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Understanding Batteries and the Battery Life Saver by Thomas J. Kelly

Posted by on March 22, 2012 No comments

The Battery Life Saver electronic device will extend the life of any lead-acid battery and can rejuvenate “dead” batteries to a like new condition. But how does it work? To understand the technology behind the BLS Calcium citrates, we must first understand how a battery works.

How a Battery Works

In a normal battery we have three basic elements: one plate made of lead, an electrolyte of sulfuric acid and another plate made of lead oxide. When the battery is discharged, the sulfuric acid in the electrolyte reacts with the lead and lead oxide releasing electricity, forming lead sulfate. This leaves a watery electrolyte solution. When a battery is completely discharged, what is left is lead sulfate and water. When you recharge the battery, the electrical current causes the lead sulfate to break apart. This returns the system to the original elements of lead and lead oxide on the plates and sulfuric acid in the electrolyte, for the most part.

What’s the problem? Why do batteries fail?

When the battery is recharged, a small amount of lead sulfate maintains its sulfate configuration (sulfate crystal). These sulfates crystals cannot be reconverted using a regular electric current. Every time the battery is discharged, more of these crystals are produced and the electrolyte solution becomes more watery. Like layers of snow on a garden they continue to accumulate until you can no longer see the garden. These crystals interfere with the flow of electricity in and out of the battery. The battery will take longer to charge and a charge will last less time. A perfectly good battery will seem dead because lead sulfate has built up on the plates.

The Battery Life Saver electronic device is the Solution

The Battery Life Saver electronic device solves this problem by dissolving the buildup of lead sulfate crystals. The BLS sends a radio signal through the battery Caffeine, targeting the lead sulfate crystals (even those that could not be dissolved by recharging), converting them back into lead and sulfuric acid. Each crystal is like a tiny radio receiver. In fact Calcium Propionate, when the radio was invented, a lead sulfate crystal was used for the receiver. The BLS action gradually restores the battery back to its original condition and allows the electrical charge to be drawn from the battery.

Other Desulfators

Electronic and chemical desulfators have been on the market for years. How is the BLS different? The biggest difference is the BLS’s ability to target the whole range of sulfates that accumulate on the lead plates. As discussed above, regular electric current does not have the ability to do this. Electronic desulfators (commonly known as pulsers) send a high amount of voltage for a short period of time throughout the battery to knock down the crystals (similar to overcharging). They are unable to dissolve all the different types of sulfates. You can get some initial apparent improvement but the continued use of the other desulfators that knock down crystals cause two negative effects on the battery:

1.) If you continue to use the pulser Monosodium Glutamate, the crystals will continue to accumulate at the bottom of the battery which can eventually cause a short cell.

2.) The plates will become thinner and the sulfuric acid will become weaker because any lead sulfate that falls to the bottom of the battery cannot be recovered.

The Battery Life Saver electronic device dissolves the lead sulfate crystals that are covering the plates, converting them back into the original elements. It rejuvenates the sulfuric acid solution as well as the lead plates.

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Healthy Coffee From Reishi Mushrooms

Posted by on January 31, 2012 No comments

Coffee is probably one of the most profitable businesses to get into these days. The lines forming in and outside popular coffee brands like Starbuck’s or Seattle’s are testimony to the world’s love affair with coffee. Whether this is because of a fad or because we need caffeine to get through the day, I really can’t tell. Personally, there is something about waking up and smelling that fresh, bittersweet concoction to start the day.

There are a growing number of entrepreneurs that are now introducing what is called “Healthy Coffee”. Although regular coffee does have its benefits; it is a great antioxidant – a substance that prevents oxidative damage to our bodies. Oxidation is what happens when cells use oxygen and they produce waste called ‘Free Radicals’ which also damages other cells. Antioxidants act like vacuum cleaners and help us eliminate these toxins. Coffee made from Reishi Mushrooms (other names include ganoderma lucidum, lingzhi, ling chi) is one example of a healthy coffee.

Reishi mushrooms are actually from the genus asidiomycete fungus (family Ganodermataceae). It’s basically a fungus that in some species may form a mushroom. You can’t really eat it as itself but it is a popular ingredient in most Asian supplements. The Chinese refer to it as Ling Zhi while the Japanese call it as Reishi. Out in the wilderness, reishi mushrooms look like red-brown shelves shaped like kidneys that are attached onto dead wood. When harvested, they are shaped like regular mushrooms with a dark brown core, light brown middle layer and white caps.

In the East, Reishi Mushroom has long been regarded by many for its medicinal properties. The American Herbal Pharmacopeia and Therapeutic Compendium has also published a monograph for the species. They have beneficial polysaccharides and ganodermic acids. Even beauty products such as the Yves Saint Laurent Temps Majeur Crème boast of its ganoderma lucidum component and call it as “the mushroom of eternal youth”.

Now if you have been wondering why else it is called Healthy Coffee aside from giving you eternal youth, here are some other known benefits of the Reishi Mushroom:

1. It is a known anti-inflammatory used to treat headaches, menstrual problems, constipation

2. Cardiovascular benefits include help in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels

3. Help relieve allergies/asthma

4. Improves over-all health and immunity, promotes regular sleeping patterns

Those with cancer may benefit from Reishi because it is known to stimulate non specific immune response and have antitumor activities – some doctors may prescribe it to help those undergoing chemotherapy.

Helps control type II Diabetes

What about its side effects? Some have documented mouth dryness, bleeding from the nose and bloody stools. Although these benefits sound promising, it is always wise to tell your physician if you are planning to take this coffee or its supplement counterpart especially if you are already in an anti-hypertensive and anti-coagulant regimen or pregnant.

Reishi mushroom can be put in hot water and taken as tea, hot chocolate, mocha or even Latte.

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Fall Asleep Faster and Sleep Better by Dathan Hinrichs

Posted by on January 31, 2012 No comments

Everyone needs their sleep. Good sleep reduces stress, recharges and repairs your body, makes you more alert, and just makes you feel good. For most people an average of seven to nine hours on sleep is fine, but everyone is different, some need more and some need less. If you are having troubles falling asleep or just getting a good night’s sleep it can have negative effects on your daily life.

There are many things you can do to help yourself fall asleep faster, and stay asleep. Your daily routine makes a big difference in your quality and quantity of sleep.

First, make sure your bedroom is conducive to a good night’s sleep.

• Keep the bedroom quiet. You may need to use something to mask the noise like a fan, a CD of your favorite soothing sounds, soft music, or just white noise. Make sure your bedroom is dark. Use dark heavy curtains or wear an eye mask if needed.

• Keep your bedroom cool. Most people sleep the best when the temperature is around sixty five degrees Fahrenheit.

• Make sure you’re comfortable in your bed. You may need to try soft, firm, and in between mattresses to see which one is best for you. An adjustable bed that can change the firmness may also be an option. A memory foam mattress topper might also work for you. Try out some of the many different pillows that are now available.

• Use your bed as a bed. Use it for sleeping, don’t use it to watch television, work on the computer, or do other things in bed that it’s not intended for. By doing this you can teach your brain that when you’re going to bed, you’re going there to sleep and nothing else.

Second, set up a schedule for yourself. Set a specific bedtime and time to get up in the morning. Start by picking a bedtime that you think is appropriate, and go to bed at that time. In the same way, wake up in the morning at the same time. If you still feel tired in the morning or throughout the day you may need to set your bedtime a little earlier. Although, if at your bedtime you are lying in bed and not falling asleep you may need to extend your bedtime. By experimenting with these times you will find a plan that works for you.

After you have found your optimal sleep times, you need to stick with them. Go to sleep and get up at the same time every day, even on weekends. This will get your body into a sleep routine. If you do stay up too late on a weekend, still get up at the same time the next morning. You can catch up on sleep the next day by taking a short thirty minute nap in the afternoon. Make sure you take your nap before five PM or don’t take it at all. Napping too late in the day will make it hard to fall asleep at bedtime.

To help fall asleep quickly exercise during the day, but not too close to your bedtime. Stay active after you have eaten dinner, if you find yourself getting sleepy after your meal. Falling asleep too early will have you waking up in the middle of the night. Even just napping after dinner will give you problems at bedtime. Don’t eat or drink two hours before going to bed, especially rich foods, alcohol, and caffeine. Eating makes your body work to digest the food while you are trying to calm down and go to sleep. Drinking too late may have you up during the night to go to the bathroom. Relax before going to bed. Try relaxing techniques you may find online or in books. Take a hot bath and release your stress. Visualize a peaceful place, and put yourself there. Use deep breathing exercises also found in books or online.

Once you get to bed, find your peaceful place and relax. Don’t think about what happened that day or focus on what needs done tomorrow. Don’t watch television in bed, it stimulates your brain and has noisy commercials and constant flickering light. Don’t worry about getting to sleep, what time it is, or how much time you have until you have to wake up. Just relax and soon you should be sleeping.

If you’re still having trouble getting to sleep or you’re waking up in the middle of the night remember to think about relaxing in your peaceful place and try some deep breathing. Give yourself some time in bed. If after twenty minutes you’re still not sleeping, get out of bed and do a quiet activity, drink a warm glass of milk (this actually does help soothe your nervous system), drink some hot herb tea, or do your relaxation techniques.

Overall, don’t give up. Stick with it and follow through with your bedtime routine. Keep with your routine and you will be falling asleep more quickly, sleeping through the night, and waking up in the morning refreshed. Don’t quit, you may be surprised at how much better you will feel when you start getting a good night’s sleep every night.

Study Later School Start Time Lowers Teen Crash Rate by James Parrish

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

The logic of it makes perfect sense: teens don’t function at high levels early in the morning. So the results of a study from the Eastern Virginia Medical school aren’t too shocking: when high schools start too early, teens are more likely to crash their cars on the way there.

The study compared teen accident rates between Virginia Beach and Chesapeake counties, two adjacent Virginia counties with differing school start times.

Robert Vorona, a sleep doctor at the school, compiled data on drivers between 16 and 18 in the two counties. In Virginia Beach, the high schools start at 7:20 a.m., and in Chesapeake, 8:40 a.m.

While the time difference was seemingly minimal, the crash data was drastically different.

Among students who started school very early in Virginia Beach, there were 65.4 car crashes for every 1,000 teen drivers. In Chesapeake County, there were just 46.2 crashes per 1,000 teen drivers.

That is a 40% crash rate increase for schools starting a little over an hour earlier.

While this particular study didn’t account for the time of day of the crashes, this is not the first time school start times have been linked to the crash rate.

A 2008 study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine showed a 16% decrease in accidents when a Kentucky school pushed start times back.

Falling asleep at the wheel is obviously dangerous, but for a new driver, merely being tired can have just as poor an effect on their driving.

To anyone who has ever lived with a teenager, this need for sleep isn’t news. The average teen needs 9.25 hours of sleep and typically can’t fall asleep until 11, so it’s no wonder that later start times help.

While several lobbyist groups pressure schools to adopt earlier start times, there are a few things you can do to ensure that your teens are getting enough sleep.

Try turning off cell phones, computers, etc an hour or two before your teen needs to go to sleep so they can start winding down.

Avoid too many caffeinated beverages—and avoid caffeine entirely after 4 p.m.

Consider going over your teen’s daily schedule with them. When alarms start to go off at 6 a.m., and extracurricular activities last until 6 or 7 p.m., it can be hard to find time to juggle homework and a social life. Learning time management strategies from a young age ensures they can make time for sleep well into their adult life as well.

If your teen still didn’t get the necessary amount of sleep, don’t let them bike or drive to school. They may hate you for it, but at least they won’t be a hazard to themselves or others on the road.

Copyright (c) 2010 James Parrish

Which Coffee is the Best by Rachel Nielsen

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

Are you a coffee fanatic? Or, are you just an average joe who likes a good cup of joe? Either way, you probably have definite opinions as to what kind of coffee you like. Everyone has different tastes. Strong, weak. Dark, light. How do you know, then, which coffee is the best?

Most coffee is made from one of two types of beans – Arabica and Robusta. Arabica is considered a high quality coffee bean and produces almost 75 to 80 percent of the world’s coffee. Robusta has a much lower quality of beans and produces 20 percent of the world’s coffee. The primary growing areas for coffee are Africa, South America or the Pacific. Beans from different countries or regions can usually be distinguished by differences in flavor, aroma, body, or acidity.

Roasting coffee transforms green coffee beans into roasted coffee products. The roasting process is what produces the characteristic flavor of coffee by changing the beans in color, taste, smell, and density. As the bean absorbs heat, the color shifts to yellow and then to varying shades of brown. During the later stages of roasting, oils appear on the surface of the bean, making it shiny. The roast will continue to darken until it is removed from the heat source. If roasted lighter, you will be better able to taste the flavors created in the bean by the soil and weather conditions in the location where it was grown. Coffee beans from famous regions like Java, Kenya, Hawaiian Kona, and Jamaican Blue Mountain are usually roasted lightly so their signature characteristics dominate the flavor. As the beans darken to a deep brown, the origin flavors of the bean are overpowered by the flavors created by the roasting process itself. In darker roasts, the roast flavor is so dominant that it can be difficult to distinguish the origin of the beans used in the roast

And, let’s not forget the importance of brewing. Fresh roasted coffee is essential to a great cup of coffee. Purchasing whole bean coffee and grinding them as close to brewing as possible will give you the best tasting brew. Clean machines and quality water also will be important in how your coffee will taste.

All of the above factors contribute to how a coffee tastes: beans, regions, growers, roasting and brewing. No wonder there are so many different varieties and opinions. So what is the best? The answer is that it depends on your taste. Here are some helpful guidelines:

1. Dark Roasts. Dark roasted coffee is exactly what it sounds like – it is coffee that is roasted longer so it tends to be darker, smokier flavored and sometimes spicy. If you are the type of coffee drinker that loves a deep, dark, and rich roast, look for names such as French, Espresso or Italian roasts. Some French roasts also can be classified as medium to dark roasts.

2. Medium Roasts. These roasts are typically complex, full flavored and with balanced acidity. Usually referred to a Viennese, American or City roast, this is the most preferred of all of the roasts, especially in the U.S. You will also find most Breakfast Blends in the category.

3. Light Roasts. Lightly roasted coffee has more caffeine but less taste and body than the above roasts. They sometimes will also be called American but are more commonly known as New England or Cinnamon roasts.

No one can tell you what coffee is the best except for you. Some people swear by Kona coffee, produced in the Hawaiian islands, or by Jamaican Blue Mountain. Some people prefer the African or European blends. However, there are many different producers, roasters and retailers out there with a wide variety of roasts and blends for you to try. All you can do is experiment and choose which one is the best for you!

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Workaholic, Take Action When You Have Stomach Ulcer Symptom by Christopher Wen

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

It’s another day at work. Another busy, with your schedules filled with meetings, report deadlines and projects to run. And so plunge yourself to work again, forgetting about time, forgetting about rest. Suddenly, your stomach hurt. Does the pain ever wake you up at night? Do you vomit undigested food or blood? If you can answer yes to these questions or have experienced other symptoms associated with stomach discomfort, you may be suffering from stomach ulcers. These can be caused by various things, such as taking too much anti-inflammatory medication like aspirin. Ulcers can also develop from improper eating habit such as eating too much spicy food or excessive caffeine or alcohol intake. For workaholic like you, stress is usually the key to the development or aggravation of ulcers.

This condition is usually caused by H-pylon bacteria. Taking Pepto Bismol or another antacid product before or after eating may reduce stomach acid and can help prevent the formation of ulcers. The doctor may prescribe a triple-treatment of antibiotics to destroy the bacteria responsible for your ulcers. Antibiotic treatment is quite effective and can permanently cure stomach ulcer, which is quite a good thing to know.

But some people just do not like to take medicine and rely on methods such as drinking milk. Milk can neutralize or buffer stomach acid because of their alkalinity, but should be avoided in larger quantities because they delay the healing of ulcers, as milk protein tends to promote increased gastric acid secretions.

So if you really want to use other methods to cure stomach ulcer, here are some natural methods in healing stomach ulcer. You can consume a diet rich in fiber, especially insoluble fiber. Try eating lots of cabbage which is a good source of insoluble fiber. Doctors recommend eating at least one serving of steamed cabbage once a day for about two weeks. Apart from rich in fiber, cabbage contains an amino acid, glutamine that has been shown, in some research, to promote the healing of ulcers.

Next most important step is to change your lifestyle habits. This is the most effective way to prevent stomach ulcer from recurring. Firstly, stop taking those food that can cause you discomfort, for instance coffee and spicy foods. Coffee may help to keep you awake during work but drinking 4 to 5 cups a day is harmful to your stomach. If it is hard to quit, try gradually reducing your use or consumption of such things until they are easier to cut out of your life entirely. Check with a nutrition specialist or your doctor for recommendations about the foods to avoid and those you can eat to help control this condition. In addition, start eating several small meals each day, as opposed to eating two or three large meals. Smaller meals translate to better control of acid buildup at each meal and therefore, more frequent ulcer relief as most ulcer pain subsides for a few hours following a meal.

Stop being a workaholic! Too much stress in work is bad for your health, and makes you an unhappy person too. Take steps to reduce stress from your life. Relax! Do not be too hard on yourself. Try keeping a diary for writing about negative thoughts before they cause harm. Exercising regularly not only keeps you fit, it is another great way to reduce the effects of stress and helps to keep you fresh and awake at all times. Now you got a reason to drink less coffee to stay alert at work. Your doctor can also suggest an exercise plan that will fit with your lifestyle and overall health. If you are experiencing stress and find it hard to cope with it, you can also try some relaxation techniques, such as yoga or meditation because they can help the healing of ulcers in individuals whose ulcers are caused by stress.

Getting stomach ulcer is painful and may affect our daily life, especially work. So when you have stomach ulcer symptoms such as rectal bleeding, chronic indigestion, difficulty in swallowing food, or incessant burping, it is time to look into it before it gets worse. Natural remedies can treat the symptoms of ulcers but not cure them. But be aware also that ulcer can sometimes lead to greater health risks, and that you still need to see a health care provider about this issue. You can discuss alternative treatment options with your doctor and let your doctor know that you would like to try them out first before heading straight for medication.

Diet Plans And Menus – The Atkins Diet by Levi Reiss

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

The Atkins Diet is one of the best known diets. It consists of four phases, the induction phase, the ongoing weight loss phase, the pre-maintenance phase, and the lifetime maintenance phase. The induction phase lasts two weeks. In this phase you will burn off your fat reserves and free yourself from food dependencies. It is very important to avoid forbidden foods such as bread, pasta, fruits, and certain vegetables. Be sure to quit eating when you are no longer hungry. Your daily consumption of glucides must not exceed 20 grams a day. The ongoing weight loss phase lasts for several weeks. In many ways it resembles the previous phase. Now your food intake may include small red fruits or berries, cheese such as cottage cheese or mozzarella, or nuts such as almonds or walnuts. Another choice is sunflower seeds. You may also add lemon juice or tomato juice to your diet at this point. Pay strict attention to the quantities of all these additional foods and do not add more than 5 grams of glucides to your daily intake.

Your consumption of glucides increases by 10 grams weekly throughout the pre-maintenance phase. During this phase you have to add foods one at a time to your diet. Each week you add 10 grams to your daily glucide intake. Permitted fruits include kiwi, peach, apples or grapefruit, (half an apple or grapefruit per day), or one third of a banana. Other choices include lentils, dried green beans, chick peas, long grain brown rice, oatmeal, potatoes, and carrots. Among the principles to follow in the lifetime maintenance phase are: avoid prepared foods (they tend to contain excessive glucides), stay away from sugar, practice sports or exercise a half hour a day, and moderate your caffeine and alcohol consumption.

The Atkins Diet is relatively easy to follow, at least if and when you reach the later stages. You don’t have to count calories. This diet claims to help fight heart disease, high blood pressure, and Type 2 diabetes. Among its disadvantages are the major changes in dietary habits and the lack of variety in the early stages. During these stages many people suffer from constipation due to the lack of fiber and fruits.

Here are two sample menus: Menu 1 (Induction phase) Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with nitrate-free bacon and stewed tomatoes. Lunch: Chicken salad and nitrate-free ham and cheese. A fried egg with hamburger. Supper: Lamb chops, braised endives, and cheese.

Menu 2 (Ongoing weight loss phase) Breakfast: Fried eggs and creamed salmon. Lunch: Steak (half pound) with spinach, cucumber, and celery salad. Supper: Shrimp cocktail with mayonnaise. Roast chicken and red pepper. Cream cheese.

Some of the information in this article comes from a fascinating new book, La Bible des Regimes, written by Jenny de Jonquieres and published by Amerik Media. Her book describes more than 80 diets and weight reduction programs. Each diet is presented with 5 menu plans, a detailed discussion of its advantages and disadvantages, and a whole lot more. La Bible des Regimes is presently available only in French. For more information consult the publisher’s website www.amerik-media.com.

Weight Loss by Donald Carroll

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

For those of you interested in weight loss, exercising, dieting, and training, even sleep and stress patterns must all be taken into account. As far as exercise goes, muscle building is far more effective, in terms of weight loss than cardiovascular exercise. Exercise is an integral part of the process of weight loss, and weightlifting exercises are better than cardiovascular exercise in terms of weight loss because in weightlifting, fat is translated to muscle, where as in cardiovascular exercise, fat is melted away, so to speak! So, as regards weight loss, plan on squats, push-ups, sit-ups, and strengthening exercises.

For weight loss, as far as dieting goes, I have found the South Beach Diet to be quite effective for me. Weight loss requires mostly a “low carb” diet, where your focus is to eat certain kinds of “carbs” conducive to weight loss, versus others. It is also a very healthy way of eating that promotes weight loss, and as you can pretty much eat as much as you want, anytime, it is not a difficult weight loss diet to maintain in the long run. I do not actually cook any or all of the recipes listed in the book called “The South Beach Diet”, but I do eat the main ingredients of that diet regularly, for weight loss, and I stay away from potatoes, breads, and pastas. For weight loss, I use only low fat butters, sauces, etc. I have succeeded in weight loss in a very short amount of time, and I now maintain a regular, healthy, low fat diet. I also exercise minimally, and I will probably never be faced with having to go on a weight loss diet again. If so, I know how to lose weight very quickly!

In the practice of martial arts, and integral to weight loss, cardiovascular exercise, weight training, and even stretching are all integral parts of training. Aside from weight loss, I studied and practiced the martial arts when I was very young, and I was heavily influenced by Bruce Lee’s works. Later, I competed in Tae Kwon Do, and weight loss was an integral part of competition fighting. My weight loss plan and fitness training was then based a lot on the same ideas that Bruce Lee had. I will now outline a simple and yet effective weight loss and exercise plan.

For weight loss, start with a “low-carb” diet, eating boneless/skinless chicken breasts, London broil, fish and shellfish, and very lean hamburger, for meats. Also for weight loss, for vegetables, only eat green and white vegetables…broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, green beans, and brussel sprouts are good choices for weight loss. Also for weight loss, do not eat fruits or desserts, etc…use only low fat butter or butter substitutes, egg substitutes, fat free cheeses and salad dressings, and next to no salt and pepper…for weight loss, if you are creative, you can make excellent dishes all the time, and eat as much as you want, whenever you want, and maintain your weight loss plan. Make sure to also stay away from breads and pastas, and sweets period…at least for a time. For weight loss, you can gradually implement fruits, pastas, breads, and other things back into your diet after you have reached your target weight. Again, for weight loss, moderation with these things is the key! Oh…no beer! For weight loss, best to enjoy “low-cal” alcoholic beverages in moderation. Red wine is the least fattening!

To drink otherwise? Lots of water is best!

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Regarding weight loss, for an exercise program, plan to spend no more than thirty minutes once every several days. For weight loss, your muscles need time to heal, and to build muscle (thereby translating fat into muscle), and you will not experience soreness. For weight loss, exercising for short periods of time every several days, even in front of the television, is an easy enough program to maintain. For weight loss, and to tone or build muscle, exercise should be both fat burning and muscle building at the same time. Do many repetitions of each exercise, and as many sets as you can…for weight loss, you want to work your muscles and develop a “sweat”. Do your repetitions as close together as possible…work SLOWLY towards your weight loss goal! Weight loss, true fitness, and mastery in the martial arts requires long term and repetitive workouts.

Weight loss with a diet as suggested above, and a thirty minute exercise routine two to three times a week; a weight loss workout including squats, push-ups, and crunches, and/or any number of replacement exercises and routines will produce weight loss in anywhere from two weeks to thirty days – anywhere from seven to fifteen pounds of weight loss, honestly!

My own personal regimen for weight loss and exercise, unless I am practicing the martial arts, is simply several sets of leg squats, several sets of push-ups, and several sets of some stomach exercises such as sit-ups, or tummy crunchers…for weight loss, the list of available exercises for martial arts training, even Bruce Lee’s own collection of exercises, is exhaustive! For weight loss, I do this thirty minute workout in front of the television every seventy-two hours or so…plenty, as I am no longer trying to execute an axe kick, and I am happy with my own weight loss!

A Bruce Lee workout often includes weight loss…a Bruce Lee workout includes stretching, bending, running, dipping, kicking, jumping, traditional muscle building exercises, weight lifting, rope skipping, medicine ball handling, etc. Even for weight loss, you would do well to read “Tao of Jeet Kune Do”, by Bruce Lee, as Bruce Lee studied almost all arts of combat, their weight loss programs, and their exercise programs, and included his suggestions in the above mentioned masterpiece.

What about weight loss and diet pills? It is really just speed, or caffeine, and suppresses the appetite. So, just do some cocaine, and you will experience considerable weight loss! (Pun intended!) For weight loss, diet pills, and especially cocaine, are not healthy for you, and they interfere with your sleep patterns. Besides weight loss, cocaine use has even more drastic side effects! Also, once the pill or drug is abstained from, the weight usually returns as the appetite is no longer suppressed.

In closing, if you want to succeed in weight loss, feel good, look tone or even muscular, adopt my version of the South Beach Diet, as a regular way of eating. For weight loss, begin with an exercise routine such as mine, and perhaps increase the length and severity of your workouts over time. Get plenty of sleep, vitamins and aspirin are helpful, and set about to work with your weight loss plan, chiseling the body you have always wanted for yourself…maybe we will see you in an upcoming Jackie Chan movie!

What You Should Know About Energy Drinks And Food Bars

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

These days, it’s hard to recognize what is and what is not healthy, whether you’re viewing energy drinks and food bars or any foods or additions on the market. Every week we hear about why this or that product may be dangerous. It really comes down to looking at every product you buy, considering the ingredients that are in it and the effect it actually has on you.Are you truly provided with energy from your energy drink or just an edgy feeling? The upcoming study of energy drinks and food bars will bestow upon you some rules pertaining to these products.

Lack of sleep is one reason that a high number of people today drink more energy drinks than they should be drinking. Whether it is coffee, energy drinks or vitamins, there is nothing that can replace lack of sleep. It is one thing to have an infrequent energy drink to give you an added amount of feeling awake when you require it, although it’s something else if you use these drinks as a sleep proxy.Researchers are uncovering a plethora of perils related to not getting enough sleep, from the apparent ones like fatigue to being overweight and having heart issues. So if you’re exhausted due to a lack of sleep, the solution is to adjust your sleeping habits, not adding energy drinks.

Energy or food bars can be healthy, or they can be little more than sugar-filled candy bars given a healthier label. The truth is, however, you can effortlessly consume foods that are similar to a healthy energy bar without spending money on this packaged merchandise. The best food bars have nutritionally dense foods like nuts, seeds and fruits, so if you get into the habit of eating these foods as snacks, you can save money and get the same benefits. Well balanced trail mixes are a great option as a snack, as long as they’re not filled ups with chocolate candy or other junk foods that are now often snuck into trail mixes. The best food bars can be healthful however you can also uncover the equivalent without purchasing them.

Have you seen anything that says it is infused with fruit in a water base that claims to be an energy drink? You’ll discover if you try them that these are not really your average energy drink because they are nothing more than water with flavoring in it. Because you can drink as many of these as you want without the sugar or caffeine crash that you’ll get from and energy drink they are really quite a healthy option for you. You can, however, easily make these yourself by putting fresh fruit, such as lemon, orange, lime, mango or any fruit into a glass, pint or gallon of water to give it some flavor and a little extra nutrition. If you are in a hurry however they are a great energy boost alternative since they are all natural and have no side effects.

Because some are healthier than others it’s important for you to regard them individually rather than as a group. No two people will have the same reaction to caffeine and other stimulants, so pay close attention to how these products make you feel.. Make sure that you fully understand what ingredients are in the bars you are consuming. Don’t let advertising hype guide you, instead do your own due diligence.

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Things That Make You Dehydrated by George Hutton

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

There are three things that humans need in order to survive. They are all equally important, but the lack of each will kill us in different time periods. Without air, we’ll die in a few minutes. Without water we’ll die in a few days. Without food we’ll die in a few weeks, sometimes longer if you’ve got some adequate reserves built up. If you are deprived of air, it’s pretty easy to figure out. But being dehydrated can sometimes come in many disguises. To that end, this article will be about the many things that cause dehydration. This way you’ll know when to expect to be thirsty, and when to have plenty of water on hand.

Of course, without doing anything, your body uses a certain amount of water every day. So you’ll eventually get thirsty even if you just sit there. Your body is always filtering your blood to remove chemicals so they don’t grow to dangerous levels in your blood. So even if you don’t think you’ve done anything spectacular that requires water, keep on chugging it anyway. Your body needs it.

Another obvious activity that increases your need for water is exercise. This causes an increase in lactic acid in your muscles, which needs to be filtered out. Exercise also causes the body to heat up, causing excess perspiration, which uses plenty of water. Often times you can go through a rigorous workout and not feel thirsty. Keep in mind that thirst is a last minute warning signal, and be sure to drink plenty of water while exercising.

Consuming alcohol is another cause of dehydration, as anybody who has woken up after a night of drinking can attest to. Your body requires a quite a bit of water to break down and metabolize the alcohol, and this makes you thirsty. However, by waiting until you are very thirsty to drink water, you run the risk of doing damage. So make sure to drink plenty of water along with whatever else you are drinking. This can also help reduce the risk of having a hangover the next morning.

Any drinks that contain caffeine also significantly dehydrate you, for a couple of reasons. Similar to alcohol, caffeine requires water to be broken down and metabolized. Also, caffeine is a diuretic, which increases your urinary output. This increased output naturally uses your valuable water supply, which makes you even more thirsty. For every cup of coffee or caffeine containing beverage you consume, consider drinking an extra glass of water to offset the effects.

Exercise, alcohol, and coffee can significantly dehydrate your body. This can lead to other health problems like stress, muscle soreness, and feelings of tiredness. By increasing your water intake when you do these things, you’ll be offsetting their negative side effects, and make it much easier on your body.