October 4, 2008

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Cialis for Erectile Dysfunction

Cialis is a wonderful capsule used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). Before, the most important things that are required to have the completely satisfying sexual act were a loving partner and the desire to make that sexual meet momentous and unique. If you have these things then you will have the satisfying sexual life, but truth is something special.

According to the review conduct all over the world, erectile dysfunction was found to be the most familiar condition in men which is guilty the sexual disasters. Erectile dysfunction is the condition in which the man is unable to get or hold the erection for sufficient amount of time. Erectile dysfunction is the most embarrassing problem a man could face when he is involved in a sexual relationship. Erectile dysfunction is caused by excessive stress; diseases like diabetes, blood pressure, and obesity; too much alcohol or drugs; and exhaustion. Erectile dysfunction affects men not only sexually but also physically and psychologically by giving stress to the relationship.

Every question has the answer and thus the answer for the treatment of erectile dysfunction soon came to the market and it was called as Cialis. Cialis’s main component is a substance called tadalafil, that helps blocking an enzyme in the body and also relaxing the vessels, helping circulation, in case of erectile dysfunction, it works by allowing blood to flow easier to the spongy tissues of the penis, helping to achieve and maintain an erection. So, as this far, the important thing to know, is that Cialis is not the magical substance, is only the name, the real medicine now is tadalafil.

July 6, 2008

Weight Loss: N Y Millionaire Weight Loss “Secret” Revealed

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It is a fact that about 70% Americans are overweight. There may be genetic, social and psychological factors involved in this problem.

Hi, my name is I-key. All my life, I have always tried to eat well. I constantly exercised and my weight remained stable for about 15 yrs.

I believe that good health is one the greatest assets one can have.

Read on and discover my simple weight loss secret that may
inspire you.

My weight problem began 3 yrs ago, when I stopped exercising.

The reason was because I discovered a little known millionaire “SECRET”, Mscsrrr Millionaire Cash system. (That enables one to turn his computer into a home personal “Atm Machine” that generates $1,500+ weekly, without any large investment hard work or special training)

After I tested it and was shocked to make more money in a day than I make at my job in a month, I was hooked.

But it has a drawback, because if not done properly, it can make you lose all your money.

For this reason, I decided to lock myself up in my office to work on it day and night in order to figure out how to make this secret money making system safe and risk free for the average person to do. (for more details, please go to: http://www.home-based-business-opportunity-center.com).

For this reason, I was not able to do any physical exercise and my weight ballooned.

One day, I went out, and suddenly I started having pains in my leg and had difficulty walking. I didn’t know how overweight I had become, until I took a photo of myself.

Holy mackerel, I nearly had a heart attack when I saw my photo, because I couldn’t believe the person in the photo was me! I was about 100 pounds overweight and looked like an elephant!

I was so horrified by my picture that I rushed into a nearby Chinese store and asked them if they had any herbal tea that can help me shed a lot of weight quickly. I bought a cup and immediately started drinking it. In 2 weeks, I didn’t lose any weight, instead I started having nervousness and twitching all over my body.

I knew right away the cause was the herbal tea and stopped drinking it. In a few days the nervousness went away.

Then I got on the internet and searched for weight loss diet. I was stunned by the search result of hundreds of different kinds of weight loss diets out there: Atkins, Jenny Craig, Richard Simmons, Dr. Phil, Weight Watchers, Low carb diets, high carb diets, high protein diets, Scarsdale diet, vegetarian diets, macrobiotic diets and many others.

Weight loss and nutrition are multi-billion dollar growth industries.

There are thousands of mlm and network companies out there hawking assorted diet pills, weight loss plans and programs, vitamins and nutraceuticals.

When I went to the bookstore, I was overwhelmed to see many weight loss and diet programs. I saw so many books on nutrition, aerobic exercise, home gym equipment.

On the TV, I saw Winfrey Oprah interview her guests about weight loss problems and listened to Dr. Phil talk about discipline and self control and saw Pilates’ infomercial, Bally’s gym ads, Lucille Robert Ads, Suzanne Summer ads for home exercise equipments.

I read in the magazines how most diet pills are dangerous especially those that contain ephedra (ephedrine) which has since lead to many deaths.

I was horrified to read about some people resorting to surgery where their stomach or intestines are stapled or reduced in an effort to make them eat less and lose weight. Two celebrities, Carnie Wilson and Al Roker have successfully done this.

Two days ago, I heard Kevin Trudeau (of mega -memory program fame) speak on little known natural remedies that cure all the major ailments most people suffer from.

He revealed that most food processors and companies are now adding growth hormones to food substances and this may be another cause for overweight problem, food addiction and some of diseases we suffer.

The problem is that with this sea of information, diet and weight loss pills, diet and weight loss programs, recipes, vitamins, exercise regimens, books and tapes, it is not easy for an average overweight person to know where to begin. How does one know which weight loss and diet pill, weight loss program, or diet and exercise program is good for him? I didn’t!

However, my natural instinct told me that losing weight can be achieved easily by understanding the simple dynamics of how the average human body works.

If one eats less but does more physical exercise, one will lose weight.

But this is not always easy to do, because most people (like me) lack self-control and discipline regarding eating food. Also, most people unconsciously over eat food as a way to escape from confronting various emotional, psychological and social problems afflicting them.

It is the above insight that finally helped me to develop a simple weight loss plan and exercise regimen that helped me to lose 60 pounds in 6 weeks.

I began to eat only once in 3 days. And before eating any heavy food, I will first eat salads and fruits and drink a glass of warm milk. And instead of drinking only sodas, I also started drinking various juices. Twice or thrice in the week, at 6 am in the morning, I got up and jogged about 1-2 miles to get my blood circulatory system up and running.

For obvious reasons, I have started avoiding McDonalds (their fries, Big Mac) Wendy’s, Subway, and Burger King restaurants and Taco Bell, with their burritos, tacos, and gorditas.

Once in a while I go out to Olive Garden and Applebees restaurants to dine with my friends.

During the new year, my plan is to hire a dietician to help me plan better meals. I also plan to get a personal weight training expert and start weight training.

My immediate goal is to lose another 60 Ibs within the next 2 months and to maintain my weight at 160 pounds by rigorously following my weight loss plan.

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June 11, 2008

Safe Weight Loss Part 1.

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Safe weight loss is about maintaining health whilst losing weight, it is not about losing weight rapidly; this has never worked and never will. This article is to be published in two parts over two days and will be stored in our news blogs archives for future viewing.

Aim for one pound (450 grams) each week because this level of weight loss is sustainable and you will not regain the weight later providing you adjust to your new healthier lifestyle.

Slow weight loss is the safest and most effective approach. A good weight-loss program helps you to lose weight gradually — about one-half to one pound per week initially and improving to one pound each week. Gradual weight loss promotes long-term loss of body fat, not just water weight that can be quickly regained.

Diets are only half of the program because no program works without sufficient light exercise.

Most people leading moderately active lives need about 15 calories per pound to maintain their weight. For example, a 200-pound person would have to eat foods containing no more than 3,000 calories each day to maintain his or her weight.

To lose one pound, a person must burn 3,500 calories more than consumed. For example, reducing calories by 300 per day and increasing daily activity to burn off an additional 200 calories should result in a weight loss of one pound per week.

A Good Balance

When limiting calories, you still need to satisfy basic nutritional needs. Eat a variety of foods every day. Choose from each of the five food groups - dairy, meat, fruit, vegetables and breads - and allow for an occasional treat. Balanced food plans encourage making wise choices about everyday food; choices you can make to achieve and stay at your proper weight for life.

Evaluate Your Eating Pattern

You should also evaluate your eating patterns. Sometimes six small meals a day can help you control your hunger. If you prefer to stay with eating three main meals, always plan for some low-calorie between-meal snacks like an apple or a carrot to satisfy hunger between meals.
All foods and beverages can be consumed in moderation. Try to cut down on foods high in fat and sugar, or substitute with low calorie and low fat foods and beverages.

The choice is always yours.

Most successful weight-loss plans call for a reduction in both calories and the amount of fat eaten.

Exercise.

Determine what type of physical activity best suits your lifestyle. You should work your way up to regular aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, jogging or swimming, since it is a key factor in achieving permanent weight loss and improving health.

Aerobic exercise works the body’s large muscles, such as the heart, and should be moderately vigorous, but not exhausting, to be most effective. For maximum benefits, most health experts recommend exercising 30 minutes or more on most, preferably all, days of the week. I disagree with this because as you exercise and become fitter the amount of exercise that you do will become inadequate compared to your fitness level. My weight loss program recommends three sessions of ten minutes each week to start.

Try to incorporate some simple calorie-burners into your everyday routine. Even the most basic activities (such as taking an after-dinner walk, using the stairs at the mall instead of taking an escalator, or parking farther away so you have a longer walk) can get you prepared for more aerobic activities.

Part 2 of this article will follow.

This article is © copyright David McCarthy 2005. It may be reproduced only in its entirety with no changes or additions.

David McCarthy is webmaster of www.recipesmania.com a website devoted to freely sharing knowledge on all facets of food, cooking, weight loss, food related health subjects and a free weight loss program. It contains recipes for all occasions from health to partying.

June 6, 2008

Nutrition and Metabolism Disorder

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What is the relationship between intake of nutrition and metabolism disorder? Is slow metabolism the cause of my overweight? Are there any types of nutrition that can speed it up? Could a pill speed it up?

There are many myths and misconceptions about metabolism. The idea that a low metabolic rate is always responsible for excess weight is one of them. Another is that a slower-than-average metabolism, means you’re destined to be obese.

What is metabolism?

Metabolism is the rate at which your body breaks down the nutrients in food to produce energy. A person with a “fast” metabolism, for example, utilizes calories more quickly, in some cases making it easier to stave off excess pounds.

Your metabolism is primary determined by your body composition: the more total fat-free mass you have the higher your resting metabolic rate will be.

Other factors that determine your metabolism is

  • heredity
  • hormones such as thyroid and insulin
  • stress
  • calorie intake
  • exercise
  • medications
  • Your baseline metabolism is determined at birth.
  • When you’ve passed the age of 30 and without exercising, the metabolism decreases with the age.
  • However, you can increase your metabolism to a certain extent by exercising and building lean muscle.
  • Each time you significantly reduce calories to lose weight you’ll experience a temporary decrease of 5-10 percent in metabolism.

Workouts for increasing your metabolism

  • A high-intensity cardio workout that really increases your heart rate will make you lose the most calories and represent the most significant short-term metabolic booster; between 20 and 30 percent. However, it won’t have a permanent effect on your metabolism. After your workout, your metabolism will return to its previous level over several hours–but you’ll continue burning extra calories in the meantime.
  • Though weight training is the most effective way to build and preserve your lean muscles, the muscle influence on metabolism is pretty slight. Each pound of muscle gained, can raise your metabolism up to 15 calories per day.

Can certain foods affect your metabolism?

  • Most of the scientific research reports that the type of food you eat has no significant impact on your long term metabolism rate. So fats, proteins and carbs seem to affect metabolism similarly.
  • Scientific data also tells that protein can slightly increase metabolic rate, but only temporarly.
  • The more calories you cut, the lower your metabolism rate will drop. An extremely low-calorie diet with fewer than 800 calories a day could cause your metabolic rate to decrease by more than 10 percent.
  • It is not what you eat but how much you eat what really matters. For a safe,sustainable weight loss, the average person shouldn’t eat less than 1,200 calories a day.
  • Spicy foods, such as chili peppers and curry can increase metabolism, but not enough to have a weight loss effect. It’s too small and short-lived.

Pills and Supplements

  • No pills or supplements have proven to increase metabolism enough to help you lose weight.
  • Some pills, have been shown to lower metabolism, and thus cause a weight gain. Examples of such pills are those used to treat depression and bipolar disorder.

Find out your daily calorie need

For losing one pound of body fat a week, you must create a deficit of 500 calories a day. The most reasonable way to do that, and thus avoid a big metabolic decrease, is through a combination of exercise and diet. You could for example eliminate 2.50 calories from your diet, and add enough activity to burn an extra 250.

Here is how you do it:

Determine your basic metabolism rate or RMR

1 RMR = 655 + (9.6 X your weight in kilograms*) + (1.8 X your height in centimetres**) - (4.7 X your age in years)

2 Factor in your daily activity: Multiply your RMR by the appropriate activity factor:

  • If you have little or no activity: RMR X 1.2
  • If you are performing light exercise 1-3 days a week: RMR X 1.375
  • If you are performing moderate exercise 3-5 days a week: RMR X 1.55
  • If you are performing strenuous exercise 6-7 days a week: RMR X 1.725
  • If you perform very strenuous daily exercise, sports or physical job or training twice a day: RMR X 1.9

3 Your final figure represents the minimum number of daily calories that you need to maintain your current weight.

Notes:
(*) Your weight in kilograms = your weight in pounds divided by 2.2.
(**) Your height in centimeters = your height in inches multiplied by 2.54.

EzineArticles Expert Author Terje Ellingsen

About the Author

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Why Fad Diets Don’t Work

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The answer is simple…fad diets are not natural.

Fad diet is the term that describes an array of diet approaches used to temporarily lose weight through unsafe and unrealistic methods. Quick fix programs do not work…although millions of dollars are spent each year. These programs offer a quick loss of weight but sadly the weight is gained right back because people return to their old eating habits and old life style.

There are many kinds of fad diets. Avoid those types of diets that recommend a certain nutrient, or combination of foods encouraging you to loss weight fast. Fad diets do not teach lifestyle habits for long-term weight management, they do not help people gain the will power to change a lifestyle with another.

Diets promoting a very low calorie system, approximately 1,000 to 1,500 calories per day and with no exercise program cause the body to become less efficient at burning fat, making it easier to store fat and regained weight each time a diet is stopped. In the long run this fad diets makes a person fatter instead of leaner. Ultimately these fad diets are not safe.

Only your weight and exercise level determines the number of calories that is right for your diet program and only healthy lifestyle habits will maintain long-term weight control. Healthy lifestyle habits include regular exercise, behavior modification, and a healthy, nutritious diet with a wide variety of foods.

People should be aware of their health problems before engaging in a diet program. All diets should include a warning to check with a specialist before trying a diet. Also most fad diets make no mention of physical activity, which is essential in the process of weight loss and some of these diets can actually harm one’s health.

The majority of fad diets involve a 10 day to 1 month period in which your diet is restricted to a select collection of bad-tasting, inconsistent health foods or recipes. The fads diet is generally advising you to completely avoided fats.

Due to water loss from this period, as a reaction to the starvation process, you will quickly lose weight. And, as you continue to starve, your body starts working in order to keep up with the energy needs. But you are still not burning fats and as you avoid fats in your diet, your body will try to preserve the fat that it has in its store. And if you continue your diet up to a month your body will burn its stored fats having no other alternative to stay alive.

After this period the dieter starts getting weaker and he is not able to feel well and perform its normal duties because it requires a lot more effort and time for the body to produce energy from fat rather than from muscle.
At a certain time the dieter is back to his normal eating habit but it will take some time before the reconstruction of your muscle occurs and during this time, the body stores most of the food intake as excess fats. Therefore at the end of the reconstruction process, the dieter is back to his initial weight gaining back the weight he lost in the starvation process and little bit more.

A diet regards the proper nutrition for a normally developed human and it should contain vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates AND fats. An imbalanced process may cause starvation or excessive reserves of body fat.

By using fad diets in your weight loss process your body will experience both starvation and weight gain in a short amount of time.

Copyright 2005 Adam Waxler

Adam Waxler publishes the Weight-Loss-Power-Package…a collection of six weight loss ebooks guaranteed to help you lose weight. Check out the complete package here: http://www.weight-loss-power-package.com

May 31, 2008

Struggling to Lose Weight? Admit It, It’s Not Your Thyroid

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The Indian “miracle” cactus Caralluma Fimbriata targets the real cause of fat gain.

70% of Americans are overweight and let’s face it - it’s not because we’re born with sluggish metabolism. It’s because we’re eating more, more often and eating the wrong foods.

We need to face that to realize why some diet pills don’t work, and why others might wreak havoc with our hormonal balance.

We’re treating the wrong cause

Most diet pills contain controversial drugs in large doses. They work by zapping up our metabolic rates to create a temporary ‘high’. This process induces ‘thermogenesis’ or heat production, which in turn burns calories.

The metabolic boost is achieved by exciting the CNS (Central Nervous System). The resulting response is similar to the “fight or flight” effect- elevated heart rate, increased excitability, and immune suppression.

The body cannot sustain this ‘high’ for long, as the increase in stress hormones leads to irregular heartbeat, emotional imbalance, and extreme fatigue.

A healthy, functioning thyroid will try to set things right by slowing down the metabolic rate. That’s when your fat-loss hits a plateau.

When you get off the pill (before or after hitting your goal weight), the low metabolic rate makes it even harder to maintain or lose weight.

Does that mean the “magic pill” does not exist?

Luckily, there are diet pills that can help you lose weight safely and permanently. They work by suppressing the appetite- and that’s where most dieters need help!

If you badly want to lose weight, but are repeatedly let down by your cravings, then these are the pills you should look into.

The key ingredient in several new diet pills on the market is Caralluma Fimbriata, a cactus that has been used for centuries in India and Africa to suppress appetite and cravings.

Plants such as Caralluma Fimbriata have a distinct advantage over lab-synthesized compounds. They mimic the action of our natural hormones and receptors, without blocking them or altering body chemistry in any way.

Prescription drugs that suppress appetite can be harmful because they are designed to block hormones that trigger hunger. This not only creates unpleasant long-term side effects such as heart and lung problems; it can also mask real hunger.

Unlike cravings, real hunger comes on slowly and is accompanied by physical symptoms such as weakness or dizziness. It is important to know the difference in order to ensure healthy weight loss.

Caralluma Fimbriata has long been used as a famine food for its appetite suppressing action. It takes the edge off your cravings and fills you up much faster without any of the unhealthy and potentially deadly side effects of prescription diet pills.

In clinical trials conducted by Gencor (Gencor Pacific, Inc., Austin, TX), the pills produced significant weight loss in most participants. In parts of India where the plant is widely consumed, people also report improved stamina and mental focus. The plant is widely recommended for diabetics.

If you seem to be fighting a losing battle against cravings, if you badly want to lose weight but are constantly betrayed by temptation … this humble cactus can tip the scales in your favor.

Visit http://www.losewithcaralluma.com to order Slimirex or Lumatol AC, two highly effective diet supplements containing Slimaluma, the standardized extract of Caralluma fimbriata. LoseWithCaralluma.com also features helpful weight loss tips and healthy recipes.

May 20, 2008

Going to Mexico for Weight Loss Surgery

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Many people go to Mexico for vacation, shopping, and just a fun time. Did you know that more and more people are going to Mexico for surgery? Mainly, bariatric surgery. The price of the procedure is about half as cheap in Mexico than it is in the United States. The surgeons in Mexico have the same experience as the United States surgeons, if not more. The lap band was approved in Mexico several years before it was in the United States. Therefore, the surgeons in Mexico have been performing the surgery longer than the surgeons in the United States.

There are things to consider other than the cost when choosing to go to Mexico for your surgery. Research the hospitals and surgeons for their background. Find testimonials and find out if they have high quality of work and if the surgeons are fully trained and have a decent amount of experience performing the surgery. Find out how many surgeries the surgeon has performed that were successful. Do not choose a surgeon who has not performed a decent amount of surgeries. The more surgeries a surgeon has performed, the better that surgeon will be. It would be important to make sure they spoke English or at least someone at the clinic or hospital did. You do not want to go and not be able to tell anyone what’s going on with you if you are hurting or worse. It would be a better choice to choose a hospital over a clinic. The main reason for this is because there is more available to you for your benefit. It does not happen often, indeed it is very rare, but in case there are major complications, a hospital is a better place to be than a clinic.

As you can see, there are many more reasons besides the cost of the bariatric surgery to be well informed about. Make sure to do research and go as deep as you can. Once you have found someone excellent, schedule that surgery and get it underway!

May 15, 2008

Are You Still Following Your New Years Resolution To Lose Weight?

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One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions is “to lose weight, and get in shape”. However within a few weeks an overwhelming majority of people are right back where they started eating foods that aren’t healthy and not exercising. So why do so many people start out with good intentions and fail?

Most people focus on short term goals and instant gratification. They want to lose weight but aren’t committed to making the lifestyle changes necessary to lead a healthier life. Let’s be honest that chocolate covered doughnut with sprinkles certainly tastes better than a bowl of oatmeal, and who wouldn’t want to eat something that tastes better. Truth is unless you are training for an athletic event its ok to have a chocolate doughnut from time to time. The key is not to have a chocolate doughnut every morning. Realize that there are some foods that just aren’t healthy and you should only be eating them on a limited basis and in moderation.

The second part of getting in shape and losing weight is exercise. Again people start out with the best intentions I’m going to run 5 miles every day. However if you haven’t run a mile in more years than you care to admit, this is a recipe for failure. Set moderate and obtainable goals for yourself. First start out with walking one mile. After a few weeks start walking for two miles, then three. Once you can comfortably walk the 5 miles, start walking four and half miles and run for a half mile. Keep up adding to the length you run and subtracting from the length you walk. It may take 6 months or more for you get to that stage, and that’s ok. It’s not important that you succeed quickly, just that you succeed.

One of the biggest reasons people give up weight loss resolutions is temporary defeat. Maybe they went on a vacation and gained a few pounds, or they had some big projects for work and haven’t exercised for a week or two, and what’s the point in starting back up again. When you start down the road to a healthier lifestyle realize there will be bumps and even a few dead ends on the way. Realize its ok to make a mistake as long as you get back on the right path again, and try not to repeat the same mistakes you did last time.

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May 1, 2008

The 2 Most Important Keys To Building Muscle

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There are only 2 things you have to get right when trying to
build muscle mass. They are training and nutrition. All other
aspects of trying to build muscle are not nearly as important.

But which one is more important for building muscle; is it
training or nutrition? Well, if all your bases are covered in
regards to proper nutrition and getting your needed calories,
then training becomes the most important catalyst for muscle
growth.

Heavy weight training is the only way to force your body into
building muscle. Your body will not waste any of its energy on
building or maintaining muscle tissue that isn’t needed.

That’s why if you stop lifting for a while, you lose the muscle
mass you once had. Your body has no reason to keep this extra
muscle mass, since it takes energy (calories) to maintain it.
The human body is very good at conserving energy it doesn’t need
to use.

That’s why you have to keep lifting progressively heavier weight
over time; to keep forcing your body to build muscle.

Aerobic exercise won’t build muscle, only heavy, intense
training will. You must stress the muscle to the point of
failure for the body to cause an adaptive response of building
muscle.

Weight training needs to be brief and intense. Doing any more
reps or sets than needed to stimulate muscle growth will result
in overtraining.

Now, as far as nutrition goes, that alone will not make up for
the lack of heavy training or the overtraining that you do in
the gym.

Training and only training leads to muscle growth. You need to
train hard and then get the proper rest. Only after training
does nutrition play a vital role.

All that’s needed for nutrition to build muscle is a
well-balanced diet that includes high protein, moderate carbs,
and low fats.

If you feel that you’ve been overtraining, the first thing you
should do is take a week off from all lifting. You need to rest
and recover from the overtraining you’ve been doing.

Once you feel back to your strong, energetic self, start to
train with a high intensity program that lasts no longer than 45
minutes.

Do just 1 or 2 muscle groups per workout, using only 2 exercises
and 2 heavy sets for each. Again, keep intensity high, since
this is the biggest factor towards building muscle.

Support this muscle building process with proper nutrition. Eat
5 to 6 smaller meals each day, using quality protein and complex
carbs as the majority of your calories.

If you follow these 2 steps of intense weight training and
proper nutrition, you’ll soon be building more muscle than you
ever have in the past.

April 27, 2008

Magnets: How Do They Really Work?

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Can magnets actually help us feel better? When I first read about this theory I was somewhat skeptical but curious. After looking into it further and trying out a few magnetic products, I was pleasantly surprised. Let me tell you a few things I found out.

Research has shown that when charged particles pass through a magnetic field, they generate a current, which produces heat, expands blood vessels, and increases blood flow. This in turn can stimulate the body to heal faster, as the movement of oxygen and other nutrients to the cells increases and unwanted waste and toxins are flushed from the system. Although the body will often heal in its own time, we can expedite nature’s clock by applying a magnetic field. Through the use of magnets we can aid the cell’s natural ability to heal itself by providing the optimal environment for that repair.

As described in Sherry Kahn’s book, Healing Magnets, magnet therapy relieves pain, speeds healing, and appears to restore balance when our systems get out of whack. While research is still somewhat limited, a variety of studies have been done in which magnetic therapy has been helpful for conditions such as back, neck, and shoulder pain, bone fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, dental problems, depression, fatigue, female problems, fibromyalgia, foot pain (diabetic neuropathy), headaches, high blood pressure, insomnia, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis, Parkinson’s’s disease, postpolio syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, skin problems, soft-tissue injuries, recovery from surgery, wound healing, etc.

One particular randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted by Dr. Michael Weintraub and published in the May 5, 2003 issue of the Archives of Physical Medicine (a leading publication on rehabilitative medicine that is part of the American Medical Association family of scholarly journals) confirms that the constant wearing of static, permanent, magnetic insoles produces statistically significant reduction of neuropathic pain. Furthermore, Dr. Weintraub concludes that magnetic therapy is comparable or superior to that observed with various conventional drugs and has the advantage of being non invasive and is also less expensive and has no side effects.(http://www.magneticrevolution.com/clinical_studies.php)

A variety of products such as insoles, sleep systems, water systems, wraps, massage balls, and pads that you can place on different parts of your body contain magnets in them and can be used to help us feel better. (http://www.magneticrevolution.com/magnetic_technologies.php) Keep in mind that individuals with a pace maker or in their first trimester of pregnancy should not use magnetic products.

Give magnets a try, you will likely be amazed by the difference they make in your life!

About The Author

Megan McGarry is the publisher of Magnetic Revolution’s newsletter. A monthly newsletter touching on everyday issues that effect our health and well being. Visit her site for a additional articles or for a free monthly newsletter at http://www.magneticrevolution.com or mailto:info@magneticrevolution.com