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- Obesity and PEMFs - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2019 from Dr. William PawlukObesity and diabetes have become a worldwide health problem in both males and females and across most age groups. People who are obese, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions, including: All causes of death ...
Views: 5375 - Human Growth Hormone (HGH) - The Miracle Anti-Aging Supplement - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Dale MillerIn recent years it seems that the Human Growth Hormone has become of increasing interest to those in the health community and beyond. However, despite its recent notoriety as a fat-burning and anti-aging miracle supplement, most people do not know exactly what it is or what it does. While ...
Views: 5372(5 votes) - 1000 Crunches Will Flatten My Abs- The 10 Biggest Fat Loss Furphies - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Paul James#1 Magazines Tell The Truth I’ll put it on the line right now, you cannot believe what you read in magazines. Hardly groundbreaking but let me explain why. Some people think that because a nationally circulated magazine has rave reviews about a product or piece of equipment that what they say ...
Views: 5370(1 vote) - No Matter How Slow You Run, You're Lapping Everyone On The Couch: Motivation For Your First Triathlon - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Trainer DaveyI run really slowly. Like, turtle slllooowww. I am 6 feet tall and look like a runner, but don't let my body type trick you. I can probably walk faster than I run most of the time. Because of that, when I was training for my first triathlon, I came so close to quitting because I was so scared to ...
Views: 5358 - Enjoying Oral Sex - Foods to Use with a Partner - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from John DuganFew things excite a man more than the prospect of receiving oral sex, but partners facing a plain dry penis may not be as delighted about the activity. Granted, there are many partners who really "get into" giving their guy some oral gratification and are often equally sexually aroused by ...
Views: 5346 - Should You Train If You're Walking Like John Wayne? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeAching After Exercise? Leave Time To Recover Or Power Through? You remember John Wayne from the cowboy films don’t you? The way he used to walk after getting off his horse was like he had just done a viscous leg session down the gym! So today you have completed an intense session in ...
Views: 5341 - Why Grip Strength is Very Important - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Jamie CampbellGrip strength can have alot of affect on the amount of weight you can lift in the gym. Grip training will much increase strength and size of your forearms. So, onto why you should improve your grip strength. Builds Up Martial Arts Skills: The power in which you can punch will greatly increase ...
Views: 5328 - Treadmill Training for Your Dog: The Fitness Secrets Every Dog Owner Should Know - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from brian spilnerTreadmill training is on the rise. More and more people are teaching their pooches the ins and outs of indoor exercise. There are videos all over YouTube of dogs walking and running on treadmills. The funny thing is that they seem happy and are not being forced by the owners. The reasons why ...
Views: 5314 - Get Healthy With A Weighted Jump Rope - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Paul SmytheThe weighted jump rope is just like a normal jumping rope except that it has extra weight on the handle of the jump rope or the entire rope is heavier. The extra weight makes rotating the weighted rope a lot harder and it is also harder to jump because you have extra weight holding you down. ...
Views: 5307(2 votes) - The whole story about stretching exercises to increase height - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Walter ConnorHeight increase exercise works by stimulating your body to supply a lot of human growth hormone (HGH) naturally into your system. The HGH works as a catalyst, triggering the liver to provide a protein substance referred to as IGF-1. To justify in less complicated ways that, IGF-1 helps to ...
Views: 5305 - Maintaining Your Post Diet Weight - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Dale MillerSo after months and months of hard work you’ve finally reached your weight loss goals. The work should be over now right? Wrong. Post diet maintenance can be just as challenging. Even while you don’t need to sacrifice to the same extent as you did during the diet phase, you will nevertheless ...
Views: 5289(3 votes) - Boost Your Cardio Training With Ephedrine - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Mike BuddIf you have a basic knowledge of ephedrine and if the word cardio doesn't make you feel tired even before starting, then you are probably on the right track for your weight loss. Indeed cardiovascular training is often associated to sweat, pain and boredom. Still it is one of the most effective ...
Views: 5280 - How can i grow taller? Discover the natural and proven methods - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Walter ConnorIf you heard somebody asking you - how can I grow taller? Initially it could sound a small amount strange, especially if you're of normal height. Since you never had to consider growing taller, a matter like which will surprise you. However there are thousands of people the world who are ...
Views: 5266 - How To Gain Weight Naturally Without Drugs Or Pills - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Eric CarpenterIt can be hard for someone who does not want to take supplements or pills to learn how to gain weight naturally. Most articles and resources you read just assume that people would rather take a pill than to do things the natural way. However, there are many people out there who would prefer to ...
Views: 5250 - WEIGHTLESS WORKOUT - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from dushawn hadingerWeightless Workout Resistance training, also known as strength training, does not require a gym membership or even an expensive home gym. In this book , you will discover the benefits of resistance training, and its effectiveness for fat loss. Weightless strength training still requires: ...
Views: 5245(1 vote) - Chi Machine FAQs - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageLearn more about using your chi machine with these frequently asked questions! How often should I use my chi machine? Daily use will provide the most benefit. The easiest way to remember to use your chi machine each day is to establish a routine. For example, use it right before your bed ...
Views: 5223(2 votes) - Friction-related Penis Injury - Facing the Consequences of Dry Sex - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from John DuganIn the heat of the moment - whether solo or with a partner - the only thing a man is likely to register in terms of penis sensation is the pleasure that the action brings. During sexual activity, a man’s brain is tuned into one thing only, and other sensations such as pain may be put on the back ...
Views: 5211 - 10 Critical Tips to Lifting Weights - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from James RiggsGreat Tips to Build Muscle 10 Tips For Weight Training Tip 1 - Warm-Up Before beginning any type of athletic activity, you should raise the peripheral body temperature. Get your heart beating and increase the blood flow to your extremities by participating in five minutes of a low intensity ...
Views: 5193 - What Size Kettlebell Should I start With? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Israel SanchezNow that you are curious about the sport of kettlebell lifting and want to learn more and get started, you are probably wondering: What size kettlebell should I start with? This is an area in which you, as a novice starting a kettlebell exercise program, should be in complete control. The ...
Views: 5189(2 votes) - An Impartial Review Of Vince Del Monte’s No Nonsense Muscle Building - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Adams LoisBelow you can read the detailed review of personnel without the nonsense muscle building– the program I currently use. Two programs I had come after a great deal of research on the Internet so you can skip all the other programs without thinking twice. If I find any other good program, I will ...
Views: 5188 - Why Facial Exercising and Facial Massage Works So Effectively - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from PATRICIA GOROWAYFacial exercising and facial massage are both vital elements in the overall tone, texture and appearance of the facial skin, and they have rehabilitative properties as well and have been long used to treat conditions such as TMJ and Bell’s palsy For years, specialized physical therapists and ...
Views: 5174(1 vote) - Triceps Extension in Sports use. - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2016 from Project Management CompanionThe Triceps extension, it’s not just for show, it has useful sports uses as well. If your sport involves hit, bounce, punch, swim, lift, toss, run, swing, catch or throw and you will be incorporating the movement of triceps extension in your sports performance. When it comes to triceps, there ...
Views: 5122 - Penis Pearling: Permanent Penis Pleasure or Painful Penile Mishap? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from John DuganPeople go to great lengths to express themselves as individuals and stand out from the crowd. A more reserved person may choose to dye their hair a unique color or get a tattoo, while a more adventurous soul may engage in body modifications such as piercings, plugs, or implants. Many forms of ...
Views: 5057 - The Pros and Cons of Joining a Gym - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Emile JarreauHave you ever thought about joining a gym? If you’ve done so, but you quit at some point, do you have any idea why? Gyms are a huge part of most bodybuilders and physical fitness experts and trainers, so if you are serious about fitness, you should be aware of gyms and know whether you want to ...
Views: 5043(1 vote) - Women Over 40: How Much Workout Leads to Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Perry PermannAfter menopause losing weight is becoming harder and harder. Especially if a sedentary life style contributes to a lack of exercise and physical activity. Regular exercise is an crucial element to lose weight permanently- however, do you know how much exercise is actually essential to lose ...
Views: 5024(1 vote) - A Complete Upper Body Dumbbell Workout Program - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Greg ReynoldsWhether your objective is general health and fitness, developing muscle mass, endurance or enhanced athletic performance, resistance training with dumbbells can help you achieve it. Everyone desires to experience the most significant improvements in the quickest time, and research shows that the ...
Views: 5017(1 vote) - Bodybuilding Tips To An Amazing Gym Workout - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorIncreasing muscle from your gym workout has never been easier. Today, more and more scientific information enables bodybuilders to generate muscle at a much quicker rate than previously seen in the past. The sad aspect of this is when a majority of bodybuilders don't get the correct gym ...
Views: 5017(1 vote) - Penis Tattoos – 4 Risks that All Men Should Understand - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from John DuganWhile the idea of a penis tattoo may cause most men to physically cringe, there are some willing to brave the needle on their nether regions. While the process of a penile tattoo is no different than getting one on any other body part, there are potentially serious risks involved. So while it is ...
Views: 4999 - Penis Health Creme Benefits - Get Soft, Smooth Skin Where it Matters Most - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from John DuganSome things work better when they're dry. Toast stays crunchier when it's not sitting in a pool of water, for example, while precious pieces of artwork tend to hold their shape and color when they're not submerged in vats of liquid. There are some things, however, that just don't mix with ...
Views: 4990 - Ayurvedic Treatment for Water Retention (edema) - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanIf you weigh less in the morning and high in the evening then it maybe a symptom of water retention. It causes swelling of legs, hands, face and stomach. Water or fluid retention or edema or it is simply described as an accumulation of water in the body organs which leads to the organ swelling. ...
Views: 4981(1 vote) - Exercise With A Heart Rate Monitor - by I have been walking and jogging on the beach every morning (minus a day off on the weekends) for the past three months. This physical workout in the morning helps me feel connected with nature. It supports me completely... body, mind and soul. I often feel refreshed and recharged after an hour ...
Views: 4972 - Mastering the Most Important Core Exercise: Learn the Drawing-In Maneuver - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Charles InnissForget about crunches, sit ups, or leg raises. The drawing-in maneuver to engage the transversus abdominus is the most important core exercise to master if you want to develop core stability. If you’ve never heard of the transversus abdominus I wouldn’t be surprised. It the deepest of the ...
Views: 4967(1 vote) - Side effects of Acelofenac and Paracetamol with Serratiopeptidase - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from vikas guptaParacetamol is a popular analgesic (pain-controlling) and antipyretic (fever-reducing) drug that is used for the relief of headaches, fever, and minor aches and pains, such as pain in joints and muscles. It is a major ingredient in numerous cold and flu medications and many prescription ...
Views: 4962 - ***Folks – We have a Children’s Health Crisis Going On Here! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Janet WilliamsHow Things Used to Be – Only a Few Short Decades Ago (Only 4 Short Decades Ago!) When I was young, my father used to joke around with us children and say “When your mother was pregnant, she must have been startled by a kangaroo because you children never stop bouncing around!” All the ...
Views: 4952(3 votes) - Healthy Weight Loss; Avoid The Jo-Jo Effect - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2007 from Terje EllingsenIn today's society, where appearance seem to become more and more important, the interest for weight loss has increased as well. We all know that obesity or overweight is unhealthy as well as all the benefits that comes with a healthy life. But how you look is also important and it seem ...
Views: 4938 - Fitness and Sun - Effect of Light or Seasons on Workout - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Derin RobertsMost people who work out do so all year. But do things like a change in the seasons affect your workout schedule? Actually, the seasons can help you bring some fresh changes to your routine and allow you to set reachable goals for yourself. As each new change in weather and sunlight brings a new ...
Views: 4922(1 vote) - How To Gain Muscle Mass - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2005 from Joe KarszenThis is a question that arises everyday in the gym. How is one to gain muscle mass? There are a lot of answers and opinions out there from people. I will give you my opinion and hope you will follow these guidelines. You have to ask your self a few questions. How many days am I strength ...
Views: 4919 - Summertime Penis Rash – 10 Common Causes of Penile Irritation - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from John DuganThe skin is the body’s first line of defense against all sorts of external invaders. It works to protect the more delicate systems inside against irritants and toxins of all kinds. Coming in contact with environmental irritants can result in itchy, spreading rashes, swelling or even blisters and ...
Views: 4897 - Regularity of Exercise - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIncluding physical activity into your everyday patterns and weaving movement into your lifestyle on a regular basis is one massive attribute to staying fit and living at a weight that you are happy with. It’s not about working out two hours a day seven days a week, it’s about taking each day as ...
Views: 4895 - Post-natal Abdominal Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSHaving a baby means making many changes in your life: losing sleep, learning how to take care of a tiny person, and dealing with the “new body” that pregnancy caused you to have. Most women are eager to get to some abdominal exercises to firm up their now-stretched-out middles. The following ...
Views: 4894(2 votes) - Swollen Penis Relief - Easy Steps to Soothe a Throbbing Member - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from John DuganSwollen penis? No need to panic; the vast majority of men who develop swelling in the glans or foreskin have nothing seriously wrong. A swollen, throbbing package is no picnic, though, and some emergency care can go a long way toward relieving penis pain and bringing down the swelling. A ...
Views: 4890 - Consistency is the Key to Fitness - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Sean BarkerThis article not only applies to achieving your body shaping goals but it also shows how if affects your whole life. To make progress in the gym you have to focus on consistency. No matter how good your current training program may be or how perfect a diet your have planned to follow, none it ...
Views: 4871 - Foot Care Tips: The Seated Heel Lift Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Aliesa GeorgeA Simple Foot Fitness Exercise To Help Your Heels & Improve The Alignment of Your Feet The position of your feet, ankles & heels is vital for better foot fitness and a healthy body. Foot and ankle alignment can affect posture, gait, the way you move, walk, and run. Poor foot alignment can ...
Views: 4853 - Do You Need Cardio for Weight Loss and Six Pack Abs? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Mark DaleAs most people know, cardiovascular exercises can be used for all-over body toning as well improving your overall health. However, when doing cardio for weight loss in mind, your cardiovascular exercises account for only one part of the fat burning puzzle. People who are overweight and trying ...
Views: 4829(1 vote) - Lose weight fast diet plan - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Popa WoolseyLatest lose weight fast diet plan with the best high blood pressure diet. Good news! Now you can shed those unwanted pounds and still eat lots of tasty foods. Before we list your delicious food choices, here are some great tips to guide your choices. Develop a regular exercise program ...
Views: 4799(2 votes) - 7 ways to gain body fat fast - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from krystie millMaybe your boyfriend wants to fatten you up or you’re just sick and tired of being able to fit in those skinny jeans. Whatever your reason, here are 7 great ways to get fat in super quick time. 1. Make sure you do long slow cardiovascular workouts. Go to the gym everyday and get on the ...
Views: 4796 - Preventing the Pull: Key Steps to Keeping Hamstrings Healthy - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Eric DagatiThe thought of it makes every coach, parent and athlete cringe. A player is sprinting down the field and all of a sudden they slow up, grab the back of their leg and painfully limp to the sideline. The infamous pulled “hammy” has become all too common in sports, leaving athletes out of ...
Views: 4788(2 votes) - Surprising Penis Stimulation Tricks - the Role of the Brain in Sensual Pleasure - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from John DuganMention penis stimulation to most guys, and their mind usually runs to images of their member enveloped by a beautiful babe's nether regions or a pair of red lips lovingly exploring the underside of their shafts. Yes, it's a physical sensation that guys will focus on, but it's being created ...
Views: 4780 - Mind Over Matter: Key Strategies for Weight Loss Success - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyKatie, a 33-year-old mother of two, has been on her share of diets over the years. From Weight Watchers to the Zone to Sugar Busters, she feels as if she has tried them all. While she has had moderate success in losing weight from time to time, she has never found a long-term weight loss ...
Views: 4764 - Masturbation Techniques to Avoid for Better Penis Health - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from John DuganEvery day, masturbation provides pleasure, comfort, relaxation and stress relief for millions of men. Even those with a steady partner may feel the need for the direct sensation of a little solo play, and for men who do not have an easy prospect in sight, a date with Rosie Palm is always a sure ...
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