Weight Loss Supplements & a New You

By John Williams

Weight loss products are very popular in the market nowadays. There are lots of weight loss programs, each one which claims to be more effective than the others. If we'll try to look at it this industry is fast becoming a billion dollar business with the growing rate of Obesity and the health risks associated with it more and more people are now searching for ways to lose those unwanted pounds.

There are different kinds of weight loss products ranging from meal replacement shakes to weight-loss pill. Meal replacement weight loss program usually offers delicious high protein and fat free shakes, drinks, soups, puddings and bars. What it offers is that you can replace any or all of your regular meals. This type of program does not cater to all individuals who seek to lose weight since not everyone is comfortable in giving up the joys of eating normal food.

I know for a fact that having to "diet" is tough but if we will just learn to change how we think and perceive a healthy lifestyle our goal of weight loss is not an impossible dream. But having so many diet options makes it difficult to know which ones to trust.

However there are products made from natural ingredients such as herbal and other pills which are derived from fruits and vegetables and other natural sources. There are also diet pills that must be bought with a prescription at a pharmacy. It is also important to be cautious when shopping online since not all of the products being sold online are safe. So it's still best to do your own research first before buying anything.

Take for instance how much do people spend in buying weight loss pills? Usually they would spend thousands of dollars just to satisfy their longing to be fit, lean and desirable. So you see weight loss is all about making money. Come to think of it you would only hear statements such as "lose weight fast" when something is being sold to you.

Most people think that their weight problem is caused by not knowing when to stop eating. They thought that if they don't feel hungry, they won't eat as much and eventually will lose weight. Thus the creation of appetite suppressants. It is designed to lessen a person's psychological craving for food.

It also helps to talk to your doctor about controlling your weight before you decide on a weight loss program. It is important that you discuss this with your physician since we all have different needs and not all people can go on a particular diet or do an exercise program.

So you see, as I've explained here there are no shortcuts, no easy way but if your really serious about losing weight a few lifestyle changes such as sensible eating and exercise could do the trick. You don't need to be a gym buff just be active and avoid being a couch potato. I think taking weight loss supplements could further speed up or enhance your weight loss as long as its under your doctor's supervision. - 17273

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10 Tips to Guaranteed Weight Loss

By George Alarcon

If you are like many Americans, then at one time or another you have considered going on a diet. Part of losing weight for many people includes exercising as this can increase your metabolism and help you lose weight while also increasing your general health and well being.

Tip-1. Check your daily caloric consumption. Learning how to estimate the number of calories, you need to expend to lose weight. The equivalent of a pound of fat amounts to 3500 calories. You need to cut 3500 additional calories from your daily intake or increase your daily activity to burn 500 calories per day. This may appear effortless, but it may present certain challenges.

1. Make small changes in your diet such that you eat slightly less. Believe it or not, but most people who effectively lose weight make small changes in their diet. This may mean that you still go to McDonald's lunch every other day, but instead of eating regular fries you down size it to small fries. Or instead of a large Coke, you go with a medium Coke.

Tip-3. Supervise your portions. The best guide in measuring how much may be too much is the palm of your hand! If the food portion cannot fit in your palm; it should not go in your mouth.

Tip-4. Do not pass over Meals. You will not feel hungry throughout the day and boosts your metabolism as well.

4. Slow down, and chew your food. Follow your mothers advice. Eat your food more slowly, and you will not become too full.

Tip-6. Do not strip yourself of your loved foods. Denying yourself commonly result in early regression.

6. Cut down on the beer and wine. Most types of alcohol contain a lot of calories. If you are a beer drinker, switch to the light variety of your favorite brew. If wine is your spirit of choice, why not try cutting your consumption by at least half.

7. Use calorie free sugar substitute instead of sugar in your coffee. Every little bit of sugar you cut out of your diet will help.

8. Avoid fatty breakfast foods. Eating nuts, yogurt and fruit at McDonald's instead of the egg and bacon alternatives will help you lose weight.

Tip-10. Detox using a herbal colonic body cleanse at initially to lose weight naturally and rid your body of concentrated unsafe substances.

10. Use a smaller plate. If you use smaller plates, you would place less food on them. Why not trying making yourself a nice big, juicy hamburger? Place the burger on a regular sized plate, now place it on the smaller plate. It will be obvious to you why this will trick your eyes, and your stomach, into eating less. - 17273

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Body Building Workouts & Tips, Train Less and Get Bigger

By Ricardo d Argence

The more work you put into something, the better results you will achieve. This has always been a widely accepted truth that applies to most areas in life. The more time you spend fine-tuning your athletic skills, the better athlete you will become.

Therefore, it only makes sense that the more time you spend in the gym, the stronger and more muscular your physique will become, correct? Contrary to what you might think, the answer to this question is a gigantic no! It is in this area of bodybuilding that conventional wisdom goes straight out the window, down the street and around the corner. I know what you might be asking yourself: "Spending less time in the gym will actually make me bigger and stronger?" The answer is yes! It really will, and when we examine the muscle-growth process from its most basic roots, it becomes quite clear why this is the case.

In every way, the body is naturally geared to keep live and healthy. We feel miserable when we have not eaten or drank fluids for some time, we get a suntan because of the excessive UV rays presence, calluses are produced to safeguard our skin, etc. What would occur if we chance to split our muscle tissue in the gym? You are right if you are thinking that the muscles will get stronger and larger.

You can cause harm to your musculature if you push yourself against a resistance that is not within your muscles capacity at that time. The body recognizes this as potentially harmful and as a natural adaptive response the muscles will increase in size to protect the body against this threat. Increasing your workload every week will help your body adjust and grow.

Appear easy? Well, it is. Muscles will only grow bigger and stronger if they are allowed sufficient recovery time; this is the most important thing to realize. You must allow yourself enough recovery time, otherwise your muscles just won't grow.

Training with the minimum amount of volume needed to yield an adaptive response is your goal for your time in the gym. Once you have pushed your muscles beyond their present capacity and have triggered your thousand-year-old evolutionary alarm system, you have done your job. Recovery time will be increased by further stress to the body.

Most people train way too often and with far more sets than they really need to. High intensity weight training is much more stressful to the body than most people think. The majority of people structure their workout programs in a manner that actually hinders their gains and prevents them from making the progress that they deserve.

You should follow these guidelines if you want to achieve the maximum gains are: 1. Train no more than three times per week. 2. Keep your workouts to one hour or less. 3. Do this for 5-7 sets for the large muscle groups (chest, back, thighs); smaller muscle groups (shoulders, biceps, triceps, calves, abs) require 2-4 sets.

Take all sets to the point of concentric muscular failure and focus on progressing in either weight or reps each week. If you truly train hard and are consistent, training more often or any longer than this will be counterproductive to your gains. - 17273

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The Rising Cost of Health Care

By Dr. Jason Fowler

Health insurance costs are out of control. We're all painfully aware of this inflationary spiral. Monthly premiums are through the roof. Co-payments keep going up. Out-of-pocket expenses are so high we often wonder what we're saving by purchasing health insurance at all.

Every family has been hit hard by these financial burdens. If you are self-employed, your health insurance premiums for adequate individual coverage are close to $1000 per month. These bills are too high for many small business owners, so they opt for catastrophic coverage. These policies still cost $4000 to $5000 per year. If you encounter medical problems, you have to pay up to $5000 or more in out-of-pocket expenses.

What solutions, if any, are available to U.S. citizens? The Federal government may or may not address our crumbling health care system in the next presidential administration. Individuals and families need to take steps on their own behalf to ensure better health. Improved health and well-being always translate into reduced health care costs.1,2

A health-affirming lifestyle choice make a real difference in both short-term and long-term well-being. Old habits may need to be broken. New habits may need to be nurtured. The outcomes will be better health and increased savings by reducing health care expenditures

Nutrition and fitness are often the primary categories needing improvement. Obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease, and diabetes are a few of the main culprits raising our national health insurance costs. Each of these can be positively impacted by achieving a better diet and engaging in regular exercise.

Stopping smoking. Reducing alcohol consumption. Replacing soda with water. Cutting-down on snacks. Cutting-down on processed carbohydrates - white bread and white rice. Reducing portion size. Taking all these action steps, progressively and over time, will improve your overall state of health.

Be in it for the long haul. Change doesn't happen overnight - it is a process. We're talking about a lifetime of good health supported by good habits.

Chiropractic health care is an important part of the process of restoring well-being and reducing health care costs. Regular chiropractic visits help a person stay active and are a key component in returning to fitness. Chiropractic treatment helps to improve flexibility, balance, and stability, increasing your ability to exercise and making it more fun.

Use your chiropractor as a resource as you work on improving your health. Your chiropractor will have many valuable recommendations regarding healthful nutrition and healthful exercise, and will be glad to offer guidance and support in your journey to good health.

1Fronstin P: Health promotion and disease prevention: a look at demand management programs. EBRI Issue Brief 177:1-14, 1996 2Parks KM, Steelman LA: Organizational wellness programs: a meta-analysis. J Occup Health Psychol 13(1):58-68, 2008 3Pearce PZ: Exercise is medicine. Curr Sports Med Rep 7(3):171-175, 2008 - 17273

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Berries In Colours Reflect Power In Antioxidants

By Anastacia Sampson

The predictability of ubiquitous raisins can be replaced by cranberries in cakes or muffins. It is well known that fresh strawberries are high in Vitamin C. Besides this there are various other berry types! Numerous types are edible, from blue-staining blueberries (that are blue-purple in colour) to raspberries, cranberries, mulberries and other juicy sweet berries.

Not all berries are for consumption as some can be harmful and fatal. We may come across wild berries, mushrooms and other unknown varieties. It is worth knowing what is poisonous before you pick and eat. Mushrooms may look appealing; they are a fungus and some mushrooms can be dangerous.

In our stores the small button mushrooms are most common and safe. They're mostly water, while shitake mushrooms are known to be very health supporting. Berries are nutritious and supply various levels of protective antioxidants. Blueberries have an abundance of antioxidants to reduce our rate of ageing and help ward away the development of disease. Cranberries are used therapeutically for urinary tract infections. A susceptibility to kidney stones can be lessened by taking cranberry juice. There are medications for urinary and bladder problems that incorporate cranberries.

Medical studies display the potency of cranberry juice to protect against some forms of kidney stones. Blueberries have also been shown to effectively protect and treat urinary tract infections. It is these blueberries and cranberries that prevent the harmful bacteria from latching onto the urinary walls. The harmful bacteria are unsupported to grow and therefore cause ill health. It happens that in different countries certain berries tend to grow and are more popular and available. Although access to fresh berries at our nearby grocery stores is not general we do have access to frozen and canned berries. As they are fragile, berries are not suitable for mass transport and storage in fresh form.

The mulberry tree provides the mulberry fruit, the mulberries not only feed us but the leaves of that tree feed silk worms. Using berries to make juice is an age old practice and we can always find berry flavoured juices or concentrated berry juices.

Often we have cherries on ice-cream or cakes. It may top it off like no other colourful decorative piece. The red cherries are usually preserved and available in packages. Loganberries, blackberries, black currents and raspberries deliver valuable iron levels. Gooseberries may be more common and have a yellow tinge. Blackberries are highly regarded for their Vitamin E levels.

Generally berries are high in fibre, minerals and vitamins relative to various other fruits. Berries may be minor juicy fragile ball-like fruits, yet they pack a punch for nutritional health. - 17273

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Obesity - Dangers and Hope

By Patsie Adams

An obese person faces more health risks than a person of average size. Being overweight comes with annoying enough issues like difficulty finding clothes that fit and sometimes difficulty fitting into seats in places like airplanes and theaters. But more importantly, an obese person also is at much higher risk of life-threatening diseases like heart attack and stroke.

If you weigh above your average ideal weight by 40 to 75 pounds you are under the category of being obese. Weigh above your ideal weight by 100 pounds then you are considered morbidly obese.

When youre obese, your body is hauling more weight than it was designed to carry. This puts extra pressure on bones, muscles and joints. Imagine the difference between carrying a sack with 50 pounds of weight on your back compared to a sack with 5 pounds of weight. Now think about the burden that 50-pounder puts on your frame.

Because bones are strong and rugged, the extra weight takes its toll on the weakest part of your frame: the joints. Joints like hips, ankles and knees are at particular risk, because the weight of the entire upper body falls upon them.

Joints are naturally our bodies weakest spots because it is here where separate bone pieces come together. The knees are at particular risk for an obese person. The knee is a very complex joint that faces wear and tear with every single step we take.

Obesity, puts much more pressure on the knees than usual. If you are overweight, every step puts twice, triple, sometimes four times the normal pressure on those joints - wearing them out prematurely.

Hips joints and ankles are also at risk, But usually pain and injuries among the obese start manifesting on the knees. Not surprising, since the knees carry a big part of our body weight throughout our walking and standing.

Aside from the extra weight on the frame and joints, all that extra weight puts pressure on the bodys systems too. First of all, large amounts of body fat dont just show up on the outside. Fat tissue can form internally around organs.

Internal organs are also affected by obesity. Big masses of body fat can actually crowd internal organs and put undue pressure against them. This has effects on how our organs will run and can therefore affect body functions.

Because the extra weight requires more work for the body to keep going, blood pressure is often elevated and the heart abnormally strained. This can be a factor in heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.

Obesity also reflects a poor diet that is high on calories from unhealthy foods. Consuming too much sugar and processed foods can lead to diabetes. And the diabetes can lead to damaging blood vessels, nerves and eyes.

Poor circulation due to diabetes can even lead to losing one's eyesight or losing an arm or a leg! But don't worry, even the already obese can avoid or overturn these negative health effects.

The good news is that once an obese person starts losing weight, diabetes and other conditions can be reversed.

You will really need to get started on eating right and get moving on an exercise program. It's been done. You can overcome obesity too! - 17273

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The Ideal Body Building Workouts to Get Massive Triceps

By Ricardo d Argence

The triceps which comprise three main muscles, comes into play with all arm movements although there are of course numerous different types of muscle located in the arms.

By having strong triceps, one is able to lift heavy loads but apart from this, large triceps are also closely associated with having big powerful arms and that is why so many people bench presses, military presses, and other forms of exercises designed for developing strong triceps.

Aside from strength and aesthetics, strengthening your triceps is essential in generally making the arms stronger. This is because the muscle takes 2/3 of the entire length of your arm. Hence, you cannot develop strong arms without having strong triceps first. But you also need to work out your biceps to end up having well rounded and proportionally developed arms.

Common workouts for triceps include: rope pull-downs, dumbbell exercises, and of course, push-ups. As with all exercise programs, it is vital that you first do a proper warm up' before commencing with your actual workout. Because warming up helps to prepare your body for more strenuous exercise, it's also helps to minimize the risk of injury.

The most classic triceps exercise of all is without a doubt the simple push-up because it is simple and yet extremely effective with regards to toning the muscle. The intensity of the exercises can be increased simply by incorporating dumbbells.

To tone the muscle, you can replace the rope pull down machine with a dumbbell, hold it in both hands and position it at the back of the head. Maintain a position and gently pull the dumbbell up and down and feel the triceps flex.

As far as gyms are concerned; rope pull down machines are the primary form of triceps toning exercise. These machines work by allowing you to do much the same sort of exercises as you would with dumbbells. One should always bear in mind that it's crucial to maintain a proper posture been doing exercises because if you fail to do so, it won't be possible to execute the exercise correctly. After all, exercises should be about quality rather than the number of reps.

Unlike regular triceps exercises, the advanced exercises are designed specifically to increase the stretch of the upper and lower triceps, and also to improve mass. Heavy weights such as the close-grip barbell bench and weighted dips are ideal for this purpose.

On the other hand, if you wish to develop your upper triceps, then you should be doing cable press downs and also dips. Dips and weighted for dips are also known to be effective for developing the lower triceps. In both instances, it's crucial to maintain the proper posture.

One other thing to bear in mind is that when you're aiming to develop your triceps, you stand to achieve the best results if you train at times when your body is still fresh. This is because the triceps are considered to be difficult muscles to develop. According to the "priority principal" of bodybuilding, won should always make a point of targeting those muscles which are the most difficult to develop.

Diet, nutrition and rest are of equal importance to doing the exercises when it comes to strengthening the triceps. One must maintain proper nourishment to have the energy to go on with the demanding exercises. Exercise and nutrition is like science and fitness working together in achieving ideal results.

Remember, a decent weight training routine is one that combines equal attention to the exercise, well-balanced diet and sufficient rest in producing long-term gains. - 17273

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Body Building, Weight Training Program for Beginners

By Ricardo d Argence

Are you generally beginning to gain a reputation as a muscular guy that people aspire to look like? Have you packed on at least a good 15-25 pounds of clean, muscular body weight since you began your muscle building program? Have you added at least a couple of inches or more to all of your major muscle groups?

Worrying about the smaller details of your physique is a waste of time if you didn't easily answer "yes" to all of the above outlined questions.

If you're still in your bodybuilding "youth" and don't already have a considerable amount of muscle mass to show for your efforts, I would strongly suggest taking these types of questions and eliminating them from your mind until you do.

What is the reason? Don't let trivial matters divert your attention from your immediate and important task. What is the crucial thing to accomplish at this time? The goal is to place as much muscle and strength on your body as possible.

Don't worry about matching your biceps to your triceps, and forget about matching your chest to your back. It's simply not worth worrying about these issues until later on, after you've significantly thickened up your entire body.

If you're still a beginner and have been training consistently for less than a year, then stop obsessing over the details. Instead, place all of your focus on the most basic and obvious issues at hand. Get yourself onto a sensible, rational weight training schedule and stick to it religiously.

Write down every single workout that you perform and place every ounce of energy you can muster on adding as much weight to the bar on a consistent basis as you possibly can. Grind out all of the biggest, most difficult compound exercises and blast through those discomfort zones with passion and intensity.

Start off to self cook in the kitchen by yourself on each and every day, every week, every month and try to prepare properly at least 5 or 6 balanced muscle building meals.

Drink your water, get your rest and take your supplements whenever necessary. In other words: PAY YOUR DUES FIRST!

If you're in this for the long haul (and you should be, as there are no temporary fixes to be had here), then get yourself on to the most efficient path possible. And the most efficient path possible is the one that focuses on the fundamentals first and the details later.

This is the mentality you need to bring to your bodybuilding program. Just as you wouldn't attempt a complex guitar solo without learning basic chord shapes first, you also should not attempt to fine-tune and balance out your physique until you have a considerable amount of foundational muscle to work with first.

Building muscle does not require a degree in rocket-science but it does require consistent willpower and determination. It's not until you've dug deep enough within yourself that you will have the benefits of a drastically improved and impressively-muscular body. Stop obsessing. Go to the gym and start your workout! - 17273

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How Apple Juice Can Boost Your Health and Well Being

By May Townton

Many people have discovered how juicing and drinking juice is a fantastic way to get your daily quotas of fruit and vegetables and can be incorporated successfully into any health or fitness regime. One fruit that is especially popular is apple juice. This is because there are so many different varieties, many tasty blends can be made. There are, however, some relatively unknown benefits.

Apple juice is excellent in helping the function of the digestive system and for aiding the function of the kidneys. It is in the digestive tract that its cleansing properties makes apple juice a very popular drink. However, apple juice is also capable of purifying the blood and is very useful as a general tonic for the liver and skin.

There are about 16 calories per ounce of apple and they contain large amounts of vitamins such as thiamine, vitamin B6, carotene and riboflavin. It is a common myth that apples contain high quantities of vitamin C. Although it does contain some of this vitamin it is not found in high concentrations.

Vitamin C levels vary by quite a bit in different types of apples and can range anywhere from around 2mg to 35mg per hundred ounces of fruit. The varieties that contain the highest concentrations include Bramleys, Ontario and Golden Noble.

The highest vitamin C rich fruits are the ones such as oranges and lemons. Apples do, however, contain higher levels of minerals and many antioxidants like tannic acid.

When apple juice is made fresh it has the tendency to discolor and turn brown quickly due to the process of oxidization. One way to diminish this effect and add extra taste to the juice is to add a little juice from a freshly squeezed lemon.

Polyphenols are another chemical that are found naturally in apples. Ongoing researching is pointing to the fact that these chemicals may help in the prevention of the dementia causing illness, Alzheimers disease. It has also been suggested that apples could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease as they contain chemicals similar to those in red wine and tea which help in the breakdown of bad cholesterol.

Apples could be considered a wonder fruit as they are not only a tasty, healthy food, that kids love, but drinking them in a juice can provide a significant boost to your health. - 17273

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How To Live A Healthy Lifestyle

By Jill Gorman

In today's era of it decidedly focused lifestyles people often times wonder how to live a healthy lifestyle without having to put in much of the commitment required to achieve the goal. Basically people want to reap all the benefits of a healthier lifestyle without having to put in any of the effort.

This, of course, is unattainable. There is simply no way to be healthy without doing anything else in your life. Switching to diet soda instead of regular soda isn't going to make you healthy, buying the latest smoothie mix isn't going to make you healthy and purchasing memberships to health clubs without ever planning on attending certainly won't make you healthy.

Essentially all it takes is a commitment to improving your life if you want to be healthy. It doesn't have to be difficult, and it certainly shouldn't be expensive. You just need to think of a and goal stick to it. Realize, however, that you must be committed to this goal if you want to achieve success. This is not the time for you to be unclear about your ambitions.

If you are not on the fence, and 100% committed to a new and healthy lifestyle then the process will be hard, but you will find it very rewarding. You won't mind the work because you'll know that for all the effort you're putting into the process you're going to get a lot in return.

If however you are committed to healthy lifestyle than you should know it doesn't have to be incredibly difficult, or expensive. You don't need all the latest technology and gadgets to live healthy; all you need is some common sense and good advice. Eat healthy, exercise more and don't smoke. Those are the three main tenants of living healthy; and if you can manage to get a good eight hours of sleep every night you'll be well on your way to success. - 17273

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Stretch Marks - What's The Most Effective Form Of Treatment?

By Meghan D. Ernest

While stretch marks aren't a serious medical condition, they can often be a source of frustration and embarrassment for those who have them. Most women will be forced to deal with them at some point, and they can be caused by many different things. If a person gains weight suddenly, or gets pregnant, or has dry skin or lives in a dry climate, they have a much higher chance of getting stretch marks.

Why do stretch marks happen? They happen because the uppermost layer of the skin gets stretched, making tears that are too small to be seen. As these heal, the skin is left wrinkly and sometimes discolored. Most of the time, stretch marks fade as time goes by, but sometimes they remain no matter what you do. Some have no other option but to get corrective surgery for stretch marks, and while they can't always be prevented, maintaining a healthy weight and taking care of your skin will definitely help.

Other possible causes for stretch marks are poor nutrition, dry skin, and up-and-down weight gain/loss. All of these factors can contribute to the breakdown of your skin's natural collagen and elastin, making your skin lose its resiliency and giving you those dreaded stretch marks. Follow these tips to minimize your chances of getting stretch marks, or to treat ones you already have.

Exercise on a regular basis. It increases circulation to all parts of the body (including the skin, keeping it supple and toned). A workout that makes you break a sweat keeps your pores clear of toxins, which will stimulate the skin's natural renewal process.

Fresh skin is more evenly textured and resilient, which will prevent stretch marks from forming. A good workout will reduce stress and possibly keep hormones balanced, which will help your skin stay healthy.

If you don't already, choose a good moisturizer and apply it consistently. Ideally, your moisturizer will contain vitamin E, and cocoa or shea butter. Apply it twice a day, preferably after a bath because that will seal moisture into your skin. Remember, consistency is key!

Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Your metabolism will stay high and your skin will be healthier. Choose foods that are rich in antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. They will improve the condition of your skin and stimulate cell turnover, building stronger skin and reducing your chances of getting stretch marks.

Laser treatments work well for facial rejuvenation, but they can also be used on other parts of the body. Non-ablative lasers, like Fraxel, will remove the top layer of skin, which is where stretch marks appear. A fresh and new layer will develop within a few weeks, smoothing out your marks and leaving behind more youthful skin.

Some cosmetics and skin care products work against stretch marks, also. Those that are loaded with vitamins (such as vitamin A and vitamin E) are excellent at preventing stretch marks from forming, as well as treating ones that are already present.

If you'd rather go the all natural route, there are many herbal remedies that are proven to make skin more smooth and resilient. Products with ingredients like vitamin E, vitamin A, aloe, and olive oil work best when they are applied to the stretch marks. All of these things will deeply moisturize your skin, making it more resilient and elastic.

Home remedies, while not as quick acting as a surgical procedure, can and do provide results. Things like oatmeal and egg whites will over time make stretch marks less noticeable, and new skin will grow in. With these slower-working remedies, you must be consistent to see results.

Unfortunately, there's no real way to guarantee that you won't get stretch marks. Most cases can be minimized through a balanced diet and a good workout program. Most of us will have to deal with stretch marks eventually, and no matter how you choose to treat them, it is possible to maintain healthy and stretch mark-free skin. - 17273

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