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The chemical compound known as a phenol is characterized by an
aromatic benzene ring with a hydroxyl group (OH) attached. This
makes sense that poly-phenols refer to a chemical substance with
more than one phenol group. Phenols function as potent
antioxidants, reacting with free radicals. Phenols are
responsible for the bright coloring in many fruits and
vegetables. These fruit and vegetable phenols protect the plants
from damage by disease and ultraviolet light.

Polyphenols are phytonutrients or phytochemicals. Phytonutrients
are biologically active compounds in food. However, these
phytonutrients are not classified as essential nutrients. This
is because the body does not depend on these nutrients for
proper bodily function. Phytonutrients do play a vital role in
affecting our health just as significantly as vitamins and
minerals do.

Polyphenols are classified as flavonoids, which is a class of
phytonutrient. Polyphenols can form complexes with metal cations
such as iron, zinc, and copper. This reduces the absorption of
the mineral. This is beneficial because excess levels of these
cations promotes the generation of free radicals. Polyphenols
are potent free radical scavengers in the body. Polyphenols also
protect and regenerate other dietary oxidants such as vitamin E.

Polyphenols are plentiful in green tea. Polyphenols have been
found to be more powerful as an antioxidant than even vitamins C
and E. In particular, EGCG or epigallocatechin gallate is the
major polyphenolic constituent of green tea. EGCG is a potent
antioxidant. A number of chronic diseases have been thought to
be caused by free radical damage such as cancer, aging, and
heart disease.

Antioxidants protect the body from free radical damage. What are
free radicals? Free radicals are caused by cigarette smoking,
radiation, pollution, and herbicides. Free radicals are atoms
with unpaired electrons in the outer shell. The unpaired
electrons make free radicals unstable. Free radicals want only
to be stable. Free radical stability requires the electrons to
be paired. Free radicals are extremely reactive and will oxidize
the nearest molecule.

Oxidizing causes the free radical to gain an electron but also
creates another free radical. This creates a chain reaction
continuing until the disruption of a living cell. Free radicals
can attack proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and DNA. However,
DNA is usually preferred. DNA and free radical interactions
usually result in mutations that adversely affect the cell cycle
and potentially lead to malignancy. In fact, researchers believe
this is how many forms of cancer arise.

Antioxidants protect the body from damaging oxidation reactions.
Antioxidants safely interact with free radicals to prevent
damage to vital molecules. Antioxidants donate an electron to
the free radical, hence stabilizing the free radical and
preventing damage. The antioxidant is stable with or without the
electron, making this a win-win situation.

Polyphenols can be found in white, black, and green tea. Of
course, the level of polyphenols along with other nutrients is
based on how the tea is processed. Steamed white and green tea
retains more polyphenols and nutrients than roasting and
fermenting. Black teas and some green teas are fermented and
roasted, damaging the bioactive substances in the tea leaf.

Why should you drink green tea? Many studies have been done on
the health benefits of green tea. Dietary intake of green tea
has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer and heart disease.
Regular consumption of green tea shows no significant side
effects. Green tea helps prevent cavities, strengthens teeth,
and is thought to kill oral bacteria that is responsible for bad
breath. Green tea has been shown to protect the brain from
oxidative stress and lower monoamine oxidase activity;
preventing age related brain degeneration. Green tea studies
suggest an increase in exercise endurance by improving the
metabolism of fat.

Green tea offers many health benefits to those who drink green
tea regularly. Besides offering antioxidant benefits, green tea
is excellent as a weight loss supplement offering weight loss
results and safety. Of course, green tea should be used in
combination with a healthy diet and exercise program. If you
take medications for a health condition, consult your doctor
before adding green tea to your diet.

Copyright 2005 Marc David

Who doesn’t catch a little cold right in the middle of the week
when your workouts were going so great? There’s been many times
that my workouts were 100% the best I’ve ever had and right when
I was on top of my game - I caught some cold bug and it
frustrated me to no end!

How many times have you asked yourself this question or been
asked yourself?

“I was wondering if workouts (cardio, weightlifting or both)
should be halted during a common cold or if you should “sweat it
out” as some say.

Common sense tells me that the body should fully recover before
engaging in an intense workout, but is a light day or a less
intense cardio day okay?

On one hand you don’t want to break progress by waiting too long
between workouts, yet on the other hand, you don’t want to
remain sick because the body will have to allocate nutrition in
building muscle tissue as opposed to building an immune
response.”

- Sick and Wanting to Workout

This was a timely question. I’ve been in many public places this
week and almost everybody I’ve been around at some point is
sneezing and coughing and looks like they have a horrible cold!

You can workout when you have a cold BUT only under certain
conditions. Let me elaborate before I ramble on.

Do Not Workout If:

* You have a fever * You feel nauseous * You are highly
contagious and in a public gym

Workout If:

* You just have a mild cold * It’s been a couple of days and you
are over the worst of it

Many people that I know of, including myself at one time, did
some pretty intense workouts while sick. And not just everyday
common cold sick but flu-like sick.

Not only was it irresponsible of me to bring my funk into the
gym but Karma was paid back when my body couldn’t recover and I
ended up prolonging my illness an extra week or so.

You see, working out when you have a mild cold is not a big
deal. In fact, if you engage in light cardio, you’ll feel
better. It will help to open up your nasal passages and let you
breathe easier. Recovery will not be hampered because it’s a
mild cold and you are doing a light workout. Just to keep moving
really. Nothing intense at all.

What I don’t recommend is that you workout with weights unless
it’s following the same principles.

Light. Keep that in mind. You are not there to get stronger,
more fit or build muscle. You are there to feel better, to keep
moving and get the added benefits that working out will help you
do.

Believe me…

When I’ve done a light cardio workout a couple of days after the
worst of the cold is over, I feel a lot better.

Why cardio?

Seems to me that working out with weights does not give you that
cardiovascular benefit (except circuit training). I’ve never
felt that great when I have a cold and hit the iron. I’ve always
felt better when I just do light cardio for about 20 minutes or
so. Nothing intense mind you. Strictly warm-up to pace levels.

Frankly…

The research has shown that doing cardio when you have a cold
has the greatest benefits. Working out with weights has not had
the same effect.

Let’s face it…

Being sick is no fun! But if you over do it, you will just
prolong your illness. So keep that in mind when I say light. You
are there to feel better not improve or break a personal record.

Next time you are sick, go do some light cardio. Heck, even just
walking around the block will feel pretty good.

Your recovery will not be compromised as long as you go light.

I urge you to take care of yourself first but after that, see if
some light cardio helps you feel even better and recover faster.

This question is a great bridge to another topic that is a
favorite of mine called Taking a Training Break. Should you or
shouldn’t you take one?

Fact is, the training break is an overlooked, often under
utilized concept that not only will have you in the gym for
longer periods of time but you’ll recover faster and get
stronger by NOT hitting the weights and doing cardio.

You see, after doing your workouts over and over, your body is
always in a constant state of breakdown. At some point, even
your immune system is compromised and you get sick. I’ve
actually pinpointed my own rhythms.

After 9 weeks of training if I do not take a training break, I
always get sick. A mild cold mind you but like clockwork, it
happens. I’ve found that by working out continually, that 9 week
hump is when my body is taxed to the point where I’m not at my
optimal recovery.

By simply taking a break for 7 days, no weight and no cardio, I
come back to the gym stronger and more recovered then before.

It’s also very important to just let your joints heal during
this time from lifting. So not only is a break good for the
immune system but it’s good for joint recovery as well.

If you take a training break every 8-12 weeks, you’ll come back
stronger and feeling more to working out then before and
contrary to popular belief, you will not lose muscle during a 7
day break. You won’t get smaller and all the gains you made will
not be lost. That is a big myth.

During this break I still supplement the same, I just don’t
‘train’ but I am active.

To sum up, taking a training break is a good thing. Every 8-12
weeks just let your body and mind recovery and get ready for the
next round of training. It also helps to avoid the working out
when sick as described above. By using this process, I’ve been
able to avoid being sick for some time and when I am sick, I’m
able to recovery a bit faster by using the principles described
above.

Treadmills are one of the most popular pieces of exercise equipment. For this reason, many people look to purchase discount treadmills for use in their homes.

Treadmills offer excellent cross training ability. You can train for any one of a number sports using a treadmill. You can also get all of the benefits of regular exercise using a treadmill. Home discount treadmills offer all of the benefits of going to the gym without the expensive price tag and the hassle.

Things To Consider When Shopping For Discount Treadmills.

There are a number of things to look for when purchasing a treadmill. First, consider treadmill speed. They are built for either walking or running, usually not both. Buy one that fits your activity needs.

Second, consider the horsepower. Weaker motors wear out easily. If this is a piece of equipment you intend to own for some time, you do not want something that will wear out. Do not confuse this with peak horsepower. You are looking for continuous duty horsepower.

Next, decide whether or not you want a treadmill with a program. This works for some people, and others really hate it. Go with whatever fits your needs, because if you do not want one, don’t spend the extra money for it. You also want to think about belt size, the durability of the deck, the type of incline you desire, and the hand rail options you want.

Where To Shop For Treadmills

You can purchase a discount treadmills at any number of locations, including online. Many stores offer treadmills on sale at peak exercise equipment buying times of year, like during the New Year’s resolution craze.

Where you purchase your treadmill will depend on your wants and needs. Purchasing one online can get you a great price, but do not forget to consider the shipping. Purchasing one in a local store can also get you a great price, but it does not always offer the selection the internet might. Shop carefully, and you can get an excellent deal on a discount treadmill.

For the best online retailers providing first class service and and excellent price check out my the reviews on my website home-gym-buyers-guide.com

Dean Iggo is a keen fitness enthusiast and home gym user. He is also the webmaster of home-gym-buyers-guide.com a website providing unbiased reviews of used treadmills and the ‘best buy’ treadmill ratings for every price range.

Buy natural health supplements? When looking to buy natural
health supplements and natural tonics for health and wellness,
chances are you’ll find your options are limited in local
stores. Online, there are many possibilities. However, an
important question is - how to know which natural tonics for
health and wellness are legitimate ones that provide specific
health benefits?

Ideally, vitamin and nutrient requirements would come totally
from your diet. The problem is - many people make poor food
choices every day. And even with a well-balanced diet, studies
find that nutrient values of foods have been declining for
decades because of soil depletion.

When looking to buy natural health supplements, leading the list
should be the daily vitamin/mineral/nutrient supplement that is
the basis of your supplement program. And all daily supplements
are not created equal. Two important natural tonics for health
and wellness should be considered these:

* High-Quality Daily Vitamin/Mineral/Nutrient Supplements - a
daily high-quality, broad-spectrum anti-aging natural supplement
helps fill in the dietary gaps that everyone will have. Few
persons obtain the minimum recommended servings of 5-9 cups of
vegetables and fruits per day, for example, and thus do not
obtain the health benefits associated with these vital foods.

And taking one of the cheap one-a-day vitamins is probably a
waste of time and money. When considering to buy natural health
supplements, vitamins and minerals are just the beginning. The
body needs and will use a wide array of anti-aging natural
tonics for health and wellness substances - amino acids,
antioxidants, bioflavanoids, neuronutrients, herbal extracts,
enzymes and other nutrients such as L-Carnosine, alpha lipoic
acid and acetyl L-Carnitine and so on. And these nutrients must
be in the correct proportions to each other based on the latest
research.

* Omega 3 Supplements - from heart health to depression
treatment to pregnancy health, Omega 3 benefits are too good to
ignore if you are interested in health. Three of the top Omega 3
food sources are cold-water fish, grass-fed (not grain-fed) meat
and eggs. Omega 3 oils provide DHA and EPA in a natural form
that your body can easily assimilate. No conversion is required
by the body as is required for flax oil, for example. Most of
the clinical studies on Omega 3 benefits are based on fish oils
from consuming fish and fish oil supplements.

In addition, other natural tonics for health and wellness to
consider when you buy natural health supplements with specific
health benefits proven by clinical studies are:

* Natural Cholesterol Lowering Supplements - the most effective
is policosanol which comes from sugar cane. Its
cholesterol-lowering abilities are published in over 80 clinical
studies, which are more studies than for most prescription
drugs. Policosanol significantly lowers total cholesterol and
low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and increases
high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol without the side
affects associated with the statin drugs.

* Arthritis Supplements - there are nutrients that have been
shown to reduce inflammation, swelling and stiffness. Aiming to
achieve long term pain relief by targeting the cause, not just
the arthritis symptoms, should be the goal of arthritis natural
tonics for health and wellness.

* Sexual Enhancement Supplements - many sexual problems (and
health problems) are related to nutrient deficiencies. In men,
for example, men with impotency problems also suffer from
cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes or are taking
prescription drugs which commonly cause sexual dysfunction
problems. Restore your general health and your sexual health
will automatically follow.

Is it possible when you buy natural health supplements that you
can slow the aging process? Yes! Numerous clinical studies have
shown and are still finding the health benefits of many of these
nutrients. You can try to come up with your own supplement plan
and take many different supplements individually. However, to
buy natural health supplements and design your own supplement
program is not the best way. It’s easy to end up with a dozen or
more individual substances to take daily, which is both a hassle
and expensive. And if certain substances are out of balance,
they can combine to produce other unwanted compounds that can be
harmful.

There are manufacturers that provide advanced nutritional
products in one broad high-quality daily supplement. Nutrient
quantities are combined according to the latest research, and
individual ingredients are linked to relevant clinical studies
and benefits. Learn as much as you can before you buy natural
health supplements and the natural tonics for health and
wellness you’ll be taking every day.

Copyright 2005 InfoSearch Publishing

“Bodybuilding Sins” That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts:
Part 4 by Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS and Steve Hefferon, CMT
Welcome to article number 4 in our series “Bodybuilding Sins
That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts”. In this article we
are going to talk about how bodybuilders tend to create massive
muscle imbalances and what you can do to not be one of them. If
you missed the first article, you can read it by clicking on the
link below. Here’s a breakdown of the articles to look for: 1.
Article #1 - Choosing The WRONG Exercises 2. Article #2 -
Training Variations for Pain Relief and Maximum Results 3.
Article #3 - Targeted Stretching 4. Article #4 - Targeted
Exercises 5. Article #5 - Rest, Recovery, and Injury Prevention
Article #4 - Targeted Exercises What is a Targeted Exercise and
Why You Need To Be Doing Them? While performing three different
exercises for each area of the chest may sound “targeted” and it
may work great for targeting the chest itself… this is NOT what
we mean by targeted… What we are talking about is choosing
exercises with more than just size increases in mind… remember,
there is far more to muscle than just how it looks… You can be
really big, but also weak, slow and inflexible. To drive this
point home some more, remember the “Turtle Back Syndrome” we
covered in article #1? So many body builders are plagued with
this gruesome condition and they don’t even know it! Are you?
The Turtle Back condition is a direct result of too much focus
on building up the pecs and lats and not enough focus on the
upper back. Also, the lack of focus on flexibility in the chest
and shoulders makes it even worse… Not only does this look
stupid, but it sets you up for back, neck and shoulder problems
like rotator cuff tears and the like… and I know you don’t want
any of those! So by targeted, we mean exercises that will not
just develop muscle strength and size, but more importantly work
towards correcting muscle imbalances which will mean less pain
and missed workouts, better performance and function, and most
of all better and balanced total body development! So How Do You
Find Out Which Ones You NEED To be Doing? As we discussed in the
previous article on “Targeted Stretching”, it’s very important
to know before hand what stretches you actually NEED to be
doing… the same applies to exercises… and the ONLY way to find
out what specific areas you need to target is to perform
physical evaluations so you can pin point the weak muscles that
need strengthening and the tight muscles that need stretching.
We have developed a series of simple assessments you can do
yourself to identify the muscles imbalances you have… and while
they are intended for people suffering from back pain or
sciatica, as a bodybuilder you stand to benefit greatly because
you train so hard, you are far more likely to experience
injuries like bulging and herniated discs, rotator cuff tears,
knee pain, etc… Plus, even if you don’t have any pain or
injuries now, it would be very wise to learn how to assess
yourself so you can target your training now before you create
an injury, which not only will slow down your training and
progress, but it can also become a life-long struggle with pain
and a serious loss of your strength, size and fitness. So be
sure to check out our website to learn more about how you can
quickly and easily identify and eliminate any muscle imbalances
you have http://www.losethebackpain.com —————

In the medical community, “obesity” is generally said to be
present in women with more than 30% body fat and men with more
than 25% body fat. “Morbid obesity,” a more serious condition
still, occurs when a person is 50-100% or 100 pounds above his
or her ideal body weight or has more than 39% body fat. Medical
problems commonly associated with morbid obesity include
diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, certain cancers
(including breast and colon cancer), depression, and
osteoarthritis.

Obesity among the American population is a serious epidemic. The
results of a 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey indicate that an estimated 64% of U.S. adults are either
overweight or obese.

Millions of people approach weight control, focusing on the
symptom. The symptom being the weight itself. These people put
all their energy into baking it off, working it off, starving it
off, or all kinds of fad diets.

They all experience the ups and downs on the weight charts and
scale. This makes for a lot of upset and depressed people who
think that they will never solve the problem of eliminating,
permanently, those excess pounds and inches.

The only time that anyone has to be concerned with weight
control is when they are eating. The fact of the matter is that
people are concerned with weight before they eat and they beat
themselves up after they eat. While people are eating there is
no concern.

We spend a small amount of time each day eating and that is the
only time that people have to increase their conscious awareness
and focus on developing proper eating habits.

If you are overweight, you may be so because you formed a habit
of eating improperly.

By re-educating your eating habits, you will find that you still
enjoy eating and for much more positive reasons. You’ll
eliminate weight — and you won’t regain it.

The plan is very basic, simple, and easy. Every week, for a
period of six weeks, you are going to practice a new and
different mental exercise to help you change your eating habits.

WEEK ONE: Sit down to eat and drink. Even if it’s only a piece
of gum or a sip of water, sit down! This will help eliminate the
unconscious snacking that is so much a part of being overweight.
This also eliminates tasting foods for those who cook.

WEEK TWO: Relax! Take a minute to breathe comfortably and be
thankful for the food in front of you. This will help you become
aware of the foods that you eat and the way in which you eat
them.

WEEK THREE: Chew your food well. Sip your drinks. Take small
bites. Depending on what you are eating, chew from 25 to 40
times with each mouthful. By consuming small portions and eating
more slowly, your taste buds will have a chance to get the full
and wonderful flavor from the nutritious foods you are eating.

Your stomach will have a chance to tell your mind that you are
full and satisfied and that you require a smaller amount of food
than before. It can take the same amount of time to eat a small
amount of food as it does to eat a large amount.

WEEK FOUR: Get rid of bad emotions and frustrations. if you have
a problem or transaction that you are working on, clear your
mind before you eat. Eating out of frustration is a very common
bad habit.

WEEK FIVE: Think about the food you eat, especially the flavor.

WEEK SIX: Leave something on your plate (besides your fork).
We’re conditioned to clean everything from our plates and
programmed to believe that cleaning our plates will help
starving children elsewhere in the world or that it’s a sin to
waste food.

OTHER ATTITUDES TO CONSIDER

1. Refer to diets as menus.

2. Refer to losing weight as eliminating weight permanently.

3. Use smaller plates and glasses.

4. Serve yourself smaller portions.

5. Use one room in the house in which to eat, perhaps even one
chair.

6. Keep a diary of the food you eat.

In addition to these exercises, it is important that you utilize
the techniques learned in altered- states (hypnosis) to effect
habit change and visualize exactly the way you want to look.

Imagine yourself standing on your bathroom scale and looking
down at the weight you want to be.

Some sample weight control suggestions:

1. I weigh ___ pounds and am slim, healthy, and attractive.

2. I eat only those healthful, nutritious foods that allow me to
maintain my weight at ___ pounds.

3. I eat my meals slowly and enjoy every bite. I taste and savor
my food better than ever before.

4. The desire to eliminate fat from my body is stronger than
ever before. I am, on a daily basis, eating less and enjoying
food more, and the desire to eliminate weight is stronger than
the desire to eat.

5. I see myself as being slim, trim, firm and solid. I think
thin.

6. I am staying satisfied for longer periods of time. The desire
to eliminate unnatural fat from my body is stronger than my
desire to eat. I see fattening eating behavior and I have no
desire to indulge in such behavior. I enjoy being slim, trim,
thin and slender.

By utilizing these behavior modification suggestions you will
completely re-educate your eating habits and will have formed a
successful pattern for creating and maintaining a slim, trim,
permanent new shape.

———————————-end

There’s recently been a LOT in the weight loss news concerning
green tea.

Green tea’s weight loss effects have been causing more and more
people to start sipping the ancient Japanese brew.

But just how does green tea help you lose weight? And does it
really work or is it all just hype? This article gives you the
real facts about drinking green tea to lose weight.

Advantages of Drinking Green Tea for Weight Loss:

1) Green tea revs up your metabolism

A study reported on in the American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition, found that green tea extract resulted in a
significant increase in energy expenditure (a metabolism
‘boost’).

The researchers also concluded that that over a 24-hour period,
green tea extract increases the metabolic rate by 4%. These
effects are probably due to the high concentrations of catechin
polyphenols found in green tea. These work to help intensify
levels of fat oxidation and thermogenesis (the rate at which
your body burns calories).

2) Green tea inhibits fat absorption and helps glucose regulation

Experts tell us that the catechins in green tea help to inhibit
the movement of glucose into fat cells. Green tea may also act
as al glucose regulator. It helps to slow the rise in blood
sugar after a meal. This prevents high insulin spikes (lots of
insulin promotes fat storage) and the subsequent fat storage.

3) Green tea may help reduce appetite

Scientists at the University of Chicago found that green tea
caused rats to lose up to 21 percent of their body weight. Rats
injected with a green tea extract lost their appetites and
consumed up to 60 percent less food after seven days of daily
injections. This may have something to do with the blood sugar
regulating effects of green tea.

4) Green tea can help you save calories on your morning brew.

We are a nation hooked on our java. Be it the regular
double-cream, double-sugar standard or that mocha, dappa,
frappucinno, the calories we ingest just to get our morning
caffeine is wreaking havoc on our waistlines.

If you want to save mega-calories in the morning but still get
your caffeine fix, try substituting green tea for coffee. Or
have a green tea in the afternoon instead of that 700 calorie
mocha-chillate dream. You’ll definitely notice the difference in
your waistline after a few weeks.

So there are 4 ways that green tea can help you with weight
loss. But how much do you actually have to drink to get these
amazing metabolism boosting effects?

Experts vary but the general consensus seems to be that 3 – 5
cups of green tea per day is optimal. Doing this can help you
burn an extra 70 calories per day which amounts to 7 pounds per
year. Pretty good for not exercising or cutting calories, right?

However, 3 – 5 cups can be a lot for some people, so you might
also want to consider green tea extract, green tea pills or a
green tea patch.

Disadvantages of Drinking Green Tea For Weight Loss:

#1) Green tea is not a magic bullet

While some people will tell you that green tea is the
be-all-end-all for weight loss success, I think the keyword here
is balance. You’re not going to eat 5000 calories a day, drink a
cup of green tea and make it all go away – it just isn’t going
to happen. A healthy diet and increased exercise will go a long
way in helping you lose weight and keep it off.

#2) Be cautious of the caffeine if you have health problems

For some people that have heart troubles, high blood pressure or
stimulant sensitivities, the caffeine in green tea may not be
the best idea. If you’re worried about the caffeine from green
tea, try taking green tea extract. Most green tea extract is
made from decaffeinated green tea so you can still get the
weight loss benefits without the caffeine.

If you think the caffeine may be a problem, make sure to consult
your doctor before starting green tea for weight loss. Also make
sure to consult your doctor before starting green tea if you are
pregnant or breastfeeding.

Bottom Line: Green tea helps you with weight loss by boosting
your metabolic rate, regulating your blood sugar, suppressing
your appetite and giving you something else besides that high
calorie, high sugar coffee beverage to drink in the morning.
While it’s not the magic bullet, it can definitely give you a
boost in weight loss and in your overall health!

The symptoms of ADHD can be devastating for school-aged
children, but they can be even more debilitating for adults who
feel like they don’t have a place to turn for help. Adult ADHD
has the same symptoms as those present in children (including
inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity). The fast-paced
lifestyle that many adults lead also adds stress that can
aggravate the symptoms. However, training martial arts is a
great way to alleviate these symptoms and overcome the stress
they cause.

THE SYMPTOMS

1. Inattention.

The first symptom of adult ADHD is the inability to focus and
lack of attention. This includes not being able to follow
through on tasks, not being able to focus on what other people
are saying and not being able to organize thoughts, tasks and
activities.

2. Hyperactivity.

The second symptom of adult ADHD is hyperactivity. People who
suffer from this symptom feel the need to fidget with hand and
feet. They also tend to get up out of their seat often (even
when it’s not an appropriate time) or simply feel an urge to
move around. They also tend to talk excessively and are always
“on the go”.

3. Impulsivity.

The third symptom of adult ADHD is impulsivity. People who have
difficulty waiting their turns, who often interrupt and who
answer questions before they’ve been completed may suffer from
this symptom.

THE “TREATMENT”

Training martial arts solves for these symptoms of adult ADHD.
To be successful in whatever martial art you choose, you need a
high level of physical control. The only way to reach this is
through lots of practice and self-discipline. This ability to
control your body also helps you to discipline your mind. These
two skills feed off of one another and carry over to other parts
of your life. The more you learn to control your body, the more
you control your mind. The more you can control your mind, the
more you’ll be able to control your body. This control carries
over to other parts of your life as well: Once you can control
your body while training, you’ll be able to start controlling
your urges to move and fidget. The same goes for your mind. As
you discipline your mind, you’ll be able to concentrate and
focus on your daily activities, your job and your relationships.

In addition to practice and self-discipline, martial arts teach
breathing techniques. Many of them use the slow breathing
techniques that have been used by martial artists for centuries.
Similar to how specialists help people deal with panic attacks
and stress, martial arts use breathing techniques for both
physical and mental health and to create the body and mind
connection. This connection allows you to run at a peaceful and
happy level because you have achieved mastery over your mind and
body.

If you’re still not convinced, take the word of someone who’s
experienced the effects personally: Jody Walsh spent most of his
life not finishing projects and dealing with hyperactivity. He
wanted a way to treat his ADHD symptoms without relying on
medication for his entire life. That’s when he decided to start
training martial arts at Temple Kung-Fu Studios. “The first
thing I noticed was that the breathing techniques helped me to
calm down, be patient and focus on one thing at a time,” he
says. “The physical applications showed me to be more aware of
what my body is doing at all times.”

Even if you haven’t been officially diagnosed with adult ADHD,
you may suffer from some or even many of the symptoms. If so,
you owe it to yourself to start alleviating the stress in your
life. The self-discipline and self-awareness needed to train
martial arts helps you stay in control of your environment and
life. The best place to find these skills is at a fine martial
arts school. Why not give it a try? You have nothing to lose and
everything to gain. To make it even easier, I’ll help you get
started. Just contact me and I’ll send you my free report on how
to pick a martial arts school.

If you are interested in learning more about how martial arts
can help your change your life, please contact one of my three
locations in Bellevue, Lynnwood or Kent, Washington at
800-508-6141 or martialadvice@hotmail.com to set up a free 2
week trail orientation.

Also, please see our web pages at www.kungfutemple.com and
www.martialarts-instruction.com

Sincerely, Robert Jones Master Instructor Temple Kung-Fu
Studios

A saunas fair is a place to go when you want to see all of the latest models and newest technology in the industry. Also called a saunas exhibition, many different units are on display for potential buyers to get an idea of what they might want for their residence or commercial gym.

But there are many other reasons for attending an exposition such as this. Most shows do not just limit themselves to saunas. Most of the time, you will also see such things as spas, swimming pools and steam rooms as well. You will get information about such things as buying, selling, building your own and trends in the industry. And since the pools, spas and steam rooms are included, you can get similar information about these things as well as the saunas exposition.

You will also find a lot of health and wellness products and booths. Recent research indicates that saunas are very therapeutic and can do such things as release stress, remove toxins and even help you lose weight. For this reason, it makes sense that a saunas fair will include other healthy and therapeutic products and services. Some examples of such things you may find at a saunas exhibition would be massage therapy, yoga supplies, herbal supplements, vitamins, diet programs and more.

With all of these things to see and try, it is no wonder that a saunas exhibition is such a popular draw. They are usually held in warehouses or convention centers not just to hold the large amount of vendors who usually show up, but also to accommodate the large crowds.

But even with all of these other things going on (and let’s not forget food, drink and game booths), the biggest reason to go is saunas. Where else besides a sauna supply store or an online catalog can you see and try so many different types of units? At a saunas exhibition you can truly see the differences between a modular or prefabricated kit. You can truly tell if a single or double bench setup is best for you. Someone can advise you on the type of lighting, electrical wiring and other things that you may not have even thought of.

You can even try one of the most popular new types of saunas, the Infrared, which used a special natural heat to deeply penetrate the skin and soothe muscles.

But the most important thing about a saunas fair, besides good information, is the fun factor. Even picky kids who would rather watch cartoons usually have fun at a saunas exposition. Not only is there a wealth of food and drink for them to try but also games, samples and demonstrations that are captivating and appealing, even to the tiniest of eyes. Admission is generally reduced for children and you can spend as little or as much time as you like at the expo. All in all, a saunas fair is a great, inexpensive way to spend the entire day together as a family- and maybe get ready to have your own sauna at home as well.

Lately, you pee a lot. You always feel thirsty and you always
feel hungry. You always feel tired. Your vision blurs most of
the time. Your wounds heal longer that it used to. If these
things are happening to you, now is the time to worry. You might
have diabetes.

Diabetes is a disease characterized by high level of blood
sugar. This is due to faulty insulin production, insulin action,
or both. Diabetes can lead to serious complications then
eventually to premature death if not controlled correctly. So to
better prevent diabetes or treat it if you already have
diabetes, equip yourself with the ins and outs of the sickness.

There are two types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. In both
types, early detection and early treatment will reduce the
chances of developing serious health problems.

Type 1 diabetes was formerly known as juvenile diabetes or
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Type 1 diabetes matures
quickly and symptoms are very visible. This type of diabetes
occurs when the body’s immune system destroys pancreatic cells.
These cells are the insulin producing cells. This type of
diabetes affects mostly children and young adults. Risk factors
for type 1 diabetes include autoimmune, genetics, and
environmental factors.

The exact cause of this form of diabetes is still unknown but it
is believed that this is triggered by a virus or an allergen
which stimulates the immune system of the baby, kid or young
adult to attack the beta cells in the pancreas.

Type 1 diabetes symptoms include fatigue, recurrent urination,
thirst, weight loss, sweet smelling breath and difficulty in
breathing. If type 1 diabetes is left undiagnosed and untreated,
this will lead to labored breathing, coma, and death.

Type 2 diabetes was used to be called non-insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes. This form of
diabetes develops slowly and the symptoms are usually less
severe than people with type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes begins
as insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a disorder in which
the cells do not use insulin properly. As the need for insulin
rises, the pancreas loses its ability to produce insulin.

Recent studies have shown that genetics, fetal history, obesity,
lack of physical activity, diet high in fat, and stress may
influence in the development of this form of diabetes. Also,
genetic studies have shown that association of some genes is in
fact the cause of Type 2 diabetes.

Now on to the most important question – is it treatable?

There is still no cure for diabetes but it can be managed. Some
of the ways to manage diabetes is through injection of insulin
in the body, careful meal planning, blood glucose monitoring,
and exercise.

There are some recent medical breakthroughs that may help in the
curing of diabetes. One is the transplantation of beta cells
(the insulin producing cells) which has been successful although
with some side effects. Another treatment is the pancreas
transplantation. This is not recommended treatment for diabetes
unless there is a need for a kidney transplant as well. Another
approach is the genetic manipulation although this is still
under study. In this particular treatment, insulin genes are
inserted to cells that are not producing insulin to make them
produce insulin.