Before Starting the HCG Detox

By Amelia Handley

If you've been following the daily articles regarding my preparation for starting the HCG diet you already know that in addition to the HCG Diet Direct Homeopathic HCG Weight Loss Formula I decided to use B-Total Sublingual drops and the HCG Diet Direct Cookbook. The B-Total seemed logical since it's an effective weight loss method on its own and would definitely increase energy levels while on the very low calorie diet. And the cookbook seemed like a no brainer...anything to make it feel like I'm getting to eat full meals with some variety, right?

But all the other products were great, as well! So I've been doing a quick rundown of their benefits for you so you can make your own choice when the time comes. In my previous article I told you all about the Metabolizer and Energy supplement that a lot of dieters incorporate. There were dieters who claimed it was what got them through the diet. Others claimed it was beneficial both before during and after the diet.

Today we'll talk briefly about HCG Diet Direct's Remote Doctor Consultation. It seems like a popular option even for those who aren't yet working with HCG Diet Direct. You buy the consultation and get an email requesting a time for a phone conference. Then you get to talk to a doctor live by phone and ask whatever questions you might have about the HCG Detox Diet.

HCG Diet Direct urges dieters who are going to take advantage of the phone consultation to write down their questions prior to the scheduled phone conference so they are able to get all the answers they are looking for within the doctor's schedule. If the doctor requires time to research any of your questions he/she will call or email you back with the answer in a reasonable amount of time at no additional cost.

While many avoid the hcg diet clinics and weight loss specialists due to the cost of in office visits...some really appreciate the opportunity to get a doctor's opinion. They can ask the questions that are on their mind and know they have a qualified medical professional on hand to provide them with the exact answers they need.

Many dieters reviewed this particular service and indicated it was extremely helpful; allowing them to obtain information specific to their own personal health issues and/or family history. I didn't take advantage of the service, but I don't really have any particular health problem that needs to be taken into account. If I did...I'd probably be setting up my own phone consultation! - 17273

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Amelia Handley studied exercise science at university with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet in order to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she's found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.

Natural Colon Cleansing: Best Process to Enhance Life

By Robertson Kunz

The moment we begin to experience persistent headaches, fatigue, constipation, low energy, excessive weight, it becomes obligatory to undertake colon cleansing. Colon or the large intestine is an internal body part where waste is accumulated. As a result of frequent exposure to toxins, pollution, heavy metals, parasites our colon can become unclean. Unclean colons are exceedingly perilous as it is renowned phrase that "death begins in the colon". So, colon cleansing has been declared as a need by global scientists. There are two sorts of colon cleansing processes, first is the auto-cleansing or natural cleansing and the other colon cleansing process is colon irrigation. Natural colon cleansing comprises of oral intake of products i.e. enemas, laxatives, enzymes, powders and anti-parasite capsules. Colon irrigation process involves a colonic hygienist or a colon therapist who utilizes a machine that puts in 20 gallons of water with the aid of a tube introduced in your rectum. When the water moves in your colon the hygienist normally massages the abdomen and then flushes it out with another tube.

Yet, colon irrigation process is risky; natural colon cleansing method is more suitable. If natural colon cleansing is implemented on an every day basis then evils caused because of the colon can be prohibited. Prior to getting introduced with the natural colon cleansing benefits, we will at first delve into the health hazards caused due to a damaged colon.

Health hazards of a damaged colon:

Constipation happens when the excreta goes through the colon in a very slow pace, due to this the colon absorbs a lot of water making the excreta hard and dry resulting in unbalanced stressed bowel movements.

Fatigue is the feeling of extreme tiredness and scarcity of energy. Skin problems include inflammation, acne and signs of untimely aging like wrinkles.

There is a propensity to long for for foods that are perhaps your favorite; however, they are bad for health.

Slower metabolism and accrual of feces gives excessive weight. When toxics are accrued in the colon, very bad headaches are experienced by the person.

When plenty of gas gets accumulated in the colon, the result can be abdominal bloating. Holding up the excretion of waste can result in extreme built up of gas in the colon.

These are some mild ailments caused due to an unclean colon. However, upon negligence of these ailments, development of serious health hazards cannot be avoided. Therefore, it is essential that colon cleansing done within time.

Why choose natural colon cleansing?

There are numerous reasons to prefer natural colon cleansing. Primarily, it is the most practical process of colon cleansing. Natural colon cleansing is undertaken by using green tea, enemas, laxatives, enzymes, powders and anti-parasite capsules. Therefore, they all can be taken through the mouth. Other than this, it is a cost- effective or free process of colon cleansing. There are lowest chances of errors or any types of side effects. Thus, preferring natural colon cleansing process is useful and cheap as well.

Health benefits of natural colon cleansing

Getting rid of constipation, losing weight up to 10-30 pounds, preventing wrinkles, acne, pimples, diabetes and giving you an energetic, youthful and beautiful life are some of the benefits of natural colon cleansing method. - 17273

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Getting Lisa on HCG

By Amelia Handley

So if you've been paying attention you know that this is the 6th article in the series that will give you all the details as I go about my own HCG diet. I've already gone through the research phase. I've already chosen who I'll order from and what to order. And I've already started bullying my friend, Lisa, into doing the diet with me as added incentive (with a side bet involving a new pair of jeans). As of this morning she hadn't called back to confirm so I immediately started a harassment campaign intended to get her to agree to my plans.

So I called. That's the first step in any harassment campaign. The gist of the problem was that her husband knew someone (barely) that had tried a similar diet. And this person didn't think it was effective. Therefore he didn't want Lisa wasting any cash on it. I bugged and bugged until I got them to cough up the detail that the product this "someone" used was called Mediral HCG Detox. That didn't sound familiar to me so I figured it didn't have anything to do with HCG Diet Direct. Just to make sure I contacted them to verify.

HCG Diet Direct confirmed my suspicions that the Mediral HCG Detox was not the same thing that they worked with. It was made by a completely different manufacturer. They also went on to say that Mediral HCG Detox was an older product that some distributors still carried, but that the manufacturer had actually come out with recent, updated products in their line. So it seemed obvious to me that we were in the clear. You can't use a review of one product as a positive or negative reference for a completely different one!

Doesn't life just turn out perfectly sometimes? I got to call Lisa back with this information which she relayed to her husband who called out, "Fine. She'll never leave you alone unless you do it anyway!" I heard him say that; it's a direct quote. I'm not embarrassed Lisa and Jay know me pretty well. And they love me anyway.

And we've decided tonight is the night. Well...not THE night. We're not starting the diet yet. But we are ordering the products. After that we need to decide when we're starting the actual diet. We want to compare our calendars and try to make it as easy as possible (meaning that we'd like to find a time period of 25 days between big family events, without holidays or large required social gatherings). It's probably impossible, but we're going to give it a try anyway.

No matter which start date we choose we've got to have the HCG products so we're getting it ordered and shipped out ASAP! I'm kind of excited because when I pointed out to Lisa that I was also going to order the B-Total Sublingual she declined saying that she didn't think she needed it. I have to admit that I'm secretly excited that I've got an unfair advantage over her. It just ups the odds that I'll win the new pair of jeans that is the prize for our side bet. A little competition is always healthy, right? - 17273

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Amelia Handley studied exercise science in college with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet in order to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she's found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.

Body Building Tips For Beginners To Start Packing Muscle

By Ricardo d Argence

Any individual that is considering giving bodybuilding a try should realize that it takes a lot of patience, perseverance, and discipline to succeed. Within the first few weeks of working out, almost everyone achieves gains. Afterwards, a great deal of stagnancy settles in. This can lead to people quitting prematurely. That is a shame because it is not necessary if one follows these tips:

1. Always keep workouts simple. Begin by training one or two times during the first week. Lift mainly light weights since this will aid in getting the feel of exercise and understanding the differences between using machines and free weights. You could also hire a trainer or instructor during the first sessions in order to learn basic exercises.

As your arms are stronger and carry most of the loads that's why you can use Barbells which are best than doing dumbbells. Barbells help you achieve balance and feel faster. Eat basic food to get enough protein, carbohydrates, fiber and essential fats instead of investing in body building supplements right away.

2. Keep mostly all of your workouts reasonably short. Those new to the game need to remember it is only possible to gain muscle mass when the body remains at rest. Muscles will not grow during an actual workout session. The initial workouts should stay below 30 to 45 minutes in duration. Start with a 5 to 10-minute warm-up session and move on to a short stretching session. A five minute cool down is helpful.

It is helpful to provide your body with enough adequate rest so that the muscles can grow effectively. When you head to the gym too often, you may end up causing overtraining. This is not going to help your muscles grow. When you wake up the next say and feel sore, it is best to take the day off. This way the body can relax a little and recuperate.

3. Always set solid goals. Before you launch an excursion to the gym, outline a proper working plan, goals and clear objectives. This includes clearly defining your reasons for bodybuilding, your planned achievements, the time needed to allocate for workouts, and your overall monetary investment. And always be sure goals and plans are realistic and attainable.

Too many denizens of the gym will eventually quit during the very first few months due to the fact they set objectives that are tough to reach. Top experts will recommend embarking on a program designed so that you may effectively recover from the workouts in an effective manner.

There are three main pillars of bodybuilding to pay attention to and they include exercise, nutrition and rest. You should have a combination of these many components in order to gain quality muscle and maintain it over time.

One way to be sure to stick to a planned program involves finding a high quality training partner that shares similar goals and even a schedule. This way, the two of you can workout together and aid in attaining and achieving your goals. Both partners can keep a training log in order to chart progress, weight changes, and lift modifications.

Always focus on the most basic of exercises and/or compound movements as a means of hitting a variety of muscles at roughly the same time. Among the very best initial exercises to workout on include the squat, dead lift, military press, bench press, bent-over row and barbell curl. Perform about 8 to 12 sets of exercises per session. After working out the basics for several months, you can then take the steps to perform the more advanced workouts. Upon doing this, you can then divide the body into different parts and perform isolation exercises so as to sculpt specific areas of the body.

Do a light warm-up set before moving on to 1 or 2 working sets. 8 to 12 repetitions per set should be enough, and avoid continuing until muscle failure. Never neglect any body part throughout the course of your body building. Several beginners neglect legs and calves by focusing entirely on the upper body, then later on, regretting having lagging body parts.

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Which Energy Drink Rocks?

By Joseph Young

Or is it? With hundreds of energy drinks on the market today, from manufacturers all over the world, deciding which is the best energy drink, well, may seem kinda tough. A good way to find out what people think is the best, is to visit a forum and post a thread about it. I have logged on to forums to read discussions about the likes and dislikes, but always payed close attention to why they chose that certain energy drink.

The Taste Of Energy Drinks

I think what draws some people to drinking energy drinks besides the rush is the flavor. Some are looking for something that really tastes good. Flavor is a huge point. When manufacturers create these they know that the energy drinks they make must have appeal, not in looks only but particularly in flavor.

When it comes to comparisons, energy drink ingredients will say it all. It is not the look of the can, the TV ads, or online promotions, it is taste test factor, proven by the consumers. Some will not like one because it is too salty, or too sugary. Others, it has too much or not enough caffeine. What ingredients do you like?

The Look Of Energy Drinks

The manufacturers know that in this case, looks can be everything, especially when it comes to marketing their product. I mean go on Youtube and search out the main competitors in the energy drink industry such as Red Bull, Monster, and Amp. Their appearance is flashy, bold, luring, and in your face. Some have put everything possible on it to lure the marketplace, such as almost naked women, and drug resemblances. If they made it so it looked like a bottle of Robitussin, would you buy it? So the look or appearance of energy drinks does account for something, right or wrong.

Does Your Energy Drinks Measure Up?

Okay, so they look good and taste good, but are they good? We can debate the health issue here but we do that on another page. The question here is:

* Do energy drinks perform?

* Are they hyped up but lack power?

What will make one energy drink stand out above another will ultimately be the effects the energy drinks have on those consuming them. Young people to middle aged people alike are by the droves buying energy drinks and consuming them like soda pop. The soda pop industry saw that and that is why they have come out with their versions. You might say it is a fad, but one that is here to stay for a while it seems.

So, comparing one energy drink to another covers many different aspects from appearance, taste and performance. Which one is the best energy drink for you? Let us know at our blog. All comments welcome!

Cheers, Joe - 17273

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Kick Your Soft Drink Addiction With These Substitutes

By Chris Mariosa

I love the carbonation that a soda gives me. It feels crisp and refreshing going down my throat, and it quenches my thirst more effectively than anything else it seems.

As much as I happen to love about soda, I've had to struggle with my obsession recently. It's time for me to focus on my health, and I figure that cutting soda out of my diet will be a major step in the right direction.

I can go on for hours about all of the reasons not to drink soda. Many experts believe that it's one of the leading contributors to obesity, and I'm not surprised. Unfortunately, I've gone on a soda hiatus. Surprisingly, it hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be.

If you're at a loss for what to drink in its place and can't come to terms with the idea of drinking water all day, any one of these drinks might do the job for you.

Go for a seltzer if you still need some bubbles in your life. Sure, it won't be as sweet as soda, but they make flavored versions that you might enjoy some more. The best thing about seltzer is that it has no calories.

If you seek a little more flavor, opt for a carbonated fruit drink. There are plenty of these, and the key will be to get one that's completely natural. One brand that you may enjoy is Fizzy Lizzy, as their brand of sparkling juice drinks has no additives and tastes great.

If neither of these drinks sounds appealing to you, why not opt for something more serene, like a green tea? This will give you a small amount of caffeine that others won't, and the herbal qualities of the drink make many feel calm and relaxed. There are plenty of document health benefits to green tea, including the antioxidants you'll find in the drink.

All it takes is one substitute, and you'll be well on your way. Try out each of these in the hopes that you enjoy one of them as much as I do. - 17273

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7 Tips For A Beginner Body Building Program

By Ricardo d Argence

You will find here the 7 rules to help you make your workout effective and turn your skinny body into a huge mass of muscle in quick time.

How to choose exercises: If you want to know the best way how to bulk up fast, avoid machines at all costs. Stick to free weights or use your own bodyweight as resistance. Such exercises provide ample motion that is needed for strengthening your joints and muscles. And make sure you lift the heaviest that you can.

Sets per workout. Less is more when it comes to building muscle. You should aim to do a max of 12 to 16 sets each workout session. This will allow you to build muscle faster while having a better recovery time. This means less soreness and no overtraining that slows down muscle growth.

Number of sets per exercise. Beginners at body building should aim for three to five sets of each exercise in order to stimulate muscle growth. After your muscles have developed, you can drop down to one to three sets of high intensity exercise.

Reps per set. Once again, there is a difference between established body builders who commonly do 8 to 12 reps per set and the beginner. Beginners should use heavy weights in a range of 5 to 8 reps per set in order to put heavy stress on the muscles and stimulate growth.

How fast should the rep speed be: Reps need to be fast for the skinny guys - a second at most for lifting and two seconds at most for lowering. As long as you don't jerk you can do it speedily. Slow, deliberate motion that is advised in many programs does no good to the skinny lifter.

Rest between sets. When you first start out, you can get by with short rests between sets like 45 to 90 seconds depending upon the type of exercise you are doing. However, once you pack on muscle and gain endurance and strength, you should allow at least 2 to 4 minutes between sets for the best recovery time.

How long to train in one session: Never go beyond 30-45 minutes in one session. This is the optimum duration of a training session for testosterone to build up to peak levels. Any more than that and cortisol (catabolic hormone) will start eating away your muscle tissues. - 17273

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Fish Oil Benefits For All Your Body

By Daniel Fittman

Fish oil benefits so many different parts of the body and relieves and prevents so many different conditions that it is no wonder that it is one of the most popular health supplements sold. It has many benefits for people from the young to the elderly and all people should take it regularly to keep in tip top condition.

What makes fish oil so good and full of health giving benefits are the omega fatty acids that are so potent in fish oil. Omega fatty acids are important for brain development and these days many pregnancy supplements include fish oil. Fish oil is often given to young children to help aid their cognitive development.

Children who have ADD or ADHD have also been shown to benefit from taking fish oil supplements. There are now specific fish oils for children that are orange flavored to mask the fishy smell. There are many paediatricians that are now trying fish oil in attention deficit children before turning to medication.

In older adults fish oil benefits cholesterol levels and can prevent heart disease. The fish oil works by reducing the amount of triglycerides in the blood and elevating the about of good cholesterol present in the blood. Studies on people who have had previous heart attacks shows that when they begin taking fish oil they can reduce their risk of another heart attack by half.

As we age the cartilage that cushions our joints wears down and many people develop arthritis and inflammation in their joints. By taking fish oil supplements the omega fatty acids can reduce inflammation and pain around the joints. When used in conjunction with pharmaceutical pain relievers the fish oil can be very effective.

The fatty acids in fish oil can even prevent some kinds of cancer, in particular, colon, prostate and breast cancer. The fatty acids in the fish oil have actually been seen to have the ability to attack cancerous cells and kill them. By taking fish oil regularly you can keep your cells dividing healthily.

Eczema or psoriasis patients can get a great deal of relief from taking fish oil. The anti-inflammatory properties of fish oil can soothe the skin and the fatty acids can also moisturize the skin from the inside out. Fish oil also helps skin to produce collagen and elastin more efficiently, which keeps the complexion clear and wrinkle free.

Fish oils benefits also include reducing the incidence of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and can help with multiple sclerosis. Fish oil may also help to regulate mood swings and alleviate depression. It can also helpt to improve memory and make thought processes more clear.

Fish oil is such a valuable and helpful health supplement that everyone should take it to keep their health in peak condition. It can be safely taken by people of all ages and it does not have any interactions with other medications. If you want to keep your body in top condition for as long as possible and prevent some of the most common diseases associated with ageing such as heart disease and cancer then you should be taking fish oil. It is also an inexpensive health supplement. - 17273

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Muscle Enhancement Benefits - Not Solely For Men

By Amelinda Nunez

Women who are interested in fit slim and anorexic bodies won?t even think about looking at the sides of wholesome exercise. Yet again, muscle gain is not only meant for people who sought to have muscles but also for those who sought to preserve a wholesome lifestyle. Living is not only eating right and achieving the well sleep hours. You have to make your body work in order to get stronger and amplify your body?s circulating condition.

In our time, there are a large number of women who get interested in body building to achieve a body that is traditional in the company of society. What's more, bodybuilding can add to a more confident energy. It relieves negative aspects of work and stress and changes it with a rejuvenating feeling. In reality, there are no bad effects if you constrict up those muscles every once in a while. Generally, individuals wanted to use muscle growth in order to improvement, lose and boost. What are the separate reasons why women wanted to get interested in bodybuilding?

Reason # 1 - Burn up excessive fats: For women who weigh more than they should, bodybuilding is a way to reduce the fats in their body. This will reduce their chances of getting diseases and disorders like liver problems and heart problems which is the end product of being obese or eating unhealthy. A number of women who are doing well in burning fats are likely to produce muscles that are also dominant in men. And since men have an increased level of testosterone, it is estimated that they would have the increased mass of muscles as opposed to women. Women, conversely, are toned easier.

Reason # 2 - Contest purposes: For women who are into bodybuilding, one of the chief purposes why they wanted to expand physique is to enroll in bodybuilding competitions. By being successful in competitions like these, women challenged and simultaneously are happy with themselves. For athletes, being skinny is not an option because it is only applicable to models that want to preserve flesh and bones just to remain in the business.

In order to recognize your goals, you have to set them up. If you would like to get into competitions, you have to lay out your plans that are appropriate in getting your purpose. Your purpose is to bulk up which means that you have to go into meticulous sculpturing of your body. Your diet must be at a limit and calories should be maximized in order to give your body extra energy for muscles to get bigger.

Bodybuilding has turned out to be popular for women because of the individual benefits that they expect to achieve. Weight lifting has also become popular. In order to be in shape in all aspects, one ought to initially practice exercising different parts of the body so that it won?t strain the body. Shortly, you will notice how your body can get used to to the exercises.

When you have reached the desired body, all you have to do is maintain it. It is also imperative that one introduces diverse exercises in order to let your body undergo other exercises and let your body tone even more. With these benefits, there are many more women getting passionate about muscle gain and many even sponsor the trend in order to maintain muscle strengthening and growth. - 17273

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Infrared Saunas and Starting a Spa Business

By Thomas Green

The advent of an infrared technology has increased the scope of an extremely popular business - the spa. A spa is one of the most well-liked destinations for many of the health-conscious and fashion-conscious people. Actually, infrared saunas are growing popular with people staying in urban places. An infrared sauna retains all the benefits provided by traditional saunas and also provides additional benefits in spite of its smaller form.

Far-infrared radiant (FIR) heat is a completely safe form of naturally occurring power that heats objects by a process called direct light conversion. Radiant heat is also called infrared heat or infrared energy. Direct light conversion warms only the object and does not raise the temperature of the surrounding free air.

Going to a sauna, health club or spa is always relaxing, but many of the times you would not want to go alone. Traditional Finnish saunas allow more than one person, and finally infrared saunas can fit more than one person to relax and enjoy themselves. With an infrared sauna, you can relax together with your family member, partner, or friend.

The infrared sauna is used to increase weight loss and detoxify the body. At the heart of the saunas functionality is sweat. The infrared sauna heats up to temperatures of 125 degrees. Unlike the steam saunas that can heat up in excess of 160 degrees, the infrared sauna attempts to avoid overheating and yet provide the same levels of effects.

The infrared saunas are structured by four walls and a roof. There are benches located inside, where users can sit and relax in the heat of the sauna. According to manufacturers, the infrared rays reach as far as two inches into the body producing more sweat and thus increasing the detoxification ability of the sauna.

Health club members simply tend to become fans of the clubs if the club tends to have a sauna. They experience the joy by going and spending some time in spas, gyms or health clubs. So if you own a health club then here is a suggestion for you: add a sauna. If it is posh or formal clubs then add a good mixture of multi-person and single-person saunas and for a more informal ambiance add more of multi-person saunas. Segregate the men's and ladies saunas for better business traction and client impressions if you sense that segregating would give your customers a better sense of satisfaction. On the other hand, you may offer common hours in which the males and females would share saunas and offer dedicated hours for males and females separately.

In a nutshell, using a sauna would generate a good amount of business for you in the longer run if you do it methodically. See, most people would spend much more in a health club than what they would spend if they had purchased the same equipments at home. As a business owner, you probably already know that. Simply re-use this common psychology - setup an infrared sauna in your club or organization and it is going to reap golden benefits for you. - 17273

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