Have More Sex

Have More Sex

Blame stress, hormones, or just plain exhaustion, but women just aren't feeling as frisky these days. So says a National Health and Social Life survey, which reported that 32 percent of women lacked sexual interest for several months last year. Which is a shame, since sex brings remarkable boosts to your health (studies say it can build up your immune system, relieve stress and anxiety, fight aging, and more). So, in preparation for Valentine's Day - or just any day - here are some quick tips to get you in the mood the natural way.

Sex tip #1: Herb it up

Like an all-natural Viagara, certain herbs and medicinal plants support a healthy sex drive in men and women. According to Chris Kilham's book Hot Plants: Nature's Proven Sex Boosters for Men and Women, plants like maca, rhodiola, and the aptly-named horny goat weed are all adaptogens, or natural substances that are believed to increase your resistance to physical and emotional stress, fatigue, depression and illness. So not only can they make you healthier, but they just may make you more ready to amp things up in the bedroom, too.

Sex tip #2: Eat food that gets you frisky

When it comes to aphrodisiacs, we've all heard about oysters, caviar and chocolate – but what about salmon and mackerel? (Or these 30 aphrodisiac foods?) According to experts, foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids increase circulation and stimulate your sex drive. Other omega-3-rich foods to work into that candlelit dinner? Try walnuts, broccoli, cantaloupe, kidney beans, spinach, grape leaves or cauliflower. (Here are a few more delicious ways to feed your lover on Valentine's Day.)

And if you're more of a nibbler, try snacks packed with arginine, an amino acid that also increases circulation and is found in cashews, walnuts, peanuts, granola, oatmeal, green veggies, garlic and chickpeas.

Sex tip #3: Stress less for more sex

No surprise, stress is a huge detriment to your sex drive. According to a recent study, women reported stress to be the number one factor foiling their sexual desire. So to get yourself in the mood, take time to relax – whether it's a bubble bath, a yoga class, or just winding down on the couch with a good book. Exercise helps, too, as the endorphins released when you sweat it out increase testosterone levels – and your sex drive. (Click for more simple steps to reduce stress.)

10 Quick Health Tips

1. Drink water throughout the day. Most of us don’t get the amount of water we should. There are so many health benefits to drinking water. One important fact that many people do not know is, water speeds up your metabolism which helps you burn fat throughout the day. Men should consume 4 litres and women should consume 2 litres of water per day.
2. Steam your Vegetables. Most of the nutrients are lost in the water when you boil vegetables. Steam them whenever you can. If you have a chance to throw them on the BBQ, that is also a better choice.
3. Don’t skip breakfast. Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. We are doing exactly what the name says, breaking a fast. Our metabolism comes to a screeching halt without having food in our bodies for 6-8 hours, depending on how long you sleep. The first thing you should do when you wake up is get that metabolism burning again. You will also have more energy and feel better about yourself.
4. Make small adjustments to your diet. Don’t make drastic changes all at once. Ease into a healthier lifestyle. Taking small steps is the best way to go about it. A couple examples would be, change white bread to whole wheat and drink low fat milk instead of milk with higher fat content. If you make little adjustments it will be easier in the long run.
5. Exercise. We need to exercise and be active to be healthy. There are many health benefits to exercise. A couple worth noting are Heart Disease and Osteoporosis (loss of bone density). You should get at least 30mins of some sort of activity every day.
6. Prepare. Preparation is everything. It’s easy to grab the closest thing in the cupboard when you’re hungry. Make sure you have food prepared, cooked and ready so when you want something to eat you aren’t snacking on junk food.
7. Eat small balanced meals through the day. I’m sure you’ve heard this one a thousand times. This one is all about metabolism. We can’t lift weights or do cardio all day long, but we can keep our metabolism burning. We do this by eating balanced meals every few hours. Eating well balanced meals will prevent you from snacking on unhealthy foods and keep you burning fat when you aren’t being active.
8. Balanced Meals. This one goes right along with the above tip. A balanced meal consists of protein, fat, fibre and complex carbohydrates. These should all be included in some way in every meal.
9. Quick Fixes. Diets and quick fixes don’t work. Living a healthy lifestyle is a choice. Choose to live a better healthier life by exercising and eating right. Don’t expect huge changes over night. You have been living your life a certain way for years. Give your body some time to adapt to the healthier decisions you make.
10. Set Goals. Set yourself one large goal, and then break down this goal into smaller reachable goals. This is a process. Take small steps towards each goal on your way to the top of your mountain. Focus on the smaller steps and before you know it you’ll be standing at the top looking down.

Train Now, Triumph Later

Enough with the same workout. Your sports training should be targeted. These routines will help you play better and fire up your metabolism, says their designer, Jason Karp, Ph.D., an exercise physiologist and running coach based in San Diego, California.

Squash

Intervals with direction changeUse cones to mark a 20-by-20-foot square on a field. Start at the first cone and sprint to the second, quickly turn and shuffle sideways to the next cone, turn and sprint to the fourth cone, and then shuffle sideways back to the start. Take a 1-minute rest and repeat 9 times.

Why it works This drill improves your acceleration, agility, and ability to react to an opponent’s shot, says Karp. For a more difficult challenge, place the cones (or other small objects) into different patterns that force you to sprint in varying directions and distances.

Basketball

Wind sprintsThis classic “suicide” routine will bring you back to your high-school days and improve your on-court performance. With a basketball in hand, stand at the baseline of a basketball court. Now sprint while dribbling between your starting baseline and the following spots:

1. free-throw line

2. midcourt

3. opposite free-throw line

4. opposite baseline.

Each time you hit a free-throw line, take three shots before continuing on. Rest 2 minutes and repeat 4 more times. No court? Find a large outdoor space, estimate the distances, and do it without a ball.

Why it works This workout improves your speed and forces you to focus, aim, and maintain form when you’re fatigued, says Karp.

Running

Interval trainingImprove your 5-K race time with this endurance-boosting technique, performed on any flat surface or treadmill. First, the math: Find the time it takes you to run 3 miles, divide that by 3, and subtract 30 seconds. That’s your goal interval pace—about 30 seconds a mile faster than your 5-K race pace. So if you run 3 miles in 21 minutes, say, your target interval pace is a 6:30 mile. Run at that pace for 3 minutes, jog for 2 to 3 minutes, and continue this sequence for 3 or 4 more intervals.

Why it works High-intensity intervals increase your heart’s ability to send blood and oxygen to working muscles, says Karp. Do this once or twice a week, and watch that race time plummet.

Stay Healthy Tips for Kids in School

Your kids may be bringing home more than high marks from school.

Stay-Healthy Tips

The start of a new school year exposes children to many things -- new friends, wonderful teachers, and lots and lots of bugs. "Schools are a living laboratory for most epidemics and diseases," says Wayne Yankus, M.D., a pediatrician in Midland Park, New Jersey, and chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics' school health committee. "Flu epidemics come from kids in school and we know most of our seasonal epidemics will come from schools." According to the National Institutes of Health, families with school-age children have a higher rate of illness than other families and the number of illnesses per child can be as high as 12 a year.
The most common illnesses that plague schools are strep throat, colds, influenza and chicken pox. Head lice are also a familiar problem (especially among elementary school children), and school nurses rarely have a year without seeing cases of pink eye and Fifth Disease.
Since it's virtually impossible to escape the bugs in schools, the key is to learn how to keep these illnesses at bay. The good news: it's easy. Adequate sleep, regular hand washing, and eating breakfast every day will help protect your child from many contagious illnesses. Here's why:
Sleep Experts say children and teenagers need at least nine hours of sleep a night to ensure good health. Warren Jones, M.D., president-elect of the American Academy of Family Physicians, says parents of students need to make sleep a priority. "Study after study shows that our kids are not getting a good night's sleep," he says. One common culprit: TVs and computers in bedrooms. To get your kids accustomed to a school night schedule, Dr. Jones recommends enforcing an earlier bedtime a few weeks before classes begin. This will give your child's body clock time to adjust, and help make the transition easier.
Hand Washing One of the most common ways people catch a cold is by rubbing their nose or eyes after their hand has been contaminated with the cold virus. For that reason, the best insurance policy against colds and the flu is teaching your kids to wash their hands before they eat and after they use the bathroom. No exceptions.
Breakfast It may sound cliche, but eating a healthy breakfast gives your student a head start. Studies have shown that children who eat breakfast learn better, participate in class more often, behave better, and attend school more often. They even visit the school nurse less frequently.
Breakfast also helps them with a less delicate problem: constipation. A lot of kids go to the nurse's office with stomach pain, and it's often because they did not have a bowel movement at home and don't want to use the school bathroom, says Dr. Yankus. "The body is ready to stool within a half hour of eating breakfast, but most kids don't leave enough time in the morning for that," he explains. "I urge middle and high school kids to get up early enough to eat, shower, and sit on the toilet before they go to school."

Second twenty tips for loosing weight

1. Vitamins are good for you. If you’re going to take any pills, let them be natural supplements (like Essential Fatty Acids or multivitamins). Be careful about overdoing it, though – especially with herbal remedies. Too much of anything is a bad thing. You can consult a nutritionist, but always buy on your own – and keep these supplements to a minimum. Remember, too, that specific vitamins are no good without specific minerals.
2. Deck your desktop. In the beginning, some of my friends sent me complicated spreadsheets to help chart progress. Uh, no – not for me; I’m the kind of guy who likes taking the easy route. As such, I scoured the Web for the best desktop tool and remembered CalorieKing. You won’t find anything easier to use. Trust me, this is the one; I can keep track of everything I eat and expend (without hassle). While the statistic-addicts will love CalorieKing for its thoroughness, the utility was truly designed with non-geeks in mind. The CalorieKing Web site and service are fine on their own, but the downloadable client is what you really want to get. Pay the registration fee, man – how much is your health worth to you?
3. Identify your ideal weight. If you’re 5’5″ with a certain build, there’s an ideal weight that matches your body type. Find it – and make that your goal. And if you don’t know what that might be, try searching the Web for a calculator (though results and calculations will vary by a small margin). Now you have a weight goal to shoot for.
4. Consider the source. I’m going to make a gross generalization here, but… why would I trust an overweight doctor or nutritionist to give me proper advice on weight loss? “Do as I say and not as I do” is not a maxim I’m willing to accept from anybody who would be qualified to tell me how to do something. Talk to people who are doing it, or who have done it and been successful. You don’t have to mirror their regimen, but at least you’re getting help from someone who’s really been there. Or, as they said in the Christmas episode of “Two and a Half Men,” people who live in fat asses shouldn’t throw waffles.
5. Ignore Ronald McDonald. You don’t have to eliminate fast food completely, but you should avoid it at all costs. Most of it is nasty, bad stuff anyway – if you’d even go as far as to call it food. If you’re looking for convenience, find a more convenient meal source. Besides, most of what they serve would be considered “food product,” not food. There’s a gigantic difference as far as your body is concerned. Your bloodstream does not have taste buds, need I remind you?
6. Scale up. If your measurement tool sucks, upgrade it. If it’s analog, dump it. I’ve talked to many geeks about their choice in scales, and most of them (myself included) recommend something in the Tanita family. They’re high-quality, rugged, accurate devices. Make sure you set your scale on a hard surface, too (as carpet foundations do not make for accurate weight measurements).
7. Watch your weight. Some people say that you shouldn’t weigh yourself more than once a week. I’ve been much happier charting my progress every day. No matter what, you need to weigh in at the same time, every time. For me, that’s 10am every morning (or somewhere thereabout). If you decide to weigh yourself every single day, understand that your weight will fluctuate by one or two pounds – and that you should only keep a serious eye on the lengthier trends.
8. One pound a week. If you’re not losing at least one pound a week on your chosen weight loss regimen, you’re (a) stalled, or (b) finished. You might need to push yourself even harder, or (in some cases) let up a little bit while your body plays catch-up. If you lose more than one pound a week, then you’re doing better than average. Expecting to lose five pounds a week just isn’t realistic, though.
9. Maintain your priorities. Sure, your sandwich would taste amazing with an extra tablespoon of mayonnaise… but do you really need it? Rather, is it more important for you to reach your weight loss goal quicker – or have this sandwich taste marginally better? What’ll happen the next time you’re faced with this decision – will you cave again? It’s a slippery slope; don’t lose sight of what’s most important to you.
10. All weight is not equal. Muscle weighs more than fat, but the last thing you want to lose is muscle! For this reason alone, it’s important to have a regular exercise routine somewhere in your schedule. Without exercise, your body is going to burn through muscle first – and you’ll wind up more imbalanced than you were to begin with. You want your body to burn fat, not muscle. You want to lose weight, but you want to lose “fat” weight – not muscle mass.
11. Counteract the “Rainy Day” principle. If you decrease your calorie count without necessarily increasing your physical activity level, your body is going to crash. It’s going to say to itself: “Holy sh*t! I better store these calories as fat, because I’m not getting enough of them – and I don’t want to die.” When you exercise, you set your body’s process to “burn” instead of “save.”
12. Don’t overdo it. If you change something in your lifestyle, you’re probably going to see results – but there’s a law of diminishing returns at play. You can exercise for an extra hour a day for a week and still lose the same amount as you had when you were only exercising half as much. Give your body time to adjust – don’t push yourself too hard or you’re just going to spend your energy on something that’s not necessarily going to give you immediate and direct benefit. This, of course, only applies to those of you wanting to lose fat – not for those who are training for a triathlon.
13. Patterns are good. Once you’ve found your workout groove, do your best to stick with it. Exercise no less than three times a week for 40 – 60 minutes each time, but don’t feel the “need” to do it more than five times over a seven day period. Your body will likely appreciate a burn-off in the morning more, but if you need to relieve stress in the evening – don’t be afraid to adjust your workout schedule accordingly. Schedule making and keeping are important for other areas of your life as well.
14. Sleep it off. To be an efficient fat-burning machine, your body requires at least eight hours of sleep a night. If you think that you’re doing yourself a favor by sleeping less, you’re mistaken. Give your body time to rest itself, both mentally and physically. Sleep is very, very important (if only for mental alertness for the following day). If you feel tired, that’s likely your body’s way of saying: “Shut your eyes, stupid!”
15. Remember that the fork is not a shovel. I eat fast (I swear I can’t help it). Even if I’m not hungry, I want to shovel everything into my mouth in less than a minute. But my brain doesn’t know that my stomach is full until twenty minutes after it actually is. As such, I could stuff myself silly before realizing I didn’t need to consume as much as I did. Try eating half of what’s on your plate, wait ten minutes, then continue to eat if you’re still hungry. You never want to feel full – ever. That’s when you know you’ve eaten too much. If you want a real hunger-stopper, try an Omega 3 and Omega 6 supplement (EFAs) twenty minutes before a meal.
16. Become your own snack fairy. It’s okay to snack between meals, really. Small meals throughout the day are enough to keep you satisfied, as (much like the sensation of being full) you never want to feel hungry. Let your body know it’s going to get a regular regimen of calories. Plus, if you starve yourself for the regular meals, you’re probably going to eat more before your brain tells your mouth to stop. Think about it: breakfast, lunch, and dinner are social constructs at their very core.
17. Love the oil companies. Just like your car needs high-quality oil, so too does your body. Not all oils were created equal, though it’s hotly contested which ones are better for you than others. Personally, I love a good olive oil – it’s 100% natural and is rich with Omega 9 fatty acids. Enova is another one that we’ve found to work quite well in our lifestyle at home. Choose your oil wisely, though – your weight loss goal should be more than simply cosmetic. It’s a good rule of thumb when it comes to food: the more natural something is, the better it is for you.
18. Fat is where it’s at. If you think you can lose weight and keep it off by avoiding all fats, you’re sadly mistaken. In fact, if you think that low fat eating is the only way to go, you might as well just quit now. Your body (and your brain) needs fat to survive! This is why the scientists call “them” essential fatty acids – Omegas 3, 6, and 9. These fats have been stripped from many supermarket shelf items, and it’s your responsibility to put fat back into your dietary plan. Don’t avoid eating fat, embrace it – equally.
19. Bring balance to the force. If you eat the same foods over and over again, you’re going to get bored – unless they’re foods you really, really like. Feel free to change it up – keep your tongue happy. Balance carbs with proteins with fats, though. If you have more of one nutrient for one meal, try more of another nutrient for the next. And for heaven’s sake, don’t just shop in the “diet” section of the store. You can still (likely) eat the same things you’ve always eaten, just not so much of them at any one time.
20. Know your daily calorie limit. When I was in the process of losing weight, it was suggested that I stay under 1700 calories a day. Knowing that number was half the battle. I could eat anything I wanted throughout the day, so long as I would stay at or beneath that number. While I couldn’t track 100% of the items I ate, I was able to make intake estimates – and adjust my schedule and ration my remaining calories accordingly. In this sense, you’re given extreme freedom – so long as you stay at or beneath that suggested calorie level for your plan. If you don’t know how much you’re supposed to take in, how are you supposed to know how much you’re supposed to take in?! Sounds redundant, but it’s a situation that many “dieters” are in (which is why they fail)!

first 20 Weight Loss Tips

1. Dietary control and exercise. It’s true what they say – all you need to do is watch what you eat, and expend more energy than you consume. It’s really that simple. You can quit reading this list now, you now know everything you need to know and didn’t need to fork over $500 for the privilege of me telling you the secret of losing weight. You don’t need to read a 4,000 page book, you don’t have to buy a tape series, you don’t need to stay up late at night to watch infomercials to understand this basic premise. It’s 100% true.
2. Change your lifestyle. If you’re calling this a “diet,” then you’re going to gain all the weight back (and more) within a few months of losing it. Diets do not work. Diets are temporary. When you change your dietary lifestyle, however, you’re changing your habits – and you’re putting yourself on track for long-term / continued success and weight maintenance. Don’t ever tell anybody you’re on a diet – ever. I’m speaking from experience, here – a reformed low-carber. Worked out well for a while, but ultimately failed because my entire lifestyle didn’t change (permanently).
3. Join an online support group. In my case, I created my own – FatBlasters. It’s essential that you not feel alone, and reaching out to friends (new or old) is typically a smart move. I just heard about PeetTrainer, but didn’t know about it when I began down the road to weight loss. You have to know that others are out there for moral support – they know things that you couldn’t possibly know, and they’ve probably been “in your shoes” at some point in the past (or present). Share stories, laughter, tears, successes, and failures – share them. There are thousands of communities out there, so keep looking until you find the one that fits you.
4. Take before and after photos. I know it sucks to see yourself as a chunky monkey (sorry, that’s what I called myself – if only to get myself motivated to meet my weight loss goal). However, there’s no easier way to illustrate your progress. The “after” photos are far more fun to capture and share, admittedly. Find yourself on Flickr! It’s good to see yourself how others see you. Do you like how you look? In many ways, Flickr helped me lose weight.
5. Hire a substitute teacher. Don’t reach for the brands you know and love immediately – or without thinking first. Eggs are “good” for you, but consider using egg substitutes instead (in fact, many restaurants will let you order lower calorie foods). There are countless “lower” alternatives for you to try. If something different doesn’t taste good, by all means – find a better substitute, or eat less of the original. In some cases, the substitute may be worse for you than the regular version of the product. The good news is, healthier choices are silently replacing their “normal” counterparts – and they taste just as nice.
6. Start reading labels. I know it sucks, but you have to do it – and there’s no way to avoid this tip. If you don’t know what you’re putting in your mouth, you’re flying blind. Don’t assume, either – triple-check the ingredients list and serving sizes. You must rely on yourself for this; nobody else is going to be able to lose the weight or do the math for you. It’s not that complicated a task, but it will require effort. If nothing else, just pay attention to the calorie count.
7. What’s so funny about bovines? If you like cheese, you must buy the Laughing Cow brand, and keep several of the suckers in stock at all times. The individually-wrapped wedges make for excellent snacks, and are wonderful when melted over just about anything edible. I’d be careful about straight-up American cheese, though – it’s oil, but not necessarily as good for you as (say) a slice of cheddar would be. I have yet to find something as calorie-light and filling as Laughing Cow (I don’t know how they do it).
8. Tell your family. You’re not going to lose the weight alone, even if you ARE alone in losing the weight. If you’ve got a family at home, talk to them about it – initially, not incessantly. Let them know what you’re going to do, and that you want (and need) their support. If you don’t let them know, you’re running the risk of them inadvertently sabotaging your efforts. You want them to help you get to your goal(s). You want them to share in your happiness when you’ve made it past a certain mark. Who knows? Maybe some of your new habits will rub off on them and they’ll become healthier people, too?
9. Go public. I didn’t want to admit that I had screwed up, but admitting the problem in public was the first step on the path to eventual success. I was now accountable for my actions, and all my friends knew what I was doing. There was no turning back, otherwise I’d be risk damaging my integrity. I didn’t want to disappoint the people who read me on a regular (or semi-regular) basis. Plus, it’s an easy way to find out which of your friends have gone through the process before – and glean tips from their own experiences. Then, other friends might become inspired to do the same thing you’re doing once they see that you’ve taken the first step.
10. Identify your exercise. No exercise was created equal. You might like running, so run. You might like jogging, so jog. You might like stationary bikes, so bike stationarily. Find the one that works best for you – that isn’t too much of a chore for you to do regularly throughout the week. Don’t pick a routine that you don’t like – or you won’t want to do it, and you certainly won’t stick with it for long. I also wouldn’t recommend buying into that whole “no pain, no gain” mantra. I’ve lost weight without hurting myself, and you probably can, too.
11. Become a Gazelle. You’ve probably seen Tony Little on TV, selling his Gazelle glider – a low impact exercise machine. I can tell you: it works. It’s easy on my legs, and really gives me a workout when I apply myself on it. Some people say it’s awkward to use, but I love mine – and would consider recommending no other home exercise equipment at this point. Then again, I’m a wimpy geek who only wants to burn calories.
12. Zone out. There’s a reason why people exercise to their favorite music – listening to external stimulus takes your mind off of the physical activity. That’s the secret to making “exercise time” fly. If you’re concentrating on what your body is doing, the session is going to drag on for what will seem like days. Buy a portable music player, or situate yourself in front of a television.
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13. Never count on live programming. It’s important to stimulate your mind while your body is exerting itself in other ways. However, never rely on “what’s on TV or the radio” at the time. Instead of zoning out, you’ll find yourself flipping between channels – and that’s going to make the time drag as much as it would if you weren’t keeping your mind busy in the first place. “Live” is a very bad idea. Go with pre-recorded programming or go without.
14. Video games helped me lose weight. I can keep my balance on the Gazelle (which some might find difficult to do). As such, I plugged an Xbox 360 into the TV and started to play it while I was working out. Immediately, I found that I was sweating more than I was when I was only watching TV passively! The reason boils down to a single word: adrenalin. Now, the only way I’m able to work up a sweat is when I play a fast-paced game on the game console. Yes, even game genre is important; avoid any diversions that require long pauses between tasks. Racing games (like Burnout) have worked very well for me. The more mindless the game, the better your burn, the faster the exercise session will go.
15. Set realistic goals. You can lose 50 pounds in a week if you work out 12 hours a day and eat nothing but celery – but not if you’re human. Slow and steady wins the race. Don’t bite off more than you can chew – literally. Make small goals on your way to the bigger goal(s). In the end, you’ll have achieved more (and more frequently, might I add).
16. Avoid trans fats and high fructose corn syrup. I offer this suggestion for a few reasons. First, they’re not good for you anyway. Second, you’ll eliminate a lot of the “bad foods” outright – no questions asked. You’ll have to become more selective in what you eat by avoiding these two nasty ingredients – which are in more foods than you probably care to know.
17. Don’t always listen to your mate. I’ve already suggested that you tell your family – but sometimes members of your family will try to dissuade you from trying to lose weight. It’s simple: they might not want you to succeed where they may have already failed, whether consciously or inadvertently. Your loss is not always their gain. Watch out for statements like: “You’ve lost enough weight.” or “I like you just the way you are.” Fact of the matter is, if YOU don’t like the way that YOU are – then YOU are going to have to do something about it, no matter what anybody says. They still love you, though (in theory).
18. Don’t compare yourself to others. Every body is different. It stands to reason that everybody will lose weight differently. Even if you do the exact same things that I do, you won’t lose weight at the same rate. The key is in finding your triggers. Keep your goal in sight, and do whatever you have to do to meet that goal. When you start looking at someone else’s habits, you’re only going to become discouraged and quit without even realizing that it’s physically impossible to be anybody but yourself.
19. Women aren’t men. It’s been proven that men can lose weight more rapidly than women can, which is likely due to our physiological makeup (women are supposed to have more fat than men, because they’re the birthing gender). This isn’t a sexist statement to make – it’s pretty much the truth. As such, females should expect to set separate goals than males – especially if you’re working on losing weight together, side by side.
20. Take a magic pill. Nonsense! There is no such thing as a magic pill. Don’t fall victim to the hype of the latest fat-burning drug commercial. If you listen or read closely, you’ll see that every single one of these things is effective when combined with proper diet and exercise (which they even state in their advertisements). The side-effects for these drugs are usually worse than your additional weight, anyway

Sex During Pregnancy

Nothing raises as many eyebrows as the subject of sex during pregnancy. Despite the old saying that medical and religious miracles aside, every pregnancy started with a sex act.
One thing that I would note is that sex and sexuality are very different, and that even if you are not having sexual intercourse, your sexuality can still be expressed.Your sexual practices during pregnancy will depend on several factors:

• Your previous beliefs about sex
• Your Partner's previous beliefs
• Physical aspects of your pregnancy
• Emotional aspects of your pregnancy

There are many reasons why sex during pregnancy can be more enjoyable, even if your are doing it less. There is an increase in vaginal lubrication, engorgement of the genital area helps some people become orgasmic for the first time or multi-orgasmic, the lack of birth control, or if you have been trying for awhile, a return to sex as pleasure as opposed to procreational, and other reasons.On the other hand there are reasons why sex might not be as pleasurable: fear of hurting the baby, nausea, fatigue, awkwardness, etc.Although these can be valid reasons, doing research and talking to your partner and practitioner can often help you clarify what is really inappropriate during pregnancy, particularly for you.Change is rampant during pregnancy both in your body and your beliefs. While women may feel large and uncomfortable, men generally find the pregnant body very erotic and desirable. Talk about your differences and attitudes towards your body and sexuality. Make sure that you discuss the feelings that you have about sex and sexuality. These discussions can lead to a more fulfilling sex life. If either of you do not feel like having sex, this can be particularly important. Explain to your partner what is going on and what they can do to help you be sexual. For example: more cuddling, relaxing baths, romantic dinners, massages, mutual masturbation, whatever you and your partner agree upon is exactly what you need.The hormonal fluctuations of pregnancy also play a part in your reactions to making love, as do the trimesters. Many women are too fatigued and nauseated to be very interested during the first trimester, while the second trimester brings a new sense of delight as her abdomen grows, and again later in the third trimester the desire may wane as well."Hmmm...sex during pregnancy...during the first trimester, honestly, I think the sex was more..intimate...the sensations seemed heightened, despite the initial ‘Ohmigosh, are we going to hurt the baby?' Now in the second trimester, it's becoming a little more awkward, especially now that I'm showing. We've had to ...ummm...well...adjust a little bit, position-wise...but the intimacy hasn't changed," says Dee.Okay, so we know that there are wide variances in who is doing it and when, the big question (No pun intended.) is how?Creativity should be your keyword during pregnancy. Or more bluntly put, whatever works! There are many sex positions that are more comfortable as you expand. These include:

• Woman on top
• Spooning (Man behind woman, rear entry)
• Hands and Knees
• Side lying, knee pulled up

What are men saying about sex during pregnancy? Most are pleasantly surprised.Rich says "I haven't noticed a real change in the sex...it was always awesome! The only real difference now is in the position! We've had to accommodate for a growing belly, and as a result we've had to explore a little...but it's been fun exploring."When not to have sex and/or orgasms during pregnancy:

• Your practitioner has advised against it
• You have a history of premature birth or labor
• Placenta previa (Where part of the placenta is covering the cervix)
• Your water has broken
• Your are currently experiencing bleeding
• You or your partner has an active sexually transmitted disease

"Intercourse was banned after the positive pregnancy test, orgasm was banned at week 15, and ever since week 15 I have been very horny and unable to do anything about it until after the baby is born, which is making me nervous," explains Alison. "The lack of sex really created a distance between me and my husband, and I am afraid we won't get the magic back when there's a newborn baby in the house."

Best tips for healthy children

Never let your kids avoid nutritious food!

Your kids shouldn't decide what food they will eat for dinner. Parents should decide which food to buy and serve, says Dr. Shilpa. Your kids will demand chocolate cookies and junk food, but don't fulfill these wishes of theirs.

Your kids won't go hungry to bed; they will eat what's available in the fridge. Allowing them to eat their favorite snack once in a week is fine but not always.

Let you kid enjoy the food

Always see to it that your child enjoys the food. Make your child's food fun. Add the element of fun by opting for different fillings and preparations every day or ask your kid to spot different kinds of dishes on the table or fruits or vegetables says Dr. Shilpa.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day

Parents should always encourage their kids to have a healthy breakfast. After a good night's sleep, your child needs good food to stay active and concentrate at school. Your child's performance at school will also go up, because your child will be less hungry till lunch. A bowl of cereal with milk is an excellent option for breakfast.

Teach them to wash their hands often

The fastest way for your child to fall ill is through eating without washing hands. When your child plays, or touches something, the germs gets transported through that something via the hands to the mouth, says Dr. Shilpa.

Hence, always instill the habit of washing hands regularly in your kids to keep them away from health problems. Plus teach them to never put their hands in their mouth or bite nails.

Exercise is essential as well

Establish exercise habits in your kids as early as possible, say by the age of 5-6. Heavy weight training exercise is not advisable but daily 10-15 minutes of exercises like stretching or brisk walking should be instilled. Exercises like cycling, jumping ropes or swimming should be encouraged in kids.

Let your kids eat their own lunch

Teach your kids not to share lunch with anyone at school. Sharing lunches is the most common way of transferring germs - says Dr. Shilpa. She further stresses that besides parents, even school authorities should make it mandatory to not allow kids to share lunch with other kids.

Don't force your kid

If your child isn't hungry, then don't force your child to eat more. Don't even bribe him by giving him certain foods just to clear his plate. This will just make him frustrated or make him struggle just to finish the food. Instead, serve small portions and let your kid ask independently for more food if he wants.

Don't make exercise boring

It is really a task to make your kids exercise every day. Hence, don't stick to the regular exercise mode like stretching. Besides stretching and workouts there are different modes of exercise which are fun like dancing, gardening and playing basketball. Choose the exercise which your child likes not which you like.

Sleep is important for your child

The most important issue for kids is to get enough sleep - says Dr. Shilpa. It is very essential that your young kid gets at least 10 to 11 hours of a good night's sleep.

If your child doesn't get good sleep, then there are high chances that your child will doze off at the desk, not pay attention in class and come home exhausted and irritated. Besides, a regular sleeping pattern makes sure that your child enjoys some quiet time without television before his bedtime.

School bags shouldn't be heavy

School bags are the most important part of a school kid's life. While buying a school bag, parents should pick a wide bag with cushion shoulder straps and cushioned back.

The bag should not be too heavy as this will strain your child's back. While packing the bag, keep heavier items in the centre and the weight of the bag should not be more than 10-15 percent of your child's body weight. And ensure that your kids carry the bag on both the shoulders to avoid muscle strain.

Fix a doctor's appointment to avoid problems.

Make sure your child visits a pediatrician and a dentist regularly. The biggest fear in kids is tooth decay and it can be dangerous too, because it can lead to brain or blood infections later in life - says Dr. Shilpa. Hence, to avoid a mess, visit a pediatrician and a dentist to keep major problems at bay.

A well balanced diet will preserve good health

Include a nice well balanced diet in your child's eating habits. Foods like green leafy vegetables, omega 3 fatty fishes and fruits are good for a child's mental and physical health. Your child should neither be too thin nor too fat. All this can be achieved when your child shares dinner with the family and when the television is switched off.

Water is crucial

Besides good food, water is also essential for a child's healthy lifestyle. Parents should encourage their kids to drink at least 5-9 glasses of filtered water every day. In order to avoid interference with digestion, your child shouldn't drink liquids with meals. In fact drink water or herbal tea in between meals.

Sneezing and coughing etiquette

Show your children the right manner of sneezing to avoid germ transfer. Teach your kids to cough or sneeze into tissue or inside of the elbow. Ask them to not use hands and dispose the tissue soon after use.

Vaccinate your child

Vaccination will help your child combat various preventable diseases. Vaccination for very young and very old kids is very important. Check with your doctor and get a timely schedule vaccination according to your child's age, health and vaccines available.

Avoid sharing personal items with your kids

Set up personal items for everyone in the family like razors, towels, nail clippers, scissors etc to avoid germ transfer. Teach your kids to use their items and how sharing these items will lead to problems. Also, teach them the importance of keeping their uniform, shoes and personal items clean.

Too much TV and computer isn't good

Encourage your child to participate and engage in activities other than sitting in front of the PC and TV. Limit screen time so that your child is active and doesn't bear the risk of increasing body fat. Apart from being fit, your child will also be protected from the harmful effects of the screen.

Oral health is a must

Teach your kids to brush at least twice daily with a good fluoride toothpaste to maintain oral health. Ask your child to avoid nibbling foods all day long and avoid intake of any food after brushing your teeth at bedtime.

All work and no play, makes your kid a dull boy (or girl!)

Recommend that your child plays and runs around before beginning homework. More play will increase their chances of scoring high marks and staying fit later in life as well.

Your child should get sunlight

Make sure your child gets enough sunlight in order to be healthy and fit. Sunlight is the natural way of fighting against germs. Enough sunlight will strengthen your child's bones and prevent osteoporosis later in life. Sunlight can make your child happy, convert cholesterol into vitamin D, reduce body fat and boost the immune system.

When the economy is ok the belly would be happy

XFT has logged over 3 Billion miles (5 Billion Kilometers) of successful engine operation. This equates to over 65 million hours of engine run time with XFT in the tank. It is amazingly effective and perfectly safe. It’s an ideal product for both individuals and business owners, and Syntek Global is pleased to make it available to all those seeking to reach a higher level of income and achieve their dreams.
XFT is patented and time-tested, previously used for over 20 years by large industrial companies and sold in large 55 gallon drums. But now, XFT is available to the general public in small inexpensive bottles and foil packs for their daily use.

What It Does

XFT utilizes a NOBEL PRIZE WINNING chemistry to bring you the most effective solution available. It has multiple patents, which means nobody has what we have, and no other product does what XFT does. Because Xtreme Fuel Treatment is a comprehensive approach, it would take many products mixed together to even come close to giving you the same benefits!

Prolongs Engine Life and Reduces Wear

Xtreme Fuel Treatment uses a combination of ingredients that work together to prolong the life of your engine. Detergents, demulsifiers, rust & corrosion inhibitors, lubricating agents, and polymerization retardants work together to keep things clean and running smoother. The result is that the moving parts of the engine and fuel system have less friction, run longer, work better, and cost much less to maintain. Reducing these costs means more money to put towards you and your families goals and dreams.

Increases Fuel Economy

Xtreme Fuel Treatment contains an oil-soluble organo-metallic compound which functions as a "burn rate modifier" and a "catalyst". It lowers the ignition point of fuel by several hundred degrees...about 400 degrees to be more exact! Put simply, this means that it creates a longer, better burn, which allows your engine to burn much more of the injected fuel, instead of sending unused fuel out the exhaust as pollutants and emissions. This means, using less fuel, providing you better fuel economy. The cleaning process also removes carbon build up, enabling the engine to run smoother, and your vehicle to drive better for longer, again, money saved! You also save money at the pump with XFT as its properties allow those using higher octane fuel to use a lower octane, saving them even more right at the pump!

Reduces Harmful Emissions and Pollutants

One very important benefit of using Xtreme Fuel Treatment is that it reduces the amount of harmful emissions produced by your vehicle by up to 33%. As we have said, it improves the combustion process in the engine which in turn reduces the harmful emissions produced. Reducing up to 1/3 of your vehicle's emissions is a significant way to make a meaningful difference for the air quality of our world, and make a difference for the environment, protecting the future of our children.

Why Does This Product Work So Well?

The oil-soluble organo-metallic compound found in Xtreme Fuel Treatment simply means it can easily mix with other oil-based products evenly without any problems of separation or an uneven concentration in the fuel. If you use a pill or tablet form of an additive, it must dissolve and be dispersed through the fuel tank before it can even get into your engine and by the time the tablet or pill is completely dissolved you've already burned through precious amounts of fuel. Xtreme Fuel Treatment makes sure every drop of fuel is treated before it burns in your engine.

10 Tips To Healthy Eating

1. Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods. You need more than 40 different nutrients for good health, and no single food supplies them all. Your daily food selection should include bread and other whole-grain products; fruits; vegetables; dairy products; and meat, poultry, fish and other protein foods. How much you should eat depends on your calorie needs. Use the Food Guide Pyramid and the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels as handy references.
2. Enjoy plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Surveys show most Americans don't eat enough of these foods. Do you eat 6-11 servings from the bread, rice, cereal and pasta group, 3 of which should be whole grains? Do you eat 2-4 servings of fruit and 3-5 servings of vegetables? If you don't enjoy some of these at first, give them another chance. Look through cookbooks for tasty ways to prepare unfamiliar foods.
3. Maintain a healthy weight. The weight that's right for you depends on many factors including your sex, height, age and heredity. Excess body fat increases your chances for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some types of cancer and other illnesses. But being too thin can increase your risk for osteoporosis, menstrual irregularities and other health problems. If you're constantly losing and regaining weight, a registered dietitian can help you develop sensible eating habits for successful weight management. Regular exercise is also important to maintaining a healthy weight.
4. Eat moderate portions. If you keep portion sizes reasonable, it's easier to eat the foods you want and stay healthy. Did you know the recommended serving of cooked meat is 3 ounces, similar in size to a deck of playing cards? A medium piece of fruit is 1 serving and a cup of pasta equals 2 servings. A pint of ice cream contains 4 servings. Refer to the Food Guide Pyramid for information on recommended serving sizes.
5. Eat regular meals. Skipping meals can lead to out-of-control hunger, often resulting in overeating. When you're very hungry, it's also tempting to forget about good nutrition. Snacking between meals can help curb hunger, but don't eat so much that your snack becomes an entire meal.
6. Reduce, don't eliminate certain foods. Most people eat for pleasure as well as nutrition. If your favorite foods are high in fat, salt or sugar, the key is moderating how much of these foods you eat and how often you eat them.
   Identify major sources of these ingredients in your diet and make changes, if necessary. Adults who eat high-fat meats or whole-milk dairy products at every meal are probably eating too much fat. Use the Nutrition Facts panel on the food label to help balance your choices.
   Choosing skim or low-fat dairy products and lean cuts of meat such as flank steak and beef round can reduce fat intake significantly.
   If you love fried chicken, however, you don't have to give it up. Just eat it less often. When dining out, share it with a friend, ask for a take-home bag or a smaller portion.
7. Balance your food choices over time. Not every food has to be "perfect." When eating a food high in fat, salt or sugar, select other foods that are low in these ingredients. If you miss out on any food group one day, make up for it the next. Your food choices over several days should fit together into a healthy pattern.
8. Know your diet pitfalls. To improve your eating habits, you first have to know what's wrong with them. Write down everything you eat for three days. Then check your list according to the rest of these tips. Do you add a lot of butter, creamy sauces or salad dressings? Rather than eliminating these foods, just cut back your portions. Are you getting enough fruits and vegetables? If not, you may be missing out on vital nutrients.
9. Make changes gradually. Just as there are no "superfoods" or easy answers to a healthy diet, don't expect to totally revamp your eating habits overnight. Changing too much, too fast can get in the way of success. Begin to remedy excesses or deficiencies with modest changes that can add up to positive, lifelong eating habits. For instance, if you don't like the taste of skim milk, try low-fat. Eventually you may find you like skim, too.
10. Remember, foods are not good or bad. Select foods based on your total eating patterns, not whether any individual food is "good" or "bad." Don't feel guilty if you love foods such as apple pie, potato chips, candy bars or ice cream. Eat them in moderation, and choose other foods to provide the balance and variety that are vital to good health.

5 Ways to Increase Sexual Excitement

 

If you're worried that your relationship is becoming stale and predictable, it's time to try something new! Here are some spicy suggestions to help you break out of a relationship rut. Start slowly with one, or go all the way and try them all! Most important is that you and your partner feel comfortable with — and excited by — any additions to your sexual routine.

1. Create a fantasy with your partner. Try combining your secret desires into a fantasy you both can share. Think about what turns you on and what you'd like to have your partner do to you (or you to him). You don't necessarily have to play out the fantasy in real life — it's just a way to get the sexual energy flowing!
2. Make it real. If you want to go further, act out your fantasy — either in or out of the bedroom! For instance, you may want to try pretending you don't know each other in public places — then pick each other up and take each other home (and to wherever that leads!).
3. Play with props.Props can help you get inside an alternate reality while in the bedroom. Try things like furry handcuffs or edible oils, or dress up as someone from a fantasy. Like a man in uniform? Get your partner a suit from the secondhand store and tell him your wildest desires.
4. Seek adventure. Try something adventurous outside the bedroom. The chemical reaction produced by new activities is similar to the feelings you experience at the beginning of a new relationship. Try skydiving, bungee jumping, mountain climbing, gambling — whatever gets your adrenaline rushing.
5. Keep active. Explore a new activity as a couple, especially one that uses your body. You could try dance lessons, tennis lessons, yoga, or massage classes, or take cooking or language classes together — just choose something that engages you and teaches you something new that you can share.

Health is wealth,Tips for young men.

While it's important for everyone to engage in healthy living practices, regardless of age, gender or physical fitness level, it's especially important to begin these good habits early on in life. Many people find that by establishing good living habits and lifestyle practices at a young age, it becomes much easier to maintain them and stay healthy throughout the rest of their life.
There are a few healthy living tips that young men everywhere should consider following in order to be healthy not only while they're still young, but as they get older as well. Read on for a few of these basic guidelines.

1. Exercise Regularly

While many young men already participate in sports or other activities, it's essential that you continue to practice these things. It can be much easier to participate in exercise activities while you're in school than it is after you've graduated and have begun to take on a job and other responsibilities. It's crucial that you continue to make regular exercise a part of your life. Plan to get a good workout of some kind on four to six days per week.

2. Don't Push Yourself too Hard

Because many young men are in excellent shape, it can be difficult for those who are not quite as fit to engage in exercise programs. The temptation is often there to push oneself further and harder than is safe or healthy. Always keep in mind your own fitness level and do not push yourself beyond your capacity. This will only lead to discouragement and, even worse, to potential injury.

3. Eat Right

Eating healthily is an important way of maintaining your overall health, regardless of your age. Because many young men have strong metabolisms and seem to be able to eat a lot of food without gaining weight, it's easy to take this as an excuse to eat whatever you want. Keep in mind, however, that the food that you eat may have a bearing on a lot more than just your weight. Your exercise levels, fitness, stamina and long term health are all affected by what you eatl.

4. Avoid Drinking and Smoking

Many young men smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol. While engaging in either of these practices in moderation has become common throughout the United States,Nigeria  and the world, they are still not considered to be healthy living practices. Abstain from drinking and smoking if at all possible. At the very least, you'll be healthier if you do not smoke or drink to excess at any time. Because these habits are also quite expensive to maintain, you'll find that you'll be much better able to save money by limiting the amount that you drink and smoke.

5. Visit the Doctor

It's important to get a regular physical exam and to have any medical issues checked out by a doctor. The fact that you're a young man doesn't mean that you aren't subject to important medical concerns.

Benefits of Oranges

Oranges are a wondrous fruit and it has a number of nutritious qualities that most people know of. What you might not know is the fact that orange peel is actually as good as an orange itself. It has such amazing and unbelievable properties that it is actually a storehouse of properties
Listed here are a few properties of orange peels, which will make you like them more than the fruit.

Cures Hangovers

For the party loves that fall apart puking the next day, the peel of an orange is a good solution. It actually cures hangovers. This is one of the very few natural things that can be trusted on for curing hangovers. Boil orange peel in water for about 15-20 minutes, add a bit of salt to it and drink it like a tea.

Bronchitis cure

Bronchitis can be particularly tough to deal with at times. When one doesn’t want to mess up with too many medicines in their system, they can trust this age old method of treating it. Orange peel tea is a great remedy for it. You need to drink this as much and as often as possible. It will help bring down the infection eventually.

Skin Afflictions

Frost bites are common for some people with sensate skin. You don’t need to rely on chemical methods of treating the same. Orange peel burnt, and powdered can work well for it, when mixed with vegetable oils and applied on the affected area.

Moves the bowels better

Constipation is a horrible disorder. It’s terrible when you try and eat everything possible and don’t excrete it as well. Regular bowel movements are essential for the body; otherwise they might seem to have a number of side effects on the body as it causes to build up toxins inside the body. Besides the more visible ones like weight gain and uneasy feeling, they might also tend to damage the inner layers of the human body, by storing waste products for too long. This is why it is essential for one to keep it functioning well.
The boiled orange peel method can work wonders here as well. This is because it shall help in clearing the obstacles in the bowel movement. It will clear the system well, and help on in excreting the body wastes properly.

Treats Bad Breath

It’s a great home remedy for people suffering from bad breath. Chewing small pieces of orange peel, directing can help in eliminating bad breath. It also helps the PH levels of the mouth and prevent cavities and keeps your breath fresh for longer.
When you are down with ruthless cough, orange peel might come to rescue. A concoction of orange dried orange peel, sugar and ginger, will help in curing cough in a jiffy. One might use honey rather than sugar as well.

Skincare Benefits

For people who suffer from oily skin, orange peel can help. This is a very good beauty tool, paste of orange peel applied on the face removes the dead skin off. It will also mean benefit in the form of tightening the pores and making the skin look youthful and fresher. It also has an anti-tanning effect and one can become a few shades lighter, and remove the harmful effects of the sun with the help of this ideal beauty treatment.
It also cures pimples and make the skin glow beautifully. Besides this, it will help in keeping one’s metabolism intact and help in curing common illnesses of the body.

Common colds, coughs run away

It works well for treating common cold, and cough, and is able to manage all the simple symptoms of illness. Actually if one starts having orange peel tea every day, it might tend to result n an overall benefit in health and wellness of the person. It tends to replenish the body from inside as well as outside.
When one is suffering from a nausea and stomach upsetting, you can boil a little orange peel together with ginger, and this will cure you nausea and upset stomach.

Pectin works wonders

One of the main constituents of orange peel, which makes it so feasible for the body, is Pectin. This is a carbohydrate, which is found naturally in a few substances only. This tends to help in benefitting the intestines in a very good way. It helps in the growth of the healthy bacteria and keeps the body functioning better.
If one is having trouble with phlegm in the lungs, they should soak orange in white wine, for about 29 days and then drink it. It shall have better results if it is dipped in the same for a longer time.

Allergies can be fought

There a number of food allergies that people might ted to suffer from. If one suffers from fish or crab allergies, orange peel is a great solution. Fresh orange peel, with water is a great way to cure the same.

Prevention from skin cancer

One of the most wondrous properties of orange peel is that it might tend to safeguard one form the risk of skin cancer. It is like a great sun block for the skin. This is beaus it has d-limonene in it, which is a very good substance that prevents skin cancer. It helps in cutting down the growth of tumors in the skin.
It is a great way of safeguarding the body and the skin from a host of common infections and allergies. If one can incorporate the use of orange peel in their routine life, it would mean they are cutting down the risk of a host of infections. One can smell great looking great and feeling great with the help of the same. This is a great idea. You should make a habit of drinking orange peel juice every once a while to avoid a host of diseases attacking you

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Tips to help you get active

Tips to help you get active

• Choose a variety of physical activities you enjoy. Try different activities until you find the ones that feel right for you.
• Get into a routine — go to the pool, hit the gym, join a spin class or set a regular run and do some planned exercise. Make it social by getting someone to join you.
• Limit the time you spend watching TV or sitting in front of a computer during leisure time.
• Move yourself — use active transportation to get places. Whenever you can, walk, bike, or run instead of taking the car.
• Spread your sessions of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity throughout the week. Do at least 10 minutes of physical activity at a time.
• Join a team — take part in sports and recreation activities in groups. You’ll make new friends and get active at the same time.

• Set a goal
• Make a plan
• Pick a time & place
• Every step counts

For your Body

A healthy body is very important for any individual. If you want to achieve one, try reading this article. It provides three helpful tips for a healthy body:

1. Exercise regularly - When you do regular exercises, it actually helps your body be in good shape. You can do different kinds of exercises a day. You can walk before or after work. You can also walk with your dog at the park.

If you are a family person, you can exercise by playing with your kids outside. Outdoor activities are great and helpful ways to have a healthy body.

You can play any sports or do yoga and meditation. This can relax your minds and bodies that will help you feel calmer and better. Exercises can actually burn your fats, thus building more muscles on your body. Because of that, it will make you achieve a healthy body.

2. Eat healthy foods -

It is also necessary that you eat healthy foods. Anybody, especially your health care practitioners will tell you that you have to provide your physical body quality and healthy foods to make your body function properly.

Eat healthy foods that are chemical-free and are rich in vitamin and minerals. You should eat foods that are very nutritious for you to achieve a healthy body. You can also take some herbal and vitamin supplements that will further help you in supporting you in your good and vital health.

3. Stop your vices - Vices are considered as major health distractions. In order to achieve a healthy body, stop your vices as early as possible. If you heavily smoke, learn to quit smoking, or if you are not a smoker, do not even dare to start it. Smoking can cause so many different kinds of disease complications in the body.

This is an unhealthy habit that people should avoid or quit it. Severe drinking of alcoholic beverages can also be one of the disruptive vices that can cause severe damage to your health. If you are a heavy drinker, learn to stop or minimize it. Do not over-pollute your body with so many unsafe and hazardous chemicals. Learn to stop your vices.

For the sake of the children.

Help children breathe easier

• Don't smoke and don't let others smoke in your home or car.
• Keep your home as clean as possible. Dust, mold, certain household pests, secondhand smoke, and pet dander can trigger asthma attacks and allergies.
• Limit outdoor activity on ozone alert days when air pollution is especially harmful.
• Walk, use bicycles, join or form carpools, and take public transportation.
• Limit motor vehicle idling.
• Avoid open burning.

Protect children from lead poisoning

• Get kids tested for lead by their doctor or health care provider.
• Test your home for lead paint hazards if it was built before 1978.
• Wash children's hands before they eat; wash bottles, pacifiers, and toys often.
• Wash floors and window sills to protect kids from dust and peeling paint contaminated with lead - especially in older homes.
• Run cold water until it becomes as cold as it can get. Use only cold water for drinking, cooking, and making baby formula.

Keep pesticides and other toxic chemicals away from children

• Store food and trash in closed containers to keep pests from coming into your home.
• Use baits and traps when you can; place baits and traps where kids can't get them.
• Read product labels and follow directions.
• Store pesticides and toxic chemicals where kids can't reach them - never put them in other containers that kids can mistake for food or drink.
• Keep children, toys, and pets away when pesticides are applied; don't let them play in fields, orchards, and gardens after pesticides have been used for at least the time recommended on the pesticide label.
• Wash fruits and vegetables under running water before eating - peel them before eating, when possible.

Protect children from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning

• Have fuel-burning appliances, furnace flues, and chimneys checked once a year.
• Never use gas ovens or burners for heat; never use barbecues or grills indoors or in the garage.
• Never sleep in rooms with unvented gas or kerosene space heaters.
• Don't run cars or lawnmowers in the garage.
• Install in sleeping areas a CO alarm that meets UL, IAS, or Canadian standards.

To Improve Nutrition

To Improve Nutrition:

1. Buy whole foods -- whether canned, frozen, or fresh from the farm -- and use them in place of processed foods whenever possible.
2. Reject foods and drinks made with corn syrup, a calorie-dense, nutritionally empty sweetener that many believe is worse for the body than sugar, says Katz.
3. Start each dinner with a mixed green salad. Not only will it help reduce your appetite for more caloric foods, but it also will automatically add veggies to your meal.

To Improve Physical Fitness:

1. Do a squat every time you pick something up. Instead of bending over in the usual way, which stresses the lower back, bend your knees and squat. This forces you to use your leg muscles and will build strength.
2. Every time you stop at a traffic light (or the bus does), tighten your thighs and butt muscles and release as many times as you can. (Don't worry, no one will see it!) This will firm leg and buttock muscles, improve blood flow -- and keep you mildly amused!
3. Whenever you're standing on a line, lift one foot a half-inch off the ground. The extra stress on your opposite foot, ankle, calf and thigh, plus your buttocks, will help firm and tone muscles. Switch feet every few minutes.

To Improve Stress Control:

1. Give your partner a hug every day before work. Studies show this simple act can help you remain calm when chaos ensues during your day, Katz says.
2. Have a good cry. It can boost your immune system, reduce levels of stress hormones, eliminate depression, and help you think more clearly.
3. Twice a day, breathe deeply for three to five minutes

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Top Ten Sex Tips for Men

At any given second, 4,000 people are having sex in the world. So ‘knocking’ is the most happening or ‘rocking’ thing in the world. Sex is not all about doing it in the bed.
The three attributes that can help you in building an effective relationship with women include - your caring nature, communication skills and your confident attitude. ‘Lusty talk’ during sex can help to stimulate women even more. Tease her and make her feel desirable and you are sure to give her orgasm even if your performance is below par.

1. If you sweat during sex don’t worry – sweating men ooze testosterone and it is a biological turn on for women.

2. During sex keep the room warm rather than cold. So maybe turn off the air-conditioner if necessary or turn it on low. Heat causes dilatation of blood vessels and more swelling of the penis and vagina and flushing of the skin. Heat makes you ‘flush during sex.’

3. If you want your girl to become pregnant make sure you give her a big orgasm. The chances of pregnancy increases because contraction of pelvic muscles during orgasm help the sperms move up the vaginal canal and fertilize the eggs.

4. If your girl has a headache and you have no pills available give her a big orgasm and this can relieve her headache. Sex is known to cure headaches due to release of morphine like pain killer substances in the brain called endorphins.

5. Big orgasm also requires you to indulge in some foreplay. Gently touching, stroking, sucking and licking your partners nipples, thighs, vagina and clitoris are sometimes enough to start the orgasm. Keep the big act for the end.

6. Stimulate her clitoris with your fingers by gently fondling with the area. Remember the sensory nerve fibers have the highest concentration around the clitoris followed by labia, and the outer third of the vagina.

7. Find her G-Spot – G-spot stimulation can give a woman a big orgasm. It is usually located in the front section of the vaginal wall between her vaginal opening and the cervix. Use finger to stroke the front portion of the vagina and during intercourse the best way to stimulate her G-spot is insertion of the penis from the back. If the G-spot and clitoris are simulated simultaneously the women is likely to have ‘one hell of a orgasm’ that she is unlikely to forget.

8. Early morning sex is also a great option if you are tired in the night. You can get extra help from the surge of Testosterone in the morning. Blood levels of testosterone are highest just before dawn and are 40% higher than in the evening.

9. Keep you ‘But’ in shape - Buttocks of a man are the most admired part of a man’s body by women.

10. Age is not a factor for sex as much as it is for women. Studies show that even if you are over 70 years the chances of your being potent is over 73%. Actor Anthony Quinn fathered a baby at the age of 81 years.

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