LDL cholesterol is sometimes called "bad cholesterol"; HDL cholesterol is sometimes called "good cholesterol." LDL is what takes the cholesterol out into the bloodstream to distribute it to where it is needed in the body. HDL takes the excess cholesterol out of the bloodstream and returns it to the liver. It is generally good to…
I get quite often get the question: " I check my blood pressure every day and I keep on getting different results. The answer is no, not at all, as long as you have a decent validated machine. BP (blood pressure) is not a constant body parameter. It changes all the time. For normal physiological…
The upper pecs are the areas that are always underdeveloped. To achieve a masculine look, you need to develop the upper chest. Let this article guide you on how to build the best shape for your chest. Here are two of my most recommended exercises to develop the upper chest. It should be noted that…
A precise guillotine paper trimmer offers a simple solution to cut paper in a fast, accurate, and high-quality fashion. A multi-functional 10 – 18-inch manual paper cutter is designed to operate on general purpose cutting assignments, with its ability to cut up to 15-sheets of 20-pound paper per stroke.Featuring a self-sharpening steel blade, these cutters…
I don’t usually get the chance to do many reviews on gaming headsets, so when I found out I could get my hands on a pair of these Sennheiser G4ME Zero’s, I took it! Big thanks to Sennheiser for sending these out to me! This G4ME Zero gaming headset is specifically designed to be used…
About two years and sixty credits. But seriously, in today's tough economy, you need every advantage you can get in order to obtain (or keep) a well-paying job. One of the key ingredients to most well-paying, secure jobs is education. Studies show that the higher your education level, the higher your salary. So if you…
Margaret has had extensive therapy over twenty years because she fulfilled the diagnosis for borderline personality disorder. Now in her mid-forties, she no longer fulfills the criteria fully, but still has a few symptoms. She still needs therapy once in a while. In her own words, she says she is unable to enjoy the good…
Anthony Robbins, a popular health guru and book author was the one who first introduced the alkaline foods list to the public. He based this list on his alkaline-acid diet program which promotes a safer and more effective method of dieting. Although the alkaline-acid diet system was created to help overweight people lose excess pounds,…
We all know there’s a need for cleanliness, but some of the chemicals in cleaning products can play havoc with the skin. Gloves appear to be the answer, but rubber gloves can cause their own problems. Many people are sensitive to natural rubber latex, and even more develop a sensitivity as a result of frequent…
In some places of the world, there is not one hair loss clinic within a two-mile radius. If you have this problem, how can you possibly address your hair thinning issue? Many people think that the best solution for baldness is a doctor’s intervention. While this is true, all a doctor can offer you right…
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This is a technique that is supposed to be useful in helping people overcome things like anxiety, many phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol or drug abuse, schizophrenia, learning and eating disorders and disabilities, and other personality or mental problems a person may have. At a very basic…
The most hated room in our homes to clean or declutter is the bathroom. Once you have some ideas of what you need to do and a plan, it's really not that hard to do and really should not take that long either. In most homes, just the mere mention of cleaning the bathroom is…
Drug addiction is a serious disorder. If not raised, it can lead to crises like loss of employment, living quarters and important relationships. And as if this were not enough, this kind of addiction can cause sickness and even death. Drug addiction is multi-layered and has a variety of causes as well as contributing factors.…
All runners know that living an active lifestyle can strengthen the immune system, decrease heart disease and help keep you healthy. But runners are people too and we are all vulnerable to the occasional ache, pain and illness. Before you reach for that pain reliever or antibiotic, you should know that runners have special risks…
How does our environment affect our Oxygen take? I was born Santa Monica and raised in Southern California. In the early 1960's, my family moved to San Clemente on the Pacific Ocean located at the very bottom of Orange County. The town's population was under 5,000 and it seemed to be a million miles from…
