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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 ...ARTArticleThe Key QuestionAt a recent weight loss seminar, as we were discussing the subconscious obstacles to success, a hand shot up. We were talking about habits, pleasurable associations with the wrong food, fear of success and fear of failure. The question came from the back of the room, “How do I learn to love ...ARTArticleThe Myth Of The Best Weight Loss PlanSo many people these days are in search of the best weight loss plan to lose weight quick and easy. Unfortunately, they will be sorely disappointed as there is no such thing as the best weight loss plan for quick and easy weight loss. Because each individual is different, no one plan will be ...ARTArticleThe Naturopathic Way to Combat Insomnia, Stress, Anxiety and MoreA total 41% of American workers interviewed reported an increase in work stress on their jobs compared to a year earlier. Another poll taken among Americans showed that more than one half of the respondents (58%) reported having experienced insomnia at least a few nights a week. This is a trend ...ARTArticleThe Obama Family and Family ValuesIn a recent letter to his girls, President Barack Obama wrote: "I want you to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach....." Now that's a strong message from a father to his daughters.
Some say that the Obamas are the kind of family they would like ...ARTArticleThe Path of Relationship - Legend and LegacyThe Path of Relationship —Legend and Legacy
The Legend: The story has been told many ways, in many a place
Is it true? Search your soul ..feel.. divine grace
From the unity of the infinite came a separation-a separation that would birth anpassionate expression of vital ...ARTArticleThe Physical, Emotional, Mental, And Spiritial Aspects Of TouchTouch: it’s one of our most basic needs and yet we usually don’t spend much time considering it. We know there’s a difference between “good touch” and “bad touch,” yet these terms are often limited to the discussion of sexually inappropriate touch. When we go to a master bodyworker, we sense ...ARTArticleThe Poles Are In: Stepping Into a Great WorkoutThe Poles Are In: Stepping Into a Great Workout
You've thought about it. I know you have.
You've thought about getting older and your activity level. Perhaps regular physical activity used to be a big part of your life. For some of you, perhaps it wasn't. Yet you are looking (or should be ...ARTArticleThe Politics Of Change And Sandwiched BoomersThe soaring rhetoric from presidential candidates has been about the concept of change - and the electorate is energized by the buzzword. But is the idea of change really so new? In 1944, the Republican governor of New York, Thomas E. Dewey, ran for President against three-term incumbent ...ARTArticleThe Power and Purpose of FastingFasting has many beneficial proposes and can come in many forms. Fasting helps to cleanse the body and focus the mind. Fasting gives the digestive tract a welcomed rest and also helps to cleanse the colon. Fasting can lead to temporary weight loss of as much as a pound a day. One of my favorite ...ARTArticleThe Power Of BodyworkI believe in the idea that there are 2 kinds of power, Internal and exte
al. What I refer to as internal nor true power is defined by Webster’s as;” power ability to act or produce an effect, have influence over others”. Or the ability to inspire, encourage, and lift others up. In martial arts ...ARTArticleThe Purpose of ReligionThe more I study history, the more I see that religion has been the source and the cause for most of the conflicts in the world; most of the wars and atrocities In the world were in the name of religion. That makes one wonder what is the real purpose of religion. Religion creates so much hatred ...ARTArticleThe Real Causes of AutismIf you or a loved one has an autistic child, you've likely been to several doctors, read thousands of pages and researched until your head hurts. So why should you read on? Because in order to understand the science behind possible treatments, you need to know what's really going on in your ...If you or a loved one has an autistic child, you've likely been to several doctors, read thousands of pages and researched until your head hurts. So why should you read on?ARTArticleThe Real Face of the Beijing OlympicsThe anticipation of the Beijing Olympics was palpable - and the spectacular opening ceremonies, at the impressive Bird's Nest, proved it was well worth the wait. Yet the ideals of the summer games are also well represented behind the scenes:
1. Lopez Lomong was elected by his teammates to be ...