This eZine (No. 84)

Fitness:	Top 4 Ways To Make Fitness Fun For You
Nutrition:	Forgotten Health And Nutrition Secrets
Wellness:	An Introduction to Magnetic Jewelry And Its Benefits Part 2
Anti-Aging:	Osteoarthritis - what causes it and how can you prevent it?
Power Mind:	Connecting in Life and in Business - Are you Connecting?
Sexuality:	A Man's Guide To Buying Lingerie For His Lady

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Top 4 Ways To Make Fitness Fun For You 

By: Christopher C.   
 
Do you wake up every morning anxious as heck to start your fitness training routine?

Do you come home from a hard day’s work and look forward to focus on your nightly workout session, or some family fun fitness?

Do you?

Well, you should?

In fact, you should be fired up!

Don’t laugh……….I’m serious.

Exercising and fitness should be something that you can’t wait to do!

Other than the many documented benefits of exercise (and the many that I have talked about, and will continue to talk about)………..you should feel refreshed to do something different during the day and something that will directly benefit you and your life.

Your fitness routine should not be “routine”…if you catch my drift.

Make it different, make it challenging, and test yourself………

Now that is fun.

Ok, on to the specifics…

I’m going to give you 4 EASY ways to make your exercise regimen fun for you……..

Here goes…….

1.Do something fun as your workout……….not to make this sound too simplified, but your workout should not be the same thing everyday. Nor should it be a trip to the gym every other day seeing how much bench press you can throw up. Your routine should be varied………from bodyweight exercises, to rock climbing, to running/walking hills, to sprinting etc. Make it fun and make it exciting……you will come back for more, much more.

2.Challenge yourself – Let me tell you, doing the same routine (i.e. bench press, arm curls, tricep extensions, etc. etc.) will BORE you quickly. When you are BORED, you get complacent, which means your workouts are less intense, which means you are not focusing on your muscles, which means you might as well go back home and lay on your couch with some greasy potato chips because you are wasting your time. If you can only do 8 pullups, try to do 9 (even if you have to cheat a little to get to 9)…test yourself, make challenges for yourself, and make everything a game. Try and see if you can 1up yourself every workout (in some way, large or small). You will be amazed at what you can do.

3.Focus on your end goal – I can assure you……..if you lull around every workout and say things to yourself like “it’s gonna take me forever to get in shape”, and “I’ll never look like him/her, that’ll take too long”, well your just gonna make yourself depressed. EXERCISE IS NOT SUPPOSED TO CAUSE DEPRESSION, lol! Exercise naturally makes you feel good, and puts you in a better mood…take advantage of that. Focus every workout on how GREAT you’re going too look now and in the future. Be your own motivational speaker. And SURELY don’t worry about what others think of you. We don’t care about them.

4.Workout with a friend, boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife etc…..(by the way, working out together makes for a great date). This is a great way to keep you motivated, especially when you see someone you care for working out just as hard or harder than you. Encourage each other, help each other, and push each other. Get together with the family, and have some family fun fitness time together. Here’s another free tip: If you really want to strive for success, workout with people who know MORE than you. That way, you can ask questions and LEARN along the way. One thing that I found out is, people LOVE to talk about themselves (especially fitness), and tell you what they are doing. Use this to your advantage.

Always remember that you have to exercise CONSISTENTLY (keep up with your fitness training routine), you cannot expect to follow my instructions, yet only exercise once a week. That will never work, you have to have discipline, you have to be consistent, and great things will happen. Talk to you soon.

About the author:
Chris Callegari, founder of http://www.fitnesswithchris.com is unleashing his real-world exercise, fitness, nutrition, and healthy eating tips to the world, to help support lifestyle changes for any and everyone.

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Forgotten Health And Nutrition Secrets

 By: Jeannie Crabtree   
 
Now days so many people live in a fast paced existence that leaves them reaching for a fast meal from convenience stores and fast food restaurants. Unhappily, these kind of foods, many of which incorporate chemicals and food coloring, are harmful to health.

To cut out the chemicals and preservatives for continued good health, means going back to food in their natural state. Skip the pre-packaged and pre-prepared foods as often as possible.

These fast foods are not whole food giving the vitamins, minerals and enzymes needed by your body. Sometimes what is eaten is not even real foods and provide little nutrition to build or restore health.

You need to take a look at what you eat and whether you are getting your health and nutrition needs met. One health and nutrition secret is to use the first-rate foods, grown organically if possible.

Eating a balanced diet is genuinely the best way to ensure that you have good health and good nutrition. Nutrition experts suggest that the daily diet include so many servings from the five food groups of breads and cereals, vegetables, fruits, milk, meat/protein such as poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts. Fats would be included, but used sparingly.

People living 50 to 100 years ago usually ate that way all the time, gaining nutrition from whole grain foods, vegetables and fruits grown and eaten fresh from the garden, or sold locally. They generally ate smaller amounts of meat or chose meals with beans, peas and other legumes.

Are you one of the people that consider that if you don t eat well, you can just pop a vitamin pill and make up for it? Here is an additional health and nutrition secret: your body absorbs vitamins and minerals found in foods more readily than those found in vitamin pills.

Make vegetables, specially leafy green vegetables very dominant in your diet for a natural source of the vitamins and minerals that you must have for good health. Without this good source of nutrition, it is very hard to have good health. Choose genuine food over vitamins, then fill in if you think you are lacking with a super food powder.

Put this health and nutrition secret to work in your daily life and you will find over time that you are taking your health to a new level, rather than sacrificing your health because of poor or empty nutrition.

About the author:
Article written by Jeannie Crabtree C.Ac. Learn more about how to improve your health naurally. Be sure to grab your free ”Health Tips Newsletter” by visiting the http://www.healthrepaircenter.com health and nutrition website

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An Introduction to Magnetic Jewelry And Its Benefits Part 2 

By: Kurt Schmitt and Cindy Jamason

Our part 1 discussion on magnetic jewelry was focused on the basics, including what this type of jewelry is made of. We talked about what types of jewelry you'll find available for sale, and the fact that some magnets are man-made and some are natural. We also covered the popularity of magnetic therapy world wide, and how it is used for pain relief.

In this second part of our discussion, I'll cover some of the theories on how magnetic therapy relieves pain and inflammation. I'll also talk about the reported benefits, some warnings, and what to look for before you buy.

If you're just learning about magnetic jewelry for the first time, you're probably starting to realize why so many people use it. If you've been considering magnetic jewelry for a while, you already know that pain relief may be just a bracelet or anklet away. Magnetic Jewelry is recognized for reducing pain due to injuries, old or new, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and during or after athletic activities.

Some research shows that pain is often linked with poor circulation and a lack of oxygen in the affected area. When there's swelling, fluids are trapped in the affected area and cell wastes are not carried away as efficiently as they should be. It's been said that the magnets in the jewelry help to relieve pain and inflammation by increasing blood flow to the affected area.

Purchase and use your magnetic jewelry properly. Magnetic therapy experts say that many people simply are not using these products in the right way.

Magnetic bracelets are intended to relieve muscle and joint pain in the fingers, hands, wrists, elbows, arms and shoulders. Magnetic necklaces are designed to relieve muscle and joint pain in the shoulders and upper back, as well as relieve headaches. Anklets are intended to work the lower part of the body including the feet, ankles, legs, and possibly the hips.

Magnetic earringsare used to relieve pain in the ears, neck, and jaw.Sometimes they are used for headaches as well. Magnetic rings are used for pain relief in the fingers and hands. With respect to earrings and rings, however, either a bracelet or a necklace might be a better choice.

Your best bet for effectiveness is to always you buy the jewelry with the strongest and largest number of magnets available. Wear your jewelry as close to the skin as possible so the magnetic field can penetrate, without it being too tight. Always ensure that you wear the jewelry as close to the pain as possible. So, don't buy a bracelet for leg pain. Wear the magnets 24 hours per day, 7 days per week until the pain is gone so that you experience continuous benefits.

A wide variety of health benefits have been attributed to magnetic jewelry. Unfortunately, a number of less than legitimate businesses have made outrageous claims so beware. Some of the jewelry being sold is very low quality, and the magnets may not be strong enough to provide the proper benefits.

Most people can wear magnetic jewelry with no problems, but you should check with you doctor if you have a pacemaker, are pregnant, or have any metal in your body. In addition, if you have other serious health conditions, you may not be able to wear magnets. Obviously, the use of magnets should never replace care by qualified medical professionals.

People who have used magnets for healing report that they have had the following benefits: fewer headaches, less pain and stiffness in their joints and muscles, more restful sleep, reduced allergy symptoms, and an overall feeling of well-being.

We have many repeat customers, and many of these bring us new customers as referrals. This positive response from hundreds of customers is on of the best indications of effectiveness.

A number of medical professionals started using and testing magnetic therapy on their patients after having good personal results with magnetic jewelry. They have discovered that many patients have experienced substantial pain relief and increased functioning as a result of wearing magnetic jewelry.

Magnetic therapy is a widely used alternative pain relief method. The drawback, however, is that it's difficult to deliver this therapy on a continuous basis. Since you can take magnetic jewelry with you, this therapy can work on the pain 24 hours per day. That, and the fact that it also can be a stylish accessory, are two of the reasons it has become so popular.

About the author:
Authors Kurt Schmitt and Cindy Jamason tell you how to you find the right piece of magnetic jewelry for you. Get more details on how magnetic therapy reduces pain.
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Osteoarthritis - what causes it and how can you prevent it? 

By: Dr. Steven Trembecki

Osteoarthritis is the gradual process in which the joint surfaces - the cartilage and the bone itself deteriorate and break down. For this reason it is currently considered a degenerative joint disease.

Calling it osteoarthritis is actually rather inaccurate, since "-itis" suggests an inflamatory condition whereas, in fact, the joint is not inflamed at all. Instead, the term "degenerative joint disease" (DJD) is much more accurate and preferred.

Clinical features of degenerative joint disease may include crepitus (grinding sound), pain, stiffness, and deformity. The stiffness associated with degenerative joint disease often goes through a "gelling" period. What this entails is stiffness upon waking from sleep then, as the person moves around, the stiffness begins to subside.

There are two main categories of degenerative joint disease: primary and secondary. Primary DJD means that the degeneration has no direct link to an incident of trauma or other disease process. The degeneration has an insidious onset. Secondary degenerative joint disease entails a known cause for the onset of the DJD. This may be the result of trauma or another disease process.

Some experts believe that the main cause of primary osteoarthritis is a problem with the movement of the joint - either too much or too little.

Over-stretching your joints, for example by poor posture or by repeatedly "popping" your knuckles, my cause the joint's ligaments to become loose which may, in turn, result in too much laxity and movement in the joint.

This then causes excessive wear on the cartilage, rather like having a loose wheel on a vehicle. The cartilage gradually wears down, and develops a rough surface, which is what then causes that grinding sound (crepitus). Since the cartilage serves as a shock absorber for the joint, its gradual destruction means less protection for the joint, and so more damage occurs.

Too little joint movement is just as bad. The joint needs nutrition to maintain itself. But, since it has no direct blood supply, it depends on the transfer of nutrients across the joint capsule - and this depends on sufficient joint movement to wash it across. Too little nutrition can result in degeneration and thus osteoarthritis.

Because the joint needs a certain amount of regular movement to maintain health nutrition inside the joint capsule, most health professionals try to avoid periods of joint immobilization, eg through traction, unless absolutely critical.

From this it is clear what the best prevention is: keep your joints moving regularly by exercise and proper stretches. Should you suffer an injury, get it treated properly and quickly so that your joint is laid-up for as short a time as possible before returning to normal (or near-normal) movement.

Proper exercise strengthens the muscles that support the joint, and so prevent aberrant motion. Stretching those muscles and, if necessary, getting the joint adjusted by a chiropractor, helps to maintain the motion that allows for proper transfer of nutrients and waste products inside the joint.

Even though all this may not eliminate the risk of osteoarthritis - especially if you have had some significant trauma to the joint - it will certainly help to delay or slow down the degenerative process.

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Connecting in Life and in Business - Are you Connecting?

By: Ellie Drake

The Principle of Connecting:
Most of us want to know how to connect better with others in relationships of every kind, including business relationships. We often feel the desire to connect, but sadly realize that our attempts have not truly been successful. However, we can all experience consistently satisfying connections when we understand the hidden dynamics by which they are ruled.

Connecting occurs when one is simultaneously intra-connected and inter-connected.
Intra-connection is the connection of one to oneself.
Inter-connection is the connection of with others.
These must occur at the same time, although the intra-connection is the foundation of inter-connection, and must be cultivated in order for connection to really take place.

Imagine that our attempts to connect with others are like an iceberg.
The tip of the iceberg represents what we say.
The foundation of the iceberg, the base that holds the tip above the surface of the ocean, is how we feel when we say what we say.
The feeling beneath the words provides an emotional current that gets infused within the words as they are spoken.
The reason why we feel as we do is the point of origin of the feeling that becomes infused into our attempt to connect.

A great majority of the time, people are not aware of the true reason that gives birth to their feelings. Because we mentally attach a reason to the feeling based on past conditioning and programming, that reason no longer reflects accurately who we are and what we desire in the present moment.
Interestingly enough, the tip of the iceberg is approximately 8% of the total formula of connecting. The remaining 92% are the foundation of the iceberg, the part that is underneath the water. Although we may not perceive this 92% with our five senses, we feel it through the multi-sensory dimension of who we are.

A great question to now ask yourself is “What is getting in the way of me being intra-connected?” As you ponder this question, here is a wonderful concept to embrace: You do not have to create connection with others. Such connection already exists. Therefore, your responsibility is simply to remove any emotional or spiritual debris that is getting in its way.

To express it in medical terms, we have become de-myelinated emotionally. Myelin is a substance that surrounds many vital nerve pathways within our bodies. It is like the insulation surrounding an electrical wire, functioning to assure that the electricity is only delivered to the place where we wish to make use of it. What we must do is re-myelinate the emotional pathways that conduct the natural, pre-existing sense of connection between our personal and social selves and our higher Selves.

In essence we just have to let go of whatever may be getting in the way of communicating from the standpoint of who we already are. As we do, we begin to notice that our sense of connection to others becomes easy to feel, and we conduct all our relationships within the shelter of that ease.

About the author:
Ellie Drake Savvy businesswoman, doctor, in-demand motivational speaker,mother and an inspiration to men and women around the globe. She maintains a demanding schedule of personal appearances as well as a series of web sites, each offering insights and products designed to help individuals achieve their personal best. Visit http://www.BraveHeartCommunity.com EllieDrakeFreeReport.com

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A Man's Guide To Buying Lingerie For His Lady

By: Jessica Valentine 
 
Most men know nothing about picking out lingerie, which is understandable because it can be confusing. What type of lingerie to buy, what size, what color - how is a man to know? Here is a little guide to help you when choosing lingerie for that special someone.

There are a few things to consider before you go out. What does she like? Remember that you will not be wearing this - she will and you should go out with the intent on getting something she will like. If she is not into lacey, tiny, see-through teddies, chances are if you buy that, she will not be in much of a mood to wear it and you may never see it. So keep what she likes in mind.

If you do not know, check out her nightgown/lingerie drawer before you leave. Check for material type (cotton, silk, etc.), colors, and most importantly, size. She may be flattered if she wears a large and you get her a small, but if she wears a small and you buy her a large, you may find yourself in trouble. Avoid anything that says "control" on the label. Those items are used to firm and flatten tummys and rears and she would probably not appreciate receiving them as a gift.

Another thing to remember is if the store offers to wrap the lingerie let them. Dainty lingerie will look better in their wrapping than if you wrap it in the paper left over from your cousin's birthday. Presentation is part of the package with lingerie. Also, if you are uncomfortable in the store, check out online stores that sell lingerie. You can always start at Victoria's Secret, but most major department stores like Macys and Nordstroms also sell lingerie. Final note - remember to keep your receipt just in case it is the wrong style, size, or color.

Now, what type of lingerie is available? Just about anything you can think of! Ask yourself what the occasion is. Is this to let her know you love her? If so, something crotchless or see-through probably will not send that message. But, if it is for Valentine's Day or your anniversary, something a little more risqué might be appreciated. Bras alone have many different styles including push up, plunge, gel filled, padded, under wire, seamless, backless, strapless, open cup, and unpadded.

If you are purchasing a bra and panty set, always check out what she has in her drawer beforehand and definitely make note of the size - of both the bra and panties. Most places sell at least one pair of panties that match each bra, but some will sell several so you can mix and match. It will help to know what type of panties she likes to wear too - thongs, briefs, or high cut bikini.

When it comes to sleepwear, it can be just as confusing. One type of sleepwear is babydoll pajamas. They usually have very thin straps, a plunging V neckline, and are very short with matching panties. You will find most of these made out of silk or satin, materials that always make a woman feel good about herself. But, if she feels her breasts are too big or too small, or thinks her stomach is too big, you might want to avoid babydoll pajamas.

There are slips and chemises. Similar to the babydoll pajamas, these are a little longer and a little better at concealing problem areas such as breasts, butt or stomach. They too are usually made of silk or satin.

Gowns are full-length versions of the babydoll. Many are see-through or lacey and can help put your woman in the mood. Babydolls, slips, chemises, and gowns may also come with a robe.

A pajama set might not sound too sexy, but if it is silky, and buttons up the front, it can make your woman feel very sexy, especially if she is a plus size (size 18 or larger). Boxer sets have become very popular lately. The tops are tight, with thin straps and usually a V neckline, although there are boxer sets with normal t-shirt tops.

If you are really looking for lingerie to spice up your love life, take a look at Frederick's of Hollywood (available online). They have been selling sexy lingerie for over 50 years. They have a wide variety of garter belts, bustiers, corsets, teddies (similar to the babydoll, but one piece), crotchless panties, and fishnet stockings - items that may not be available at many stores that sell lingerie.

What type of lingerie you should get your love depends a lot on her self-esteem. Many big woman love sexy little teddies, but some will shy away from them, for fear of exposing too much of themselves. Most stores sell lingerie in plus sizes, which are a little less revealing. If she is really athletic, a boxer set might be something she would like. Thin women will look good in anything, but especially teddies, corsets, and babydolls.

When shopping for lingerie, try to keep in mind what she likes. If you purchase something similar to the lingerie she already has and in colors you know she likes, it will probably make her happy. But, keep the receipt just in case!

About the Author:
Jessica Valentine is a successful writer and publisher interested in women’s apparel providing valuable tips and advice on finding sexy lingerie, lingerie fit, and lingerie buying guides for men.

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Ainsley & Dave

Your Age Fighters

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