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- The Concept of Qi. Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Martin Eisen1. Qi Before any scientific investigation of Qi, the concept of Qi and its properties in Chinese philosophy must be known, in order to judge how closely any modern scientific interpretation fits. Qi is a fundamental concept or terminology in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with ...
Views: 5642(1 vote) - Weight Loss Diets for Men - Important Facts You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Erik DelosriosDiets were never a man's thing. The word "diet" almost has a feminine claim to it that men don't like to consider themselves as being "on a diet", even if they are trying to cut their portions so they can lose the extra pounds. They were better off using exercise to lose those extra pounds. ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - Suggested Fitness Ball Exercises - Important Facts You Might Not Be Aware of - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Jolynn ScolesA fitness ball, also called a stability ball is one of the best pieces of exercise equipment to develop balance, flexibility and core strength. While a bit daunting at first because of its instability, fitness balls add the element of fun and excitement in any exercise program. More importantly, ...
Views: 791 - Flexibility Training - Important Things You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Maegan PillarFlexibility is defined as your body's ability to move through a full range of motion. Flexibility training is an integral part of any conditioning program. While athletes stand most to benefit from flexibility stretching exercises, anyone seeking to keep their bodies flexible or those seeking to ...
Views: 889 - Jump Training Drills for Optimum Height - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Joycelyn GraydonIf you're into a sport that requires you to jump explosively and at high vertical distances such as basketball, then doing jump training drills will greatly improve your performance. With constant practice, it's actually possible to increase the height of your vertical jumps and make your legs ...
Views: 933 - High Intensity Interval Training Treadmill Workouts - Important Things You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Damian CandlerThe treadmill is one of the most important cardio exercise equipment that even home gyms have it. It allows one to do a cardio workout even when the weather is unfavorable. While a treadmill exercise is easy to do, it can get pretty boring after a while. After all, you really don't have to do ...
Views: 1401 - Recommended Ab Workouts for Runners? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Broderick ZeitlinRunning is one of the most taxing forms of exercise. While it may seem that the legs do most of the work, running requires the whole body to be fit, toned and strong. More importantly, a tremendous amount of core muscle strength is needed for one to run in top form. Not only does it keep you ...
Views: 888 - Going Green - The Brilliant Health Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Oretha WorthingtonYou know fruits and vegetables are good for you. You know beans, legumes and nuts are packed with protein. You know you don’t have to worry about foot-and-mouth disease, bird flu or mad-cow disease every time you bite into that ripe and succulent mango or munch into that crunchy asparagus. Since ...
Views: 834(1 vote) - High Intensity Interval Training Workout Tips - Helpful Things You May Not Be Aware of - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Dexter ProvittLooking for a workout that tests the limits of your endurance but allows you to do it in less than 20 minutes? If you think that's not possible, you're dead wrong. Such a workout regimen exists and it's certainly a HIIT among those who seek to lose weight. HIIT incorporates spurts of high ...
Views: 915 - How to Lose Weight in 2 Weeks - Important Facts You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtIs it really possible to lose excess pounds in two weeks? The straight answer is "Yes!" The long answer is "Yes, with the right motivation and discipline." Whether short or long, it is possible to slim down in 14 days. The next question now is: How? It all starts with the right motivation. ...
Views: 692 - Advice for Those who want to Follow a Low Carb Diet - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Eddie BlovinLow carb diets are incredibly popular today. A long time ago, cutting back on carbs was not a good thing. Carbs are meant to be good for you. Carbs make you feel energized. Carbs are meant to be eaten in all healthy diets. Even though this is frequently true, it is a little more complicated than ...
Views: 798 - Do you know the truth about best times to exercise - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Jason BloomWe always see people exercising at all times and wonder if it is the best time to exercise. You probably already know how hard it can be to fit a good workout into your hectic schedule even if you do work out regularly. Are we really getting an optimized workout from those off hour workouts? The ...
Views: 676(1 vote) - Exposing Urban Legend From Truths About Health and Fitness - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Eddie BlovinIt's not always a bad idea to ignore those who "think" they know it all at the gym. There are some great tips to be had from talkers at the gym but you can also inadvertently gain false or even harmful information from those who don't really know what they are talking about. People are often ...
Views: 886 - Different Types of Massage - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Lance PetersAlthough massage has in common the manipulation of tissues, muscles, tendons, joints, skin, lymph systems and organs, the methods used vary considerably. The purposes are usually to induce relaxation or relieve pain and stiffness. Most frequently oils and lotions are used to lubricate the ...
Views: 654 - Information about Manic Despair - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Monty ThorellManic despair recognized today as “bipolar disposition disorder” is initial seen by a person definite main disposition swings. These disposition swings might be mild to serious, but they bring with them alterations in behavior and contemplating. How typically and how serious these cycles take ...
Views: 710 - Home Fitness Versus Joining a Gym - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from John BurrowIf you are serious about losing weight, getting fit and turning over a new leaf with your personal health then you know that exercise is vital. The benefits of regular exercise is immense and it improves virtually every aspect of your mental and physical health. While most of us have the desire ...
Views: 695 - Get Hemorrhoid Relief From Herbal Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Melva GlennonListed here are four different herbs that will present you with hemorrhoid relief and help do away with your hemorrhoids. Using these herbs is often a convenient and affordable way to treat your hemorrhoid symptoms. Utilize these herbs just long enough to offer you hemorrhoid relief. Once you ...
Views: 1071(2 votes) - Figure out how to Treat Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Natisha ByrnHemorrhoids are abnormally swollen veins in the rectum and anus. When these veins are irritated, they cause surrounding membranes to swell, burn, itch, become painful, and in many cases bleed. Hemorrhoids bleed once the arteries rupture, for example from straining throughout a bowel movement. ...
Views: 750 - Relieving Hemorrhoids With Treatments - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Natisha ByrnAllow me to share a number of natural treatments that can be used to respite from your hemorrhoids. You can attempt one until you find one made just for you. Keep in mind that everybody is different so you are looking for the remedy that works for you. Cranberry Poultice For relief of ...
Views: 1262 - Greatest HGH Supplement - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Natisha ByrnHgh growth hormone (HGH) has developed into a popular product for people looking to stop the physical results of the passage of time, and many everyone is looking for the most effective HGH supplement. Using growth hormones as an age reversing treatment, however, is fraught with difficulties - ...
Views: 710(1 vote) - How to Get Ripped With Plyo Push Ups - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Joycelyn GraydonIf you're into sports that involve a lot of jumping, hopping and bounding, plyometric exercises are indispensable in training your body to move, hit, run and throw faster. And while it develops speed, plyometrics also enhances muscle coordination and increases power. Hockey, basketball, soccer ...
Views: 5363 - Tips on How to Lose Belly Fat - Important Things You May Not Know - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Broderick ZeitlinThey are the bane of our existence. Those belly fats that jiggle every time we walk, run, dance or have sex certainly do more than embarrass. They are a constant reminder of our weakness-- when we succumbed to that juicy quarter-pounder and large helpings of fries for seven days a week or when ...
Views: 740 - How to Lose Body Fat - Important Things You Might Not Be Aware of - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Lyndsay EarleIt's so easy to gain body fat, isn't it? All you need to do is eat more than you need and not move and you'll certainly fatten up. What's more difficult is losing it. Most of the time, losing body fat involves costly gym memberships and expensive prepackaged diet plans that are not only ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Home Gym Equipment Advice - What You Should Know - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Erick SpiresThe increasing demands placed on our times have necessitated astute planning and foresight on our part. For most people, this means multitasking-- having a working lunch, cleaning the floor while putting the baby to sleep and memorizing lessons while on the treadmill. For others this means ...
Views: 964 - Advantages and Disadvantages of Weight Loss Systems - Important Details You Ought to Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Erik DelosriosEveryone is concerned about losing weight. Who wouldn't be? With the levels of obesity rising to obscene levels in this country, it's right that we should be. The health risks associated with obesity are just too serious to ignore. Cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, type 2 diabetes- these ...
Views: 992 - Chest Workouts at Home - Key Facts You Should Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Royce VenereTo all the men out there, here's information that you might find useful: If you want to get great pecs, you don't need to rush into gym membership right away. For most men, a "pre-gym" workout prepares their bodies before they can actually trust themselves to start lifting weights. Chest ...
Views: 1277 - Slimming Jeans - Significant Facts You Should Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Deloris WelzelNot all of us are born with legs that are worthy to be insured. In fact, most of us aren't (and that's encouraging to know). While we do our best to perform exercises that can give us vava-voom legs, results are never instantaneous. Sometimes, we can't even get the kind of lean look we want ...
Views: 772 - How to Slim Down Your Thighs - Useful Facts You Need to be Aware of - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Kylee FritzpatrickAfter our midsection, the next part of our bodies that have the propensity to store fat are our thighs. This can be a very frustrating experience for women, especially, when we have to wear short skirts or dresses for nights out or even on days when we just want to laze around on the beach in ...
Views: 1632 - Home Workout Programs - Critical Facts You Ought to Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Jolynn ScolesFitness is a growing concern among the millions of overweight people in this country today. But with only 24 hours on the clock, it can be a challenging task to fit a workout regimen somewhere within the 8 hours of work, 6 hours of sleep, 3 hours of meals, 2 hours of house chores, 2 hours of ...
Views: 883 - Home Fitness Videos - Key Details You Should be Aware of - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Maegan PillarEver wanted to do Yoga but don't feel too comfortable stretching your body in front of a lot of people, even if they're on the same boat as you? Always wanted to do aerobics but aren't too happy with all those mirrors in the studio reflecting your flabby midsection? To remedy both situations ...
Views: 759 - Cardio Workouts at Home - Important Facts You Need to be Aware of - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Damian CandlerCardiovascular workouts offer unparalleled health benefits. Aside from aiding in weight loss (when combined with strength training exercises), cardio exercises strengthens the heart and lung muscles, improves circulation by maximizing the amount of oxygen your body takes in and increases ...
Views: 758 - Fast Weight Loss Diets - Important Facts You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Broderick ZeitlinThat dream date is three days away and you still have to lose a few extra pounds before you can look perfect in that little black dress. What do you do? Eat cabbage soup? Drink nothing but lemon juice? Seriously, there are a lot of diets introduced out there that purport to make you lose weight ...
Views: 682 - Home Abs Workout - Significant Things You Need to be Aware of - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Broderick ZeitlinAbdominal workouts are important to the development of a healthy core. Contrary to the widely-held belief that crunches and other ab workouts can spot reduce a bulging belly, the benefit of an abdominal workout lies not in its ability to give you ripped abs when performed in itself, but its ...
Views: 692 - Home Workout Videos for Women - Essential Facts You Ought to Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Lyndsay EarleFrom cardio exercises to weight loss to Yoga, there are a host of home workout videos available for women. A quick search would reveal that there are a lot of titles available from a variety of categories: Dance, fitness workouts for women over 40, 60 or 60 and even workouts for the pregnant ...
Views: 716 - Arm Workout Routines at Home - Critical Facts You Should be Aware of - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Erick SpiresSometimes we get so caught up trimming our bellies and our thighs that we forget our arms. A bit of extra fat on our arms may not mean so much, but well-toned triceps can really spell the difference between creating an average look to one that makes heads turn. For sexier arms, try doing these ...
Views: 748 - Fact and Fiction about Health and Fitness - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from George TennysonWe've all learned things about information that turns out not to be true, health and fitness facts and myths are no different really. Myths often occur when the person doesn't get the whole tip before sharing with someone else on and on and on it goes truthful or not it's still a rumor. Maybe ...
Views: 715 - How to Make a Mango Smoothie - Useful Things You Ought to Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Antoinette BeppuWhat's yellow, sweet and totally nutritious? Mangoes. Grown naturally in the tropical islands of Southeast Asia, they've now found their way to virtually all countries in the world. Mangoes have been dubbed as the "King of Fruits" and with good reason, too. If you're trying to gain weight, ...
Views: 961 - A Review of Weber Charbroil Grill Replacement and Auxiliary Parts - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Jacob AkshireWeber grills are very popular, mostly because of their great quality and excellent features that optimize your charbroil grilling activities. But it's sometimes unavoidable to find that your grill parts have deteriorated so much after regular use, or sometimes you want to get other parts that ...
Views: 1115 - Best Exercises to Lose Belly Fat - Useful Details You Should be Aware of - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Damian CandlerThat bulging belly is so not sexy. Whether you're a man or a woman, one of the most obvious places that our excesses get to show is in our stomach. Unfortunately, having belly fat is more than just being un-sexy. Compared to fat found in other parts of the body, having fat in your midsection ...
Views: 788 - Advantages and Disadvantages of Health Club Memberships - Important Facts You Should be Aware of - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Joycelyn GraydonFitness clubs, fitness centers or gyms- they all mean the same thing: It's a place you go to stay fit. From exclusive fitness centers that offer complete spa-like amenities to simple neighborhood gyms with the most basic of exercise equipment, fitness clubs fill that special call for those who ...
Views: 4915 - High Protein Diets - Essential Facts You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtWe all know how important protein is for the body. The amino acids in protein are the "building blocks" by which the cells of our nails, hair, muscles, among others, are formed. Generally, the 8 essential amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, theonine, tryptophan, ...
Views: 749 - How to Make Blueberry Smoothies - Critical Facts You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Lilly AmassBlueberries are small round and purple-blue berries that belong to the family Ericaceae. They are further classified in two based on how they grow: Highbush blueberries grow to 10-12 feet tall while lowbush blueberries can only grow to 1-2 feet tall. Blueberries are among those with the ...
Views: 710 - Organic Fruit and Vegetables - Important Facts You Should Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Katie SchleyOur health depends greatly on the food we eat. Current research has shown the link between our propensity to develop certain ailments and our love for highly-processed foods. On the other end of the spectrum, consumption of a rainbow of fruits and veggies everyday have also been linked to higher ...
Views: 628 - undertanding medical insurance business and ways to select the right strategy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Saran SosbyPaying for cheap health care insurance coverage It is important to buy health care coverage simply because nobody understands when you will obtain unwell. Luckily, today, it is trouble-free to purchase low-priced medical care insurance coverage in the same way identical to you purchase an ...
Views: 677 - Omega-3 Fish Oil - Essential Details You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Nickolas DebartoloThere's a big fuss going around the medical and fitness communities these days. It has to do with something they call omega-3 which, as talk would have it, is said to possess miraculous healing properties. Nothing short of magical, adherents of omega-3 just cannot stop raving about its capacity ...
Views: 629 - Rotator Cuff Exercises - Details You Should Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Royce VenereWhat's a rotator cuff? If you're like most people who didn't really pay much attention to your anatomy lessons in high school, you'd probably think that a rotator cuff is nothing more than a handcuff that turns round and round. A rotator cuff, however, is not a thing -- but a body part. Your ...
Views: 631 - healthcare is surely an pricey alternative as well as the regulation, find the correct plan for a person - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Zetta MengerLearn how to Speak features it offers Terminology of one's Medical Health Insurance Agent Perhaps you have felt as if your insurance firm is communicating another expressions? I've learned a variety of times that individuals are more baffled looking for meeting with their Illinois well being ...
Views: 578 - Pros and Cons of Exercise Videos - Helpful Things You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Vinita LoiselleAlright, it's time to face it: You simply cannot go to the gym without getting a complex. You'll just get too self-conscious of your excess pounds jiggling inside your spandex to fully concentrate on your routine. Besides, the bronzed bodies surrounding you will only serve as a harsh reminder ...
Views: 814 - My medical health insurance didnt deal with myself, don't let this particular get lucky and an individual! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Theron DenglerEveryone needs to get medical health insurance, and for anyone who is are self employed, as well as are unable to get insurance from your workplace, you will have to look into buying personal medical insurance. Insurance all on your own is generally considerably more costly compared to when you ...
Views: 699 - Medical health insurance protection in a good get older, how to help save on-line these days - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Lonny EdsterWellness Checking account form strategies will be the least expensive way to ensure you and your family. The actual excessive deductible wellness plans, which are linked with your quality of life checking account, are usually more cost-effective because they don't contain copays to find out your ...
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