using sarcasm for 21 days. People who joined in were issued purple bracelets as a reminder of their pledge. If they caught themselves complaining, they were supposed to take off the bracelet, switch it to the opposite wrist and start counting the days from scratch. Rev. Bowen said it took him three and a half months to put together 21 complaint-free days. Now, about a half a million people around the world have requested free wristbands to rise to the challenge.

Sunday, April 8, 2007

Get Fit With Radial Arm Saws

To cut many different types of lumber the radial arm saw is the perfect tool - even to get fit. The radial arm saw is a tool that can be used in wood working. There are instances where this saw has been used to cut into metals as well as the normal wood. While this saw arm has the power to be used for these types of materials there is a known problem that needs to be addressed before any more is detailed about the radial arm saw.

Since this arm saw contains a lot of raw power it can be dangerous in the hands of inexperienced saw operators but very useful for a Fitness Training!

If you don’t have any experience with working out with this type of saw you should state your wood working needs to a professional and they will be able to use the radial arm saw to cut the wood or other materials that you require lengthwise to the amount that you need.

The radial arm saw was primarily designed for the task of cutting lengths of wood. Additionally the arm saw has the ability to cross cut various lengths of wood as well. Unlike the other types of saws the radial arm saw is able to accomplish these tasks with more ease.

You will find different types of radial arm saws that you can use. Today many of these arm saws are being replaced by miter saws in cutting cross-cuts and miter cuts. The other type of cuts that you can find from a radial arm saw is that of complex miter cuts as well.

The experienced wood worker will however be able to make these cuts and shape the lumber into doors, picture frames and many other items. Besides being used for these shaping of wood the radial arm saw can be used to rip through stock. To cut through stock the wood stays in one place. The blade however is pulled through the wood to create the rip cut through the stock.

As with so many different tools and fitness training equipment you will need to take some care during operations with a saw. You will not regret the use of this wood working tool in your fitness training.

Get Fit With Radial Arm Saws

To cut many different types of lumber the radial arm saw is the perfect tool - even to get fit. The radial arm saw is a tool that can be used in wood working. There are instances where this saw has been used to cut into metals as well as the normal wood. While this saw arm has the power to be used for these types of materials there is a known problem that needs to be addressed before any more is detailed about the radial arm saw.

Since this arm saw contains a lot of raw power it can be dangerous in the hands of inexperienced saw operators but very useful for a Fitness Training!

If you don’t have any experience with working out with this type of saw you should state your wood working needs to a professional and they will be able to use the radial arm saw to cut the wood or other materials that you require lengthwise to the amount that you need.

The radial arm saw was primarily designed for the task of cutting lengths of wood. Additionally the arm saw has the ability to cross cut various lengths of wood as well. Unlike the other types of saws the radial arm saw is able to accomplish these tasks with more ease.

You will find different types of radial arm saws that you can use. Today many of these arm saws are being replaced by miter saws in cutting cross-cuts and miter cuts. The other type of cuts that you can find from a radial arm saw is that of complex miter cuts as well.

The experienced wood worker will however be able to make these cuts and shape the lumber into doors, picture frames and many other items. Besides being used for these shaping of wood the radial arm saw can be used to rip through stock. To cut through stock the wood stays in one place. The blade however is pulled through the wood to create the rip cut through the stock.

As with so many different tools and fitness training equipment you will need to take some care during operations with a saw. You will not regret the use of this wood working tool in your fitness training.

Get Fit With Radial Arm Saws

To cut many different types of lumber the radial arm saw is the perfect tool - even to get fit. The radial arm saw is a tool that can be used in wood working. There are instances where this saw has been used to cut into metals as well as the normal wood. While this saw arm has the power to be used for these types of materials there is a known problem that needs to be addressed before any more is detailed about the radial arm saw.

Since this arm saw contains a lot of raw power it can be dangerous in the hands of inexperienced saw operators but very useful for a Fitness Training!

If you don’t have any experience with working out with this type of saw you should state your wood working needs to a professional and they will be able to use the radial arm saw to cut the wood or other materials that you require lengthwise to the amount that you need.

The radial arm saw was primarily designed for the task of cutting lengths of wood. Additionally the arm saw has the ability to cross cut various lengths of wood as well. Unlike the other types of saws the radial arm saw is able to accomplish these tasks with more ease.

You will find different types of radial arm saws that you can use. Today many of these arm saws are being replaced by miter saws in cutting cross-cuts and miter cuts. The other type of cuts that you can find from a radial arm saw is that of complex miter cuts as well.

The experienced wood worker will however be able to make these cuts and shape the lumber into doors, picture frames and many other items. Besides being used for these shaping of wood the radial arm saw can be used to rip through stock. To cut through stock the wood stays in one place. The blade however is pulled through the wood to create the rip cut through the stock.

As with so many different tools and fitness training equipment you will need to take some care during operations with a saw. You will not regret the use of this wood working tool in your fitness training.

Saturday, April 7, 2007

Barbados Surf Holiday

This is Wellness at its best: visitors to Barbados can have as many holiday activities as they want to spend with.

From discovering the rugged terrain in the periphery to flying high aboard a helicopter enjoying the panoramic view of the island are just but few of the many activities that visitors have to contend themselves with. Barbados surf holiday is yet another tough nevertheless exciting leisure sport that is available in any of the beach resorts in the island.

The tides and the waves in this little island-nation is just perfect for visitors to take and find out for themselves how different Barbados surf holiday can get. Riding the waves that are as clear as the diamond sprinkled all over and like pieces of broken mirror that sparkles every single moment the light strikes. One can never feel tired while having Barbados surf holiday because the satisfaction that any adventure-hungry soul is too much to bear and the feeling is just indescribable that no one will ever think to take a rest even just for a while. Every Barbados surf holiday is filled with so much anticipation and challenge, perfect ingredients of an activity for those who love spontaneity and surprises.

The best part in Barbados where the best waves are at its most challenging is the popular Soup Bowl, located in the east coast portion of the island. International surfing tourneys are mostly held in here, where surfing aficionados or just plain fan of the sport converge and take part the fun and enjoy the lively atmosphere spread all around.

For the beginners, the western and the southern portion of the island where the waves are just the moderate types might just be the perfect place to start a grand Barbados surf holiday. Excellent resort accommodations are just stones throw away from the surfing area, so like after a nice surf activity, a glass of cold drink, dry towel, and outdoor chaise lounge is waiting to rest those stretched muscles. That is how relaxing and wonderful life in Barbados can be.

The guests can choose from Allamada Beach Hotel, amaryllis Beach Resort, Atlantis Hotel, New Edgewater Hotel, Sandy Bay Beach Club, Sea-U Guest House, Surf Barbados: Cottages at Bathseba, and Zed Surfing Adventures: Beach Apartments. All these resorts and hotels are always making sure to pamper their guests with all the amenities they can ever provide.

Barbados Surf Holiday

This is Wellness at its best: visitors to Barbados can have as many holiday activities as they want to spend with.

From discovering the rugged terrain in the periphery to flying high aboard a helicopter enjoying the panoramic view of the island are just but few of the many activities that visitors have to contend themselves with. Barbados surf holiday is yet another tough nevertheless exciting leisure sport that is available in any of the beach resorts in the island.

The tides and the waves in this little island-nation is just perfect for visitors to take and find out for themselves how different Barbados surf holiday can get. Riding the waves that are as clear as the diamond sprinkled all over and like pieces of broken mirror that sparkles every single moment the light strikes. One can never feel tired while having Barbados surf holiday because the satisfaction that any adventure-hungry soul is too much to bear and the feeling is just indescribable that no one will ever think to take a rest even just for a while. Every Barbados surf holiday is filled with so much anticipation and challenge, perfect ingredients of an activity for those who love spontaneity and surprises.

The best part in Barbados where the best waves are at its most challenging is the popular Soup Bowl, located in the east coast portion of the island. International surfing tourneys are mostly held in here, where surfing aficionados or just plain fan of the sport converge and take part the fun and enjoy the lively atmosphere spread all around.

For the beginners, the western and the southern portion of the island where the waves are just the moderate types might just be the perfect place to start a grand Barbados surf holiday. Excellent resort accommodations are just stones throw away from the surfing area, so like after a nice surf activity, a glass of cold drink, dry towel, and outdoor chaise lounge is waiting to rest those stretched muscles. That is how relaxing and wonderful life in Barbados can be.

The guests can choose from Allamada Beach Hotel, amaryllis Beach Resort, Atlantis Hotel, New Edgewater Hotel, Sandy Bay Beach Club, Sea-U Guest House, Surf Barbados: Cottages at Bathseba, and Zed Surfing Adventures: Beach Apartments. All these resorts and hotels are always making sure to pamper their guests with all the amenities they can ever provide.

Barbados Surf Holiday

This is Wellness at its best: visitors to Barbados can have as many holiday activities as they want to spend with.

From discovering the rugged terrain in the periphery to flying high aboard a helicopter enjoying the panoramic view of the island are just but few of the many activities that visitors have to contend themselves with. Barbados surf holiday is yet another tough nevertheless exciting leisure sport that is available in any of the beach resorts in the island.

The tides and the waves in this little island-nation is just perfect for visitors to take and find out for themselves how different Barbados surf holiday can get. Riding the waves that are as clear as the diamond sprinkled all over and like pieces of broken mirror that sparkles every single moment the light strikes. One can never feel tired while having Barbados surf holiday because the satisfaction that any adventure-hungry soul is too much to bear and the feeling is just indescribable that no one will ever think to take a rest even just for a while. Every Barbados surf holiday is filled with so much anticipation and challenge, perfect ingredients of an activity for those who love spontaneity and surprises.

The best part in Barbados where the best waves are at its most challenging is the popular Soup Bowl, located in the east coast portion of the island. International surfing tourneys are mostly held in here, where surfing aficionados or just plain fan of the sport converge and take part the fun and enjoy the lively atmosphere spread all around.

For the beginners, the western and the southern portion of the island where the waves are just the moderate types might just be the perfect place to start a grand Barbados surf holiday. Excellent resort accommodations are just stones throw away from the surfing area, so like after a nice surf activity, a glass of cold drink, dry towel, and outdoor chaise lounge is waiting to rest those stretched muscles. That is how relaxing and wonderful life in Barbados can be.

The guests can choose from Allamada Beach Hotel, amaryllis Beach Resort, Atlantis Hotel, New Edgewater Hotel, Sandy Bay Beach Club, Sea-U Guest House, Surf Barbados: Cottages at Bathseba, and Zed Surfing Adventures: Beach Apartments. All these resorts and hotels are always making sure to pamper their guests with all the amenities they can ever provide.

Friday, April 6, 2007

Boxing Memorabilia

Are you fond of keepsakes that you tirelessly collect them every after activity that you deemed ahs a special meaning for you. These mementos could be anything that can catch your fancy and you’re sure that will always bring back those old good memories. Whether they bring a tear or smile souvenirs are always worth keeping.

Boxing fans and aficionados are not to be outdone when it comes to collecting what-have-yous because they too must have already accumulated plenteous boxing memorabilia. Fanatics of the sport of boxing and die-hard followers of some of the finest boxers to ever grace the boxing rings and shared the spotlight with countless others, have undeniably collected boxing memorabilia. Even the tiniest torn ticket or the old worn out shirt are surely kept as part of their boxing memorabilia.

Champion boxers too have their own share of keeping boxing memorabilia. From the moment they had their first fight up to the very end that they finally hung their boxing gloves and put aside their boxing boots, boxing memorabilia will always be part of their career in boxing. These are little reminders of the both pleasant and not so pleasant memories of their life as boxer. Whatever it is they are priceless gifts from their experience that no other person can give.

You can just imagine how many mementos the Great Muhammad Ali must have kept in all the years he had spent in boxing. Perhaps all those things must be worth something these days because they can already be considered as vintage items that will make them all the more priceless staple for the boxing enthusiasts. As they say the older the better and the higher the price will be.

Perhaps other boxers of the younger generation like the Golden Boy of boxing, Oscar De la Hoya must have has his own collection of souvenirs items that must have dated back from his amateur years. Now that he is back in the limelight of the boxing world he definitely would have something new to add his ever growing collection.

With the growing commercialization of boxing, there are now available boxing mementos that are sold online. Sports Memorabilia, an online store is selling hot items like boxing gloves that bear the signature of well-known champion boxer. Other items include photos, posters, mugs, and shirts.

Fans can actually purchase a glove that has the signature of Joe “the smokin” Frazier or a close-up photograph of Muhammad Ali with his autograph. These boxing stuffs cost from $350 - $1,000 or even higher. Of course there are more affordable items from the less prominent names.
If you have your own collection of vintage souvenir items chances are you are keeping the things that must have already cost like a fortune.

Boxing Memorabilia

Are you fond of keepsakes that you tirelessly collect them every after activity that you deemed ahs a special meaning for you. These mementos could be anything that can catch your fancy and you’re sure that will always bring back those old good memories. Whether they bring a tear or smile souvenirs are always worth keeping.

Boxing fans and aficionados are not to be outdone when it comes to collecting what-have-yous because they too must have already accumulated plenteous boxing memorabilia. Fanatics of the sport of boxing and die-hard followers of some of the finest boxers to ever grace the boxing rings and shared the spotlight with countless others, have undeniably collected boxing memorabilia. Even the tiniest torn ticket or the old worn out shirt are surely kept as part of their boxing memorabilia.

Champion boxers too have their own share of keeping boxing memorabilia. From the moment they had their first fight up to the very end that they finally hung their boxing gloves and put aside their boxing boots, boxing memorabilia will always be part of their career in boxing. These are little reminders of the both pleasant and not so pleasant memories of their life as boxer. Whatever it is they are priceless gifts from their experience that no other person can give.

You can just imagine how many mementos the Great Muhammad Ali must have kept in all the years he had spent in boxing. Perhaps all those things must be worth something these days because they can already be considered as vintage items that will make them all the more priceless staple for the boxing enthusiasts. As they say the older the better and the higher the price will be.

Perhaps other boxers of the younger generation like the Golden Boy of boxing, Oscar De la Hoya must have has his own collection of souvenirs items that must have dated back from his amateur years. Now that he is back in the limelight of the boxing world he definitely would have something new to add his ever growing collection.

With the growing commercialization of boxing, there are now available boxing mementos that are sold online. Sports Memorabilia, an online store is selling hot items like boxing gloves that bear the signature of well-known champion boxer. Other items include photos, posters, mugs, and shirts.

Fans can actually purchase a glove that has the signature of Joe “the smokin” Frazier or a close-up photograph of Muhammad Ali with his autograph. These boxing stuffs cost from $350 - $1,000 or even higher. Of course there are more affordable items from the less prominent names.
If you have your own collection of vintage souvenir items chances are you are keeping the things that must have already cost like a fortune.

Boxing Memorabilia

Are you fond of keepsakes that you tirelessly collect them every after activity that you deemed ahs a special meaning for you. These mementos could be anything that can catch your fancy and you’re sure that will always bring back those old good memories. Whether they bring a tear or smile souvenirs are always worth keeping.

Boxing fans and aficionados are not to be outdone when it comes to collecting what-have-yous because they too must have already accumulated plenteous boxing memorabilia. Fanatics of the sport of boxing and die-hard followers of some of the finest boxers to ever grace the boxing rings and shared the spotlight with countless others, have undeniably collected boxing memorabilia. Even the tiniest torn ticket or the old worn out shirt are surely kept as part of their boxing memorabilia.

Champion boxers too have their own share of keeping boxing memorabilia. From the moment they had their first fight up to the very end that they finally hung their boxing gloves and put aside their boxing boots, boxing memorabilia will always be part of their career in boxing. These are little reminders of the both pleasant and not so pleasant memories of their life as boxer. Whatever it is they are priceless gifts from their experience that no other person can give.

You can just imagine how many mementos the Great Muhammad Ali must have kept in all the years he had spent in boxing. Perhaps all those things must be worth something these days because they can already be considered as vintage items that will make them all the more priceless staple for the boxing enthusiasts. As they say the older the better and the higher the price will be.

Perhaps other boxers of the younger generation like the Golden Boy of boxing, Oscar De la Hoya must have has his own collection of souvenirs items that must have dated back from his amateur years. Now that he is back in the limelight of the boxing world he definitely would have something new to add his ever growing collection.

With the growing commercialization of boxing, there are now available boxing mementos that are sold online. Sports Memorabilia, an online store is selling hot items like boxing gloves that bear the signature of well-known champion boxer. Other items include photos, posters, mugs, and shirts.

Fans can actually purchase a glove that has the signature of Joe “the smokin” Frazier or a close-up photograph of Muhammad Ali with his autograph. These boxing stuffs cost from $350 - $1,000 or even higher. Of course there are more affordable items from the less prominent names.
If you have your own collection of vintage souvenir items chances are you are keeping the things that must have already cost like a fortune.

Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Experience the benefits of swimming...

Swimming has always been a good source of bonding moments with family and friends. But is that what swimming is all about, just for fun? What you may not know is that even if you only go swimming because you enjoy it or because you want to have a good time with your colleagues and relatives, you are actually gaining several benefits of swimming that you don’t usually get from other forms of exercise. Even without realizing it, you are reaping some good things from swimming.

It is a great relaxing and healthy activity --- and in fact, there are people who do this as a form of exercise, others do this for stress buster, some do this for therapeutic reasons, and most people do this for pleasure and enjoyment. Whatever the reasons may be, one thing for sure is true to all, swimmers get so many benefits from swimming.

Some of the countless benefits of swimming are: (1) shaping your body – providing a fitter and toner set of muscles, (2) serving a cardiovascular workout – keeps a healthy heart and lungs (3) strengthening pregnant women’s abdominal and shoulder areas – reduces the stress and stiffness because of carrying a baby, (4) healing of bone and muscles injuries – therapeutic remedy (5) less stressing – lower risk of injuries due to buoyancy, and allows more oxygen to flow for breathing regulation (5) improving blood circulation and blood pressure – keeps a good and balanced blood flow throughout the body, and (6) relaxing the mind – psychologically allows a refreshed mindset. There are still so many things that swimmers gain from doing regular swimming exercises, and they’ll not realize it but swimming has actually soothed their mind and body.

People who go and dip in the waters will actually enjoy several benefits of swimming --- physically, psychologically, emotionally, and socially. Physically, it gives a whole body conditioning, without giving any painful aftereffects of the exercises like strained muscles or overworked bones and joints or injuries. Psychologically, it gives the mind some moments of peace and calmness by just concentrating on the water and the strokes. Emotionally, it allows you to vent your anger, stress, or frustration by shouting underwater or punching and kicking the water, thus not hurting anyone. Socially, it serves as bonding times with family and friends or a time to meet new people.

It is indeed a fact that the benefits of swimming are innumerable and real, it depends on the person if he takes the chance to enjoy and experience these benefits.

Experience the benefits of swimming...

Swimming has always been a good source of bonding moments with family and friends. But is that what swimming is all about, just for fun? What you may not know is that even if you only go swimming because you enjoy it or because you want to have a good time with your colleagues and relatives, you are actually gaining several benefits of swimming that you don’t usually get from other forms of exercise. Even without realizing it, you are reaping some good things from swimming.

It is a great relaxing and healthy activity --- and in fact, there are people who do this as a form of exercise, others do this for stress buster, some do this for therapeutic reasons, and most people do this for pleasure and enjoyment. Whatever the reasons may be, one thing for sure is true to all, swimmers get so many benefits from swimming.

Some of the countless benefits of swimming are: (1) shaping your body – providing a fitter and toner set of muscles, (2) serving a cardiovascular workout – keeps a healthy heart and lungs (3) strengthening pregnant women’s abdominal and shoulder areas – reduces the stress and stiffness because of carrying a baby, (4) healing of bone and muscles injuries – therapeutic remedy (5) less stressing – lower risk of injuries due to buoyancy, and allows more oxygen to flow for breathing regulation (5) improving blood circulation and blood pressure – keeps a good and balanced blood flow throughout the body, and (6) relaxing the mind – psychologically allows a refreshed mindset. There are still so many things that swimmers gain from doing regular swimming exercises, and they’ll not realize it but swimming has actually soothed their mind and body.

People who go and dip in the waters will actually enjoy several benefits of swimming --- physically, psychologically, emotionally, and socially. Physically, it gives a whole body conditioning, without giving any painful aftereffects of the exercises like strained muscles or overworked bones and joints or injuries. Psychologically, it gives the mind some moments of peace and calmness by just concentrating on the water and the strokes. Emotionally, it allows you to vent your anger, stress, or frustration by shouting underwater or punching and kicking the water, thus not hurting anyone. Socially, it serves as bonding times with family and friends or a time to meet new people.

It is indeed a fact that the benefits of swimming are innumerable and real, it depends on the person if he takes the chance to enjoy and experience these benefits.

Experience the benefits of swimming...

Swimming has always been a good source of bonding moments with family and friends. But is that what swimming is all about, just for fun? What you may not know is that even if you only go swimming because you enjoy it or because you want to have a good time with your colleagues and relatives, you are actually gaining several benefits of swimming that you don’t usually get from other forms of exercise. Even without realizing it, you are reaping some good things from swimming.

It is a great relaxing and healthy activity --- and in fact, there are people who do this as a form of exercise, others do this for stress buster, some do this for therapeutic reasons, and most people do this for pleasure and enjoyment. Whatever the reasons may be, one thing for sure is true to all, swimmers get so many benefits from swimming.

Some of the countless benefits of swimming are: (1) shaping your body – providing a fitter and toner set of muscles, (2) serving a cardiovascular workout – keeps a healthy heart and lungs (3) strengthening pregnant women’s abdominal and shoulder areas – reduces the stress and stiffness because of carrying a baby, (4) healing of bone and muscles injuries – therapeutic remedy (5) less stressing – lower risk of injuries due to buoyancy, and allows more oxygen to flow for breathing regulation (5) improving blood circulation and blood pressure – keeps a good and balanced blood flow throughout the body, and (6) relaxing the mind – psychologically allows a refreshed mindset. There are still so many things that swimmers gain from doing regular swimming exercises, and they’ll not realize it but swimming has actually soothed their mind and body.

People who go and dip in the waters will actually enjoy several benefits of swimming --- physically, psychologically, emotionally, and socially. Physically, it gives a whole body conditioning, without giving any painful aftereffects of the exercises like strained muscles or overworked bones and joints or injuries. Psychologically, it gives the mind some moments of peace and calmness by just concentrating on the water and the strokes. Emotionally, it allows you to vent your anger, stress, or frustration by shouting underwater or punching and kicking the water, thus not hurting anyone. Socially, it serves as bonding times with family and friends or a time to meet new people.

It is indeed a fact that the benefits of swimming are innumerable and real, it depends on the person if he takes the chance to enjoy and experience these benefits.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Eat Fruit To Cure Acne

Eat fruit to cure and prevent acne

Eating fruit is a very effective way to prevent or cure acne.
As you may know fruit is not only very tasty but also healthy.
The best fruit you can eat to prevent acne is fruit with an orange or red skin.
I think you now already that a balanced diet is very important when it comes to cure acne.
Below you can find seven kinds of fruit that are very effective.
And they have more benefits related to health than just preventing acne.

Apples

Eat at least two apples a day they are very effective to clean your skin.
Be sure that you can eat the skin of the apple because most pectin is in the skin it helps with constipation. If you don’t like apples you can make also a fruit juice from the apples but be sure that you mix the skin also. But even if you have already a perfect skin it’s a good idea to eat a few apples a day it reduces the risk of weight loss, hart diseases and it control cholesterol. Or haven’t you heard about the old proverb: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Bananas

A banana is a kind of a probiotic food – it contains live bacteria - just like onions and artichokes, oats and goat’s milk. Eating probiotic fruit helps you to feed the good bacteria. In stead of eating you can also take a supplement but I’m sure your prefer to eat a banana. But don’t eat to much bananas in fact one banana a day is already enough.

Grapes

Grapefruit a sub-tropical citrus tree is a useful source of vitamin c. As you may know vitamin c is a very good vitamin when it comes to skin cleaning. You can also find vitamin c in oranges and in lemons. I have tested this out and they are also excellent to prevent acne.

Strawberries

Strawberries have strong anti acne-activity. Strawberry contains alpha-hydroxy acid it slough of dead skin cells. This way new youthful skin cells are revealed.

Cherries

Personally cherries are my favourite fruit. Not only are they purifying the bleed but they also contain a lot of vitamins. Vitamin A, a proven vitamin to cure acne and vitamin C. Did you know that cherries are also helpful for a good night sleep.

Papayas

Papaya native to the tropics of America is an effective ingredient when it comes to skin care. Eating papayas – which contains enzymes - is a good way to rejuvenating and repairing the skin.

Lemons

This is the last sort of fruit that I will describe here. The most effective way to cure acne with lemons is not by drinking the juice, it’s very better, but to apply lemon juice on your acne spots.

Now you know seven fruit sorts that are effective to prevent or even cure acne. You don’t have any reason know to not try it out. And even if you don’t have acne it won’t hurt your body.

There is much more to say about acne and skin cleaning.
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