Uncover What Cuts Our Life Short

By Tom Smooth

A major cause for our bodies aging and wearing is free radical damage. Dr Harman was the first person who suggested the concept that normal cellular oxidation and free radicals cause damage to our bodies which can be significant.

As we get older and older, free radical waste builds up in our bodies and eventually knocks years off of our life. The only good thing is that we can actually prevent this type of thing from happening.

Free radicals effect our bodies in a major way. Free radicals have a severe impact in our internal system and this is because the free radical waste is built up over many years spanning across our life. It has also been proved that this damage has a knock on effect to our actual genetic code, meaning it effects our DNA etc. In simple terms, a person who has been alive for 50 years, has had 50 years of free radical damage within their bodies.

Simply put free radical damage, eats away at our life span by destroying our cells and putting stress on our bodies.

It is now known that we live in a world where our atmosphere is composed of 20 percent Oxygen and 80 percent Nitrogen. Unfortunately it is Oxygen which provides the life for many things. Oxygen is essential for the requirement for the metabolism of food and is essential for general cell function and life. The process of extracting energy from food utilising Oxygen is named Oxidation.

It is the oxidation of food that gives us the required energy to live and carry on with our lives, however as well as oxidation providing this useful aspect, unfortunately as a result of oxidation free radical damage becomes present and this as mentioned eats away at our body. It is however good news that there are ways to supplement and prevent free radical damage from taking place. Alpha lipoic acid is one of the supplements that can be used to prevent such damage. It maybe time for you to start considering supplementing with alpha lipoic acid purely because excessive free radical damage can result in organ failure and therefore death.

As already mentioned free radical damage can ultimately lead to problems with your organs which will damper your life experience. Unfortunately there is more bad news to come as it seems that free radical damage will only continue to increase as the years go by. Pollution is getting worse and so are other negative environmental effects, so be warned.

There is an antioxidant called alpha lipoic acid which can fight with you in the battle against free radicals. If you wish to find out more about alpha lipoic acid, visit my site. - 17273

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Does Oprah Use Acai Or Is It A Scam?

By Megan Smith

By now you have heard it. Acai berry is one of the most powerful anti-aging foods discovered in the world today. Used for centuries by the people of the Brazilian rainforests, acai berries are brimming with a three punch of amino acids. antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. Oprah and acai has been a theme of the Oprah show two times in the past year.

The fatty acid content in acai berry is the same as that found in flax oil, grapeseed oil, olive oil, and other healthily oils. .By keeping the cell membrane vital and flexible, all insulin receptors and neurotransmitter work better, not to mention hormones. Oleic acid, also present in acai, helps omega-3 rich oils enter through the cell membrane. Together these health boosters help make cell membranes more supple. This is particularly critical as high insulin levels create an unhealthy state which causes premature aging. The anti-premature aging powers of acai interested Oprah.

Acai berries also contain healthy fats, dietary fiber and phytosterols to help promote cardiovascular health, digestive health, and immune health. Acai berries really are a super food. Acai contains a powerful concentration of antioxidants that help combat the effects of aging. These antioxidants keep skin relaxed and are reputed to actually reverse pre-existing wrinkles. Acai berries have also been proven to fight against the number one killer of adults in America, heart disease. These healthy berries also contain an essential amino acid complex which is critical to proper muscle functioning, both regeneration and contraction.

The research community definitely has established that your health will be improved by regularly taking acai supplements. So where is the problem? Google acai and you will find out. The web is full of online sites promoting "Oprah acai berry". These sites contain all the proof positive reasons you should supplement your daily dietary intake with acai. Lots of the sites even include a photo of Oprah and acai berry. The sites include promises from acai users who have enjoyed weight loss as a result of taking of acai. The trouble or problem comes in the form of sites that offer a free trial offer of acai berry juice or a free trial of an acai supplement.

A substantial number of people have complained that within a few days of ordering their free sample they received a big bill for a full month supply that they didn't order Others are reporting that the effort to cancel an unwanted acai order is almost impossible and made very difficult. Many customers feel tricked because they are receiving invoices for acai that they never wanted. Therein lies the scam.

Go ahead and enjoy the health benefits of the acai berry. Oprah does. But whatever you do, buy the product from a reputable dealer. You won't notice the health benefits during a short trial period anyway. Reputable and honest dealers outline their cancelation policies clearly and don?t have to entice people with free offers. - 17273

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Review of the Sanyo HEC-SR1000K Massage Chair Recliner

By James Knolan

This review covers the entry level massage chair made by Sanyo, which is model HEC-SR1000K. The SR 1000K massage chair recliner has some of the same features as some of Sanyo's higher end models. Our product review makes an evaluation in 5 separate categories and up to 20 points are awarded in each category. The total points are added up to give an overall rating for the massage chair. Here is our review of the Sanyo SR1000K massage chair recliner.

Warranty Coverage & Customer Service: We start with the warranty coverage because this is your long term protection. Massage chairs are complex machines and obtaining sufficient warranty coverage is always advised. Sanyo covers the SR-1000K recliner with the following warranty: You get 3 years coverage for the roller mechanism, 1 year labor coverage, 1 year parts coverage and 1 year in home service coverage. This is a great warranty for an entry level massage chair. Sanyo also has moved to a national call center which has also improved customer service. We rate the warranty coverage and customer service a 19.

Comfort & Ergonomics: This is an important element, especially for entry level massage chairs. We have tried many entry level chairs that were not comfortable which defeats the purpose of a massage chair. The SR1000K is pretty comfortable to sit in. It has an adjustable head pillow and a plush back pad. The main power button is located on the left side of the chair and can be reached when seated. The leg massager requires you to bend down to flip the foot massage mechanism out. This is the least ergonomic part of the massage recliner. We rate the comfort and ergonomics of the SR 1000 as a 17.

Ease of Use: With so many features being added to today's massage chairs, we find some remote controls overly complex. This can be very frustrating to new users. The chair should be simple to use and intuitive to understand. The Sanyo SR-1000 comes with an advanced remote that has many features. It does take some time to get accustomed to it as a series of buttons may be required to get it to do what you want. We do like the light level indicators which helps you see the intensities. We give the ease of use a 16.

Key Features: This massage chair comes with the Sanyo stiffness detector. The stiffness detector uses technology borrowed from lie detectors. The stiffness detector in the SR 1000 can sense tightness in the muscles of the body and other points of stress. The user holds the side of the remote and the chair can detect these areas of stiffness. The chair will then target these areas for relief. The other interesting feature is the shape sensor. The shape sensor takes a measurement of the position of the shoulders. The chair then identifies where the shoulders are at and adjusts the massage accordingly. The rollers width will then become less when it gets to your shoulders and for your neck area. These are some advanced electronic features that are unique to Sanyo. We give a rating of 18 for key features.

Massage Therapy: The SR-1000 comes with automatic and manual massage techniques. The automatic massages are named Recovery and Relax. Relax is a soothing type massage and Recovery is more vigorous for after more strenuous activity. The manual massages come with 3 massage techniques but also have two stretching capabilities. The stretching can be used in combination with the 3 massage techniques. The leg rest is capable to massage both the calves and the feet providing virtually a full body massage capability. The SR1000 earns a 17 for its massage therapy.

So how does the Sanyo SR1000K rate overall? In our review it gets an 87/100 points. We like the warranty and that gives you confidence that it will last. The electronic features are interesting, but they seem to be at the expense of more massage treatments. There are only 2 automatic programs, which seem a bit light compared to other massage chairs. The look of the chair is a little different, because the main power is located on the side. The aesthetics are nice otherwise. This is an interesting massage chair and is worth checking out. - 17273

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Why Should We Consider Supplementation

By James Nobbs

Many of us supplement, however why do we supplement? What benefits do we receive from supplementing? And I suppose most importantly why should we even consider supplementing. Well many of us take vitamins and minerals or other similar items to give our health and immune system a general boost, with a lot of us taking such supplements because we believe what we read regarding the health effects/benefits.

The reason why we supplement and the reason why the supplement market is so huge is because our diet consists of a lot of rubbish, and rubbish is defined of food that is heavily processed and simple sugar like foods which tend to lose a lot of their natural edge and vitamins etc.

Fruit and Vegetables have lots of vitamins and antioxidant effects which are beneficial to us and this is the main reason why doctors and nurses and other health professionals promote eating such foods, however the cold hard truth is that a lot of us still do not eating enough of these foods.

Out of all the vitamins and minerals available to us, iron is very important and is important for the reason that it gives us a great sense of well being. For meat eaters this is great news because meat tends to have abundant amounts of iron available, this therefore means that the more meat we eat, the more iron we get and the better we should feel in general.

Unfortunately though this means bad news for vegetarians as they wont be getting nearly as much iron as meat eaters, therefore vegetarians are a class of people who may wish to consider iron supplementation.

It also seems that we are getting more and more lazy other time and this contributes to a poor diet. Have you ever seen truck drivers with huge stomachs and computer programmers that are also huge? The main reason we have this stereotype is purely because a lot of these people in these professions d do not get time to eat well and tend to turn towards fatty food or heavily processed food which in its nature tends to be a lot more convenient.

So in a world with such temptations and food with a lack of nutrients etc, what should you do? The answer is quite simple and involves being in tune with your body. Have you ever had a sugar craving before or a meat craving before? Your body is craving those foods for certain calorie types and certain vitamins. So listen carefully to your body and don't become confused with cravings and what you 'think' you should have

If you start to feel lethargic, or keep catching colds or just feel unwell etc, that is when you should turn to supplementation. Supplementation can also be an answer for prevention too.... If you wish to stop catching colds etc, then start supplementing now. - 17273

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Evolution of Liposuction

By Art Gib

In today's world of modern medicine the procedure known as liposuction has become common place. But it hasn't always been that way. In fact the traditional methods of liposuction, or body contouring and the removal of excess body fat date back to as early as the 1920's.

As more people get liposuction, it is losing the stigma that was associated with it at one time. There was a time when people were embarrassed if they got the surgery. Now, friends talk about it over lunch.

That is when the cannula was introduced. It was realized that a cannula could provide a safer surgery. Surgeons began using the cannula technique, but there were still problems. Bleeding was an issue, as was the anesthesia. It took some time for science to progress to the point of finding better safety measures.

By 1985 the traditional liposuction procedure had gained acceptance within the medical community as a medically sanctioned intervention for the reduction of body fat and contouring of the areas where the fat was removed. As the process of liposuction was used more and more the problems related to its use were addressed and reduced.

It was during the 1990's that the use of ultra sound was introduced as another way of performing the procedure. The use of high powered sound waves to break down the fatty tissue was a significant step toward making liposuction both safer and less intrusive.

Patients are able to get numbed on the areas that are receiving the surgery and therefore stay awake during the surgery. The complications associated with general anesthesia were thus eliminated.

Great strides have been made around this procedure. In fact, with the introduction of Smart Lipo what can be best described as a revolution in how traditional liposuction is done today. Smart Lipo shares some similarities with the more traditional liposuction procedures, but the cannula used is much narrower, allowing for smaller incisions and less scaring. This cannula contains laser inside it which emits energy into the targeted fat cells thus breaking them down. Without their cell walls to separate them, the fat takes on a liquid consistency, being easily suctioned from the body.

This process allows for less bruising and swelling, which means it does not take as much time for patients to recover. It is just one of the options available for those who are looking into liposuction. - 17273

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Art Gib has dedicated a significant portion of his life to the Smart Lipo procedure. Click here for more information about California Smart Lipo Doctors. Art Gib is a freelance writer.