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	<title>Eliminate Troubling Back Pain and Eye Strain Associated With</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:53:24 -0600</pubDate>
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        Copyright  Roger WilliamsDo you remember the old saw about how computers would change ourlives for the better? Wed have more time to ourselves and leadhealthier, happier lives. The truth is computers do makeprocessing information lightening fast. Its just that today, wehave so much more information to process and so many moredistractions that the computer, via the Internet, has broughtinto our lives.The bottom line? Today we spend more time operating a computerfor fun and for profit than on any ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Copyright  Roger WilliamsDo you remember the old saw about how computers would change ourlives for the better? We'd have more time to ourselves and leadhealthier, happier lives. The truth is computers do makeprocessing information lightening fast. It's just that today, wehave so much more information to process and so many moredistractions that the computer, via the Internet, has broughtinto our lives.The bottom line? Today we spend more time operating a computerfor fun and for profit than on any other single pastime savefor maybe sleeping. And if you're a heavy computer user like me,even sleep takes a back seat to computer use every now and then.There are health hazards to continual computer use. PersonallyI've suffered from back and shoulder pain, eye strain andnumbness in my fingers. I've even had to deal with stiff jointsand Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. None of this was any fun.But I did learn a few things important enough to pass along toyou today. Here are some ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Advalean for Weight Loss</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:08:20 -0600</pubDate>
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         Many people search high and low for a successful weight lossprogram. Thousands will fall prey to a miracle pill scam. Itseems everywhere you turn, there are hundreds of productspromising weight loss. Oh yeah, you can eat all you want, andproduct x will still make you lose weight. Of course, most of us realize that these statements are nottrue. If there really was such a pill, most of us would betaking it, and the success stories would be all over themainstream news instead of only mentioned on ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Many people search high and low for a successful weight lossprogram. Thousands will fall prey to a &quot;miracle pill&quot; scam. Itseems everywhere you turn, there are hundreds of productspromising weight loss. Oh yeah, you can eat all you want, and&quot;product x&quot; will still make you lose weight. Of course, most of us realize that these statements are nottrue. If there really was such a pill, most of us would betaking it, and the success stories would be all over themainstream news instead of only mentioned on Infomercials.One product I have been using with some success is calledAdvalean. It is available at &lt;a href&quot;http:www.advalean.org&quot;target&quot;blank&quot;&gt;www.advalean.org&lt;a&gt; and cost around  permonth. It is called a &quot; in &quot; formula. I have to admit, it doesnot make you lose weight just by taking a pill, but I have beensuccessful when combining advalean with a decent diet and littleexercise. Beware of any pill that suggests you can be lazy, eatwhat you want, and still lose weig...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Weight Loss</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:39:11 -0600</pubDate>
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        Exercising During CommercialsI'm getting up an hour earlier these days. At first I said I'dnever be able to do it: I was already sleep deprived rising at AM how would I ever get up at  AM? I'd never be able to get tosleep earlier this is still true, and a hundred other reasonswhy it wouldn't work. And then I tried it, and it does work. I'mstill sleep deprived, but that extra hour in the morning is aGodsend. I love it.How do you Present Ideas to Yourself?So why did it take me so long to just do i...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Exercising During CommercialsI'm getting up an hour earlier these days. At first I said I'dnever be able to do it: I was already sleep deprived rising at AM how would I ever get up at  AM? I'd never be able to get tosleep earlier this is still true, and a hundred other reasonswhy it wouldn't work. And then I tried it, and it does work. I'mstill sleep deprived, but that extra hour in the morning is aGodsend. I love it.How do you Present Ideas to Yourself?So why did it take me so long to &quot;just do it?&quot; Probably the wayI presented the idea to myself. Notice I used words such as&quot;never&quot; and &quot;already&quot; as in &quot;I'm already sleep deprived.&quot; I kepttelling myself it wouldn't work, that it was a bad idea anduntil the first time I actually tried it, I secretly believedwhen the alarm rang, I'd just turn it off and go back to sleep.I'd forgotten how much I enjoy getting up early. Mornings are mybest time of day. I'm the most productive in the morning so itmakes sense to give myself...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Using weight loss supplements to reach your weight loss goals</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:40:45 -0600</pubDate>
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        Using weight loss supplements to reach your weight loss goals. Supplement is a word defined by Webster as such: Something addedto complete a thing or to make up for a deficiency. Even so;some weight loss supplement companies market their products asmagic pills and some consumers think of them as such. I believe weight loss supplements can be beneficial if we learnto look past the hype and use them in addition to improvedeating habits as well as increased physical activity. Know what you want out...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Using weight loss supplements to reach your weight loss goals. Supplement is a word defined by Webster as such: Something addedto complete a thing or to make up for a deficiency. Even so;some weight loss supplement companies market their products asmagic pills and some consumers think of them as such. I believe weight loss supplements can be beneficial if we learnto look past the hype and use them in addition to improvedeating habits as well as increased physical activity. Know what you want out of your weight loss supplement: Are youlooking for decreased appetite, carb blocking ability orincreased metabolism? What is the manufacturer promising? Whatare the active ingredients and what studies and dosages weredone on them? Look for reviews and testimonials: This is something I almostdid not want to mention because reviews and testimonials can bevery conflicting. Reading weight loss supplement reviews andtestimonials is going to require you to think for yourself anddeter...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Benefit of Pilates</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:39:20 -0600</pubDate>
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        One of the main benefits of Pilates is it refreshes yourphysical and mental well-being. Pilates is a series ofcontrolled movements that unite the body and mind and creates adirect connection to the muscles. The benefit of Pilates is it helps condition your body withoutpunishing it. It is designed to stretch and strengthen musclewithout adding bulk.  The Pilates abdominal exercises require mental concentrationalong with coordinated breathing beginning in the body's coreabdomen, back and buttocks ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the main benefits of Pilates is it refreshes yourphysical and mental well-being. Pilates is a series ofcontrolled movements that unite the body and mind and creates adirect connection to the muscles. The benefit of Pilates is it helps condition your body withoutpunishing it. It is designed to stretch and strengthen musclewithout adding bulk.  The Pilates abdominal exercises require mental concentrationalong with coordinated breathing beginning in the body's coreabdomen, back and buttocks to build a balanced strength andagility in your body. Joseph Pilates, a legendary physical trainer, developed thisexercise system in the 's. Pilates routines can benefit menand women of any age no matter what physical condition you arein.  It was designed for people who recognize the importance ofproviding a firm support system for the spine. Pilates movementplaces its focus on the body's core. It works the deep musclesin the body creating a strong center. Pilates is mor...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How To Jump Rope For Health and Fitness</title>
	<link>http://curvequest.com/440542-How-To-Jump-Rope-For-Health-and-Fitness.html</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:56:46 -0600</pubDate>
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        REQUIREMENTS FOR REPRINT: You have permission to publish thisarticle free of charge in your e-zine, newsletter, ebook, printpublication or on your website ONLY if it remains unchanged andyou include the copyright and author information Resource Boxat the end. You may not use this article in any unsolicitedcommercial email spam.You may retrieve this article by:Autoresponder: jumpropegetresponse.com Website:http:www.apluswriting.netarticlesjumprope.txtWords:  including resource box Copyright:  Mar...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[REQUIREMENTS FOR REPRINT: You have permission to publish thisarticle free of charge in your e-zine, newsletter, ebook, printpublication or on your website ONLY if it remains unchanged andyou include the copyright and author information Resource Boxat the end. You may not use this article in any unsolicitedcommercial email spam.You may retrieve this article by:Autoresponder: jumpropegetresponse.com Website:http:www.apluswriting.netarticlesjumprope.txtWords:  including resource box Copyright:  MarilynPokorneyPlease leave the resource box intact with an active link, andsend a courtesy copy of the publication in which the articleappears to: marilynpnctc.net------------------------------------------------------Rope skipping is an excellent cardiovascular exercise accordingto the U.S. Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Council. It is farless hard on the muscles and bones than jogging.While running or jogging, each foot absorbs up to  times thebody weight f...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Shape Up! 4-Alternative Weight Loss Solutions</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:44:40 -0600</pubDate>
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        I am embarrassed to admit how many different commercial weightloss programs Ive tried. I dont know about you, but after awhile I grow tired of talking heads touting empty promises. Noneof them helped me look the way I think I should and most of themleft me agonizing over eating the same foods over and over. Whats a body to do?In this article Ive outline a few different ideas that Ivefound to really work. Ideas I continue to come back to again andagain. Whether you need to lose a few pounds or ar...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am embarrassed to admit how many different commercial weightloss programs I've tried. I don't know about you, but after awhile I grow tired of talking heads touting empty promises. Noneof them helped me look the way I think I should and most of themleft me agonizing over eating the same foods over and over. What's a body to do?In this article I've outline a few different ideas that I'vefound to really work. Ideas I continue to come back to again andagain. Whether you need to lose a few pounds or are looking fora healthy lifestyle change, these  solutions will help get youstarted. Solution : Use Creative VisualizationCreative visualization a great way to bring about lifestylechange. 'Seeing' yourself thinner is one of the most successfulways to decrease your body size and improve body image. Guidedimagery works by training your mind to stimulate changes withinyour body.This can be accomplished using a few of my favorite tools: Affirmations: Using affirmations will...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The Isometric Diet and Balanced Health</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:53:17 -0600</pubDate>
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        The concept isometric has been a part of the health carevocabulary for decades. The most common application of the term,until now, has been with respect to physical exercise. Takenfrom the Greek root word Iso, meaning equal, the familiar termIsometric exercises involves applying equal weight to achievestrength goals.Fairly recently, health researchers have discovered anotherinnovative application of the isometric concept in the healthcare field: nutrition. These researchers have identified that ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The concept isometric has been a part of the health carevocabulary for decades. The most common application of the term,until now, has been with respect to physical exercise. Takenfrom the Greek root word Iso, meaning equal, the familiar termIsometric exercises involves applying equal weight to achievestrength goals.Fairly recently, health researchers have discovered anotherinnovative application of the isometric concept in the healthcare field: nutrition. These researchers have identified that anisometric approach to diet ' a.k.a. the 'Isometric Diet' -- canlead to health improvement.The Isometric Diet, which provides the philosophical basis forthe Zone Diet, has swiftly gained respect from the health andnutrition community because it applies this clear 'balance' lensto the rather confused, often misinformed world of dieting.Created by Dan Duchaine in the mid s, and evolved byresearchers such as Dr. Barry Sears founder of the Zone Diet',the Isometric Diet is an ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Home Gyms with Free Weights</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:09:16 -0600</pubDate>
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        Having your own home gym with free weights is not onlyconvenient but gives you the freedom to work out anytime youwant. You save time and money, have no costly gym fees, nodriving time, and no child care is needed.Having a home gym with free weights and a machine for aerobicactivity is the perfect combination for your home gym workoutroutine. Exercise and cardiovascular fitness are essential in abalanced fitness program.It's important to include stretching and resistance to helpbuild and tone mu...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Having your own home gym with free weights is not onlyconvenient but gives you the freedom to work out anytime youwant. You save time and money, have no costly gym fees, nodriving time, and no child care is needed.Having a home gym with free weights and a machine for aerobicactivity is the perfect combination for your home gym workoutroutine. Exercise and cardiovascular fitness are essential in abalanced fitness program.It's important to include stretching and resistance to helpbuild and tone muscles, burn fat and help prevent injury.Variety is the key to enjoying and keeping you motivated for asuccessful exercise workout program.Setting goals that are realistic can be a huge motivating factorin sticking to your home gym workout routine. These goals keepyour mind focused on the rewards you will see and feel.Once you start your exercise workout program and experience goodresults, you will become even more dedicated to achieving yourgoals. When beginning an exercise ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Refurbished Precor Ellipticals</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:23:21 -0600</pubDate>
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        Precor Inc. is one of the top selling companies in both homefitness products and commercial products. The home fitnessproducts can be found in many fitness retailers. The commercialproducts can be purchased either directly through Precor, orthrough many of the home product dealers and retailers. There are many fitness retailers that offer refurbished PrecorEllipticals. If considering buying a refurbished PrecorElliptical, one might want do some research on the outlet thatyou are purchasing it fr...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Precor Inc. is one of the top selling companies in both homefitness products and commercial products. The home fitnessproducts can be found in many fitness retailers. The commercialproducts can be purchased either directly through Precor, orthrough many of the home product dealers and retailers. There are many fitness retailers that offer refurbished PrecorEllipticals. If considering buying a refurbished PrecorElliptical, one might want do some research on the outlet thatyou are purchasing it from. There are many reputable usedfitness companies out there. Precor is a high quality fitnessmachine when it comes off the manufacturing line. Precor hasfound a way to reduce the parts on fitness machines by , toeliminate the number of repairs to the machine. So if you arepurchasing a refurbished Precor Elliptical, you are alreadystarting with a great product.Most fitness and health clubs keep their elliptical trainers forapproximately - years. The commercial Precor Ellipti...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>5 Things You Must Do If You Want To Create Optimum Health</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:04:43 -0600</pubDate>
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        . Make the decision that you will create an optimum state ofhealthMost people want to feel better than they currently do, however,they never truly decide that this will be one of their goalsYou must CHOOSE to create optimum health before you can achievethis level of health.. Be Committed To Create Optimum HealthOnce you make the decision to create an optimum state of health,then you must commit to this decision because there will beplenty of temptations that can easily knock you off track.Always...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[. Make the decision that you will create an optimum state ofhealthMost people want to feel better than they currently do, however,they never truly decide that this will be one of their goalsYou must CHOOSE to create optimum health before you can achievethis level of health.. Be Committed To Create Optimum HealthOnce you make the decision to create an optimum state of health,then you must commit to this decision because there will beplenty of temptations that can easily knock you off track.Always keep your vision of optimum health in your consciousnessand you will succeed!. You Must Formulate a Structured Health Plan To Help YouCreate Optimum HealTo create an optimum state of health you need a game plan tofollow or health strategies that will help you toward your goal.Just like a roadmap helps you to arrive at your desireddestination, so too will a health plan help you toward yourdesired health level.. Stay Focused on Your Goal and Maintain Your CourseOnce you ar...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Tips for successful weight loss</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:29:02 -0600</pubDate>
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        Throughout my childhood and teenage years I watched as my mothertried every fad diet under the sun. I recall one time she ateboiled cabbage and nothing else for a whole week. I felt mymothers frustration and misery, however I could not understandwhy it was so difficult for her to lose weight and keep it off until that is I became a weight management coach.For the past two years I have been assisting people to achievetheir ideal weight and in this time I have experienced whatcontributes to a succ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Throughout my childhood and teenage years I watched as my mothertried every fad diet under the sun. I recall one time she ateboiled cabbage and nothing else for a whole week. I felt mymothers' frustration and misery, however I could not understandwhy it was so difficult for her to lose weight and keep it off 'until that is I became a weight management coach.For the past two years I have been assisting people to achievetheir ideal weight and in this time I have experienced whatcontributes to a successful weight loss story.Getting serious - It all starts with you and how serious you areabout losing weight. The key to successful weight loss is partlydependent on your level of commitment. How would you rate yourseriousness on a scale of  '   being deadly serious?No quick fix - If you have made the commitment to get seriousabout losing weight then you need to make the commitment to doit safely and effectively. One piece of invaluable advice my ownfamily doctor passed ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Emotional Eating the Dangers and Solutions</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:28:26 -0600</pubDate>
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          by Mark Hogan http:www.WelcomeWeightLoss.comEmotional Eating - the Dangers and Solutions  Food is a source of nourishment and energy. Without food we would not be able to perform our daily activities. Our muscles would wither, our nervous system would fail. We all need food.However, food also has another role in our lives - a role of comfort and entertainment. Culturally and instinctively we prepare and serve foods to comfort those who have experienced loss, to celebrate joy or to show friends...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[  by Mark Hogan &lt;a href&quot;http:www.WelcomeWeightLoss.com&quot;&gt;http:www.WelcomeWeightLoss.com&lt;a&gt;Emotional Eating - the Dangers and Solutions  Food is a source of nourishment and energy. Without food we would not be able to perform our daily activities. Our muscles would wither, our nervous system would fail. We all need food.However, food also has another role in our lives - a role of comfort and entertainment. Culturally and instinctively we prepare and serve foods to comfort those who have experienced loss, to celebrate joy or to show friendship and love.WHAT IS EMOTIONAL EATING?Seeing food as more than just a source of energy and enjoying it simply for the satisfaction it gives is not wrong. In fact science shows that food can promote good feelings by chemical reactions caused in our brains. What IS a problem is when an individual cannot experience pain, anxiety, joy or even boredom without turning to food as means of dealing with those feelings, or they are obsessed with food...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Change Your Attitude About Exercise</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:16:25 -0600</pubDate>
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        Although exercise is one of the most powerful tools availablefor improving health and managing weight, even the wordexercise can conjure up negative thoughts and feelings. If youare not very active or not exercising regularly, perhaps youhave some negative thoughts of your own. Isnt it time to startthinking in more positive ways?I know I should exercise but I hate it so I just cant seem tomake myself do it. Many people have negative feelings aboutexercise, as can be heard by the use of words lik...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Although exercise is one of the most powerful tools availablefor improving health and managing weight, even the word'exercise' can conjure up negative thoughts and feelings. If youare not very active or not exercising regularly, perhaps youhave some negative thoughts of your own. Isn't it time to startthinking in more positive ways?'I know I should exercise but I hate it so I just can't seem tomake myself do it.' Many people have negative feelings aboutexercise, as can be heard by the use of words like 'should,''hate' and 'make myself.' These thoughts and feelings come fromnegative past experiences like being chosen last for teams,boring exercise routines, and discomfort or pain from doing toomuch too fast. Some people only exercise when they are trying tolose weight so they have come to think of exercise as apunishment for their overeating. However, this time you can findfun physical activities that suit your personality andlifestyle. You can start slowly and allow you...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Tattoo Safety</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:18:34 -0600</pubDate>
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        Tattooing process involves needles that penetrate the outermostlayers of skin, safety and common sense are the most importantconsideration.A legitimate, well-trained tattooist follows strict healthguidelines and is willing to answer any of your questions abouttattooing procedures and concerns.The primary fear most people express about getting tattooed isthat they may contract the HIV virus, which can cause AIDS. Infact, HIV is only one of many viruses that can be transmitted.Syphilis, tuberculos...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tattooing process involves needles that penetrate the outermostlayers of skin, safety and common sense are the most importantconsideration.A legitimate, well-trained tattooist follows strict healthguidelines and is willing to answer any of your questions abouttattooing procedures and concerns.The primary fear most people express about getting tattooed isthat they may contract the HIV virus, which can cause AIDS. Infact, HIV is only one of many viruses that can be transmitted.Syphilis, tuberculosis, strep, staph, and hepatitis are just afew of the other diseases to take into consideration. YES, youcould get these diseases from a tattoo needle.Like many activity, tattooing is potentially dangerous, butminimizing or eliminating the potential danger is notunreasonably difficult. In fact, the strict code of practicestakes every safety measure so the risk of transmitting HIV orother diseases is virtually nonexistent.A qualified tattooist will have and use a real steam pressu...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Approaches to the treatment of obesity and A Free Weight Loss</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:37:17 -0600</pubDate>
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        The general approach for treatment of obesity is to suggest alow calorie diet and increased physical activity. Ther are manyweight loss programmes in the market. Some over-the-counterwellness products are also very popular these days as they claimto produce the results fast. But many of these products are notresearched properly and medical community has expressed doubtsabout their effectiveness in long term.Many weight loss programmes are based on low carbohydrate dietalthough its long term effe...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The general approach for treatment of obesity is to suggest alow calorie diet and increased physical activity. Ther are manyweight loss programmes in the market. Some over-the-counterwellness products are also very popular these days as they claimto produce the results fast. But many of these products are notresearched properly and medical community has expressed doubtsabout their effectiveness in long term.Many weight loss programmes are based on low carbohydrate dietalthough its long term effect is not very much different thanthat of low calorie carbohydrate rich diet, according to arecent research. Low carbohydrate diet produces ketosis whichcauses low cholesterol levels and reduced body weight. However,there are differences of opinion in medical community as towhether the low carb diet is safe in long run.Other systems of medicine like Ayurveda and Homeopathy also havetheir own approach for treatment of obesity. According toAyurveda, obesity is recognized as a disea...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Get a &quot;Grrrip!&quot; Diabetes and Your Hands</title>
	<link>http://curvequest.com/886837-Get-a-Grrrip-Diabetes-and-Your-Hands.html</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:41:42 -0600</pubDate>
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        You try to open the jar, but your grip has lost it's strength.No matter how lightly you try to grip, your hands hurt and donot allow you to use them anymore. How will this affct your lifeor the life of a loved one who suffers with diabetes?Diabetes can affect the muscles and joints of your hands.When you hear about the complications of diabetes, you usuallyhear about your heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and feet. Butdiabetes can affect the muscles and joints of your hands, too. Diabetes related ha...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[You try to open the jar, but your grip has lost it's strength.No matter how lightly you try to grip, your hands hurt and donot allow you to use them anymore. How will this affct your lifeor the life of a loved one who suffers with diabetes?Diabetes can affect the muscles and joints of your hands.When you hear about the complications of diabetes, you usuallyhear about your heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and feet. Butdiabetes can affect the muscles and joints of your hands, too. Diabetes related hand conditions are usually notlife-threatening, but they can have a great impact on thequality of your life.Poor blood sugar control is thought to play a major role indiabetes-related musculoskeletal disorders of the hands. Thetheory is that high blood sugars change the amount and characterof the protein and collagen in your tissues, leading to damageof small blood vessels.Three musculoskeletal conditions associated with diabetes canffect your hands: stiff-hand syndrome, Dupuytre...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Weight Loss - Emotional Eating</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:47:41 -0600</pubDate>
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        Food is a source of nourishment and energy. Without food wewould not be able to perform our daily activities. Our muscleswould wither, our nervous system would fail. We all need food. However, food also has another role in our lives - a role ofcomfort and entertainment. Culturally and instinctively weprepare and serve foods to comfort those who have experiencedloss, to celebrate joy or to show friendship and love. WHAT IS EMOTIONAL EATING? Seeing food as more than just a source of energy and enj...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Food is a source of nourishment and energy. Without food wewould not be able to perform our daily activities. Our muscleswould wither, our nervous system would fail. We all need food. However, food also has another role in our lives - a role ofcomfort and entertainment. Culturally and instinctively weprepare and serve foods to comfort those who have experiencedloss, to celebrate joy or to show friendship and love. WHAT IS EMOTIONAL EATING? Seeing food as more than just a source of energy and enjoying itsimply for the satisfaction it gives is not wrong. In factscience shows that food can promote good feelings by chemicalreactions caused in our brains. What IS a problem is when anindividual cannot experience pain, anxiety, joy or even boredomwithout turning to food as means of dealing with those feelings,or they are obsessed with food, weight and dieting. Emotional eaters turn to food as a source of distraction fromdealing with feelings. However, eating these foods leads ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>4 Keys to Weight Loss</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:02:14 -0600</pubDate>
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        First off, let me start by saying this list is by no meansexhaustive. However, if you can manage these four importantcomponents of a weight loss program, you will be on your way toa slimmer body.Build the FoundationMany people begin a weight loss program with their basalmetabolic rate BMR, which is the amount of energy caloriesyour body uses in a resting state, in the gutter. The key thenis to increase your BMR so that you are burning more caloriesthroughout the day, every day. Increase the amou...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[First off, let me start by saying this list is by no meansexhaustive. However, if you can manage these four importantcomponents of a weight loss program, you will be on your way toa slimmer body.Build the FoundationMany people begin a weight loss program with their basalmetabolic rate BMR, which is the amount of energy caloriesyour body uses in a resting state, in the gutter. The key thenis to increase your BMR so that you are burning more caloriesthroughout the day, every day. Increase the amount of caloriesyou burn, increase the amount of fat you lose. Makes sense, yes?The best way to increase your BMR is through adding muscletissue. Females often shudder at the idea of adding muscle dueto their fear of becoming 'bulky.' Relax babe! It's a littleharder to add that kind of muscle mass than you think. Besides,a little muscle mass goes a long way toward achieving a leanerbody. And this is what you want, right?Specificity of ProgramNot just any exercise program will...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The Epic T60 Treadmill Rocks</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:29:22 -0600</pubDate>
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        The Epic T treadmill, an economical choice for both runningand walking exercise, is available only to Costco members. Thismembers-only discount warehouse retail specialist has locationsall over the globe -  U.S. states, Puerto Rico,  warehousesin Canada,  in the U.K,  in Mexico,  each in Japan andKorea, and  in Taiwan. Icon Health and Fitness Inc. is the manufacturer of the Epic Ttreadmill. Icon offers one of the most extensive arrays oftreadmill and other sports and exercise products the world ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Epic T treadmill, an economical choice for both runningand walking exercise, is available only to Costco members. Thismembers-only discount warehouse retail specialist has locationsall over the globe -  U.S. states, Puerto Rico,  warehousesin Canada,  in the U.K,  in Mexico,  each in Japan andKorea, and  in Taiwan. Icon Health and Fitness Inc. is the manufacturer of the Epic Ttreadmill. Icon offers one of the most extensive arrays oftreadmill and other sports and exercise products the world over,for both home exercise enthusiasts as well as dedicatedcompetitive runners. Many of its sports products are producedexclusively for wholesalers or retailers, many of themmembers-only organizations. The Epic T treadmill was created with a specific user in mind- someone heavy up to  pounds, who is looking for equipmentto be used in her or his home. The Epic T offers severalinformative feedback displays that include the number ofcalories burned as you ru...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Eating for Health, Happiness and Successful Weight Control</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:58:01 -0600</pubDate>
	<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
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        Eating for Health, Happiness and Successful Weight Control byDr. William ParsonsDon't diet, just eat and lose weight!First, the following diet is really not a diet, in theconventional sense, but a natural way of eating. It allows oneto eat essentially anything one wishes, while attaining weightloss or weight control goals and consuming the necessarynutrients for a long and healthful life. The term diet impliesrestrictionsby either eliminating or radically reducing theintake of certain foods or f...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Eating for Health, Happiness and Successful Weight Control byDr. William ParsonsDon't diet, just eat and lose weight!First, the following &quot;diet&quot; is really not a diet, in theconventional sense, but a natural way of eating. It allows oneto eat essentially anything one wishes, while attaining weightloss or weight control goals and consuming the necessarynutrients for a long and healthful life. The term &quot;diet&quot; impliesrestrictionsby either eliminating or radically reducing theintake of certain foods or food groups. Most diets areinappropriate, unhealthful some are even dangerous andultimately doomed to fail.The most important objective of eating any food is to providethe body with all the essential nutrients for a long andhealthful life. Almost every food provides some element neededby your body. If you do not care about being healthy, avoidingsickness and disease and living a long life, then this naturalway of eating is not for you. The second most important reasonfor...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Pro-Form 765i Interactive Trainer Treadmill</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:16:35 -0600</pubDate>
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        For under  you can purchase the Pro-Form i interactivetrainer treadmill. This -pound exercise dynamo, a product ofProForm Fitness Equipment, has a running track  inches longand  inches wide. Pro-Form i features are vast. Theyinclude  workout CDs designed to enhance your workoutexperience. Just pop the CD into the treadmill's interactiveplayer bay and you've transformed your Pro-Form i into apersonal workout trainer, while one-touch controls allow forinstant change of both the incline and speed o...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[For under  you can purchase the Pro-Form i interactivetrainer treadmill. This -pound exercise dynamo, a product ofProForm Fitness Equipment, has a running track  inches longand  inches wide. Pro-Form i features are vast. Theyinclude  workout CDs designed to enhance your workoutexperience. Just pop the CD into the treadmill's interactiveplayer bay and you've transformed your Pro-Form i into apersonal workout trainer, while one-touch controls allow forinstant change of both the incline and speed of your exerciseregimen. On the CD you'll hear the voice of your trainer as wellas lively, invigorating music. The Pro-Form i interactive trainer treadmill also comes withits own  Star Burn and Tone Kit. This handy an eight-weekregimen of diet and exercise, offers regimented guidance onstrength conditioning, recipes, and meal plans, as well as CDand flip chart workout programs. The Pro-Form i interactive trainer treadmill protects yourjoints with its ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Weight Loss - Eating In Restaurants</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:50:05 -0600</pubDate>
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        Here's food for thought! Did you know the average restaurantmeal has over , calories? That's enough to blow any healthyeating plan. Fortunately, by following a few simple guidelines,you can dine out without having to sacrifice good taste andnutrition. . Avoid ordering an appetizer. It's a little known fact thatsome appetizers have more calories and fat than the main course.Plus, many appetizers are fried and served with heavy sauceswhich will add to your intake of saturated fat as well as transf...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Here's food for thought! Did you know the average restaurantmeal has over , calories? That's enough to blow any healthyeating plan. Fortunately, by following a few simple guidelines,you can dine out without having to sacrifice good taste andnutrition. . Avoid ordering an appetizer. It's a little known fact thatsome appetizers have more calories and fat than the main course.Plus, many appetizers are fried and served with heavy sauceswhich will add to your intake of saturated fat as well as transfats and calories. It's not a healthy way to start your meal. . Say &quot;yes&quot; to salad. Salad is a healthy eater's best friend.Not only will it fill you up so you'll consume fewer caloriesoverall, but it will also give you a hefty dose of antioxidantswhich are heart healthy. Be sure to ask your waitress to holdthe croutons and cheese which will further reduce your caloricload. Also, choose your dressing wisely. Avoid cream baseddressings and go for the vinegar based ones. You al...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Walk off the Cholesterol and Increase Cognitive memory</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:27:33 -0600</pubDate>
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         If you hear a little voice inside say, Go for a walk, thatmight be your brain telling you what it needs. I've just come across two new studies that reveal how the simpleact of taking a walk each day may offer significant protectionfrom one of the most feared of all health problems. ------------------------------------------------------------Mission: healthy cognition------------------------------------------------------------Cognitive decline is a symptom that signals the possible onsetof Alzhe...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you hear a little voice inside say, &quot;Go for a walk,&quot; thatmight be your brain telling you what it needs. I've just come across two new studies that reveal how the simpleact of taking a walk each day may offer significant protectionfrom one of the most feared of all health problems. ------------------------------------------------------------Mission: healthy cognition------------------------------------------------------------Cognitive decline is a symptom that signals the possible onsetof Alzheimer's disease, which is the leading cause of dementiaamong aging adults. In September, the Journal of the AmericanMedical Association JAMA published two studies thatspecifically address the effects of light exercise on cognitivedecline in older women and dementia in elderly men. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health conducted thefirst study. Questionnaires were used to assess physicalactivity levels and exercise patterns for more than ,women, aged  to ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Weight Loss by Treadmill</title>
	<link>http://curvequest.com/987138-Weight-Loss-by-Treadmill.html</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:10:02 -0600</pubDate>
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        Weight loss using a good Treadmill workout program has workedfor many people - and it can work for you too. Treadmills can beused by virtually any age group, and by individuals of anyactivity level. Treadmills can help you lose weight, andmaintain your weight loss. It really is a numbers game. The moretime you spend doing cardiovascular exercises the more caloriesyou are going to burn and the more weight you will lose. And ifyou are looking for fitness equipment that will get the maximumburn, th...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Weight loss using a good Treadmill workout program has workedfor many people - and it can work for you too. Treadmills can beused by virtually any age group, and by individuals of anyactivity level. Treadmills can help you lose weight, andmaintain your weight loss. It really is a numbers game. The moretime you spend doing cardiovascular exercises the more caloriesyou are going to burn and the more weight you will lose. And ifyou are looking for fitness equipment that will get the maximumburn, then a treadmill should be at the top of your list. Thetreadmill is unsurpassed for a cardiovascular workout. Accordingto a study done by the Medical College of Wisconsin and the VAMedical Center in Milwaukee, calories burned on the treadmillfor  minutes averaged  - . This compares to: Stairmachine  -  Rowing machine  -  Stationary cycle -  Cross-country ski machine  -  This is one ofnumerous studies, that rank a treadmill as the number onecardiovasc...]]></content:encoded>
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