Archive | January, 2010

What is Tumescent Liposuction?

by Rod McDonald on Jan 31. 2010 in Weight Loss

When it comes to liposuction, there are numerous techniques that cosmetic surgeons are using today.  Of these variants, the two most common are ultrasonic liposuction and tumescent liposuction.  Therefore, we are going to focus on tumescent liposuction in this section.

Tumescent liposuction is a relatively straight forward procedure.  The cosmetic surgeon first injects a anesthetic solution (which is comprised of lidocaine and epinephrine) into the patient’s body.  This solution causes the patient’s fat deposits to swell while shrinking the capillaries.  As a result, the cosmetic surgeon is able to remove more fat and create a more contoured look.

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Phytochemical Juice Recipes

by Rod McDonald on Jan 31. 2010 in Nutrition

Phytochemicals are health promoting substances that are found in plants. They act as antioxidants in plants protecting them from the oxidative effects of free radicals found in UV light (and now pollution). Phytochemicals also protect plants form disease by protecting them from pathogens like bacteria and viruses.

The good news is that when we eat phytochemical rich fruits and plants they also help to protect us from diseases like cancer, heart disease and more.

Beta-carotene
Beta-carotene is found abundantly in carrots and other orange colored fruits and vegetables like yams and papaya. Beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A  in the body, a vitamin that is essential for eye health. Vitamin A deficiency will lead to night blindness and eventually complete blindness.

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Western Diets and Colon Health

by Rod McDonald on Jan 27. 2010 in Nutrition

It is an interesting fact that Western countries experience a much higher level of colon cancer then developing nations. Even more interesting is that when residents of countries with lower rates of colon cancer move to Western countries, their risk of colon cancer correspondingly increases. This strongly implies that lifestyle considerations, rather than genetic factors, are involved in the cause of this disease.

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Biking: the Best Form of Exercise

by Rod McDonald on Jan 26. 2010 in Exercise

Biking seats are very important particularly if you are keen on to exercising your body in a comfortable way. There are seat adaptor kits which make some of the best of bikes and bring road bicycles a fun and easy option. There are exercise bike seats that bring much comfort and joy in your daily fun activity. Recumbent bike seats are also very comfortable and doctors recommend seating pads for anyone with any back issue. If you have any form of knee injury then you should consult your doctor first in order to start biking again. Usually knee injury gets affected the most in terms of biking as well as while jogging or long distance running. Specially recommended spinning class seat pads are also really important as spinning requires some vigorous movements which might injure somebody’s back. The strong seats are meant for heavier exercises and these should be kept in mind. One can always adjust and connect new seats according to the exercises of the day. If you are looking for extra thick padding for your bike then you can always get some of the easier Hobson seats that are not only very easy to set but also very strong and dependable.

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Spa Fitness

by Rod McDonald on Jan 24. 2010 in Wellness

Spa fitness is designed to provide individuals with a healthy and happy lifestyle. People get to learn about fitness and nutrition as well as what it takes to enjoy life. Spa fitness is a contemporary way of regaining health and fitness levels. The experience is typically relaxing and mentally stimulating. Initially thought of as a fad or trend, spa fitness has evolved into a wellness industry that has proven to be life changing and worthwhile. Many people tend to neglect their physical fitness in the quest to make in this fast-paced world. The thought of going to a gym usually puts people off but a spa offers a refreshing alternative. This is the ideal way to deal with stress and anxiety while enhancing one’s physical health. The benefits are countless and there is every reason to try it out.

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Non-Surgical Liposuction

by Rod McDonald on Jan 24. 2010 in Weight Loss

A lot of times people want liposuction but don’t want to go through having the surgery, knowing the risks involved and having to deal with recovery. Progress in the field of body contouring offers non-invasive lipo.

Lipodissolve
This works by injecting medications and enzymes into the area of the unwanted fat, causing the fat to actually dissolve. The dissolved fat is ejected from the body through the person’s urine. This type of non-surgical liposuction is most popular because of the medicines used, and recovery time is faster. This procedure does well at removing fat from the facial area as well as any other part of the body. It can also reduce cellulite.

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Ways to Protect Your Treadmill

by Rod McDonald on Jan 22. 2010 in Gym Equipment

There are a few ways you can protect your treadmill. For the exterior you could use a treadmill cover to keep dust and other things off your treadmill which will save you from excessive cleaning. In the interior of your treadmill, the most important part is the motor and protecting it by keeping it properly lubricated is the key to a lasting exercise machine. Then there is the treadmill equipment mat which goes under the treadmill between the machine and the floor. It will help protect the overall body and frame of the treadmill from over exposure to shock and abuse caused onto it by itself.

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Here’s Some Fast Weight Loss Advice

by Rod McDonald on Jan 19. 2010 in Weight Loss

If you are wanting to lose weight fast, then there are definitely some things you’ll need to do.  If you follow this fast weight loss advice, then you’ll be able to start feeling healthier and looking better.  The first thing you want to do is to stay away from fast weight loss pills.  Those will harm your body by causing you to lose nutrients that you need, and they will eventually stop working as your body gets used to the pills.

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Laser Hair Removal For Men

by Rod McDonald on Jan 17. 2010 in Misc

Just about any hair removal technique has long been associated with women but men are also among those looking for hair removal. Laser facial hair removal for men is popular for its lasting effects and frees the patient from having to worry about facial hair for the closest thing to permanence. The only other option that comes close is electrolysis which can be very painful, especially for sensitive skins. People who have a problem with needles and do not like being pricked and electrocuted would enjoy the much gentler laser treatment.

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Using Workout Music to Keep Your Workout Going

by Rod McDonald on Jan 14. 2010 in Exercise

When you are working out, it can sometimes be hard to stay motivated and to continue working out, especially once you have been going for a long time and it starts to get hard.  You can do a lot of things to help you to stay motivated, but one of the best things that you can do is to get workout music that will push you, keep a good pace, and motivate you to continue going.  It will also help you to enjoy your workouts and posture exercises a bit more than without music.

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