Did you know that each day most of us take between 3,000-4,000 steps? And that’s just not enough. Experts say that we should aim to take 10,000 steps to maintain a healthier lifestyle. Increasing to 10,000 steps a day will burn between 2,000 and 3,500 extra calories per week, which will result in achieving a vastly better health profile and longer lifespan.
Buying yourself a pedometer helps to make this more fun. You simply attach the pedometer to your waistband over one hip and allow it to do the counting. Start by finding out how many steps you take each day, and then set yourself a goal gradually to increase it till you are regularly taking 10,000 steps a day. Most people find an increase of 500 paces a day is “do-able”, but if necessary build up more slowly. The important thing is that you make progress, take more exercise and enjoy the extra feel good factor.
You can buy a very cheap, simple pedometer, or one that measures the distance you’ve covered, estimates the number of calories you’ve used, or even has a panic alarm or a radio attached. Some people find they feel more motivated if they buy a more expensive model, because they don’t want to waste the money they’ve spent by not using it.
There are lots of ways you can increase the number of steps you take:
get up to change the TV rather than using the remote
park further from the supermarket
take a walk around the local park or your garden/yard
walk rather than take the car on short journeys
Pedometers are widely available on the internet, in some supermarkets and in sports shops.
Jane Thurnell-Read is a writer and researcher on health, stress, alternative medicine, and happiness. Visit her web site http://www.healthandgoodness.com for tips and information on how to live a happier, healthier life no matter how busy you are.
Taken from the end of my Introduction to a book on the Krishnamurtis which is nearing completion.
After watching Dances With Wolves for the twentieth time early one morning on July 1st (Convenient timing), 2006, I penned these words as I sniffled and dried my eyes.
When Lt John Dunbar left ‘the people’ he did a harsh thing. Wind in His Hair cried out from the cliff to all who gathered to see the love he had shared with them go away from their lives. With Stands With A Fist by his side he left those he loved and whom he had learned about life (Real life) from. (sniff, sniff)
He hoped to talk to the politicians and other heathens in pursuit of power and money.
But nothing would come in the way of money, for society; and we are left with this culture rather than learning through Real Love. The discovery of a law of nature is only the forerunner of a more universal law. Thus in the search for truth the endless tide of progression rolls on, forever conveying to man broader conceptions of truth and carrying him into a higher realization of his relationship with divinity.
Is there a greater threat to Peace and Brotherhood than the dogma that passes for truth? Both Krishnamurtis thought not.
So, you have finally decided that the unwanted hair has to go. You are sick and tired of the daily or weekly ritual of shaving, waxing, or creaming off the hair, and want a more permanent solution. Many people turn to the latest trend in hair removal - the laser.
This procedure has been touted as the permanent solution to unwanted hair removal, and has shown great promise in delivering on that claim. However, before investing your valuable time and hard earned money into laser treatments, don’t you owe it to yourself to perform a little research on the procedure?
Of course you do, and the following questions and answers will assist you in making an educated decision as to whether laser treatments are right for you.
Exactly what is the laser procedure?
The laser hair removal process centers on the delivery of light, at a specified wavelength, from a handheld instrument into the skin, where it targets darker material. This material is usually the pigment found in the hair. This causes damage to the hair follicle, slowing or eliminating future growth, while not affecting the surrounding tissue area.
Is the procedure safe?
The procedure has been deemed safe by the FDA when administered by a licensed medical practitioner. Always use a licensed medical doctor, preferably a dermatologist or plastic surgeon, to perform these treatments. And don’t be afraid to request customer references from your prospective doctor before signing up for treatments.
Will I need more than one treatment?
The laser procedure is generally a multi-visit hair removal process. Basically, the larger the area of unwanted hair, i.e. back or legs, the greater the number of treatments required. This should be a key factor in your decision to use this procedure, because treatments can be rather expensive.
Who is best suited for this procedure?
People who tend to respond most positively to this procedure tend to be light skinned and possess a darker hair color. The laser procedure is not as effective on unpigmented hair, such as, gray or blonde hair. Those who have darker skin tones, or tans, must be very cautious due to the risk of tissue damage. Extreme cases have been known to experience burns, lesions or even skin discoloration.
Are the results of the laser procedure permanent?
This is a question which is still being debated. Because of the relative newness of the procedure, data collection has been less than adequate. Until more experience and analysis is available, be wary of any doctor claiming that it is 100% foolproof. At present, the medical consensus is that the laser hair removal process will result in a range of outcomes, dependent on the patient’s physical characteristics. In general, you can expect to experience a dramatic reduction in hair growth, and if and when hair does re-grow, it will come back lighter in color or finer in texture.
One thing to remember before committing to laser treatments is that the procedure is still relatively new and results can vary considerably. If you decide that this hair removal process is for you, your next step is to consult with a medical practitioner of your choice and ask plenty of tough questions. If you are 100% satisfied with all of the doctor’s answers, then this may very well be the answer to your unwanted hair dilemma.
Bill Wilson is a writer of health and beauty articles for a number of skin and hair care websites. He is an advocate for natural remedies and skin and hair care treatments. For more information visit: http://www.affordable-hair-removal.net