Children and Good Computer Ergonomics

By Dr. Jason Fowler

A good 70 percent of America's 30 million elementary school students use computers, according to a recent New York Times article. As a result of this increased usage, doctors of chiropractic are treating more young patients suffering from the effects of working at computer stations that are either designed for adults or poorly designed for children. Many children are already suffering from repetitive motion injuries (RMI) such as carpal tunnel syndrome and chronic pain in the hands, back, neck and shoulders.

A recently published study conducted by a team of researchers from Cornell University found that 40% of the elementary school children they studied used computer workstations that put them at postural risk. The remaining 60% scored in a range indicating "some concern."

"Emphasis needs to be placed on teaching children how to properly use computer workstations," stated Dr. Scott Bautch, past president of the American Chiropractic Association's Council on Occupational Health. "Poor work habits and computer workstations that don't fit your child's body during the developing years can have harmful physical effects that can last a lifetime. Parents need to be just as concerned about their children's interaction with their computer workstations as they are with any activities that may affect their children's long-term health," added Dr. Bautch.

What can you do? To reduce the possibility of your child suffering painful and possibly disabling injuries, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and its Council on Occupational Health offer the following tips:

If children and adults in your home share the same computer workstation, make certain that the workstation can be modified for each child's use. Position the computer monitor so the top of the screen is at or below the child's eye level. This can be accomplished by taking the computer off its base or stand, or having the child sit on firm pillows or phone books to reach the desired height. Make sure the chair at the workstation fits the child correctly. An ergonomic back cushion, pillow or a rolled-up towel can be placed in the small of the child's back for added back support. There should be two inches between the front edge of the seat and the back of the knees. The chair should have arm supports so that elbows are resting within a 70- to 135-degree angle to the computer keyboard. Wrists should be held in a neutral position while typing - not angled up or down. The mousing surface should be close to the keyboard so your child doesn't have to reach or hold the arm away from the body. The child's knees should be positioned at an approximate 90- to 120-degree angle. To accomplish this angle, feet can be placed on a foot rest, box, stool or similar object. You can reduce eyestrain by making sure there is adequate lighting and that there is no glare on the monitor screen. Use an antiglare screen if necessary. Limit your child's time at the computer and make sure he or she takes periodic stretch breaks during computing time. Stretches can include: clenching hands into fists and moving them in 10 circles inward and 10 circles outward; placing hands in a praying position and squeezing them together for 10 seconds and then pointing them downward and squeezing them together for 10 seconds; spreading fingers apart and then closing them one by one; standing and wrapping arms around the body and turning all the way to the left and then all the way to the right. Your child's muscles need adequate hydration to work properly and avoid injury. Encourage your child to drink four 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Carbonated beverages, juices and other sweet drinks are not a substitute. Urge your child's school or PTA officials to provide education on correct computer ergonomics and to install ergonomically correct workstations. "If your child continues to complain of pain and strain from sitting at a computer, see a doctor of chiropractic," urges Dr. Bautch. "A chiropractor can help alleviate your child's pain and help prevent further injury. - 17273

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Herbs You Can Grow Indoors

By Palti Shipard

Herbs are the leaves and flowers of low-growing woody plants that do not have a trunk, that have stems growing from the base. Examples of herbs are licorice, parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, oregano, dill and celery. Herbs can be used for a wide range of purposes ranging from culinary, medicinal, perfumery and other needs. Many herbs grow low and are aromatic, which can be dried or used to flavor foods. It depends on what you want to use the herbs for which ones you grow.

Herbs are useful in many ways. They augment the flavors of foods and improve health. Using herbs in cooking can add flavor and scents and make food much more fascinating. There are plenty of herbs that are straightforward to grow and look good when grown in the home and they can make your cuisine taste really good. They have the added benefit of providing freash air within the house.

There are culinary herbs intended for cooking, and medicinal herbs. Decorative herbs look good and they are also useful, they can provide you home with a nice looking effect. Here are some herbs that are easy to grow indoors.

Licorice is a blue-flowering plant, which looks like a pea vine. It is simple to grow inside and looks good too. Licorice is utilized in many conventional medical herb formulas in many cultures because it covers up the flavor of other herbs.

You can use the whole root with skin or peeled, to naturally sweeten foods. You do not need to use much. It can be used to add flavor to teas Many herbal teas sweeten and flavor their formulas with licorice.

Oregano is an evergreen herb with dark green, wide leaves and pretty pink, purple or white flowers. Oregano can be discovered growing wild on the mountains of Greece and the Mediterranean. The herb likes partial shade as its leaves can be burned by the full sun.

It is easy to propagate Oregano and this can be done by seeding, cuttings and root division. For seeds, sow them in boxes and cover the seeds with only a light layer of soil. Frequent pruning can encourage stronger and more expansion. Oregano is really easy to propagate, the plant will send out runners when mature. Roots grow out from these shoots. Oregano grows well as a container plant. Oregano has a vital place in Mediterranean cooking and can be employed in many dishes.

Anise Hyssop is an evergreen, whose silver green leaves release a magnificent liquorice aniseed fragrance. The rich violet blue colored flowers are loved by bees and butterflies. The dried or fresh leaves can be used in tea or crumble the tangy flowers over fruit salad. Anise hyssop is simple to grown from seed. Established anise hyssop will produce lots of plants for you to share, they are very easy to grow by root division.

Some other herbs you can grow inside include lavender, borage, bergamot and calendula. All these herbs have colorful flowers. Indoor herbs will make your rooms smell and look beautiful, many herbs are pretty and extremely fragrant. Your indoor herb garden will provide you with color, lush foliage, and a wide variety of flowers. You can also use fresh or dried herbs and mix them with products like soap, shampoo, lotion and oil. - 17273

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Berry Starts Foundation For Success

By Rachel Peddriski PHD

Harvested deep within the South American rain forest lies a powerfully nutritious super food. It comes from a special palm tree who's tiny purple fruit holds the sustainability of life's pure energy.

The acai fruit is able to fight off and prevent the destruction of DNA because the fruit is bursting full of amino acids, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. A Dr. who wrote a best selling New York Times book entitled "the Perricone Way" and in states that the acai fruit is the #1 super food on the planet.

This amazing fruit berry has everything the body needs such as:

A very high concentration of antioxidants that help fight premature aging (10 times more than red grapes and 10-30 times the anthocyanins of red wine)

Amino acids and trace minerals that help with the building of muscle regeneration and proper contraction

The perfect blend of healthy fats, fiber for your diet, and nutrients that help lower cholesterol help promote that digestive system

Research has shown that antioxidants should be an essential part of every human diet. They are known to protect the body's cells from the damage done by free radicals

Free radicals are harmful substances that the body produces when breaking down some foods. They are also created from environmental pollutants such as tobacco smoke or radiation. They can damage cells, and have been linked to cancer, heart disease, and other diseases.

The antioxidants found in the acai fruit help restore health and can prevent future disease. Acai fruit is rich in vitamins A and B and has the protein content of an egg.

The fatty acid content in the acai fruit is similar to that of olive oil. It is rich in monounsaturated oleic acid. Oleic acid aids omega-3 fish oils in penetrating the cell membrane. The blend helps keep the cell membranes supple. This allows all hormones, neurotransmitters, and insulin receptors to function more efficiently.

The acai fruit berry is a powerful source of nutrients that can give your body everything it needs to function properly. Research, and you will find a variety of acai products that will meet your need. - 17273

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Repetitive Stress

By Dr. Jason Fowler

You are getting ready to launch your new business. And, being a savvy entrepreneur, you've been spending a lot of time doing research on the Internet. Entering searches, following links, cutting-and-pasting, typing, mouse-clicking, dragging-and-dropping.

By the time you are ready to "go live" youve begun to notice a dull ache in your wrist (the one that does most of the mouse-ing). Theres an annoying tingling sensation in your thumb and the tendons in your forearm hurt whenever you move your fingers.

"Oh, no," you think. "Ive got carpal tunnel syndrome."

However, the news is probably not as bad as that. It is much more likely youve developed repetitive stress syndrome, which can be effectively treated by a chiropractor.

Repetitive stress syndrome is often misdiagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome by family physicians, internists, and even very many orthopedists. The doctor thinks, "wrist pain and thumb pain, must be carpal tunnel". This path of least resistance leads to much unnecessary neurologic testing, needless medication, and unwarranted surgeries.

Real carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is actually uncommon, usually associated with pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis, or decreased thyroid activity.1,2 Also, pain is more noticeable at night, rather than during activity. Finally, a quick test for CTS is to place the tips of your thumb and index finger together, forming a circle. Hold the circle closed while another person tries to pry your fingers apart. If your fingers are strong and can keep the circle closed, you probably don't have CTS.

The wrist, tendon, and forearm pain most of us experience after too much time at the computer is due to repetitive stress syndrome (RSS), basically, too much of the same activity repeated frequently over too long a time. These new pains can be very uncomfortable and cause significant limitation and frustration.

The primary solution is rest and avoidance of the irritating activities. In practice, rest can mean relative rest.3 One key approach for computer-related repetitive stress is to begin using the opposite hand to do mouse or trackpad activities. This may take a while, but its a highly effective method. And, once your non-dominant hand gets up to speed, you've got two hands that are smart, not only one!

What about chiropractic treatment? Several trouble spots may contribute to RSS, for example, tight shoulder and neck muscles. Your chiropractor will do a complete physical examination and determine the sources of the problem.

Treatment may include gentle chiropractic manipulation to improve the mobility of your neck and remove stress from that area of your spine. Trigger point therapy can relieve pain and relax tight muscular "knots" in your shoulder girdle and forearm.

Treatment combined with relative rest and rehabilitative exercises will likely result in rapid improvement, decreased pain, greater mobility, and a renewed focus on the work you want to get done, rather than the pain that is getting in your way!

1 Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/carpal_tunnel/detail_carpal_tunnel.htm. 2 Piazzini DB, et al. A systematic review of conservative treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Clin Rehabil 21(4):299-314, 2007. 3 Akuthota V, et al. Shoulder and elbow overuse injuries in sports. Arch Med Phys Rehabil 85(3 Suppl 1):S52-58, 2004. - 17273

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Losing Weight Today

By Micheal Mclaughlin

Weight loss diets have become more than a necessity, as they are everywhere! We can read in any moment of the day about how to lose weight shed pounds and diet pills. Following a diet is... trendy and popular; if in the past, people were ashamed to admit that they were on a diet, today, loosing weight is a must.

What would it take for you to be content with your body? What would it take for you to look in the mirror and smile, rather than cringing or crying? Everyone deserves a sense of satisfaction and peace with their own body, and now it is entirely possible to achieve that.

Whatever you may have heard about it being impossible to lose weight fast and keep it off long term, rapid weight loss is entirely possible. The secret is you have to get your head just as much in the game as your body is.

What most people who want to lose weight do not realize right away is that the process is highly emotional. Often, the biggest obstacles to someone losing excess weight is their own thought pattern, lifestyle routines, and the mental focus that led to weight gain to begin with.

Support of loved ones, increases the chances that you will the goals you set. Additionally having the right information can also help you with the process. Find out the best way to lose weight here, as well as through other resource on the internet and your doctor.

Very few people can lose substantial amounts of weight and keep it off long term without dealing with some kind of mental or emotional issue. If you are aware of this aspect before you start trying to shed pounds, you are more likely to get through the process successfully.

Any diet that deprives you of nutrient that you need, are not worth the try. Diets that concentrate on grapefruit or cabbage soup, do not provide your body with the nutrients that is need. Fasting also is a bad way to lose weight, since you are likely to back on the weight that you lose, plus more.

That said, there is no miracle diet that is going to magically take all the pounds from your body and dump them at the curb forever. What leads to fast weight loss? Only a consistent lifestyle change can do that.

In fact, the miracle diet everyone seems to be looking for is actually right in front of you right now. While you do need some sort of structured plan that allows you to create new behaviors and new eating patterns, it doesn't have to be a complicated process.

Try to do more physical exercises. You'll build muscle, stopping the metabolism to become slower. Also, it's necessary to eat healthy food, full of nutrients, in order to support all the functions that help you lose fat. One of the most important factors in a weight loss diet consists in counting calories; but don't forget that consuming fewer calories than you need is a mistake.

So, you know this is going to be an emotional ride and there will be days you want to give up. You are dedicated and ready to commit to rapid weight loss. That head strong determination is the first step, but now you need to find a plan that will carry your body through to where your mind is. Remember, you don't need a miracle; just mental clarity and a solid plan of action. - 17273

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Bodybuilding Tips, How to Build Muscle Quickly

By Ricardo d Argence

There is information going around both on and offline about how to build up muscle rapidly. As a personal trainer, I can recommend some little known facts that will help you in building muscle. These tips will help you to get going on your quest to build up your muscle mass.

I often overhear people saying that you should train each muscle group once a week only. While this may give good results for intense bodybuilders, this is not true for many people.

Of course you should not be overtraining, however like most things in life, one will not get better at something by just practicing once a week, and this is also true to some extent with bodybuilding as well.

You should be training muscle groups no less than twice a week. Essentially, you should push your body through spurts of near overtraining and then ease off into periods of under training. This is beneficial when there is much strain for the body to manage and other times when they body has more time to recuperate and build stamina for another push. By using this method, you will avoid hitting training plateaus.

Limit your workout sessions to 45 minutes. If you think this time is too short, then your exercise program is too long, or you do not workout intensely enough. 45 minutes is ample time if you concentrate on intensity and focus on the task at hand.

If your workout session lasts longer than 45 minutes then testosterone levels will drop drastically because there will be more production of cortisol which makes the body eat muscle tissue and store fat. This is exactly the opposite of what we want.

You need to cycle your training. after sometime your muscle will not be stimulated into growth by the same routines because the body will have adapted to it all it can already. Vary your routine before your gains start to diminish.

Additionally, you should try not to change your workout program too frequently either. Doing this can confuse your body?s muscles and it will stop progressing into a nice groove.

You will not see large gains if you do not do the right exercises. The timeless and most effective muscle building exercises are the multi-joint exercises that are known as compound exercises.

The best multi-joint exercises are dead lifts, bench presses, rows, squats, pull-ups, shoulder presses and any exercise that moves your whole body through the air, but not just moving individual appendages. If you practice these exercises along with a few of their variations and incorporate a proper muscle building diet then you will easily stimulate muscle mass growth.

By taking all of the above advice into consideration, and combining both a proper muscle building diet and exercise you will be huge in no time! - 17273

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Slim Arms, Thin Arms And NES

By Katherine Crawford M.S.

Night eating syndrome is your worst enemy if you're trying to get slim and thin arms.

And what exactly is NES? Also known as night eating syndrome, NES is a condition where you have extremely small quantities of food during the day and have extremely LARGE quantities of food at night. It also messes up your levels of arm-thinning hormones.

And how do you figure out if you have NES? Take a look at the following list:

1. No breakfast. The complete skipping of breakfast, and in extreme cases lunch, is a cardinal sign of NES. Do you bolt out of your house every morning without having ANYTHING to eat?

2. Poor cognitive capacity during the day. Do you find it hard to focus? Do you begin to doze off when you are doing a repetitive task? Is your mood poor?

3. Lots of late night awakenings. Perhaps one of the most debilitating aspects of NES, these late night awakenings will destroy your sleeping patterns. And they are usually accompanied by lots of carbohydrate consumption. Not good if you want to get slim arms!

4. Lots of carbs during the nocturnal feedings. Unfortunately, NES is characterized by depression, anxiety, and other mental maladies. And carbs provide a quick boost in mood. But they also provide a boost in arm girth

5. Feelings of anxiety at night. If you feel high strung or anxious when eating, you're most likely compensating with food. The pairing of negative emotions and food intake is another tell tale sign of NES.

6. A family history of NES. Unfortunately, NES runs in families. So if you know family members with NES, your chances of having it are that much greater.

Not only is living with NES unhealthy, but it will also blunt any efforts to get thin and slim arms. So you have to seek help if you can't get rid of it on your own. Doing so will improve your quality of life substantially. And you'll finally be able to get the sexy arms you want and deserve. - 17273

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Back Pain Is No Longer An Adult Problem: Four Reasons Children Suffer With It

By Dr. Robert A. Simmons

Millions of adolescent and teenage children worldwide are suffering adult like back pain for a variety of reasons. In the past, children were outside playing until the sun went down but today's children are seen more inside playing video games or on the computer than outside playing hide and seek or red light/green light.

Sleeping Habits - Children need plenty of rest every night, about eight to 10 hours to be exact. This rest time is sufficient enough for the body and all its systems to reenergize. How children and adults sleep is also important since laying on the belly can put too much stress on the body's lower back and neck. The two best sleeping positions include sleeping on the side or the back.

One item that can cause low back pain in children is school book bags. The bags are becoming increasingly heavy. As school curriculums expand, the books have become heavier. Often as a security measure, the time between classes is kept at a minimum. This results in children not having enough time to get any books stored in their lockers.

There is, however, a solution to this problem and this is getting downloadable versions of the books. Many schools have opted to go this route. However, if a child's school is still using regular books (most are), the child will need to use both straps of the bag; they'll need to make sure the bag is resting high and that it's tight against the body, as this will help to reduce the amount of strain placed on the back. A child's backpack should never weigh more than 10 percent of their weight.

The best backpacks have shoulder and waist straps, but it can be difficult to get kids to wear them at times. There are also bags that roll. If you purchase one of these, make sure that they switch arms from time to time. This prevents overstretching of the chest muscles. Chiropractors can perform a postural exam to show the effects of a book bag or backpack.

Games/Computers - Low back pain can be attributed to computers and video games. Many kids are sitting in one spot for a long time with very little back support. Since this is a cause of back pain, parents must limit how long their child is using the computer or playing games.

Sports - Many children play sports but most parents overlook this as the source for their child's back pain. When a child gets injured in a sport, the pain is there for a short amount of time but the injury lingers. If parents are concerned about their child's well-being after an injury, they should speak with a physician. As the old saying goes, "better safe than sorry."

A child's doctor may conduct a postural exam that can detect any abnormalities. If any are found, the doctor will suggest a medical treatment designed to fix the problem (so long as it's not too late). The best treatment children can do themselves is to prevent back pain in the first place. By following these simple tips, a child won't have to deal with back pain at the immediate moment. - 17273

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About the author: Dr. Robert Simmons is a charlotte chiropractor using applied kinesiology technique. For more information attend one of our free charlotte chiropractic nutrition seminars and workshops.

All You Need To Know About A Good Ab Exercise Routine

By Gerald Holt

Forget all that hype you see on TV every night while you are lounging on the couch with your bowl of snacks and your drink----the hype I'm talking about are all the trumped up ads about magical devices that work your abs while you sleep, produce fabulous 6 pack abs while you are grocery shopping, and get you in shape with no effort on your part. Right. Couldn't be farther from the truth. Perfect abs and strong core muscles need to be worked and worked hard, and to do that you need a good ab exercise routine.

Just doing exercises isn't enough----not by a long shot. You must have the right exercises, of course; but you also need a sound nutritional plan in place to support your ab exercise routine, and you must be positive about what you are doing and keep that positivity the whole time you are working out. Over a period of time, your core strength and endurance with definitely increase.

For a correct ab exercise routine to work like it is designed to, you must follow guidelines that have been proven to work and work well. The idea is to choose exercises from the plethora of exercises that are out there for ab strengthening; and do 3-5 of them, alternating them on a daily basis, and performing them 3-5 times per week. You will find your body responding after a time, and as you become more comfortable with the routine, you can increase the reps as you become more proficient. Choose exercises you like and are comfortable with; vary your routine over the coming months, and that way you can ward off boredom or failure.

It's your choice which kind of an ab exercise routine you want to follow; and once you decide on your comfort zone, then you can look at some of the exercises offered and pick the ones you like the most so you will stick with them. Exercises like weighted curls with medicine balls, side bends with dumbbells, medicine ball situps, or cable crunches, to mention just a few.

One of the biggest factors in making a good ab exercise program work is sticking with it. Commitment is a big deal here, as with any exercise program; and if you have a goal of great 6 pack abs in mind, and you start out but can't follow through, then it won't work. You need to make a pact with yourself to be committed to the program, which ever one you choose; and stick with it. Combine good nutrition and a positive mindset with your exercises, and commit yourself to succeeding; then you will have the look you want in no time.

In any ab exercise routine it is imperative that your nutritional intake be supportive of what you are doing exercise-wise, because without a sound nutritional base, your body cannot perform at its peak, and you will find you run out of energy fast. Stay away from junk foods, and those fad food plans you see on TV; keep your eye on good, sound, nutritionally dense natural foods that complement the exercises you are putting your muscles through. Keep a positive mindset for life: this is very important because many folks fail when they do not have this mindset.

Getting the great set of abs that you want is not an impossible feat, if you just follow the guidelines that the professionals have set for a good ab exercise routine and all that goes with it. With the right exercises, good food, and a positive outlook; the most fabulous set of abs on the planet can be yours. - 17273

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Are You Looking For Ways To Lose Weight And Keep It Off Permanently?

By Caitlyn Sierra

If you have been searching for ways to lose weight then you should know that you have come to the right place; we have written this article in hopes of helping people who suffer from this problem. As the ending of 2009 comes closer and closer to an end you are going to realize that more and more people are going to be setting weight loss goals for the new year.

We all know that some of the most popular new year's resolutions that people tend to set for themselves is losing weight. Yet the sad truth is that most of the people who set those goals are unable to achieve them. One of the biggest reasons that people do not reach their goals is because they are not willing to put forth the effort to make them a reality.

Research has shown that we as Americans are some of the unhealthiest people in our society. In fact many of us have made the weight loss industry very wealthy because we seem willing to spend our hard earned money looking for the next magic pill that will help us shed that unwanted weight.

If you are serious about losing weight and getting back into shape; then you are going to have to learn that it does not take a lot of money to learn how to lose weight. The only way that you are going to be able to reach your weight loss goals is to get up off your butt and begin learning what types of foods are good for your body.

Unfortunately many people are not willing to do what it takes to shed the weight from their bodies. People become so excited at the end of the year to set their new years resolution; however by April many people have given up on their goals.

If you are tired of carrying around that excess weight and tired of learning how to lose weight? Well you should know that you are not the only one with this problem; in fact millions of people in our society have turned to the internet to try to find ways to lose weight. If you are finally ready to do what it takes to make your goals a reality; then stop by our site below right now and find out what you can do to implement ways to lose weight.

We have taken the time to reveal some proven techniques that you can begin using that will help you get back into the shape that you will love to be in. Yes people everywhere have learned how to shed weight; however thousands of people have been suffering from their weight coming back is this your problem? - 17273

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Precautions Taken To Avoid Skin Streaking While Tanning

By Julia Suarez

Due to absence of proper experience of tanning with self tanning lotions the new users have often gone through the hazards of streaked skin and orange coloring of the palms as it requires accuracy and experience.

Once the process of how to use a self tanning lotion is known, it becomes extremely useful during the hot summers.

How To Apply Lotion Correctly

The faulty application of these self-tanning lotions can sometime be different and results are clearly visible on people. The difficulty lies in the technique of application and not in the product itself.

Understanding DHA

Self tanning lotions have a chemical called Dihydroxyacetone or DHA. This chemical produces irregular stains on the top-most layer of the skin after an hour or so of its application.

This particular strata is known as stratum corneum. Hence if you start off on the faulty feet with the application of the product then possibilities are you will not be able to stop this fast pace process from having its affect on your skin.

How to avoid streaking

misapplication of such tanning lotions may lead to weird streaking of the skin that looks like that of a tiger skin covered with dark and light stripes. Care has to be taken to prepare the skin initially to overcome such reaction.

Before applying tanning lotion

Main reason why people develop streaks while using self tanning lotions is because they dont take certain steps before applying this lotion. The skin needs to be moistened and exfoliated initially otherwise ignorance can lead to skin-related hazards.

The best way to escape the streaking is to exfoliate your skin every morning in the shower prior to applying the tanning lotion. The exfoliating product should be used a couple of days prior to the use of the tanning lotion and not just before it

Shaving is an alternative that should be done a few days in advance before the application of self-tanning lotions as it helps in exfoliation of the skin. However, care has to be taken to keep to the time-span followed for any method before the application.

Be slow & gentle!

The actual application process requires gentleness and accuracy. One need to start by spreading the lotion uniformly on the skin and steadily rub it in completely. - 17273

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Staying Healthy And Eating Vegetables

By Holly Hanson

People today are always looking for new ways to get healthy and drop some extra weight. The fact is, if you want to live a longer life you need to start eating right and exercising daily. Most people tend to think that a wide assortment of diet pills and supplements will help you lose the weight. The truth is there is no magic pill that helps you loose all of your extra weight. In most cases all you need to do is start eating vegetables and a variety of healthier, leaner foods.

We always hear that eating the right foods will help us stay in shape and stay happy. What we do not actually realize is the full amount of help that we get. When you look at the food pyramid you can easily find out how many servings of foods you need each day in order to be fit. Most people today are replacing all of their healthy foods with fatty, sugary foods.

Natural sweeteners are flowing throughout all kinds of fruits and vegetables. The sweet taste that you find when you bit into an apple is a taste that is very healthy for us to enjoy. Why not put down the fatty bag of chips and choose a light salad before dinner or lunch? Making choices like these will help you get in shape and stay that way.

Eating vegetables these days has no become incredibly easy and convenient. It used to be the grab and go food was a bag of chips. Now we can easily see that grocery stores are carrying prepackaged and precut fruits and vegetables. This means for a few dollars we can just grab out lunch and go. The same goes for the prepackaged salads that we can now enjoy.

You need to make sure that you keep a very regular regimen. People who eat a poor diet are more likely to have colon cancer in their later years. These greasy foods are only going to block you up and add no fiber. When you start eating vegetables you will be giving your body the fiber that it needs to stay healthy. Have your regular dose of vegetables in order to keep yourself regular.

Millions of dollars are spent each year on fast food restaurants that only make you look and fee unhealthy. When you make the switch and start eating fresh fruits and vegetables you will have a fatter wallet. There is a lot more money that you can save when you decide to start eating healthy.

Detoxifying your body is another popular way of losing weight. People buy products that will effectively clean out all of the leftover grime in your system. If you eat a couple of servings of vegetables each day you will be able to get the detoxified body that you are looking to get! - 17273

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Holly Hanson writes about health and diet, including gluten free recipes. She also has a great gluten free bread recipe available.