Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Fight Addiction and Replacing the Need By Julie Horner

The prescription drug vicodine is made with a combination of the narcotic hydrocodone and the non-narcotic acetaminophen which is also found in over the counters like Tylenol. Vicodine gives a person a euphoric feeling, it relaxes both the physical body and the mind, in addition it relieves pain. But there is another symptom people have been reporting when they use the drug vicodine.

Many young people have reported a hyped up state of mind, lots of extra energy and motivation. This seems like a direct contradiction to the "relaxed euphoric feeling" one expects to get. Why then does vicodine leave some people relaxed, euphoric, and motivated while being full of energy? The answer has recently been discovered. While Vicodine is a narcotic it causes "good feeling" by attaching itself to opioid in the brain it also releases adrenaline causing a person to feel no pain. But we also know that a rush of adrenaline can give one a heightened sense of motivation.

This is yet another reason for increased vicodine addictions in the United States. Especially because when one stops taking the drug a terrible feeling of depression and withdrawal as well as exhaustion will occur. Because the lack of the drug mean a lack of chemicals being produced like endorphins.

The good news is that the brain and body will naturally produce its own endorphins. Furthermore there are ways to naturally enhance the production of these endorphins. When one uses vicodine to create the "false endorohines" then the brain actually stops producing these endorphins on its own. Causing terrible withdraw without the drug. Withdrawal symptoms include depression, anxiety, uncontrollable crying, dizziness, headache,restless legs, manic state, inability to sleep, heart palpitations, and much more. If one is going to try to stop taking this drug after long time use there is some natural ingredients found in nature that can help aid the brain in jump starting the production of endorphins. In addition, if someone has never taken vicodine but wishes to achieve similar effects of the drug without actually taking a prescription nature has some safe ways to do so.

With the right natural ingredients and a discipline routine one can achieve the "feel good endorphins", "increased motivation'', "substantial pain relief", "decreased appetite", "minimized anxiety", "weight loss", and more. Nature has a way to utilize the brains natural ability and boost the production of endorphins and adrenaline.

The first step in a persons routine should be exercises every single morning ( and not just a short slow walk). The brain will release serious endorphins and release large amounts of adrenaline when strenuous activity is achieved. A long run is the best way to do this (runners high). By doing this in the morning one can jump start the brains endorphin production and make it last throughout the day.

The next step would be to eat a very light breakfast. Science has shown that eating less throughout the day not only increases weight loss but will actually keep you mood and keep motivation boosted.

Next, one must take a full range of vitamin supplements that include a large amount of fish oils. Fish oils give an energy that is very similar to a "high" as well as sharpening thoughts and reflexes. Beware of cheaper vitamins found in grocery stores as they are not FDA regulated and their is not a substantial amount of effective ingredient in them. Keep in mind there is not "one pill" multi vitamin that can hold enough ingredient to be effective. One must take a combination of supplements to achieve and actual effect.

Throughout the day one must hydrate with water staying away from sodas, sugar, and even diet drinks as there is an ingredient in these that actually causes depression. It is highly recommended that one stay on a low sugar low carb diet as sugars can cause "mood swings" and "crashes" in a human being.

Again throughout the day (but only before 3pm) a person can drink a healthy energy and diet shot to decrease appetite and keep the brain alert. Drink something that includes acai antioxidants, the Brazilian herb hoodia, green tea, and a small amount of taurine. This has proven to be much more powerful and effective than coffee.

In order to maintain this energy and fight oxidation (which is inflammation in the body) one should have a very large amount of exotic fruits, berries, and vegetables twice a day to fight this inflammation. Inflammation causes rapid aging, depression, disease, tiredness, lack of sleep and more. As it is virtually impossible to eat enough of these fruits and vegetable to make a difference one should find a drink that includes all of these powerful antioxidants fruits, berries, and vegetables. The thing to look for on the bottle would be "ORAC Value". The higher the orac value the more potent and effective the product.

When it comes to pain relief instead of using a drug or medication one should try the recent miracle discovery emu oil. Emu oil applied daily relieves long term pain, relaxes muscles in the same way a vicodine would. It also reduces inflammation.

After work, one must get at least 20 minutes of direct sunlight if not 45. Afternoon sunlight is safe for the skin and causes the production and release of serotonin. This is what gives us that "feel good" feeling. The same effect as taking a vicodine. To further enhance production (after being In the sun) one should take a supplement of Coral Calcium.

In addition to all of these thing one must include a nightly walk and a shot or drink of the new miracle discovery, the ingredient resveratrol (found in skin of grapes). As seen on Oprah, resveratrol reverses aging, gives the brain a rush of substantial energy, is the most powerful antioxidant. and can cause one to live longer as well as boost the production of neurons in the brain. In the short term this will raise ones spirits and give one motivation. In the long run this will prevent the deterioration of the brain (which causes diseases like Alzheimer's).

Follow this routine and use these powerful natural ingredients nature has provided and one will find a vicodine addiction completely unnecessary. Get the "feel good effect" naturally!

Arm yourself with these ingredients and this routine! To find out more about these natural ingredients that will change you life, mood, and help you to replace a vicodin addiction visit the above links!

Learning About the Different Types of Hearing Aids By Chris Smitts

Buying a hearing aid can be a little confusing for the first time buyer. With so many options available, you can get overwhelmed and confused by all of them. What I will try to do here is give you a snapshot of what you can expect to get and pay with the different types of hearing aids.

If you are budget minded or just trying to keep your costs down, a conventional hearing aid is your best bet. There are not many in this category that will cost you over $1,000 and if you really want to save money, using a disposable hearing aid is a legitimate option. They are available for well under $200 and if they are taken care of, you may actually be able to extend the life and save some money over the long run.

The next step up would be a programmable analog device. They are usually a little better quality that the conventional ones, but the main feature is that they can be programmed for several different settings that will allow you to hear properly without having to adjust your levels manually. You can use a remote control to change the setting to one of the programs and you will be good to go.

When you want the best and most technologically advanced product on the market, the digital hearing aid should be your choice. The sound quality is second to none and it used digital coding to clean up the noise, but you pay for the ability to use this device. If you want to get a good digital hearing aid, you can expect to pay between $1,500-$2,000.

As you can see, you have many different types of hearing aids to choose from. You can choose to go with something basic and even disposable, or you can invest a little more money and get something that will give you a much truer sound. Do some shopping on the internet and with some intelligent price comparisons, you will find the device that will work best for you and your wallet.

HPV Virus - The Simple Facts By Andrea R. Segovia

Human papillomavirus or the HPV virus is known to affect the moist membranes, skin and other linings of the body, such as the lining of the mouth and throat, cervix and anus.

There are various types of HPV virus and each type has a different number. An additional fact about HPV virus is that it is very common on humans, and it occurs at some point of their lives. For most people, it shows no symptoms and disappears without ever being treated. It is much more common in young people, possibly because they are more sexually active and share a larger number of partners.

Some types of the HPV virus are found in the lining of the mouth and throat and within the cells of the cervix that can cause some changes, these are known to be high risk HPVs. These changes in cells are also called 'dysplasia' and have an increased risk of becoming cancerous.

Other types of HPV can cause verrucas and warts. These types of HPV are sometimes called the 'wart virus' or 'genital wart virus' and are commonly found on the hands and feet, in the genital area and around the anus. But they can be on any part of the body. They are types of HPV virus that don't usually cause cell changes and may not develop into cancer. They are called low risk HPVs.

Genital HPV is usually spread through skin to skin contact during sex. You can have this type of HPV virus for years and not have any sign of it. So it is not that unusual to have a long term partner and then be told you have the virus after medical tests such as cervical screening.

But having HPV virus doesn't automatically indicate that you or your partner has been unfaithful. There are no symptoms to indicate how long you have had the virus. It could be weeks, months or years.

Some types of high risk HPV develop cervical cancer. They are called high risk types or strains. Almost all women with cervical cancer have at least one of these types of HPV virus in the cells of their cervix.

Keep in mind that most women with high risk HPV don't develop cervical cancer. Many studies stated that these factors affect whether you develop a cancer, such as smoking or how well your immune system is working. Women who smoke and have a high risk type of HPV infection are more prone to have cervical cancer.

You should have regular cervical screening; this will lift abnormal cervical cells before they lead to cancer. So even if you have HPV virus and can't refrain from smoking, you can still stop cervical cancer if you prefer to submit yourself for screening when you are invited.

Andrea Segovia inspires people seeking natural health solutions by providing tips on treatment methods that work naturally with the body. She contributes to the work stream in topics ranging from health, travel, and natural living. She is passionately involved with sharing her discoveries on HPV

Top 20 Tips For Safe Training By Nick Hallale

A good approach to diet and exercise should improve your body, not endanger it. Follow these 20 guidelines and stay safe and healthy.

1) Do not exceed your own capabilities. Correct training is about making gradual increases in a structured way, not about once-off, all-out exertions that can leave you injured.

2) Always warm up properly before any exercise.

3) Use correct form and technique when performing exercises with weights. If you are unable to do the exercise properly, the weights are too heavy. You should reduce them.

4) The best time to perform deep stretches is when the body is already warm. You should not do deep stretching as a warm up.

5) Respect your own limits while stretching. These will improve with time, but never force a stretch. Don't bounce while stretching, and remember to release stretches slowly and under control.

6) Make sure any equipment you use is in good condition and works properly.

7) Be sure you are familiar with an exercise or piece of equipment before using it.

8) Follow the instructions for using all equipment. Don't use a piece of equipment for an exercise that it was not intended for.

9) If in doubt about the correct performance of any exercise, ask! If you're in a gym or health club, never be afraid to ask an instructor for help. That's what they're paid for.

10) In the event of an injury you should immediately consult a medical professional.

11) Avoid any extreme fad or "crash" diets. These may work in the short term, but the weight loss is not sustainable and they can be damaging to your health. Aim at reducing body fat in a healthy and sustainable way.

12) Don't train the muscles to the point of failure, i.e. where you become physically incapable of lifting them. This can be dangerous. You need to be in control of the weights at all times.

13) Having another person to assist ("spot") you with weights is recommended in case of an emergency.

14) Some exercises, like dummbell swings or snatches, involve swinging a weight quite explosively. Never face another person or a fragile object when doing this.

15) Avoid swinging or raising weights directly above your head if possible. And always use a strong, secure grip.

16) Stiffness is normal after exercise, particularly after weights training, and should dissipate within a day or two. However, if you have any abnormal pain that you suspect may be an actual injury, seek medical attention.

17) Avoid dehydration by drinking enough fluids during your training.

18) If you are training on your own, let someone know where you are, just in case of an emergency. I also recommend keeping a telephone with you in case you need help.

19) If you are doing interval training using a machine like a treadmill or cross-trainer, be sure you are able to adjust the settings safely and without being distracted from your exercise. I know of several people who have slipped on a treadmill because they were adjusting the speed while running. Don't let this happen to you. If you have to pause your exercise to adjust the machine settings, that's fine.

20) Stop exercising and seek help if you: a) have abnormal pain or trouble breathing; b) feel dizzy or faint; c) feel abnormally tired; d) feel your heart beating too fast or skipping beats.

I want to repeat that you should aim to progress gradually and safely over the duration of your journey towards a healthier body. You'll be building a base to last the rest of your life. There's no point having an attractive body if you're too ill or injured to enjoy it!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Asthma Treatment - A Two-Pronged Approach By Gerd Van Hass

Asthma treatment is usually focused on providing relief to the symptoms of the disease as well as on managing the problem. You see, asthma is a long-term illness that really does not have any cure. What you can hope for in an treatment is the prevention of an asthma attack and the shutting off of its many annoying symptoms, which include shortness of breath and coughing. Also, your plan of attack against this respiratory problem should include the prevention of full blown attacks that may result in being brought to the hospital for medication. Although only a handful of asthma sufferers end up dying because of the disease, you should not take this problem lightly.

There are actually two ways of administering treatment at home. The first one is providing quick relief drugs and medications. This asthma treatment is used to provide fast relief to asthma attacks or flare-ups. The most common medication for a sudden flare up of this disease is inhaled short-acting beta2-agonists. Such drugs are fast acting and help in easing the tight muscles found in the air passageways. An inhaler is usually used at the first sign of an asthma symptom. However, this is not intended for long-term use. If you observe that you have been using your inhaler for more than two weeks, then it is time for you to go to your doctor to seek long-term medical treatment.

In order to allay symptoms of asthma, many people undergo long-standing asthma treatment, which is the second type of asthma medication. The objective of this approach of dealing with the problem is not only to ease the tightening of muscles around the air passageways, but also to reduce inflammation in the area. However, it is important to note that this type of asthma treatment does not provide fast relief to asthma symptoms.

The most common asthma treatment used for long-term management of the disease is inhaled corticosteroids, which are known to be effective in easing swelling of the air passageways. Individuals who have been taking long-term asthma medication report that asthma flare-ups have become rare and less severe. However, this type of treatment, although quite effective, has its side effects which include oral thrush. It is quite important that before you take asthma medications, you have to seek advice from your doctor first. Other medications used to manage asthma include corticosteroid liquid formulations of pills and leukotriene modifiers, which are also designed to minimize attacks and open up airways.

7 Tips to Great Winter Hair By Sara Correia

Regular hair pampering in winter can turn those bad hair days into great hair days. If you follow these seven principles this winter you will be sure to have hair that looks fabulous all season.

In fact, you should apply these tips all year round as they are a great guideline to maintaining beautiful, healthy hair.

• Help preserve your hair's natural oils by not washing it every day, if you were washing it every day, wash it every 2nd or 3rd day
• Use a conditioner or a leave-in conditioner after every wash
• Use a rich moisturiser, replenishing treatment or hair mask at least once a week
• Limit the use of flat irons and hairdryers in winter and when you do use them remember to use a thermal protector
• Don't colour your hair too often
• Wear a hat or scarf on those harsh windy winter days if you are outdoors to help prevent damage and further split ends
• Drink lots of water, get some omega and remember your fruit and veggies

Next time you visit your salon ask your stylist if he/she has sample products for you to try out, or get them to recommend a good nourishing product that works for your hair. Hair, like our skin if not moisturised can dry out leading to split ends, knots and breakage.

Most professional salon brands carry products for conditioning, moisturising and replenishing. New kids on the block in South Africa - urban:tribe, boast 3 conditioners in their range. This is a professional range of products under the Z.one brand. The range is designed for the young, funky, underground and cosmopolitan generation, urban tribes with their own identity. label.m carries 10 products designed to condition, nourish and add shine and Schwarzkopf Professional offer various replenishing masks, leave-in treatments and conditioners.

Use Condoms - Safe Contraceptives For Men By Jessica Lyn

Condoms are used since the ancient times. Condoms are a very effective kind of obstacle contraception. It is the most effectual approach as it can both reduce the risk of your contracting the "sexually transmissible infection" and also it also avoids your partner (female) getting pregnant during you are having sex. If it is properly used then it will prevent the fluid from the body of your partner to enter into your body also vice versa. They help to reduce risk of the transmission of warts and even herpes. Condoms are always recommended whenever you have any kind of sex. For each activity one Condom should be used only once.

If the married couples use it consistently then it's effective but a failure for unmarried. You should make sure that the use by date of a condom should be current.

With the appearance of the HIV and also the AIDS, men really have to take their more active roles in prevention of the STD. Despite this, almost half of the pregnancies are happening unplanned. So it is suggested that the use of condom for men should always be at higher priority. Condoms are said to be a very effective way of contraception. It can also help to prevent the "sexually transmitted diseases".

It is said to b the third and very popular way of contraception. At around 5.4 million populations of men use condoms as the sole method by which pregnancy can be prevented and around 3.6 million populations of sexual partners are using condoms over all the other methods. Condoms are used primarily as a contraceptive rather than a way to control infection. Condoms that are for men can easily be purchased without any prescription and are available at the supermarkets, medical shops or even from the other outlets.

How to Survive Depression By Rico Kurniawan

Depression is a very common but serious disorder that affects people of every color, race, economic status or age. Being depressed means to be deeply sad, hopeless, unmotivated for a long period of time. There is not a clear cause of depression. It happens because of a combination of factors such as genes, brain chemistry and structure, environmental and psychological factors. In most cases depression starts between the ages of 15 and 30 and much more common in women then in men. It is resulted from the birth of a baby, loss of a loved one, stress and hormonal changes, or it can be simply a seasonal affective disorder.

The signs and symptoms can be different in men, woman, young children and older adults, but the most typical symptoms include:
- Depressed mood or sadness
- Lack of energy
- Irritability, anger or anxiety
- Significant weight loss or gain
- Thoughts of death or suicide
- Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
- Low self-esteem
- Loss of interest or pleasure

Depression interferes with daily life and routine, making it unbearable. It makes pain for the person who suffers from the disorder and for those who care about him or her. That's why it is very important to recognize the early signs and get rid of depression to prevent its coming back. Depression cannot go away on its own, it should be treated. Even in severe cases, depression can be cured by means of talk therapy, medication or a combination of both. Here are some useful tips on how to win your war against this illness.

1. Set small and realistic goals to achieve
2. Find time for hobbies
3. Don't make quick decisions
4. Refuse from alcohol
5. Do sport
6. Think positive

As it was mentioned above, there are a number of methods to treat depression. Usually people chose for medication or psychotherapy. Antidepressants are the most common medicines which help to stabilize your mood, but at the same time they might cause some side-effects such as headache, insomnia, sexual problems. Therefore in case of mild of moderate depression, it is better to use psychotherapy . When both medication or psychotherapy doesn't help, electroconvulsive therapy can be taken as an alternative, however it also may cause short-term side effects.
One more way to copy with depression is to join a support group and get help of people, who also suffer from the disorder. But anyway, the first step to getting appropriate treatment is to visit a doctor, who can make a diagnosis and find the right method of treatment.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - What Are the Causes and What Are the Cures For CTS? By Kathryn Merrow

The carpal tunnel is a bony area in your wrist with space for blood vessels and nerves to pass through. When the space becomes smaller due to swelling in your tissues (or sometimes a crushing injury) there is less space for the nerves and blood vessels. This causes symptoms in your hand and the area around your carpal tunnel because nerves DO NOT like to be squashed or compressed.

If you have symptoms in your carpal tunnel area, there's a good chance that you have pain elsewhere, too. There are many other symptoms you might experience along with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome because every part of your body is attached to every other part and all the parts work together. That means you most likely also have headaches, backaches, pain in your neck or shoulders, migraines, jaw pain or TMJD, or other complaints. Why?

Because it's all attached! You are one unit. You're not a bunch of individual body parts.

So, what causes carpal tunnel pain and these other complaints? Poor, collapsing posture is one really good bet. Here's a mistake many doctors, physical therapists and massage therapists make. They treat the symptom area. They don't look for the cause of the pain or symptom. The CAUSE is the important part. Get rid of the cause and the symptom will go away.

When you think of symptoms, think of "cause" and "effect." Symptoms are an effect. Unless it's quite good, your posture is most likely a cause of your pain. How can you fix your posture? There are two parts:

* Loosen, or stretch, the muscles in the front of your body. You started to collapse forward and get "forward head" posture because the muscles in the front of your body started becoming short.
* The second part of the correction is to strengthen your whole back side from your knees to the base of your skull.

You have a smart body that wants to be well.

Your body follows natural "laws." You must understand these laws and help your body get back to the same wonderful neutral posture you had as a little child. You definitely ARE worth the time and effort it will take to get rid of your carpal tunnel pain naturally.

And now, I'd like to invite you to discover ways to heal your carpal tunnel pain naturally at http://www.CarpalTunnelPainRelief.com

Scroll through the "Categories" to find the causes of your symptoms and how you can get natural relief.

While you're there, you can instantly download your own copy of "What 9 Out Of 10 Doctors Won't Tell You About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome."

Easing Wrist Joint Pain By James K. Falcon

One of the more potent treatments for wrist joint pain caused by inflammation is injections. The injections contain an anesthetic and steroid. It can be administered in different dosages. This means the injection can be milder or stronger. Whatever the strength of the injection it will last a lot longer than the average anti inflammatory. A single injection can bring relief that lasts for a few weeks or months depending on the strength of the dose. An injection is a very good means of getting rid of pain and inflammation for long periods but there is the risk of the tendons become weak. An injection can also noticeably lighten the skin.

Before a doctor prescribes an injection the patient will usually take anti inflammatory medication. Many people use this medicine and also go for alternative treatments such as massage, acupuncture and herbs. A lot of people say the alternative treatment does bring some relief and it also encourages them to relax. This is good because pain causes stress.

The wrist is what connects the hand to the arm. When the wrist is in pain it makes the use of the hand difficult. It can be so painful that a sufferer will opt for surgery if none of the other alternatives work. The surgery consists of the joint being replaced. This is a treatment that has a high success rate because it lasts long term. Medical doctors perform surgery as a last resort.

After this kind of surgery you will need to visit a physiotherapist to learn how to use your hand with the replacement joint. The wrist joint pain and inflammation will be gone and the vast majority of patients have found it well worth the effort. However, it is important to bear in mind that over time the synthetic replacement will deteriorate and may need to be replaced.

James K. Falcon is a wrist joint pain expert and the director of JointPainTreatmentInfo.com. James K. Falcon provides honest information and advice on things like joint pain management and much more. Check out the website today!

How to Treat Hair Loss Quick Using Simple Natural Remedies! The Most Curative Tips Revealed! By Gary Sharp

Is hair loss troubling you too much? Make sure you read this revealing and informative article now. In this article, I will show you the greatest natural cures that can assist you halt further loss of hair and stimulate substantial hair regrowth quickly. By using some, or better, all of the hints contained in this article, you will be able to increase your hair volume quickly.

Essentially, if you want to stop or cure any health problem, you need to recognize what the factors are. Generally speaking, when it comes to loss of hair, I can tell you for sure it's induced by hormonal imbalance in your body. The main enemy in the case of hair loss is DHT or dihydrotestosterone, a more potent form of the hormone testosterone. Simply put, hormone DHT is changed from testosterone by the enzyme 5 alpha reductase in your body to encourage the manufacture of body hair.

Now that's all right, but DHT has a natural tendency to stick itself to the hair follicles in your scalp area. As the hormone DHT gets together, your hair follicles got barred and consequently, hair cannot develop from the follicles.

Fundamentally, all I am trying to say is you should concentrate most of your effort and time to control and reduce DHT activity in the scalp. There are numerous ways to attain this, which include:

* Ask your doctor about the available options of treatments suitable for you.
* Rely on the nature's most healing herbs. Herbs like ginko biloba and stinging nettle are remarkable natural DHT blockers that work just as capable as, if not better than most medications.
* Make several adjustments your daily dieting and eating habits. Eat more fruits and vegetables and reduce the intake of fats and sugar.
* Get adequate amount of rest daily and eliminate stress.

My dearest friend, I know all too well how it feels like to have hair loss. Embarrassments, frustrations and a huge dip in self confidence as well as hundreds of other bad things come hand in hand with baldness and hair loss.

I understand that, anyone that has hair loss problems (probably you) is looking for the miracle way to cure it quick, cheaply and permanently. But does such miracle cure really exist? Not really.

But what if I tell you that an hair growing system that comes as close to miracle cure does exist?

The truth is that my hair loss was cured using this Top Secret Hair Loss Cure. Using this secret system, within the first 4 months, I was able to increase my hair volume to about 60%. Start taking positive action today and you will be amazed just how things can be improved and changed. Click Here Now to find out how you can stop hair loss within 4 weeks using the Top Secret Hair Loss Cure.

Home Based Business Opportunity - How Do Ergonomics Affect Your Health? By Noel Crowe

Starting a home based business opportunity has a lot of advantages, but it has its disadvantages too. When working at home, you tend to take fewer breaks from work. As a result, you end up sitting in one position for a long period of time, which poses a lot of serious health risks.

Setting up an ergonomically correct office desk can mitigate a lot of these risks.

The chair you sit on:

You can spend almost the entire day sitting on the chair, while working on your home based business. You must make sure that you are comfortable sitting on it. It should offer proper support to the lower part of your back. It should be at such a height that when you sit on it, you should be able to keep your feet firmly on the floor.

The computer:

When you start a home based business, you invariably spend a lot of time on your computer. Ailments related to prolonged computer usage are very well-documented and you can get to read about them a plenty.

The ultraviolet radiation coming out of your monitor may cause damage to your eyes in the long term and it may also trigger many other ailments. An LCD monitor is better than a regular tube monitor, because it does not give out ultraviolet radiations. When using the monitor, make sure that the top of your monitor is at your eye level for comfortable viewing. Use a monitor with an adjustable stand instead of a rigid one.

Typing on a keyboard for a long time can put a lot of stress on your fingers and wrists and also your shoulders depending on its position. It also adversely affects your nervous system. Place your keyboard in such a position, that when you type, your shoulders and hands are loose and relaxed. When typing, instead of stretching your fingers, move your whole arm to reach the far keys.

If you use the computer mouse more than the keyboard, you should be careful about a few things. When you buy a mouse, look for one, which sits comfortably in your palms. When moving it around, hold the mouse loosely, otherwise, it will put a lot of strain on your wrists and can also cause nervous problems. Resting your wrists on the table when you use the mouse is not advisable.

Laptops:

More and more people work from a laptop rather than a desktop computer, since it is convenient to carry around.

However, using a laptop has many disadvantages too. It has a very cramped keyboard along with the uncomfortable track pad, which makes the typing job a real ordeal. Investing in a good laptop desk and a separate mouse will solve most of your problems.

Conclusion:

Working from home allows you to customize your office space according to your personal preferences. Investing in a good ergonomic environment for your business opportunity will only serve to save you a lot of time and money on health bills. What's more, it will also make you more productive, which will ultimately help you earn a better income.

Take this first step to success now, learn how you too can eliminate the two biggest challenges every Home Based Business owner faces and turn your Business Opportunity around with our tested and proven marketing strategy

I belong to a Co-operative called The Tripower Team. We leverage our SEO power together and work as a fully co-operative team to grow our business by driving traffic to our websites and buying real customers purchasing real products for our business, not leads!

Natural Eyesight Improvement is Possible and Easy to Achieve By Peter Prostowski

Our naturally good vision is a gift of nature that we have to keep and protect to the best of our abilities. It is getting harder for the modern person to have good eyesight without wearing glasses and contact lenses. A lot of external factors have a great strain on the eyes.

We live in a world in which information is everything so we use our eyes much more intensively. The stress also contributes to the deterioration of the vision. This in turn also puts pressure on the brain and headaches and other problems begin to appear. The good news is that there are simple eye exercises and natural methods that can improve vision.

By devoting no more than a few minutes a day to these methods you will achieve a natural eyesight improvement in many respects. You can successfully include the exercises in your yoga practice. If you feel that your vision is more negatively affected due to the nature of your work, you can even do the exercises every hour or two hours. The natural vision improvement methods do not require any particular facilities - you just have to find some privacy so that you can relax better and not be embarrassed by the odd looking actions.

The exercises themselves are not more than ten to twelve depending on the method you are choosing. Most require just looking in different directions and focusing on close and distant objects. It is a good idea to start the series with closing your eyes and putting the palms of your hands on them for a few seconds. This so called palming is the first step of the famous Bates method for eyesight improvement. As a result of the eye exercises your eye muscles will be more elastic and stronger and the tension on the eyes will be removed.

If you want to learn more about vision improvement exercises you have to check our how to improve your vision blog.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Lower Cholesterol Foods - Powerful Solutions to High Cholesterol Readings By Van Crawford

Lower cholesterol foods really are nature's solution to unhealthy cholesterol levels. Much of what we have heard in many years has centered around the effectiveness of statin cholesterol medication, but how often have you seen published a list of low cholesterol foods at your doctor's office. Other than when I've searched for it on the Internet, they are few and far between.

I find this truly shocking considering some of the side effects that come with medication. The fact is, that there are many wonderful foods that lower cholesterol that should be a regular part of everyone's diet. These foods fit into four categories.

1.) Vegetables-Green leafy and orange vegetables are all beneficial for lowering cholesterol levels. Most people are familiar with the fiber found in vegetables, but they also contain natural substances called plant sterols that have been shown to help block the absorption of cholesterol into the blood.

2.) Fruit-Lower cholesterol foods such as fruit contain many vitamins and minerals in addition to fiber that help increase your energy level and eliminates fiber from your system before it can be absorption.

3.) Nuts-These wonderful cholesterol-lowering foods also contain fiber. However, in addition to this the are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids that have been proven to reduce the occurrence of heart disease.

4.) Whole Grains-Unprocessed grains such as oatmeal should be the mainstay of any diet for lowering cholesterol. One of the best breakfasts you can eat is a bowl of oatmeal with raisins and walnuts mixed in.

This list of low cholesterol foods can be used as a guideline for developing your own high fiber diet to reduce high cholesterol. You will find on my website more information on lower cholesterol foods and other natural substances that have scientific research behind their ability to support healthy lipid levels.

Van Crawford has been researching health related issues for more than eight years. He shares his research into natural ways to lower cholesterol levels on his website, http://www.Lowering-Cholesterol-Resources.com To learn more about effective ways to lower your cholesterol and to learn how Van was able to lower his cholesterol without the use of medication, visit his website now.

Health Savings Accounts Should Be Available to All Americans By Marla Finnigan

All Americans should have the right to save for current and future healthcare expenses with pre-tax dollars. Health Savings Accounts provide some Americans with precisely that opportunity, but it is too limited in its scope to benefit the majority of the US. I love the concept of Health Savings Accounts (HSA), if you're not familiar with them they are savings accounts in which money can be put away for future medical expenses on a pre-tax basis. In order to be eligible for an HSA you must be covered under a qualifying high deductible health insurance plan (HDHP). These are health insurance policies that typically cost less because they require their holders pay a high deductible (typically greater than $1000 annually). Unfortunately, the eligibility requirement to participate in a health savings account precludes the majority of the population from receiving a privilege that should be as basic as saving for one's own retirement.

In a recent response from my Congressman, he suggested I consider using a sister product, the Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Although beneficial, the benefits of an FSA fall short of the benefits in an HSA; primarily because the balance of unused money in an FSA expires annually where an HSA rolls over from year to year. This is a monumental difference. With an HSA I have a means to cover current and future medical expenses which can accumulate to a retirement vehicle which becomes available for any purpose at age 65. The rollover benefit becomes an even greater benefit when you consider the funds in Health Savings Account are eligible to pay the premiums on Cobra. Contributing to an HSA provides financial resources to use should one lose their job. Americans can use their HSA to pay the necessary 102% of their health premiums through COBRA or they may roll the money into a less expensive high deductible health plan (HDHP) with the resources to meet the high deductible.

Let's look at a couple of case studies.

Dick and Jane

Dick and Jane are engaged. Jane has been submitting $2600 into and HSA for the past five years. During that time she has only consumed $1600 in health care costs that means Jane has been able to build up a health nest egg of $11,400. After they are married Dick begins carrying Jane as a dependent on his health care plan which does not qualify as a high deductible health care plan. Under current laws, Jane would be forced to discontinue contributing to her HSA, but it if all Americans were eligible for this savings incentive she wouldn't have that problem. Instead they could increase their contribution $5,150. After a year, Dick may lose his job, but the family has been able to save $16,550. Their healthcare nest egg provides Dick and Jane with additional options. They may select to continue their current coverage through COBRA or they can select an alternate health care option. If COBRA were to cost $400 a month they can utilize their HSA funds. With these funds they would have the means of paying for coverage for 41 months. They could also choose to purchase independent health coverage. Their $16,550 nest egg minimizes their risk on a high deductible healthcare plan. They could conceivable absorb a $10,000 deductible and reduce their monthly payment to about $200, or half the cost of their cobra payment.

Scott and Laura

In the scenario of Scott and Laura, Scott is a severe asthmatic. His condition leads to a hospital stay about once a year costing about $3000. He must also have continuing medication at a monthly cost of $112. Scott and Laura are both on her employer's group health plan. They pay $112/month with a $500 deductible and a 20% coinsurance. Their annual healthcare responsibility is approximately $2610 with insurance or approximately $4340 without insurance. Their insurance saves them approximately $1700 annually from paying full price on their medical care. Their FSA saves them about 20% (their tax bracket) on their prescription charges. Because Scott and Laura will lose the money in the FSA if they don't spend it by the end of the year, they only save the cost of Scott's prescriptions. Now, if Laura loses her job their healthcare future becomes much less secure because Laura's plan was not HSA eligible, they do not any residual savings from their health care expenses nor were they granted guaranteed tax savings from their medical expenses. If they keep the medical insurance they clearly need through COBRA they now need to pay $400/month. These annual premiums total $4000 alone meaning that Scott and Laura only save about $340 a year by having health insurance. This does not include the cost of any of the co pays. Keeping the insurance could increase their medical expenses to about $6000 a year or $550/month at a time when the family income has been reduced. Scott and Laura have a very difficult choice to make in regards to their healthcare. Should they continue with coverage or should they let the family health insurance lapse?

Had they been able to contribute to an HSA, their scenario may have looked a little different. Scott and Laura would still have the same policy but chose to contribute the maximum allowable to their HSA. From the $5150 they withdrew $2610 for healthcare expenses leaving $2540 to accumulate over for the next year. Over the course of 5 years they have accumulated $12700 in the HSA. If Laura loses her job their options look much more promising. They can more easily absorb costs of COBRA and provide for the costs of their existing coverage for their entire 18 month term of eligibility. By making wise decisions in time of plenty, Scott and Laura would be able to prevent financial devastation or public dependence in the future and still provide the means to maintain their health needs. All health consumers should have the option to participate in an HSA and receive the corresponding tax benefits. The opportunity to participate in an HSA should not be tied to a high deductible health insurance plan. As it is written an HDHP with an HSA discriminates against most Americans, namely, consumers whose employers don't offer a qualified high deductible healthcare plan and those who may have regular health needs which require a more generous health plan including young families who may need maternity or well child care.

Ironically, those ineligible to participate are doubly discriminated against. Not only do they lose the opportunity to financially prepare for the future healthcare needs, but it actually results in having higher healthcare costs. Here's how:

1. High deductible health care plans often attract the healthiest segment of society, and when you remove the healthy consumers from the general insurance pool, rates rise to cover the lost revenue and higher payout per consumer.

2. Non participants must pay deductibles and uncovered health care from post tax dollars or they must try to forecast their annual health expenses through a flexible spending account (FSA). If they underestimate, they are again paying for expenses with post-tax dollars and if they overestimate they lose the unspent balance.

3. Individuals who have continuing healthcare needs are at the mercy of their employer for continued coverage. The loss of employment often means the loss of health care and can bring great personal risk and financial hardship.

By eliminating the requirement that an individual have a HDHP plan, you open the door for many more participants. These are people who need to hedge against risk in their health and financial well-being. When you allow people to pay their insurance premiums with their HSA, you grant them a means of planning for their health future, without discriminating based on their health care needs. Nationally, you increase the savings rate, sending more money into banks, and driving down your uninsured among the unemployed. Fewer people are dependent on government healthcare subsidies because they were able to plan during times of plenty. You open a door for increased retirement savings and, by giving people access to their funds when healthcare is needed, you limit some of the draw on government resources because they don't end up on state sponsored plans.

All Americans should have the right to save for current and future healthcare expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Weight Free Total Workout By Drew Appleford

There is no reason why you have to be in the gym to get a great workout. In fact, there are many people in superb shape who have never lifted a weight in their life! Here is a great workout that does not require any equipment (of course, having access to a pull up bar or similar would be great!). Hopefully it motivates you to get in a quick workout, especially when it's tough to get to the gym.

While this is a "weight bearing" program, it is good to get in a light warmup. This could a slow 1 mile jog or some cardio on your favorite treadmill or rowing machine. If you are in good shape, go ahead and do your regular cardio workout first. It is always smart to be loosened up before any workout. And as always, consult your doctor before engaging in any new workout!

Let's begin. One assumption I have made is that your know how to perform these exercises. If you are unsure, you can do a web search on any of them for instructions or even videos. First, let's look at the exercises we will be using:

1. Push-up - you can vary the width of your hand placements. Also, elevating your feet mimics and incline press.
2. Squat - hold your hands on your hips, straight in front, or behind your head for balance.
3. Chair Dip - Sit on a chair or hard sofa with your hands next to thighs. Push upwards and bring the hips forward, legs straight so you are supporting your body weight. Bend the elbows and lower your body down until elbows are at 90 degrees. Push up for one rep.
4. Lunge - forward or sidestep lunges are good variations.
5. Pull-up - if a bar is available, a great back exercise.
6. Crunches - classic ab exercise also works your core.
7. Calf Raises - can be done on stair steps or an elevated surface; do them standing.

There are two ways you can traditionally do your workout. The first is the old classic, work your way down each exercise (order is up to you, but probably best to alternate between upper body and lower body) and do 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps. The second is to do 2-3 circuits where you do one set of an exercise then move on to the next. Going through the full list of exercises once is one circuit.

For these weight-free workouts, I think doing circuits is better because you can be more creative. You can mix in some cardio between circuits - maybe do 100 jumping jacks or skip rope for 3-5 minutes. Alternatively, you can try going through the entire circuits without any rest between sets.

As you can see, this type of workout is beneficial for lots of different people and situations. I tend to do this workout either when I'm on the road or need a break from the normal weight lifting routines. It is also great for beginners who want to build some strength and stamina before hitting the gym.

We hope this article was useful - now go get fit!

Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol - Shortcuts to Reducing High Cholesterol By Van Crawford

Are you aware that natural ways to lower cholesterol have been shown to be more effective than cholesterol medication for most people. I do not understand why so many people use medication before trying the ways to reduce cholesterol that nature has provided when it really is so easy.

You see, for the vast majority of people, the reason their cholesterol levels are too high is because of their eating habits. It is just not possible to consume a steady diet of red meat and pork without it eventually catching up to you.

The most effective natural ways to lower cholesterol involve both, a reduction in the foods that contain high amounts of saturated fats, as well as increasing the amounts of foods that are high in fiber content. A high fiber diet is the best way to support normal cholesterol readings.

The best shortcut to reducing high cholesterol will begin with a complete elimination of beef and pork. After you're satisfied with your cholesterol readings, it is acceptable to return to eating the leanest cuts of these meats, but until then look for healthier substitutes.

Try to limit your consumption of meat to turkey, chicken and fish. I have found that ground turkey, when seasoned properly is a more enjoyable substitute for ground beef, because it does not have a greasy texture.

The best natural ways to lower cholesterol will involve a high fiber diet that is rich in vegetables, whole grains and nuts. These are the types of foods that work to eliminate cholesterol from the body before it has a chance to be absorbed. They also contain plant sterols which seemed to block the absorption of cholesterol.

As you look for ways to reduce cholesterol, keep these things in mind. This natural approach to controlling high cholesterol is an effective and much healthier in the long run than using cholesterol medication.

I encourage you to go to my website where I discuss these and other natural ways to lower cholesterol in depth.

Van Crawford has been researching health related issues for more than eight years. He shares his research into natural ways to lower cholesterol levels on his website, http://www.Lowering-Cholesterol-Resources.com. To learn more about effective ways to lower your cholesterol and to learn how Van was able to lower his cholesterol without the use of medication, visit his website now.