Tinnitus Relief - Stop Ear Ringing

By Matt Hellstrom

Often the unfortunate consequence of having stood far too close to the speakers at one too many rock concerts during your youth; is tinnitus. Better known as "ringing in the ears", tinnitus is an annoying, pain in one or both ears! To make matters even worse, you may have caused some permanent damage to your hearing as well because you just had to listen up nice and close without even thinking about your poor ears. Luckily for you, there is some tinnitus relief available to help with the symptoms.

Unfortunately there is no known cure for those suffering from tinnitus. This means that you will have a permanent souvenir of all of those thunderous concerts. The good news though, is that there are several options for gaining tinnitus relief which will help alleviate some of the symptoms.

One of the methods employed for tinnitus relief is to leave an air conditioner running or a radio turned on. This is known as "White Noise" and the way it brings relief, is to mask the ringing sound with an entirely different noise. Now you're probably wondering how that helps? Noise is noise; right? Not always. If it distracts your mind from the ringing sound, it works.

A type of tinnitus relief is treatment that teaches you to retrain your brain to distract you from the nonstop ringing that bothers you. Any form of treatment is usually very welcome, as this condition can literally drive the sufferer mad with frustration!

A popular treatment for tinnitus relief is the use of herbs such as Ginko Biloba and other natural therapies. An Asian Alternative Medicine that is mostly used to treat cardio and lung disorders, but it is also believed to increase blood circulation and oxygen to the brain making is believed to be beneficial. Because this treatment does thin the blood, it is vital that extra care is exercised to ensure that it doesn't cause other health problems.

It is well documented that stress worsens the condition and that tinnitus relief is available through some thing as simple as making a few lifestyle changes. Including fibre rich foods in your diet as well as reducing the amount of caffeine, stopping smoking and plenty of outdoor exercise helps tremendously. Meditation can also bring about tinnitus relief.

It may be a difficult decision to not attend your favourite band's next big gig, but as prevention is more effective than any cure; it may be a wise one. Once you have tinnitus, it will be there for good reminding you constantly of why you should stick to your decision and not go to that concert! Well, earplugs could be another solution! - 17273

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Is ringing in the ears driving you crazy? Perhaps the problem is tinnitus. Find out about the causes of tinnitus and tinnitus remedies by visiting http://causesoftinnitus.com.

Cellulite Causes and Remedies

By El Bilson

A cause of emotional stress is often cellulite. This is especially true in women since women are much more likely to get cellulite than men. Cellulite is basically accumulated fat under certain spots of the body, such as the thighs, the hips, and the belly. Needless to say, such problems are difficult to hide with clothing, and can be a source of embarrassment.

Cellulite can be caused by many things including:

#1 " Heredity. Cellulite is one of those things that gets passed down from generation to generation. You are more likely to get cellulite if your parents and grandparents also suffered from it. It's an unfortunate heirloom that many sufferers have no choice but to deal with.

Did your mother or grandmother successfully got rid of their cellulite problem? If so, then don't hesitate to ask them how they did it. It's likely that what worked for them will work for you " after all, some things might work better for some people than others!

#2 " Medication. Various medications can cause hormonal changes in the body. Sometimes these changes can accelerate the accumulation of fat in the body. Such medications include birth control pills, diet pills, and sleeping pills. It's always a good idea to check with your doctor before taking any medications. This is especially important if your family has a history of cellulite.

#3 " Smoking. Cellulite is a condition that's affected not only by the buildup of fat under the skin, but also by the condition of the skin itself. Smoking doesn't only cause various health problems such as lung cancer and heart disease " it also weakens the skin and thus making cellulite look even worse. Getting rid of your cellulite may be the motivation you need to stop smoking!

#4 " Bad eating habits. Eating too much junk and fast food and drinking too much caffeine and alcohol is one of the most prominent cellulite causes in the world. It's not unusual to see kids as young as 14 with cellulite these days, mainly because good eating habits aren't taught well enough at home and school. Unfortunately, there are other problems caused by bad eating habits " you can also add obesity, migraines, vertigo, impotence, and hypertension to the list.

The best foods to counter cellulite involves a diet of much less junk food including fried food, fast food, processed food " and more of the good stuff. Green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits are always good. You can still have junk food every now and then. Just remember to balance it with good food and exercise every week.

#5 " Bad drinking habits. Believe it or not, the amount of water you consume can also affect cellulite. Water is needed by the body to flush toxins out of the body regularly. Some toxins are the leading triggers of cellulite. If you don't drink enough water in a day, too many toxins will be left in the body, and cellulite buildup will be inevitable.

Make sure you drink at least eight glasses of water everyday to keep your skin hydrated. Water will also keep your skin from drying, improving the overall appearance of even your fatty bulges. Fruit juice is also okay, but be careful " some brands of fruit juice have the same amount (sometimes even more) of calories as soda. This can make it harder for you to shed those unwanted slabs of fat.

Now that you know about the most common cellulite causes and how to address them, the next thing you need to remember is to start slow. Healthy habits can be hard to stick to, but practice makes perfect! Eventually you will see healthier skin! - 17273

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Summer is quickly approaching - are you ready to put on a bikini? Many women feel self concsious about their appearance. Often this is due to the appearance of cellulite on the hips, stomach and thighs. At Your Cellulite Solution you will find lots of information to help you get rid of your cellulite. You will also find more information on Cellulite Causes

Build Strength For Six Pack Abs - Strengthen Every Joint First

By Dan Solaris

In these times of gourmet ice cream, gourmet coffee and uh, 'gourmet fast-food', it's becoming increasingly difficult to stay fit and lean. Unless you're a native of Miami Beach, it seems like six pack abs are becoming rare- a common sight only on Baywatch reruns and movies depicting warriors of ancient Greece.

The strong demand for weight-loss products like diet pills, exercise machines and ab gadgets shows that a large portion of society wants to get lean and sport six pack abs. The high percentage of North Americans that are overweight also shows that people are misinformed about effective methods on losing body fat.

The reason a lot of people are getting frustrated in their fight against body fat is because they're going about things the wrong way. A lot of novices, in their rush to get a sexy six pack snap-up belly fat isolation belts and do countless crunches and painful sit-ups only to give-up after encountering slow results from their efforts.

Developing six pack abs is all about having a low body fat percentage. Muscle definition, especially around the abdomen will be non-existent if we still have a substantial amount of subcutaneous fat- no matter how many sit-ups and leg raises we perform each day.

Now, since all the high-calorie gastronomic fare we live on nowadays makes it impossible to rely on our daily activities (sitting in our cubicle, driving our car and surfing the net at home) to burn surplus calories, the only real solution is to work-out regularly.

Total body exercises which engages several muscle groups in activity are the best for rapid calorie-burn, fat-loss and formation of six pack abs. Cardio and anaerobic strength training both play an important role in building strength and forming six pack abs because they do wonders in raising our basal metabolic rate. Our BMR is responsible for 75% of calories our bodies use-up each day.

The development of muscle that results from regular exercise enforces the joints in our body by strengthening the tissues around them. The constant activity also leads to the production of natural lubricants that prevent friction and cartilage damage.

Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability in America. It is mostly caused by too much joint-stress brought about by excess weight. Working-out consistently will not only prevent this by lightening the load on our joints, we also get an awesome set of shredded abs in the process! - 17273

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Fat Blasting At Its Best - The Firms Wave

By Carol J Bartram

A new piece of equipment to the exercise market is the Firm Wave which can be used both in the gym and in the comfort of your own home. The design of the Firm Wave is uncomplicated but clever; it is a small unit that can be carried easily and put away practically anywhere. One side of the Wave is stable and the other isn't.

You can use the Firm Wave to do lots of different exercises on, as it has holes on either side for the attachment of flexible bands, which are used to tone and strengthen different muscle groups. Your Firm Wave can be used for cardio exercise for fat burning and weight loss, toning for muscle building, and sitting or lying on it you can work on your core muscles by doing Pilates exercises.

In the gym, several machines that would be required to achieve this level of workout as the best functional workouts are made up of a mixture of cardiovascular exercise, muscle toning exercise and stretching and core strengthening exercises. The Firm Wave can do all this in just one small package! Whether you're a seasoned exerciser or just beginning; whether you are young or more senior, the Firm Wave has a level of exercise that is suitable for you.

When the Wave is placed curve-up, it provides a non-moving surface for standing exercises that simulate walking upstairs, and is good for working all the muscles in your legs and feet. Step exercise is fun and can be progressed from basic step up and down to knee lifts, kicks and turns, and also side-to-side stepping over the Wave, which will work outer and inner thighs as well as the rest of the leg muscles.

You will be amazed at what you can do on just one side of the Firm Wave. The rocking side of the Firm Wave adds a whole new dimension to exercise! Simply standing on the rocking side means that your body has to recruit all your core and balance muscles just to keep you in place, and as soon as you start rocking even more muscles are recruited. The more muscles you recruit the more calories you burn; these movements challenge your balance, so therefore your balance improves after just a few sessions. The Firm Wave is suitable for everyone! - 17273

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Carol Bartram is a Personal Trainer who regularly instructs clients and classes using the versatile Firm Wave. Carol feels that The Firm Wave gives a great, fat-burning and toning workout without a client needing to have lots of different workout items. All Carols clients need is their Wave, an workout band and a pair of handweights to be ready to do a vast range of workouts.

Melatonin Helps Your Rest

By Mark Sanderlix

Thinking back to when I was a kid, I think I've always had some form of a sleeping disorder. Mild as it may be, I've always had a hard time falling asleep at a reasonable time; most nights I can't get to sleep before midnight. While this helps the ratings of all the late night cable shows, it certainly doesn't help me perform at my best in the morning if I haven't gotten enough sleep. From school classes to work meetings, if I'm not well rested in the morning, I can't do my best and perform at the highest level. I've tried many solutions for this, from drugs from the drug store, to powdered drink mixes, to changing the area around me to be more conducive to sleep; nothing has provided anywhere near the results, without all the nasty side effects, as melatonin.

If you are like most people, your first choice for getting to sleep is probably either TheraFlu or NyQuil. Most people already have these in their homes, anyway, so its easy to just take one or the other as both are very effective at putting you to sleep. The problem with these, for me, is that there are also drugs in them to help with a cough, headache, sore throat, or stuffy nose since these aren't made for sleep alone. That meant that these weren't a good, long-term solution for me. So, then I started investigating things like Tylenol PM, but I didn't like that they weren't an 'all natural' product. I didn't want to rely on a drug that wasn't naturally occurring in my body already.

I also tried just changing my surroundings. Experts recommend removing the TV for your bedroom, so I tried that. Unfortunately, it didnt help me fall asleep any easier. I still ended up sleeping around the same time it was just a lot more painful because the TV wasnt there to help the pain go by. I tried playing light music, but that didnt help, either. I just kept thinking to myself what artist played it, or what instruments were being used, etc. I came to the conclusion that changing the surroundings didnt help me with getting to sleep.

This all changed after a night at a little get-together. I overheard two women talking about sleeping problems, and how one of them was using Melatonin to help her fall asleep easier. I was excited to hear this, I hadn't heard of Melatonin before, but she was going on and on about how it was a natural substance that is in your body anyway and that it does a great job of easing you into sleep without any ill side effects that she could think of. I decided that I must try melatonin as soon as possible.

Immediately after the get-together I went straight to a twenty-four hour drug store. I really had to try Melatonin for myself. I searched and search but was unable to find it; after asking for assistance, I eventually found it in the Herbal Supplements section (not with the other sleeping pills). I bought a small bottle of a small dosage of melatonin and set out to give it a try the next day. I ended up taking it the next day about an hour before I was ready to fall asleep and sure enough, 45 minutes later I got that feel that I was "ready to go to bed". I was tired, but not knocked out. The melatonin eased me into sleep, and I slept great through the night and woke up feeling refreshed and rejuvinated. I didn't experience any side effects, such as grogginess or waking up in the middle of the night. I was so happy to find what felt to me like a miracle. I've taken melatonin many nights since then, and all had the same great result.

Since melatonin was working so well for me, I decided to do a little digging online to make sure it was safe. The first tip I have is to take a small dosage, the smallest you can find. In my case, that is 3mg. Many experts believe even 3mg is too much at once, so be very careful before ever using a dosage larger than that. Next, ensure that the melatonin you take is 'created in a lab' and not 'harvested naturally'. The natural stuff may actual contain bacteria or toxins that you shouldn't put in your body. Finally, it is very important that you consult your doctor first before taking melatonin.

As you can see, I am have great results from taking Melatonin. I think that Melatonin can be very helpful for people with mild sleeping problems such as falling asleep. Its important not to rely to heavily on it as you don't want to become dependent or addicted, but for the occasional use, I reach for it every time now! - 17273

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Cellulite and Salt Intake

By El Bilson

Many of us resort to dieting as a way to improve our skin, including the appearance of cellulite. However many diet foods are heavy in sodium. This can have an impact on the appearance of your skin. By reducing fat and salt in your diet you may find a way to reduce cellulite.

When the connective tissue beneath the skin starts to lose its elasticity, cellulite can start to appear. As the skin's elasticity declines, the bumps from cellulite can start to show. For permanent reduction of cellulite symptoms, there needs to be a lifestyle change. While the causes of cellulite are affected by a genetic predisposition, they can also be affected a great deal by lifestyle. Thats where changes in dietary habits come in to play.

Some foods that have high sodium/salt content are easy to identify. These include processed and packaged foods such as potato chips, pickles, soy sauce, and processed meats such as cold cuts. Because of the high sodium content found in these foods, fluid retention is more likely. When fluid retention occurs, the areas of cellulite will swell and be more noticeable.

When buying packaged foods it is a good idea to look at the Nutritional Information box on the food packaging. Salt will be listed as sodium and will be measured by portion size. By becoming more aware of the salt contained in the foods you eat, you can reduce your salt intake on a daily basis.

A reduction of cellulite in the body can be obtained over time with a low sodium, low fat diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle. It is important to make sure you are not adding additional salt to the foods you eat. When cooking, it is helpful to reduce the amount of salt that a recipe calls for. If the recipe calls for a teaspoon of salt, reduce that to one half teaspoon. Most of the time you won't notice the difference!

If you're having trouble reducing the amount of salt in your diet, it might be a good idea to invest in a book that lists the sodium content of most common foods. By making an effort to learn more about the foods you eat, you can stick with healthier choices. You will eventually get used to food being less salty. Most foods found in nature are low in sodium to begin with. Fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables have very little sodium. But those two slices of sausage pizza you had at lunch used up about 88% of your recommended daily allowance of salt.

The recommended daily allowance for sodium is around 2,400 milligrams. While this sounds like a lot, it can be easy to exceed this limit within one meal. If you are serious about reducing the appearance of cellulite on your skin, then a change in diet can be a great start. There is no need to starve yourself. Just make an attempt to pick healthier foods. Lower salt intake and increase consumption of water. Dont forget to reduce fat intake as well.

Beautiful skin starts on the inside. And the changes you make will not only reduce the help get rid of cellulite, but will improve your overall health in many ways! - 17273

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Are you ready to start feeling good about the appearance of your skin? Do you have an upcoming beach get-a-way that you want to get ready for? Cellulite is a very common problem among women. At Your Cellulite Solution you will find lots of resources that can help you reduce the appearance ofyour cellulite. You will also find more information on Cellulite and Salt Intake.