HOW FAT BURN PILLS HARM YOU

As a Certified Nutrition Specialist, I usually shock people with this fact... it's true that there is a type of healthy natural trans fat that actually helps you to burn off abdominal fat.

Sounds far fetched, but it's true.

First of all, as I'm sure you've heard a million times by now, artificial trans fats in our food supply from hydrogenated oils are one of the most unhealthy foods (if you can actually call it suitable to eat) you can put in your body.  Artificial trans fats cause everything from obesity to various cancers to heart disease, and more. They are pure evil, and everyone knows by now that this is a fact.

Stay away from artificial trans fats from hydrogenated oils at all costs!

However, what most people don't know is that there is a specific type of natural trans fat (yes, it occurs naturally) that can actually stimulate fat loss and lean muscle building.

This specific type of natural trans fat actually occurs in the meat and milk from ruminant animals such as cattle, goats, sheep, venison, bison, kangaroo, etc.  It is called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and is not only known to help prevent cancer, but is also a potent fat burner.

CLA is highest when these animals are grass-fed instead of grain-fed.

Now before you think that you can just buy the CLA supplements that you'll see most supplement stores selling...

WARNING: Do not buy CLA supplements!  The only form of healthy CLA is from grass-fed ruminant animals such as grass-fed beef, bison, lamb, etc.  The CLA that's found in CLA pills is an artificially created form that is a different isomer than the natural CLA isomer found in grass-fed meat or dairy.  The CLA isomer in the pills is NOT a healthy form, and will not benefit you.

Only the CLA that you get naturally from grass-fed ruminant meats actually has health benefits and can help increase fat burning (particularly from stomach fat) and building lean muscle, which helps increase your metabolism.

While most trans fats (the artificial ones) will just make you unhealthy and fat, now you know that there actually is such a thing as a healthy natural trans fat that makes you burn fat instead!

If you liked this unique tip to burn belly fat with grass fed meats, I have tons more Fat Burning Tips here to give you a leaner, healthier body.

Enjoy... and good luck on your lean healthy body!

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MAKE YOUR OWN DIET PLAN

Make your Own Diet Plan

There are many different kinds of diet which you can purchase from the market in order to lose weight. But if you actually think with your brains what actually these diets are. They just tell you what to eat and what not to so that you can easily lose the amount of fat from your body. You can also think logically and create your personal diet plan if you are not willing to spend any money. The article will help you add those things which are essential and would trigger your metabolism rate. So are you ready to make your own list now. One thing you need to understand that you should add those meals, fruits and vegetables in your diet which would satisfy your taste buds and would also not have too many calories as well.

You can make salads for yourself. Add all those vegetables like tomato, carrot, lettuce, cucumber, beetroot, lettuce, capsicum which would give you all the fibers you need to flush out the toxins from your body. You can also dress it up by using some lemon juice or yogurt. This is one of the healthiest forms of food that would help you fill your stomach and would not even be too costly in terms of calories. You can also use these vegetables and make a sandwich for yourself. But always avoid the high calorie bread spreads and breads.

If you have a habit of munching while watching TV or playing games, then you can look for substitutes for chips and biscuits. Add grapes which are very delicious and the best thing is that they are without any fat. You can also eat oranges which add great fiber to your body. Without too many calories you would be able to enjoy the natural gifts of God and these would help you to lose weight and keep away from fatty foods.

People think that they cannot eat potatoes when they are trying to avoid fatty meals. What they don’t know that they can still have potatoes and lose weight. But not in the forms of French fries or fried potatoes. They can be boiled, cooked or grilled and would prove to be very beneficial for your diet. You don’t need to add any extra high fat dips to destroy the whole logic behind boiled potatoes.

You can also have cereals with skim milk. They would help you stay energized the whole day and you would feel too light as well. For lunch you can have sprouted pulses and beans which are a good source of protein, vitamin and fiber.

Never have full fat yogurt but instead go for low fat yogurts. They are also available in different flavors which can be a good source of calcium for your body. You can have any fruit with yogurt to make your personal flavored yogurt which tastes awesome.

These are some of the foods that you can add in your personal diet everyday and become more healthy and fit.


How to Plan Your Diet in Order to Stay Healthy and Fit?

Usually people are not aware of the right kind of diet they need to take in order to lose weight. The following article will guide on the important balanced and healthy diet which would help you to increase your metabolism rate and thus would help you to lose weight eventually. It is essential that you carry out an exercise regime along with proper diet otherwise results would not be very significant.

The first and foremost rule for every person in order to lose weight is to drink plenty of water. It is recommended for each and every individual and especially those who want to cut off their extra pounds from their body. The amount of water that you drink everyday depends n your individual self and you can even use a hydration calculator to get the amount of water that you should consume every day.  But on an average 8 to 10 glasses are good enough.

It is also one of the most common things to skip breakfast in the morning. People think they are not really hungry at this time of the morning then why add extra calories to their diet. But this is very wrong and they are harming their internal system. It is highly recommended that you should never ever skip your breakfast but in fact you should have a strong and healthy breakfast so that you don’t feel hungry till at least lunch hour. You should add cereals which are high in fiber to your daily routine in the morning as this would help you stay healthy and fresh. You can also add yogurt, fresh fruits and vegetables and breads to your breakfast.

One of the main things which are very important to remember is that when you are trying to lose weight you should not eat too much altogether. You have to learn that you need to increase your metabolism rate and thus you would have to adopt such a healthy eating habit which would reinforce weight loss. If you eat meals in smaller portions instead of large sized meals then you would lose weight more quickly. For such a thing you can also keep a small plate for yourself in the kitchen and you can fill it up if you want. It would still be not like the big sized plate.

The next thing which you need to be reminded of is that eat whenever you feel hungry. Never keep your body starving for food. You can look for low diet crackers, yogurts, breads as snacks to fill up your stomach. In fact the best thing is to make a plan for the whole day in which you eat before you feel too hungry. This would keep you away from feeling low and your energy level would be high throughout the day.

You should follow the above mentioned tips to lose weight and maintain a healthy balanced life. Remember that it is important to be healthy and not skinny. So set your goals according to your own physique and you would be able to achieve it with time.

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COMMON WORKOUT MISTAKES

“Common workout mistakes” have always been a very popular topic in fitness publications. But no matter how many times this subject is re-hashed, you almost always hear about the same half a dozen or so mistakes, including poor form, overtraining, going too heavy, not stretching, not warming up, yadda, yadda yadda. Ironically, you seldom hear about the biggest mistakes of all. I call these humongous bloopers “bonehead mistakes” because once you start to analyze and think about them, they’re really just common sense and they all seem so obvious… except of course to the person doing it… who is often quite oblivious until someone else points it out to them... then the light goes on and it's like... "Doh!"

Before I begin the countdown, (in no particular order), there’s one more gripe I have about the treatment this subject has been given in the past: Most of the attention has been put on the mistakes, but very little on the solutions. It’s all too easy to point fingers and say, “Don’t do that” and “Shame on you, dummy” but only 1% of your time should be spent on problems. 99% should be spent on solutions. So in that spirit, after I bring each mistake to your attention, I’ll give you a solution-oriented training tip to help you avoid boneheadedness and join the elite group who “kick butt” in the gym at every workout…

Bonehead workout mistake #1: "Winging it"

“Winging it” means having no written goals or plans, no training journal and no way of “keeping score.” It’s when you just show up at the gym day after day and do whatever strikes your fancy, whatever machine happens to be available, or whatever you’ve become habitually accustomed to doing. Winging it is when you don’t know where you are, where you’re going or how you’re going to get there - but you start your journey anyway – no compass, no roadmap. It’s been said that “Action without planning is the biggest cause of failure,” and I believe that statement is 100% accurate.

Kick butt workout tip #1: Develop a strategic plan

Successful people never “wing it,” they always have a plan. Strategic planning is a never ending process and includes: Assessment (where am I now?), goal setting (where do I want to go?), creating a plan or strategy (How will I get where I want to go?), executing the plan (what action steps must I take daily to reach my goal?), and measuring results (how will I know if I’m moving towards my goal and how will I know when I’ve reached it?). Boneheads “wing it.” Butt–kickers have a master plan and goals for every workout.
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Bonehead workout mistake #2: Repeating the same workouts… without progressive overload

In one respect, repeating the same workouts is important – it’s called “continuity.” Continuity means that to experience an adaptive response (more muscle, more strength, less fat and all that other good stuff), you must a repeat a certain modality or exercise consistently over a long enough period of time to allow the adaptive response to occur and to reap the full benefits (rather than changing exercises at every workout). That type of repetition is good. The bonehead mistake is when you do the same exercises, same reps, same weight, same everything, week after week, without ever challenging yourself to do more than you’ve done before. If your muscles could talk they would say, “Yawn…. Did that, done that, been there… we’re just going to stay exactly the way we are… no need to get bigger or stronger today.”

Kick butt workout tip #2: Strive to beat your previous workouts

Muscle growth and strength increases occur when you place demands on your body above and beyond what it has experienced in the past. Your body responds to this progressive overload by getting stronger in order to handle this type of demand in the future. Your objective at almost every workout is to set goals to beat what you did during the previous one. If you can’t add more weight, it could be as simple as one more rep with the same weight or the same sets/reps/weight in less time. It could also mean one more minute of cardio, one level higher on a stairclimber, or half a percent steeper incline on the treadmill. Continuous and never-ending improvement is the name of the game.
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Bonehead workout mistake #3: Starving yourself

A calorie deficit is the only way to lose body fat. However, the caloric deficit must be kept small. When calories are cut too much, or held too low for too long, your body thinks you are starving and sets into motion a series of metabolic and hormonal events, which ultimately result in muscle loss, slow metabolism and plateaus. Your body is like a power plant or furnace and when you don’t feed the fire, your metabolic flame dwindles to a flicker, producing less heat and less energy. That’s why not eating enough is one of the biggest mistakes of all.

Kick butt workout tip #3: Eat more, burn more

Did it ever occur to you that if you exercise more you can eat more and that this is a more effective fat loss strategy than eating less and exercising less? To lose body fat, you must create a calorie deficit. A deficit can be created by exercising more, eating less, or ideally, with a combination of both. The best combination of all is a small decrease in calories accompanied by a large increase in activity. Think about it: Decreasing calories slows your metabolism. Increasing calories increases your metabolism. Exercise increases your metabolism.

Therefore, eat more, exercise more = double increase in metabolism. Eat less, don’t exercise = double decrease in metabolism. This is the entire premise of my Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle System and that’s why the program is so powerful and has helped tens of thousands of people lose fat without depriving themselves. Yes, starving is for boneheads.
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Bonehead workout mistake #4: Skipping scheduled workouts

A great body doesn’t happen overnight. Successful body transformation is the cumulative result of dozens or even hundreds of successful workouts. Each workout brings you one small step closer to your goal. Each workout missed takes you one small step backwards. Most people underestimate the cumulative effect of each small step. They figure that “It just doesn’t matter… it’s only one workout.” If you don’t think that one little workout matters, then think about the humble termite; they’re such itty bitty little creatures and they take such itty bitty little bites, yet when enough little bites are taken, an entire building can come crumbling down.

Kick butt workout tip #4: Be disciplined and consistent

Not only do you slip backwards physically when you skip even one scheduled workout, perhaps more devastating is the effect on your mind and character. Every time you successfully complete a scheduled workout, you build your discipline and self esteem. When your self esteem increases, it makes you feel good and that stimulates a positive self-reinforcing cycle of even more discipline, confidence and action. Everything you do helps or hurts. Every workout counts. Treat your word as law. When you say you’re going to work out... WORK OUT!
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Bonehead workout mistake #5: Focusing on strengths, favorite exercises and favorite body parts, neglecting weaknesses

Most people have a favorite body part or exercise. But playing favorites in your training can lead to big problems. An unbalanced, asymmetrical physique is one of them, but having a great upper body with toothpick legs is the least of your worries. Strengthening and stretching some muscle groups but not others is a great way to cause poor posture, muscular imbalance, dysfunction, strains, pulls, tears or ruptures.

Kick butt workout tip #5: Train for functional balance and aesthetic balance

Non-boneheads train every muscle group for symmetrical, visually pleasing development. However, “balance” is more than cosmetic. Everyone – athletes, bodybuilders, and recreational exercisers – must also train for functional balance to prevent injury and maintain optimal function and range of movement in every joint and muscle group. Every plane of movement and angle of movement must be trained. Flexors must be balanced with extensors. Front to back movements must be balanced with rotational and side to side movements. Prime movers, antagonists and stabilizers must all be strengthened. Always stretch, strengthen and build to the point of total body balance.
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Bonehead workout mistake #6: Using mostly machines and single joint/isolation exercises

So you joined the gym and you hit “the circuit”… you know, that section in the gym with all those fancy, chrome-plated, “technologically advanced” weight stack-pulley, hydraulic or computerized machines all lined up in neat rows… far, far away from the barbells and squat racks (which you never touch), and which is designed to give you an “easy, safe, injury-free, effective full-body workout.” The machines may be easy, but most machines aren’t as safe or effective as they’re made out to be.

Kick butt workout tip #6: Use mostly free weights and compound, multi joint exercises

For lower body, squat and lunge variations are tops. For upper body, barbell and dumbbell presses, chin ups and rows are king. These and similar “BIG” exercises stimulate more muscle fiber, stir up more fat burning and muscle building hormones, and have more carry-over to real world and sporting activities than machines. Although weight stack machines are safe with respect to the fact that you can’t drop a barbell on your head, they’re ultimately NOT as safe as free weights because they don’t develop the stabilizing muscles and functional strength that protect you from injury. A few machines and isolation exercises mixed into a balancedr program is fine, especially if you have bodybuilding goals, but focusing on compound and free weight exercises gives you far more bang for your buck than any machine ever created.
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Bonehead workout mistake #7: No mental preparation

This mistake goes hand in hand with mistake number one (winging it). You see, preparation is more than setting goals, writing out plans, and scheduling workouts. Preparation is also mental, yet most people haven’t the slightest idea just how powerful the mind is or how to harness its power. Psychologists and “brain scientists” have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that the subconscious mind cannot tell the difference between an experience that is real and one that is imagined. Failure to take advantage of this discovery is a mistake of enormous magnitude.

Kick butt workout tip #7: Use visualization and mental rehearsal daily

Arnold Schwarzenneger, Jack Nicklaus, Andre Agassi and countless other sports legends have written and spoken extensively about their regular use of mental imagery. Those who succeeded, but claimed not to use such techniques as “visualization” were surely using it unconsciously or in a non-formalized manner. I would suggest you consciously and deliberately use this technique in the following manner: Twice a day, once in the morning and once at night, get relaxed, close your eyes and form mental images of yourself having the body you’ve always wanted, completing perfect workouts with motivation and enthusiasm and reaching all your goals. These images will penetrate your subconscious mind and literally program your brain to activate your body for total success.
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Bonehead workout mistake #8: Not eating immediately after training

Not eating anything after your workout (or waiting 2-3 hours to eat), because (a) you don’t feel like eating, (b) you don’t have anything to eat with you, (c) you heard that you get leaner if you don’t eat after your workout… is one of the most boneheaded things you can ever do!

Kick butt workout tip #8: Eat protein AND carbs (not just carbs) immediately after your workout

Much research has been done on the topic of post workout nutrition in recent years and the scientific literature is almost unanimous in its findings: At one time carbohydrates were emphasized after a workout. Other people insisted that protein is more important. The truth is, the optimal post workout meal includes quickly digesting protein and carbohydrates and is consumed immediately after training during the period known as the “post-workout window of opportunity.” Although the ideal amount and type of protein and carbs is still debated, the studies have shown that proper post workout nutrition increases protein synthesis, suppresses cortisol, replenishes glycogen, and enhances recovery.
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Bonehead workout mistake #9: Comparing yourself to others

Always trying to one-up the next guy is bonehead behavior. Comparing yourself to others is a great way to lower your self esteem and stay perpetually frustrated, unhappy and dissatisfied!

Kick butt workout tip #9: Compare yourself to nobody but yourself

Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden always advised his players, “Never try to be better than someone else; but never cease trying to be the best you can be. That is under your control. The other isn’t.” So why not focus on competing with yourself? Compare yourself to yourself. Improve yourself. Work on progress and forward movement. Become better than you used to be. Ultimately, competitive sports are most valuable to the degree you use them to better yourself, not to beat others.
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Bonehead workout mistake #10: Making excuses

Many people, when they don’t get the result they want, or when things don’t go the way they expect, insist it’s not their fault. When they don’t lose any body fat, it’s their genetics or "The diet just doesn’t work!” When they fall off the wagon, it’s their friends and family’s fault – “They just don’t support me… they even tempt me with junk food and eat in front of me.” When they miss workouts, it’s their boss’s fault – “I just don’t have time with so much work being piled on me at the office.” No matter what the situation, the boneheads never even consider that the problem is staring right back at them in the mirror – someone or something outside of them is always responsible.

Kick butt workout tip #10: Accept total, 100% responsibility for all your results – good or bad

When you win, you don’t attribute it to luck or give someone else the credit for it. You proudly say, “I created it… I did it… that was me!” However, if you want to take the credit for your wins, you must also take credit for your losses and say, “Yep, I created it… I did it… that was me!” Boneheads want to take credit for their successes but not accept responsibility for their failures. Ultimately, that turns them into nothing but big losers. Winners and successful people became successful because they learned three magic words: I AM RESPONSIBLE. Once you claim responsibility for every result in your life – the good and the bad - the feeling of empowerment and liberation that comes over you is beyond description. For the first time in your life, you realize that YOU are in control. From that moment on – and not a second sooner – you become the creator of circumstance rather than a victim of it.
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Well, that’s all ten of em'. Let me wrap up with what is perhaps the biggest mistake of all, and that is: Not learning from your mistakes. Mistakes are okay. The only people who don’t make any are the timid, wimpy people who don’t even attempt anything. If you realize you’ve been making a lot of these mistakes, don’t beat yourself up. As long as you learn from them and then stop making them, you’re off the hook! But if you keep repeating these mistakes over and over again, then it’s official: You’re a bonehead!

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PREGNANCY NUTRITION

Pregnancy Nutrition – Is Caffeine OK? Back in 1980 the FDA published a warning advising pregnant women to restrict or eliminate their intake of caffeine because of its teratogenic effects (cause birth defects). This was echoed in 1994 with a review of over 200 medical journals by Dr. Astrid Nehlig that was published in The Journal of Neurotoxicology and Teratology. Currently, the advice on caffeine intake during pregnancy nutrition is moderation - meaning less than 300mg. This is because new studies show no harm with intakes less than that. Due to the fact that scientific studies are showing new and different results, I tend to be conservative in my personal view on caffeine and pregnancy. What does caffeine do? Caffeine stimulates your central nervous system, leaches calcium, reduces iron absorption, has a diuretic effect and crosses the placenta into your baby. This means it has the following results in your body: • Raises your heart rate • Decreases the amount of calcium in your body • Dehydrates you • Increases your blood pressure • AND the same things occur for your baby (except baby will steal from your bones to get needed calcium) That’s not all - it also interferes with a normal fetal growth, is associated with lower birth weight and weakens adrenal glands, which affect your blood sugar regulation and stress coping abilities. It is best to avoid or at least reduce your caffeine intake to no more than 300mg per day. Some experts say no more than 150mg per day. You may be able to handle the caffeine, but baby’s liver is immature and not able to get rid of it like you. Imagine if that 1 cup of morning coffee lasted you 40-130 hours as it does for your baby. Common caffeine sources • Coffee (100-200 mg per 8 ounce) • Tea (black 60mg, green 40mg) • Soda (40-75mg per can) • Dark Chocolate (5-35mg per 1 ounce) • Milk Chocolate (1-15mg per 1 ounce) • Headache medicine (65-130mg) If you are a caffeine user, I recommend reducing to less than 300mg per day (some studies show increase miscarriages with more than 300mg). Then gradually reducing to as close to zero as possible, which will not only benefit your baby, but also your ability to handle stress. Pre-Natal Vitamins – What the Mayo Clinic Guide doesn’t tell you The Mayo Clinic Pregnancy Guide has a lot right about what’s important to eat during pregnancy. They speak of how it’s critical to have good eating habits while trying to conceive because major organs form during the first few weeks of pregnancy-before you even know you are pregnant! Without the proper nutrients during this time your baby may be at risk for both short and long-term health issues. They cover the usual suspects of pre-natal vitamins - calcium, folate, and iron which are indeed important, BUT none of them help with… …fetal development of lung, visual system, skull, skeleton, kidney …baby brain development …assistance with utilization of minerals like calcium, water soluble vitamins …your protein digestion …your optimal thyroid and immune system function …your production of sex and stress hormones What nutrient does all this? It’s Vitamin A!! Okay, now you may be thinking you’ve heard vitamin A is that vitamin associated with birth defects. This claim is inaccurate and based on a study that used questionnaires from 22,000 pregnant women to find out about their eating and supplement habits. Researchers found a high rate of neural crest defects with increased dosages of vitamin A. But - they did not distinguish between natural and synthetic forms of vitamin A nor did they get lab results for vitamin A blood levels. Processed foods are fortified with synthetic form of vitamin A. Also, people can’t be trusted to be good record keepers, so questionnaires are an unreliable way to measure a person’s nutrient intake. Do you remember what you ate yesterday?? Too bad the media didn’t jump all over another study done in Rome, Italy that found no congenital malformations in 120 infants exposed to 50,000IU or more of vitamin A per day. The real issue is not how much, but what form- synthetic or natural. The best all natural sources: cod liver oil, liver, butterfat, egg yolks, seafood, organ meats, grass-fed dairy and meats. Notice that these are all fat sources too. This is Mother Nature packaging the foods in the way your body needs them. Moms always know best! The Best Pregnancy Diet   “What’s the best pregnancy diet?” This is one of the most important questions every woman who is pregnant or trying to become pregnant should be asking. It is so important because they are solely responsible for feeding and nourishing their growing baby. The best pregnancy diet is one that will supply all the nutrients needed to support optimal fetal development (such as brain, nervous and skeletal system) while also giving the mother’s body its needed nutrients. It’s also the one that will curb food cravings and prevent an unhealthy weight gain, which could put both the baby and mother at risk for many health complications. Specifically, it will consist of the foods listed below: High quality protein (grass-fed meats, eggs from cage free grass-fed chickens) High quality dairy (raw grass-fed: cheese, cream, milk and butter) Soaked grains and nuts Stocks (bone broths) Organic or locally grown fruits and veggies High quality fat Lacto-fermented foods High potency fish oil Filtered water Eating the foods above will provide all the necessary nutrients a mother and developing baby needs such as: B vitamins Calcium Iron Zinc Copper Magnesium Vitamin D Healthy omega 3 to omega 6 ratio Conjugated Linolenic Acid Vitamin A Vitamin C Folate Cholesterol This means that you will gain a healthy weight and have less to lose after pregnancy. Why? Because by giving your body and baby what is needed, you won’t be tempted to overeat or be a victim to food cravings! And that’s just another reason why it is the best pregnancy diet. Foods to AVOID During Pregnancy Knowing which foods to avoid (or severely limit) during pregnancy is especially important. It's a time in a woman's life when she should be especially careful to protect her developing baby. Some foods on this list are obvious, like alcohol, but others may come as a surprise. 1. Junks Foods It will be challenging to find the time to burn off these extra dead calories. Plus they are full of detrimental non-foods that are bad for you and your baby. "Junk food" includes the usual suspects: fried foods, margarine, soft drinks, sweets, anything made with white flour (crackers, cookies, bread, cereals) and most boxed foods. They contain synthetic vitamin A which is toxic, and best avoided while pregnant. Do the "ingredient list test" - how long is the list and how many words look like something out of a chemistry text book? 2. Caffeine It is best to avoid or at least reduce your caffeine intake to no more than 200mg per day. It reduces iron absorption, interferes with normal fetal growth and is associated with lower birth weight and an increased risk of miscarriage. 3. Alcohol I'm sure it's not a big surprise to avoid alcohol while pregnant. It negatively affects the developing fetus. Enough said. 4. Trans Fats Trans fats inhibit the conversion of fatty acids needed for fetal brain growth and decrease the fat content of breast milk. Also, it has been found to decrease sperm count. Do not trust labels that claim products are trans fat free. If a food has half a gram or less per serving than it can be labeled "trans fat free". No big deal? Well, the Institute of Medicine even stated there is no safe intake level for trans fats. It's not good for you and it's not good for your developing baby. If the ingredient list has the words "partially hydrogenated" it's got trans fat and it is a food to avoid during pregnancy. 5. Artificial and Refined Sweeteners Artificial and refined sweeteners (like Splenda, Sweet-n-Low, Aspertame, Nutra-Sweet, etc.) are a source of empty calories and a great way to gain too much weight. They can also negatively affect your baby's ability to regulate blood sugar. Artifical and refined sweeteners can increase your cravings for sugar (causing too much weight gain). So, the more you eat, the more you want to eat and this increases the demands on your body's insulin production (which is also the pathway to diabetes). A study out of The University of Texas Science Center at San Antonio suggests that the more diet sodas a person drinks, the more likely they are to become over weight. There's all kinds of information out there about how nasty artificial sweeteners are for you. It is a neurological toxin and can cause headaches and even seizures. Just say NO! Stick to drinking water (filtered if you can), mineral water or lacto-fermented beverages to satisfy your thirst. 6. Commercial Fried Foods It's no big surprise that fried foods aren't good for you or your baby. You are just consuming extra calories with out any nutrient benefits. They are also full of trans fat. (see #4 in Part 1 of this article) 7. Food Additives Food additives (such as MSG) are neurotoxins (bad for the nervous system). I find it rather scary that a study found brain lesions on developing embryos assiciated with MSG intake. MSG may appear in the ingredient list as: hydrolyzed protein, calcium, sodium casinate, textured protein, citric acid, soy foods, malt flavorings, flavorings, and natural flavorings - so CHECK YOUR LABELS! As a side note, seasonings all usually contain MSG. 8. Soy Soy food is a highly processed and refined food. It is also full of things that will block you and your developing baby from absorbing nutrients such as zinc, iron, calcium and magnesium. Consuming it also increases the mothers need for vitamin D. Soy also contains phytoestrogens (a.k.a plant estrogen) which can negatively impact the fetal development of the reproductive organs and brain. In recap, the eight foods to avoid during pregnancy are: 1. Junk Foods 2. Caffeine 3. Alcohol 4. Trans Fat 5. Artificial and Refined Sweetners 6. Commercial Fried Foods 7. Food Additives 8. Soy Making at least some of these changes to your food intake will do wonders for your baby! And, if you can do them all, even better. For information you won't want to miss on eating and exercising for a healthy happy baby,learn more

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PREGNANCY FITNESS

Strength Training During Pregnancy - Why Moms-To-Be MUST Be Strong!

Most people start an exercise program to lose weight. Of course, this isn’t the objective during pregnancy exercise but there are lots of other reasons to get started on or continue on a regular exercise routine when you’re pregnant.

When you think of exercise, cardiovascular exercise is what usually comes to mind. Walking, jogging, swimming and many other activities that get your heart rate up are all part of this category. And, it’s an important piece to the puzzle.

But - The other half of the formula for a well rounded pre-natal exercise routine is strength training. This is the one people often forget about. The running (i.e. cardio) craze of the 1970’s is still in the forefront of people’s mind when they think about good exercise, burning calories and a healthy, lean body.

The truth is, while cardio is great for your heart, it is strength training that will prepare you for the physical demands of being a mom. In addition, it is strength training that will play a bigger role in getting your pre-pregnancy body back, or making it even better than before!

All of the lifting, bending and carrying you have to look forward to in the upcoming months will be much easier with a functionally strong body. In the mean time, gaining or maintaining strength during pregnancy is the key to reducing aches and pains as your body continues to change.

Pregnancy strength training will help:

• Reduce back pain
• Increase your energy levels
• Make labor and delivery easier
• Keep you strong and injury free
• Combat postural changes during pregnancy
• Make post-partum weight loss MUCH easier and faster
• Flatten your tummy after delivery

Studies now show that strength training during pregnancy is not only safe and beneficial, but a must for an overall healthy strong body. If you were a regular exerciser before your pregnancy, it is usually safe to continue your routine, although some modifications may be necessary.

If you didn’t have a consistent program in place, the general rule of thumb is to wait until your 2nd trimester (when you’ll be feeling much better) to ease yourself into a routine. Either way, checks in with your doctor first to be sure you don’t have any complications that could be affected by a pregnancy exercise routine.

Why You Need to Stretch During Pregnancy and How to Do It Safely

When you think of a typical pregnancy exercise program, stretching and warming up are easily forgotten. But they are a MUST for any safe and effective workout.
Aside from just feeling good, stretching helps to keep your pregnant body healthy in a number of ways:
1. Prevents injuries by pulling your body gently back into balance.
2. Increases circulation - more blood flow to the muscles means a healthier muscle.
3. Gives you more energy! Along with greater blood flow comes more oxygen which keeps us from feeling sleepy during the day.
4. Eases the aches and pains of pregnancy by loosening the tight muscles that cause low back pain, headaches and other common complaints.
5. Enhances your workout by increasing your range of motion.
6. Improves your posture which helps you look and feel better as your body continues to change.
Keep in mind that being gumby is not the goal - being too flexible can be just as dangerous as not being flexible enough. So, it's important to stretch only those muscles that are tight and to combine your stretching with a good pregnancy strength training program.
Top Ten Tips for Stretching Success
Stretching is essential to any pregnancy exercise program. But, most people don't realize HOW to stretch.
Just going through the motions can be more dangerous than not doing it at all. Follow these ten tips to round out your workout.
1. Warm up with 5-8 minutes of cardiovascular exercise - that is, an activity like jogging, biking or walking that will get your heart rate up and your blood pumping. Then begin your stretching routine.
2. Stretch only those muscles that are tight.
3. Don't stretch muscles that are already loose - if you don't "feel the stretch", you may not need to do it.
4. Avoid over-stretching. During pregnancy your joints are especially loose and prone to injury.
5. Stretching should NOT hurt. Stretching a tight muscle should feel good, back off if there is any pain.
6. Hold stretches for 20-30 seconds each.
7. Never bounce while you stretch.
8. Stay relaxed and breathe deeply to help lengthen your muscles.
9. Do not lock out your joints, keep elbows and knees slightly bent to reduce stress on them.
10. Stretch after your exercise session too, to help your body cool down and prevent injury.
There you have it, the basics of stretching! Follow these simple guidelines and reap the benefits of stretching during pregnancy.

Safe Pregnancy Exercise – How to Warm Up and Cool Down

Safe pregnancy exercise of any kind - cardiovascular or strength training - require extra circulation of blood throughout your body.

As you move, your muscles require more oxygen and nutrients to keep them going. Your blood carries these essentials throughout the entire body. As your muscles begin to work harder, your heart needs to pump faster to keep up.

If you jump right into a workout with out warming up, your heart is not pumping fast enough to the oxygen and nutrients around in an efficient manner. This is especially important for expectant mothers because you need blood not only for your hard working muscles, but for your baby as well.

A good warm up ensures that your body is prepared well enough for both in advance, keeping you and your baby safe during your exercise session.

So, before you do anything - even before you stretch - get a light sweat going with 5-10 minutes of light to moderate activity. Walking, jogging, rowing and biking are just a few examples of activities that will start you off on the right foot.

At the other end of the workout, cooling down is just as important as warming up.

Your body required extra circulation in order to keep up with the demands of your workout, so you'll want to give yourself some time to return to normal before going back to your daily routine.

Using the same light activities as your warm up, take 10 minutes after your workout to let your heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature drop before sitting in your car to head home, hopping in the shower, etc.

Complete your safe pregnancy exercise session with these simple tips - your body and your baby will thank you!

An Exercise You MUST Do For Easier Labor and a Faster Recovery

If you are pregnant, or planning on getting pregnant you have probably already accepted the inevitable expanding waistline. While an exercise program over the next 9 (or 10) months isn't going to be aimed at getting a 6-pack, those core (a.k.a abdominal) muscles will still need some attention.
We usually think of our core muscles as the ones we use while doing a "crunch" but the truth is, there are many more muscles than that in your mid-section, and crunching in probably the least important exercise in the bunch.
You see, strengthening these core muscles will not only allow you to get back to your pre-pregnant shape (or better) faster, but since these are the muscles you "push" with, strengthening them will will make labor and delivery much easier.
The easiest, and most important exercise is the kegel. Most of you have heard of this before - strengthening the muscles of your pelvic floor. Kegels utilize the same muscles used in stopping he flow of urine when you go to the bathroom.
So, lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Contract these muscles and hold them tight for 5-10 seconds. Repeat this 5-10 times.
When you become more comfortable performing this little movement, you can try it while you are sitting or standing. These positions work well because it is beneficial to perform kegels several times throughout the day.
Once you master this, you'll be ready for the other core strengthening exercises in our Fit and Healthy Pregnancy Guide. In addition to core exercises specific to each trimester, you'll find easy to follow exercise routines you can do in the comfort of your own home with little equipment.

When NOT to Exercise

Exercise is a great addition to any healthy pregnancy but the health of your baby is the most important thing of all. So knowing when to put down the weights or hop off the treadmill and give yourself a rest is just as important.

No matter how fit you were before your pregnancy, you should not participate in any exercise with any of the following conditions:

Pregnancy Induced hypertension

Pre-term rupture of placenta membranes

Pre-term labor now, or in previous pregnancies

I ncompetent cervix

Persistent bleeding in 2nd or 3rd trimester

Intrauterine growth retardation

If you experience any of the following signs or symptoms while you are exercising, you should stop and seek medical attention right away:

Pain of any kind

Bleeding

Amniotic fluid leak

Dizziness

Shortness of breath

Chest pain

Faintness

Muscles weakness

Swelling of the calves

Headache

Difficulty walking

Contractions/Pre-term labor

Unusual absence of fetal movement

If you weren't involved in a regular exercise program prior to getting pregnant, the 1st trimester isn't the time to start. If you are interested in incorporating exercise into your pregnancy try walking or other light exercise initially but wait until your 2nd trimester to add more challenging activities.

By this time, morning sickness should have subsided, you'll be feeling more energetic than before, and your body will be more ready to handle the demands of an exercise program.

Of course we recommend checking with your doctor about exercising while pregnant - regardless of your activities beforehand. They may have slight modifications and/or suggestions for you specifically.

For specific exercises to do during each trimester of your pregnancy, complete with photos and descriptions, check out The Fit and Healthy Pregnancy Guide.

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OVERCOME INFERTILITY

What exactly is infertility? The problems with either conceiving a child, or with carrying out the pregnancy to its eventual fruitful end, fall under the definition of infertility. Infertility is the incapability of an individual to become pregnant, in case of females, or the incapability to induce pregnancy, in case of the males. The inability of an individual to carry out a pregnancy to its full term is also dubbed infertility. How does one recognize infertility? What are the signs of infertility? Signs of infertility are not always evident. Most people go through life without knowing there is a problem with their reproductive systems, attributing failed pregnancies to providence. In fact, miscarriages are the most common indicator of infertility. Signs of infertility in women: In women, the signs of infertility are more readily recognized as compared to men. Endometriosis causes the lining of the uterus to grow outside the uterus. Bacterial infections may begin around the uterus and spread to other reproductive organs, resulting in infertility. Fibroids in the uterus are indicative of infertility. Tumors in the cervix often cause stenosis, or narrowing of the cervix, which is a common indicator of infertility. Ovulating before the tenth day and after the twentieth day of one's monthly cycle, pre-menstrual spotting, menopausal symptoms, etc. are indicative of luteal phase defect, and thus in turn are signs too. Irregular menstrual cycles are the most common indication in females that they might have some problems with fertility. However, an irregular menstrual cycle is not conclusive in itself, but it is definitely one of the signs of infertility. Issues regarding body weight are often indicators of being infertile. For a woman, being too thin, or anorexic, will definitely hinder pregnancy, since the body does not have the proper nutritional requirements, or the required strength. Alternatively, obesity can also be a sign. Obesity is accompanied by hormonal imbalance, which affects the reproductive system and pregnancy. Signs of Infertility in Men: Like females, in males too, either obesity, or anorexia, is an indication that he is infertile. Apart from these, anatomical defects may also be signs of infertility. Undescended testicles, or damage to scrotum and the gonads, are possible indicators too. Wearing tight undergarments, or exposing the testicles to heat, may render the person unable to produce the required number of sperms, or unable to produce sperms altogether, resulting in infertility. Determining the signs of infertility: There are many medical procedures for detecting the signs that help to determine whether an individual is infertile or not. Doctors usually prescribe one or more of the following medical tests: . Hysterosalpingography. A dye injected into the vagina is monitored to check for blockage in the fallopian tubes or uterus. . Laparoscopy. If disease and other physical problems are present in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or in the uterus, infertility is suggested. This may be detected through laparoscopy. Infertility is a problem which can be solved if it is addressed in the holistic way, which is, using a multifaceted method of healing. Getting regular health checkups, taking supplements to combat existing problem, exercising and stress reduction techniques are only part of the holistic solution to infertility. The holistic approach is not only a surefire way to increase your chances of conception it also guarantees a safe and healthy pregnancy. The Real Cause of Infertility Infertility can be defined in two ways: as inability to conceive after a year of regular sexual intercourse without contraception, or as repeated ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages or perinatal loss. Male and female specific factors account for about 30% of the infertility causes (individually);the combination of male and female causation leads to an additional 20% and the remaining 20% are caused by uncertain origins. When one is dealing with infertility, as much as it is important to strictly follow the rules of the treatment, it is equally important to make sure that you have the correct diagnosis of the root cause of your condition. In this article you will find a broad outline, enumerating the various probable causes of infertility. Why it is important to determine the causes. Infertility may be caused due to a multitude of factors at a time, or it may be the result of perhaps the deviation of a certain single factor from its premeditated path. Since misdiagnosis can often lead to further fertility complications, the very first step of treating and curing infertility depends largely on indentifying the root cause right in the beginning of treatment. The broad causes of infertility in females may be listed as follows: . Anovulation: In females, ovulatory problems are the most common causes of infertility. The failure to ovulate may be due to a number of factors: o Hormonal imbalance is the most frequent cause of anovulation; when the ovaries produce immature eggs, pregnancy becomes impossible. o Women with polycystic ovaries suffer from a decreased secretion of FSH and increased secretion of LH and testosterone; therefore polycystic ovarian syndrome may lead to anovulation in women. o Approximately 20% of the cases of infertility occur due to the malfunctioning of the hypothalamus, the gland which controls hormonal stimuli, resulting in immature eggs. The pituitary gland is responsible for the regulation of LH and FSH, and its malfunctioning produces immature eggs. o Damage to the ovaries caused by previous surgeries, ovarian cysts, tumors and infections may lead to production of immature eggs as well. o Premature menopause and follicular problems are also responsible for anovulation. . Improper functioning of fallopian tubes: Viral and bacterial infections of the fallopian tubes are the primary cause of their malfunction. Appendicitis and colitis are abdominal problems which lead to blockage of the fallopian tubes. Tubal damages may also be caused by previous surgeries, which render the tubes incapable of passing eggs. Ectopic pregnancy, which occurs within the tube, is a potential threat to life that also causes tubal damage. Congenital tubal defects are rare, but not impossible to come across as causes of infertility. . Use of drugs: Smoking, drinking and using other drugs have been known to decrease the chances of getting pregnant. . Problems in the Immune system: This problem includes autoimmune reactions in the body and the creation of antisperm antibodies which exterminate sperms. Natural killer cells, which when present in excess, can damage the embryo in the uterus. The antinuclear antibodies cause inflammation of the uterus when present in excess. The presence of antisperm antibodies in the female's body kills off the sperms before they can fertilize the egg. Although the causes of infertility are many, they are fairly easy to overcome, especially when diagnosed in the early stages. Using a holistic approach, comprising of the prescribed medicines, following a healthy diet, regular exercise, abstinence from alcohol, nicotine and other drugs, stress management, acupuncture etc. guarantees positive results. Due to the complex and multifactoral nature of infertility, the problem can be solved permanently only by dealing with it in the holistic way, which tackles all the root causes of this condition rather than focusing on specific triggering elements. Infertility treatments. Infertility is a global public health concern and affects approximately 10% - 15% of couples worldwide. This condition may stem from numerous anomalies in the body, ranging from infections and cysts in the ovaries and reproductive tract, to the disproportionate secretion of hormones by the glands. Infertility treatments are many, and are of various kinds. The best way to tackle it is to identify the exact cause of this condition and then alleviate it. Available infertility treatments include: . Treating APA's. APA's cause blood clots and prevent implantation. A low dose aspirin therapy works wonders when treating APA's in the blood. For graver cases, anticoagulants are used to thin out the blood and improve blood circulation in the uterus. . Removing natural killer cells. Natural killer cells present in excess begin to attack the embryo. An intravenous treatment of gamma globulin, intralipid infusions and steroids are often used in this case. . Treating Antinuclear Antibodies (AA's). Abundance of antinuclear antibodies in the body is treated with steroids, intake of herbs that increase circulation, intake of antioxidants, zinc supplements, alkaline generating food and reducing the levels of stress. Balancing the responses of the immune system is the key to treating AA's. . Treating antisperm antibodies. To suppress the reactions in the body caused by antisperm antibodies interacting with the sperm, low doses of steroids are often made use of. . Treating age related infertility. Since age is a possible threat to female fertility, infertility treatments involving care of the kidneys and the spleen will help a woman keep the age related problems of pregnancy at bay. . Treating infections that hinder pregnancy. Antibiotic treatments to exterminate the harmful bacteria from the body are recommended by most doctors who conduct IVF's. Nutritious food and immune enhancing supplements are used to prevent harmful bacteria from growing in the body. When detected in one partner, antibiotic treatments for harmful bacteria must be carried out in both partners since they are likely to have infected each other during intercourse. . Treating the high prolactin levels in the body. Normally, to treat the elevated levels of prolactin in the body, natural remedies are suggested. These natural remedies include the intake of vitamin B, zinc and magnesium supplements, exercising, staying away from alcohol, and lowering the levels of stress. The intake of rebalancing hormones like Chasteberry, etc. is also helpful. Qi moving herbs are also quite helpful in these cases. . Treating leutal phase defects. In case of dealing with leutal phase defects, fertility drugs like Clomid, etc. are prescribed for boosting the levels of progesterone, which enable pregnancy. However, medicines such as these are bound to have side effects, and to avoid these said side effects, it is always beneficial to opt for natural methods of treatment. Traditional Chinese Medicine offers good help in these cases. . Treating tubal blockages. Laparoscopy is performed to remove small areas of blockage, however if that fails, In Vitro Fertilization is an option. . Treating sperm problems. Fertility drugs are available that enhance sperm production, and improve motility. Since sperm motility is one of the major factors affecting pregnancy, treatments in males are incomplete without looking into this. Infertility treatments are possible with the whole new range of medicines that is available to the public these days, but it must also be kept in mind that these treatments can be painful, often come without harmful side effects and the results are far from guaranteed. On the other hand, following the holistic approach with a healthy diet, regular exercise, abstinence from alcohol, nicotine and other drugs, stress management, acupuncture etc. can almost guarantee positive and fast results. How to get pregnant naturally Infertility may be broadly defined as the inability to get pregnant after trying for at least one year without using any birth control. In Western countries, infertility affects an estimated 15% of the population. While a part of them are trying to conceive using alternative methods like IVF, others prefer to optimize the chances of getting pregnant naturally. Trying to get pregnant naturally may be very important, since many couples and individuals who are diagnosed with infertility may be able to get pregnant without treatment (and hence should be defined as "subfertile" rather than "infertile"). When trying to get pregnant naturally, the most important factor is to understand the menstrual cycle and the timing of ovulation, which leads to the optimum chances of getting impregnated. Usually, ovulation occurs around the fourteenth day, and hence, to get pregnant naturally, a couple should have as much sexual intercourse as possible between the twelfth and the fifteenth day. Different women have slightly varying menstrual cycles.Hence, to improve the chances of becoming pregnant, it is imperative to study one's periods, and calculate exactly when one ovulates. Determining the signs of ovulation. To check for the right timings of ovulation, a woman can do one, or many, of the following things: . Keep a calendar. Keeping a calendar to chart the days is an easy and effective method to determine the right time to have sexual intercourse. . Keep a check on vaginal fluids. Mucus discharge from the vagina usually becomes heavier, thinner, clearer and stretchy during ovulation when compared to the usual times. . Feel the inside of the vagina. During ovulation, the cervix is softer and slightly more open than usual. . Keep tabs on any sharp pain in the abdomen. Sharp pains in the abdomen, or some slight spotting, may be indicative of ovulation. . Other physical conditions. Headaches, bloating, breast tenderness and pain may be signs of ovulation. Having checked for ovulation, there are some other things that an individual can do to increase the chances of getting pregnant naturally. These include lying still for a while after having sexual intercourse, avoiding the bathroom for about thirty minutes after having sexual intercourse, and most importantly, figuring out how many times one should have sexual intercourse. Men often neglect their own part to play in this whole scenario. The sperms need to be of the correct constitution, correct shape and correct motility too, or else, however fertile the women may be, impregnation does not occur naturally. A way of ensuring that the sperms are undamaged is by wearing boxers instead of briefs. Boxers help in keeping the testicles from overheating and damaging sperms. For both women and men, the anatomical and hormonal factors are not the only ones to be monitored and corrected. In most cases, failure to conceive may result from an improper diet, undue stress, the use of drugs like alcohol and nicotine, and even environmental factors such as proximity to harmful doses of pesticides. Abstinence from such factors goes a long way in ensuring a pregnancy. One should always keep in mind that the holistic approach to solving a problem is the optimal way to tackle infertility. Getting regular health checkups, taking supplements to combat existing problem, exercising and stress reduction techniques are only part of the holistic solution to infertility which considers the problem as part of a whole unlike the conventional approach which tackles a specific body organ in its attempt to heal. The holistic approach is not only a surefire way to increase your chances of conception it also guarantees a safe and healthy pregnancy. This article is based on the book, "Pregnancy Miracle" by Lisa Olson. Lisa is an author, researcher, nutritionist and health consultant who dedicated her life to creating the ultimate pregnancy solution guaranteed to permanently reverse the root of infertility, help you get pregnant quickly and naturally and dramatically improve the overall quality of your life, without the use prescription medication and without any surgical procedures. Learn more by clicking here

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ROSACEA TREATMENT

Rosacea Relief System Treats a Common Problem

Rosacea just ain't fair. While some people waltz through life without knowing the redness and embarrassment, those it affects know that rosacea sucks, with a face that looks like a tomato and a dry, prickling pain that, frankly, really hurts!
Well, if you can relate, you can take some solace in knowing that an estimated 14 million Americans suffer from rosacea. Some of them may ring a bell - Mariah Carey, Rosie O'Donnell and Bill Clinton have all struggled with this debilitating condition.
Heck, even JP Morgan, one of the most prominent Americans in history, had rosacea. So much so, in fact, that he hated having his picture taken and rarely appeared in photographs.
We hope that isn't you. But if it is, there's hope. Skinception Rosacea Relief Serum reduces the redness and pain of rosacea and even prevents outbreaks before they start. How does it work? We'll get to that. But first, let's learn more about rosacea, and what you can do to minimize the effects it has on your life.

What is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a chronic redness of the face. Most often it hits along the forehead, nose, under the eyes and the chin. In extreme cases, it can spread to the neck, ears and scalp.
Rosacea usually affects caucasians of north European descent, but can strike peoples of other ethnicities. Women are three times more likely to suffer from rosacea than men, and most often between the ages of 30 and 50.
Symptoms of rosacea include:

• facial redness, seen as bumps and non-acne pimples
• red lines along the face
• dry, prickly sensations
• a swollen nose

You're more vulnerable to rosacea if you're fair-skinned and/or easily blush.
Common causes of rosacea outbreaks include stress, hot weather, exposure to the wind and spicy foods. Among the latter, Mexican food, hot peppers, garlic and paprika rank among the most problematic foods for those with rosacea.

How Can I Treat Rosacea?

At present, there is no cure for rosacea.
That said, most doctors agree that it's vital to identify rosacea as soon as possible, and take precautions to reduce outbreaks. And that's a good idea, because repeated inflammation of the facial skin can damage the integrity of the blood vessels under the skin. Among other things, rosacea can damage collagen, cause blood pools and visible, prominent veins.
And therefore, it's a wise idea to use Rosacea Relief Serum. The sooner, the better.
Rosacea Relief Serum is a comprehensive and natural therapy for your skin. Among its benefits, a reduction in symptoms and prevention of future outbreaks.
In a recent clinical study, Renovage®, an active ingredient in Rosacea Relief Serum, reduced redness in rosacea patients by up to 90%. Barrier function improved by 75%, and skin roughness improved in at least 75% of study participants.
What does that mean? Well, with less redness there's less embarrassment. You're more likely to feel confident in your appearance with normal complexion.
Improved skin barrier means your body can absorb vital nutrients like vitamin C, while locking out trigger ingredients found in many common skin products. In other words, you're less vulnerable to breakouts.
And less skin roughness? Your skin will be smoother, with less bumps and fewer pimples. You'll look better, and you'll experience something that most rosacea patients seek but rarely find: relief.
Fortunately, with Rosacea Relief Serum, there's plenty of that!

Rosacea Symptoms and Solutions

Of all the pain and indignities that come with Rosacea, few are more debilitating than going through your day with a red face.
Rosacea stings. The itching. The prickling heat. But the embarrassment of being constantly seen with that redness, and the fact that it usually hits the one area of the body that you just can't hide � the face � is just too much.
You can take some consolation in knowing that you're not alone. An estimated 14 million Americans suffer from rosacea, including some prominent figures. Bill Clinton, Mariah Carey and Rosie O'Donnell. Do those names ring a bell? They're all prone to rosacea.
According to the National Rosacea Society, 74% of rosacea sufferers have cancelled social events because of an outbreak. That's a shame. More than that, it's unnecessary.
Rosacea Relief Serum is a scientifically formulated and highly effective solution to rosacea. There is no cure for rosacea, but there is relief. The makers of Rosacea Relief Serum believe you can minimize the symptoms of rosacea and prevent outbreaks in the first place with a little knowledge, self-awareness and good planning. And in this article you learn exactly how to do that, and why Rosacea Relief Serum is the best way to minimize and ultimately banish rosacea completely.
To begin with, let's take a closer look at some common symptoms of rosacea. They include:

• flushing
• redness
• bumps and pimples
• visible blood vessels
• eye irritation
• burning or stinging
• dry appearance
• skin thickening
• swelling

Note that these symptoms don't always appear and once, but an outbreak will always include at least one of these symptoms. Of the millions of Americans who suffer from rosacea, many are unaware that they're susceptible. You're more at risk for rosacea if you have fair skin and are prone to blushing. Rosacea occurs more often in women than men, but hits men with greater severity.
Rosacea primarily affects the face, with redness on the nose, skin, cheeks and forehead. Occasionally it will appear on the back, neck or chest.
While the cause of rosacea remains unknown, several theories exist. One theory is that rosacea is a disorder of the blood vessels. Another is that rosacea is an impairment of the connective tissues under the skin. In any event, we do know many of the factors that trigger rosacea, including:

• sun and wind exposure
• emotional stress
• hot or cold weather
• heavy exercise
• alcohol consumption
• hot beverages

Solutions for avoiding a rosacea outbreak? There are several. The obvious ones are to avoid these triggers. Sometimes that's possible, and sometimes it's not. You can't control the weather, but you can control your alcohol intake, or of hot beverages. You can use stress management techniques to manage stress. And you can limit heavy exercise.
Having said this, it's not always practical to avoid rosacea triggers, nor is it enjoyable if you like coffee or the odd glass of wine. Moderation helps of course, as does your basic physiology. If alcohol triggers your rosacea outbreaks, use discretion.
You might also do well to seek medical advice. A doctor can prescribe medications that reduce rosacea symptoms. Sometimes these are effective. There are also surgical procedures, in which doctors remove the blood vessels responsible for redness in the nose and face. Emerging technologies involving lasers might help as well.
A less intrusive method, however, that's just as effective and more affordable, is Rosacea Relief Serum. Scientifically formulated with the latest in skin-care technology, including Renovage�, which is clinically proven to reduce symptoms of rosacea in 90% of patients, Rosacea Relief Serum reduces redness, inflammation, spider veins and the embarrassment that comes with them.
What's more, Rosacea Relief Serum is specially formulated for people with hyper-sensitive skin, meaning it won't trigger an outbreak. You'll also find Rosacea Relief Serum may prevent outbreaks from even starting. All this without the need for a doctor prescription and the inflated bills that go with it.
Rosacea Relief Serum reduces the symptoms of rosacea and makes people feel good about their skin, their face, their life. Combined with the self-awareness of the symptoms and triggers of rosacea, it's an effective, unintrusive and affordable way to a rosacea-free life!

Fight Redness With Rosacea Relief Serum

Rosacea and facial redness are proof that life's not always fair. While some of us go through life with clear skin and not a facial worry in the world, others trudge forward with that dreaded redness. And the burning sensation and the itching.
The problem is made worse when you consider that people prone to rosacea tend to suffer from sensitive skin. Anything can trigger an outbreak, whether it's sunlight, the wind, stress or spicy foods. That's not an exhaustive list, mind you, but it includes some of the more common triggers of facial redness in people who suffer from this embarrassing condition.
Who suffers from rosacea, and what is it for that matter? Well, rosacea is a chronic condition of facial redness. And it's most often experienced by caucasian women between 30 and 60, although it can hit men as well. You're more vulnerable to rosacea if you're fair-skinned and easily blush.
Those who suffer from rosacea can certainly attest that it sucks. And for those it hits most severely, outbreaks can be hard to avoid.
Fortunately, you can avoid rosacea outbreaks and facial redness with Skinception Rosacea Relief Serum! Because it's formulated for people like you, who suffer from weather changes, stress and foods that can cause redness. Skinception Rosacea Relief Serum is clinically proven to:

• reduce redness
• fight inflammation
• fade spider veins
And the news you're really looking for: Skinception Rosacea Relief Serum may prevent outbreaks from occurring in the first place. All thanks to an effective and proven formulation of active ingredients that soothe and calm.
Here's a taste of what you can expect:
Boosted Skin Barrier Function – People who suffer from rosacea tend to have skin that's easily angered by many skin care products. That's why we've formulated Skinception Rosacea Relief Serum to protect your skin with natural ingredients like green tea extract, so you're not at the mercy of common rosacea triggers.
Reduced Skin Sensitivity – More good news for rosacea patients, there's less redness with Rosacea Relief Serum, because it's designed to calm the blood vessels just under the skin that are so easily inflamed. Better vascular health, better protection against free radicals, better skin sensitivity, and yes, less redness.
Fights Inflammation of the Blood Vessels – Repeated inflammation can age the skin, as the blood vessels lose ability to dilate and contract. Then the walls between adjacent blood vessels break down, resulting in spider veins, blood pools and damaged skin function. The good news? Rosacea Relief Serum prevents inflammation of the blood vessels, for visibly healthier skin.
Less Premature Aging – All that redness takes a toll on your skin, as repeated inflammation can damage the collagen matrix and hasten the aging process. Rosacea Relief Serum is specifically formulated to reduce that redness, and even stimulate collagen production.
As they say, the proof is in the pudding. In this case the pudding is Renovage®, an active ingredient in Rosacea Relief Serum that, in a recent clinical study, reduced redness in rosacea patients by up to 90%, Barrier integrity improved by 58% and skin texture improved in at least 75% of study participants.
That's the kind of difference that reduces redness and prevents outbreaks in the first place.
Don't let rosacea ruin your day. Try Skinception Rosacea Relief Serum and be proud of your skin!


FAQs About Rosacea Relief Serum

What is rosacea?

Rosacea is a facial redness characterized by sensations of prickling heat. Most often it affects the central face, including the cheeks, nose and forehead. On some occasions, however, rosacea spreads to the neck, chest and scalp.


What causes rosacea?

People who suffer from rosacea tend to have decreased skin barrier and are vulnerable to changes in the weather, particularly wind and heat. Other common triggers include stress, hot or spicy foods, foods that are high in histamines and some skin-care products.
Rosacea is a highly individual disorder, with triggers unique to each patient. The mechanism that triggers rosacea remains unknown, however, there is speculation that rosacea is a disorder of the blood vessels. Another theory is that rosacea is related to the connective tissues under the skin.
While its causes remain unknown, it's a common disorder. Estimates suggest that rosacea affects up to 14 million Americans.


Is rosacea dangerous?

Physically, rosacea is not dangerous. To your ego, that's another story. According to the National Rosacea Society, 41% of rosacea patients had missed a social event because of the embarrassment caused by the condition. Seventy-six per cent of rosacea patients said that it affected their self-esteem and 88% said it had a negative impact on their professional interactions.


Who is vulnerable to rosacea?

Rosacea affects both genders and many ethnic groups, but you're more vulnerable to rosacea if you're fair-skinned and blush easily. Rosacea is more common among women, but men typically suffer more severe symptoms, possibly because they delay treatment until their symptoms get bad.


How can I treat rosacea?

At the present time, there is no cure for rosacea.
Having said that, you can bring symptoms under control with prescription medications, typically with antibiotics. Such treatments are reasonably effective, though prolonged use of antibiotics may come with side effects, require a doctor prescription and can add up in costs.
As an alternative, Rosacea Relief Serum is an effective and affordable treatment for this debilitating condition. A hybrid of natural ingredients and patented peptides, Rosacea Relief Serum provides comparable results to topical antibiotics and may avoid the side effects that come with such treatments.


How is Rosacea Relief Serum different than other treatments?

Rosacea Relief Serum combines the healing effects of proven natural skin care ingredients, including green tea leaf extract, beta glucan and ginkgo biloba with peptides including Renovage®, Mediacalm® and Actiflow®. The former of that trio is clinically proven to reduce symptoms of rosacea in 90% of patients.
Unlike antibiotics, Rosacea Relief Serum does not require a doctor prescription.


Is Rosacea Relief Serum safe?

Rosacea Relief Serum contains no antibiotics. When you purchase a new skin product, it's always a good idea to apply a small test application on your jaw line. If you're concerned about a rash or breakout, print out the ingredient list and show it your doctor.
Rest assured, however, that Rosacea Relief Serum was specifically formulated for rosacea patients, whom usually have sensitive skin. More than likely, you'll enjoy control of your symptoms without any problems.


How long should I use Rosacea Relief Serum for best results?

Most clients report a dramatic improvement in rosacea symptoms within 30 days of use, but expect the best results after 90 days, with ongoing use to keep your symptoms under control.


Is it guaranteed?

Of course! If you suffer from rosacea you've most likely tried every trick in the book to keep it under control. You've got every right to be hesitant. That's why Rosacea Relief Serum comes with a no-risk 90 day money-back guarantee. You'll nary find a skin care product with that kind of assurance.


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Rosacea hurts. And it's embarrassing. Few people want to go about their day looking red as a tomato. Add that itching and the prickling heat and rosacea just sucks. Period.
What is rosacea? Officially it's a chronic redness and inflammation of the skin. Harmless? Yes and no.
Rosacea inflames the skin and cause itchy, burning sensations. From a medical standpoint, it won't kill you. But rosacea can make you age faster. With the ongoing inflammation comes wear and tear on your blood vessels. Eventually they don't dilate and contract as well and the walls between adjoining blood vessels break down. This causes spider veins, blood pools and contributes to aging skin.
And that's just what it does to your body. Rosacea can do a number to your self confidence. According to the National Rosacea Society, 74% of rosacea sufferers have cancelled social events because of an outbreak.
Compounding the issue is the nature of rosacea and how it hits. Anything can trigger an outbreak, be it stress, diet, the weather. Even the wind! What's more, 82% of rosacea sufferers are sensitive to many skin care products. And without an official "cure" for rosacea, a lot of people are going through life looking red, feeling uncomfortable and ashamed.
However, there's no need to go through rosacea. There is no cure, but there is relief. Because you can minimize the symptoms of rosacea, and better yet, prevent an outbreak from occurring in the first place, with Rosacea Relief Serum.
Scientifically formulated with the most recent in skin-care research, Rosacea Relief Serum is designed to:

• soothe and calm inflamed skin
• fade redness and discoloration
• improve blood circulation and reduce spider veins
• restore normal sensitivity to the skin
• reduce prickling/burning sensations
• moisturize without causing flare-ups
Rosacea Relief Serum brings hope to rosacea sufferers and those with hyper-sensitive skin. If you suffer from rosacea you know that it hits in cycles. You could be fine one month and stricken the next.
We've formulated Rosacea Relief Serum to fight rosacea on every stage, and prevent outbreaks from occurring in the first place.
Want some good news? Rosacea Relief Serum employs the very latest in skin-care technology and it's very, very effective. Renovage�, for example, is a break-through in rocasea prevention that interacts with cells at the DNA level. By protecting DNA from unravelling, Renovage� allows cells to divide without DNA damage, thereby extending the life of cells by one-third.
Renovage� posts some encouraging numbers. In a clinical study of 25 women, age 45 and up, volunteers applied Renovage� twice daily for six months. Researchers evaluated the womens' skin at one, three and six months into the study. The study highlighted some interesting anti-aging results, including a decrease in redness in over 90% of the volunteers by an average of 30% or more.
Some further numbers to ponder. The other ingredients in Rosacea Relief Serum are clinically proven to produce a 70% improvement in rosacea symptoms in four weeks, increase skin moisturization by 100% in 14 days and fight free radicals and protect against the breakdown of the cellular matrix.
What this means is simple. Rosacea Relief Serum is relief. To sufferers of redness, inflammation, prickling heat and symptoms of rosacea. There is no cure for rosacea, but there is relief. And with continued use of Rosacea Relief Serum, there's prevention.


Review of Rosacea Relief Serum

Rosacea is just plain nasty. If you're prone to rosacea, you know how it goes. A break out, redness and that pain that feels like prickling heat. Ugh.
Those who get rosacea have heard the drill. They know the triggers - stress, wind, even sun light - and go out of their way to avoid them. Geez, it's enough to make you feel like a vampire.
Rosacea hurts the ego and can really impact quality of life. Estimates suggest that 41% of rosacea patients have missed a social event due to an outbreak, 51% have missed work and 88% say that rosacea affects their personal interactions.
Our advice? Stop feeling sorry for yourself. A little tough love is necessary here, because you no longer have to go through the redness and pain of rosacea. There's good news on your horizon: Skinception Rosacea Relief Serum.


Let's Talk About Rosacea Treatment

If you've got rosacea, as 16 million Americans do, you've probably tried the various treatments that purportedly reduce symptoms and help you go about your life. Let's recap. A rosacea treatment should

1. Boost skin barrier. This, in turn, reduces hyper-sensitivity, making you less vulnerable to those triggers. Stressed? Windy day? Not to worry, a good rosacea treatment should help with that.

Symptom reduction. Fewer outbreaks are one thing. What about existing redness, or the persistent outbreaks that just don't wanna go away? A rosacea treatment should also reduce redness, with less inflammation of the blood vessels, which, by the way, ages the skin. Among other things, repeated inflammation can cause blood pools and spider veins.

And if you've spent the better part of your life searching for an effective rosacea treatment, you can exhale. There IS relief from the pain and embarrassment of rosacea. Over to you, Rosacea Relief Serum!

Rosacea Relief Serum is the Real Deal

Skinception Rosacea Relief Serum stands out for a number of reasons, not the least of which being the quality of its ingredients.
In Rosacea Relief Serum you'll find an ideal balance of natural ingredients and patented peptides. Of the former, consider beta glucan, ginkgo biloba and green tea extract. You know the old health tip about putting green tea bags over your eyes to reduce puffiness? Turns out green tea extract can also reduce rosacea.
Getting back to those peptides, if you haven't heard of Renovage�®, you will very soon. In a recent clinical study, of 25 women age 45 and higher, participants applied a concentration of Renovage�®, twice daily, over six months. At the end of the study, redness had decreased in 90% of the study participants, and by at least 30%.
And more good news: Renovage�® improved barrier function in 75% of the study's participants. Skin tone? Improved in over 75% of the women.
Those are the kinds of numbers that can treat rosacea. And in the process, bring some semblance of normal back to your life.

What To Choose...

If rosacea is an issue for you, spend money to treat it effectively. That means with Skinception Rosacea Relief Serum which, when you consider the impact rosacea has on your well-being, may very well be the best investment for your health that you'll ever make.
At $59.95 for a one month supply, Rosacea Relief Serum offers reasonable value for those looking for relief. Go higher and you'll save more; the Gold Package is a four month supply plus a free month's worth of Rosacea Relief Serum. And you save forty dollars.
Of course, if you're an absolute bargain hunter, purchase the Diamond Package - a six month supply of Rosacea Relief Serum AND an additional two month supply, with free overnight shipping in the United States. The cost? Just $289.95, which works out to $37 a month.
For a life free of rosacea, we'd pay ten times that much.

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How To Rebuild ABroken Relationship

So, you've met the love of your life. He's great because he takes care of you, he's there for all your family events, he calls you all the time, and he even gives in to what you want when you go out. Yes, everything's fine and dandy, except for one thing: your insecurities are slowly taking its toll and you don't know just how long your foundation lasts until it finally crumbles into smithereens. 

Your now trying to rebuild a brokenrelationship, on the mend before you truly part destinies. You know that you want him in your life. Hence, letting him go forever is out of the question. You do have to do something about it, though, because if this continues, you could stay in Splitsville forever. It helps to understand where he's coming from because there might be a good explanation as to why your personalities are clashing. Target the problem and forgive each other for mistakes made. 

Everyone makes mistakes, including you. Accept that in order to rebuild a broken relationship that was once so sweet. Anger is actually a sign that he cares about you still. There are so many possible explanations as to why you've been experiencing problems. Look below because there's always something you can do if you think that what you have is worth saving:

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