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ARTArticleSpa In Your KitchenI've been cleaning in the kitchen and the challenge reminds me of how versatile our foodstuffs can be. I uncovered several items that can have duo roles----oatmeal, bananas, avocado, and pumpkin. Each of these foods provide nourishment to keep you healthy from the inside and bonus benefits, of a spa in the kitchen. Taking a look at our list from head to toe, let's start with a facial treatment for dry skin made from bananas. This fruit is a very good source of vitami
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C, potassium, dietary fiber, and manganese.ARTArticleSpiritual Massage: Suggestions For Receiving Sacred BodyworkEverything in life has a spiritual aspect, and receiving massage is no different. There are times, however, when a bodywork session seems particularly sacred and you feel as if you have transcended your ordinary material world and entered a special state. You connect with your essence and are ...ARTArticleSpirulina the Super FoodSpirulina is a natural alga which has richest natural ingredients: Vitamin B-Complex, Vitamin A ,Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene, zeaxanthin, easy-to-absorb Iron ; Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), Phycocyanin ; Chlorophyll ,Glycolipids , SOD (Super Oxide Dismutase) a potent antioxidant.
Spirulina is a blue-green algae that has a long history of use as super food. Its name derives from the spiral or helical nature of its ï¬laments. There are reports that it was used as food in Mexico during the Aztec civilization some 400 years ago.ARTArticleSpring into weight loss.I have presented so many seminars on health and wellness and no matter where I go, I have people asking me for the secret to weight loss. The secrets are simple: Diets don't work, it took time to put it on, it will take time to take it off and the most important one is that if you want to lose ...ARTArticleStatic Contraction WorkoutStatic reps are done by holding a weight in a fixed position, usually fully contracted, for an extended period of time. They are typically done for 1 or 2 reps only and the weight should be held for 15-25 seconds although the actual optimal time is still up for debate.
Flyes, Leg Extensions, ...ARTArticleStepping Into Your EvolutionStepping Into Your Evolutio
Are we ready for what comes next?
Here we are, perched on the edge of universal truth. Each and every one of us signed up to be here at this time. We chose the E ticket, you know the one with incredible highs and unthinkable lows. We have been riding the wave of ...ARTArticleStress Reduction With Breath AwarenessYou can survive without food for weeks, without water for days but without oxygen for only minutes! But most of us spend very little time thinking about our breath. As the Oxford University Press reminds us, “In earlier years breathing was synonymous with life itself, for with the ‘last breath’ ...ARTArticleStress Relief Tips for Overcommitted Women(If you are a male, you may wish to pass along this newsletter to a female who can benefit. Or you may glean information to help yourself or someone close to you.)
Are you over stressed, over tired and over whelmed? Have you become a walking zombie, burdened by too many responsibilities? Do ...ARTArticleSuper Calorie Burning CircuitIf you continually do something again and again then it becomes boring, exercise is no different. Being a personal trainer in Swansea I can assure you that it is vital that you don’t let your training go stale. I love exercise, it is one of the biggest parts of my life but not even I could enjoy 100 sit ups a day 5 days a week, every week! By adding new exercises and types of training to your workout program you are ensuring that it never gets boring, as well as allowing yourself the opportunity to try out new potentially great exercises.ARTArticleSuper Food That Blasts ToxinsAs a personal trainer and a firm believe
in the massive benefits of detox I am trying my best to spread the word about detox. I am still quite amazed about how many people don’t have a clue what detoxing is or the benefits of doing it.
By detoxing you are performing a cleanse of your body, you are ridding it of the harmful toxins that prevent your body from functioning the way it was designed to. Not only that, but a detox helps:
Increase your metabolismr
Balance out your hormonesr
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And loads loads more!rARTArticleSupplements For Chronic PainYou may be having trouble, like many, consuming 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Do you have intestinal problems that limit how many servings a day you can eat before distress sets in? If you do, there is good news. Supplements in stores today have bioflavenoids which are ...ARTArticleSupplements for Weight Loss - Hope or Hype?You have made an important decision to shed some weight. You've stocked the kitchen and fridge with healthy food. You have joined a gym and you are ready to go! Nothing can stop you now!
Then your body tells you "I'm hungry!" You disregard it, convincing yourself to have some self-control. ...ARTArticleThe Barbell Belly Blaster WorkoutIf you are lucky enough to have an Olympic Barbell in your home gym, you can also do this workout without ever leaving your house.
This is primarily a fat loss workout as it elevates your heart rate while supersetting exercises using your bodies major muscles.
But by using your major muscles ...ARTArticleThe Best Abdominal ExercisesThe abs are key to a great physique. You may have nice arms, but can you show off your stomach? They are also instrumental to several sports because they are an important factor in running, jumping, and throwing. The exercises below (along with a reduced calorie diet) are great for developing a ...ARTArticleThe Best Way to Relieve Muscle SorenessWe have all experienced this one time or another, muscle soreness or what the exercise geeks (me included) refer to as DOMS.
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness...
This can occur whether you have been working out for years or are just starting to exercise. Muscle soreness usually peaks in 48 hours ...ARTArticleThe Body is the GatewayI’ve learned over the years that I can get helpful information from my body at any time. I simply have to give it time and space to speak to me. And I have to listen. But how, in practical terms, is this done?
Two of the first and most fundamental questions to ask when seeking information ...ARTArticleThe Changing Tide of HealingWhen I first began studying Tai Chi, Shiatsu and Macrobiotics in the 70's, there was anconcentrated group of individuals, myself included who had experienced, witnessed or atnleast felt the passionate influence of the 60's/early 70's and the Viet Nam war.
Change was imperative. Global Peace ...ARTArticleThe Childhood Obesity EpidemicChildhood obesity has become a widespread problem in America. We now know it is a dangerous prelude to a multitude of health conditions, many that traditionally occurred only in adulthood. Sadly, we are seeing these diseases show earlier and earlier in our children's lives. We may be the first ...ARTArticleThe Conce
of HPVWhen it comes to woman’s health, HPV is one of the main topics of concern. How much do woman really understand about this common virus? What are the pros and cons of the vaccination that Merck has created? Are there things that we can do to prevent cervical cancer without having to have another ...ARTArticleThe Connection betwee
Diabetes, Beta Endorphins and ObesityOur bodies produce thousands of chemicals that control impulses necessary for everyday function and sensory navigation. Endorphins, a multi-functional chemical, are emitted to counteract and deal with sensations by transmitting electrical impulses through the body to the nervous system. One of their duties is to help combat pain, much in the same way as morphine or codeine does. Endorphins are also responsible for producing the euphoric feeling one usually experiences after sex, or after an intense work out (often referred to as runners-high).ARTArticleThe Effects of Stress is All in Your BellyWe often think that the effects of stress are more mental than physical. It's true that stress affects us mentally but the effects of stress also affect us physically. If you want an indication as to whether a person is successfully dealing with stress, just look at their belly. A person's ...ARTArticleThe Emotional and Spiritual Aspects Of Receiving MassageWhen we are touched by another person, we can focus of the physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual aspects of the touch. The physical aspect of touch is usually pretty accessible. We’re used to experiencing the sensations of pressure, speed, pleasure or pain that accompany getting touched. ...ARTArticleThe Empowerment of Self-HealingThrough Years of Personal Medical Battles, the Greatest Challenge Came From Learning How to Heal Myself
I spent many years in learning to help my own body heal its self, and it was only after I learned the art of hypnosis that I truly understood why I had been faced with the medical issues that ...ARTArticleThe Five Components of FitnessFirst I would like to thank you for taking an interest in San Diego Premier Training, and more importantly, in your fitness lifestyle. Whether you are just getting started in a fitness program or you have been working out for years, there are components of your routine that you must be aware ...ARTArticleThe Forty Day PrayerI encountered the seed of the process I'm about to describe in a magazine article (now long lost) many years ago. I took what I saw and developed it into a practice that I used and found helpful for several years. My belief system has since shifted in such a way that this process no longer feels ...ARTArticleThe Health Of The Rest Of Your Life!Sadly, people have been convinced that life quality must decline with the years. Not true! If we would simply eat better, detox routinely, take quality nutrition and use holistic alte
atives to drugs whenver possible we would have much better quality of life and longevity.ARTArticleThe Hidden Disaster in the Small IntestineThe small intestine of course is where the food makes its most important part of the digestion trip. The vast majority of the assimilation takes place here so the preparation that took place in the mouth, esophagus, stomach and duodenum must be as complete as possible. As you know, if you read ...ARTArticleThe Hidden Health Benefits Of MassageMany people love to get massages because they feel great, but what most people may not realize is that massage also provides health benefits. When massage therapy and techniques are done properly, massage can decrease stress levels, provide muscle relaxation, and improve your immune system. ...ARTArticleThe Importance of Continued Hormone Replacement TherapyIt is a well-documented phenomenon that hormones decline as we age. For women, rapid progesterone, estrogen and testosterone loss typically occurs during her 40s and 50s . For men, testosterone loss commonly begins in his 30s and gradually declines. For both sexes, a host of symptoms often ...ARTArticleThe Influence Of The Duodenum On HealthThis is the third article in a five part series devoted to digestion where we have been following a nutritionally poor meal, typical of America, from the mouth to the esophagus to the stomach. We have seen that the food enters the mouth where enzymes are added via sublingual glands. The meal ...