Vitamin C in Skin Care

by: Vincent

The integumentary system is the body's largest organ. It can also be a woman's biggest nightmare. The epidermis and its care is one of the most ubiquitous concerns of women as they age. Vitamin C is used in skin care to help prevent premature aging and damage from the suns rays. The antioxidant properties of Vitamin C allows it to bond with and remove damaging radicals in the skin from pollution, cigarette smoke and other sources. Vitamin C is also a necessary part of the body's production of collagen which is the fiber that makes tissues strong and elastic. Thus the use of Vitamin C in a daily skin care program is thought to help make your skin look full and firm. Taking care of your skin should also be one of the biggest concerns of men since their incidence of melanoma is far greater than that of women and they are starting to spend more and more time in the tanning salons. Although men have the greatest statistical incidence of melanoma some dermatologists fear that the popularity of sun tanning beds in the female population may be bringing with it an increased development of melanoma in women. With the passage of time there may be an alarming tendency of young women to develop the sometimes fatal disease. One thing is certain though, UV rays whether from tanning beds or sun exposure is damaging in excessive amounts. Furthermore, when the sun is involved sun screen really is mandatory for prevention of its damaging effects both medical and cosmetic. But even with the best preventative measures time does take its toll. Solar radiation, pollution and exposure to various toxins damage the cells prematurely aging the skin and the natural aging process leads to a reduced production of collagen. For some corrective measures may be required. Many approaches and strategies are used in the time reversal strategy known as skin care. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) are a popular ingredient in many over the counter skin care products. The theory being that the acids peel away the outermost layer of skin exposing the new softer tissues underneath and the skin appears to renew and rejuvenate. Vitamins can be absorbed through the skin in creams and lotions, particularly Vitamins A and D. Vitamin C can be absorbed by the skin but the best form is one called L-ascorbic acid. This is a product that breaks down very easily especially in sunlight giving it a short shelf life. It is important to buy small amounts in dark colored or brown bottles and keep it in a dark storage place. This works by being absorbed into the epidermis and promoting the production of collagen. It also works as an antioxidant by neutralizing free radicals in the body. Because of its absorption this form of Vitamin C will not wash away but remain in the skin. Visit http://www.stanleybeautycare.com/
Author Vincent Platania represents the Stanley Home Products. Stanley Home Products has been in business since 1936, and offers high quality home and personal care products to keep your home and your body clean. Visit http://www.stanleybeautycare.com/

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Role of Genetic Makeup in Health

Lac Tran

Genes play an important role in shaping what we are today and for all our so-called genetic traits. The genetic information of parents is passed down to their children, grand children, or even great grand children. Similarly we have also inherited a number of genetic traits from our ancestors. All our physical characteristics, personality traits, and talents can be the result of the genetic make up of our ancestors.
We have 23 pairs of chromosomes in almost every cell in our body. Each pair consists of a chromosome from our mother and a chromosome from our father.

The chromosomes carry genes, which are the segments of DNA that determine factor a whole range of characteristics. The color of our hair, our height, and even our predisposition to health concerns are some of the genetic traits that we have inherited from out parents.
Genetic information is contained in the genes of a person and as the cells of the body duplicate, the genetic information is passed to the new cells. In our genetic make up, certain genes are dominant and influence the genetic trait of a person even if only one copy of that dominant gene is present in that pair of chromosomes. On the other hand, certain genes are recessive and do not affect the genetic trait of a person even if they are present on both chromosome pairs.
Our genetic make up is also responsible for a number of health problems that we face. Some examples of genetic, or inherited, health problems include obesity, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. Many health concerns come about due to a combination of our inherited genetic make up and environmental triggers, such as unbalanced diet, chemical exposure, and unhealthy lifestyle.
In most cases genetic diseases can be avoided by up to 70% if the exposure to known environmental triggers of the condition is avoided. For example, spina bifida (a neural tube defect) in newborns can be avoided if their mothers take folic acid during early pregnancy and continue taking it until their doctor advises them to stop.
Genetic diseases can also be avoided by keeping yourself fit and following a healthy lifestyle. People who are obese should try to reduce their weight as obesity is the main trigger of many health problems including cancer. A balanced diet or intake of vitamin supplements, including natural herbs, can also be taken to ensure good health.
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Getting Your Family Into Fitness

by: Christopher Guerriero

Getting and staying in shape is important for you - but your workouts may be more important for your family. The reason: your family is inexorably drawn to follow your fitness example - for good or bad. How you manage your personal fitness and nutrition has a ripple effect that spreads across your entire family.

Your “personal ripple effect” may be one of the most powerful forces shaping your family's mental and physical future. Consider the following:We are products of our environment. We gravitate toward what we are repeatedly exposed to. It's a simple matter of repetition. The more we see, hear, use, or eat something the more it becomes ingrained in our psyche. In fact, social scientists believe environmental repetition may have an effect on gene expression and can literally change your biochemistry.The power of suggestion is strong. The power of repeated suggestion is practically unstoppable. So if you’re making poor fitness and nutrition choices at any age, it’s likely your family will be making the same choices shortly.“When Junior sees Dad parked in front of the tube and digging into a bag of chips, it's hard to resist the same lifestyle. And chunky Mom, plus chunky Dad, often equals chunky kids”.The evidence is compelling. Your example, your behavior, your habits are being absorbed by your family at warp speed. The secret is making it a blessing instead of a curse.It’s never too early or too late to start. In the research center, my staff and I see the impact that consistently exposing people to a healthy lifestyle has on individuals. As people mature, they embrace exercise as a natural, fun part of their lives. You have the power to influence the health and fitness of every person in your family (your children, your spouse, your siblings, your parents --- and even your friends). The fitness habits you help them build will keep serving them in every area of their life. I can think of no better gift to give people than the gift of health.But here's the secret...You absolutely must lead by example. Never "tell" a person what they should do, just keep living a healthy life in a tight lean body, and people will instinctively gravitate to you and learn from your examples.The process for some "hard-headed" folks might be a bit slower, but they'll come along once they see how much more fun you're having in your new body than they could ever hope to have unless they pick up the pace and learn from your example.So how do you do it? It’s a day-to-day process and a series of repeated small steps that add up to awesome health habits. Every time you choose the vegetables over the chips, a walk over a drive, and an active game over T.V., you’ve just made another donation to yourself and to your families lifetime health and fitness fund.It’s your personal ripple effect in action…
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Natural Cosmetics

by: Alison Cole

What is natural and organic should be better, right? For the most part it should, but as many skin care users are discovering, the use of terms like `natural' and `organic' is more than skin deep. Experts believe that while awareness about the adverse effects of synthetic skin products is growing, the cosmetics industry is cashing in on the trend to advertise their products as natural, when in fact they may not be.

Should we be worried? Yes, because makeup, though applied on the outside soaks into the skin and is absorbed by the body in varying degrees. In fact, research has demonstrated that close to 60 % of what is applied on the skin could be absorbed into the circulatory system. So what comes out of that foundation jar may actually be toxic. Some natural ingredients have been reported to cause skin rashes that develop when in contact with these products. These include jojoba oil, tea tree oil, lavender oil, coconut oil and in some cases even vitamin E. Experts advice to users is simple - read the label carefully, cut through the promotional hype of the department store, check for short and long-term effects and make an informed choice. Manufacturers are legally bound to mention ingredients on the label in descending order of the quantity used in the product. With the US Department of Agriculture having decreed that products that are labeled organic should contain at least 70 percent organic ingredients, a vigilant user need only check the label. All said and done, natural cosmetics that are relatively free of synthetic extracts and are derived naturally from plant oils, wax, essential oils, flower extracts, spices and n are a safer and healthier choice. There's also a wide range of products available in natural options like scrubs, moisturizers, exfoliating agents, massage oils and mouthwashes. While natural astringents made from white vinegar and rose water or creams with olive oil, chamomile and beeswax, lotions with cocoa butter and aloe vera will help you glow if made naturally, consumers will do well to read the fine print. Dermatologists advise that skincare be seen as health care, thus not only aesthetically pleasing but necessary to health.
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Mineral Cosmetics

by: Alison Cole

Could your super lustrous long-lasting lipstick actually be a health hazard? After all, prolonged use of chemical-based makeup is known to adversely affect sensitive skin. That's why the back-to-mother-nature option of mineral makeup seems like an attractive option to some.

What is mineral makeup and what makes it different from the regular makeup? These natural mineral-based formulations with natural pigments do not have preservatives or chemicals, are lighter on the skin and hence are better suited to sensitive skin, unlike those made with synthetic ingredients which could lead to irritation of the skin or similar allergies. The minerals used include mica, titanium dioxide, zinc, iron oxides and calcium. If regular makeup cakes your skin, mineral makeup could be a refreshing change, because its contents of small flat crystals allows the skin to breathe and is supposed to have anti-inflammatory properties. Mineral makeup is also used for paramedic applications such as when scars need to be camouflaged or blemishes need to be concealed. These cosmetics range from foundations, blushes and eye shadows and have mineral formulations with inorganic pigments. They may also contain frozen vitamins A and E that liquefy when applied to the skin to leave a smooth look, especially over wrinkles and blemishes. Mineral foundations do not change color when seen under light and are resistant to heat and sweat. What's more, most of these foundations contain titanium dioxide or zinc oxide that block harmful sunrays and act as a natural sunscreen. Since these minerals are inert and inorganic, they do not encourage microbial growth and are longer-lasting. While the most common form of mineral foundations is powder, options in liquid also exist. For dry skin, applying moisturizer before putting on a mineral powder foundation ensures that dry patches don't show up. While a wide range of colors is available, if you're in the mood to experiment, you can make your own blend of foundation. Popular brands available in the market include Bare Escentuals, Aromaleigh and Sheer Cover among others. Mineral makeup products should be used in moderation because they can be intense. If used with care, mineral makeup could make you glow naturally.
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Beauty Tips

Tania Jain

Beauty is an essence. Looking beautiful means having one of the most comforts of life. Looking beautiful means get noticed. And who don't' want to be noticed. The word 'beauty' has a number of synonyms, cute, smart, gorgeous, handsome, and good looking sexy, stylish and after all beautiful.When we use word beauty or beautiful, it clearly indicates our inclination towards something or object which we like the most.

Nature is most beautiful object we have in which we exist in general. The word beautiful is a feminine word. When we listen the word beauty or beautiful, we assume a pretty, cool, charming and good-looking face. Boys or men don't need to be beautiful rather they need to be handsome.No matter either you are a cool pretty girl / woman or a handsome boy / man; you must need to be smart, intelligent, and diligent. Your smartness, intelligence and diligence all reflect in your personality. And your personality depends on the fact that how you carry yourself and how you associate with the objects or persons around you. Your personality is the integration of your body, mind and soul. Rather you are a big-hearted person having a high degree of IQ. And the amalgamation of beauty with your mind and soul make you a being of get noticed. And who don't want that.A well groomed child get noticed in his or her prep class, a handsome is get noticed in playgrounds, a sexy lace is get noticed some time on the streets and some time on the discos. A smart and bold person is get noticed in the society. A smart / beautiful manager is get noticed in board meetings. It means beauty has its place everywhere, it makes its' place, it exists. It exists in every being. Some time it didn't look even though it is there. This is because the person is not taking care of his / her body i.e. skin, nails, eyes, hair, etc. Taking care of your body means taking care of your self and for that you don't need to put extra effort, you don't need to put extra hour of your work schedule. Only you need to put is the minimum required attention. You need to regulate your life style, you need to discover the ways of living, and you need to monitor yourself with proper care.How do you do that?Here are few tips that make you a noticeable personality in the crowd and your body healthy, sexy and overall beautiful.1. Drink 8 to 12 glasses of water everyday, having more water means feeling less hungry, consuming less food and hence being fit in shape and always looks energetic. 2. You can drink water in a regular interval of half an hour or so, while in office or traveling long, keep you water bottle with you. 3. Take balanced diet rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and good fats.4. Cut on calories; don't take food that gives high calories and fewer nutrients.5. Nutrients are necessary to keep you away from sickness and thus helps in being beautiful6. Take some beet root, cut into small pieces and grind. Squeeze it and massage your face for 5 minutes with beetroot juice. Wash / shower after 10 minutes with mild soap or gram flour. You will feel relaxed and your face will glow. 7. Mix honey in water, and drink it daily in the morning. This will keep your skin shiney and smooth.8. Massage your body with milk. Moisturizer in the milk will keep your skin smooth and healthy.9. Keep room temperature moderate, using humidifiers. This will keep you skin away from dryness.10. If you take shower too long or a bit long, the dead skin of your body automatically gets removed. Don't rub your body with towel. Be gentle on your skin.11. If you go out in the sun, your skins will loss its fairness. Take cucumber juice and tomato juice and apply it to your skin, shower after 10 minutes. This will make your skin fair.12. Take rose petals, and grind them. Mix with cream on the top of milk. Shower after 10 minutes.So take a little care of your body and stay healthy, handsome, beautiful, smart, and bold.Get noticed!!!Tania is the writer of http://www.ultimate-cosmetics.com/
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How to Start a Personal Skin Care Routine

Bette Daoust

One of the most necessary things for any person is skin care. Depending on a person’s beliefs they will have different personal skin care routines. For some their personal routine involves going to their favorite parlor to beautify their skin. Some would prefer to do their personal routine through facials and body scrubs, which they use, skin care products for.

When it comes to personal skin care individuals have their own convictions. Contrary to what many think skin care doesn’t have to be complex or expensive. Considering the benefits you can get by developing a personal skin care routine the cost you may pay out is well worth it.The first step in determining your personal skin care routine is to find out what your skin type is. You skin is dry, sensitive, normal or oily. Finding your skin type is the most important step in starting a routine. Buying products that aren’t suitable for you skin won’t work well. The basis of all your skin care product purchases should be those that match your skin type. The following example is of a routine for people with normal skin.The first and most essential part of a skin care routine is cleansing. Using water that is too hot or cold will only dry your skin and cause damage so during cleansing your should use warm water. The three major components of cleansers are called wetting agents and they are typically oil, water and surfactants. The oil and surfactant help to remove dirt from the skin while the water washes the dirt away. You should take the time to find a cleanser that works well with your bodies chemistry. When shopping for cleansers it is a good idea to use a cleanser that is soap-free since over cleaning the skin can also cause additional damage.The second step is the removal of dead skin cells through exfoliation. Renewing the skin and removing the dead skin cells is the bodies’ natural continuation process. The efficiency of skin care products will be increased by the exfoliation process. After cleansing the skin you will perform the exfoliation. If you have normal or oily skin then you should exfoliate your skin at least four to five times a week. If you have sensitive or dry skin then you should exfoliate your skin only one to two times a week.After showering or bathing while your skin is still damp you should apply a moisturizer. Every person no matter what their skin type should use moisturizers, even if their skin is oily. Moisturizers are play an important role in attracting moisture from the environment to your skin and then locking it in the skin. However, harm can result if you use too much moisturizer on your skin.The last step in your personal skin care routine is the use of sunscreens. One option you can choose is finding a moisturizer or lotion that has a SPF or UV protection built in so that you can get two benefits from one application.You will have to do some testing first in order to find the best personal skin care product for you. Not all skin care products are going to work for every individual so you can’t determine a product is good until you find one that works with your skin. If you have skin disorders it is a good idea to get advice from a dermatologist before starting a personal skin care routine.
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Natural Beauty Products

by: Steve Valentino

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but the glamour and glitz of modern beauty advertising leads many of us to believe that beauty can be attained by applying a few well-chosen products. Though this may be true, in our desire to be physically attractive, we do not think twice about the consequences of using chemically based cosmetics.

Applying these to the skin can prove harmful, as the skin absorbs the chemicals from these cosmetic products. Natural beauty products are safer than chemical cosmetics, because they are specially formulated to protect the skin. They are relatively free of mineral oils and drying alcohol, are not comprised of animal by-products, and are contained in biodegradable packaging. They contain extracts such as grape seed oil, borax, aloe vera, and cocoa butter, which help to moisturize and smooth the skin. Natural beauty products also contain ingredients such as plant waxes, tree bark, extracts from flowers, and essential oils. It is proven that some natural products can safely combat dermatitis, allergies, and irritations. Organic extracts and essential oils from marigold and ginseng, when used in products, prove beneficial for skin and hair. In addition, beeswax, a natural wax derived from beehives, is valued for its high levels of potassium. Beeswax helps prevent moisture from escaping, and provides a barrier which prevents pollutants from entering and attacking our skin.Sometimes it may seem that the range of natural products is inadequate. Fortunately, this is not the case. Natural beauty products comprise of a wide range of products from scrubs, to balms and oils, liquid soaps, and massage oils, to hair formulations, toothpastes and even mouthwashes. So the next time you go shopping, look for natural beauty products, which are a healthier choice and can be easily found at local stores and markets.
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Herbal Skin Care

Awinita Smith

The skin is essentially the largest organ in the body and performs many vital roles as both a barrier and a regulating influence between the outside world and the controlled environment within the body.Skin type differs between individuals; sensitive skin is skin that stings easily, especially during or just after cleansing.

Oily skin attracts dirt and bacteria and may lead to acne and pimples. Normal skin also needs regular regime for health.Water alone as a cleanser is not quite enough: removing dirt and grease that sticks to the skin forms a major aspect of cleansing. Use of soaps in skincare will dry the skin and lead to itchiness. Lemon (Citrus Limon) and honey (Meldespumatum) are alternatives to soap as lemon removes grime and oil while honey has antibacterial, antiseptic properties and prevents scar formation. Honey is increasingly being used to treat infected wounds and has been found to be effective in common wound infections.Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) provides a cooling effect through its good smelling volatile oils and has healing properties, especially for oily or sensitive skin.Sunflower (Heydichium spicatum) has soothing properties and is regularly used as a massaging agent.Sandal tree (Santalum album) is useful for alleviating itchy and inflammatory conditions of the skin. It is commonly used as a household remedy by applying a paste of sandalwood on skin rashes and itchy skin.Carica papaya (papaya) is a small tree with straight and soft stem with leaf scars on it. The fruits are a good source of pection. It removes freckles and smoothes the skin.The juice of lemon is rich a source of vitamin C. it protects the skin from skin from oxidative damage and helps in preventing pruritus. Coconut can be used externally for softening the lips and in various cosmetics.Cucumber helps to keep the facial skin soft, has healing and soothing effect on the damaged skin and exerts a natural sunscreen.Almond is known for its astringent effect. It has a globulin called amandin. It contains folic acid, alpha tocopherol and zinc, which are useful in skin disorders Apple fruits contain a B-glycol, octane-1, 3-diol which is an antifungal constituent. It reduces skin inflammation and helps in removing dead skin fragments.The fresh juice leaves of Kesharanjana are applied on the scalp for promoting the hair growth.The fruit of Indian gooseberry contains the highest amount of vitamin C. Its fruit is acrid, cooling, refrigerant, diuretic, laxative and used in the preparation of hair dyes. A fixed oil extracted from the fruits is reported to have the property of promoting hair growth.There are many natural herbs are available which helps us in skin care.
This article has been published by Awinita Smith whose specialization are in Health related topics and currently writing on Skin Treatment topics for http://www.skintreatmentweb.info. In past, she has written more articles on natural health care which can be seen in the same website. For more details about the Skin related issues or Natural Skin Care, please visit Skintreatmentweb.info website. If any mistake or error is found in this published article, please get back to us at this address; awinita.smith@gmail.com so that we can rectify it promptly. You can also see more information on acne treatment on this page: http://www.skintreatmentweb.info/retin-a.html

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Beauty Products

by: Steve Valentino

People have always strived to become more beautiful, and the modern beauty product industry has put this within the reach of most of us. If you wish to truly change your look, you need to visualize specific changes. Most women enjoy experimenting with varieties of beauty products as a way of expressing themselves and relieving stress. And with modern beauty products, anyone can afford to add a bit of glamour to their lives.

A wide variety of products are available on the market today, which can help enhance your physical attributes to make you feel younger and more glamorous. Beauty products range from skin care products such as soaps, bath salts, creams, exfoliating scrubs, and face and body packs, to hair care products such as shampoos, conditioners, hair colors, and various perming solutions, to overall body-care products such as moisturizers, cold creams, deodorants, nail care, and accessories for bubble baths. Each product helps revitalize your body, build your self-esteem, and erase imperfections.Today, science has allowed for better analysis of the ingredients of beauty products. Harmful ingredients such as chemicals are easily absorbed by the skin, which is why it is wise to replace them with natural and herbal ingredients specially formulated to protect the skin and provide added benefits, such as the lightening of acne marks and uneven pigmentation. In addition, certain beauty products are known to smooth wrinkled skin and delay the signs of aging. Many cosmetic companies have adhered to regulations to provide us with better and more effective products. Their products cater to every need and mood, and are suitable to all skin types. Fortunately for those who cannot afford expensive products, easy-to-make recipes are available at book stores and on the Internet. Ingredients are found in almost every kitchen and market. So do not despair, but take control of your own beauty regimen.
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Fitness Programs

by: Eddie Tobey

Fitness is a state of the human body that allows it to function up to its full potential. It is the ability to do regular jobs without any strain, while being alert and energetic enough to endure any stressful activities. It is basically a condition wherein, all the major parts of the body, heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, bones and muscles are in proper working condition.

There are four aspects related to physical fitness: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance and flexibility. Fitness programs are the path to having a healthy body. They are the perfect way to incorporate exercise into the daily routine. Fitness programs, when followed religiously, are a remarkable way to counter several diseases, even in old age. Fitness programs need a lot of commitment and hard work.There are several stages in incorporating a fitness program into your daily routine. The first thing is to check your present health condition to determine what kind of a program would suit you. This requires a basic health check up of blood pressure, diabetes-check, and a full work over for any suspected diseases, and past injuries. Also, consider your family history. Are you prone to heart attacks, strokes, arthritis, and other ailments? A major aspect in physical fitness is the body's composition, which indicates the makeup of the body in terms of the ratio of lean mass to fat mass. Lean mass is comprised of muscle, bone, vital tissue and organs. Fat is fat.Fitness programs take all these physical conditions of the person into account. The ideal exercise regime for a person will suit his/her body type. This is also contingent upon one's objective be it weight loss, physical strength, or others. Fitness programs are composed of several kinds of activities such as: aerobics, aquatic exercises, golf, walking, skipping, jogging, swimming, bicycling, running, skiing, or playing sports like tennis and squash. Fitness program should be chosen to suit your fitness level. They should be enjoyable, with realistic goals, and should fit well with your lifestyle. Some people may not see immediate results. Depending on the program as well as their body type results may vary. However, patience is very important. Choosing more than one type of exercise would also make it interesting. You can opt for an instructor for special kinds of fitness programs or for group fitness programs. People with disabilities need to follow fitness programs consistently. There are many professional fitness centers that have sophisticated equipment to suit all kinds of people and their fitness needs. These centers have professionals and medical specialists who would be able to offer advice about the best kind of fitness program to take up. They provide customized workout routines, nutrition plans, personal trainers, and expert guidance to make the results last.
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Fitness

by: Jimmy Sturo

Fitness is defined as a state of being healthy, which prepares the body for the physical necessities of daily life. To be more precise, fitness provides strength, flexibility and stamina for the proper functioning of the body. It is a total solution for a perfect, fine-tuned life. The five main components of fitness are aerobic endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility and body composition.

The right kind of physical and mental exercises and proper intake of nutritious food are the factors that contribute to fitness. A well-balanced diet not only makes one fit, but provides all necessary nutrients for the body. Mental fitness, essential for the psychological well-being of a person, is also a key factor in sustaining a healthy state. Fitness lowers the risks of various health issues such as obesity, cardio-vascular problems, habitual inactivity and depression. It helps to prevent age-related problems. Moreover, fitness makes one feel relaxed and active throughout the day.To stay physically fit doesn't entail spending hours in a gym or on costly fitness to develop muscle mass like body builders. All you need to do is improve power and endurance and get mobile. Nowadays, immobility has become part of a lifestyle, with people spending more time in front of the computer. So the need for exercise is a must.A systematic workout of small exercises such as brisk walking, cycling, jogging and swimming can energize the body. An overdose of exercise might injure the body. So it is vital to find an enjoyable schedule of activity. The fitness methods adopted must be person-specific. It varies for men, women, children and the aged. Individuals have to choose exercises that are ideal for their body. Fitness methods include meditation, yoga sessions, aerobic classes and muscular fitness exercises. Today, more and more people are struggling to keep their body and mind fit. This has resulted in the growth of a range of sophisticated multi-gyms, professional fitness institutions and clubs. Health and fitness magazines and publications are also available, and fitness tips and training programs are available via the Internet.
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BODY BUILDING - The Art Of Beauty

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BODY BUILDING

Man has always strived for maximum strength and physical perfection since time immemorial. A man with good physique and graceful body has always been looked upon with admiration everywhere. Men like Apollo, Hercules, Samson, Rustam and Sohrab will always be remembered with respect till their successes dazzle the world with more beautiful and proportionate bodies. A nation’s health is the nation's wealth.

This is an old saying and every nation can boast of having produced men of towering strength and enviable physical perfection. Towards the end of the last century the late Fugene Sandow started schools in England to build graceful symmetrical bodies. The movement took the populace by storm and gained such a vast popularity that it spread all over Europe and America in no time. Body Building is the process of developing muscle fibers through the combination of weight training, increased caloric intake, and rest. Body Building originated from the Greeks believe it or not. Their basic idea was to celebrate the human body and it's functions. Back then, however, it was much different than it is now. They weren't so concerned with symmetry, just being massive and strong. Today's idea of being symmetrical along with being massive and strong stems from the Victorian ages. Now, Body Building and strength training is considered mainly for health reasons and just to look good. The easiest way to assure both proper energy before Body Building and to replenish that glycogen afterwards is to consume a whole food nutrition supplement both before and after a workout. Nutrition is by far the most important factor and is almost always responsible for either success or failure in bodybuilding and most fitness programs. Although very complex, a basic understanding can guide anyone in the right direction. As you progress in your bodybuilding and fitness programs and gain further understanding of the relationship between performance, recovery and nutrition, you'll be able to find certain nutritional strategies and manipulations that will help drive you to new heights. In order to add muscle tissue you must force the body to add it. Your body won't just add a pound of muscle just because you followed a 3-set workout that you read about in Muscle + Fitness. You need to give the body a reason to make improvements in the case add muscle tissue. You have to provide what I call a 'stimulus'. This can be done in many ways and I'll address a few in just a moment. Basically, you need to force the body to add muscle by subjecting it to levels of stress it is not used to. Some methods are more obvious than others but all can work. Here are a few examples of how this can be done effectively. First, the basic and common methods: 1. Increase weight or resistance 2. Perform more repetitions 3. Perform more sets 4. Move the resistance slower 5. Rest less between sets and exercises The key to Muscle Building is diet and exercise. Exercise will improve your muscle tone, help you control your weight, reduce your blood pressure, help prevent heart disease, and it will improve the functioning of almost every one of your essential systems, from digestion to sleep. The amount of exercise you do depends on the shape you are in, and what you believe your ideal physique to be. When creating a Muscle Building regimen, it is important to keep in mind your level of weight training experience. If you do not have a great deal of experience it is important to ease into a weight training routine. As a rule of thumb, three to four workouts per week of at least thirty minutes should keep you healthy. It is essential to do research, or consult a nutritionist when figuring out a diet which will support you in building muscle. A well balanced diet is crucial when building muscle. "The key is to stimulate muscle growth with the least amount of training in the shortest period of time." Remember, if you have not stimulated enough muscle mass in a workout session, all the excess calories consumed are either excreted or deposited as body fat. Studies indicate that 95 percent of trainees simply don’t train hard enough to warrant an appreciable and consistent size and strength increase on a workout by workout basis. And yet they still continue to eat big to get big. Let me point out that you will get big if you eat big but it is often fat and not lean muscle mass. You don’t need 6-7 meals a day to build muscle and minimize the deposit of body fat. In fact, all that really matters is that total calories consumed in a day must exceed your Basal Metabolic rate The essence of bodBody Building can be summarized as follows: feed the muscles enough calories to help the growth process and no more. “More is not always better”. Consuming more calories than what is necessary to serve the growth process causes your body to work harder to digest food and misuses valuable energy that could be better used to serve the growth process. The rest of the excess calories are usually turned into body fat and/or excreted. If we stimulate five pounds of muscle per training session and our next workout is 3 weeks away we need only 3000 calories in a space of three weeks to serve the growth purpose. Now when you divide 3000 calories by 21 days you have a little over 145 calories a day. To do Body Building or any task you have to plan some goals by which you can know the work you doing is helping you or not. Here are some general recommendations for different goals: If your goal is to tighten and tone muscles: • Focus on increasing reps, decreasing rest, and changing exercises frequently • Train each muscle group twice per weight • Perform fewer sets of many different exercises If your goal is to increase strength and power: • Focus on increasing weighing • Train each muscle group once every 7-10 days • Perform multiple sets of each exercise approximately 2-5 sets per exercise If your goal is to increase muscle size: • Focus on shocking muscles by changing variables frequently (exercises, set and rep schemes rest time, etc) • Train each muscle group on a variable schedule. Experiment by training a muscle group 3 times a week and then once every ten days. • Perform multiple sets for a while and then perform single sets for a week or two. Eating to gain muscle mass, power and strength is ridiculously simple. Remember the simple things in life are the things that usually work. Complicated issues like measuring every morsel of food are at best an inefficient way of gaining muscle mass. A very important aspect of being able to build muscle, aside from doing the exercise, is to be consistent in your efforts. Building an impressive physique involves persistence and determination, but no matter what anyone says, it is well within your ability & if you have decided that you have to be a smart one than you will be.
Herb & Reasearch Depart At Nutrovita Body Building

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