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Sunday, March 1, 2009

5 Ways to Stop Constipation Fast

By Xylene Belita

Constipation is when a person only has infrequent bowel movements (3 or fewer per week). The feces is often dry and hard making it sometimes extremely painful to expel. This happens when the colon absorbs too much water from the food or if the food moves through the gastro-intestinal tract too slowly. The causes of constipation vary. It may be due to hormones, medications, illnesses, but most often it is dietary.

Fortunately there are a lot of natural home remedies that can help you find relief from constipation:

1.Drink at least 6 glasses of water a day. Large amounts of water aids quick digestion and enables easier bowel movement.

2.Add roasted black gram powder to chapatti made of wheat to water, including the husks, can enhance constipation relief.

3.Molasses which have high calorie content are also very good. Beware though as it has a strong taste and you'll want to add fruit juice or milk to it when taking it. All you really need is two tablespoonfuls of blackstrap molasses just before sleeping at night.

4.Take half a cup of cabbage juice twice a day. This is very effective in treating and curing constipation.

5.Mangoes are very effective natural bowel movers. If you can find one, eat one in the morning right after brushing before breakfast, and one at night right after dinner.

For painful constipation, you can treat it for maximum results in a very short time with Bowtrol. It helps eliminate painful constipation completely. One bottle of Bowtrol can work wonders since it completely cleanses and empties your colon leaving you feeling much better and relieved. - 17273

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Review about the Panasonic EP-3222 Massage Chair

By James Knolan

If you are a potential massage chair buyer, then finding an unbiased review of a given massage chair can be helpful. Here are 5 important categories to evaluate the total massage chair experience. This system gives equal weight to each of the 5 categories with each category having from 0 to 20. A 100 point score means the chair and the company has achieved total excellence. The 5 categories are Warranty & Customer Service, Comfort/Ergonomics, Ease of Use, Features and Massage Therapy. The discipline of a systematic approach provides for balance help those seriously considering a massage chair. The Panasonic Real Pro EP-3222 is the subject of this review. This luxury shiatsu massage chair is in the $4,000 to $5,000 range.

Warranty & Customer Service: It is important that the manufacturer stand behind its product. The warranty coverage is always a good benchmark of the manufacturer's confidence in its product. Panasonic has a 1 year labor, 1 year parts and 1 year in-home service as well as 1 year shipping. Panasonic has a machine hour counter and the warranty expires after 1,000 hours of use. Panasonic has average warranty coverage. Customer service is through your retailer or national service centers. Service time and quality is variable and dependent on where service is obtained. Our Rating in this category is 15.

Comfort & Ergonomics: The comfort and fit of a shiatsu massage chair is important. Otherwise, the chair will only be used for massage. The chair back and armrests of the Panasonic Real Pro Elite are comfortable and the upholstery is well padded. The head pillow is soft and the thickness is appropriate. The footrest is comfortable, but cannot be adjusted. If you are 5' 10" or more, then your knees must be bent when the footrest is raised. This is the least ergonomic part of the chair. The average person in the US is taller than in Asia, so the footrest can be an issue. Our rating in this category is 17.

Ease of Use: Massage Chair manufacturers are adding more technology and features into their chairs every year. Users need to be able to quickly, easily and intuitively understand how to use the product. The Panasonic Real Pro Elite has many advanced features as well as manual options. The main remote control has the auto programs in an easy to use location. The manual controls are located inside the side panel of the remote control. Overall, this remote is fairly intuitive. The Panasonic Real Pro Elite comes with Voice Guidance which can be helpful, but usually only in the beginning or for new users. Another good feature is Focus, which enables the user to repeat the massage that just occurred. It is a repeat function, which is great if you have an area that you want to concentrate on. The Panasonic Real Pro Elite is a 17 in Ease of Use.

Key Features: The most prominent features of the Panasonic Real Pro Elite are the 33 airbags in the lower body air system and the Swede-Atsu massage system. The lower body airsytem has a total of 33 airbags and provides great coverage for the hips, thighs, buttocks, calves and feet. The compression air massage gently, but firmly squeezes the lower body to release tension and soreness. The Swede-Atsu uses rubber massage heads. These rubber massage heads coupled with the software replicate the stoking of the palms of the hand, pressing by the heal of the hand, or the kneading with the thumbs. The massage is solid and does a thorough job of relieving tension and stress. Our rating of the Panasonic EP-3222 in this category is 19.

Massage Therapy: The Panasonic Real Pro Elite comes with One 5-minute Quick Program, Four 14-minute Pre-Programs, 4 full body automatic courses, One 14-minute Self Program, 5 massage speed settings for a total combination of 14 massage courses. Automatic one button massage functions include: Shiatsu, Gentle, Deep and Refresh. The lowerbody massage is powered with 33 airbags for full coverage. The Swede-Atsu massage system has realistic massage therapy techniques similar to a massage therapist. This shiatsu massage recliner provides increased back coverage with rollers that can go wider to cover more of the back. Our rating in this category is 19.

The Panasonic Real Pro Elite was just reviewed in 5 categories ranging from warranty to features to ergonomics. How does the Panasonic Real Pro Elite Score? Based on the 5 categories the total score for the Panasonic Real Pro Elite is an 87/100. The Real Pro Elite massage recliner provides a comprehensive and thorough full body massage. Just be wary of the warranty coverage and consider purchasing an extended warranty for further protection. Also, taller users have to compromise with the footrest which does not extend. Other than that, Panasonic integrates some solid technology with therapeutic massage benefits into this luxury shiatsu massage chair. - 17273

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Want to get a 6 pack now? Focus on your goals

By Max Burn

If you want to get 6 pack abs but don't think you can stay committed to a diet or fitness plan, don't worry, you're not alone. You may get to the gym regularly, lift weights, do cardio and yoga. You might even read a book or two about eating often and in all the right ratios. You may have had all the correct elements in place to achieve the body of your dreams but still find yourself, 3 to 6 months later, wondering how you fell off the diet and now weigh more than when you started. The missing element that glues your fitness plan together is written goals.

Fitness guru Tom Venuto says that overlooking your goals and mental training is the biggest mistake fitness newbies make. He says that we must train our mind to believe that we can accomplish the body of our dreams. We must rewire our brains to accept the new body image that we desire and get rid of the old body image that keeps us falling off every diet. Tom says creating new fitness habits isn't easy because it has taken our entire lives to program our current habits and body image into our brains and old habits die hard. The most effective way Tom says we can rewire our brains to accept the new habits and body that we are forming is to create goals as if they've already been accomplished, write them down, and look at them frequently.

You must write your goals as if you've already been successful in achieving them. For example, you're goal is to eat a lean protein and green vegetables 5 times per day. The wrong way to write this goal:

1. Whenever possible I"m going to eat some lean protein and maybe some green veggies.

2. In order to stay on my diet plan of 5 meals per day; I wont eat pizza, Mexican food, candy, soda, or cookies.

3. I want to achieve my goals of eating a lean protein and vegetables 5 meals a day. I will make healthy choices when choosing my meal ingredients.

The first goal is far to vague and the words whenever possible are not definite. The second goal wont work because according to Tom, your brain cant process deletion or words like wont or avoid and will simply interpret goal #2 as I eat pizza, Mexican food Finally, goal #3 may not be that effective because its set in the future. Tom says goals need to be set in the present or even as if they've already been accomplished.

Here's how Tom Venuto would have us write our goal: I look fit and lean and feel great about how my wash board abs look. I have achieved 10% body fat by eating 5 meals per day consisting of a lean protein and dark green vegetables. I eat chicken, fish, and egg whites as well as broccoli and spinach.

The above goal is written with emotion, is specific, and is written as if it's already been accomplished. This is the most effective way to get your brain to accept the new behaviors and change them into habits that you don't have to think about much. If you write these goals down and look at them frequently you will keep your primary goals at the forefront of your mind and have the best chance at avoiding the cravings and urges to eat the wrong foods. So if you want to get six pack abs, write your goals down and look at them frequently. - 17273

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The Benefits of Drinking Acai Berry Juice

By I Russell

If you know anything about the acai berry, more than obvious you know about all the top health benefits that acai berry juice has to offer. You'll find that many marketers today proclaim that this is a super food that will help you to lose weight and that it will also help to prevent diseases. The acai berry offers a lot of health benefits. Now, lets see some helpful information about the acai berry fruit and all the advantages it offers.

Let's define the acai berry: the acai berry is a small fruit, with a length of approximately one inch. Its color is a purplish-red. These berries are gathered from the acai palm, which is a tree native to Central and South America. The acai berry is akin to the cranberry and blueberry, which are alike in coloration.

There is a lot of hype behind acai berry juice and not without reason. Because this berry was thought to be rich with concentrations of antioxidants, you will find that a lot of research has gone into it. The acai fruit is found to have a lot of different substances. Anthocyanins and flavonoids, which are both great antioxidants that help get rid of free radicals from the body are present in it. To help fight diseases and slow down the aging process, there is a need to have a diet rich in antioxidants. For health reasons therefore, there definitely is a case for considering drinking the juice.

Habitual use of acai berry juice generates various wonderful advantages. It has been verified by research that routine intake of acai berry provides you huge health advantages. In reality, research has revealed that acai berry has more antioxidants when compared to strawberries, cranberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. People are currently using acai berries for various health purposes. Lots of people consider these helpful in weight reduction, anti aging and cancer avoidance as well.

Generally many people ask if acai berry has any side effects associated with it. Well, generally, most of the people don't have any side effects by using it. However, people who have allergies to berries or pollen may not want to take them. Apart from that it has been found to be extremely safe to have acai berries.

There are so many good things that acai Berry Juice can do for you. Besides protecting against various diseases and aiding diet efforts, it is a fantastic way to obtain much needed antioxidants. If you have been searching for something that gives you all of these benefits, you absolutely cannot go wrong with this product. - 17273

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Are You Considering Proactol to Lose Weight for Your Weding?

By Ricardo d Argence

No matter how long you have until your wedding day will might be struck by how much weight you want to lose in time. Regardless of your goal, these are a couple of points to remember.

One of the options that people turn to is dietary supplements and one that gets mentioned a great deal is Proactol. What is this supplement all about, and can it really help you do what it says it will?

Essentially, Proactol is a supplement which is designed to help you reduce your body weight. When looking at the packaging, it proposes to help you reduce your food craving and to burn off 28% of your fat intake. Not only is weight loss a stated benefit of taking Proactol, you'll find that other promised benefits include enjoying higher energy levels, having a lower cholesterol level and developing better flexibility.

When you look at the ingredients in Proactol, the one that gets the most mention is Neopuntia, which is a plant fiber derived from the Optuntia Ficus India Cactus, otherwise known as the prickly pear.

When you are thinking about figuring out whether Proactol is something that might work for you, it is important to understand how this supplement works. The main gist of its effectiveness is the prickly pear, which is known to be rich in vitamins B1 and B2, as well as pathothenic acids and niacin. Prickly pear is known to stimulate weight loss, and this is considered a positive for this supplement.

It is important to consider the possible negitives of taking this supplement, on the other hand. If you have high cholesterol or kidney problems, taking prickly pear might be problematic for you as it does cause stomach problems. Breastfeeding mothers are often warned to avoid it.

Keeping that in mind, it can be a tricky decision to decide if you want to take Proactol or not. But, should you give your body something that may be difficult for you to handle just as you are entering a very stressful time?

Remember that in many cases, the only way to lose weight and to keep it of is to look into proper diet and exercise. Even if dietary supplements can give you a boost, you will find that only good diet and exercise will take you the rest of the way.

Weight your decisions carefully when you are considering Proactol and figure out what your needs are really going to be before your big day! - 17273

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Best Vitamin Sources

By Dr Adel Oyster

There is a lot of debate as to what the greatest vitamin actually is. Each vitamin has its own essential functions that contribute to a person's general health and well-being. It is impossible to actually state that one of these is the greatest vitamin. However there are a number of foods that provide the greatest vitamin quantities.

The greatest vitamin sources vary for each vitamin. It is important to have a balanced diet to ensure that the required amounts of each vitamin are obtained. However, it may be useful to list the greatest vitamin sources for each vitamin to be used as a guide.

* Greatest vitamin A sources are milk, eggs, butter, yellow fruits & vegetables, dark green fruits & vegetables, liver

* Greatest vitamin B1 sources are brewer's yeast, whole grains, blackstrap molasses, brown rice, organ meats, egg yolk

* Greatest vitamin B2 sources are brewer's yeast, whole grains, legumes, nuts, organ meats, blackstrap molasses

* Greatest vitamin B3 sources are lean meats, poultry & fish, brewer's yeast, peanuts, milk, rice bran, potatoes

* Greatest vitamin B4 sources are egg yolks, organ meats, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, soybeans, fish, legumes

* Greatest vitamin B5 sources are organ meats, egg yolks, legumes, whole grains, wheat germ, salmon, brewer's yeast

* Greatest vitamin B6 sources are meats, whole grains, organ meats brewer's yeast, blackstrap molasses, wheat germ

* Greatest vitamin B7 sources are egg yolks, liver, unpolished rice, brewer's yeast, sardines, legumes, whole grains

* Greatest vitamin B8 sources are who1e grains, citrus fruits, molasses, meat, milk, nuts, vegetables, brewer's yeast

* Greatest vitamin B9 sources are dark-green leafy vegetables, organ meats, root vegetables, oysters, salmon, milk

* Greatest vitamin B12 sources are organ meats, fish, pork, eggs, cheese, milk, lamb, bananas, kelp, peanuts

* Greatest vitamin B13 sources are root vegetables, liquid whey

* Greatest vitamin B15 sources are brewer's yeast, rare steaks, brown rice, sunflower, pumpkin & sesame seeds

* Greatest vitamin B17 sources are whole kernels of apricots, apples, cherries, peaches, plums

* Greatest vitamin C sources are citrus, cabbage family, chilli peppers, berries, melons, asparagus, rose hips

* Greatest vitamin D sources are salmon, sardines, herring, milk, egg yolk, organ meats, sprouted seeds, sunflower seeds

* Greatest vitamin E sources are cold-pressed oils, eggs, wheat germ, organ meats, molasses, sweet potatoes, nuts

* Greatest vitamin F sources are vegetable oils, butter, sunflower seeds

* Greatest vitamin K sources are green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, safflower oil, blackstrap molasses, cauliflower

* Greatest vitamin Q sources are pinto beans, legumes, soybeans

* Greatest vitamin T sources are sesame seeds, raw seeds, butter, egg yolk

* Greatest vitamin V sources are raw cabbage, sauerkraut, leafy vegetables - 17273

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Cholesterol What To Eat And What To Avoid

By Adrian Fletcher

If you have high cholesterol deciding what to eat offers some challenges especially if you are not accustomed to following a healthy diet. However, certainly there are actions that you can take immediately to bring down the cholesterol from high levels and get back to good health.

A doctor can give you cholesterol lowering medications, but you can also do a great deal to control your cholesterol with diet. In fact, your doctor will often insist that you change your diet first before taking medication. And in many cases this will do the trick. When you speak with your doctor about your initial diagnosis of high cholesterol, what to eat should figure highly in your discussion. He or she can to give you some ideas about the best diet to follow.

You will be able to find some excellent books on nutrition and cholesterol at your local bookstore or library. As you learn about cholesterol what to eat should become clearer and you can devise a diet plan on your own with the information available to bring down your cholesterol levels in the shortest time. The important part is that you should be able to find a diet plan that you like so that you can stick to the plan and thus improve your health.

One of the best methods to learn about foods that you will like to eat is to go see a nutritionist or dietitian. You can work together with a nutritionist or dietitian to figure out a diet plan that will be designed only for managing your cholesterol. This way you will be certain that given your high cholesterol what to eat can be faithful to this diet and be healthy. Your cholesterol will improve when you eat better. Not only will you lose excess pounds, you will soon feel better too. This is one of the obvious benefits of eating healthy foods.

Healthy habits come with built-in motivation: looking better causes you to feel better, and vice-versa. The spring in your step and the bright shiny face in the mirror will help keep you on track. The feelings of satisfaction and contentment you will gain from a healthy diet may be all you need to encourage you to continue. With the habits you learn as you reduce your cholesterol what to eat will soon become second nature, so once ingrained, you will not have to spend a lot of time reminding yourself to follow your plan.

With cholesterol what to eat will have a tremendous effect on your levels. When you have incorporated good eating habits into your lifestyle, it is time to begin incorporating exercise. You don't have to be a professional athlete to lower your cholesterol, eating healthy foods along with moderate exercise five times a week for thirty minutes each will do it.

The truth is as you continue to monitor your cholesterol what to eat should be part of the equation now and for the future. Even though you have reduced your cholesterol level and your cholesterol number is currently within normal limits it is still possible that your cholesterol could rise again. So stick with a healthy diet and exercise regimen and resist temptation. - 17273

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Benefits of Hiring a Great Mesothelioma Cancer Lawyer

By Heidi Wingrain

Are you one of the unfortunate workers who were exposed to asbestos in the workplace and have now been diagnosed with mesothelioma? If you are, you need to know your rights and consult with a mesothelioma cancer lawyer who can get you the restitution you both need and deserve. Mesothelioma is a devastating form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, and it has the power to destroy the lives of the patient and other family members. If you're being faced with medical bills, emotional issues, and burning anger at a company that allowed this to happen to you, you aren't alone. This has happened to hundreds of workers, and many are taking steps to seek the financial support they are entitled to.

There are law firms who have made it a point to become specialists in fighting for your rights. They can provide you with the legal, emotional, and medical benefits you need to help you get through the crisis you are experiencing. You and your family need a lot of care and support, and they're there to see that you get it. They have the legal expertise to prove that you were exposed to asbestos in the workplace, work through the facts that are unique to your claim, and get you the help you have coming to you. Although it can be difficult to know a good mesothelioma cancer lawyer from the bad ones, with a little research it can be done.

The blame for your condition does not fall on your shoulders. After all, when you worked in an environment where you were exposed to asbestos particles, you probably weren't aware of the potential hazard they presented. A top mesothelioma cancer lawyer will tell you, however, that the company you worked for is totally to blame.

Information has been available since the 1920s which told employers that exposure to asbestos could have damaging effects on employee health. Medical science developed positive links between asbestos exposure and cancer in the decades that followed, and authorities repeatedly warned companies which used asbestos in their manufacturing process that they should switch to the use of one of the safer materials that were available.

Sadly, most companies decided to ignore the warnings and to keep using asbestos, because changing over to different materials wouldn't be as profitable to them. They actually made the decision that their own profits were more important than the health of their employees. These unethical decisions, coupled with the fact that they didn't make the information available to their employees who were innocently-laboring in asbestos-filled environments, has caused the courts to look at them as the liable party. After all, patients who ended up suffering and even dying from mesothelioma wouldn't have had these problems if only the companies they worked for had acted responsibly.

What these companies did was nothing short of criminal, and our legal system has recognized this fact. With the right mesothelioma cancer lawyer you'll be able to seek restitution for such things as lost wages, medical bills not covered by insurance, funeral expenses, and the cost of group support for family members. Although nothing can change what has already happened, a mesothelioma cancer lawyer can see to it that you receive the help you deserve to secure your family's financial future. - 17273

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