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- How to Stay Energized & Energetic the Natural Way - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Glenys BrownThe 2012 Olympic Games is beginning to be noticed in the media. When we notice this it tweaks our mental or emotional notion of exercise, winners and losers, and where we are personally in our lifestyle and health. The tips this week are for people in sport, who go to gyms, and taking up new ...
Views: 2476 - ***Abs For Dads: 3 Simple Steps To Awesome Abs - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from Sean BarkerTake a look around the next time you are at the gym. What do you see? No, not the girl on the leg curl machine! Keep looking…. You see people lying on dirty gym mats doing endless crunches and spending hours on cardio machines like a hamster stuck on a wheel. Even today, with all the ...
Views: 2474 - Eating for Penis Health – 5 Foods for a Perky Penis - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from John DuganThey say a man is what he eats; and though some men might wish their diets could consist of nothing more than pizza, hot wings, beer and chocolate chip cookie dough, it certainly wouldn’t take long before the midsection to become a little doughy as a result. So, in order to maintain a healthy ...
Views: 2470 - Penis Sensation Rescue – Breathe New Life into an Unresponsive Manhood - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from John DuganFor almost any man, the awareness that his penis sensation is not quite what it used to be can be a huge source of anxiety. After all, from the time that he learns what it can do for him, the pleasure that the penis brings becomes central to his life. Loss of penile sensitivity affects most ...
Views: 2470 - Children And Sleep - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Dale MillerHealthy sleep patterns are important for people of any age. However, when it comes to kids, instilling the right habits in them from the start can save them and you a whole host of future problems. Sleep is of vital importance for all of us, but it is particularly so for growing babies and ...
Views: 2465(2 votes) - Skin Disorders - How To Cure Secondary Syphilis (Secondary Lues) - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from David JonesDiagnostic Hallmarks Distribution: trunk and extremities, special predilection for the palms, soles, face, and genitalia White plaques on mucous membranes Patchy alopecia Lymphadenopathy Positive serologic tests for syphilis Clinical Presentation The eruption of secondary syphilis is ...
Views: 2465 - Best Review Of The Ab Rocket - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Jason CamachoSo before we get into the analysis of the Ab Rocket, we need to answer one major question. First, what exactly is an Ab Rocket? Well, the Ab Rocket is actually a product that was designed to "promote maximum muscle tone" in your abdominals area. Basically its a service or "exercising aid" for ...
Views: 2464 - 8 Approaches to Prepare Chicken To get a Bodybuilding Diet regime - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Adams LoisTo most bodybuilders, life with out chicken is unimaginable. It would be like education devoid of dumbbells. In case your aim is always to construct muscle or to shed excess weight, one particular food kind that you could by no means do devoid of is protein. No bodybuilder can afford to ignore ...
Views: 2463 - The 4-Minute Busy Mom Workout - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Holly RigsbyI'm just too BUSY to workout today!!! ....I have a million things to do ....I slept in today ....its too cold ....I don't feel like it ....my kids won't let me workout ...I just don't have time As a Busy Moms Fat Loss coach I truly have heard it all....and I am here to prove you DO have time ...
Views: 2461(1 vote) - Nutrients for Erectile Function – How Amino Acids Affect Sexual Health - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from John DuganThe foods that we eat are made up of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins; the body needs all of these nutrients, as well as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, in order to stay healthy and carry out all of its essential functions. Proteins, in particular, play an important role in regulating the ...
Views: 2456 - Conditions Associated with Overpronation - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Steve RobertsAn overpronator is a person who overpronates, meaning that when walking or running their feet tend to roll inwards to an excessive degree. Overpronation involves excessive flattening of the arches of the feet, with the roll seeing the push off take place from the inside edge of the foot and the ...
Views: 2455 - Making an Amazing Athletic Feat All the More Astounding - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Ed MayhewLast October, 74-year-old Californian, Harriet Anderson, was the oldest female to complete the ultra-endurance-demanding Ford Ironman Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Making this amazing athletic feat (in which this septuagenarian had to swim 2.4 miles in the ocean, bike 112 miles and THEN ...
Views: 2450(1 vote) - Factory Farmed (CAFOs) Hamburger, Ground Beef, Ammonia-Treated-Fatty-Waste Beef and How the FDA Fails to Protect Americans from Potential Health Problems from E. Coli and Salmonella - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Since neither the FDA nor the food industry is motivated to provide consumers with clear definitions of the difference between hamburger and ground beef or provide adequate information on the contents permitted in the preparation of ground meat and hamburgers, we feel compelled to offer the ...
Views: 2447(7 votes) - A Woman Feeling a Penis Can Bring Pleasure – and Pain - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2013 from John DuganFor a man, having his penis stroked is an incomparable experience; but for some women, feeling a penis can sometimes be a strange and puzzling thing. An inexperienced woman, or sometimes even a woman with experience, may not know that, while most touches to the organ bring pleasure, some can ...
Views: 2444 - The 5 best energy-boosting tips - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere seems to be an energy crisis and it’s not improving with age either. Everyday more and more people complain that they simply don’t have the energy to do things. They’re waking up tired, they’re sluggish throughout the day even after having cup after cup of coffee. We need to solve this ...
Views: 2443 - The Symptoms for Diabetes in Children - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Amy StephensWe can deal with and cope with our own suffering but when we see our own child suffering it often becomes unbearable. Diabetes is a disease that can make the life of your child unbearable – no fries, no fizzy drinks, no pastries, no ice creams and no candy; in fact, no anything that children ...
Views: 2439 - 4 Safe & Effective Standing Ab Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from sarah labdarOne of people’s major problem areas on the body is the stomach. That’s because for many, fat accumulates around the midsection. Once this starts to happen, it is hard for people to lose weight around the core. Most of abdominal exercises require people to lie on their back on the floor, which ...
Views: 2433 - The 3 Keys To Building Muscle - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Mark McManusThere is so much confusion floating around the web about how to build muscle. But the fact is; there are some basic scientific fundamentals that will guarantee success. I wasted years doing everything wrong before I stumbled upon the right path through my own research and experimentation. ...
Views: 2431(1 vote) - Top Ten Embarrassing Running Problems - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Chloe HibbertRunning is good for you, fact. Running gives your heart muscle an effective work out and improves your circulation, helps you stay in shape and strengthens your bones. However, all runners will know that there is a dark side to running. Oh yes. A leaky bladder, runner's trots and bloody nipples ...
Views: 2431(1 vote) - Tai Chi for Super Fitness - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Ian SinclairSure, it offers peace, harmony, relaxation, and a number of other health benefits. But can tai chi really improve fitness, like that offered by "more vigorous exercises and other martial arts? Many people are surprised that Tai Chi, (also known as Taiji or T'ai Chi Chu'an) can be as ...
Views: 2430 - The Leg Curl Is A Useless Exercise - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Mikki ReillyIn the traditional gym setting, the leg curl is often considered a staple of lower body strength training. It's an isolation exercise (a single joint movement), knee flexion, that's used for strengthening the hamstrings. This exercise is useless because you never use this particular muscle ...
Views: 2428 - Penis Rash Q&A - How a Penis Health Cream Can Help - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from John DuganAsk a group of men where they would leastlike to experience a rash on their body, and most, if not all of them will point to the penis. Unfortunately, skin is skin, and the same irritants that can affect the rest of the body can also lead to penis rash, as well as itching, burning, and redness. ...
Views: 2424 - Inculcate Habits Of Eating Well In Children. - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Jim AndrewsEating well for children determines to a large extent the status of their physical and mental development. Mostly children avoid eating well at time. Parents should try to inculcate healthy eating habits in children. A well maintained and balanced diet plays an important part in the rapid growth ...
Views: 2423 - Zero Gravity and Vertical Treadmills - The Future is Here - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from K. UrbanThe zero gravity treadmill is becoming a common sight in nearly every rehab center of every professional sports team in North America. Along with this remarkable device, which was developed using NASA technology, take a look at the elite equipment of today including: the pressurized treadmill, ...
Views: 2423 - ***The 3 Holiday Health Hazards You Will Want Your Children to Avoid This Season - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Janet WilliamsWith the holidays around the corner, the excitement level in children is high. Although this time of year is filled with many wonderful traditions, the holidays can also be a treacherous time. The emphasis on sitting and socializing, snacking on sweets, drinking sugary soft drinks, and eating ...
Views: 2422(2 votes) - Can I Drink Alcohol and Build Up Muscle? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Tim RyanMany bodybuilders especially amateur bodybuilders like to enjoy the occassional drink of alcohol whther it be in the form of beer, wine or spirits. Here we ask just what affect this has on our body and is it ok to drink if we want to build up muscles. Unfortunately alcohol interferes with ...
Views: 2422 - Static Stretching - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Ben WIlsonStatic stretching Static stretching refers to how far a muscle can be passively stretched around a joint, e.g. furthest distance you can move when trying to touch your toes. This type of stretching routine serves to lengthen the resting muscle lengths and so restore ideal posture to the body. ...
Views: 2422 - Regaine or Minoxidil - Is there any difference between them? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dan MathewsRegaine is the first medication in the history approved by FDA for treating male pattern hair loss. By now it has been approved and is available as a cure for male pattern baldness worldwide. Its main active ingredient is minoxidil, a vasodilator that was originally used in the form of an oral ...
Views: 2420 - Metabolic Triggers - Figure Out How To Get Rid Of Your Excess Weight By Stoking Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Tony CimbaThe way your body expends fuel is an extravagant drill that involves deliberate planning of your eating ritual and how you exercise. Learn how to regulate your metabolism to make your weight-loss program efficient and swifter. Metabolic triggers and weight manipulation The rate at which ...
Views: 2419 - Plyometrics Exercises for Sports Training - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Dale MillerSports like soccer are incredibly demanding on the body. Players must be continually running around a large field exerting themselves in all kinds of ways, whether it be sprinting, jumping, sliding, tackling, or kicking. The average soccer play will run over eight kilometers in a ninety minute ...
Views: 2419(3 votes) - 245 NUTRITION AND FITNESS TIPS - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from dushawn hadinger1. Drinking very cold water speeds up your metabolism. The body has to use energy to bring the water up to normal body temperature. 2. Salba seed is the most nutrient dense food presently known.These tasteless seeds have the highest concentration of vitamins, minerals, good fats, fiber and ...
Views: 2418(1 vote) - ***Definition: Lifestyle Fitness - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisI met her at a networking group early one morning. Lacy (name changed for privacy reasons) was in her 40s and had a lot going for her. She was intelligent, well spoken, and confident in her ability to run her own Law Firm as an attorney. Lacy was able to enjoy many things in life that others ...
Views: 2417 - The Importance Of Touching Your Toes - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from Mark BengtsonIn a hectic world of family, work, and overall life, many of us find it hard enough to manage our daily lives with enough time left over to pencil in our basic need of exercise. If we are able to get our daily dose of blood pumping, life lengthening fun in, it often occurs as a quick run out ...
Views: 2417 - Lose Belly Fat Fast with 2 Vital Secrets to Real Fat Loss - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Steve BetsworthDo you struggle to lose belly fat? I bet you're thinking that you've tried every technique in the world to try to lose your stubborn belly fat, but it just never seems to budge... right? I'm sure you see TONS of commercials and ads making all kinds of miracle claims that you can lose your belly ...
Views: 2416(3 votes) - Which Form of Creatine is Most Effective? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsCreatine is sold in many different forms. Which is most effective, and why? Creatine is a substance found naturally in the body and in foods like red meat. It is perhaps the most researched molecule in the world of sport supplements–the subject of over 200 studies–and the consensus is very ...
Views: 2416 - Jogging Exercise for Health and Fitness - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Suharto GubatenJogging is incredibly good for the body and everyone knows it. The ability to run is one of the most beneficial abilities, and for many reasons. It is an activity if not a great activity that can be competed to other types of exercises as to the terms of health benefits that it can give. It is ...
Views: 2412 - 10 Steps to be Muay Thai fighter - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Travis Lutter* Warm up / Cool down * Running * Skipping * Shadow Boxing * Free weights * Bag Work * Pad Work * Speed ball * Sparring * Clinch work Warm up / Cool down It is important to run, skip or bounce on old truck tires (which is helps improve balance) for at least ...
Views: 2411 - The Benefits of Exercising in Water - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2008 from Gerry Van DykeWater is a wonderful environment to perform exercise. Most people who have splashed around, floated or swam in a pool of water are keenly aware of the buoyancy and resistance to movement that water provides. Buoyancy and drag forces, combined with water pressure, are some of the unique ...
Views: 2408 - Penis Sensitivity Tips and Tricks from the Kama Sutra - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from John DuganThe entire Kama Sutra consists of 1250 verses and 36 chapters, all designed to help people develop a life that's both virtuous and gracious. It's all good information, but modern readers might be tempted to skip ahead in the text to the better-known section on sex positions. It's understandable, ...
Views: 2405 - The 5 Most Important Reasons to Practice Tai Chi - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Mariscela AlvarezIt has been said and written that Tai Chi is a "way of life". Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that when practiced regularly, improves the quality of our life, restoring the natural flow of our life force, or internal energy or "chi". Our unique “human being” design is structured as a ...
Views: 2402(2 votes) - Qigong & Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallFibromyalgia is a rheumatologic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain that leaves those afflicted with fatigue, painful ‘tender points,’ morning stiffness, and difficulties with sleep and the performance of routine activities of daily life. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition ...
Views: 2401(5 votes) - Penis Pain – When a Too-Big Penis is the Cause - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from John DuganAt some point in their lives, most men wish they had a larger penis. However, it may not be all it is cracked up to be. A well-endowed man may actually have a more difficult time having sex and could experience pain, or cause his partner pain. Learn more about pitfalls of the well-hung man, and ...
Views: 2400 - 3-Day Muscle Building Workout Program - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Adams LoisThe top way to gain considerable amounts of muscle mass is by the use of an efficient muscle constructing workout program. Coaching your muscles is what stimulates muscle development, without having right instruction set in place there might be small muscle development as your muscles will have ...
Views: 2398 - 3-Minute Abs Workout Plan – a Week to View Guide to Working Your Six Pack - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe 3-minute abs workout is a great way to work your abs intensely and the ultimate way to save heaps of time. But having a brilliant workout routine isn't enough to get the results you want. You need to know the best way to use the workout so you get the best results from it. Following is ...
Views: 2398(1 vote) - Where to Buy Trampoline Mats - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Kevin HallYour best bet for buying trampoline mats is to find a local store that specializes in mat fabric and have a good experience in the industry. Make sure you buy from a store that has an excellent return policy. Durability and Warranty The reason we buy new trampoline mats, because the old ...
Views: 2394 - Workout Routines for the Ectomorphs - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Eric CarpenterEctomorph is the medical term for skinny people. A lot of ectomorphs would like to gain muscle mass thus, they try adapting some bodybuilding routines. Nonetheless, these workout routines are not especially designed for ectomorphs and they may not gain the results they desired. Most ectomorphs ...
Views: 2386 - Proteolytic Enzymes and Athletes - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Phil FaillaProteolytic Enzymes and Athletes Proteolytic enzymes have been shown to reduce inflammation, discomfort, speed recovery, and increase circulation. Many of us are familiar with the digestive enzymes found in our stomach and intestines; they process the foods we eat. However, other types of ...
Views: 2382 - 7 Easy Ways to Go from Belly Fat to Belly Flat - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Brendan McCarthyIt must have been written in the 'Manly Man's Manual to Manliness' that having a flat stomach was an essential when it referred to 'The Perfect Man'. Well if this has always evaded you, then you may well be doing a few things that stop you from ever getting there. Here are 7 easy steps that will ...
Views: 2381(5 votes) - Penis Health Creme Benefits: Increasing Pleasurable Sensation with Acetyl L Carnitine - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from John DuganIf a penis came with an instruction manual, men would have no questions about the care and management of this very important tool. Unfortunately, the information men glean about the penis often comes through trial and error, and by the time men realize that they've been making mistakes, they ...
Views: 2381 - Health Tips to Prevent Joint Pain in Old Age - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyMany older Americans experience various types of joint pain. Some might stem from old injuries, others from arthritis, or simply too much wear and tear. Pain medication and surgery are some of the most drastic ways to treat joint pain. But before you get there, here are some health tips to help ...
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