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		<title>Testosterone and the safe diet</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:54:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although the male sex hormone, women also produce testosterone in their ovaries and adrenal glands, but production levels are much lower than men. Although the level of testosterone produced by women is low but testosterone is important in women's health. A very low testosterone level in women has been associated with depression, social anxiety and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although the male sex hormone, women also produce testosterone in their ovaries and adrenal glands, but production levels are much lower than men. Although the level of testosterone produced by women is low but testosterone is important in women's health. A very low testosterone level in women has been associated with depression, social anxiety and low sex drive. Testosterone therapy in women is mostly done by some female bodybuilders to increase muscle. But in 2011, testosterone therapy is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for weight loss or for any other use in women.</p>
<p>The relationship between testosterone levels and weight loss in women is not well documented, as was the case in men. But a 2006 study published in the Archives of Andrology showed that low testosterone is associated with obesity in men</p>
<p>Currently researchers are not sure whether low testosterone is always cause weight gain, because after weight loss can increase male testosterone levels, and testosterone therapy has also been shown to help facilitate weight loss in men. Some women do experience weight loss after undergoing testosterone therapy, but hormone therapy can cause a lot of risk in women.</p>
<p>Because of the many potential side effects, many scientists do not recommend testosterone therapy is used for weight loss women. The method of weight loss is more traditional may be safer for women. Try <a href="http://www.transformyouaz.com/">hormone replacement therapy az</a> for safer diets.</p>
<p>Women who have high testosterone levels and abnormal is often suffer virilization, which means that women will have some male characteristics such as loss of breast tissue, increased facial and body hair, and enlargement of the clitoris. Moreover, the additions of testosterone levels for women are not much agreed upon by scientists, because it makes an appropriate dose of testosterone for a woman is difficult.</p>
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		<title>Jogging injuries</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 07:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are four periods of time when runners are most vulnerable to injury: -During the initial 4 to 6 months of running -Upon returning to running after an injury -When the quantity of running is increased (distance) -When the quality of running is increased (speed) Most running injuries are caused by recurring factors that runners [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are four periods of time when runners are most vulnerable to injury:</p>
<p>-During the initial 4 to 6 months of running</p>
<p>-Upon returning to running after an injury</p>
<p>-When the quantity of running is increased (distance)</p>
<p>-When the quality of running is increased (speed)</p>
<p>Most running injuries are caused by recurring factors that runners can often prevent or avoid themselves</p>
<p>Training errors are the most common source of injury, particularly lack of adequate stretching; rapid changes in mileage; an increase in hill training; interval training (going from slow speeds over long distances to faster over less ground); and insufficient rest between training sessions.</p>
<p>When selecting a running shoe, the athlete should look for a style that will fit comfortable and that will accommodate his or her particular foot anatomy. When a shoe’s mileage exceeds 500–600 miles, it should be replaced. Runners should keep also in mind potential anatomic abnormalities.</p>
<p>Hip disorders typically manifest themselves as groin pain. Back discomfort that radiates down the leg is cause for referral to a sports medicine specialist.</p>
<p>The patella (kneecap) is a common site of overuse injuries that can benefit from a 20 minute ice massage, a program of stretching and strengthening of the hamstring and quadriceps muscles and a short course of an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication. Surgery is rarely indicated.</p>
<p>Ankle laxity can lead to frequent ankle sprains and pain. Beneficial treatment includes muscle strengthening to increase stability, shoe modification to alter gait, and change of a running surface. Foot problems in runners are related to foot types. Nonoperative treatment such as orthotics and shoe modifications should be used if necessary.</p>
<p>The ideal surface on which to run is <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Running+Shoes">flat</a>, <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Running+Shoes">smooth</a>, <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Running+Shoes">resilient</a>, and <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Running+Shoes">reasonably soft</a>. Avoid concrete or rough road surfaces. If possible, use community trails that have been developed specifically for jogging and running, so you can measure your records for your exercises calculation and <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Heart+Rate+Monitors%20">monitoring your heart rate</a>, but you can also use <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Pedometers">speed and distance devices</a>. Use <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/trail+running+shoes">fine jogging shoes</a> to avoid unnecessary impacts on your feet.  Hills should be avoided at first because of the increased stress placed on the knee and ankle. During warmer, humid weather, increase fluid intake; in cool weather, dress appropriately. It is often helpful to weigh yourself before and after running on a hot, humid day. One pint of water should be consumed for every pound of weight lost. Avoid running during extremely hot and cold temperatures or when the air pollution levels are high. When running at higher altitudes, the runner should gradually acclimate to the lower oxygen levels by slow, steady increases in speed and distance.</p>
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		<title>Overweight or Overfat?</title>
		<link>http://www.wisconsinhealthplan.org/healthy-activity/overweight-or-overfat/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:46:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overweight and overfat do not always mean the same thing. Some people are quite muscular and weigh more than the average for their age and height. However, their body composition, the amount of fat versus lean body mass (muscle, bone, organs and tissue), is within a desirable range. This is true for many athletes. Others [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Overweight and overfat do not always mean the same thing. Some people are quite muscular and weigh more than the average for their age and height. However, their body composition, the amount of fat versus lean body mass (muscle, bone, organs and tissue), is within a desirable range. This is true for many athletes. Others weigh an average amount yet carry around too much fat. In our society, however, overweight often implies overfat because excess weight is commonly distributed as excess fat. The addition of exercise to a weight control program like <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/slimin6-products/slim-in-6.php">Slim in 6</a> helps control both body weight and body fat levels.</p>
<p>A certain amount of body fat is necessary for everyone. Experts say that percent body fat for women should be about 20 percent, 15 percent for men. Women with more than 30 percent fat and men with more than 25 percent fat are considered obese. How much of your weight is fat can be assessed by a variety of methods including underwater (hydrostatic) weighing, skinfold thickness measurements and circumference measurements. Each requires a specially trained person to administer the test and perform the correct calculations. <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/10-minute-trainer-products.php">10 Minute Trainer</a> is an interesting idea actually</p>
<p>From the numbers obtained, a body fat percentage is determined. Assessing body composition has an advantage over the standard height-weight tables because it can help distinguish between "overweight" and "overfat." An easy self-test you can do is to pinch the thickness of the fat folds at your waist and abdomen. If you can pinch an inch or more of fat (make sure no muscle is included) chances are you have too much body fat.</p>
<p>People who exercise appropriately increase lean body mass while decreasing their overall fat level. Depending on the amount of fat loss, this can result in a loss of inches without a loss of weight, since muscle weighs more than fat. However, with the proper combination of diet and <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php%20">P90X </a> exercise for example, both body fat and overall weight can be reduced. <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php" target="_blank">P90X Workout </a>is a product that will help you much.</p>
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		<title>Women&#8217;s building muscles</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eating an adequate supply of healthy  dietary fats is vitally important to your overall health as well as building muscles exercises. Fats are one of the main components in all of the cell membranes throughout your entire body. If  you eat enough healthy natural fats, your cellular processes will proceed normally. On the other hand, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eating an adequate supply of healthy  dietary fats is vitally important to your overall health as well as building muscles exercises. Fats are one of the main components in all of the cell membranes throughout your entire body. If  you eat enough healthy natural fats, your cellular processes will proceed normally. On the other hand, if you eat man-made, heavily processed, chemically altered fats (damaged fats) that are found in most processed foods, your cellular function will be impaired as these damaged fats become part of your cell membranes, the body will have to work harder to operate correctly, and degenerative diseases can develop. In addition, healthy dietary fats are essential for optimal  hormone production and balance within the body and are therefore essential for <a href="http://www.usplabsdirect.com/">building muscles</a> and <a href="http://www.usplabsdirect.com/">burn body fat</a>.</p>
<p>Did you know that eating a diet that is too low in fat will reduce your testosterone levels? You know what the  results of that are: less muscle and more fat on your frame. Females, don’t be afraid…your testosterone is not going to go through the roof by eating more fat. It helps to keep everything in balance for both men and women, as long as you eat the right fats (more on the right fats in a minute). Other important functions that dietary fats play in a healthy body are aiding vitamin and  mineral utilization, enzyme regulation, energy, etc. To <a href="http://www.usplabsdirect.com/">burn fat</a> is only a tiny part of being healthy</p>
<p><strong>The Healthy Fatty Food Choices</strong>:</p>
<p>•  Coconut fat (and other tropical oils)</p>
<p>•  Extra virgin olive oil:</p>
<p>•  Dark, bittersweet chocolate (&gt;70%  cocoa content)</p>
<p>•  Avocados or guacamole</p>
<p>•  High fat fish such as wild salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring, trout, etc.</p>
<p>•  Nuts (any and all - walnuts, almonds, peanuts, cashews, macadamias, etc.)</p>
<p>•  Seeds (sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds, etc.)</p>
<p>•  The fat in organically raised, free-range animals:  This is one area where most people have been misinformed by the mass media. Animal fat is inherently good for us, that  is, if it came from a  healthy animal. Human beings have thrived on animal fats for thousands of years. The problem lies in the fact that most mass produced animal products today do NOT come from healthy animals. They come from animals given loads of antibiotics and fattened up with hormones and fed un-natural feed. The solution is to choose organically raised, free-range meats, eggs, and dairy. At this time, the price is still a little higher, but it  is worth it, and as demand grows, the prices will come down.</p>
<p><strong>The Deadly Fatty Foods</strong>:</p>
<p>•  Homogenized milk fat</p>
<p>•  Refined oils</p>
<p>•  Anything deep fried</p>
<p>•  Hydrogenated oils (source of artificial trans fats)</p>
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		<title>Exercising with tools</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:54:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Exercise (essentially any form of physical exertion which results in the contraction of a muscle) has become a widespread interest over the past several years, especially in areas of weight training.  While exercise is generally intended to promote good physical health, bodybuilding more specifically concentrates on building muscle mass and many individuals in society today [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Exercise (essentially any form of physical exertion which results in the contraction of a muscle) has become a widespread interest over the past several years, especially in areas of weight training.  While exercise is generally intended to promote good physical health, bodybuilding more specifically concentrates on building muscle mass and many individuals in society today begin bodybuilding to present a good image of themselves.  Many different companies have grasped on to this concept of muscle mass growth and have formulated products which can enhance the process of muscle enlargement.  For example, creatine monohydrate, a product advertised to “boost muscle</p>
<p>size and strength” and “improve athletic performance”, is available over the counter and has become a popular consumer good over the past couple years despite a lack of extensive research in to its effect (especially long-term) on the human body.</p>
<p>Because individuals with hardly any knowledge of how to properly weight train begin physical fitness, not only will the process of bodybuilding be rendered useless, it can also be harmful to various other parts of the body.  Weed need proper tools to exercise and one of good option is</p>
<p><a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/">P90X</a>. P90X is one of the best exercise tool. <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php">P90X</a> or <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/power90-products/power90-master-series.php">Power 90 Master Series</a> has best exercise system for your body.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The body mass index (BMI), or Quetelet index, is a statistical measure which compares a person's weight and height. Though it does not actually measure the percentage of body fat, it is used to estimate a healthy body weight based on a person's height. Due to its ease of measurement and calculation, it is the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The body mass index (BMI), or Quetelet index, is a statistical measure which compares a person's weight and height. Though it does not actually measure the percentage of body fat, it is used to estimate a healthy body weight based on a person's height. Due to its ease of measurement and calculation, it is the most widely used diagnostic tool to identify weight problems within a population, usually whether individuals are underweight, overweight or obese. It was invented between 1830 and 1850 by the Belgian polymath Adolphe Quetelet during the course of developing "social physics". Body mass index is defined as the individual's body weight divided by the square of his or her height. The formula universally used in medicine produce a unit of measure of kg/m2. BMI can also be determined using a BMI chart, which displays BMI as a function of weight (horizontal axis) and height (vertical axis) using contour lines for different values of BMI or colours for different BMI categories.</p>
<p>Some argue that the error in the BMI is significant and so pervasive that it is not generally useful in evaluation of health. Based on <a href="http://www.fitclick.com" target="_blank">body mass index calculator</a> research, University of Chicago political science professor Eric Oliver says BMI is a convenient but inaccurate measure of weight, forced onto the populace, and should be revised, so should the <a href="http://www.fitclick.com" target="_blank">BMI calculator.</a></p>
<p>The medical establishment has generally acknowledged some shortcomings of BMI. Because the BMI is dependent only upon weight and height, it makes simplistic assumptions about distribution of muscle and bone mass, and thus may overestimate adiposity on those with more lean body mass (e.g. athletes) while underestimating adiposity on those with less lean body mass (e.g. the elderly).</p>
<p>A 2005 study in America showed that overweight people had a similar relative risk of mortality to normal weight people as defined by BMI. In an analysis of 40 studies involving 250,000 people, patients with coronary artery disease with normal BMIs were at higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease than people whose BMIs put them in the "overweight" range (BMI 25–29.9). In the intermediate range of BMI (25–29.9), BMI failed to discriminate between bodyfat percentage and lean mass. The study concluded that "the accuracy of BMI in diagnosing obesity is limited, particularly for individuals in the intermediate BMI ranges, in men and in the elderly... These results may help to explain the unexpected better survival in overweight/mild obese patients.</p>
<p>Body composition for athletes is often better calculated using measures of body fat ( <a href="http://www.fitclick.com" target="_blank">body fat calculator </a>), as determined by such techniques as skinfold measurements or underwater weighing and the limitations of manual measurement have also led to new, alternative methods to measure obesity, such as the body volume index. However, recent studies of American football linemen who undergo intensive weight training to increase their muscle mass show that they frequently suffer many of the same problems as people ordinarily considered obese, notably sleep apnea, some say that's not the <a href="http://www.fitclick.com" target="_blank">best workout</a>. A further limitation relates to loss of height through aging. In this situation, BMI will increase without any corresponding increase in weight.</p>
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		<title>Stretches at Your Desk</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sit at a desk for long periods of time can cause muscular tension. You can prevent the buildup of stress in your muscles by taking a few minutes to stretch. Try these easy exercises when you need to re-energize, or throughout the day to keep your muscles relaxed: Head Tilt. Put your right hand on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: 16px 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: #000000; WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px"><span style="text-align: justify; line-height: 18px; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #808080;"><em>Sit at a desk for long periods of time can cause muscular tension. You can prevent the buildup of stress in your muscles by taking a few minutes to stretch. Try these easy exercises when you need to re-energize, or throughout the day to keep your muscles relaxed:</em></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: 16px 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: #000000; WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px"><span style="text-align: justify; line-height: 18px; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px;"><em><strong>Head Tilt.</strong></em> Put your right hand on your left shoulder. Tilt your ear right toward your right shoulder, but don't turn your head. Hold five seconds. Switch sides.<br />
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<p><span style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: 16px 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: #000000; WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px"><span style="text-align: justify; line-height: 18px; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px;"><em><strong>Neck Roll</strong></em>. Roll your head to the right, down to the front, then left. Do this slowly and smoothly, both directions.<br />
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<p><span style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: 16px 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: #000000; WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px"><span style="text-align: justify; line-height: 18px; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px;"><em><strong>Shoulder Circles</strong></em>. Make circles with your shouldersup, back, and down. Switch directions. Do at least five.<br />
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<p><span style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: 16px 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: #000000; WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px"><span style="text-align: justify; line-height: 18px; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px;"><em><strong>Side Stretch.</strong></em> Stretch your arms to the side, then clasp your hands overhead. Keep your head straight forward, but lean your upper body to the right side. You should feel this down your left side. Hold five seconds. Switch sides.<br />
</span></span><span style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: 16px 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: #000000; WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px"><span style="text-align: justify; line-height: 18px; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px;"><em><strong>Back Release</strong></em>. Sit at the edge of your chair as tall as you can (be careful if it has wheels). Open your legs apart so your arms drop between them. Straighten your legs, so your heels are on the floor, but not your toes. Knees are relaxed and never locked. Bring chin to chest, and then roll down toward your feet, one vertebra at a time. You should feel this first in your neck, then upper back, middle back, and lower back. This should be done slowly, relaxing into each part of the back. Roll up just as slowly. This</span></span></p>
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