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 Getting back into shape after being overweight for a long period of time or after giving birth to a child can be quite demanding and tedious. There is generally a long way to go at this point. If your main concern is excess fat, then your primary focus should be cardio and aerobic systems. It's often easier to wait one the weights. I say this only because once you begin weight training; you will start putting on pounds. Granted these are muscle pounds, which are great. But, tackling cardio exclusively in the beginning can be the most efficient route. Shed the extra fat and then proceed to the strength building. It's a process.  About a year ago, my wife finally decided to crack down and discard her extra body fat. She has given birth to three children; therefore it's only natural for her to have gained a few extra pounds. While she used to weigh around 110, she now weighs in at 128. At 5'4" this isn't that bad if you ask me. Her basic goal is to get back to 11...

 Nothing prepares you for a serious crisis quite like American Heart Association CPR training. Many individuals take a quick course to get CPR certification through this program each and every year. Certification needs to be renewed every 12 months in order for it to remain valid. You might wonder why you would have to re-take the same old course on a yearly basis but there is really good reason for the repetitive nature of the program. The American Heart Association CPR certification program helps individuals to learn the steps of proper culinary pulmonary respiration during an emergency.  We all know that putting what we learn in class into action is not always a smooth process. When faced with a crisis, many individuals may lose focus. If the American Heart Association CPR course is fresh in the individual’s mind he will be more likely to follow through with the appropriate steps.   When the information is learned over and over again over a period of years, the in...

 There are plenty of animal lovers in the world today. Is this a true statement? Hmm, I'm not so certain it is. Sure, you may say a kitten is cute or a dog is fun to play with, but would you be willing to take care of one? This is the true test. If you think the dirty work of caring for an animal day in and day out is a pain in your butt, then you're probably not so much of an animal lover. If you were, you'd want a special pet in your life. Trust me; there are plenty of animals for adoption all over America. I adopted three cats from the Humane Society a couple years back. I just thought this made more sense than going to a mall pet store and purchasing one for 500 bucks. There are so many, who are stuck in shelters, just waiting for someone to come and adopt them. Do you have the heart?  Okay, let's be blunt, shall we. When it comes to animals for adoption or animals for sale in a pet store, there is one thing they both have in common. Do you want to know what it is? ...

 Are you sneezing again? That irksome runny nose, watery eyes and tickle in your throat can get pretty redundant and tiresome. I should know; I used to have allergies as a child. Every time I would step into our barn to feed the chickens, sheep and goats, I'd start sneezing. This was horrible! And yes, by the way, I grew up on a farm. Don't laugh too much. Fortunately these allergies seemed to subside after high school. I actually didn't even notice for a couple years. How weird is that? Regardless, I was stoked to not have to deal with the persistent sniffling and nasal dripping anymore. I was free at last, and it didn't even call for any medical allergy cures. Unfortunately not everyone is so lucky.  What would you do to be rid of the sneezing and irritation? Well, if you're anything like my wife, you'd probably do whatever it takes. She has tried a number of allergy cures and medications. A few of them appear to be working rather well, but I'm not so sure...

 Hair is a wonderful thing. Humans love this natural feature, whether they are male or female. This is why it's such a bummer if your follicles ever fall out, hence leaving you hairless up top. One thing I've noticed is how different races have different types of hair. This is great in my opinion. Diversity is what makes the world beautiful. Take African American hair for example. Although I never really though of it as different from my own as a child, I soon learned other wise. As my best friend from high school put it, "White folks have different hair than we do. We have to work to make ours soft." This was peculiar to me at the time, but of course isn't any more. I've actually come to notice differences in many races and their hair types and styles over the years.  The weave is very common with African American hair. This is a way to alter and add to the dew you already have. Maybe you want a different color weaved in or a longer style. It can all be done....

 Kids have all different tastes, but if there is anything that all kids like, it is animals. When you buy books about animals for your children, you are guaranteed to receive a smile in return. Although kids go through different phases in their reading, animal books are always one of the first things that they pick up on, and often become long-lasting favorites. When I was a kid, I loved any kind of animal story or animal book. Animal coloring books were my favorite, but I also loved fables, myths, and longer stories as well. Black Beauty was the very first novel that I fell in love with, and I have read it many times since then. My mom used to take us out to the bookstore. We would each get to pick out a book while we were there. My brother would take something about planes, or cars, or sports, but I would always go for the animal books right away. He made fun of me sometimes for it, calling me a girl for how much I liked animal books, but I didn't care. I knew that he was wrong a...

 About Yoga Yoga is a system of philosophy that originated in India 5000 years ago that is focused on the attainment of enlightenment and the liberation of one’s self from those burdens that can have negative effects on the mind, body, and spirit. The practice of yoga was brought to the Western countries, like the United States, after it gained popularity because of the many touted benefits. However, most teachers of the philosophy place the most emphasis on the physical poses and less on the meditation aspect. Yoga and Pilates have both become very popular additions to the fitness routines of many people around the world, and for good reason, which is why people are learning about yoga and its many benefits for the mind and body. To find a comprehensive introduction to yoga basics, including a glossary of yoga terms and an introduction to popular types of yoga and basic poses visit www.yoga.about.com. There is a also a number of other sites that feature a compilation of essays and...

 Aloe Vera Benefits You may have heard that there are benefits to having certain plants in your home. Many like to have an Aloe plant for this very reason. The Aloe Vera benefits are some that you may find you need more than you thought, and once you get used to having one in your home, you may not know what you did without it. There are a lot of things this plant can do and you will love having one growing your home. The most obvious Aloe Vera benefits is the beauty of the plant. There is something about the plant that makes you just want to squeeze it. Don’t squeeze it too hard though, or the insides may gush out when you don’t want them to. Make sure you read how to take care of the plant so you can get all of the Aloe Vera benefits you are looking for. Too much or too less water may cause a problem, and you may need to keep it out of direct sunlight. Each plant should come with instructions. Make sure you read them and understand what you need to do. Another Aloe Vera benefits ...

 Why is it that every kid wants to grow up so fast? This is an enigma to me. After all, you only get to be a child once. It commonly lasts for approximately 18 years and then it's "real world" time. Now, just to be clear, 18 years is short. It will fly by quickly. The last thing on your mind should be hurrying it along. Once you have that 18th birthday party, you're doomed to adulthood for the rest of your life. Basically what I'm getting at is, DON'T wish your life away. Trust me on this one. The early years are EASY!  Have you had your 18th birthday celebration yet? A lot of teenagers and parents like to go all out with these ones. It's not only a celebration of making it to adulthood, but it's also a celebration for the folks, because they've been waiting so long to get you out of the house. Okay, that's just a joke. Chances are you may stay with them clear through college as well. It's not like the "old days" anymore, where th...

 All Natural Cures When we are ill, we look to the doctors for advice. Though you may think that they can usually find out what is wrong with you rather quickly, this isn’t always the case. There are people who fall ill who go for months before the doctors can even begin to narrow down the reasons why it may be happening and what may be wrong. I have a friend who is going through this right now, and I am losing faith in western medicine. I’m not saying it’s useless, but they seem to be striking out right and left while my friend continues to get even sicker. Many who go through this end up turning to natural medicine and all natural cures to fight what is ailing them. All natural cures are somewhat shunned by western medicine, but you can’t discount the millions who use these cures with a hundred percent success. Most of the medicines we get today all come from nature anyway, but many are chemically altered. Many of them work, but there are times when no one can figure out what is ...

 Who's up for a nice refreshing glass of H2O? That's right; toss those lattes, soft drinks and syrupy beverages out the window and gulp down the good stuff. Why, you may ask? It's simple! Water is our life source. It's the fluid our bodies need to function and stay alive. Our cells are filled with it. So, I guess the big question remains. How much water do you consume in an average day? You should be chugging 6-8 cups. Coffee, soft drinks and beer don't count. In fact, they actually require you to consume more. The salt, sugar and caffeine steal the water from your muscles and billions of cells. You need to stay hydrated at all times. Maybe a 5 gallon water bottle would be of some help. Got one in your home or business?  My daughter always loves the dentist's office. It's funny to hear that, I know. No children typically enjoy visiting the dentist. However, my little girl finds it interesting and fun. Not only does she always receive a small toy, but she lov...

 EFFECT OF ALCOHOL ON THE MEMBRANES.  The parts which first suffer from alcohol are those expansions of the body which the anatomists call the membranes. "The skin is a membranous envelope. Through the whole of the alimentary surface, from the lips downward, and through the bronchial passages to their minutest ramifications, extends the mucous membrane. The lungs, the heart, the liver, the kidneys are folded in delicate membranes, which can be stripped easily from these parts. If you take a portion of bone, you will find it easy to strip off from it a membranous sheath or covering; if you examine a joint, you will find both the head and the socket lined with membranes. The whole of the intestines are enveloped in a fine membrane called  peritoneum . All the muscles are enveloped in membranes, and the fasciculi, or bundles and fibres of muscles, have their membranous sheathing. The brain and spinal cord are enveloped in three membranes; one nearest to themselves, a pure va...

 Dr. Richardson, in his lectures on alcohol, given both in England and America, speaking of the action of this substance on the blood after passing from the stomach, says:  "Suppose, then, a certain measure of alcohol be taken into the stomach, it will be absorbed there, but, previous to absorption, it will have to undergo a proper degree of dilution with water, for there is this peculiarity respecting alcohol when it is separated by an animal membrane from a watery fluid like the blood, that it will not pass through the membrane until it has become charged, to a given point of dilution, with water. It is itself, in fact,  so greedy for water, it will pick it up from watery textures, and deprive them of it until, by its saturation, its power of reception is exhausted , after which it will diffuse into the current of circulating fluid."  It is this power of absorbing water from every texture with which alcoholic spirits comes in contact, that creates the burning thirs...

 BRIEF IDEA ABOUT PILES (Hemorrhoids) What is piles ?    Dilatation of radicles of rectal veins within the anal canal is called piles.The medical term for piles is hemorrhoids.Compared to arteries veins are weak due to thin walls and hence any backpressure in the veins can make them tortuous.There are three rectal veins namely superior, middle and inferior rectal veins.Any obstructions or increase of pressure in these veins can predispose piles. Depending upon the situation there are two types of piles. 1) External piles.         2) Internal piles. 1) External piles:- This type of piles is seen outside the anal opening and is covered by skin.It is black or brown in colour.This type of piles is very painful due to rich nerve supply in this area. 2) Internal piles:- It is inside the anal canal and internal to the anal orifice.It is covered by mucous membrane and is red or purple in colour.These piles are painless. Some times internal and external pi...