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Don’t Be Left Out! There Are Joint Pain Answers!

Friday, November 13th, 2009

JOINT INFLAMMATION is a very painful, with multiple sets of conditions (100), progressively leading to joint damage, deformity and loss of mobility. Swelling of extremity joints is the hallmark of the syndrome. Chronic pain, disability and death are unfortunate results.

Joint inflammation has an estimated prevalence of 1 to 2%. Prevalence increases with age, approaching 5% in women over age 55. The average annual incidence in the United States is about 70 per 100,000 annually. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs two to three times more in women than in men. Although rheumatoid arthritis may present at any age, patients most commonly are first affected in the third to sixth decades.

Joint inflammation, collectively affect nearly 46 million adults and 300,000 children in the U.S. It is not selective. The condition can happen to anyone. All arthritic conditions impact the musculoskeletal system and specifically the joints – where two or more bones meet.

Joint inflammation problems include:

  • pain
  • stiffness
  • damage to joint cartilage (the tough, smooth tissue that covers the ends of the bones, enabling them to glide against one another) and surrounding structures.

 

HOW DO WE GET JOINT INFLAMMATION?

This condition involves obstruction of the blood due to hot-damp, drying and/or drying characteristics. The condition includes:

  • cold or hot and painful joints
  • difficulty in flexing and extending the joints
  • aversion to cold or hot with attraction to the opposite condition
  • In some cases the limbs and joints will be aching, numb, painful
  • overall physical body feels heavy.
  • tongue is pale or the opposite

     

 There are graduating arthritic conditions where the site of pain and deformity are more intense, with heat or cold predominating, however, the primary appraoch is to get the obstruction to move. This is done by changing the internal environment by opposing the wind-cold/hot-damp/dry and altering any external conditions contributing to the obstructions. Just as important is the consideration of psycho-spiritual conflicts and their influence on channel blockage.

 

HOW DO WE GET BETTER?

 

JOINT INFLAMMATION: FOOD THERAPY  & HERBAL HERBS

“We are what we eat.” Most of us would agree that most conditions of imbalance are determined by what we put in our mouth. We unkowingly create imbalances by not being aware of how critical this area is, especially in the latter years. If we are choose foods and supplements which worsen our condition then it would serve us well to become very aware of our body type and foods which enhance balance. Below, you can begin to choose foods that deliver balance for this obstructive condition: 

Foods That Benefit & Foods To Avoid

Foods to Counter Joint Pain: Asparagus, Cabbage (poultice & ingestion), Celery, Cod, Cherry, Chives, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Ginger, Goats milk, Grape, Kelp, Oranges, Papaya, Pineapple (Bromelain), Pumpkin Seeds, Royal Jelly, Scallions, Sesame oll, Spelt, Spirulina, Soy products, Strawberry, Sprouts (mung, red clover, radish, mustard, lentil, adzuki, garbanzo, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds), Tumeric, Water melon, Barley products, Wheat grass products, Alfalfa products (tablets, tea), Chlorophyll foods, Almonds (5-6 dy.),

Foods to Avoid: Excess meat (some fish is best), Excess protein, Intoxicants (alcohol, coffee, tobacco, marijuana, etc.), refined sugar and other sweets, Oxalic acid foods (rhubarb, cranberry, plum, chard, beet greens, spinach), Solanine foods (Nightshade family veggies: tomato, eggplant, bell pepper, potato, if sensitive), Dairy (cow’s milk & bi-products), Nuts, Nut butters, oil-rich seeds,

“When the heart is calm, pain seems negligible.” — Inner Classic

  HERB FORMULAS FOR PAIN   Formulas are created and rendered, taking into consideration, a person’s constitution, environment, life energy (qi), lifestyle and emotional status to name a few concerns. Traditional Chinese Herbs and medicine focuses on bringing all these areas into balance. The primary element is to make an herbal composition with specific emphasis on painful joints while correcting the underlying condition in the body without creating more physical problems.

Additionally, the quality of the herbs are not the same. If lesser quality is contained in a formula then the results will not hold up as indicated in research findings. While it may sound impressive to make marketing statements that a formula containing an herb is beneficial it is not enough. The quality of herb is utmost. Ginseng alone has more than 6 grades and each level provides a different result. Quality, alone, can determine whether the formula works or not. An adept master herbologist will always remain loyal to providing the right formulation while many corporate herb manufacturing firms are persuaded by profit when serving their distributers, wholesalers, retailers and customers. The continuation of this American practice engenders herbology and products with a disreputable name. Employing herbal deficiency practices will gradually wear away customer trust so when true herbologists offer their services the challenge for customers to believe in our craft is hard.

JOINT INFLAMMATION takes time to develop and when the underlying cause is acknowleged then its possible to resolve rapidly. According to Traditional Chinese herbs and medicine, the primary problem underlying arthritis is obstruction with painful results. To varying degrees, liver and kidney depletion coupled with energy deficiency will result in exhaustion.

Mark Hammer, C.M.H., Master Herbalist,   Longevity Mountain    

 

Tags: alternative, ankle pain, arm pain, arthritis, back pain, chest pain, chronic pain, elbow pain, finger pain, foot pain, headache, Knee Pain, leg pain, muscle pain, neck pain, pain, rheumatoid arthritis, shoulder pain, stomachache, toe pain, wrist pain
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IBS: What is it?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

IBS is very common and in America at least 58 million have or had IBS at some stage in their lives. They complain of diarrhoea and/constipation and cramp like abdominal pains. These symptoms vary in individual IBS sufferers and also from day to day. President of the IBS Self Help and Support Group, Jeffrey Roberts, says, “IBS is an illness which seems to strike people down.”

 

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a collection of symptoms that are present for 12 weeks in twelve month period. It is characterised by abdominal pain and must include at least two of the following three facts. The pain is relieved with bowel movement, and associated with a change in the frequency of bowel movement and appearance of the stools.

 

Certain foods and stress can trigger symptoms or cause a flare up of IBS. Experts are still uncertain as to what exactly IBS is or what causes it. What we know, however, is that the Large Gut in IBS sufferers are more sensitive and, hormonal changes may be a trigger because 80% of IBS patients are women. There is higher incident in individuals who were physically or sexually abused as children and it can develop after a severe bout of gastroenteritis.

 

Although Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a distressing condition with abdominal pains, diarrhoea, constipation, bloating and rectal pain, there is no abnormality of the gut. If during investigation an abnormality is found, then the diagnosis in no longer IBS.

 

If you have symptoms of IBS, see your doctor for a diagnosis. Your family physician will do tests to exclude major ilness before a diagnosis of IBS is made. With the Rome Criteria, a diagnosis can be made with minimal diagnostic test. However, if you have bleeding from the rectum, loss of appetite, weight loss, anaemia or symptoms developing after fifty years of age, you should see your doctor very soon because you will need addition investigation.

 

Some IBS sufferers think their illness is “All in the head.” This is far from the truth but the brain has a role in symptom development and there is a strong belief that Brain-Gut connection is very important. Serotonin is linked to IBS. High blood levels are present in Diarrhoea predominant IBS and low levels are found in Constipation predominant IBS.

 

In Irritable Bowel Syndrome, there is no abnormality in the large gut, it is not a cancer and will not lead to cancer or other gastrointestinal disease and it is very common. It is estimated that 20% of the global population has or had IBS at some time in their lives.

 

To come to terms with IBS is difficult for patients especially when they are told no one knows the true cause, no single medication works for everyone and that there is no cure. Depending on the type of IBS you have, dietary changes, behavioural therapy, stress management and various alternative treatments options are available.

 

A few IBS patients are unfortunate to have severe abdominal pains soon after eating certain foods. This may be because it is a large meal and in a sensitive gut triggers strong Gastro-colic reflex. This a powerful peristaltic contraction in response to stretching of the stomach. This can be very painful for a patient with IBS. You can reduce this by having smaller meals and eat frequently. It is important that you do not avoid foods. You need important nutrients to remain healthy.

Stress is a trigger for IBS symptoms. Relieve stress and your IBS will improve.

 

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Will You Stop The Menopause Disruption Cycle? Here’s How Its Finally Done!

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Allopathic Medicine May Well Be Mistaken!

The position that the reason for all the menopause symptoms is due to an imbalance of hormones is a superficial perspective and deserves a deeper look. Menopause symptoms may include:

  • hot flashes
  • irregular periods
  • vaginal & urinary changes
  • sleep disturbances
  • feeling overwhelmed
  • weight gain
  • loss of desire
  • craving: sweet carbs, alcohol
  • minor to major depression
  • hair loss
  • ear ringing
  • headaches
  • bloating, nausea
  • worsening allergies
  • bone density loss
  • changes in breath & body odor
  • decreased fertility
  • night sweats
  • changes in appearance
  • fatigue
  • vaginal dryness
  • irritability
  • constipation/diarrhea
  • anxiety/palpitations
  • memory problems & fuzzy thinking
  • fibroids
  • aching joints
  • changes in menstruation
  • changes in sexual desire or function
  • mood swings
  • hair loss/thinning
  • Skin changes


Are these symptoms tied to deficiency of hormones? Could it be systemic? The whole body is may be suffering from top to bottom.

 

ANOTHER PROPOSAL – UNDERLYING CAUSE: 

 

Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective: Menopause is considered a deficiency condition of the liver and qi (life force). When the blood and energy quality is depleted and contaminated then all of the organs cannot complete their tasks. This condition causes the liver to overheat which rises through the body, wreaking havoc in its path. The heart, lungs, digestion, glands, throat, mouth & teeth, nose, eyes, ears, brain, skin and hair become heated and dried resulting in the symptoms, listed above. In addition, the liver does not filter the blood where it becomes sluggish and clotted.

Because the body is deficient of essential body energy and quality filtered blood, then the glands do not perform normally. Their emission may be intermittent or non- secreting overall. while the blood is cleansed, usually enriched, then all the body’s organs advance. Progressively, the energy returns and body functionality re-stabilizes. The glandular functions, secrete once again, assisting the body in its healthy function.

The body is not deficient of hormones. The blood is clogged like sludge. Glands are not receiving/transmitting essential messages, timely and/or minimally!

In this case, why do we ingest or provide supplementary hormones. Doesn’t that risk an overload of hormones? Remember when you were a kid and your hormones were super revved. We don’t want to risk going through that again. We have sufficient hormones. If we nourish our blood, exercise, sleep, manage stress, etc. our hormones come back and supports increased balance.

Accordingly, if Chinese medicine understands the dilemma, then what is their response to this insufficiency? Look below.

What Reinstates Regular Hormone Function? 

Chinese Medicine Has Had An Answer for this for More Than a 1000 Years!

Traditional Chinese Medicine has 20+ formulas for menopause. Nevertheless which one is top performing? This requires a seasoned Master herbalist to respond to this. While most women fall into 6 major constitution types such as:

  • cold
  • damp
  • deficient
  • hot
  • dry
  • excess

Most menopausal women are a deficient constitution with hot characteristics and benefit 95% of the time from Chinese herbs for menopause or Menopause Comfort. I know that is a little confusing but more info follows. The exception occurs in the summer.

Some women, who are more hot than the usual population, require a colder (Chinese herbs for menopause) formula, Paramalin, to offset the excess internal heat produced in the liver.

 

“3000 Years of Chinese Herbal Medicine Provides the Best Menopause Formulation”

Whereas, not all females experience intense symptoms of menopause, sufficient numbers are distressed deserving reprieve. The herbs, below, balance the hormones-progesterone & estrogen, cool nourish and stimulate the liver. This recovers the blood which aids all the body organs and enhances the body’s functioning. The herb composition balances and lessens the conditions mentioned above.

 These herbs work best for Menopause symptoms by reducing the typical heat signs stemming from the liver managing too much toxicity and/or excess food intake, blood congestion, etc.

1. Radix Angelica Sinensis

2. Bupleuri Radix

3. Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae

4. Atractylodes Rhizoma – White

5. Gardeniae Fructus

6. Moutan Cortex

7. Zingiberis Rhizoma recens

8. Glycyrrhizae Radix

9. Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

 

Summary

The combination of traditional Chinese herbs synergistically improves all the conditions that are benefitted by the herbs singularly.

Would you like to locate these herbs enclosed in a established safe formula that remedies the menopausal condition in 2 hours? The herbal mixture has been compounded with the exact ingredients to maximize outcome for women and their needs.

Mark Hammer C.M.H.   Master Herbalist-Asian Medicine

 

Tags: allergies, alternative, anxiety, bone density, Depression, hair loss, hot flash, insomnia, irritability, loss of desire, menopause, moods swings, night sweats, palpitations, vaginal dryness, weight gain
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Choosing Home Fitness Gym Equipment

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

A big advantage of owning a home fitness gym is that you can exercise at home without having to go to a club. If you are uncomfortable exercising around strangers you can do it in the comfort and privacy of your home. Before going to the shops or purchasing online you should consider a few points to make sure you make a wise purchase.

Things to Take into Consideration

  • What space do you have available in your home? You will need plenty of space as home fitness gyms can be very bulky. You will also need a firm base for it to stand on.
  • How much are you prepared to pay? The cheapest home gyms are around 0 and the most expensive of the best quality multi-gyms more than 00.
  • Which system should you choose? A resistance system using rods, built in weights or cables or a free weight system?

Advantages and Disadvantages of Home Fitness Gyms

With a home gym you can, of course, work out in private in your own home, the gym is always available and you won’t have to wait until someone else finishes before you can do your training. There won’t be gym fees to pay every month and your home gym is available whenever you want to work out. As well as the advantages you should look at the disadvantages too. It can be difficult to set up some gyms and they are going to take up quite a substantial amount of space. It may be easier to keep up an exercise routine at a gym among other people or with a personal trainer. A machine at home is always available and it’s easy to put off using it to another day!

Choosing a Home Fitness Gym

The most important consideration, in our opinion, is how well made the unit is. Purchasing a cheap, flimsy gym that is not going to last very long or be good for training is not a good idea. This isn’t a money saver over a long period. Good quality, well made gyms made from twelve gauge steel are the best ones to buy. Heavy duty steel tubing and welded joints, in preference to bolts, are found in the better quality gyms. If possible look for a gym with a long warranty. Some of the better quality, expensive home gyms have lifetime warranties but a minimum to look for is probably 3 years on upholstery and parts.

If you have found a quality home gym at a good price now make sure it is easy to use and adjust for different exercises. You should try to find a gym that is easy to change the type of exercise and the resistance.If it takes too long or is too hard it is easy to allow this to put you off working out. A home fitness gym needs to be comfortable in use with well padded benches that are easy to keep clean. Convenience is not the only consideration here as you need seats and leg presses to be well padded to prevent injury and blisters.

Conclusion

If you are buying a fitness equipment home gym don’t rush out and buy the first one you see. Home fitness exercise equipment can be expensive. Find out all you can about how it works and possibly try it out at the store or a local gym. You may be investing quite a lot of money in this purchase and you do not want to regret it later.

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The Safe And Quick Way To Detoxify From Your Allergies

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

The body of this article is aimed at the best strategies for correcting allergies and their underlying causation. Advanced nutritional and herbal therapy are included to assist rapid movement from an inflamed state.

Uncomplicated Understanding & Simple Solutions for Allergies

The primary reason for an allergy is due to an excess ingestion of food, contaminated air, water or a deficiency in the body due to lack of mineral, vitamin and physical energy. The conditions of extreme result in toxicity which backs up to one organ after another causing organ disruption and imbalance.

The human body is always working on maintaining balance and involves every organ and system to maintain that harmony. For instance, if the lungs and digestion are not able to manage seasonal pollens, mold and microbes then:

  • the nasal passages will excessively drain to clear out the overflowing toxins.
  • The lungs – bronchi – trachea produce mucus, all to assist the cleansing of excess.
  • liver function may become overtaxed and over-heated thus drying out mucus making it difficult to clear mucus obstruction and decreasing immune function

Most allergic conditions take years to arrive. Surgically, cutting out so called, non-perfoming organs is irreversible. The procedure does not resolve the underlying cause and, many times, prevents the ability of the body to heal itself. Below, you will discover Traditional Chinese herbs and nutrition strategies for improving and alleviating allergic interence with the quality of your life.

 

ALLERGY NUTRITION 

Foods to Increase and Avoid in Your Diet

The foods below are recommended because they alleviate excess mucus production and obstruction in the channels (energy and circulation). Due to this clogging function, disruption occurs in the detoxing organs as well as the channels for eliminating the excess in food and toxins. Even though the foods below do not contribute allergic reaction, too much of the foods can result in allergy conditions.

  • Foods: bee pollen, honey, citrus seed, protein foods (small amount, often), onions, sprouted wheat, sprouted legumes, sprouted seeds, micro-algae, chlorophyll-rich foods, cereal grasses, liver support foods/herbs,
  • Drinks: Almond milk, Herb teas (no lemon or orange), Pure fruit juices without sugar or additives (dilute 50:50 with water), Roasted grain beverages may be used as coffee substitutes, Seltzer (salt free), Soy milk without corn oil, Spring water in glass bottles
  • Cereals: Oatmeal, Oat bran, Cream of rye, Puffed rice and millet, Diluted apple juice, apple slices, and nuts go well on cereal. Use soymilk that has no corn oil added or almond milk.
  • Grains and flour: Bean flour, Buckwheat flour, 100% buckwheat soba noodles, Cooked whole gains, such as oats, millet, barley, buckwheat groats (kasha), rice macaroni, spelt (flour and pasta), brown rice, amaranth, quinoa, rice, or millet breads (that contain no dairy, eggs, sugar, or wheat), Potato flour, 100% rice cakes, Rice crackers, Rice flour, 100% rye or spelt bread with no wheat, Rye crackers, Soy flour
  • Legumes: Black beans, Chickpeas, Kidney beans, Lentils, Navy beans, Peas, Soybeans, String beans, Tofu, Dried beans should be soaked overnight. Pour off the water and rinse before cooking. Canned beans often contain added sugar or other potential allergens. Some cooked beans packaged in glass jars, and sold at health food stores, contain no sugar.
  • Nuts and seeds: Nuts and seeds, either raw or roasted, without salt or sugar, Nut butters from health food stores or from fresh ground nuts (such as almond butter, cashew butter, walnut butter, sesame butter, and sesame tahini)
  • Oils: Use cold-pressed or expeller-pressed oils (available from health food stores), as they are safer for the heart and blood vessels. Do not use corn oil or “vegetable oil” from an unspecified source, as this is usually corn oil. Flaxseed (edible linseed) oil, Olive oil, Peanut oil, Safflower oil, Sesame oil, Soy oil, Sunflower oil
  • Protein: tuna, salmon, and other Fresh fish, Lamb, Poultry and fowl
  • Vegetables: All vegetables except corn are generally acceptable. Tomatoes sometimes cause problems and should be avoided by susceptible individuals.

AVOID THE FOLLOWING FOOD:

  • Peanuts are a common food allergen and should be avoided, along with peanut butter
  • Canola oil (rapeseed)
  • Lack of dietary changes will yield allergic conditions
  • Excess consumption of food, This variable is determined by the individual’s current detox function.
  • Glucan sensitive foods based on wheat (not every has this issue)
  • Deadly Nightshade plants (tomatoes, egg plant, potatoes) minority suffer from this sensitivity.
  • Sugars
  • Excitotoxins (most sugar replacements except stevia, Agave nectar, etc.)
  • Incomplete foods or Non-whole foods
  • Breads made from flour as opposed to complete whole grain bread

As an individual becomes more toxic or builds up excess obstructive components in the body then the allergic conditions tend to increase unless you reverse the toxic pattern. Its very important to rest your body while it re-constitutes its homeostasis.

 

NOSE ALLERGY HERBS

Protection from the Natural Elements

The Chinese herbs (herbal herbs) in this formula stop the allergy condition within an hour. Compared to most formulas which take time to increase blood levels up to 14 days, Nose/Alllegy formula delivers results better than most without additional toxicity and side effects.     

  1. Astragalus (Radix Astragali Membranaccei)
  2. Ledebouriellae (Radix Ledebouriellae)
  3. Rhizoma zingiberis (Fresh Ginger)
  4. Fructus Xanthii Sibirici
  5. Flos Magnoliae (Magnolia Flower)
  6. Flos Stinging Nettles

NOSE / ALLERGY COMFORT sets up a screen barrier against invasion. Effective for nasal & ear inflammation, nasal polyps, allergies & drainage. Strengthens the immune system & clears mucous by fortifying the blood. Benefits mild, moderate to extreme symptoms.

This formula is based on a proven 1000 year old, Traditional Chinese herbs formula which serves as a screen or barrier for wind invasion. The herbal allergy composition is prized amongst its users. Its an excellent formula for nasal inflammation (rhinitis), nasal polyps, allergies and drainage. Added components aid in strengthening the immune system, resolve colds, nasal discharge and obstruction, fortifies most body systems through the blood. The allergy formula re-establishes respiratory balance, clearing the air passages and circulatory channels rapidly (1-2 hours).

Tags: allergies, allergy, asthma, breathing, cold, flu, food therapy, influenza, inhalant, mucous, nasal discharge, nasal polyps, nutrition, phlegm, respiratory, Supplements, toxicity
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Getting a Hearing Aid To Fit Your Needs

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Estimates are that more than 10 percent of people suffer from some degree of hearing loss. However, lots of them wear a hearing aid so they can better hear the normal sounds that surround them. A hearing aid is an electronic device incorporating a tiny microphone that amplifies sounds. They’re perfect for those who still have some level of hearing and simply need to enhance their abilities. Today’s models feature a variety of features that can satisfy the needs of anyone, and digital hearing aids in particular provide many advantages over the old fashioned devices. Keep reading for more information on hearing aids that will help you make the best choice.

There are several types of hearing aids, with differing benefits and disadvantages. It’s important that you make your decision on which style and model you’ll use in consultation with an audiologist. Prior to buying one of these hearing aids, make certain that your hearing has recently been tested. There could be a medical issue underlying your hearing difficulties, including a middle ear infection, a tumor or even a simple buildup of ear wax.

One of the favorite hearing aids today is the behind the ear (BTE) model. BTE’s are small and convenient. In fact, they’re so small that most people don’t even notice them. BTEs can even be utilized by those who have serious hearing problems. BTE features an advanced binaural hearing aid technology, which means that sound is delivered directly to your ear. Other options are the “in the ear” and “in the ear canal” models. They each have properties that are appropriate for specific hearing issues, which makes it essential that you consult with a medical professional before buying one.

You also need to give yourself an appropriate amount of time to adapt to any model of hearing aid. You’ll need to allow 30 days or more to become accustomed to a hearing aid. During this time you can evaluate its usefulness and comfort. Keep in mind that these products won’t completely get rid of background noise and restore your hearing to what it used to be.

Many people these days are experiencing hearing problems, but they are reluctant to start using a hearing aid since they believe that it will make them look older. But today’s sleek and compact styles can be the answer to that problem. And certainly, wearing a hearing aid is preferable to not being able to follow the conversation around you. You can even buy hearing aids online these days. A properly fitting hearing device can improve your social interactions to a huge extent, making you feel like you’re part of the crowd once again.

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iJoy Massage Chairs Review

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Some of the words that I’ve seen used to describe iJoy massage chairs are…

  • different,
  • bold,
  • stylish, and
  • ugly.

So if you’re looking to “wake up” a room or add something new and different while receiving massages on-demand, an iJoy chair could be just what you need.

With colors that pop like red, sage and camel, when I first laid eyes on the designs of iJoy massage chairs, I said to myself wow, those are unique.”

Whether you find them attractive or just plain hideous, iJoy massage chairs are without a doubt the “purple cows” in the industry in terms of their design. They definitely stick out from other brands in the industry.

Common iJoy Robotic Massage Chair Features

iJoy’s robotic massage system is supposed to replicate a human-like massage.

There are four major professional massage techniques used in each iJoy chair:

• rolling
• kneading
• compression
• percussion

You have the ability to choose a program based on your own personal preferences. During your massage, three dimensional movements are used to follow the contour of your spine.

You can choose from one of three different 15 minute programs:

1. Full Back – your entire back receives treatment
2. Upper Back – receive upper back treatment
3. Lower Back – concentrates on your lower back

Each session will combine all four major massage techniques (rolling, kneading, compression, percussion).

iJoy Robotic Massage Chair Models

There are plenty of iJoy models to choose from…

• iJoy 100
• iJoy 130
• iJoy 173
• iJoy 170
• iJoy 300
• iJoy 320
• iJoy 550

The iJoy 100 massage chair, 130, 170, and 173 models are basically the same but they vary a little in size and design.

The iJoy 300 includes power reclining and costs a little bit more than other iJoy models (the others are manual recline).

The iJoy 320 is the most expensive model, but it has a calf and foot massager integrated. A calf and foot massager is sold separately for the other models.

The iJoy 550 allows gives you freedom to swivel to your left or right.

For more massage chair information visit www.massage-chair-bargains.com.

 

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A Television Special About Alcoholic Symptoms and Signs Results in Some Uneasy and Dismal Emotions About a Young Woman’s Abusive and Excessive Drinking

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Daniel had been engaging in abusive drinking behavior since her sophomore year in college. Now, three years later, she drank more than ever.  One Saturday night when she was feeling ill, Daniel made up her mind to stay home, chill out, and watch TV.

While trying to find something to watch that she would find exciting, she instantly became fascinated with a program about young adult and adolescent drinking issues.

When The Usual Alcoholic Symptoms and Signs are Exhibited by Alcohol Addicted Individuals

The speaker talked about the difference between alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction and then discussed the topic of alcoholic symptoms and alcoholism warning signs. When the spokesperson discussed a person’s alcoholic behavior and some of the more normal alcohol dependency symptoms and signs that alcohol dependent individuals display, Daniel got quite troubled because it basically seemed as if the narrator was talking directly to her.

After watching the television documentary, Daniel promised herself that she would call her health care professional the next workday and make an appointment to discuss her drinking problem.

When the next workday arrived, true to her word, Daniel called her health care provider and made an appointment.  In the meantime, she went online and did a search for alcoholic symptoms.  Especially difficult were the following signs or symptoms: sneaking extra drinks before social activities, increasing tension, major employment and relationship problems, making excuses to drink at virtually every chance, and sleep issues.

In short, since Daniel displayed all of these signs she went deeper in her online search and found numerous websites and blogs that discussed various alcohol addiction symptoms and warning signs.

One of the signs that really grabbed her attention was the following: “Do you regularly drink after making a promise to yourself that you won’t?”  While Daniel never figured out that she may have a serious drinking problem, after reading about the various alcoholism warning signs and symptoms, she couldn’t refute the fact that for the past nine or ten months, she frequently tried but failed at noticeably decreasing her drinking or quitting entirely.

When Friends and Neighbors Hassle You by Frowning Upon Your Irresponsible Drinking Behavior

Another alcoholic sign that grabbed her attention was the following:  “Have individuals exasperated you by objecting to your problem drinking?”  When Daniel read this she at once recalled a recent fight she had with her boyfriend about her excessive drinking behavior.  Not only this but, Daniel plainly reflected on a recent disagreement she had with her parents about her abusive drinking behavior.  Since Daniel frankly thought that she didn’t have a drinking problem, when relatives talked about her drinking behavior she true to form got frustrated and irritated.

A third alcohol dependency symptom was the following:  “Do you need a drink when you first awaken in the morning?”  Until now, Daniel had been less than honest with herself about her drinking behavior.  After reading about the aforementioned alcoholism warning signs, conversely, she knew if she was really frank with herself that she was facing a severe drinking problem, especially given the fact that she now believed that she required a drink the first thing in the morning to reduce her nervousness.

Not only this but the next alcohol dependency warning sign really got her thinking about her problem drinking: “Do you drink to elude worries or anxiety?” When she thought about her life for a few moments, she comprehended that almost in every demanding circumstance in the past six or seven months, she told herself that she needed a drink to help manage the strife in her life.

The final alcoholic warning sign that made her feel relatively uneasy about her drinking situation was the following:  “Has your enthusiasm for life declined since you started drinking on a more regular basis?” When Daniel read this sign she plainly recognized that drinking had become a serious problem in her life because of her lack of energy and also because she stopped pursuing her goals and her passions.

Summary:  When Getting Crestfallen Turns Into Something Exhilarating and Something to Look Forward To

After thinking about all of these destructive alcoholism signs and symptoms, Daniel at first felt miserable. Then something surprising  occurred.  She reflected on the fact knew that she was going to see her health care provider about her drinking problems and she also realized that she would talk about all of the above alcohol dependency warning symptoms and signs with her. In fact, for the first time in a number of months, Daniel truthfully felt a sense of hopefulness because she was facing her drinking issues and was finally ready to make the necessary modifications so that she could recover the life that was drifting away.

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Tips on Buying a Rowing Machine

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Fitness rowing machines give an outstanding all round training which is kind to the joints but nevertheless gives a energetic, aerobic exercise that uses muscles in both the upper and lower body. They are pricey though so it is a useful idea to find out about the different types before you pay money for one to make sure the machine you end up with is the most appropriate for your needs. The cheapest rowing machine you will almost certainly find is around $500 and the costliest around $2500 so you certainly want to identify which type to obtain and which features you would need.

Considerations When Purchasing a Fitness Rowing Machine

Rowing machines do need quite a lot of space so if you do not have the room to leave one assembled all the time you can get a rowing machine that can be folded up and put away. You will additionally need quite a large, well ventilated space to use your rowing machine in, if possible with space for a television as exercising can be quite uninteresting when done for long periods. A number of machines do make quite a lot of noise so if is a concern you may perhaps want to consider a magnetic rowing machine as these are a great deal quieter. If you are going to use the machine every day we would suggest a magnetic rowing machine that is intended for intense use. For irregular use a hydraulic machine would be fitting as these also are more likely to be much smaller and more convenient to store away.

A number of of the cheaper rowing machine don’t have LCD monitors for output of readings like time, distance rowed and your stroke rate. Although not truly necessary these are great ways to watch your improvement and to prevent you being bored during your workout. They on occasion come as optional extras but we would advise obtaining them as they will make your exercising session much more helpful and fun.

Variable Resistance Machines

A good number of the rowing machines on the market have an adjustable resistance so test out the range as some are quite restricted. A machine with a broad range is a great deal more effective as you can easily alter the intensity of the workout by increasing the resistance.

Extra Things to Check Before You Buy

Take care that the seat and the foot rests are fully adjustable and that you are inside the set weight restrictions of the machine.

Before you Buy – Try One out!

Machines differ a lot in their movement and in how comfortable they are to use. If at all possible try to visit a gym where you can try out some different models before you buy. If you are buying on line make sure that the supplier has a return policy so that if you find the rowing machine is not right for you it can be swapped for an alternative one.

Some Different Different Types of Fitness Rowing Machines

Hydraulic Rowing Machines

These are mostly the most inexpensive machines and also are likely to be smaller which makes storing them a good deal easier. They use cylinders full of oil for resistance. The movement can be a little erratic and they do have a tendency to leak after a few years use. We wouldn’t advise a hydraulic rowing machine for heavy, daily use.

Air Resistance Rowing Machines

In an air rowing machine air is sent over a flywheel to produce resistance. Though you can find air rowing machines from under $200 we suggest spending a small amount more to obtain a better quality machine at approximately $400. Resistance usually covers a wide range which effectively replicates the sensation of rowing in water and resistance increases as you row faster. Nevertheless they do have the shortcoming of being very noisy especially at high speeds.

Water Rowing Machines

In water rowing machines, the resistance comes from water in a cylinder. They are among the more expensive machines with prices starting at in the region of 00. They offer a very efficient movement which is very similar to the feeling of rowing in water and there is even the water moving past you as you row! They do involve some looking after though as you will need to replace the water regularly.

Magnetic Rowing Machine

Resistance is provided by an adjustable magnet in these sorts of machines. They are rather small machines which makes them easier to store than some others and they are exceptionally quiet. They don’t need any upkeep and offer a very even movement.

Final Thoughts

Buying a good fitness rowing machine is a comparatively substantial outlay so you should ensure before you buy that you are going to use it on a regular basis. If possible you will have used rowing machines at the gym so that you are familiar with this type of exercise. A rowing machine is an example of a fitness exercise machine that is a good buy as it will give you an extremely good all-round aerobic exercise which tones every one of your muscles at the same time.

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Can You Tell The Difference Between These Skin Conditions – Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

If you thought pimples were only for kids, get ready for a surprise! Many men and women have to endure the symptoms of acne in their latter 20’s going into their 30’s, even those that had never experienced the problem in adolescence.

There are generally two types of adult acne – the most  prevalent form known as Acne Vulgaris, and the less known form called Acne Rosacea.

Studies have shown that almost 80% of the US people with ages between 12 years old and 24 years old have seen the symptoms personally of  Acne Vulgaris.  But, a paltry 5% of these people, or 13 million people, suffered the stress and flush cheeks of Acne Rosacea.

What Is Rosacea?

Acne Rosacea is a skin disease that is most commonly associated with the cheeks, chin, nose and less often, the eyes. Rosacea generally affects individuals with ages between 30 years old and 60 years old. The disease is characterized by a flushing of the cheeks, pimples, and in severe cases, growths on the nose .

In the beginning, a man or woman’s cheeks may tend to show a blush or flush appearance quite easily. But, as the acne rosacea develops further, redness will become much more visible around the nose, and then spread to other areas of the face. In the more serious cases of this skin condition might see enlarged oil glands in the nose that can lead to an enlarged and bulbous red nose.  Viewing rosacea pictures can give you a insightful visual image of this skin disorder’s symptoms.

What Is The Best Treatment For Rosacea?

The truth is that the skin disorder known as Acne Rosacea isn’t medically dangerous.  The disheartening fact is that this condition cannot be cured.  But, with a regimen using a rosacea natural treatment and lifestyle revisions, it can be controlled.   A sufferer should treat rosacea with a quality cream for rosacea to limit the skin’s sensitivity and limit symptoms.

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