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- Causes of Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Emile JarreauThere are a number of causes of eating disorders, but the two main culprits are fashion and culture. For a number of years, fashion models have been as thin as they could get, and anyone who wasn’t underweight by health standards was rejected as “too fat” to be a model. Therefore, even narrowing ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - Did You Know That Colon Cleansing Also Has Side Effects? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Emile JarreauYes, the colon cleansing process may have ample side effects if not followed with apt knowledge and a systematic manner. So before getting into any colon cleansing process, you must know and understand the process and its effects. For many, a colon program works well during a weekday evening and ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Does your Fish Oil Make the Grade? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauThose of us who ingest fish oil on a regular basis, either through eating servings of fresh fish on a weekly basis or through taking it in capsules, probably assume that all it is created equal. This is just not the case. The fact is that it is derived from certain types of fish can actually be ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - Eating Disorders: A MAN’S Problem? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Emile JarreauEating disorders can be one of the most harmful and troubling things that occur in a person's lifetime. The combination of the stress that they feel and oftentimes depression that leads to them, coupled with the harmful effects that eating disorders create in a person's physical life, make him a ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - Exercise and Diet: The Keys to Lowering Your Risk of Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauOk, so we know that with increased exercise and fat loss comes a much healthier lifestyle and a potentially lower risk of such health ailments such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes, but did you know that exercise may also help to fight off cancer? In addition, we have all ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - Fighting the Silent Killer - Heart Disease - with Exercise and Fat Loss - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauThere used to be a time when things like heart disease and high cholesterol were reserved for older folks. In fact, people in their 30’s and 40’s didn’t even give these subjects a second thought. That time is no more. Nowadays, the numbers of individuals who are overweight have high blood ...
Views: 812(1 vote) - Fish Oil and its Potential Harmful Side Effects - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauIt's hard to believe that something that is as healthy and potentially life-prolonging as fish oil could be harmful to your health, but sometimes that can be the case. Like almost all things in life, there are good sides and bad sides to almost every subject, and this includes ingesting fish oil ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - Fish Oil for a Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauIt seems that the healthy benefits of fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids are still being discovered. Aside from all of the health giving benefits of has been credited with in recent years, it seems that one of the most profound is its ability to help protect our hearts. Protecting our hearts is ...
Views: 858(1 vote) - How Diet and Fat Loss Can Reduce Your Chances of Having a Stroke - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauIf you have ever had someone in your family who suffered a stroke, then you know just how debilitating they can be. Our own beloved “eternal teenager” Dick Clark was stricken at the age of 75 and now the poor man’s speech is all by unintelligible. Strokes are horribly damaging and can render a ...
Views: 984(2 votes) - How Family and Society Can Play a Role in Exacerbating Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauUnfortunately in our society today, eating disorders are becoming more and more a prevalent existence in the lives of our youth. It is estimated that there are more than 8 million women afflicted with eating disorders in the US alone and many of these are young girls. The push for beauty and the ...
Views: 1784(1 vote) - How Much Fish Oil Do You Need to Be Healthy? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Emile JarreauI think it’s safe to say that just about everyone has heard about the healthful benefits of adding fish oil to your diet. The Omega 3 Fatty Acids it contains, has been linked to positive effects in humans including lower blood pressure, lower triglycerides and overall cholesterol levels, and ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - How to build a tight set of gluteal muscles with kettlebells with 3 Simple Movements - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauOk, in case you didn’t get it the first time, gluteal muscles are your BUNS. Who doesn’t want a tight set of buns when you are showing off at the beach? Well, if you don’t have a tight set, chances are, you won’t be showing off anyways. Heck, a whole industry was built around the concept of buns ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - How to Choose the BEST Fish Oil Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Emile JarreauTouting benefits that include everything from lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels to potentially even curing certain forms of cancer including breast, colon, and prostate, it's no wonder that fish oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids have become one of the most popular ...
Views: 747(1 vote) - How to Deal with Your Child About Their Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauWhen your child is scared, you want to protect them. When your child is sick, you want to make them feel better. But what if your child doesn't want you to help at all? This is one of the greatest fears that parents can have when dealing with problems concerning their children. This is ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - How to Manage Stress at School - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Emile JarreauSchool days as we all know is supposed to be the most wonderful days of our life. It is that particular time of our life when we are able to explore our thoughts, increase our insight, interact with different types of new individuals and most important of all, have fun. However, today, school ...
Views: 1745(2 votes) - How to Recover from an Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Emile JarreauAs is the case with many diseases and disorders, recovering from an eating disorder can often be the longest and most difficult aspect of the disorder itself. Because eating disorders are psychological in nature, there is no specific medicine you can take to rid yourself of the harmful malady ...
Views: 619(2 votes) - How to Weight Train for Mixed Martial Arts - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Emile JarreauIf you are interested in mixed martial arts, it’s good to understand how it works inside and out. At its essence, mixed martial arts (or MMA) is a sport that is literally “no-holds-barred.” There are many types of fighting as entertainment in modern media, such as professional wrestling and ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - Information about Mixed Martial Arts Training Routines/Drills - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe form of MMA is unlike any other martial art like boxing where you blindly follow rules. No doubt, MMA has its restrictions but they are not as serious as other forms. This style has more to do with skill than with technique. It is known as a no-hold-barred fighting sport where fighters are ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Intermediate Bodybuilders: Stage two and beyond - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Emile JarreauOk, so now your training wheels are off. You have been bodybuilding for 6-12 months, made some fantastic progress, and are ready to take your bodybuilding workouts to the next level. It is in this stage of bodybuilding where some of the most impressive gains are made, OR, the bodybuilder simply ...
Views: 786(1 vote) - Is Emotional Eating an Eating Disorder? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauMany of us over the course of our lifetimes have probably had a bite to eat or two simply because of the emotions we were feeling at the time. Maybe we were extremely happy about something good that occurred in our life and we splurged on a huge meal just to celebrate. Or perhaps we were trying ...
Views: 1293(2 votes) - Losing 7-10 Pounds Quickly and Safely Using these Simple Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauHere's a list of a couple of different tasks. See if you can tell what they all have in common: - scaling Mount Everest - passing the bar exam - not watching American Idol - losing 10 pounds of fat Give up? These are all things that are extremely hard to do. Well, maybe not the American ...
Views: 658(1 vote) - Melt 10 Pounds in One Month - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauAiming at a goal of losing 10 pounds a month is a simple and safe goal to help you get in shape fast. A goal of anything higher may be bad for your health, and 10 pounds is an adequate goal to really get you motivated to see substantial changes in your body. Losing weight is beneficial to ...
Views: 730(1 vote) - MMA Combat Basics - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Emile JarreauFor the same reason that many people love MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighting, critics out there don’t like it: it’s a no-holds-barred competition with plenty of brutal beating. For some it’s very exciting, while for others it seems like some sort of barbaric sport. Whether you are leaning toward ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Quick Guide to Fish Oil Supplementation - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Emile JarreauFish oil has been used as a nutritional supplement for many years. If you have ever heard people talk about cod liver oil, you have heard about one of the original sources of this oil. Granted, cod liver oil is a bit disgusting, but part of that is because of the contaminants that could be ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Reasons for Colon Cleansing - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe next time you reach for that fast food––whether it’s chicken nuggets, burgers, or fries–– think about the horrific job you are giving your poor colon. Obviously, you shouldn’t center your whole life around the condition of your colon, but you should be aware of the benefits of a healthy ...
Views: 973(2 votes) - Should You Get a Personal a Mixed Martial Arts Trainer? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Emile JarreauIf you think you have potential to be a Mixed Martial Arts (or MMA) fighter, you might be wondering: should you get a personal MMA trainer? You have to keep in mind that the very best mixed martial arts masters have a lot of training, and just like with most skills in life, it is easier to learn ...
Views: 941(2 votes) - Stop Overeating and Lose 10 Pounds - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauObesity is a leading cause of death in this country. It causes things like heart disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and many more ailments that can lead to an early death. Obesity is also one of the easiest health problems to overcome because in most cases, you do have at ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - Surprising Benefits of Fish Oil - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauSure, you might have heard through the grapevine that fish oil is a revolutionary way to improve your health––but have you heard all of the surprising benefits of it? Unless you’ve deliberately studied it and all of its many positive effects, you’re sure to be caught by surprise by some of these ...
Views: 731(1 vote) - The Characteristics of a Good Leader - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe position of a leader is as empowering as it is exhausting. Irrespective of the fact that you are a leader at a school or a community or at your workplace, you are the subject of a lot of expectations. There is no set formula that can help you become the leader who can efficiently meet all ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - The Characteristics of Mixed Martial - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Emile JarreauMMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts which deals with full contact combat and is a combination of the techniques of a lot of other forms of fighting. This form of martial arts is particularly popular because it has scope for all the forms of fighting styles. The blend of world famous karate with ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - The Effect of Diet and Exercise on Diabetes: A simple guide that could save your life - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauDiabetes, more specifically type II diabetes, is often referred to as a disease of obesity. People who are overweight are at a much greater risk of diabetes but the direct cause is not exactly clear. One theory proposes that when someone is obese, it causes stress in a series of cellular ...
Views: 737(1 vote) - The Importance of Fish Oil - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Emile JarreauAs you get older, you start to notice little things, like joints that are starting to stay sore, or a feeling of inflammation that doesn’t seem to go away. Years and years of hard exercise, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, and other negative lifestyle choices could result in chronic inflammation. ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - The Importance of the Right Kind of Mixed Martial Arts Supplies - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Emile JarreauMMA which stands for Mixed Martial arts has become the latest rage in all parts of the world. An increasing number of people are in the process of joining MMA training gyms in order to train at this martial art form in the most authentic manner. The most surprising part is that it is not just ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - The Negative Effects of Having an Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauEvery year, millions of men and women are stricken with the horrible reality of having an eating disorder. Certainly having an eating disorder has negative consequences but many are more far-reaching than most of the outside world could ever know. Sure, we know that having an eating disorder is ...
Views: 4525(1 vote) - The Nightmare of Diet and Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe combination of diet and exercise has been touted as the sure fire way to health and fitness for every individual in the world. Of all the diets and health plans and products on the market, nothing has been shown to be more effective than a comprehensive program of eating well and exercising ...
Views: 746(2 votes) - The Pros and Cons of Joining a Gym - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Emile JarreauHave you ever thought about joining a gym? If you’ve done so, but you quit at some point, do you have any idea why? Gyms are a huge part of most bodybuilders and physical fitness experts and trainers, so if you are serious about fitness, you should be aware of gyms and know whether you want to ...
Views: 5105(1 vote) - The Role of Plyometrics in mixed Martial Arts - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Emile JarreauYou’ve seen them fighting in the ring. Those fighters are solid muscle––maybe twice your weight––but they can still jump higher and move faster than you can, somehow. That footwork and endurance is not an accident; it’s a result of a type of exercise called plyometrics. The thing about a sport ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - The Scale Can Be a Measure of Your Likelihood to Have an Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauWhen trying to lose weight and get in shape, the bathroom scale can be something we use to occasionally judge our benchmarks. Stepping on it each day helps us keep a record of just how good were doing with our weight-loss efforts. Once a day may be okay, but several times a day could be signs of ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - The Successful Formula For Preparing Your Own Home Made Colon Cleanse Diet - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Emile JarreauYou may get the adequate ingredients for preparing your own colon cleanser or colon cleansing diet at your nearest store. Only a few important points must be kept in mind that you must avoid using a colon cleansing diet during pregnancy, breastfeeding conditions and also in case of mental health ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Tricks to Win the Game of Mixed Martial Arts - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Emile JarreauAs the name suggests Mixed Martial Arts is a hybrid kind of sports that employs various moves and tactics from different form of martial arts from ancient to modern times in the game. Need less to say that the people who engage in this game form are owners of top quality health, stamina and ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Using the Exercise Wheel for Incredible Abdominal Results - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Emile JarreauAnytime a piece of exercise equipment has a nickname that includes the word DEATH, you know two things: One, it hurts, and two, it works. There is no question that the exercise wheel fits into both categories. The exercise wheel is a small, harmless looking wheel with a handle attached to ...
Views: 2660(1 vote) - What are Benefits of Fish Oil in our Body? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Emile JarreauThere’s something special about that stuff called fish oil. Did you know that modern humanity might have actually split off from its earlier ancestors because its members had started consuming it as part of their new seafood diet? Many of our ancestors in the East African Rift Valley began to ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - What are the types of Eating Disorders? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Emile JarreauMillions of males and females are suffering from eating disorders, and the worst part is, those statistics only reflect the known cases. There are easily just as many suffering from eating disorders who are completely unknown and undetected by their friends and loved ones. You probably know ...
Views: 1014(1 vote) - Why is MMA Training so Essential? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Emile JarreauAnyone who ever took interest in MMA should be aware of the significance of physical training as far this martial art form is concerned. For one to be able to win a fight, it is important to maintain a good physique, speed as well as focus on the fight. A fighter who is physically fitter than ...
Views: 1231(3 votes) - Why Should You Hire a Professional Mixed Martial Arts Trainer? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Emile JarreauBecoming an MMA fighter has always been considered as a supreme form of exhibition of manly power and stamina. It gives immense amount of satisfaction to the performer as well as to the audience. However, it has to be remembered that the journey to the ring is as difficult as a bed of thorns. ...
Views: 1620(2 votes) - Why You Can’t Shed 10 Pounds In 2 Days - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauWouldn’t it be nice to be able to shed 10 pounds in 48 hours, prior to a big event where you want to look good? Instead of staying in good shape year round, or planning ahead for a big event, most people wait until the last minute and then try to shed 10 pounds overnight to achieve the way they ...
Views: 825(2 votes) - Why You Should Take Fish Oil - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Emile JarreauYou have probably heard people talk ad nauseam about why you should take fish oil. Even though this oil really is a highly beneficial supplement, many people are wary of anything that is given so much hype. This is understandable, because a lot of people have been hurt financially––or even ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Why You Should Take Fish Oil Supplements - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe amount of advice out there on diet, exercise, and other lifestyle habits is staggering. You could never sort through all of that information, much less try to make sense of it. In addition to different diet plans and exercise programs, a lot of places like to tout supplements or special ...
Views: 1349(2 votes) - Why You Shouldn’t Take Steroids - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Emile JarreauIt’s inevitable that you’ll hear about, and even consider, steroids at some point in your career. If you are an athlete or bodybuilder, you will know guys that take them, and you’ll be tempted to do so yourself. After all, it’s really hard work to pump iron and do a lot of cardio. Why wouldn’t ...
Views: 3198(1 vote) - Your Body Mass Index - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Emile JarreauIf you want to be your best in bodybuilding, it’s important to include in your technique a scientific approach. After all, bodybuilding is based heavily on science and data. To succeed in bodybuilding, many individuals look to the body mass index as a gauge to determine where to improve in your ...
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